Starting from the two realms, cultivating immortality by taming beasts

Chapter 661 Being in the thick of it

In addition, there is another point that puzzles Chen Beiwu: Could it be that the powerful figures in the Immortal Alliance responsible for guarding the Great Forest Realm have not noticed anything amiss so far?

Or is it that the powerful figures of the Immortal Alliance have already seen through everything, but are holding back, wanting to see how the new generation of Nascent Soul True Venerables of the Immortal Alliance will perform?

As Chen Beiwu pondered, Huoyun Zhenzun waved his sleeve, took out a crimson array flag, and began to explain the third trial.

"To inherit the Daoist tradition, one must learn the Fire Cloud Daoist methods."

At this point, the crimson banner transformed into a streak of light and landed on the massive stone platform, radiating intense brilliance before slowly forming two stone tablets.

"Our sect has two supreme Taoist methods: one is the 'Great Crimson Fire Cloud Divine Light Liming Scripture', and the other is the 'Nine Revolutions and Seven Degrees Pure Yang Refining Form Divine Palace Method'."

"The Great Crimson Fire Cloud Divine Light Liming Scripture is taken from the Great Crimson Heaven Fire Virtue Great Dao, and has been improved by successive leaders of the Fire Cloud Palace, containing supreme artistic conception."

When cultivation reaches its peak, one can refine the three thousand Great Daos of Heaven and Earth into the Righteous Path of Liming, and glimpse the path of Refining Emptiness.

However, this method is too forceful; excessive force is easily broken. Only those with a sufficiently solid foundation in the principles of Heaven, Earth, and Man are qualified to practice it; otherwise, they are prone to demonic possession.

"The 'Nine Revolutions Seven Degrees Pure Yang Refining Divine Palace Method' draws upon the essence of pure Yang and the longevity of the Great Dao. Upon reaching the Great Completion stage, one can forge the primordial spirit of a True Immortal into a fiery cloud divine palace," thus opening a small world outside the realm of Heaven and Earth capable of containing the three thousand Great Daos, and stepping into the realm of a cultivation giant.

"If a person with unparalleled talent can cultivate this method to its ultimate level, they can integrate it with the Great Dao, reach the realm of Void Refinement, and embark on the path of pure cultivation."

At this point, True Venerable Huoyun paused slightly: "These two supreme Dao techniques each have their own advantages and disadvantages, and are equally superior. You may choose one to study for six months."

"Those who can successfully comprehend the basics within six months will be considered to have passed the trial."

Upon hearing this, Li Dongbin became interested: "Senior, can I choose both?"

"Yes, these two supreme methods do not conflict with each other." True Venerable Fire Cloud smiled calmly.

"Senior, if I pass all three trials, may I spar with you and learn a thing or two about the Fire Cloud Dao Technique?"

Gu Qinghan's eyes were cold and clear as she casually uttered words that made Li Dongbin frown slightly.

To challenge a half-step Void Refinement cultivator with only early-stage Nascent Soul cultivation—what confidence, what arrogance!

It wasn't that Li Dongbin looked down on Gu Qinghan, but one thing was undeniable: those who could prove themselves as half-step Void Refining cultivators were all terrifying beings who had just begun to touch upon the Great Dao of Void Refining.

It is no exaggeration to say that even the greatest cultivators would pale in comparison to such a being, unable to find any chance of victory and forced to retreat in defeat.

By the same token, although the True Venerable Fire Cloud in front of us is in poor condition and is in his old residence state, if he can mobilize the power of the Fire Cloud Blessed Land and rely on his half-step Void Refinement foundation, he will most likely be able to sweep away all beings below the level of cultivation giants.

Gu Qinghan had only been a True Venerable of the Nascent Soul stage for a few years. Even with his extraordinary talent, which allowed him to compete with mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators using his innate Dao Body and the Taiyin Jade Rabbit, it would be almost impossible for him to defeat a half-step Void Refinement cultivator who was in his old state.

Are you sure?

The smile in Huoyun Zhenzun's eyes faded, and his expression turned serious.

"Confirmed. This junior has entered this realm not for the Fire Cloud lineage, but solely for the origin of the Fire Cloud Blessed Land."

At this point, Gu Qinghan changed the subject: "Besides that, I have another goal in mind, which is to witness the power of a half-step Void Refinement cultivator in this world."

"Alright, if you can pass the three trials, I can personally take action once."

As soon as Huoyun Zhenzun finished speaking, Li Dongbin's heart stirred slightly, and he was also somewhat eager to try.

A battle of wits doesn't necessarily require winning.

Even if he loses, he can still gain some experience by being able to compete with a half-step Void Refinement cultivator.

The premise is that True Venerable Fire Cloud holds back and does not go all out.

Otherwise, it would be a one-sided crushing defeat, almost no different from being beaten for nothing.

You can do it too.

Huoyun Zhenzun saw through Li Dongbin's thoughts, made a promise, and then looked at Chen Beiwu.

Of the three present, he was most curious about Chen Beiwu, even though the latter had failed both of the two trials.

"I won't bother with this."

Seeing Huoyun Zhenzun's gaze, Chen Beiwu immediately shook his head and declined. He then looked at the two stone tablets on the platform and fell into deep thought.

Compared to the "Great Red Fire Cloud Divine Light Liming Scripture", Chen Beiwu believed that the "Nine Revolutions Seven Degrees Pure Yang Refining Form Divine Palace Method" was more suitable for him.

However, whether the supreme Taoist method is a trap or not is another matter.

"call out!"

Gu Qinghan and Li Dongbin flashed and landed on the stone platform to begin comprehending the "Great Crimson Fire Cloud Divine Light Liming Scripture".

Chen Beiwu and Tie Dan moved to another stone tablet and began to comprehend the "Nine Revolutions and Seven Degrees Pure Yang Refining Form and Divine Palace Method".

Soon, a month passed in the blink of an eye. The first person to cause the stone tablet to change was Gu Qinghan, followed by Li Dongbin, who took two and a half months.

As for Chen Beiwu, he focused his mind and carefully sensed the changes in the Daoist essence within the stone tablet, not caring at all even when the time for his comprehension was about to end.

The nail that sticks out gets hammered down.

Although Chen Beiwu was confident that he could successfully master the two Daoist techniques while studying the stone tablet, he still chose to conceal his abilities in order to avoid being targeted by Huoyun Zhenzun. He only roughly memorized the contents of the Daoist scriptures on the stone tablet and did not delve into cultivation.

"None of the three trials were passed?"

Li Dongbin glanced almost imperceptibly at Chen Beiwu, his mind involuntarily recalling the latter's earlier warning.

Given Chen Beiwu's talent, he shouldn't have been unable to pass even a single Fire Cloud Trial.

Could there be a problem with the three trials? Has Chen Beiwu been deliberately hiding his true abilities?

Gu Qinghan had already guessed what was going on, and looked directly at Huoyun Zhenzun, extending his hand in a salute.

"Please enlighten me, senior."

As soon as he finished speaking, the spiritual energy of the surrounding world suddenly changed, and endless lunar radiance surged in Gu Qinghan's palm.

They're here!

Chen Beiwu's eyes narrowed, and he took a step back to watch the unequal contest from the sidelines.

"Alright, you can come along too."

Huoyun Zhenzun's gaze swept past Chen Beiwu and landed on Li Dongbin.

"In that case, I will be impolite." Li Dongbin did not refuse and urged his escape light forward.

boom!

boom!

boom!

A surge of inspiration and an overwhelming aura filled the air. Suddenly, True Venerable Fire Cloud smiled slightly, waved his sleeves, and unleashed a burst of crimson light.

Gu Qinghan and Li Dongbin were both caught off guard and disappeared without a trace as the crimson light fell, clearly having been teleported elsewhere to fight.

In an instant, only Chen Beiwu and Huoyun Zhenzun remained among the cultivators present.

"You're quite clear-headed, kid, but you're not quite good at hiding your talents naturally enough," True Venerable Fire Cloud said bluntly, turning his head to the side.

"Senior, what do you mean by that?" Chen Beiwu feigned ignorance.

"There's no need to be so cautious. With a half-step Void Refinement cultivator from the Immortal Alliance watching over us, I would never dare to make a move against you."

Fire Cloud True Venerable stretched out his right hand, and a crimson light flashed at the tip of his finger, revealing a perfectly round bead.

"This is the Fire Cloud Pearl, which is also the core of the Fire Cloud Heavenly Cauldron. It can govern the entire Fire Cloud Blessed Land."

At this point, True Venerable Huoyun flicked his finger, and the Huoyun Pearl in his hand instantly transformed into a stream of light that landed in front of Chen Beiwu.

"Of the three, you are the most steady and clear-headed. If it is you, you will surely be able to carry forward the Fire Cloud lineage in the future, and even step into the Void Refinement Realm, which I have never fully entered."

Upon hearing this, Chen Beiwu was slightly taken aback. Looking at Huoyun Zhenzun, who had offered the treasure on his own initiative, his doubts deepened.

If it weren't for the warning from the Purple Gold Canopy, he wouldn't have thought there was anything wrong with Huo Yun Zhenzun's words and actions. Instead, he would have felt that he possessed the Nine Breaths of Chaos, had many fortuitous encounters, and even half-step Void Refinement cultivators in their old state would treat him differently.

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Gu Qinghan was surrounded by a raging sea of ​​fire, his energy plummeted, and he was already showing signs of defeat.

Within the sea of ​​fire, True Venerable Fire Cloud flicked his finger and uttered words that sounded like praise for Chen Beiwu to Gu Qinghan before presenting her with the Fire Cloud Pearl.

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"Buzz!"

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Looking at the perfectly round bead in front of her, Gu Qinghan's left wrist jewelry trembled slightly, as if it were actively signaling a warning.

"Were we found out after all?"

Huoyun Zhenzun sighed and looked directly at Gu Qinghan: "Resistance is pointless. Surrender now, and I will give you some dignity."

"Senior, do you really think you've got this in the bag?" Gu Qinghan asked in a cold tone, showing no fear.

"Otherwise what?" True Venerable Fire Cloud chuckled. "The three of you have long been abandoned by the higher-ups of the Immortal Alliance, becoming pawns and gifts for my joining the Immortal Alliance."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qinghan raised her beautiful eyes slightly, her gaze carrying a hint of mockery: "It seems that your current situation is not optimistic, and you need to resolve this quickly, otherwise you wouldn't have uttered such nonsense."

"Nonsense? You overestimate your own worth." True Venerable Huoyun remained calm: "Although the Taiyin Body is a top-tier Dao Body, how can it compare to a newly promoted Void Refining Dao Venerable in terms of value?"

Undeterred by these words, Gu Qinghan unleashed his inner power and summoned the treasure bestowed upon him by his master.

"Stubborn and obstinate."

Fire Cloud True Venerable slightly raised his hand, his palm transforming into the Divine Light of Liming, and gently pressed down with one palm.

In an instant, the world turned upside down, and the sun and moon lost their light.

Faced with such a terrifying palm strike, Gu Qinghan's supreme treasure let out a "whoosh" and swayed precariously, like a small boat in a storm, about to capsize at any moment, but it never disintegrated.

"You're not even a quasi-Dao soldier, yet you think you can stop me with just a Creation-level artifact?"

The True Venerable Fire Cloud remained unperturbed, clenching his fist and stealing all the radiance from this world, emanating an aura that sent chills down Gu Qinghan's spine: "When you chose to pass the three trials of Fire Cloud, your fate was already sealed!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the light, which had been gathered to its limit, suddenly erupted, enveloping Gu Qinghan and the Lunar Jade Rabbit.

"Crackling and popping!"

The sun was extinguished, and fireworks flew everywhere.

Li Dongbin retreated hundreds of feet before he could barely regain his footing and looked up at the invincible Fire Cloud True Venerable.

"It was the younger generation who lost," Li Dongbin said frankly.

"You were able to fight me for ten moves before being defeated at the peak of the early Nascent Soul stage. You are almost invincible among True Venerables of the same Nascent Soul stage."

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Huoyun Zhenzun sighed in admiration, flicked his finger, and the Huoyun Pearl in his hand instantly traversed space and landed in front of Li Dongbin.

"You have passed the three trials and fought to such an extent with me, so you are indeed qualified to refine the Fire Cloud Pearl and inherit the Fire Cloud Palace lineage."

"Thank you for your kind gift, senior."

Li Dongbin's eyes lit up with joy, and he reached out to take the Fire Cloud Pearl.

Just then, Xuan Tan Yang Jun suddenly sprang up, his canine teeth wrapped around the pure Yang Yuan Fire, and a true phantom of the pure Yang bloodline appeared behind him, tearing at Huo Yun Zhen Zun's neck.

Li Dongbin's eyes also darkened slightly, and his hands under his sleeves had already formed a hand seal to coordinate with the Xuan Tan Yang Jun, the beast of the same kind.

Xuan Tong, the Supreme Blazing Sun roared into action!

Then, endless rays of light erupted, and above the vast sea of ​​clouds, a handsome cultivator stood with one hand on his body, stepping on the clouds and moving slowly forward.

As Li Dongbin stepped forward and summoned the Law of Heaven and Earth, the five-colored clouds that filled the sky and earth instantly gathered together, transforming into another Xuan Tan Yang Jun, whose four feet treaded the air and soared into the sky, merging with the blazing sun of Xuan Tong Shang, achieving ultimate sublimation.

Beneath Li Dongbin's feet, one great sun after another layered upon each other, then disappeared and stretched, transforming into an overwhelming afterglow of the sun, which began to return to its place on its own, making him appear like an immortal from ancient mythology.

"At the boundary of pure Yang, the Dharma image is pure Yang!"

Li Dongbin nodded slightly, his face obscured, his eyes revealing only the lingering sunlight, yet a terrifying pressure suddenly arose, enough to overwhelm even a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Clang!" The sword rang as it was drawn from its sheath.

Li Dongbin brought two fingers together, brushed them across the sword's edge, and swung the sword upwards, aiming for the head of Huoyun Zhenzun.

Rumble!

With a flash of sword light, the corpse of True Venerable Fire Cloud was severed from its body, his eyes filled with astonishment.

Upon seeing this, Li Dongbin showed no joy, but instead felt an increasingly chilling and terrifying killing intent.

The next instant, the corpse of True Venerable Fire Cloud turned into raging flames and dissipated, and then a hand gently patted Li Dongbin's shoulder.

One wrong step leads to another.

"You deserve to perish here today."

As soon as he finished speaking, True Venerable Huoyun stirred his thoughts, drawing upon the Dao of Fire contained within the three trials.

Li Dongbin's body stiffened, and everything went black before his eyes.

the other side.

"Why haven't you refined it yet?" True Venerable Fire Cloud asked gently.

Chen Beiwu looked at the Fire Cloud Pearl in his hand, then at the increasingly strange Fire Cloud True Venerable in front of him, and activated the Primordial True Qi with his fingertips, exerting a slight force.

"Snap, snap!"

The Fire Cloud Pearl shattered, and True Venerable Fire Cloud's smile grew even more amiable: "You really did notice."

4

"Can you let me leave?"

Chen Beiwu looked up at the sky, his tone helpless.

"Let you go?"

Huoyun Zhenzun suppressed his smile and shook his head: "I went to great lengths to deceive the senses of the Immortal Alliance's experts, not to let you off the hook."

Upon hearing this, Chen Beiwu remained silent, but took a step back, protecting the golden egg and Xue Le in front of him.

"Roar!" "Hey!"

Golden Egg and Schiller looked solemn and dared not be careless.

At this point, escape is impossible. The only way is to go all out and create a huge commotion to attract the attention of the Immortal Alliance's experts so that they can safely lead Chen Beiwu away from the Fire Cloud Palace.

Suddenly, a calm voice rang in their minds.

"Using 70-80% of our strength is sufficient; there's no need to go all out."

"???"

Both Jin Dan and Xue Le were puzzled, wondering why Bei Wu would allow them to hold back their strength at such a critical moment.

However, their instinctive trust led them to subconsciously obey Chen Beiwu's words, choosing to focus on defense rather than attacking with full force immediately.

The higher-ups of the Immortal Alliance really have a twisted sense of humor!

Chen Beiwu stared directly at Huoyun Zhenzun, his mind racing, as if he couldn't see the terrifying aura of the three nearby peaks, "bounded by auspicious clouds and crowned with purple and gold."

Xiao Liu BC