Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 711 Post-war Trivial Matters, Endless Trouble (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Three days later, outside the Xuan Tie prison gate of "Frozen Prison", Li Yunjing looked at the figure huddled behind the fence, his brows furrowed slightly.

Princess Yuehua was dressed in a drab gray prison uniform. Her once stunning face was covered with a layer of frost, except for her eyes, which shone brightly like stars tempered with ice.

"Vice Sect Leader Li, is your presence here to see me off on my final journey?"

The woman's voice was hoarse with a rusty quality, yet it carried an unyielding pride.

Li Yunjing waved away the disciples of the "Enforcement Hall" and lightly tapped the runes on the prison door with his fingertips: "Liu Ruyan said you once saved her."

"It turned out to be her."

Princess Yuehua suddenly looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, then she sneered: "Back then, I saved her only because I saw that she had good potential and wanted to take her as a subordinate. It's a pity she ran away."

"You are honest."

Li Yunjing took out a file from his sleeve. "According to the Book of Merits and Demerits, although you did not commit any direct evil, you cannot escape responsibility for the royal family's keeping of blood slaves."

The dossier records the secret of the Youyue Kingdom's royal family using living people to refine blood pills, and there are dark red bloodstains next to the ink.

“Almost all the cultivators in my ‘Youyue Kingdom’ practice demonic arts.”

The woman suddenly laughed, her laughter echoing in the empty cell: "If I hadn't been raised, I would have been turned into a puppet by them when I was twelve years old."

She suddenly stood up, grabbed Li Yunjing's wrist through the fence, and the temperature of her palm was colder than the stone walls of the Frozen Prison. "If you let me out, I will tell you where the 'Netherworld Ghost Sect's' secret vault is hidden in the 'Temple of Rebirth'. There is a list of offerings they are preparing to resurrect the demon god there."

"I will come to pick you up in three days."

He withdrew his hand and turned around. Li Yunjing's cold voice rang out, "As for the so-called secret vault, there's no need to talk about it. If you do evil in the future, you will not have a good end."

Just as Li Yunjing left the "Frozen Prison", Qingxuzi of the "Louguan Dao" was already standing in front of the seal of the "Ten Thousand Demon Cave".

The Zhenyuan Pagoda hangs in mid-air, its runes colliding with the demonic energy beneath the ground, producing a hissing sound.

Looking at the black spring that kept seeping out at his feet, he suddenly said to his disciple behind him, "Go and investigate the fire at Shengsi Temple ten years ago. It is said that a young novice monk escaped."

Meanwhile, the Fairy Danxia of the "Northern Emperor Sect" discovered an ice coffin on Frost Snow Peak.

The woman in the coffin was stunningly beautiful, with a crescent-shaped jade pendant embedded between her brows. She was none other than the missing saintess of the "Netherworld Ghost Sect".

On the stone wall beside the ice coffin were carved lines of blood-red words: "The blood moon hangs in the sky, brother and sister kill each other."

Meanwhile, in the "Crimson Cloud Valley" in the southeastern region, disciples of the "Yuanyang Dao Sect" were fighting a group of men in black.

The leader of the men in black wore a bronze mask, and the long sword in his hand could absorb the spiritual power of the spiritual veins. The supreme leader of the Yuanyang Dao Sect watched his disciples fall one after another and suddenly remembered Ming Lingchuan's words: "The borders of Youyue Kingdom are not only inhabited by demonic cultivators."

The fierce fighting meant that almost every step forward for the "Yuanyang Dao Sect" came at a huge cost...

Killing became the dominant theme on the border.

For the past three days, the entire "Youyue Kingdom" has been in a state of panic.

Over three days, all factions mobilized their main forces, which had been stockpiled in the "Crossing Mountains," to the "Youyue Kingdom."

As for the new royal family?

They were also selected from a family within the "Shenxiao Daozong".

This family is actually an acquaintance of Li Yunjing's—the He family!
Back then, Fu Chao set up the gambling game with the intention of targeting He Bao, the heir of the He family!
He Bao had tried to take revenge, but he was no match for Li Yunjing and his group. Over the years, the He family has completely given in and accepted Li Yunjing's leadership.

This time, the He family patriarch paid a huge price, traveling around the sect and gaining the support of some elders and supreme elders, allowing He Bao to lead a group of people to settle in "Youyue Kingdom" and establish a new dynasty.

Unlike the "Great Ming Cultivation World," the "Youyue Kingdom" has just been conquered and is extremely dangerous. The newly established dynasty will not be weak.

Besides Emperor He Bao, the He family also had a Golden Core Realm elder who brought hundreds of experts to settle here.

The Shenxiao Dao Sect was also worried that the situation in Youyue Kingdom might change.

Therefore, some experts were also sent to reside in the capital year-round.

As for the entire "Great Ming Cultivation World," under the coordination of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," each sect and family sent more than a dozen people to serve the new dynasty.

These people, based on their abilities and the closeness of their relationships, assumed various official positions in the imperial court, governing the people of the entire "Youyue Kingdom".

Li Yunjing was naturally aware of this matter, but he did not stop it. He would not hold onto his petty grudges with the He family.

He's not that petty!
Moreover, in the two confrontations with He Bao, his camp always gained the upper hand and never suffered a loss.

Li Yunjing had even less reason to settle scores later.

Some members of the Fu, Yu, and Lü families, who were related to Li Yunjing, also entered the "Youyue Kingdom" and participated in the establishment of the new dynasty.

The involvement of these three families also serves as a check and balance on the He family.

Three days later, Li Yunjing arrived at the "Frozen Prison" as promised to pick up Princess Yuehua.

When he stepped into the cell, he saw Princess Yuehua had changed into a plain white dress and was combing her long hair in front of a bronze mirror.

After the frost faded, her appearance was even more radiant than imagined, and the crescent-shaped mark between her eyebrows shimmered with a faint silver light.

"Vice Sect Leader Li is indeed punctual."

Princess Yuehua put down the wooden comb, and as she turned around, her skirts fluttered, as if she had never suffered imprisonment.

She lightly touched her brow with her fingertip, and the crescent-shaped mark suddenly fell off, transforming into a jade pendant that fell into Li Yunjing's hand.

"This is?"

Li Yunjing felt the surging moonlight power within the jade pendant and frowned slightly.

"Since I have agreed to leave Youyue Kingdom, I will hand over this royal token to you for your disposal."

Princess Yuehua said calmly, "This item can open the secret vault of the imperial tomb, which contains evidence of the 'Netherworld Ghost Sect' controlling the royal family! Including the image stone of my brother's blood pill refining."

Li Yunjing's pupils contracted slightly.

If this matter is exposed, those old-timers who cry foul for the "Netherworld Ghost Sect" will have nowhere to stand.

"Why are you saying this now?"

he asked.

"Because three days ago, I wasn't sure if you would turn around and sell me out."

Princess Yuehua suddenly leaned closer, her breath sweet as orchids, "After all, there are people in your 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' who secretly buy royal women to use as cauldrons."

"Huh? Is that so?"

Li Yunjing frowned.

There has always been an ambiguous relationship between the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and demonic cultivators, but Li Yunjing doesn't think this is a serious issue.

Even he himself had not completely severed ties with the demonic path; Ye Wuhen of the "Heavenly Demon Sect" is an example!
And so it was with his woman, Liu Ruyan!

Previously, due to his low status and weak abilities, he naturally couldn't figure out Liu Ruyan's background. Now, if Li Yunjing wanted to know something, he could issue an order and someone would report the information.

Now, he doesn't need to ask Liu Ruyan to know that she comes from the "Hehuan Sect".

This is also a behemoth sect, with businesses on every continent of the entire "Tianlan Star".

This sect, however, has never engaged in violent battles with other sects; instead, it focuses on cultivating its mind and accumulating wealth in the mortal world.

The behemoth sect "Hehuan Sect" found certain powerful figures in "Shenxiao Dao Sect". Out of consideration for face, the higher-ups naturally turned a blind eye and allowed "Hehuan Sect" to operate "Yanyu Tower" on its own territory.

Not everyone in the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" is a stubborn old man who is irreconcilably opposed to the demonic path and shouts for war as soon as they meet.

It mainly depends on what kind of cultivation techniques the demonic sects practice and what their style of conduct is.

Sects like the "Netherworld Ghost Sect," which practice cruel rule, are naturally among the targets of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect's" severe crackdown.

It can be said that the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" will absolutely not show any mercy.

Therefore, after frowning, Li Yunjing stopped taking what Princess Yuehua said seriously.

"Alright, you're free now, you can go."

Unwilling to have any further contact with Princess Yuehua, Li Yunjing opened the cell door, indicating that Princess Yuehua could leave.

"Thank you!"

Princess Yuehua was overjoyed to have regained her freedom.

Before she finished speaking, the "Divine Firmament Token" at Li Yunjing's waist suddenly trembled.

Ming Lingchuan's voice boomed in his mind: "Hurry to the 'Ten Thousand Demon Cave'! The people of 'Louguan Dao' have triggered the Demon God's restriction!"

"Oh shit!"

Li Yunjing cursed inwardly.

On that day, the ownership of the "Ten Thousand Demon Cave" was originally not intended to be given to the "Louguan Dao". It was the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" that tried every means to demand it.

Out of consideration for his ally, Ming Lingchuan had no choice but to agree to assign the "Ten Thousand Demon Cave" to the "Louguan Sect" and let his ally be responsible for its suppression.

In just three short days, such a mess has already occurred!
Li Yunjing's face darkened, and his figure transformed into a bolt of lightning, instantly disappearing from the spot.

Princess Yuehua gazed in the direction he had left, a complex look flashing in her eyes. She then turned and walked out of the "Frozen Prison".

However, after taking only a few steps, she suddenly frowned and looked down at her palm.

A blood-red pattern suddenly appeared there, faintly resonating with some power in the distance.

"As expected... I can't escape after all?"

She murmured to herself, then let out a cold laugh, and in a flash, she also rushed towards the "Ten Thousand Demon Cave".

……

Outside the "Ten Thousand Demon Cave," dark clouds loomed overhead, and demonic energy surged. The seal on the "Zhenyuan Pagoda" originally set up by the "Louguan Sect" had been broken, the pagoda was tilted, and the runes were dim.

Qingxuzi was pale and bleeding from the corner of his mouth as he led his disciples in forming an array to resist the demonic energy surging from the ground.

"Damn it! This isn't ordinary demonic energy down there, it's the remnant soul of a demon god!"

Qingxuzi gritted his teeth and roared, wildly waving his whisk. Streaks of clear light slashed at the black mist, but they were like mud oxen entering the sea, having no effect whatsoever.

"boom……"

A muffled sound came from deep underground, as if some enormous creature was awakening.

When Li Yunjing arrived, he saw a jet-black pillar of demonic energy shooting into the sky, piercing straight into the clouds.

Without saying a word, he raised his hand and unleashed a "Divine Thunder Technique," the thunder roaring like an angry dragon as it slammed into the pillar of demonic energy.

"Boom!"

The lightning crackled, and the pillar of demonic energy paused slightly, but then surged even more violently.

"Fellow Daoist Li!"

When Qingxuzi saw Li Yunjing, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes, but he immediately became serious and said, "This demonic energy is out of control. We must seal off this place immediately, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable once the remnant soul of the demon god is fully awakened!"

"What exactly did you 'Louguan Dao' do?"

Li Yunjing said coldly, "You've caused such a big problem in just a few days?"

Qingxuzi smiled bitterly: "We were just trying to purify the demonic energy here according to the ancient records, but who knew..."

"Ancient books?"

Li Yunjing frowned. "What ancient book?"

Before Qingxuzi could answer, a chilling voice suddenly came from the depths of the demonic energy...

“What they took away was the ‘Demon Suppression Record’ that I left behind back then…”

Before the words were finished, demonic energy suddenly condensed, transforming into a giant black hand that slammed down on Li Yunjing and Qingxuzi!
"retreat!"

Li Yunjing grabbed Qingxuzi and retreated rapidly. At the same time, he threw out dozens of lightning talismans from his sleeve, which exploded in the air, barely managing to withstand the attack.

However, the demonic energy did not dissipate; instead, it became even more concentrated, faintly condensing into a blurry humanoid phantom.

"The remnant soul of the demon god... has awakened!"

Qingxuzi's face turned deathly pale.

Li Yunjing's eyes were icy cold, and the lightning in his "Divine Firmament Token" surged. He was about to unleash his full power when suddenly, a clear, cold voice came from behind him...

"use this."

Princess Yuehua had appeared behind them unnoticed, holding a blood-red jade pendant in her hand, the royal token she had given to Li Yunjing earlier.

"This item can temporarily suppress the remnant soul of the demon god, but it requires royal blood to activate."

She looked at Li Yunjing and said calmly, "If you trust me, then let me do it."

Li Yunjing's gaze sharpened, but before he could answer, the demon god's phantom attacked again, its demonic energy transforming into countless sharp blades that swept across the sky!

"Time is running out!"

Princess Yuehua gritted her teeth and slashed her palm, letting the blood drip onto the jade pendant. Instantly, a blood-red light screen unfolded, temporarily blocking the demonic energy.

"Quick! Now!"

She let out a low growl, her face pale from blood loss.

Without further hesitation, Li Yunjing flashed forward and charged directly at the phantom of the demon god. The lightning in his hand, the "Divine Firmament Token," gathered and transformed into a giant thunder sword, which he slashed down fiercely!

"boom……"

Lightning and demonic energy collided, causing the heavens and earth to tremble!

The dark demonic energy was scorched by the lightning, emitting a sizzling scream, but in the instant it dissipated, it condensed into an even denser black mist.

"A mere tribulation cultivator like you dares to be so insolent before me!"

The demonic phantom's voice was like the howling of ten thousand ghosts, and countless pitch-black tentacles suddenly emerged from the hole in its chest, coiling around the thunderous greatsword like venomous snakes.

Li Yunjing felt a chilling power surge into his body through the sword hilt, and thirty percent of the spiritual power in his dantian instantly froze.

"puff!"

He suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, which turned into arcs of lightning in the air, but were easily swallowed by the tentacles.

"Li Yunjing!"

Princess Yuehua's voice trembled with urgency. The bloodstains on her palms had spread to her wrists, and the jade pendant's light had dimmed like a flickering candle. "It's absorbing your lightning power! Retreat!"

"I refuse to believe it! A mere remnant soul can defy the heavens?"

Li Yunjing gritted his teeth and refused to back down, when suddenly the "Divine Firmament Order" erupted with dazzling lightning!

He used his own life essence to unleash the thunder and fully activate the power of this immortal artifact!

"Boom!"

In an instant, the entire sky was filled with dazzling lightning, and everyone lost their sight, unable to see what was happening.

Within his sea of ​​consciousness, the power of the mysterious sea of ​​lightning surged forth.

My mind is exploding!
The power is surging!
"Ow..."

The phantom of the demon god let out a shrill scream as its tentacles snapped inch by inch in the blood-red lightning.

Gradually, the phantom faded, as if it were about to disappear.

"Disciples of Louguan Sect, heed my command!"

As the lightning dissipated, taking advantage of the brief moment, Qingxuzi suddenly bit his tongue and spat a mouthful of blood essence onto the Zhenyuan Tower: "I will sacrifice my body to the tower and restart the seal!"

Nearly a thousand disciples of the Louguan Sect roared in unison and charged towards the dissipating demonic energy.

The tilted Zhenyuan Pagoda lit up with runes again, and the demonic energy was gradually extinguished.

"Ah...it's actually a celestial artifact..."

Its form faded at a visible speed, eventually turning into a wisp of black smoke, which was then sucked back into the ground by the "Zhenyuan Pagoda".

"Aren't you afraid that I'll take this opportunity to unleash my bloodline power and collude with the demon god?"

Only then did Princess Yuehua break free from Li Yunjing's grasp, clutching her bleeding wrist and taking a few steps back, her face as pale as paper.

"Your performance has proven yourself."

Li Yunjing stared at the newly closed crevice in the ground, his blood surging violently in his chest. "Since that's the case, in the name of the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect,' I hereby grant a pardon to the royal family of your 'Youyue Kingdom'!"

Princess Yuehua's pupils suddenly contracted, clearly not expecting Li Yunjing to say such a thing.

"Of course, the premise is that you are not allowed to practice demonic arts or do any heinous crimes!"

Before Princess Yuehua could say anything, Li Yunjing added another sentence.

"The great kindness of Fellow Daoist Li will never be forgotten by the Louguan Dao."

Qingxuzi, leaning on his broken whisk, walked over and bowed deeply to Li Yunjing: "But that Demon-Suppressing Record..."

"The Demon Suppression Record is fake."

Li Yunjing interrupted him, "The purification method recorded above is actually a ritual to awaken the demon god. You'd better check where this ancient book came from."

Qingxuzi's face instantly turned ashen.

He recalled that this ancient book was a gift from a wandering monk thirty years ago. At the time, he thought it was just a coincidence, but now he realized that it was probably a trap from the very beginning.

"Old Li! Something terrible has happened!"

Just then, Li Yunjing's communication jade talisman suddenly lit up. It was Fu Chao's voice, with rapid breathing: "He Bao was assassinated in the Zichen Palace. The murderer used the sword technique of the 'Northern Emperor Sect'!"

Li Yunjing frowned suddenly.

The Fairy Danxia of the "Northern Emperor Sect" should still be dealing with the ice coffin at "Frost and Snow Peak" at this moment. Why would she suddenly send someone to assassinate He Bao?

He looked up at the horizon, and the dark clouds that had been dispersed by the Zhenyuan Pagoda began to gather again. This time, however, there was a faint smell of blood mixed in with the clouds.

Princess Yuehua followed his gaze and suddenly whispered, "The Blood Moon is coming."

Her voice was soft, yet it sent a jolt through Li Yunjing and Qingxuzi at the same time.

A blood moon hangs in the sky, and siblings kill each other.

The blood-written words beside the ice coffin of "Frost and Snow Peak" seemed to echo in my ears.

"Fellow Daoist Qingxu, reinforce the seal and defend the Ten Thousand Demon Cave to the death."

Li Yunjing turned around and transformed into a bolt of lightning. "I'm going to the Zichen Palace."

As the lightning streaked across the sky, he glanced back in the direction of the "Ten Thousand Demon Cave".

Princess Yuehua stood beneath the Zhenyuan Pagoda, her white dress fluttering in the wind, the bloodstains on her palms now a dark red, resembling the blood moon.

The waters of this "Youyue Kingdom" are deeper than he imagined.

(End of this chapter)