Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 451 The Brilliance of a Prodigy (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Heading north, the wind was biting and snowflakes were falling.

The surrounding scenery evoked memories for Li Yunjing and Fu Chao, as if time had reversed, taking them back to the years of escape they had lived many years ago.

Do you remember that shamanic tribe?

On the deck of the "Qingyun Boat," Fu Chao leisurely looked down at the vast land and revealed a smile.

"of course I remember!"

Li Yunjing followed his gaze and nodded: "Back then, we had to deal with these barbarians. Now, if we encounter them, we can suppress them all with one hand."

"Hehe! You're really something!"

Fu Chao smiled and sighed, "I'm no match for that! Even with my current strength, I'd have to resort to hit-and-run tactics and slowly fight them off!"

At this point, Fu Chao couldn't help but shake his head.

Everyone started at the same time, and I was three or four minor realms ahead of Li Yunjing. How come I'm now four or five minor realms behind Li Yunjing?
This addition and subtraction represent a whole new level of understanding!

It’s really hard to compare people to death, and you have to throw away goods when comparing goods!

Previously, Fu Chao had been thinking of working hard to cultivate and catch up with Li Yunjing's progress, but now he has completely given up on this unrealistic idea.

Compared to Li Yunjing?
That's masochism!
Even his older brother, Fu Hengkong, can't compare!
Such a perversion is a once-in-a-millennium event!

I never expected that they would become my good brothers.

This is the most extraordinary experience in life.

"hey-hey!"

Li Yunjing smiled and said, "Don't think too much about it! Let's go to the 'City of Glory' and see what it's like there. Maybe the 'City of Glory' will become even more prosperous after it becomes an inner city. Then, let's see if we can find some treasures from the outside world there!"

"That's right!"

Fu Chao nodded in agreement: "The situation is different now! 'City of Glory' has gone from a border stronghold to an ordinary city within the city limits. Our 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' has developed so well!"

"I hope that this time, I can go to the 'City of Glory' and see what benefits I can gain!"

While responding, Li Yunjing examined the belongings of the Golden Core cultivator from the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect".

There are almost no good people among the Golden Core cultivators of the demonic path.

This expert from the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect" was no exception; he amassed a considerable number of valuable items through robbery.

Besides throwing all the poisonous creatures into the "Ten Thousand Poison Banner" to enhance its power, he also had ten gourds of medicinal pills on him.

It's important to understand that medicine and toxicology are closely related; someone who is skilled at harming others will also be skilled at saving lives.

The medical skills of the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect," especially in detoxification, are renowned throughout the entire Southern Heaven Continent.

These gourds are all filled with elixirs.

"Good heavens! This is the 'Ten Thousand Poisons Life-Snatching Pill' from the 'Ten Thousand Poisons Sect'! Every single pill is a mid-grade third-tier pill! Legend has it that this 'Ten Thousand Poisons Life-Snatching Pill' is made from thirty-sixty-five kinds of thousand-year-old poisons. This pill can even kill an ordinary Golden Core cultivator!"

Li Yunjing opened a gourd, poured out a "Life-Saving Pill of Ten Thousand Poisons," and examined it.

This "Life-Saving Pill" was seven-colored, fragrant, and potent.

"Old Fu, here's one for you! Activate it at a crucial moment, and even a Golden Core cultivator will be affected!"

Li Yunjing carefully wrapped the "Ten Thousand Poisons Life-Snatching Pill" with his true energy, put it into a jade bottle, sealed it, and then tossed it to Fu Chao.

"Good heavens! This thing is so dangerous!"

Fu Chao was startled, fearing that the jade bottle would fall onto the deck and shatter, causing the "Deadly Poison Pill" to leak out.

Of course, this was all in Fu Chao's mind.

Even if things go wrong, the jade bottle Li Yunjing gave him was made of ten-thousand-year-old black jade. It was no ordinary object that would break at the slightest touch.
Moreover, this jade bottle is covered with restrictions, which even a Foundation Establishment cultivator cannot break with a casual strike.

Fu Chao's reaction was because this thing was so famous.

The "Five Poison Divine Needles," "Ten Thousand Poison Life-Snatching Pill," and "Ten Thousand Poison Banner" of the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect" can be said to be their signature treasures, and their power is known to all.

The "Five Poison Divine Needles" are excellent for surprise attacks and are top-notch concealed weapons.

The "Ten Thousand Poisons Life-Taking Pill" represents the pinnacle of poison arts, somewhat resembling the "Divine Firmament Thunderbolt" of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect"—both are formidable weapons of mass destruction!
Why didn't the Golden Core cultivators of the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect" use it before?

That was a demonic beast they encountered, which was itself highly poisonous and countered this person, preventing him from unleashing his full power.

If this were a non-poisonous demonic beast, just look how powerful the Golden Core cultivators of the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect" would be!

The "Ten Thousand Poison Banner" is an invincible magic weapon in group battles!

For low-level cultivators, it was nothing short of a massacre.

Why didn't Li Yunjing discard the "Ten Thousand Poison Banner" he seized and instead sell it?

It's all because they've got their eye on the "Ten Thousand Poison Banner" – its ability to slaughter cultivators!
He threw all the captured poisons into the "Ten Thousand Poison Banner," hoping that this treasure would further enhance its power.

"Okay! I'll take it!"

Fu Chao carefully placed the jade bottle into his storage ring, then looked at Li Yunjing and asked, "What other powerful items does he have?"

"Hmm! There's quite a lot of other stuff too! High-grade spirit stones, mid-grade spirit stones, low-grade spirit stones! And some other commonly used pills, spirit artifacts, and treasure artifacts!"

Li Yunjing checked the inventory and spoke as he did so.

Finally, he took out several books from the storage ring of the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect" cultivator, which were titled "Ten Thousand Poisons Miasma Technique," "Bone-Corroding Miasma Palm," and "Heavenly Poison Scripture"...

These techniques and supernatural abilities are the essence of the Great Way of Poison.

After briefly glancing through it, Li Yunjing was deeply shocked.

Unexpectedly, the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect," which he considered second-rate, actually possessed such a legacy!

All of them are level three or higher, some even level four!

As long as cultivators of the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect" obtain highly poisonous substances and refine them, they can rapidly improve their cultivation level and reach a realm that transcends previous levels.

The speed at which this cultivation progresses is simply unbelievable!
Of course, finding highly poisonous substances is no easy task.

This is also a disciple of the "Ten Thousand Poisons Sect". They often travel to various parts of the Southern Heaven Continent in order to find highly poisonous substances, refine them, and improve their cultivation.

These people have run to the swampy area deep in the "Barren Plains". It seems that they have a clear purpose: to come for the "Rotten Swamp Crocodile"!

Unfortunately, these people were unlucky. At this critical moment, they encountered Li Yunjing and were all killed by him, along with the "Rotten Swamp Dragon Crocodile." All the benefits fell into his hands.

"It seems I underestimated demonic cultivators before!"

The thought flashed through Li Yunjing's mind.

"Whoosh whoosh!"

Not long after the "Azure Cloud Boat" continued flying, Li Yunjing discovered a large group of cultivators about two or five miles ahead of them.

These cultivators rode their swords, moving in perfect order, without a single mishap, just like an army.

They look like they have strict rules and regulations; I wonder what kind of sect's elite force they are!

In immortal sects, disciples are generally lazy, carefree, and each does their own thing.

There aren't that many rules, otherwise what would be the point of calling it the Immortal Path?
However, among the various sects, the Guardian Army and the Enforcement Disciples are rather unique.

These people are serious, obsessive, and regard the rules of the sect as everything, just like an army of ordinary people, with strict discipline.

What are these people doing here?

They're heading north, almost to the "City of Glory." Could that be their destination too?
"Old Li, what are you looking at? Why are you staring blankly?"

Fu Chao asked curiously.

"Twenty-five miles ahead, we have seen over a hundred cultivators, including several Golden Core cultivators. We don't know which sect they come from!"

Li Yunjing's expression was solemn as he explained.

"So many people?" Fu Chao was surprised. You should know that although the major sects have a large number of people, in reality, their daily operations are mainly carried out by small groups. A group of over a hundred people is already quite large.

In particular, Li Yunjing also mentioned that there were several Golden Core cultivators!

In Fu Chao's view, this scale was almost a sign of armed conflict.

"That's right! That's a lot of people! I don't know what they're up to! Let's slow down and wait until they're out of sight before we talk!"

As they spoke, Li Yunjing steered the "Azure Cloud Boat" to slow down, creating a slight distance between himself and the crowd in front of him.

"Old Li, do you think these people might be related to Tian Hongzi?"

Fu Chao's face was grim. He continued, "That beast was just waiting for us to leave! We haven't seen any pursuers along the way. Maybe this group of people was hired by him to deal with us!"

"Probably!"

Li Yunjing's expression changed upon hearing this.

He wasn't afraid, but rather somewhat disappointed.

Instead of coming out, Tian Hongzi used his connections to invite people from outside. Wouldn't his plan to visit Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi and eliminate Tian Hongzi at the same time have failed?
"Man's calculation is not as good as God's calculation!"

Li Yunjing sighed softly, then said, "Forget it! If Tian Hongzi doesn't show up, then he'll be lucky!"

"That's all it can do!"

Fu Chao was also somewhat disappointed.

But a short while later, Li Yunjing's expression suddenly changed again!
"what happened?"

Fu Chao noticed that Li Yunjing's expression was off and quickly asked.

"Looks like you guessed right! My divine sense detected the people ahead, and their Golden Core cultivators naturally detected me as well! Now, these people are turning around and heading towards us!"

Li Yunjing shook his head. He handed the "Azure Cloud Boat" to Fu Chao and instructed him, "I'll deal with them. You rely on the 'Azure Cloud Boat' to protect yourself!"

"Damn it! I'm so useless, I can't help at all!"

Fu Chao took over control of the "Azure Cloud Boat," and his expression became serious.

Fu Chao cursed, then shouted in a deep voice, "Old Li, be careful! The other side has a lot of people and many Golden Core cultivators. Don't fight them head-on!"

"Don't worry, I have my own measure."

Li Yunjing smiled slightly, his expression still full of confidence.

Three thousand miles away from the "City of Glory," this is the final wave of pursuit.

Since that's the case, Li Yunjing simply unleashed his full power and had a good, satisfying battle, letting the entire Ming Dynasty cultivation world see the prestige of the future "Shenxiao Dao Sect" leader!

After all, every leader of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" left behind countless legends in their youth.

Li Yunjing was no less capable than anyone else, and naturally he was unwilling to fall behind!
Just as the two finished speaking, hundreds of sword lights rapidly approached from the front.

The group of cultivators were indeed disciplined and acted swiftly. In the blink of an eye, they formed two teams while flying, creating an encirclement that completely surrounded the "Azure Cloud Boat".

The four Golden Core cultivators at the head of the group stood in the four directions—east, west, south, and north—each leading a group of people.

On the front of the "Azure Cloud Boat," the Golden Core cultivator stood on a flying sword, his gaze cold and stern as he stared at the "Azure Cloud Boat," clearly indicating that he had come with ill intentions.

"I am Li Yunjing, a true disciple of the Shenxiao Dao Sect, and this is my dear friend Fu Chao!"

Li Yunjing stood on the deck, his expression indifferent. He gave a flippant bow and said with a smile, "May I ask what your background is, fellow Daoists, and why you are blocking our way?"

"What 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' disciple!"

The middle-aged Golden Core cultivator snorted coldly, his gaze sweeping over Li Yunjing and Fu Chao like lightning.

Then, he coldly said, "You are not from the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' at all. You are impersonating the true disciples of the sect, which is a crime deserving of death! Get off the ship immediately and kneel down to beg for mercy!"

"Ok?"

Li Yunjing frowned, almost laughing in anger.

Is this a sign of fear of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect," a reluctance to wage war against the sect, yet a desire to intercept and kill myself and Fu Chao?
What price did that bastard Tian Hongzi pay to make these people dare to take such a risk?
"You bunch of good-for-nothings, you don't even dare to reveal your own names?"

Li Yunjing glanced at everyone, a cold smile playing on his lips.

"Enough with the nonsense! Since you refuse to cooperate, don't blame us for being impolite!"

The middle-aged cultivator remained unmoved by these words and continued to speak coldly.

After saying that, he waved his hand, and the cultivators around him immediately formed a "Four Symbols Formation". Various magical treasures flashed with light, clearly indicating that they were about to make a move.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony! I'll see what kind of cowards you cowards have that dares to oppose me, Li Yunjing!"

Li Yunjing sneered repeatedly. With a swift movement, he stepped out of the "Azure Cloud Boat" and stood in the void. His aura instantly erupted, and the powerful aura swept out like a storm, causing the surrounding air to tremble.

"Boom!"

Li Yunjing trembled his "Yin Yang Five Elements Heavenly Evolution Sword," and runes flashed on the sword. A series of "Five Elements Divine Thunder" and "Yin Yang Divine Thunder" were drawn by his sword finger and swept towards the middle-aged Golden Core cultivator like a tidal wave. Wherever the thunder passed, the space was torn apart by the power of the thunder, leaving fine cracks.

This is Li Yunjing at full power!
Its power is so formidable that it is comparable to a cultivator at the seventh level of the Golden Core Realm.

With the blessing of a top-tier treasure, coupled with the supreme divine abilities he cultivated, and the mysterious power contained within his sea of ​​consciousness, all these forces combined meant that no Golden Core Realm expert dared to ignore Li Yunjing's power!

At this moment, faced with the explosion of a series of colorful and black-and-white lightning balls, the middle-aged Golden Core cultivator's expression changed drastically. Only then did he understand why Tian Hongzi had told him to be careful.

"What a fine youngster! No wonder it took so many of us to kill you!"

The Golden Core cultivator let out a cold shout and immediately retreated. At the same time, he chanted incantations, and an ancient golden shield instantly appeared in front of him. The shield was covered with defensive runes and exuded a heavy, cold aura.

"Boom!"

One after another, lightning balls struck the golden shield, unleashing a series of explosions and causing ripples in the shield's protective barrier. With a "crack," the treasure could no longer withstand the impact, developing numerous cracks before finally being blasted into fragments by the lightning.

Before the twenty-five Foundation Establishment experts near this person could understand what was happening, the explosion of the divine lightning, along with the fragments of the golden shield, scattered everywhere. Many of them were riddled with holes, and their bodies fell to the ground.

"what?"

The Golden Core cultivator had overestimated Li Yunjing's strength, but in the actual fight, he was at a disadvantage in just one round, and all those around him died, which still made him look incredulous.

The "Four Symbols Formation" was missing a corner and hadn't even unleashed its power before Li Yunjing broke it.

The cultivators from the remaining three directions were all horrified upon seeing this.

However, this was no time to stand still. Everyone took action, especially the other three Golden Core Realm experts who flew over at the same time to help the Golden Core Realm cultivators on the front to surround and kill Li Yunjing!
As for the other Foundation Establishment cultivators, they only dared to attack Li Yunjing from afar with their supernatural powers and spiritual weapons; another group besieged the "Azure Cloud Boat," attempting to deal with Fu Chao first!

"Hmph, you've got some skill!"

Seeing that the enemy's momentum was undiminished, a hint of excitement flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes. He had been longing for a thrilling battle, and now that his opponent had managed to withstand one of his attacks, he was intrigued.

As Li Yunjing was besieged by four masters, various colorful spells bombarded him relentlessly.

Suddenly, it sounded like thunder in the vicinity, the noise shaking the heavens and earth.

Above the sky, various lights shone brightly, and magical treasures appeared one after another. Flames rolled in like a torrent; ice pierced through like sharp blades; and countless wind blades howled and swirled in the void...

The vast majority of these attacks were aimed at killing Li Yunjing.

Faced with so many attacks, Li Yunjing's body emitted a "five-colored divine light" that formed a colorful bell, which was turned upside down on his body, deflecting many of the attacks from Foundation Establishment cultivators.

His figure moved like a ghost, and the supernatural powers of the four masters could not hit Li Yunjing's body at all!
When faced with an attack, differentiate your approach!
The Foundation Establishment Realm's attacks, which were like tickling an itch, were completely ignored by Li Yunjing.

He paid close attention to the attacks of the four masters, not daring to be hit, lest he be injured and have his combat power affected.

Such shrewd tactics shocked the four top experts on the other side!
Is this the demeanor of a prodigy from a top-tier sect?
Before today, if someone had told them that a Foundation Establishment Stage 8 cultivator could handle the siege of four Golden Core Stage 5, 6, or 7 cultivators with ease, they would never have believed it!

Now, the four masters have realized how powerful Li Yunjing is!

"Damn it! Tian Hongzi's offer is too low!"

The middle-aged cultivator who was in the lead cursed inwardly.

Previously, he had happily agreed to Tian Hongzi's conditions, feeling extremely satisfied, and had completely ignored Tian Hongzi's reminder.

(End of this chapter)