Cultivating Immortality from the Book of Life and Death

Chapter 266 The Tribulation of Inner Demons. (First Update!)

Chen Zhentao was in a great mood and immediately pointed at Zheng Que, asking, "You have good aptitude, would you be willing to follow me?"

"Although your current bone age is not enough to become a formal disciple of the Xuanyuan Pavilion, you can become my subordinate and enter the Xuanyuan Pavilion with me to cultivate."

In Chen Zhentao's view, as soon as he finished speaking, Zheng Que's face immediately lit up with ecstasy. Without the slightest hesitation, he knelt down with a "thump" and repeatedly expressed his gratitude: "Thank you for your appreciation, my lord! Your subordinate is willing to follow you to the death, even if it means going through fire and water!"

Looking at Zheng Que's obedient appearance, Chen Zhentao nodded with great satisfaction.

Among these independent cultivators and imperial cultivators, only Zheng Que could catch his eye!

So Chen Zhentao immediately ignored everyone else, took Zheng Que with him, and left on the Dharma boat.

The journey was very smooth; the Dharma Boat sped along and quickly returned to Xuanyuan Pavilion.

Upon learning that he had successfully passed the trial mission and built a Heavenly Dao Foundation with the "Law" of Wanshan Temple, the Pavilion Master made an exception and accepted him as a personal disciple. The Grand Elder, who rushed over upon hearing the news, was a step too late. In his regret at losing his beloved disciple, he made a compromise and used the clan's most precious treasure, the Ghost Bone Ruyi, as a token to betroth his own granddaughter, Nie Wanrui, to him as his fiancée.

Numerous inner disciples flocked to him, and regardless of their previous temperaments, they all surrounded him now, flattering and vying to curry favor, creating a scene of overwhelming obsequiousness.

In the following year, he received great support from the sect and did not need to run around to obtain resources. He focused on seclusion and arduous cultivation in the best cave in the pavilion, and his strength improved by leaps and bounds. He soon broke through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

The following year, during the Six Sects Grand Competition, he represented the Xuanyuan Pavilion and won battle after battle, becoming invincible. He was unstoppable and caused a sensation among the Six Sects, becoming the undisputed number one among the younger generation of the Six Sects. He also won the favor of Ji Hanxun, the most beautiful woman in the Six Sects and the current Holy Maiden of the Blood Lotus Sect.

In the third year, he successfully formed his core. At the same time, a large-scale ghost plague broke out in Bozhou, Yanzhou, Maozhou, Luanzhou, Hengzhou, Danzhou, and Qinzhou. The seven prefectures were devastated and in dire need everywhere. The imperial court was powerless to suppress the plague, and letters requesting help poured into the six sects like snowflakes. He was ordered to leave seclusion and turned the tide on the battlefield of the seven prefectures. He shone brightly, killed countless ghosts, and made great contributions. He was regarded with special regard by the regent princess of the imperial court. In addition to the reward, he was also presented with a sachet embroidered by the regent princess herself.

In the fourth year, he reached the peak of the Core Formation stage and traveled far and wide. Wherever he went, he slew hordes of ghosts, eradicated evil spirits, and suppressed strange creatures. Mortals hailed him as a savior, deeply grateful, and even wanted to build a shrine in his honor to worship him day and night. When he arrived at the Sea of ​​Resentment, by chance, he rescued Shangguan Pianxue, the number one fairy of the Sea of ​​Resentment.

Shangguan Pianxue was stunningly beautiful, and out of gratitude, she became his confidante.

In the fifth year, just after he returned to the sect, the Pavilion Master of Xuanyuan Pavilion died suddenly, and he was unanimously elected as the next Pavilion Master...

Everything went incredibly smoothly.

It seems that from the moment he successfully established his foundation, his path to enlightenment was blessed with divine assistance, and all his thoughts and ideas became reality.

With his Nascent Soul stage imminent, he arrived at the entrance of his fiancée Nie Wanrui's cave.

Although the two were engaged, he had spent most of his time cultivating and traveling over the years. This time, he needed to undergo a heavenly tribulation to form his nascent soul, and he didn't know if he could succeed as smoothly as before.

Will the path of enlightenment he sought at Wanshan Temple still allow him to continue his unstoppable advance?
He still remembered the promise he made to his fiancée that he would marry her once he achieved the Nascent Soul stage.

Therefore, he wanted to see Nie Wanrui before he could form a nascent soul.

With these mixed feelings of anticipation, Chen Zhentao changed into a brand new robe, made some minor adjustments, and then, carrying the Ghost Bone Ruyi that the Grand Elder had personally given him, headed towards Nie Wanrui's cave.

As the eldest elder's granddaughter, Nie Wanrui possesses exceptional cultivation and talent, holding a very high position within the Xuanyuan Pavilion. Her residence is located on the mountain with the best spiritual energy within the Xuanyuan Pavilion, where the entire mountain is lush and verdant year-round, shrouded in deep clouds.

Halfway up the mountain, amidst the beautiful flowers and grasses, the eaves and corners of the building peek out, and a waterfall hangs like a ribbon on the side.

Chen Zhentao was no stranger to this place. He cast a spell and entered the mountain peak, arriving at the waterfall with ease. There was a waterside pavilion there, which was Nie Wanrui's daily residence.

The pavilion's main gate was tightly shut, with only a few windows open on the side, their curtains lightly drawn, and a faint, enchanting fragrance could be smelled burning inside. Just as he was about to knock, he suddenly heard a strange sound…

"My lord, don't open your eyes, I am Ji Hanxun..."

Chen Zhentao frowned immediately. That voice... it was Nie Wanrui!
What danger did Nie Wanrui encounter?
He disregarded etiquette, immediately smashed open the door and rushed in, only to see his subordinate Zheng Que embracing Nie Wanrui, who was disheveled!
Chen Zhentao was extremely shocked and stood there dumbfounded for a moment.

Zheng Que and Nie Wanrui were so engrossed in their lovemaking that they didn't notice the change at the gate or his arrival. They remained inseparable, whispering sweet nothings to each other.

As the offensive sounds rang out, Chen Zhentao suddenly realized what was happening and, without hesitation, struck Zheng Que with a palm strike.

boom! ! !
The entire waterside pavilion was reduced to ashes amidst a deafening roar. As sand and stones rained down, Zheng Que and Nie Wanrui vanished without a trace, having successfully escaped.

Looking at the deserted ruins, Chen Zhentao was furious. His subordinate, a servant who wasn't even a formal disciple of the Xuanyuan Pavilion, was having an affair with his fiancée!

And his fiancée, the granddaughter of the Grand Elder of Xuanyuan Pavilion, the proud disciple of Xuanyuan Pavilion, and the universally acknowledged genius of this region, actually fell for his hand!

Outrageous!

This is simply unreasonable!
"no no……"

"I'm about to form my Nascent Soul, I can't let this matter shake my resolve!"

Chen Zhentao quickly recovered, suppressed the rising anger in his heart, and turned to walk outside.

He had only taken a dozen steps when he saw a familiar figure streak across the sky.

Chen Zhentao immediately recognized her as Ji Hanxun, the Holy Maiden of the Blood Lotus Sect!

Last time, the other party gave him the Blood Lotus Flower, a spiritual plant unique to the Blood Lotus Sect, as a token of their love. It has been several years since they last met. Is this Holy Maiden coming to Xuanyuan Pavilion specifically to find him?
Thinking of this, Chen Zhentao immediately got up and chased after the other person.

Soon, he followed Ji Hanxun to the entrance of his cave. He immediately saw Zheng Que swagger out of his cave and pull Ji Hanxun into his arms.

Ji Hanxun blushed and offered no resistance, leaning into Zheng Que's arms. Both gazed at each other tenderly, creating a romantic atmosphere.

This……

What's happening here? !

Chen Zhentao stared in disbelief at the scene. Ji Hanxun, as the Holy Maiden of the Blood Lotus Sect, had always been proud and arrogant. Ordinary male cultivators would have their eyes gouged out as a lesson if they even glanced at her. How could she allow Zheng Que to blaspheme her without showing any anger?

Before he could think any further, another beautiful woman, elegant and graceful with a touch of majesty, emerged from his cave. She wore a magnificent robe and a phoenix crown with twelve tassels, and was none other than the regent princess of the imperial court!
The Regent Princess has also come to Xuanyuan Pavilion?
The next moment, the Regent Princess was also pulled into Zheng Que's arms. The two seemed very affectionate, their close interaction filled with tacit understanding, clearly not the first time they had been so intimate.

Immediately afterwards, Nie Wanrui and Shangguan Pianxue also appeared beside Zheng Que at some point.

Nie Wanrui smiled charmingly and took the initiative to hug Zheng Que's waist. Shangguan Pianxue's eyes were full of allure as she also kept throwing herself into Zheng Que's arms.

In an instant, four beautiful female cultivators, some plump and some slender, gathered around Zheng Que, two on his left and two on his right, clinging tightly to his body, making it seem as if Zheng Que had grown four extra heads.

(End of this chapter)