Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 514 Netherworld Space (Please Subscribe)

Li Ruyi's soul foundation was perfected after several years of honing.

He condensed the Nine Nether Soul-Capturing Lamp as his natal Netherworld Treasure.

Moon Soul Jade can be used as a soul-condensing spiritual object.

All that is lacking is the Soul-Gathering Ground and the Soul-Gathering Pill.

The Netherworld Space mentioned by Demon Lord Wanmeng is an excellent place for cultivators to condense their souls.

The so-called Netherworld, like the Demon Realm, is not the real underworld.

Rather, it is a special place whose operating rules are independent of the human world and are closer to the underworld.

It is filled with various yin energies, yin spirits, and yin cultivators, and is rich in rare natural treasures such as soul crystals, yin-attribute spiritual medicines, and yin-attribute cold iron.

Li Ruyi's practice of meditative cultivation is itself a defiance of the heavens.

The essence of their practice is to fight against the cycle of reincarnation in the underworld.

Retain some memories of past lives and continue your spiritual practice through meditation.

Those who cultivate in meditation cannot absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. They mainly rely on absorbing the essence of the sun and moon, devouring yin energy, evil energy, and the souls of other living beings to strengthen their own souls.

The cultivation process is extremely dangerous.

Not only do they have to evade the pursuit of righteous cultivators, but they also have to avoid the bombardment and purification of divine lightning from the sky.

During spiritual practice, one must always remain clear-headed, as one may be easily disturbed by resentment and the desire to kill, thereby losing one's spiritual wisdom.

If one can condense a soul core, one can find a way to reshape the physical body, turning the illusory into the real, and continue the path of cultivation.

Previously, Shen Xuan promised to do his best to help Li Ruyi condense her Soul Core.

Li Ruyi was willing to impart all his knowledge and skills as a third-level alchemist.

This deal is of great significance to Shen Xuan.

In the entire Qingyun Sect, there is only one person, Changsheng Zhenren, who is a third-level alchemist.

He would never pass on the third-tier alchemist's legacy to Shen Xuan.

Obtaining a third-tier alchemist's inheritance from outside is extremely difficult.

Shen Xuan focused his mind on the Netherworld space and made several incantations to attract good fortune and avoid misfortune.

Fortunately, all three times in a row, it was just a "minor misfortune".

Three strikes and Shen Xuan stopped the test.

"So, with proper preparation, I can enter the Netherworld?"

According to intelligence reports, the underworld is filled with a dense concentration of yin energy.

Ordinary cultivators who enter will be continuously eroded by the Yin energy, polluting their bodies and souls.

The longer one stays in the underworld, the greater the impact.

Moreover, they will be regarded as aliens and tonics by the cultivators and beasts in the Netherworld and will be attacked.

Of course, if you are strong enough.

Even Nascent Soul True Monarchs and Golden Core True Men can move freely in the Netherworld.

Shen Xuan summoned Li Ruyi.

They began discussing the matter of condensing the Soul Pill.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, do you mean that we should go to the Netherworld Space in six months to help Ruyi condense her Soul Core?"

Upon hearing Shen Xuan's plan, Li Ruyi could hardly believe it and asked in surprise.

"That is the plan."

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "There is a promise between us. I will help you condense your Soul Core. Once you have recovered all your memories, I will pass on the third-order Dao of Alchemy to you."

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Li would be willing?"

Li Ruyi bowed deeply and said, "I will always remember Fellow Daoist Shen's kindness. After I condense the Soul Core and regain my memories, I will give all my alchemy knowledge to Fellow Daoist Shen."

"If Li Ruyi disobeys this order, may he be struck by lightning, his soul scattered, and never be reincarnated!"

Overwhelmed with gratitude, Li Ruyi even swore a solemn oath.

“Li Ruyi, there’s no need for that. I, Shen, am a man of integrity and always keep my word. I will do my utmost to help you.”

Shen Xuan said politely.

The two were both teacher and friend, and worked together seamlessly.

They knew each other quite well.

Afterwards, Shen Xuan and Li Ruyi discussed the details of Li Ruyi's condensation of the elixir.

"Everything is ready except for the Soul Condensing Pill, which Fellow Daoist Shen needs to devise a plan for. As for a soul-protecting treasure, it would be better if we had one, but if we don't, I don't care."

Li Ruyi pondered for a moment before speaking.

She told Shen Xuan that her natal Netherworld Treasure, the Nine Nether Soul-Capturing Lamp, had a certain effect on protecting the soul.

The Soul Condensing Pill is a level three special elixir.

Its effects are even greater than those of the Ziyuan Nourishing Soul Pill.

The main ingredients are five rare spiritual items: Thousand-Year Soul-Stabilizing Flower, Three-Leaf Mind-Concentrating Grass, Mysterious Netherworld Ghost-Faced Mushroom, Third-Order Yin Soul, and the last one is Demon King Soul Crystal.

The first four types can be found in the Netherworld.

Li Ruyi can obtain the Demon King Soul Crystal by refining the Soul-Devouring Dragon Eel using the Nine Nether Soul-Capturing Lamp.

Shen Xuan asked, "Fellow Daoist Li, once we have prepared the necessary auxiliary materials and refined the Demon King's Soul Crystal, can we try our luck in the Netherworld?"

"It must be in the Netherworld!"

Li Ruyi stated decisively, "Not only do we have the four main ingredients for the Soul Condensing Pill, but we also have high-grade Soul Condensing Pills and Soul Condensing Spiritual Objects!"

“In every Netherworld space, there is at least one Soul Core cultivator. Soul Foundation cultivators are countless.”

Compared to Soul-Gathering Pills and Soul-Gathering Spiritual Objects, Li Ruyi was more worried about Shen Xuan's strength.

“Fellow Daoist Shen, the Netherworld is not like our usual place. Ordinary cultivators can hardly stay there for long. Moreover, they can only exert 30 or 40% of their strength at most.”

"If you encounter malevolent cultivators or various spirit objects..."

Li Ruyi said worriedly.

Now, Shen Xuan is her biggest support.

Without Shen Xuan's help, it would be difficult for her to condense the Soul Core on her own.

Shen Xuan smiled slightly.

"Let's prepare first. We'll release it in six months."

The voice just fell.

Shen Xuan's figure suddenly disappeared into the void.

A few breaths later, he appeared outside the living room.

Li Ruyi was dumbfounded.

She could sense that Shen Xuan's presence had completely disappeared.

It's not an invisibility spell or a concealment spell.

Instead, like her, their physical bodies turned to nothingness, truly disappearing from this space.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, what's going on?"

"Fellow Daoist Li, this is a spatial skill that I have recently comprehended."

Shen Xuan explained vaguely, "It won't last long, but it's enough to deal with ordinary cultivators and third-tier spirit objects."

"With such supernatural powers, Fellow Daoist Shen, there's no time when you can't go! Ruyi can rest assured!"

Li Ruyi was overjoyed and said seriously.

Shen Xuan took out the Soul-Devouring Dragon Blade and handed it to Li Ruyi.

The two agreed to depart for the Liang Kingdom's underworld space six months later. ...

half year later.

Shen Xuan has mastered the Yin-Yang Walking Technique.

The time it took to disappear was more than ten breaths.

At this time, Shen Xuan could fly thousands of feet away.

It is enough to dodge a real person's divine attack.

Li Ruyi also refined the Soul-Devouring Dragon into a Demon King Soul Crystal.

The remaining corpses were returned to Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan explained the affairs on the island to Xiao Changbing, Ding Yijin, and others.

Let Su Xueer also participate in the management of Flying Dragon Island affairs.

Afterwards, he took the Soul-Nourishing Wood where Li Ruyi was hiding, mounted the Silver Horned Heavenly Horse, and flew towards the Liang Kingdom.

At the border between the Song and Liang states.

Shen Xuan dismounted from the Silver Horned Heavenly Horse, changed his appearance, and transformed into a burly man with a full beard.

Then, concealing its presence, it flew westward until it reached the western border of Liang Kingdom, deep in a desolate black Gobi Desert.

This is the location of the Netherworld Space that Demon Lord Wanmeng mentioned.

The spiritual energy was thin, mixed with a heavy, murky, deathly aura.

Legend has it that this was an ancient battlefield where millions of ordinary people died.

Shen Xuan looked at a huge sinkhole in the distance.

The sinkhole was created by a meteorite impact from outer space and is thousands of feet deep.

The space below distorted like ripples on water, emitting a chilling, eerie light.

The entrance to the underworld is located at the bottom of the sinkhole.

A crimson light flashed in Shen Xuan's eyes, and all his sensory skills, including the [Illusion Breaking Spirit Eye Technique], were activated.

At this moment, outside the sinkhole, someone had already been lying in wait.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, be careful!"

Li Ruyi was a cultivator of the underworld, whose perception was beyond that of ordinary people, and he sent a reminder through his divine soul.

"It's alright. Don't come out yet!"

Shen Xuan appeared and headed straight for the sinkhole.

Soon, several powerful divine senses scanned his body.

Seven figures appeared around the sinkhole, surrounding Shen Xuan.

At the same time, they all raised their hands.

A loud hissing sound rang out.

More than a dozen talismans transformed into bone arrows and blood spirit blades, carrying a strong stench, and flew towards Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan was completely unaware.

When these attack talismans were about ten feet away from his body...

Shen Xuan's body revealed a protective spiritual shield.

The clanging and banging sounds echoed incessantly.

All the attacking talismans were blocked by the protective spiritual shield and could not advance an inch.

"court death"

Shen Xuan shouted in a deep voice.

The next moment, Shen Xuan's body trembled.

Dozens of dark, icy fish suddenly leaped out of his body, carrying a bone-chilling cold, and shot towards the seven people attacking him.

"not good!"

Two figures appeared, each activating their demonic weapons.

A yellowish-brown magic shield and a multicolored magic umbrella, both exuding dark demonic energy, stood in front of the seven people.

The clanging sound rang out again.

This time, however, it was the sound of the Dark Ice Fish striking the Magic Shield and Magic Umbrella.

In just a few breaths.

Both the magic shield and the magic umbrella were covered with a thick layer of mysterious ice.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, stop!"

Behind them came the voice of Demon Lord Wanmeng.

Demon Lord Wanmeng emerged from the sinkhole, her face beaming with smiles.

"These two are both Wanmeng's good friends, her companions on the journey to the Underworld!"

"This is Fellow Daoist Yao Tong from the White Bone Sect."

Demon Lord Wanmeng pointed at the demon cultivator carrying the shield and said.

The Demon Lord with the Demon Eyes was emaciated, wearing a cloak woven from countless tiny white bones, with two clusters of ghostly blue flames flickering in his eye sockets.

The sand and stones within a three-zhang radius around him silently turned into bone dust.

"This is Fellow Daoist Blood Shadow from the Blood Spirit Sect."

The Blood Shadow Demon Lord was shrouded in a layer of writhing blood mist, and a burly silhouette could be vaguely seen, exuding a strong smell of blood.

"These are the personal disciples of the two fellow Daoists."

There is no introduction for the Demon Lord Wanmeng.

A mere late-stage Foundation Establishment demonic cultivator is not qualified to stand before Shen Xuan.

"Fellow Daoists, this is the renowned Shen Xuan of the Qingyun Sect, a body refiner at the Dharma Aspect Realm!"

Demon Lord Wanmeng emphasized that Shen Xuan was a body refiner at the Dharma Aspect Realm.

This indicates that everyone is a cultivator of the same level and has the same status.

The Demon Lord with Demonic Eyes and the Demon Lord with Blood Shadow did not speak, but nodded slightly to indicate that they understood.

Both of their demonic weapons were covered in thick layers of mysterious ice.

With just this mastered ice magic, I can talk to them on equal terms.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, you've really kept Wanmeng waiting."

Demon Lord Wanmeng greeted her with a charming smile.

"Fellow Daoist Wanmeng, you didn't mention that other fellow Daoists came along!"

Shen Xuan said in a cold voice.

He knew that beautiful women should not be trusted.

The ghostly flame in the Demon Lord's eyes flickered, and his voice was hoarse.

“Fellow Daoist Shen, the Netherworld is extremely dangerous. Even if you are a Dharma Aspect Realm Body Refiner, you may not be able to defeat those Netherworld cultivators and Netherworld creatures inside.”

Blood Shadow Demon Lord sneered, "If I'm not mistaken, Fellow Daoist Shen has never entered the Netherworld Space before."

"We demonic cultivators are fine with it. But Fellow Daoist Shen's vigorous body is a delicacy that the underworld cultivators and creatures fight to the death for."

Demon Lord Wanmeng chuckled and said, "Many hands make light work. The four of us each possess unique abilities. If we can work together to deal with those underworld cultivators and creatures, we will surely return with a full harvest."

"Fellow Daoist Shen, wouldn't it be better if we all worked together, reduced the risks, and received our dues, each getting what we needed?"

(End of this chapter)