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

Chapter 813 Each with their own schemes, a sect leader level

Jiuquan Mountain is three thousand miles away.

A hundred-mile-long stretch of streams, springs, and stone forests lies desolate and uninhabited. A flock of gray-feathered sparrows is startled from the stone forest.

The surging waters led the group of Biyue Pavilion cultivators to escape outside the stone forest.

"This stone forest is a hidden trap left behind by the pavilion, cough."

"Cough! Cough! Cough!"

Ruan Xiang's face was ashen, and she covered her mouth and nose with her five fingers, but with the sound of coughing rising and falling, she could not stop the trickle of blood from seeping out from between her fingers.

"This stream and stone forest has a third-grade low-level Azure Spirit Spring, opened by a Great True Person. It is full of vitality and has the wonderful effect of nourishing the body."

"Yu Feng and Xuan Zhi, you two quickly set up the formation. I was seriously injured in the battle with Fang Yi and need to rest and recover as soon as possible."

"Yun Hui, come with me. You will need the Nether Spring Pearl to absorb the refined water elemental power, stabilize your foundation, and heal your old injuries."

Without the slightest hesitation, Yun Huizi held the Nether Spring Pearl in her hand, and a stream of water elemental power descended.

"Don't rush. Go to the spiritual spring and absorb the power of water element."

A ray of spiritual light from Ruan Xiang's fingertip transformed into a net, blocking the power of the water element and turning it into a tiny pearl the size of a grain of rice, which did not merge into her physical body.

With a solemn expression, she gave the order:
"After I recover from my injuries, Yun Hui will need to use the Nether Spring Pearl and will be unable to leave."

The disciples in the pavilion will be entrusted to Junior Sister Xuanzhi.

"Junior sister will definitely do her best, senior sister, it is important to calm down and heal your injuries and restore your cultivation."

Watching the two beams of light enter the stone forest, Xuanzhi's eyes were filled with worry and her heart was heavy. She ordered her subordinate, a fake Core Formation cultivator, to open a cave and reassure the cultivators.

She murmured softly:
"Senior Sister Ruan Xiang has reached the fifth level of Core Formation, second only to Grand Master Yu Yuan in the Biyue Pavilion."

Having suffered such a defeat at the hands of Qingyangzi Fang Yi, what will become of the Pavilion?

"And now that I've lost the Nine Springs Mountain Herb Garden, how am I supposed to cultivate the path of spiritual medicine?"

"Junior sister, let's set up the formation first. The Grand Master of the Pavilion will surely have made arrangements for the matter at Nine Springs Mountain."

Didn't Sect Leader Ruan Xiang visit the White Bone Sect before?

Yu Fengzi offered words of comfort, but he himself was uncertain about the situation.

The many spiritual herbs in Jiuquan Mountain are not only the foundation for Xuanzhi's cultivation, but also the biggest source of elixirs for the cultivators in the pavilion.

Now that Mount Ling has been seized and Sect Leader Ruan Xiang has been defeated, only the Grand Master can take action to retrieve the spiritual medicine.

Can.
Biyue Pavilion has the support of the Grand Master Yuyuanzi, and Fang Yi is not a rogue cultivator without any support.

Tian Quezi of Xuanyang Mountain is also a first-rate figure among the Great True Persons of the same level.

"The White Bone Sect?"
Those treacherous villains are most adept at changing their tune depending on the wind; seeing the Pavilion suffer defeat after defeat, they might very well turn against you.”

Xuanzhi's eyes were filled with worry, and her brows were lowered.

A few moments.

"Mountains crumble, rivers dry up; we cultivators must ultimately rely on ourselves."

She was not one to waver in her resolve; she weathered many storms and defeated numerous weaker opponents before finally inheriting the lineage of spiritual healers.

In a short while, he adjusted his mindset and boosted his spirits.

"Wow!"

Seven beams of spiritual light emerged one after another from the storage bag.

Deep within the rugged, desolate mountains, seven array flags exhale the power of water spirits, while strands of azure runes form chains that are driven into the spiritual spring.

"Cloud and Water Transformation Array, swiftly!"

"Buzz!"

As the final incantation was cast, a thin veil spread out, obscuring the entire aura of the stone forest.

If a cultivator is scouting outside, even if a Core Formation cultivator takes action, it will be difficult to detect them unless their divine sense is used to scan every inch of the area.

“Senior Brother Yu Fengzi, I will be in charge of this formation. You should rest first and take over from me after your injuries have healed.”

Sensing the disordered energy of Yu Fengzi, Xuanzhi waved her sleeves, and a stream of purple-gold medicinal energy fell down.

Feeling the gentle medicinal energy nourishing the meridians that were throbbing slightly within her body, Yu Fengzi breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you for your trouble, Junior Sister Xuanzhi. I will go into seclusion to heal my injuries first."

He didn't stand on ceremony. As a third-level medical master, Xuanzhi had lost some of her magical power in the battle at Jiuquan Mountain, but she had already recovered.

After everyone left, Xuanzhi patted her storage bag, and a Azure Sea Furnace was activated, gleaming with precious light.

With a resolute expression, she probed the medicine furnace with strands of magical power from her fingertips, sensing the changes in the temperature of the fire.

However, after a short while, the body began to tremble involuntarily under the corrosive influence of the fire poison, and sweat had already soaked through the robes.

"call!"

Exhaling a breath of stale air and swallowing a medicinal pill, Xuanzhi's face turned fierce.

"Qingyangzi Fang Yi, you are able to study profound methods and discover unique insights; so am I."

"Indeed, Junior Sister Xuanzhi has come to her senses after this battle. No matter how many external things we cultivators have, they cannot compare to the progress of our cultivation."

Above the Qingling Spring, whose walls are made of white jade, a blue Dharma platform floats, and a graceful female cultivator sits cross-legged.

Looking into the photographic mirror, Xuanzhi, while presiding over the array's core, also did not give up her cultivation.

Ruan Xiang nodded slightly, her face showing appreciation.

"With Junior Sister Xuanzhi's talent, and with the annotations of the [Azure Sea and Green Vine Scripture] by generations of medical masters in the pavilion, there is already a wonderful method in the inheritance."

One only needs to endure the torment of fire poison tempering the spirit and the burning sensation devouring the soul to gradually perfect the wondrous method.

This is enough to allow Xuanzhi to advance further in the path of spiritual medicine, and reaching the middle level of the third rank is not far off.

Wearing armor, Yun Hui's eyes showed a hint of pity. She had long intended to befriend the only third-level spiritual healer in the sect.

After more than a hundred years of living together, the bond between them as fellow disciples is quite strong.

"It's been tough on Junior Sister Xuanzhi. Back then, she cultivated the path of spiritual medicine because she was afraid of being injured and suffering physical pain."

Fang went to refine the anesthetic. Now he's asking for trouble himself, alas.

Yun Huizi's gaze swept over the female cultivator in the misty steam, and she spoke:

"Senior Sister Ruan Xiang, how can I help you heal your injuries with just the power of water element?"

Should we wait for Yu Fengzi to emerge from seclusion so that Junior Sister Xuanzhi can make a move?

"No need.

Xuanzhi finally made up her mind to cultivate the [Fire-Chiseling Technique], and such a trivial matter did not need to bother her.

Ruan Xiang's long index finger emitted a beam of light, shattering the photographic recorder.

Yun Hui's expression changed slightly, and she began to offer advice.

"The most important thing is for Senior Sister to recover from her injuries. Even if you are worried about the disciples in the pavilion, the Cloud and Water Transformation Array has already been set up, and Yu Fengzi can oversee it."

If there are still shortcomings, Junior Sister Yanli will also be there to quell the situation.

"Injury?"

Ruan Xiang held the Azure Sea Town Ruler, chuckling softly, her voice captivating.

"I was never injured."

Although Fang Yi was exceptionally talented and had developed his own unique method of using the Hundred Wood Green Spirit Whip, he was still relatively young in terms of cultivation.

"Only touched the threshold of becoming a sect leader"

"Just touching the threshold of the sect leader?" Yun Hui was not stupid, and murmured softly.

"only?
touch?"

"Senior Sister, you've reached the realm of a Sect Leader True Person?"

"Not stupid at all."

The azure water ripples, like a clear spring flowing, a babbling brook, a cascading waterfall, and the rolling tides, all clear and melodious.

"Wow!"

All rivers flow into the sea, and the unusual phenomena of waterways converge, gathering on the Azure Sea Town Yuan Chi.

Ruan Xiang scooped up a handful of the spiritual spring water, her eyes clear, and softly murmured.

"Master Lei Dao is one of the most difficult to deal with in combat."

This sacred spring gathers vitality and water essence, and is most effective at nourishing injuries.

"It just so happened that my junior sister took a direct hit from Master Hu Lei, resulting in hidden injuries to her meridians."

“Even if Senior Sister has such cultivation, why abandon Nine Springs Mountain? So many spiritual herbs are just going to benefit Fang Yi for nothing.”

Ruan Yunhui looked puzzled.

She removed her armor, stepped barefoot into the spring, breathed in its life force, and let out a soft, comfortable groan.

"Senior sister, the spiritual herbs in Nine Springs Mountain are the culmination of our sect's accumulation over hundreds of years."

"Yun Hui, the pavilion has suffered defeat after defeat, and the losses are too heavy."

Aside from Fang Yi, Xuan Yang Mountain also has the Golden Core cultivator from the Ancestral Hall, and Zhang Hengyi has also reached the level of Sect Master.

Ruan Xiang's eyes were icy cold as she spoke in a deep voice.

"How similar are Fang Yi and Zhang Hengyi to Huang Guangsheng and Tian Quezi before them?"

In order to prevent the cabinet from repeating the mistakes of the past century.
Fang Yi must die!

"With his own traces forced out, Fang Yi became wary. Even with his full strength, he could only severely injure him."

With a mid-grade third-tier spiritual technique, he was only severely injured, not killed.

"Waiting for the White Bone Sect to enter?" Ruan Yunhui suddenly realized, her eyes gleaming.

"When the two sect leaders join forces, Fang Yi will only have reached the threshold of becoming a sect leader, even with his outstanding talent."
They too will not escape death!

With all the pressure gone, her eyes shone with joy, and she smiled broadly.

"It's a pity that there are so many spiritual herbs in Jiuquan Mountain, especially the sweet pear tree, which has been cultivated for hundreds of years."

"Only a hair's breadth away from the near-fourth tier."

"However, the fact that he was able to kill Qingyangzi Fang Yi means that Xuanyang Mountain will lose a great master in the future."

Although it hurts, it's worth it.

"The Sweet Pear Tree?" Ruan Xiang smiled slightly and whispered.

"The pavilion has been managing Jiuquan Mountain for a long time; surely it has a backup plan."

Many rare and precious medicinal herbs, and even the sweet pear tree, are merely bait.

If I hadn't been confident in protecting most of the spiritual herbs, I would have already sacrificed my spiritual veins during the retreat.

Why would they leave behind any precious medicine to aid the enemy?

"The sweetgum tree is a rare and precious plant for healing, and its flowers, fruits, branches and leaves can all be used as medicine."

With this spiritual plant hanging there, it will never leave Jiuquan Mountain unless its life is in danger.

Even if the White Bone Sect were to attack from the Abyss, a single sect leader would not be enough to take Fang Yi's life.
Junior Sister Yunhui, now that you've condensed your Golden Core, cultivate diligently. The plans of the past masters of the Azure Water Pavilion will extend far beyond this."

Recalling the exceptionally talented Ruan Yuxi, Ruan Xiang lowered her eyes and murmured to herself.

'The Great Cloud Cultivation World is ultimately too small. We must eliminate Fang Yi and completely suppress Xuan Yang Mountain.'

"Oh!"

At the summit of Jiuquan Mountain, on the Linglong Terrace, stands a nine-foot-tall sweetgum tree with gnarled branches and leaves that ripple in the water.

"Wow!"

Azure light rippled, connecting with the underground spiritual veins, while the crimson flame pearl's fire dimmed and was instantly blasted away.

Xiao Changce reached out with his left hand, pinched the Crimson Flame Pearl between his fingertips, gazed at the azure barrier, and said in a measured tone:

"【Azure Sea Tide Restriction】!"
This magical restriction connects to the spiritual veins and then to the origin of the spiritual plants. To break it, the person who set up the restriction must intervene.
Even the most accomplished master must undergo a gradual, painstaking process to be worn down.

Looking up at Mount Jiuquan, a precious pearl appeared in each of the nine spiritual eyes, suppressing the spiritual medicine and connecting to the source.

Xiao Changce's eyes were bloodshot.

"This precious sweetgum tree, along with third-tier spiritual herbs such as the Bone-Melting Cinnamon and Thunder-Swallowing Vine, not only set up the Azure Sea Tide Restriction, but also incorporated a wisp of the essence of a high-grade magic treasure."
"Which sect leader or master in the sect could possibly be free to intervene!"

"Damn you, you lowly wench!"
I knew from the start that Ruan Xiang's easy retreat was a trap!

As Master Hu Lei gazed at the Thunder-Swallowing Vine climbing the mountainside cliff, a phantom image of a jade ruler magic weapon appeared, firmly locking the source.

His brow furrowed, and he said in a deep voice.

"Since we both wield top-grade magic treasures, does Senior Brother Master have a way to break the magic restrictions?"
This [Azure Sea Tide Restriction] uses nine third-tier precious herbs in Jiuquan Mountain as its core, connecting them with second-tier spiritual herbs.

If the restrictions are not broken, let alone the Sweet Pear Tree, Thunder-Swallowing Vine, and other third-tier precious medicines like the Bone-Shedding Cinnamon, it's all impossible.

Even if we were to forcibly seize a second-tier spiritual herb, we would still suffer a loss of at least 50%!

"This method, which is almost identical to the original one, clearly has the flavor of Zoroastrianism."

Fang Yi frowned slightly and pinched the bridge of his nose, as if he had a headache.

"I have also reached the threshold of becoming a sect leader; let me give it a try."

He swept the Bodhi branch in his hand, releasing a burst of spiritual light.

"Snapped!"

The sound of the tides rose, and the Azure Sea Tide Restriction was activated, drawing upon the power of the Sweet Pear Tree to extract spiritual energy.

"Oh!"

The verdant spiritual light collided with the azure tide, Fang Yi's palm pulsed with magical power, and the light on the Bodhi branch of the Azure Water surged by three times.

"laugh!"

The azure tide was shattered, and the magical barrier dimmed.

"Crack!"

As if implicated, one of the main branches of the sweetgum tree broke off, and its spiritual light dimmed by three points in an instant.

The spirit eye of Jiuquan Mountain was affected.

Surrounded by strangely shaped peaks and rocks, where the earth's veins converge, a seven-foot-tall sapling, its crown bearing three thumb-sized cassia buds, was shattered into powder.
On the steep rock face, the five main leaves of the Thunder-Swallowing Vine, each the size of a millstone, were churned into juice.
In an instant, the spiritual plants in the nine spiritual eyes were all broken; some lotus seeds in the lotus platform burst open, some branches were cut off, and some spiritual fruits were crushed into juice.
In an instant, a gentle breeze blew, and the fragrance of medicinal herbs filled the entire Jiuquan Mountain.

"Hey!

"Are we waiting for Junior Brother Hengyi to make a move?"

Xiao Changce's face was bitter. The Biyue Pavilion in Jiuquan Mountain had been operating for hundreds of years, and who knew how many hidden tricks like the [Azure Sea Tide Restriction] were still lurking there.

Wu Hua absolutely cannot appear here.

[Tian Quezi] is also confronting Yu Yuanzi, and is also unable to show himself.

Zhang Hengyi could come to Jiuquan Mountain, but he was held back by Tiandaowu and couldn't get away.

The treasure is right in front of you, but you can't get your hands on it.
"We can only wait until Fang Yi reaches the level of a sect leader."

A hint of worry flashed in Xiao Changce's eyes. He didn't know when the White Bone Sect's Abyss Sea would be targeted by the Azure Water Pavilion.

At that time, Fang Yi alone might be able to fight two opponents and defend Jiuquan Mountain.

But we gave up at that point.
Having paid such a high price, let alone his unwillingness, over a thousand cultivators from Xuan Yang Mountain came here, ranging from Core Formation Realm cultivators to Qi Refining cultivators.
Who is willing to give up?!

"Master, please don't worry."
"This restriction on the tidal bore of the Azure Sea is not without a way to break it."

Fang Yi saw through Xiao Changce's thoughts, and his palm pulsed with magical power.

"Edict!"

The Bodhi branch turned again, its spiritual light receding, and carefully drooping strands of verdant radiance.

Like a clear spring flowing into water, it blends seamlessly with the azure sea and the forbidden waters of the tides.

The lush green vitality sprouted like a spiritual seed, absorbing every bit of the spiritual seed from the forbidden magic.

"Such exquisite control over magical power!"

Seeing that the Azure Sea Tide Restriction was being slowly eroded but had not affected the spiritual plants and precious medicines, Hu Lei exclaimed in admiration.

A glimmer of hope shone again in his dim eyes.

Half an hour later.

"Wow!"

The Azure Blood Bodhi Branch was tucked into his sleeve, as he gazed at the barely perceptible, dimming Azure Sea Tide Restriction.
Fang Yi shook his head slightly, and explained under the expectant gaze:
"This restriction is extremely intricate, penetrating deep into the very essence of the spiritual plant. To completely break it, at least [a certain amount of time is needed]."

He paused slightly, glancing out of the corner of his eye at a corner beyond the mountain, before continuing:

"It will take at least ten years to completely erase it."

"Ten years?!" Master Hu Lei was torn between two conflicting thoughts.

His base is in Sudu Mountain. He came to help with the boxing, firstly because it was ordered by the Great Master, and secondly to repay the favor of his disciple Sheng Bo'an who had been saved.

Even though Fang Yi won battle after battle, his cultivation level reached the threshold of becoming a sect leader.

He also planned to return to Dadu Ancient City after the battle of Jiuquan Mountain, which was the place where he had built his foundation for more than two hundred years.

At most, Sheng Bo'an will be brought here.

'The Thunder Vine is too precious, unless one follows the path of the Zoroastrianism like the Azure Water Pavilion.'

Even an ordinary Thunder Dao True Person, with spirit stones, would find it difficult to obtain this precious vine from Medicine King Valley.

Fang Yi noticed Hu Lei Zhenren's hesitation and spoke in a deep voice.

"The matter of the spiritual plant is not urgent. Junior Brother Hu Lei can stay at Jiuquan Mountain for the time being and think it over carefully."

"Please forgive me, Senior Brother Fang."

Master Hu Lei smiled wryly and explained helplessly, "Bo An has only recently formed his core."

The Jade Pearl Pavilion in the ancient city of Dadu and the Gray Crow of the White Bone Gate are both extremely troublesome.

Bo'an is not as good as my senior brother. With only him guarding the ancient city, I really can't feel at ease.

"Senior brother, please allow me to consider this for a moment."

Upon seeing this, Xiao Changce frowned slightly but did not offer any words of advice.

"Fang Yi, you should make plans as soon as possible, whether it's to wear down the restrictions and seize the spiritual medicine, or to retreat from Jiuquan Mountain."

Your teacher supports you.
"Even if you've reached the threshold of becoming a sect leader, and even if the White Bone Sect's Yuan Hai attacks, preserving your life shouldn't be difficult."

late at night.

On the exquisite platform, the branches of the sweet pear tree swayed and thunder roared. Xiao Changce had already returned to his respective cave, pondering how to break the magical restriction.

On the empty mountaintop, the Azure Lotus Banner fluttered, leaving only Fang Yi alone.

"Ruan Xiang?"
Has it reached the threshold of becoming a sect leader?

"Ha, he is clearly the sect leader himself."

He extended his five fingers, their light swirling with the light of life and death, and easily probed into the magical barrier of the Azure Sea Tide.

"Coincidentally, I have also taken this step."
With mountains full of medicinal herbs, I can take advantage of the war between the two factions to cultivate the path of witchcraft and medicine.

"Yu Yuan of Biyue Pavilion, Ruan Xiang, Yuan Hai of Baigumen, and Que Zi of Xuanyang Tian."
And myself.
Everyone has their own calculations; their interests sometimes overlap and sometimes conflict.

"Judging by the time, Junior Brother Green Snake will be arriving soon. Let's see who is more skilled."

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　　Fellow Daoists, how about changing the title to "The Immortal Path of Qingyang"?
　　
　
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