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

Chapter 729 Showdown: Resisting External Threats and Stabilizing Internal Power.
Outside Xuanwen Valley, Fang Yi, who should have left, stood under a green bamboo stalk, the breeze blowing and the verdant bamboo leaves rustling.

He made a grasping motion in his hand, and a faint light rushed from the valley, bringing a thumb-sized eight-clawed spider puppet to his grasp.

This is the Spirit Spider Puppet that was expelled from the Sutra Repository by You Xishan.

"Crack!"

The black-armored spider split open, and a beam of black light rose up, transforming into a memory bead the size of a grain of rice.

"You Xishan owes Tianji Peak a favor, so he helped Yan Youtai once?"

Fang Yi browsed the images on the recording bead and learned that the spider puppet was deliberately left behind by You Xishan.

Otherwise, the pearl puppet would have been pulled out of the lamp long before Yan Youtai's visit.

"Don't you want to get involved in my dispute with Yan Youtai?"

Fang Yi's eyes narrowed slightly, a glint of light hidden within them. The spider puppet wasn't just testing Yan Youtai.

Compared to Yan Youtai, You Xishan, whose origins were unclear, was more of a threat to him.

"Even with the utmost caution, one can still slip up."
If it were an ordinary elixir, the advantageous location of the Scripture Pavilion would make it easy to conceal.

However, my spider puppet is enhanced by a secret technique, making it extremely difficult to detect, even for a Core Formation cultivator.
Being discovered is, in itself, an outcome.

Fang Yi's eyes flashed with a sharp light, as if he could see through the restrictions covering the scripture pavilion.

He murmured to himself with a smile on his lips.

"Fake pills?"
You're kidding me!

"Only someone at least in the mid-stage of Core Formation, and proficient in the art of divine sense, could discover the flaw I deliberately left behind."

"I just don't know which lineage has such profound knowledge."

Fang Yi had a vague guess in his mind, but he wasn't entirely sure.

Among the three great lineages of Xuan Yang, the Ancestral Hall lineage has Zhang Hengyi, who wields the Great Void Shaking Cloud Boat, possesses abundant lifespan, and suppresses profound secrets.

The Five-Flower True Man, at the sixth level of Core Formation, was in his prime and also possessed the Crimson Light Dragon Smoke Furnace, a treasure of the sect.

The ancestral hall has successors, and the Xuan Yang lineage is flourishing.

Of the three major lineages, which one is still without a successor?
Are there no true masters at the level of sect leader?

"Does You Xishan owe Tianji Peak a favor?"

Fang Yi felt a chill in his heart. If his guess was true, then owing a favor was nothing more than a matter of a single word from Tian Quezi.

"Is Yan Youtai aware of this matter?"

Based on what the Spider Puppet could see, it should be unaware of this, but it's also possible that the two of them were acting together to lure me into a trap.
Be careful enough!
The dozen or so Core Formation cultivators on Xuan Yang Mountain are all ruthless and heartless; none of them are simpletons. We need to find some help from them.

A memory bead slipped from his sleeve. As Yan Youtai activated the camera lens, Fang Yi had already activated the memory bead.

He murmured in his mind.

'Use this bead as a stepping stone to visit Chunyang Peak.'
The Tianji Peak lineage has a rich history, and the Ancestral Hall lineage is no less impressive.
As long as Zhang Hengyi is persuaded

When it comes to profound knowledge and experience, a thought flashed through Fang Yi's mind.

According to the records of the Ancestral Hall, the three founders of the Xuan Yang Mountain School were in a grand and majestic state.

However, the younger generation were all more treacherous and cunning than the last.
Fortunately, I'm not a righteous cultivator either.

He murmured softly, a look of regret on his face.

"When I first entered the sect, I thought Xuan Yang Mountain was a top sect of the Great Cloud Righteous Path."

Looking back now, it seems that the major sects are no different, possessing profound cultural heritage.

It's about the two words: "the right path".
There are also those three strange and mysterious inheritances: the [Celestial Transformation Technique], the [Return to Origin Blood Wine], and the [Mysterious Gluttony Hundred-Day Banquet].

The number one righteous sect?

Renaming it the Xuan Yang Demon Sect and slaughtering the entire Great Yun Capital would be perfectly fitting.

In the Sutra Repository.

Under the glow of the bronze lamp oil, You Xishan's complexion appeared to shift between light and shadow.

Which one do you think has the best chance?
Is it to use Yan Youtai to hone Fang Yi, or Fang Yi to hone Yan Youtai?

The figure behind the bookshelf remained silent, watching You Xishan intently.

Suddenly, an old voice rang out.

"Yan Youtai's Dao of Heavenly Secrets has entered the middle stage of the third rank, and Fang Yi's Dao of Spiritual Medicine is also not far from breaking through."
Both have their own merits.

At this critical moment, the patriarch risked his life and effort to give Xuanyang Mountain this opportunity.

The capable rise, the losers fall.

You Xishan shook his head slightly. The old man's refusal to show himself was also a form of communication.

On Chunyang Peak, the spiritual fields are crisscrossed with paths. Disciples, carrying spiritual hoes and dressed in brown robes and hemp shoes, come and go, tending and cultivating these spiritual fields.

In the Ancestral Hall, three jade statues stand solemnly, and hundreds of spirit lamps twinkle on the offering table.

Zhang Heng held the recording bead in his left hand, his face grim.

He gazed at the image of the Sutra Repository projected in the air, and Yan Youtai spoke earnestly, his deep voice emanating from the pearl.

"Junior Brother Fang, if you pledge allegiance to me, I will assist you in taking down Zhang Hengyi."
"Relying on the power of his master, how could he possibly be worthy of leading the ancestral hall's lineage?"

Zhang Heng's face was so gloomy that it looked like he was about to burst into tears.

"it is good!"

"it is good!"

"it is good!"

"This Yan Youtai is quite capable. He only has the cultivation of the third level of Core Formation, yet he has set his sights on me."
Ah.

They haven't even inherited the Heavenly Mystery Peak, yet they're so arrogant and conceited.

If he were truly allowed to inherit the lineage of Patriarch Wugengzi, how arrogant he would be!

Fang Yi gave a wry smile and offered his helpless advice.

"Alas, who would have thought that I would encounter such a thing just because I took Deye to Xuanwen Valley?"
Uncle Hengyi, Tianji Peak can make a request to me today, and in the future, they can also make a bid to the fake core cultivator in the meridian.

However, Tianji Peak is ultimately too powerful, so let's take a step back for now and prepare in advance.

"Powerful?!"

Zhang Heng laughed in anger, a vast and oppressive aura flashing in his eyes.

"Yan Youtai is Yan Youtai, and Tianjifeng is Tianjifeng."

Does he really think he's the master of Tianji Peak?

Suppressing his anger in an instant, Zhang Hengyi's gaze was meaningful, his eyes like sharp blades piercing Fang Yi's chest.

"What are your thoughts, Junior Brother Fang?"

The legacy of the Daoist tradition passed down by Master Guang Sheng should not be enjoyed by me alone.

“Uncle Hengyi, my ambition is to become the sect leader, nothing else matters.”

The lineage of the Ancestral Hall is inherited by the senior disciples, which is the decree of Ancestral Master Guang Sheng, and none of the junior disciples have objected.

Fang Yi's gaze was intense, and he showed no sign of backing down.

He knew that by giving away the image pearl, Zhang Heng would not only turn his anger on Yan Youtai, but would also inevitably suspect him.

The Three Venerable Masters of the Ancestral Hall Lineage.

Although Xiao Changce had been cultivating his inner core for a long time, his combat skills and cultivation were nothing special, posing no threat to Zhang Heng whatsoever.

He's different!
Even if only half the power of the Golden Elixir of Withering and Flourishing is displayed, the enemy will be dealt with using the [Flourishing] method.

Having half the power of a first-grade Golden Core cultivator also makes Fang Yi a top-tier cultivator among those who have formed a Golden Core.

Especially after defeating Yan Youtai and Xiao Yan, his prestige in Xuanyang Mountain soared.

How could Zhang Hengyi be without any scruples?
If they were truly willing to help, given the foundation of the Ancestral Hall lineage, how could Fang Yi's situation have been repeatedly disrupted by Xiao Yan and Yan Youtai?

The Ancestral Hall is also one of the three major Dao lineages of Xuan Yang!
Zhang Hengyi fulfilled his duty as the leader of his lineage, ensuring that the remaining cultivators would not feel disheartened.

Not even a tiny bit more, and nothing has been done.
That won't do!
Fang Yi wanted to seize control of the sect, orchestrate the battle between Xuan Yang Mountain and Bi Shui Pavilion, and successfully swallow up the White Bone Sect.

It is necessary to unify the forces within the sect and make friends with enough Core Formation cultivators.

Yang Cai'er and Xu Qingshe, both Core Formation cultivators, have been friends for nearly two hundred years, so it wouldn't be difficult for them to take action.

But the lineage of the Ancestral Hall?
Although they are of the same lineage, it is essential to let Zhang Hengyi know that he has no intention of vying for the Dao lineage.

Otherwise, the more dazzling the Five Extreme Peaks are, the more dangerous they are.

When the time comes, it will be Yan Youtai and Xiao Yan who will make their move.
Repel external aggression?

We must first secure the internal situation!
Fang Yi's eyes were slightly closed, his robes fluttering, like an ancient tree reaching for the sky, deep and imposing. "Uncle-Master Hengyi, my ambition is to become the sect leader."

"If Senior Brother Chi Mei fails to condense his Nascent Soul, everything will be in vain."

If we can successfully condense a Nascent Soul, the foundation of my Xuan Yang Mountain will surely increase greatly, and it will not be difficult to dominate the Great Yun Immortal Cultivation World.

Now, Xuan Yang Mountain can no longer accommodate two Grand Masters of the Wood Dao.

But what could two Grand Masters of the Wood Path possibly calculate within the Nascent Soul sect?

Zhang Heng frowned and fell into deep thought.

He was indeed wary of Fang Yi, though not overly so.
It involves the fundamental lineage of the sect, the three Core Formation True Persons of the Ancestral Hall, plus Xu Qingshe.

Xiao Changce is suspected to be related by blood, and Xu Qingshe was invited back by Fang Yi.

Of the four Core Formation cultivators, two had a close relationship with Fang Yi.

Three out of four are occupied.

Fang Yi's performance became increasingly outstanding, and Zhang Heng's claim that he was unguarded was nothing but self-deception.

The Ancestral Hall possesses a profound and rich heritage; this is a struggle for interests and a conflict over the path of cultivation.

Especially after the battle in the Xuan Kong Chi Dan Secret Realm, Fang Yi's combat strength demonstrated that he was capable of surviving against opponents in the mid-stage of the Core Formation realm.

If one were to advance further and reach the mid-stage of Core Formation, even facing a sect leader wielding a high-grade magic weapon...
There is also a considerable chance that they can save their lives.

Since he was able to survive under the protection of a master-level True Person and was a direct descendant of a Great True Person, Fang Yi was qualified to take action and divide the legacy.

Thinking of what Fang Yi said, if Xuan Yang Mountain could advance further, it could accommodate two Great Masters of the Wood Dao.

Moreover, Zhang Hengyi's lineage stretches back to Cen Shouyuan, a full six hundred years.

Even if Fang Yi achieves a high-grade elixir without condensing the Golden Core, and cultivates the Wood Glory Path, it will still be difficult to extend his lifespan through elixir quality.

In terms of remaining lifespan, Fang Yi is not as good as him.

If they were to compete for the position of sect leader
Zhang Heng exhaled a breath of stale air, gave Fang Yi a deep look, and made up his mind.

"Nephew Fang, does Chi Meizi give you ten years to unify Xuan Yang Mountain?"
You should know that holding the power of the sect leader is both an opportunity and a danger.

"This time, the Ancestral Hall fully supports you!"

A faint murderous glint appeared in Zhang Heng's eyes as he spoke in a deep voice.

"All the cultivators of the Ancestral Hall lineage are under your command. Ten years later, the sect intends to instigate a war against the Azure Water Pavilion."

I have only one request: to teach Yan Youtai a lesson he will never forget.
"He's just a Core Formation cultivator, yet he's so reckless. Insignificant..."

Zhang Heng's words were vague, his voice gradually lowered, and then he changed the subject.

"The Jianyang Secret Realm is about to open, which is the greatest opportunity in the Great Yun Immortal Cultivation World."

If this matter is accomplished, Junior Nephew Fang will secure his position as sect leader.

"I can exchange a [Wooden Decree] for my nephew from the two Great Masters."

"Thank you for your help, Uncle-Master. I will definitely teach Yan Youtai a lesson!" Fang Yi bowed, his eyes gleaming.

He knew that Zhang Hengyi did not fully believe him based on just a few words.

But the fact that he was willing to lend a hand and not hold anyone back already exceeded his bottom line.

"Um"

Zhang Hengyi nodded slightly, then moved his lips to reveal some of the secrets of Xuan Yang Mountain.

Fang Yi has demonstrated sufficient value, so he naturally wants to ease tensions.

Neither of them are seasoned old foxes. Xiao Yan interfered with the Five Extremes Peak's refining of the spiritual field, so why didn't Fang Yi invite him to oversee things?

Both of them knew why he didn't take action.

A day later, the sun rose in the east, the sky was clear and the breeze was gentle.

Warm sunlight streamed into the mountains and forests, and the sounds of insects chirping and birds singing gradually rose from the lush Chunyang Peak.

Fang Yi seemed to be deep in thought. He walked out of the Ancestral Hall, and auspicious clouds rose beneath his feet as he headed towards the Five Extremes Peak.

"So that's how it is. Xuan Yang Mountain still holds so many secrets."

He was a voracious reader, able to discern the whole from a single glimpse, and knew quite a bit about the hidden secrets of Xuanyang Mountain.

However, the most crucial information was never written down and was passed down orally from generation to generation by the true masters.

"Ancestral Hall, Heavenly Mystery Peak, and Xuan Yang Main Line—are they really connected in this way?"
The Eight Trigrams Diagram of the Heavenly Cycle, the Mysterious Yang Divine Fire Mirror, and the Great Void Zhenyun Boat
Hey, that's funny, really funny.

He glanced wistfully at Tianji Peak and Wuji Peak. "We are of the same breath, indeed we are so closely connected."

If the Grand Master is certain he won't make a move, then it's Yan Youtai and Xiao Yan.
"I have endured for so long, it is time to switch tactics."

An hour later, at the Five Extreme Peaks.

As the auspicious blue clouds descended, Fang Yi sensed the information of the three disciples on the mountainside, which steadily increased.

"Indeed, Yu'er and Zhao'er are both mid-grade Dao Foundation cultivators. Once they enter the late stage of Foundation Establishment, they can immediately be called Core Formation seeds."

Although the late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators on Tianji Peak were all of the middle-grade Dao Foundation level, they were slightly weaker due to the lack of guidance from a Core Formation True Person.

He nodded slightly, pondering to himself, everything was ready except for the final push.

Qin Yu and Huo Zhao entered the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

"Let's see just how much strength Tianji Peak truly possesses."

Fang Yi closed his eyes slightly and stepped into the Xuanling Longevity Palace.

"Greetings, Master Fang!"

Wearing a long brown robe, sporting a mustache, with white hair and beard, and looking haggard, Changsun Jie bowed respectfully with his hands clasped.

"Foundation Establishment complete. This is the spiritual brew I promised you."

With a wave of Fang Yi's hand, a wine flask, gleaming with a crystal-clear light, fell into Changsun Jie's arms.

"There are three Core Formation Caves in the sect. The highest grade is the Azure Light Five Elements Cave. After Xiao Yan condensed his core, the restrictions were damaged and are still being repaired."

The mid-grade Xuan Kong Crimson Pill Mansion, after the battle between me and Yan Youtai, now has disordered spiritual veins, with the Qi of Jia Wood and Yi Wood mixed together.

It is impossible to form a core within the next twenty years.

As for the lower-grade Han Hai Cave, some people have already entered into seclusion to cultivate there.

Fang Yi flicked his sleeves and sat cross-legged on the altar, his eyes calm as a clear, bottomless pool.

"Changsun Jie, I promise you that after you serve me, I will help you condense your true core."

However, all three Core Formation Caves have owners.

If you wish to condense the elixir, you have two options: wait at least half a century until the elixir-forming secret chamber recovers its vitality.

Or perhaps the elixir is condensed in the Mysterious Spirit Longevity Palace.

"This"

Changsun Jie's mind raced; half a century was too long, and he couldn't wait that long.

As for finding another third-tier spiritual vein cave?

He held the wine in his hand. Although the Changsun family was a large clan, it had a profound history.

However, lacking the foundation of a fake elixir, this half portion of amber-flavored auxiliary spirit wine was all part of a scheme to scheme against the Kang family of Chiquan Mountain.

Where can he find a third-tier spiritual vein cave?

“Master, this disciple wishes to condense the elixir at the Five Extremes Peak. Thank you for your assistance.” Changsun Jie bowed deeply.

Five years later.

On Tianji Peak, the bright moon hangs high, and starlight shines upon it.

The waterfall, as majestic as the Milky Way, rushes down from the cliff edge, plunging three thousand feet.

Inside the ancient cave, exotic flowers bloomed in vibrant colors, yet they could not mask the somber atmosphere.

Looking at the visiting cards on the jade table, Yan Youtai felt they were extremely irritating, and his face darkened.

"Lost?"
They actually lost to Fang Yi's two disciples again?

Both being mid-grade Dao Foundation cultivators, Xuan Ling's cultivation was even a notch higher. How could she have lost to Qin Yu first, and then to Huo Zhao?
If this defeat continues, Fang Yi will truly seize complete control of the sect.

"The title of sect leader alone is worlds apart from the status of actually ruling Xuan Yang!!"

Thinking about what the Ancestral Hall had done over the past five years, Yan Youtai's face darkened, as he was puzzled.

"Zhang Hengyi actually went all out to help Wuji Peak."
How exactly did Fang Yi persuade him?

(End of this chapter)