Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 201 Guantao Sea Pavilion
At this moment, the number of cultivators present has drastically decreased.

In the bloody atmosphere, the cultivators looked somber, as if they were all exhausted.

The atmosphere was extremely depressing.

Only twenty-five Foundation Establishment cultivators survived.

There were actually more cultivators at the Qi Refining stage, totaling three hundred.

More than two thousand cultivators participated in the treasure hunt, but only this few remain here.

And this is certainly not the number that will ultimately survive.

When real treasure is involved, the clashes will become even more intense.

Everyone was worried about their future, but no one was willing to give up the opportunity and go back the way they came.

Reaching this point was no easy feat, and no cultivator would want to miss such an opportunity.

Even low-level Qi Refining cultivators were unwilling to give up this opportunity.

In the world of cultivation, it has never been the case that whoever has the highest cultivation level can dominate everything.

No one can enjoy this treasure all to themselves.

Even cultivators at the Qi Refining Realm are not without hope.

Ultimately, it all comes down to opportunity and luck.

The Qi Refining Realm cultivators were preparing to snatch chestnuts from the fire, to obtain treasures from the impossible, and to rise against all odds.

Looking at the Qi Refining Realm cultivators who hadn't left, Li Yunjing couldn't help but shake his head slightly. These people were truly courting death; each of them had the spirit of moths drawn to a flame.

If it were Li Yunjing, he should ask himself honestly: if he were just an ordinary Qi Refining cultivator, would he dare to compete with so many Foundation Establishment cultivators?
"I'm not as crazy as these people!"

After thinking for a moment, Li Yunjing gave a self-deprecating laugh.

He doesn't dare!
There are so many desperate people in the world of cultivation!
"what happened?"

Noticing Li Yunjing's change in mood, Yu Yunyi asked curiously via telepathy.

"It's nothing! I'm just amazed by the bravery of these Qi Refining Realm cultivators!"

Li Yunjing responded.

He didn't know how to comment on these rogue cultivators, so he could only describe them as "brave."

"Ha ha……"

Yu Yunyi chuckled, glanced at him with her big eyes, and said coquettishly, "The hardships of being a rogue cultivator are immense. If you want to stand out from the crowd, you have to fight tooth and nail! Isn't that true every single day for them?"

That’s true!

Those who become independent cultivators are generally people with very low aptitude.

These people are not accepted by major sects, nor are they of family bloodline; they can only fend for themselves at the bottom of the cultivation world.

Every rogue cultivator who has made a name for himself has experienced countless killings; almost every action he takes involves risking his life.

If these people are given the opportunity to rise to prominence, they will definitely fight hard and never miss it.

Even if it means death, I will fight for a better future.

However, sect prodigies like Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi don't need to do that. If they fail once, they can start over. They would never risk their lives for a single opportunity.

"Let's discuss what to do next!"

At this moment, Zhu Heming, the leader of the "Zhu Dan Sect," asked.

This person held a prominent position among the Foundation Establishment cultivators and frequently issued orders.

"What else can we do? With so many people, we should just charge in!"

Another Foundation Establishment cultivator, who was not from a family or sect, spoke up, his voice sharp.

This person passed the sword formation test, revealing another Foundation Establishment cultivator among the rogue cultivators.

Faced with this indiscriminate sword formation, this person could no longer hide at the crucial moment.

Having revealed his presence, he also joined the discussion.

"Charge in? So many lives have been lost just from the outer perimeter of the formation! How many lives do we have to keep charging in?"

Another Foundation Establishment cultivator from a different family said irritably.

These rogue cultivators are brainless!

"Let's take it one step at a time! Let's go and check out this important person's temple first."

Zhu Heming, the leader of the "Zhu Dan Sect," shook his head slightly. Since no reasonable solution could be reached through debate, let's proceed step by step!

"go!"

The others also agreed with this approach, and after organizing their families and sects, they prepared to set off.

At this moment, Li Yunjing suddenly paused, a playful look on his face.

Unexpectedly, the Foundation Establishment cultivator who had just been exposed, as well as the Foundation Establishment rogue cultivator who had previously revealed his identity, started sending telepathic messages to Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi.

Li Yunjing and the other man exchanged a glance and nodded slightly.

At this moment, there are twenty-five Foundation Establishment cultivators present, plus Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi, the two imposters, making a total of twenty-seven people.

There are only four Foundation Establishment Realm experts among the rogue cultivators!

It seems these two are getting anxious and want to contact Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi to form an alliance and stand together through thick and thin.

Li Yunjing scoffed at this!

These rogue cultivators are two-faced and absolutely unreliable!

Such allies are worse than none at all!

However, Li Yunjing still tried to reason with the two of them and agreed to form an alliance with them!

Two cannon fodder have been delivered to our doorstep; why not take them?

As for who is scheming against whom, that depends on their respective abilities.

Apart from the Foundation Establishment cultivators with different cultivation levels, almost all the surviving Qi Refining cultivators were at least at the eighth level of Qi Refining.

Most of them were cultivators at the ninth level of the Qi Refining Realm.

A small number of elites even reached the Great Perfection of the Qi Refining Realm.

While exchanging information with the other two rogue cultivators, Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi observed the cultivation levels and conditions of everyone present and adjusted their plans based on the current situation.

"Let's go! Let's all go and take a look at the palace ahead!"

After a stick of incense had burned, everyone adjusted their state and were ready to go. Wang Zi's voice was a little tired and hoarse as he spoke.

At this point, no one else said anything, and they all walked forward silently.

However, this time, apart from the members of each family and sect, all other outsiders stayed away from their nearby "companions".

Everyone made sure to maintain a safe distance.

No one dared to get too close, for fear of being ambushed.

The previous chaos had eroded trust among everyone; a single spark could ignite a massive, explosive battle.

In front of the "Gengjin Sword Formation" is a stone-paved road, about a mile long.

It allows seven or eight people to walk side by side.

On both sides of this stone-paved road, some trees and flowers have been planted.

These trees and flowers are all ancient plants, thousands of years old.

Everyone who looked at these flowers, plants, and trees was somewhat tempted.

However, the palaces ahead were even more captivating.

With something even more attractive available, these cultivators naturally refrained from going out of their way to pick these spiritual plants.

Of course, one of the biggest reasons was the "Gengjin Sword Formation," which displayed its divine power, killing hundreds of people and terrifying the rest.

They were afraid that damaging the greenery here would trigger new restrictions and formations.

At that point, their lives will definitely be in danger!
The road was short, and soon the group arrived outside a courtyard wall.

The vermilion gate in the middle was three zhang tall, and above the plaque above it were written four large characters: "Guan Tao Hai Ge" (Viewing the Waves Pavilion).

"Perhaps this place wasn't underground back then, but on the island above?"

Everyone had this idea.

But with the passage of time, everything has changed beyond recognition, and people and things are no longer the same.

"I wonder which important figure in the Golden Core realm this is?"

Li Yunjing also felt a sense of emotion, "Even such a person can turn to dust one day. How difficult is it to cultivate immortality?"

Who will open the door?

At this moment, a Foundation Establishment cultivator suddenly asked a question.

For a moment, the Qi Refining cultivators unconsciously took a few steps back, moving away from the Foundation Establishment cultivators in the front row.

"Hmph! A bunch of cowardly rats! I'll take over!"

After disdainfully surveying the group of Qi Refining cultivators, a tall Foundation Establishment cultivator in red stepped forward, a copper hammer magic weapon appearing in his hand.

The man's words did not shame the group of Qi Refining cultivators; instead, they all breathed a sigh of relief and showed expressions of relief.

Li Yunjing, Yu Yunyi, and the other Foundation Establishment cultivators all looked at this person.

This person did not activate the magical artifact or unleash its power before smashing it towards the gate.

Instead, he gripped the handle of the bronze hammer, carefully bracing the round mallet against the door, and pushed it inward. "Bang, bang..."

The door swayed twice but couldn't be opened; it seemed to be locked from the inside, preventing it from being pushed open from the outside.

"How to do?"

Upon seeing this, the tall Foundation Establishment cultivator picked up his copper hammer, stepped back, and asked for the opinions of the others.

He wasn't stupid; after testing the waters, he withdrew.

As for breaking down the door?

He can't do this alone!
"Jump in?"

Someone asked this question.

"Um...why don't you give it a try?"

Upon hearing this, the others shook their heads slightly and asked him for clarification.

Entering through the door, everything seemed normal.

You want to climb over the wall to get in?

Which cultivator or family doesn't have corresponding preventative measures?

Even on the walls of Li Yunjing's extremely safe "Qiwu Manor," there are countless restrictions. Anyone who tries to take any wrong path will be attacked by these restrictions immediately.

This applies to ordinary families, sects, and individuals, let alone the Daoist temple of a Golden Core cultivator.
You want to climb over the wall? Aren't you asking for death?
Although no one has seen what the restriction is, they should ask themselves: if it were them, would they allow others to climb over the wall and enter their own temple?

They must have deployed their most powerful methods there to thoroughly and utterly kill anyone who dares to offend their dignity!

This is an idiot's question; it's utterly stupid!
"Forehead……"

Sure enough, when questioned by the crowd, this person remained silent.

As for seeking out a Qi Refining Realm cultivator to scout the way?

If the restriction is triggered, who knows how much trouble it will cause? It would be better to find a way to open the gate and let these Qi Refining cultivators go ahead to explore the way!

"How about this!"

After thinking for a moment, Wang Zi said to the crowd, "We can't just wait here forever! Let's break down the door!"

This person offered an opinion, and after thinking about it, everyone agreed that they had no better solution.

Seeing this, the other Qi Refining cultivators finally breathed a sigh of relief and, under the command of the Foundation Establishment cultivators, came to the vicinity of the gate, forming a fan shape and surrounding the gate.

"Do it!"

After everyone was ready, they attacked together again, and the thunderous blows struck the two vermilion doors.

As expected, divine light immediately emanated from the gates. However, faced with so much concentrated fire, these two gates did not last as long as the outer stone gate.

In just ten breaths, it shattered completely, breaking into pieces that fell inside the door.

Looking through the hole in the gate, everyone saw a front courtyard.

"Let's go in and take a look."

Zhu Danhong, a master of the Zhu family, smiled and said, "However, fellow rogue cultivators, you have worked hard. You should be allowed to visit the cave of this Golden Core cultivator first."

"That's a good idea!"

Immediately, a Foundation Establishment cultivator expressed his agreement.

"Please, my friends!"

The cold-faced Foundation Establishment cultivator who had previously threatened Qi Refining cultivators to probe the formation spoke again with a threat.

"Let's go then!"

Even the two Foundation Establishment cultivators among the rogue cultivators spoke up indifferently, showing no sign of the shared fate among rogue cultivators.

Seeing this scene, Li Yunjing couldn't help but chuckle.

These rogue cultivators didn't leave before, and now you have no chance to leave even if you want to.

"Ugh……"

The group of independent cultivators numbered only forty or fifty people; how could they dare to disobey the words of a Foundation Establishment cultivator?

One by one, carrying their magical implements, they cautiously stepped through the gate.

Then the Foundation Establishment cultivators followed them through the gate.

Finally, there are the direct descendants of sects and families who are Qi Refining Realm cultivators!
Once inside the "Guantao Sea Pavilion," every blade of grass and every tree is a precious treasure to these cultivators. Unlike the low-level spiritual plants outside the "Guantao Sea Pavilion," the spiritual plants here are almost all second-tier precious materials.

Just by stepping into this courtyard, one can see so many spiritual plants. If everyone picks them and takes them back, they can make a fortune.

Many Qi Refining cultivators began to breathe rapidly.

Of course, these things are not enough to make a Foundation Establishment cultivator lose their composure and calm down.

With their wealth, Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi wouldn't be interested in such petty squabbles.

The two also had high expectations for this "Guantao Haige" (Viewing the Waves Pavilion).

As for now, no one has turned against each other or made any rash moves. It seems that everyone is waiting to thoroughly explore the distribution of the treasure here before engaging in a decisive battle.

However, every cultivator had an extremely solemn expression, knowing the level of danger that lay ahead.

During this period, the Foundation Establishment cultivators continued to force the rogue cultivators to enter various corridors, gardens, rockeries, and even some spiritual plant gardens.

Currently, only the surrounding pavilions and towers have not yet been explored.

The process proceeded without incident, but the more peaceful it was, the more oppressive everyone felt, as if some unknown danger was approaching them.

When the group arrived at the back garden, they saw a pond with bubbles constantly churning inside, as if the water was boiling.

"This place seems to connect to that underground volcano!"

Li Yunjing understood immediately upon seeing the layout: this was the energy source of the cave dwelling.

This Golden Core cultivator seems to have extracted energy from the volcano and transformed it into the source of spiritual energy for this cave.

It was precisely because of this pond and this cave that they were able to continue to exist even when they were unclaimed.

If the energy here is cut off, then all the energy outputs inside the cave can be cut off, thereby destroying all the restrictions and formations!
With this idea in mind, Li Yunjing immediately shared his thoughts with Yu Yunyi.

Having gained a deeper understanding of the structure, the two were no longer alarmed by its unfamiliarity.

The danger here is not so great for them; on the contrary, these cultivators are more dangerous for Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi.

If they can't find a way to kill these cultivators, it won't be easy for the two of them to snatch food from the jaws of death among so many people.

"Don't tell them this secret yet! Let them break through those restrictions and formations!"

Yu Yunyi spoke coldly to Li Yunjing.

"Exactly what I want!"

Li Yunjing responded with a light laugh, he was growing to appreciate Yu Yunyi more and more.

Kind to his own people, yet ruthless and cold to outsiders—this is the kind of Daoist partner Li Yunjing desires.

Compared to those who are content with their lot and have a more adorable personality, Yu Yunyi's future path is sure to be more brilliant and far-reaching.

After Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi discussed their countermeasures, Li Yunjing also took some time to exchange ideas with the two Foundation Establishment Realm experts who were independent cultivators.

The two sides formed a defensive alliance: if any member of their family attacked any of them, the other three would provide full assistance!

Li Yunjing did not object to this!

As for whether to go all out?

Anyway, no one made any vows, so we'll see how things go!

Some things, once said, are best left unsaid and not taken seriously.

The two Foundation Establishment cultivators never imagined that Li Yunjing, despite his smiling face, actually didn't take their alliance seriously at all.

They didn't take the lives of these two Foundation Establishment cultivators seriously at all.

"Does this backyard appear to be an outlet of a volcano?"

After observing for a while, Wang Zi asked with some surprise.

Fearing that Wang Zi would discover the truth, Li Yunjing said from the side, "That's how it is! When we fight later, we can't fight in the backyard. If it causes a volcanic eruption, I'm afraid none of us will get the big shot's treasure."

"Ha ha……"

Many Foundation Establishment cultivators were extremely embarrassed and could only manage a couple of dry laughs.

This rogue cultivator is certainly direct!

Seeing the expressions on these people's faces, Li Yunjing sneered disdainfully, "The secrets here have been explored! This important figure's treasure is probably hidden within the four palaces!"

After hearing Li Yunjing's words, everyone's expressions changed repeatedly, and they remained silent.

Li Yunjing paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "My wife and I, along with Brother Han and Brother Ye, will occupy a palace on the west side. What do you all think?"

"Not bad!"

The two rogue cultivators, surnamed Han and Ye, were taken aback at first, then stepped forward and spoke loudly at the same time.

Li Yunjing's plan was not discussed with them, but since the four of them would take a quarter of the benefits, it seemed like a worthwhile deal no matter how you looked at it.

There was no reason for the two not to express their support for Li Yunjing!

"Hehe! Brother Li, you are only four Foundation Establishment cultivators. It seems a bit inappropriate for you to take a quarter of the benefits all by yourself, doesn't it?"

Upon hearing Li Yunjing's words, a hint of displeasure flashed in Wang Zi's eyes. He then said, "We have twenty-seven Foundation Establishment cultivators here. Are you suggesting that we, the twenty-three people, divide the remaining three palaces among ourselves?"

Previously, through his disciple Tingtao Gongzi, Wang Zi already knew Li Wutian's identity as a member of the "Ten Thousand Swords Sect" of the Ming Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)