Gou Dao Changsheng: Starting from the Reincarnation of a Demon Cultivator

Chapter 709 Correcting one's origins, forming cliques and cultivating together

"Master, your disciple will be there immediately!"

The burly Cao Yinian strode forward amidst the envious gazes of the passing cultivators.

A familiar female voice came from behind. As Chen Yanlian walked, her long skirt swayed, carrying a faint fragrance of bamboo, her lotus-like steps graceful.

"Junior brother, please wait a moment!"
Let us go together to pay our respects to our master.

A blush rose on Cao Yinian's dark face as he was captivated by the most beautiful woman in his sect.

"Alright, Senior Sister, let's go together to pay our respects to Master."

At a secluded stone path, Chen Yanlian stopped and conjured a silk handkerchief embroidered with mandarin ducks. Azure light cascaded down, transforming into a protective shield that isolated the inside from the outside.

Her breath was sweet and fragrant, but her face showed sorrow. "Yinian, how are the preparations for the spiritual items that Master asked you to collect going?"
My senior sister suffered greatly because of this!

Our lineage has been able to compete with the Fake Xiake lineage for the past twenty years and live such a comfortable life, which is inseparable from the support of Sect Leader Fang Yi.

Unfortunately, my senior sister was unable to do so, and all the friends she had previously consulted with avoided meeting her.
My master asked me to collect second-tier spiritual items, but I've only collected about 50%.

Cao Yinian thought of the spirit iron and beast bones in the storage bag at his waist, and he felt fortunate.

'Fortunately, with the help of my clan, I was able to collect such a spiritual object despite the suppression by the fake Xiake.'

Seventy percent spiritual items!

Although she did not complete Yang Juyu's decree, she was still 20% better than Chen Yanlian, the senior sister who was in the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

Yang Juyu was well aware of Fang Yi's attitude, and he went to great lengths to please him.

He gave Chen Yanlian 20% more spiritual items, which was enough to please his master.

Driven by the power of his personal pendant, Cao Yinian felt a cool sensation flowing through his soul, his eyes clear, and he was not swayed by the beautiful Lanxiang beside him.

After breaking through his cultivation level, he would be surrounded by countless beauties.

He sighed softly, saying helplessly.

"Senior Sister Chen, the fake Immortal is going too far, and he even has Tianji Peak as his backer."

Several Foundation Establishment cultivators in the clan, unwilling to offend anyone, sold off all the spiritual treasures from the clan's secret vault.

"The Master's decree has been issued, and the required spiritual items have been prepared. My junior brother has done his utmost, but has only managed to gather 40% of them."

"Forty percent?" Chen Yanlian brushed her hair aside, parted her pearly teeth slightly, and looked thoughtful as she saw Cao Yinian speak with such certainty.

They were all Foundation Establishment cultivators, well-informed, and everyone knew Fang Yi's formidable reputation during the beast tide.

He was initially puzzled by his master's long-standing allegiance to Fang Yi, but now he admires him greatly.

Now, countless fake alchemists want to seek refuge on this newly rising Five Extremes Peak.

Even though some cultivators were hesitant because of Xiao Yan's matter, there were still several pseudo-core cultivators who were eager to try their luck in this opportunity to follow the dragon.

On the contrary, the core disciples of the sect who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage and are expected to form the Core are still observing and hesitating.

Chen Yanlian changed the subject and sighed, "Alas, the conflict between Sect Leader Fang Yi and True Person Yan Youtai is known to almost everyone in the sect."

It's unclear whether Sect Leader Fang can hold out.

If we can't hold on, we'll be back to where we were, oppressed by the fake Xiake's faction.

Cao Yinian shook his head helplessly; it was no longer something he could speak about, as it involved a Core Formation cultivator.

"Senior sister, even if the sky falls, Master and Sect Leader Fang will hold it up."

This could anger Master Yan, causing him to use the Tianji Peak lineage to create difficulties and set up obstacles at every turn.

But Master Fang must have some outstanding qualities!

Otherwise, given the overwhelming power accumulated over many years at Tianji Peak, would Master Yan have allowed this matter to become common knowledge?

“Junior Brother Yi Nian is intelligent and deserves to have forged a middle-grade Dao foundation, which is why Master values ​​him.”

Chen Yanlian's beautiful eyes shone with admiration as she sincerely praised.

"Master Fang is blessed with great fortune and has a third-tier demon king as a backup plan."

Even if they are no match for the overwhelming power of Tianji Peak, they can still protect themselves.

Otherwise, it would be even more difficult for us to collect spiritual items.”

Five Peaks.

Inside the quiet room, a water mirror hangs high, using a photographic technique to capture the image of the cultivators cultivating the spiritual fields.

The large cauldron has three legs and two handles, and its body is covered with fine and dense insect patterns.

Inside the cauldron, a delicate Xuan Tian Spirit Vine, its branches and leaves unfurling, exudes a profound and mysterious aura that complements the withered branches and dim yellow Daoist charm surrounding the ancient Chun tree behind Fang Yi.

"It's over. My destiny has passed through the clear path."

With such good fortune, his later competition with Yan Youtai and Xiao Yan for support within the sect will not seem too abrupt.

The fluttering robes fell to the ground, the six-pointed plum blossom phantom in Fang Yi's eyes dissipated, and the [Plum Blossom Divination Technique] was no longer activated.

"Tian Quezi of Tianji Peak is truly terrifying and awe-inspiring in his mastery of the Dao of Heavenly Secrets."
A third-tier superior-grade Celestial Master?

Fang Yi's eyes were deep and unfathomable, his heart silent.

Before this incident, Tian Quezi was restrained by the third-tier diviner of the Turtle Clan, a half-demon lineage, and was unable to leave Tianji Peak.

He was still somewhat skeptical.

Now, however, he doesn't believe it at all.

"Even with the help of the Mysterious Heavenly Vine, if it weren't for the profound mystery of the [Life and Death Scripture], and the harmony between fate and spiritual root, it would still be impossible."

The goods don't match the description; the aura, magical treasures, techniques, and cultivation levels displayed are different, and this cannot be concealed from Tianquezi.

Fang Yi's eyes were solemn. Having cultivated for two lifetimes, in his previous life at the Nether Spring Sect, he had also met a Nascent Soul Demon Lord who advanced by borrowing the power of the Black Water True Dragon Chariot.

He naturally understood the Heavenly Child's awe-inspiring cultivation.

"With the power of the [Scripture of Life, Death and Prosperity], the path of life is stripped away, revealing only half of the fortune."

"Even if someone digs deeper, they will discover that I have obtained the opportunity from the Green Wood Palace, even if I only show half of my fortune."

Fang Yi pondered for a moment, then used his fingers as a brush and his magical power as ink, and spiritual texts appeared.

A wisp of ethereal light appeared at her fingertips, swaying like silk, sometimes transforming into ancient, secluded trees, sometimes into exotic flowers and rare herbs.
The secret divine power passed down through the Green Wood Palace: [Azure Sky Treasure Cloud Qi].
A wondrous protective technique emerged, each word a gem, with glimpses of a spirit deer treading in the air and a precious tree swaying in the wind.

"This wonderful method complements the way of spiritual medicine, and with the blessing of the Golden Elixir of Life, Death and Prosperity [Way of Wood Life], it has already taken shape."

Afterwards, proceed step by step, refining elixirs and precious medicines, cultivating one's spiritual nature, and one will achieve great success.

The wondrous minor supernatural powers are extraordinary, and their refinement, like that of the demon race, requires tracing back to one's ancestors and nurturing them with unique bloodlines.

Or it may require the nourishment of certain spiritual objects or precious elixirs.

Fang Yi shook his head slightly, and the azure sky and precious clouds at his fingertips dissipated.

"Unfortunately, Green Snake was sent by Zhang Heng to pledge her allegiance and is no longer a member of the sect."

Otherwise, ask him to refine a batch of low-grade third-tier pills, using the [Azure Sky Treasure Cloud Qi] for further refinement; this would allow him to advance even further.

He had a vague feeling about it.

"My breakthrough in the third-tier middle-grade of the spiritual healing path is thanks to the wondrous techniques and supernatural powers passed down directly from the Green Wood Palace."

Fang Yi's gaze shifted, sweeping over the Mysterious Heavenly Vine in the Five Poison Cauldron before landing on the photographic retention mirror.

"There is only one third-level alchemist in the sect. Once the green snake returns, we will ask him to start the furnace."

"The first priority now is to win over the cultivators within the sect."

His eyes were fixed intently, his mind racing.

With the support of Xuan Yang Mountain, as Zhang Heng put it bluntly, the sect is doing its utmost to pave the way for the path to becoming a Great Master.

If Xiao Yan and Yan Youtai were to seize the opportunity...

Even though he possessed spirit stones, the spiritual items and precious medicines needed for Master Mu Dao's cultivation were prioritized for Xiao Yan and Yan Youtai.

With the two Core Formation cultivators having exhausted their resources, it's almost impossible for them to have any Tier 3 spiritual items or precious medicines left.

"In the struggle over the path of truth, there is no turning back."

This struggle is no longer solely my own effort, but a battle between the Wugengzi lineage and the Zushitang lineage.

"It's already difficult enough that Zhang Heng has restrained Tian Quezi; from now on, it depends on my own abilities."
First, win over the cultivators within the sect.

Fang Yi's gaze was intense, looking through the magic mirror at a Foundation Establishment cultivator dressed as a spiritual plant grower.

The fake cultivators were of little use to him; they were the cultivators he wanted to win over.

They are among the few disciples in the sect who have truly reached the Core Formation stage and are on the verge of condensing their inner core. These are the most core disciples of Xuan Yang Mountain.

Whether it's mastering the art of combat or cultivating various immortal skills, one can advance to the quasi-third rank and use the experience to enhance their cultivation.

Before he condensed his core, his spiritual medicine had already reached the quasi-third level. Even without condensing his core, his status was comparable to that of a pseudo-core cultivator.

"Tap! Tap! Tap!" Footsteps sounded, and Liang Qu, dressed in a short-sleeved shirt and carrying a hoe, appeared—a typical old farmer.

Wearing a jade crown, adorned with jade pendants, and exuding a subtle fragrance of perfume, they stepped into the spirit field together.
He walked slowly to the half-acre spirit field, lifted the hem of his shirt, squatted down, and grabbed the dark, plump spirit soil with his rough, calloused hands.

Li Heng looked at the rare, high-ranking near-third-tier spirit plant cultivator in the sect and spoke.

"Senior Brother Liang Qu, how is Master's spirit field?"

Liang Qu's palm pulsed with magical power, sensing the abundant earth energy accumulating and nourishing it.

He smiled and said in a simple and honest manner.

"Junior Brother Li Heng, rest assured, I was the one who cultivated these Five Extremes Peak spiritual fields on behalf of Sect Leader Fang Yi."

Now, all that's needed is to activate the earth's energy and dissolve the accumulated earth elemental power, and it can be transformed into a superior spiritual field.

Li Heng nodded slightly, a look of satisfaction on his face. He cupped his hands towards the quiet room deep within the Five Extremes Peak to show his respect.

"Brother Liangqu, you have cultivated spiritual fields for Master many times."

Let's be honest and speak frankly.

The purpose of this visit is to gain the support of my ancestral hall lineage and compete for the position of the master of the third-tier [Spirit Nourishing Slope] Spirit Plant Garden within the sect.

In order to obtain the "Wu-Yang Spiritual Agriculture Manual" left by Patriarch Guang Sheng, a third-tier superior-grade spiritual plant cultivation inheritance.

Looking at Li Heng, who was full of vigor and high spirits, Liang Qu felt envious.

"When Junior Brother Li brought this up, Liang Qu no longer tried to hide anything from him."

Unlike his junior brother, he has the protection of Sect Leader Fang Yi, and his future is bright.

When the Foundation Establishment stage is completed and one attempts to break through to the Core Formation stage, the True Person of the Ancestral Hall lineage will surely provide support.

Master Liang, having already passed away after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, would need to obtain the position of master of the [Spirit Nourishing Slope], a third-tier spirit plant garden, to condense his inner core.
"Only with the support of the sect can one advance to the third rank of Spirit Plant Master and have the opportunity to condense the Core."

Thinking of Fang Yi's instructions to win over Liang Qu, a smile appeared on Li Heng's face, hinting at something.

"Senior Brother Liang Qu, since our interests are aligned, I wonder if it would be acceptable for us to openly join the Five Extremes Peak?"

Liang Qu frowned slightly. If he were willing to join the lineage of Fang Yi of the Five Extremes Peak, issue a decree, and publicly endorse him, it would not be difficult.

But Fang Yi was able to offer him some support.

How much can Fang Yi contribute to the "Book on Nourishing Agriculture with Earth"?

Unlike a fake Core Formation cultivator whose path to enlightenment is severed, a cultivator like him has a bright future and is expected to condense a true core.

Whether the backing, foundation, and lineage are compatible requires utmost caution.

However, he had also heard of Fang Yi's name.

With Xuan Yang Mountain's full support, it would not be difficult to provide for a master with a prominent back.

Liang Qu's body was enveloped in magical power, surrounded by brown spiritual light, which manifested as a spiritual field with abundant harvest and the fragrance of rice.

"Li Heng, if you want to discuss this matter, summon your master."

"Senior Brother Liang, Master has been waiting for us for quite some time."

Li Heng chuckled and took out a jade pendant from his sleeve.

A wisp of azure mist swirled, outlining the silhouette of a tall, imposing cultivator with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes.

Fang Yi spoke up. "Senior Brother Liang Qu, are you aware that our old rival has already pledged allegiance to Tianji Peak?"

"What?" Liang Qu's expression was uncertain.

Both were near-third-tier spiritual plant cultivators with perfected Foundation Establishment cultivation, but the results of their Core Formation differed depending on whether they had powerful backers.

Tiangong Pavilion.

Deep within the fiery vein, in a weapon-refining room filled with magical restrictions, earth fire spews forth.

"call!"

The blazing fire licked at the furnace, and the dark spirit iron slowly turned into a pool of spirit liquid.

Yang Juyu sat cross-legged, instructing his disciples while his fingertips continued to perform incantations.

A few moments.

Inside the weapon-refining furnace.

Runes flowed across the dark spiritual liquid, the magic sword was covered with scale-like dark patterns, and the blade gleamed with a cold light. A superior magic sword was formed, its roar echoing through the heavens.

Yang Juyu held the magic sword in his hand, a satisfied look on his face, and then spoke.

"This Nether Iron Sword, with its seven magical restrictions, is one of the easiest magical artifacts in the sect to refine. I have already taught you everything that needed to be taught; you should study it carefully."
Among the myriad arts of cultivation, only those who have reached the second tier and can refine high-grade magical artifacts can be considered to have truly entered the inner sanctum.

"You all step back and properly refine the magical artifacts. Yan Lian, Yi Nian, stay behind."

Amidst the envious gazes of the crowd, Chen Yanlian and Cao Yinian exchanged a glance, both seeing the doubt in each other's eyes.

Yang Juyu looked kind and praised him.

"Yinian, you have done a good job in collecting spiritual items. Under the suppression of the fake Xiake, you were still able to collect 70% of the spiritual items, which is far better than your fellow disciples."

Today, your master will teach you the method of refining the supreme magical artifact, the Dark Pattern Sword.

'Seventy percent?' Chen Yanlian's face darkened as she looked at Cao Yinian, who was all smiles.

'Isn't it supposed to be forty percent spiritual energy?!'

"Thank you for your kindness, Master. This collection of spiritual items to assist True Person Fang Yi will greatly benefit the sect."

"It is what a disciple should do!" Cao Yinian bowed respectfully, glancing at Chen Yanlian out of the corner of his eye, a smile playing on his lips, his heart filled with joy.

The status of disciples of fake alchemists also varies.

Chen Yanlian, as the senior sister, had a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation level, but he was also quite strong, with a fifth-level Foundation Establishment cultivation level.

Since we are both at the middle-grade Dao foundation level, we naturally want to compete for the master's support.

Yang Juyu nodded slightly. Among the dozen or so disciples, Cao Yinian was capable and outstanding.

His gaze shifted to Chen Yanlian, and he waved his hand to take out a jade slip and release it.

"Yan Lian, you are also quite good, having collected 90% of the spiritual items."

This Azure Sky Shield Treasure is bestowed upon you. If you can take another step forward, you will become a quasi-third-tier weapon refiner.

That is how my lineage came to prosper!

'Ninety percent? Isn't it fifty percent?' Cao Yinian's face turned slightly pale, cursing inwardly.

'That wretched maidservant is even more cunning than I am!'

"Thank you, Master, for bestowing this treasure!"

Chen Yanlian curtsied, smiling and respectfully accepting the token from the three near-third-tier weapon refiners of the Divine Crafts Pavilion.

One of them, who had not long since condensed a false core, went out to collect spiritual objects and refine his natal magic weapon, without participating in the power struggles within the sect.

The remaining rivalry between Yang Juyu and the fake Xiake was fraught with undercurrents, with each resorting to underhanded tactics.

She was able to outmaneuver Jia Yunfeng, the senior disciple of the fake Xiake, so she was no ordinary person.

How could they not know Cao Yinian's ulterior motives?
Collecting spiritual items is not easy; they are obtained at ordinary prices.

In order to please Yang Juyu, he even showed off his talent in front of Sect Leader Fang Yi to leave an impression.

She traded spirit wood, cold iron, and beast bones for 20% more than the market price.
Unfortunately, even so, they only managed to obtain 90% of the spiritual items.

But it was enough to surpass the disciples in the sect and earn Yang Juyu's favor.

Ten days later.

Five Peaks
Two streaks of light descended one after the other. Yang Juyu looked up and saw the Spirit Peak shrouded in mist, with a babbling brook encircling it like a jade belt. Occasionally, there were cultivators with tall hats and ancient talismans, making it seem like a fairyland.

Thinking about what he had gained that day, the refreshing scenery failed to bring him any joy.

The heavy doors of the quiet room slowly opened to both sides.

Fang Yi stepped out slowly.

"Junior Brother Yang, how is the preparation of the spiritual items I need going?"

(End of this chapter)