There are no ancestors at all; I made them all up.

Chapter 106 A Continuous Array of Yin Spirits, the Flying Sword of the Primordial Elixir [Fourth Update]

"The Tathagata symbol increases understanding and awakens wisdom."

Outside the dream, in the quiet room of the Guanhai Pavilion, Chen Qing slowly opened his eyes, a golden glint flashing in his eyes before disappearing in an instant.

Within the Niwan Palace, a talisman shimmering with golden light floated silently, echoing the Samadhi True Fire Talisman from afar.

The golden light, like a warm current, cleansed the sea of ​​consciousness, making the mind clear and pure. Many spiritual challenges and profound teachings came to mind, as if reading the lines on the palm of one's hand.

"My thoughts are clear, and my comprehension has increased. The wonderful use of this Tathagata Talisman is even greater than that of the Samadhi True Fire Talisman!" Chen Qing realized in his heart, "Although my physical body is not as blessed as the body in my dream, with the blessing of this talisman, my ability to comprehend and deduce is incomparable."

In the Dream Immortal Dynasty, after the battle with the Sun Wheel Sect had settled, he broke through the Crimson Sun Cave Heaven and took all its core inheritance. He was then quickly escorted back to the sect by Shou Zhuo, Lie Yang and others.

With just a simple "Junior brother, focus on your cultivation; we will take care of the rest," the Taoist Shouzhuo kept the subsequent troubles at bay, shutting out several sects who came to inquire about matters, preventing them from getting entangled and harassed.

"I used to think that Senior Brother Shouzhuo was always compromising and making concessions, prioritizing structure. But now it seems that he is actually meticulous and thoughtful, and can shoulder the responsibility of being a pillar of the sect."

"Senior Brother Lieyangzi is straightforward and bold, Senior Brother Hanjing is cold on the outside but warm on the inside, Senior Sister Huanyun looks steady but is actually timid, and Senior Brother Qingyuan takes care of us in every way. What a great sect!"

"In addition, there are two hidden masters in the Sun Wheel Sect, which is a hidden danger. Next time I enter the dream, if my foundation is strong enough, I will have to get rid of this hidden danger."

Therefore, in the following days, Chen Qingdu went into seclusion with peace of mind. Although the time was short, under the blessing of the Tathagata Talisman, he had thoroughly understood the "Yuan Tai Sword Scripture" and grasped the essence of the newly acquired "Fen Shen Chan".

As for the other things that need to be understood, along with the proposed improvements to the weapon-refining method, they naturally become a deep obsession, imprinted in the depths of the consciousness in the dream, to be explored slowly.

"Having obtained that nearly destroyed Crimson Flame Golden Core, if my dream-body can refine it into a second external core, it will further enhance my foundation..."

A surge of powerful spiritual energy entered from the crown of the head!

Chen Qing's mind raced, and he skillfully guided it into his dantian.

His body, refined through trials, was like fertile soil soaked in rain and dew; it reacted only mildly to this spiritual nourishment, causing only a slight ripple.

However, Chen Qing's focus in entering the dream this time was not on accumulating power!
next moment!
A touch of coolness descended from the heavens!

"Om-"

In the Niwan Palace, a bright and clear light shone forth!
A miniature human, whose entire body was like a piece of glass and whose inner light was divine, sat cross-legged and hung beside the nascent form of the Dao seed!
"It worked!" Chen Qing was overjoyed!
Even when the Yin Spirit is completely depleted, it can be regenerated!

With this road open, the world suddenly opens up before us!
"What we need to consider next is how to utilize this Yin spirit, and after it is consumed, we can continue to harvest it next time."

In a flash, he remembered the new Dharma he had just acquired.

“Using the Yin-Yang Eight Trigrams method to separate the soul and the Yin spirit, and nurture the external spirit, will increase the ability to fight, but it will also damage the foundation of one’s own cultivation. Even if it is refined, it must be taken back before the Golden Core is formed and nurtured completely again. After Senior Brother Shouzhuo and the others learned about this, they also reminded me.”

Chen Qing's mind raced as he weighed the pros and cons.

"But for me, what taboos are there! This time, I will use the Yuan Tai Sword Scripture as the foundation to refine this Yin Spirit and the rice-grain-sized external elixir together to forge a Yuan Dan flying sword! In this way, after I enter the dream, I can let this flying sword protect and guard me from the outside without entering my body. It is as if the external elixir and Yin Spirit in my body are completely gone, and I can still get feedback when I wake up."

In the celestial realm of his dream, he used the power of the Tathagata Talisman and his dream body to deduce the divination many times. Now that the time was ripe, he did not hesitate and, under the moonlight, performed the ritual on the spot.

"Duh!"

With a buzzing sound, the rice-grain-sized outer core flew out!

Chen Qing's thoughts shifted again!

Inside the Niwan Palace, the tiny glass figure suddenly opened its eyes, transforming into a beam of clear light that shot out from the crown of its head and plunged into the suspended outer core!

The moment the clear light entered, the outer core of the rice grain trembled violently, and the yellow-green light surged and twisted wildly!
The Buddha's light and decaying energy are inherently mutually exclusive and mutually destructive. When combined with the complete Yin spirit's intent, the balance is instantly broken!

"boom!"

The cracks on the outer surface of the outer layer are visibly deepening and spreading!
Chen Qing was immediately implicated and let out a muffled groan.

He immediately perked up and pointed.

"Certainly!"

The Yin spirit and the external elixir immediately and barely solidified.

Chen Qing immediately suppressed his churning blood and qi, and his hands quickly changed hand seals!

He activated the method in the "Primordial Embryo Sword Scripture" to forge the sharp metals of heaven and earth and create the sword core!

A wisp of incomparably sharp Geng metal energy manifested from all directions, piercing into the outer core that was about to collapse!

"Buzzing—"

Three forces clashed and fused within a small space, transforming into an ever-changing radiance!

Chen Qing's eyes were sharp as a hawk's, intently watching the changes in power, searching for an opportunity!
at last……

"Yin and Yang intertwine, the Eight Trigrams stabilize the soul! Unite!"

He bit his tongue, and a mouthful of blood mixed with his divine sense spurted out, turning into a crimson talisman that was imprinted on the core of the light cluster!
It is precisely the core mudra of the "Distraction Zen"!

The chaotic light suddenly collapsed inward!
Buddha's light, decaying aura, clear radiance, sword energy—blended and compressed!
A gentle breeze swept by, and the light faded away! A small sword, about three inches long, with a gray-gold luster flowing throughout, hung in front of Chen Qing.

The sword has an ancient and simple blade, with a winding crack along its spine. Golden Buddhist light flows on the left side, while an aura of decay permeates the right side, and the two merge at the crack.

At the hilt of the sword, a tiny, ethereal figure of glass lingers, its eyes closed, its aura perfectly integrated with the sword.

The moment the sword was drawn, an indescribable sharpness and a terrifying, deathly pressure spread out!
The defensive runes on the walls of the quiet room lit up in response, their brightness flickering!
The golden monkey let out a shriek, shrank into the corner, its golden fur standing on end, and stared in terror at the small sword.

Chen Qing exhaled a breath of foul air, which smelled of blood, and smiled as he looked at the flying sword in front of him.

An external avatar, the Yuan Dan Flying Sword, is now complete!

A sense of connection between thoughts and extension of divine consciousness emanates from it.

"This combines Yin spirit, external alchemy, and sword scriptures, essentially forging oneself into a sword, a unique form of external avatar..."

With a thought, the flying sword shrank to the size of a grain of rice and was stored in his stomach. Immediately, the aura of the external elixir was released, and it could still be used as an external elixir.

"We'll have to find an opportunity to test the specific changes and their power."

Just as Chen Qing was putting the three-inch sword into his dantian, steady footsteps came from outside the quiet room.

A soft knock sounded on the door, and Su Zhijin's voice came through the door: "Sect Leader Chen, is it convenient for us to meet?"

"Please come in."

Su Zhijin, dressed in plain blue clothes, with a gentle smile on his face, cupped his hands and said, "I apologize for disturbing Sect Leader Chen's cultivation. The matter of the spiritual vein node has been properly coordinated and is scheduled for midnight tomorrow night. This is the only high-grade spiritual vein node on Black Reef Island. At midnight, Yin reaches its extreme and Yang begins to emerge, making it the perfect time to draw spiritual energy, temper the spirit, and condense Yin spirit, which will save a lot of time and effort."

"Thank you for your trouble, Envoy Su." Chen Qing nodded in thanks.

"It's just my duty, nothing to mention." Su Zhijin's smile widened, and without further ado, he took his leave.

However, before he could even pick up his teacup, the woman in the palace dress hurried in when he returned to his elegant room where he conducted his official business.
Her expression turned grave: "There seems to be a change in the matter of the spiritual vein node!"

"Hmm?" Su Zhijin frowned. "Could it be that there are seriously wounded soldiers urgently needed?"

The woman in the palace dress lowered her voice: "It's not someone from the garrison, but the young master of the Cangming Water Palace! He's seriously injured, and his entourage said he needs a high-grade water vein to heal him!"

No sooner had she finished speaking than a communication talisman flew over, swirling in the air before transmitting a message: "Our young master has arrived here to requisition the local spiritual veins for healing. He is of noble birth and cannot be harmed. No unauthorized persons are permitted to approach! The name of the rogue cultivator previously designated has been removed! The local inspector is hereby ordered to expedite the process. If that rogue cultivator is dissatisfied and disturbs our young master, you will be held responsible!"

"What a report! This is outright seizure! Do they think I'm their servant?" A sharp glint flashed in Su Zhijin's eyes, but he hadn't lost his temper yet. He asked, "How did the young master of the East Coast Sea Overlord end up here, severely injured? And why is it such a coincidence that he needs to use a spiritual vein?"

"It is said that he went deep into the Vortex Ruins to investigate the Five Elements Cycle, but was injured. He spent two or three days exploring the high-grade spiritual veins. Just then, you cleared the spiritual vein node of Black Reef Island, freeing up half a day. They found out and lured people here."

The woman in the palace dress added, "The Cangming Water Palace is an object of great interest to both the North and the South. Its young master is the future leader of the Water Palace. If he becomes a Water Virtue in the future, this palace will become even more important. We must be extremely careful in dealing with them."

"The next one might not be Shui De!" Su Zhijin sneered. "I just made an agreement with Sect Leader Chen about the spiritual vein, and you changed it in the blink of an eye, as if it were child's play! Let's contact the cities of Nanbin first! Let's see where there is a high-grade water vein, and have this young master move there!"

The woman in the palace dress immediately went to send a message to inquire, but before there was any result, a Zhenhai Guard rushed over to report: "Envoy Su! The spiritual vein node has been forcibly sealed by the elders of the Cangming Water Palace! They said that anyone who approaches during the healing period will be put to death!"

"Bang!" Su Zhijin slammed his hand on the table, his face ashen. "Do they think this is their own home?"

"Lord Su, please calm down!" the woman in the palace dress immediately advised. "The matter of the Water Palace involves the power struggle between the North and South; it is not advisable to confront it head-on..."

Boom!

At this point in the story, a tremendous tremor suddenly shook the surrounding area!
Outside the window, streaks of crimson flames boiled and flickered on the horizon!

"This is!?"

Upon seeing this scene, the two people in the room stopped talking, looked up, and their expressions changed!
"The aura of crimson fire! The five elements are beginning to manifest! The time of rebirth is not far off!"

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing the worry in each other's eyes.

"I wonder which of the Five Elements the next cycle of Heaven will belong to?"

"Report—" At this moment, another guard rushed in, "A message from Wanghai City: there is a high-grade spiritual vein node in the city that is available for deployment!"

Su Zhijin took a deep breath, suppressing his surging anger.

"Understood. Prepare the gifts and go to Sect Leader Chen's place."

When Su Zhijin saw Chen Qing again, he had an apologetic look on his face: "There was a temporary problem with the node at Black Reef Island, and the spiritual energy fluctuated slightly, so it may not be the best place. To be on the safe side, we have chosen another place for the sect leader, which is the spiritual vein of Wanghai City in Nanbin. The quality is even better than this place! It will only trouble the sect leader to move, but if you set off in time, you can make it in time for midnight tonight!"

"Envoy Su's arrangements are thorough, I thank you." Chen Qing was unaware of the twists and turns behind the scenes. He smiled and thanked him, then asked, "Now that I'm back in Anshang, and this matter is settled, may I return to the sect?"

Su Zhijin immediately said, "The chaos in Woyuan is nearing its end, the period of rotation for military service will naturally come to an end, and there will be no further developments regarding the matter of the Demonic Path True Man. Sect Leader Chen can return at any time!"

"That's good then." Upon hearing this, Chen Qing seemed quite eager to return home.

He has been away from the sect for more than three months now, and he doesn't know what the sect is like now.

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(End of this chapter)