Zhou Wuji activated the Seven Stars Demon-Sealing Spirit Seal, instantly sealing Xue Feng's Divine Sense and True Qi.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, he activated his Divine Movement Technique and beheaded Xue Feng with a single sword strike.
He was able to kill two Fourth Rank martial artists in Yunyang. During this time, he cultivated in the cave and received the ordination and talisman, which greatly improved his cultivation. Killing Fourth Rank Devil Cultivator like Xue Feng would be a piece of cake for him.
If it weren't for the need to seize the Vanishing Shadow Yin Dragon Steed, two Yang Brightness Divine Lightning would have been enough to kill this guy.
A wisp of crimson Sword Qi pierced through the tumbling head, Tianji Profound Yang Sword Qi erupted, turning the Devil Cultivator's head into hundreds of bursts of flame...
Zhou Wuji sheathed his sword and used the scabbard to lift Xue Feng off his horse.
The Vanishing Shadow Yin Dragon Steed was seven feet tall at the shoulder, but even taller than him. However, it was sealed by the Law Power of the Seven Stars Demon-Sealing Spirit Seal and could not move for the time being.
Without Xue Feng's Divine Sense to guide it, the Vanishing Shadow Yin Dragon Steed was powerless to resist.
Zhou Wuji calmly activated the Flying Star Armored Horse Technique, his Law Power transforming into starlight that covered the Vanishing Shadow Yin Dragon Steed.
As the starlight penetrated deeper, the powerless black dragon steed was subdued by Law Technique.
Such spells for subduing Yin Spirit Law Technique generally require setting up an altar or using the Five Viscera Temple to simulate the Law Power Spirit Transformation.
He directly used the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment to subdue the Vanishing Shadow Yin Dragon Steed through the Flying Star Armored Horse Technique, and finally added it to the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment.
The Flying Star Armored Horse Technique inherently requires the control of Yin Spirit. Previously, it merely borrowed the military form of the Eight Divisions of Soldiers and Horses of the Northern Pole Sect.
The Vanishing Shadow Yin Dragon Steed and the Flying Star Armored Horse Technique are perfectly compatible, allowing the Flying Star Armored Horse Technique to be directly elevated to the perfect level.
Zhou Wuji was extremely satisfied with this; the black dragon steed was truly fast.
His normally activated Flying Star Armor Horse can travel over a hundred miles in an hour.
By fusing the Flying Star Armored Horse Technique with this black dragon steed, its speed will increase by at least four times. Its maximum speed can even reach more than eight times.
According to his calculations, the extreme speed he had just achieved during that short, rapid sprint was comparable to that of an arrow released from a bow.
This is not a description, but an accurate depiction of the speed of the Vanishing Shadow Yin Dragon Steed.
Of course, this is clearly an extreme state. The Vanishing Shadow Yin Dragon Steed is a ghost, and its spiritual energy is limited, so it cannot maintain this high speed for a long time.
That's why, with the Vanishing Shadow Yin Dragon Steed, traveling a thousand miles at night becomes incredibly easy.
Zhou Wuji suppressed the urge to ride a horse around and first examined Xue Feng's body.
The old man was exaggerating; he only had a little over a thousand taels of gold notes, along with some loose silver and copper coins.
In addition, the robe he wore was clearly Law Artifact called the Profound Yin Net, which should be Fourth Rank Law Artifact, a very high level.
The Profound Yin Net is a true demonic Law Artifact, crafted from evil materials such as human hair. If a normal cultivator were to wear it, they would inevitably be corrupted by the Yin Qi and death energy emanating from the clothing.
Zhou Wuji was not afraid of these things, but he loathed such evil creatures.
The remaining item is a wooden staff, which appears to be made of some extremely special wood and is of much higher quality than the Profound Yin Net. For cultivators of the Heavenly Ghost Sect, it should be an extremely powerful magic Law Artifact.
Since none of them were usable, Zhou Wuji simply shattered them with his sword.
Xue Feng did indeed have several letters on him, all about the Heavenly Mystery Divine Lord's treasure.
It was also said that there was a hidden eye in Yunyang that accumulated the energy of the Nine Yin Earth, which was said to have nurtured countless ghosts. If it could be released, it would surely make the Heavenly Ghost Sect greatly prosperous. Xue Feng to investigate the situation thoroughly...
Zhou Wuji was slightly surprised; Xue Feng had actually said a few truths.
The Nine Yin Earth Eye is teeming with countless ghosts. It should be related to the Ten Thousand Ghosts Grotto in Cloud Dragon Lower Court.
He had been to the third level of the Ten Thousand Ghosts Grotto, a place whose bottom was unfathomable.
It's not impossible that it harbors countless ghosts.
Everyone has their own area of expertise.
The Daoist sect is skilled at killing ghosts, but when it comes to the study of ghosts, the Heavenly Ghost Sect is truly formidable.
Zhou Wuji carefully put away the letters, used the Tianji Profound Yang Sword Qi to erase all traces, and then summoned the Vanishing Shadow Yin Dragon Steed to mount it gracefully.
With a powerful leap, the black steed shot forward like an arrow, its four hooves landing on the grass, trees, and snow without leaving a single mark.
Zhou Wuji galloped through the snow-covered woods on his horse, the wind seeming to pick up speed, his hair ribbons fluttering and his clothes billowing, a sense of heroic exhilaration rising within him...
Before long, Zhou Wuji had returned to the Upper Court. After retrieving the Vanishing Shadow Yin Dragon Steed, he quietly returned to his own quarters.
After completing his routine task, Zhou Wuji opened the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment and confirmed Xue Feng's fate: six taels and two mace.
Now that he has two six-ounce-plus destiny charts, he feels somewhat secure.
The next morning, Zhou Wuji went to see True Person Zhihua again to report on his work results.
Killing a Fourth Rank Devil Cultivator is nothing; the key is the letters obtained.
True Person Zhihua thought for a moment and said, "We really can't ignore this letter."
"I will write to Lu Zhijing and inform him to check the situation of the Ten Thousand Ghosts Grotto. Whether it exists or not, we must find out."
"Let's hope nothing really goes wrong..."
Yunyang is also a large city. When it was built, it was arranged according to a magic array, and it has gathered hundreds of thousands of residents, so the yang energy is extremely strong.
Generally speaking, at most, low-level ghosts will spawn within the city. It is unlikely that powerful ghosts will appear.
However, if the Nine Yin Earth Eye truly existed, the situation would be hard to predict.
"You're really lucky. You managed to get such important information just by killing a Devil Cultivator."
True Person Zhihua sighed, wondering if Zhou Wuji was just lucky or incredibly capable, as he always seemed to have unexpected gains no matter what he did.
"They are all taught by True Person with excellent methods."
Zhou Wuji flattered him, saying in a low voice, " True Person, I've advanced to the Fourth Rank, but my Swordsmanship are still only at the Fifth Rank. What do you think?"
True Person Zhihua smiled enigmatically, "You've mastered Secret Method of the Heavenly Pivot Lineage, and now you're eyeing my lineage's Northern Dipper Seven Star Sword!"
Zhou Wuji said with a sincere expression, "If you teach me a few more Swordsmanship, I am confident that I Jingyang Dharma Assembly!"
" Fourth Rank- grade Swordsmanship involve the circulation of the Great Dao. Even disciples of this lineage must undergo multiple tests to confirm their innate talent before being taught them."
True Person Zhihua shook his head in refusal, which left Zhou Wuji quite disappointed.
He also planned to learn at least one form of the Army-Breaking Sword to temper his physical body and lay a foundation for the Fourth Rank rank.
Zhou Wuji bowed respectfully and said, "I will always remember the great kindness of the True Person in passing on the sword."
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"I only regret that I cannot become a disciple of the True Person. This is due to my lack of fortune, and there is nothing I can do about it."
True Person Zhihua it somewhat amusing; this kid certainly knew how to talk!
She waved her hand and said, "You don't need to be like that. Teaching you Swordsmanship is also for the sect to cultivate talent, and I also have my own selfish reasons."
She paused for a moment and then said, " Wuleng go with you to cultivate in the Lapis Lazuli Grotto-Heaven. She is quite skilled in the Army-Breaking Sword."
"You can seek her out; if she's willing, she can teach you the Fourth Rank Army-Breaking Sword."
"Ah?"
Zhou Wuji was a little confused. Why would True Person Zhihua not pass on his skills, yet send him to learn Wuleng?
Wuleng a Fifth Rank; she is skilled in passing on the sect's unique techniques. If this is exposed, how can she bear the consequences?
True Person Zhihua didn't explain. She waved her hand and said, "Since you're alright, go to the Lapis Lazuli Secret Realm tomorrow."
"You don't need to do the work in the Demon-Expelling Hall anymore. I'll talk to the abbot, and you can go to the Flying Profound Hall to work as a steward."
The deacons of the Demon-Expelling Hall hold higher positions and earn more money. However, they are under the jurisdiction of Zhiying.
Zhou Wuji has been dealing with various matters lately, and Yigeng doesn't dare to ask him to do any work.
However, hanging it in the Demon-Expelling Hall still caused various inconveniences.
Normally, such talented young Daoists should be affiliated with the main hall of the lineage and given various resources to nurture them.
The master of the Heavenly Pivot Hall is Lu Zhijing. If Zhou Wuji were to enter the Heavenly Pivot Hall, he would cause trouble sooner or later.
True Person Zhihua decided that the only option was to send Zhou Wuji to the Flying Profound Hall first.
Although the Palace Master Zhiyuan is old and has few connections, he is very senior, Lu Zhijing cannot do anything to Zhiyuan.
Zhou Wuji and Zhiyuan are very close, so for the time being, this is the most suitable arrangement.
The next morning, True Person Zhihua personally led Zhou Wuji to Spirit Deer Peak.
The Kaiyang Hall is located on Spirit Deer Peak. This lineage of cultivators excels in martial arts, and its methods are similar to those of the Army-Breaking Lineage, but with martial arts as the primary focus.
It is considered an anomaly among the seven Northern Pole veins, and is therefore despised by the other veins, ranking at the bottom of the seven veins.
Even so, Kaiyang Hall was not small; Zhou Wuji observed that there were at least several hundred cultivators inside.
True Person Zhihua led Zhou Wuji directly to the rear hall on the north slope. Wuleng and her master Yining had already arrived, along with Yihe, the head of the Kaiyang Hall.
Yihe was a kind-looking middle-aged man, probably not even forty years old, but he looked very mature.
Zhou Wuji greeted Yining and Yihe. Yining, with her cold and aloof demeanor, nodded slightly, while Yihe politely returned the greeting with clasped hands.
Zhou Wuji nodded to Wuleng again. The two were quite close, so there was no need to be too polite in front of so many people.
Wuleng nodded in acknowledgment, but dared not show a smile because his master was right beside him.
Chief Yihe, familiar with the situation, explained, " The Lapis Lazuli Grotto-Heaven is vast. After you two enter, you'll guard the area where the forest meets the Crimson Flame Desert, mainly to protect the magic array and prevent high-level demons and ghosts from breaking in..."
Chief Yihe was very prudent in his work, and even activated the Water Mirror Technique, pointing to the clear image inside and explaining it to Zhou Wuji and Wuleng.
The Lapis Lazuli Grotto-Heaven is extremely large, and the surrounding forest is rich in various medicinal herbs and spiritual objects, while the demons there are generally of low rank.
The various halls of the Upper Court often lead numerous disciples into the Lapis Lazuli Grotto-Heaven, partly to collect medicinal herbs and partly to hunt demons.
Almost all the disciples of the various branches of the Upper Court have entered the Lapis Lazuli Grotto-Heaven for cultivation.
Only Zhou Wuji, an outsider, was visiting the Lapis Lazuli Grotto-Heaven for the first time.
Yihe was very serious, explaining for a long time all aspects, including the coverage area of the magic array and how to activate it.
Finally, Zhou Wuji and Wuleng were each given a Big Dipper Seven Stars Token Law Artifact used to control the magic array.
True Person Zhihua and Yining listened quietly to each other without saying a word.
After Yihe finished speaking, True Person Zhihua said, " The Lapis Lazuli Grotto-Heaven is very dangerous. You two must be careful and strictly guard the formation. You must not be negligent in any way."
"Yes."
"Yes."
Zhou Wuji and Wuleng both solemnly agreed.
Yihe activated his magical Law Artifact, opening the magic array barrier on the back hall wall, and led Zhou Wuji Wuleng into the cave...
After the figures of the group were engulfed by the spiritual light of the magic array, Yining looked at True Person Zhihua, her bright eyes filled with a hint of confusion, " True Person, if you value Zhou Wuji, why do you need to involve Wuleng?"
She had held back these words for a long time, but now she couldn't help but ask them.
True Person Zhihua glanced at Yining: " Wuleng can get on Zhou Wuji, that's her blessing. What are you unhappy about?"
"If she weren't the only junior in the Upper Court, she wouldn't have had such a good opportunity!"
True Person Zhihua was too lazy to say more; with a flick of his sleeve, he unleashed a sword light that shot into the sky.
Yining remained where she was, had an uncertain expression, but in the end, she could only sigh helplessly.
Although she was Wuleng's master, she had no say in such matters, and no matter how unwilling she was, what could she do?
She only hoped that Wuleng would stay true to himself and not be blinded by Zhou Wuji appearance. That kid was ruthless and cunning, and he was eager to True Disciple. He had great ambitions but no powerful backing.
Zhihua wants to use Zhou Wuji as a sword, but this sword might break at any moment; it's definitely not a good match...