Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 191 New Changes in the Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal
With 20,000 mid-grade spirit stones, they could buy some of the top-grade healing pills that the three of them desperately needed.

It should be noted that Lin Kai and his two companions had been in "Wanghai City" for over a decade.

Over the years, they gradually restored their cultivation, experiencing countless dangers along the way.

The group of seven paid a tremendous price for that legendary treasure.

Now, of the seven siblings, only three remain.

Over the course of more than a decade, the eldest brother's cultivation level barely recovered to the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

My younger sister's cultivation level is only at the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Lin Kai's cultivation level was the weakest, only at the seventh level of Qi Refining.

It's not that Lin Kai didn't try hard enough!

In a truly critical situation, the ocean was vast and deserted.

This person could only possess this good-for-nothing named Lin Kai.

Otherwise, without a physical body, the primordial spirit is like a fish out of water, unable to survive outside for long.

To hone one's primordial spirit to the point where it can withstand external environmental forces, one must at least reach the cultivation level of a Nascent Soul Realm ancestor.

Lin Kai, a Golden Core cultivator, doesn't have that ability.

For the past ten years or so, the eldest brother and the third sister, who both possess physical bodies, have been secretly recuperating from their injuries and have not come into contact with the outside world.

Basically, everything was handled by Lin Kai, who roamed around "Wanghai City" to earn spirit stones.

Lin Kai's cultivation level is not high, but he has experience in the Golden Core Realm. In addition, he is cunning. After so many years in "Wanghai City", he has become quite successful.

However, over the years, Lin Kai has had to support his elder brother and third sister, and he also has to cultivate himself. The resources he has are simply a drop in the ocean for three Golden Core cultivators.

That's why the three of them recovered their cultivation levels so slowly.

In addition, "Wanghai City" is a border fortress with many experts inside, so the three of them dared not cause trouble here.

They can only engage in small-scale operations and try to gain some benefits.

Even their elder brother, a master at the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, dared not enter "Wanghai City".

The cultivation level of the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment Realm is too conspicuous. Such people are well-known and easily investigated by the people of "Wanghai City".

Lin Kai and his two companions were all unregistered residents; what kind of identity did they have in the Ming Dynasty?

They naturally did not want to attract the attention of the Golden Core cultivators in "Wanghai City".

If anyone knew that the three of them were Golden Core cultivators in distress, many important figures would be interested in them.

Once they are caught, they will face the fate of having their souls searched.

Even the shortest lifespan of a Golden Core cultivator can be a thousand years. Some cultivators who consume rare and precious herbs and cultivate health-preserving techniques can live even longer.

Every Golden Core cultivator is a witness to history.

Their illustrious lives hold countless secrets.

By searching the soul of a Golden Core cultivator, one can obtain their cultivation insights, life experiences, and secrets of the cultivation world.

This is an unparalleled opportunity!

It even far surpasses the significance of some precious artifacts.

That's why Lin Kai and his two companions were extremely cautious, not daring to reveal the slightest clue.

Now, in "Wanghai City", only Lin Kai and this woman live in the city.

After discussing it for a while, the two decided to leave "Wanghai City" the next day and enter the sea area to make arrangements, designing a "treasure trove" for Yu Yunyi and Li Yunjing, waiting for them to walk right into their trap...

Meanwhile, Li Yunjing was unaware of Lin Kai's scheme. The "Qingyun Boat" had already taken off from the market town along the way and was heading towards the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

The journey was peaceful and uneventful.

As long as no one knows that Li Yunjing and his group are carrying such a large fortune, under normal circumstances, no passing cultivators would dare to target the disciples of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

Especially inland areas, which are all within the sphere of influence of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

Even the death of a single inner disciple in the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" would trigger a major uproar, with the "Enforcement Hall" mobilizing personnel to investigate the truth.

Not to mention the disciples of the Shenxiao Dao Sect who traveled by "Qingyun Boat".

On the third day, Li Yunjing returned to the "Seven Star Palace" to hand over the mission, received his contribution points and spirit stones, and then went out again with Yu Yunyi.

As for Jin Shouyun and Su Guo, they also received corresponding rewards from Li Yunjing and went on vacation.

After being promoted to inner disciple, one has more freedom.

They might be passively assigned one or two tasks a year, unlike the menial disciples and outer disciples who are constantly busy with one task after another.

Of course, some inner disciples don't like to go out and prefer to stay in the "Shenxiao Dao Sect". They will also take on some long-term missions.

For example, on the second floor of the "Scripture Pavilion," there are some inner disciples who work there long-term.

Li Yunjing was not this type; he was very interested in the upcoming trials.

This time, Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi bypassed "Wanghai City" and entered the sea area without going into the city.

Upon entering the South China Sea, the "Qingyun Boat" landed on the sea and sailed on it.

On the vast sea, the waves surged and rippled, the "Azure Cloud Boat" was thirty-three feet long and emitted a faint precious light as it sailed steadily amidst the rolling waves.

"Boom!"

The "Qingyun Boat" braved the wind and waves, breaking through the tides and sailing into the depths of the sea.

The "Azure Cloud Boat" travels at an extremely high speed on the sea, almost as fast as flying in the sky.

A quarter of an hour later, they had penetrated hundreds of miles into the South China Sea.

Standing on the bow of the ship, Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi looked at the vast and magnificent sea.

A surge of pride welled up within them, and they were filled with emotion.

The vast blue waves stretch to the horizon, where the sea and sky merge into one.

Throughout history, countless cultivators have roamed this vast ocean.

No one knows how many secrets and dangers are hidden in the vast ocean.

After venturing hundreds of miles into the South China Sea, the mainland had completely disappeared.

As far as the eye can see, there is water all around, and not even a single island or reef can be seen.

"According to the nautical chart, there is an island seven hundred miles to the south called 'White Sand Island'. It is said to be a supply point for humans at sea, and also a forward supply point for cultivators on their adventures."

Yu Yunyi opened the nautical chart and looked at it while saying this.

"Yes! Let's go there and find out what's going on in the ocean! Once we're familiar with the surrounding waters, we'll venture deeper into the sea and see if there are any opportunities!"

Li Yun nodded and said softly.

Since ancient times, countless people have ventured into the South China Sea in search of immortality.

This vast ocean is home not only to countless sea monsters, but also to numerous isolated islands and the training grounds of cultivators.

Many people passed away peacefully or perished in the vast ocean.

Every so often, news of an opportunity would spread from within "Wanghai City".

Some people seized these opportunities and rose to prominence, becoming famous figures in "Wanghai City".

Of course, most people perished in the vast ocean, becoming food for the sea monsters.

Cultivators are not immortals; they do not experience the immortal realm of eternal life and carefree joy that comes with age.

Cultivators fight against time, against fate, and against heaven and earth, all for that sliver of hope for immortality!
Especially for low-level cultivators like Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi, great perseverance, courage, fearlessness, and wisdom are needed to achieve a significant portion of success.

As for the other half, that depends on luck!
There's a saying among ordinary people: "Man proposes, God disposes."

To become an immortal and attain enlightenment is not that easy.
Even geniuses like Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi sometimes need to rely on luck!
This time, the two ventured deep into the South China Sea to test their chances of finding a celestial being.

As for danger, Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi still have some means to protect their lives, and they are just about to use some external pressure to break through to a higher level.

Just as the "Azure Cloud Boat" ventured another two hundred miles deeper, darkness descended upon the world. A large patch of dark clouds had appeared over the sea, as if a storm was about to break at any moment.

"Boom!"

A bolt of lightning illuminated the dark world, shooting from the dark clouds into the sea.

"The thunder at sea is indeed powerful!"

Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi had an idea. They sat cross-legged on the bow of the boat, preparing to use their respective cultivation techniques to draw a bolt of heavenly lightning into their bodies.

Thunder is the most beloved natural phenomenon among the disciples of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect". Every bolt of lightning is incredibly mysterious and full of power.

Borrowing from the laws of heaven and earth and nature is the supreme secret art of the Xuanmen (Taoist school).

"Boom!"

After Li Yunjing used the "Five Thunder Orthodox Method" to summon a bolt of heavenly lightning, a "whooshing" sound came from the sea.

A terrifying sea gale swept in, and each wave surged dozens of feet high.

The sea was extremely turbulent, but as a spirit-grade flying boat, the "Azure Cloud Boat" was a controlled spirit artifact of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect," so it was impossible for it to disintegrate in the giant waves like an ordinary ship.

The "Azure Cloud Boat" emitted bursts of clear light, keeping the towering waves at bay.

Although the boat was rocking a bit, it did not prevent Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi from sitting at the bow and drawing upon the power of thunder from the sky.

Not long after Li Yunjing summoned a bolt of lightning, he stored the lightning power in his body, transforming it into a source of energy, so that he could use the power of heavenly lightning to unleash a terrifying attack at any time.

Meanwhile, on the other side, a bolt of lightning suddenly shot into Yu Yunyi's body from her palm.

Li Yunjing had no worries about this.

The Shenxiao Dao Sect has enough experience and several secret techniques to guide the power of heavenly lightning, unless the lightning in the sky is not ordinary lightning.

Otherwise, it would not pose any health risks at all.

Furthermore, the rolling lightning power can bring enormous benefits to the body.

Li Yunjing absorbed the power of a bolt of lightning and felt his body filled with explosive power, which felt incredibly comfortable.

"boom!"

Before long, lightning flashed across the dark clouds in the sky, and a silver dragon streaked through the void, slashing down at Li Yunjing once again.

The power of this lightning bolt once again merged into Li Yunjing's body.

"Crash!"

Soon, a torrential downpour began, and a curtain of water obscured the "Azure Cloud Boat".

Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi could only see two or three miles away.

At this moment, under the power of nature, Li Yunjing unleashed his "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal".

"Boom!"

As soon as the seal was unleashed, it triggered another bolt of lightning that struck the "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal." Li Yunjing quickly formed hand seals, continuously refining this treasure amidst the thunder and rain.

Li Yunjing's consciousness almost merged with the "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal" and the natural lightning power of the sky.

This time, Li Yunjing used the power of lightning in nature to perform a refining method that replaced fire magic with lightning.

Under the power of natural lightning, Li Yunjing's mind and the "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal" merged together, and there was a feeling that the two were inseparable.

Li Yunjing felt a connection between their minds and spirits; he felt as if the "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal" was a part of his own body.

Having been reintegrated with natural lightning power and its own divine sense, and having melted some materials with lightning power and added them to the "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal," the quality of this magical artifact has been dramatically improved.

Before long, Li Yunjing upgraded the quality of this mid-grade magic artifact to that of a top-grade magic artifact, and its power was now incomparable to what it had been before.

"Whoosh..."

Suddenly, Li Yunjing's mind stirred, and the "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal" floating in front of him abruptly transformed into a stream of light, heading straight for Li Yunjing's brow.

The next moment, there was nothing in front of him; the "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal" had long since disappeared.

"It actually merged into my sea of ​​consciousness?"

Li Yunjing was startled. How could this thing suddenly enter his sea of ​​consciousness?
It should be noted that even the "Azure Sea Listening to the Waves Sword," which possesses great spiritual power, was unable to directly enter the body.

Could the "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal" that he himself refined have truly become a part of him, just like himself?

Thinking of this, Li Yunjing was overjoyed. With a thought, the "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal" floating in his sea of ​​consciousness moved obediently, just like his arms and legs!
"A thunderbolt of destiny!"

Li Yunjing exclaimed in admiration, he had a premonition that this "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal" must have enormous potential.

In the future, as one's cultivation level increases, the power of the "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal" will become greater and greater.

This is a treasure that can grow alongside you.

The true life-bound magic weapon!
Within his sea of ​​consciousness, the "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal" continuously emitted crackling lightning, relentlessly dispelling the fog within.

At this moment, Li Yunjing had a feeling that his divine sense seemed to have been enhanced again, and could now radiate within a range of fifteen miles.

This level of spiritual awareness is already comparable to that of a cultivator at the second level of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

With his divine sense strengthened, Li Yunjing found it easier to look inward. In the deepest part of his sea of ​​consciousness, deep within the mist, there seemed to be a sea of ​​lightning.

Li Yunjing tried to use his divine sense to draw upon a portion of the primordial power of the Thunder Sea deep within his consciousness, establishing a closer connection with it.

After being able to communicate with the power deep within his consciousness, Li Yunjing always had an indescribable feeling.

It was as if some questions had been answered, but after the internal examination, he was still unable to organize them.

It is impossible to bring the consciousness from the sea of ​​consciousness into the real world.

This feeling drove Li Yunjing to the brink of madness.

Although he didn't understand what was going on, Li Yunjing knew that the time to find out the truth was not far off.

He absorbed the power of several bolts of lightning and the energy of heaven and earth, filling his entire body with lightning energy.

A great deal of energy spilled out, forming a vortex of thunderous energy above his head.

Li Yunjing dared not summon any more lightning from the sky, but instead continuously compressed the lightning power within his body.

These powerful electric currents continuously traveled through various parts of the body.

One after another, small silver snakes merged into Li Yunjing's internal organs and various acupoints in his body.

The vast power of thunder was quickly transformed into magical power by Li Yunjing.

As time went by, Li Yunjing's magical power became increasingly profound, and he actually raised his cultivation level to the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refining, becoming a Great Perfection cultivator.

With this level of skill, coupled with Li Yunjing's combat strength, he was capable of contending with a fourth-level Foundation Establishment expert and preserving his own life.

Of course, this refers to the most ordinary independent cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage.

They are not the same as Foundation Establishment cultivators who have family lineages or sects.

If this were an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator from the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect," Li Yunjing's ability to forcefully kill a second-level Foundation Establishment cultivator would be considered a remarkable achievement.

While Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi were reaping great benefits from the thunderstorm, the "Qingyun Boat" had already penetrated deep into the heart of the storm.

The weather here has become even worse, with fierce winds raging in the sky and strong currents still surging hundreds of feet below the surface.

The "Azure Cloud Boat" began to shake violently.

In this sea area, the speed of the "Qingyun Boat" was reduced to a minimum.

It took the "Qingyun Boat" a full ten hours to finally leave this dangerous sea area, which spanned two hundred miles.

The "Azure Cloud Boat" sailed away from the stormy sea area. Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi looked at the clear sky outside, and their moods were greatly relieved.

A sunny day is always more pleasant than a dark thunderstorm.

However, their good mood didn't seem to last long.

A huge energy fluctuation suddenly appeared a dozen miles ahead of the "Azure Cloud Boat".

A sharp, piercing sound came from the sea ahead, reaching the ears of Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi.

Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi looked ahead and saw a person flying towards the "Azure Cloud Boat".

The man looked terrified and was in a sorry state; his black clothes had several holes in them.

Blood gushed from the holes in the man's clothes, and white bone was faintly visible through the horrific wounds.

This person seems to have encountered some danger at sea and has been seriously injured by a person or object.

Upon seeing the "Azure Cloud Boat," the man cried out, "Fellow Daoists, please save me!"

As he spoke, the man glanced back, as if to check if anything behind him was catching up.

After shouting, the man ignored Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi's ugly expressions and continued running forward, trying to cross the "Azure Cloud Boat".

"Damn it! This bastard's asking for it!"

Li Yunjing was furious and filled with resentment.

It was obvious that this person was being chased by some unknown person or monster.

(End of this chapter)