Becoming a Taoist Master by Walking on the Underworld

"Xu Qingling's strength is not too strong. She was at the same level as me before, the level of entering the Dao and leaving the body."

I had a brief encounter with her before, and the difference between us should be about the same.

However, her status was different after all. The magical artifacts she possessed were of relatively high grade, giving her a slight advantage.

But I'm not bad either; my magic and weapon manipulation skills are far superior. If it were a real fight, it should be a 50/50 chance.

Liu Qiao'er hesitated for a moment, then spoke frankly.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yushu's heart sank.

He knew that Liu Qiao'er was always confident. Since she had mentioned the other party's advantages, but then said it was a 50/50 chance, it meant that she wasn't actually that confident.

After all, in many cases, magical artifacts and treasures can offset the efforts of many cultivators.

Especially for cultivators like Liu Qiao'er and Xu Qingling who have entered the Dao and left the body realm, the difference in their abilities is not that great. One side has the advantage of magic weapons and treasures, while the other side is much worse off, which will put them at an absolute disadvantage in battle.

Another point worth mentioning is...

The cultivation levels of both parties.

According to Liu Qiao'er, their cultivation levels are now the same, both at the Dao Entry and Nascent Soul stage.

Given the other party's strength and background, it wouldn't be difficult for them to raise their cultivation to the Dao Entry Night Wandering Realm by leveraging resources.

If the opponent displays the strength of the Night Wanderer Realm during the fight, coupled with the advantage of magical artifacts, then Liu Qiao'er will suffer a great loss.

"no!
That's all; I won't allow you to play.

Thinking of this, Chen Yushu quickly shook his head and said.

"Sister Qiao'er, your strength also needs to be improved."

Here I have a Jade Fragrance Spirit Fruit, one of the rare treasures of heaven and earth. It can enhance the efficiency of cultivators in absorbing spiritual energy from heaven and earth, and also has a certain effect on improving the cultivation level of cultivators.

In addition, these spirit stones, treasures, and magic weapons are all things you can use. Keep them and refine them.

I don't know how many treasures Xu Qingling possesses.

But you, Qiao'er, must not be weaker than her.

In addition, your cultivation level should be at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage now, right?

That's not enough.

You must raise your cultivation level to the Night Wanderer Realm first.

Otherwise, I wouldn't feel comfortable letting you participate in this competition.

As Chen Yushu spoke, he waved his hand and threw out many treasures.

Among them are not only elixirs for repairing Dao Yuan, but also top-grade spiritual items such as high-quality spirit stones, which can be directly absorbed by cultivators to enhance their cultivation.

High-grade spirit stones contain not only abundant but also incredibly pure spiritual energy, which can be directly absorbed and transformed into Dao Yuan power unique to the cultivator.

One of them is worth as much as ten thousand low-grade spirit stones; it is priceless and unavailable for purchase.

It was one of the rarest treasures he had obtained from the Azure Dragon's Nest.

At that moment, he took it out directly.

Chen Yushu's cultivation was already incredibly rapid, and his efficiency in absorbing spiritual energy from heaven and earth was astonishing, so he had never needed to rely on these high-grade spirit stones to improve himself.

However, he was willing to give it all up for Liu Qiao'er.

"Fragrant Jade Fruit? Top-grade Spirit Stone?"

And this is... a magical flying sword?
These are far too valuable; I cannot accept them.

Upon seeing this, Liu Qiao'er's eyes widened in surprise, as she was astonished that Chen Yushu possessed such a valuable item.

But she quickly refused.

After all, each and every one of them is indeed extremely valuable.

Even setting aside top-grade spirit stones, the Jade Fragrance Spirit Fruit alone is a genuine natural treasure. Especially since it can enhance a cultivator's cultivation aptitude, it is truly priceless and hard to find. Every time it is brought out, it causes a sensation at the auction and fetches a high price.

Not to mention, there's also a magical flying sword.

This flying sword was actually one of the flying swords that Chen Yushu obtained in that ancient cultivation cave, and it was of extremely high grade.

It was the original magic weapon of that ancient cultivator, and in terms of grade, it was even superior to the natal heart sword that Chen Yushu had forged himself.

With just a little refining, they can all play a huge role.

Liu Qiao'er had a keen eye and could tell that the quality of this magical flying sword was far superior to that of her master and even the Ghost Spirit Sect Master's natal magic sword.

These things were far too valuable to her; she couldn't accept them.

“If it’s given to you, just take it.

Anyway, none of this will do me any good.

Chen Yushu waved his hand and said calmly.

"What is your current cultivation level?"

At this moment, Liu Qiao'er also realized that something was wrong.

A Disaster-level Soul Crystal, plus the Fragrant Jade Fruit, high-grade spirit stones, and this magical flying sword that looks extraordinary... most cultivators could never produce such a thing.

But Chen Yushu would take several items at once.

Furthermore, even though Chen Yushu was standing right in front of her, as soon as she looked away, she felt as if he had disappeared.

In other words, the other party's methods of concealment were extremely sophisticated.

In her opinion, to achieve this, one's cultivation level must be significantly higher than hers.

"Enter the path, and travel by day!"

Chen Yushu did not hide anything. He had a special feeling for Liu Qiao'er and would not conceal it.

"Daytime Travel Zone?"

Liu Qiao'er gasped.

She had considered that Chen Yushu might be stronger than her now, but at most she thought that he was only at the Night Wanderer Realm level.

After all, the two had only been separated for a little over a year, and when they separated, Chen Yushu had not yet cultivated to the Dao Realm.

To break through to the Nascent Soul Realm in such a short time is already remarkable, let alone the Night Wanderer Realm.

As a result, Chen Yushu traveled to the area by day.

She was two realms higher than him.

It is important to know that the higher one's cultivation level, the more difficult it becomes to break through and improve.

The realm of day travel is the realm of her master.

Even within Daocheng County, he is a true master, one of the most outstanding individuals.

"That's right.

So, Sister Qiao'er, please accept these.

This is nothing to me.

"When you taught me magic, I wasn't exactly shy about it."

Chen Yushu said with a smile.

"All right.

Then I'll take it."

Liu Qiao'er then nodded.

The relationship and feelings between the two parties are already quite special; if they insist on not taking it, it will only make them seem distant.

Anyway, she was determined to return it later.

Next, the two began to exchange information about their experiences during this period. Chen Yushu recounted some of his experiences and the battles he had encountered, while Liu Qiao'er also told him about her various experiences in the Ghost Spirit Sect, as well as the situation in Daocheng County.

Finally, as night approached, a residence was arranged for Chen Yushu.

Of course, she herself returned to her cultivation chamber and began refining the fragrant elixir and other spiritual items.

It's also worth mentioning that her master did care about her quite a bit, as the elixirs that Hong Xin sent were all meant to increase her cultivation and improve her realm.

Clearly, she had also realized that the key to victory between Liu Qiao'er and Xu Qingling lay in their cultivation levels.

Although she couldn't match Zhang Zhenzong, the sect leader of the Divine Fire Sect, in terms of resources, and because she was exhausted from healing her injuries and couldn't provide her disciple with treasures and magical artifacts, she still gave her disciple some support.

Therefore, Chen Yushu held him in unusual high regard.

……

As night falls, Daocheng County remains bustling.

Although a curfew was imposed in the inner city, it was never a problem for some people.

Not to mention, it wasn't even truly late at night yet.

A horse-drawn carriage sped along the street at an extremely high speed, and the pedestrians on both sides of the street, as if used to it, had long since moved out of the way.

"It's the Xu family's carriage, get out of the way!"

Someone exclaimed in surprise and quickly pulled back the person next to them.

The Xu family holds an extremely high position in Daocheng County, and even the city guards dare not interfere with them.

All of this is because the Xu family produced a super genius and a top expert.

Xu Qingyan!

The carriage sped along and soon arrived at the gate of a large courtyard.

A woman dressed in bright red quickly walked in. The guards at the door simply bowed and did not stop her.

After entering the compound, the woman walked all the way to the deepest part of the compound, and only slowed down at the entrance of a courtyard.

This woman is none other than Xu Qingling, the younger sister of Xu Qingyan, the current sect leader of the Divine Fire Sect and a super genius, who is personally taught by Zhang Zhenzong.

After arriving in the courtyard, she slowly calmed her breathing before respectfully saying, "Elder Brother."

In the courtyard, a man with disheveled, white hair sat quietly with his back to her.

Clearly, the one cultivating in this courtyard is none other than Xu Qingyan, the world-renowned super genius of Daocheng County.

"Little sister, what's the matter?"

The man with his back to the camera spoke calmly.

Xu Qingling knew that her elder brother had been cultivating here for more than a year. He said that here, he could best feel the pulse between heaven and earth and comprehend the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Therefore, he has hardly stepped out of the hospital in the past year.

A year ago, she could probably still sense the terrifying aura emanating from her older brother.

But at this moment, one could no longer sense any fear from him, only a peaceful and tranquil aura.

But she knew very well that this did not mean that her elder brother's strength had weakened. On the contrary, his strength had become stronger, to the point that he could restrain his original aura and sharpness, and had a sense of returning to simplicity.

In this peaceful atmosphere, it seemed that no earth-shattering change could move the eldest brother or elicit any reaction from him.

To some extent, she felt that even her master, Zhang Zhenzong, who was now at the Soul Refining Realm True Person level, was no match for her.

Thinking of her senior brother Sun Miao, who had been desperately trying to compete with her again for the past three years, she shook her head inwardly.

The gap between the two is already immeasurable, many times larger than it was three years ago.

My senior brother can never surpass my elder brother.

"The day after tomorrow, I will be competing against Liu Qiao'er, an elite disciple of the Ghost Spirit Sect, on the Wind and Fire Arena."

Xu Qingling bowed and said.

"An elite disciple of the Ghost Spirit Sect?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Qingyan frowned, a hint of emotion appearing in her voice. "A hundred years ago, the Ghost Spirit Sect was actually part of the same sect as the Heavenly Profound Sect, and was the dominant sect in Daocheng County. Its strength was far greater than that of the Divine Fire Sect."

A hundred years ago, its sect leader perished in the desolate forest, and the two elders had a falling out, which led to the sect splitting into the Tianxuan Sect and the Guiling Sect.

The current leader of the Ghost Spirit Sect, although she is at the True Person Realm, has cultivated the Ghost Spirit True Scripture, which is more skillful than domineering, and her strength is slightly weaker. However, the Ghost Spirit Ancestor behind her, although he has disappeared for thirty years, should not have perished yet.

I wonder if her strength has already broken through and reached the Transformation Yang Realm?

"Transformation Yang Realm?"

Xu Qingling felt a chill run down her spine upon hearing this.

The three realms of soul refinement are truth and falsehood; Huayang, life-threatening.

His own master, Zhang Zhenzong, the leader of the Divine Fire Sect, is only at the True and False Realm level. If the leader of the Ghost Spirit Sect is truly at the Transformation Yang Realm, then his strength is truly terrifying.

"However, experts of that level wouldn't pay attention to a mere elite disciple within the sect."

It's not important.

But how strong is your opponent?

Xu Qingyan's tone quickly became relaxed as she spoke.

"Peak of the Dao-Entering and Out-of-Body Realm".

Xu Qingling said repeatedly.

"Peak of the Nascent Soul stage? It's nothing to you who has already reached the Night Wanderer realm."

Even if she unexpectedly breaks through to the Night Wanderer Realm, with the Sky-Splitting Sword Technique I taught you, you should have few rivals even in the Night Wanderer Realm, let alone a cultivator who has just broken through.

Xu Qingyan nodded and said, "You may leave now."

"Brother, can you come on the day of the competition?"

Xu Qingling quickly asked.

She came here to ask her elder brother to come out of retirement.

It wasn't because she was there to oversee things. On the day of the competition, her senior brother had already promised to support her. Her status was also far superior to the other party's, so she wasn't worried at all that the other party would dare to use any tricks.

It's just that she has never received praise from her older brother since she has grown up to this point, and she also wants to show off in front of him. She would be very happy if he just said "not bad".

Having such a super-genius older brother puts a lot of pressure on her.

Therefore, they especially want to gain the other party's approval.

She valued this recognition even more than her master's approval.

"I will go if I have time."

Xu Qingyan's voice came through clearly.

……

Time flies, and two days have passed in the blink of an eye.

The arena was exceptionally lively that day.

More than three thousand tickets and countless peripheral passes have long been sold out.

After all, this competition is between elite disciples of the Divine Fire Sect and the Ghost Spirit Sect, and one of them is Xu Qingyan, the number one genius and only super genius in Daocheng County.

Even if she's just his sister.

But within Daocheng County, Xu Qingyan's name represents boundless popularity.

Even though the other party has been in seclusion for more than a year and has rarely shown his face, the attention and fervor that many cultivators have for him has not diminished in the slightest. On the contrary, they have become even more eager and curious.

Since Xu Qingling is his sister, her participation in the competition might attract the opponent's attention. Therefore, many cultivators and admirers hope to take this opportunity to witness the style of this number one genius, a super genius.

The fight itself didn't attract much attention. (End of Chapter)