Infinite Hextech, I roam freely across the heavens.

Chapter 104 The Imperial Court's Secret Strategy for the Heavenly Cycle in Youdu

Meng Li could also recognize the specific functions and scenarios of each of the inherited tools in front of her.

Just then, he stopped in front of a small cauldron.

This cauldron is no more than a foot tall, with three legs, a round belly, and upturned ears. Its surface is a mix of blue and dark gold, and it is unknown what material it is made of. Looking at the flowing cloud-like patterns and simple sun, moon, and stars on its surface, an ancient and rustic aura wafts over you.

This is an antique.

Meng Li's eyes are like a ruler; even though he is not familiar with the history of this world, he can still see the antiquity carried by this object.

For a moment, he also became somewhat interested.

After all, while there were many antique-looking items in this room, none were as obviously antique as this small tripod.

This small cauldron was originally used for refining medicine.

Even though it hadn't been used for many years, Meng Li could still faintly smell the medicinal fragrance that seemed to have seeped into its interior.

"Are you interested in this small tripod, brother?"

Just as Meng Li was examining the situation, a voice came from behind him.

The visitor was none other than Ye Tiannan.

During this time, the other party would come to persuade Meng Li to give up from time to time. Although he did not agree, the two eventually became quite familiar with each other.

"This should be an item passed down from your Fangxian Sect."

"Good eye! This cauldron should be the oldest artifact passed down in our Fangxian Dao. You should know that our Fangxian Dao is different from those Golden Core Dao paths. We focus more on the method of achieving immortality through elixirs. This small cauldron was used by our ancestor to refine medicine, so we can lose anything but the cauldron. Otherwise, how can we achieve immortality?"

Ye Tiannan explained with a smile.

"However, there is actually another secret about this cauldron."

"You mean the text inside it?"

Upon hearing Meng Li's words, Ye Tiannan was taken aback.

"You also found out the origin of the method for controlling benevolent spirits?"

"I couldn't find out, but I saw it."

Meng Li pointed to her eyes and said.

"Haha, you're really joking. These words are smaller than ants... You're kidding, right?"

The sound grew softer and softer as it went on. Ye Tiannan swallowed hard and asked incredulously.

Smiling and shaking his head, Meng Li ignored him and instead began to study the secret strategy before him.

The Imperial Court's Secret Strategies for the Netherworld

The titles of these books were on a completely different level of sophistication compared to the ones Meng Li had seen before.

"Brother Meng, you can study any other classics as you like, but you really can't study this one."

Seeing Meng Li's eyes slowly lose their luster, Ye Tiannan knew that this was the state Meng Li was in when comprehending the cultivation technique. At this moment, he finally believed that Meng Li had indeed seen the words on it, but as if he had thought of something, he hurriedly said.

"This secret technique doesn't require spiritual energy; it only requires enough ghosts to cultivate. When the ghosts appeared, it was the first thing we noticed. But later we discovered that this secret technique is not something a human can cultivate at all."

"The method of controlling benevolent spirits may seem similar to this secret strategy, but what we have is just a method of using ghosts to control ghosts that we came up with inspired by this secret strategy. The principle is the same, but the internal operation is completely different."

Just as Ye Tiannan was trying to dissuade him, Meng Li also spoke up: "Controlling a benevolent soul relies on the cooperation between the two parties, so unless you use the ability multiple times, it won't put much strain on your body."

But this method is different; it relies on forceful suppression. While this increases the control over the ghosts, it also increases the resistance from the ghosts within the body. Am I right?

Upon hearing Meng Li's words, Ye Tiannan fell silent.

After a long pause, he finally exclaimed in admiration, "Brother Meng is indeed a genius. I never expected that you would see the flaws in this method so quickly."

"Since Brother Meng understands this so thoroughly, I won't try to persuade you any further. It's fine to learn a little, but remember not to go too deep..."

"I wonder what brings you here, Brother Meng?"

"I plan to visit other schools of thought."

Hearing Meng Li's words, Ye Tiannan sighed softly.

"I will make arrangements for you, but many of them are the backbone of the fight against ghosts, so I hope Brother Meng will not make things too difficult for them."

"rest assured."

If he could find the location, he had plenty of ways to make them hand over the books.

However, if before he had thought of seeking scriptures from other lineages, now he has changed his mind.

The reason lies in the "Secret Strategies of the Imperial Court's Netherworld Capital".

This secret strategy is perfect for him.

It was so perfect that he felt this secret technique was tailor-made for him. In the world today, no one but him could master this secret technique, not even his fellow countrymen in the Ocean Blue Federation at this stage.

The Imperial Court also emphasizes control, but it differs from the frivolous control of benevolent spirits. It is a symbiotic control that is actually a form of control. Instead, it seals vengeful ghosts into one's own vital points, just as an emperor controls his subjects, giving him complete control over their lives.

The number of evil spirits that one needs to suppress is not one or two, but a full 365. Only when the number of the Heavenly Cycle is completed can this secret technique be considered truly mastered.

It should be noted that even if Ye Tiannan were to control benevolent souls through symbiosis and checks and balances, he would still be considered a prodigy. Even so, he could only control a few benevolent souls before reaching his limit.

This secret technique requires a person to control 361 souls, and each soul, at the very least, must be a vengeful ghost, which is simply impossible.

Meng Li had previously learned why ghost tamers could only use a symbiotic method to control benevolent souls, but not stronger malevolent or vengeful spirits, because the key lay in their malice towards humans.

It is an instinctive malice. Once it enters the body, the survival rate will not exceed one percent. Even if someone manages to survive, their mind will be possessed by the vengeful ghost, their self will be crushed by the negative emotions, and they will completely lose their humanity.

This is still a simpler form of symbiosis. If the Zhou Tian Secret Strategy is followed, although the suppression will solve the problem once and for all, the resistance encountered before the suppression will be even more terrifying. Therefore, ordinary people cannot even get started, let alone cultivate.

And finally, there is Youdu.

This is also the rationale behind this secret strategy.

This is not a cultivation technique and cannot lead to immortality, but it is a rather domineering unorthodox secret art.

Once mastered, the vengeful spirits will form a complete cycle of the heavens. Once released, they will blot out the sky and the sun. At that time, the place where Meng Li stands will become the Netherworld Capital and the Netherworld Imperial Court.

What are mission points, what are ghost artifacts? Meng Li's assessment is that they are nothing compared to a hair on this secret technique.

"Indeed, people who smile a lot are lucky."

Revealing a set of bright white teeth typical of people from the same motherland, Meng Li felt quite satisfied with her cheerful smile.

"Do you need me to have someone follow you?"

"No need, I can go by myself."

"I memorized the map at a glance," Meng Li said to Ye Tiannan.

What's the point of bringing other people along? Are they just a burden?

"Okay, have a safe trip."

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Ye Tiannan was not surprised by Meng Li's choice.

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