Don't let Yu Ding take on any more disciples.

Chapter 171 Master's Good Intentions

And so, half a month passed in a flash.

A golden eagle spread its wings and soared through the air, landing and transforming into a man in a light gold robe who came to the side of the figure wearing a firebird mask.

"My lord!" The Golden Eagle Demon King bowed respectfully.

"Has anything happened over there?" the man in the firebird mask asked.

"no!"

"Huh? It's been so long, what are these three idiots doing?"

The masked man's gaze turned icy, and the immense pressure caused the Golden Eagle Demon King to break out in a sweat.

"They said... 'Let's observe, please don't be hasty, sir!'"

The Golden Eagle Demon King hurriedly said, "After all, this matter is of great importance, and they also want to be on the safe side."

"Observe... it's prudent..."

Bi Fang clenched his fists, looked at Phoenix Mountain, and remained silent.

After the collapse of the Demon Court, most of the remaining demon races went to Beiju Luzhou, where they established their base camp to recuperate. At the same time, they also kept an eye on the information of the new generation of demon races.

These three great demon kings were also among their targets.

As far as they knew, these three demons were all ancient and extraordinary beings who had cultivated in seclusion and attained enlightenment. They usually cultivated in the blessed lands they occupied.

Only when the spiritual energy of the sacred mountain and blessed land is depleted and resources are scarce will they leave the mountain to seize a mountain with abundant spiritual energy or to plunder an underground spiritual vein in order to prolong the life of their old home.

These three demons possessed great magical power. The strongest, the rhinoceros beetle, had already reached the threshold of becoming a celestial being, belonging to the category of half-step celestial being.

As for the other two, they are both in the True Immortal Realm.

Honestly, if we weren't afraid of being traced back to them by the Heavenly Court, we would have taken these guys in as employees; they would be excellent fighters in the future.

pity……

"Let's wait and see!"

……

Phoenix Mountain, within the Azure Phoenix Palace.

Longji was engrossed in reading a jade scroll, and every now and then, his eyes would light up as he glanced at the jade tripod beside him, both surprised and delighted.

Beside him, Yu Ding sat on a recliner, rocking gently, holding a palm-sized jade pot in his hand, taking a sip from time to time.

then……

"Ah..." Yu Ding closed his eyes comfortably.

This sip of the finest liquor was enough to sustain his clone for much longer.

"Master, did you write the case studies and annotations next to these heavenly laws and royal rules?" Longji asked expectantly.

She originally thought Yu Ding would teach her some tricks, but to her surprise, Yu Ding pulled out a whole bunch of legal books from the Heavenly Court, the Human Race, the Dragon Race, and other major races.

This gave her a headache, but after flipping through it, she was immediately drawn to the interesting cases and vivid annotations.

So she spent the better part of half a year reading all the books, day and night.

"Ahem, heavenly secrets cannot be revealed!"

Yu Ding opened his eyes and smiled mysteriously: "Those cases aren't important. What's important is the thinking behind them, understand? Thinking!"

"I heard that many years ago Yang Jian was familiar with the Heavenly Laws and Regulations, and once in the Heavenly Court, he argued with all the gods in the heavens until they were speechless."

Longji nodded slightly, then his eyes lit up and he said, "I understand, Master. You mean I should also memorize these Heavenly Rules?"

"Recite? Cough cough cough... I just wrote a few books for you to see."

As for what you've learned or gleaned from it... well, that's up to you to decide.

Yu Ding, who was sipping fine wine, coughed and stood up awkwardly, saying, "But then again, Yang Jian carried this back then to heaven to save his mother. You're not going to heaven, so why are you carrying this?"

After Longji's Dao heart was reshaped by him,

He no longer calls Yang Jian his senior brother, but addresses him by his given name... He's becoming more and more sophisticated.

Longji smiled confidently: "It's better to be prepared than to be caught off guard. It'll be too late to learn when you need it!"

She used to be scolded by the Queen Mother of the West, and she was always rendered speechless. She wanted to say something in rebuttal, but she couldn't come up with any reasoning.

Having carried this on her back... is she afraid she won't have anything left to say?
"Okay, now that you've learned this, I can basically teach you some skills."

Yu Ding said, "I remember you wanted to learn swordsmanship..."

"Ok!"

Longji nodded repeatedly and asked earnestly, "May I ask, Master, what is the Way of the Sword?"

"kendo……"

Yu Ding fell into deep thought, feeling rather speechless.

Yuan Yuding was the true great sword immortal, but unfortunately he couldn't find the sword techniques that the original Yuding Zhenren had practiced on Yuquan Mountain.

Because of his cultivation of the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique, he focused on physical cultivation.

Since his rebirth, this legendary sword immortal has relied on the single move of "Sword One" to conquer the world.

"To understand the way of the sword, one must first understand what a sword is. The sword is the weapon of a gentleman, the king of all weapons!"

Yu Ding pondered and said, "The way of the sword, as the name suggests, is the path of sword immortals. In this world, there are sword immortals who ride the wind on their swords to eliminate demons between heaven and earth; there are sword immortals whose sword energy can traverse thirty thousand miles and whose sword light chills nineteen continents; there are sword immortals who, on a moonlit night, atop Kunlun Mountain, bring a sword from the east and fly like immortals from beyond the heavens..."

Longji stared at the jade cauldron in astonishment, his eyes gradually revealing reverence.

As she listened to Yu Ding's story, she felt completely immersed in it, wielding her sword...

"So, do you understand now?"

Then Yu Ding suddenly said something that brought her back to reality.

She looked up and saw Yu Ding smiling at her.

"I think... I understand."

Longji nodded slightly and asked, "Master, how does one cultivate the way of the sword?"

“It’s very simple, just one word!” Yu Ding said with a smile.

Longji was taken aback: "What?"

"Satoru!"

"Satoru?"

“Indeed, just as the Great Dao is formless yet omnipresent, existing all around us, so too is the Dao of the Sword!” Yu Ding said.

Longji seemed to be deep in thought.

"You want to learn my swordsmanship? Fine, but is that the path you've chosen? No, it's my path."

With a flick of his sleeve, Yu Ding unleashed a burst of magical light that transformed into a luminous mountain.

There are nine peaks in a row, ranging from low to high.

"The path to immortality is like climbing a mountain; each ascent leads to a new heaven. Refining Qi to become an immortal is just the beginning."

Yu Ding said earnestly, "Following the path of those who came before may make things easier for you at first, but what about later?"

Even I am currently stuck at the Golden Immortal realm. When you reach that level, are you sure you can break through on my path?

These words left Longji deep in thought.

"I hope you understand that only the path you forge yourself is the one that is best for you."

Yu Ding suddenly stood up, turned his back to Long Ji, and stood with his hands behind his back, saying, "I have been stuck in the Golden Immortal Realm for countless years, not knowing when I will be able to break through, just like the setting sun. But you, my disciple, are the rising sun in the east, full of vitality and infinite possibilities."

How could I bear to let you follow in my footsteps?

As your mentor, all I can teach you is how to forge your own path, but how you walk it is up to you!

"Master's good intentions, disciple...understands."

Longji's eyes reddened slightly after hearing these words.

Touched, aren't you? Actually, I was touched myself... Yu Ding, with his back to Long Ji, also had some redness in his eyes and sighed inwardly.

If Longji were to ask him how to train muscles... well, how to sculpt the body, he would have a lot of experience with that now.

"You must comprehend the way of the sword yourself, but I can pass on my Jade Void Profound Heaven secret technique to you."

As Yu Ding spoke, he changed the subject and took out a jade book from his sleeve, saying with a smile, "You can study it on your own."

Longji quickly took it with both hands, looked down and saw several gold-painted phoenix seal characters on the booklet: Thirty-Six Methods of the Heavenly Gang.

Upon opening it, one sees dragon and phoenix script characters, with each method followed by divine talismans and incantations, explaining their functions. Each one possesses great supernatural power, and the further one goes, the more astonishing and awe-inspiring it becomes.

Unfortunately, the last few methods had their spells and techniques erased, especially the thirty-sixth method, which was completely blank.

"Master, what... what is this place?" Longji asked curiously.

Yu Ding glanced at it, shook his head, and said in a deep voice, "You don't need to worry about it for now."

The most astonishing of these thirty-six methods are undoubtedly the manipulation of creation and the reversal of yin and yang, while he has yet to collect the last one. This is because the last one is the legendary "infamous" and most vicious of the primordial worlds: the Seven Arrows of Nailhead.

Even a Great Immortal like Zhao Gongming was ambushed and killed by Lu Ya using this method.

This secret technique is the supreme secret art of the Demon Court, a secret kept by the demon race. He couldn't find it in the libraries of Biyou Palace and Yuxu Palace.

But this is not surprising.

After all, if the Jie Sect had kept this method, Zhao Gongming would definitely have known about it and would have noticed something was wrong when he was ambushed, at which point there might still have been a chance to save him.

"Oh!" Longji nodded and began to close his eyes to comprehend the Heavenly Book.

Yu Ding then sat back in the recliner, rocking gently, tapping the armrest with his index finger as he fell into thought.

Given Longji's current personality,

During this conferment of titles upon gods, he will not worry that she will remarry Hong Jin.

However, there's always an unexpected twist, otherwise...

Yu Ding raised an eyebrow. He would make up a story based on Long Ji's original fate and see how Long Ji would react.
Thinking of this, he raised an eyebrow and smiled.

Longji, don't blame your master for being unethical; your master is doing this for your own good...

"Master, please use the spiritual fruit!"

At this moment, a maid respectfully presented a plate of spiritual fruit; it was the female Qi cultivator who had robbed Longji before.

When Longji said that taking her in as a servant was a blessing for her, she was very resentful.

However, when she learned Longji's identity, she was almost stunned and broke out in a cold sweat.

Did she abduct the daughter of the Heavenly Emperor?

It has to be said, to have done something like that and still survive...

She should really be grateful to the princess for sparing her life, and being able to serve her... was truly her blessing.

Otherwise, her accomplice would be a role model.

Yu Ding glanced at her with a smile, and said, "Should I say something... these Qi cultivators are in pretty good shape."

Wow!

Just then, a gust of wind blew, stirring the trees that cast green shade over the jade cauldron, and a few leaves slowly drifted down.

Several pieces landed directly on the jade cauldron.

Yu Ding stared at the fallen peach leaves, his gaze suddenly sharpening. He then looked up and around.

"Master, what's wrong?" Qingluo asked in surprise.

Yu Ding said in a deep voice, "This gust of wind is extremely strange!"

"Wind?" Qingluo frowned.

"not busy!"

As Yu Ding spoke, he took out three coins from his sleeve, scattered them into the air, and they landed with a clinking sound.

Upon seeing the divination symbols on the ground, Yu Ding's expression changed, and he turned his head to scan his surroundings.

……

Three figures were hidden in the woods on a mountain outside the Azure Phoenix Palace.

"Brother, we've been observing for half a month, and it seems like there are only a few people."

The bull demon exclaimed excitedly, "There are only two True Immortals and one Taoist priest with a bull's nose..."

Before he could finish speaking, the rhinoceros beetle gave him a cold look, which sent a shiver down his spine.

"The rest are insignificant. So, when are we going to make our move?"

"What's the rush!"

The rhinoceros beetle said in a deep voice, "Do you think that Taoist priest is a vegetarian?"

"Does he eat meat?" the bull demon muttered.

then……

The rhinoceros beetle's lips twitched.

The atmosphere became somewhat awkward for a moment.

"Stop worrying about whether that Taoist priest eats meat or vegetables."

Lei Yingbao said speechlessly, "Okay, Dali, you go down and lure that Taoist away. My brother and I will go down and capture the princess, then we'll meet up again."

"Okay, wait a minute, why am I the one to lure them away?" The bull demon was taken aback.

"Because among the three of us, you... your defense is the strongest."

Lei Yingbao had a sudden inspiration and said in a serious tone, "Therefore, this glorious and arduous task is perfect for you."

Their rhinoceros beetle is the strongest, while the Taoist priest on the other side looks the most dangerous.

If the rhinoceros beetle leads that Taoist priest away, he and the old ox will have to fight for half a day.

But the rhinoceros beetle is different. It is a half-step celestial being, and capturing a true immortal is not only easy for it, but also a piece of cake.

simply put……

They used their weakest but most resilient fighter to lure away the enemy's strongest combat force.

"That's okay!"

The bull demon grinned, brandished his broadsword, and stood up, saying, "Don't worry, there's plenty of time. I'll come help you after I've dealt with that Taoist priest."

"It's good that you're back alive..." The rhinoceros beetle and the shadow leopard exchanged a glance.

Boom!

The bull demon's demonic aura surged into the sky as it leaped towards the Azure Phoenix Palace. Its powerful demonic energy rolled in, blotting out the sun, and it stood suspended in mid-air behind the Azure Phoenix Palace.

"Ah, a monster..."

Qingluo exclaimed in surprise, "It's not uncommon to see a bull standing upright, with a strong physique and carrying two crescent-shaped scimitars."

The demonic aura emanating from its body was absolutely terrifying.

"What kind of monster came here causing trouble?"

Longji opened his eyes and coldly stared at the bull demon in the air.

"I am Niu Dali, the Wild Ox King of Xishan! Taoist, take this knife from me, Old Ox!"

The bull demon grinned and roared, swinging his crescent-shaped blade with all his might, unleashing a destructive arc of light.

"presumptuous!"

Longji was furious and was about to unleash his magic weapon when a figure flashed in the air, standing with his hands behind his back.

"Just eat!"

Yu Ding smiled, opened his mouth and sucked in the blade light, then bit down on it, crunching and chewing it before swallowing.

"My goodness!"

The bull demon stared wide-eyed, and without a word, turned and transformed into a streak of demonic light, not forgetting to turn back and taunt him:
"Taoist priest, do you dare to come with me?"

"Don't dare!"

Yu Ding smiled faintly, stood with his hands behind his back in mid-air, watching the fleeing bull demon.

Playing games with him...

"you……"

The bull demon stopped and said in surprise, "You Taoist priest have great supernatural powers, but why are you as timid as a mouse?"

"You can curse all you want, I'm not going to play along."

Yu Ding smiled slightly and turned to fly towards Qingluan Douque.

"You...don't go!"

The bull demon shouted anxiously, "We finally managed to lure this Taoist out, how can we let him go back?"

Yu Ding, who was heading towards Qingluan Douque, suddenly flashed his eyes, made a talisman with a bang, and his figure disappeared into the space.

"Huh?" The bull demon lost its target and froze for a moment, looking around.

"What are you looking for?"

"Find a Taoist priest... Do you see him...?"

The bull demon answered casually, but suddenly realized something was wrong. He turned his head and saw Yu Ding standing beside him with a smile.

"Saw!"

Yu Ding smiled and, without waiting for him to swing his sword, flicked his whisk to wrap around the old bull's neck, then swung it downwards, knocking the bull demon to the ground with a loud bang.

(End of this chapter)