Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 665 Yin and Yang Unite, Sixth Level of Golden Core Realm (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Li Yunjing lightly tapped his fingertip, and the array plate instantly unfolded, transforming into a complex array diagram that floated in the center of the secret chamber.

Countless spiritual patterns moved like living things, gradually forming a spiritual energy vortex with a radius of thirty feet.

"This is."

Su Muqing's beautiful eyes widened as she felt the spiritual energy suddenly become ten times stronger.

"This is my modified 'Spirit Gathering Array,' which is a high-grade third-tier array and is sufficient to maximize the efficiency of spiritual energy."

Li Yunjing smiled slightly, "Let's all do our best!"

"What pure spiritual energy!"

Zhao Qi took a deep breath, feeling as if every pore on her body was opening up: "I think it won't be long before I can break through my cultivation level."

Just as the three were about to enter meditation, a ripple suddenly appeared on the wall of the secret chamber.

Li Yunjing's expression hardened, and he raised his hand to cast a spell. The scene outside immediately appeared on the "Mysterious Mirror"...

Dark clouds gathered above the Ouyang family's residence, and dozens of streaks of light fell like meteors.

The leader was dressed in a purple-gold Taoist robe with grotesque zombie patterns embroidered on the cuffs, clearly the symbol of the "Heavenly Corpse Sect"!

"The people from the Heavenly Corpse Sect have arrived."

Li Yunjing's pupils contracted sharply. "How could they be sure we were here?"

In the scene, Gui Li's chilling voice pierced through the formation: "Old man Ouyang, hand over Li Yunjing, or today will be the day your Ouyang family is wiped out!"

The secret chamber shook violently, clearly indicating that the clan's protective formation was under attack.

Su Muqing's face turned deathly pale: "We..."

"Don't panic."

Li Yunjing's gaze was like lightning, and he suddenly made a hand seal and touched his brow.

A bolt of lightning shot up from the top of his head and transformed into a "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal" in the secret chamber.

Surrounding the three, bolts of lightning formed a protective shield around them.

"Let's stay put!"

Li Yunjing said in a deep voice, "The Ouyang family is not to be underestimated! Without a Nascent Soul Realm True Monarch from the 'Heavenly Corpse Sect,' they can't do anything to the Ouyang family! Moreover, the Ouyang family has three allies, and their strength is enough to deal with the 'Heavenly Corpse Sect'!"

"All right!"

With Li Yunjing's words, Zhao Qi and Su Muqing felt much more at ease.

Time flies like an arrow; seven days have passed in the blink of an eye.

Zhao Qi was shrouded in a thin layer of icy mist, with tiny ice crystals condensing between her brows.

She was following the instructions on the jade slip, attempting to break through to the fifth level of the "Mysterious Ice Heart Sutra".

The golden elixir within the dantian rotated rapidly, releasing a bone-chilling cold with each rotation. This cold air flowed throughout the body via the meridians, eventually returning to the golden elixir, forming a perfect cycle.

Suddenly, her body trembled slightly, and her face turned pale.

The golden core suddenly accelerated its rotation speed, releasing a chill that exceeded her control.

Tiny cracks began to appear in her meridians, and the excruciating pain almost made her scream.

"Focus your mind on the dantian, and let your qi flow throughout your body."

A gentle voice sounded in her ear, and at the same time a warm hand was placed on her back.

Li Yunjing had appeared behind her without her noticing, and his powerful spiritual energy flowed continuously into her body, helping her stabilize the rampaging cold energy.

"The key to the fifth level is not suppression, but guidance."

Li Yunjing's voice seemed to carry a certain rhythm, gradually calming Zhao Qi's restless spiritual energy. "Imagine your meridians as rivers, and the cold energy as flowing water. If blocked, it overflows; if unblocked, it flows smoothly."

He knew Zhao Qi was anxious.

At this moment, we must help Zhao Qi get through this hurdle smoothly.

Otherwise, who knows how many more days would be wasted trying to get back into shape.

Following the instructions, Zhao Qi stopped forcibly controlling the cold energy and instead guided it to circulate in specific meridians.

Surprisingly, when the cold air followed its new route, it not only ceased to be violent but also became more condensed and pure.

"Click..."

A soft sound came from inside the body, and a crack appeared on the surface of the golden core.

"Don't panic, this is a sign of a qualitative change in the Golden Core."

Zhao Qi was startled, but then she heard Li Yunjing say in a deep voice, "You have recently consumed a lot of rare and precious herbs and have also practiced many top-level ice-type divine abilities. A transformation is inevitable for you."

As the cracks multiplied, the outer layer of the golden core eventually peeled off like an eggshell, revealing a more translucent core inside.

A chill several times stronger than before instantly filled her body. Zhao Qi couldn't help but let out a soft groan, feeling completely refreshed, as if every pore was breathing in the essence of heaven and earth.

"The Golden Core Realm, Level Three, is complete."

Li Yunjing withdrew his hand, a look of satisfaction on his face.

Currently, his small team, including Zhao Qi and Su Muqing, are no longer considered weaklings in the Golden Core realm; they have gained some ability to protect themselves.

With the two women following him, they each possessed numerous powerful weapons. It would be truly difficult for ordinary Golden Core cultivators at the sixth or seventh level to subdue them.

This indirectly reduced Li Yunjing's burden.

Under normal circumstances, he doesn't need to worry about the safety of the two women.

Zhao Qi opened her eyes, and it seemed as if ice flowers bloomed in her eyes, only to vanish in an instant.

Meanwhile, Su Muqing's cultivation was also on the verge of a breakthrough.

The two women followed Li Yunjing and benefited greatly along the way.

There have been quite a few Nascent Soul Realm cultivators who died at Li Yunjing's hands. Any few items taken from these people would be enough for a Golden Core Realm cultivator to enjoy for a lifetime.

Add to that the countless resources, the relentless consumption, and the frantic efforts to increase magical power; if they don't improve, they'll truly be worse than a pig.

Just as the three were exchanging cultivation insights, the communication jade talisman at Li Yunjing's waist suddenly began to vibrate violently.

His expression changed, and he quickly picked up the jade talisman, from which came the weary voice of the Ouyang family head:
"Fellow Daoist Li, we've finally driven back the 'Heavenly Corpse Sect' members, but for safety's sake, we've decided to move ahead of schedule."

The secret room fell silent for a moment.

The three of them looked at each other and saw the solemnity in each other's eyes.

"How long have we been in seclusion?"

Zhao Qi suddenly asked.

"Exactly half a month."

Li Yunjing replied in a deep voice, his brows furrowed, "It's fifteen days less than originally planned."

Su Muqing bit her lip: "Is the Ouyang family's plan feasible?"

"Let's move!"

A sharp glint flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes. "However, I need to tell Ye Wuhen to keep an eye on things from the shadows!"

"I still don't quite trust the Ouyang family!"

He quickly took out a map from his storage ring and spread it on the ground: "Of course, more than anything, it's because I don't trust the strength of the Ouyang family!"

Zhao Qi stared at the map, then suddenly pointed north of the State of Jin and said, "Should we enter the State of Zhao ahead of schedule?"

"feasible."

Li Yunjing pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement: "It's too dangerous for me in the 'Jin Kingdom'. Many forces are eyeing the key in my hand."

He looked at the two women and said, "We really need to leave this place of trouble and go somewhere else to avoid it."

"Ok, deal."

Li Yunjing put away the map, a resolute glint in his eyes: "We must set off immediately and leave Jin before the other forces react."

He first sent a message to Ye Wuhen, and then informed the Ouyang family of his plan.

Three days later, on the northern border of the State of Jin.

A caravan is slowly passing through the border checkpoint.

In the carriage in the middle of the procession, Li Yunjing was disguised as a wealthy merchant, while Zhao Qi and Su Muqing were disguised as accompanying maids.

The other members were all direct descendants of the Ouyang family, including powerful figures like Ouyang Chongyue and Ouyang Pengyu, the White-Robed Guest.

It can be said that the Ouyang family spared no expense in order to transfer Li Yunjing away.

"Stop! Routine inspection!"

The general guarding the pass suddenly blocked their way.

Li Yunjing's eyes narrowed as he noticed several cultivators dressed in black robes at the checkpoint, with longsword markings faintly visible on their sleeves.

"They are from the 'Tai Xu Sword Sect'."

Su Muqing transmitted her voice, her fingers quietly pressing on the storage ring.

Li Yunjing shook his head slightly, signaling her not to act rashly.

This was naturally handled by the Ouyang family.

Ouyang Pengyu jumped off the carriage with a smile, a bag of spirit stones slipping from his sleeve: "Sir, you've had a hard time. Here's some money for your tea."

"Come on this!"

The general slammed open the money bag and shouted sternly, "A wanted criminal has recently escaped. All passing merchants and travelers must be thoroughly investigated!" Just as the stalemate was at hand, a commotion suddenly arose in the distance.

A procession of carriages belonging to the Ximen family sped towards them. The curtains were lifted, revealing Ximen He's pale face.

"It's the head of the Ximen family!"

The guards saluted.

The Ximen family was also a powerful family in the State of Jin, ranking alongside the Ouyang family as one of the four great families.

The Ximen family's territory was located in the northern part of the "Jin State".

In this region, the Ximen family wields considerable influence, and a large portion of the border troops are either from the Ximen family or affiliated forces.

This is also an ally of the Ouyang family!

This time, the Ouyang family arranged the relocation in consultation with the Ximen family and two other major families.

To ensure everything went smoothly, the important figure Ximen He personally hid in the shadows to protect the Ouyang family's convoy.

Ximen He coughed twice and said weakly, "This is my medicinal herb caravan. Please do me a favor."

He then handed over a token.

The general's expression changed immediately upon seeing the token: "So it's the Ximen family's convoy! Let them pass! Let them pass!"

Li Yunjing and his two companions took the opportunity to blend into the convoy and pass through the checkpoint.

Only after leaving the border for ten miles did Ximen He transmit his voice, saying, "Brother Ouyang, Fellow Daoist Li, this is the only way I can escort you."

Li Yunjing solemnly clasped his hands in thanks: "Many thanks to Patriarch Ximen for his help."

"No need to say thank you."

Ximen He smiled wryly, "I hope you will be careful in Zhao during this parting. I only hope that we can meet again when the secret realm opens."

To be honest, Simon He paid a heavy price for this bet.

He was really afraid that all his efforts would be in vain!

One month later, in the capital of Zhao.

The convoy arrived at the majestic city gate of "Linyuan City" and looked at the endless stream of people.

The mottled marks on the city wall tell the story of this ancient capital's history, and the aura of the cultivators coming and going is clearly more powerful than that of the Jin Kingdom.

The Zhao state was very powerful. It could be said that together with the Chang'an Dynasty, they squeezed the Jin state into the middle. If it weren't for the pressure of resisting the Huangze Dynasty, the Zhao state would have already marched south and annexed the Jin state.

Once you reach this point, continue north until you reach the border and enter the vast desert stretching for tens of thousands of miles, which is the territory of the "Huangze Continent".

There is only one country on the "Huangze Continent", and that is the "Huangze Dynasty"!
This is also the most powerful empire on the entire "Tianlan Star".

It is also among the top ten of "Tianlan Star", and may even be in the top three.

In the "Huangze Dynasty", even the "Heavenly Demon Sect" must behave themselves and not act recklessly!

As for other sects and families, they are even less of a concern for the "Huangze Dynasty".

This passage evokes the idea that "all land under heaven belongs to the king."

Here, every force must abide by the laws of the "Huangze Dynasty," which truly means that those who obey me prosper and those who oppose me perish!

There, Li Yunjing and his group dared not fight like they did in the capital of the "Jin Kingdom".

If you make a mistake, you're doomed.

This is the last place of carefree joy for Li Yunjing and his companions.

Once the "Mysterious Heaven Realm" opens, Li Yunjing and his group will enter this terrifying dynasty along with Ye Wuhen and the others.

According to Li Yunjing's plan, after exploring the secret realm, they immediately traversed the entire "Huangze Continent" and entered the "Far North" to find the task given by the "Guanghan Palace" senior.

"Finally we're here."

Ouyang Chongyue breathed a sigh of relief, but then lowered his voice: "However, we must be careful, the strength of the cultivation world in Zhao is much stronger than that in Jin."

"understand!"

Li Yunjing nodded, his gaze sweeping over the guards patrolling the city gate: "Let's find a place to stay first. We'll stabilize for a while before making any other plans."

Li Yunjing will be hunted down no matter which country the secret of possessing the key to the "Mysterious Heaven Realm" is exposed to.

He had to keep a low profile.

As for handing over the key?

Neither Ye Wuhen nor the Ouyang family would be a good choice.

It's more reliable to keep it on yourself. If things turn sour, Li Yunjing can use the key to enter the secret realm and search for the treasure on his own.

He is a grandmaster of array formations and has enough confidence that he can enter the "Mysterious Heaven Secret Realm" more freely than others.

The group discreetly entered "Linyuan City" and rented a three-courtyard house in a secluded alley in the south of the city.

The courtyard has blue bricks and gray tiles, ancient trees reaching the sky, and a plaque that reads "Li Mansion" hanging in front of the gate. It looks like the residence of an ordinary wealthy merchant.

“This place is nice.”

After setting up several concealment formations in the courtyard, Ouyang Chongyue nodded in satisfaction. "It's only three streets away from the busiest market in the city, making it convenient to gather information."

"Alright, everyone, please settle in!"

Li Yunjing nodded and assigned two rooms, while the others were rooms for the Ouyang family members.

He shared a room with Zhao Qi, while Su Muqing had her own room. The two rooms were adjacent, so if anything happened, Li Yunjing could ensure the safety of both rooms immediately.

"Qi'er, we finally have some time alone together."

Li Yunjing inspected the room and said with a smile, "We should also try the Yin-Yang Harmony Scripture."

"Okay!"

Upon hearing that Li Yunjing wanted to cultivate with her, a hint of joy flashed in Zhao Qi's beautiful eyes.

With Su Muqing acting as a third wheel these days, she hasn't been able to be intimate with her husband for a long time.

Inside the room, Li Yunjing lightly tapped his fingertips, and spiritual patterns lit up on the surrounding walls, forming a tight isolation barrier.

As the candlelight flickered, Zhao Qi's pretty face flushed slightly, and her slender fingers gently loosened her silk robe, revealing her snow-white skin with a radiant glow in the candlelight.

"Husband..."

She called out softly, her voice so sweet it could melt water.

Li Yunjing waved his hand and cast a spell, and a light pink spiritual mist immediately rose in the room.

The text of the Yin-Yang Harmony Scripture appeared in the void, transforming into golden runes that swirled around the two of them.

"Circulate the cultivation technique."

Li Yunjing said in a low voice, while simultaneously circulating the "Yin Yang He Dao Jing" (Scripture of Yin Yang Harmony).

Dual cultivation is not for enjoyment, but for the purpose of cultivation.

This is the Great Dao of Yin and Yang!

The highest truth.

Two completely different spiritual energies intertwined on the bed, forming a Tai Chi pattern.

Zhao Qi felt a warm current rise from her dantian, and the moment her palm touched Li Yunjing's, her spiritual energy surged like a river.
She couldn't help but let out a soft hum, and a pale blue halo emanated from her body, with tiny ice crystals condensing in her hair.

"Yin and Yang complement each other, water and fire harmonize..."

Li Yunjing guided the two streams of spiritual energy to circulate within their bodies.

With each cycle of Qi's energy circulation, Zhao Qi could feel her golden core becoming more and more solid, and her ice-type spiritual power even faintly carried a trace of lightning power.

Suddenly, Zhao Qi's body trembled, and her spiritual power surged uncontrollably.

Li Yunjing immediately sensed something was wrong and said in a deep voice, "Calm down!"

Zhao Qi understood, and suppressing the tingling sensation brought on by the breakthrough, she lightly waved her hand and set up three more layers of ice walls in the room.

On the thirty-sixth cycle, the two finally completed their first cultivation session.

"Take a short rest."

He embraced the disheveled Zhao Qi, and the unabsorbed energy flowed from Li Yunjing's body into Zhao Qi's. The two seemed to be comprehending the Great Dao, their energies merging, completing the most instinctive dual cultivation...

The union of Yin and Yang, with their immense energy and transformations complementing each other, elevates the Dao of Yin and Yang to an even higher level.

In an instant, Li Yunjing's magical power became somewhat uncontrollable.

His cultivation level was originally at the peak of the fifth level of the Golden Core realm, and his magical power had long since reached its peak.

At this moment, Yin and Yang were united, and magical power surged forth, naturally leading to the breakthrough to the next realm.

"In that case, let's take it a step further!"

Li Yunjing no longer hesitated. He integrated the pure Yin energy he had obtained from Zhao Qi, and he was able to comprehend some of the Yin-Yang principles that he had previously been unable to grasp. In particular, the energy resulting from the fusion of Yin and Yang was extremely beneficial to his body.

His "Thunder God Body" was reshaped once again. Every cell was almost twice as tough as before, and every organ, bone, blood, and muscle in his body underwent earth-shattering changes.

His physical body actually began to evolve towards the physical strength of a Nascent Soul Realm True Person!
The same was true for Zhao Qi. Countless pure yang energies entered her body, making her body even more perfect. Moreover, the energy of yin and yang in harmony caused her true essence to undergo another transformation.

He had only recently broken through to the third level of the Golden Core realm, but now his magical power cultivation has increased dramatically, saving him at least a dozen years.

Most importantly, Zhao Qi has gained a deeper understanding of the Yin-Yang Dao, and it is improving at a rapid pace, almost like her innate law, the Dao of Ice...

At that moment, Li Yunjing felt a surge of magical power and true essence within his body, like the Yangtze River, flowing endlessly. With a loud "boom," he broke through the limits of his cultivation and entered the sixth level of the Golden Core realm!
(End of this chapter)