Who is spreading rumors that my filial piety towards them has changed?

This must be the effect left by that brief probing.

The Yin energy in the Abyss quickly calmed the surging desires, and Chu Mingkong was not greatly affected by Yun Nongyu.

...It doesn't seem appropriate to bring Yun Nongyu back to Qingxin Mansion. There are so many women in the mansion. Bringing Yun Nongyu back now would be like throwing acacia smoke into the air.

"Master Yun, I think it's better to stay in the Abyss for now. This extreme Yin energy should be able to 'purify' you."

Chapter 197... Okay.

There are quite a few properties owned by Zhi'er in Tianya City; those were left behind by Chu Mingkong's nominal maternal grandfather, the patriarch of the Xiao clan.

Even if he couldn't return to Tianya City, Chu Mingkong thought of resting in one of those quiet mansions; it would be better than being in this Abyss.

Chu Mingkong was quite familiar with the Abyss, and quickly avoided the ferocious beasts of the Abyss, finding a cave in the outer area to settle down.

This will allow the extreme yin energy to erode the subtle influence left behind by that being.

"How are you feeling? Are you feeling better?"

Chu Mingkong asked with concern, at least from his perception, the aura that once tempted people to do wicked things about Yun Nongyu had faded considerably.

But it's also possible that Yun Nongyu suppressed it back into her body.

"Yes, I'm much better. Thank you for your concern, Your Highness." Yun Nongyu nodded gently, maintaining her meditation posture.

Whether it actually has any healing or recovery effect is another matter.

"It seems things have stabilized a bit now. What exactly was that being in the dark cloud just now? Could it be the so-called Celestial Beings?"

During this waiting time, Chu Mingkong did a lot of thinking. Of course, most of his thinking consisted of wild and unrealistic fantasies, highlighting his divergent thinking.

"It's hard for me to say exactly what it is, but I'm certain it's not a Celestial being. That being is unfamiliar, yet it vaguely fits into a part of this world, similar to the lustful nature among the seven emotions and six desires."

Mortals call us women who cultivate ourselves "fairies," but I think only beings of that level can truly be called "immortals"!

A celestial being who follows the path of lust...?

Chu Mingkong recalled the chaotic scenes he had seen; they were truly a collection of perverted fantasies, so abstract that even Chu Mingkong was amazed!

Indeed, those with normal fetishes are not qualified to become unparalleled powerhouses...

Chu Mingkong began to inquire about all the details of what happened at the time. The first thing that flashed through his mind was the scene of Ji Yuan dispelling the dark cloud of Slaanesh.

It gave Chu Mingkong the feeling that the power of extreme yin was invincible.

"I just vaguely sensed that being, and it seemed to have a strong intention to descend here. Why was it so easily driven away by the Abyss?"

Yun Nongyu explained, "I told Your Highness that this was just an experiment. The intensity of that being's arrival is related to the urgency of my desire to advance. If my desire to advance fades, that 'passage' will naturally become weak and be eroded by the Abyss."

I see, they even considered that.

A lack of strong inner will can lead to failure in the advancement attempt, and Yun Nongyu actually took advantage of this.

Chu Mingkong asked again:

"Can this method really lead to advancement, relying on that kind of existence?"

"It should be possible. That's how the ancient witch tribes have always done it... I've thought about this in my life. What affects a cultivator's circumstances often depends on how widely they come into contact with things. In layman's terms, it's about 'how many opportunities they can gather.' What are opportunities?"

A good teacher, a book of insights from ancient sages, a scroll of profound teachings on cultivation techniques, or even witnessing a battle between predecessors can provide many insights.

The shamanic tribe's practice of summoning deities doesn't necessarily involve inviting gods or immortals as combatants. Rather, it involves drawing upon profound cultivation techniques and scriptures for a brief 'view,' which is enough to trigger a transformation within themselves.

Yun Nongyu then explained many things to Chu Mingkong in detail, all of which she knew from the classics recently sent by the Taoist sect.

The Witchcraft Department really does have the air of an arrogant, self-important, fanatical cultivation organization.

Everyone thought he revered all gods, but in reality, he only regarded the unknown as an "opportunity" to make himself stronger, without any piety or respect whatsoever. However, this only applies to a portion of people; there are certainly shamans who are devout believers.

The Witchcraft Department is a hodgepodge of ancient practitioners, and there is no single, definitive "identification."

In fact, the way of stargazing is to use the vast and boundless celestial sphere, the complex and chaotic cause and effect, and the long river of time that fuses the past and the future to find one's own "opportunity".

Those pioneers, if they weren't cultivating for some kind of opportunity, what were they after? Hand-drip coffee?

Chu Mingkong simply hadn't expected the Witch Clan's advancement to be so frenzied...

"So, attracting that being is actually equivalent to attracting a mysterious being comparable to the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, to be 'observed' as a primordial scripture?"

Yun Nongyu was unsure whether that wrathful being could rival the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, but dwelling on these uncertain details was pointless at the moment.

She nodded and said:

"Yes, it is to attract a 'primordial scripture' that may cause one's soul to perish, so that one can advance in rank. This is no different from undergoing tribulation."

Those who survive the tribulation of lightning will either forge their own Great Dao Laws or, if they fail, return to being a part of all things in the universe.

"Your Highness, have you noticed any similarities between this kind of thinking and everything you are doing right now?"

"Similar?" Chu Mingkong frowned, then suddenly realized something.

In an era when there was nothing and no classic techniques left by sages, weren't the ancient people also facing a situation of having nothing?

Their most primitive method of becoming stronger is to discover a powerful force, observe it, come into contact with it, become it, and surpass it.

One wrong move, and you'll either go mad or be possessed by a demon, or your soul will be scattered. But there's also the possibility that you and your loved ones will ascend to heaven and directly achieve great enlightenment.

Although Chu Mingkong's contact with the extreme Yin power was forced, it was essentially a process of "contacting it" and "becoming it".

Regardless of the unexpected reasons behind this, he survived the power of the Abyss and gradually mastered a trace of this Yin Sha power that no one could escape.

"Can I become the Abyss?"—this thought flashed through Chu Mingkong's mind.

"Then Master Yun uses such 'lustful karma' to enter the Dao, isn't that...?" Chu Mingkong didn't finish his sentence, feeling that something was amiss.

If she were to attain enlightenment, wouldn't she become a lewd female Daoist master? That would be very strange, wouldn't it?

“There’s nothing wrong with that. Power lies in the person who uses it, not in the power itself. It’s perfectly acceptable to first reach that level and then study other methods.”

Yun Nongyu took it all in stride. While it was indeed strange to use lust to enter the Dao, demonizing the union of men and women was an absurd idea in itself.

Taoist schools also have their share of bedroom arts, and some of their original scriptures are based on the concept of sexual union between men and women.

"Has Daoist Yun already had a chance to experience the powerful force that this eerie eye patch can bring? Is he planning to prepare thoroughly before attempting to advance his cultivation level?"

“That’s right, but…” Yun Nongyu looked troubled. “I’ve found that the pure and desireless mindset I’ve cultivated over many years is completely useless against such beings. It’s like a first-level cultivator facing the final tribulation without any preparation.”

"What else needs to be prepared?"

"The original scriptures on sexual techniques left behind by the Taoist sect are by no means meaningless. I need to understand them... Also, I need Your Highness's extreme Yin power, which can help me reduce the effects of 'sexual karma'."

“But my skills are not good enough to transfer the power of extreme yin to you. If Daoist Yun really wants to borrow my power of extreme yin, it is not that I am forcing you, but this—we must cultivate together.”

"......it is good."

Chapter 198 The Panacea Makes Another Appearance

Yun Nongyu's simple word "good" sounded to Chu Mingkong like celestial music, sacred and beautiful.

But after the turmoil in his heart subsided, Chu Mingkong felt it was unbelievable.

They actually agreed?!

And just like that, without mentioning much about bedroom arts, after discussing that slut, they mentioned dual cultivation, and I immediately agreed!

Fortunately, Chu Mingkong's astonishment came and went quickly. Although his heart was filled with anticipation and longing, a trace of calmness brought him more to think about.

Judging from Yun Nongyu's tone just now, she must have been apprehensive, and the emotional decision in her heart was certainly not as straightforward as the words that came out of her cherry lips.

She mostly agreed to do it because she felt she needed to at the moment, without giving herself a chance to think about the consequences.

Yun Nongyu had no other choice at the moment. Unless the Queen Mother of the West appeared tomorrow, she would no longer need to advance her rank by observing Slaanesh. However, after just that one attempt, she knew that her current "aptitude" was insufficient to directly observe that "scripture".

Chu Mingkong didn't want Yun Nongyu to just leave after one round of cultivation with him, so he decided to hold off for now and not act rashly.

"Master Yun, have you really thought this through?"

"Yes, there is no other way at the moment."

"But just now I felt that Master Yun was still hesitant. People can't always judge whether they are calm or impulsive. Master Yun just brushed past that being, and he is probably still affected. This may affect your judgment."

"Why not linger a little longer in this abyss, until the extreme yin energy dissipates the lingering effects of that evil spirit, and then reconsider this matter?"

After Chu Mingkong finished speaking, just as he had said, "I may not know whether I am calm or impulsive." These words were clearly spoken after calm consideration, but now he regretted it a little, feeling that what seemed like calm words were actually impulsive!

What if... Yun Nongyu calms down and decides not to cultivate with him after thinking it over?

At that point, nothing Chu Mingkong said would make a difference. He couldn't let Yun Nongyu act impulsively again, could he?

As for Yun Nongyu, although Chu Mingkong's words made sense, she knew that staying in the Abyss now would not have much effect on her "purification." The surface effects had been mostly removed, but the deeper ones had not.

Her brief encounter with Slaanesh had inevitably left some direct and ingrained effects on her soul.

It is impossible to truly return to the clear and pure state of mind that I once had, and to think about the current situation again, unless I obtain a wisp of extremely Yin power from Chu Mingkong, in which way I might be able to erase the influence of Sila.

So, in any case, it seems there's only one path.

However, Chu Mingkong's words were ultimately well-intentioned and concerned, so Yun Nongyu tentatively agreed:

"...Well, let's wait a moment longer and reconsider."

The cave fell silent for a moment, with only the dim flames flickering on the campfire, occasionally crackling and bringing some noise to the cave.

This silence was like waiting, waiting for Chu Mingkong's earlier suggestion to "wait and see," but no one knew exactly how long it would take.

During this wait, Yun Nongyu's jade-like face suddenly flushed with a blush of forbearance. Her aloof and restrained features became incredibly alluring. Her heart was burning with desire, and the Daoist aura emanating from her body changed, transforming once again into a seductive aura that ignited the evil fire in people's hearts.

Like an animal, it spreads signals of desire through its breath.

However, this change came quickly and went quickly, and was soon suppressed by Yun Nongyu.

Her Daoist aura returned to normal, but the influence of that evil spirit seemed to have merged with her Daoist aura, becoming faint and difficult to remove.

Chu Mingkong's composure wasn't very good to begin with, and even though that strange aura didn't linger for long, he quickly became so flustered that he couldn't hide it anymore and had to find some topics to talk about:

"Master Yun, what happened just now was... that you couldn't completely suppress it yet?"

Yun Nongyu wanted to explain the details to him, but there was no point in saying more, so she simply nodded:

"Um......"