Yinshan Record

Chapter 893 The Mastermind Behind the Scenes: The Difference Between Immortality and Eternity (Part 2)

Did someone leave a contingency plan in Hu Deyi's soul?
Su Che felt a chill run down his spine.

If the innate spiritual seed is the foundation of a person, then the soul is the branch that grows from this seed. Now that Hu Deyi's "branch" is in trouble, it is clear that a master is orchestrating this behind the scenes.

Su Che couldn't quite figure out the origins of this kind of demonic art involving ancient and exotic species.

After all, although Zhu Yan is a primordial alien species, the three families of Xuan, Buddha, and Demon all possess some secret techniques related to primordial alien species. It's hard to say that someone might be deliberately creating a smokescreen to lead us in the wrong direction.

But there's one thing that's absolutely certain.

Someone has their eye on the Longevity Cult, or rather, on me, which is why this arrangement was made.

What a brilliant move to shift the blame.

Using a mere pawn like Hu Deyi, they dragged the Changsheng Sect and the Wanling Sect into this deadly struggle.

No, the incident at Qingwang Valley was probably orchestrated by someone behind the scenes as well.

But who is behind this? Is it the Sea Prince who is suspected of being related to the East Sea Evil Dragon, or is there someone else behind it?

"Old Hu!"

The black bear let out a mournful cry.

"Damn it, your Ten Thousand Spirits Sect is so wicked, yet you dare to call yourselves a prestigious and righteous sect in the Central Plains?"

Shi Cheng roared.

The aura of the Zhu Yan he had just encountered truly sent a chill down his spine.

That absolute malice towards all things in the world, and the feeling that everything has reached its end, was truly a shock to the mind of a Void Step cultivator with keen spiritual perception.

It's not that the power is that strong, but the feeling of being choked and unable to breathe, even for just a moment, is enough to enrage a cultivator who has already transcended the mortal realm.

In that instant, they rediscovered what it meant to be mortal.

"Both monsters and ancient creatures, their cultivation methods are all made of fur and horns. Master Cheng, I think this Myriad Spirits Sect is even more evil than us!"

Bao Bupei laughed heartily, but his hand didn't stop. A white halo appeared between his fingers, and he flicked it outward, chasing the black bear's head as it rolled past.

block.

The black bear thrust his spear horizontally, but the circle of white bones had already struck his chest.

With Shi Cheng and Bao Bupei locked in a fierce battle, the balance of power was gradually shifting.

And now there's another competitor.

Su Che.

After confirming that Hu Deyi's soul had completely disappeared, Su Che devoted himself to the siege of the Black Bear Demon.

This was also the tactic that Sergei Luo had set from the beginning.

A stroke of the pen stretched across the sky, and the mad dragon that had once dealt a heavy blow to Hu Deyi shook its head and tail, rushing towards the black bear spirit.

As if that wasn't enough, Su Che used his finger as a brush to add another stroke to the world.

This stroke, like the finishing touch on a dragon's eye, was applied to the swaying body of the wild dragon.

The chill intensified.

The cold dragon raised by the "Secret Manual of the Yin Heaven of King Zhou" belongs to the Xuan Yin lineage.

The so-called Xuan Yin refers to the part of Yin and Yang that returns to the earth.

The description in the Daoist classic is even more exquisite: "The mysterious yin returns to the north. The north means to lie dormant, and the yang energy lies dormant below, which is winter. The mysterious yin passes through the heavens, which is the end. All things are finally stored away, and then they can be called. Water flows downward. The wise plan, and those who plan are cautious, hence they are called 'powerful'."

The so-called Xuan Yin refers to the principle in the Yin-Yang theory that leads to the end and decay of all things.

At the end of all things, there is naturally a coldness. However, although life ends, there is still a hidden vitality, which is the principle of mutual generation and transformation of Yin and Yang.

Therefore, a dragon spirit, symbolizing "pure yang," could be born in this cold environment.

The various supernatural powers that Su Che comprehended through the "Secret Manual of Yin and Yang of Zhou" are essentially all listed under the Xuan Yin Method, which is merely a branch of the Yin-Yang Method.

At this moment, Su Che made his move, adding the power of the Three Poisons Realm to the dragon shadow, causing it to gradually detach from the form of Xuan Yin and turn to another level.

Originally, the Cold Dragon was a formless entity, merely representing a supernatural transformation resulting from the combination of laws.

However, when the power of "all things fall together" in the Three Poisons Realm is combined with the "end" represented by the Xuan Yin Law, it has a multiplier effect.

Now, the black bear is the one facing its direct attack.

That was the very essence of the three poisons that caused all beings to fall into depravity through the Primordial Holy Path. When the chill was mixed with the three poisons of greed, anger, and ignorance, even the Black Bear Spirit, a great demon with a solid foundation, would not feel good at this moment.

"drink."

He roared.

As an anomaly within the Wanling Sect, the Black Bear Spirit holds a very special position.

On the one hand, compared to the Wanling Sect, which is based on clan lineage, he is a complete outsider. Although he married a woman from a prominent Wanling Sect family, most people see him as a monster.

In terms of cultivation methods, he is similar to the demons in the Ten Thousand Mountains, closer to the Primordial Annihilation Saint Dao of ancient times, and also different from the inheritance of the Ten Thousand Spirits Sect.

With both factors combined, even though Black Bear is a top-tier Void Stepping expert in the Myriad Spirits Sect, he cannot compare to other Void Stepping experts in the sect, whether in terms of magical artifacts or other resources.

Therefore, whether it was cultivating or dealing with the physical objects within the sect, he put in ten or even a hundred times more effort than his peers.

Unfortunately, he is now facing the combined strength of three Void Step Masters from the Demonic Sect.

When Su Che wielded the poisonous dragon as it descended from the sky, he had already sealed Black Bear's fate of defeat and death.

The mad dragon not only froze the circulation of his vital energy, but also tore his hard-forged demonic body apart with its chilling force. Shi Cheng's poisonous mist and Bao Bupei's demonic fire followed, completely pulverizing the black bear demon.

All its essence and vital energy have now become offerings for the two demonic cultivators to enjoy.

"Haha, Brother Yang Sui is quite generous."

Bao Bupei and Shi Cheng eagerly absorbed the black bear's true essence into their bodies, naturally displaying a different kind of aura.

Shi Cheng was surrounded by shimmering light, his figure seemingly about to transform into a beam of light and vanish into the void. Meanwhile, Bao Bupei seemed to be teeming with hungry ghosts, devouring the precious true essence alongside him.

Demon cultivators who practice the Great Dao of Primordial Annihilation possess true essence in their bodies that surpasses that of ordinary cultivators. Every piece of flesh and every bone is the best tonic for demonic cultivators.

There is even a hidden possibility that they may be exceptional.

Su Che, however, remained indifferent and watched from the sidelines.

Because he was well aware of the weight of those four words, "He transforms into himself." The Primordial Demon Lord was incredibly generous, guiding all sentient beings onto a path of transcendence, but the path of transcendence was also a path of depravity, and the price would have to be paid sooner or later.

As for the Primordial Annihilation Saint Dao, Su Che had discerned some clues about it.

This method is the complete opposite of the Primordial Holy Path of the Demonic Sect, yet at its core, it is about seizing the achievements of others and turning them into one's own.

However, the Demonic Sect uses other cultivators as sustenance for advancement, while the Primordial Annihilation Saint Path is aimed at the heavens and earth themselves.

The ancient demon gods are like a group of insatiable nomadic tribes in the universe. Wherever they go, they will devour everything in their land and then move on to the next place to wreak havoc.

The Demonic Sect's End-of-Day Lord and cultivators, on the other hand, regarded these ancient demon gods as food, and they plundered each other, but they were always at odds.

Both paths point to a less-than-ideal future.

The distinction between good and evil among the mystical Buddhas, demons, and monsters may originate from this point.

These thoughts in Su Che's mind were only fleeting, because the Third Young Master Su had no time to think about them further.

At this moment, the world is changing again.

The old lady of the Bai family let out a long howl and finally revealed her true skills.

"Yang Sui, Yan Wugui, Xue Qingluo, today I will make sure you die without a burial place!"

Bai Ningzhi was now truly enraged.

The path of the Wanling Sect is not a grand avenue, but a rugged and difficult mountain path. Over the years, the number of people who have achieved the Void Step has been very small.

Currently, only six people are stationed at the mountain gate.

It was even inferior to the Changsheng Sect before the internal strife, after all, the Changsheng Sect still had an "Eight Meridians Chief".

With the presence of the Immortal of Longevity and the loss of two Void Step cultivators, the Wanling Sect's vitality has already been damaged.

Bai Ningzhi had to do something, otherwise she could sense what awaited the Wanlingmen in the future.

The demonic calamity is the ultimate fate of the vast majority of sects in this world.

With a tremor, she vanished into thin air, causing both Xue Qingluo and Yan Wugui to change color.

"This old hag has shown her true skills."

Looking towards the spot where Bai Ningzhi's figure disappeared, Bao Bupei saw that it was now covered by a pool of clear water, as if Bai Ningzhi had moved a lake there.

The emerald green lake water was of unknown depth, yet it seemed to have remained there since the beginning of time.

Timeless and enduring.

This is precisely the biggest difference between a true immortal and an ordinary cultivator.

In terms of life form, even those cultivators who have already stepped one foot on the threshold of immortality still maintain the "form" of being human.

Whether it is the primordial spirit or the true form, both are based on the human form.

However, for the immortal immortals, their truest self is "Dharma".

The "Tao Fruit" achieved in the universe through the various laws one has mastered is the core of one's life essence.

As for the human form one takes in daily life, it is merely an outward appearance.

Bai Ningzhi is now displaying her truest self, determined to annihilate all the villains of the demonic sect before her in a completely victorious manner.

While Bao Bupei was still sighing, Shi Cheng had already started to take steps. However, no matter how he flew, the surrounding天地元气 (heaven and earth energy) seemed like a swamp, completely dissolving his magical power.

"What a loss! This time I've made a bad deal."

Bao Bupei watched as his body gradually drifted towards the lake.

Yan Wugui, who was closest to the lake, let out a long howl.

He swung his halberd and launched a fierce attack towards the lake.

However, this fierce attack seemed to sink into the sea without even creating a wave.

"The Azure Essence True Water is the most difficult-to-find intangible thing in the world. I never thought that this old hag would accumulate so much to create her Dharma body."

Yan Wugui looked at the halberd in his hand; perhaps it was time for him to fight to the death.

Su Che gazed at the expanse of blue water, a feeling stirring within him.

"Could this be another foundation of the Myriad Spirits Sect, the art of spirit witchcraft?"

Unlike Yan Wugui's feelings.

Su Che's Creation Sword Intent illuminated the mountains and rivers like the bright moon. In the perception of the Creation Sword Intent, the lake in front of him did not exist at all; instead, there was another world.

(End of this chapter)