Pure Yang!

Chapter 431 The Promise of the Boss of Tongluo Mountain! Cloud Seal Heavenly Book
The ancient secret path to immortality, the eternal classic of alchemy, the only supreme method to seize the creation of longevity is the Nine Methods.

"The Three Corpses Illuminating Fate is an ominous sign... You say you've cultivated the Three Corpses Illuminating Fate?"

The deep, hoarse voice echoed in the quiet, empty cave, conveying a profound sense of disbelief.

Of the nine methods, apart from the ninth method which has never been seen before, the most mysterious and the most difficult to cultivate is the Three Corpses Illuminating Fate.

Throughout history, there have only been three people who have truly mastered this method.

The number three is an extremely important and mysterious number in Taoist cultivation.

These three are the beginning and end of numbers, and the fundamental principles of the Way.

All things are born and die in the rhythm of "three". Cultivating the Tao is to grasp the pivot of three and return to the original source from all phenomena.

For this reason, people generally believe that throughout history, only three people have mastered this technique, and ultimately only three people can master it.

"You said you're from the Zhang family of Longhu Mountain?" The deep, hoarse voice rang out again, echoing in the dark cave.

“Not bad.” Zhang Fan nodded.

His "Zhang" is the real deal, absolutely genuine.

"You're saying you've even cultivated the Three Corpses Illuminating Fate!?"

The deep, hoarse voice had even changed in tone.

The Three Corpses Illuminating Fate is the supreme technique of the Wuwei Sect. Mastering this technique makes one the leader of the Wuwei Sect.

Do the Zhang family members practice the method of non-action?
What kind of approach is this?!

“Perhaps you should know, senior, that the Three Corpse Daoist also shares the surname Zhang,” Zhang Fan murmured.

"The patriarch bestowed empty titles without pity... Longhu Mountain truly possesses the destiny of heaven, how come it produces so many freaks like you?"

"Is it just another empty name?"

Under the dim glow of fireflies, the snake's head, resembling a hill, appeared vivid at this moment.

"You really have cultivated the Three Corpses Illuminating Fate..."

"I only know the basics!" Zhang Fan confirmed again.

"What level have you reached in your cultivation? Have you practiced the Divided Soul Technique?"

This former demon king of Tongluo Mountain also had considerable knowledge of the Three Corpses' Fate, especially during the hundred years he was sealed away, during which he gained much insight.

"I've practiced," Zhang Fan nodded.

"You've even practiced the Divided Mind Technique?" The demon king of Tongluo Mountain asked in surprise again.

"Yes, they not only separated, they got back together," Zhang Fan murmured.

"They've merged?"

The deep, hoarse voice suddenly turned sharp, as if the two words were completely unfamiliar to the speaker.

They've merged...

The significance of these two words in the cultivation of the "Three Corpses Illuminating Fate" is simply astonishing.

The primordial spirit is subtle and delicate; even a slight increase or decrease has a tremendous impact. Not to mention, when the primordial spirit is divided into three and the Great Technique of Dividing the Spirit is refined, this single step is a major hurdle that has stopped countless peerless geniuses and alchemy masters.

Not to mention the even more advanced Divine Union Technique.

"You've actually cultivated to this level? Successfully merging with the divine is already a rare feat. With the Three Corpses illuminating your destiny, you can sit on the throne of the Wuwei Sect Master."

"What the hell, what the hell... Longhu Mountain and Wuwei Sect have a long-standing feud, a thousand-year-old grudge, how could such a freak like you have emerged?"

The deep, hoarse voice echoed from the dark cave, carrying a hint of doubt and confusion.

"Senior, I wonder if I can help you get out of this predicament?" Zhang Fan asked.

If we can win over this former demon king of Tongluo Mountain, then the Fan Sect will have a solid foundation in Xijiang, and no one will be able to shake it.

"It's really possible."

"Your Three Corpses Illuminating Fate has already cultivated to the Divine Harmony Realm. If you can comprehend the secret of the Dragon-Snake Harmony and seize the power of the Tongluo Mountain Dragon Vein to reverse Yin and Yang, you can help me escape my tribulation."

The deep, hoarse voice rang out softly, carrying a hint of longing.

After a century, he finally saw a glimmer of hope.

Originally, he thought he would never see the light of day again, after all, it was too difficult to escape this calamity.

Leaving aside whether anyone can find this place, even if they do, that person still needs to cultivate the Three Corpses Illuminating Fate, achieve a certain level of attainment, and have a chance to comprehend the transformation of the dragon and snake merging, and bear the power of the Tongluo Mountain dragon vein.

Each one has only a one in a million chance; all these conditions combined make it virtually impossible to accomplish.

However, Heaven is merciless and impartial, yet there is still a glimmer of hope.

This glimmer of hope unexpectedly fell upon him.

Even this former demon king of Tongluo Mountain couldn't help but get excited.

"Young man, let's get the ugly truths out of the way first."

That deep, hoarse voice rang out. Even when faced with the opportunity to escape tribulation, the demon king of Tongluo Mountain did not lose his composure and remained calm.

“Please speak, senior,” Zhang Fan nodded.

"ten years……"

"If you can truly help me escape this calamity, I can guard your sect for ten years... After ten years, we will have no further connection." The demon king of Tongluo Mountain offered his terms.

Before he faced the tribulation, he was a master of the Heavenly Master level, a powerful figure who dominated his region. Such a person roams freely in the world and is absolutely not bound by any cause and effect.

After escaping this tribulation, this former demon king will surely make further progress.

Calamity is a death sentence, but it can also be an elixir of immortality, just like what happened to Mr. Nian, the former deputy sect leader of the Wuwei Sect.

For him to promise ten years is already an incredible stroke of luck.

"If you're willing, then do as you please; otherwise, you should leave."

"Senior, are you willing to give up this only chance?" Zhang Fan couldn't help but ask.

"It's not the only opportunity."

“If I can comprehend the Pure Yang Limitless Realm, I will naturally be able to break free,” the demon chief of Tongluo Mountain said coldly.

Back then, the Three Corpses Taoist used the Three Corpses Illumination Method to mobilize the power of the entire Tongluo Mountain dragon vein, which is how he managed to suppress it here.

If he comprehends the Pure Yang Limitless Realm, he will be able to transcend the celestial beings and naturally break free from the shackles of the dragon vein's power, ascending to heaven in a single day.

“Pure Yang Limitless…it’s too difficult,” Zhang Fan said, shaking his head.

"Even in the most difficult times, there is still hope, which is better than being bound hand and foot for a lifetime."

The demon king of Tongluo Mountain possessed a spirit greater than the heavens. He had been trapped in this place for a hundred years, but he had gained a great deal of insight.

“Ten years, okay, then ten years it is.” Zhang Fan nodded.

There is an agreement between Zhenwu Mountain and the Ge family that if any of their descendants can reach the Celestial Master realm within fifteen years, they can return to Zhenwu Mountain and bring back the Pure Yang magic treasure, the Profound Golden Elixir.

Zhang Fan and Ge Shuangxiu had made a promise that they would return to the summit together.

"Ten thousand years is too long, seize the day," Zhang Fan murmured softly.

At their age, reaching the Celestial Master realm in fifteen years is a rare feat in the human world.

He only had ten years, so he pushed himself.

Zhang Fan carries too much on his shoulders and bears too much burden. If he fails to reach the Celestial Master realm within ten years, he probably won't be able to stand on his own two feet in this world.

"Young man, your spirit soars to the heavens. No wonder you've cultivated the Three Corpses Illumination Technique to such a level." A deep, hoarse voice chuckled, the laughter echoing through the deep cave.

hum...

Zhang Fan sat cross-legged and instantly entered a meditative state. A radiant light rose from between his brows, and his primordial spirit resided three feet above his head, with nine layers of mysterious light flickering behind him.

His aura surged like a tidal wave, instantly filling the entire cave.

In a daze, in front of him, on the cliff, there seemed to be a portrait facing him, also a human figure, with three sticks of incense rising behind him, hiding three mysterious figures: one was himself, one was the dragon vein, and one was a snake and an elephant.

"The Tao begins with one, but one does not give birth to anything. Therefore, it is divided into Yin and Yang. When Yin and Yang unite, all things are born..." Zhang Fan's primordial spirit grew ever more vast.

Thirdly, the harmonious energy generated by the interaction of Yin and Yang is the driving force behind the birth of all things.

The three mysterious figures seemed to hold the secrets of the birth and death of all things in the universe.

The portrait on the cliff seemed to come alive, reflecting Zhang Fan's primordial spirit.

Within that primordial spirit, there seemed to lie the hope of immortality, and also the great tribulation of cultivation.

nature……

Ominous... Two completely different auras emerged from the mystery of the "three," like gods and demons flowing, or like heaven and earth clearly divided, enveloping Zhang Fan.

"This kid..."

The mottled, ancient chains trembled slightly, their deep sound revealing an unbelievable shock.

This former demon king of Tongluo Mountain glimpsed another power within Zhang Fan's primordial spirit, a power that was almost comparable to the [Three Corpses Illuminating Fate], but more authentic and with a longer history.

"This is……"

"The Holy Embryo of Gods and Demons!?"

The deep, hoarse voice resonated deeply. Even with his extensive knowledge, what he saw was astonishing and beyond his comprehension.

Rumble…

Inside the dimly lit cave, only the radiance of the primordial spirit remained undying, rising and falling with each breath, like the beating of a heart, like the fusion of yin and yang.

……

Outside the cave.

Xu Jinian and Shan Jun stayed by the alchemy furnace, the former occasionally checking on the little figures jumping on the wall.

Before I knew it, a day and a night had passed.

Seeing that Zhang Fan had not come out for a long time, Xu Jinian also wanted to go deeper into the path to find out what was going on, but after looking at the dark and long path that seemed to have no end, he gave up.

Since I promised to stay here, I must keep a close eye on that alchemy furnace.

"Brother Fan is right, these scoundrels are really shrewd."

The bright moonlight streamed in through the large opening in the dome, falling on Xu Jinian. His hair stood on end, and he made hand gestures, drawing lines in the air to imitate the trajectory of the little figure jumping.

Suddenly, a silvery-white mark slowly appeared, then spread out like cloud patterns, emitting a faint golden light.

Drawing talismans in mid-air is already an extremely exquisite technique in the art of talismans.

At this moment, what Xu Jinian was drawing was not an ordinary talisman, but the supreme mystery of the Lingbao School of Gezao Mountain...

Cloud-like seal script, celestial writing.

The swirling clouds symbolize naturally formed characters, connecting the three realms, opening the heavenly gates with golden light, and revealing the divine methods.

Roar……

The mountain king, perched in the distance, watched the rising cloud patterns, their golden light dazzling and radiant. The terrifying aura made his hair stand on end.

He stared blankly at Xu Jinian, his eyes filled with deep suspicion.

How could this good-for-nothing have become so powerful in just one day and one night? His aura has undergone a profound transformation and is no longer the same.

call……

The cloud patterns slowly rose, then, like clouds, dissolved into the alchemy furnace beside them.

hum...

As more and more cloud patterns were incorporated, the alchemy furnace, which had been silent for countless years, began to vibrate.

"Um!?"

Xu Jinian suddenly woke up. He had been studying the trajectory of the little man and found it boring, but the huge noise from the alchemy furnace instantly caught his attention.

The moss and rust on the surface of the furnace slowly peeled away, revealing a fiery red surface, while inside there was a violent roar, like the howling of the wind and the rumble of thunder.

"This……"

Xu Jinian's eyes lit up: "There really are pills in here."

At this moment, he could smell a faint fragrance, which was quite unique and somewhat like the incense smell inside the temple.

The mountain tiger came closer, its eyes wide and round like bronze, and a strange light shone in them.

The mere taste made his blood boil, and as it circulated, it generated boundless strength, causing him to let out a low roar.

"Wonderful! This is actually the place where our ancestor, the founder of Gezao Mountain, refined elixirs."

Suddenly, a surprised sound came from behind, echoing in the ancient cave.

Xu Jinian's expression changed drastically. He turned his head sharply and saw a man and a woman walking through the dense forest and grass and stepping into the cave.

This place has actually been found.

"Senior Sister Shang, Senior Brother Jing!?" Xu Jinian recognized the people who came at a glance.

In the clear autumn of Shang, the preface to the Jinghuai poem was written.

These two are masters from Gezao Mountain. Not long ago, they accompanied the masters from Baihe Temple to Tongluo Mountain, along with the senior disciple of Gezao Mountain, Shen Mingchan.

Xu Jinian had broken in by following that group of people.

"Who are you? How do you know us?" Jing Huaixu raised an eyebrow.

This place is the sacred ground where the patriarch of Gezao Mountain refined elixirs, so he was naturally extremely vigilant when there were outsiders around.

“This kid seems to be from our Gezao Mountain too. I’ve seen him on the mountain before,” Shang Qingqiu said in a deep voice.

She was dressed in hiking clothes, exuding a capable and slender aura, with a spirited air about her.

"You're also from Gezao Mountain? I've never seen you before," Jing Huaixu asked suspiciously.

"I'm not a formal disciple yet," Shang Qingqiu said casually.

"I see," Jing Huaixu said with sudden realization.

This is a program where you pay money to go up the mountain to cultivate, similar to the meditation classes at Zhenwu Mountain. Such people cannot even be considered disciples of Gezao Mountain, nor can they be considered fellow disciples.

"What are you doing here?" Jing Huaixu asked coldly.

As he spoke, his warning gaze fell on the mountain tiger beside him. With his cultivation level, he could naturally tell that this fierce tiger was about to become a spirit.

"Senior brother, senior sister, I'm the one who discovered this place," Xu Jinian said solemnly.

"You discovered it?" Jing Huaixu shook his head.

"This is the treasure land where our ancestor of Gezao Mountain refined elixirs? How could you have discovered it? You're walking with this monster, you're probably not a good person either."

As he spoke, a cold glint flashed in Jing Huaixu's eyes.

"Alright, leave quickly and we won't hold it against you. This kind of place is really not for you."

Shang Qingqiu raised his hand, as if bestowing a favor.

"As for you, you beast, you're practically a demon now, and you've taken countless lives. You should stay."

Roar……

No sooner had the words left his mouth than the mountain lord sensed immense danger. With a swift movement, its sharp claws, like knives, pounced on the two of them.

"idiot!"

Jing Huaixu let out a cold laugh, and a talisman in his palm surged forth, transforming into a chilling flame that pierced through the mountain lord's shoulder like a sharp blade.

The latter let out a scream as its fur was scorched and its flesh burned by the flames. The terrifying temperature penetrated to the bone. It then fell heavily to the ground, letting out a painful howl.

"Little Axe!"

Xu Jinian's expression changed drastically. Looking at Shan Jun's dim eyes, he clenched his fists and rushed forward.

"Looks like you're no better than me."

With a wave of his hand, Shang Qingqiu unleashed a sudden gust of wind, generating layers of strange force that sent Xu Jinian flying. The latter crashed heavily against the rock wall, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

“You…” Xu Jinian said through gritted teeth.

"Is this precious land of my Gezao Mountain something for someone of your status to lay a finger on?" Jing Huaixu said coldly.

"Don't think that just because you've been up the mountain for two days, you can call yourself a disciple of Gezao Mountain."

As he spoke, his cold gaze fell upon the dying mountain lord.

“To associate with spirits and monsters is to willingly degenerate. From today onwards, I will expel you from the house,” Jing Huaixu said in a deep voice.

"From now on, you are not allowed to say that you are a disciple of Gezao Mountain."

"If he's not a disciple of Gezao Mountain, then what are you?"

Just then, a cold voice suddenly rang out in the ancient cave, and a broad, thick hand landed on Jing Huaixu's shoulder.

"Brother Fan!" Xu Jinian exclaimed upon seeing the person who had arrived.

(End of this chapter)