After returning to the village, start chasing the mountain from binding Emei

Chapter 924 The Insects of Hell, the Cave of the Nine Elders is About to Open?

"Ah."

Vulture King nodded, looking somewhat dejected. "That bastard Zongba poisoned the sword. The poison wasn't particularly potent, but it struck me with a palm strike—the Spirit Mountain Sect's 'Soul-Scattering Palm.' This palm strike targets the primordial spirit, and my primordial spirit suffered severe damage. These past few days, it has been dissipating, weakening day by day, to the point that I can't even expel the poison and can only barely maintain my injuries..."

Chen Yang used his primordial spirit power to examine its body inside and out.

I have a rough idea in my mind.

"We'll reattach your wings first, then detoxify you. We'll talk about your primordial spirit later."

Chen Yang quickly devised a treatment plan. Its wings had been broken for so long and hadn't been reattached. He didn't know if they had become necrotic, so this had to be addressed first.

"Senior, are you afraid of pain?" Chen Yang asked.

How painful is it?

The Vulture King countered with a question.

Its spirit is currently scattered and very fragile. If it experiences any more intense pain, it might just die.

"Never mind, you should get some sleep."

Chen Yang took out silver needles and applied them to the Vulture King's head. The Vulture King, who was already listless, quickly became drowsy, lay down on the ground, and, with its guard down, relaxed and fell asleep within seconds.

It'll be easier if they fall asleep.

Bird droppings were everywhere, and the conditions were so unpleasant that Chen Yang didn't dare to move it easily.

I turned over its broken wing.

The right wing was broken off from the middle of the wing, with obvious sword wounds. The large bone was completely broken, and the flesh and blood were separated and connected. The small bones were broken, but there was still skin and flesh connecting them.

Chen Yang glanced at the situation and realized it might not be too good.

The severed part, lacking blood supply, may already be necrotic.

Although this vulture is already in the late stage of the Dao True Realm, it is not a Celestial Being after all. Without blood circulation to its severed limbs, it probably won't be able to remain alive for very long.

Chen Yang took out some tools from the system space, first disinfected the wound, then set the bone, sutured the skin and flesh, and used the Yin-Yang Needle Technique to try to connect and unblock the meridians and blood vessels.

Spray on wound medicine, then use two boards to fix it in place, wrap it with bandages, and you're done.

I took out some pills from the system warehouse.

I happened to have obtained some healing and detoxifying pills from Lu Feiyu a while ago. I picked out a few, mixed them with pills to replenish qi and blood, and fed them to it.

Next came the injuries on his body.

Chen Yang first summoned the tourmaline toad and asked it to help suck out the toxins from the vulture king's body.

When it comes to removing poison, the tourmaline toad is a professional. As long as it's not an extremely potent poison, it can remove it. Moreover, the poison it absorbs can even enhance its cultivation.

Kill two birds with one stone.

To facilitate healing, Chen Yang removed most of the feathers from the Vulture King's body. Originally, only its head was bald, but now it was bald all over, making it look somewhat comical.

Chen Yang reopened the scabbed wound, removed the toxins, disinfected it, and then applied wound medicine.

Then bandages were wrapped around them one by one.

The whole process sounds simple, but it actually took a lot of effort to do.

Huang Can, growing impatient, also came over and was pulled by Chen Yang to work as his assistant.

It took more than two hours to finally bandage the vulture king's wounds.

"Damn, this is truly an eye-opener. This is the first time in my life I've ever seen a real vulture, and it's so big! This thing could probably swallow me whole!"

After the surgery, Huang Can, unconcerned about the dirt, sat down on a nearby rock, panting heavily. His back was already soaked with sweat. "The Dao Realm, truly amazing!"

"call!"

Chen Yang also breathed a sigh of relief and removed the silver needles from the Vulture King's body.

Before long, the Vulture King slowly woke up.

It was very tired and weak, but it clearly felt much better.

The healing medicine rewarded by the system, although relatively less effective for cultivators with strong physiques, is still much better than ordinary healing medicine.

The bandaged wound has scabbed over, the toxins in my body have been cleared, the palm print on my chest has faded, and the pain in my body has eased considerably.

Chen Yang gave it a lot of medicine, including medicine to replenish qi and blood, as well as medicine to replenish the vital energy.

Its scattered spirit has stopped deteriorating, and with the support of the medicine, its consciousness has become much clearer.

My condition is much better than before.

The vulture king struggled to stand up.

"Don't move yet."

Chen Yang called out to it, "I've given you some pills. Refine them first to regain some strength. Also, your wings are badly injured. Although they've been reattached, they haven't had blood circulation for a long time, so there's a risk of necrosis. We don't even know if they'll heal completely..."

Upon hearing this, the vulture king lowered its head and looked at its right wing. It was aware of its injury; if it couldn't save this wing, it would probably have difficulty taking off in the future.

As the aerial overlord of the plateau, if it can't take off, wouldn't it become a mere ground chicken?

Chen Yang said, "You don't need to worry too much. With today's advanced technology, even if you can't save this half-wing, we can customize a prosthetic limb for you. Don't worry about not being able to fly. In the next few days, focus on using your internal energy to stimulate the blood vessels and meridians in the broken wing. I've temporarily set it up for you. The rest of the recovery depends on yourself..."

"Thank you very much, young brother. I will remember your great kindness." The vulture king chirped a few times.

"It was nothing, no need to thank me. You can rest for a while, and I'll take you down the mountain later."

Wang Yuanchao just called and said the old man is coming in person. He sent a big truck, which is already parked on the village road behind Huangjia Village.

……

The entire rescue process went smoothly.

After resting for an hour or so, the Vulture King recovered much of his energy and strength with the help of the elixir, and was able to stand up and walk on his own.

If its wing injury hadn't been so severe, it could have flown all the way to Mount Emei on its own; it's so close to Mount Emei from here.

It can walk on its own, saving Chen Yang the trouble of carrying it.

After receiving some pills from Chen Yang, the mandrill and the monkey king returned to Immortal Valley.

Chen Yang and Huang Can led the Vulture King down the mountain.

This vulture king is truly enormous, standing over ten feet tall, like a dinosaur from ancient times.

The road behind the mountain has been temporarily closed.

When they saw such a huge creature emerge from the forest, Wang Yuanchao and the rest of the association staff were quite startled.

They successfully loaded the vulture king onto the vehicle and covered it with a tarpaulin.

Chen Yang told Wang Yuanchao about Vulture King's injuries, but he wouldn't be responsible for any further treatment.

Wang Yuanchao pulled Chen Yang aside and said, "It seems there's been another problem over at Dawa Mountain, did you know?"

Chen Yang nodded slightly. "I contacted Ke Shaohua yesterday and heard some of his thoughts, but he didn't say what the specifics were."

"Ah."

Wang Yuanchao said, "They went into the mountains to investigate yesterday, and the news I've received now is that they dug up some zombie pills at the bottom of Corpse Eye Pool..."

"Zombie Pill? What's that?"

"An ancient and wondrous worm from western Xinjiang was first discovered in the ancient glaciers of Kunlun. This worm is called [Dimaibanigansen], meaning evil from hell, hence it is also known as the Hell Worm. According to records, this worm is a red, thread-like worm that can parasitize the human body, seize a person's consciousness, and turn them into a puppet..."

"Hell worms feed on yin energy and blood. If they reproduce in excessive numbers and their population becomes too large, they will exhibit behavior similar to earth dragons rolling beads, forming a blood-red sphere. This sphere is called the 'Zombie Pill' by the Xuanmen (mystical sects)..."

"Historically, the Kunlun region has been plagued by Hell Worms twice, both times causing enormous casualties. The most recent one was about 150 years ago, and the cultivation world paid a heavy price to eradicate them..."

"However, the records only contain some textual descriptions and hand-drawn pictures, and no specimens have been preserved. Some scholars in the field speculate that this should be a creature similar to a horsehair worm, or perhaps it is the ancestor of horsehair worms..."

"But these insects are extremely ferocious. The association has already reported this to the authorities. The Northern Emperor's faction might not be able to handle them. Just to be on the safe side, Master Xuanqing has already taken some high-ranking monks there first. Depending on the situation, reinforcements will be sent from above..."

……

Chen Yang listened to Wang Yuanchao's story without saying a word for a long time.

I didn't go to Dawa Mountain this time, and things seem to have gotten more serious, but that has nothing to do with the metaphysics I possess.

Chen Yang said, "That Corpse Eye Pool previously housed three wandering warriors and hundreds of rampaging soldiers, all said to be remnants of the Pingtian Sect from back then. Now that zombie pills have appeared, I'm afraid this is closely related to the Pingtian Sect..."

“I just came back from Longtai Mountain a few days ago. There’s a Xuanwu Lake on the back of Longtai Mountain, and at the bottom of the lake…”

... Chen Yang carefully selected and recounted the story of the evil creature sealed at the bottom of Xuanwu Lake to Wang Yuanchao.

Upon hearing this, Wang Yuanchao's expression turned very serious. He had received some reports from the Yang family, but they were not detailed. He had been too busy these past two days to verify them with Chen Yang.

Chen Yang said, "The thing suppressed at the bottom of that lake is most likely a Snowfield Sacred Beetle. It is said to be a sacred beetle from the Great Wheel Temple in the Great Snow Mountain of the Western Frontier. It was extinct long ago, but it has now reappeared and has already been taken away by the Pingtian Sect..."

"Now, the Zombie Dan has reappeared in Dawa Mountain. It's another extinct ferocious insect, and it's another mystery related to the Pingtian Sect. Elder Wang, I don't know how much you know about the Pingtian Sect in Jishi Mountain, but I think they are very likely related to the Pingtian Sect from back then..."

"Ugh."

Wang Yuanchao sighed, "Hidden sects like these are usually protected by powerful formations, making it very difficult for us to infiltrate them. Our understanding of their situation is very limited. Currently, the association adopts a laissez-faire attitude towards these hidden sects. As long as they don't cause trouble, we generally won't provoke them..."

"To be honest, I only learned about the existence of the Pingtian Sect after I investigated Jishi Mountain and contacted my colleagues in the Western Frontier. But my colleagues in the Western Frontier only knew that the sect existed; they didn't even know where its mountain gate was located..."

……

Chen Yang said, "Judging from the current situation, the Pingtian Sect is already making moves, and there are probably signs that they intend to enter the mortal world. They have connections with the Shennong Sect, and we don't know what their intentions are..."

Wang Yuanchao patted Chen Yang on the shoulder, "This matter is beyond our level to handle. Don't worry, at least we know that the Pingtian Sect's base is in Jishi Mountain. The Gu Shen Sect was so powerful, but it was wiped out overnight. If the Pingtian Sect wants to follow in the footsteps of the Gu Shen Sect, the higher-ups will definitely grant their request..."

Chen Yang nodded slightly.

Chen Yang personally witnessed the destruction of the Gu God Cult. In the face of absolute power, all schemes are just a joke.

Although the association maintains a neutral stance towards these reclusive sects, does it really have no means to control them?
Now that we know the Pingtian Sect's headquarters are at Jishi Mountain, if you really do something outrageous, we can just raze Jishi Mountain to the ground.

Wang Yuanchao changed the subject, "You must have seen the blood moon lunar eclipse the night before last, right? Did you learn anything from it?"

"Just a little bit, how about you?"

"My cultivation hasn't improved much, but my mental state has broken through to the Creation Realm. Old Liu is the same as me, and he should be able to break through to the Creation Realm soon. I never thought that I would encounter such an opportunity in my old age. I actually managed to witness the Blood Moon spectacle, which only happens once every few hundred years..."

"Really? Then congratulations in advance to Elder Wang."

"Hey, it's only just begun, what's there to congratulate? This time it's a blessing from the heavens, many people's cultivation has improved a lot. I was worried that you would break through to the Dao True Realm directly, but now that I see you haven't, that's good!"

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yang looked at Wang Yuanchao strangely. What kind of talk is this? My cultivation hasn't broken through, what's there to be happy about?

Wang Yuanchao said, "Yesterday, I heard Master Yuanlong mention that Emei might open the Nine Elders Cave soon, and disciples below the Dao Zhen realm of Emei can go in and try their luck..."

"Nine Elders Cave? Isn't that a place for solitary confinement?" Chen Yang asked, somewhat taken aback.

Wang Yuanchao smiled slightly, "Who knows? I just heard Master Yuanlong mention it, but he didn't go into details. Emei has such a long history and profound heritage, there must be many good things that are not told to outsiders. You are also an Emei disciple, if there is really something good, Master Yuanlong and the others will definitely contact you..."

At this point, Wang Yuanchao patted him on the shoulder again, "Kid, take it easy, don't improve too fast. At least wait for us a bit, otherwise, where will we old guys put our faces..."

"After the Blood Moon, we know how many spiritual creatures will rise to prominence. The days ahead will be busy..."

……

After chatting for a while, and fearing that the others might be getting impatient, Wang Yuanchao hurriedly got into the car, and the convoy sped away.

……

"Ding, mission complete. Reward: the first three levels of the Life and Death Seal Technique, and 100000 experience points."

……

As the convoy drove away, a system message appeared in Chen Yang's mind.

……

"Nine Elders Cave? An opportunity? Can I go there too?"

Huang Can leaned closer; this guy's ears are pretty sharp.

"It's not even close to being settled yet, don't believe everything you hear."

Chen Yang shook his head. "Besides, didn't you hear him say that only Emei disciples can go? Are you an Emei disciple?"

Huang Can said, "Yes, you are. If I become your disciple, wouldn't I also be a disciple of Emei?"

"You're such a clever little dog."

Chen Yang was both amused and exasperated. "Let's talk about it later."

Regardless of whether what Wang Yuanchao said is reliable or not, even if it were true, it's still uncertain whether Chen Yang would be able to go.

He's almost at the Dao True Realm now, and he can't hold back; he has to break through eventually.

Moreover, he is only a nominal disciple of Emei, so it's not certain whether he will be included in this matter.

As for Huang Can, needless to say, Emei disciples have their names registered. If just anyone could be considered an Emei disciple, wouldn't that create chaos?
……

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Night, the old house.

A light drizzle began to fall, its gentle patter falling on the loquat tree in the courtyard, evoking a sense of melancholy.

I originally planned to pay respects to my ancestors today, but the Vulture King incident delayed me, and with the rain, I'll have to wait until tomorrow to make plans.

In the room, Chen Yang began studying the "Life and Death Seal Technique," which the system had rewarded him with today.

Direct inheritance.

A massive amount of information was released instantly, flooding Chen Yang's mind.

The massive amount of fragmented information was automatically pieced together, forming images and texts that quickly entered Chen Yang's cerebral cortex, providing a sudden and profound enlightenment.

Chen Yang felt as if he were swimming and wandering in an ocean of knowledge, oblivious to the passage of time.

……

Time passed by minute by minute.

As the morning light swept across his eyes, Chen Yang's eyelids twitched slightly, waking him from his meditative state.

His eyes gleamed with an unusual light, filled with intense eagerness.

The Method of Seal of Life and Death.

This is a lost secret technique passed down from the Dalun Temple in the Great Snow Mountain. It is an extremely powerful method of controlling people. This technique generates a special kind of true essence, mixes it with the primordial spirit energy, and forms a curse seal. This seal is then injected into the target's body, and the target will be tormented by this special curse seal to the point of wishing for death.

A single thought can bring life or death; life and death are both in the grasp of a single thought.

Without the special method of the Life and Death Seal Technique to undo it, this spell is beyond cure.

The first three levels of the technique.

The first level is a controllable spiritual realm.

The second level is cultivated into a controllable realm of creation.

The third level is cultivated to the controllable Dao True Realm.

After a night of instruction, Chen Yang had thoroughly understood the three levels of the technique. He had also opened two of the three special meridians required for the technique to function, and could now freely use the first two levels of the technique.

As for the third meridian, give him a little more time, and it won't be difficult to open it.

Opening up these three meridians consumes a lot of energy, but he doesn't lack energy right now.

There are still dozens of pounds of shrimp meat that we haven't eaten yet.

……

"call!"

He exhaled a breath of sword energy. A night of cultivation had taken a toll on his mental energy, but Chen Yang was in excellent spirits.

The true essence circulates throughout the body via the meridians, generating a peculiar red energy.

This energy, mixed with the power of the primordial spirit, underwent intense compression and was then formed through the hand seals of the "Life and Death Seal Technique," flowing along the meridians of the arm to the fingertips of the right hand, poised to be unleashed.

"Wow, does it take that much mental effort?"

After the Life and Death Seal was formed, Chen Yang felt a strange emptiness, a feeling of excessive mental and physical exhaustion.

At this moment, Chen Yang really wanted to find someone to test his skills on.

Unfortunately, Huang Can wasn't there.

He came into the courtyard, and Huang Siye and the others seemed to instinctively sense the danger, and they all hid far away.

Only Black Tiger was still gnawing on the bones left over from last night in the woodpile, looking up at Chen Yang with expectant eyes, probably thinking that Chen Yang was going to give him something good.

(End of this chapter)