Yinshan Record

Chapter 720 The Shadow of the Past, the Inner Demon's Progress
When Su Che's eyes met the person in front of him.

The constantly distorting phantom perched atop the jade throne carried a chilling aura that seemed to freeze everything, and an indescribable... inversion?
That was not a true immortal.

Su Che was absolutely certain.

If the immortals and gods of the ancient Heavenly Court all looked like this, then this world would have long since become a demon realm.

It was a thin figure dressed in a royal robe, sitting upright on a tall and majestic jade throne. The long backrest was like a mountain peak, stretching towards the dome of the hall, as if connecting to the infinite distance.

The chair back is engraved with the image of the stars in the sky, and the material is as clear as jade, revealing a sense of aloofness and sanctity.

This presents an extreme contrast to the shadow on the chair.

The person sitting high on the jade throne had half of his body still human-shaped, with his face already blurred, but the other half was a phantom.

A shadow radiating countless eerie green pupils; the other half of its body consisted of pairs of eyes, filled with greed, thirst, and a desire to destroy everything.

Su Che didn't know exactly how many Heavenly Demons would need to gather in one place to create such a scene.

One million, ten million... or is it simply beyond the scope of arithmetic?

The pressure emanating from above was so intense that Su Che felt it was almost identical to the Heavenly Demon Rain Clouds controlled by the Heavenly Tribulation Demon in the void passage earlier.

If this person were placed in the realm of celestial demons, he would at least be at the level of the Outer Tribulation.

No, the sheer power emanating from beneath this layer of icy chill must far surpass that of the celestial calamity.

How could such a powerful monster be hidden in this immortal abode?
Young Master Su is now quite worldly-wise, but the shadow above, seemingly embedded in the darkest part of one's heart, still instilled a sense of fear in him, even though there was still a chill separating them.

The other half of his face wasn't ethereal and otherworldly, but rather held a hint of caution as he looked down at Su Che.

The liveliness in those eyes was something no clay or wooden puppet could possess, not to mention the loneliness that inadvertently emanated from them.

It was as if this person had truly spent countless years in this ancient moon palace, and had become indifferent to all human emotions.

"It's funny, kids these days, they never even answer questions?"

The shadow perched high on the jade throne looked down with curiosity. The demonic intent revealed by his half-illusory figure had already ignited Su Che's lust, almost causing him to lose control.

The momentum that was inadvertently revealed had a greater impact on him than when the demonic intent of the extraterrestrial demon descended.
Su Che was momentarily dazed.

It's unclear whether the shadow above was truly unimaginably high, or if there's some other mystery behind it.

Could it be...

Su Che suddenly thought of a possibility.

Huang Tiandao was originally from the ancient Heavenly Court, and the various secret techniques of his sect have inexplicable connections with the great powers in the ancient Heavenly Court.

For example, the various practices one's own family cultivates.

The Yin-Yang Primordial Magnetic Aurora Orthodox Method matches the divine general guarding the Western Heavenly Gate.

Although the Nine Netherworld Reincarnation Method and the Moon Serpent Shadow Imprint were not passed down by Huang Tiandao, they caused changes within the Immortal Palace. An immortal led him to Gouchen Palace and was officially listed in the "Immortal Register".

And the reason why this demonic thought was able to infiltrate so easily at this moment... could it be that the "Zhou Jue Yin Tian Secret Manual" is still connected with the Taiyin Moon Palace?

With this thought arising, Su Che immediately felt a sense of sudden enlightenment.

The Xuanmen (Taoist school) has precious edicts, which are generally used to praise the honorific titles of various immortals and gods. They often have lengthy descriptions and gorgeous language.

But this is only the surface. Beneath the surface lies a description of the foundation of immortals and gods, as well as the origins and lineage of their magical powers.

From this perspective, one's foundation can be roughly divided into two parts.

The first part is the inheritance from the Black Emperor lineage, including the Yin-Yang Dharma King and the Northern Mang Ghost Ancestor. Whether it is the "Nine Netherworld Reincarnation Method", "Moon Serpent Shadow Seal", "Taiyu Abi Sword" or even the innate life and death spiritual root Ruomu, they all come from the Black Emperor lineage. If we count the foundation of my current life, although I learned the Black Emperor lineage's methods later, it has some meaning of surpassing the original.

Within this celestial abode, his own imperial edict should correspond to the "Great Emperor of the Six Heavens Cave Abyss," and be placed within the Gouchen Palace.

The second part comes from the Huang Tiandao lineage, originating from the "Zhou Jue Yin Tian Mi Lu" and "Tai Su Jiu You Cheng Zhao Dan Jue" passed down by his mentor Yu Lizi. Its characteristic is that it starts with the methods of the underworld and ultimately condenses into images such as the bright moon and Yin Mountain...

These factors may explain the origin of the "Nine Netherworld Fate Master," and also suggest a connection to the Taiyin Moon Palace of the ancient Heavenly Court.

When the Great Emperor Zhongyuan arranged this celestial palace, he must have followed the traditions of the Heavenly Court and, with his immense supernatural powers, essentially created a miniature Heavenly Court here.

Therefore, the Taiyin Emperor before us symbolizes the end of our own path, the "Zhou Jue Yin Tian Secret Manual".

In other words, although it is this Taiyin Emperor who is corrupted by demons at this moment, it is as if these heavenly demons have already found some gaps in their own Dao foundation, which is why the demonic thoughts of the heavenly demons can be sent in so easily.

Thinking about it this way, one realizes how many powerful beings perished after the destruction of the ancient Heavenly Court, tainted by demonic influence.

This will affect not only them, but also their disciples who follow their path and strive upwards.

The Buddhist school has the wondrous method of initiation, and the Taoist school has the profound mystery of expounding the Dharma. Both are exquisite techniques of transmission from heart to heart, in which one can break down one's own understanding and insights into the Great Dao and pass them on to one's disciples.

However, this wondrous technique is rarely used in major sects. When it is used, it is performed personally by the patriarch who stands at the pinnacle of cultivation, and only by selecting disciples with talent.

They're probably afraid of a repeat of the ancient Heavenly Court. If the demons find a loophole in the ancestor's defenses, they could easily follow the trail and wipe out the entire clan.

If it weren't for the fact that he was currently carrying the inheritance of the Black Emperor lineage, the invading demonic intent would probably have been even more ferocious and difficult to subdue.

However, Su Che has always been someone who faces challenges head-on.

Since that's the case, then let's face the pressure head-on.

Su Che calmed his mind and focused his spirit, ignoring the unknown Taiyin Emperor above him.

Su Che probably realized that the person above, who looked so imposing and had such powerful demonic aura, was actually just a prisoner in this hall.

The chill emanating from the Moon Palace was now enough to penetrate his fourfold Void Step power enhancement.

What about the chill on the jade throne?

I'm afraid even the most powerful magic spells wouldn't be able to help them escape.

Since that's the case, then let's ignore him and use this opportunity to temper our inner demons.

(End of this chapter)