The Path to Immortality Begins with the Life-Extending Lamp

Chapter 266 Yin Spirit Methods
"Very well, you dare threaten me?"

"Li Qing!"

Master Jiulong's eyes flickered as he looked at the decisive young man, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

These true disciples of the immortal sects are always like this: they possess exceptional natural talent and, relying on the cultivation of their sects, their character and cultivation are all of the highest caliber.

His beloved great-grandson was already a leading figure in the South China Sea cultivation circle, which made him quite gratified. But when he encountered such a person, everything seemed so dim and lackluster.

Even he himself might not be able to suppress the young man's arrogance!
"It's not that I can't give you this opportunity."

"If you can leave this place safely with those people, I will grant your request."

"Otherwise, hmph..."

With a sneer, the immortal raised his palm and pressed down, and the entire sky seemed to collapse. Clouds churned and rain poured down, and lava surged from the ground. In the blink of an eye, the spiritual city on the shore of the four lakes disappeared, replaced by a boundless inorganic fire domain.

As a rogue cultivator who managed to carve out a piece of flesh from the Five Immortal Sects and local clans after returning to the Southern Kingdom, he was unlike the Yin Gods of the various sects who received offerings. He was a true man who had fought his way out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood!
In his view, Baqiu Taibai was a heretical swordsman, unworthy of the true lineage; the Northern Dynasty deities were mere clay statues, holding positions without merit; the Five Streams Dragon Lord had cultivated to the true realm for a long time, but unfortunately, his primordial body was nothing more than a black serpent, hardly worthy of being called a figure…

Gui Lang Li Qing first plotted against Tai Bai Jun, and then attacked Li Shan Shen. Jiu Long Zhenren was naturally aware of this, but he did not think there was anything to be afraid of.

The Inorganic Fire Domain descended, and in the next instant, all those present were drawn into this world of flames. The Law Domain, a major cultivation method of the Immortal Path, grants one dominion over a domain by wielding one of its principles; this Nine Dragons True Man was also well-versed in it.

Judging from the Nine Dragons Master's demeanor, Li Qing knew that things were probably not going to end well today!
With a flick of his sleeve, the clouds swirled at his fingertips, instantly transforming into a raging inferno. The powerful turbulence formed a wind barrier in front of Zhu Dao, completely banishing the scorching heat.

"It seems that when you were cultivating in the South China Sea, you were used to a life where your skills were proven through your own actions?"

With a light laugh, Li Qing merely raised his right hand slightly, and the Primordial Chaos Light gathered behind him, instantly swirling the Jiazi Chaos and the Rebirth Chariot into his sleeve. While the Paper Dao, with its literary and artistic merits, was well-suited to the Fire Dao, it inevitably suffered some disadvantages.

Yet he remained fearless, flicking his finger to point into the void, and the Southern Dipper Life-Extending Lamp hung suspended in front of him, its twelve jade petals each projecting an illusory image of the Southern Dipper high in the sky.

The extraordinary phenomena of the fifty-four celestial bodies of the Southern Dipper suddenly appeared. Wherever the candlelight shone, the earth, fire, wind, water, the three powers and five elements were all fixed in the yin and yang. The laws unique to the celestial laws opened up a star realm in this boundless fire domain.

Heavenly fires rained down, and earthly fires raged, like flamboyant flowers, pouring down upon the divine realm, their crimson hue breathtaking. Yet, beneath that exquisitely beautiful, dreamlike scene lay boundless killing intent.

But as these balsam flames floated in the void, the Southern Dipper starlight, like a clear, shimmering curtain of water, kept the balsam flames swaying and unable to penetrate, their scorching heat slow to advance.

The Southern Dipper weighs all things, with prolonging life as its foundation. This Southern Dipper Life-Prolonging Lamp has been refined to such a level that it is no longer limited to just prolonging life. When the lamp is raised, the starlight in the sky acts as a candle, illuminating the illusory image in the high heavens, which makes the Nine Dragons True Man frown.

"Does Lin Yuan Mountain also possess celestial magic, with its mastery of the Dipper and the inlay of the Seven Stars?"

The Big Dipper governs death, and the Southern Dipper governs life. This celestial art is not commonly seen. Only in the Seven Star Pavilion on the distant outer sea coast does one find the Great Celestial Array that can draw upon the Milky Way from beyond the heavens, providing a place for the cultivation of celestial arts.

"But that's still not enough!"

With a cold shout from the red-robed immortal, crimson flames surged within the inorganic fire domain, and phoenix flower fires intertwined, instantly transforming into a fire dragon with eighteen blood-red eyes and nine red heads, coiling around the sky and dwelling in the world. Only the nine enormous dragon heads invisibly exhaled heat, and upon touching the Southern Dipper Phenomenon, immediately dimmed the starlight.

The distance between the Yin God and the Purple Mansion was as vast as a chasm. When this nine-headed fire dragon appeared, it brought forth all the magical beings of the Dao, stretching across the sky. Even Li Qing felt his brow throb and his hair stand on end in terror.

He decided to strike first, turning the Life-Extending Lamp around, and the boundless primordial energy swept up the fifty-four directions of the Southern Bright Fire Star, with countless fire stars falling in a chaotic trajectory.

The Nine Dragons True Man curled his lip, and the crimson dragon beneath him, grinding its teeth and sharpening its horns, desired to hold the sun in its nine heads, yet it could not extinguish them all. The Southern Bright Fire Star and the crimson dragon with its head held high collided fiercely, and the continuous explosions instantly covered the dozens of miles of fire domain.

The Nine-Headed Fire Dragon and the Eight Scenery Path, the Southern Bright Crimson Sun, are both similar to the furnace-burning method in the Xuanmen Eight Scenery Palace and the image-burning method of the Southern Dipper High Heaven Sun. When they collided in this inorganic fire domain, they instantly stirred up scorching waves of air.

Before the heat could dissipate, when they turned around, they saw Li Qing raise a finger to his brow, his lips slightly moving as if he were performing some kind of incantation. The two Daoists from Nine Dragons Mountain, Cai Die'er, and the old Daoist Lingzhi instantly froze, their figures seemingly flattening out...

Until, they were forcibly crushed into a red spiritual paper by the void!
On the blank page of the crimson spirit paper, the images of four Taoist priests were vividly depicted; that was... the Candle Illumination Painting Technique.

"Now, they can go out safely."

Li Qing chuckled softly, rolled up the spirit paper, and tucked it into her sleeve.

With both paths to Jiulong Mountain on their way, even the most steadfast Jiulong Zhenren would have to be wary of harming the innocent, since that noble Daoist might very well be the next successor of Jiulong Immortal Mountain.

"Hmph, Li Qing, you certainly have a lot of tricks up your sleeve."

"What a pity, little Shur!"

This immortal was truly enraged at this moment. How could he tolerate his beloved grandson being held captive by that ghostly man Li Qing?

With a wave of his hand, the void within this endless fire domain solidified, and the immense power of the Dharma domain instantly transformed the surrounding dozens of miles into a patch of red crystal. Even Li Qing could only be imprisoned within this secret power, like amber.

This secret power, using the domain to imprison the void and manipulate the laws of the Dao, condensed boundless fire essence, and in the blink of an eye, there was no longer a trace of spiritual energy to be manipulated within the entire domain.

It is likely that if an ordinary person were subjected to this technique, they would have little power to resist.

But Li Qing was different. He was frozen in the solidified void of gold and red, but strange phenomena flowed between his eyes. Before the Nine Dragons True Man's killing move could arrive, the primordial light of Qi suddenly appeared between his brows.

This primordial energy leaped out of Li Qing's ancestral aperture, instantly transforming into a cold light. With a crack, it pierced through a thousand feet of void, completely tearing apart the void's secret power.

The One Yuan Qi Dao internal cultivation of the Heavenly Cycle allows the Yuan Qi within the Heavenly Cycle to form its own unique Dao principles, unafraid of any binding of the spiritual power of heaven and earth. It directly condenses the Qi of the Heavenly Cycle into a Qi sword, tearing apart this restrictive divine power with a single strike.

Unless it is a technique like Yin Zu's, which involves hiding the universe in one's sleeve or controlling the sun and moon in a pot, even the Spirit-Suppressing Array might not be able to suppress a Qi cultivator!
Then, the Taoist priest swept across all directions with his breath, overturning the secret power of the fire domain. His eyes were filled with divine light, flowing endlessly like a kaleidoscope. The enchanting dream had somehow overlapped with the inorganic fire domain, and an indescribable aura began to fill every part of this void.

[Tap tap tap] [Tap tap tap] The hurried and chaotic footsteps echoed incessantly in the depths of this domain. A ghostly pressure swirled around Li Qing's body, making him appear to be surrounded by raging demonic flames.

The Soul-Destroying Dream Curse reveals its true nature when the dream is unraveled, killing people in their dreams; the Great Heavenly Ghost Curse is formless and elusive, a treacherous and unpredictable curse... Both of these are extremely ominous techniques in the realm of the soul.

The Soul Path is invisible; it is a substance that exists independently of the Primordial Chaos, and even the True Man of the Yin Spirit finds it difficult to discern its danger.

All that could be seen were the ghostly footprints that surged forth from the depths of the underworld like a tide, layer upon layer, condensing countless curses such as wrongful death, gouging out eyes, tearing out hearts, crippling, decapitation, etc. into those ghostly footprints.

Within its spiritual consciousness, it saw, on another level of vision, the mesmerizing and distorted Treasure Moon Mushroom and the crimson Soul Grass taller than a mast. These... were not things that should exist in the mortal world. Beneath this dreamlike layer, there were inhuman phantoms holding sharp blades, tiptoeing and stealthily approaching.

"Qi Dao, Yan Dao, Qingyun Dao, Hun Dao, Meng Dao, oh... and also Gui Dao and the Five Thunder Technique..."

"What exactly did you cultivate?"

The shadow between the brows of the Nine Dragons True Man grew even darker. With his arms outstretched, a two-foot-long Taoist tube landed on his left palm, and a fire basket hung from his right wrist. Judging from his attire, his red Taoist robe was divinely made. With the fire basket on his wrist and the fish drum in his palm, he strode in all directions, his eyes filled with majesty, clearly the appearance of a Taoist immortal.

This makes Li Qing seem like a heretic.

"Instead of practicing the correct laws, you're scheming such heretical and crooked methods. You deserve to be punished!" The red-robed immortal's eyes flashed with malice. He took a step forward, and the crimson dragon raised its head, bringing forth the Nine Heavens. Accompanied by the boundless fire essence within the Dharma Domain, it immediately created a scene of heavenly fire burning the world.

As the fisherman's drum resounded and the Taoist chant faded, the ecstasy that had just come close to him was shattered one by one. Nightmares in the dream were constantly destroyed by the Taoist chant, but they would slowly be reborn from the depths of the dream, repeating endlessly.

The Heavenly Ghost's footprints approached rapidly, and upon contact with the protective aura of the Nine Dragons True Man, a loud hissing sound immediately arose. This curse is extremely vicious; it can circumnavigate the Three Realms and penetrate the Five Elements. It cannot be suppressed by Daoist sounds or removed by supernatural powers; it only targets the victim.

The ghostly footprints, imbued with ever-increasing curse power, were as dense as a tide, proving truly troublesome. However, at this moment, Master Jiulong had not brought any ritual implements, making the situation difficult to handle.

Looking to the side, the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Path had already descended, with each dragon head holding flames, like the Nine Phoenixes of antiquity, bending down to fight Li Qing with all their might. The ten-thousand-foot-long fire dragons covered the sky and the waves of head-bobbing and attacking created cracks in the already unstable fire domain. Even in the three thousand miles outside the Lingze City, the red light flashing on the horizon could be faintly seen.

"Can Taoist magic be so dynamic, almost like a living thing?"

Li Qing raised an eyebrow, genuinely amazed by her beauty.

After sighing at the extraordinary spirituality of the nine-headed fire dragon, a black hand was raised in the air, with the "Five Peaks" and "Five Thunders" talismans shining brightly. After several rumbles, five thousand-foot-long bolts of lightning leaped, like chains of electric arcs encircling the five fingers. With a final squeeze from Li Qing, the lightning struck the nine-headed fire dragon in an instant.

It was the eighteenth fiery-eyed lion-like creature, with a dragon-like body and scales, its form burning the heavens. Five thunderbolts leaped across ten thousand miles, and the ghostly hand of Zhenwei seized the spirit.

Li Qing used his supernatural powers to challenge the Yin God's magic. After eighty-six rounds of fierce fighting, he used lightning as chains and qi as swords and spears. With the Heavenly Palace protecting him and the Seven Stars hanging high, he barely managed to disarm the red dragon's claws and cut off its five skulls, leaving the dragon only three thousand feet long.

He himself was not doing too well either. His hair, bound by the Seven-Star Lotus Crown, was scorched for the first time, and his Dharma Robe, which protected him, was torn open with one large hole after another.

Nine Dragons True Man was the first immortal true man Li Qing had ever seen since he was born, and his methods were terrifying. With just one Fire Dragon Technique, he forced Li Qing to use all his abilities!
Seeing that Daoist Li was hesitant and restrained, how could the red-robed immortal delay with that headless and tailless curse? He laughed loudly and raised his bamboo zither to strike the fish drum. Amidst the clear sound of Daoist chanting, the fire dragon immediately transformed into fire spirits and scattered in all directions. In fact, it transformed into an invisible cage, intending to trap Li Qing inside and kill him.

"go with!"

As a powerful attack came from behind, Li Qingyuan looked down with an air of eagle-like cunning, but his eyelids were lowered. He pointed out with his backhand, and suddenly a ghostly laugh was heard. A deep stream of light instantly tore through the void and went straight for the Nine Dragons True Man.

"Not good." The old master reacted very quickly. Seeing that Li Qing was fearless, he pushed out a black light with his backhand. He immediately held the fish drum horizontally, and a red light suddenly rose from the fire basket on his right wrist, erecting a red curtain screen in front of him.

With his Nine Yang Fishing Drum and Taoist Tube, and his Red Fire Basket and Light Curtain, he believed that his magical treasures were no less impressive than those of the old guys from the Five Directions Immortal Sect. If he hadn't been born at the wrong time and started as a rogue cultivator, his status would never have been lower than that of the top masters in the Great Dao Sect.

Unfortunately, the opponent was the Ten Directions Embryo Treasure Substitute Life Puppet, a secret forbidden artifact from the ancient Huailian Yin Mountain!

Then, the puppet with the appearance of a performer sneered and revealed its scapegoat form. With a lunge, it instantly passed through the so-called treasure light and barrier. With a pinch of its claws, eight deep, bone-piercing claw marks were torn between the ribs of the Nine Dragons True Man, and the cold, sinister aura of the scapegoat directly invaded it.

This thing is neither spirit nor vessel, neither ghost nor puppet. It is not bound by the Five Elements, nor can it be determined by the Three Powers. It can travel to and from the ten directions of the world and the womb within the void, without any restraint. Only in this way can it be called a "puppet that can take the place of death in the ten directions".

"hiss……"

"A magic weapon? Or a vengeful spirit? A vengeful spirit at the Yin Spirit Realm!"

Master Kowloon asked a series of questions, but his final answer was even more certain.

This is definitely a malevolent spirit, seemingly a unique ghost in the Netherworld, capable of penetrating the barriers of magical treasures and supernatural powers, which is truly terrifying.

No wonder, no wonder this Ghost Prince Li Qing was able to take down the Northern Border's Li Mountain God, the Xuan Yin Ghost Mother, and the Yin God's Wraith. In addition, with the forbidden artifact he wields, his decent temperament and strength, he is indeed not to be underestimated.

This person truly deserves to be the one chosen by You Tian.

But... that's nothing.

The old man in red sneered, not afraid of the minor injury caused by the ghost claw. When he roamed the South China Sea in the past, what was this little scratch?
The red-robed figure seemed to have its fur standing on end, leaping dozens of miles in the blink of an eye. It tossed the fish drum, smashing the life-extending lamp away. The flower basket fell, blocking Li Qing's retreat. The True Man pressed forward, his right hand raised, and swung a punch at Li Qing's back, knocking him off the clouds. Then, his fire magic condensed within his body, and with every move, he summoned the fire essence from all directions, delivering solid, visceral blows that forced Li Qing to retreat step by step.

"Hey, you've got too many unorthodox methods up your sleeve, your life force is pretty weak!"

Fiery fists swung, flying knee strikes, whip kicks... This set of moves changed too quickly. Li Qing didn't even have time to mobilize his vital energy and soul pressure before he was overwhelmed by this chaotic barrage of punches.

Fortunately, the medicinal properties of that "Jade Spirit Heaven-Mending Pill" were powerful enough to constantly transform Li Qing's Dao body. At this moment, the Nine Dragons True Man's furious bombardment was actually restrained and not fatal. The punches that landed on the flesh actually accelerated the process of mending the heavens and shaping the body.

As Li Qing was bombarded by the fiery fist, the spiritual light on his body grew stronger. However, when he reached a critical point, his body seemed to be covered with a layer of broken porcelain, with countless cracks, as if it would shatter into pieces at any moment.

As Master Jiulong hesitated, a dark, ghostly hand suddenly reached out from an eerie angle and grabbed the old master's neck with lightning speed. The secret power of 'soul summoning' touched it, and his five senses and six perceptions were instantly obscured. He was dizzy for several breaths, and his soul was almost taken away.

#%&……

The whispered chanting, interspersed with faint panting sounds, was obscure and difficult to understand, but when it reached the ears of the Nine Dragons True Man, it sent chills down his spine. In his vision, the entire world was being oppressed by an unknown great force, instantly becoming distorted, and just as he was raising his magic power, all things fell into silence.

"call……"

As Li Qing exhaled deeply, a thin sheet of human skin floated down slowly like a falling leaf, and the fiery magic domain in the surrounding area also slowly dissipated.

Master Kowloon has fallen victim to the Candlelight Shadow Wall Technique!

But... after only four or five breaths, a red light suddenly burst forth from the spirit paper painting, breaking the spell and instantly rushing out of the spirit paper's range.

At this moment, Li Qing had already summoned back the substitute life puppet, held the life-extending lamp, and took the time to soothe the wisp of Xuan Yin energy under the shadow that had already harbored resentment towards the Nine Dragons True Man.

Kowloon didn't go all out just now, otherwise Li Qing wouldn't have had a chance to retaliate in such a short time. Similarly, the moment Li Qing successfully launched that soul-summoning attack, he also had insidious methods such as the Eternal Regret Ghost Scissors and the Southern Dipper Measuring Fate. In fact, as long as he didn't appease the Ghost Mother's dissatisfaction, the balance of power would immediately reverse.

But is that really necessary? Cultivation is not easy, and the path to immortality values ​​life. Face is important, and pride is certainly worth fighting for, but a Taoist is ultimately a Taoist.

So in that instant, he ultimately chose the method of illuminating the wall with candlelight!
"If you're going to come out, then come out; if you're going to break the law, then break the law. But why are you ruining the precious paper money?"

Seeing that the spirit paper made from the skin peeled off the old ghost's body had several corners burned, Li Qing's eyes suddenly flashed with murderous intent, and she really wanted to have a fight with that old thing.

This old ghost made a human skin paper; there's only one of these sheets in his entire body!

"Hahaha, haven't you heard the saying 'paper can't contain fire'? Li Erlang, oh Li Erlang..."

"Don't panic, I'll just give you one more, hahaha..."

Master Jiulong laughed heartily, but lost the will to fight him again, thus saving himself the trump card of using the staff to take the fall.

"However, I now understand why you insist on obtaining the true teachings of the Spirit Paper Dao. So be it!"

Using paper as a medium, all paths and hundreds of incantations are tied to cause and effect. This is the path that Li Erlang has taken, and he has already traversed more than half of it. This path, which integrates witchcraft, ghosts, and immortality, is too unpredictable and too ever-changing. Even he doesn't know how to counter it...

(End of this chapter)