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

Chapter 727 Each with their own agenda, a slight victory.

"Junior Brother Fang, you've come at just the right time," Yan Youtai said in a low voice.

"Senior Brother Yan, please make way."

Fang Yi feigned helplessness, waving his hand as if to drive away the monstrous creatures that were not fit for the occasion.

"Fang Yi, you!" Yan Youtai's face turned slightly cold, and anger was hidden in his eyes.

He suppressed his anger with each breath. In his mind, Fang Yi was already qualified to be an opponent and needed to be dealt with carefully.

He said calmly.

"Junior Brother Fang has become the sect leader and has a bit of power, but he's already getting carried away with it?"

According to the order of arrival, Deng Li, the junior brother of Jinxiu Tower, and Su Qi, the junior brother of Hanshui Cliff, went first.

"Junior Brother Deng, Junior Brother Su, aren't you going to go in yet?"

Yan Youtai's lips curled slightly. Fang Yi was a Core Formation True Person, and so was he. If the two of them were involved, it would be impossible for them to fight each other.

Thus, as long as Fang Yi is prevented from continuing to steal the limelight and establish his authority, it will only be a matter of teaching before and after.

He was willing to make concessions for a short period of time, as long as it could interrupt Fang Yi's upward momentum.

"This"

Deng Li was in distress; he did not want to offend Yan Youtai, nor did he want to offend Fang Yi.

These two are no ordinary people; they are not people that he, a mere fake alchemist, can easily offend.

Although they all have the title of "True Person," so-called "False Core Cultivators" were called "Useless Core Cultivators" in the ancient times when spiritual energy was abundant, and could not be called "True Persons."

In other words, only those cultivators who have achieved the rank of True Person can be given the title of True Person now that spiritual energy has declined in the cultivation world.

But the difference is still worlds apart.

"Junior Brothers Deng Li and Su Qi brought their disciples here, not to seek guidance from Junior Brother You, but rather?"

Yan Youtai's eyes gleamed with a hidden light, but his words were calm.

But Deng Li and Su Qi were both taken aback. As seasoned cultivators, they knew exactly what Yan Youtai had said.

The robes from the Embroidered Robe Pavilion and the spiritual liquid from the Cold Water Cliff are both traded extensively with the Heavenly Mystery Peak.

That's enough.
Between the two, choose the lesser of two evils. Compared to Fang Yi, Yan Youtai, backed by Tian Quezi, is even more daunting.

Deng Li's lips moved rapidly as he communicated telepathically with Su Qi. In the blink of an eye, the two reached a swift consensus.

Although Fang Yi's fighting skills are superior to Yan Youtai's, given the strength of the Tianji Peak lineage, Yan Youtai must have a trump card to decide the outcome.

However, they hesitated to kill him because of the presence of other cultivators in the sect.

With the Great Master as their backer, Deng Li and Su Qi stepped forward together, leading the younger generation of their clan towards the Sutra Repository.

Deng Li bowed apologetically. "I apologize, Master Fang. As a junior member of my clan, I truly need Master You's guidance."

Even as they spoke, Deng Li and Su Qi continued walking.

What Fang Yi said was merely polite words; after all, he had only recently assumed power and his foundation at Five Peaks was limited.

'Yan Youtai has cultivated for two hundred years, possessing immense power and influence. His influence within the sect is well-established, and the strength he can mobilize consistently surpasses mine.'

Fang Yi was not surprised by the choices the two made.

For a fake Core Formation cultivator in the sect, having close Core Formation cultivators means having to be obsequious and unconditionally yield.
Unless it's a true master, it's impossible.
The value of the fake Dan Zhenren to Xuan Yang Mountain is enough to give Deng Li and Su Qi the right to choose.

"Junior Brother Fang, you're too kind." Yan Youtai felt relieved, realizing that his Xuan Kong Crimson Pill Spirit Mansion had lost a move to Fang Yi.

Although his intention was to provoke Xiao Yan's apprehension and divert his attention to Fang Yi, he held back.

But a defeat is a defeat.
After the first battle, Fang Yi passed on secret techniques at the Core Formation Ceremony: the Minor Blood Escape Technique, the Blood Burning God-Slaying Technique, and the Minor Qi-Replenishing Formula, which were extremely beneficial to Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators.

In a short period of time, all the Foundation Establishment cultivators practicing in Xuan Yang Mountain obtained three secret techniques.

Having gained these benefits, Fang Yi's prestige in Xuan Yang Mountain naturally continued to rise, reaching its zenith.

Xiao Yan and Fang Yi became mortal enemies.

Times have changed. We must not let the cultivators in our sect become restless and think that Fang Yi's status is stronger than theirs, which is of utmost importance.

Deng Li and Su Qi entered the Sutra Repository, their lips red and teeth white, followed closely by Xi Yan'er, who was dressed in a silver Buddhist robe.

"boom!"

With a dull thud, the door slammed shut.

Yan Youtai locked onto Fang Yi with his aura, his gaze falling on the groups of two or three fake Core Formation cultivators in the square.

His eyes gleamed, eager to press his advantage, completely humiliate Fang Yi, and shatter the prestige he had built up.

“Junior Brother Fang and I are discussing the Dao here. After Junior Brothers Deng Li and Su Qi come out, you can go into the Scripture Pavilion first.”

Looking at the many fake Core Formation cultivators who were exchanging bewildered glances, his gaze fell on Fang Yi.

"Junior Brother Fang, what do you think?"

The long, lingering aura locked onto Fang Yi, while Yan Youtai remained fearless, his gaze filled with provocation.

"Master Yan wants to fight me?"

Fang Yi glanced over the nine cultivators present. The thoughts of these pseudo-Core Formation cultivators were enough to cause a shift in the wind direction of Xuan Yang Mountain.

"Master Fang has misunderstood. I, Yan, have only gained some insights."

"I'm itching to share my thoughts, let's have a chat."

Yan Youtai wore a forced smile, showing no fear of Fang Yi taking action.

He followed his gaze to the fake Dan cultivators in the square and checked their identities.

'Although You Xishan has a foul temper, when it comes to selecting cultivation methods and measuring a cultivator's qi meridians, he is truly skilled.'

The young cultivator in the brown robe was Si Jingming, a near-third-tier spiritual plant cultivator with the potential to form his core.

The man, surrounded by the fragrance of medicine and wearing a jade crown, is Yang Yunzhi, the master of the Nine Apertures Tower, who is skilled in refining spiritual incense.
The burly man, shirtless and wielding a massive, dark hammer, was Yang Zhen of Rongjinlu, who had refined several magical artifacts.
And there was that white-haired old man, leaning on a wooden cane, with a jade pot hanging from his waist—that was the Grand Alchemist of Fuyun Residence, Jade Pot Elder.
Each cultivator was either a potential Core Formation cultivator or a pseudo-Core Formation cultivator, and all possessed unique skills.

If one is skilled in alchemy, talismans, formations, and artifacts—these are all profound cultivation arts with a deep foundation in Xuan Yang—they are all near-third-tier skills.

Even incense making and animal taming, though relatively niche skills, are among the best in their respective fields.
Otherwise, it would be impossible to deliver the visiting card to the Sutra Repository, before You Xishan, a cultivator with a stubborn and unpleasant temperament.

The fact that these top cultivators approve of someone represents the sect's power and their inclination towards that person.

As long as Fang Yi is suppressed in front of such a Xuan Yang core cultivator, his accumulated prestige can be gradually eroded.
Yan Youtai took half a step forward, and the eight trigrams, such as Qian, Kun, Kan, and Li, flowed on his robe.

He stood in front of Fang Yi, and a cloud bed rose up.

"Master Fang, please!"

"Senior Brother Yan has a good idea." Fang Yi raised his eyebrows slightly, seeing through Yan Youtai's thoughts.

There are several True Immortals who have formed the Golden Core stage on Xuanyang Mountain, each with their own stance and power, and they will not easily change their minds.

But a fake elixir master is different; a small boat is easy to maneuver, and it subtly represents the wind direction within the sect.
Yan Youtai smiled and murmured in a low voice that could be heard by the two of them.

"Master Fang, you're still too green."

"Without accumulating strength for a century, where would we get the confidence to compete with Yan?"

"Master Yan is after the Jianyang Secret Realm, isn't he?"

"The secret realm is vast and full of opportunities; why has the True Immortal begun preparations so quickly?"

Fang Yi noticed that Yan Youtai's pupils contracted almost imperceptibly, but this did not escape his notice.

'As expected, it's for the Jianyang Secret Realm.'

He murmured to himself, elevating the value of the Jianyang Secret Realm once again in his mind.

Yan Youtai smiled without saying a word, having the upper hand, so why waste words?

"I've disappointed Master Yan." Fang Yi took out a golden token from his sleeve and poured his magic power into it.

"Is this a gold token?" Yan Youtai frowned slightly, inwardly realizing something was wrong.

"You Xishan opened the library to the public not because he had changed his mind, but because of you?"

"Thanks to the great master of the sect who designated me."

Fang Yi waved his hand and tossed the gold token into Fan Deye's arms, his powerful aura locking onto Yan Youtai.

"Deye, take this golden token to visit Master Xishan."

"It's rare that Master Yan is in such high spirits; how could I, as his teacher, refuse? It's a perfect opportunity to discuss the Dao."

"Zhou Qian, you go too."

Yan Youtai's expression darkened slightly. He was not like Xiao Yan, who would start a fight in the doorway without any reason.

Within the sect, there is always a Grand Master who suppresses everything and maintains the operation of the sect's rules.

If one offends Chi Meizi, even if one inherits Tianji Peak, one's future will be bleak.

"squeak!"

The heavy doors opened to both sides, and You Xishan curled his lips into a half-smile as he looked at Fang Yi and Yan Youtai.

"Oh, what a rare guest."

Master Yan, how come you, a man so busy with countless affairs of state, have no time to visit the Sutra Repository?

And then there's Master Fang, who started putting on airs as soon as he formed his core, and he's never punctual.

"It was supposed to be about two weeks from now, why are you here today?"

Deng Li and Su Qi stood behind You Xishan, exchanging bitter smiles. They had offended a Core Formation cultivator and gained absolutely nothing; they had suffered a huge loss.

Upon entering the library, one immediately sees a camera hanging high above.

You Xishan sat casually on the bookshelf, watching Fang Yi and Yan Youtai's battle of wits with great interest.

Seeing that the two did not start a fight, You Xishan opened the library with ill intentions, clearly aiming to stir up trouble.

Fang Yi looked at You Xishan, whose black hair was casually tied up with a wooden hairpin and whose lean body was wrapped in a plain white robe.

When he was building his foundation, he was of low status and could not stand You Xishan.

Even after achieving the Golden Core stage, he was still a step behind and could not meet You Xishan.

Now, having defeated two fellow disciples who had reached the Core Formation stage, and having received the support of Chi Meizi, he finally met this elusive and mysterious pseudo-Core Formation True Man of Xuan Yang.

Seeing is believing
Fang Yi felt a surge of emotion.

The owner of this library has a truly terrible temper and doesn't care at all about offending people.

Yan Youtai glanced at the gold token in Fan Deye's hand, ignoring You Xishan's sarcastic mockery in his ear.

Zhou Qian possesses exceptional talent in the Heavenly Secrets Dao, and is capable of inheriting the Daoist tradition.

He had a vague idea in his heart that since Tian Quezi had no more than 60 years of lifespan left, he must have left behind a secret trump card that was enough to support the lineage.

I just don't know where it fell.
If a superior Dao Foundation is cultivated, and the Heavenly Child is favored, then the lineage of Wugengzi will never be lost.

Yan Youtai smiled, his demeanor that of a refined gentleman. He would never speak ill of someone of sufficient value.

“Master You, please select a cultivation method for my disciple. According to the rules, I can give you double the reward.”

"Twice the benefit?"

You Xishan paused slightly, his eyes flashing with silver light as he swept over Zhou Qian before finally landing on Fan Deye.

"Twice is not enough; I, You, have already promised Sect Leader Fang."

"What does Master You mean?"

Yan Youtai frowned slightly. The last time he met You Xishan was a hundred years ago, when Tian Quezi led him to the Scripture Pavilion to search for secret methods to replenish his essence.

For the first time in a century, You Xishan's approach to things has softened somewhat.
He glanced at the tall and elegant Fang Yi, and felt the gazes of Deng Li, Su Qi, Yang Zhen and other core cultivators in the sect, then spread his five fingers.

"ten times!
"Please measure a cultivator's spirit stones at a rate of one thousand, and I will offer ten times that, ten thousand spirit stones. How about that?"

"Hiss!" Deng Li gasped. Ten thousand spirit stones could be exchanged for a magic weapon.

Su Qi, standing to the side, stared wide-eyed, his face filled with shock.

"Master Yan truly lives up to his reputation as a cultivator from Tianji Peak; he possesses profound knowledge and immense wealth."

Feeling the astonished gazes of the surrounding cultivators, Yan Youtai smiled.

Although Fang Yi made rapid progress and advanced to the third level of spiritual medicine, he did not inherit much of the foundation of the Ancestral Hall lineage.

Even if Fang Yi's net worth were several times greater, he still couldn't compare to him. "Ten times! Master Yan is truly sincere."

You Xishan seemed to be interested, and his gaze shifted to Fang Yi.

"What are your thoughts, Sect Leader Fang?"

The golden elixir of withered and flourishing within Fang Yi's dantian shone brightly, sensing You Xishan's energy.

'This master of the library possesses such vibrant vitality.'

He seemed to be deep in thought, then reached out and scooped it up.

Fan Deye was swept behind him by the azure light, and the golden token landed in his hand. He was about to speak.
"Ten thousand spirit stones is truly tempting."

You Xishan interrupted with a smile, his gaze falling on Yan Youtai.

"Thank you for your help, Master You."

Yan Youtai smiled and took out a storage pouch embroidered with a silver moon from his sleeve. A gentle breeze lifted the pouch, and it drifted toward You Xishan.

Ten thousand low-grade spirit stones were valuable, but for him, they were not a significant loss.

And after accepting the spirit stones, would Fang Yi still dare to seek out You Xishan to cultivate for his disciple?

"Junior Brother Yan, you have quite a substantial family fortune."

You Xishan reached out and took off the bulging embroidered pouch, then weighed it in his hand.

"Snapped!"

Xiu Nang was thrown back in front of Yan Youtai, who looked disdainful and mocked her.

"Is my reputation something that can be bought with a mere ten thousand spirit stones?"

If it weren't for his exceptional talent in deducing cultivation techniques, no one would be willing to befriend him.

Does this arrogant and domineering You Xishan still have a reputation?

The cultivators present shared a tacit understanding, and the same thought arose in their minds.

"A bad reputation is still a reputation!"

Seemingly observing the thoughts of the cultivators, You Xishan suddenly smiled, the corners of his mouth turned up, and walked a few steps to Yan Youtai, whose face was pale, and patted his arm lightly.

"It would be fine if Master Yan and Grand Master Tianque came here."

You?

Who does he think he is, daring to ask me to give him face?

"As expected of You Xishan." Someone sighed quietly.

"Who says otherwise? He's a complete madman." A divine sense quietly connected.

"No wonder his whereabouts are so uncertain. If he had left the Scripture Pavilion, if I were Master Yan, I would have taught him a lesson!"

Several pseudo-Dan cultivators exchanged their divine senses, whispering amongst themselves, and looked at You Xishan with awe.

The fact that a fake alchemist could cause such a stir has left his fellow practitioners puzzled, yet also secretly envious.

"Sect Leader Fang, bring your useless disciple with you."
"I need to get this mess over as soon as possible so I can go into seclusion and cultivate."

You Xishan's expression changed, and a gentle smile appeared on his face, showing no sign of arrogance.

There was a deep look in Fang Yi's eyes.

The Scripture of Life, Death and Prosperity is adept at sensing the aura of cultivators. Just now, when Yan Youtai offered ten times the price, he did not miss the fleeting look of disgust on You Xishan's face.

'It seems You Xishan isn't entirely insane.'

He seemed to be deep in thought, and then led Fan Deye into the library.

"Oh!"

The main gate of the Sutra Repository was suddenly closed, and accompanied by the sound of reading aloud, a white phantom was seen running across the jade bricks, red tiles, and the gate of the pavilion.

In a moment.

A white, ethereal light enveloped the entire library.

You Xishan lay lazily on the hammock made of hemp ropes, his divine sense sweeping over Fan Deye.

"Speak now, let Crimson Eyebrows speak. What is the quality of your disciple, and what business does he have with me?"
A wondrous method of cultivation? An advanced technique?
Or should we change the foundation?

"Thank you for your help, Master You. Deye's specific situation, including the meridian pathways and acupoint geomancy maps, is all contained in the jade slip."

Fang Yi flicked his sleeve, and a jade slip flew out.

"Um?

The meridian pathways and acupoints are indeed well-thought-out, befitting someone born out of wedlock.

After taking the jade slip, You Xishan probed it with his divine sense. After a while, he spoke.

"A superior-grade golden spiritual root, and in just twenty years, the Heavenly Secrets have already reached the middle grade of the first rank."

Is Master Fang brainless?

Such a gifted individual, practicing a second-tier cultivation technique?

"You are not allowed to insult your master!" Fan Deye said with a slightly stern expression.

"Oh! You do have some filial piety!" You Xishan's divine sense swept over them, his gaze icy.

"This is my library, and it's not for a junior like you to speak."

Yu Xishan, disregarding all pretense of dignity, unleashed his magical power, and a vast, oppressive force, like Mount Tai pressing down, crushed towards Fan Deye.

"Master You, you've passed!"

Fang Yi frowned slightly, and the Azure Blood Bodhi Branch appeared in his hand. He pulled down the branch, dispersing the vast energy.

"Deye is my disciple, and he cannot be disciplined by the True Man."

What's more

A beam of azure light shot out, and a bronze lamp was swept down from the upright purple-gold pillar.

Fang Yi brushed his five fingers across the bronze lamp, extinguishing it and dissipating its faint fragrance.

"Master You's actions of burning spiritual herbs and stirring up his inner fire to attack a Qi Refining cultivator are excessive."

"Hey, Master Fang has good taste!" You Xishan chuckled awkwardly, his face slightly flushed.

"I'm used to it, please don't take offense, Sect Leader Fang!"

"Shameless!"

Fan Deye's eyes widened in disbelief.

He was merely a Qi Refining cultivator, while You Xishan, a dignified Pseudo-Core Formation True Person with a lofty status, was secretly plotting against him.

"There's one more?" Fang Yi pointed his finger, and a streak of cyan light took the glass lamp from the bookshelf.

The lamp hadn't emitted any unusual fragrance before, but after You Xishan spoke, the nature of the burning wax in the lamp changed.

This colorless and odorless phenomenon is at least at the quasi-third level, and it is this thing that has stirred up Fan Deye's mind.

This is nothing short of extravagant spending and a complete waste of resources!
A scroll appeared behind him, its pages turning continuously, and You Xishan spoke.

"Is Fan Deye going to change his cultivation method?"

Sect Leader Fang, you cultivate the path of spiritual medicine and have also condensed a true elixir. This complete transformation of your cultivation method will be affected by your previous cultivation method.

If it were merely the forging of a low-grade or mid-grade Dao foundation, that would be one thing, but any unusual phenomena would be almost nonexistent.

"But since even the Crimson-Eyebrowed Grand Master has spoken, what this disciple requests cannot be satisfied by a mere mid-grade Dao Foundation cultivator."

"Does Master You have any recommendations?"

Fang Yi remained calm, and with a wave of his hand, a gentle breeze extinguished a cauldron.

The priority now is to help Fan Deye convert his cultivation method; You Xishan's petty tricks can be ignored for the time being.

A fake Core Formation cultivator who is utterly shameless and unmoved by the temptation of ten thousand spirit stones is someone he cannot deal with in Xuan Yang Mountain.

"Hmm, there are quite a few recommended cultivation methods; it just depends on how your disciple chooses them."

You Xishan frowned slightly, and a burst of inspiration shot out.

"Zheng!"

Clangs of swords rang out, and four golden beams of light descended, their golden ripples spreading like silk throughout the Scripture Pavilion.

The spiritual light dissipated, and the radiant light transformed into a broken sword, a jade slip, a cauldron, and a tattered book.

"The sect has accumulated a good amount of metal-attribute cultivation techniques, but second-tier techniques are basically worthless."

The third-tier cultivation technique is a lineage that can be cultivated to the Core Formation stage; there are four such techniques within the sect.

Yu Xishan's hands pulsed with magical power, the broken sword hummed softly, and the [Taibai Gengjin Sword Technique] manifested.

Runes outlined the four characters "Qingyuan Sword Scripture" on the jade slip, which emitted a cold light. A small jade sword materialized, its sharpness intimidating.

The golden furnace is ignited with real fire, and the [Qian Yuan Forging Edge Seal] flows.

The tattered book turned its pages, and strands of light converged to form the "Gengjin Liming Book".

You Xishan swept through the four martial arts techniques.

"Among them, the most complete lineage is the Qingyuan Sword Scripture, which has been passed down in Xuanyang for more than 700 years. It can be cultivated by people with both metal and wood spiritual roots, and has produced more than one Core Formation True Person."

The most powerful and effective technique is the [Taibai Gengjin Sword Technique]. Although it is somewhat incomplete, as a fragment of a fourth-tier cultivation method, it is sufficient to cultivate it to the Core Formation stage.

As for the "Qian Yuan Zhu Feng Zhang" (乾元铸锋章)?
This cultivation technique was obtained by our ancestor, Da Yu. It contains the Qian Yuan gilded treasure, which can be refined into a top-grade magic weapon.

And what about the "Gengjin Liming Shu"?
This technique is the most profound; its strength depends on the practitioner's aptitude. All four techniques can help cultivate a high-grade Dao foundation.

"Given Fan Deye's qualifications, the 'Gengjin Liming Shu' is the most suitable."

However, if one cannot break through to the second level of the Heavenly Mystery Path before Foundation Establishment, one will not achieve any significant success.

"Let alone a high-grade Dao foundation, even a low-grade Dao foundation is impossible to forge."

You Xishan looked at the hesitant young man with a half-smile and teased him.

"Fan Deye, which cultivation method do you choose?"

"【The Book of Sharpening Destiny with Metal】!" Fan Deye stared at the tattered scroll and said resolutely.

"Have you thought this through? If you choose this technique, the magical power will penetrate deep into your bones."

Even with your master's help, it will be impossible to change your foundation afterward.

You Xishan spoke calmly, but his words were chillingly cold.

"Among the vast number of cultivators in Xuan Yang Mountain, only two have achieved the highest-grade Dao Foundation."

The Golden Elixir True Persons of the Ancestral Hall lineage, and the direct descendants of the Great True Persons
"You, Fan Deye, may have some talent, but what are you compared to these geniuses?"

Fang Yi felt strange. He couldn't believe that You Xishan didn't know that Sheng Bo'an was also a high-grade Dao Foundation cultivator.

As for the Xuan Yang lineage, which has been passed down for over a thousand years, the cultivators who passed away in meditation must also possess a superior Dao foundation.

Is this a test for the younger generation?

'Though he has a bad temper, he is indeed formidable in the art of inheriting martial arts techniques.'

Fang Yi murmured to himself, no wonder so many cultivators came to the Scripture Pavilion to embarrass You Xishan.

"【Gengjin Liming Shu】!" Fan Deye said resolutely, his eyes shining brightly.

"Thank you for your help, Master You!"

"Tsk, another one courting death." You Xishan waved his hand, plucking the tattered scroll and sending a beam of spiritual light into it. "Very well, I'll grant your wish."

Fang Yi frowned slightly and waved his hand to extinguish the seven bronze lamps again.

"I trouble Master You to intervene and enable Deye to inherit the true meaning."

"Wow, you actually found my Bewitching Smoke!" You Xishan exclaimed in surprise.

"Don't worry, I will still give Chi Mei face."

Whether you can inherit its true meaning depends on your aptitude as a disciple.

"The real master underestimates me too much!" Fan Deye frowned slightly. If he were to inherit everything, he was not entirely confident.

However, it only inherits a portion of the true meaning.
(End of this chapter)