Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 636 Threatening the Nascent Soul Stage, Planting Spies (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
The passage was pitch black, obscuring the surrounding scenery. Li Yunjing, protected by his "Five-Colored Divine Light," led Zhao Qi and Su Muqing into the depths.

After a hundred or so breaths, the scene before my eyes suddenly changed, and a world of ice and snow opened up before me.

Snowflakes were falling heavily from the sky, and in the distance, icebergs stood tall, with an ice crystal palace faintly visible.

"This is the Mystic Ice Realm?"

Zhao Qi exclaimed in surprise, "Such rich ice-type spiritual energy!"

"Let's go! Let's go up the mountain!"

The three continued to explore deeper into the secret realm. The surrounding cold air grew heavier and heavier, and even their breath would instantly freeze into ice crystals.

"There's something strange about this chill."

Zhao Qi rubbed her arms. "My protective spiritual power is almost unable to withstand it."

Li Yunjing took out two crimson jade pendants from his storage ring: "These are the 'Blazing Sun Pendants' that I got from Hansong. Wear them."

Su Muqing took the jade pendant and immediately felt a warm current flow into her limbs and bones.

"Fellow Daoist Li, this is far too valuable."

To her surprise, she discovered that the jade pendant was carved from a rare type of "earth core fire jade," making it quite valuable.

"The secret realm is fraught with danger, so maintaining peak condition is of utmost importance."

Li Yunjing waved his hand dismissively and said.

Just then, a crisp "crack" sound came from ahead.

The three of them stopped alertly. They saw countless fine cracks on the ice surface, and a crystal-clear ice wolf, about ten feet in size, crawled out of one of the cracks!

"A fourth-tier demonic beast, the Xuanbing Demon Wolf!"

Zhao Qi exclaimed in surprise.

The "Mystic Ice Demon Wolf" had a cold, eerie blue light in its eyes, and it opened its mouth to spit out an ice blade that was as fast as lightning!

Li Yunjing was prepared; his "Boundary-Breaking Sword" drew an arc of light and severed the ice blade.

But more third-tier ice wolves poured out of the crack, and in the blink of an eye, there were dozens of them, surrounding the three of them.

"I never expected to encounter something like this in the secret realm."

Li Yunjing gave a low shout, and the three of them stood back to back.

Su Muqing unleashed the "Frosty Moon Wheel," its sharp blades spinning as it slashed at the nearest ice wolf.

The ice wolf nimbly leaped away, but was entangled by Zhao Qi's golden binding rope and instantly cleaved in two by the wheel blade.

Li Yunjing charged directly into the wolf pack, and wherever the "Boundary-Breaking Sword" passed, the ice wolves shattered.

But strangely, the broken ice blocks quickly began to wriggle and reform!
"They can regenerate indefinitely!"

Su Muqing's face turned pale.

"These ice wolves are not living creatures, but puppet mechanical beasts!"

Li Yunjing frowned, suddenly realizing something.

He sheathed his longsword, formed hand seals, and chanted, "Samadhi True Fire, burn the heavens and destroy the earth!"

A pillar of crimson fire erupted from his palm, and wherever it passed, the ice wolves let out piercing screams, turning into puddles of icy water that could never be restored.

Seeing this, Zhao Qi also took out a stack of fire-type talismans and, together with Su Muqing's "Blazing Sun Technique," quickly cleared out the remaining ice wolves.

At this moment, only the largest wolf king remained on the mountain path!

With a roar, Li Yunjing unleashed his sword light, which transformed into a thunder dragon, charging towards the "Mystic Ice Demon Wolf".

Lightning collided with ice, unleashing a deafening roar.

The "Mystic Ice Demon Wolf" was forced back several steps by the sword strike, and a deep crack appeared on its body.

It angrily swung its forelimbs, its sharp claws flashing, and suddenly countless icicles shot up from the ground!

Li Yunjing moved with lightning speed, nimbly weaving between the icicles.

"Samadhi True Fire Talisman!"

An array plate suddenly flew out, transforming into a sky full of flames and billowing smoke, completely trapping the "Mystic Ice Demon Wolf" within.

The "Mystic Ice Demon Wolf" paused for a moment, and Li Yunjing seized the opportunity, leaping up and piercing the "Boundary-Breaking Sword" directly into the "Mystic Ice Demon Wolf's" eye with a dazzling light!
"Ouch..."

The "Mystic Ice Demon Wolf" let out a shrill scream, and its massive body crashed to the ground, turning into a pile of shattered ice.

A fist-sized blue crystal core rolled out, its interior seemingly filled with flowing liquid, a truly beautiful sight.

"Fourth-tier Xuanbing Essence!"

Zhao Qi exclaimed, "This is a priceless treasure!"

"There's something inside these monsters."

Li Yunjing used the tip of his sword to pry open the remains of a third-tier ice wolf and discovered a crystal-clear blue core.

"It even contains Xuanbing Essence!"

Zhao Qi exclaimed with delight, "We're rich!"

"Everyone, please search!"

Li Yunjing gave an order, and the three of them split up and immediately began searching the ice wolf's corpse to see if any valuable items had been left behind.

The three quickly collected the spoils, obtaining a total of twelve crystal cores.

Li Yunjing still divided the coins equally, with each person receiving four.

As for more?

It has long since turned to ashes.

A moment later, the three appeared in front of an ice crystal palace.

"Is this the Daoist temple of True Monarch Xuanbing?"

Zhao Qi asked curiously.

"possible!"

Li Yunjing nodded, "The remnant soul we just encountered might be that old codger, True Monarch Xuanbing!"

"what!"

Su Muqing was startled, "A True Monarch of the Nascent Soul Realm?"

"Let's go! Let's get closer and take a look!"

Li Yunjing sneered and shouted, "True Lord Xuanbing, you old codger, why aren't you coming out yet!"

After several encounters with True Monarchs at the Nascent Soul Realm, Li Yunjing became much bolder.

He revered the true lords at their peak.

When faced with someone like Xuanbing Zhenjun, who was practically dead, Li Yunjing showed no mercy whatsoever.

Besides, what did this guy actually say?
He was used as a sacrifice?
In Li Yunjing's view, this meant they were destined to be different kinds of people.

Anyway, he had a way to deal with the remnant soul of a True Monarch in the Nascent Soul Realm.

The Mysterious Yin True Lord serves as a cautionary tale!

"it is good!"

Seeing Li Yunjing's audacity, Zhao Qi and Su Muqing were secretly astonished. But having come this far, they could only obediently follow him and place all their hopes on Li Yunjing.

The three of them arrived in front of the palace and examined it carefully.

The entire palace was crystal clear, emitting a faint blue light, and two ancient characters were engraved on the palace gate: "Mysterious Ice".

"Is this the Daoist temple of True Monarch Xuanbing?"

Su Muqing exclaimed, "I wonder if there are any powerful treasures inside!"

"That dark figure was probably just a clone; the real body should still be inside."

Li Yunjing frowned: "However, I gave him a good scolding, and this guy doesn't dare to come out and fight me. He must not have much strength left. We just need to be careful."

As they were talking, the palace doors suddenly opened automatically, and a biting cold wind howled out.

The wind carried countless mournful cries, sending chills down one's spine.

"Follow me."

Li Yunjing used the "Boundary-Breaking Sword" to clear the way, and the three of them cautiously stepped into the hall.

The scene inside the hall was terrifying.

Hundreds of ice sculptures are arranged in a kneeling posture, each containing a soul struggling in pain.

A pitch-black coffin floated in the center of the hall, with nine blood-red chains wrapped around it.

"This is a soul-nourishing coffin!"

Zhao Qi suddenly remembered something, her face turning deathly pale. "It seems that True Monarch Xuanbing has been recuperating all along, trying to come back to life from the brink of death?"

The coffin suddenly shook violently, and a hoarse voice came from inside: "Little girl, you're quite knowledgeable! Since you know my illustrious reputation, why don't you quickly offer up your soul!"

Nine chains shot out like venomous snakes, each topped with a hideous ghost face.

Li Yunjing swung his sword and cut off three chains, only to find that new chains instantly grew back from the broken points!
"It's no use! I have already become one with this secret realm!"

Xuanbing Zhenjun sneered, "Outside, I can't do anything to you, but here, this is my dojo. All formations and restrictions are under my control. You'd better obediently become my nourishment!"

A cold glint flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes, and he suddenly pulled out a "Five Elements Divine Thunder Talisman" from his pocket.

He didn't make this himself!
Instead, it was a treasure bestowed upon him by the Five Elements Immortal and left to Li Yunjing for protection.

This is a high-level fourth-tier talisman!

This is almost the limit that can be seen in the world of cultivation.

"Old man, look what this is!"

As soon as the fourth-tier advanced "Five Elements Divine Thunder Talisman" was unleashed, the power of the five elements erupted within the hall, even affecting the ice sculptures, whose surfaces were instantly covered with cracks.

"A high-level fourth-tier talisman?"

The coffin shook violently, and Xuanbing Zhenjun's voice was filled with terror: "How could you have this thing!"

“True Lord Xuanbing, you are not my enemy, and I am unwilling to waste such a treasure for you.”

Li Yunjing sneered, "We can talk about a deal. You stay here and research your resurrection project, and I'll get the benefits and leave satisfied. What do you think?"

Holding the "Five Elements Divine Thunder Talisman," Li Yunjing stared intently at the pitch-black coffin.

The five elements' power flowing on the talisman caused the entire hall to tremble slightly. "Interesting..."

The Xuanbing True Monarch inside the coffin remained silent for a moment, then suddenly let out a hoarse laugh: "Junior, what do you want?"

"First, I want all the rare and precious materials you've collected."

Li Yunjing held up one finger. "Second, I want the complete 'Mysterious Ice True Scripture' that you cultivate; third, give me some top-tier magic treasures and spirit stones!"

"Insanity!"

The coffin shook violently. "A mere Golden Core cultivator dares to covet my cultivation technique?"

"True Lord is now nothing more than a remnant soul. If my talisman detonates, I wonder if you will still be able to continue your grand plan of 'rebirth from death'?"

Li Yunjing remained unmoved, and the talisman in his hand shone even brighter: "In my opinion, being able to survive is far more important than any external thing."

The hall fell into a deathly silence, broken only by the faint sound of ice sculptures shattering.

"That's it!"

After a long while, a sigh came from the coffin: "I can give you some treasures and the first three levels of the cultivation technique."

"All."

Li Yunjing stood his ground, "Otherwise, I'll destroy your Soul-Nourishing Coffin right now!"

"Boy, do you think you can kill me with a high-level fourth-tier talisman?"

Xuanbing Zhenjun sneered, "You're thinking too simply. Even if I pay a price, you'll still be the ones who die!"

"is it?"

Li Yunjing sneered, and a flash of five-colored divine light appeared in his hand, revealing two more fourth-tier high-level "Five Elements Divine Thunder Talismans".

Do you still think you can win?

Li Yunjing chuckled, a hint of sarcasm in his words.

"you!"

Xuanbing Zhenjun was furious. One card would be fine even if he paid a price, but three cards would be dangerous.

Xuanbing Zhenjun was not confident that his Soul-Nourishing Coffin could withstand an explosion of this magnitude.

If the Soul-Nourishing Coffin is destroyed, then True Monarch Xuanbing's preparations will be in vain.

It's a matter of life and death!

"Very well! I agree. However, the three of you must swear a solemn oath to your inner demons, promising to leave immediately after obtaining the item and never to disturb me again."

Just like Li Yunjing's persuasion, Xuanbing Zhenjun finally compromised, saying that nothing mattered except life and death.

"make a deal."

Li Yunjing smiled slightly and immediately agreed.

Upon meeting Xuanbing Zhenjun, he immediately suppressed the urge to kill him. This person was not benevolent and would surely cause trouble after his rebirth.

At that time, the most troublesome one will definitely be the "Mysterious Ice Palace".

Li Yunjing had absolutely no goodwill towards this sect, and even wished that the "Xuanbing Palace" would suffer misfortune!

If True Monarch Xuanbing were to emerge and clash with the Xuanbing Palace, it would greatly assist the Shenxiao Dao Sect's future strategy of opening a route to the Luofu Continent!
That's why Li Yunjing agreed.

At this moment, he bit his finger and drew a blood talisman in the air: "I, Li Yunjing, hereby swear that if True Lord Xuanbing fulfills his promise, I will leave immediately and never repeat this mistake again."

The blood talisman transformed into red light and entered the space between the eyebrows, thus establishing the great oath of the inner demon.

Seeing that Li Yunjing had made an oath, Zhao Qi and Su Muqing also made oaths one after another.

"Now, it's your turn."

Li Yunjing put away the talisman, but the "Boundary-Breaking Sword" was still poised to strike.

The coffin lid slowly slid open a crack, and a "storage ring" and a jade slip flew out.

"The ring contains my collection of a thousand years, and the jade slip contains the complete 'Mysterious Ice True Scripture'."

Xuanbing Zhenjun's voice was weary, "Take it and leave quickly!"

After carefully inspecting the items and confirming there were no traps, Li Yunjing put them into his pocket.

"Thank you for your gift, True Lord."

He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, then turned to leave.

Suddenly, Zhao Qi tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "What if he breaks his promise and doesn't bring out all the treasure?"

Li Yunjing paused, turned back to look at the Soul-Nourishing Coffin, smiled, and said nothing.

How could Li Yunjing not know this?
He had no intention of draining Xuanbing Zhenjun dry at all!
If he truly wanted everything, Xuanbing Zhenjun would definitely choose to fight to the death.

What's the point of killing Xuanbing Zhenjun and obtaining some treasures?
A living Nascent Soul Realm expert seems to be more in Li Yunjing's interest.

Since True Monarch Xuanbing has offered wealth that meets Li Yunjing's expectations, what else is there for him to fight for?

Li Yunjing even doubted whether a Nascent Soul Realm seventh level cultivator could produce these things!
As the three walked out of the main hall, Su Muqing couldn't help but ask, "Fellow Daoist Li, why..."

Li Yunjing briefly explained his thoughts, and the two women were shocked, not expecting Li Yunjing's scheming to be so profound.

With just a single thought, the "Mysterious Ice Palace" has created a formidable enemy!
If the people of the "Mysterious Ice Palace" found out, they would probably be furious.

The three rushed out of the palace at top speed, when a spatial rift suddenly appeared and sucked them into it...

When the three opened their eyes again, they were back on the shore of the "Azure Cold Pool".

The pool returned to calm, as if nothing had happened.

The three of them stood on the bank of the "Azure Cold Pool" and felt as if they had been transported to another world.

"We're out?"

Su Muqing was still somewhat dazed.

"Where to go next?"

Zhao Qi asked.

"Let's find a safe place to divide the loot! Let's go!"

Li Yunjing smiled.

Just then, a furious shout suddenly came from the distant horizon: "You little thief! How dare you ruin my 'Mystic Ice Palace's' plans!"

Dozens of figures were rapidly approaching, and the leaders were none other than three Nascent Soul cultivators!

The purple-robed elder at the head of the group possessed an aura that reached the fourth level of the Nascent Soul Realm!
The other two are cultivators at the first and second levels of the Nascent Soul Realm.

"It's a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator from the 'Mysterious Ice Palace'!"

Zhao Qi's face turned deathly pale.

"I knew they would come."

Li Yunjing remained calm and released the "Sky Patrol Ship," allowing the two women to board the ship with him.

"Young man, don't you dare leave!"

Seeing the "Sky Patrol Ship" fleeing at high speed, a Nascent Soul cultivator struck out with a palm from a distance, but only hit the dissipating silver light.

With a loud "boom," the "Sky Patrol Ship" initiated a teleportation and appeared in the sky above the mountains and forests a hundred miles away.

Li Yunjing stood on the deck of the "Sky Patrol Ship," watching the pursuing figures gradually disappear behind him, a cold smile appearing on his lips.

He turned to the two still-shaken women and said, "Shake off the Golden Core cultivators from the 'Mystic Ice Palace,' and find an opportunity to kill the Nascent Soul Realm cultivators!"

He piloted the "Sky Patrol Ship" to land in a secluded valley deep in the mountains.

As soon as the three landed, Li Yunjing set up several concealment formations, covering the entire valley.

At the same time, Li Yunjing quickly took out all his array plates and set them up in the valley: "Great Five Elements Divine Thunder Demon Extermination Array", "Cloud Sea Golden Lamp Array", "Mysterious Yin Divine Transformation Array", "Nine Heavens Heavenly Thunder Array"...

All usable array plates were taken out.

As a top-level array master, Li Yunjing is least afraid of encountering powerful enemies.

"You stay right here, don't move!"

Li Yunjing sat cross-legged and took out the array flags and high-grade spirit stones from his storage ring one by one.

The first thing they took out was a pile of crystal-clear high-grade spirit stones, totaling a million!

In order to fight off the approaching Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, Li Yunjing was risking everything, and he used all his wealth.

"so much!"

Zhao Qi exclaimed in surprise.

"It's worth risking the lives of three Nascent Soul Realm cultivators and losing tens of millions of high-grade spirit stones!"

Li Yunjing said through gritted teeth.

This time, he was almost certain that, apart from the "Mysterious Yin Transformation Divine Array," all the other array plates would be destroyed, and the massive wealth would also disappear!
"Fight!"

Li Yunjing made a hand seal with his hands, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

He bit his tongue hard, spitting a mouthful of blood onto the array plate, and shouted sharply, "Activate the array!"

In an instant, the entire valley shook violently!

"Rumble..."

The ground cracked open with countless ravines, and seventy-two golden array flags burst forth from the earth, soaring straight into the sky.

Each banner was wrapped with thick lightning snakes, which intertwined in the air to form a lightning net that blotted out the sky.

"The Great Five Elements Divine Thunder Demon-Slaying Formation is complete!"

Li Yunjing continuously formed hand seals and threw out another ancient bronze lamp.

The wick ignited spontaneously without a flame, emitting a brilliant golden light.

Wherever the light passed, clouds and mist surged, instantly enveloping the entire valley in a vast sea of ​​clouds.

"Golden Lantern Array in the Sea of ​​Clouds, activate!"

He moved faster and faster, taking out another pitch-black array plate from his "storage ring".

The array plate dissolved upon landing, transforming into nine streams of black energy that burrowed into the ground.

In an instant, thick, ink-like black mist seeped from the ground, and countless hideous ghost faces could be vaguely seen floating in the mist.

(End of this chapter)