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Chapter 242, Part 241: The Complete Divine Skill, "Nine Revolutions Flowing Pearl Nine Elixir Scripture" (More tonight)

Beneath the plaque of "Sanyuan Jizhen Dongtian", Li Cunxiao looked up at the sky, lost in thought and speechless.

To outsiders, there were only the Four Symbols and Four Gods, but to him, there were countless immortals.

The vast blue sky stretches to the horizon, its depths unfathomable; the sun and moon illuminate the golden and silver terraces.

Rainbows are my garments, the wind my steed; the cloud lords descend in droves.

As far as the eye can see, it is as if the gates of heaven have been opened, and the immortals have lowered their eyes, creating a scene resembling a fairyland.

After he suppressed the pounding in his heart and mustered up the courage to look up, even more shock welled up inside him.

During his time at Louguandao, besides studying alchemical texts and martial arts, he also read extensively about the history of Louguandao's rise to power and the biographies of its past masters.

Anyone who's ever worked knows that to succeed in the workforce, you need not only skills but also familiarity with the "company culture." Whether you believe it or not is one thing, but whether you know it or not is another.

Looking at the immortals in colorful robes and fine clothes on the high heavens, Li Cunxiao quickly matched several distinctive figures with the descriptions in his memory:
"Master Lingjian first cultivated the Vermilion Bird lineage, and later created a divine skill on top of its unique techniques, thus advancing to the Grandmaster realm."

"Master Yin Gui, the sect leader three generations back of the Azure Dragon lineage, a master of alchemy, who passed down the 'Water and Stone Elixir Reversion Technique,' which grants the ability to fly and transform upon completion of the elixir."

According to the biography of the patriarch, Song Lun, the "True Man of Taiqing," embraced a state of tranquility and detachment from worldly affairs. He recited scriptures five thousand times a day, and after more than twenty years, he ascended to heaven in one step, gaining insight into life and death.

Li Cunxiao was increasingly alarmed as he looked. When his gaze fell on the highest point of the sky, which was also the farthest point in terms of time, an old man riding a blue ox, wearing a tall hat and a wide belt, sat peacefully cross-legged.

His appearance was ordinary, and he had no unusual features, but his status was even more important than that of the other dozens of grandmasters.

Guan Yinzi, the founder of Louguan Taoism, the master of the Lingbao Four Symbols Two Elements Banner, and a supreme grandmaster whose name has been passed down for thousands of years!
While he was stunned and lost in thought, the marks left by dozens of patriarchs in the sky seemed to be scrutinizing this junior of the sect.

Almost simultaneously, six or seven of the patriarchs emitted brilliant light, which then coalesced into divine swords and blades, auspicious beasts and rare birds, and magical seals and talismans, flying towards Li Cunxiao's direction.

"Could it be that when the patriarch passes on his skills, one can obtain more than one martial art at a time?"

Li Cunxiao was overjoyed, but before he could rejoice, at the highest point among all the gods and immortals, Guan Yinzi, dressed in a tall hat and wide belt, suddenly spoke, and his jade-like voice resounded throughout heaven and earth:

"By combining my essence with the essence of heaven and earth and all things, just as all waters can be combined into one water;
I unite my spirit with the spirit of heaven and earth and all things, just as ten thousand fires can be combined into one fire.
I combine my soul with the souls of heaven and earth and all things, just as gold can be combined with different kinds of gold and melted into one.
I unite my soul with the souls of heaven and earth and all things, just as a tree can be grafted onto a different tree to become one.

Then all things in heaven and earth are my essence, my spirit, my soul, and my spirit.

"Spring, summer, autumn, and winter, the waxing and waning of yin and yang, are all within my heart; and heaven and earth are like a chicken egg, which transforms into my perfect elixir!"

In an instant, all the power transmission marks issued by the other patriarchs shattered, but Guan Yinzi's body was surrounded by swirling clouds and mist, with two pills, one black and one white, flying intertwined and flying straight into Li Cunxiao's body, transforming into a piece of text and imprinting it in his heart.

"The complete 'Nine Revolutions Flowing Pearl Nine Elixir Scripture'?!"

But isn't this secret art of alchemy and martial arts passed down from the Azure Dragon lineage?

In the next instant, a fierce wind seemed to howl, and the celestial beings in the sky vanished without a trace.

After the clouds parted, behind the plaque of the Three Primal Ultimate Cave Heaven, and below the cliff, a hidden world seemed to be revealed.
Swish!
The familiar ripples of water appeared in the surrounding space once again. When Li Cunxiao opened his eyes, he was already back at the entrance of the Ancestral Hall.

Yan Daotong and his companions remained standing, but Du Guanglei had vanished without a trace. Taiyi Zhenren, most anxious, darted forward and urgently asked:
Which one did you get?

“The Nine-Turn Flowing Pearl Nine Elixir Scripture,” Li Cunxiao said, then added another sentence.

"The complete version."

"The complete divine skill?! This is truly incredible."

Everyone present gasped in shock. The disciples were filled with astonishment and envy, while the sect leaders were mostly filled with admiration and surprise.

Only Taiyi and Yan Daotong had somewhat unusual expressions, and even secretly exchanged a glance before quickly looking away.

Li Cunxiao still had many doubts in his heart, such as this divine skill, the scene he had just seen that was extremely similar to the Dragon Boat Secret Realm, and the spiritual treasure Four Symbols Two Elements Banner of Louguan Dao.

However, he had already stolen the limelight, and this was not a good time to speak, so he bowed and stepped behind his master.

Yan Daotong took a deep look, then looked away and led the way toward the Sanqing Main Hall.

Upon arriving here, Li Cunxiao knew he was there to deal with the aftermath of tonight's Ming Cult incident. He hadn't yet begun managing the sect's affairs, so he took his leave.

"What's the rush? We haven't even rewarded you for your contributions tonight yet."

Master Taiyi stroked his beard with a cheerful smile, took his disciple's arm, and pulled the helpless Li Cunxiao into the Sanqing Hall.

"Huayin County is right at the foot of Louguan Pass. It is a great disgrace that the Ming Cult heretics are causing trouble right under our noses!"

As soon as Yan Daotong and the others sat down, Changsun Chi was the first to speak.

"Those who collude with the Ming Cult should be killed, not let go! In this critical time, we must use ruthless measures to deter the villains!"

"Senior Brother Changsun is being a bit too extreme," Qin Li frowned.

"It is precisely because these are extraordinary times that both the imperial court and the puppet Qi regime are vying for the middle ground and strengthening themselves."

"We, the Louguan Sect, are the masters of Huayin. Removing the ringleader is enough to demonstrate our authority and justice. Why implicate others unnecessarily?"

“Junior Brother Qin, your words are rather timid,” Changsun Chi sneered.

"Louguan Taoism is the state religion of the Great Qin. There can be others between the imperial court and the puppet Qi, but there can be no us."

"What's the point of leaving room for maneuver at a time like this?"

"Even members of the imperial family, if they collude with the rebel forces of the demonic sect, will be implicated in a serious crime!"

"Besides Vermilion Bird Peak, what I carry on my shoulders is also the Duke of Zhao's mansion!"

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Li Cunxiao hid half of his body behind Taiyi Zhenren, quietly watching the sect leaders argue.

In just a few minutes, he had a general idea of ​​what was going on: this Vermilion Bird Sect Master, Changsun Chi, was clearly someone who was loyal to the imperial court.

Although Qin Li, the leader of the White Tiger Sect, was also a descendant of the Duke of Hu, who was bestowed the title by the imperial court, he was much more gentle in his dealings with others, completely unlike his name, which was full of the sharp and ruthless spirit of war.

As for Yuchi Mu, the master of Xuanwu Gate, he only chimed in occasionally, acting as a peacemaker.

Yan Daotong and Taiyi Zhenren remained silent until Du Guanglei returned.
"Master, the matter of tonight has been investigated and clarified."

The sect leaders immediately fell silent, their eyes all fixed on Du Guanglei.

The latter was also a true master honed over many years, and this wasn't the first time he'd encountered a similar situation.

"Tonight's events were orchestrated by Jingfeng and Mingli, two demons among the Five Mingzi of the Ming Cult, with Li Ding, a man from Huayin County, assisting, and Wu Xing, an inner disciple of the Xuanwu Sect, providing support." "Besides murdering inner disciple Li Cunxiao and two outer disciples, they have also repeatedly taken in refugees, embezzled land, and supplied supplies and provisions to the Demonic Cult."

"At present, everyone in Li Ding's residence has been brought under control. He himself tried to escape through the tunnel but was caught by the law enforcement team. They are all in custody and awaiting their fate."

"As for Wu Xing, who is an inner disciple, we would like to ask Master for guidance on how to deal with him."

After speaking, he gave a call, and two Taoist soldiers, wearing armor underneath and Taoist robes on top, escorted a pale-faced disciple into the main hall.

Upon seeing the disciple's dark black inner sect robes, everyone's gaze immediately fell upon Xuanwu Sect Master Yuchi Mu. Cheng Ruoshui, standing behind him, instantly changed her expression and reprimanded:
"Wu Xing, how dare you! What a terrible thing you've done! You've completely disgraced the Xuanwu lineage. How dare you come back alive to see your master!"

"Junior Brother Cheng, don't worry," Qin Sixing said, already displeased that his master had been under fire from the Vermilion Bird lineage.

Now that the real culprit was Xuanwu Gate, he could no longer hold back and abruptly interrupted Cheng Ruoshui, asking:
"Wu Xing, since you are an inner disciple of my Louguan Sect, you only need to follow the steps and you will naturally have a bright future. Why do you want to degenerate and associate with the Ming Cult demons? Aren't you afraid of bringing shame to your ancestors?"

"A bright future?"

Wu Xing gave a bitter laugh, his gaze falling on the other man's pale purple Daoist robe, then touching his own dark black Daoist robe. He seemed about to say something, but ultimately remained silent, simply kneeling down and kowtowing deeply to Yan Daotong.
"Sect Leader, you also cultivated step by step from the Qi and Blood Realm. You should have a deep understanding of the risks of the True Form Realm."

"One wrong step can wipe out decades of hard work, not to mention the fact that one's demonic nature would lead to being killed by one's own fellow disciples. How can anyone accept this?!"

"So you betrayed your sect just because the Ming Cult has a secret method to unleash your demonic nature?"

Yan Daotong remained silent, but Taiyi Zhenren, who was standing to the side, could not help but speak up.

"Fool! The methods of this demonic cult are no different from drinking poison to quench thirst. What use are these virgin boys and girls? The more you indulge in them, the deeper your demonic nature will become!"

"Without the Ming Cult's secret techniques, one will end up as a puppet without even realizing it. While the sect's Tranquilizing Pill cannot guarantee absolute success, at least it eliminates potential risks. To be greedy for momentary pleasure is utterly foolish!"

Wu Xing's already pale face turned even paler. He was not unaware of this principle; in fact, when he was carrying out the mission to eliminate the evil cult members, he had mocked those who used evil magic.

But when he was truly faced with a life-or-death decision, and after several limited attempts ended in failure, he finally couldn't resist the temptation.

From the first time he betrayed the sect's information, it happened again and again. Eventually, he became terrified, yet he was even more unable to stop.

"Uncle-Master is right," Wu Xing forced a bitter smile.

On the way here, his cultivation had been completely destroyed by Du Guanglei.

Having lost the abundant power of the past, but no longer needing to fear losing control and succumbing to demonic possession, a long-lost sense of ease returned to my heart.

"Sect Leader, I know that I have betrayed the sect, committed a grave sin, and am doomed to die."

"But what happened today is only known to me; my parents, wife, and daughters are unaware of it."

"I hope you will execute me, but spare the lives of my family."

Having said that, he prostrated himself, awaiting Yan Daotong's verdict.

At this moment, the sect leaders fell silent and all turned their gazes toward the head of the table.

The latter appeared to be deep in thought, turning the black and white alms bowl in his hand, from which came faint curses and roars. But when the iron ruyi struck it, the sounds inside vanished instantly.

'To manipulate even the most powerful martial arts masters with ease—is this the skill of a terrestrial immortal?'

Li Cunxiao was secretly alarmed. The deceased patriarchs in the Ancestral Hall were indeed renowned, but the Grandmaster before him was no less formidable.

“Li Ding, as a member of the imperial clan, colluded with the demonic sect, which is tantamount to treason. He should be torn apart by five horses.”

"Anyone in the household who knew about the matter but failed to report it shall be beheaded. The rest shall be punished by being made slaves, and all their property shall be confiscated."

“Wu Xing betrayed his master and ancestors, and shall be punished in the same way as Li Ding. Those who have committed no crime shall not be implicated.”

After Yan Daotong finished speaking, Wu Xing showed gratitude and kowtowed repeatedly. When he was dragged away by the Dao soldiers, his face was covered in blood. He was crying and laughing at the same time, looking like a madman.

"And then there's Junior Brother Yuchi. Wu Xing is a member of the Xuanwu Sect, under the management of Cheng Ruoshui. He is equally responsible for the lack of strict management, which has led to the growth of scoundrels."

"How about this?" Yan Daotong said without hesitation, clearly having already prepared his answer.

"Li Cunxiao thwarted the Demonic Sect's conspiracy tonight and killed two hall masters, which deserves credit. However, Cheng Ruoshui failed to manage her subordinates properly and should be punished."

"How about we strip the latter of his share of the Four Divine Elixir and reward it to Li Cunxiao?"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Ruoshui lowered her head and remained silent.

Yu Chi Mu simply sighed, "That's how it should be."

"Then it's settled."

Yan Daotong finally made the decision, and Taiyi Zhenren, who was standing to the side, could no longer suppress the upturned corners of his mouth.

Changsun Chi seemed somewhat dissatisfied with the treatment of the two criminals, but ultimately remained silent, bowing in agreement with Qin Li, and the matter was settled.

When everything was over, it was already past midnight. Yan Daotong did not keep the guest, but only told Li Cunxiao that he should ask Taiyi Zhenren about the Four Divine Elixir.

Several sect leaders filed out, but the disciples' excitement had not yet subsided.

"What a pity about Wu Xing. He was clearly the first to advance to the True Form realm, and the disciples even held him in high regard. Who would have thought he used demonic magic from the Demonic Sect?"

"If Wu Xing is a pity, then Li Cunxiao's talent is terrifying. In the future, don't say such things again, and always remember your place."

Seeing his disciple remain silent, Yuchi Mu's rugged face revealed a hint of emotion as he watched Taiyi and his disciple depart into the distance.

"I originally thought Li Cunxiao was just an ordinary genius, but I never expected him to be a prodigy who can rival my senior brother."

"In just one month, he broke through the true form of Huang Ting three times. This man's willpower is extraordinary."

"His talent is so exceptional that others can only look up to him."

Having witnessed Wu Xing's fate, Guo Zhao's impression of Li Cunxiao became clearer than ever before.

Unparalleled talent!

"Master, do you think someone like that, compared to Senior Uncle Taiyi, also has a chance to obtain that?"

"It's possible," Changsun Chi said only once and then said no more.

After taking only a few steps, he turned back to look in the direction of the Sanqing Hall.

"Senior brother, what exactly are your plans? The world is in decline, the mountains and rivers are crumbling, and we don't have much time left."

(End of this chapter)