Yinshan Record

Chapter 165 Entering the Sixth Rank
Having tricked Huang Kou, who possessed a fifth-grade cultivation level, away, Su Che and Chang Le left the Xuan Yuan Nine True Divine Forbidden Zone together.

According to Su Che's plan, Huang Kou should first be moved to the Taiyi Ximu Divine Forbidden Area, which at first glance looks most like the Azure Emperor's Treasure Garden, and then he should be allowed to go to the Azure Heaven Palace for cultivation from time to time.

"Now that the little sage has tamed this Mr. Huang, why not assign him some tasks?"

Chang Le looked at Su Che and said.

"Oh?"

"Back then, there were seven divine restrictions in the Azure Emperor's Treasure Garden, each with its own power. After that great calamity, only three of these seven divine restrictions remained."

Chang Le said, "I think that Mr. Huang should also be a ghost cultivator, which is actually of some use."

"What's the use?"

“Back then, there was a fundamental divine power in the Treasure Garden called the Six Yin Cave Divine Restriction. It was evolved from the fundamental Dao that the old sage used to control all the aquatic creatures and ghosts in the world. I think that since the young sage is based on the Taiyin method, it would be better to start from there to make new repairs.”

Can aquatic creatures and ghosts be mixed together?

Su Che pondered it for a moment.

The fact that the Azure Emperor's Treasure Garden has come into my hands is a relief, as it has survived a calamity. Many parts need repair, and I certainly can't do it all by myself. The more people like Huang Kou, the better.

"Okay, I'll send you a few more if I come across any suitable ones in the future."

"Young Sage, it's best not to send gifts like those from Mr. Yan."

Chang Le whispered, "Send more people like Mr. Huang, or those whose cultivation is slightly lower than his..."

"Don't worry, I have plenty of these on hand right now."

Su Che's own family happens to be in the Yin-Yang Realm, and now he's also connected with the Northern Mang Ghost Ancestor Palace. He'll probably see quite a few ghost cultivators with high cultivation levels in the future.

"Approximately how many are needed?"

"Someone like Mr. Huang, who can make up a total of 108, is considered quite useful."

One hundred and eight.

I think I'll go back and drag over those Yin-Yang Dharma Kings and Northern Mang Ghost Ancestors to be my laborers.

There are quite a few ghost cultivators in the world who have reached the fifth rank, but it is no easy task to gather 108 of them.

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. This young sage has already accomplished far more than the previous generation of sages." Changsheng could see that this young sage was quite the performer of backing down, so he immediately offered words of encouragement.

Compared to the old lion, Su Che considered himself to be quite competent.

Although he did not bring any fundamental changes to the Azure Emperor's Treasure Garden, at least he did not cause any damage.

"And that other Mr. Yan."

Chang Le smiled wryly, "Although trapping him in the Divine Forbidden Zone is nothing, it's really awkward to keep someone like him around."

The Azure Emperor's Treasure Garden is, after all, a magical artifact of the Xuanmen sect, so it's normal for it to see the unbearable sight of the Demonic sect.

Su Che thought for a moment and said.

“I still have a use for this ‘words must be kept’. You can throw him into the Xuan Yuan Nine True Divine Restriction first. If you don’t like him, you can refine him to death later.”

Chang Le hurriedly waved his hand: "Reporting to the young sage, with the current Treasure Garden, trapping him is no problem, but to say that we are not capable of refining this demon, we must wait until the young sage's cultivation reaches a higher level."

Su Che, being in the Baoyuan Garden, naturally understood the situation.

Although the Azure Emperor's Treasure Garden has its own primordial spirit, there is a big difference between having someone in charge and not having someone in charge. Many functions require the user to operate them personally. The primordial spirit is not the main force, but plays an auxiliary role.

In other words, his role was that of a commander, while Chang Le was at most a chief of staff, or sometimes just a staff officer.

To control the surging Great Sun Qian Yuan True Fire and refine the demon Yan Bixing, I, as the commander, need to level up first.

The Azure Emperor's Treasure Garden can easily trap ordinary fifth-rank cultivators, but it's still not quite capable of killing them.

"In your opinion, do you have any objections to my cultivation?"

Su Che still valued this artifact spirit that had existed for countless ages.

As the saying goes, even if you haven't eaten pork, you've seen pigs run.

Although Chang Le had never tasted dragon liver and phoenix marrow, he had witnessed dragons soaring and phoenixes flying. The spirit that the ancient Azure Emperor had nurtured, even though its spiritual consciousness had diminished considerably and it was no longer as magnificent as it once was, was more than capable of giving advice to a novice cultivator like himself.

"The term 'cultivation' is far too general."

Chang Le said, "I remember hearing the old sage say that many cultivators, though they have spent their whole lives struggling on the path of cultivation and have gone through countless hardships, do not know that the key to cultivation lies in the eight words 'play to one's strengths and avoid one's weaknesses, and adapt to local conditions'."

"Born to like rules and regulations, with a solitary nature and a pessimistic outlook on everything, this temperament is naturally suited to be a monk in a Buddhist temple and ring the bell every day."

"When lust burns the spirit and the five yin are raging, don't think about purifying the mind and reducing desires. Go directly to the Demonic Sect and cultivate that little seed of spirituality amidst layers of turbid thoughts. It's better than toiling away in the Xuanmen for many years."

"Being public-spirited and righteous, enjoying helping others, and unable to bear seeing others suffer any injustice or hardship—this is the nature of a born righteous deity. So do more good deeds, protect the region, and diligently refine incense offerings to forge a golden body."

Chang Le sighed.

"Young sage, you now have many paths before you, but you must choose the right one. May I ask you, young sage, have you decided which path to take?"

Su Che remained silent.

To attain Buddhahood, one must possess a trace of the true meaning of the Future Star Constellation Tribulation Sutra and the pure lapis lazuli Buddha light.

He forged swords, nurtured sword spirits, and recently even received the true teachings of the Northern Mang Ghost Ancestor, the "Taiyu Abi Sword".

The cultivation of the mysteries is profound, with the "Zhou Jue Yin Tian Mi Lu" being an invaluable treasure trove. It also has a master like Yu Lizi, a true immortal, as its mentor, and is supported by a top-tier esoteric sect like Huang Tian Dao.

But when it comes to one's own nature, and the eight words "play to one's strengths and avoid one's weaknesses" and "adapt to local conditions," what is suitable for oneself?

"There may not be an answer to this kind of thing in a short time."

Chang Le looked at Su Che.

"The little sage might as well think about it in his spare time."

Chang Le looked at Su Che and said, "Of course, it would be even better if we could find a few more people like Mr. Huang."

This is Chang Le.

After agreeing, Su Che moved to the Azure Heaven Palace, using the pure Yang energy of thunder there to enhance his soul and regulate himself.

Since entering the Yin-Yang Realm, Su Che has made considerable progress through numerous battles. Now, he intends to take advantage of the opportunity to transform the insights gained from these battles into his own cultivation.

Su Che sat quietly before the Azure Heaven Palace, the Zhou Jue Yin Tian Secret Manual slowly transforming behind his head into the image of the Xuanjia God. This god opened his arms, absorbing layers of pure Yang energy of thunder into them.

A wisp of pure Yang energy of thunder was poured into the Xuanjia God, and Su Che's mind also left his body, becoming one with the Xuanjia God.

The yin energy was as deep as an abyss, and thunder roared.

The Nine Netherworld Burning God Yin Fire suddenly ignited on the divine image.

Yin and Yang interact, and the tortoise and snake intertwine.

The Xuanjia deity let out a silent roar.

As soon as Su Che had a thought, the Azure Emperor's Cup flew up from his sleeve, and a stream of imperial liquid overflowed from the cup.

The radiance of the moon and the pure yang of thunder merged together, and the Xuanjia Divine Dharma Form, with its muscular arms clenched in anger, roared silently to the sky.

The deity opened its eyes, which had been tightly closed, and within its pupils, wisps of lightning constantly flickered and danced.

Su Che opened his eyes at the same time, and there was an endless flash of lightning in his eyes.

"Ouch!"

With a long roar, Young Master Su changed his hand seals, and the Soul-Binding Rope and the Spirit-Stabilizing Bell appeared. Under layers of lightning, the black rope and the golden bell transformed into twisted talismans that resembled dragons and snakes.

Thunder rumbled, the talisman vibrated and opened, then slowly solidified again.

The layers of eerie light, refined by the thunder, eventually transformed into a jet-black imperial bell. The bell itself was shaped like a bell, with a handle at the top, and at the end of the handle was a mountain-shaped design resembling flames.

at last.

Su Che exhaled a breath of stale air.

With the opening of his Dharma Eyes, he finally entered the sixth rank of the Xuanmen realm.

(End of this chapter)