Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 391 The Way of Sacrifice
Li Yunjing's words were resolute and extremely forceful!

Not to mention Ao Lie, even their own people had complicated expressions, as if they couldn't believe it.

Many people were members of the "Purple Cloud Party" and knew that their leader, Li Yunjing, had a wide network of connections and knew many elders. However, the fact that Li Yunjing could even persuade the Supreme Elder shocked everyone.

This background is too broad.

At this moment, everyone realized what was happening, and their courage grew even stronger. Like Li Yunjing, they glared angrily at Ao Lie and the people from the "Four Seas Chamber of Commerce".

Li Yunjing's angry rebuke made Ao Lie's heart tighten. From the beginning, he acted like a senior expert, apologizing on the surface, but in reality, he was bullying Li Yunjing and acting high and mighty!
As a result, he overheard Li Yunjing saying he wanted to find a Nascent Soul Realm expert to kill him!
This forced Ao Lie to back down.

He didn't know if Li Yunjing could really persuade a Nascent Soul Realm expert.

It should be noted that Ao Lie already knew about Li Yunjing's intelligence regarding the East China Sea battle, and considering his past performance, he felt somewhat uneasy.

As a Golden Core Realm eighth-level expert and a member of a branch of the Dragon Clan, Ao Lie still had some pride. Under these circumstances, he still forced himself to remain calm: "Boss Li, it's all my fault. I didn't discipline them properly, which is why this happened. But please believe me, the 'Four Seas Chamber of Commerce' has no ill intentions towards the 'Star Moon Trading Company.' We will definitely strengthen our management in the future to ensure that such things do not happen again."

"Heh! You killed so many people, and you think you can just dismiss us with a few words?"

At this moment, Liao Wanqing stepped forward and said sarcastically, "Ao Lie, you can only fool a three-year-old with these words. Your 'Four Seas Chamber of Commerce' has always been domineering in the East China Sea. Now that we have fought back, you think you can get rid of us with these valuables? You are too naive."

“That’s right! Ao Lie, the Star Moon Merchant Guild is also an important friend of my Flying Cloud Sect. What you’ve done is too much and is unbecoming of a senior!”

Wen Bin also stepped forward. Facing the senior expert, he was not intimidated: "I hope that you can reorganize your words and present a new solution!"

The senior brothers and sisters of the "Holy Sound Sect" and "Flying Cloud Sect" stepped forward one after another, which made the people of the "Four Seas Chamber of Commerce" change their expressions.

Ao Lie did the same; his expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his smile: "Gentlemen, you can't say that. We have come here sincerely to apologize, and we hope you can give us a chance."

No one expected that their provocation would be met with a joint attack from three parties!
This made Ao Lie grit his teeth in hatred. If they were in a deserted place, all these brats would die!
However, in the market town of "Shenxiao Island", Ao Lie had countless concerns and dared not start a massacre.

In Ao Lie's view, he was porcelain, while Li Yunjing, Liao Wanqing, and Wen Bin were earthenware jars. How could porcelain collide with earthenware jars?
Unless absolutely necessary, Ao Lie would never kill these young people in public and then flee to the deep sea.

You should know that even a dragon with the body of a dragon and the cultivation of the eighth level of the Golden Core Realm is not safe in the deepest part of the East Sea!
Ao Lie is a high-ranking member of the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce," holding a powerful position with countless benefits. Even if he has to swallow his pride, he cannot run away and give up everything he currently possesses.

"joke!"

Wen Bin snorted coldly: "Opportunity? Did you give Li Linzi any opportunity? If we hadn't arrived in time, he would have been dead long ago. And those other men who died tragically, if you really want to resolve this matter today, show some sincerity instead of putting on an act here."

With two allies standing up for him, Li Yunjing felt a little better. He let out a heavy breath, his face still ashen, and said in a sinister tone, "Ao Lie! Compensation! You have to show some respect! We're not fools. Your little tricks are beneath your dignity!"

"These little beasts! How dare they speak to our ancestor like that!"

Ao Lie was secretly furious, but on the surface he still smiled obsequiously: "I wonder what you all want me to do to appease your anger?"

Li Yunjing stared intently at Ao Lie: "It's very simple. From today onwards, your 'Four Seas Chamber of Commerce' will cease all suppression of the 'Star Moon Trading Company' and return all the business and resources you previously seized. As for those who died or were injured, you only need to compensate them with 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones! Otherwise, this matter will never end well."

Ao Lie was shocked. He hadn't expected Li Yunjing to propose such harsh conditions, which would undoubtedly damage the interests of the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce" in the East China Sea.

The suppression must not stop!

There was also the killing of more than a dozen Qi Refining Realm cultivators, and the compensation of 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones.
Even a robbery wouldn't be this fast!

Ao Lie was furious.

A cold glint flashed in Ao Lie's eyes. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Mr. Li, aren't these conditions a bit too harsh? Our 'Sihai Chamber of Commerce' has been operating in Donghai for many years and has its own difficulties..."

Li Yunjing interrupted him: "Ao Lie, you don't need to say anything more. This is our bottom line. If you agree, this matter will end here; if you don't agree, then we'll see who's the best on the battlefield!"

Ao Lie's face turned pale and then red. In terms of his own combat strength, he could kill all these brats with one slap!
But he was afraid of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!

Otherwise, the "Four Seas Chamber of Commerce" wouldn't have competed with the "Star Moon Trading Company" in a proper commercial manner when doing business on "Shenxiao Island".

As for intercepting and killing Li Linzi and his group?
In Ao Lie's view, that matter was a sure thing, and there would be no way to leave any evidence!

Who would have thought that the bunch of good-for-nothings on "March Island" couldn't even handle such a small matter, and instead got themselves into a lot of trouble.

Now he's in a dilemma.

The Five Elements True Man had only been gone for a short time.

That person can kill Nascent Soul Realm cultivators as easily as taking something out of a bag.

The president of the "Four Seas Chamber of Commerce," a mysterious Nascent Soul Realm expert, is probably no match for the Five Elements True Man.

If Li Yunjing brings back the Five Elements Master, Ao Lie will be doomed!
The question now is whether Li Yunjing has the ability to invite a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator!

Want to take a gamble?
Li Yunjing was just bragging, so nothing happened to him. Ao Lie just treated Li Yunjing as talking nonsense and continued to suppress him as before!

What if the Five Elements Immortals came?

Then Ao Lie had no future.

Just as Ao Lie was in a dilemma, a cold snort suddenly came, and there was an extra person in the "Star Moon Trading Company".

This person is none other than Elder Wu Cheng!
"Fellow Daoist Ao Lie, I have already understood the matter. What you did was a bit excessive!"

As an elder of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", Elder Wu Cheng is unwilling to cause trouble, but that doesn't mean he can put up with being bullied!
The "Sihai Chamber of Commerce" doesn't take him seriously at all!
Enraged, Elder Wu Cheng used his great supernatural powers and paid a huge price to build an altar to worship heaven and earth. With mysterious power, he communicated with the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, and transmitted his voice for millions of miles to notify the sect!

Then we'll see if the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce" still dares to be arrogant!
When Ao Lie saw Elder Wu Cheng appear, his heart tightened, but he forced himself to remain calm and bowed slightly, saying, "Elder Wu Cheng, this matter is indeed a misunderstanding. I only just learned of the misbehavior of my subordinates, so I came here to apologize."

Elder Wu Cheng stared intently at Ao Lie, his gaze sharp, and sneered, "Hmph, misunderstanding? You intercepted and killed people from the 'Star Moon Merchant Guild,' and now you think you can just let it go with a misunderstanding?"

Ao Lie broke out in a cold sweat and secretly groaned. He knew how powerful Elder Wu Cheng was and how much he held in the Shenxiao Dao Sect.

Although Wu Cheng's cultivation level is not as high as mine, his status is high!
Li Yunjing and the others were overjoyed; Elder Wu Cheng's appearance undoubtedly gave them great confidence.

At this moment, whether or not you have a Golden Core Realm expert backing you up makes a huge difference!

Li Yunjing stepped forward and said, "Ao Lie, now that Elder Wu Cheng is here, you should think carefully about the conditions I proposed earlier. Will you agree to them or not?"

Ao Lie gritted his teeth, frantically weighing the options in his mind.

If they agree, the reputation and interests of the "Four Seas Chamber of Commerce" in the East China Sea will be damaged; if they don't agree, and Elder Wu Cheng really uses his great supernatural powers to contact the sect, the consequences will be unimaginable.

"Elder Wu Cheng, Li Yunjing, this matter is indeed difficult for me to decide alone. I need to go back and discuss it with the senior members of the Chamber of Commerce."

Ao Lie's eyes darted around, and he came up with a plan to delay.

Elder Wu Cheng, with his sharp eyes, saw through Ao Lie's thoughts and sneered, "Ao Lie, don't try to play tricks. I'll give you three days. If you still don't get a reply after three days, don't blame my 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' for being impolite."

Ao Lie quickly agreed and hurriedly left with his men.

Upon returning to the headquarters of the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce," Ao Lie immediately convened a meeting of senior executives to discuss countermeasures.

“Elder Wu Cheng is not someone to be trifled with. If he really gets in touch with the Shenxiao Dao Sect, our business in the East China Sea will probably be ruined.”

"A deacon said with a worried expression."

Ao Lie's face was gloomy as he paced back and forth: "How could I not know? But if we agree to that brat Li Yunjing's conditions, our losses will be too great."

Everyone chimed in with their opinions, and after a long discussion, no conclusion was reached.

Meanwhile, at the "Star Moon Trading Company," Li Yunjing and Elder Wu Cheng were discussing their follow-up plans.

"Elder Wu Cheng, Ao Lie is a cunning man and I'm afraid he won't give in easily."

Li Yunjing said.

Elder Wu Cheng nodded: "That's right, we can't let our guard down either. In the next three days, you should send people to keep a close eye on the movements of the 'Four Seas Chamber of Commerce'. I will also prepare some countermeasures in case they resort to desperate measures."

Three days later, Ao Lie did not give a reply as expected.

Li Yunjing and Elder Wu Cheng knew that the two sides had completely broken off relations.

Ao Lie was going to take a gamble, betting that the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" wouldn't turn against the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce" because of Li Yunjing's matter!
Inside the "Star Moon Trading Company," everyone stood ready, preparing for the impending battle.

Elder Wu Cheng activated the formation on "Shenxiao Island," ready to unleash his full power at any time!

This formation was personally set up by the Five Elements True Man, Fu Lingfeng. It is a protective formation for the island and can withstand cultivators at the Nascent Soul Realm. Even experts of that level would find it difficult to break the formation after attacking for ten days and ten nights.

Within the “Shenxiao Branch Temple”.

"Ao Lie! You're not giving me any face! You really think this old Taoist is easy to bully? I'll show you what the powerful methods of the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' are!"

Elder Wu Cheng's face was grim. He was extremely dissatisfied with the results of the past three days.

Due to Ao Lie's combat prowess, he was unwilling to fully activate the great formation and engage in a fierce conflict with the opponent.

If that happens, the entire market will be destroyed, and countless people will die or be injured.

The biggest loser was the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

He has decided to request reinforcements!

Then Elder Wu Cheng flicked his sleeve, and an octagonal altar flew out and landed on the square of the "Shenxiao Branch Temple".

"Bang..."

The ground of the square had sunk a foot, and broken paving stones were everywhere, clearly indicating that this Bagua altar was extremely heavy.

The altar landed on the ground and suddenly grew larger, becoming three zhang in size.

This altar is entirely white and is made from a special material that is neither stone nor gold.

"Our ancestor is above us. We, the disciples of the Shenxiao Dao Sect, sincerely offer this sacrifice today, respectfully requesting your descent. May you bless our sect with prosperity, advancement in our skills, and the success and lasting blessings upon us. We humbly request your acceptance..."

On the altar, the Three Lives were placed. Elder Wu Cheng lit incense and candles, kowtowed and bowed, recited the sacrificial text, chanted incantations, and used his magic to communicate with the heavens.

"Boom!"

As the sacrificial ceremony began, Elder Wu Cheng's expression turned solemn. He used his magical power to communicate with heaven and earth, and suddenly, dark clouds gathered above "Shenxiao Island," with faint rumbles of thunder echoing through the air.

Above the altar, high in the sky, there was a small, incredibly deep space, like a black hole, seemingly connected to some mysterious place.

The changes on "Shenxiao Island" were immediately sensed by everyone.

Everyone looked up at the sky, where the enormous "Divine Firmament Island" was completely obscured by dark clouds, as if the entire island had entered night prematurely.

"it is good!"

Upon seeing this at the "Star Moon Trading Company", Li Yunjing was overjoyed.

Elder Wu Cheng was performing a ritual to transcend time and space, communicate with the sect, and request support.

Such methods come at a great cost!

Clearly, Elder Wu Cheng was enraged by Ao Lie.

Within the "Four Seas Chamber of Commerce," Ao Lie clearly saw the changes in the sky. Within the black hole, an inexplicable power flowed, surrounded by bolts of lightning, appearing incredibly terrifying…

At this moment, Ao Lie felt a sense of dread.

He regretted it a bit.

The people of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" really need to communicate with the sect and invite the sect's experts to deal with him.

The power of sacrifice is incredibly mysterious. In the darkness, an inexplicable force transmits the sacrificer's requests to this black hole, causing spacetime fluctuations that, according to their own laws, feed back to the destination where they need to be teleported.

The way of sacrifice is mysterious and profound.

The "Shenxiao Daozong" ritual method involves communicating with the ancestral masters in heaven, using the power of those immortals and gods to open a dimensional space-time connection and transmit messages.

There are other sacrificial methods, such as blood sacrifices and grand dynastic sacrifices, each with different functions.

Seeing Elder Wu Cheng use such mysterious methods, Li Yunjing developed a strong interest in the way of sacrifice.

We worship the gods and deities, and we worship our ancestral masters!

The Shenxiao Dao Sect has people in the heavens. If one learns powerful sacrificial arts, one can truly communicate with the gods and immortals in the heavens and receive boundless benefits!
Just like when Li Yunjing successfully performed the ritual and communicated with a certain ancestor in the heavens, the ancestor descended and possessed his body, unleashing divine power. What kind of enemy couldn't be killed?

There are many other benefits, such as the transmission of internal energy and the teaching of Taoist arts. Whatever you receive from the patriarch will be of endless benefit!

Li Yunjing had already started thinking about it. Once this matter was settled, he would do everything he could to learn the art of sacrifice from the sect!

"Boom!"

Just then, the sky trembled again, and a beam of azure light transformed into a long dragon, rushing into the black hole.

When the power of the sacrifice entered the black hole, the dark clouds in the sky suddenly dispersed, and the sky became completely dark.

A sky full of stars appeared on the heavens, with the Big Dipper shining particularly brightly and seemingly becoming clearer and clearer.

"The message has been sent out."

Elder Wu Cheng's face was gloomy. He calculated with his fingers and muttered to himself, "With the sect's strength, experts will arrive in a day! I want to see what kind of expression Ao Lie will have then!"

"what?"

Standing in the backyard of "Star Moon Trading Company", Li Yunjing seemed to be deep in thought. Suddenly, a flash of lightning appeared in his mind, and he seemed to understand the reason behind Elder Wu Cheng's sacrificial technique!

"I understand!"

"If I use my own power to sacrifice the energy in my sea of ​​consciousness, can I unleash even greater power to provide myself with energy and improve my cultivation?"

"It should be possible! But what will we use to sacrifice ourselves?"

"To sacrifice oneself?"

"I feel like something's off!"

"I need a medium!"

"Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal?"

"The quality of this treasure is currently somewhat lacking!"

"What if I upgrade it to a high-grade spiritual weapon?"

"Perhaps we really can get energy feedback!"

……

The more Li Yunjing thought about it, the more solemn his expression became; he seemed to have found a broad and promising path.

"Brother Li!"

As Li Yunjing was lost in thought, a voice interrupted his thoughts. Li Yunjing sighed, and without turning around, he knew it was Wen Bin!

A friend calling you must mean something's wrong!

Li Yunjing could not blame the other party, which affected his understanding of the way of sacrifice.

"Brother Wen, what is it?"

Li Yunjing turned around, a slight smile on his face, and asked Wen Bin in a calm voice what his purpose was.

"Hmm! What was that just now? What was Elder Wu Cheng performing a ritual for? Could you please explain?"

Wen Bin asked curiously.

This is his purpose!
Wen Bin really learned a lot, but the more he looked, the more confused he became, and many more questions arose. He couldn't keep things to himself, so he couldn't help but ask his friend.
The Flying Cloud Sect was quite powerful, but its lineage was not long, with only a few thousand years of history.

The Flying Cloud Sect is in the sky, so naturally it has no powerful backing.

Wen Bin naturally had no idea about the secrets of the sacrificial rituals.

"Hmm! Sure! But this is the first time I've ever seen this before!"

Li Yunjing nodded, making no attempt to conceal his thoughts, and directly shared his speculations about the ritual practices.

This also includes the fact that the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" has people in heaven, which is why they can communicate with the ancestral master above through the ritual of offering sacrifices to heaven. The ancestral master used his powerful strength to open up the dimensional space and transmit information to Elder Wu Cheng.

"Ugh……"

Wen Bin sighed, his expression turning somber. "The power of your sect is truly astounding!"

(End of this chapter)