Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 597 The Secrets of the Youlan Mountains (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
"Disciple understands!"

Li Yunjing's gaze was firm, and he answered without hesitation: "This move is extremely risky, and may even shake the foundation of the sect. But the soldiers on the front lines are fighting bloody battles. If we do not take extraordinary measures, I'm afraid the entire East China Sea defense line will be plunged into an abyss of no return!"

The "Youlan Mountains" were not unfamiliar to Li Yunjing.

He went there twice.

The first time they cleared out some of the bandit cultivators on the outskirts, that was nothing.

The second time, he obtained crucial intelligence, delved into the area, and acquired a batch of "Heavenly Thunder Stones," which marked a significant turning point in Li Yunjing's rise to power.

That time, Li Yunjing was almost scared to death.

He's caused a huge mess.

Li Yunjing first saw the sect's "Divine Firmament Warship" deep within the "Youlan Mountains".

A golden-winged roc soared through the sky, and a tremendous battle erupted among the powerful figures deep within the mountains.

So much so that Li Yunjing didn't dare to seek the truth of what happened back then, whether the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" won or lost.

He kept the secret of this "culprit" to himself and never told anyone.

Even now, Li Yunjing still doesn't want to recall those terrifying memories.

He didn't know where he got the guts to do something so big when he had no Foundation Establishment cultivation level.

Over the years, Li Yunjing's cultivation level has increased significantly, and his status has risen like a rocket.

He read extensively and conducted specialized research on the "Youlan Mountains," learning many truths about them!
That place is one of the few ancestral lands of the demon race in the "Great Ming Immortal Cultivation World" and even the Southern Heaven Continent.

In the modern history of "Tianlan Star", humans learned cultivation and, through hundreds of thousands of years of struggle, transformed from weak "food" into the ruling class of the entire planet.

This is almost entirely a history of war with the demon race.

Through repeated wars and at a great cost, the human race finally drove out the demon race and confined them to a few territories.

In this era, the human race's offensive has ceased.

We cannot exterminate the demon race!
Firstly, without the pressure from the demon race, the human race will inevitably intensify its internal strife; secondly, this is also the best whetstone to hone generations of the human race; thirdly, the demon race still possesses enormous power, and if they are truly pushed to the brink, the various factions within the human race will be unable to bear the consequences.

All these factors combined have led to the current situation.

Within the "Great Ming Cultivation World," the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and the demon race of the "Youlan Mountains" are a microcosm of the overall world situation.

Li Yunjing knew what the consequences would be if he relaxed some of the restrictions on the demon race!
But he had no other choice.

It's impossible to put all the main force of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" in the East China Sea!

This is not in the interest of the "Shenxiao Daozong".

Without reinforcements, how can they fight against the "Mountains and Rivers Map" of the "Tianluo Dao Sect"?
Now we can only rely on the demon race.

The Five Elements Master remained silent for a long time, then gently tapped his fingertips on the jade table, producing a crisp sound.

The spiritual energy within the hall surged with his emotional fluctuations, revealing the turmoil within him.

"Have you ever considered that once the demon race emerges, they might be ambitious and cause conflict with us?"

The Five Elements Master slowly rose, his sleeves fluttering even without wind. "After all, we have already used up our power to the limit."

"Ancestor! I know this perfectly well!"

Li Yunjing nodded deeply and said solemnly, "I need time! Thirty years from now, I will be dealing with a personal matter! If I succeed, perhaps my cultivation level will be high enough to do more for the sect."

"Can we do even more?"

The Five Elements Master suddenly turned around, his gaze like lightning, piercing straight into Li Yunjing's mind.

Where is Li Yunjing's limit?
Is it possible to keep breaking through cultivation levels like this?
What kind of talent is this?
Li Yunjing's expression was solemn as he met the gaze of the Five Elements True Man without showing any fear.

After a long while, Li Yunjing nodded slightly.

After a moment, the Five Elements Master suddenly sighed, "Enough! I'll take you back to the sect and discuss it with the Sect Master!"

With that, he waved his sleeve, and a beam of light swept Li Yunjing up.

The two instantly transformed into streaks of light and headed towards the forbidden area of ​​"Shenxiao Island".

That's the ultra-long-distance teleportation array built here by the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!

There is no faster way to return to the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" from the East Sea than by using this teleportation array.

"Boom!"

The teleportation array emitted a beam of light that shot into the sky, causing space to distort violently.

Li Yunjing felt a blur before his eyes, and he didn't know how much time had passed. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a majestic mountain range.

This is the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!
The surrounding spiritual energy was so rich it felt almost tangible. As if he had returned to his own home, Li Yunjing breathed in the fresh mountain air and felt an overwhelming sense of warmth and familiarity.

"Let's go! To the 'Divine Firmament Palace'!"

Ignoring the surrounding guards and the teleportation array, the Five Elements True Man cast a true talisman, which swept up Li Yunjing and headed towards "Shenxiao Peak".

A moment later, the two entered the "Divine Firmament Hall" and met the Sect Master, Supreme Ming Lingchuan.

"Meet the Headmaster!"

The Five Elements Immortals respectfully bowed.

"Disciple pays respects to the Supreme Master!"

Li Yunjing also quickly bowed in greeting.

"Fellow Daoist Wuxing, what is the matter that is so urgent?"

Ming Lingchuan slowly turned around, his gaze as deep as the starry sky.

His tone was somewhat heavy. The Five Elements True Man and Li Yunjing had returned together, but at a great cost, they had used an ultra-long-distance teleportation array.

There must be a problem with the battle situation in the East China Sea.

Even this important figure could not hide his worry.

It should be noted that the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" dispatched ten Nascent Soul Realm True Persons and one hundred Golden Core Realm Elders to the East China Sea front.

Although the number of participants is small, they are all highly skilled.

This is an unbearable loss!

Please, these two must not report any bad news to me!

Ming Lingchuan was filled with unease!
Of course, as the leader of a sect, Ming Lingchuan remained expressionless, and no matter how Li Yunjing looked at him, he could not discern any clues from the face of this supreme sect leader.

"That's what happened..."

The Five Elements Master dared not delay and immediately reported Li Yunjing's plan and the situation at the front in detail.

After listening, Ming Lingchuan remained calm, but the spiritual energy in the hall suddenly stagnated, as if time itself had stopped for a moment.

"Using the power of the demon race to fight against the 'Tianluo Dao Sect'?"

He spoke calmly, his voice booming like thunder in Li Yunjing's ears, "Li Yunjing, do you know what the consequences will be if the demon race gets out of control?"

"This disciple understands the risks!"

Li Yunjing took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "But the situation in the East China Sea is critical now. The 'Map of Mountains and Rivers' has appeared. If there is no external intervention, the front line will surely collapse! And the demons of the 'Youlan Mountains' happen to be very powerful. If we can guide them a little, we may be able to make them restrain each other!"

Ming Lingchuan's eyes flickered slightly, as if he were trying to deduce the secrets of heaven.

After a moment, he slowly said, "Your plan is not impossible, but the demon race is cunning. How can we ensure they won't turn against us?"

"This disciple is willing to personally enter the 'Youlan Mountains' to negotiate with the demon race!"

A resolute glint flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes.

"No!"

Upon hearing this, the Five Elements True Man's expression changed drastically: "You are now the deputy sect leader of the sect. If you were to venture deep into the ancestral land of the demon race, it would be extremely dangerous!"

Ming Lingchuan suddenly laughed: "Interesting."

He looked at Li Yunjing and said, "Since you have such courage, I will give you a chance."

With that, he flicked his sleeve, and a purple-gold token flew toward Li Yunjing.

"With this 'Divine Firmament Token,' you can prove your identity, and the demon race won't dare to kill you!"

Ming Lingchuan said meaningfully, "As for whether you can persuade the demon race to take action, that depends on your ability!"

Li Yunjing took the token and was shocked.

This "Divine Firmament Token" is the sect leader's token!
Holding this token is equivalent to having an imperial sword!
"Thank you, Master! I will do my utmost and live up to your expectations!"

Li Yunjing solemnly clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.

"However, there is one more thing you need to be aware of on this trip."

Ming Lingchuan nodded slightly, then looked into the distance with a deep gaze: "Back then, our sect left behind a 'Demon Suppression Valley' in the 'Youlan Mountains'. Many years ago, something happened there."

At this point, Li Yunjing swallowed hard.

Isn't this turn of events something I caused myself?

"Remove the restrictions in the valley and retrieve all the materials."

Then Ming Lingchuan continued, "The premise is that the demon race agrees to cooperate."

"Disciple understands!"

Li Yunjing breathed a sigh of relief and quickly replied.

"In the battle of the 'Youlan Mountains' back then, although our sect repelled the demon race, we also paid a considerable price."

Ming Lingchuan said solemnly, "I don't know if releasing the demon race was the right thing to do or the wrong thing."

"This suggestion was put forward by your disciple!"

Li Yunjing said in a deep voice, "If one day the demon race turns against us, I will quell the chaos, no matter the cost."

"Go, time is of the essence."

Ming Lingchuan said no more and waved his sleeve.

"Yun Jing, be extremely careful on this trip!"

Seeing this, the Five Elements Master quickly said, "If things are hopeless, retreat immediately! We'll think of another way!"

Li Yun nodded, then turned and strode away.

Once Li Yunjing's figure had completely disappeared outside the hall, a flash of spiritual light appeared inside, and the restrictions automatically closed, cutting off all outside observation. "Fellow Daoist Five Elements, what do you think of this young man?"

Ming Lingchuan stood with his hands behind his back, gazing intently at the sea of ​​clouds outside the hall, and slowly asked.

"Exceptionally courageous and far-sighted, but...too radical."

The Five Elements Master pondered for a moment, then spoke cautiously.

"radical?"

Ming Lingchuan chuckled lightly, "If he hadn't been so radical, how could he have risen from humble beginnings to become the vice sect leader today?"

"Borrowing the power of the demon race is ultimately a case of drinking poison to quench thirst."

The Five Elements True Man frowned: "If the demon race takes this opportunity to grow stronger, or even secretly colludes with the 'Heavenly Net Dao Sect,' the consequences will be unimaginable!"

"That's why I let him go."

Ming Lingchuan's gaze was deep, and his voice was ethereal.

"What does the sect leader mean...?"

The Five Elements Master's expression shifted slightly.

"Li Yunjing is blessed with good fortune and has repeatedly escaped danger. He is probably no different from the legendary child of destiny."

Ming Lingchuan said calmly, "This time, entering the 'Youlan Mountain Range' might allow us to use him to find out the true strength of the demon race."

"Is the sect leader trying to kill two birds with one stone?"

The Five Elements Immortal suddenly realized: "Having resolved the crisis in the East Sea, we can also probe the movements of the demon race?"

"The demon race has been lying low for many years, but its internal structure may not be monolithic."

Ming Lingchuan nodded slightly: "If we can divide and utilize them, they may not be unable to be used by us."

"But what if Li Yunjing fails, or even perishes..."

The Five Elements Master still had concerns.

"That just shows he's nothing special."

Ming Lingchuan's tone was calm, yet tinged with coldness, "'Shenxiao Dao Sect' has no need for a useless sect leader."

The Five Elements Master felt a chill run down his spine and said no more.

It turns out that the sect leader had already planned everything!
……

At the same time, Li Yunjing had already ridden the escape light and left the "Shenxiao Mountain Range" and headed straight for the "Youlan Mountain Range".

He held the "Divine Firmament Token" in his hand, his gaze resolute, but deep in his heart, there was a hint of worry.

"Back then, I mistakenly entered the 'Demon Suppression Valley,' triggering a riot among the demon race. Now, I have to personally invite them to come out of the mountains..."

"The world turns around, how ironic."

"We must succeed, no matter what!"

He took a deep breath, a resolute glint in his eyes: "Otherwise, all my fellow disciples on the front lines will perish in the East China Sea!"

Two days later, at the Youlan Mountains.

Li Yunjing stood on the clouds, overlooking this vast and boundless mountain range.

The mountains resembled dragons, winding and undulating, with dense demonic energy transforming into gray-black clouds that flowed slowly between the mountain ranges.

Towering ancient trees rise from the ground, and lurking beasts can be vaguely seen among their branches and leaves, their scarlet eyes gleaming in the darkness.

Returning to the same place, his state of mind was completely different.

Back then, he was just a minor cultivator who had not yet reached the Foundation Establishment stage. He cautiously sneaked into this place, hoping to find a glimmer of opportunity.

Now, he has returned as the deputy sect leader of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," shouldering the heavy responsibility of the sect's survival.

"This is where we lived back then."

Li Yunjing's gaze fell into the depths of the mountains.

There is a huge rift valley there, which is the location of "Demon Suppression Valley".

Memories flood back like a tidal wave...

He remembered that day when the valley's protective barrier suddenly collapsed, triggering chaos, with demon kings running rampant, the "Divine Firmament Warship" appearing out of nowhere, and the cry of the Golden-Winged Roc shaking the heavens.
"call……"

Li Yunjing took a deep breath, his body crackling with lightning, and transformed into a streak of light that shot straight into the mountain range.

"This time, I will walk in with my head held high."

It flew boldly into the outer area, and several powerful demonic senses locked onto Li Yunjing.

"Human cultivators, how dare you trespass on our ancestral land!"

A sharp shout rang out, and three Golden Core stage wolf demons leaped out of the forest, their fangs menacing.

“Li Yunjing, the deputy sect leader of the Shenxiao Dao Sect, has come to pay his respects to the great saints of the demon race!”

Li Yunjing remained calm and raised the "Divine Firmament Token," and a booming sound echoed outwards, like thunder from the heavens.

The purple-gold token shone brightly, with faint traces of thunderous Daoist energy flowing within it.

The three-headed wolf demons stopped abruptly and looked at each other in bewilderment.

The "Shenxiao Dao Sect" has existed since ancient times, serving as a shackle on the demon race of the "Youlan Mountains".

Upon seeing the supreme token representing the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," the three-headed demon king trembled with fear.

It felt as if I were facing the mighty power of Heaven!

"Wait!"

After a while, the leading wolf demon king let out a low growl, turned around, and disappeared into the forest.

Li Yunjing stood still, but his divine sense quietly unfolded.

He discovered that the demonic aura in the mountains was stronger than before, but it also hinted at a restless and uneasy atmosphere.

“It seems that the ‘Youlan Mountains’ have also undergone many changes over the years.”

Just as I was pondering this, a clear and melodious cry suddenly came from afar.

Li Yunjing looked up and saw a blue phoenix soaring through the sky, its wings shimmering with light.

"Human envoy, come with me."

The Azure Phoenix spoke in human language, its voice ethereal and clear.

A glint flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes; this was actually a demon king at the Nascent Soul stage!
Li Yunjing followed Qingluan through layers of demonic mist, and the scene before him suddenly opened up.

Nestled among mountains, a majestic palace built of ancient trees stands amidst the clouds, its roof inlaid with nine demonic moon stones that emit a faint blue light.

"Human envoy, please enter the hall."

The Azure Phoenix transformed into a woman in green robes, with a vermilion mark between her brows, her aura ethereal as smoke.

She led Li Yunjing through the corridor pillars carved with totems of a hundred beasts. Inside the hall, twelve dragon-carved pillars each had a different form of demonic avatar wrapped around them.

At the far end of the hall, seven figures sat on bronze thrones.

The one in the center is wearing a golden feather cloak and has three eyes on his forehead. He is none other than the Golden-Winged Roc King who confronted the "Divine Firmament Warship" back then!
"interesting."

The Great Roc King sized up Li Yunjing and sneered, "The 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' actually sent a greenhorn to negotiate?"

"It was this kid who trespassed into Demon Suppression Valley back then, triggering the unrest of the restrictions!"

An elderly man with a white beard on the left suddenly slammed his fist on the table and shouted angrily.

Li Yunjing was deeply shaken.

Who is this old man?
How can we find out the truth?

But at this moment, Li Yunjing certainly couldn't admit it!

Anyway, so many years have passed, there's no evidence left. If he just denies it to the death, the other party can't do anything to him.

"Seniors."

Li Yunjing unfolded the "Divine Firmament Token" with neither arrogance nor servility, and the lightning patterns projected a vast star map in the hall: "Today, I am here by the decree of the Supreme Master of the Divine Firmament Dao Sect, True Person Ming Lingchuan, and carrying the token of the Divine Firmament Dao Sect, to discuss important matters with you seniors."

"joke!"

The Nine-Tailed Demoness on the right throne sneered: "Don't forget, our 'Youlan Mountain Range' lineage has a deep-seated hatred with your 'Shenxiao Dao Sect'. What do you have to discuss with us?"

The demonic energy inside the hall suddenly surged, and the seven demon kings simultaneously released their oppressive aura.

Li Yunjing felt a sudden heaviness around him as seven demonic forces crashed down like Mount Tai.

His true essence circulated wildly within his body, his lightning spirit root burst forth with dazzling lightning, and numerous magical treasures automatically protected their master, forming a layer of purple-gold lightning-patterned armor on his body.

"Kaka!"

A clear cracking sound came from his knee, but Li Yunjing stood up straight without even flinching.

"How brave!"

The Golden-Winged Roc King suddenly withdrew its oppressive aura, a hint of admiration flashing in its three golden eyes. "However, mere backbone isn't enough. Tell me, what does the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' wish to discuss?"

Li Yunjing suppressed the metallic taste in his throat and swallowed the stagnant blood without making a sound.

"Due to the upheaval in the East Sea, the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' has used a replica of the 'Map of Mountains and Rivers.' Our sect is willing to offer the 'Demon Suppression Valley' in exchange for the assistance of the demon race from the 'Youlan Mountains.'"

Li Yunjing said in a deep voice.

At this point, he had no reason to lie or deceive!

Because as soon as the demon race goes to the East Sea, they will immediately understand what the truth is!

Lying will only backfire!

Li Yunjing's words caused an uproar in the hall.

"Demon Suppression Valley?!"

The white-bearded old man suddenly stood up. "That's an evil place that has suppressed the dragon vein of the 'Youlan Mountain Range' for over 300,000 years!"

"Young master, do you know what it means to break the seal on Demon-Suppressing Valley?"

The Nine-Tailed Demoness, with her fox-like eyes slightly narrowed, spoke in a soft, seductive voice.

(End of this chapter)