I Beg You, Chancellor-Have Mercy and Save My Life!
Within the Nine Netherworlds, numerous demonic sects linger.
Near the left Buiting Mountain, there is a place called Dangerous Void Mountain, which is very strange.
Here there are mountains, peaks, ridges, caves, and streams. But the mountains are barren, the peaks don't reach the sky, the ridges are impassable, the caves don't hold clouds, and the streams don't flow.
Therefore, ghosts and demons often dwell there.
Monsters and demons roam the shore, and Gods and Devils abound below the ridge.
One of these places is called the "Devil Palace," which is said to be the location of a demonic sect. It is home to extremely powerful figures, and even demons dare not approach it rashly.
This day.
A short, skeletal old man emerged from the dark wind and mist.
A chilling wind howled, and a thick black fog rolled in.
A chilling wind whistles, the smoke from the mouth of a divine soldier; a thick black fog billows, the breath of ghosts stalking in the shadows.
The old man, dressed in a spotless dark yellow linen robe and barefoot, came to the outside of the Devil Palace.
"The withered bamboo of Wuzhong Ridge in the Great Wilderness Mountain has come to pay a special visit to the Bare-Body Cult Master."
The visitor was none other than the 'Withered Bamboo Elder,' one of the Two Elders of the Great Wilderness. Instead of cultivating in seclusion on the Great Wilderness Mountain, he had come to the Bare-Body Devil Palace on the Nine Netherworlds Dangerous Void Mountain, which was truly a strange occurrence.
The words fell.
But the gates of the Devil Palace were wide open.
"Thank you, Master."
The Withered Bamboo Elder thanked him and strode inside.
The Devil Palace is hidden in the cave.
Wild ghosts are captured in the cave, and evil spirits lurk at the bottom of the ravine.
Thorns hide ghosts and monsters, glistening cliffs conceal demons. No sounds of beasts or birds can be heard, only ghosts and demons roam before my eyes.
It truly is a den of demons.
If an ordinary person were to enter, they would likely be terrified on the spot.
The Withered Bamboo Elder, unperturbed by the sight, entered the cave. There he saw an ugly old woman sitting high up. She was no more than four feet tall, thin and withered, almost like a zombie. Her head was dove-shaped, her face as black as ink, and her pair of blue eyes gleamed with a fierce light.
Utterly ugly.
The Withered Bamboo Elder dared not look too closely and revealed his purpose. "I have come here specifically to ask the sect leader for the treasure 'Shadow-Seeking Crystal Disk', as a token of my interest in this treasure."
When it comes to tracing clues, the Withered Bamboo Elder was confident that his 'Crystal Ball' was not bad. But compared to the 'Shadow-Seeking Crystal Disk' in the hands of the Bare-Body Cult Master 'Kumbhanda' in front of him, it paled in comparison.
This person is renowned for his Innate Divine Numerology and is most capable of foresight.
The most precious treasure in his possession, the 'Shadow-Seeking Crystal Disk,' is even more wondrous, capable of detecting the whereabouts of people and objects.
Withered Bamboo Elder suspected that Granny Lu's treasure, 'Lesser Shu Mountain Realm,' had a hidden existence. Therefore, while the old woman was busy dealing with the powerful figures from the four sects including Peach Mountain, he made a special trip to the Bare-Body Devil Palace ahead of time.
"Old Monster of Dry Bamboo, you know my rules."
"I don't want your precious 'Xun Spirit Pearl'. What's so difficult about giving me a ball of 'Heaven-Dry Spiritual Fire' and three 'Grand Unity Azure Spirit Arrows' to help me find the treasure's location?"
The voice of the Kumbhanda was hoarse.
The Withered Bamboo Elder delivered himself to her doorstep, and she didn't hesitate at all. She knew that this old monster had a 'Crystal Ball', which, although not as good as the 'Shadow-Seeking Crystal Disk', was still more than enough for ordinary use.
This visit must be for some extraordinary treasure.
If we don't take this opportunity to fleece them, we may never have another chance.
"Heaven-Dry Spiritual Fire".
"Grand Unity Azure Spirit Arrow".
The Withered Bamboo Elder twitched his face, his heart aching.
This 'Heaven-Dry Spiritual Fire' was neither naturally formed nor created by the earth; it was forged through Secret Methods and countless hours of arduous effort. Its wondrous uses are boundless, capable of even restricting the Primordial Spirits of Earth Immortals and Celestial Immortal.
That's really impressive.
And the 'Grand Unity Azure Spirit Arrow' is even more extraordinary.
This is a supreme weapon of destruction. It originates from the legends of Primordial Spirit and is specifically designed to injure the primordial spirit. Unlike other Law Treasures, it cannot be retrieved. However, its power is unparalleled; even Celestial Immortal immortals must be extremely cautious when using it, as a single misstep could result in damage to their Primordial Spirit. Using it on Earth Immortal would be utterly fatal.
The difficulty and cost of refining it are even greater than those of the 'Heaven-Dry Spiritual Fire'.
It's truly heartbreaking that the Kumbhanda demands three sticks at once.
"I only hope that there is a true treasure within the Lesser Shu Mountain Realm!"
Although the Withered Bamboo Elder was heartbroken, he was mentally prepared since he had come. He could refine the Heaven-Dry Spiritual Fire and the Grand Unity Azure Spirit Arrow; it would just require some treasures and effort.
But such treasures are rare.
"The old woman's anxiety about 'Lesser Shu Mountain Realm' must mean something is amiss!"
The more the Withered Bamboo Elder thought about it, the more resolute he became. Without hesitation, he gritted his teeth, spat out a flame of spiritual energy, and offered up three Grand Unity Azure Spirit Arrows.
"Good."
Only then did Kumbhanda nod.
The Withered Bamboo Elder described the shape of the treasure, and he reached out and took a crystal plate, his Law Power surging as he continuously calculated.
About half an hour later.
Kumbhanda wiped away non-existent beads of sweat from her forehead.
With a wave of his hand, an image appeared on the crystal disc—
Yet it was a battlefield between two armies, in a mortal realm. Fortune flowed like a dragon, Sha Qi like smoke.
"Southern Florescence Realm!"
"Thank you, Master."
The Withered Bamboo Elder recognized the place and hurriedly thanked the Kumbhanda.
The latter nodded slightly, reached into the crystal plate, and produced a crystal token in his hand, which he handed to the Withered Bamboo Elder: "With this crystal token, barring any unforeseen circumstances, you can pinpoint the location of this treasure at any time within the next hundred years."
Upon hearing this, the Withered Bamboo Elder was overjoyed. He quickly accepted the crystal token, took his leave, and departed hastily.
After the Withered Bamboo Elder left.
A strange look appeared on Kumbhanda's face. "In front there is the Saha Cult Master and the red-haired old ghost, and behind there is the withered bamboo monster. This little boy is quite sought after."
The Bare-Body Cult Master muttered to himself.
With a wave of his hand, the figure of a young Daoist appeared in the Shadow-Seeking Crystal Disk.
"I haven't moved in a long time."
"Let's go check it out."
Kumbhanda stood up, about to leave, when suddenly his expression changed, and his face became even more strange. "What a coincidence."
He sat down again.
The outer room.
Someone spoke up—
"Old Lady Lu from Nanxingyuan in the Great Wilderness Mountain has come to pay her respects to the Naked Cult Leader!"
Life is fleeting.
Another ten years have passed.
Including the thirty years in the Lesser Shu Mountain Realm, Lu Qingfeng has been in the Southern Florescence Realm for fifty years.
Since beheading the leader of the Divine Firmament ten years ago and breaking through Juyong Pass, the Great Wu Kingdom cavalry has been unstoppable, capturing twelve prefectures in succession and besieging the capital of the Meng Kingdom.
The Meng Kingdom Imperial Family has completely lost control of the world.
Of the ninety-nine counties, twenty-one were seized by the Great Wu Kingdom in the north, and seventeen were seized by the Hao Kingdom in the south. Small states in the east and west took advantage of the chaos to attack and plunder several counties. The country was engulfed in war, with rebels carving out their own territories and powerful officials and ministers holding sway over their own regions.
In a short time.
The Meng Kingdom has already fallen apart.
It is no longer powerful.
Seeing that the situation was not good, the Divine Empyrean Sect made a hasty escape and dispersed into various small countries.
However, the newly appointed sect leader Daoist Zhengyuan, was intercepted and killed by Lu Qingfeng.
From then on, the Divine Empyrean Sect had no more Pure Yang figures and was relegated to a second-rate sect.
Within the Human Dao Dharma Domain.
They changed their leadership to the Changqing Temple and Mount Mao Dao Daoist sects.
Changqing Temple rose to prominence, causing fear among the Mount Mao Dao. However, just as they were about to withdraw their forces and observe the two tigers fight, the Divine Empyrean Sect fell first.
Facing Changqing Temple.
Or rather, even the Mount Mao sect leader, Daoist Jiyuan, couldn't help but feel a little uneasy facing the 'Pure Great Sage' behind Changqing Temple.
We can't fight.
There's no way to hide.
This is really giving me a headache.
I finally understand the suffering of the Divine Empyrean Sect and the Daoist Zhengqing.
Lu Qingfeng didn't care about anything else.
This day.
He summoned the "Seven Changqing Disciples".
Four people arrived: Shouyang, Shouzhen, Shouyu, and Shoujing. As for Shouchun, Shougu, and Shousheng, they had already perished forty years ago.
The Fangxian Path is fraught with tribulations.
Although cultivation is rapid, it involves entanglements with worldly affairs, officialdom, and the Wang Chao, with karma and calamities constantly intertwined. Even with Lu Qingfeng's protection, one cannot escape the calamities brought by heaven and the murderous intent of the earth, ultimately dying a tragic death.
The four Shouyang survived by sheer luck, now in charge of the Changqing Temple, the number one Daoist sect in the Great Wu Kingdom, wield immense power and are blessed with great fortune. Their Daoist cultivation has reached the fifth level of Yang Spirit, making them worthy of the title of Celestial Masters.
However, the distance between them and the sixth-order Pure Yang Immortal Masters like Daoist Zhengqing Daoist Jiyuan is like looking at a mountain and riding a horse—a journey that will only end with death.
I don't know if such a karmic connection exists.
These years.
Lu Qingfeng had taught his seven disciples a great deal of Daoist techniques. Now that he was about to leave, he didn't know when he would return. So he summoned the four disciples and passed on the complete version of "The Four Changqing Arts" and "The Three Volumes of Secret Techniques".
The former describes four methods: 'weapon crafting', 'alchemy', 'talismans', and 'arrays'. These are all top-notch Miaofa at the level of Yang Spirit and True Immortal, and are extremely useful.
The latter records the seventy-two lower methods, thirty-six middle methods, and eighteen upper methods.
From easy to difficult.
The seventy-two techniques in this first volume are mostly low- to mid-level skills.
The middle volume mainly contains High-Grade Spell.
As for the second volume, it naturally contains Transcendent-Grade Spell.
It progresses from low to high while maintaining a consistent lineage.
It took Lu Qingfeng a lot of effort to compile it successfully.
Although even the 'Eighteen Supreme Techniques' are only Transcendent Grade Dao techniques without any Divine Ability powers, they are sufficient for use in the Human Dao Dharma Domain, and in the Changqing Temple where there is no Pure Yang Immortal Master in charge.
As for the fundamental practice of Changqing Temple, "Changqing Method," Lu Qingfeng had already taught it to everyone long ago.
Some deductions.
Originally, he could only cultivate to the Yang Divine Realm, but now Lu Qingfeng has deduced that he has reached the Pure Yang level, which is no less than the Divine Empyrean Sect or the Mount Mao Dao Great Law.
He bestowed upon them the Dharma.
Lu Qingfeng then dismissed the four men.
Looking up at the outside of the mansion, he smiled and said, "Come in."
The words fell.
Immediately, a graceful figure entered. She was a beautiful young woman, with a pure and innocent appearance, yet possessing a certain allure. Her face was filled with sorrow, her cheeks streaked with tears, making her all the more pitiful.
Upon arriving before Lu Qingfeng, she knelt down softly, looked up, and cried out, "The Meng Kingdom has fallen! The Shenxiao Daoist Divine Empyrean Dao are indignant, and the entire court is filled with resentment; they all want to kill me. I beg the Prime Minister for mercy to save my life!"
Lu Qingfeng looked at the woman and couldn't help but laugh. "Don't pretend. You have rendered meritorious service in wreaking havoc on the Meng Kingdom. I, Lu, also saved your life before and bestowed upon you true magic and Divine Ability. Now that Meng Kingdom has fallen, we owe each other nothing. With your current Divine Ability powers, there is nowhere in the world you can't go. Why come to me to cry and complain?"
Lu Qingfeng shook his head.
He recognized the woman in front of him.
When he entered Southern Ridge, he specially sought out a fox demon who was at his wit's end and rescued it.
She imparted Secret Method that allowed her to devour the nation's fortune and the people's Resentment Qi to strengthen her cultivation, making her immune to Sha Qi, official aura, and dragon energy. She also taught her Great Divine Ability: 'Bewitching Technique,' 'Possession Technique,' and 'Breath-Concealing Technique,' which she used to possess a newly arrived imperial concubine of the Meng Kingdom Dynasty, causing the Meng emperor to fall into depravity.
From then on, the Meng Kingdom Dynasty was thrown into chaos.
This Consort Jiang thus became the 'demon consort' reviled by millions of people in the Meng Kingdom. As an imperial consort, she was blessed with the dynasty's fortune and protected by the Mongol emperor. No civil or military official could harm her, and no Divine Empyrean Dao could kill her.
Even today.
With the fall of the Meng Kingdom, this 'demon concubine' lost her protective power and instead suffered a backlash.
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