Wuxian Returns to the Register
After putting the wooden box away, Su Yao had already made a judgment on these Cultivation Method. He had previously revealed his thoughts to Yang Xiu and Zilin, and he hadn't been unaware of the possibility that the adults who owned the wooden box might find out. That's why he revealed his thoughts completely, but he didn't expect it to go so smoothly.
Looking at the four Cultivation Method, he instantly made a decision. Among these disciples, Zichuan had the best aptitude, possessing six spiritual apertures. It should be noted that among Liu Yunhe and the other five, Zhang Ziyan had the highest talent, also only possessed six spiritual apertures. Even Zilin only possessed six spiritual apertures.
Second only to Su Yao and Yang Xiu's Seven Spiritual Apertures, since the Seven Spiritual Apertures are basically not something that can be seen naturally. As for the Eighth and Ninth Spiritual Apertures, they are basically only in legends.
In addition, given the Golden Nature of the Witchcraft Dao within him, Zichuan is bound to cultivate the path of the Great Yang.
As for what Lu Yuan and Ren Han should cultivate, he was still hesitant for the time being. According to his original plan, Lu Yuan would cultivate Rainbow Clouds, Ren Han would cultivate Cold Qi or Profound Qi.
However, Ren Han's talent is higher, as he possesses five spiritual apertures, while Lu Yuan only has four.
After some hesitation, he thought he should test him later, but try his best not to pass on the Profound Qi lineage.
As for the other four, three with three spiritual apertures and one with four spiritual apertures, they can simply pass on the "Blazing Spirit-Nourishing Instruction" that was seized from the White Sand Lu Household. After all, this is the easiest way, and the Spiritual Qi that comes with this technique was also seized from the Lu Household in five portions, which is enough. After all, accumulating even one portion of Spiritual Qi would have delayed Liu Yunhe and the others' cultivation for several years.
After finishing his thoughts, he put away the several Cultivation Method and walked straight out of the cave abode.
Upon exiting the cave abode, Su Yao was startled to find Gui Hong standing directly in front of the cave abode, looking at Su Yao with ill intent.
"Little Yaozi, what good thing have you gotten? Let me see it too."
After speaking, Su Yao looked at Gui Hong and teased:
"You can look, but Little Crow, even if you do, I'm not sure if the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi will magically appear on your head."
Upon hearing this, Gui Hong's smile vanished, replaced by an embarrassed expression. He then let out a cold snort and turned his back.
Su Yao burst into laughter upon seeing this.
Just as I was about to step forward and pat Gui Hong, I heard Gui Hong say:
"Little Yaozi, do you know what kind of spiritual energy is present near Nanzhao now?"
Upon hearing this, Su Yao was taken aback. He then recalled the recent changes in the spiritual atmosphere of the place. However, after a moment of thought, he felt something was amiss. Gui Hong wouldn't ask about this matter for no reason.
Suddenly, he remembered the two Purple Mansion had perished after he slaughtered the White Sand Lu Household, so he asked:
"But is it related to Witchcraft Dao?"
Gui Hong, still with his back to Su Yao, nodded:
"Do you think the Purple Mansion is so easy to kill?"
He paused:
"Even if I am at the Purple Mansion Peak, without Law Treasure and prior preparation, it would be difficult to kill someone at the Purple Mansion Early Stage. If the opponent is determined to escape, I can only severely injure them, and they will most likely be able to get away."
He paused, as if recalling something, and continued after a moment:
"That day, although I was wearing the Dawn Light-Concealing Feather Robe, my opponents also possessed Law Treasure. Including the fallen Purple Mansion Early Stage, there were four of them. Yet, I still managed to kill one of them. Logically speaking, I'm not a bloodthirsty person, and I didn't go all out that day. But they clearly could have run, yet they didn't... or rather, they couldn't run."
He turned around, his gaze falling on Su Yao's face:
"Furthermore, Nuoli's strength is inferior to mine, so why was he able to capture the remnants of the Hepu tribe so easily? It's simply because a Supreme True Person official of the Earth Witch sect secretly suppressed his Body Divine Ability from the Great Void..."
He paused, and after a long while, he said:
"The spiritual atmosphere here and now is perfect for the Wuxian Returns to the Register '!"
Upon hearing this, Su Yao was startled and whispered:
"Wuxian Returns to the Register?"
Gui Hong nodded:
"Where there is Mount Wu, all the Wuxian return. The talisman Mystery Opening, and the shamanic tradition flourishes. Yin and Yang are out of balance, and the Twelve Qi are dimmed. The Five Virtues lose their order, wind and thunder lose their brilliance, and all paths do not prosper. All those who Outer Dao, when they reach this place, are like those who are crossing a great river, where their boats capsize; like those who are walking in a long night, where even a candle cannot light."
Upon hearing this, Su Yao immediately replied:
"A counterattack by Witchcraft Dao?"
Gui Hong smiled and said upon hearing this:
"I didn't expect you to be so quick-witted."
Su Yao shook his head and explained:
"I've always felt something was off. No matter which lineage it is, shouldn't the Purple Mansion be something that can be created at will? Why have two Purple Mansion cultivators perished at once, and yet there hasn't been a single sound for so long?"
He paused:
"So now it seems that the demise of these two was the will of their own masters. They hoped to use this spiritual energy to nurture more geniuses for the various Witch Department and witch kingdoms?"
Gui Hong nodded, about to speak, when Su Yao said:
"But that's not right... While the fall of two Purple Mansion could create such a spiritual aura, at most it could cover the vast land of Nanzhao. However, many of the Witch Department and witch kingdoms are outside Nanzhao's territory, so it might not be effective."
Gui Hong shook his head upon hearing this and explained:
"But you've forgotten that the Witch Hall is now located in Luohu territory, and it was left behind by the Ancestral Witch Hall. Inside it is a Law Treasure that is most adept at amplifying all kinds of spiritual energy."
Su Yao was still puzzled upon hearing this:
"But the balance of Yin and Yang, the principle of loss and gain, is the way of Heaven and Earth. However, the spiritual energy of the two fallen Purple Mansion, even if it is spread throughout more realms through a portion of the earth's veins and enhanced by Law Treasure, can only amount to so much. How can it possibly give rise to too many geniuses?"
After speaking, he paused and then asked:
Has anything major happened recently?
Gui Hong shook his head and laughed:
"This place has been the liveliest spot lately. All the sects in the world are focused on this place. You don't know, but since I came here from Qixia Mountain again, I've seen countless sects arranging their disciples to wait in the Miao Mountains Guan Mountain area, just waiting for Proclaiming Earth to enter the world."
Upon hearing this, Su Yao was still puzzled:
"But this has nothing to do with expanding the area of the spiritual aura or enhancing its effect."
Upon hearing this, Gui Hong turned around again:
"It's not a big deal, but I don't know the exact details. I suppose the Witch Hall must have used some kind of powerful resources."
Su Yao disagreed with this view and countered:
"What if it's the Yuanfu? After all..."
Su Yao didn't say much more, but Gui Hong naturally understood and explained:
"The Yuanfu is not a monolithic entity; there is considerable infighting within it."
He paused, then changed his tone, revealing a rare hint of warning:
"Su Yao... I know you are intelligent, but when observing the world, one should not blindly trust others, nor should one view the world with only one perspective."
He turned around:
"Both of us have learned the orthodox Jade Pure One doctrine. Our Tao views Heaven and Earth through the lens of the Three Powers: Heaven has its constant way, Earth has its constant form, and humanity has its constant ethics. Each of the Three Powers follows its own path, and all spirits find their place; this is the proper order of Heaven and Earth."
He paused briefly, his tone growing somber:
"However, the current situation is not the work of one family or faction, but a sign of the disorder of the Three Powers Realms. Proclaiming Earth's entry into the world is the will of the immortals, a change in the Way of Heavenly Dao; Wuxian Returns to the Register to the register indicates the bias of spiritual energy, a loss of the virtue of Earth; and the infighting among Zhu Household, each seeking their own selfish interests, is a disorder of human relations. These three factors combined have created this situation. The fall of those two Purple Mansion is merely a catalyst. If we focus solely on one family, we will see the change of the Three Powers as a personal grudge, thus losing the perspective that we, the disciples of Jade Pure One Sect, should have."