Yinshan Record

Chapter 767 Orderly Inheritance, Unorthodox
Jin Yunu and Hua Gu bid each other farewell and carefully left the palace of the Demon Lord in Hemp Robes.

Su Che naturally followed him out.

Outside the palace was a small square, where the air was still filled with the strong aroma of medicine, but no disciples could be seen.

“Junior Brother Yang Sui, our Longevity Sect has a long history, and our Master is one of the most outstanding Longevity Immortals in the sect.”

Hua Gu's voice was extremely cold, completely devoid of any emotion.

Is this flat-chested female Taoist priest's natural disposition, or is it due to her cultivation practice?
"Since you've already reached the Core Formation stage, according to the sect's rules, you should address us as 'Uncle' and 'Grandmaster.' However, since Master has specifically stated that you don't need to be accepted into the sect, it must be out of kindness. Once you attain the Void Step Domain and reach an even higher level, Master will surely accept you into the sect. Master has always been very considerate..."

The woman, dressed in flamboyant gold and jade, spoke with a coquettish laugh, her voice slightly breathless, and every gesture seemed to arouse the most primal desires in those around her…

By starting with sound, one can connect with the most fundamental of the five desires, causing demonic thoughts to arise in the shadows.

This does have a bit of the Demonic Sect's feel to it.

It's just unknown how far Jin Yunu has gone down this path.

“Junior brother, Lingyu Palace is no ordinary place. Senior brother Fakong, who used to live there, was the most favored by our master. It’s a pity that he later died at the hands of villains. It has been empty all these years. The fact that you can live there today shows how much our master values ​​you.”

Jin Yunu smiled and said, "Our sect progresses from the profound to the sacred. If you, junior brother, have any texts or supernatural abilities that you don't understand, just come to me. I will teach you everything I know."

She gave Hua Gu a flirtatious wink, saying, "Senior sister is so considerate, unlike some people..."

"I will have someone copy a list of the relevant scriptures within the sect and give it to you, junior brother. Just check the boxes for whatever you want to see."

"Our sect is divided into eight branches, each with its own leader. Currently, Jin Yunu and I each hold the position of leader of a branch. In addition to our master, there are three other immortal masters, one of whom is a grandmaster at the Tribulation Realm, but that ancestor is usually in seclusion. Besides our master, there are two other immortal masters, one named Vajra Victory, who is currently in the outer realms, and the other is Grandmaster Wenqing, who is currently in seclusion within the sect."

“Apart from that patriarch, the other patriarchs are all unpredictable. Jin Yunu and I can usually handle the affairs of the sect. If you have any problems, just come to us.”

The sect is divided into eight branches, but Jin Yunu and Hua Gu are already the leaders of two branches...

Su Che couldn't figure out the exact structure of the Longevity Sect.

However, judging from the current situation, it seems that the lineage of the Demon Lord in Hemp Robes has the upper hand within the Eternal Life Sect, otherwise Hua Gu wouldn't have spoken so evasively.

Hua Gu's voice was cold, as if she had no human emotions whatsoever.

“There’s also a new batch of disciples these days. If you’re interested, junior brother, you can go and listen in.”

As she spoke, she looked Su Che up and down.

"Junior Brother has already reached the Core Formation stage, but it would still be beneficial to listen and familiarize yourself with the sect's structure. The Primordial Sacred Path is the common destination of all paths, and it is very easy to enter. I wonder which sect you followed before?"

"I've studied a bit of everything, and I've also sustained some injuries these past few days, so I'm afraid I'll have to put my cultivation on hold."

Su Che finally replied, which made Jin Yunu's eyes light up.

"I wonder what kind of injury you suffered, junior brother. I do have a few remedies for recuperation."

Su Che simply nodded slightly upon hearing this, his face expressionless.

"It's alright, I can take care of myself."

"He who can heal others cannot heal himself, junior brother..."

Jin Yunu was about to try and argue when Hua Gu, standing nearby, spoke up.

“Master said he would punish us with whipping, so let’s do it first. Junior brother, let’s go to the torture chamber now.”

Jin Yunu glared at Hua Gu with resentment, but didn't even utter a word in response.

It's unclear whether the Demon Lord in Hemp Robes' imposing presence was enough to suppress this Voidwalker, or whether Hua Gu had already seized her weakness.

Whipping? I don't know how it's done.

"I would be honored to decline such an invitation. Please make yourselves at home, senior sisters."

Su Che cupped his hands in greeting.

“Master’s laws are extremely strict. Since you have been ordered to supervise the punishment, you must do so. If you do not supervise, I will not be able to explain it to Master.”

"Then let's postpone it for a few days. The Demon Lord didn't say he wanted to fight right now."

Su Che cupped his hands in greeting.

"Please lead the way, Senior Sister. Let's go to Lingyu Hall first."

The entire Changsheng Sect's architecture was constructed from the bottom up along the mountainside, with countless palaces and pavilions.

The Lingyu Palace is not far from the Ma Yi Demon Lord's bedroom.

The heavy bronze gate is engraved with patterns of flowers, birds, insects and beasts, and glazed tiles form a green canopy on top. The beast heads on the ridge are ferocious and menacing, and two heavy long banners hang on both sides of the bronze gate, on which twisted red talismans are written.

Outside the bronze gate, a huge three-legged alchemical furnace was covered with patina. On the pavilion-like furnace lid, a small dragon was coiled, still turning unconsciously, like an insatiable venomous python.

“Lingyu Hall was once the residence of Senior Brother Fakong. After he left, our teacher instructed that the furnishings inside should not be changed. So everything was left by Senior Brother Fakong. If there is anything you want to change, just let us know.”

With a wave of his hand and a burst of magical power, the bronze gate swung open, revealing a dark and gloomy room inside.

"I will assign waist tokens and servants to you later. Why don't you go inside and rest for a while? I usually stay at Di Ning Pavilion. If you need anything, just come to me."

She paused for a moment and then continued.

"I will immediately spread the news of my junior brother's apprenticeship under our master throughout the sect. However, there are many disciples in the sect, and there are restrictions everywhere. Junior brother should rest in the Lingyu Hall for a few more days until everything is settled."

"Thank you both very much."

Su Che gave a slight bow, bid farewell to the two disciples of the Hemp-Clad Demon Lord, and went directly into the Lingyu Palace. Although it had been uninhabited for a long time, the palace was arranged quite neatly.

Hua Gu was right; she did indeed frequently send people to clean and sweep the Lingyu Palace.

Everywhere you look, there are towering bookshelves that reach all the way to the top of the palace.

Thick bamboo slips, heavy jade books, and various copied catalogs and scrolls...

The variety is like a jungle of books.

Just how much does Fakong love reading?
Su Che looked at the books above, his spiritual sense flashing slightly as he roughly scanned through them.

It truly covers a wide range of topics, including pastimes like flowers, birds, fish, and insects, as well as introductions to geographical landmarks. Of course, the most numerous items are various scriptures of the Longevity Sect.

There are methods for cultivating supernatural powers, as well as various rituals for worshipping demon lords and methods for refining various external elixirs.

This has provided some entertainment during this period.

Thinking of this, Su Che casually picked up a book recording the rituals of the Demonic Sect and began to read it.

The Demon Lord in Hemp Robes, it's really interesting to think about.

To be in such a hurry to go into seclusion, shifting the universe must be quite a burden for this person.

However, the distance between Azure-Eyed Cloud City and this world is so vast that it was actually possible to cross it using the teleportation technique of the Lord of the End of Dharma.

This made Su Che sense a hint of danger.

Ordinary teleportation techniques are definitely not this easy. Could it be that the End-of-Day Lord behind the Longevity Cult is constructing some kind of void passage on the outskirts of this world?
If that's the case, then it's going to be troublesome.

At this moment, Su Che had indeed become quite interested in the legacy of the Longevity Sect.

There is no other reason.

Su Che had seen the name "Qing Tong Xiao Jun," who was enshrined in the palace of the Demon Lord in Hemp Robes, on the True Spirit Position Chart in the Earth Official Immortal Mansion.

Although he only glanced at it briefly, Su Che did see a deity named "Donghua Qingtongjun". This person was listed in Donghua Prefecture and belonged to the lineage of "Yuqing Zhenwang".

The so-called "Jade Purity True King" is one of the Five Emperors of the Five Directions in ancient times, namely the ancient Azure Emperor Lingwei Yang.

After going around in circles, they ended up back at their own "predecessor".

Was this intentional or just a coincidence?

But we still need to be careful, after all, this is the lair of evil spirits.

Just look at the Demonic Sect's Bu Xu who turned into a pill before, and you'll know that the Hemp-Clad Demon Lord is no good teacher or helpful friend.

Thinking of this, Su Che looked around at the bookshelves.

The previous owner of this Lingyu Palace, that unlucky guy Fakong, didn't he die under mysterious circumstances?
Su Che picked up a book from the side and began reading the external alchemy methods of the Longevity Sect, one by one. It wasn't that he was extremely bored; rather, Su Che genuinely intended to examine the contents.

Since the Longevity Sect originated from the Xuanmen (Taoist sect) but ended up in the Demonic sect's fold, the external alchemy method is the part of their Xuanmen heritage that still retains its original features.

If we can glean some clues from this and catch a glimpse of the "Young Master Qing Tong's" lineage, it might be helpful in understanding the lineage of the Lingwei Yang lineage.

Su Che couldn't help but smile at this thought.

Perhaps it was a case of being influenced by one's surroundings, but without realizing it, one developed a strong interest in the behind-the-scenes story of the ancient Heavenly Court's demise.

However, the more Su Che looked at the document, the more his brows furrowed.

After reading to the end, he threw the external alchemy methods to the ground, then thought for a moment and picked them up again to continue reading.

Evil door.

That's fucking weird.

The external alchemy methods of the Longevity Sect truly lack any foundation in esoteric Buddhism and have completely fallen into demonic ways.

They even use the principles of esoteric Buddhism to explain those evil things, which is truly disgusting.

It's like having a batch of elixirs called "Tian Gui Kun Yuan Dan," which can nourish Yin, harmonize Yin and Yang, and enhance magical power.

The main ingredient used is the menstrual blood of a woman who has never had sexual intercourse. The legal reason for using this substance is clearly explained.

The human body is a microcosm, and the microcosm is a macrocosm.

To cultivate oneself, one must first work on one's own little world. The little worlds of others also contain spirituality, which can replenish one's own essence.

A woman's menstrual blood is a pure yin substance, making it an excellent ingredient for alchemy...

Su Che didn't know how effective this pill was, but judging from the principles alone, he felt it could indeed be effective internally.

That makes perfect sense.

Rather than saying it's unorthodox, it's more accurate to say it's gone mad.

Losing one's adherence to one's true self and blindly pursuing extraordinary magical power may be the root cause of falling into demonic possession.

If one's aspirations for self-improvement go astray, one will eventually fall into the demonic path.

By drawing inferences from one instance to another, and by reflecting inward, we can gain a deeper understanding.

Perhaps, I have gone astray on my path of spiritual practice.

(End of this chapter)