Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 749 The Three Women Divide the Treasure and Go into Seclusion for Cultivation (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
"but……"

“After Wei Henian stole my luck, his cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, and he reached this level in just over ten years.”

Li Yunjing changed the subject, his gaze shooting like lightning towards the crack in the secret realm, "What's even stranger is that every time he's on the verge of death, he always manages to escape from the brink of death."

"There is such a thing!"

Upon hearing this, the Nine Netherworld True Man's expression changed drastically: "This... could this be the legendary 'Heaven-Seizing Creation Technique'?"

"uncertain."

"But it must be a similar technique."

Li Yunjing said in a deep voice, "Mo Wentian not only stole my luck, but also passed on this evil skill to Wei Henian."

"No wonder he was able to escape from Vice Sect Leader Li so many times!"

Xiao Chenyu gasped: "This evil technique is said to be able to borrow the luck of others and defy fate, seizing the creation of heaven and earth every time one is on the verge of death..."

"If he manages to escape this time, wouldn't he have turned misfortune into blessing, gained another opportunity, and made rapid progress once again?"

Zhi Qiao Zhenren's beautiful eyes widened in surprise.

"That's why I said if this person isn't eliminated, there will be endless trouble in the future."

Li Yunjing suddenly pointed his fingers like a sword, and a bolt of purple lightning struck the bloodstain on the rock wall.

"No wonder you were so determined to kill Wei Henian!"

Only then did Master Jiuyou understand why Li Yunjing was so determined to kill Wei Henian.

"The task is now in your hands! If he doesn't show up within a year, you should all go back!"

Li Yun nodded and looked solemnly at the three of them.

"Don't worry, we know what we're doing!"

The Nine Netherworld Immortal nodded.

Given this cause and effect, Wei Henian truly cannot be allowed to live.

"Alright! Take care, everyone. I'll head back now."

Looking at the stone wall, realizing there was no longer a chance to capture Wei Henian, Li Yunjing's expression turned grim. He prepared to leave and not waste any more time.

After bidding farewell to the three Supreme Elders, Li Yunjing first returned to "Wanghai City".

He first visited the injured Thunder Tribulation True Person, and then brought Yu Yunyi, Lü Ruoxi, and Zhao Qi back to the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect".

“Yunyi, this ‘Nine Heavens Thunder Pattern Taoist Robe’ is no longer needed, so I’m giving it to you.”

After returning to Qiwu Manor, Li Yunjing and the three women gathered together and neatly folded the Taoist robe he had used, handing it to Yu Yunyi.

"what?"

Yu Yunyi was surprised, not expecting Li Yunjing to entrust her with such a valuable Taoist robe.

It should be noted that the "Nine Heavens Thunder Pattern Daoist Robe" symbolizes the identity of the deputy sect leader of the "Divine Firmament Daoist Sect," and this robe is unparalleled in defense.

Wearing such items can indeed block attacks from ordinary True Persons.

"hehe!"

Li Yunjing smiled and stuffed the Daoist robe into Yu Yunyi's hands. "I already have the 'Starry Sky Robe,' so I don't need it anymore. It's a waste to leave it here; it's like a pearl being covered in dust. You can refine it and transform it into your favorite style. It can also be used for self-defense."

"All right!"

After hearing Li Yunjing's explanation, Yu Yunyi accepted the gift.

Yu Yunyi held the "Nine Heavens Thunder Pattern Taoist Robe" in her hands, her fingertips gently tracing the flowing thunder patterns on the robe, her eyes welling up with tears.

This Taoist robe not only represents unparalleled defensive capabilities, but also carries Li Yunjing's trust and affection.

She took a deep breath and whispered, "Yun Jing, I..."

Before she could finish speaking, her voice choked slightly.

Seeing this, Lü Ruoxi and Zhao Qi couldn't help but show a hint of envy in their eyes.

"My husband is so biased. He gave such a wonderful treasure to Sister Yunyi."

Lu Ruoxi pursed her lips and said half-jokingly.

"Yes!"

Zhao Qi blinked, feigning grievance, and said, "We've also risked our lives alongside our husbands, so why don't we get this treatment?"

Li Yunjing chuckled and shook his head: "You two..."

He reached into his sleeve and took out two magical treasures that shimmered with spiritual light, handing them to the two of them respectively. "'Water Virtue Pearl' and 'Reverse Scale Inner Armor' were originally meant for you, but I just hadn't had a chance to take them out yet."

These two magical treasures are of a higher grade than the "Nine Heavens Thunder Pattern Daoist Robe"!

All of them are ranked as Tier 4 Supreme!

These are all rare treasures that even a Nascent Soul cultivator would find difficult to acquire.

This is only possible because Li Yunjing is wealthy and generous enough to give it away.

Lu Ruoxi took the "Reverse Scale Inner Armor" and immediately felt a true dragon's aura upon touching it.

Her eyes lit up, and she exclaimed with delight, "With this treasure, even if I encounter a true immortal, I will have the power to protect myself!"

Zhao Qi happily played with the "Water Virtue Pearl" and exclaimed in surprise, "Although this item is not an ice-type magic weapon, it is just as suitable for me."

"Of the three of you, I will naturally not favor one over the other."

Seeing the three happy women, Li Yunjing smiled.

Yu Yunyi had calmed down by now. She put the "Nine Heavens Thunder Pattern Daoist Robe" into her "Storage Ring" and said with gratitude and determination in her eyes, "Yun Jing, don't worry, we won't let you down."

Lü Ruoxi and Zhao Qi also put away their joking expressions and nodded seriously.

Looking at them, Li Yunjing felt a warmth in her heart.

"Wei Henian's escape this time will probably not end well."

Li Yunjing's expression gradually became serious. His gaze swept over the three women's faces one by one, and he said in a deep voice, "Now that you have obtained these treasures, remember to refine them as soon as possible to enhance your self-defense capabilities."

"These are some cultivation insights I've compiled, along with suggestions for improving your respective cultivation methods."

He paused, then took out three jade slips from his storage ring: "Especially Yunyi..."

He looked at Yu Yunyi and said, “The ‘Nine Heavens Thunder Pattern Daoist Robe’ is good, but it needs to be used in conjunction with the ‘Divine Firmament Dao’ to unleash its full power. I have marked the key points in the jade slip.”

"Thank you husband!"

Yu Yunyi took the jade slip, her fingertips trembling slightly.

She knew better than anyone that the value of these cultivation insights far exceeded that of any magical artifact.

This is the essence of Li Yunjing's cultivation, a precious inheritance that even the sect's "Scripture Pavilion" does not possess.

If this jade slip were to circulate, the entire cultivation world would go crazy for it, and people would be willing to buy it no matter how many spirit stones it cost.

Li Yunjing never hid anything from them, and was willing to guide them in all aspects of cultivation, including supernatural abilities, secret techniques, and kung fu.

This kind of affection far surpasses that of other Daoist couples.

In the cultivation world, it's almost customary to hold back a trick up your sleeve, but Li Yunjing was the only one who held nothing back.

"Thank you for what?"

Li Yunjing chuckled softly. He could clearly see the three women's emotions and naturally knew why.

He never holds anything back, not because he doesn't cherish these traditions!
Li Yunjing was confident that even if others cultivated the same techniques and supernatural powers as him, and used the same magic weapons, their cultivation levels would be the same!
In a life-or-death struggle, you are the one who wins!

This shows absolute self-confidence!
I am invincible in this world!
He fears no one unless it's a True Monarch at the Nascent Soul stage.

"Husband..."

Lu Ruoxi held the "Inner Armor of the Reverse Scale" in her hands, her eyes slightly red.

Lu Ruoxi's voice trembled slightly: "My husband's cultivation is now unparalleled, but the three of us sisters always feel that we can't keep up with your pace, and we're afraid that one day we'll become a burden to you..."

Zhao Qi also dropped her joking expression and said softly, "Yes, if it weren't for your heroic efforts in saving Wei Henian's life, we probably would have..."

Li Yunjing reached out and gently pulled the three women into his arms.

Yu Yunyi carried a faint fragrance, Lü Ruoxi's hair brushed against her cheeks, making them itch slightly, and Zhao Qi's shoulders trembled slightly.

He could clearly sense their unease, anxieties about their own strength, and even more so, their concern for him.

"fool."

"The path of cultivation is inherently against the will of Heaven; how can it be smooth sailing?"

Li Yunjing's voice was gentle yet carried an undeniable power, "You have already far surpassed your peers in terms of how far you have come. Besides..."

He lowered his head, his gaze sweeping across the eyes of the three women, where his reflection was seen, clear and resolute.

"What I want has never been for you to become powerful cultivators, but for you to stay by my side safely. As for being a burden?"

Li Yunjing chuckled lightly, a hint of arrogance flashing in his eyes, "In this world, the person who can become a burden to me, Li Yunjing, has not yet been born."

"But we don't want to just be the ones you protect, we want to..."

Yu Yunyi raised her head, her eyes welling up with tears again: "Perhaps I can share your burden."

"Then practice well."

Li Yunjing released them, took a half step back, and his expression returned to its usual solemnity. "But remember, cultivation is about giving yourself more choices, not about 'sharing' anything with me. Your safety will always be my top priority."

Li Yunjing's words warmed the hearts of the three women, and their eyes involuntarily welled up with tears.

The cultivation world is cruel and ruthless. How many cultivation partners have turned against each other for opportunities? How many masters and disciples have schemed against each other for treasures?
But the man in front of them always put their safety first.

Yu Yunyi took a deep breath, suddenly stepped forward, hugged Li Yunjing tightly around the waist, and buried her face in his chest: "Yunjing, I..."

Her voice choked with emotion; all her unspoken words were contained in this embrace.

Li Yunjing could feel her slightly trembling body and the warm dampness from her clothes.

Seeing this, Lü Ruoxi and Zhao Qi couldn't help but step forward, and the four of them embraced tightly.

At this moment, no words are needed; the sound of each other's heartbeats is the best confession.

After a long while, Li Yunjing gently patted the three girls' backs: "Alright, if you keep hugging them, it'll get dark soon."

The three women then stopped crying and smiled, reluctantly letting go of each other's hands.

Zhao Qi wiped her eyes and said casually, "My husband is right. Instead of getting caught up in our romance here, we should focus on our cultivation."

"Exactly that."

Li Yunjing nodded with satisfaction, "You are all Golden Core cultivators with nine hundred years of lifespan remaining. If you devote all your energy to cultivation, and with my resource support, you can all break through to the Nascent Soul realm!"

"Nine hundred years..."

Yu Yunyi murmured the number repeatedly, her fingertips unconsciously tracing the edge of the "storage ring," where the "Nine Heavens Thunder Pattern Daoist Robe" given to her by Li Yunjing was kept. She looked up at the window, where the setting sun was casting golden rays through the gaps in the sycamore leaves, dyeing the courtyard a warm orange hue.

“I used to think that lifespan was long, and I would want to take a break whenever I encountered a bottleneck in my cultivation, but now…”

She turned to look at Li Yunjing, her eyes burning with an unprecedented intensity: "Now that I think about being able to stand shoulder to shoulder with my husband for a little longer, I suddenly feel that even nine hundred years is not enough."

"Then let us cultivate for a thousand years, ten thousand years!"

Upon hearing this, Lü Ruoxi tightened the "Reverse Scale Inner Armor" around her chest. The warm dragon energy seemed to seep into her heart through her clothes, making her bolder: "Anyway, my husband is so powerful, he can always protect us as we move forward."

As she spoke, she suddenly winked mischievously, "Besides, once we become Nascent Soul cultivators, we might be able to help our husbands manage sect affairs, giving you fewer worries."

"We will succeed!"

Zhao Qi held the "Water Virtue Pearl" and gently touched it with her fingertips. A glistening water droplet rolled in her palm, reflecting the seriousness in her eyes: "The Nascent Soul realm is not the end, but the beginning!"

Li Yunjing listened quietly, watching the glint in the eyes of the three women.

It was an aspiration for the future, and even more so, a longing to walk alongside him.

"Okay!"

Li Yunjing suddenly smiled, reached out and ruffled Zhao Qi's hair, then tidied Lü Ruoxi's wind-blown hair, and finally gently brushed Yu Yunyi's slightly moist eyes, "Once you become Nascent Soul cultivators, the protective array of the Divine Firmament Dao Sect will be handed over to Yunyi to manage, the punishment records of the Enforcement Hall will be reviewed by Ruoxi, and the sect's intelligence network will be under Zhao Qi's management."

He spoke with deliberate solemnity, as if it were a foregone conclusion, but the three women were shocked.

How could they not know that these were the core tasks of the sect? Li Yunjing's words meant that he considered the foundation of the entire Shenxiao Dao Sect as a shared responsibility with them.

"Husband..."

Yu Yunyi's voice choked up again, but it was no longer the fragile one before; instead, it was a mixture of excitement and determination. "We will definitely not let you down."

"you do not say!"

Lu Ruoxi puffed out her chest and said proudly, "The female cultivators of the 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' are not just good at embroidery!"

Zhao Qi nodded in agreement.

Seeing the three women rubbing their hands together in anticipation, Li Yunjing chuckled inwardly.

He was just setting a goal for the three women!

Would they really entrust such an important position to them?

Let's not even talk about whether they have the ability!
Even if I had it, it wouldn't work!
Many of the Supreme Elders of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" would probably object.

Even nepotism wouldn't be done like this.

Of course, although it was just a joke, if the three women really achieve something and are willing to participate in the sect's specific affairs...

He won't rule it out!

Instead, they will be selected for suitable positions based on their future abilities.

The path of cultivation is arduous and lonely. Many people spend their entire lives fighting against the heavens and against other people. But he is so fortunate to have three women like these. He will certainly not let them down.

"Alright! Go and cultivate! Master what I've taught you!"

Li Yunjing looked at the three women and said, "I also plan to go into seclusion for a while. I want to repair the remaining damaged magic treasures and also try to perfect the cultivation of the six secondary professions!"

"Six deputy positions successfully filled?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Yunyi was shocked and looked at Li Yunjing in disbelief.

Most cultivators in the cultivation world specialize in one path, and it is already extremely difficult to cultivate their main cultivation technique to its peak, let alone simultaneously master the six secondary professions of alchemy, weapon crafting, talisman making, formation making, celestial secrets, and puppet making.

Even those ancient monsters who have lived for thousands of years can only master one or two of them to a high degree; no one has ever been heard of who can cultivate all six to perfection.

As for achieving complete mastery of all the arts of cultivating immortality?

Then it simply doesn't exist.

Li Yunjing's achievements are already astonishing.

Even those True Monarchs at the Nascent Soul stage were astonished.

"Husband, won't this take up too much time?"

Yu Yunyi couldn't help but worry, "The mental and physical exertion required for the six deputy positions is comparable to cultivating six more immortal paths. The slightest carelessness could damage one's foundation..."

"Yes!"

"Husband, you should still pay attention to your cultivation progress and not affect your path to immortality."

Lü Ruoxi and Zhao Qi nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with concern.

Although they were not as proficient in their deputy duties as Yu Yunyi, they knew the difficulties involved.

Take weapon crafting as an example. Just finding suitable spiritual materials requires traversing thousands of mountains and rivers. Furthermore, the heat must be precisely controlled during smelting, as even the slightest error can destroy an entire batch of materials.

And this is only one of the relatively easy of the six deputy positions.

The other aspects are even more difficult.

"I know the key to it."

Li Yunjing remained calm, lightly tapping the table with his fingertips: "I have great confidence in the six deputy positions, and this won't take up too much of my time."

"Moreover, although the six deputy positions seem to be separate systems, they are actually connected with the Great Way."

He paused, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. "Alchemy tests the art of fire control, weapon crafting tests the exquisite application of thunder power, and talismans are a shortcut to drawing upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth... If one can master all six, one might be able to apply them to other areas and advance my main cultivation technique further."

The three women then realized that he had not acted on impulse, but had thought it through carefully.

"During my husband's seclusion, what about sect affairs..."

Yu Yunyi hesitated.

“I have entrusted it to several senior elders.”

Li Yunjing said, "You only need to focus on your cultivation and don't need to be distracted. If you have any important matters, you can contact me through the communication jade talisman."

"Don't worry, my husband, we will definitely cultivate diligently and give you a surprise when you come out of seclusion."

Lu Ruoxi clenched her fists, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

She had already secretly set a goal in her heart: to improve her cultivation level before Li Yunjing emerged from seclusion, so as not to fall too far behind forever.

Zhao Qi nodded vigorously: "I will master the power of the 'Water Virtue Pearl' as soon as possible, which will also increase my combat strength."

Seeing the determination in the three women's eyes, Li Yunjing smiled with satisfaction: "Alright, I'll be waiting for your surprise."

He then turned and walked toward the secluded chamber deep within the "Qiwu Mountain Villa".

The secret chamber was covered with numerous runes by Li Yunjing, which not only isolated it from all external interference but also gathered the spiritual energy of thunder and lightning from heaven and earth, making it the perfect place for him to repair magical artifacts and study his secondary profession.

The door to the secret room slowly closed, completely isolating it from the noise of the outside world.

Li Yunjing sat down cross-legged and first took out the magical treasures that had been damaged in the "Nine Nether Lands".

One by one, magical treasures were neatly arranged in front of him, each one having accompanied him through countless perilous places.

Just as Li Yunjing was repairing the magic weapon, the three women dispersed in the courtyard of "Qiwu Manor" and devoted themselves to their intense cultivation.

Yu Yunyi returned to her room and laid the "Nine Heavens Thunder Pattern Taoist Robe" flat on the table.

The lightning patterns on the Taoist robe swirled and shifted under the spiritual light, as if countless bolts of lightning were surging within them.

She took out the jade slip given to her by Li Yunjing and probed it with her divine sense. She was immediately attracted by the exquisite annotations inside.

From the trajectory of the lightning patterns to the way spiritual energy was guided, everything was clearly marked, and even several common pitfalls she had fallen into during her previous cultivation were also noted.

"I see……"

Yu Yunyi murmured to herself, a look of sudden realization flashing in her eyes.

Following the instructions in the jade slip, she slowly channeled her spiritual power into her Taoist robe.

In an instant, the lightning patterns on the Taoist robe seemed to come alive, emitting a faint rumbling sound. A faint lightning bolt enveloped her figure, gradually merging her aura with that of the Taoist robe...

In the other room, Lü Ruoxi put on the "Reverse Scale Inner Armor" and felt a surge of dragon energy flow into her limbs and bones, as if an invisible dragon was coiling inside her body.

Holding a long sword, she practiced the swordsmanship again and again, following the instructions in Li Yunjing's notes.

With each swing of her sword, she could feel the dragon energy within her inner armor resonating with her own spiritual power, making her swordplay increasingly fierce and powerful...

Zhao Qi then went to her private cultivation cave.

This place is covered in ice all year round, and the cold air is biting, making it the most suitable place to cultivate ice-based techniques.

She sat cross-legged on a huge ice bed, holding the "Water Virtue Pearl" in her palm.

Nourished by the cold air, the beads gradually emitted a layer of lustrous blue light.

Zhao Qi closed her eyes, guiding the power within the "Water Virtue Pearl" to flow through her body, feeling the suppleness and vastness of the water-based spiritual energy...

Time flies, and three months have passed in the blink of an eye.

The absence of Li Yunjing and the other three did not affect the operation of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

The news that the Merfolk had been severely damaged by the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" spread throughout the entire "Southern Heaven Continent," causing many restless forces to quiet down once again.

News of Li Yunjing's return also reached the ears of those who were interested.

The forces that joined the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" alliance in the "Great Ming Dynasty", "Across the Mountains", "Youyue Kingdom", "East China Sea", and "South China Sea" were naturally overjoyed.

The stronger the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" is, the better their lives will be.

This is the so-called big tree where you can enjoy the shade.

Meanwhile, the opposing forces were both shocked and terrified.

Deep within the headquarters of the "Blood Soul Cult," the perpetually pervasive crimson mist appeared even thicker than usual.

The sect leader, Li Wujiu, sat upright on the throne of white bones, his knuckles tapping the armrests, producing a dull "tap-tap" sound. Below him stood two elders with sinister auras, both of whom lowered their heads and dared not look him in the eye.

"The Divine Firmament Dao Sect has severely damaged the Merfolk race, and Li Yunjing is in seclusion cultivating the six secondary positions... Do you think this is an opportunity or a trap?"

Li Wujiu's voice was hoarse like a broken gong, and every word carried a chilling coldness.

He held a black jade slip in his palm, which contained information gathered from spies from various sources.

The remaining forces of the Merfolk have retreated to the depths of the South China Sea. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the "Shenxiao Daozong" alliance has expanded its sphere of influence into the South China Sea. Even the "Black Wind Sea," which used to have dealings with the "Blood Soul Sect," has recently been avoiding them.

This also aroused the fear of the evil sect deep in the South China Sea.

It is impossible to allow the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" to continue expanding like this.

Otherwise, where would they find refuge?

"Master, Li Yunjing will need to go into seclusion for at least several years."

The "Soul Devouring Elder" on the left stepped forward, his voice flattering: "If we join forces with the 'Bone Erosion Sect' and the 'White Bone Cave' and take this opportunity to launch a surprise attack on the affiliated sects and families of the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect,' we can cut off their resources and test their strength. Wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone?"

(End of this chapter)