Yellow Court Daoist

Lu Qingfeng glanced over the text and immediately smiled, "My disciple truly possesses extraordinary talent, capable of creating such a magic gate on his own."

Ding Yu first practiced Cultivation.

Later, he was forcibly converted and entered the Blood Sea Demon Path.

Afterward, he broke away from the Demon Path, observed the celestial bodies, and blazed a new trail.

Thus,

he had practiced both the Immortal and Demon Dao.

The Star Constellation Great Method contains the deep meanings of both Immortal and Demon Dao, incorporating the strengths of each.

If the heart is demonic,

it's a Demon Technique, capable of devouring ten thousand spirits and all things, deriving one's own stars.

If the heart is benevolent,

it's an Immortal Law, capable of autonomously deriving the Celestial Cycle Stars Universal, and affirming an indestructible Longevity.

The Star Constellation Great Method, although it heavily references the magic gates of both Immortal and Demon Dao, is ultimately a self-created technique, unique in the world.

However,

human power is finite.

Ding Yu, having successively created the states of 'Meteor', 'Star Cloud', 'Meteor', 'Bright Moon', and 'Arrogant Sun', was already at the end of his energy and lifespan, finding it difficult to continue.

If he could create the Sixth Level, he would achieve Longevity.

In the countless years to follow, perhaps he could walk a path different from the traditional Immortal Dao.

"If it can be done,"

"I too want to see how far you can go," Lu Qingfeng held expectations for this disciple in his heart, "First, we enhance."

Making Ding Yu switch to a different Cultivation Technique now is clearly impractical. The only option is to enhance the Star Constellation Great Method. Without the Sixth Level from Ding Yu, let the Yellow Court Scripture take over.

This should not be much different.

Immediately, the enhancement begins.

Moments later—

[Cultivation Technique: Star Constellation Great Method]

[Grade: True Sect Level]

[Derivation Technique: Five times enhancement]

[Description: Ding Yu, the South Sea Alliance Leader of the Five Directions Realm, shattered his Dantian, and with 'Stargazing Skill' looked up to observe the celestial sun, moon, and stars to create this method. When cultivated to the utmost limit, it can open up a universe. Divided into 'Star Light', 'Star Cloud', 'Meteor', 'Bright Moon', 'Arrogant Sun', 'Celestial Cycle' six levels, corresponding respectively to the Foundation Establishment, Spirit Void, Core Formation, Primordial Spirit, Mahayana, Earth Immortal six realms. Cultivating to the Sixth Level 'Celestial Cycle', one can derive the Celestial Cycle Stars, opening up a starry sky universe.]

"The Celestial Cycle State."

"Opening a starry sky universe."

Lu Qingfeng nodded slightly.

This starry sky universe is the alternative Blessed Land opened up by practicing the Star Constellation Great Method. Being able to enhance to this level indicates that Ding Yu's previous path was not wrong. Or to say, even if there were minor deviations, they were not significant.

"Star Constellation Great Method."

"Thoroughly comprehend it."

Lu Qingfeng's fingertips released spirit light, touching Ding Yu's brow. Although the six senses were sealed, in this dream realm, it was still possible to engage in comprehension. After two or three thousand years, there would always be gains, becoming familiar with it.

Once the Immortal Pill and Spirit Vein are ready,

He can try to break through.

But in this meantime,

Lu Qingfeng needed to maintain the 'Six Roots Purification Method' to prevent Ding Yu from falling into the Netherworld.

And to sustain the 'Nine layers story Building Dream Building Method', allowing Ding Yu to familiarize himself with the True Sect Level Star Constellation Great Method in the dream realm.

He couldn't leave even for half a step.

But Cultivation was unimpeded.

He simply sat cross-legged in the Blessed Land, quietly practicing.

...

"The Mahayana Realm is divided into four realms."

"Sensing, Tribulation Crossing, True Miao, Refining Dao."

"I am now in the Mahayana Sensing Realm."

This realm can already sense the Heavenly Dao.

It enhances Dao ability, strengthens the Primordial Spirit, and cultivates Mana.

Once Dao ability enhances, the Primordial Spirit strengthens, and Mana deepens sufficiently, tribulations will descend, which is stepping into the Mahayana Tribulation Crossing Realm.

The Tribulation Crossing Realm is not the topic for now.

Lu Qingfeng had his five hearts facing heavenwards, quietly sensing the world. Above the void heaven, streams of Immortal Spirit Qi cascaded down, surrounding him. Being of the Qingjing Method Bamboo nature, the descent of heaven's Immortal Spirit Qi, compared to Immortal Qin Realm, was more than tenfold.

His Cultivation speed also increased by more than tenfold.

Around Lu Qingfeng,

the Immortal Spirit Qi scattered and was enveloped by Lu Qingfeng's True Immortal aura, preventing it from leaking. Such collisions and convergence finally began to coalesce slowly, forming 'Immortal Crystals'.

It wasn't just about guiding Immortal Spirit Qi.

During Cultivation,

Lu Qingfeng also took out Immortal Crystals. These were gifts from his older brother, Yellow Wind Great Saint, and his second brother, Green Fox Great Saint. Both of them had affirmed Longevity, so although the Immortal Crystals were precious, they had plenty. Being alone, Lu Qingfeng's share of Immortal Crystals relied much on the generosity of these two brothers.

For the short term, it was enough for Cultivation.

But—

"I practice the Twelve Heavenly Demon God Skill, a Supreme Level Technique, which once accomplished will have powerful might, consuming resources ten times that of a normal True Immortal during Cultivation."

"I'm running out of Immortal Crystals."

Lu Qingfeng's mind moved, and twelve Demon Gods burst from within him, heading straight outside Bamboo Mountain Blessed Land.

Each of the Demon Gods was at the True Immortal Realm.

Possessing profound Mana.

The Houtu Demon God had seven hands behind and two in front, drawing them toward the earth, attracting forty-nine Earth Spirit Veins, rerouting to Bamboo Mountain Blessed Land.

The Zhu Rong Demon God stirred up a sea of fire, pulling forty-nine magma Spirit Veins from beneath the earth's crust, rerouting to Bamboo Mountain Blessed Land.

The Ru Shou Demon God in charge of metals, sensing surrounding ore veins, was connected with forty-nine Spirit Veins and extracted them all, rerouting to Bamboo Mountain Blessed Land.

Emperor Jiang Demon God...

Ju Mang Demon God...

...

When the twelve Demon Gods returned, five hundred and eighty-eight Low-grade and inferior Spirit Veins gathered. The twelve Demon Gods descended into Bamboo Mountain Blessed Land, each forming Seal Techniques, embedding each vein into the earth and overlaying them into the Void.

Houtu Demon God then stood on the earth, sorting Spirit Veins, regulating Spirit Veins, arranging Spirit Veins.

A formation was gradually taking shape.

As the formation solidified, the Bamboo Mountain Blessed Land trembled abruptly, with Spiritual Energy surging and thickening so substantially that it enveloped both Lu Qingfeng and Ding Yu.

The dense Spiritual Energy mingled with the air of celestial spirits and was ingested by Lu Qingfeng. His Cultivation Technique was set in motion, and during the roaring transformations, it was refined into Mana.

"I cultivate the Supreme Skill, but ultimately, I have invested too little time, and my Mana remains shallow," Lu Qingfeng thought of the Bull-headed Yin God.

That Bull-headed Yin God had cultivated for countless years, amassing profound and vigorous Mana. With that power alone, a single thrust of his steel fork nearly shattered his corporeal body.

Such potent Mana.

No matter the miraculous Divine Skills or wonderful methods one possessed, he used 'one force to subdue ten guilds,' leaving Lu Qingfeng utterly defenseless. After the Karmic Fire was broken, the only options were negotiation or flight.

To enhance one's Dao ability, shortcuts exist.

But this Mana is genuine and must be accumulated through continuous cultivation. Lu Qingfeng, though envious of the Bull-headed Yin God's profound Mana that could be measured in Yuan Huis, could only advance step by step in his practice.

However.

He still had the support of the Twelve Demon Gods, the very essence of demonic supremacy.

"Capture!"

The Twelve Demon Gods seized nearly half of the Spirit Vein within the Bamboo Mountain Sea Domain and refined it into the Bamboo Mountain Blessed Land. The blessed land was rich with Spiritual Energy. A thought from Lu Qingfeng and the Demon Gods submerged back into his body, standing atop the torrent of Mana, ingesting the air of celestial spirits and endless Spiritual Energy, refining it into layers upon layers of Mana.

Simultaneously, the Twelve Demon Gods exerted layers of Mana to sustain the colossal consumption of the 'Six Roots Purification Method' and the 'Nine layers story Building Dream Method,' ensuring Ding Yu's life remained without mistake.

With the Twelve Demon Gods' protection and Lu Qingfeng's vigilance, absolute safety was assured.

Time passed.

Lu Qingfeng's cultivation continued uninterrupted.

His Primordial Spirit, physical body, Dao ability, and level of cultivation all constantly improved, advancing towards the Tribulation Crossing Realm.

...

At the junction of the South Sea, Southern Continent, and East Continent, there lay a place teeming with miasmic pathogens and dense with Evil Qi, known as 'Netherworld Yin Mansion.'

Legend has it.

This 'Netherworld Yin Mansion' was the place of Cultivation for one of the Longevity Alliance's Seven Immortal Venerables, the 'Ghostly Nether Immortal Venerable.'

Within it, numerous ghosts and demons were connected to the Nine Nether. Even a Primordial Spirit True One would enter but never exit.

Designated by the South Sea Alliance as one above the Nine-level Dangerous Realm, a 'No Man's Land' signifying certain death.

On this day.

"Roar, roar, roar!"

Billions of beast roars, ghostly screams, and demonic neighs echoed.

A figure shot up towards the heavens, falling outside of the Void.

"Spurt!"

A torrent of blood gushed forth, revealing a woman's figure.

Upon closer look.

It was Fairy Yan Lan.

"White Dragon Grass."

"Where Yin reaches extreme, Yang is born. From within the Netherworld Yin Mansion sprouted a White Dragon Grass, a truly Yang Immortal Herb, ideal to refine Immortal Elixirs!"

Fairy Yan Lan eyed the Pure Yang Immortal Grass in her hand, completely disregarding her injuries, revealing a stunningly beautiful smile.

Lu Qingfeng sought Immortal Elixirs, to refine Immortal Pills, and heal Ding Yu.

The first place Fairy Yan Lan visited was this Netherworld Yin Mansion.

Firstly.

Among the seven Immortal Venerables of the Longevity Alliance, Ghostly Nether Immortal Venerable ranked toward the end, weaker in strength.

Secondly.

Ghostly Nether Immortal Venerable inherited the tradition of the 'Nine Nether Ghostly Sect' from the Five Directions Realm's demonic path. She cultivated the 'Skin Painting Skill.' Anyone or beast that the Ghostly Nether Immortal Venerable saw could be mimicked effortlessly, the more she understood them, the more precise the transformation.

With this wonderful method.

The Ghostly Nether Immortal Venerable traveled in the mortal realm, taking on various personas, manipulating hearts while comprehending the myriad states of human nature.

Through this observation, she contemplated the Dao.

Due to the 'Skin Painting Skill's' versatility, even a Mahayana True Immortal needed to be cautious or risk being deceived, hence the Ghostly Nether Immortal Venerable earned the moniker 'Hundred-Transformed Old Demon.'

Initially, she presumed Ghostly Nether Immortal Venerable was out cultivating, that the Netherworld Yin Mansion could not contain her.

But unexpectedly—

"Ha ha!"

"Fairy Yan Lan, how do you find my 'Ten Thousand Ghosts Digging' technique?"

From the Netherworld Yin Mansion, a sinister voice rang out.

Following it.

A massive tomb burst through the Void, suppressing the universe. From within the tomb, countless ferocious, terrifying ghosts swarmed out, heading straight for Fairy Yan Lan.

Behind the tomb.

Cloaked in black, the Ghostly Nether Immortal Venerable wielded countless ghosts with a mocking smile on her face.

"The Nine Nether Ghostly Sect's Secret Technique—"

"Ten Thousand Ghosts Dig!"

Seeing this, Fairy Yan Lan's eyes flashed with apprehension.

She had just entered.

Sneaking along, searching for the White Dragon Grass. It was during its collection that the 'Ten Thousand Ghosts Dig' was activated. While protecting the White Dragon Grass and summoning vines with the Great Method, enduring the bite of the myriad ghosts, she sustained considerable injury.

Fortunately.

"The White Dragon Grass is mine!"

Fairy Yan Lan wiped fresh blood from the corner of her mouth, carefully secured the White Dragon Grass, and looked towards the pursuing 'Ghostly Nether Immortal Venerable.' Her form fluttered and descended towards the earth. Within the Netherworld Yin Mansion, not a single blade of grass grew for miles, a disadvantage to Fairy Yan Lan. But once outside of its bounds, where vegetation thrived, whether to battle or flee would be at her discretion.

Fairy Yan Lan naturally had no desire to linger in battle.

Diving into the earth, she transformed into a breeze and melded with the vegetation.

In an instant, she vanished.

"A hit by my 'Ten Thousand Ghosts Dig' secret technique, with Nine Nether Ghostly Energy entering the body, unless you consume that White Dragon Grass, it cannot be expelled. Otherwise, impact on one's cultivation is the least of worries, without the right method, death of the body and soul is also possible."

Ghostly Nether Immortal Venerable didn't pursue but watched Fairy Yan Lan leave with a smile that was not quite a smile, yet intrigued in her heart, "But what would Fairy Yan Lan need White Dragon Grass for?"

With this thought.

Ghostly Nether Immortal Venerable gazed towards the direction of the South Sea, her eyebrows lifting slightly, "Could it be—"