Forge your destiny into a sword, slash your soul and ascend to immortality

Chapter 119 Shangxi's Vitality

After saying that, Shang Xi transmitted a magical power to Jing Qian, which contained the Pure Yang Golden Eye Technique, a secret technique passed down by the Pure Yang School.

This method is a true secret passed down only to the true disciples of the Pure Yang Heaven. It is mysterious and wondrous, and can greatly increase combat power.

After Jing Qian received it, he quickly absorbed and deconstructed it using the [Worldly Understanding] technique, and in just a few moments, he had grasped its essence.

The Pure Yang Golden Eye Technique is of equal rank to the Pure Yang Hidden Sword Box, both being alternative techniques at the level of [Taoist Book].

It is also a rather peculiar method of refining spiritual energy.

Within this method, cultivators use high-grade precious materials to transform their own sea of ​​consciousness and condense a [Pure Yang Golden Eye] spiritual energy.

Depending on the individual's cultivation system, this golden eye will possess completely different supernatural abilities.

The [Eye of Wuzhiqi] that Shangxi prepared for Jingqian was a precious material that he had forcibly dug out from a second-rank great demon, and its status was extremely high.

In terms of value alone, it makes Jing Qian's flashy clothes look shabby in comparison.

Only a lineage with such profound foundations and a scarcity of disciples as the Pure Yang Heaven would give such materials to newly initiated disciples.

With such precious materials to open his eyes, Jing Qian's Pure Yang Golden Eyes will surely have a more profound foundation.

This secret technique also contains many eye-pleasing methods. In addition to cultivating one's own golden eyes, it can also be used to illuminate cultivation, battles, and killings.

But that's not the most important thing. The reason why the true disciples of the Pure Yang Heaven list the Pure Yang Golden Eye Technique as a required course and give it a very high priority is not only because of the power of the secret technique itself.

Furthermore, this [Pure Yang Sword Diagram] contains the true and fundamental inheritance of [Pure Yang Heaven].

This unique sword diagram, of unknown origin, was obtained by chance by the founder of the Pure Yang Heaven sect.

Later, the patriarch studied the methods on the sword diagram, which led to the lineage of Pure Yang sword cultivators.

Without the Pure Yang Golden Eyes, it would be impossible to comprehend any cultivation methods from this sword diagram.

Both the Pure Yang Sword Box and the Pure Yang Golden Eye Technique are unique and wonderful techniques that the predecessors of the lineage comprehended from the Pure Yang Sword Diagram. The Pure Yang Heaven uses these two wonderful techniques to build the foundation of its cultivation.

For a true disciple of Chunyang, to continue improving their swordsmanship, they must rely on their own abilities and study the Chunyang Sword Diagram for a long time in order to achieve enlightenment.

Unlike the Yama Path, the Pure Yang Heaven does not have a systematic lineage of cultivation methods. Each Pure Yang True Disciple has their own unique cultivation method.

Because of the differences in each person's talent, nature, experience, and so on, each person will have different gains when observing the [Pure Yang Sword Diagram].

These gains endow each person with a unique path of sword cultivation, with almost no possibility of repetition, making it quite fascinating.

And the beginning of all this is the crucial next step: opening one's eyes.

This is the final step before Jingqian can even begin his training!
However, even though he had already made the decision to join the Pure Yang Heaven, the series of experiences he had after meeting Shang Xi made him have no regrets whatsoever.

But even before formally beginning his studies, he still asked the question that had been buried in his heart:
“Master, I have comprehended the Golden Eye Technique and can open my eyes and begin my practice at any time.”

"However, this disciple still has some questions that I would like to investigate further."

Shangxi nodded and replied:

"This is perfectly reasonable; you can ask me."

Jing Qian bowed and asked:

“Master, you are aware that I have practiced the methods of the [Yambhava Path]. I would like to ask your attitude on this matter.”

"Also, will my cultivation of other lineages affect my practice of the Pure Yang Secret Technique?"

"Could this affect my future path in cultivation?"

Ueki seemed completely unconcerned about the question and answered directly:

"Don't worry, my [Pure Yang Heaven] secret technique is unique and can be compatible with almost all inheritances."

"Once you begin to study the Pure Yang Sword Diagram, you will realize that everything you can comprehend from this sword diagram is a different kind of technique."

"Although these methods can greatly enhance combat power and have infinite wonders, they are not systematic and cannot be used as the foundation of orthodox practice."

"Therefore, the true disciples of the Pure Yang Heaven have always cultivated the inherited methods of other top-level lineages in the Yingfu Pagoda Realm."

"Once you've joined the sect, I can show you the sect's collection. Most of the copies of the orthodox teachings passed down through the twelve lineages of the current academy are in our sect's collection."

"There are still some karmic issues that haven't been resolved in the process of collecting the orthodox teachings of other sects. You'll probably have to be a little more careful when you travel through the realms in the future."

"In addition to this, we have also collected at least half of the top-level lineage inheritances that have appeared in the history of the Yingfu Pagoda Realm."

"What I cultivate myself is the fundamental lineage of the Yiyuan Sect, the Taixu Zhoutian Tianguan Daoshu."

"This sect was destroyed in the great calamity three thousand years ago. You probably haven't even heard of it."

"As for the inheritance of the [Yanfu Dao], it is quite compatible with many of the secret techniques of my [Chunyang Tian]. If you have the opportunity to cultivate it, it would be quite good."

"However, my sect has only left some fragments of the secret techniques passed down by the [Yanfu Dao] and the [Ying Clan]. If you want to cultivate them, you will have to rely more on your own research, and you will receive less guidance."

"No matter whose method you practice, you will eventually find that your own system will naturally be built around my Pure Yang Sword Dao as its core."

"It's because my Pure Yang Sword Dao is so efficient at improving combat power that it's incomparable to any other lineage."

"No one can resist this temptation!"

"Moreover, the orthodox teachings that you and I are currently practicing are mostly only useful for the lower and middle grades of cultivation."

"When your cultivation level is high, you will realize that once you reach the [Star Picking] level or above, you can develop your own cultivation foundation, condense your unique immortal spiritual energy, and walk your own unique path of cultivation. Only then can you truly glimpse the cultivation path of the upper three ranks."

“Studying the methods of predecessors can only give you a certain advantage in the early stages of your practice. Sooner or later, you still have to rely on your own understanding of the Great Dao.”

"You can gradually experience these insights in your subsequent practice."

After listening to what Shang Xi had to say, Jing Qian was able to let go of an important knot in his heart.

His own lineage of the [Yanfu Dao] could no longer be separated from or abandoned.

If there is a conflict with the Dharma lineage of the Pure Yang Heaven, it will undoubtedly have a great negative impact on one's own cultivation.

Fortunately, the Pure Yang Heaven lineage is unique, and most of its disciples have precedents of practicing other lineages, so they can still use the Reincarnation Dao Book as their main cultivation method.

Then he asked again:
“Master, before I entered the sect, more than one person warned me that my [Pure Yang Heaven] lineage had been severed and that I had no way to advance.”

"But if my sect's lineage is not limited to any particular method of inheritance, why is there still the predicament of a cutoff path?"

"Why have you remained trapped in the [Earthly Fiends] realm for so many years without ever advancing further?"

Shang Xi chuckled softly, then replied:

"I never intended to hide this from you, so please come with me."

After saying that, Shang Xi got up and flew towards the dome of the Pure Yang Cave.

Jing Qian followed closely behind, riding on his escape light, and went straight into the clouds of the cave.

The two continued their ascent until they reached the edge of the cave's boundary before stopping.

At this moment, Shangxi spoke again to Jingqian:

"You were able to choose my [Pure Yang Heaven] during the academy's sacrificial banquet, which means you must have successfully ascended beyond the boundary and witnessed the true void, right?"

"That's right. I was fortunate enough to stand outside the Great Wood Cave Heaven of the [Mirror Cloud Shrine] and take a look at the scene in the void. It left a deep impression on me."

Shang Xi nodded, then waved his hand, and the boundary wall of the Pure Yang Cave Heaven in front of him instantly became clear and transparent.

Through this barrier, the true scenery of the outer void was displayed before the two of them in its entirety.

Then Shangxi spoke again:
"Three thousand years ago, a powerful enemy attacked, and the first thing to be hit was to completely tear apart the boundary membrane of my [Yingfutu Realm]."

"At that time, the earth collapsed and mountains crumbled, and the vital energy overflowed. Calamities were everywhere in the realm, and living beings suffered greatly."

"Until after the great war, in order to repair the boundary membrane, the Ying Clan Divine Dynasty united many forces within the boundary to build the [Tian Gang Tower], confiscating the grotto-heavens of various forces and merging them together to temporarily fill the vacancy in the boundary membrane, which continues to this day."

"At that time, my Pure Yang Heaven was severely damaged, and my sect's Pure Yang Cave Heaven naturally could not escape the same fate."

"From then on, the twenty-three grotto-heavens nurtured the boundary membrane while each occupying a piece of airspace, completely dividing up the void around the boundary."

"My Pure Yang Heaven has also received its share of the void, which is right here before us!"

Following Shang Xi's instructions, Jing Qian looked carefully and saw countless silent stars hanging quietly high outside the boundary membrane of the Pure Yang Cave Heaven.

But then Shangxi said:

"After we divided up the void, we each went into silence to recover the vital energy lost during the great calamity."

"And accumulating magical power to reshape the boundary membrane is no easy task."

"And my Pure Yang Heaven and the Yama Path have also been punished by the realm because of this great calamity. The karma is too heavy, so we have begun a journey of redemption."

"The Yanfu Dao has lost all its disciples, and even the fate of the Yanfu Master is unknown."

"As a result, the [Yambuddha] grotto was directly demolished, and the entire clan's foundation was divided up."

"Among them, the three sects below the surface seized 30%, greatly increasing their strength. Now they dare to bare their teeth at me."

"The remaining 30% separated and transformed into the Sea of ​​Wrongful Souls. The Ghost King within it escaped the control of the Yama Path and advanced to the second-rank 'Wuchang Ghost Emperor,' now becoming a major force within the realm."

"The remaining 40% is the core of the primordial energy of [Yambuddha] and the location of the [Life Stove], which has been buried in the core of the boundary's earth veins."

“Every few years, the remnants of this world will fill the realm with the accumulated vital energy, replenishing the realm’s vital energy foundation. This is the origin of the Yin Year.”

"As for me, I guarded the Pure Yang Heaven and managed to preserve my family's wealth, but due to karma, I still have to make up for the damage to the realm."

"Therefore, I poured most of the vital energy I extracted from Wuzhiqi and Mother Yaksha into the realm."

"Back then, there were a total of six demons who invaded. It was my Pure Yang Heaven that truly suppressed them and shared them with the realm."

“Like that Ying family, they all hid themselves very well.”

"With the support of two second-rank demons, although the foundation of my [Yingfutu Realm] has not yet recovered to its former glory, the concentration of vital energy has already surpassed that before the Great Calamity."

Jingqian listened attentively to Shangxi's storytelling, feeling that his understanding of this realm had deepened.

The origins of this Yin year, in particular, were a significant source of inspiration for him. Shang Xi continued:

"However, my efforts to suppress two great demons for so many years have not been without their challenges."

"【Wuzhiqi】was relatively well-behaved and didn't put up much of a struggle, so things remained peaceful."

"That 'She-Devil' had two near-breakthrough moments when she was first suppressed."

"Although I won in the end, she successfully struck and shattered all the void life stars that I [Pure Yang Heaven] could lock onto."

"A great calamity shattered seventy to eighty percent of the life stars surrounding my [Yingfutu Realm]."

"But other lineages still have some remaining, so they won't affect the disciple's cultivation for the time being."

"Only my Pure Yang Heaven has been disrupted by this She-Devil, and I have lost even one life star."

"Two thousand nine hundred years ago, my cultivation had reached the limit of the [Earthly Fiend] level. I should have burned out immortal spiritual energy to correspond with the celestial stars in order to break through my cultivation level."

"But at this moment, I have no stars to respond to, which means I have no way to advance!"

"What others mean by being blocked on the road and having no way forward is exactly what this means."

As Shang Xi finished speaking, a melodious voice drifted from beneath their feet:

"Brother Shangxi, you're complaining about me again."

"Back then, we weren't even familiar with each other yet!"

"If it were now, I would definitely not do such a terrible thing that would hurt our relationship."

"Lingling already knows she did something wrong, but I've already apologized."

"Besides, didn't I also provide my brother with a way to win him back?"

"As long as my brother draws in half of my lifeblood, he can transform into a zombie source of equal status to me and leap into the second rank."

"With my brother's strength, he will be able to sweep across the Northern Heavens. Why bother worrying about fate in this poor place?"

"Open your mind, good brother. Being a zombie is a good thing for your own path."

"If it were anyone else, how could I bear to give away even a single drop of my essence blood?"

Jing Qian, who was standing to the side, finally understood what the so-called "severance of the path" meant when he heard this.

This outcome was indeed beyond his expectations!

The interference of a second-rank demon meant that when a fifth-rank cultivator was advancing to the fourth rank, there were no stars available to assist, creating a truly thorny predicament.

He couldn't help but extend the question:

"Master, although our Pure Yang Heaven has no more Destiny Stars, don't we still have other lineages with them?"

"Why don't we choose one of the three sects we have a good relationship with and borrow a few of their resources?"

Jing Qian had no qualms about borrowing stars from others.

"Haha, what you said is exactly what I wanted to hear; it's the style of the people of Pure Yang Heaven."

"Of course I've considered the approach you mentioned!"

"Let alone the three sects below the surface, in the past three thousand years, I have spent my days observing the celestial phenomena at night when I had nothing else to do. I know better than anyone else in this realm who has a suitable destiny star."

"With my cultivation level, having endured the tempering of the evil fire for three thousand years, although I have suffered a lot, the immortal spiritual energy in my chest is incomparably pure, far surpassing my peers."

"If I were to ascend to the Heavenly Star, the [Shattered Star] and [Scattered Star] could no longer contain my spiritual energy; only the [Main Star] could receive it entirely."

"Among the many top powers in the realm, very few have accumulated power on a main star!"

"The Ying Clan has the most stockpiles. Under the illumination of the five great grotto heavens, twelve main stars twinkle. I've been envious of them for many years. However, the current Human Emperor is already at the third-grade Great Perfection level, and his title has reached the middle grade. His combat power is not bad, and he is not easy to deal with."

"The Kitchen God Shop also has two main stars, which are probably meant to be used by the next generation of people who worship and burn the stove. Currently, each of the life stars has a fourth-grade life stove on it to regulate vital energy and serve as a guardian. It is likely that they have been on guard against me for a long time."

"【Starry Sky Mountain】has accumulated quite a bit. Their family cultivates the Great Dao of Stars and can nurture their destiny stars with the sect's secret methods. Now they have seven 【main stars】in their hands and have formed a 【Big Dipper Destiny Star Array】, which is as solid as an iron barrel."

"Among the remaining sect lineages, only the Blood River Sect and the Cihangzhai each have a main star. However, they are both guarding it closely, for fear that I will take it over."

"Looking at other forces besides humans, the Mountain Ghosts of [Fear Continent], the Dragon Kun of the Vast Ocean, and the Evil Ghosts of [Sea of ​​Vengeful Souls] each have three."

"The fact that I cannot find the Destiny Star is known to everyone among the major powers."

"We also have only so-so relationships with many lineages, and we don't have any close connections with them."

"Within my reach, there are only these thirty-two [main stars]. They treat each one like their lifeline, guarding against me as if I were a thief, but it's not easy to make a move against them."

At this point, both master and disciple fell silent.

Both of them were trying to figure out who to target and how to do it, but they couldn't come to a conclusion.

Jing Qian was simply too inexperienced and lacked the ability; he had a kind heart but couldn't offer any real help.

Shangxi, however, was trapped within the sect and targeted by many lineages, carrying too many burdens and having too many constraints in his actions.

Suddenly, Shang Xi chuckled again and said:
"Why am I telling you all this! I'm still somewhat resentful!"

"I have pondered this for three thousand years with the [Bright Moon Eye of Rebirth], but I have not found a proper solution. Telling you would only add to my troubles."

"Don't worry about my affairs. I can only hold on for another three to five years at most. You should focus on your cultivation. Take as much of the Pure Yang Heaven's wealth as you can."

"When I perish, I will cleave open the [Sword Lotus Pool] and guide which ancestor back to the realm. All these current predicaments will then crumble on their own."

“For me, this is a matter of annihilation, but for you, it is not so important.”

"When I leave, I'll take care of [Wuzhiqi] and [Mother Yaksha], leaving you with a clean and refreshing [Pure Yang Heaven]!"

After saying that, Shang Xi took out the [Eye of Wuzhiqi] again and said:

"Come on, let me open your eyes and teach you the basics!"

After saying that, he turned around and slowly disappeared downwards.

Behind him, Jing Qian remained motionless. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke again:
“True man, in the past three thousand years, you have been the only one in the Pure Yang Heaven. No matter how you scheme, you have no chance.”

"But now that I'm about to enter the profession, why don't you take me into consideration as well, and calculate whether we, father and son, can pull off this job if I'm involved!"

Although they had only known each other for a short time, Jingqian had an excellent impression of Shangxi.

Moreover, he had just managed to latch onto this top-tier patron, and now this patron was willing to take away the two most valuable assets in his family. He simply couldn't bear it!

Upon hearing this, Shang Xi stopped and turned to look at Jing Qian, saying:
"Your disciple is very thoughtful!"

"Before I die, I am fortunate to have such a good disciple who can ensure the continuation of my Pure Yang Heaven lineage. This is already a blessing from Heaven."

"Although you are quite talented, you have not been cultivating for long enough. If I were to actually make a move, it would cause a cataclysmic disaster and create too much chaos. The risk would be too great for you."

"Sir, why don't you give it a try?"

"Throughout my cultivation journey, I have never followed the conventional path, and I prefer to find the possible in the impossible."

"If I can help you achieve enlightenment and let you lead me through the [Yingfu Pagoda Realm], it would be much better than me guarding this great estate and having people eyeing it."

“Master, I know you are exhausted and no longer have enough Dao heart to support you. Just consider it the boy’s willfulness. As his parent, please grant his wish!”

Shang Xi smiled and shook his head, then opened his third eye between his eyebrows, casting an unprecedentedly bright light over Jing Qian.

Then, Lingling screamed in surprise at the bottom of the cave. Suddenly, countless capillaries appeared on the Great Micro Sword in her hand, connecting to her body.

The immense Yin Spirit Immortal Qi was absorbed by the Great Micro Sword and then drawn upon by Shang Xi, flowing into his Eye of Rebirth that Breaks Through Illusions.

"Ok!"

"what!"

"ah……"

The second-rank "Mother Night Demon" let out moans as she was being sucked in.

Over the course of three thousand years, she has worn down this Great Micro Sword day and night, and has long since integrated her magical power into the sword.

However, this integration is bidirectional. Shang Xi is already quite adept at using this magical connection to exploit Ling Ling.

With the help of the great demon's magic, he began to deduce his path to advancement for what seemed like countless thousands of times.

However, this time, he incorporated the transformation as a key element into the design.

For a time, the [Yingfu Pagoda Realm] resembled a chessboard, with hundreds of illusions arising and disappearing, just like one dead game after another with no way out.

Unlike the past three thousand years, among countless dead ends, there is actually a path to survival that is quietly evolving!

Shang Xi's heart, which had been as still as death, suddenly pounded violently.

The whites of his eyes, visible between his brows, suddenly widened, his pupils seeming to leap out of their sockets!
For him, Lingling's magical power was almost limitless. As long as there was even the slightest chance of victory, he could gradually expand that chance to one hundred percent through hundreds and thousands of simulations!
This deduction took a full day, and the two people and one demon in the Pure Yang Cave did not move an inch.

Until Shang Xi closed his eyes and closed his brow, his entire demeanor changed completely, and a long-lost vitality was squeezed out from somewhere.

He truly saw a glimmer of hope for himself!
He just opened his mouth and said:
“Disciple, if you truly wish to save me, you must advance to the [Longevity] rank before the next Yin year. All told, you have less than two years left. Are you confident in your ability to do so?”

Jing Qian smiled nonchalantly and then replied:

"Why not give it a try?"

"This disciple will certainly do everything in my power!"

"Alright! Then I'll give it one more try before I die!"

Having said that, Shang Xi's figure flashed and disappeared from the spot. When he reappeared, he was in front of the "She-Devil," pinching her fair face with his right hand and saying:
"Lingling, I can give you the head of Wuzhiqi that you've always wanted."

"However, I must first fuse your [Yin Spirit Ancestral Eye] into this [Eye of Wuzhiqi] to help my disciple open his eyes!"

(End of this chapter)