Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 686 The Battle of That Year, and Subsequent Changes (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Having arrived here, Li Yunjing had many thoughts in his mind.

Unlike Ye Wuhen, he was a true and upright Xuanmen cultivator, and would definitely not encounter any trouble in the "Tianlan Continent".

The premise is that he doesn't cause trouble!
As the deputy head of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", Li Yunjing recorded the customs and traditions of many countries along the way and summarized a detailed route.

It can be said that he made a tremendous contribution by bringing back the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" with this map he personally drew!

Even if he later became the supreme leader of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" without making any achievements, it would not affect Li Yunjing's status in the history of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

Very few cultivators from the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" have ever traveled so many continents, oceans, and glaciers in one go.

I've explored half of "Tianlan Star".

After traversing the "Tianlan Continent," entering the East Sea, and heading west, they returned to the "Southern Sky Continent," completing a world tour.

Such achievements are by no means ordinary!

"How about this!"

Li Yunjing thought for a moment and said, "Let's stay here for a few months and learn about the customs and culture of the 'Tianlan Continent'. Once we're familiar with it, we can continue our journey?"

"Alright!"

Ye Wuhen nodded and said, "I'll be staying in my room for a while now. Feel free to go out and explore if you like."

"no problem!"

Li Yunjing chuckled to himself.

This was the first time he had ever seen Ye Wuhen act so cowardly!
"You should gather information first before making any plans."

Ye Wuhen pondered for a moment and said, "The Thirty-Six Blessed Lands have profound foundations. Acting rashly will only expose your identity. You are a member of the Shenxiao Dao Sect, which will bring you a lot of trouble. The Thirty-Six Blessed Lands may not have any goodwill towards the Shenxiao Dao Sect."

Li Yunjing couldn't tell whether what he said was true or false.

"Just to my liking."

Li Yunjing nodded: "However, that young man and 'Tingyuxuan' are probably not simple."

"We don't care where they come from, as long as they don't provoke us, we don't need to pay them any attention."

Ye Wuhen sneered: "Go to the banquet if you want, just don't cause trouble."

"hehe!"

Li Yunjing chuckled inwardly: "Ye Wuhen has reminded me several times not to cause trouble, it seems he's really scared!"

"Row!"

Li Yunjing nodded, then changed the subject, "I'm afraid that the boy has his eye on us."

A cold glint flashed in Ye Wuhen's eyes: "Then... kill."

Li Yunjing felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that although this demon was wary of the powerful figures of the "Tianlan Continent," he would not sit idly by if he were truly pushed to the brink.

"Let's wait and see what happens."

Li Yunjing finally said, "I will go into the city tomorrow to gather information. You all stay at the inn for now to avoid any unforeseen complications."

Ye Wuhen nodded slightly, which was taken as agreement.

That evening, Li Yunjing sat cross-legged, silently circulating his internal energy to adjust his state.

He had a vague premonition that this trip to the "Tianlan Continent" would probably not go so smoothly.

Outside the window, a bright moon hung high overhead, its light shining softly on him through the window.

Li Yunjing absorbed the essence of Taiyin, and his whole being entered a state of clarity.

He gradually entered a state of complete absorption in the world around him, and steadily improved his abilities.

The expansion of his worldview, coupled with countless battles, enhanced his experience and combat skills.

Compared to staying in the "Great Famous Immortal Cultivation World," his progress was rapid, and he had already entered the sixth level of the Golden Core realm, with his understanding of various Great Daos becoming increasingly profound.

They have even begun different attempts.

The five great Daos—the power of the Five Elements, the Yin and Yang energies, the power of thunder, the Dao of Death, and the true Qi of Frost—are all evolving within his body when cultivated to a considerable level.

The magical energy of various attributes constantly transformed, and even gave birth to traces of spirituality. According to Li Yunjing's wishes, the magical energy evolved into various divine beasts.

True dragon, phoenix, golden-winged roc, taotie, qiongqi...

The attributes of numerous divine beasts and ferocious beasts evolved one by one in his sea of ​​consciousness, but Li Yunjing's realm was still very low, and many of his understandings were not correct.

There are so many profound principles that he couldn't possibly grasp them all at a glance.

It takes time to refine and gradually understand, but being able to evolve it is already a huge step forward.

All sorts of supernatural powers and spells were eventually integrated into the "Five Elements Divine Fist" and the "Thunder Tribulation Divine Fist".

The accumulation of the two sets of fist techniques, combined with many great principles, supernatural powers, and spells, has long since triggered a qualitative change. The various powers that have been unleashed are now twice as strong as before!
Even if Li Yunjing were to encounter a cultivator at the fourth level of the Nascent Soul realm, he wouldn't necessarily be afraid of them!

Even if you can't kill your opponent, there's no need to back down!
This is confidence!
Even if he doesn't break through to the seventh level of the Golden Core realm this time, he still has this confidence!

The next morning, Li Yunjing left the inn alone and mingled into the crowds in the city.

He deliberately concealed his aura, pretending to be an ordinary rogue cultivator, wandering between teahouses and markets to gather information.

Soon, he heard many rumors about the "Tianlan Continent".

The Thirty-Six Blessed Lands are high above, controlling the cultivation resources of the entire continent. For ordinary cultivators to want to enter them is as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Although Luoxia City is not a paradise, it is an ancient city with a long history.

This is the border that connects to the "Northern Cold Continent".

The location is extremely important!

Legend has it that a peerless swordsman once fought a decisive battle here against a master from the "Northern Cold Continent," thwarting the conspiracy of the "Northern Cold Continent" to merge into the "Tianlan Continent."

As for "Tingyuxuan", it is a mysterious gathering place for sword cultivators. It is said that its owner is a reclusive master with unfathomable cultivation.

However, based on the information gathered, it was not confirmed what level of cultivation the owner of "Tingyuxuan" possessed.

Nascent Soul Realm?

The Nascent Soul realm?

unknown!

This greatly annoyed Li Yunjing!
"It seems that the boy from yesterday was indeed from 'Listening to the Rain Pavilion,' but I wonder why they've been targeting us?"

He frowned slightly, thinking to himself, "There are no sword cultivators among us!"

As he was pondering this, he suddenly noticed a faint gaze falling upon him.

Li Yunjing's heart tightened, but he remained calm on the surface, pretending to be nonchalant as he continued to stroll around the market.

However, that gaze remained ever-present, like a venomous snake, fixed intently on him.

"We've been targeted..."

Li Yunjing's heart sank, knowing that things were probably not that simple.

He deliberately turned into a secluded alley, then vanished in a flash, concealing his presence.

A moment later, a dark figure quietly appeared at the alley entrance, looking around as if searching for Li Yunjing's whereabouts.

Li Yunjing hid in the shadows and watched coldly, and discovered that this person was the same boy with the sword wrapped in cloth yesterday!

"It sure is him!"

Li Yunjing became even more vigilant.

Why must you hide, fellow Daoist?

The boy stood still, then suddenly chuckled softly: "My master invited me sincerely, without any ill intent."

"Fellow Daoist, what is your purpose in following me?"

After a moment of silence, Li Yunjing finally appeared slowly and asked in a calm tone.

"I only wish to invite you to 'Listening to the Rain Pavilion' for a chat, since you have such an extraordinary cultivation level."

The boy smiled.

What if I don't go?

Li Yunjing's gaze turned slightly cold.

"Then I'm afraid... it's not up to you, fellow Daoist."

The boy's smile remained unchanged, but his eyes gradually sharpened.

As soon as he finished speaking, the cloth sword on his back suddenly trembled, and a sharp sword intent instantly locked onto Li Yunjing!
Li Yunjing felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that things were unlikely to end well today.

"In that case, I'll have to learn from your superior skills, fellow Daoist!"

He said coldly, his true energy circulating silently within his body, ready to strike at any moment.

However, just as tensions were running high, a melodious zither tune suddenly drifted from afar.

"Ding ding dong dong..."

The ethereal sound of the zither seemed to come from beyond the heavens, yet it was clear and distinct, stirring the soul.

The boy's expression changed slightly, as if he was extremely wary of the music.

"Let's stop for today."

He gave Li Yunjing a deep look, turned around and left, his figure quickly disappearing into the alley.

Li Yunjing stood there, his brows furrowed.

"The sound of the zither...who is secretly helping us?"

He had a vague feeling that he was being drawn into an even bigger vortex.

Li Yunjing stared in the direction where the boy had disappeared, his mind filled with doubts.

The music came strangely and left suddenly, yet it managed to intimidate the mysterious boy with the cloth-strip sword at a crucial moment, clearly indicating that it was not the work of an ordinary person.

He pondered for a moment and decided to return to the inn to discuss the matter with Ye Wuhen.

Given the current unclear situation, taking any rash action could lead to unforeseen complications.

Back at the inn, Ye Wuhen was sitting cross-legged, surrounded by Xuanmen true energy, clearly also meditating and cultivating.

Upon seeing Li Yunjing return, he slowly opened his eyes and asked, "How was it?"

Li Yunjing recounted everything he had seen and heard that day, especially mentioning the eerie zither music and the boy with the cloth-strip sword's reaction.

"The sound of a piano?"

Ye Wuhen frowned slightly: "Could it be someone from the 'Heavenly Sound Pavilion'?"

"Tianyin Pavilion?" Li Yunjing was taken aback. "One of the Thirty-Six Blessed Lands?"

"'Tianyin Pavilion' uses music as a means of cultivation. Its members rarely venture out, but each one is a formidable opponent."

Ye Wuhen nodded: "If it really is them who are involved, things will become complicated."

Li Yunjing pondered, "But we have no connection with the 'Tianyin Pavilion,' so why would they help me?"

Ye Wuhen sneered: "It may not be to help you, perhaps it's just an old grudge with 'Tingyuxuan'."

As they were talking, a bamboo leaf suddenly drifted in from outside the window and landed lightly on the table.

A faint spiritual light flowed on the bamboo leaves, clearly indicating that they were not ordinary objects.

Li Yunjing and Ye Wuhen exchanged a glance, then cautiously used their divine sense to check and confirm that the bamboo leaf was not poisonous before picking it up.

A few lines of small characters appeared on the bamboo leaves:
"At midnight tonight, I will be waiting for you in the bamboo grove south of the city. This matter concerns life and death, so please do not make a sound."

The handwriting is neat and elegant, yet it exudes a sharp and fierce spirit, as if each stroke contains the intent of a sword.

Ye Wuhen narrowed his eyes: "It seems someone is watching us."

"To go or not to go?"

Li Yunjing pondered for a moment.

"Since the other party was able to send the bamboo leaves into the room silently, their cultivation level must be quite high."

Ye Wuhen said calmly, "If you really want to harm us, there's no need to go through all this trouble."

"rational."

Li Yunjing nodded: "Then I will go alone tonight, and you will stay at the inn to provide support."

"What, are you afraid I'll be a burden to you?"

Ye Wuhen sneered, clearly dissatisfied.

"no!"

Li Yunjing shook his head: "We are now in the same boat. I'm just worried that the other party may have ill intentions, so we need to have a backup plan."

Ye Wuhen snorted, which was taken as tacit agreement.

At midnight, Li Yunjing quietly left the inn and headed straight for the bamboo forest in the south of the city.

The bamboo forest is deep and secluded, and moonlight filters through the gaps in the bamboo leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

A night breeze rustled the bamboo leaves, adding to the mystery.

As soon as Li Yunjing stepped into the bamboo forest, he sensed an aura locking onto him.

He remained calm and continued forward until he reached the depths of the bamboo forest, where he saw a figure standing in the moonlight.

The man was dressed in white, carrying a long sword on his back, and his posture was as upright as a pine tree.

Hearing footsteps, he slowly turned around, revealing an exceptionally handsome face—it was the boy with the cloth-strip sword from earlier that day!
"It's you?"

Li Yunjing felt a chill run down his spine and secretly became wary.

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be nervous. It was my presumptuousness in dealing with what happened during the day."

The boy smiled.

"What is your purpose in bringing me here?"

Li Yunjing said coldly.

"To be honest, my master, the master of 'Tingyuxuan', recently deduced the secrets of heaven and discovered that demonic cultivators from beyond the realm have infiltrated 'Tianlan Continent' with malicious intentions."

The young man sighed, “I observe that your aura is pure and righteous, and you should be a true disciple of the Xuanmen sect. Therefore, I would like to ask for your assistance.”

"Oh? A demonic cultivator?"

Li Yunjing's heart skipped a beat, but his face remained calm: "What does this have to do with me?"

"Although you have concealed it very well, there is still a trace of demonic energy left on your body. You must have been in contact with demonic cultivators."

The young man's gaze was profound: "If you are willing to cooperate, my 'Listening Rain Pavilion' will surely reward you handsomely."

Li Yunjing frowned inwardly, not expecting that the other party could sense Ye Wuhen's aura.

As he pondered how to respond, a soft laugh suddenly came from the depths of the bamboo forest: "Youngster, do you think you're qualified to discuss heavenly secrets?"

Before he could finish speaking, a dark figure suddenly appeared—it was Ye Wuhen!

"Clang!"

The boy's expression changed drastically, and the cloth sword on his back was instantly drawn, bursting forth with golden light!
"Unbelievable!"

Ye Wuhen sneered, and with a flick of his sleeve, the overwhelming demonic energy transformed into a giant palm that pressed down!

"Night Without Trace, have you gone mad? Making a move here will only attract the attention of powerful figures!"

Seeing this, Li Yunjing knew there was no way to resolve the matter peacefully. "He only has suspicions, he hasn't reached a conclusion!"

"A mere junior dares to scheme against me?"

Ye Wuhen laughed wildly: "Today I'll show him what it means to be arrogant and domineering!"

Clearly, Ye Wuhen was very unhappy about his low profile in the "Tianlan Continent" and being targeted. When he came tonight and heard that he was the target, he immediately had the intention to kill him!
"As expected! You people of the Xuanmen sect have actually colluded with demonic cultivators!"

The boy gritted his teeth, his sword flashing like a rainbow, colliding with the demonic palm and unleashing a deafening roar!

The bamboo forest was instantly leveled, and the shockwave swept in all directions!

Li Yunjing inwardly cried out in alarm; such a commotion would surely alert the experts in the city.

Without hesitation, he grabbed the boy's shoulder and hissed, "Go!"

The boy was stunned and before he could react, Li Yunjing carried him into the sky, and they disappeared into the night in the blink of an eye.

Ye Wuhen snorted coldly, his figure transforming into black mist, and followed closely behind.

Not long after the three left, several powerful divine senses swept across the bamboo forest ruins.

"Demonic energy? Sword intent? Interesting..."

In the void, an old voice murmured softly before falling silent.

A hundred miles outside the city, in a desolate mountain.

"Can we talk now?"

Li Yunjing put the boy down and said in a deep voice, "What exactly does 'Tingyuxuan' want to do?"

"Why do you ask when you already know the answer?"

The young man caught his breath for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said, "That demonic cultivator was traveling with you. Do you really not know his background?"

The boy was shocked. A Golden Core cultivator had captured him, a Nascent Soul cultivator at the first level, in an instant.

Is there no justice in this world?!

"I have my reasons."

Li Yunjing said calmly, "But if you continue to hide it, don't blame me for being impolite."

"That's fine."

The boy was silent for a moment, then finally sighed, "My master predicted that a demonic calamity will erupt in the future, and all demonic cultivators will be monitored! Especially experts like your companion."

"So they knew too!"

Li Yunjing's pupils contracted slightly. "It seems that news of the battle in the secret realm of 'Huangze Continent' has already reached the ears of the higher-ups on 'Tianlan Star'."

"Tell me, what was the outcome of the battle at the 'Mysterious Heaven Realm' that day?"

For many years, Li Yunjing had wanted to ask about the outcome of the great battle, but in the "far north" and "northern continent," both bitterly cold places, no one could provide an answer.

Now we may be able to learn the truth from this person!
Upon hearing this, the young man's expression suddenly turned serious: "Fellow Daoist actually knows about the battle of the 'Mysterious Heaven Secret Realm'?"

"answer me."

Li Yunjing had a sharp eye.

"In that battle, several top experts released a demonic aura!"

The young man took a deep breath and said, "In the end, many True Monarchs at the Nascent Soul stage arrived one after another from various continents of 'Tianlan Star'. Together, they resealed the Demon Lord's demonic thoughts and temporarily resolved the crisis."

"what?"

"Temporary seal?"

"So many people tried and still couldn't kill it?"

Li Yunjing's heart skipped a beat.

When the "Mysterious Heaven Realm" opened, it attracted a fierce battle among various forces. Li Yunjing saw that things were not going well and fled in advance, but he did not expect the battle to be so brutal.

"hey-hey!"

The young man sneered, "My master once said that it's not that they can't be killed, but that everyone has ulterior motives and no one wants the pure demonic energy left after the kill to fall into someone else's hands."

"So that's it!"

Li Yunjing pressed further, "I heard that this matter was caused by the 'Heavenly Demon Sect.' I wonder if the various forces have taken action against the 'Heavenly Demon Sect' afterward?"

"The Heavenly Demon Sect suffered heavy losses. It is said that its sect leader was seriously injured and fled, and his whereabouts are still unknown."

The boy shook his head: "The various forces can't find anyone, and they have no intention of going to the East Sea to wipe out the 'Heavenly Demon Sect'."

"I see!"

Li Yunjing secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that the "Heavenly Demon Sect" has suffered heavy losses and is temporarily unable to stir up any trouble, which is good news for the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect".

"Fellow Daoist, can you now state your purpose?"

The boy stared intently at Li Yunjing, "What exactly is your relationship with that demonic cultivator?"

Just as Li Yunjing was about to speak, Ye Wuhen's cold voice suddenly came: "Boy, knowing too much can lead to death."

With a flash of black shadow, Ye Wuhen appeared behind the boy, exuding a chilling demonic aura!

The boy was shocked and was about to draw his sword when Li Yunjing grabbed his shoulder and said, "Don't move!"

Li Yunjing turned to look at Ye Wuhen: "Killing him now will only bring more trouble."

"Then what do you think we should do?"

Ye Wuhen narrowed his eyes: "He has already discovered us. If he reports us, I will not live, and you, who colluded with demonic cultivators, will be implicated!"

(End of this chapter)