Huanglong Zhenren was enlightened by those simple words.
That was right. His Master was a Saint, so why should he abide by the rules agreed upon with East Emperor Taiyi?
"Besides, do you think East Emperor Taiyi won't prepare some methods for Xuan Jun?"
This battle was far from as simple as it appeared.
As they spoke, two talismans appeared in Yuanshi's right hand.
Using his finger as a brush and his magical power as ink, Yuanshi drew one complex rune after another on the talismans.
When he finished the final stroke, the two talismans flashed with Spiritual Light, emanating traces of Profound Power.
"One of these talismans can kill a Primordial Unity Golden Immortal; the other can withstand an attack from one."
Yuanshi handed the two talismans to Huanglong Zhenren.
East Emperor Taiyi's words had really been a restriction on both sides.
If neither side followed the rules, Yuanshi could give Huanglong Zhenren an Xiantian Lingbao or even a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. East Emperor Taiyi could also prepare the same sort of methods for Xuan Jun, such as Great Sun Golden Flames or a temporary loan of the Chaos Bell.
That would change the nature of the battle entirely.
Yuanshi had to intervene, but he couldn't go too far.
At the very least, he couldn't let East Emperor Taiyi find any evidence.
So he couldn't give Huanglong Zhenren any distinctive methods.
These two talismans were just right. They would let Huanglong Zhenren remain undefeated in a fight against a Primordial Unity Golden Immortal, while leaving East Emperor Taiyi with nothing to say.
Even if East Emperor Taiyi questioned whether these talismans had come from Yuanshi himself, so what?
Without evidence, he could only accept it.
"Thank you, Master."
"Rest assured, Master. I will win this battle!"
Huanglong Zhenren was overjoyed.
He had been worried about what would happen if he lost.
With these two talismans from his Master, how could he lose?
"Don't use these talismans unless you have no other choice."
Yuanshi warned him.
Then he moved his right hand again and began calculating with his fingers.
"On the edge of the East Sea, two Golden Immortal Realm Yin Yang Twin Flood Dragons will attempt to break through to the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal Realm in a few years."
"Find the right moment to go to the edge of the East Sea and kill them while they're breaking through."
"Take their Yin Yang Jiao Dan. It will help you suppress that Xuan Sha Mang."
This was another method Yuanshi had prepared for Huanglong Zhenren.
With these two methods, Huanglong Zhenren was sure to win!
"Understood, Master. I'll go prepare now!"
Huanglong Zhenren took his leave.
Yuanshi looked toward the Demon Race Heavenly Court, a trace of chill spreading across his face.
A mere Xuan Sha Mang in the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal Realm thought he could defeat one of Yuanshi's disciples?
Ridiculous.
Meanwhile.
East Emperor Taiyi was still on his way back to the Demon Race Heavenly Court with Xuan Jun.
"Once we return to the Demon Race Heavenly Court, I'll personally guide your cultivation."
Xuan Jun was overjoyed at these words.
Who was East Emperor Taiyi?
Even the Demon Race Heavenly Court's Demon Commanders weren't qualified to receive his personal guidance.
What had Xuan Jun done to deserve such an honor?
"Thank you, East Emperor!"
"I'll also prepare some methods for you."
"You must win this battle. You must not lose!"
East Emperor Taiyi's words left Xuan Jun puzzled.
"But just now on Kunlun Mountain, didn't you say..."
"Do you think the Chan Sect will necessarily keep its promise?"
East Emperor Taiyi let out a cold laugh.
"My agreement with the Saint Yuqing was merely a restriction on this battle."
"As long as neither side interferes too excessively, neither will have anything to say."
This battle wasn't just a chance for Xuan Jun to avenge himself.
More importantly, East Emperor Taiyi wanted to see just how powerful the Jade Void Twelve Immortals of the Chan Sect were.
The Witch Race and the Demon Race were now at a standoff. They wouldn't go to war anytime soon, but East Emperor Taiyi knew very well that a battle between the two races was inevitable.
If the Demon Race Heavenly Court had to fight only the Witch Race, East Emperor Taiyi was confident in its strength.
But if other forces interfered, the situation would be entirely different.
So, with this battle, he intended both to test the strength of the Jade Void Twelve Immortals and to make the Demon Race Heavenly Court's name known.
That way, if anyone tried to help the Witch Race in the future, they would think carefully about whether they were strong enough.
"Xuan Jun understands!"
The two then hurried back to the Demon Race Heavenly Court.
While East Emperor Taiyi and the Chan Sect were arranging their duel,
Lu Changsheng, who had left Golden Ao Island, returned to his cave dwelling.
He immediately took out the Cultivation Resources distributed by the Interception Sect and swallowed them all without hesitation.
With so many Cultivation Resources pouring into him, his cultivation instantly rose to the very peak of the True Immortal Realm, and he launched another assault on the Mysterious Immortal Realm.
Dark clouds gathered again above him, faint arcs of lightning dancing amid the clouds.
Was it finally happening?
Lu Changsheng stared intently at the dark clouds overhead, lightning flashing in his eyes. His Indestructible Thunder God Body was ready.
But just as he prepared to undergo the tribulation, the thunderclouds began to dissipate.
Lu Changsheng's expression darkened.
Still not enough?
The Cultivation Resources distributed by the Interception Sect had been doubled this time.
But twice the resources for the True Immortal Realm could only help a True Immortal cultivate to the fullest.
They still weren't enough to break through to the Mysterious Immortal Realm.
For Lu Changsheng, who had already reached the peak of the True Immortal Realm, these Cultivation Resources had only enhanced what he already had.
Although he hadn't reached the Mysterious Immortal Realm yet, he had already surpassed the True Immortal Realm.
If he had to put a name to his current level,
he was now at the Half-step Mysterious Immortal Realm.
If he simply let things take their course and waited a little longer, he would certainly break through to the Mysterious Immortal Realm within a hundred years.
But that was still too slow for Lu Changsheng.
If he only had to deal with Dingguang Xian, breaking through to the Mysterious Immortal Realm before the battle and adding Ling Yun Jian and his other methods would ensure he remained undefeated.
But Dingguang Xian wasn't his only opponent.
Since he had crossed into this world and activated the system,
he would take his fate into his own hands. He needed not only enough power to protect himself but also the strength to protect everything he cared about.
So he couldn't just let things take their course. He had to seize the opportunity himself and raise his cultivation as quickly as possible!
He had used up the Cultivation Resources distributed by Golden Ao Island, but he still had something else.
Lu Changsheng took out the gourd Yunxiao had given him.
The moment he opened it, a pale purple glow appeared within.
At that instant, Lu Changsheng felt the flow of magical power in his body suddenly accelerate.
What a treasure!
He had a feeling that the Nine Heavens Spirit Liquid would be most effective when he used it to break through from the Mysterious Immortal Realm to the Golden Immortal Realm.
Using it now to break through to the Mysterious Immortal Realm would be a complete waste.
But he couldn't wait any longer.
He would break through to the Mysterious Immortal Realm first. As for the Golden Immortal Realm, he would find another way when the time came.
He swallowed the Nine Heavens Spirit Liquid in one gulp.
The next moment, a crack appeared in the barrier before the Mysterious Immortal Realm.
Lu Changsheng immediately brought out the Spirit Capturing Pearl and gathered Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy into it.
At the same time, he activated his Indestructible Thunder God Body again. Arcs of lightning coiled around his body, rumbling like thunder.
Lu Changsheng was giving it everything he had.
His eyes were filled with determination.
This time, he would break through to the Mysterious Immortal Realm in one go!
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