Starting with the consumables of the Demonic Sect, one can barely achieve immortality.

Important figures will eventually have to present an unfathomable image in front of you, so you can't utter a single idle word except for necessary remarks.

Huang Tong only said a few more words of encouragement before getting up and leaving, leaving Yan Cheng, who had a smile on his face, to escort her to the door.

Once the door was closed, the smile in Huang Tong's eyes suddenly disappeared.

Her figure suddenly scattered into countless black feathers, flashing back and forth in an instant, leaving a long, dark trail along the corridor until she finally revealed her true form outside the law enforcement office.

Inside the enforcement room, the Heavenly Child was already standing respectfully waiting:

"Greetings, Senior Sister."

Huang Tong hummed in agreement, her gaze turning toward the Soul-Observing and Fate-Seeing Treasure Basin in the center of the room.

The treasure basin cannot reflect the swallow's reflection.

The female cultivator's pupils, hidden behind the black mist, slowly contracted, and she suddenly asked:

"Did you use the Qi Observation Technique on Yan Cheng?"

The child shook his head and respectfully replied:

"Without my senior sister's permission, I dare not act recklessly."

Huang Tong nodded:

"That's a mature and prudent approach."

With a sudden sweep of his arm, clouds and smoke rose up, engulfing all the red lights on the four layers.

Tian Tong immediately lowered his head, concealing his eyes and remaining silent.

Huang Tong chuckled softly, a faint sound of her teeth grinding hidden within her laughter.

"Cold Qi? Are you kidding me!"

"A piece of trash who had no affinity for cultivation in his lifetime and was only brought up by You Yuzhong after his death, could he be chosen by Master to cultivate Cold Qi?"

"I attained the elixir of immortality at the age of six, possessing a living body with limitless potential, yet I was forced to cultivate this damned Netherworld Path!"

Tiantong remained silent.

While the Cold Qi sect is not considered a particularly valuable lineage in the Northern Territory, it has one advantage: all sorts of spiritual objects are readily available.

The Taiyin Immortal Sect adheres to the ancient and orthodox "Tao of Nourishing Life and Cultivating Qi." As long as there is sufficient spiritual nourishment, even a pig can be fed to become an immortal cultivator.

Therefore, this path was contemptuously called the "Qi-eating and spirit-devouring path" by the orthodox sects in the south, satirizing the so-called ancient path of the northern border for not valuing enlightenment or innate talent, but relying entirely on external nourishment to achieve success, turning the pursuit of truth into a competition of wealth.

Tendo has always dismissed such views.

A realm is a realm, and the power and status that accompany it are power and status.

As for how it was achieved in the first place, and when did anyone care?

Huang Tong's resentment was not without reason.

The path of the Netherworld has long since disappeared in this world, and related spiritual objects are extremely rare, only slightly easier to find than the essence of the sun and moon.

Furthermore, her progress in cultivating the Netherworld Path while in a living body was extremely slow, with each increase in cultivation level like water dripping on stone.

Otherwise, with her talent, she wouldn't have only recently broken through to the late stage of Qi Refining by consuming a large number of precious pills made from Yin Corpse Fiends.

"If Junior Brother Yan cultivates cold Qi, then his rapid cultivation and breakthroughs can be explained."

"Those chosen by the Palace Master to cultivate Cold Qi are naturally unparalleled talents among corpse cultivators, and they will never lack spiritual resources and materials in their daily lives."

"It would be unreasonable if the repairs were slow."

Huang Tong said coldly:

"Being able to restore those three techniques that the Emperor had specifically altered to the right path cannot be explained simply by the word 'genius'."

"He must have had someone guiding him behind the scenes. Perhaps, under the instruction of his master, he was taught the original, secret techniques that were strictly regulated by the master."

"Could it be Senior Sister? Or...?"

Tendo, being sensible, didn't interrupt, but raised his eyes and gazed at her quietly.

After a long pause, he finally asked:

"Senior Sister, how do you want me to treat Junior Brother Yan?"

Huang Tong did not answer him immediately. She closed her eyes for a moment before replying:

"Just treat him like an ordinary corpse cultivator."

"The plan to explore the outside world cannot be delayed because of concerns about anyone's backup plan."

"Aren't you in dire need of a capable corpse cultivator? Yan Cheng is just the right person to fill that spot."

"As for the skilled new corpse cultivators, they can be sent to the enforcement team."

"His Highness needs mid-stage corpse cultivators who excel in actual combat, but not every mid-stage corpse cultivator needs to be skilled in actual combat."

"A few mid-stage corpse cultivators who are skilled in magic and adept at combat are enough."

Tian Tong smiled:

"Senior Sister is thoughtful and considerate; she truly deserves to be a pillar of the immortal sect."

Huang Tong's mood seemed to have improved somewhat. She placed her hand on the edge of the copper basin, watching as the four-tiered bonsai she had briefly scattered gradually returned to its original state.

"Yan Cheng's existence is infuriating, but it has never affected our plans."

"We must find out the results before the sixth brother breaks through to the Foundation Establishment stage, and lure our master to push her out as bait to open the door to the secret realm."

"If I were to help her establish her immortal foundation and relinquish her yin body, I would no longer be able to compete with her for even a single day!"

"As for Yan Cheng..."

"A mid-stage cultivator taking a few portions of Qi Refining Resources, and what he takes is cold Qi that is useless to us, let him do whatever he wants."

Her eyes once again revealed their usual dangerous smile:

"Even if Master tries his best to promote him, he can't possibly achieve Foundation Establishment before me!"

……

"Cold Qi, huh... that's fine too."

Inside the four-story cave, Yan Cheng sat quietly on the futon, his hands forming a mudra, pondering the meaning behind Huang Tong's words.

Compared to the gradual progress of cultivation, the ubiquitous conspiracies and schemes in this hall are what give Yan Cheng a headache.

That hellish place!

Regardless, now that Huang Tong has personally stepped in to protect him, he doesn't need to worry about being attacked by the Holy Maiden for the time being.

The next step is to steadily improve one's cultivation level and reach the mid-stage of Qi Refining as soon as possible.

Then, if they face the Holy Maiden again in the future, they may not need to wait for Huang Tong to appear and rescue them.

Besides, no one can guarantee that Huang Tong will come to the rescue next time.

If the Holy Maiden's cultivation reaches the peak of Qi Refining, then even the Black Gold Corpse Control Ring, which Yan Cheng regards as a life-saving weapon, will be useless!

Entrusting one's life to others or external things is ultimately no different from gambling.

Only by wholeheartedly cultivating oneself and becoming stronger can one be qualified to truly compete with those who are superior in the same game!

Yan Cheng slightly opened his eyes, his pupils flashing with a purple light:

"The great path has always been paved only for me..."

Regardless of Tendo's character, what he says always makes some sense.

This guy has nothing to offer except for his exceptional talent.

Yet he gradually rose to a position where even Huang Tong had to rely on him, making him arguably the pinnacle of ordinary corpse cultivators.

I can't possibly be worse off than Tiantong, given that I possess such a precious treasure.

He closed his eyes to regulate his breathing, but was suddenly startled by a remark from Wang Qing in the corner:

"Although the Cold Qi is a prominent path in this world, it is known for its low entry barrier and low achievement."

"If you could obtain another copy of the legendary Laurel Pure Yin Essence, perhaps you could advance even further..."

Before she could finish speaking, Wang Qing's breath stopped abruptly as her neck was gripped by long, beautiful, yet icy fingers, and her body slammed against the wall!

Yan Cheng's eyes, which were close at hand, blazed with a purple aura, their light flickering like a pot of boiling oil ready to burst forth at any moment.

"What do you mean by 'again'?"