Starting from the Tiger Demon Yaksha, the demon immortality

Chapter 283, Section 292: Preparations, Through Wind and Rain

"Big brother, when is Senior Sister Ye going to marry into our family?"

"Ok?"

In the courtyard of the true lineage, Li Cunxiao, who was flipping through the notes of his predecessors, paused, turned his head, and saw Li Mucha looking at him with a grin.

The two hadn't tried to hide their behavior at the mountain gate, so the news spread throughout Louguan in less than half a day.

Although there were many people discussing it, no one said anything inappropriate.

After all, Ye Shuyi and Li Cunxiao are both exceptionally talented, and their status and abilities make them a good match.

They were a perfect match, a match made in heaven, and no one else had a say in it.

When the news reached Zhuquefeng, Guo Zhao seemed even happier than the two parties involved, and it is said that he had already begun to make arrangements for everything.

So when Li Mucha asked about it, Li Cunxiao wasn't embarrassed at all.

What he was more concerned about was that the two brothers had always depended on each other, and now a new member would be added to the family. He wondered what his younger brother was thinking.

"No rush. Choosing a name, inquiring about the date, and accepting auspicious omens—it'll all take time, and the year will soon be over."

"Although the world is in turmoil now, even if we want to go through things quickly and simply, we must consider the feelings of the bride's family and not let the Duke of Yue's mansion lose face."

"That's it"

Li Mucha looked somewhat disappointed upon hearing this, but quickly became excited again.

"Big brother, when you have children in the future, will I become your uncle?"

It seems I was overthinking it.

Li Cunxiao smiled without saying a word, his mind wandering as he heard this, and he even felt a bit of anticipation.

He is neither a god nor a demon; he has all the desires that ordinary people have.

Now that Moksha is growing up day by day, he will have his own family in the future.

The two brothers have many children. When they grow old together, enjoying a peaceful and happy family life, wouldn't that be one of the greatest joys in life?

"However, the most important thing now is to break through the barrier. Only by mastering the spiritual treasure can we have a foothold in this chaotic world."

The time spent daydreaming about the future didn't last long, and soon Li Cunxiao turned his attention back to the books in his hands.

Since returning from the capital, he could clearly feel that the "call" from the Niwan Palace in his mind was becoming stronger and stronger, and the feeling of wanting to break free from constraints was becoming more and more obvious.

Along with this, the connection between the dragon boat spirit and itself becomes increasingly close.

Sometimes, even without consciously perceiving it, the small world of the Dragon Boat Secret Realm will appear faintly in my mind while I am meditating.

All of this subtly reveals that once the barrier is broken and the primordial spirit manifests, the recognition of the spirit treasure as its master is imminent.

Inspired by this, Li Cunxiao naturally worked tirelessly, adjusting his mind and body while eagerly absorbing experience from Taiyi Zhenren and the Sutra Repository.

The seventh realm, also known as the entrance to the Dao, is because from this realm onwards, a martial artist's cultivation must begin to explore the mysteries of heaven and earth.

Heaven and earth are the great Dao, and human beings are but ants. Breaking through the barrier to enter the Dao is like dropping a drop of ink into a river; one careless move and one will lose oneself and be utterly destroyed.

To roam freely in the vast world without getting lost, the spiritual form is a martial artist's reliance, a treasure ship to cross the sea of ​​suffering.

The true essence opens the Niwan point, and then the true form enters the main divine palace, uniting with the primordial spirit to achieve the spiritual form.

For Li Cunxiao, opening the Niwan Palace was the simplest part of the process, since his foundation had been solidified to an extreme degree, allowing him to easily sense its location.

Entering the Niwan Divine Palace in its true form is a difficult task for other martial artists.

Because martial artists begin their training with demonic thoughts and malevolent energy, nurturing demonic tendencies within their bodies year after year, even the most advanced elixirs cannot guarantee absolute purity of body and mind.

This stage is, in a sense, the final stage in the battle against the demon.

Before one reaches the true form, one must cultivate demonic energy; once one reaches the true form, one begins to transform into demonic energy; the profound realm requires one to eliminate impurities, subdue demons, and attain immortality or Buddhahood.

Once a martial artist passes through the threshold, they will have virtually no risk of falling into demonic possession and can instead focus their energy on battling against the heavens and earth and on learning.

"I have the Vajra Pestle, so I'm not worried about the demon's backlash. The only problem is that I have too many of my own, so it will take more effort to enter the divine palace."

"Right now, the Vajra Pestle still has one more chance to break through barriers. Instead of saving it for breaking through martial arts, why not try using it to learn the 'Ancient Scripture of the Supreme Deity of the Azure Heaven'?"

"If I succeed, I can advance to the seventh realm of the three religions, and the foundation of my primordial spirit will far surpass that of ordinary people."

"Or, to be on the safe side, should we choose 'The Jade Light Sword Qi Collection'?"

As Li Cunxiao pondered, he couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing both emotion and reflection).

Things in this world are always unpredictable. I suffered so much because of Wen Zhongzi's "The Middle Way", but who knew that I would suddenly receive the divine skills of Confucianism from Emperor Taizong of Qin.

But what's even more surprising is that a few days ago, when he entered the secret realm, Wen Zhongzi secretly found him, hoping...
"Brother, Master is looking for you."

Li Mucha's voice interrupted Li Cunxiao's thoughts. Upon hearing this, the latter got up, left the courtyard, and headed straight for Miaoyan Palace.

Upon arriving at the destination, there was no need to announce one's arrival; one could simply walk in and find unexpected people there.

"Master, Master Uncle?"

Yan Daotong was holding a chess piece in his hand, deep in thought, when he heard Li Cunxiao's voice. He casually flicked his sleeve and straightened all the chess pieces on the board, dividing them into two piles, which automatically "jumped" into the chess basket.

"Oh, my junior apprentice has arrived. Please have a seat. How are the preparations going?"

Taiyi Zhenren snorted in dissatisfaction, too lazy to argue, and then heard the young man, who had sat up straight, say:

"Thank you for your concern, Senior Uncle. I dare not be presumptuous, but I am still 90% confident."

"Isn't this just being arrogant?"

Yan Daotong and Taiyi Zhenren had strange expressions, but then they couldn't help but laugh.

"If Cheng Ruoshui and Qin Sixing heard what you said, they would probably dig a hole and hide inside."

"They say it's 90%, but I think it's actually 100%. Hmm, in that case..."

Yan Daotong brushed his whisk, didn't think for long, and spoke in a gentle tone:

"If you trust your master, then come find me when you are ready to break through, so that I can let you enter the Three Realms Extreme Truth Cave Heaven."

"With the protection of the spiritual treasure, even if you make a big commotion during your breakthrough, you won't be known by the outside world. What do you think?"

Li Cunxiao was delighted.

Taiyi Zhenren had discussed this matter with him beforehand.

The existence of the spiritual treasure is too eye-catching, and it's hard to say what will happen when it breaks through the barrier.

His original intention in returning to Louguandao to break through was precisely this. Yan Daotong's initiative to bring it up was exactly what he wanted.

Especially now that Zhu Quanzhong's army has been stationed in Hongnong, which is less than a day's journey from Huayin County.

At such a sensitive time, any slight disturbance could trigger unforeseen consequences, let alone a powerful artifact like Lingbao, which could influence the political landscape and the imperial court.
"My senior master is the head of a sect and also my elder. With your protection, there's nothing to worry about."

"Disciple thanks Master Uncle!"

Upon hearing this, Yan Daotong stroked his beard with satisfaction. In the martial world, how many people have turned against each other for gold and silver? It's not uncommon for husbands and wives, brothers, and fathers and sons to develop rifts over such things.

Yan Daotong, who controls the Two Elements Banner, is undoubtedly the absolute master of the Three Realms Ultimate True Cave Heaven.

Li Cunxiao's willingness and courage to break through under his watchful eye is a testament to his complete trust.

This kind of trust, which seems obvious, is actually very difficult to achieve.

Because spiritual treasures are not ordinary treasures; they are enough to change the fate of a martial artist, and it is no exaggeration to say that they can even change the fate of a family or tens of thousands of people.

As early as when Emperor Wen of the previous Great Zhou Dynasty first established his dynasty, a genius emerged who was favored by Lingbao.

However, after that person obtained the opportunity, he became increasingly arrogant, believing that he was blessed with good fortune and that he was the only one who mattered.
On the other hand, he treats everyone in his sect as a potential enemy, and dares not trust others, which in turn fosters inner demons.

As a result, when he broke through to his true form, he lost his composure and turned into a demon, which was directly suppressed and killed by the spirit treasure.

That magical treasure is the Tianpeng Ruler of the Northern Emperor Sect of Magu Mountain, which has been passed down to this day. This has also resulted in the Northern Emperor Sect having the fewest disciples among all the major holy lands.

Because if one falls into demonic possession during a breakthrough, one will be suppressed and killed by lightning from one's own spiritual treasure. This kind of pressure is not something an ordinary person can withstand.

"Alright, it is our duty as elders to care for the younger generation."

"In the current turbulent situation, our Louguandao sect is the first to bear the brunt, facing life and death, with its future uncertain."

“With someone as outstanding as you, there is at least one more way out for the lineage passed down by our ancestors.”

After Yan Daotong finished speaking, he got up and left, adding one more sentence as he was leaving:
“Junior brother, Li Cunxiao is about to break through the Xuan Gate. Let’s find a time to pass on the divine skill to him.”

"Really?" Master Taiyi was initially delighted, but then a look of doubt appeared on his face.

"This is the sect leader's permission."

The hem of her deep purple Taoist robe swayed in the autumn wind, and in the blink of an eye, her figure disappeared outside Miaoyan Palace.

Looking in the direction Yan Daotong had left, Li Cunxiao felt a strange sense of unease rising in his heart.

Why would you pass on the Azure Dragon lineage's divine skills to him out of the blue?

Does the headmaster mean something bad is going to happen?

"What are you thinking? Do you think your senior brother is giving his last words?"

Taiyi Zhenren's words were as sharp as ever, and Li Cunxiao couldn't help but feel embarrassed upon hearing them.

"Disciples don't dare."

"Even if the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up. Who are you, a mere disciple, to worry about?"

"The inheritance of the lineage is of paramount importance. As the sect leader, one must be cautious and make several preparations in advance."

"Our Azure Dragon lineage's 'Donghua Mugong Book' and the other three lineages' 'Shaohao Yinfu Scripture', 'Xiaguan Huozheng Miaofa', and 'Shaoyin Xuanming Zhenjing' are all divine skills second only to the secret teachings of the sect leader's lineage."

"Right now, you're about to break through, so knowing this will only distract you. Once you break through the barrier, I'll pass on the divine skill and the secret methods for refining the Qiankun Bow and the Bone-Illuminating Mirror to you."

Upon hearing this, Li Cunxiao's unease intensified, prompting the old Taoist priest to glare and puff out his beard.

"What's that expression on your face?"

"If Li Siqi heard this news here, he'd be so happy he'd kowtow to me. You ungrateful brat, get out of here!"

Reluctantly leaving Miaoyan Palace, Li Cunxiao did not immediately return to his courtyard, but instead went to Qinglong Pavilion.

The number of demons kept in the Hundred Herbs Garden has decreased significantly, to the point that it looks rather sparse at first glance.

However, the alchemy room and the equipment room were bustling with activity.

Truckloads of materials were continuously hauled up from the foot of the mountain, eventually being transformed into elixirs and weapons and transported down the mountain, escorted by fully armed Shence Army soldiers, to the front lines of the standoff.

"Junior brother, what brings you here?"

When Li Siqi saw Li Cunxiao, she stepped forward to greet him with delight.

However, judging from his demeanor, he was both close and respectful, not like someone treating a junior brother, but more like someone treating Taiyi Zhenren.

"I went to the capital a few days ago and collected some rare and precious materials at Senior Brother Guo's residence."

"Thinking that it has always been my senior brother who has taken care of the affairs on the mountain, I feel very ashamed. So I refined a batch of pills, and I hope my senior brother will not find them unworthy."

As Li Cunxiao spoke, he took out a porcelain bottle from his storage magic treasure.

Li Siqi dared not be careless. He took the bottle with both hands, slightly pried open the cork, and glanced at it. His face showed a visibly happy expression.

"If I'm not mistaken, this pill seems to be an improved version of the Twenty-Four Qi Pill?"

"Senior brother has discerning eyes."

Li Cunxiao didn't say much. After deducing the formula for the Mind-Stabilizing Pill using the Vajra Pestle, his understanding of the formula became increasingly profound.

While he couldn't create a completely new elixir, he could certainly optimize it.

As for the ingredients for the elixir, they were sent by powerful and influential people in the capital who wanted to befriend him. With the idea that "why not refuse a free lunch," Li Cunxiao accepted them without hesitation, and now he could use them to his advantage.

As for things like owing favors, if the capital falls, a new emperor will bring a new court, and it's uncertain whether these people will still be around.

"In that case, I won't stand on ceremony."

Li Siqi carefully put away the pills, and the fatigue from the past few days of busy work was greatly reduced.

It's true that he was trying to build connections with talented people for his family, but it would undoubtedly be better if he could establish a closer personal relationship with Li Cunxiao.

Today, he has long since forgotten his initial thoughts of "taking his place" and "feeling unappreciated."

Jealousy can only arise when two people are not too different from each other.
If one is in heaven and the other on earth, then there is only worship and awe, and nothing else can be accommodated.

In just one year, the other party broke through the barrier and easily crossed the path that I had walked for more than ten years.

Li Siqi now has no doubt that the person in front of him is a future grandmaster, or even a great grandmaster.

Serving a terrestrial deity and serving an ordinary junior brother are two completely different experiences!

"By the way, senior brother, I wonder if there's been any news from Prince Jin lately?"

After trying to get on his good side for a while, Li Cunxiao casually mentioned something.

The King of Jin and the King of Liang, one in the south and the other in the north, were the most powerful among the warlords.

With Zhu Quanzhong approaching the capital, Li Yisheng could not possibly remain indifferent.

Upon hearing this, Li Siqi was about to reply, but her open mouth suddenly froze, and her pupils contracted.

Li Cunxiao was puzzled, but then his brow suddenly felt hot. He instinctively turned around and saw a huge blood-red pillar of light shooting into the sky a hundred miles away.

Dark clouds billowed across the sky, and a fierce, raging wind howled, as if a demon had descended upon the world.

Soon, amidst the exclamations of the Louguan Dao disciples, a beam of clear light transformed into a huge black and white banner in the Sanqing Hall of Liangyi Peak, obscuring the entire mountain gate.

Yan Daotong's figure ascended into the sky, soaring straight into the heavens. Looking in the direction of the blood-red light, his expression was solemn.
"Zhu Quanzhong"

(End of this chapter)