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

He probably died in Chapter 59.

Gradually, Yu Ding got into the reading mode, once again transforming into a thirsty sponge, frantically absorbing the knowledge from his master's collection of books.

It's like eating at a buffet; you don't choose what you want to eat, you only choose the best and most expensive items...

Not long after, Yu Ding collected some more Taoist techniques.

"The Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Techniques... are complete!"

Yu Ding let out a long breath, a sense of accomplishment on his face.

It's still the Jade Tripod version of the 108 Transformations of the Heavenly Spirits and Earthly Fiend

The supernatural powers and Taoist arts collected from the two religions are all top-notch, and together they can be considered a complete encyclopedia of magic.

If one can fully grasp all of these principles, at the very least, one should be able to survive the great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods.

"The jade tripod has entered the library of our Biyou Palace?"

Upon hearing this news, Bixiao's mouth dropped open, her face filled with disbelief.

Beside her, the Holy Mother Jinling smiled and said, "Don't worry, Master said it's only a year. How many scrolls of books can you memorize in a year?"

Bi Xiao stood with his hands behind his back and said in a deep voice, "At least thirty volumes a year!"

Seeing this, the Holy Mother of Golden Spirit simply smiled and remained silent.

Bixiao blushed slightly: "Alright, senior sister, I haven't read a book in a long time."

The unit of measurement, year, was created by humankind.

But it meant nothing to these immortals who had such long lifespans.

Decades can feel like a few dozen days. Sometimes, when they comprehend a profound Taoist technique or meditate in seclusion, decades or even centuries can easily pass by.

After sending Yu Ding away, Tongtian began to silently cultivate his primordial spirit every day.

On this day, he suddenly felt a stirring in his heart and remembered the jade cauldron that he had thrown into the library.

In his mind, Yu Ding probably wanted to look at the books in the collection to read some theoretical books on swordsmanship or problems encountered in cultivation.

So he looked up and his gaze pierced through layers of void, revealing the scene of the library.

The next moment, even the supreme sage whose Dao heart had been cultivated for hundreds of millions of years couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

Yu Ding was multitasking; his main body merely observed without understanding, while his other avatars eagerly devoured the information…

"Just observing without understanding?"

Amidst the chaotic energy, Tongtian's face twitched. How was this any different from not being able to digest food properly during mealtime? Wasn't he afraid of overeating?

With a wave of his sleeve, the scenery before him vanished; Tongtian chose to avoid seeing it and being bothered by it.

I don't know how much time passed.

"Ugh... I feel a little dizzy!"

Numerous clones emerged from all directions, each merging into Yu Ding's body. Yu Ding shook his head, rubbing his forehead, and frowned, saying, "I hate learning foreign languages."

What angered him was that these books were not written in the same language.

It should be known that the common script currently in use throughout the world is the Dragon Seal Script, a combination of the Dragon and Phoenix scripts.

However, many of these books are ancient texts written in ancient demon script, and there are also texts written by the Qilin clan, the Peacock clan, the Human clan, and other major modern clans...

Yu Ding hadn't expected that coming here would mean learning a foreign language (not counting human script).

At that moment, he felt like his head was full of things.

He didn't comprehend some of the techniques that required further study, but he gained a new understanding of the world.

"If you feel dizzy, come out!"

Suddenly, a voice came, and a suction force pulled him into Biyou Palace.

"Uncle-Master!" Yu Ding greeted with a smile.

Tongtian glanced at Yu Ding and said indifferently, "Have you finished reading my book?"

Oh no, my poor table manners have displeased my martial uncle...

"My master's collection of books is truly abundant, encompassing everything and containing all the mysteries of heaven and earth. I am ashamed to say that even if I were given ten thousand years, I might not be able to finish reading them, let alone comprehend the truths within them."

Yu Ding bowed and said, "This disciple is well aware of how rare it is to have the opportunity to see my master's collection of books, so, cough cough, I exaggerated a bit this time, please forgive me, master."

This kid has a much nicer way of speaking than his rigid master...

Upon hearing this, Tongtian's gaze softened, and he smiled, "This was something I promised you. You haven't done anything wrong, so what are your plans now that the one-year period is up?"

After a moment's thought, Yu Ding said, "This disciple has troubled Uncle for too long, and it is time for me to take my leave."

Firstly, the things in one's head need to be digested.

Secondly, his realm, physical body, and magical power have all reached the Great Perfection of Returning to Emptiness. Now it is time for him to leave the path of enlightenment and quickly transcend tribulation to become an immortal.

As for the path to immortality... it is naturally the path to celestial immortality.

The tribulation of a terrestrial immortal is less difficult, but looking at the entire Biyou Yuxu, which is full of celestial immortals, if he chooses the terrestrial immortal path, he might not be able to pass his master's test even if the heavenly tribulation doesn't end.

“Alright…then go ahead…” Tongtian said.

Yu Ding bowed and was about to leave when he suddenly remembered that Guang Chengzi was forced to return to Biyou Palace three times by the disciples of the Jie Sect in the Investiture of the Gods, so he began to dawdle.

"Why aren't you leaving yet?" Tongtian asked in surprise.

Yu Ding cautiously said, "Uncle-Master, I'm afraid the fellow Daoists from Biyou Palace might ambush me outside, which could lead to unpleasantness."

"My magical power is currently weak, but I cannot bear to use the protective techniques bestowed upon me by my master on you fellow cultivators, but..."

Tongtian glanced helplessly at Yu Ding, but he also knew that given his disciples' temperaments, this was not impossible.

Yes, very likely!
No, they will definitely go looking for trouble.

After thinking for a moment, Tongtian raised his hand and waved it. The longevity lock-like treasure that had been hanging around his neck disappeared, radiating light, and flew straight toward the jade cauldron. "This treasure is called the Heart-Piercing Lock. If anyone tries to stop you while you are holding this, show them this treasure."

Tongtian said, "If they don't listen, use this to subdue them... but don't harm them."

"The Heart-Piercing Lock?!" Yu Ding exclaimed in surprise. This was a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, and the fact that the Tongtian Sect Master carried it with him was enough to show its extraordinary nature.

"This disciple thanks you, Uncle-Master!"

Yu Ding solemnly accepted the Heart-Piercing Lock with both hands, put it into his sleeve, bowed to Tongtian, and then turned and left Biyou Palace.

Outside Biyou Palace, Yu Ding stretched.

This time, I met Master Tongtian, and he turned out to be a good person!
"Uncle-Master Yu Ding!"

The Water and Fire Boys bowed deeply to the Jade Cauldron.

Yu Ding smiled and habitually reached out to rub his head.

This child is chubby and has a more憨憨 (simple and honest) look compared to the clever white crane child.

"What realm has the Water and Fire Child reached?" Yu Ding asked with a smile.

The Water and Fire Child said with shame, "I'm only at the early stage of the Celestial Immortal realm, not comparable to my master..."

Jade Cauldron: "(╯‵Van')╯︵┻━┻"

"Not bad……"

The crane was lying obediently under a rockery not far from the main gate of Biyou Palace, because a seemingly respectable immortal had suddenly revealed his wolf head and scared it half to death.

"Master..." Upon seeing Yu Ding emerge, He'er was overjoyed and flew up.

"gone!"

Yu Ding smiled, leaped into the air, and landed slowly behind the crane.

After waving to the Water and Fire Boy, it flew into the sky with a crane's cry and headed towards the land.

In front of the Golden Spirit Holy Mother's Cave.

"Yu Ding is gone!"

Jin Ling looked up and said.

"Gone?" Bixiao's expression shifted.

Before the words were finished, a green light appeared as the leader, and more than ten long rainbows shot into the sky from the sacred realm.

"It's... Senior Sister Guiling again!"

……

Boo!
Amidst the clouds, a flock of cranes took flight, soaring at double the speed of sound.

Yu Ding silently digested what he had learned. After his profound skill reached the fourth level, his physical body became incredibly strong, and the gusts of wind that came at twice the speed of sound could no longer harm him.

"Master Yuding, don't go... I'm coming!"

Just then, a streak of azure light flashed past the Jade Cauldron's Flying Crane brand convertible supersonic private jet with the speed of a rocket, and transformed into a green-clad female fairy in front of it.

call out!call out!call out!
Several other streaks of light, slower than her but still faster than Yu Ding's Feihe brand supersonic convertible private jet, transformed into several figures blocking her path.

It's that female turtle again...

Yu Ding frowned, bowed, and asked, "What brings you here, fellow Daoist, to block my path?"

Guiling Shengmu said, "Yuding Zhenren, don't pretend to be confused when you know the truth. Let me ask you, since you said you would spar with those senior brothers, getting injured is a common occurrence."

Everyone should heal their own wounds. How dare you come to my Biyou Palace to complain to my master, causing several of your fellow disciples to be imprisoned under the mountain...

"So your sparring wasn't one-on-one, it was four against one?" Yu Ding teased.

This is called ganging up, not a one-on-one fight!

Gui Ling raised his hand and a celestial sword appeared in his hand. He then slashed at the opponent with the sword: "Then today I will spar with you one-on-one and teach you your superb swordsmanship..."

"My aunt forced me to do this." Yu Ding muttered to himself, clutching the Heart-Piercing Lock, and then, without hesitation, poured his magic power into it and unleashed it...

hum!
In an instant, three chains of divine order flew out, obliterating the sword light and binding the Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit tightly.

How did you end up with the heart-piercing lock?

The Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit was shocked and cried out in anguish, "Master, how could you give your personal treasure to an outsider to deal with your disciple!"

"What an amazing treasure..." Yu Ding's heart stirred.

As one of the eight direct disciples, the Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit must have reached the Golden Immortal realm in strength, yet she was powerless against this Heart-Piercing Lock. Truly terrifying!
"Because my martial uncle had already foreseen your ill intentions."

Yu Ding snorted, and with a flick of his left hand, golden light shone forth, directly attacking the Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit.

With a loud bang, the golden light slammed into the turtle spirit's body, revealing its true form as a golden brick.

To Yu Ding's disappointment, the Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit only swayed slightly after being hit, glanced at the gold brick, and glared at Yu Ding with hatred, seemingly unharmed.

"What a hard tortoise shell!" Yu Ding frowned and summoned the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover with a flick of his wrist.

However, with a "buzz," the Heart-Piercing Lock glowed and blocked the falling Divine Fire Shield.

"Enough, all of you come back!"

A voice that seemed to reach the heavens echoed, and the Heart-Piercing Lock, along with the Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit, vanished in a flash.

Seeing this, the other immortals of Biyou Palace could only slink away.

The world of martial arts is more than just interpersonal relationships and social customs.
There's still fighting and killing going on...

Yu Ding sighed inwardly, "This world is really dangerous."

What if he hadn't asked for the Heart-Piercing Lock, the Immortal-Slaying Sword Qi, the Pangu Banner Qi, his senior brother's magic weapons, the Shrinking Earth to an Inch Talisman, the Vajra Indestructible Talisman, the One-Time Substitute Death Talisman...?
That sword strike would have killed him!
"Luckily, I consulted the oracle before leaving, and it turned out to be auspicious. The divination was really accurate."

(End of this chapter)