Shangqing Demon-Subduing Skill

The Supreme Purity is also an ancient Daoist sect in this world, but it is doing much better than the Lou Guan.

During the era when the Profound Maiden rebelled against the suppression of the Immortal Palace, the Supreme Purity contributed the most, consistently serving as a core force in the Xuanmen Alliance. The Shangqing lineage spread throughout the world, with branches not only at the Shangqing Palace ancestral home, Mao Mountain Heng, but also at other locations such as Mount Mao and Wangwu Mountain, each producing Dao Lord-level figures. It is a powerful and enduring Daoist Tradition among the Nine Great Xuan Sects, deeply rooted and undoubtedly a renowned sect.

Although the various schools of Supreme Purity Cultivation Method have diverged to this day, developing different lineages and sometimes even fighting each other for the benefit of different mountains and lineages, in essence, they are all based on the Shangqing True Qi passed down from ancient times and innovate upon it, and each considers itself a successor of the Supreme Purity Dao.

Speaking of Shangqing Zhenqi, it is not among the innate Taiji Nine Qi. It belongs to the mysterious energy refined by ancient Qi Refinement Stage cultivators. Although it is called 'mysterious', the Xuanmen (Daoist school) has already explained it clearly today. It is a kind of 'Dao Breath' that is not very pure.

The Oldest One Shangqing True Qi was mostly composed of the Daoist's own 'life Qi', the 'spiritual Qi' absorbed from heaven and earth, and some refined 'Dao Breath', all combined to form energy.

Because their cultivation was not based on the correct method, Supreme Purity could only be said to have just begun to grasp the basics of Taiji Xian Dao. The Shangqing True Qi they cultivated was also impure and mixed with many impurities, making it unusable. The content of 'Dao Breath' could not be said to be non-existent, but it could only be said to be very little.

Of course, Supreme Purity does not deny that ancient Daoists Qi Refinement Stage, which at most extended their lives. There were no applications of so many methods and techniques as there are today. Today's Foundation Establishment Perfection is already considered a high level of attainment in those days. Today's Golden Core cultivators would have been considered terrestrial immortals back then. As for Nascent Soul Stage Ancestors, they had never even heard of them.

So it was indeed thanks to the Profound Maiden descended and transmitted the true method to me, refining pure Dao Breath energy and opening up the path for Qi Refinement Stage from Foundation Establishment to Ascension to Immortality, thus laying the foundation for the Xuanmen Immortal Path of the Taiji Realm.

Because their cultivation methods were similar to those of the Supreme Purity Dao, the Supreme Purity naturally became the Oldest One batch of Xuanmen disciples and the most steadfast supporters of Profound Maiden. Even the term "Dao Breath" and many of the rituals, Five Arts and Records, and the systems of Daoist temples and monasteries in the Xuanmen today are all direct copies of the ancient Supreme Purity's own practices.

Speaking of which, as ancient Lou Guan, Gulou Temple seems to have held a higher status than Supreme Purity. After all, they built thatched huts to observe the celestial phenomena of the night and thus know the general trend of the world. Back then, they were the imperial astrologers of the Immortal Palace, and it is said that the abbot even served as Taichang. At that time, Shangqing Temple, which was like a fitness club for the elderly, was simply incomparable.

Unfortunately, firstly, being in the central government inevitably led to his downfall and defeat in the political vortex of the Immortal Palace, resulting in the suppression and persecution of his Daoist Tradition lineage as he fled south, missing the rise of the Northern Profound Maiden. Secondly Lou Guan was close to the Immortal Palace, focusing on internal alchemy, thus missing out on the benefits of the Profound Maiden Qi Refinement Stage. It can only be said that fortunes change...

Getting back to the main point,

Since Xuan Tian wanted to mentor and train the younger generation, Li Fan decided not to directly kill the two Hengshan disciples and openly seize the opportunity.

After he analyzed and learned the <Shangqing Jiangzhen Fumo Gong>, he also used the Gu Guan Method to see some flaws in Bai Shuangying's practice and casually helped her open up her energy channels.

With Li Fan's secret assistance, Bai Shuangying's Shangqing Subduing Demon True Qi is now circulating without any hindrance, and its speed is ten times faster than before. She has enough Dao Breath to maintain her sword flight and to launch Sword Qi and Dao techniques to counterattack, so she won't fall into a desperate situation where she is at the mercy of others because her Qi is exhausted.

Moreover, those who cultivate the path of sword immortals are able to perform even better in life-and-death situations than usual. Bai Shuangying showed no fear even when fighting two opponents at once. While wielding the Hengshan Longsword and unleashing Sword Qi to fight back, she also used Daoist incantations and talismans to counter the two.

Moreover, she was wielding Nascent Soul Stage level flying sword magic weapon, whose mobility far surpassed that of her two opponents. She could easily dodge when attacked from both sides, maintain distance, and avoid being caught in a dangerous situation.

The two Hengshan disciples weren't particularly strong; they were only around the bottom tier. They might have a chance against Bai Shuangying in a two-on-one fight, but they couldn't defeat her in a one-on-one situation.

So Li Fan wasn't in a hurry. He just watched from the side, while he himself used the system in his Divine Court to simulate and deduce the true teachings of Shangqing Qi Refinement Stage.

This "Shangqing Jiangzhen Fumo Gong" is a combat qigong derived from the ancient Qi Refinement Stage method improved by the Jiangzhen School.

The Supreme Clarity Demon-Subduing True Qi condensed through this method is also known as Demon-Subduing and Body-Protecting Qi, possessing both offensive and defensive capabilities. After mastering it, a layer of Qi forms a protective shield around the entire body with each breath, essentially amplifying the Inner Landscape circulation to the outside. Therefore, theoretically, practicing this technique means being constantly protected by True Qi. Thus, there's no need to cultivate other defensive Cultivation Method; as long as the Dao Breath remains continuous, one can focus solely on attacking and subduing demons.

Furthermore, due to the characteristics of Shangqing True Qi, as long as one's cultivation level is high enough, Daoist techniques based on Dao Breath will not only be unable to break through this Qi barrier, but may also be absorbed by Shangqing cultivators and used for their own purposes.

Moreover, this Demon-Subduing True Qi seems to have taken inspiration from Sword Qi, as it can be attached to the blade and released externally, and can cut through Daoist Qi techniques. Clearly, it has targeted damage and defensive bonuses against Dao Breath spells of fellow practitioners in the Xuanmen sect.

Furthermore, this Qi seems to have some resistance to malevolent energy; at least the Subduing Demon True Qi can be annihilated along with malevolent energy without being easily corroded away. It is both offensive and defensive, with excellent stats and is flawless. It truly lives up to its reputation as the true inheritance of Hengshan and the Shangqing Divine Skill.

However, if we compare it with the Lotus Body Protection True Qi of Penglai, Li Fan estimates that the Lotus Body Protection True Qi of Penglai has the strongest defensive capabilities.

After all, while the Shangqing Subduing Demon True Qi was activated throughout and had special effects against Xuanmen spells, it was probably inferior in terms of physical resistance. Li Fan estimated that although the stray arrow magic weapon could be blown away, if Li Fan used his Ghost Hand to break through the defense with all his might, he could also tear it apart. Because ultimately, the strength of the Shangqing True Qi was simply a reflection of the cultivator's cultivation level; strong was strong, and weak was weak, and one's strength was immediately apparent.

But the Lotus Body Protection True Qi is quite different. Although it can only be used to cower and withstand attacks after being activated, it can have several petals, dozens, or even hundreds stacked on top of each other! It can truly withstand attacks. Last time, when it blew up a ship full of people, very few of them died on the spot. And then there's the absurd manifestation. He's already cultivated his Gang Fist to four hundred and eighty layers; if he were to unleash a four hundred and eighty-petaled lotus, wow, just thinking about it makes me not want to fight him...

What? The Celestial Qi of Wangwu Mountain? To be honest, that stuff is just good for wearing. Its advantages are its ever-changing, colorful, and elegant appearance. As for fighting, well, forget about it...

Although the <Shangqing Jiangzhen Fumo Gong> is excellent, Li Fan will not cultivate it. He had gone to great lengths to transform the overflowing true qi from his body into celestial robes to conceal his cultivation level. Exposing his strength openly would easily arouse suspicion. Besides, the Shangqing true qi is based on the Taiji Dao Breath, and the Tai Su era is just around the corner. Isn't Hengshan itself also searching for a way out?

Moreover, if he were to exude his true energy everywhere he went, causing a great stir and drawing people to kneel in worship, wouldn't that eliminate the thrill of playing dumb to outwit someone and getting slapped in the face?

Just as Li Fan was watching the three weaklings fighting each other, seemingly bored, his Divine Sense suddenly stirred, and he sensed another demonic aura rising into the sky not far away!

Of all times, another demon has been unsealed! The first one was still hiding in rotting flesh, feigning death! And now another one has appeared? Who did Bai Shuangying offend to deserve such a great calamity?

The three fighters in the arena were already engrossed in their fierce battle, oblivious to everything else, and continued their entangled and bloody struggle.

Li Fan really just standing on the sidelines the whole time, but Xuan Tian was constantly observing Bai Shuangying's situation.

Xuan Tian said, "She's too nervous, breathing too fast, she's even choking on her breath. How can she have the energy to observe the surrounding battlefield? Look at her sword moves, her basic skills are actually fine, and she has the Shangqing True Qi protecting her. Fighting calmly gives her a huge advantage, but she keeps making mistakes. She's already gone thirty rounds and still can't defeat these two trash. Clearly, she's never experienced a hard-fought battle where both sides are evenly matched. Hmph, in the end, it's because she hasn't killed enough people!"

Okay, it seems Hengshan doesn't have any special training like killing monkeys. But are we really not going to deal with the monsters over there?

Xuan Tian: "What are you worried about? There are so many people in Hengshan..."

But didn't a group just leave?

Xuan Tian said, "... It should be alright, right? It's nothing serious. Just one or two demons breaking free of their seal won't amount to anything..."

Ah, there's demonic energy! Another demonic energy! This is the third one! Is it really alright? Is Hengshan playing another grand scheme?

Xuan Tian said, "Things shouldn't happen more than three times... Let's go take a look."

Then Li Fan roared "Haaah!" and soared into the sky, passing straight through the middle of the three-person battle.

The two Hengshan disciples never expected that there was a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator squatting beside them. They were startled and filled with surprise and fear. Their Dao techniques and magic weapons went astray. In that instant, they didn't even have time to react whether to dodge or defend. They were full of openings. Bai Shuangying finally seized the opportunity, rushed up and stabbed one of them to death with her sword, and then turned around to chase after the other one who was running away.

Sigh, but honestly, this level of help is already a failure. And the first demon isn't even dead yet; have you completely forgotten about it? Maybe you should throw a Thunder Talisman to finish it off?

Xuan Tian said, "It's alright. Yunmengze is so vast, and without enough malevolent energy to revive, they won't be able to escape. Let that girl clean up her own mess; she needs to learn a lesson and grow up. Let's go see what's going on and who released these monsters to cause trouble right under Hengshan's nose."

Who in this world would enjoy doing this kind of thing? Nine times out of ten it's a cult...

But who would have thought that she'd gone from being 'trash' to 'girl'? The ancestors' influence really does work!

As Li Fan had predicted, he flew to the place where the third demon broke the seal. Instead of chasing the rotting demon god, he went down into the lake to check the seal. With Li Fan's experience and Xuan Tian's guidance, they successfully found the problem.

The demon seals guarded by Hengshan are all legitimate Demon Subduing Platform. Li Fan has also seen the demon-suppressing places in Lei Marsh and the South China Sea. Various Divine Transformation level demons are trapped inside and can only wait to die. As long as they are regularly patrolled and maintained, they can be said to be as stable as Mount Tai.

These were clearly acts of sabotage. Judging from the remaining malevolent energy, if we follow the usual tactics of the cult, it's likely that someone has been secretly providing the sealed demons with malevolent energy since long ago, helping them cultivate and recover their strength. When the time comes, they will then help these demons transform into Non-Thing demon gods to strike at local forces.

Of course, Hengshan's actions might not be entirely clandestine. With so many seals, guards, and disciples patrolling Yunmengze, they're probably openly colluding. It's even possible that Hengshan has an organization like a branch of the Ten Absolutes God Sect.

Li Fan was puzzled. Hengshan and the Divine Sect were supposed to be strategic allies. Even if it was for the sake of exchanging benefits, why would they allow them to cause trouble on their doorstep? And what was the Divine Sect's purpose in this action?

At least in Li Fan's view, the three demon gods who broke free of their seal today were nothing compared to those he had killed in the past. They were not mature enough at all. To put it bluntly, they were more like failed experiments. Not only were they unable to control the power of the evil energy, but they had also been corrupted into something like demon corpses.

What's the point of all this? Are they clearing out inventory of failed products? Or are they releasing them now just to cover up a bigger conspiracy?

"You scoundrel! How dare you release demons from their seal! Prepare to die!"

Before he could finish speaking, a beam of light shot straight toward the back of Li Fan's head.

Li Fan frowned, flicked his sleeve, and slapped the jade ruyi that was about to hit his head.

The Hengshan cultivator who had been lying in ambush had his magic weapon destroyed, causing him severe mental and physical damage. He coughed up a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground.

The Gu Guan Method didn't even see it?! But... it's so weak... so incredibly weak, I never expected it...

Li Fan stood with his hands behind his back, glanced at the Hengshan cultivator. This person was wearing the Shangqing Sect's Daoist robes, and was not very old. He was indeed at the Nascent Soul Realm. Now that he was unconscious, he could not hide his cultivation level. However, the Shangqing protective true qi on his body was only slightly stronger than Bai Shuangying's, and was not comparable to the Hengshan experts that Li Fan had seen before.

However, Li Fan noticed that this person was making a hand seal with one hand and had half a talisman with depleted Dao power in the other. An invisibility talisman... that's quite powerful. He couldn't even detect it with his Gu Guan Method. It should be a top-quality item from Hengshan. Moreover, upon closer inspection, the jade ruyi that he casually discounted was also of decent quality. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a graded Nascent Soul Stage weapon.

The Hengshan cultivator rolled his eyes, blood spurting from his mouth and nose. He lay on the ground for a full ten seconds before regaining his senses. When he looked up and saw Li Fan standing in front of him, staring at him expressionlessly, he roared, bit his tongue, spat out a mouthful of blood essence, and fled.

Li Fan also flashed forward and chased after him. The moment the other party landed, he silently revealed himself and reached into the other party's Shangqing Protective True Qi. Of course, his hand was also wrapped with a layer of Shangqing Subduing Demon True Qi. After all, the analysis was completed, and he only needed to adjust it with Dao Breath.

Li Fan's grab broke through the opponent's qigong without any hindrance. He directly raised his hand, pressed down on the opponent's left shoulder, and with a forceful kneading motion, instantly crushed half of the opponent's shoulder blade and arm bone into powder, the flesh and blood clumped together and stuck to the Daoist robe.

The Hengshan cultivator stared at his left shoulder, then turned his head and fainted from the pain, unable to get up again.

So Li Fan quickly pointed and sealed the man's meridians Qi Sea, then used a talisman on his forehead to prevent his Nascent Soul Stage from leaving his body. Next came the Binding Imprisoning Immortal Rope him up and gag him, a one-stop service. Then he stuffed the talisman into his sleeve and that was it.

Xuan Tian said, "You're quite skilled at this. But this is a true disciple of Hengshan. Killing him on their territory will definitely alert the old monster guarding the mountain. If you tie him up a bit further away before killing him, some idiots might not be able to figure it out."

"Is this guy also a true disciple of Hengshan? His strength is far too weak, isn't it...?" Li Fan wondered.

Xuan Tian said it was normal, "He didn't suffer any external injuries. He probably just broke through in the last two years. It's true that you need to go into seclusion for a hundred or fifty years to reach the Nascent Soul stage."

He was probably in seclusion at a nearby temple when he was disturbed. This person's strength hasn't recovered yet, so he doesn't seem like the type to cause trouble. Besides, he has a Divine Transformation Realm talisman to hide and protect himself, so he's probably a disciple his sect values.

Oh, thinking about it that way, it's true that when Li Fan himself broke through from the Golden Core stage to the Nascent Soul Stage, he also slept for several years to stabilize his realm.

Three powerful demons have already broken free of their seals! Why send such a useless person who just broke through to the Nascent Soul Realm to investigate?

Could it be that the prestigious Shangqing Palace Mount Heng, one of the Nine Great Xuan Sects, has no one capable? Where have all these people gone...?