Becoming a Taoist Master by Walking on the Underworld

Chapter 365 Prefect Li Haohai, Reactions from All Sides
Of course, the cost is not small.

Because supernatural powers are often techniques used by cultivators who are skilled in refining the soul.

Therefore, it consumes a great deal of Dao Yuan within a cultivator's body.

Chen Yushu unleashed his full power with a single sword strike that could shatter all laws, which was incredibly powerful, but the cost was that the Dao Yuan power within his body was almost completely depleted.

Fortunately, the result satisfied him.

He ultimately won.

"Cough cough..."

At this moment, Xu Qingyan finally came to his senses, coughed, and a mouthful of bright red blood flowed down the corner of his mouth.

At this moment, Xu Qingyan was no longer the cold and domineering man he once was. His face was as pale as paper, and the sword wounds on his body were not obvious, and there was no blood flowing out. However, for cultivators like them, the damage from their attacks was never a simple flesh wound, but rather the sharp killing intent contained in the sword technique and the profound laws mixed in with the sword skills.

If it cannot be expelled, then this mysterious fluctuation of law will continue to erode and prevent the recovery of his soul-refining true power.

But at this moment, he didn't care about that. Instead, he stared intently at Chen Yushu and asked, "What kind of sword technique was that?"

"One sword breaks all laws!"

Chen Yushu acknowledged this opponent and began to explain.

"Good, what a brilliant move to break through all laws with a single sword."

It was indeed a single sword strike that shattered my ice mountain and sea of ​​fire, as well as my ice and fire elemental light shield.

This time, I lost.

However, this is only because I have just broken through and my breathing is unstable.

In addition, there is a special move that is so powerful that it will inevitably cause death or injury once it is used, and it will kill a thousand enemies but also lose eight hundred of its own.

Otherwise, the outcome is still uncertain.

Although Xu Qingyan lost, his pride prevented him from believing that he had completely lost.

He still has a trump card up his sleeve.

It was only because of some reservations that he didn't use it.

"But if you lose, you lose."

Failure comes with its own price.

Chen Yushu didn't care about these things; perhaps the other party really had a trump card that hadn't been used yet.

But did Chen Yushu himself ever exert his full strength?
After all, his forte has always been magic and supernatural powers.

At this moment, when he was fighting Xu Qingyan, he was using sword control techniques the whole time.

Moreover, a real life-or-death battle is nothing like a fight on the ring.

If he were to open an altar and use other supernatural powers, such as the Dharma Body of Heaven and Earth or the Six Arms Opening the Heavens... perhaps Xu Qingyan's defeat would be even faster.

Of course, the combined effect of multiple supernatural powers also put immense pressure on his Dao Yuan, and he couldn't guarantee how long he could maintain it.

He was unfamiliar with the place and the people there, and he was afraid that if he overexerted himself and ran out of energy, he would end up in danger, which was not what he wanted.

"What do you want to do?"

Xu Qingling was startled upon hearing this, fearing that Chen Yushu intended to stifle the genius and take the opportunity to kill her elder brother, so she quickly stood in front of her elder brother.

The others around also had shifty eyes.

Some people even looked on with anticipation.

Xu Qingyan is simply too incredibly talented.

While it inspires countless people to yearn for, admire, and worship it, it also suppresses countless geniuses, making them a thorn in the side and someone many wish dead.

If I were to die here this time, many people would be unable to resist applauding and cheering.

Chen Yushu looked at Xu Qingling, who was standing protectively in front of Xu Qingyan with her arms outstretched as if facing a formidable enemy. He then glanced at the onlookers around him, whose eyes were darting about and whose thoughts were all different. He understood what was going on, but his tone was very calm as he said, "It's just about taking back what we deserve."

"Hand over that nine-story pagoda and return it to Sister Qiao'er."

He genuinely didn't intend to kill anyone.

After all, there was no real life-or-death conflict between him and Xu Qingyan, so killing her would not benefit him.

But he had to get back at Qiao'er for the injustice she had suffered.

Not to mention, since Sister Qiao'er had already won the contest, the nine-story pagoda should naturally be returned to her.

"A nine-story pagoda?"

Xu Qingyan frowned.

He was completely unaware of the root cause; he only decided to intervene because his sister was injured, and then he suffered a setback...

At this moment, Sun Miao spoke up and quickly explained the root of the matter. Xu Qingyan's gaze immediately fell on her younger sister.

He never imagined that everything was because of his sister's unruly and forceful behavior... You know, before him, the Xu family was just a commoner family. He had suffered a lot from those rich kids when he was young, and he couldn't stand such unruly, willful, arrogant and conceited behavior. He never expected that in just a few years, his sister would become so unfamiliar.

His eyes immediately turned fierce, and he said, "Give it to him."

"Yes……"

Xu Qingling's heart trembled, knowing that her brother was furious. Ignoring everything else, she quickly took out the nine-story pagoda, erased the traces of her thoughts, and handed it to Liu Qiao'er.

Liu Qiao'er accepted it without ceremony. Feeling the same sense of harmony emanating from the pagoda again, she felt relieved. She glanced at Chen Yushu and said, "Yushu, let's go."

Chen Yushu nodded.

Then he took Liu Qiao'er and walked straight out.

After some time of recuperation, Xu Qingyan had suppressed most of his injuries. Although it would take some time for him to fully recover, it no longer affected his mobility. At this moment, he stood up, gave Xu Qingling a cold look, and said, "Go to the old house and reflect on your mistakes."

Come see me when you've figured it out.

Then, with a swift movement, he vanished.

The two parties left.

The audience then erupted in cheers, excitedly discussing the events and their insights with those around them.

"Where exactly did this Chen Yushu come from?"
"That's too strong, too terrifying!"

"Yes, even Xu Qingyan is no match for him."

Truly a genius.

Especially his statement just now, that genius is merely the threshold for him to make a move.

I initially thought he was just boasting.

But after this battle, I realized that what he said was the truth.

Even a genius like Xu Qingyan is no match for him; others are simply not worthy of his attention.

"Most importantly, he fought against the odds, using his cultivation at the Sun Travel Realm to fight against a Soul Refining Realm True Person, and he still won."

Even though Xu Qingyan has only just broken through, he is exceptionally talented and extremely powerful. After breaking through, his strength is by no means weak among those at the Soul Refining Realm level.

Chen Yushu's victory speaks volumes about his skill level.

"However, Xu Qingyan just said he had a move he didn't use, perhaps..."

"Anyone can talk big. In a life-or-death battle, there's no room for holding back."

Regardless of the outcome, a victory is a victory, and a defeat is a defeat.

……

Countless people were amazed and exclaimed.

I am thrilled to have witnessed such a legendary battle that is destined to be remembered throughout the world.

The news spread rapidly throughout Daocheng County through the conversations of countless cultivators, and even gradually radiated outwards.

In an instant, all the major powers, especially those families and sects with Soul Refining True Persons in charge, were shaken by this news.

After all, challenging immortals in adversity and using daily travel to refine one's soul are indeed too astonishing.

……

The prefectural governor's residence, in the quiet room in the backyard.

A middle-aged man dressed in a purple official robe, with a dignified face and an aura as deep as the ocean, suddenly stopped writing and looked surprised.

This man was none other than Li Haohai, the prefect of Daocheng County.

Below him, his trusted advisors were respectfully reporting what had happened on the arena.

"The Sun-Wandering Realm, comprehended a domain? And even defeated Xu Qingyan, who had already reached the Soul Refining Realm?"

Li Haohai asked in surprise.

"It is absolutely true, sir."

Countless people witnessed it firsthand.

The domain Chen Yushu unleashed was clearly stronger, directly compressing Xu Qingyan's domain to only three zhang in size.

His final sword strike was said to be a divine sword technique, capable of breaking through all laws with a single strike.

"One sword can break all laws?"

This is the legendary divine power passed down from the Sword Sect in ancient times.

Even the Zhenyin Division hasn't included him in their records yet. Could this person be a descendant of the Sword Sect?

Li Haohai frowned, then quickly made a decision: "Go, investigate his identity, background, and past."

Also, send him an invitation; I want to see him in person.

"Sir, what are you planning to do..."

“Tell him that our goal for this land reclamation is to reach five immortal mountains with third-grade spiritual veins.”

I allowed him to choose one.

"what?"

The staff looked up in shock.

But Li Haohai didn't say anything more, only calmly saying, "Go!"

……

"Born from Tianling County.

He seems to have received the Sword Sect's inheritance, and he even had an experience of breaking into the Huangshan Inheritance Cliff in the early days... So, does that mean he is my junior brother?

Interesting, really interesting.

I wonder if he has cultivated that art of communicating with the underworld?

Inside a palace, a cultivator dressed in a black robe covered with many mysterious runes suddenly revealed a strange smile on his face.

After a long while, a whispered voice rang out again: "Adversity against immortality?"
It seems I should also meet this junior brother.

……

Upon hearing his disciple's report, Zhang Zhenzong of the Divine Fire Sect raised an eyebrow, revealing a look of surprise. "Where did this peerless genius come from?"

"It is said that he comes from Tianling County!"

Below, Sun Miaolian spoke.

"Tianling County?"

Zhang Zhenzong asked a question in return.

"Yes, I never expected that such a genius could emerge from such a desolate place for cultivation?"

Sun Miao shook his head, his emotions far from calm.

"Tianling County is not a desert for cultivation."

Although the spiritual energy there is thin, far less than that of Daocheng County, almost every few decades or centuries, one or two exceptionally talented geniuses emerge from there.

Because that is where Huangshan Laozu attained enlightenment.

Ahead stood the Taoist priest who exuded a hundred ghosts.

It's quite normal for Chen Yushu to reappear now.

As Zhang Zhenzong spoke, he turned his gaze to Sun Miao and asked, "Are you really sure?"

"Yes, I know my strength is insufficient."

Therefore, I plan to enter into a period of intensive seclusion, hoping my master will grant my request.

Sun Miao said repeatedly.

"This time, Prefect Li Haohai has a grand plan."

On the surface, they were clearing out five sacred mountains, but their real target was the Heavenly Barrier Peak.

On the summit of Tianqian Peak, however, dwells an ancient god, whose strength is extremely formidable, a truly terrifying existence at the Calamity level.

He cleared the land of five immortal mountains in order to set up the Inverted Five Elements Formation on the five immortal mountains to suppress the Heavenly Barrier Peak.

In preparation for suppressing that ancient god.

Once he succeeds, he will accumulate merit and receive auspicious omens from heaven and earth.

Their strength will also increase dramatically.

It can be said that all the Soul Refining Realm cultivators in the entire Daocheng County are preparing for this pioneering endeavor.

I was also invited to participate in this operation.

Once the deed is accomplished, one can also share in the merit.

Originally, I favored you to lead the takeover of a sacred mountain, which could then serve as a branch of our Divine Fire Sect. However, if you insist on going into seclusion… Little Flag's strength is still somewhat lacking.”

Sun Miao remained silent.

Xiao Qi was his junior brother. Although he was also at the Dao Entry Day Travel Realm, he had only just broken through and his strength was still far behind.

"Master, I understand."

After this, I will go into seclusion again.

Sun Miao remained silent for a long time before speaking with difficulty.

This decision was incredibly heavy for him, because he had already established his principles and shaped his mind, and to go back on his word at this point would be a huge blow to his Dao heart.

It is highly likely that he will never reach the Soul Refining Realm again.

However, among the disciples of the Divine Fire Sect, he was the strongest and was recognized as the next leader of the sect. At this point, he could not escape.

"How is Xu Qingyan's injury?"

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Zhenzong asked another question.

"The injury is not serious, but the injury caused by the laws is difficult to heal."

It's estimated that it will take one or two months to fully recover.

Sun Miao replied.

"In that case, you send over a Dao Yuan Pill."

"Let me tell you, our Divine Fire Sect would like to ask him for a favor."

Zhang Zhenzong thought for a moment and replied.

"master!"

Sun Miao immediately looked up.

"Go!"

"Yes!"

……

Chen Yushu did not have his own courtyard or residence in Daocheng County.

This time, naturally, she returned to the backyard of Tianxuan Restaurant with Liu Qiao'er.

"Yushu, are you alright?"

Upon returning, Liu Qiao'er immediately asked anxiously.

After all, Chen Yushu had just finished fighting Xu Qingyan. Although he won, it was by no means easy.

"Don't worry, I'm fine."

Chen Yushu waved his hand and spoke.

"That's good."

Seeing that Chen Yushu was indeed alright, Liu Qiao'er breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I didn't expect that your strength would improve so much after not seeing you for a while."

I was truly filled with emotion.

At this moment, he recalled the scene when he first discovered that Chen Yushu had begun to cultivate, as if it were just yesterday.

As it turned out, her opponent's strength not only far surpassed hers, but also gradually grew to a level she could never have imagined.

"It was just a coincidence, plus a bit of luck."

Chen Yushu smiled and said.

"It can't be done by chance."

As far as I know, the reason why Xu Qingyan's growth rate is so amazing is that his meditative state has reached a constant level at a very early stage.

"Your meditative state isn't even higher than his, is it?"

As if she had thought of something, Liu Qiao'er couldn't help but ask.

"A little higher."

Chen Yushu nodded.

"It really is higher?"
Once things reach a state of constancy, what kind of realm do we reach?

In the world of cultivation, the stages of meditative absorption have always been categorized: shallow meditation, minor meditation, major meditation, constant meditation, and constant meditation. However, no one knows what stage one enters after reaching the constant state.

In fact, no one can achieve it at all.

Therefore, Liu Qiao'er was also very curious about this.

(End of this chapter)