Yellow Court Daoist

Chapter 294 - 276: Five Years Later

Xuanyuan Water Realm.

Feiyun Island.

Seated in the cave dwelling, Lu Qingfeng practiced in meditation.

Operating the Cultivation Technique.

Clutching two Spirit Stones in hand, he quickly drew the pure Spiritual Energy within, transforming it into True Yuan. Additionally, nature's spiritual energy from all directions gathered at Lu Qingfeng's Heavenly Spirit Acupoint, almost forming a vortex of Spiritual Energy that was continuously swallowed and refined.

Zhu Rong and Ju Mang, two great Demon Gods, stood behind Lu Qingfeng.

Around the body of Zhu Rong Demon God, dozens of fiery red Spiritual Pearls revolved continuously.

These were Fire Spirit Pearls produced by the Fire Spirit Shell Field, containing abundant Fire attribute Spiritual Energy. The Zhu Rong Demon God absorbed and refined them, quickly elevating to catch up with Lu Qingfeng's cultivation level.

Ju Mang Demon God drew in Spirit Stones, a piece of Heavenly Silver suspended at the brow, also improving.

The thoughts of all the Demon Gods gathered.

The two Demon Gods continued to grow stronger.

Rustling noises!

Lu Qingfeng's body, within his meridians, the True Yuan operated and faintly transmitted sounds of flowing water, at first like a small stream, suddenly turning into a raging river, howling loudly.

Approximately two hours later.

He completed his cultivation.

"Sigh!"

Lu Qingfeng opened his eyes, a faint glimmer briefly flickering within them. Looking again at Zhu Rong and Ju Mang, the two great Demon Gods, they also ceased their cultivation and entered into Lu Qingfeng's body.

Feeling an increase in cultivation, Lu Qingfeng couldn't help but smile, "The enhancement of Root Bone truly provides great aid to cultivation."

Five years had passed.

Root Bone had been enhanced early on, reaching four points, making the cultivation speed described as rapid progress.

Five years ago, he was still in the mid-stage of the Energy Introduction Realm.

Now, he had already broken into the Condensed Liquid Realm nearly two years ago and further stabilized the Condensed Liquid Realm.

Following this pace, in at most thirty to forty years he could reach the Foundation Establishment Peak, then break through to the Spirit Void Realm.

"It saves more than twice the time compared to before."

Lu Qingfeng's mouth couldn't help but lift at the corners.

He had already practiced repeatedly in the various realms of the Jiedan Realm during his time in the game, understanding them thoroughly.

Initially, it was repeated practice with just one point of Root Bone.

It was equivalent to hell difficulty.

Now, in reality, going against the heavens to change fate, increasing the Root Bone to four points. Future cultivation was reduced from hell to ordinary difficulty.

It was countless times easier.

Reflected in cultivation, it meant that in just five years, he advanced from the mid-stage of the Energy Introduction Realm to the early stage of the Condensed Liquid Realm.

Previously, this would have taken more than a decade of arduous cultivation!

"Not bad."

Lu Qingfeng was in a great mood, standing up.

Although possessing various Divine Skills, holding the Dutian Xuanming Strategy, capable of battling a Jiedan True Man, ultimately, his own cultivation level was still a shortcoming. Being able to quickly enhance his cultivation level was naturally an excellent matter.

Standing in the cave dwelling.

Lu Qingfeng opened his attribute panel—

Name: Lu Qingfeng (Fiery Fire Wanderer) [True Body]

Race: Human

Faction: Xuanyuan Sect

Title: Five Wanderers, Lord of Fiery Fire Island, Master of Illusion Wave Sea, Dan and Artifact Double Extreme Lu Master

Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Condensing Liquid

Level: 240 Level (3585/3600)

True Yuan: Slight

Life Span: 43/150

Root Bone: 4

Merit: Unknown

Karma: Unknown

Cultivation Technique: Yellow Court Scripture Second Layer[Trait: Derivation Technique (Second Layer); Domination of All Techniques (Second Layer); Karma Removal (Second Layer)];

Observing Eight-Nine Tribulation Method (Mysterious Grade) Second Tribulation;

Luofu Sword Scripture (Supreme Level) Ninety-fourth Layer;

Twelve Heavenly Demon God Skill (Mysterious Grade) Ninety-fourth Layer;

Yellow Robe True Skill (Mysterious Grade) Ninety-fourth Layer;

Five Thunder Heart Sutra (Mysterious Grade) Ninety-fourth Layer;

Skills: Slight

Divine Skills:

Standard Divine Skills: Blood Transformation and Soul Splitting Technique, Golden Saber Soul Slaughter Method, Ice Sealing Water Technique, Water Dragon Technique, Vajra Spell, Hand Heart Thunder, Cloud Summit Step, Poison Punishment Bone-locking Heart-piercing Little Asura Technique, Heavenly Listening and Earthly Viewing Great Method, Dutian Divine Slaughter, Dutian Demon Flames, Dutian Demon God Blood Transformation Flying Body Technique, Earth Extreme Primordial Magnetic Annihilation Sword Qi, Mountain and Earth Breaking Skill, Great Five Elements Primordial Magnetic Extinction Light Needle

Great Divine Power: Light Splitting and Shadow Transformation Void Condensing Sword Technique, Demon Evil Entangling Silk Divine Spell, Daluo Cave Temple, Seven Beasts Small Divine Number, Taiyin Calamity Crossing Robe, Great Sun Annihilation Divine Light, Little Thousand Thunder Prison, Nine Heavens Talisman Inverting Heaven and Earth Technique, Invisibility Technique, Inverted Void Glazed Glass Wall, Five-Colored Divine Light

Equipment: Du Tian Xuan Ming Strategy (Fifth-Order), Mist Banner (Fifth-Order) *2, Capturing Heart Mirror (Fifth-Order), Dutian Fierce Fire God Flag (Fourth-Order) *12, Mist Banner (Fourth-Order) *6, Wind and Fire Dual Beads (Fourth-Order), Purple Insect Bell (Fourth-Order), Nine Strategies Xuanhao Talisman (Third-Rank) *1280, Heavenly Star Command Talisman (Third-Rank) *3, Luofu Heart Lamp, Da Geng Sword Formation

Profession: Alchemist (Fifth-Order), Artifact Refiner (Fifth-Order)

Talisman Refining: Slight

Tame Beast: Skylark bird, Red Bird, Luanniao, Iron Feathered Flying Eagle, Five-Colored Bird, White Crane, Swan Goose, Divine Cat Hawk, Iron Fire Ant, etc

"Forty-three now."

Lu Qingfeng glanced at his attributes, which could be described as luxurious.

Over two decades, time passed in a flash.

Starting the path of cultivation at sixteen, it has been more than twenty-seven years till now. At forty-three, even a month or two away from stepping into forty-four years old, in the mortal realm, he could already be called middle-aged.

He reflected in this moment.

Over the past twenty years, the cultivation had been slow, and the grades of the magical artifacts he possessed were also low. Only in the recent five years, not only did his cultivation make rapid progress, but relying on the identity of the Fiery Fire Wanderer of Illusion Wave Sea's Fiery Fire Island, Lu Qingfeng forged alliances with sects and independent practitioners of the Third Realm, acquiring countless rare materials.

Even the lowest grade of the magical artifacts he possessed was Third-rank.

He owned as many as four Fifth-Order magical artifacts.

This could truly be called a transformation from flintlocks to cannons.

Even ordinary Core Formation True Men might not possess wealth like that of Lu Qingfeng.

Staring at his attribute panel, Lu Qingfeng was fully satisfied. Following this trend, he would ascend to the Spirit Void Realm in a few decades, and then to the Core Formation Realm in another few decades or at most a hundred years.

At that time.

He would truly be able to settle down and live peacefully in reality. Even if confronted by a Primordial Spirit Expert, he would be able to keep his life safe.

"With the identity of Fiery Fire Wanderer in the public, being a Fifth-Order Alchemist attracts various connections, collecting many Spiritual Medicines and refining materials. Keeping his real identity hidden in the Xuanyuan Sect, there's no need to be high-profile, and he can cultivate steadily."

The identity of Fiery Fire Wanderer was initially meant just for gathering materials to refine the Golden Silkworm Gu.

Now, it seemed to be a brilliant move.

Over the past five years, continuous conflicts erupted between the Xuanyuan Sect and the White Bone Demon Sect, but as Lu Qingfeng, under the identity of the Fifth-Order Alchemist Fiery Fire Wanderer in Illusion Wave Sea, he made connections from both sides, befriending quite a few Third Realm Perfected beings.

Among them was the Five Fire True Man who supervised the Fire Spirit Shell Field.

The Fire Spirit Pearls, consumed for cultivating the Zhu Rong Demon God, were also provided by the Five Fire True Man and Xuanyuan Sect, saving Lu Qingfeng a significant amount of Heavenly Silver.

While contemplating.

Someone arrived outside the cave.

"Island Lord, Law Enforcement Hall's Yan Pingshu is here."

Lu Qingfeng exited the cave and saw Wang Hui standing respectably.

Five years had passed, and Feiyun Island had transformed significantly.

Layered arrays covered the area, with people constantly coming and going.

Thinking back, Lu Qingfeng had joined the Xuanyuan Sect initially to become a true inheritor of the Combined Pill Hall and was tasked with developing Feiyun Island. Counting the three years he spent in the Xuan Yin Cave, it had already been ten years.

Wang Hui was brought to Feiyun Island by Lu Qingfeng seven years ago. With changing identities, it was unknown when he had started addressing Lu Qingfeng as 'Island Lord' instead of 'Junior Brother Lu'.

A sign of respect.

"Brother Yan."

Lu Qingfeng wore a smile as he hurried forward to greet him.

…

"In just a few short years, Junior Brother has managed Feiyun Island in such an impressive and vibrant manner, truly astonishing," Yan Pingshu said, dressed in a mysterious black robe and wearing a jade crown, walking side by side with Lu Qingfeng.

As they walked.

Observing Feiyun Island, he saw the elegant scenery and pavilions everywhere and couldn't help but express praise.

"Just trivial matters, nothing compared to Brother's acts of slaying demons in the White Bone Realm, achieving great merits," Lu Qingfeng shook his head.

Since six years ago, when the White Bone Demon Sect first made a move against the Xuanyuan Sect's Fire Spirit Shell Field, a great battle began.

Many disciples from the Xuanyuan Sect were either defending various properties within the Xuanyuan Realm or infiltrating the White Bone Realm to slay demons and attack from behind.

Yan Pingshu was one of the elite disciples operating deep behind enemy lines.

He had slain countless Demon Cultivators, establishing numerous merits.

"Brother, have you returned this time to ascend to the Fusion Realm?" Lu Qingfeng observed Yan Pingshu's cultivation, having already reached the Divine Silence Peak, undoubtedly on the verge of a breakthrough at this critical juncture in the Xuanyuan Water Realm.

However, Lu Qingfeng was slightly surprised.

Six or seven years ago, Yan Pingshu was still far from achieving Divine Silence Perfection. Lu Qingfeng had thought it would take at least over a decade for him to ascend.

Unexpectedly, in just six or seven years, he had already touched the threshold.

"It seems the intense battlefront has been greatly beneficial to cultivation," Lu Qingfeng thought to himself.

"Exactly."

Hearing Lu Qingfeng's words, Yan Pingshu showed a smile, obviously in a good mood, and said, "A few months ago, in the White Bone Realm, I chanced upon a 'Soul Swinging Mountain' and luckily obtained a few Soul Swinging Stones, which helped me reach the peak of Divine Silence years ahead of schedule."

"Soul Swinging Stones?"

"You truly have good fortune, Brother."

Lu Qingfeng looked at Yan Pingshu, seeing him beaming, and couldn't help but be astounded.

The Soul Swinging Mountain.

Soul Swinging Stones.

Both were extremely rare.

The former, Soul Swinging Mountain, would only form in lands of slaughter where Yin Souls congregated, potentially taking ten thousand or even tens of thousands of years to emerge. The Yin Qi was hidden deeply and the murderous aura subtle, making it completely inconspicuous unless one thoroughly explored it.

Soul Swinging Stones, nurtured within Soul Swinging Mountain, were hidden within the mountain, even more difficult to find than Spirit Stones.

Soul Swinging Mountain was of Yin nature.

Yet, the Soul Swinging Stones it nurtured were extreme Yin producing Yang, containing abundant Divine Soul Power. Cultivators could directly absorb this to strengthen their Divine Souls. For those in the Divine Silence Realm, it could directly improve their cultivation, speeding up the Divine Silence Realm cultivation process.

Extremely valuable, rarely seen on the market.

Even when they appeared, they were quickly snatched up.

For Yan Pingshu to stumble upon an undiscovered Soul Swinging Mountain and even obtain several Soul Swinging Stones from it, such fortune was truly enviable.

"How was the Soul Swinging Mountain dealt with?" asked Lu Qingfeng curiously.

The Soul Swinging Mountain, located in the White Bone Realm, was difficult for the Xuanyuan Sect to hold onto and hard to decide what to do with.

"The head of Demon Suppressing Peak, Uncle Master Elder Weng Shaoqing, has already led several Array Masters from the Spirit Mechanism Hall along with Cold Qianjue, the Elder of the Spirit Mechanism Hall, to the Soul Swinging Mountain."

"They also moved a few true inheritors and Elders from the Luo Zhen Hall who are skilled in treasure-hunting and spirit-searching, along with a Six-Taste Spiritual Fox, to extract as many Soul Swinging Stones from the mountain as possible before the White Bone Demon Sect could discover them. At the same time, they laid down a Demon Refining and Transferring Yang Array to dissipate the deep Yin Qi inside the mountain."

"By now, they've almost successfully extracted and evacuated."

Yan Pingshu smiled bitterly, "This Soul Swinging Mountain is too deep. Holding it would definitely attract attacks from the Demon Sect; we could only relinquish it and destroy it."

A vast Soul Swinging Mountain, having taken advantage of such heavenly and earthly benefits, could only form over tens of thousands of years.

The entire Xuanyuan Sect only had two Soul Swinging Mountains.

The yield of Soul Swinging Stones was extremely limited; even most of the true inheritors within the sect weren't eligible_permissions to obtain them. Hence, destroying it was indeed painful, but still better than letting the White Bone Demon Sect discover and occupy it, empowering the enemy.