Moon-Resting Terrace
[Crimson Frost Separation Grease]
It is the condensation of Gui Water into frost, containing the fire of Li Yin within. It is the pure Lesser Yin water and fire essence, capable of refining water and fire talismans and forging the foundation of water and fire. It is the Wu-Gui Spirit Liquid.
There are three such Spirit Object.
This Spirit Object and "Autumn Moon Joining Frost" are a perfect match.
Having confirmed that he could replenish his Nature Root in a very short time, Li Fuchan did not rush to cultivate and strengthen the "intention" of "Autumn Moon Joining Frost".
Instead, he used an entire [Crimson Frost Separation Grease] technique to cultivate the "Wu-Gui Di-Yin Spell Light".
Once this fourth-grade Law Technique is mastered, it can immediately empower Li Fuchan with many techniques from the Lesser Yin Dao.
"Wu-Gui Di-Yin Spell Light" is the Lesser Yin.
Once mastered, when applied to a person, it can halt their ability to absorb Spiritual Qi and refine Law Power, and slow down the flow of the enemy's Three Qi, a process known as "shutting down."
All wind-riding and escaping techniques, as well as rapid-casting Law Technique, will naturally weaken and become ineffective when they encounter this light. This is precisely the wondrous effect of the exchange of Lesser Yin Qi.
Furthermore, the Lesser Yin is of utmost importance because it contains dryness within Yin, and water and fire subdue each other. Therefore, this light also has the ability to illuminate the disordered Qi pathways and meridians, and to gather and control water and fire.
Most importantly, for Li Fuchan, the "Wu-Gui Di-Yin Spell Light" combined with his Golden Light Mantra could almost be used as a cannon. After the Bright Light Mantra and the "Fu Ying Contemplation and Perception Sutra" mutually confirmed each other and its power greatly increased, the Golden Light Mantra also found Law Technique that could resonate with it.
In the quiet room, Li Fuchan took out a jade bottle from his Storage Bag.
The bottle was transparent, and one could vaguely see a clump of white, oily Spirit Object, about the size of a thumb, resting at the bottom, as still as frost.
He uncorked the bottle, and a chilling aura instantly emanated from the opening, causing the surrounding temperature to plummet. A thin layer of frost visibly formed on the stone wall, and tiny frost flowers Soundless drifted down in the air, like a flurry of snow.
Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately began cultivating the "Wu-Gui Di-Yin Spell Light" by harnessing the energy emanating from this Spirit Object.
The pure white Law Power descended from the Baihui point on the top of his head, sliding down his Daoist robe like silk, Soundless falling to the ground along the edge of the stone platform, spreading out in layers.
The alternating shades of black and white enveloped him in a play of light and shadow.
After an unknown amount of time, the skin between his eyebrows was suddenly stretched open, and a vertical eye slowly opened.
This time is different from the past.
The vertical eye now contained an extra pupil. One black and one white, one dark and one plain, the two pupils coexisting in the same eye, clearly a double pupil.
As the vertical eye opened and closed, a Spell Light suddenly shot out from the pupil, shining precisely on a blue stone in front of it.
The stone remained Immovable, without even a scratch. Li Fuchan, however, paid no attention, slowly closing his Dharma Eyes and completely withdrawing his magical Law Power.
He got up and went to the blue stone that had been Spell Light, looked down at it, and felt the wind from his robes brush against the stone's surface.
The stone suddenly crumbled, turning into a cloud of fine ash that fell to the ground.
"The Wu-Gui Di-Yin Spell Light's is complete."
He roughly calculated the time and was surprised to find that two years had already passed, and it was now early autumn.
"It's time to hold a Sacrificial Rite; in another year, we can fulfill the meaning of 'Autumn Moon Joining Frost'."
Without hesitation, Li Fuchan opened the stone door.
He stepped out of his secluded cave abode.
In a side hall of Azure Ram Temple, Wei Xinyun and Wei Tingyi sat facing each other.
Wei Tingyi held a cup of tea steadily in his hand, his expression refined and composed, but Wei Xinyun stared intently at him, her eyes almost spitting fire.
Wei Tingyi, having been stared at by her for so long, was starting to lose his composure and could only sigh helplessly, "My dear sister, why bother with a pound or two of tea? It doesn't matter who drinks it. Now that the tea is in my stomach, are you going to cut it out?"
Wei Xinyun sneered, "You think I wouldn't dare?" Her anger grew with each word, her teeth clenched, "You dared to take advantage of my seclusion, forge my Handwritten Order, and increase the Azure Ram Temple's output for the past two years! You really are..."
Wei Tingyi that if this topic continued to drag on, he would probably not be able to get away today. Just as he was thinking of finding an excuse to slip away, his gaze suddenly swept over the jade pendant at Wei Xinyun's waist.
The jade tablet was faintly glowing. His eyes lit up instantly, as if he had been granted a pardon. "That person has emerged from seclusion, aren't you going?"
Wei Xinyun was taken aback. She looked down and saw that the jade token at her waist, which was used to monitor the entrance to Li Fuchan's secluded cave abode, was indeed glowing faintly.
When she looked up again, a gust of wind blew, and Wei Tingyi had vanished without a trace, taking with him the bag of stolen goods he had been clutching in his hand on the table.
Wei Xinyun didn't have time to chase after him; she turned around and rushed towards the cave abode where Li Fuchan was in seclusion.
When she arrived outside the cave abode, Li Fuchan was already quietly waiting there.
He changed into a yellow and white Daoist robe, with cloud patterns and colorful clouds faintly embroidered on it. The wide sleeves hung down, and he wore a silver crown with a silver Enchanted Sword in his left hand, exuding a dignified and solemn air.
Wei Xinyun glanced at it from afar and couldn't help but think to herself, "What a magnanimous spirit."
Li Fuchan sensed her aura, turned around, and bowed. "This humble Li Fuchan, greetings to fellow Daoist."
Wei Xinyun nodded and asked, "Fellow Daoist, is there any important matter that brings you out of seclusion this time? The True Lord has already given instructions that if you need anything, please just tell Xinyun."
Li Fuchan didn't stand on ceremony and went straight to the point. "Since that's the case, then I'll trouble you, fellow Daoist. I would like to ask you to find me a secluded spot near the moon in the high mountains." Wei Xinyun didn't ask any further questions and nodded, saying, "Please follow me."
Having said that, he turned and led the way, his robes fluttering gently in the mountain breeze.
Li Fuchan saw nothing but the road ahead.
Moon-Resting Terrace hangs alone atop the mountain. It is a naturally formed stone platform, flat as if carved, and the color of black jade. It is unobstructed on all sides, facing only the bright moon in the sky.
Wei Xinyun pointed to the Moon-Resting Terrace and said, "It is said that in Middle Antiquity times, whenever the moon was at its waning crescent, the entire stone terrace would be filled with moonlight, shimmering like water, as if the bright moon were dwelling there and would never leave."
"Unfortunately, such a scene has never appeared again since the Middle Antiquity."
Wei Xinyun said with regret, "I was born too late, so I can only hear old stories from my elders."
She stepped aside, saying, "Fellow Daoist, please ascend this platform. If you have something to do, would you allow Xinyun to observe?"
Li Fuchan nodded. "Of course."
He passed Wei Xinyun and stepped onto the Moon-Resting Terrace. The mountain breeze brushed against his face, and the autumn moon hung high in the sky. He looked up for a moment and couldn't help but say, "This is the real autumn moon."
He calmed his mind and began to conjure up Outer Scenery.
Using the Outer Scenery as an altar, he took out the "Autumn Moon Joining Frost Qi," and within moments, a chill began to rise around him. A thin frost Soundless spread from his feet, followed by a flurry of snowflakes.
The young man, dressed in a yellow and white Daoist robe, stood in the center of the frost and snow. His tall figure was covered in white, and he Immovable, his eyes exuding a cold and aloof air.
Wei Xinyun watched quietly from a distance.
The Yang Aspect she was holding was named "Clouds Embracing Moonlight," a rather unimpressive image. Moreover, since it had never snowed in South of the Yangtze, the sight of snow falling in abundance captivated her for a moment.
After a long while, Li Fuchan opened his eyes, took out the "Longxu Golden Branch," and stuck it into the increasingly thick frost and snow at his feet.
The golden branches disappeared into the frost, slowly melting away, and the surrounding wind and snow gradually subsided.
He introspectively examined his Sea of Qi, sensing the ever-growing fullness of the Lunar Soul in the Outer Scenery, and murmured, "Two more sacrifices, and the 'intention' will be fully realized, completing the 'Nature Root'."
He turned around, about to thank Wei Xinyun, but his gaze suddenly stopped.
Where Wei Xinyun had stood was now occupied by a figure in pure white.
It was a young man, dressed in a tall hat and wide belt, his white robes whiter than snow, standing quietly under the moon, watching the frost and snow fall in the distance.
Li Fuchan immediately bowed respectfully, his voice solemn. "This Lower Cultivator pays respects to the True Lord."