Becoming a Taoist Master by Walking on the Underworld

However, judging from what Fellow Daoist Favored by God said, there is something else going on with this bear demon?

His expression immediately became more serious.

"That black bear demon is a blue-eyed, golden-eyed bear, a divine beast belonging to the bear family."

Violet had seen records about this black bear demon in the Sword Sect's incomplete scrolls. The records said that it possessed the bloodline of the ancient divine bear, the Azure-Eyed Golden-Pierced Bear.

Even without bloodline, they are still considered invincible among those in the same realm.

Moreover, this black bear demon is no ordinary creature; it is highly likely that it cultivates ancient demonic techniques and follows the ancient path of immortal cultivation.

Therefore, the Disaster-level Realm is merely its superficial state.

In fact, its true cultivation level is the Core Formation stage!

The chosen one took a deep breath and spoke.

"Core Formation Realm?"

Chen Yushu was taken aback.

Of course, I've heard of this realm before.

According to ancient texts, the cultivation world is divided into four stages: Qi Refining Realm, Foundation Establishment Realm, Core Formation Realm, and Nascent Soul Realm...

Some Yin-Walking cultivators have made comparisons. The Incense Offering Realm among Yin-Walking cultivators is equivalent to the Qi Refining Stage among ancient cultivators, the Dao Entry Realm corresponds to the Foundation Establishment Realm, and the Soul Refining Realm is equivalent to the Core Formation Realm among ancient cultivators...

However, because ancient cultivators had a very long and mature development period, they possessed a wide variety of methods at the same level, which meant that their combat power was stronger than that of Yin cultivators.

In other words, under the same circumstances, cultivators who travel through the underworld are no match for ancient cultivators.

The same applies to the black bear spirit.

Not only does it possess the bloodline of the ancient divine bear, the Azure-Eyed Golden-Eyed Bear, but it also has demonic cultivation techniques, making it vastly different from ordinary demons who rely on instinct to absorb the primordial energy of heaven and earth.

In terms of strength, the difference is even more stark.

It can be said that the true strength of this black bear spirit is no weaker than, and may even be stronger than, that of the Azure Dragon in the Fallen Dragon Abyss.

After all, the Azure Dragon is just a juvenile dragon species with limited combat experience.

This black bear spirit not only possesses the bloodline of a divine beast, albeit a less concentrated one, but it also follows the path of ancient demon cultivators.

Ancient demon cultivators possessed cultivation traditions as powerful as those of immortal cultivators, and in combat, they were far superior to ghosts and spirits of the same realm.

Even if it is a Azure Dragon with pure bloodline, it would be no match for it if it lacked combat experience.

"right.

So last time, we failed.

Now that we know its details, we need to be much better prepared.

The one favored by the gods spoke with a solemn expression.

Although their previous defeat was due to insufficient preparation, the fundamental reason was the opponent's overwhelming strength.

After all, they were a group of cultivators at the Dao Realm, and they were not weak when they joined forces.

Yet one person still perished within it, which speaks volumes about its formidable power.

Chen Yushu nodded, indicating that he had made a mental note of it.

"According to Fellow Daoist Violet, we need a set of array techniques. With the assistance of the array, we can gain a sufficient advantage in the battle against that bear demon."

"The one favored by the gods said."

Chen Yushu nodded. The array technique was indeed a good method to enhance the strength of cultivators.

By leveraging the power of the battle formation, the strength of the four individuals can be maximized, achieving a synergy far greater than the sum of its parts.

However, in his view, while formations might increase everyone's overall strength, they were not as significant as the method of opening an altar.

Not to mention himself, he has cultivated the method of opening the altar to a level of near perfection.

Even an ordinary cultivator, if they only master the basics of opening the altar, can increase their combat power by nearly double.

Undoubtedly, any cultivator who has reached the Dao Realm must have mastered the method of opening an altar.

Therefore, Chen Yushu couldn't help but ask in confusion: "Then why not use the method of opening the altar?"
"Isn't this the strongest method we Yin-Yang cultivators possess?"

"The jar cannot be opened!"

But the one favored by the gods shook his head and said, "That cave is shrouded in a great formation, and because many spiritual plants are cultivated in the town, the formation is specially set up with the True Yang Illumination Formation and the Absolute Yin Formation."

Within this grand formation, the ghost's strength will be greatly weakened, and it will be suppressed by the power of the formation, resulting in a reduction of more than half of its strength.

Weaker ghosts might even be annihilated by the power of the great formation.

Therefore, even if the method of opening the altar is successfully used, the increase in the ghost spirit's strength will not be much due to the formation.

The effect that opening the altar can have is therefore limited.

Furthermore...

The rituals required for opening the altar are too numerous, demanding considerable time for preparation and spellcasting; there simply isn't enough time during battle.

Li Yangyang, the one favored by the gods, shook his head and said.

The ritual of setting up an altar relies on the power of heaven and earth, but it is driven by ghosts and spirits.

They use spirits to fight for themselves.

Under the effect of the formation, the ghost's strength was greatly reduced.

Even if the opening of the altar greatly enhances the ghost's strength, the effect is minimal after offsetting the other two factors.

After all, not everyone can be like Chen Yushu, who can increase the strength of ghosts several times over after opening the altar.

Even those favored by the gods, or cultivators like those with wine gourds, can at most amplify the strength of ghosts by one or two times.

Externally, this might significantly enhance one's own strength.

But that wouldn't work in that cave.

"Can't we open the jar?"
No wonder…”

Chen Yushu was taken aback, frowned, and then nodded as if he suddenly realized something.

"It's not that we can't open the altar."

It's just that the effect is not significant under the influence of the formation.

If, after you open the altar, the strength of the ghost spirit can be increased by more than two times, then it is not impossible to open the altar.

After all, the effect of the altar on our own strength is quite significant.

Of course, all of this must be done while ensuring one's own safety.

Survival is the top priority.

Even if the treasure is within reach, if you sense danger, you must act decisively and let go immediately.

Because treasures can be obtained at any time.

But you only have one life.

I'm not afraid you'll laugh at me for saying this.

If you hadn't suddenly responded, I would have already been prepared to compromise and directly acknowledge that ghost as my master.

Because you only have one life.

Once you're dead, you're really dead.

I don't want my soul to leave my body and then turn to cultivating the path of a ghost immortal.

Because this is a dead end.

Every three years brings a minor calamity, every ten years a major calamity... No matter how skilled you are, you absolutely cannot withstand it.

Ultimately, it all comes down to the soul being scattered and the spirit being destroyed.

In hundreds of years, there has only been one person who has cultivated to the level of an Eight Tribulation Ghost Immortal.

In the end, it was blasted into dust by that thunderous divine lightning…

As he spoke, the one favored by the gods shook his head. The path of ghost immortals is different from that of cultivators who walk the underworld.

The strength of a person is related to the number of times they have survived the tribulation of lightning.

The more times one survives the tribulation of lightning, the stronger one becomes. Theoretically, once a Nine Tribulation Ghost Immortal survives the tribulation of lightning, his soul will transform into pure yang, becoming a pure yang true immortal, and he can also achieve the Great Dao.

But all of this is contingent on surviving the tribulation of lightning.

The path of the Ghost Immortal is equivalent to placing one's soul directly into lightning; each tribulation is a life-or-death test.

Each tribulation of lightning carries the risk of annihilation.

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, no one would want to become a ghost immortal.

Because this is a one-way road that almost certainly leads to death.

"In this day and age, I am only doing what I can."

Chen Yushu waved his hand and said.

"What you did was within your power, but for me it was an immeasurable favor."

Therefore, fellow Daoist, if you ever need anything in the future, just let me know, and I will go through fire and water for you without hesitation.

The chosen one reaffirmed his assurance.

"Fellow Daoist, you've had too much to drink."

Chen Yushu shook his head, not taking it to heart.

It's not that he doesn't believe it, but there are some things he wouldn't want his friend to take the risk of unless he actually encountered them.

……

Night falls.

Chen Yushu was in a courtyard.

This courtyard naturally belongs to those favored by the gods.

He himself does not live here; his residence is in another mansion about 500 meters away.

After the other party frankly stated that the house was actually bought as a gift for him, to provide him with a place to stay, Chen Yushu had no choice but to move in, unable to refuse their hospitality.

The environment is indeed very nice.

Moreover, perhaps because the gods had chosen them specifically, there were quite a few servants in the courtyard, and each of them was a woman of exceptional beauty, in her late teens or early twenties, delicate and lovely...

Upon seeing him enter the room, two servants immediately offered to warm his bed.

Only after he repeatedly refused did they give up.

Chen Yushu was truly at a loss for words regarding this.

Although he was indeed at the age of youthful vigor, he was focused on cultivation and naturally would not indulge in such things.

Under constant conditions, it is even less likely that this matter will cause any psychological fluctuation.

After dismissing everyone, Chen Yushu closed the door and began to ponder the words of the chosen one.

This is also a habit of his; he will tidy up some things a little, which may help him discover some problems that are difficult to find at other times.

"According to what the divinely favored friend said."

This incident was actually extremely dangerous.

Don't be fooled by the fact that these four are all quite strong. Fellow Daoist Violet is a genuine cultivator at the Night Wanderer Realm, while Fellow Daoist Favored by the Gods is at the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm and could break through to the Night Wanderer Realm at any time. Moreover, as the divine messenger under the Goddess of Calamity-level Sealed God, and backed by the Seven Gods Sect, he should still have some trump cards up his sleeve.

As for Fellow Daoist Jiu Hulu... his performance in Qinghe County was decent, but he was indeed a veteran cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage...

However, even against a Core Formation Realm bear demon, victory is not guaranteed.

Even if you include me…

Chen Yushu pondered for a moment, then shook his head.

He was absolutely certain that if the altar were to be opened, he would be completely confident.

But if the altar is not set up, we can only play it by ear.

"Of course, if I could cultivate the Five Elements Thunder Transformation Technique to perfection, the situation would be very different."

Through his battle with Qinglong, he gained a relatively clear understanding of his own strength.

Although a cataclysmic being is terrifying, he is not weak now.

The Five Elements Thunder Transformation Technique is definitely his trump card. It is only at the Great Completion stage now, but its power is already unparalleled and can make the Azure Dragon tremble with fear. If it reaches the Perfection stage, let alone the Black Bear Demon who is only at the early stage of the Disaster level, even if he is at the middle stage of the Disaster level, he is confident that he can blast the opponent into dust in one fell swoop.

Not to mention, his current strength is much greater than when he fought the Azure Dragon.

The Dao Yuan is also much more profound than before.

"certainly.

If I can successfully replicate the Blood Escape Technique before entering that ancient cultivator's cave, my safety will be greatly increased.

It can be said that they were born with an invincible position.

Chen Yushu valued the Blood Escape Technique highly.

They knew it was a true life-saving technique.

Once unleashed, it can instantly flee dozens of feet away, making it impossible for ordinary calamity-level ghost spirits to catch up.

Thinking of this, Chen Yushu hesitated. After setting up a soundproof array in the room, he started cultivating again and tried again.

With a slight movement of his mental energy, he conjured up blood escape techniques that he had transformed into magical runes, and began to condense them one by one.

This step went very smoothly.

At this moment, his spiritual power was truly vast and abyss-like, extremely powerful. In addition, most of these spell rune structures had been simplified and optimized by him two or three times. At the very least, they were spell rune structures at the minor completion level.

Therefore, he could gather forces not only effortlessly but also very quickly.

One breath, two breaths, three breaths...

Soon, the structure of the magical runes he had condensed reached the third, and last, profound law that he had not yet 'positioned'.

Just like he had used on the merchant ship during the day, he tried again, repeating the same method.

Having had the experience from the previous two times, he was quite adept this time.

Soon, ideas came to him, and he pieced them together little by little, gradually forming a new magical rune structure.

the first time.

Unsurprisingly, it failed.

Chen Yushu was not discouraged.

Failure is normal; success on the first try is abnormal.

Although he possessed profound knowledge and his Daoist cultivation was at a level that was almost impossible for other cultivators of the same realm to reach, his clarity and sharpness of thought, if judged by his level of scholarship, were comparable to those of ancient sages, making him a truly deserving saint.

However, this issue, which involves the laws of heaven and earth or the transformation of magical rune structures, still requires a lot of theoretical support and multiple demonstrations before a conclusion can be reached.

This is like a math problem. Without prior knowledge and the application of numerous calculation formulas, it is almost impossible to prove certain conjectures or conclusions.

What he needs to do now is to rely on his previous accumulation to derive the corresponding theoretical formulas, use the tools, and then, based on these formulas and tools, reverse-engineer the mysterious rules and simplify them into the spell rune structure that he can now master.

The difficulty of this can be imagined.

After the first failure, Chen Yushu did not hesitate and started trying again.

Two times, three times, four times...

They repeated this process tirelessly.

Until the thirteenth time.

A bright light suddenly flashed in Chen Yushu's eyes.

"Success!"

Chen Yushu then unleashed the magical rune structure evolved from the profound mysteries of the third law… (End of Chapter)