360: Operation Forbidden Gloom! Chen Baimao Armed
In his battle with Lotus Sword True Lord Mi Changzai, Chen Dengming proved that he indeed possessed the ability to steal information from the gaps in the mind of the Northern Yin Holy Mother.
This not only secured two advantageous locations for the Longevity Sect, but also achieved his own goal of using the power of the Cultivator Alliance to protect and escort the calamity-bringing cultivators.
Of course, the specific implementation plan still needs to be discussed with elders such as Zuo Qiu Ling.
The general plan is definitely to carry out actions to crack down on the Evil Cultivator and deter the Yin Spring Ghost Realm. The elders of the Cultivator Alliance are not fools.
Having witnessed the strength of Chen Dengming, the newly promoted Nascent Soul, in this battle, many Nascent Soul True Lord present unanimously agreed that the title of Fighting Longevity Lord was well-deserved.
However, this has had the effect of further reversing the image of the Longevity Sect cultivators as weak and frail Health Cultivation.
The First Longevity Dao Lord Lu Xiucheng, single-handedly severely injured the Blood God and destroyed Heavenly Crystal Dao Lord, displaying astonishing Divine Ability.
This Fifth Ancestor, Chen Dengming, was also a formidable figure. He had only recently advanced to the Nascent Soul, yet he had already annihilated three Nascent Soul True Lords.
In the future, anyone who says that Longevity Sect cultivators are invincible will likely be laughed at for their ignorance, as they have been in seclusion in the mountains for hundreds of years and are out of touch with the times.
After the Longevity Sect acquired two advantageous locations, the problems of other sects were gradually resolved or continued amidst the ongoing debates.
A Nascent Soul Conference has concluded.
Chen Dengming privately communicated with Tianpeng True Lord Zuo Qiu Ling.
He took out the map of the Yin Spring Ghost Realm obtained from the Ghost King Qian Luo, and then proposed a plan to seal off several Yin Spring passages.
Although there are eighty-one Yin Springs, not all of them are under the influence of the Netherworld Ghost Lord.
The Netherworld Ghost Lord could command troops and send them to the Yin Springs in the Human World, and clearly, these were the only places recorded on the map of the Ghost King Qian Luo.
Therefore, simply sealing off these passages leading to the Human World can temporarily alleviate the threat from the Netherworld Ghost Lord.
Furthermore, during the process of sealing off the Yin Spring Ghost Realm, those two lingering Ghost Bride will most likely haunt you and try to stop it.
Imagine if someone found out that their way home was blocked and they could not return; anyone would be anxious.
If the two Ghost Bride dare to show themselves, Chen Dengming can take them all out and resolve one of the problems.
The biggest advantage of this plan being supported by the Cultivator Alliance is that it can utilize the Cultivator Alliance's resources and manpower.
Otherwise, sealing off the three Yin Springs would be insufficient even with the existing sealing Formation and array masters of the Longevity Sect.
Inside the council hall, Zuo Qiu Ling frowned and pondered for a while before nodding slightly and saying, "Judging from the map you provided, it seems that those dead ghosts Below the Yin Spring have indeed been preparing to invade the Human World for a long time and are eager to make their move."
Your map is very valuable. I will report it to the alliance and have it converted into Merit Points for you."
Seeing that Chen Dengming was about to express his gratitude, he raised his hand to stop him, and said solemnly, "I have just received information from my spies that the Outer Domain Evil Cultivator know that we are holding a Nascent Soul Conference, and they are currently gathering at the Three Saints Palace."
Among those attending were two ghost cultivators, both female. This indeed corresponds to the information you provided. It seems the dead ghosts of the Underworld have truly joined forces with the Outer Domain Evil Cultivator."
"Elder Zuo's information network is truly impressive! The meeting of the Outer Domain Evil Cultivator had barely begun when you already knew about it!"
Chen Dengming looked surprised and offered a compliment.
He never expected that his guess would come true so quickly.
Those two Ghost Bride really did align themselves with the Outer Domain Evil Cultivator.
However, upon closer examination, this kind of thing isn't surprising.
Even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake. If a ghost cultivator comes to the Human World without a guide and rampages around the War Zone, he'll be like an old ghost trying to hang himself, wanting to die even after he's dead.
Even a powerful being like the Ghost King Qian Luo, when he came to the Human World, always joined forces with the Three Saints Palace.
Those two Ghost Bride were clearly no match for the Ghost King, so it was only natural that they allied with the Outer Domain Evil Cultivator.
The Ghost Bride needs to rely on the power of the Outer Domain Evil Cultivator.
The Outer Domain Evil Cultivator need two Ghost Bride to pinpoint his location.
This is just like his current mutually beneficial relationship with the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance.
Zuo Qiu Ling remained calm in the face of Chen Dengming's praise, stating in a serious manner, "Given the current situation where the Yin Spring Ghost Realm has close ties with the Outer Domain Evil Cultivator..."
Your plan to seal off these three Yin Springs is feasible. I will report it to my superiors and immediately apply for the necessary resources and a master Formation master to assist you."
Chen Dengming feigned delight and quickly bowed to thank the elder for his guidance.
This is a plan that will benefit him, so naturally he should play along.
A smile appeared at the corner of Zuo Qiu Ling's eyes. No matter how strict and businesslike she was, she found it hard to be cold to Chen Dengming, who was so good at handling things, and she smiled faintly.
"Alright, you can go ahead and do it with peace of mind. This plan will be named [Forbidden Netherworld], and you will be in full charge of it. In addition to Lotus Sword True Lord volunteering to go with you, I will also send three Nascent Soul True Lords, one openly and two secretly, to assist you."
In addition, if there are any unusual movements from the Evil Cultivator camp, I will immediately send reinforcements."
"That would be wonderful! With Elder Zuo overseeing everything, I've had a lot less pressure." Chen Dengming smiled and bowed, then hesitated for a moment before tentatively asking.
"Elder Zuoqiu, since you can immediately obtain information about the movements of the Evil Cultivators, and even know who is at their meeting."
"So, will they experience the same thing here?"
You can rest assured about that.
Zuo Qiu Ling smiled, stood up, his hands behind his back, his eyes flashing with a cold light, and said leisurely, "Indeed, we had a high-ranking member who was willing to act as a lackey and inside man, but he was exposed after the last Spirit Transformation battle, and has now been properly dealt with."
Chen Dengming's heart skipped a beat, recalling the traitor incident that Su Yan Yan had mentioned before.
At that time, it almost resulted in the complete annihilation of the three patriarchs of the Longevity Sect, and also led to the exposure of Tan Xiangkun, the Three Saints Palace Saint Son.
Before the battle of the Spirit Transformation stage, he had also discussed the issue of an internal traitor with Su Yan Yan.
It now appears that this problem has been resolved; otherwise, intelligence regarding the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance would have already been infiltrated.
After leaving Zuo Qiu Ling's council hall, Chen Dengming was pulled away by his four Senior Brothers and sisters who had been waiting for him.
Chen Dengming gave a general overview of the [Forbidden Ghosts] plan, but the specific implementation details could not be revealed. Fu Changyin and the others knew the rules and did not ask any further questions.
The Second Ancestor Jiang Jian, said, "If we are not assigned to accompany you at that time, and we have nothing else to do, we will come and secretly assist you."
"That's not necessary. Elder Zuo has already made arrangements regarding manpower. Besides, now that the sect's former Mountain Gate territory has been taken over, we need everyone to oversee the reconstruction of the Mountain Gate," Chen Dengming said with a shake of his head and a smile.
Su Yan Yan said, "Rebuilding the Mountain Gate only requires one person to oversee it. No matter how well your plan is arranged, there is always a chance of unexpected events. It would be better if we could follow along."
"That's right! Fifth brother, don't worry about it. My injuries have almost healed. Over the years, I've fought alongside the three of them, but I've never fought alongside you, the Fighting Longevity Lord." Ancestor Fu Changyin also laughed at this moment.
Xing Huiguang, who was standing to the side, personally poured Chen Dengming a cup of tea, patted Chen Dengming on the shoulder, and signaled him to relax.
Chen Dengming was quite moved. He picked up his teacup and said, "Alright, I'll drink tea in place of wine to thank you all, my Senior Brother disciples."
This is a genuine group of relatives and friends, all volunteering to protect and support him.
Once you reach the level of Nascent Soul True Lord, you should try to avoid any major battle if possible.
Everyone has a long lifespan; who really wants to fight to the death?
When war broke out, two camps, one inside and one Inner Domain the domain, clashed. No one, from top to bottom, could remain uninvolved. The competition for their lineage and their place of survival inevitably led to a life-or-death struggle.
But if you were to risk your life for someone else's affairs, even close friends and family would hesitate.
Several venerable elders who primarily sought to live a life of seclusion were willing to risk their lives for Chen Dengming, demonstrating their genuine sincerity. This truly exemplifies the saying, "Who knows the Xianxia lies in the sincerity of one's heart?"
Ten days later.
The sealing array supplies that Zuo Qiu Ling had obtained, along with the two Formation masters, had all arrived at the Border Town stronghold and were awaiting orders.
During this time, Chen Dengming had also used up nearly a quarter of his Merit Points to repair Su Yan Yan's precious Frost Cold Jade Ice Crystal Bed and the fourth-tier Law Treasure Five Dragon Overlord Hand obtained from Jian Wenxin Law Sage Palace.
At the same time, he also exchanged for a batch of Heart Mending Pill and Zhuang Shen Dan to make up for the loss of these two types of pills.
As for the slightly damaged Seven-Star Glazed Mother-Child Blade, Chen Dengming wanted to use some Merit Points to repair it, but his thrifty and hardworking daughter stopped him.
This young woman personally worked on it, and it took her more than a month of hard work to repair it.
This made Chen Dengming, who had originally intended to give up on the Seven Star Glazed Mother-Child Blade after it broke once more, somewhat reluctant and dispelled the idea of simply discarding it once it was ruined.
He is a sentimental and nostalgic person, and naturally couldn't bear to see people's hearts grow cold.
The Heart-Illuminating Mirror of Shattering Delusions, which was only a second-tier Law Artifact back then, was preserved to this day because of a poem that once captured the heart of a beauty. "Beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers, a heart full of love, romance has always found its kindred spirit. Now the mirror reflects demons and monsters, only remembering the guests in the mansion back then." It has become Law Artifact the two of them, and it has a profound meaning.
Therefore, young people, regardless of whether they are nostalgic or not, should at least read more books. Even cultivating immortality requires reading, otherwise there are no shortcuts.
Besides exchanging merits, Chen Dengming also exchanged a fourth-tier Law Treasure for two sets of Spiritual Material for refining fourth-tier Law Treasure during these ten days. He then persuaded the Six-Browed True Lord, who had accepted his bet, to refine a fourth-tier Law Treasure for him, the [Divine Transformation Stone].
When they arrived at the temporary residence of the Six-Browed True Lord and obtained the Divine Transformation Stone, this veteran Nascent Soul True Lord, who was used to seeing treasures, felt a pang of regret.
The reason is that although Chen Dengming provided the materials for refining this fourth-tier Law Treasure, he put in a lot of effort on a whim and accidentally refined it into a high-level fourth-tier Law Treasure.
A high-grade fourth-tier Law Treasure is extremely rare, even for cultivators in the Nascent Soul Late Stage.
Even if Six-Browed True Lord wanted to hide it and not give it to Chen Dengming, so that he could make a inferior one to fool him later, the Spiritual Material and crafting requirements provided by Chen Dengming were extremely demanding.
It would be difficult for him to refine similar Law Treasure in the near future, so he had no choice but to accept it reluctantly. He felt extremely uncomfortable when introducing it to Chen Dengming.
"This Divine Transformation Stone was refined exactly according to your requirements, and it can change in countless ways, just like the Myriad Gold Pearl you described before."
However, it is made from Spiritual Material with water and wood attributes, which is a perfect match for your Spirit Root.
Secondly, because it is refined with Nether River Water, it also has the effect of suppressing evil spirits and ghosts. In addition, it incorporates rare Tai Xuan True Gold and Spirit Thunder Layer Essence, making it indestructible and possessing super regenerative abilities.
As Six-Browed True Lord finished speaking, he seemed extremely satisfied with his masterpiece, gradually becoming more animated in his description, and then glanced at Chen Dengming.
"Even if I were given the same materials now, I might not be able to refine this treasure again. You're really lucky."
The only possible drawback is that it cannot grow too large; if it becomes too big, its durability will decrease significantly, since the amount of Tai Xuan True Gold incorporated into it is also limited.
"I heard you like big ones? If you don't like this one, then I'll..."
"That's enough, it's fine if it doesn't get too big."
Upon seeing the appearance and tone of the Six-Browed True Lord, Chen Dengming immediately recognized the value of the Divine Transformation Stone. He quickly grabbed the seemingly ordinary, dark, and chilling Divine Transformation Stone and channeled his Nascent Soul Power into it.
Instantly, the Divine Transformation Stone burst forth with an exceptionally brilliant and dazzling light, no longer resembling its previous inconspicuous dark form.
Chen Dengming flicked his wrist.
'Crackling'--
It flashed by like a dazzling white lightning bolt.
The Divine Transformation Stone instantly transformed into a lightning-fast whip, cutting long trenches into the ground and tearing apart the Formation barrier set up in the Six-Browed True Lord's courtyard.
"Hey, be careful! If my magic array is damaged, you'll have to pay for it." Six-Browed True Lord raised his eyebrows, somewhat displeased.
"I'll pay, I'll pay."
Chen Dengming smiled apologetically, but inwardly he was overjoyed.
He deliberately wanted to test the power of this Law Treasure.
I'm very satisfied now; this fourth-tier high-level Law Artifact is indeed exceptionally powerful.
He then looked at the long, slender whip in his hand, which was nearly seven zhang long and resembled a white rainbow.
It's not short, it's just a bit too thin.
He then channeled his Nascent Soul energy, and in a flash of light, it transformed into a gleaming broadsword over two zhang long, its blade flawless and its chilling aura palpable.
They wanted to make the knife grow larger, but the maximum size it could grow was only about 23 feet.
"If this conjured broadsword were used in the state of Ancient Human Immortal Physique, it would only be considered a small dagger."
Chen Dengming thought to himself, and continued to channel his Nascent Soul Qi.
The Divine Transformation Stone transformed into a glowing arrow.
This Divine Transformation Stone contains Water of the Underworld River, and possesses the power to suppress and kill evil spirits.
After transforming into arrows, they can replace the Soul Arrow.
However, this would also cause the arrows fired by the Soul-Reaping Bow Staff to lose their soul-seizing ability.
However, in terms of its destructive power when hitting an enemy, it may even surpass the Golden Core Soul Arrow.
This Divine Transformation Stone can be used as a replacement when the Soul Arrows are exhausted in the future.
Including this Divine Transformation Stone and the newly repaired Five Dragon Overlord Hand, Chen Dengming now possesses five suitable fourth-tier Law Treasure.
The Soul -Soul-Reaping Bow Staff, a single shot to the soul!
Five Dragon Overlord Hand in Close Combat, Five Dragons Encircling the Pillar!
The White Bone Thousand Soul Chariot sped away at Swift as the Wind and Lightning!
At close to medium range, the Divine Transformation Stone is unpredictable and ever-changing!
Controlling and entangling the enemy, trapping them in Beast Restraining Ring, makes them difficult to break free!
If you also include the Giant Deer Robe and Trousers, which combine offense and defense, Chen Dengming is now fully equipped, armed to the teeth, truly deserving of the name "Battle Longevity Lord Chen Baimao".
"Brother Six Eyebrows, we owe you a great debt this time. This Divine Transformation Stone is truly amazing. In my opinion, Brother Six Eyebrows's skill in weapon crafting is second to none in the entire world!"
Good words have no fear of praise. Chen Dengming put away the Law Treasure, his face honest and simple, and continued to play the low-key and honest Old Deng, praising the Six-Browed True Lord.
"You can't say that," Six-Browed True Lord said sternly, his face hardening. "How could I possibly claim to be number one with my current skill level?"
Chen Dengming could tell from the corner of his eye that the old man had already enjoyed it, so he pretended to be respectful and said admiringly, "You're too modest, brother. You're obviously being modest."
"Oh, it's my fault too. I shouldn't be number one. It's just empty fame, and it only invites jealousy. It's not worth it!"
As he spoke, seeing the Six-Browed True Lord's increasingly strained smile, he quickly pulled a large black bottle from his Storage Bag and chuckled, "A small token of my appreciation. As for the other Law Treasure, I'll trouble you to be a little more understanding, Brother Dao."
"This is.?"
"I didn't keep much of the Water of the Underworld River here, so I'll pour out a large bottle for you, fellow Daoist."
"This is too precious. I've already promised you I'd refine it for you for free without taking any benefits."
"Oh! Brother Dao, you're too kind! One thing is one thing, this is just a small token of my personal gratitude, and besides, I was just saying I wanted to compensate you..."
The Six-Browed True Lord blushed.
Chen Dengming being so polite, and he still talks about compensation, isn't that just contradicting himself?
"Come, come, quickly accept it, don't let my wife see it. My wife asked me for this Nether River Water, but I didn't give it to her. With her meager skills in refining artifacts, wouldn't it be a waste to use such Spiritual Material to refine artifacts? Only you, Brother Dao, are worthy of it!"
"This... alright, alright, good brother... then I'll accept without hesitation."
After a cup of tea.
Chen Dengming declined the invitation to a banquet from the Six-Browed True Lord, and left his temporary residence with the warm farewell of this Nascent Soul True Lord and Artifact Refining Grandmaster.
He was in a hurry to get back and show the Divine Transformation Stone to his daughter, so he couldn't stay for the dinner party.
As for the Water of the Underworld River, the Ghost King Qian Luo's enormous 800-zhang Storage Bag probably contained enough to fill a small pond.
The Water of the Underworld River he left for his beloved daughter was enough for her to bathe in every day.
Giving some to the Six-Browed True Lord now is also a way of currying favor with this Artifact Refining Grandmaster and building a good relationship, so that the other party will be more willing to devote himself to crafting the next Law Treasure for him.
As the spiritual inheritor of the Human Immortal Orthodox Lineage, Chen Dengming naturally saw long ago the reluctance and heartache of the Six-Browed True Lord when he gave away the Divine Transformation Stone.
Obligations are obligations, and personal feelings are personal feelings.
If this relationship isn't properly established beforehand, you'll be the one who suffers the loss.
Furthermore, if they develop a good relationship in the future, the young lady could naturally learn Artifact Refining Technique from him.
For now, let's just consider this as paying tuition for my wife's apprenticeship, as she's still studying.