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

Chapter 741 A Test of Skill, One Step Ahead

Changsun Jie patted his storage bag, and nine rock pillars covered with thunder patterns flew out, constantly thundering, evolving into the Ancient Thunder Array.

He then entered the quiet room, took out a bronze incense burner with an animal head, and carefully inserted a stick of incense to calm the soul.

A spark fell, and the soothing fragrance of incense rose gently.

Finally, he took out a clean futon, sat cross-legged on it, exhaled a breath of stale air, and muttered to himself.

"Fang Yi, your strength is truly amazing!"
If you hadn't first defeated Yan Youtai and Xiao Yan, and then your disciple had suppressed other cultivators of the same level so much that they couldn't even raise their heads.

How could they be so willing to part with it?

He took out a pill, carefully rubbed it, swallowed the pill with a thud, and his smile became even more pronounced.

"They even gave up a single one of the sect's secret third-tier spirit incense, a rare treasure that was becoming increasingly scarce."

Feeling the medicinal power nourishing his eight extraordinary meridians, the injuries he had previously faked by taking the Meridian Damage Pill were rapidly recovering.

Changsun Jie did not immediately condense his core.

The more he learned about Fang Yi, the man who had single-handedly built such a vast empire and assumed the position of sect leader, the more wary he became of him.

"Having invested so much, let Yan Youtai and Xiao Yan test the waters a bit more."

His fingertip magic surged into the communication jade, creating invisible fluctuations that passed through layers of magical restrictions.

On Tianji Peak, silver spiritual light surged like the tide within the waterside pavilion, and an ancient mirror emitted and emitted spiritual light, reflecting the departing ship.

"kindness?"

The jade pendant at his waist vibrated, and Yan Youtai pondered for a moment.

"Are you ready to condense your core?"
Even with the aid of the Restoration Pill, the injuries caused by swallowing the Damaged Meridian Pill have recovered so quickly; Changsun Jie is indeed worthy of such an investment.

However, we need to test Fang Yi a little more.

"But we need to test the waters."

Xiao Yan's face showed a look of apprehension, and the Azure Blood Bodhi Branch in his hand swayed, faintly condensing a seventh layer of precious light.

"The price we've paid isn't just for a Core Formation ally."
If the goal is to promote a Core Formation cultivator, wouldn't Meng Lingxuan, with his Foundation Establishment level nine cultivation and status as a disciple of a tribute student, occupying a position among the Nine Profound Yang Talents, require a smaller price to pay?!

Yan Youtai's eyes gleamed, and a look of apprehension crossed his face as he sighed.

"Unexpectedly, the Ancestral Hall lineage had a trick up its sleeve, which is why Xiao Changce did not pass away."

With the assistance of a Core Formation master, Fang Yi abandoned the ancestral hall's inheritance and had no fundamental conflict of interest with Zhang Heng.

Furthermore, with Xiao Changce acting as guarantor, the effort put in by the Ancestral Hall is completely different.

Zhang Hengyi

Xiao Yan snorted coldly, and the Azure Blood Bodhi Branch in his hand rippled with waves as he secretly made up his mind.

Bai Yangze and his group are determined to seize enough benefits and refine the Blood Bodhi Branch into a superior magic weapon as soon as possible.

Thus, he stabilized the situation at Xuanyang Mountain and was a truly great figure.

He glanced at Yan Youtai out of the corner of his eye, feeling a sense of apprehension. Fang Yi was a formidable enemy, but Yan Youtai was no less so.

If Fang Yi hadn't been so powerful and difficult to control, he would never have joined forces with Yan Youtai.

“Nephew Yan, it’s time for us to set off. Let’s first find out if Fang Yi is on that boat, and then we’ll go to Baiyangze.”

"First, we'll take down Baiyangze, then we'll go to Qingkong Cliff to help. Even with Changsun Jie as a spy, we can't prevent Fang Yi from making any further progress."

"Uncle-Master Xiao Yan's words are very wise!"

Yan Youtai's eyes subtly revealed a hint of satisfaction.

On one hand, he suppressed Fang Yi and planted seeds of trouble; on the other hand, he assisted Xiao Yan in refining the Azure Blood Bodhi Branch; and on the other hand, he diligently cultivated the Dao of Heavenly Secrets in preparation for a breakthrough.

With all three approaches combined, whichever path succeeds, he will be able to withstand the overwhelming tide.

"Junior Uncle Xiao is right. The cultivators on Heavenly Mystery Peak have been preparing for a long time."

"Buzz!"

A six-story ancient building was erected, radiating precious light, with the inscription "Tianlu Mingxiao Tower" written in iron hooks and silver lines.

The ancient building is built on a base of jade, with black glazed tiles, and thirty-six pillars made of lightning-struck wood. The pillars are inscribed with golden words and laws, and the eaves gleam with a mysterious white light.

"Tianlu Mingxiao Tower?!"
Before his master went into seclusion, he even passed this treasure on to you.”

Xiao Yan's eyes showed apprehension. This was on the same level as the Crimson Light Dragon Smoke Furnace of the Xuan Yang lineage, with six treasure restrictions. It was only one step away from breaking through to become a high-grade magic weapon.

This item was refined by a True Person of the Tianji Peak lineage at great cost six hundred years ago.

"How can it be?

Among all the treasures of Tianji Peak, the Mingxiao Tower of the Heavenly Law can be ranked among the top three.

"This treasure was bestowed upon me by the Heavenly Master before he went into seclusion, but I only entrusted it to him temporarily to suppress my inner strength. After the battle at Baiyangze, it must be returned to the sect."

Yan Youtai, with gentle features, stroked the stone drum in front of the Tianlu Mingxiao Tower, his eyes filled with longing.

"Let's go, don't waste time."

"The future of Mingxiao Tower is already set, unlike Junior Brother Xiao's Azure Blood Bodhi Branch, which has the potential to become a high-grade magic weapon."

As Yan Youtai stepped into the Tianlu Mingxiao Tower, the restrictions on the waterside pavilion dissipated, and streaks of spiritual light followed closely behind, disappearing into the tower.

"Six fake cores."

Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, his apprehension growing stronger, for Tianji Peak possessed a profound foundation.

These six fake cultivators were only after a share of Bai Yangze's profits; otherwise, they wouldn't have needed to compete with Yan Youtai.
A spiritual light emanated from beneath his feet, transforming into azure light that allowed him to escape into the Heavenly Law Bright Cloud Tower.

‘Wow! ’

The ancient building trembled, black and white runes flowed, and clouds and mist swirled around it before it vanished from Tianji Peak in an instant.

Tianji Peak, Zhaixing Tower.

The old cultivator with white hair had a hint of pride in his cloudy eyes.

He licked his dry lips, his hoarse voice echoing.

"here we go
"It's finally begun. These lowly maids of the Azure Water Pavilion, if it weren't for their fear of the Fire Worship Cult, how could they have tolerated this long?"

In the Ancestral Hall, ancient pines sway in the breeze, and plump pine cones fall as the autumn wind blows by.

"【Tianlu Mingxiao Tower】?"
"He's willing to give up even though there's a shortage."

Zhang Hengyi glanced at the ancient building that flashed by on Tianji Peak, his brows furrowing slightly before relaxing.

"Another autumn has arrived, and I have endured it for a long time."

His sharp gaze turned towards the direction of Tiandaowu, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

"Let's first whet our appetites with this Crimson Fire Copper Ore, and together with the top-grade magic treasures, we are all True Persons of the Sect Master level."

Chen Sheng, I hope you won't let me down.

Beneath the underground fire vein, a wisp of dark purple light appeared in the Radiant Crimson Fire Cave, then immediately disappeared.

Red Eyebrows laughed freely, his aura as bright as the sun shining in all directions, then quickly subsided, like the darkest day.

As the sun sank in the west and the moon peeked out from behind its pointed tip, the Earthly Mandarin Duck Boat transformed into a brownish aura, darting swiftly through the dark clouds.

On the deck, small groups of two or three pseudo-Dan cultivators, Foundation Establishment cultivators, and carefully selected Qi Refining disciples began a small trade fair.

Huang Daiyue reached out to stop Li Heng and spoke.

"Junior Brother Li, I wonder if Uncle Fang has any free time?"

Li Heng stroked the Vast Ocean Pearl in his hand, bought a bowl of spiritual water from the stall, and then spoke.

"Senior Brother Huang?"

"Oh, Master is at the Xuan Niao Pavilion. You can go directly to him if you need anything."

"Thank you for your guidance, Junior Brother Li."

Huang Daiyue bowed respectfully and looked toward the Xuan Niao Pavilion on the top floor of the ship.

As he watched the brown figure depart, Li Heng's eyes narrowed slightly, a glint of cunning gleam in his mind.

'Hey, Senior Brother Huang, now that you've been targeted by that heartless Qin Yu, you'd better pray for the best.'

A quarter of an hour later.

"Xuan Niao Pavilion," Huang Daiyue said respectfully, gently tapping the beak-shaped door bell.

"Clang!" A clear, melodious bell rang out.

"Master Fang, Uncle Xiao has invited you to come."

"Click~"

The door slowly opened, a wisp of medicinal fragrance wafted out, and a gentle male voice rang out.

"It's Junior Brother Daiyue."
I am now preparing spiritual medicine to prepare for our trip to Azure Sky Cliff. Once the medicine is finished, I will visit my master.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Huang Daiyue's eyes, and he immediately bowed with his hands clasped.

"Uncle Fang is very busy, so I won't disturb you any longer. I'll take my leave now."

As Huang Daiyue left, the ancient bell, shaped like a bird's beak, calmed down, and the Xuan Niao Pavilion closed its doors again.

A quarter of an hour later.

Inside the Qingyan Tower, three sticks of incense were inserted into a bronze incense burner shaped like animal heads, with wisps of smoke rising gently.

Xiao Changce, dressed in a red robe with his hair disheveled, leaned back in a recliner.
He held a serpent coiled in his arms, its scales gleaming with a jade-like luster, its eyes like rubies, and its tail swaying languidly.

"Xiao Lang, thanks to Fang Yi, your title as the number one teacher in Xuan Yang is now truly well-deserved."

"Hehe, what does it mean to benefit from someone else's success? It's all thanks to my teachings as their master."

Those disciples from before were clearly incompetent and lacked resolve. Instead of examining their own shortcomings, they dared to…

"Ok?"

Xiao Changce waved his sleeve, and the door opened. Huang Daiyue, dressed in a mountain-patterned robe, stepped into the building and spoke.

"Greetings, Uncle Xiao."

"Uncle Fang is in seclusion refining spiritual medicine and is temporarily unable to leave."

"To refine elixirs?"

"Very well, it's still several months' journey to [Azure Sky Cliff], so there's no rush."

Xiao Changce looked at his master's most accomplished bloodline and spoke.

"You should go into seclusion and cultivate diligently. You will surely be among the Nine Sons of Xuan Yang, but your ranking will depend on your abilities."

If you have any questions about your spiritual practice, feel free to ask me.

Huang Daiyue's expression froze, and his heart tightened.

Before leaving Xuanyang Mountain, Zhang Hengyi gave him countless instructions and earnest advice.

If you have any shortcomings in your cultivation, ask Fang Yi. If that doesn't work, you can borrow the Azure Sky Transmission Pendant, a magical artifact, to ask him for guidance.

Ten million!

Ten million!

Do not consult Xiao Changce.

In doing so, he also revealed an old story: back then, Xiao Changce repeatedly taught his disciples but failed each time, and none of his more than ten disciples managed to reach the Foundation Establishment stage.

For this reason, Huang Guangsheng also carried the Great Void Shaking Cloud Boat to Tianji Peak to discuss the Dao with Tianquezi.

As a result, Xiao Changce was attacked by unknown cultivators in the Ancestral Hall and had to go into seclusion to recuperate for a full year.
Huang Guangsheng secluded himself for three years, ashamed to see anyone.
"Thank you for your concern, Uncle-Master."

Huang Daiyue, trembling with fear, bowed respectfully and made up his mind to wait for Fang Yi to leave the pass.

"Humph!"

Xiao Changce instantly saw through Huang Daiyue's little scheme, his face showing displeasure, and he snorted coldly.

"Junior Brother Hengyi, what have you done to frame me for?"

Is it because I'm not good at teaching disciples?
Clearly, the disciple is worthless!
Fang Yi is also one of my most prized disciples. In the vast Xuan Yang Mountain, how many people can teach such an outstanding disciple?

That's because Fang Yiqiang has absolutely no connection with Xiao Changce.

Do not!
It's possible that without Senior Brother Xiao's burden, Fang Yi might have achieved Core Formation even earlier.

Zhang Hengyi's words instantly flashed through Huang Daiyue's mind, who scratched his head with a simple and honest expression, remaining silent.

Before leaving the ancestral hall, his master's instructions regarding his safety were all inadequate compared to Xiao Changce's.

The significance of this top teacher from Dayun is self-evident.
Xiao Changce's face darkened, and he muttered under his breath, "What do you mean the disciple isn't working hard enough or has poor aptitude? I've taught him well."
Such remarks are meant to provoke laughter.

Seeing that Huang Daiyue remained bowed and silent, he let out a cold snort.

"I have already confessed to all the fake alchemists on the ship."

You may ask me anything; I will do you the honor of asking.

"Thank you for your concern, Uncle-Master Xiao." Huang Daiyue breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that Xiao Changce had shown him great care.

However, lessons from the past should serve as guidance for the future.

With more than ten senior brothers in front of him, including those with superior spiritual roots and special spiritual bodies, he was truly intimidated.

"Alright, alright, get lost."

Xiao Changce's lips twitched, and he slumped onto the recliner, waving his hand to shoo him away.

"Yes, disciple takes his leave." Huang Daiyue left Qingyan Tower, and after closing the carved door behind him, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"You escaped a disaster."

"boom!"

The Earth Phoenix Ship trembled, and the twelve spiritual lights merged into one, evolving into a precious radiance.

As birds sang, patterns of cranes, phoenixes, eagles, and crimson eagles appeared, evolving into brown precious light that formed a round light shield that firmly protected the Earth Phoenix Ship.

"who!"

Inside the Qingyan Pavilion, a beam of fire shot out, followed by streams of pseudo-core energy rising up.

"boom!"

Xiao Changce's expression was solemn. With a wave of his sleeve, a crimson alchemy furnace, surrounded by flames, transformed into a meteorite and crashed into a corner of the sky.

Afterwards, all the fake pills on the ship made their moves. Du Qingman's white hair withered and decayed, and her eyes turned fierce as she summoned a talisman surrounded by purple light.

Yang Juyu wore a long robe adorned with plum blossoms and snowflakes, her long hair flowing over her shoulders, and a cloak woven from crane feathers. A crimson magic sword emerged from her sleeve.

"Damn it!" Du Jiabao, clad in armor, cursed and swung his giant axe down.

Afterwards, Liang Qu, Zhu Huan, Li Heng, and Huang Daiyue, four seeded Core Formation cultivators, each unleashed a magical treasure.

Qin Yu frowned slightly, his mind racing. He summoned a top-grade magic artifact, a medicine cauldron, gathered life force, and used a secret medical technique.

Nearly ten magical treasures, each carrying a different kind of spiritual light, bombarded the target.

"boom!"

A six-story ancient building, with a base of spiritual jade, main pillars engraved with golden inscriptions, and eaves gleaming with a mysterious white spiritual light, emerges.

The Heavenly Law Bright Cloud Tower is adorned with layers of white, mysterious light, exuding an awe-inspiring and solemn atmosphere.

The ancient tower descended, first knocking down the crimson furnace, then sweeping away the three magical treasures: the talisman, the magic sword, and the giant axe.

Then a delicate Bodhi branch stretched out from the building, whipping down, surrounded by vitality, swaying like a willow in the wind, knocking away the Vast Ocean Pearl and sweeping away the Crimson Flame Sword.

Liang Qu and Huang Daiyue's Shennong hoe and Shanhe hammer were also easily knocked away.

"Tianlu Mingxiao Tower?"

Yan Youtai, what are you trying to do?!

Xiao Changce's eyes blazed with fury, and the spirit snake in his arms turned crimson. The two combined their powers and were about to make another move.

"Master, let me do it."

"Crash!"

The Void Realm Withering and Flourishing Banner swells in the wind, its delicate surface entwined with ancient vines that transform into a withered, yellow hand.

"Great Withered Vine Hand!"

Accompanied by a faint chanting sound, a large handprint made of withered vines was struck down.

"boom!"

The Tianlu Mingxiao Tower emitted a burst of white light, retreating after a single attack. Yan Youtai's eyes gleamed as he sensed the rich vitality within the tower.

"Why is the sect leader so angry?"
Yan was merely a cultivator whose strength was limited, and he came with good intentions to inquire about something.

Do you need my assistance with this [Azure Sky Cliff]?

Having confirmed the profound Qi of Core Formation, Yan Youtai waved his sleeve and put away the Heavenly Secrets Eight Trigrams Plate.

"Since the sect leader is unwilling, I, Yan, will not presume to be so kind."

As soon as the words fell, the Tianlu Mingxiao Tower trembled, surrounded by clouds and mist, which instantly transformed into spiritual light and vanished.

"Humph!"

In the Xuan Niao Pavilion, the energy gradually receded, and the fragrance of medicine dissipated, indicating that something had gone wrong in the alchemy process.

A slender, jade-like hand reached out and slowly grasped the medicinal fragrance, gathering it all.

“Master, I will be preparing the elixir. I will leave the matter of the ship to you for the time being.”
"That Yan Youtai, once I have the time, I will surely give him his due!"

Xiao Changce's gaze also turned cold, and he nodded slightly.

"Fang Yi, you should focus on preparing the elixir. I will take care of everything else on the ship."

Unbeknownst to anyone, in a corner of the deck, an elderly cultivator in a brown robe was moving his eyes, and a communication jade pendant inside the robe shattered.

Tianlu Mingxiaolou

Yan Youtai crushed a jade talisman with his fingertips.

"A message came from the Foundation Establishment spy on the Earth Phoenix Tower: Fang Yi is refining spiritual medicine and cannot get away."

Xiao Yan smiled, his eyes gleaming.

"Everything is ready, such a long life force, and the Creation Banner, are where Fang Yi is."

And that demonic pet was also guarding the ship.

Fang Yi is indeed on the Earth Phoenix Ship; Changsun Jie can now safely form his core.

Xuanyang Mountain.

In the depths of the Xuanling Longevity Palace, within a quiet chamber, Changsun Jie was surrounded by purple aura with every gesture.

"The day has finally come."

Core Formation!

"I must break through to the Core Formation realm!"

"Fang Yi, you never expected this, did you? I too will one day reach the Core Formation stage."

Instead of what you said, cultivating a fake elixir and merely prolonging one's life.

(End of this chapter)