Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 204 The mastermind behind the scenes
Hearing the roar that suddenly came from not far away, many cultivators were startled. They looked around and used their divine senses to scan the area, only to find that there was a new "Lava Tiger".

This giant tiger was a full ten zhang in size. As soon as it entered the manor, it raised its head and bared its sharp fangs, letting out a deafening roar. On the back of the giant tiger stood three cultivators.

There were three people: an old man, a woman, and a young boy!
Li Yunjing was already outside the East Hall and was the first to see them. Upon closer inspection, he was surprised to find that one of them was Lin Kai.

"It's Lin Kai!"

Yu Yunyi was equally astonished!
This broker seems to have more connections than they imagined?
Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi never expected that Lin Kai and the forces behind him would also come to this place!
When Lin Kai telepathically told Li Yunjing about a senior's cave dwelling, was this the place he was referring to?

The situation is becoming increasingly complicated and chaotic!
"go!"

Li Yunjing had a vague sense of unease and dared not meet the other party's gaze. He increased his speed to the extreme and shot towards the pond in the backyard with Yu Yunyi in his arms.

"Those two little guys ran away fast enough."

Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi's actions were clearly seen by the three people on the giant tiger, and Lin Kai chuckled softly.

The seeds were sown in spring, and autumn is the time to reap the harvest.

Lin Kai and his two companions then arrived at the fertile farmland they had prepared.

"Ignore them for now! Kill the others first!"

The elder in the lead snorted coldly, patted the "Lava Tiger" on the head, and the giant tiger shook its head and roared again before shooting towards the East Hall.

Upon the arrival of newcomers, the struggle within the East Hall not only did not cease, but intensified.

Upon seeing the change in the situation, the cultivators from all sides in the battle assumed that Lin Kai and his companions shared the same goal: to obtain the information and come to seize the treasure.

As for Lin Kai and his two companions, one was a useless Qi Refining Realm cultivator and the other two were Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators, at most similar to them. This did not frighten the crowd, but only made them a little anxious.

Everyone was doing their utmost, desperately trying to get closer to the treasure, hoping to seize it and escape before the giant tiger could attack.

"Boom!"

The battle intensified in the next instant.

Greed is truly terrifying!

When Lin Kai and his two companions arrived at the entrance of the East Hall, Lin Kai couldn't help but sigh.

"Hehe! Aren't we the same?"

The white-robed old Taoist sneered and leaped down from the "Lava Tiger".

Almost simultaneously, the young woman in red also jumped off the back of the "Lava Tiger".

The two Foundation Establishment Realm experts entered the East Hall almost instantly, while Lin Kai, riding on the back of the "Lava Tiger," also entered the East Hall at a leisurely pace.

His cultivation level was too low; he dared not come down.

Only with the "Lava Tiger" by his side did Lin Kai dare to enter the East Hall. This made Lin Kai feel a little depressed. He recalled how he used to be arrogant and domineering, and how he was all-powerful in the region.

Now, I need the protection of my "Lava Tiger" (a mythical creature).

How ironic is this?
This truly proves the old saying, "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river."

The newly arrived elderly man in white robes and young woman in red entered the hall and immediately chose their targets.

When these two made their move, their power was incredibly subtle. With the help of the "Lava Tiger," they effortlessly killed two Foundation Establishment cultivators in the first instant!

This scene surprised many people.

No one expected that the old man in white robes and the young woman in red would be so powerful!
How many levels of the Foundation Establishment Realm does it take to display such power that can instantly kill cultivators of the same level?
"Daoist Canglan! How dare you kill our people?"

A Foundation Establishment expert from a sect recognized the white-robed elder's identity and immediately rebuked him.

Daoist Canglan was also a long-time guest of "White Sand Island", where he had lived in seclusion for ten years. He always presented himself as having the cultivation level of the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Now that this old thief has suddenly made a move, where is his cultivation level of the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm?

The sharp-eyed experts immediately realized that this was someone of their level, or even higher.

Such people had been hiding right under their noses, and these local bullies hadn't even noticed them, which made many people extremely unpleasant.

Meanwhile, the Foundation Establishment experts were filled with unease, as if the arrival of Daoist Canglan and his companions was not a coincidence!
"Hahaha! If it weren't for the information I provided, how would you have been able to find this place?"

Daoist Canglan laughed loudly, completely ignoring the angry rebukes of these people. The overall situation was settled, and he had absolute confidence. He then revealed his previous plan.

Lin Kai, with his sharp eyes, immediately noticed that someone was distracted by Brother Canglan's words. He patted the head of his "Lava Tiger," and the giant tiger understood and pounced.

What kind of experience does the Taoist Canglan have?

As soon as his third brother made his move, he saw through the man's weakness. He also moved in a flash, transforming into a streak of light and rushing straight at him. With the help of the "Lava Tiger," he killed another Foundation Establishment cultivator and fed him to the spirit beast.

Someone tried to help, but was stopped by the young woman in red!
The three siblings' fluid and seamless teamwork astonished the cultivators from these sects and families.

One by one, the Foundation Establishment cultivators dared not continue their infighting. They stopped attacking and sparsely gathered into a single unit, facing off against Daoist Canglan and his two companions from afar.

"Daoist Canglan! You're courting death!"

"Was it you, you old scoundrel, who plotted against us behind our backs?"

"No wonder news of a Golden Core Realm senior's Daoist temple suddenly spread!"

"Daoist Canglan, do you really think that the three of you alone are a match for us?"

……

After these Foundation Establishment cultivators stopped fighting, they gathered together and turned their attention to the three people, including Daoist Canglan.

"hehe!"

Daoist Canglan chuckled and said, “Everyone, this is not my fault. If you hadn’t been greedy, how could you have come here? I didn’t force any of you.”

"Shameless old thief!"

"Let's join forces! Kill this man first! Then we can continue our duel and distribute the treasures here!"

Several Foundation Establishment Realm experts kept shouting, trying to urge the others to join in and kill the three, including Canglan Daoist.

"Bang bang..."

Suddenly, Wang Zi of the "Haitao Sect" and two Foundation Establishment cultivators under his command made their move, instantly ambushing the three Foundation Establishment cultivators around them!
Before anyone could react, the members of the "Haitao Sect," led by Wang Zi, had already broken free from the circles of sects and families and arrived at the side of Daoist Canglan.

No one expected that at this critical juncture when everyone was united in their hatred of the enemy, they would be betrayed from within!

"Wang Zi, you guys..."

The eyes of Zhu Heming, the leader of the "Zhu Dan Sect," were filled with disbelief.

The "Haitao Faction" is an old power on "Baisha Island," having existed for hundreds of years and passed down through three generations. How could they possibly betray them?
People from other sects and families also couldn't believe what they were seeing.

Everyone felt insecure, and many people unconsciously took a step back, distancing themselves from others, fearing that they would be betrayed by their "comrades" again.

The actions of the "Haitao faction" directly created cracks in this temporary alliance, leaving everyone without trust.

"Hehe! We've already pledged our allegiance to Master Canglan!"

Looking around at the astonished and angry expressions on everyone's faces, Wang Zi laughed, a smug look on his face.

"Real person?"

However, compared to the betrayal of the "Haitao Sect", the words "True Man" were even more shocking. Zhu Heming, the leader of the "Zhu Dan Sect", and some experts from families and sects were all taken aback and showed expressions of horror.

In the world of cultivation, the title "True Person" is not given lightly. In the Xuanmen (mystical sect), only experts at the Golden Core stage are worthy of being called "True Person"!
Could this Master Canglan be a Golden Core Realm expert?

"Impossible! Your cultivation level isn't necessarily much higher than ours!" The gray-robed elder who had previously injured Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi said solemnly.

“Xuan Ziyan! I have suffered some injuries over the years and my cultivation level has dropped, which is why I have been living in seclusion on ‘White Sand Island’ to recuperate.”

Master Canglan laughed and said, "You are a talented person. If you are willing to submit to me, I can spare your life and teach you the Great Dao of Golden Core!"

"Hehe! I see!"

To everyone's surprise, the gray-robed elder, Xuan Ziyan, sneered, "As the saying goes, a phoenix without its feathers is no better than a chicken! You want me to submit? That's utterly laughable! Once I capture you, I'll search your soul, and all your knowledge will fall into my hands!"

This unassuming master, at this moment, had no intention of being unassuming. Instead, he looked down on the entire scene with a domineering aura that left his "comrades" dumbfounded.

"Hahaha……"

Xuan Ziyan's words caused Canglan Zhenren to burst into laughter. He laughed for a while before stopping, coldly scanning everyone present, and said, "Xuan Ziyan, you are someone, but can you alone be my opponent? Or are you relying on these trash to help you?"

At this moment, after a fierce battle, there were only twelve Foundation Establishment cultivators left in the East Hall!
On Canglan Zhenren's side, there were five people, including the young woman in red, Wang Zi, and two Foundation Establishment cultivators from the "Haitao Sect".

Among these five, Canglan Zhenren and Wang Zi are top experts present, and with their superior strength and ability to wait for the opportune moment, they have a considerable advantage.

There's also that "Lava Tiger," with its thick skin and flesh, almost reaching the top level of the second tier. It possesses immense strength and its combat power is comparable to a late-stage Foundation Establishment expert.

This power filled Master Canglan with confidence, making him believe he couldn't defeat his opponent.

"Hehe! Let's give it a try! The outcome is still uncertain!"

Xuan Ziyan sneered, wondering what hidden tricks he had up his sleeve, seemingly unafraid of his opponent at all.

Meanwhile, Zhu Heming, the leader of the "Zhu Dan Sect," calmed down. He stared at Wang Zi with a sinister gaze and said in a gloomy voice, "Back then, we should have wiped out your 'Haitao Sect' as soon as we entered the tunnel!"

"Heh! Why bother with hindsight? Now you have no chance to kill me!"

Wang Zi looked at Zhu Heming with disdain. He knew better than anyone how powerful Canglan Zhenren was.

A master like Canglan Zhenren has promised to mentor him. As long as he can unify "Baisha Island", he will have more resources and a better chance of advancing to the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, or even higher.

This is the real reason for the betrayal by the "Haitao faction"!

For independent cultivators and small sects with incomplete lineages, having a Golden Core Realm expert to guide their cultivation would be an immense opportunity. For the sake of his path to immortality, Wang Zi was willing to risk his life and fortune, leading his entire sect to join the Canglan True Person.

While the two sides were locked in a standoff, Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi arrived at the backyard and jumped into the pool without hesitation.

The pond, about three zhang in size, was scorching hot, with water reaching a height of a thousand degrees.

However, this temperature was nothing to Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi.

The two slowly submerged into the bubbling pool. The pool was crimson and extremely hot, containing a scorching power.

This is indeed a direct passage to the volcano!

Without hesitation, Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi continued to sink to the bottom of the water.

Now, there is no safe place in the entire resort.

Only by entering this place can the two of them have a chance to evade the divine senses of others, hide themselves, recuperate properly, quickly restore their combat strength, and deal with what comes next.

Lin Kai and his two companions arrived.

The great battle at the East Palace will definitely not end quickly, and there will be more turmoil afterward. Li Yunjing has not given up on the idea of ​​fighting the other side.

"Gudong..."

After diving hundreds of feet, the space inside the pool suddenly became infinitely wide. Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi felt the temperature around them getting higher and higher, like a furnace.

In this sweltering heat, the two felt as if they were soaking in a hot spring, their bodies rapidly repairing their damaged meridians.

Hundreds of feet away, there was nothing but a huge mountain beneath the sea. As you approached the mountain, you could see fiery red lava flowing everywhere.

However, this did not obstruct Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi's view.

With a thought, the two of them scanned the area within a ten-mile radius and could clearly see the underwater world. They also discovered that there were creatures near the underwater volcano.

There are many fish nearby, and even some ferocious sea monsters.

These creatures are not benevolent; their ability to survive near a volcano suggests they possess special abilities.

With Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi injured, the two were unwilling to cause any unnecessary trouble or start a killing spree. They were afraid that making a commotion here would attract the attention of the Foundation Establishment cultivators outside.

The two of them concealed their auras to the extreme, and at the same time used their divine sense to obscure the senses of these sea creatures, making it impossible for them to see Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi.

People with strong spiritual power can create environments, change the will of others, and even hypnotize them.

These special abilities give those with strong spiritual senses a natural advantage over those with weak spiritual senses, allowing them to crush their opponents in every aspect.

These sea creatures have developed some abilities due to their unique environment, but they are not sentient beings, and their will and consciousness are not strong.

This creature was easily influenced by Li Yunjing and couldn't figure out the truth behind the appearance of two strangers here.

The two arrived at a section of the volcano and found a hollow about ten feet in size, where they decided to rest.

Li Yunjing quickly set up a "Minor Five Elements Array" outside the cave, which was about ten feet away, to conceal his presence.

Once the "Minor Five Elements Formation" was activated, it concealed the surrounding scenery and formed a unified whole with the surrounding water flow. Unless someone entered the area, no one would be able to see that there was a cave about ten feet deep inside.

"Alright! Let's rest here for a bit and recover our fighting strength as soon as possible."

With the array protecting him, Li Yunjing felt much more at ease and said to Yunyi.

"it is good!"

Without hesitation, Yu Yunyi took out a futon and sat down there.

The two sat cross-legged in a hollow in the mountainside, examining their bodies, and a bitter smile appeared on their faces.

At this moment, many cracks appeared in the middle dantian of both Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi, and many meridians in their bodies were also injured.

Li Yunjing couldn't help but wonder who the gray-robed old man who injured him was.
This technique seems to be quite extraordinary!
The man never used any magical artifacts throughout, clearly showing extreme confidence. He must be a person of great importance from "White Sand Island".

However, this person had never spoken before, and had been standing quietly to the side, which made Li Yunjing somewhat neglect him.

At this moment, after consuming several "healing pills," Li Yunjing circulated his own magical power to begin repairing his damaged meridians.

Fortunately, Li Yunjing and Yu Yunyi's injuries were not serious. After taking some "healing pills," their meridians began to slowly recover under the nourishment of their own magical power.

When the Five Thunder Orthodox Method was activated, the vast power of thunder was poured into his body. The bones of Li Yunjing were covered with traces of electric arcs, which eliminated some impurities in his body, making Li Yunjing's body even more refined.

At the same time, Li Yunjing was also practicing the improved version of "Reversing the Innate Five Elements Technique", which combined his "Five Elements Withering and Flourishing Technique", two different understandings of the five elements.

With the initial integration, Li Yunjing's understanding of the power of the five elements became more profound.

Externally, there is the "Five Thunder Orthodox Method" to train bones, muscles, and meridians; internally, there is the "Reversing the Innate Five Elements Technique" to train the five internal organs. With these two unique skills operating simultaneously, one can focus on two things at once. After the entire body has been repaired, it is enhanced once again.

If outsiders knew that Li Yunjing used the "Five Thunder Orthodox Method" to repair his body's meridians and the "Reversing the Innate Five Elements Technique" to train his internal organs, many people would be terrified.

Two techniques, two systems, performed simultaneously, multitasking – this method is utterly astonishing, unheard of by most people, let alone witnessed.

Half an hour passed before Li Yunjing's body fully recovered, and he awoke from his meditation.

The "Reversal of the Five Elements Technique" nourishes the five internal organs, allowing Li Yunjing to recover from his injuries and make a comeback. His cultivation of the Qi Refining Realm has reached a point of perfection, without a single flaw.
Boundless energy rapidly gathered around Li Yunjing's body, and the second level of his cultivation techniques, "Five Thunder Orthodox Method" and "Reversing the Innate Five Elements Technique," was also advancing at a rapid pace...

Li Yunjing fully comprehended those ancient Taoist techniques and cultivation methods. At this moment, he had the urge to achieve enlightenment and break through to the Qi Refining Realm.

(End of this chapter)