Incense and Faith Domain! Five Years of Peace

Su Yan Yan's cultivation has indeed improved. At the Nascent Soul Realm, further improvement is a slow and gradual process, often taking Jiazi without any significant progress.

A noticeable improvement that can be felt is often considered a significant improvement.

Su Yan Yan's strength has improved significantly from the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, meaning she is one step closer to breaking through to the Nascent Soul Late Stage.

"Martial Aunt Su truly lives up to his reputation as a top-grade Spirit Root; his talent is exceptional. He surpasses me by quite a bit."

When Chen Dengming arrived at Su Yan Yan's door to pay his respects, he was filled with emotion.

In his later years, he cultivated immortality, spending his life to modify his Spirit Root, raising its Spiritual Root Potential to the peak of the superior grade, where it could not be improved further. However, due to the Xiantian defect of having Dual Spirit Root, in terms of aptitude, he was still inferior to Su Yan Yan, who had a superior grade Spirit Root.

Just as Chen Dengming was lost in thought, wondering if he would ever encounter another rare and precious treasure that could improve the defects in his Spirit Root,

Su Yan Yan's voice came from inside the house, summoning him.

"Alright, come in."

Chen Dengming's expression turned solemn. After straightening his clothes, he stepped into the house.

Inside the room, on the Cold Jade Ice Crystal Bed, Su Yan Yan was already dressed in a crimson robe. Her long, jet-black hair flowed naturally, and her hands formed Law Seals in front of her knees. She exuded an aura of majesty and appeared extremely noble.

This martial uncle usually wears a veil, but he wasn't wearing one inside the house.

Chen Dengming observed that his complexion was bright and clear, his face was calm and serene, and his skin was as smooth as a baby's. However, his beautiful eyes, which were bright and clear, held wisdom and insight into human nature.

He immediately felt relieved, bowed and smiled, "It seems that not only has Martial Uncle recovered from his injuries, but his cultivation has also advanced further. This is truly a cause for celebration!"

Su Yan Yan calmly nodded and said, "I once practiced the <Three Minor Techniques for Overcoming Misfortune and Changing Fortune>. Every time I experienced a life-or-death crisis, as long as I could survive and circulate this technique, I could turn the misfortune into an invisible aid to my current cultivation advancement. That's why. If you want to learn it, I can teach you."

Chen Dengming was taken aback, not expecting his martial uncle to be so polite and generous right from the start.

My first instinct was to politely decline, but the words just wouldn't come out.

This technique is clearly extremely rare; it might be some kind of High Antiquity, extraordinary method. I spoke too hastily and out of pride, and now I'm missing out—I might never have another chance like it.

Chen Dengming immediately bowed and thanked him, "Thank you very much, Uncle -Nephew Disciple. I am indeed quite interested, so I will accept your offer without hesitation."

Su Yan Yan smiled, a rare occurrence, and said, "You're quite straightforward when there's something to gain. Actually, this is my way of rewarding you."

During these four months, I also regained consciousness, but it was a critical juncture for breaking through misfortune and turning my luck around. In addition, you managed the sect very well, so I did not stop my cultivation. These past few months have been hard on you."

"Uncle-Master, you're too kind. This is simply Nephew Disciple duty."

Chen Dengming said politely, then excitedly accepted the Jade Slip that Su Yan Yan had handed to him from afar.

It's so great to follow my master!

Those who perform meritorious service will be rewarded.

Not only was the bed lent to him, but now even the secret teachings that should not be easily passed on have been passed on to him.

After expressing his gratitude, Chen Dengming carefully recounted in detail the experiences of his clone over the past four months, as well as his arrangements.

Upon hearing this, Su Yan Yan's pretty face showed a series of changing expressions. She was both astonished by Chen Dengming's audacity in daring to steal the Incense and Faith of the Outer Realm Devil Venerable, and amazed that he had actually succeeded.

After listening to Chen Dengming's arrangements over the past four months, he relaxed and said with relief, "You were right not to report this matter to the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance immediately, otherwise you would probably be under control by now."

Chen Dengming was startled, but immediately understood the key point.

"Senior Uncle, are you saying that the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance will control me and use me to manipulate other sources of demonic energy?"

"Good!"

Su Yan Yan nodded solemnly and said, "Your ability to steal the power of incense is beyond my expectations. In reality, this situation is very difficult to replicate. Even if some Nascent Soul or Spirit Transformation old monsters had a way to do it, they would not dare to easily taint the faith power of others, especially the one from the Outer Realm Devil Venerable."

Once they know you can do it, they will likely coerce you into controlling other sources of demonic power.

Upon hearing this, Chen Dengming felt a wave of fear. He was thankful that he had managed to stay out of trouble and hadn't reported it to the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance.

Su Yan Yan said, "Now that it has already happened, let's keep quiet and develop in silence. The Four Seas Cultivation Alliance is also full of complex relationships of interest."

Even when we want to do good deeds, it may not be possible if it involves the interests of various sects. For now, let's lie low, develop our strength, and wait for the right opportunity."

Chen Dengming nodded in agreement.

They are, after all, overseas cultivators. Given the current attitude of the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance, they say that overseas and domestic cultivators are one family and that there should be no discrimination.

However, when fighting against Evil Cultivator from other realms, these overseas cultivators still have to take the lead.

It's understandable to hope to contribute and enhance one's own strength, but unfortunately, sometimes hopes don't come true, and may even backfire.

"Take me to see your clone. If there are any hidden dangers, we can deal with them as soon as possible."

Su Yan Yan then got up, her luxurious crimson robe fluttering as she floated off the bed, clearly still not entirely at ease with the situation of the clone Chen Dengming had created.

"Thank you, Uncle-Master!"

Chen Dengming had also had this idea, but he didn't want to speak up rashly.

Su Yan Yan took the initiative to offer to go check on him, clearly worried about the condition of his clone.

After a cup of tea.

The azure sea was as smooth as silk, rippling gently, and the sunlight shone on its surface with a dazzling array of colors.

Two beams of spiritual light, emanating a faint aura of power, flew over and hovered in mid-air.

Chen Dengming summoned a Formation Flag, made a hand Method Formula, pointed with his fingers, and the battle Formation Flag fluttered and flew into the air above the calm sea opposite.

Suddenly, countless dazzling silver snakes, like lightning, swept across the sky and sea below, disappearing in an instant.

The next instant, the outline of a deserted island appeared in streaks of Silver Light, quickly becoming clear.

As you can see, Formation Flag are scattered all over the island, and a powerful spiritual aura emanates from the summit of a mountain on this deserted island.

Chen Dengming's clone, nearly four zhang tall, sat cross-legged atop the mountain, as steady as a rock. His entire body radiated blue light and emitted a series of obscure and powerful oppressive auras. Judging by the aura alone, it was even more terrifying than Chen Dengming's original body.

Su Yan Yan's expression changed slightly, and she said solemnly, "This power of Incense and Faith is almost forming the prototype of an incense-based domain."

"The realm of incense offerings?"

Even as the original body of the clone, Chen Dengming's perception of the incense domain was not very strong.

Even as an outsider, she could clearly sense the faint air of authority and hostility emanating from the island.

The entire deserted island and even the surrounding sea were enveloped in this faint aura of Incense and Faith, and the air was filled with the power of Incense and Faith.

As you can see, many of the animals on the deserted island seem to have been domesticated. Sometimes they appear as clones on the mountaintop or sway their bodies, or they imitate the monks by bowing and paying respects. They even bring wild fruits or food they have picked down the mountain, as if they are offering tribute.

On the sea surface at the edge of the deserted island, some fish occasionally leap out of the water, nod towards the direction of the island's mountain peak, and then fall back into the water. The surrounding area is filled with a faint Incense and Faith.

Such a bizarre and magnificent sight is astonishing, as if Chen Dengming's clone has become a celestial being presiding over this deserted island.

Chen Dengming said, "This situation started gradually about two months ago."

First, the animals on the deserted island expressed their devout faith to my clone, and then even some marine life reacted.

If this situation continues to evolve, I worry that the Formation will no longer be able to conceal the deserted island and the clones.

Su Yan Yan said with her hands behind her back, "This is mainly because the Incense and Faith power within your clone is too immense, and it has already formed the prototype of an incense domain."

Even in its nascent stage, it will quickly infect the creatures in the surrounding area, exert a deterrent effect on the outside world, protect the creatures within its territory from thriving, and even influence the feng shui to some extent, bringing favorable weather to the region.

In this way, the creatures in the surrounding area will naturally also offer their faith and tribute.

Chen Dengming nodded slightly; the situation was roughly what he had predicted based on his research.

Fortunately, the Heart of the Ocean within the clone stopped absorbing water-based Spiritual Qi three months ago, which greatly reduced the threat of the clone exploding. Otherwise, the nascent form of this incense domain might not have had a chance to take shape.

Su Yan Yan said, "Tell your clone not to resist. I'll use my Divine Sense to go inside and take a look."

"Uncle-Master, are you going to enter my clone? Is it dangerous?" Chen Dengming asked solemnly.

"It doesn't matter."

Su Yan Yan shook her head and smiled calmly, "Even the Outer Realm Devil Venerable couldn't do anything to me. Although your clone is strong, it's difficult for it to threaten me."

Chen Dengming immediately gave the order for his clone not to resist, allowing Su Yan Yan's Divine Sense to enter his clone and investigate the situation.

Within the clone's Sea of Consciousness, the Heart of the Ocean separated the two distinct energies of Divine Sense.

Only a small portion of the Divine Sense belongs to the clone. Above this portion of the Divine Sense floats a ring of faint, shimmering incense -Incense and Faith power, which is the faith power contributed by the creatures of the deserted island and the nearby sea fish. It is extremely weak.

The other Divine Sense power, which was sealed and isolated by the Heart of the Ocean, accounted for a large portion, more than ten times stronger than the Divine Sense of the clone, and almost surpassed Chen Dengming's original self.

Most importantly, this powerful Divine Sense force was filled with a faint, malevolent, demonic aura that sent chills down one's spine.

Su Yan Yan's Divine Sense transformed into a graceful, alluring figure, appearing within the clone's Sea of Consciousness, circling around it, and said.

"Just as I expected, the blessing from Incense and Faith is based on your own strength."

Logically speaking, since your clone absorbed 24 of the 37 chains of Incense and Faith, your clone should possess power at least close to the Nascent Soul level.

However, in reality, your clone can only exert combat power equivalent to the Golden Core Late Stage by relying on your Divine Sense.

The main problem is that your clone's original strength was somewhat weak. Even with the blessing of Incense and Faith, its potential for improvement is still limited.

Upon hearing this, Chen Dengming couldn't help but smile wryly.

He was already quite satisfied to have such a clone Divine Sense combat power was comparable to that of Golden Core Late Stage cultivator.

A clone comparable to Nascent Soul is something I wouldn't even dare to dream of, so there's no need to be greedy.

However, compared to the increased combat power of his clones, he was more worried about another issue.

"Uncle-Master, the demonic power is far too strange. This demonic Divine Sense power is much stronger than my clone."

I'm worried that I might get infected and affect my clone in the future.

Su Yan Yan's beautiful eyes flashed, "Are you worried that your clone will be bewitched by demonic energy and lose control?"

Chen Dengming nodded. "Not bad."

Su Yan Yan shook her head, her eyes dimmed, and she withdrew her Divine Sense from Chen Dengming's clone, speaking calmly.

"As you said, the Heart of the Ocean will restrain this demonic Incense and Faith power. Your clone is also formed from the Immortal Celestial Dao Power. In terms of power, the demonic Incense and Faith power does not exceed that of Immortal Celestial Dao Power, so it is difficult for it to infect and control your clone."

She paused, then continued, "However, demonic power is harmful to both oneself and others. Your power comes from the Outer Realm Devil Venerable. If you use it for a long time, you might be targeted by the Outer Realm Devil Venerable the future."

To be on the safe side, it's best to let this power slowly die out, allowing your clone to cultivate its own Incense and Faith. That's the safest and most orthodox approach.

Chen Dengming nodded. "That's exactly what I was thinking too."

While demonic faith can greatly enhance the power of one's clones, it also poses significant hidden dangers, making it a double-edged sword.

Chen Dengming once stole the power of incense offerings with the sole intention of expelling and controlling Devil Cultivator. Now that his goal has been achieved, there is nothing to regret about weakening and eliminating this demonic faith power.

Moreover, since the clone possesses the Heart of the Ocean, its strength will be extremely formidable as long as it is in the sea. The addition of a demonic Incense and Faith is merely a time bomb, an added bonus.

Of course, most importantly, as Su Yan Yan said, he can now use the incense domain formed by the demonic Incense and Faith power to gather the faith of all living beings in the Inner Domain and gradually cultivate his own pure Incense and Faith power.

Then, they would completely undermine the source of the problem, kicking aside the demonic power of Incense and Faith, using it and then discarding it.

Given the unique nature of the Heart of the Ocean, coupled with the ever-growing power of Incense and Faith accumulated over time, Chen Dengming's clone seems to be following the path of attaining enlightenment through the incense offerings of the River God.

Once he was certain that his clone was safe, Chen Dengming felt relieved.

He then returned to the sect with Su Yan Yan.

Now that Martial Aunt Su has recovered from his injuries, he no longer needs the Cold Jade Ice Crystal Bed.

Chen Dengming has once again gained the right to use the precious bed he had longed for.

He continued to focus on his cultivation, while also making arrangements to offer some of the mentally unstable Devil Cultivator their positions to the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance, in exchange for merit for the Longevity Sect and to secure more room for development.

The most direct way to weaken the power of Incense and Faith is to eliminate the Incense Believer.

Although Chen Dengming is a beneficiary of the system, his alter ego is an object of worship.

But this kind of Incense and Faith is too 'dirty'.

They worship only mentally unstable lunatics.

Even though he now controls twenty-four groups of Incense Believer, he still cannot completely control more than a dozen of them and finds it difficult to directly stop these madmen from plundering cultivators and carrying out large-scale sacrifices. Forcibly stopping them would only lead to disaster.

Therefore, Chen Dengming showed no mercy to these lunatics.

Time flies by in these uneventful years where there's no room for pretense.

Five years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Because Chen Dengming occasionally provided the locations of undiscovered Devil Cultivator, he repeatedly rendered meritorious service to the Longevity Sect within the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance.

With the support and assistance of Elder Wang Ping of the Hall of Affairs of the City of All Immortals, the Longevity Sect enjoyed peace and tranquility for five years, never getting involved in any large-scale battles and gaining the opportunity for steady development.

Even the other elders who had been serving in the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance lived relatively peacefully because of this. During the five years, the Second Ancestor Jiang Jian and the Fourth Ancestor Xing Huiguang were occasionally able to return to their sects to visit.

On this day, the weather was fine and the sun was shining brightly. On the horizon where the sea met the sky in the distance from Longevity Island, more than a dozen spirit boats the size of beetles suddenly appeared, shimmering in the bright sunlight, and quickly soared through the air.

The flag flying on the spirit boat was the symbol of the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance, and its appearance immediately attracted the attention of the cultivators patrolling the island.

Inside the Longevity Sect, Gongshu Zai and Guan Chao paced anxiously at the entrance of Chen Dengming's cave abode. Seeing the spirit boat of the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance appearing outside the island, they sighed.

"It seems that His Your Highness Daozi has truly entered a deep state of seclusion."

"It's a pity that the people from the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance came specifically to see Your Highness. Now that Your Highness isn't coming out, will..."

Upon hearing this, He Yingyu, who was in charge of receiving the two, said elegantly and dignifiedly, "Senior Brother, since my Husband is in seclusion and unable to leave, why don't I go on Husband behalf to meet the Alliance envoy and express my apologies?"

Gongshu Zai and Guan Chao looked at each other in bewilderment.

Represent Dao Child?

With His Your Highness Daozi's current prestige and status, how could he be represented by just any Golden Core cultivator from a sect? Moreover, he is the protagonist whom the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance specifically requested to meet this time.

However, given the current situation, since Martial Aunt Su is not in the sect, it seems that this is the only option.

"Alright! Then I'll have to trouble you Junior Sister He!"

"Fortunately, Martial Uncle Jiang came with the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance this time. Junior Sister He, come with us."

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