Journey to the West: The Demon Emperor

Chapter 57 Waiting
In addition to the differences in the fundamental practice scriptures, there are also differences in other aspects.

For example, there is no concept of supernatural powers in the "Ancestral Dragon Sutra", only various combat skills with extremely terrifying lethality.

It was also when he turned to the "Combat Skills" chapter that Li Yang realized that the method Ao Mo used to leave marks on his hands was the top combat skill inherited by the dragon clan - the Nine Claws of the True Dragon.

However, after carefully reading the combat skills in the "Ancestral Dragon Sutra", Li Yang discovered that the so-called combat skills and magical powers are actually the same thing.

Whether it is combat skills or supernatural powers, their root is the "Tao" contained within them.

However, compared to supernatural powers which focus on promoting one's own cultivation, combat skills focus more on lethality.

For example, the fighting skill “Nine Claws of True Dragon”, every move and form contains Zulong’s understanding of the “Way of Tearing”.

In Li Yang's opinion, the reason for such a difference may be related to the environment in which Zulong was at that time.

In the world at that time, fighting and killing were the eternal themes, and the purpose of spiritual practice was of course to destroy the enemy.

As for the difference between the practice method of "Zulong Sutra" and the mainstream practice method today, Li Yang understood it after just a quick thought.

At the beginning, when the Ancestral Dragon roamed the world and led the dragon clan to fight against the phoenix clan and the unicorn clan, the Taoist Ancestor had not yet achieved enlightenment.

As such, the method of achieving Taoism through "beheading the three corpses" created by the Taoist ancestor was certainly not passed down.

The current mainstream method of cultivation has gradually evolved from the "Three Corpses Beheading" method.

Therefore, it is of course very normal that the "Zulong Sutra" created by Zulong would be different from the "modern method".

Thinking of this, a hint of sadness flashed across Li Yang's eyes.

Because, the "Heavenly Demon Art" he majored in was written by a group of bigwigs from the demon clan.

These big guys were all people who had listened to teachings in the Zixiao Palace, and they all followed the path of the "Three Corpses Beheading" method.

Therefore, the path that Li Yang took was of course the path of "slaying the three corpses".

As a result, Li Yang could no longer practice the fundamental cultivation methods recorded in the Zulong Sutra.

At this moment, Li Yang has successfully opened up the "Three Great Demon Palaces".

If he wanted to practice the "Ancestor Dragon Sutra", he would need to return the "Three Great Demon Palaces" to a chaotic state.

Then, the "essence, energy and spirit" are condensed to give birth to an original dragon ball.

In this way, all the achievements made by Li Yang before would be invalidated, and it would be equivalent to starting from scratch.

Although the "Ancestral Dragon Sutra" is indeed powerful, Li Yang does not think it is worth such a huge price to pay.

Fortunately, not practicing the fundamental methods in the "Ancestor Dragon Sutra" does not affect Li Yang's practice of the powerful combat skills recorded in it. This also makes Li Yang feel a little comforted and he did not return completely empty-handed.

"Uh-huh!!!"

Looking up at the "crystal ball" not far in front of him, a hint of regret flashed in Li Yang's eyes.

The entire "crystal ball" is the essence of the Ancestral Dragon's bloodline. If Li Yang can refine it, even if he cannot transform into a "Seven-toed Dragon Lord", he will gain great benefits.

Unfortunately, the entire blood essence has already merged with the altar, and the altar is the foundation of this "Longmen Secret Realm".

If Li Yang really took action on the essence of blood, the altar in front of him and even the entire "Longmen Secret Realm" would probably be destroyed.

By then, Li Yang, who is on the altar, will not be able to escape.

If he could drive the "Chaos Clock", he would have a chance to survive.

Unfortunately, with Li Yang’s current level of cultivation, the “Chaos Bell” simply ignored him.

Therefore, Li Yang had no choice but to give up the idea in his mind.

After identifying the direction from which he came, a pair of red-gold dragon wings appeared behind Li Yang. It flapped slightly and quickly rushed towards the starting point.

Each time the "Longmen Secret Realm" is opened, it is only valid for one year.

If he didn't get out in time, he would have to wait a hundred years until the "Longmen Secret Realm" was reopened. Li Yang roughly estimated that it would not be long before the secret realm closed.

So, he had to go back as soon as possible.

Following the path he came from, it didn't take long for Li Yang to return to the "Dragon Pool" where he had originally stayed.

When Li Yang returned, a thin layer of water had accumulated at the bottom of the pool again.

However, at this time Li Yang had already transformed into a five-toed true dragon, and the diluted blood essence had no effect on him.

"boom!!!"

Looking at the purple shield covering the "Dragon Pool", Li Yang walked directly through and came out of the pool.

This layer of shield can only defend against attacks from the outside, but it does not hinder anything inside the shield.

"Boo!!!"

As Li Yang walked out, the purple shield behind him burst like bubbles.

Looking at the "Ancestral Dragon Order" that appeared in front of him again, Li Yang put it away directly.

Although the purple light on the "Ancestral Dragon Order" had disappeared at this time, it no longer had the function of activating the "Dragon Pool" shield.

But it is still the key to leaving the "Longmen Secret Realm".

"Uh-huh!!!"

After putting away the "Ancestral Dragon Order", Li Yang flew up again and left this space.

"Why are you here?"

As soon as he walked out of the dragon gate, Li Yang saw Princess Halloween standing not far in front of him and raised his eyebrows slightly.

"You finally came out. Today is the last day for the secret realm to be opened. If you don't leave now, you won't be able to leave."

When Princess Halloween saw Li Yang appear, she immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"Judging from your appearance, I'm afraid you've gained a lot this time."

Li Yang looked at Princess Halloween's rosy face, which had long lost the haggard look she had when she came, and smiled slightly.

"This is all thanks to you. Without you, I would have no chance to enter the Heavenly Grade Dragon Transformation Pool."

"With the help of the Heavenly Grade Dragon Transformation Pool, I not only replenished all the lost essence and blood, but also improved my own blood concentration."

"Although it hasn't reached the stage of transformation yet, it's not far off."

Having said this, Princess Halloween's brows relaxed, and she was obviously very happy about it.

"You don't have to be so polite. I have gained a lot from this trip to the secret realm. This is all thanks to your father who helped me get a place to enter the secret realm. It's just a simple favor."

He waved his hand and did not accept Princess Halloween's thanks.

"Okay, no need to say anything more, the secret realm will be closed soon, let's leave quickly!"

"Then you have to be careful. You injured the Ao Mo brothers in the secret realm and stole the Heavenly Grade Dragon Transformation Pool that belonged to them. They will definitely not let this go so easily."

"It was the South Sea Dragon Palace that opened the secret realm this time, so they were given two places to enter the Heavenly Level Dragon Transformation Realm."

"Now, they must be waiting outside for you to show up!"

"Don't worry, my father is also outside. I will definitely not let you face this alone."

Looking at Li Yang, Princess Halloween made the assurance seriously.

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