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

Chapter 779 A platform rises into the blue sky, fish fall into a jar.
"Buzz!"

Within his soul, the Three Lives Stone shone with a brilliant light, and the tall, illusory figure of the Corpse God Child, with his silver hair flowing down his shoulders and an evil-looking face, appeared.

Without a sound, Fang Yi's divine sense stepped into the realm of a Great True Person.

"Let me see how much Yan Youtai's Heavenly Secrets Dao skills have improved since his experience on Yunhe Island, and how far he has come from reaching the third-tier high-grade level."

An invisible divine sense, like a gentle breeze, reached out towards the outside of the city like a tentacle.

"Buzz!"

The Heavenly Law Bright Cloud Tower trembled, locking in all directions, and white light transformed into auspicious clouds that lifted it up.

The ancient and elegant building, carved from white jade, floats atop the cliff in the blue sky.

Yan Youtai, now wearing a black jade star crown, gazed at the ancient city shaped like the Chinese character "回" (hui), his eyes reflecting the scenery of the ancient city.

The Refining Pavilion was bustling with cultivators, the air thick with the aroma of cooking food, the Treasure Pavilion rose from the ground, and young cultivators hawked their spiritual snacks along the central avenue.
Most importantly.
A seven-story attic glowed with pink neon lights, and decadent music played continuously.

On the upper floor of the pavilion, graceful, fair-skinned, and beautiful female cultivators would occasionally greet the passing cultivators with smiles and a touch of allure.

The brothels and entertainment venues, filled with the sounds of music and bustling crowds, best reflect the prosperity of the ancient city.

If there weren't enough cultivators coming and going, these beautiful concubines who sell their bodies wouldn't be able to survive, let alone gather in pavilions and towers to attract cultivators.
"After not seeing it for more than a year, Qingkong Cliff is no less than Yunhe Island, and in terms of the number of cultivators coming and going, it is even three points better."

My junior brother is quite capable in business.

Yan Youtai showed his appreciation, then with a flick of his sleeve, a vast aura soared into the sky and pressed down upon the capital.

"Fang Yi, I, Yan, have come to pay a visit. Why don't you show yourself to me!"

"Wow!"

The aura of a Core Formation cultivator was like dark clouds pressing down on the city. Whether it was the Duobao Tower or the cultivators buying puppets in the city, it was all affected.

Customers enjoying their meal at Shiweixian:

Or perhaps it was the female cultivators in brothels, their bodies veiled in light gauze, who all froze in their movements and felt their bodies sink.

Amidst the decadent music, many cultivators felt a sudden ache in their stomachs, followed by severe diarrhea, and were about to burst into curses.

The energy of the Core Formation cultivators was vast and boundless, causing many cultivators to turn red in the face, daring not to speak out in anger.

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The cliff was silent, save for the howling wind.

"What, Junior Brother Fang Yi, you've grown so powerful in just a year or two that I'm not even worthy of your attention?"

"Buzz!"

As the Core Formation Qi surged again, all the cultivators in the ancient city who had not yet formed their cores were forced to kneel on the ground.

The entire brothel was wiped out, and the faint sounds of cursing could be heard.

"Master Yan has misunderstood."

A streak of crimson light rose from the inner city, its flames flickering, and in the blink of an eye, it landed before the Heavenly Law Bright Cloud Tower.

Xiao Changce was clad in a robe of profound flames, his black hair casually tied up with withered branches, and his aura was explosive.

The blazing spiritual light flowed amidst the immense pressure, transforming into a pure land that isolated both inside and outside.

He was playing with the Xuan Yan Pearl in his hand, with Qin Yu and Li Heng following behind him.

"Master Yan, Fang Yi was injured by Yun Hui of the Biyue Pavilion and is currently in seclusion to heal his wounds, unable to come here."

"Greetings, Master Xiao."

Yan Youtai bowed respectfully, his black and white robes rustling, and his eyes swept over Qin Yu and Li Heng with a deep, unwavering gaze.

His gaze lingered on Qin Yu for a moment, then he nodded slightly.

"Junior Brother Fang Yi is indeed worthy of being a disciple of Master Changce; he is skilled at training disciples."

These two disciples, Qin Yu and Li Heng, have solid foundations and profound magical power. They are among the top in the Xuan Yang Nine Sons and are expected to form their cores in the future.

"When fighting against the vile woman from the Azure Water Pavilion and the demonic cultivators from the White Bone Sect, we will need the help of both of you."

"Greetings, Master Yan!"

Qin Yu stood tall and straight, dressed in a black brocade robe and wearing a jade crown, bowing respectfully without being humble or arrogant.

Li Heng, dressed in the Vast Ocean Dharma Robe with a jade belt around his waist, followed closely behind, bowing with his hands clasped in greeting.

"Disciple Li Heng pays respects to True Man Yan!"

"Hmm, not bad!"
"As expected of a promising young talent from my Xuan Yang Mountain, a potential Core Formation cultivator. He far surpasses my worthless disciple."

Yan Youtai squinted, waved his sleeve, and a gentle force helped the two of them up.

As his understanding of the Dao of Heavenly Secrets deepened, cultivators, demonic beasts, and even hostile cultivators of the Azure Water Pavilion became increasingly indistinguishable in his eyes.

Heaven and earth are ruthless, treating all things like straw dogs, but he steps forward, naturally treating all straw dogs equally.

"tsk"

Inside the Hanhai Tower in the inner city, a photographic mirror with shimmering water hangs high, displaying Yan Youtai's strange aura in conjunction with his tentacle-like divine sense.

Fang Yi sat cross-legged, a glint of shrewdness in his eyes, and murmured softly:

"Heaven and earth are ruthless, treating all things like straw dogs?"
A heartless state of mind?
It seems that Yan Youtai's mastery of the Heavenly Secrets is progressing rapidly, and he is not far from reaching the third-tier upper level.
Moreover, has this been discovered because something is amiss with the Divine Soul Treasure?

On the ancient city wall, Yan Youtai stood with his hands behind his back, his sharp gaze like a knife, piercing directly at Xiao Changce.

"Since Fang Yiteng is unwilling to leave, it is fine to speak with you, his master."

The Yin Bone Demon of the White Bone Sect has emerged and runs rampant without restraint.

To protect the spiritual veins of Qingkong Cliff, I, Yan, have come here to oversee Qingkong Cliff and fight against the old demon.

Yan Youtai's words were calm, yet they struck Xiao Changce like a thunderbolt from a clear sky.

His expression changed slightly, and a fierce look appeared in his eyes. The benefits of the Five Extremes Peak lineage were hard to come by, and they could not be given to others.

With the loss of Qingkong Cliff, Fang Yi and Zhang Hengyi fought each other, and regardless of the outcome, the Ancestral Hall suffered a major defeat.

"Master Yan, please don't go too far!"
Qingkong Cliff was conquered by Fang Yi with great effort, Yu Hongzi was killed by him, and the Golden Core cultivator Yun Huizi was severely injured by him.

It took several years of painstaking efforts to restore its former prosperity.

You expect a share of the profits without even asking? Do you really think I'm made of clay?

"Haha~
Made of clay?
Two early-stage Core Formation cultivators, do they really think they can oppose the Yin Bone Demon?

Miao Yun and Yun Huizi reunited, the two Golden Elixir True Persons, with the assistance of other Core Formation True Persons such as Yan Li, Xuan Zhi, and Yu Fengzi.

What strength does Qingkong Cliff possess to withstand this attack?
Just based on Fang Yi?
Or will Fellow Daoist Xiao Changce unleash his divine power and sweep away all who dare to resist?

Yan Youtai's eyes held a hint of mockery as he spoke in a deep voice:
"This is a notification, not an announcement, to give you a choice."
"Since Fang Yi contributed to the conquest of Qingkong Cliff, I'll simply take over directly. Why waste my breath?"

“That’s all.
"I'm going to show you a thing or two, so you won't be like frogs in a well, ignorant and arrogant."

Yan Youtai took a step forward, and the clouds and mist swirled beneath his feet, his figure appearing illusory as he moved continuously in the air.

"boom!"

The pointer of the Heavenly Secrets Eight Trigrams Plate rotates, the six major trigrams change, and the silver light laps like the tide.

"Moo!"

A powerful horn sound echoed, and a rhinoceros horn ship over a hundred feet long, surrounded by swirling magical restrictions, slowly revealed its form.

On the deck, Can Hong, with his white hair, slapped down with a palm.

"Yan Youtai, don't be arrogant!"

"Ha!" Yan Youtai waved his sleeve and casually tapped down with the Nine-Wood Azure Dragon Staff.

"Thump~ thump~ thump!"

The venerable Shen Hong staggered back several steps, his magical power backfiring, his face turning gloomy.

The center of the building is Huanquan Residence.

The jewel of the secluded spring rotates, weaving watery runes, while the sound of a clear spring flows.

Yun Hui has a robust figure, full curves, and her exposed skin has a wheat-like sheen.

"What does Yan Youtai want to do?"

She looked puzzled. News came from the Biyue Pavilion that Yan Youtai had suffered considerable injuries in the battle of Yunhe Island.

It hasn't even been a year yet, and his injuries haven't fully healed. What good will it do Yan Youtai to force out the rhinoceros horn ship?
“Fellow Daoists of the Azure Water Pavilion, Yun Hui and Can Hong have been observing for so long, why are you hiding and dodging?”

"It just so happens that I'm short of a small gift for my junior brother Fang Yi."

"disease!"

Yan Youtai had silver hair cascading down his shoulders, his aura was mysterious, and his black and white robes fluttered loudly, seemingly in harmony with heaven and earth, yet also protruding half a body length.

It was eerie, yet somehow harmonious.

"Buzz!"

The Heavenly Law Bright Sky Tower trembled, and amidst the majestic sound of the stone drums, the golden words of the law flowed, and the gilded spiritual light condensed.

sword hilt
剑脊
Jianfeng
"Imperial decree!"
Heavenly Law: Execute the Sky!

"Keng!"

He swung down his gilded magic sword, and with a clang, the ferocious sword light slashed down towards the Rhinoceros Horn Ancient Tower.

"kindness?"

"what!"

"Humph?"

Whether it was Xiao Changce on the ancient city, or Yun Hui and Can Hong on the ship, their expressions all changed.

"Is Yan Youtai trying to establish his authority by using me?"

Yun Huizi suddenly stood up, her face gloomy. Then, she extended her wheat-colored five fingers, her magical power flowing and emanating.

"Wow!"

The clouds and water swirled and rolled, surrounded by azure light, shimmering with precious radiance, transforming into a giant water and cloud shield.

"Zheng!"

"laugh!"

The Xuanxiao Spirit-Slaying Sword hummed softly, transforming into a graceful arc as it cleaved the Water Cloud Shield in two.

The sword light continued its momentum, striking the rhinoceros horn ship with lightning speed.

"How can it be!

This strike.
Was this attack nearly as powerful as that of a sect leader?

Yun Huizi's expression changed drastically, no longer concerned about her lifespan. Her natal essence and vital energy from her dantian surged into the Chuixing Refining Talisman.

The mysterious spring pearl transformed into a great black river, stretching for hundreds of miles, sweeping down towards the Azure Sky Cliff.

"really.
As expected, another [Golden Core] cultivator of exquisite talent.

Yan Youtai's eyes shone with silver light, as if he were using a pupil technique to observe the aura of Yun Huizi, a Golden Core cultivator.

Birds of a feather flock together.

He seemed to feel sorrow for his kind, his expression a mixture of joy and grief, before finally becoming indifferent and ruthless, muttering to himself.

"So what if you're a Golden Core cultivator?"

"They are merely pawns in someone else's game, puppets on strings, trapped in a cage without even realizing it."

"Alright, let's finish this quickly and not waste any more time."

The eight trigrams of Qian, Kun, Kan, and Li spread out, subtly evolving into the rudiments of a celestial Taoist temple.

Yan Youtai reached into the Tianlu Mingxiao Tower and drew out a gilded magic sword.

"Xuanxiao Slaying Spirit, fall!" With a soft shout, the ferocious sword light fell once more.

"Oh!"

The Netherworld Pearl spun, and the black river meandered and surged toward the Xuanxiao Spirit-Slaying Sword.

Holding the Huanshui Sword, Yun Huizi's eyes gleamed with a sharp light. Yan Youtai easily suppressed Miaoyun on Yunhe Island.

They don't even need to achieve a great victory or severely damage Yan Youtai.

Winning just one move would be a great victory for Miao Yun, which would be very beneficial for inheriting the Biyue Pavilion in the future.

"What is Fellow Daoist Yunhui pondering? Let me guess."
"You want to surpass me and seize the Biyue Pavilion's lineage?"

"How did he know?!" Yun Huizi was shocked and startled. This was only the first time she had met this divination master.

Yan Youtai looked contemptuous, it was unclear whether he was mocking Yun Huizi or ridiculing his own overestimation of his abilities.

He lightly tapped his index finger, and the Heavenly Secrets Eight Trigrams Plate behind him spun, observing the changes in the weather around him. Then, a rune trigram fell down.

"change!"

"Zheng!"

The Xuanxiao Spirit-Slaying Sword emitted a gilded light, dissecting the Blackwater River as if a skilled butcher were carving up an ox.

Black water evaporated, runes collapsed, and the Nether Spring Pearl was sent flying a hundred miles away, its precious light dimming.

"The so-called 'Golden Core' magic power activating a high-grade magic weapon is like a child wielding a sledgehammer—utterly overestimating one's abilities."

Yan Youtai extended his left hand and made a grasping motion. The Xuanxiao Spirit-Slaying Sword transformed into golden threads, revealing its sharp edge.

"Zheng!"

The golden thread turned.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Yan Youtai!!!"

Amidst Yun Huizi's shock and rage, the magical restrictions on the Rhinoceros Horn Ship shattered, and several cultivators were cut in half at the waist, their blood splattering everywhere.

"boom!"

The bow of the ship was severed by the gilded sword light.

"Come!"

Yan Youtai showed no joy or sorrow. With a flick of his sleeve, he ignored the fleeing lights and gathered a large hand to capture them.

Yi Wood Great Seal!
With his fingers slightly spread, the thug, covered in wood grain, seized the rhinoceros horn bow of the boat and descended from the top of the Azure Sky Cliff, seemingly oblivious to his surroundings.

"boom!"

The massive bow fell, the ground trembled slightly, and dust rose.

Looking at Xiao Changce's wary gaze and the terrified expressions of the cultivators in the city, Yan Youtai's lips curled slightly.

His powerful voice rang out.

"Yunhe Island is protected by a grand array based on a third-order spiritual vein, and it also has the support of the sect. Yet I still lost."
I know that many of you cultivators look down on me, and you boast that you have a junior brother who can suppress your inner strength and are not afraid of external enemies.

"But who among you can withstand a single blow from me?"

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Seeing everyone silent and their eyes filled with shock, Yan Youtai nodded slightly.

His authority has been established, and he has awe-inspiring people.

After taking over Qingkong Cliff, the troubles will be reduced by at least tenfold.

With a wave of his hand, a gilded decree was summoned, and a mark covered in starlight breathed in and out spiritual energy.

"Buzz!"

The starlight vibrated and transformed into a phantom image of Tian Quezi, with white hair flowing down his shoulders and holding an ancient staff.

[Imperial Edict:]
Yan Youtai of Tianji Peak was appointed to oversee Qingkong, jointly managing the ancient city with Fang Yi to resist the might of Bishui.

The twenty-seven characters, written in iron hooks and silver strokes, float above the ancient city, symbolizing the decree of the Great Master.

Xiao Changce's expression turned slightly cold, and a fierce glint flashed in his eyes.

Master, there is still a long way to go.
The Great Master's decree has been issued; can you or I defy it?

Fang Yi's deep voice entered his soul, and he suppressed the raging anger in his heart, letting out a helpless sigh.

The die is cast, what can be done?

'If it were before establishing authority, there would still be the power to refute. Now, Yan Youtai is using Yun Huizi as a stepping stone, and there is also the decree of the Great Master.'

With profound strength and complete understanding of the laws, the cultivators in the cliff, apart from the core three to five people of the Five Extreme Peaks, were all highly skilled.
The remaining cultivators

Xiao Changce scanned the group with his divine sense and found that none of the fake Core Formation cultivators showed any sign of anger.

"Master Yan, what skill you have!"

Yan Youtai's eyes were calm as the sea, unfathomable, and he waved his hand.

"Enter the city and take control of the blue sky!"

The defeat at Yunhe Island is only temporary; we will surely avenge our humiliation!

"Wow!"

Inside the Heavenly Law Bright Cloud Tower, the spirits of Gong Ni, Huang Huaiyu, Tan Xing, and other pseudo-Dan cultivators, who had been feeling dejected, were greatly shaken. The Foundation Establishment cultivators even exclaimed in surprise, their faces filled with joy.

Establish authority with a Golden Core cultivator, and then occupy a third-tier spiritual land.

The morale collapse caused by the defeat at Yunhe Island was completely wiped away.

The crowd was in high spirits and bowed with their hands clasped.

"As per the decree of Master Yan."

Yan Youtai took the lead, his black and white robes fluttering as he stepped into the Azure Sky Cliff.

His brows furrowed slightly, a subtle warning from his Daoist heart, as if he felt he had stepped into the gaping maw of a gluttonous beast.

In an instant, an invisible aura rippled, and the fear in his heart vanished in a flash.

The left hand in the sleeve made various hand gestures, calculating several times, resulting in changes in the hexagram.

【lucky】

[Medium luck]

[Daikichi]

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Yan Youtai quietly exhaled a breath of turbid air, nodded slightly, put away the Heavenly Law Bright Cloud Tower, and led the cultivators behind him into the ancient city.

He murmured softly, "Is it an illusion?"

"Let's settle down at Qingkong Cliff first. With Fang Yi's cultivation at the third level of Core Formation, he is no match for me."
"Then I will proceed gradually. Once my understanding of the Heavenly Secrets reaches the upper third rank, I will be able to exert significant influence over the cultivators within the sect."

"Yin Gu, you only won by one move."

We cultivators have long lifespans and don't care too much about temporary gains and losses. I will return to collect my losses with interest later.

"call!"

Within the Han Hai Tower, the withered and flourishing banners of the Ruins Realm transformed into gnarled ancient trees, half withered and half flourishing, their dim yellow light resonating with the vibrant green life.

As the seasons change and the solar terms shift, the Daoist principles manifest.

"Just as I expected, Tianji Peak is providing full support."

Fang Yi seemed to be deep in thought, his thoughts flowing, and the Three Lives Stone in his soul emitted a great black and white mysterious light.

With silver hair flowing down his shoulders, the sinister figure of the Corpse God reappeared, transforming into a beam of precious light that merged into his divine soul.

The realm of the Great True Person!
The divine sense continued to rise, seemingly without end. The invisible divine sense condensed and rippled throughout the building.

He made a hand seal in his sleeve, and an octagonal rune appeared on the golden core in his dantian.

The secret technique passed down by the Divine Craftsmanship Pavilion: [Searching Heaven and Earth]

"change!

A method to blot out the sky and block out the sun!

The Heaven and Earth Treasure Patterns reversed the universe, turning the heavenly secrets around, and a hazy, invisible aura permeated the ancient city.

Fang Yi's energy merged with that of the ancient city, like a gluttonous beast, sensing Yan Youtai stepping into its mouth.

The tide has turned.

A simple, ancient rune appeared at his fingertip, erasing the chaotic secrets of heaven.

"A sudden impulse, and a divine secret arises?"
As expected, Yan Youtai was only one step away from reaching the upper-level third rank of the Heavenly Secrets Dao.

If not for prior preparation, the power of the Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Root could not be borrowed from the Scripture of Life, Death and Prosperity, and the [Mysterious Method of Searching Heaven and Earth] could not be used to conceal the secrets of Heaven.

"This game is beyond the comprehension of a mid-level third-tier Heavenly Secrets Master."

"Fortunately, we've finally fallen into the trap."

He murmured quietly.

"Tian Quezi has his own schemes, and I have mine; we each get what we need."

"kindness?"

With a wave of his hand, Fang Yi summoned the Void Realm Withering and Flourishing Banner, which absorbed energy from all directions, shrinking it to the size of a palm and gathering it into his sleeve.

Then a beam of light shot out, and the protective barrier in the Vast Ocean Pavilion cracked, leaving a narrow path.

A crimson flame flickered, and Xiao Changce emerged from the light.

"With the addition of Yan Youtai, who is now a hindrance to Sheng, how do you plan to proceed?"

Fang Yi's eyes closed slightly.

"Of course we'll fight to the bitter end!"
"How can we give away Qingkong Cliff, which we've built with such painstaking effort, empty-handed?"

"it is good!"

Xiao Changce spoke carefully, his words carrying a hidden meaning.

"After this incident, Grand Master Tianque will no longer interfere in your affairs with Yan Youtai."
"Fang Yi, go ahead and make your move. The Ancestral Hall lineage is not to be trifled with."

Fang Yi seemed to be thinking about something.

It seems that Xiao Changce, a disciple of the Great Master Guangsheng, knows many secrets and is probably aware of most of the matters concerning Yan Youtai.

'In the end, my cultivation level is too low. If I were to reach the mid-stage of Core Formation and possess a treasure from a grotto-heaven, I would be much better off.'

Even a Great Master of Heavenly Deficiency should give me sufficient respect, not this.

The last piece on the chessboard.

Fang Yi's eyes closed slightly, and his divine sense spread out like tentacles.

On a pavilion in the inner city, a small, exquisite wooden bat sculpture's eyes gleamed with a faint light.

"Boom!"

The bat puppet's aura was restrained, like a withered tree, reflecting the vigorous aura of a group of cultivators.

Yan Youtai paused slightly, gazing at the Hanhai Tower not far away.

"Build the building right here!"

　5000 words

　　
　
(End of this chapter)