Nine Transformations of the True Spirit.

"How is your cultivation of the 'Scripture of Returning to the Origin of All Spirits'?"

Inside the cave, Chen Yuan sat in the main seat, looking at Liu Kaiyang in front of him, and asked.

Liu Kaiyang's aura was somewhat strange, fluctuating and seemingly difficult to control, which was a sign of a conflict between the two cultivation methods.

He clasped his hands in a bow and said, "In another three or four years, I will be able to switch my cultivation method."

Chen Yuan then asked, "Does anyone else know that you have become my disciple?"

Liu Kaiyang said, "This disciple has not received Master's permission and dares not make a fuss about it."

Chen Yuan nodded slightly: "I will be leaving this realm soon, so this matter must not be revealed."

"If they knew you were my disciple, out of respect for my prestige, no one would openly make things difficult for you."

"But there must be many people secretly plotting to seize the treasure."

Liu Kaiyang's eyes showed surprise: "Master is returning to the human realm? I wonder if this disciple can accompany Master?"

Chen Yuan shook his head: "My purpose on this journey is not to return to the mortal realm, but to ascend to the upper realm. If you succeed in becoming a deity in the future, this will be the only path you can take..."

He briefly explained the matter of the severing of the ascension passage in the human realm, and Liu Kaiyang's expression gradually turned ugly.

"Even if I successfully transform into a Nascent Soul cultivator, can I only ascend to the Demon Burning Realm...?"

Chen Yuan said calmly, "Don't be too ambitious. You haven't even overcome the hurdle of forming the core yet, and the Nascent Soul stage is still a long way off. There's no need to worry about it."

Liu Kaiyang quickly composed himself and said with shame, "Master is right to reprimand me, I dare not."

Chen Yuan smiled and said, "I have already summoned the great cultivators of the human race to Fulong Island. They will arrive in three to five days at most."

“Cui Yuheng is an upright and incorruptible leader of the human race. I will ask him to take care of you, but I will not tell him about you becoming my disciple.”

"You should not rely on his power; you should only ask him for help when you are facing a life-or-death crisis."

A hint of joy flashed in Liu Kaiyang's eyes, and he bowed deeply: "Disciple understands."

With the protection of a great cultivator, his cultivation path will surely be much smoother.

Chen Yuan said, "When you switch your cultivation method, if you have any questions or difficulties, please feel free to ask."

Liu Kaiyang said, "Thank you for your guidance, Master..."

……

Six days later, in the Panlong Hall, Chen Yuan sat upright, while Cui Yuheng, Yuan Ting Zhenren, Zhu Xianzi, and an old Taoist in blue stood below, their expressions respectful.

Master Jiuyuan is still guarding Jinluo Island and has not returned, while the old Taoist in blue is a great cultivator who has advanced in the past twenty years.

Chen Yuan said calmly, "I will be leaving this world soon. The reason I have summoned you all here today is to bestow upon you a secret technique for alchemy."

The expressions of the group changed slightly. Was Senior Chen about to return to the human realm?

Cui Yuheng spoke up, "Senior, the demon race has just been wiped out, and the Demon Continent is in dire need of rebuilding. We cannot do without your presence..."

Just a few years ago, the cultivators of this realm renamed the Myriad Demon Continent to the Demon Extinction Continent, to show their determination to annihilate the demon race.

The other four also pleaded, but no one paid any attention to the alchemy secrets Chen Yuan mentioned.

None of the people present were alchemists. Having cultivated to this level, their only goal was to break through to the Nascent Soul stage. They no longer cared about any alchemy techniques. Chen Yuan said calmly, "I am not from this world. I came here to ascend to immortality. I have already done more than enough to wipe out the eight royal clans for you. There is no need for further words."

"This secret alchemy technique was bestowed upon you because you are all human and have been self-reliant and rebellious against the demon race for many years. All human cultivators are welcome to learn it and must not keep it to themselves."

Having said that, he flicked his sleeve, and five jade slips appeared out of thin air in front of him, slowly flying over.

The five people quickly extended their hands and respectfully accepted it. They probed it with their divine senses, and their expressions changed drastically.

"Demon Essence Pill? Such a secret technique actually exists in the world..."

The five were astonished. Chen Yuan said calmly, "Although the eight royal clans have been destroyed, this world has been ruled by the demon race for tens of thousands of years. The human race has been in decline for a long time, and the difference in strength is huge."

"With this secret technique, you can fight to sustain yourselves, transform demon cores into cultivation, and one day you will be able to wipe out the demon race."

Cui Yuheng withdrew his divine sense and bowed deeply: "Although you are not from this world, you first killed five demon generals and wiped out eight demon clans, and then bestowed such a secret technique upon human cultivators. Your kindness to human cultivators is profound."

"From this day forward, all sects of the human race shall erect statues of their predecessors, which shall stand alongside the statues of their sect's founders."

"All new disciples must kowtow in reverence, remember the great kindness of their predecessors, and pass on their praise for generations to come!"

Master Yuan Ting said with emotion, "This junior agrees with Fellow Daoist Cui's suggestion. If it weren't for your descent, we would still be oppressed and enslaved by the demon race, with no chance of ever turning the tables."

"The human race of this world will never forget the kindness of our predecessors in saving us; otherwise, everyone has the right to kill them!"

The other three also spoke highly of Chen Yuan's kindness, their gratitude evident in their words.

Chen Yuan smiled slightly: "The destruction of the demon race in this realm was not achieved by me alone, but by the joint efforts of Fellow Daoist Qin, Daoist Cangsong, and Fellow Daoist Lu. You must not forget this."

Cui Yuheng pondered for a moment and said, "How about we erect four hundred-foot stone statues at the center of the Demon-Overturning Continent, the place where the four seniors slew the three demon generals Ao Cang, Kun Chenglie, and Xiong Tunhai, and sing praises to their merits?"

Chen Yuan nodded: "That's excellent."

Fairy Zhu said softly, "May I ask, senior, after each sect erects a statue of a senior, how should we address the senior, so that younger cultivators will know which senior saved the human race of this world?"

Chen Yuan paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Let's name him Xinghuo Zhenren (Starfire Immortal), because a single spark can start a prairie fire."

"Although the destruction of the eight royal clans was due to the efforts of the four of us, if you had not been self-reliant and resisted the oppression of the demon race, but instead had been willing to become slaves, even if the eight royal clans had been destroyed, I, Chen, would not have taken care of you, much less bestowed this secret technique of the Demon Essence Pill."

"A single spark can start a prairie fire..."

The group murmured and repeated the same phrase. Cui Yuheng said thoughtfully, "This junior understands. We will spread the secret technique of the Demon Essence Pill so that all human cultivators can benefit from your grace."

As the five men took their leave, Chen Yuan called out to Cui Yuheng and instructed him, "Liu Kaiyang used to serve me diligently."

"After Mr. Chen leaves, I hope you will take care of him."

"Young friend, there is no need to bestow any treasures upon you. If he ever comes to you for help, simply shield him from three calamities."

Cui Yuheng's expression turned solemn: "This junior understands."

When Chen Yuan was temporarily residing in Xingzhu City, Liu Kaiyang served by his side. Cui Yuheng had also met him several times and remembered this Foundation Establishment junior.

Chen Yuan smiled and said, "Young friend, you are only one step away from the Nascent Soul stage. When the eight royal clans were destroyed, you copied several of their treasured Nascent Soul techniques. Don't let the affairs of the human race delay your cultivation."

Cui Yuheng felt a warmth in his heart and said, "In the years since I began to exterminate the demon race, I have been studying secret techniques. Once the situation is settled, I will try to break through to the Nascent Soul stage."

Chen Yuan nodded slightly: "The ascension passage in this realm leads to the Demon Burning Realm. After you reach the Nascent Soul stage, if you wish to ascend to the upper realm, you must proceed with extreme caution..." (End of Chapter)