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

After a month of seclusion, Fu Shaoping's sword intent became more composed and restrained. He was able to initially integrate "All Things Return to One" and "Thunder Sound Sword" and comprehend a new sword style - "All Thunder Return to One".

Not long after emerging from seclusion, the sect received urgent intelligence: Mo Chenzi had appeared in the far north ice plains, intending to unseal the "Spirit-Severing Abyss" and use the spiritual energy of the entire northern region as a cauldron to help him break through!

Daoist Qingzhu's expression was solemn: "Once this abyss is opened, the spiritual veins of the northern border will be severed, and countless cultivators will find it impossible to move an inch."

Fu Shaoping's team was once again tasked with a critical mission, embarking on a journey to the far north ice plains.

Arctic Ice Field
In the far north, amidst a blizzard, Fu Shaoping and his companions trudged through the ice plains, finally finding the entrance to the "Spirit Abyss" in a frozen valley.

At the bottom of the abyss, Mo Chenzi sat cross-legged on an ancient altar, surrounded by nine ancient corpses frozen in ice. Before him floated the evil **"Soul-Devouring Bone Bell"**, its deep sound seeming to be summoning something.

"You've finally come." Mo Chenzi opened his eyes, his gaze sharp as a knife. "Very well, saves me the trouble of going looking for you again."

"Mo Chenzi, your conspiracy ends here!" Fu Shaoping drew his sword, his voice as cold as ice.

"A conspiracy?" Mo Chenzi scoffed. "This is the Great Dao! Once I unseal the Abyss of Absolute Spirit and devour all the spiritual energy of the Northern Territory, I can break through the shackles in one fell swoop and achieve the supreme Great Dao!"

The Final Showdown
"Then let's test your Great Dao!"

With Fu Shaoping's command, the battle erupted instantly:
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Zhou Kai transformed into an iron tower and charged towards the altar, drawing the fire.
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Zhao Yan threw out the array flags and set up the **Four Symbols Sealing Spirit Array**, attempting to sever Mo Chenzi's connection with the spiritual energy of the outside world.
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Lin Wan'er chanted incantations to bless the entire team with defense and purification, and used the "Soul Purification Incantation" to counteract the evil sound of the bone bell.

Fu Shaoping stepped forward, using the "Wind Control Step," his figure transforming into a wisp of wind, circling around to Mo Chenzi's flank. He took a deep breath, his longsword lowered, the lightning on its blade subdued, and an unprecedented sense of oppression slowly gathered—he was gathering his strength, preparing to unleash his newly created "Ten Thousand Thunders Return to One" technique.

"A mere grain of rice, yet you dare... um?" Mo Chenzi's expression changed slightly before he could finish speaking. He sensed the unusual nature of Fu Shaoping's sword strike.

He shook the "Soul-Devouring Bone Bell" violently, and a chilling, evil sound rushed straight into Fu Shaoping's mind. Just then, Lin Wan'er's "Soul-Purifying Spell" transformed into a beam of white light, forming a solid barrier for Fu Shaoping and keeping the evil sound out.

"It's now!"

A cold glint flashed in Fu Shaoping's eyes, and he finally unleashed his long-awaited sword strike!
"Thousands of thunders unite!"

In an instant, it seemed as if the thunder in the heavens and earth was stirred by his sword. All the power, all the lightning, converged at that insignificant point at the tip of the sword, and then, in a flash, it erupted!
This sword strike was both incredibly fast and incredibly still. There was no earth-shattering sound, only a faint "crack," as if the surface of ice were breaking.

Mo Chenzi's protective aura was silently pierced by this sword!

"puff!"

The longsword pierced Mo Chenzi's shoulder, and blood gushed out. Mo Chenzi let out a roar and sent Fu Shaoping flying with a palm strike.

Destruction before construction

Fu Shaoping crashed heavily onto the ice, spitting out a mouthful of blood, but his eyes gleamed with excitement. He knew that his new sword technique had been a success!

"Good! What a brilliant 'Ten Thousand Thunders Return to One'!" The voice of Daoist Qingzhu resounded in his sea of ​​consciousness. "But it's not enough! The sword can break through its defenses, but the heart cannot sever its will! Remember, your sword is not for killing for the sake of killing, but for protecting!"

Fu Shaoping closed his eyes, clearing his mind of all distractions. He thought of the gentle breeze of Green Bamboo Peak, the trust of his teammates, and the vow to protect the sect and all living beings.

When he opened his eyes again, his sword intent became incredibly pure.

"Come again!"

He drew his sword and charged at Mo Chenzi once more. This time, he no longer sought to kill his enemy with a single strike, but instead combined the "Bamboo Shadow Thousand Illusions" with the "Wind Riding Step," his sword light flowing like a continuous drizzle, each strike aimed at Mo Chenzi's weaknesses.

"Four Symbols Sealing Spirit Array, transform!" Zhao Yan shouted, and the array was activated to its limit, sealing off most of Mo Chenzi's spiritual energy supply.

Lin Wan'er's "Soul Purification Spell" became even stronger, completely suppressing the evil sound of the bone bell.

Zhou Kai seized the opportunity and slammed a heavy punch into the altar, causing Mo Chenzi to stagger.

It's now!

A glint flashed in Fu Shaoping's eyes, and with a flick of his longsword, he unleashed "Ten Thousand Thunderbolts Return to One" once more. But this time, his sword was faster, more stable, and more focused!

The sword light flashed away.

"Ding!"

With a soft sound, the protective aura on Mo Chenzi's chest shattered completely.

"Pfft!"

The longsword pierced deeply into his chest.

Victory and the Price

Mo Chenzi let out a deafening roar, his entire body erupting with a terrifying aura as he attempted to detonate himself and perish together with everyone else.

"Not good!" Fu Shaoping's expression changed drastically.

At this critical moment, the voice of Daoist Qingzhu rang out again: "Shaoping, use your heart as a sword, and your sword as a cage!"

Fu Shaoping understood immediately. He focused all his attention on the longsword, and with a flick of the tip, countless tiny bolts of lightning burst forth from the blade, weaving together to form a small "Thunder Sound Trapping Array," which firmly trapped Mo Chenzi's body and primordial spirit.

"Seal!" Zhao Yan and Lin Wan'er acted simultaneously, pouring all the formations and spiritual power into Fu Shaoping's "Thunder Sound Trapping Formation".

Zhou Kai rushed over and hugged Mo Chenzi tightly, preventing him from moving.

With the combined efforts of the four, Mo Chenzi's self-destruction was forcibly suppressed. In the end, his body and primordial spirit were completely sealed in a small cyan cauldron.

“It’s over…” Fu Shaoping let out a long breath, his body went limp, and he collapsed.

New beginning

When Fu Shaoping woke up again, he was already lying on a bed in the Qingyun Sect. Daoist Qingzhu was sitting by the bedside, smiling at him.

"Well done, Shaoping." Daoist Qingzhu nodded with satisfaction. "You not only defeated Mo Chenzi, but more importantly, you found your own sword intent—the Sword of Protection."

Fu Shaoping sat up, his heart filled with emotion. This victory was hard-won, the result of the four of them working together.

After the battle, the sect held a grand celebration. Fu Shaoping's team had achieved unparalleled merit, becoming famous throughout the Northern Border. However, Fu Shaoping was not arrogant because of this. He stood on the cliff of Qingzhu Peak, gazing at the distant, rolling mountains, his eyes shining with unwavering determination.

He knew that although Mo Chenzi was sealed away, the dangers in the cultivation world were far from over. New challenges and new opportunities awaited him ahead.

And he was already prepared.

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The Wanfeng Mountains stretch for thousands of miles, perpetually shrouded in mist and clouds. In ancient times, phoenixes were said to have inhabited this area, hence the mountain range's name. The mountains are rich in a turbulent and abundant spiritual energy, nurturing countless powerful demonic beasts. They are an excellent training ground for cultivators, but also a final resting place.

At dawn, Fu Shaoping, carrying a long sword, stood alone on the outer edge of the mountain range. He took a deep breath, feeling the wild and fiery spiritual energy in the air, so different from that of Qingzhu Peak.

"The spiritual energy here is indeed much denser than in the sect, but it's also much more violent," he muttered to himself, his eyes sharpening.

He concealed his aura, used the "Wind Control Technique," and transformed into a wisp of breeze, silently sweeping into the mountains and forests.

They had only ventured a few miles into the mountains when a deep roar reached their ears. Fu Shaoping stopped, a cold smile playing on his lips.

"Just in time."

He looked in the direction of the sound and saw a giant, bluish-gray wolf lying behind a rock, staring intently at him. The wolf was as tall as an adult, with a bluish stripe on its forehead, exuding a dangerous aura—the Blue-Striped Wolf, a Qi Refining Level 4 demonic beast.

The blue-striped wolf pounced suddenly, its speed as fast as lightning. Fu Shaoping remained calm and composed. With a light tap of his foot, he unleashed the "Bamboo Shadow Thousand Illusions" technique, his figure transforming into countless afterimages, and sword light scattered like fine rain.

"Pfft!"

A flash of sword light appeared, and a thin line of blood appeared on the blue-striped wolf's neck. It let out a miserable howl, fell heavily to the ground, twitched a few times, and then lay still.

Fu Shaoping skillfully dissected the wolf's carcass, took out a warm demon core, and put it into his storage bag.

"Warm-up complete." He clapped his hands and continued deeper into the mountains.

At noon, Fu Shaoping discovered his first important target in a valley.

In the center of the valley, there grows a crimson fruit tree, bearing three fist-sized fruits that emit an enticing fragrance—the Crimson Flame Fruit! This fruit is the main ingredient for refining high-level "Qi Gathering Pills," and it is of great benefit to breaking through realms.

However, the fruit trees were guarded by a flock of flamingo chickens. They were covered in fiery red feathers, had sharp beaks, and fierce eyes.

Fu Shaoping didn't fight head-on. He took out some monster entrails from his storage bag and scattered them on the other side of the valley. The chickens were immediately attracted and swarmed over.

He seized the opportunity to dart to the foot of the fruit tree, quickly picked two Crimson Flame Fruits (leaving one behind), and put them into his storage bag.

"A good haul." He was about to leave when a sharp cry suddenly rang out.

A Firefeathered Chicken, far larger than its kind, returned with its flock. Its comb blazed like a burning flame, and its eyes were filled with fury and majesty—the Firefeathered Chicken King, peak of the fourth level of Qi Refining!

Instead of retreating, Fu Shaoping advanced, his longsword trembling as the "Thunderous Sword" unleashed its power. The sword light slashed down like lightning, colliding with the Chicken King's claws and producing a piercing metallic clang.

Using his agile "Wind-Riding Steps," he weaved through the gaps in the Chicken King's attacks, searching for openings. After more than a dozen rounds, he seized the moment when the Chicken King pounced and plunged his sword into its throat.

The Chicken King's massive body crashed to the ground, and the remaining Fire Feather Chickens scattered and fled. Fu Shaoping removed the Chicken King's demon core and left the valley satisfied.

In the evening, Fu Shaoping rested by a mountain stream, cleaning his wounds. Suddenly, the earth began to tremble slightly, accompanied by heavy footsteps.

He looked up sharply and saw a huge black bear emerge from the forest. It was over three zhang tall, covered in black mane, and had a bony protrusion on its back as hard as steel—the Ironback Bear, a demonic beast at the fifth level of Qi Refining!
The Ironback Bear roared and pounced. Fu Shaoping dared not be careless and immediately used "Wind Control Steps" to dodge. The bear's claws slammed into the rock where he had just rested, and the boulder instantly turned to dust.

"Such powerful strength!" Fu Shaoping was shocked.

He knew that a direct confrontation would be futile. So he began to use the terrain to his advantage, combining "Thunderous Sword" with "Bamboo Shadow Illusion" to gradually wear down the bear's stamina.

The battle lasted for half an hour, and Fu Shaoping gradually felt his strength waning. Just as he was about to be struck by the bear's claws, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he used the "Wind Control Technique," transforming his body into a wisp of wind and circling around to the side of the Ironback Bear.

"It's now!"

He channeled all the remaining spiritual energy in his body into his longsword and plunged it into the iron-backed bear's eye socket. The sword tip penetrated deep into its brain, and the violent spiritual energy instantly shattered its soul.

The Ironback Bear let out a defiant roar, its massive body crashing to the ground. Fu Shaoping also slumped to the ground, panting heavily.

After resting for a while, Fu Shaoping made an unexpected surprise in the Ironback Bear's cave - a three-hundred-year-old Spirit Gathering Grass!
This is the last key ingredient he needs to break through to the fifth level of Qi Refining!
He immediately set up a spirit-gathering array in the cave and refined the Crimson Flame Fruit and Spirit-Gathering Grass into pills. As night fell and all was quiet, he sat cross-legged, took the pills, and began to break through his bottleneck.

The pill entered his stomach, transforming into a surge of violent yet pure spiritual energy that coursed through his body. Fu Shaoping activated the "Qingyuan Technique - Advanced Chapter," guiding the spiritual energy to break through his bottleneck.

His meridians felt as if they were being pierced by thousands of needles, causing excruciating pain. He circulated the "Mind-Calming Technique" to stabilize his mind and prevent himself from going berserk at this crucial moment.

When the spiritual energy struck the most critical barrier, he used the "Wind Control Technique" to guide the spiritual energy like the wind to bypass the stubborn node and penetrate and erode it from the side.

"boom!"

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

The spiritual energy surged like a flood bursting its banks, rushing through the newly widened riverbed. His dantian and qi sea expanded accordingly, and the spiritual energy became more condensed and profound.

He slowly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing in them—he had successfully broken through to the fifth level of Qi Refining!

Feeling the surging power within him, Fu Shaoping revealed a long-lost smile. He knew that he had taken another solid step on his path of cultivation. After his breakthrough, Fu Shaoping consolidated his cultivation in the Ironback Bear Cave. At dawn, he was attracted by a strange phoenix cry outside the cave. Following the sound, he discovered an ancient altar in a forest of ice crystals.

At the center of the altar stood a humanoid creature composed of white bone fragments—the Phoenix Bone Man. It seemed to be driven by the bones of an ancient phoenix and some kind of array power, guarding a blue egg on the altar—the Phoenix Bone Egg.

Without uttering a word, the Phoenix Bone Human launched its attack. Its speed was lightning fast, and its strength astonishing. Fu Shaoping used "Wind Control Steps" and "Bamboo Shadow Illusions" to barely manage to hold its own.

During the battle, Fu Shaoping discovered that although the Phoenix Bone Man's attacks were fierce, each move followed a certain ancient rhythm. He activated the "Spirit-Calming Technique" to capture this pattern and began to guide his attacks with swordplay rather than directly resisting them.

Gradually, his sword light resonated with the rhythm of the Phoenix Bone Man's attacks. A red light flashed in the Phoenix Bone Man's eyes, and his attack abruptly stopped, as if acknowledging him. The Phoenix Bone Man took a step back, transforming into countless bone fragments that merged into the altar. A jade slip, entirely fiery red, floated up and flew into Fu Shaoping's brow.

[Phoenix Bone Heritage]
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The cultivation method, "Burning Heaven Technique," can purify and refine spiritual power, making it more masculine and explosive.
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Secret Technique: "Phoenix Dance in the Nine Heavens," a peerless sword technique that combines movement and swordsmanship.
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Mission: To protect the Phoenix Bone Egg and await its destined owner.

The phoenix egg trembled slightly, cracking open a crack. A tiny bird, about the size of a palm and with sparse feathers, peeked out and affectionately nuzzled Fu Shaoping's fingers. Fu Shaoping named it "Little Flame." (End of Chapter)