Shengui Changsheng: Start from Zhenwuwei and add some points to cultivate immortality

He seized the opportunity and accelerated with the "Wind Control Technique," piercing the heart of the trapped man in black with a single sword strike.

After eliminating the two henchmen, Fu Shaoping engaged in a final battle with the leader. He perfectly fused the "Wind Control Steps" and the "Minor Thunder Sound Sword Technique," his movements unpredictable and his sword strikes thunderous.

Finally, after a powerful clash, Fu Shaoping seized an opening and used the ultimate technique of "Thunder Sound Sword"—"Thunder Shatters the Sky"—to shatter the opponent's defenses and kill him.

After killing the three men in black, Fu Shaoping found several spoils of war on them:
Dozens of spirit stones.
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Several bottles of pills.
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A fragmented martial arts manual, "Shadow Escape Technique".
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A black token engraved with the character "Shadow".

He carefully collected his spoils and continued deeper into the secret realm. In the center of the realm, he discovered an ancient altar, upon which rested an egg radiating a seven-colored light.

As soon as Fu Shaoping approached, the egg cracked open, and a small, palm-sized, snow-white beast with wings on its back hatched out.

The little beast curiously examined Fu Shaoping, then affectionately rubbed against his fingers. Fu Shaoping's heart stirred; he performed a blood oath ceremony, successfully subduing the spirit beast.

He named the little beast "Xiao Bai". Xiao Bai was born with the ability to manipulate wind elements, which greatly aided Fu Shaoping in cultivating the "Wind Control Technique".

Just as Fu Shaoping was about to leave the altar, the entire secret realm suddenly trembled violently. A huge black hole appeared in the sky, frantically devouring the spiritual energy within the secret realm.

"Oh no! The secret realm is about to collapse!" Fu Shaoping was shocked and immediately took Xiaobai and flew towards the exit at full speed.

Along the way, he encountered many panicked disciples, including Zhang Hu. When Zhang Hu saw Fu Shaoping, a glint of greed flashed in his eyes, and he even wanted to take advantage of the chaos to launch a sneak attack.

Fu Shaoping was prepared and slashed back with his sword, warning in a cold voice, "If you dare to lay a hand on me again, don't blame me for being impolite!"

Zhang Hu glanced at him warily, but ultimately turned and fled.

Fu Shaoping, relying on the speed advantage of the "Wind Control Technique", successfully led Xiaobai out of the secret realm.

Fu Shaoping gained a great deal from his trip to the secret realm:

1. Cultivation level improved to the peak of the fourth level of Qi Refining.

2. They tamed the spirit beast "Little White".

3. They killed three members of the "Shadow Pavilion" and obtained important intelligence.

He reported the matter of "Shadow Pavilion" to Daoist Qingzhu. The Qingyun Sect's higher-ups took this very seriously and immediately convened a meeting of elders, deciding to thoroughly investigate the matter.

The Green Bamboo Taoist was very satisfied with Fu Shaoping's performance. He not only rewarded him with a large amount of cultivation resources, but also personally taught him a more advanced sword technique - the sixth move of the "Azure Origin Sword Manual", "Bamboo Shadow Thousand Illusions".

Elder Bai Mei also praised Fu Shaoping's performance in the secret realm and agreed to teach him a more advanced pill formula.

After the incident in the secret realm, Fu Shaoping's reputation within the sect reached its peak. He did not become arrogant because of this; instead, he cultivated even more diligently.

With Xiaobai's help, his "Wind Control Technique" improved by leaps and bounds, and he was now able to fly freely in the air. He also cultivated the "Minor Thunder Sound Sword Technique" to the minor completion stage, making its power even more astonishing.

Using the resources he obtained from the secret realm, he successfully refined the first batch of **"Tranquilizing Pills"**, greatly enhancing his survivability in battle.

At the same time, he did not lower his guard against the "Shadow Pavilion." He had successfully mastered the "Shadow Escape Technique" as one of his trump cards.

Fu Shaoping knew that his feud with "Shadow Pavilion" had only just begun. A much larger conspiracy was quietly brewing.

A month later, the Qingyun Sect received news that the neighboring Luoxia Sect had been attacked by an unknown force and suffered heavy losses.

Fu Shaoping keenly sensed that this was likely the work of the "Shadow Pavilion." He volunteered to his sect to go to the Luoxia Sect to investigate the matter.

After pondering for a moment, Qingzhu Daoren finally agreed to his request and sent Zhou Kai to accompany him.

Before their departure, Daoist Qingzhu instructed them: "This journey is fraught with danger, so please be careful. Remember, your primary task is to uncover the truth, not to be reckless or competitive."

Fu Shaoping and Zhou Kai bowed respectfully, and together with Xiaobai, embarked on their new journey to the Luoxia Sect.

When Fu Shaoping and Zhou Kai arrived at the Luoxia Sect, they found the mountain gate dilapidated and the spiritual energy chaotic. The disciples of the Luoxia Sect had solemn expressions, and a murderous aura permeated the air.

They met Xia Xianzi, the sect leader of the Luoxia Sect. Xia Xianzi was a female cultivator of unparalleled beauty and unfathomable cultivation. She told Fu Shaoping and his companion that the attack on the Luoxia Sect was carried out by the "Shadow Pavilion".

The Shadow Pavilion has dispatched a Foundation Establishment stage expert and dozens of Qi Refining stage disciples, with their target being the Luoxia Sect's most prized treasure—the "Luoxia Qin" (Luoxia Zither).

Although the Luoxia Sect fought hard, they were ultimately robbed of the "Luoxia Qin" by their opponents.

Fairy Xia hopes that the Qingyun Sect can lend a hand to fight against the "Shadow Pavilion".

Fu Shaoping and Zhou Kai exchanged a glance, both seeing seriousness in each other's eyes. An enemy at the Foundation Establishment stage was someone they couldn't currently contend with.

In order to reclaim the "Luoxia Qin" (落霞琴), Fu Shaoping decides to infiltrate the "Shadow Pavilion's" stronghold—the Shadow Cave.

Guided by the disciples of the Falling Clouds Sect, he and Zhou Kai found the entrance to the Shadow Cave. The entrance was hidden in an abandoned mine, concealed by layers of illusion arrays.

Fu Shaoping successfully deciphered the outer illusion array using clues gleaned from the "Shadow" token. He had Zhou Kai provide backup outside while he used the **Shadow Escape Technique** to slip into the Shadow Cave like a wisp of smoke.

The Shadow Cave was dark and damp, filled with a putrid stench. Fu Shaoping carefully avoided the patrolling men in black and arrived at a large hall.

Inside the main hall, several core disciples of the "Shadow Pavilion" were discussing matters. Fu Shaoping held his breath and used the **"Spirit-Stabilizing Technique"** to completely conceal his aura, hiding in the shadows outside the hall.

He heard a shocking piece of news: **The master of the "Shadow Pavilion" is actually a powerful cultivator at the Core Formation stage!** And this acquisition of the "Sunset Zither" is only the first step in his grand plan.

Just as Fu Shaoping was about to leave, a cold voice sounded behind him:

"Now that you're here, stay."

Fu Shaoping turned around abruptly and saw an old man in a black robe appear behind him at some point, his eyes flashing with a dangerous light—he had the cultivation of a late Foundation Establishment cultivator!

The old man in black robes immediately unleashed a killing move, with countless black tentacles emerging from the ground and instantly binding Fu Shaoping.

Fu Shaoping activated the **Wind Control Technique**, transforming his body into a gentle breeze, barely managing to break free. He dared not linger and turned to flee.

The old man in black robes snorted coldly, raised his hand, and a black beam of light instantly sent Fu Shaoping flying. Fu Shaoping crashed heavily into the stone wall, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

At this critical moment, Little White suddenly burst from his arms, letting out a sharp cry. In an instant, the air in the entire Shadow Cave seemed to freeze. The black-robed elder's movements also paused briefly.

Seizing this critical opportunity, Fu Shaoping simultaneously threw out the **"Thunderfire Talisman" and "Explosion Talisman" that he had prepared beforehand.

"boom!"

The massive explosion instantly engulfed the exit of the main hall. Taking advantage of the chaos, Fu Shaoping used the Shadow Escape Technique, transforming into a black shadow with Xiaobai and disappearing into the confusion.

Fu Shaoping rushed out of the Shadow Cave and met up with Zhou Kai. The two dared not linger and immediately returned to the Falling Clouds Sect to report the information they had obtained in the Shadow Cave to Fairy Xia.

Upon hearing this, Fairy Xia's expression turned solemn: "A Core Formation stage sect leader... this matter is no small thing. It seems we must unite with other sects to jointly fight against the 'Shadow Pavilion'."

Soon, Fairy Xia issued a request for reinforcements from her sect. Within three days, several sects in the surrounding area, including Heavenly Sword Sect and Ten Thousand Wood Valley, sent reinforcements.

Under the leadership of Fairy Xia, the major sects formed the "Shadow Slayer Alliance" and formulated a detailed battle plan.

Because of his familiarity with the terrain of Shadow Cave, Fu Shaoping was appointed as the vanguard scout, responsible for finding out the enemy's strengths and weaknesses before the general offensive.

He lived up to expectations and once again infiltrated the Shadow Cave, not only figuring out the enemy's defenses but also setting up a "Thunderfire Array" at key locations.

On the day of the final assault, the disciples of the "Shadow Slayer Alliance," led by Fairy Xia, marched in a mighty force towards the Shadow Cave.

When they arrived at the entrance to the Shadow Cave, Fu Shaoping detonated the "Thunder and Fire Array" that he had set up beforehand.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The series of explosions instantly destroyed the outer defenses of the Shadow Cave, and countless men in black perished in the blasts.

"kill!"

At Fairy Xia's command, the alliance disciples surged into the Shadow Cave like a tidal wave.

Fu Shaoping fought alongside Zhou Kai, unleashing the "Bamboo Shadow Illusion" technique. His figure transformed into countless afterimages, and his longsword flashed like lightning, each strike taking a life.

The battle was exceptionally fierce. Although the alliance had a numerical advantage, the disciples of the Shadow Pavilion fought fearlessly, especially the black-robed elder who was in the late Foundation Establishment stage, who forced the alliance disciples into a retreat.

"I'll deal with him!" Fu Shaoping shouted and stepped forward to meet him.

Fu Shaoping engaged in a decisive battle with the old man in black robes.

The black-robed elder's cultivation far surpassed his own, and each clash sent Fu Shaoping's blood surging. But with his indomitable will and exquisite swordsmanship, he managed to fight his opponent to a draw.

"Young man, you're quite good." A hint of approval flashed in the black-robed elder's eyes. "But you must die today!"

After saying that, he suddenly unleashed his full power, and a terrifying aura instantly enveloped the entire battlefield.

Fu Shaoping felt as if a mountain was pressing down on him, rendering him unable to move. Just as he was about to collapse, the voice of the old man from the Scripture Pavilion suddenly echoed in his mind:

If the heart remains unmoved, what can the wind do?

Fu Shaoping abruptly closed his eyes, circulated the **"Mind-Calming Technique"**, and banished all fear and distracting thoughts. His heartbeat gradually calmed, and his breathing became long and deep.

The next moment, he suddenly opened his eyes, a light he had never seen before flashing in them.

"Thunderous Sword - Third Form!"

Fu Shaoping roared and poured all the spiritual energy in his body into this sword strike.

This sword strike embodies his complete understanding of the way of the sword, his indomitable will, and his struggle against fate!
With a flash of sword light, it seemed as if only this one sword remained in the world!
"puff!"

The old man in black robes stared in disbelief at the sword hole in his chest, his eyes filled with horror. He never imagined that a mere Qi Refining stage cultivator could have injured him!
Fu Shaoping gave him no chance, and with a backhand stroke, severed his head.

With the death of the black-robed elder, the disciples of the Shadow Pavilion were thrown into chaos. The alliance disciples seized the opportunity to launch a general offensive and quickly wiped out all the enemies in the Shadow Cave.

However, when they found the "Sunset Zither" deep in the Shadow Cave, they discovered that the master of the "Shadow Pavilion" had long since disappeared.

"It seems that this war is far from over," Fairy Xia said solemnly, gazing at the empty hall.

After the war, the "Shadow Slayer Alliance" held a victory celebration at the Luoxia Sect. Fu Shaoping, due to his outstanding military achievements, was jointly recommended by several major sects as the **"Shadow Slayer Vanguard"** and received a large amount of cultivation resources.

Master Qingzhu even came in person to congratulate him: "Shaoping, you have not let me down."

Fu Shaoping solemnly bowed to Qingzhu Daoist: "This disciple only did what he should do."

He knew that although the Shadow Pavilion had suffered heavy losses, the cultivation world would never be at peace as long as the mysterious Core Formation stage master remained. After the battle, Fu Shaoping declined all victory celebrations and found an abandoned medicinal field in the back mountains of the Falling Clouds Sect. Although the spiritual energy here was not abundant, it was quiet and peaceful.

He personally set up a triple formation:
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The outer layer of the "Concealing Breath Array" conceals one's aura and prevents disturbance.
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The middle layer "Spirit Gathering Array" gathers the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to form a small spiritual spring.
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The inner "Tranquility Array" stabilizes the mind and aids in cultivation.

With everything prepared, he led Xiaobai into the formation and began his secluded cultivation to break through to the fifth level of Qi Refining.

Fu Shaoping knew that this breakthrough was a crucial hurdle to overcome in a minor realm, and he could not afford to fail. He took stock of all his trump cards:
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Elixirs: Several Qi Gathering Pills and Mind-Clearing Pills, used to replenish spiritual energy and stabilize the mind.
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The cultivation method is based on the "Qingyuan Technique - Advanced Chapter", the "Wind Control Technique" can guide spiritual energy, and the "Spirit Stabilization Technique" can stabilize the mind.
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Spirit Beast: Little White is naturally close to the wind spirit, which can help him communicate with the wind element in the world.
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Determination: This is his strongest weapon.

He sat cross-legged, swallowed a Qi-gathering pill, and began circulating the "Qingyuan Technique - Advanced Chapter." Spiritual energy flowed slowly through his meridians like a gentle stream, converging into his dantian.

When his dantian reached its limit, he began to guide his spiritual energy to break through the bottleneck.
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The first wave of impact: spiritual energy crashed against the meridian barriers like a tidal wave, causing excruciating pain and cold sweat to bead on his forehead. Fu Shaoping circulated the "Mind-Stabilizing Technique," his mind as still as water, guiding the spiritual energy to impact wave after wave.
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He was stuck in a stalemate: the bottleneck was as solid as a mountain, and the spiritual energy surge was like a stone sinking into the sea. He decisively took a second Qi Gathering Pill and let Little White fly around him, drawing in pure wind spiritual power.
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A flash of inspiration struck him: he changed his strategy, abandoning brute force. Instead, he activated the "Wind Control Technique," guiding his spiritual energy like the wind to bypass the most stubborn points, penetrating and eroding them from the side.

Just as the barrier was about to crumble, a surge of violent spiritual energy rushed upwards, directly surging into the sea of ​​consciousness! This was a sign of demonic possession!
Despite the danger, Fu Shaoping remained calm, forming a hand seal and using the "Mind-Stabilizing Technique" to create an invisible "anchor" in his sea of ​​consciousness, thus stabilizing his mind.

At the same time, he guided the raging spiritual energy, channeling it into the meridian pathways of the Lesser Thunder Sound Sword Technique. The raging spiritual energy was instantly tamed by the sharpness of the sword, transforming into the purest sword intent.

"boom!"

With a soft sound that seemed to come from the depths of his soul, Fu Shaoping's meridian barrier shattered! (End of Chapter)