Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 734 Expansion Plan, Second Disciple (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
As for what exactly happened?

They didn't understand anything; they just thought it was a simple rule of the Five Elements.

Little did they know that it also contained the divine laws of space!

"it is good!"

Li Yunjing nodded slightly, "Is there anyone who wants to have a match with young friend Zhang?"

"Who can offer some guidance!"

Zhang Qiang took a deep breath, drew the iron sword from his waist, shouted, and looked around.

As soon as Zhang Qiang finished speaking, a figure rushed out from the crowd and landed on the Five Elements Arena.

This man was thin and dressed in gray, holding a pair of short daggers in his hands. He was Lin Miao, a disciple of the Shadow Assassin Sect.

"My name is Lin Miao, and I would like to exchange some pointers with Brother Zhang."

Lin Miao's voice was high-pitched and had a hint of coldness.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Qiang frowned.

The Shadow Assassin Sect's techniques have always been known for their unpredictability. Although their Iron Sword Technique is powerful and fierce, it is vulnerable to such a flexible and unpredictable opponent.

But now he was in a bind and could only bite the bullet and say, "Please enlighten me!"

Before he finished speaking, Lin Miao moved like a ghost.

He lightly touched the ground with his foot, and his figure instantly disappeared from the spot. When he reappeared, he was already behind Zhang Qiang, and the short dagger in his hand was stabbing straight at Zhang Qiang's back.

Zhang Qiang reacted quickly, turning around abruptly and sweeping his iron sword, forcing Lin Miao back.

But Lin Miao's movements were too fast. He moved around Zhang Qiang like a shadow, his short dagger thrusting out from time to time, each move aimed at a vital spot.

Zhang Qiang was being beaten back step by step, and he was extremely anxious.

Continuing like this would inevitably lead to defeat, so he simply stopped defending and pushed his "Iron Sword Skill" to its limit, unleashing a powerful slash that aimed straight for Lin Miao's center.

"Trying to deal with me? You should take a good look at your own agility!"

Seeing this, Lin Miao's eyes flashed with disdain.

He sidestepped the sword's edge, and his short dagger slid down the blade, aiming straight for Zhang Qiang's wrist.

Zhang Qiang hurriedly sheathed his sword, but he was still a step too slow. His wrist was slashed open, and blood flowed freely.

"I lost."

Zhang Qiang's face turned ashen. He sheathed his iron sword and stepped off the stage.

Lin Miao stood on the arena, looking around smugly: "Who else wants to try?"

"I'll meet you!"

A crisp sound rang out, and Su Qingyue leaped onto the arena.

Everyone was somewhat surprised to see this.

Su Qingyue is skilled in formations, so it was unexpected that she would also participate in the competition.

Lin Miao looked at Su Qingyue, a hint of contempt flashing in his eyes: "A mere woman dares to step onto the stage?"

"Whether she is a woman or not, you'll know once you try."

Su Qingyue wasn't angry; she simply said calmly.

After saying that, she took out several array flags and quickly set them up.

Seeing this, Lin Miao knew in his heart that something was wrong.

He knew that Su Qingyue's formation was powerful, and if he let her complete it, he would surely be defeated.

So, he moved swiftly, once again using his ghostly movement technique, and pounced straight at Su Qingyue.

But Su Qingyue was prepared. With a flick of her finger, the array flags shone brightly, forming a protective barrier around her. Lin Miao's short dagger struck the barrier with a "clang," but failed to break through the defense.

"Little tricks!"

Lin Miao snorted coldly and intensified his attack, his short daggers piercing the light barrier like raindrops.

Su Qingyue remained unmoved and continued to set up the formation.

Before long, the formation was completed, and countless vines sprouted from the ground, wrapping around Lin Miao.

Lin Miao was shocked and tried to dodge, but found that his movements had become sluggish.

It turns out that this formation can not only attack, but also restrict the enemy's movements.

Seeing that the vines were about to entangle him, Lin Miao had a sudden inspiration. He threw his short dagger, cutting several vines, and took the opportunity to jump out of the formation's range and flee in panic.

"Accepted."

Su Qingyue put away the array flags and said calmly.

Seeing this, everyone in the audience looked at Su Qingyue with new respect.

I never expected that she was not only skilled in formations, but also had such rich combat experience.

"This little girl is quite nice."

Li Yunjing, who was watching the show, smiled.

"Not bad, he does have some talent."

Yu Yunyi also looked at the arena with great interest.

The others, all at the Golden Core realm or above, gathered together, watching their juniors fight on the arena, chatting and laughing amongst themselves.

What do the elders of the defeated person think?
That's unknown.

Li Yunjing would also warn them not to bully the weak, since choosing to show their faces meant taking risks.

He had no interest in meddling in such trivial matters.

"Fellow Daoist Su's formation is exquisite; I admire it."

As the important figures chatted and laughed, Yan Yang leaped onto the arena: "Would you mind sparring with me?"

Su Qingyue nodded and said, "Brother Yan, please give me your guidance."

Yan Yang took a deep breath and unleashed his supernatural power.

This person's palm technique combined strength and gentleness, sometimes like surging waves, sometimes like a gentle stream, full of imposing power.

Su Qingyue dared not be careless and set up the formation again.

"Boom!"

However, Yan Yang's palm technique was too domineering. Wherever the palm wind went, the array flags swayed, and the array became difficult to maintain.

"Break!" Yan Yang shouted, striking out with his palm. The powerful palm wind shattered the light barrier.

Seeing this, Su Qingyue quickly retreated, took out several new array flags, and wanted to rearrange the array.

But Yan Yang didn't give her a chance. He flashed in front of her and slapped her chest with his palm.

Helpless, Su Qingyue could only put away the array flags and use her movement technique to dodge.

The two fought back and forth on the ring, locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle.

Ultimately, Yan Yang gradually gained the upper hand thanks to his powerful palm techniques and rich combat experience.

Knowing that she would not gain anything by continuing the fight, Su Qingyue took the initiative to admit defeat.

"Brother Yan is indeed remarkable; I admire him."

Su Qingyue stepped off the stage and spoke to Yan Yang.

Yan Yang clasped his hands and said, "Fellow Daoist Su's formation is exquisite. If I hadn't seized the initiative, the outcome would have been uncertain."

Just then, Yu Mingxuan also leaped onto the stage: "Brother Yan, I would also like to ask you for some pointers."

Yan Yang looked at Yu Mingxuan and said with a smile, "Brother Yu, please."

Yu Mingxuan took a deep breath and used the spiritual energy circulation method that Li Yunjing had taught him. He condensed a ball of spiritual energy in his hand and attacked Yan Yang.

Upon seeing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Yan Yang's eyes.

Yu Mingxuan's spiritual energy flowed much more smoothly than before, and his strength also improved considerably.

He dared not be careless and used all his supernatural abilities to meet the enemy.

The two exchanged blows for dozens of rounds.

Ultimately, Yu Mingxuan was defeated by Yan Yang due to his lack of experience.

"Thank you for your mercy, Brother Yan."

Yu Mingxuan stepped off the stage and said to Yan Yang.

Yan Yang smiled and said, "Young friend Yu has good talent. Given time, he will surely achieve great things."

The competition lasted for a long time, with more and more cultivators stepping onto the arena to demonstrate their strength.

Li Yunjing sat to the side, carefully observing everyone's performance, nodding or shaking his head from time to time.

Ultimately, Yan Yang became a top fighter on the stage thanks to his outstanding skills.

"You all performed very well."

Li Yunjing stood up and said loudly, "Yan Yang, your palm technique combines strength and gentleness, and you have rich combat experience. You are a talented person. Su Qingyue, your formation is exquisite, your thinking is clear, and you also have great potential. The other young friends who performed well are also very good."

"Thank you for the compliment, Vice Sect Leader Li!"

Everyone said in unison.

"You all performed very well, each with your own strengths."

Finally, Li Yunjing stood up and said loudly, "But the path of cultivation is long, and one must not be arrogant or complacent because of temporary achievements."

"This junior will remember Vice Sect Leader Li's teachings!"

Everyone said in unison.

"Alright, that concludes today's competition."

Li Yunjing smiled slightly: "If anyone is willing to join the Shenxiao Dao Sect, they can register at the Yu residence in three days. I will personally conduct the assessment."

Upon hearing this, the entire audience erupted in cheers.

Joining the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" is something that countless cultivators dream of.

Many young monks were so excited that their faces turned red, and they all expressed their willingness to sign up.

Upon seeing this, Yu Xuanshan and Yu Zhenshan both showed relieved smiles.

Li Yunjing's move undoubtedly gave the Yu family a huge boost in terms of face and further solidified their position in Yueming City.

After all, this is not the time when the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" recruits disciples.

Such an exception almost signifies that the Yu family holds an extremely special position within the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

After the banquet, Li Yunjing returned to his room.

Yu Yunyi, Zhao Qi, and Lü Ruoxi also followed them in.

"You've really given those young cultivators a big surprise today."

Yu Yunyi smiled.

"It's also for the future of the 'Shenxiao Dao Sect'."

Li Yunjing sighed: "A great calamity is coming, and we need more talent."

“There are indeed many promising young cultivators, especially Yan Yang and Su Qingyue, who are both very talented.”

Zhao Qi said.

"Yes, if they are properly nurtured, they will surely become pillars of the Shenxiao Dao Sect in the future."

Lü Ruoxi nodded in agreement.

"I will evaluate them carefully, and I will never let any potential talent go to waste."

A resolute glint flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes: "Moreover, in the next few years, the sect will increase its recruitment of new disciples, and I will expand the sect's scale to two million people!"

"so many people?"

Li Yunjing's determination startled the three women.

Two million people?

Yu Yunyi was the first to come to her senses, her delicate brows furrowing slightly: "This is no small amount. Although the mountain gate is large now, with so many people pouring in at once, food, lodging, teaching techniques, and security—everything requires a lot of effort."

Zhao Qi nodded in agreement: "Moreover, not everyone can succeed in cultivating immortality. Disciples with poor aptitude not only have difficulty making progress, but may also suffer from qi deviation due to their eagerness for quick success, thus becoming a burden to the sect."

"Although our sect's spiritual veins are relatively abundant, the consumption of spiritual rice, spiritual stones, and pills to support two million cultivators would be astronomical."

Lü Ruoxi, however, was more concerned about the resource issue: "The resources of 'crossing the mountains' have not been fully developed, I'm afraid..."

“I’ve thought about all of what you’ve said.”

Li Yunjing had anticipated their concerns. He got up and walked to the window, looking at the spirit bamboo swaying in the wind in the courtyard: "But with a great calamity looming, we cannot only look at the present."

“Disciples with poor aptitude may still be useful.” He turned around and glanced at the three women: “Formation, alchemy, weapon crafting, talisman making… there’s always a place for them. Two million people, who knows how many will be left after the war. I think that with all sides of ‘Tianlan Star’ severely damaged, this is a force not to be underestimated.”

"As for resources!"

Li Yunjing smiled confidently, "If we accelerate the development of the 'Crossing Mountains' and the resources of the 'Youyue Kingdom,' and increase revenue while cutting costs, we can always get through this."

"Since you already have a plan, we will naturally support you."

Seeing his confident demeanor, Yu Yunyi's worries gradually dissipated: "But... how will you manage so many people?"

"Hierarchical management"

Li Yunjing said in a deep voice, "During wartime, temporary adjustments will be made. Golden Core cultivators will participate in management, responsible for teaching cultivation techniques and guarding key locations; Foundation Establishment cultivators will be in the middle level, managing daily affairs and leading new disciples in cultivation; Qi Refining cultivators will be in charge of miscellaneous tasks, such as farming and weapon crafting. There will be a hierarchical system, which will be well-organized."

"This is a good idea."

Zhao Qi's eyes lit up: "It will not let high-level cultivators waste time on trivial matters, and it will also give new disciples a clear goal for advancement."

“Our sect has many elders with idle positions. These people are used to being carefree and are unwilling to manage specific affairs!”

Lu Ruoxi frowned and asked.

"It's good that you thought of that!"

Li Yunjing nodded with satisfaction: "Normally, we are all from the same sect. If others are unwilling to participate in sect affairs, I will naturally not force them."

"However, when a great calamity comes, everyone will be in mortal danger!"

He continued, "In the midst of a great calamity, I cannot concern myself with their feelings."

Just then, a light knock came from outside the courtyard. It was Yu Zhenshan's voice: "Vice Sect Leader Li, Yan Yang requests an audience."

"Yan Yang?"

Li Yunjing was slightly surprised. "Let him in."

When Yan Yang entered the courtyard, he was holding a brocade box in his hands, and his expression was even more respectful than when he was on the arena during the day.

"Junior Yan Yang pays respects to Vice Sect Leader Li and the three seniors."

Yan Yang bowed respectfully, his voice steady and powerful.

Li Yunjing nodded slightly: "Young friend Yan, what brings you here so late at night?"

Yan Yang presented the brocade box with both hands and solemnly said, "I have obtained a treasure by chance, but I feel that I cannot control it, so I have come to present it to Vice Sect Leader Li."

"Oh?"

Li Yunjing took the brocade box, opened it, and saw a completely black jade slip inside. The surface of the jade slip faintly shimmered with silver light and emitted strange spatial fluctuations.

"This is……"

Li Yunjing's pupils contracted slightly. "A jade slip containing the inheritance of the laws of space?"

"I obtained this from an ancient ruin, but unfortunately, I am dull-witted and have been trying to understand it for months without success."

Yan Yang nodded and said, "I've heard that Vice Sect Leader Li is proficient in spatial laws. This item can only reach its full value in your hands."

Li Yunjing picked up the jade slip and probed it with his divine sense, immediately sensing a vast power of spatial laws.

He was secretly delighted, for the jade slip contained the very "Void Escape Technique" he had been searching for!
"This item is indeed precious."

Li Yunjing put away the jade slip, and looked at Yan Yang with more appreciation in his eyes, "Do you have any requests?"

Yan Yang shook his head and said, "This junior has no other request but to be able to join the Shenxiao Dao Sect and follow Vice Sect Leader Li."

"Good! From this day forward, you will be my second disciple."

Li Yunjing pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "We will formally formally accept him as a disciple after we return to the sect."

"Disciple pays homage to Master!"

Yan Yang was overjoyed and immediately knelt down and kowtowed. Then he knelt down and bowed to Yu Yunyi and the other two women, saying, "Disciple greets the three mistresses!"

"Get up quickly!"

Yu Yunyi and the other two women exchanged smiles, all happy that Li Yunjing had found such a fine disciple.

"Yan Yang, go back and pack your things. Later, go directly to the Yu family and move into their residence. Stay by my side."

Li Yunjing nodded in satisfaction.

Yan Yang is a decent person, and we get along quite well. All three of our meetings have been pleasant. Since we've hit it off, I might as well accept him.

Since he's already a disciple in name only, he's not afraid of having one more.

As for Yan Yang's qualifications?
Which great teacher doesn't have a few mediocre students?

In Li Yunjing's view, this was not a big problem.

With his resources, he could easily raise Yan Yang's cultivation to the Golden Core realm, and as for the Nascent Soul realm...

Then I can't guarantee that.

This depends on Yan Yang's own luck.

Li Yunjing still felt some hope regarding Yan Yang's performance; the kid was lucky and might actually be able to go further.

In Li Yunjing's view, a cultivator's talent is worthless in the face of luck.

When luck arrives, even a fool can become an immortal, let alone someone with average talent!
This is the Son of Heaven and Earth!
Son of luck!

In Li Yunjing's opinion, Yan Yang was somewhat interesting.

After Yan Yang left, Li Yunjing played with the jade slip, lost in thought: "It seems that this trip to 'Yueming City' has yielded even greater results than expected."

"The 'Void Escape Technique' in this jade slip must be of great benefit to your understanding of the laws of space, right?"

Yu Yunyi asked.

"good."

Li Yunjing nodded: "If I can comprehend this technique, my 'Void Escape Technique' will reach a higher level, and I may even be able to touch upon the higher realm of the laws of space."

"That's great!"

Zhao Qi said happily, "In this way, we have an even greater chance of dealing with the great calamity to come."

"but……"

Lu Ruoxi suddenly thought of something, "If Yan Yang could offer such a valuable treasure, is his background reliable?"

"I still trust him! I've met him three times, and I was satisfied with him all three times!"

Li Yunjing smiled calmly: "Besides, if he really had something wrong with him, why would he offer up such a treasure?"

He wasn't stupid. If it weren't for the three tests, would just anyone have become his disciple?

Becoming Li Yunjing's disciple is not an easy task!
In the dead of night, Li Yunjing was alone in his room, studying the "Void Escape Technique".

The information in the jade slip flooded into his mind like a tide, corroborating his previous understanding of the "Laws of Space," making his understanding of this Great Dao even more profound.

"I see……"

Li Yunjing muttered to himself, his fingers tracing a line, and the space in front of him rippled like water.

He flashed and passed directly through the wall, appearing in the courtyard.

"Is this the secret of 'Void Escape Technique'?"

Li Yunjing felt a wonderful resonance between his body and the space, and felt extremely happy.

Just as he was immersed in his newfound insights, he suddenly frowned and looked up at the distant night sky: "This aura... is it a demonic cultivator?"

His figure flashed and disappeared instantly.

Several miles away in the mountains, a man in black robes was lurking silently, holding a blood-red jade talisman in his hand, seemingly monitoring something.

"What brings you here so late at night?"

Li Yunjing's voice suddenly rang out from behind the man in black robes.

The man in black robes was shocked and turned around abruptly, only to find that Li Yunjing was already standing three zhang behind him.

"You...you are Li Yunjing of the 'Shenxiao Dao Sect'?"

The man in black robes spoke in a hoarse voice, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes.

Li Yunjing stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly, "Since you recognize me, you should know that you can't escape from me."

"Why is Vice Sect Leader Li being so aggressive?"

The man in black gritted his teeth and said, "I am merely passing through this place and have no ill intentions."

"is it?"

Li Yunjing's gaze turned cold. "Then what is the purpose of the 'Blood Shadow Talisman' in your hand?"

Seeing that he could no longer hide the truth, the man in black suddenly grinned maliciously: "Since you've discovered me, don't blame me for being impolite!"

With that, he crushed the jade talisman, and a thick mist of blood instantly spread out.

Li Yunjing snorted coldly, waved his sleeve, and the power of spatial laws surged, directly imprisoning the blood mist in mid-air, preventing it from spreading.

"Spatial confinement? How is that possible!"

The man in the black robe turned pale with fright.

"A mere demonic cultivator at the early stage of the Golden Core realm dares to be so presumptuous in front of me."

Li Yunjing raised his hand and grabbed, and the man in black robes was immediately trapped in the mud and unable to move.

"Tell me! Who sent you?"

Li Yunjing asked in a cold voice.

The man in black robes struggled, then suddenly bled from all seven orifices and died.

"Severing one's own heart meridian?"

Li Yunjing frowned. After examining the person, he discovered that a restriction had been placed on their sea of ​​consciousness, making it impossible to search their soul.

"It seems the demonic cultivators have already begun their operation..."

Li Yunjing's expression was solemn as he waved his hand, turning the corpse into ashes.

Upon returning to the Yu residence, Li Yunjing immediately summoned Yu Yunyi and her two daughters and informed them of the matter.

"Demonic cultivators dare to infiltrate 'Yueming City'?"

Yu Yunyi asked in surprise, "Aren't they afraid of being discovered by righteous cultivators?"

"They're probably after us."

Zhao Qi analyzed, "Brother Li defeated the demonic cultivators in the 'Youyue Kingdom,' and they harbor resentment and want revenge."

"Could there be more demonic cultivators lurking in the city?"

Lu Ruoxi asked worriedly, "Should we notify the Yu family to increase security?"

"There's no need to alert them for now."

Li Yunjing shook his head: "That demonic cultivator is dead, and the person behind him won't make any rash moves anytime soon. We just need to observe the situation and lure the snake out of its hole."

Three days later, the recruitment examination for the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" was officially held at the mansion.

Young monks from all over gathered together, creating a lively and extraordinary scene.

Li Yunjing sat in the main seat, personally overseeing the process.

He not only tested everyone's cultivation level and strength, but also paid attention to their character and comprehension.

Yan Yang, Su Qingyue, and others who performed exceptionally well successfully passed the assessment and became prospective disciples of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

Just as the assessment was nearing its end, an unexpected change occurred!

A crimson beam of light suddenly shot into the sky from outside the city, followed by countless dark figures surging towards the Yu residence from all directions.

"Oh no! It's an army of demonic cultivators!"

Yu Xuanshan's expression changed drastically.

Li Yunjing, however, seemed to have expected this, and sneered, "So you finally couldn't hold back?"

He stood up and announced loudly, "All disciples who have passed the test, retreat to the inner courtyard immediately! Yu family cultivators, form an array to defend against the enemy!"

Before he finished speaking, he had already transformed into a streak of light and rushed towards the blood-red pillar of light outside the city.

Yu Yunyi and the other two women followed closely behind, and the four of them arrived at the source of the pillar of light in the blink of an eye.

A secluded valley.

In the valley stood a blood-red altar, with dozens of demonic cultivators casting spells around it. The leader was none other than a demonic cultivator at the fifth level of the Nascent Soul stage!
"Li Yunjing, you really came!"

The demonic cultivator leader grinned sinisterly, "Today is your death day!"

"You bunch of chickens and dogs?"

Li Yunjing's gaze turned icy: "You wait and see what tricks I have up my sleeve. Now, let me show you!"

(End of this chapter)