Immortality and Cultivation: This old man seeks enlightenment through mere survival.

During that period, almost every high-level cultivator in Huangze City had a copy of the game, hoping to comprehend its mysteries.

But they later discovered that the cultivation of this soul technique was extremely difficult.

It's such a rip-off, I can't even imagine...

This secret technique is called "The Ghostly Netherworld Tribulation".

The cultivation method involves visualizing numerous tribulations within the soul to temper the cultivator's soul and will.

In order to achieve the effect of eliminating the dross and retaining the essence, and elevating the soul.

It sounds simple, but it's not easy to do.

The soul is one of the most important reliances for a cultivator on their path of cultivation.

Together with the physical body and magical power, it is known as the "three elements of essence, energy, and spirit".

The calamities that are conjured up are determined based on the cultivator's own cultivation level.

You are a Qi Refining cultivator, and the tribulation you are visualizing is the difficulty of Qi Refining.

For Foundation Establishment cultivators, tribulations are the difficulties encountered during the Foundation Establishment stage.

The same applies to Core Formation.

It's truly evil.

Overcoming the tribulation of visualization is no less than fighting a battle with a cultivator of the same level.

Moreover, it's a life-or-death battle on a soul level!

If one fails to overcome the ordeal of visualization, their soul will be permanently damaged to some extent...

Initially, some of the cultivators who obtained the "Ghostly Netherworld Tribulation" were bold enough to want to try it out.

As a result, they all inevitably ended up with souls broken and mutilated.

Only a very small number of cultivators with exceptionally strong soul talents can successfully visualize it!

However, the boost gained after success does not seem particularly significant.

Conversely, some safer cultivation methods, such as soul-secret techniques, can also achieve this level.

Therefore, "The Ghostly Tribulation" seems somewhat lackluster.

Even the City Lord who had reached the Core Formation stage once said, "It's like chicken ribs to eat, but a pity to throw away."

Once you reach his level, you wouldn't dare to casually practice such a secret technique that could damage your soul.

It's better to honestly look for other safe methods.

So in the end, the "Ghostly Netherworld Tribulation" incident was left unresolved...

Even now, many people in the inner city still carry a copy of "The Ghostly Wheel of Calamity" in their storage bags.

Even some shops in the outer city openly sell this secret technique.

They specifically target newcomers or those who are extremely stubborn.

In other words, the East Third District where Lu Zaian was located was the outermost part of Huangze City, which is why he was unaware of this matter.

If he went to East District 1, he would know the story of this soul technique.

As for the Twin Demons, they possess the rare talent of having two souls in one.

The two souls were as one, their hearts in perfect harmony.

One person can know what the other is thinking instantly.

When they cultivated this "Ghostly Netherworld Tribulation," it was as if the soul strength of the two of them was combined, and they only needed to visualize one tribulation.

That's why they were able to successfully cultivate their skills and make a name for themselves later on...

After learning this information, Lu Zaian naturally became interested in the "Ghostly Netherworld Tribulation".

Whether or not it can be cultivated, taking a look won't make a difference.

The biggest problem with "The Ghostly Wheel of Calamity" is that the soul strength is insufficient. Once the visualization fails, it may permanently damage the soul.

But Lu Zaian had a vague idea in his mind...

"Since you say that the 'Ghostly Netherworld Tribulation' can be copied at will, then make a copy for me right here."

Lu Zaian stared at the You Sha Twins, then continued:

"You'd better not try anything funny, or I might kill you anytime!"

The Twin Demons nodded in agreement.

"Absolutely not, this secret method is extremely evil, it can only be copied exactly as it was."

Even if we wanted to change something, we couldn't.

We even suspect that the original set we received might have been a copy.

Moreover, you can easily tell the difference between the real and fake by simply comparing it with other products on the market.

Upon hearing this, Lu Zaian nodded, signaling them to hurry up.

The Twin Demons took out two jade slips from their storage bags.

One of them gleamed with a ghostly light, while the other was pure white.

The Twin Demons activated their soul power, bringing the gloomy jade slip close to the pure white jade slip.

Suddenly, jet-black characters, resembling tadpoles, burst forth!

In an instant, it dyed another piece of pure white jade slip the same eerie color.

The whole process had an eerie quality to it.

"That's it...so fast?"

"Yes, Master Lu, this is what we call the strange thing..."

Lu Zaian watched them hold the two jade slips in their hands for a long time without any unusual behavior before carefully taking them from them.

As my consciousness penetrated deeper, a deluge of complex characters surged forth.

Lu Zaian instantly received a wealth of information about cultivation methods.

"The nine netherworlds are filled with suffering, the underworld breeds resentment, the soul is reborn and reincarnated endlessly, enduring 108,000 tribulations, cultivating the indestructible spirit of the underworld..."

This is the general outline of the secret method.

Although Lu Zaian was completely confused.

However, the mention of "ten thousand eight thousand tribulations" and "the indestructible Yin spirit" still made Lu Zaian's mind wander.

"Could it be that mastering this secret technique requires visualizing 108,000 tribulations?"

As for the immortality of the Yin spirit? That's practically divine skill..."

Lu Zaian then carefully put away the jade slip, intending to study it slowly in the future.

"You two, don't resist. Come with me to the city guards to be punished..."

Lu Zaian also confiscated the spirit stones and other useful items from the two men's storage bags, and then, holding one of them by the arm, walked out.

Killing these two would simply be eliminating the root of the problem.

With Lu Zaian's current talent, it would take them thirty to fifty years to dig in the mine.

Lu Zaian's cultivation level had long since far surpassed theirs...

Furthermore, these illegal monks were handed over to the city guards to be sent to mine.

He would also receive a substantial reward.

Even for Lu Zaian's current net worth, it is not small.

Moreover, Lu Zaian did not intend to remain a sucker forever.

At the right time, it's necessary to show your ferocious fangs.

Let the outside world know that you are not someone to be trifled with.

Otherwise, this kind of thing will inevitably happen again in the future...

Incidentally, Lu Zaian returned the rented cave dwelling and accepted a portion of apology spirit stones from the manager of Cuiwei Pavilion.

The shopkeeper's attempts to persuade him to stay were unsuccessful, and he knew that his small shop could not accommodate such a great figure as Lu Zaian.

He immediately offered to accompany Lu Zaian to the city guards to testify.

Lu Zaian did not refuse.

Along the main street of the outer city, Lu Zaian attracted a lot of attention.

The cultivators in the city all stopped to watch.

"Who is that old man? Has he captured the Twin Demons?!"

"Hiss... The Twin Demons of the Netherworld have committed numerous atrocities in the swamp, killing many Qi Refining cultivators. Even those at the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refining could hold their own against them when they attacked together, yet they were defeated by an old man?"

"It looks like they're going to take him to the city guards to collect a reward?"

“I know this person… He is Lu Zaian, the alchemist who has recently risen to fame in the Eastern Third District!”

Along the street, many cultivators from other districts did not recognize Lu Zaian.

But they recognized the Twin Demons, which surprised them.

"What? This old man is an alchemist? You can't judge a book by its cover." This was a surprised statement.

"Hehe, I'm from the East Third District. Master Lu is no ordinary person. The quality of the pills he refines is no worse than those from big shops, but the price is even cheaper..." This was just boasting.

"Tch, what's so great about a low-grade first-level alchemist? You bunch of poor bastards are just praising him like this..." This was a disdainful remark.

Most cultivators in the desolate city are very poor.

It's perfectly normal for them to use pills that are one level below their own cultivation level.

Using a low-grade first-tier pill in the mid-stage of Qi Refining...

Using a mid-grade first-tier pill in the late stage of Qi Refining...