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Chapter 0188: Stealing Love at Knife Poin

Lan Boli and the others had been living in fear the whole night, and their nightmare had come.

Wu Yu knew that it was inevitable. Especially since - on the surface - Lan Boli had accepted a valuable treasure from Huang Cheng, the Slaughter Calabash.

The doors to Heaven's Equal Palace were blasted open. On the background of night were Huang Cheng and Lan Huayi.

They had been looking for Lan Boli for a while now. And Lan Huayi was not looking too pleased to find the whole group of them here.

"Boli, why are you running all over the place? Come here. Your senior brother Huang has something to say to you." Lan Huayi walked in.

Huang Cheng was all smiles as he looked at Lan Boli. "Sister Lan, this concerns your future and your progress. Whether you fly high in one of the biggest sects in the Dong Sheng Divine Continent, or remain in this barren land as a weakling, hanging out with a bunch of trash, it's your choice~"

He must have come to some sort of agreement with Lan Huayi, and now he cut straight to the chase without any more hedging.

On that topic, Su Yanli and Lan Shuiyue were all comely as well, only that Huang Cheng preferred the more mature and self-possessed Lan Boli. Or perhaps he liked the feeling of stealing his love at knife point.

After all, Huang Cheng was considered an ultimate genius, even though he was an insignificant presence at the Shushan Immortal Sect.

"Boli, come here!" Seeing Lan Boli hesitate, Lan Huayi was raging inwardly. She strode up and took Lan Boli's hand, dragging her over.

"Boli!" Night Wishes for Snow held fast to her other hand. Seeing this, Lan Huayi's look went flat. "Night Wishes for Snow. Don't impede her future. If you really love her, let go!

"The two of you will live in separate worlds from now on!"

Lan Huayi was extremely demanding now. Besides Wu Yu, who else was there to stand up to her? Her eyes flashed and sword qi pierced Night Wishes for Snow's palm, forcing him to let go.

"Snow!" Lan Boli's tears brimmed. She had been brought up by Lan Huayi, and did not dare resist. She could only look pleadingly at Wu Yu.

"I just want to stay here, I don't want to go to the immortal sect..."

"Shut up! Clear your mind. Have a chat with Senior Brother Huang. You will understand," Lan Huayi said severely.

She was anxious as well, wishing that Lan Boli would be better. That she had caught Huang Cheng's eye should have been a great opportunity!

Huang Cheng was watching the drama from the sidelines with a smile on his face. He quickly seized Lan Boli's hand from Lan Huayi's. Without a word, he began steering her out of Heaven's Equal Palace, laughing. "It seems like Sister Lan has some misconceptions about me. But misconceptions can be cleared. After our chat tonight, you will change your mind and make the right decision."

Saying thus, he was about to leave with just Lan Boli.

In the deep of night, who knew what kind of methods he had to make Lan Boli succumb? Seeing his smug manner, heedless of Lan Boli's resistance, who knew what trap he had set for her?

This was Huang Cheng's first visit, and he had already set his sights on Lan Boli. Who knew what his intentions were?

All Night Wishes for Snow knew was that if Lan Boli was taken away on this night, he might very well lose her forever.

Wu Yu had not anticipated that he would steal her away so forcefully, and that Lan Huayi would help him. The couple would definitely be torn apart if he did not intercede.

"Hold!" Night Wishes for Snow raged. He shouted, heedless that he was challenging Huang Cheng.

"Shut up. Nobody move!" Lan Huayi's anger eclipsed his own. She directly pulled out her own immortal treasure longsword, barring their path and stopping them from harassing Huang Cheng.

"Aunt, you will bring harm to my sister!" Lan Shuiyue wailed.

Lan Huayi turned a lofty look on her. "It is you who will do harm to her by letting such an opportunity pass. Can this puny Heavenly Sword Sect compare with the immortal sect? A bunch of frogs in the well!"

On the other side, Huang Cheng was swaggering out, dragging Lan Boli with him.

Perhaps only Zhang Futu knew of Huang Cheng's bad habits. He loved to take the loved ones of others, tearing relationships apart. He would take it by force. He loved the sight of a helpless man. It was a sick, twisted thrill that he relished.

Wu Yu could stand this no longer. He had not expected these two to be so brazen, and Lan Huayi standing against them. He had to stop Lan Huayi if he wanted to help his first senior brother win Lan Boli back!

"Lan Huayi. This time, you are wrong." Wu Yu stood up, barring Lan Huayi's path. With his qi fully condensed, and his prodigious strength, he could stand up to Lan Huayi. She was forced to turn all her focus to holding him back.

"Wu Yu, you will ruin your own good future. The sect leader fought for this for you!" Lan Huayi had been afraid of his intervention.

She had barely spoken the words when Night Wishes for Snow, Su Yanli, and the others had taken the chance to pass her. The group hurried out. Lan Huayi was about to chase, but Wu Yu had already pulled out the Onyx Pearl Dao Sword. Although he did not attack, it was enough to force Lan Huayi back.

"Huang Cheng, halt!" Night Wishes for Snow rushed in front.

Without a care.

Seeing his fierce manner, Lan Boli's own courage blossomed. She recalled their time together as they cultivated, traveled, and faced difficult times until they had built a strong bedrock for their relationship.

"Snow."

She actually fought free of Huang Cheng's hand, running back to hug Night Wishes for Snow, crying.

"Don't worry. No matter what kind of seduction he uses, I will never leave you. Boli already knows that you are my dao companion in this life." In the night, they held each other close, an envious scene that left Huang Cheng standing there like a fool.

Lan Boli faced Huang Cheng, saying, "Senior Brother Huang, your kindness comforts Boli. But Boli truly does not wish to leave this place, or seek a brighter future. I am cut from dull cloth and have little ambition. I am sorry to disappoint you." She had made her decision, and that gave Night Wishes for Snow more courage.

Her resolution spoke aloud, and Huang Cheng's pride was shattered now. Lan Huayi was even more frantic, but she was held back by Wu Yu. She had no time to soften the blow, but could only sigh and rage.

Lan Boli had made things clear. If Huang Cheng wanted to save any face at all, he should just give up now. Everyone was waiting on his response.

But he still smiled, although it was a sinister one. Especially with his lower half wreathed in the darkness of night, he looked like a monster emerging from the blackness.

The tense atmosphere caused Lan Boli and Night Wishes for Snow to subconsciously reach for each other's hand.

At this instant, Huang Cheng attacked!

Before this, they had never met someone of the Shushan Immortal Sect. They did not know how tributaries like themselves were seen. And it was difficult to guess what kind of response would follow when they went up against the sect.

Even Wu Yu felt that he had been shamed and should leave.

But in that instant, Huang Cheng's fingers crackled with five bolts of golden lightning, which danced like long snakes. They flashed out before anybody could respond, completely penetrating through Night Wishes for Snow's body before returning to his finger.

Night Wishes for Snow was wounded and fell to the ground.

Everyone's breath caught.

Wu Yu could clearly see that the five bolts of lightning had passed through five spiritual sources on his first senior brother's body. In that instant, the five spiritual sources crumbled, the spiritual power left running amok through his body. It was just like back when Jiang Junlin had lost a spiritual source. This move from Huang Cheng had crippled five spiritual sources of Night Wishes for Snow. He was only left with three complete spiritual sources!

The chaotic power was tearing Night Wishes for Snow apart.

This sneak attack had reduced Night Wishes for Snow to a cripple. Even with many Reunion Pills, he would still require a long time to recuperate properly. This was a cruel attack, tantamount to killing him!

Huang Cheng demonstrated how cold-blooded and full of himself he was. He did not take any of them seriously, and any who angered him would face such a fate. He had no patience to explain this.

"Snow!"

"First Senior Brother!"

In a trice, everyone surrounded him. Lan Boli and Su Yanli were beside themselves with tears. Night Wishes for Snow's condition was extremely critical.

It was Huang Cheng who gave an uncaring laugh. "Scum, you don't know what's good for you. Anyone else would have sent me the woman in a fit of grateful tears."

This was beyond even Lan Huayi's expectations, and she was rooted with shock as well. Huang Cheng had injured someone right there and was more wicked than she had expected. He had proved himself difficult to get along with and caused her to second-guess her own decision.

She herself had a strong desire to return to the immortal sect, and seeing Huang Cheng's interest had gotten her hopes up. But with this mess now...

"What are you waiting for?! Save him!" The fire in Wu Yu's chest was rising now. Even though Lan Huayi was his senior, he would still shout at her. With Night Wishes for Snow's spiritual power scrambled, only someone of Lan Huayi's level could guide him to a stable condition.

Lan Huayi came to her senses, rushing into the throng to inspect Night Wishes for Snow's condition. It was a close shave, and his face was terrible. Even so, he clung tightly to Lan Boli's hand. The look in their eyes was moving.

At this time, only Wu Yu and Huang Cheng remained standing.

"Senior Brother."

He remembered the first time they had met. Night Wishes for Snow had given Wu Yu a Restoration Origin Pill.

In the defense of the sect, he had been a selfless example, a model and a leader of the disciples.

And now he had been humiliated and laid low. And the culprit was still standing before him, indifferent.

At that moment, Wu Yu walked towards Huang Cheng. His attitude towards these Shushan Immortal Sect people had changed drastically. He was in a rage, and nobody could stop him.

"You?" Huang Cheng had sensed his anger and could not help but laugh.

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Chapter 0189: Complete Domination

"A sparrow is a sparrow. Do you think that you have emerged from the ashes as a phoenix just because my master thinks well of you? In my eyes, you're just a pile of shit. Don't get mad. It's no use. Today, I will take this woman away. What can you do to me?"

Huang Cheng cocked his head, staring down at Wu Yu.

"To me, a disciple of the Shushan Immortal Sect, this is a dilapidated place that houses a bunch of boring sparrows. And the little birds think they are human, Wu Yu." Huang Cheng's anger had been stirred now, and he showed no courtesy. All that he wanted to say was said. Lan Huayi's face was completely black now. She had not expected Huang Cheng to be so despicable, but now she could only sigh. Who could stop someone from the Shushan Immortal Sect?

What she did not expect was for Wu Yu to reach into his sumeru pouch and pull out a black column of blood the size of an ink brush. That was his answer to Huang Cheng.

For a gentleman, some things could be endured, but once the bottomline of dignity was encroached upon, even the threat of death would not hold him back!

Paranormal Pillar of Blood!

Bang!

Wu Yu hurled the Paranormal Pillar of Blood into the ground, and it expanded in a flash, transforming and growing. Finally, it reached five feet tall. Wu Yu held it in his hand, level with his eyes.

On the Paranormal Pillar of Blood, the scales roiled and the blood vessels swayed. The ghostly faces leered, matching Wu Yu's sinister look.

"A ghostly cultivator's spiritual immortal treasure?" Huang Cheng scoffed. "You're really going to fight me? I have to say, your serious face is quite cute."

Saying thus, he guffawed loudly.

"Wu Yu. Don't be crazy!" Lan Huayi hurried to save Night Wishes for Snow, but Wu Yu was worrying her as well. And yet she could not stop him now.

Without a word, Wu Yu charged, sweeping the Paranormal Pillar of Blood out. Huang Cheng's face changed as he flew forward in response. His face was cold and cruel. He mocked, "Such a fat toad dares to raise a hand against me? What nonsense. Since that's the case, I will cripple you as well. Master need not waste time bringing you back.

"Today, I will show you what is Shushan. I'll show you what an immortal sect really is, and what true sword dao looks like!"

Huang Cheng declared conceitedly. He immediately clashed with Wu Yu! His entire body morphed into golden lightning, much like the Lightning Demon Metamorphosis that Situ Minglang had employed back then. His entire being had morphed into a mass of golden lightning, and even his face and features could not be seen. Only savage lightning which crackled and enveloped his whole body!

This was an effect of his immortal root, much like Jiang Junlin's Supernova Golden Body. Only, it was even more terrifying. The golden lightning extended tendrils around it, forming a huge web in the air.

"Seen this immortal root before? It's called the Thunderstorm Immortal Form. I'll teach you some knowledge, you little frog in the well." Huang Cheng sneered. He reached into his sumeru pouch and pulled out a spiritual immortal treasure. It was a pale blue sword that looked like it was made out of a hundred different sharp ice shards. There was a lightning icon at the center position of each shard.

"The Electrified Icicle. Ever seen something like this before?" Huang Cheng continued to brag, laughing uproariously. His laughter was tinged with derision.

The two collided!

One golden lightning bolt, the other wrapped in a ghostly cultivator's immortal treasure, black and reeking of blood like a ghostly cultivator.

"Junior Brother, don't..." Night Wishes for Snow struggled. Things had already escalated so far, and he did not want Wu Yu to ruin his own future.

Lan Huayi also added her voice to his. "Wu Yu, don't do this. Let me handle this. It has nothing to do with you. Huang Cheng is your future senior brother, don't..."

But Mo Shishu, Su Yanli, and the others did not say anything. The angry look in their eyes shone with anticipation. They looked forward to Wu Yu teaching this Huang Cheng a lesson and making him shut that ugly mouth of his!

"Senior Brother, I feel like a 'future' is not something that you take lying down, along with insults.

"Holding anger and resentment, with no battle to satisfy them - that is not my dao! My dao will not step aside for something like this!

"Today, he dares to humiliate you and I. No matter who he is, he will pay the price, or I will not have done this immortal treasure in my hand proud! Moreover, I would not do the land of the Heavenly Sword Sect proud!"

At this moment, Wu Yu's heart shone clearly. No one could stop him now! Before, he had some doubts, but now he had worked it out. Those who kept their heads down for too long were only doing themselves an injustice.

Huang Cheng had dared to cripple Night Wishes for Snow! Wu Yu would not stand for it!

"Pretty words. After I cripple you, you won't even have time to cry. Nor time to beg for mercy." Huang Cheng treated this all like a joke, and his screaming laughter never let up. At this moment, he had gathered a golden lightning bolt 100 zhang large. In the dark night sky, it shone like the sun as it hurtled towards Wu Yu!

"Let me show you the dao techniques of my immortal sect!" Huang Cheng hefted the Electrified Icicle, shooting a bolt of electricity 100 zhang long. It shot into the clouds, then came crashing down towards Wu Yu!

When the battle exploded into action, no one could stop it!

To Wu Yu, his entire vision was completely drowned in golden electricity.

Within the golden storm, he could see the anxious looks of Su Yanli and the others.

Before Wu Yu was a huge giant. His name was "Shushan Immortal Sect!"

"A sect of cultivation doesn't produce many immortals. I have the technique of an immortal. All of this, to me, is nothing special!" At this moment, Wu Yu suddenly had a breakthrough.

This was a Jindan expert!

This was Wu Yu's first time meeting a Jindan expert in a head-on battle, and it was a master of golden lightning who was replete with dao techniques. A terror to behold. His sword could slice through numerous 10th tier Qi Condensation cultivators.

Electrified Icicle came flashing and buzzing towards him!

Spiritual immortal treasures were such legendary tools!

At this moment, Wu Yu moved. He moved simply. One puff of air that burst towards Huang Cheng.

"Fixed Body Art."

One of the Ground Demon Transformation Arts, and Wu Yu's ace up his sleeve. It was a wondrous skill, and not many could take Fixed Body Art and live to tell the tale.

This was the first time that Wu Yu would go up against the Shushan Immortal Sect, and his will was focused as strongly as it had ever been. The mind of the Great Sage, Heaven's Equal centered around the word 'rebel,' and at this moment, rebellion was exactly Wu Yu's frame of mind against the Shushan Immortal Sect.

In terms of spiritual power, Huang Cheng was only one realm higher than he was.

In terms of physical power, Huang Cheng was only half of Wu Yu, although he too refined his body.

Fixed Body Art activated, petrifying Huang Cheng so he could not move a muscle.

Wu Yu had held him for a full breath's time!

In a breath's time, he could do many things!

"Argenti Chain!"

Under Wu Yu's control, the silver bracelet on his hand flew out like a silver snake. In the instant that Huang Cheng was frozen, the huge silver snake easily bound Huang Cheng from head to toe. In a trice, he was all trussed up!

By the time Huang Cheng recovered his mobility, he had already slumped to the ground, battered!

"You!"

The Fixed Body Art had completely thrown him off. By the time he could react, he was already completely tied up by the spiritual immortal treasure. Momentarily, he could not escape, and Wu Yu would not give him the leisure to figure it out either.

Huang Cheng's mind was blank.

Using the Argenti Chain reminded Wu Yu of the Ninth Spirit.

It was as though she was helping him.

With Huang Cheng firmly in his grasp, Wu Yu began to punish him savagely.

72 Strikes of the East Sea's Mad Demon!

In that instant, Wu Yu seemed to descend into insanity right before Huang Cheng's eyes. The bright red Paranormal Pillar of Blood swirled with fresh blood, and the phantoms surged forth!

Bang, bang, bang!

He rushed up, the Paranormal Pillar of Blood a frenzied blur in his hands. Each strike was faster than the last, delivered with the strength one would need if one stood at the bottom of the sea. Heavy blow after heavy blow rained down. Some were tanked by Huang Cheng, but even more landed on vulnerable spots, smashing bones and pulping flesh! Wu Yu had seen Huang Cheng's physical prowess before - it was only second to his. It took a full 30 strikes before Wu Yu finally smashed through his bones to connect with real flesh. Huang Cheng was yelping and screaming now. He had become a bloody mess!

Wu Yu definitely had the chance to kill him.

Bound by the Argenti Chain, and rapidly assaulted by Wu Yu, Huang Cheng did not even have a chance to counter. He screamed and screamed, beaten into a bloody pulp by Wu Yu. His entire body was pulverized into a different shape now. It was a gory scene.

"Get off! GET OFF!

"You will die for this! Die painfully!

"Master, save me! SAVE ME!"

At the end, Wu Yu's assault caused him to crumble completely. Only when he was on the brink of being crippled did he begin to beg for mercy. To his eyes, the Wu Yu that was cruelly laying blow after blow into his flesh must have seemed like a demon god incarnate!

"Wu Yu!"

Lan Huayi screamed.

In truth, from the start of this battle, it had been Wu Yu stomping Huang Cheng. A completely one-sided fight. Huang Cheng was at Wu Yu's mercy. No one had expected Wu Yu to be this strong. By the time Lan Huayi had recovered from the shock, Huang Cheng was well on the way to being crippled by Wu Yu, and grasping at life. He was in a much worse state than Night Wishes for Snow!

There was only one term to describe this battle: complete domination!

Lan Huayi's reminder calmed Wu Yu down slightly. All in all, he had already taught his opponent a lesson. In order not to escalate things further, he chose to cease, giving this Huang Cheng his life.

He stepped back, loosening the Argenti Chain and retracting the Paranormal Pillar of Blood. The pulverized lump that was Huang Cheng crashed to the ground, completely unable to crawl up from the pooling blood. He lifted his head with great difficulty, and his face was more blue and black than skin. The only word for it was "ugly." His current state was a complete turnaround from his arrogant countenance but moments before.

Wu Yu laughed now. "Huang Cheng, tell me, who is the frog in the well?"

Huang Cheng naturally could not answer him. He was completely miserable now, but Wu Yu spotted nothing but anger and hatred in his eyes. A wave of consuming anger and hatred, directed at Wu Yu. With great difficulty, he reached into his sumeru pouch and retrieved a talisman paper. A talisman! The talisman had a lightning inscription, and was likely imbued with horrifyingly deadly power. Wu Yu reckoned that it would be able to kill him!

No less was expected of a Shushan Immortal Sect disciple. He had many things that could protect his life. This level of talisman could not be forged even by ordinary Jindan Dao Realm experts.

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Chapter 0190: Homing Soul-Shocker Talisman

"Keke, this is the Homing Soul-Shocker Talisman. Seen such a charm before? Frog in the well!" Huang Cheng still had a snicker in him.

He had already lost so badly, but still he held on. Instead, he was even more savage now, even more cruel. He would fight for supremacy against Wu Yu.

The Homing Soul-Shocker Talisman seemed to have a pair of eyes trained on Wu Yu. Wu Yu felt his hair rise. He knew that the moment this talisman was activated, he would either be dead or wounded.

Huang Cheng's spiritual power was currently igniting the Homing Soul-Shocker Talisman.

In that instant, Wu Yu reacted.

His finger shifting into a blade, he channeled two charges of Nascent Yin Yang Single Sword Strike. In a flash, one was buried in Huang Cheng's skull, the other severing his arm.

Huang Cheng had underestimated Wu Yu's speed.

Wu Yu had a sixth sense for death. In this moment, the threat that Huang Cheng posed to Wu Yu could not be resolved just by cutting off his arm. Only by killing him in as short a time as possible could he have a hope of stopping the Homing Soul-Shocker Talisman!

Whoosh!

In that instant, the talisman's activation had been abruptly cut by Wu Yu. The severed limb had been sucked over by Wu Yu, and the Homing Soul-Shocker Talisman landed in his hands. Seeing its energized state, Wu Yu knew that he had eluded death by the briefest of margins.

"How terrifying."

The benchmark of the Shushan Immortal Sect was embodied in this talisman alone.

However, in order to stop him from activating the Homing Soul-Shocker Talisman, Wu Yu had no choice but to kill Huang Cheng.

Huang Cheng had been hit by the Nascent Yin Yang Single Sword Strike. With a muffled grunt, he died before Wu Yu's eyes. He had been a step behind.

In the struggle for survival, Wu Yu had not had time to consider the implications of killing Huang Cheng. And now, the only thing he could do was put the the Homing Soul-Shocker Talisman into his sumeru pouch.

The terrifying power of the Homing Soul-Shocker Talisman had been witnessed by all. They also knew that Wu Yu's finishing move was the result of a forced hand. Although he had really wanted to kill him...

But as they watched Huang Cheng die, a wave of goosebumps broke out amongst them.

Even Lan Huayi had lost all color in her face, on the verge of shocked tears.

"Huang Cheng, dead?" Night Wishes for Snow was still groggy. He had come to a brief moment of alertness, only to see Huang Cheng's corpse. Although he celebrated inwardly, he was even more worried that Wu Yu's fate had taken a turn for the worse in order to stand up for him.

"Wu Yu, run. The further the better." Su Yanli recovered, speaking tersely.

Perhaps they could pray that Zhang Futu could not catch him.

Everyone was reeling from what had transpired, and even Lan Huayi was panicking. She completely lost her head, her mind blank.

In truth, Wu Yu was thinking hard as well.

He looked around him and thought, "To Zhang Futu, the Bipo Mountain Range should be tiny. We have been struggling here for so long, and he must have already been alerted. If he wanted to stop the battle, or even save Huang Cheng, it should have been a piece of cake for him..."

But the truth was that he had not appeared.

And at this time, even Feng Xueya had shown up. Seeing the scene before him, he too paled. He looked again at Wu Yu, focusing on him. He too urged him tersely, "What are you waiting for? Go! Go!"

He understood that leaving before Zhang Futu showed up might be Wu Yu's only prayer at life now that Huang Cheng was dead. As for Zhang Futu's anger, they would have to take it for him.

"A man must take responsibility for his deeds. You all leave."

Wu Yu spoke calmly. He had already made up his mind. He could not drag anyone else with him.

"No, Junior Brother, I should be the one to shoulder this." Night Wishes for Snow struggled.

"Shoulder your ass! All of you, get out!" Feng Xueya hollered. He was struggling with himself. He had wanted to send Wu Yu to greener pastures, and now such a disaster had transpired... Forget about sending Wu Yu off, he did not even know how many of them would make it alive out of this.

Wu Yu took a deep breath. "I killed him. None of you have a need to stay. Leave quickly. It will be easier for me to deal with this alone."

But he was clear in his heart that he had to face Zhang Futu, and it was possible that none of them would be allowed to leave.

At this moment, there was a soft voice from behind. "And where is everyone going at a late hour like this?"

He had seemingly materialized out of thin air.

Wu Yu turned back, and Zhang Futu was standing right behind him, almost like the Invisible Man himself. Or perhaps he had been there all the while, except that Wu Yu had not been able to see him.

"Senior Brother Zhang..." Feng Xueya and Lan Huayi were rooted with fear as well. This was the most perilous moment. No one knew what would happen.

Wu Yu met Zhang Futu's eyes squarely. Although he stood by Huang Cheng's corpse, Zhang Futu's face was not very different from his usual expression. It was hard to guess what he was thinking.

Wu Yu had already made up his mind. He said, "Sword Saint Zhang. Huang Cheng humiliated me, and I challenged him and defeated him. I spared his life, but he activated a talisman to kill me. My hand was forced, and I had no choice but to kill him. Huang Cheng was Sword Saint Zhang's disciple. Killing Huang Cheng was my personal affair, and nothing to do with anyone else."

Sometimes, fate was just like that. Some challenges had to be met, even if they would only result in catastrophic outcomes. They could not be avoided. Wu Yu could only gamble once more.

He was calm and composed.

"I see." Sword Saint Zhang circled Huang Cheng's corpse a few times. This had clearly been his disciple, but, terrifyingly, Zhang Futu's eyes held no sign of sorrow at all.

The others were extremely tense.

Zhang Futu's every action and expression played on their heartstrings.

After looking for a while, Zhang Futu fixed Wu Yu with a stare. "He was my disciple, and you were only a disciple-to-be. Why did you dare to challenge him?"

Wu Yu answered evenly, "I consider myself stronger and took offense at the inanities he was spouting to insult me!"

His answer had Feng Xueya breaking out in cold sweat. It seemed like Zhang Futu was not angry right now, but Wu Yu's words might spark his anger.

Zhang Futu asked again, "I stand behind him. You dared to act against him, and even kill him. Do you not respect me?"

Wu Yu shook his head. "I feel like Huang Cheng's heart was not in the right place. He had no true greatness to him. He bullied the weak and was full of himself. He did not have the thirst to pursue the Immortal Dao. He was not worthy to be Sword Saint Zhang's disciple, and I think that Sword Saint Zhang must not have liked that person. I had no intention of slighting you at all."

Again, Zhang Futu questioned, "You dare to assume my thoughts? Are you not afraid I will kill you where you stand?"

Wu Yu replied, "I dare not. But I feel that Sword Saint Zhang has a love for talent. I am more talented than Huang Cheng, and my personality is straighter than his. Although I do not have a Jindan, still I am stronger than Huang Cheng. I feel that if Huang Cheng had forced you to choose between him and I, you would have chosen me."

"Haha!" Zhang Futu chuckled.

"Interesting. You commit murder and then banter with me. Are you made of nothing but guts?" Zhang Futu clasped his hands behind his back and circled Wu Yu. He was even more fascinated by Wu Yu now.

"But Huang Cheng indeed has made free with my authority many times. He loved to steal women and cuckold men. I brought him along to kill him. You did my work for me."

Saying thus, Zhang Futu's tone switched, and there was a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.

Had he truly been planning to kill Huang Cheng? His words could not be taken at face value, but at this time, saying this meant that he would probably not punish Wu Yu. He might even let Wu Yu take Huang Cheng's place!

Hearing this, Feng Xueya and the others were completely confused.

"Wu Yu!"

Sword Saint Zhang spun around and called Wu Yu's name loudly.

"Sword Saint Zhang, please speak." Wu Yu lifted his head. He felt like he was not going to die this time. This Sword Saint Zhang was, as he had expected, going to reward him.

He would use this turn of goodwill to call Wu Yu's respect. Or perhaps he had truly not expected that Wu Yu could fight well enough to defeat Huang Cheng, and dominate him as well.

"Could he have already been watching from the side when I started to fight Huang Cheng?" Only by doing this could he have understood Wu Yu's fighting abilities.

This thought had just occurred to him when Sword Saint Zhang's eyes flashed. A burst of sword light seemed to read Wu Yu completely. He said, "Wu Yu, since you feel that you are stronger than Huang Cheng, then I will give you a chance. From today onwards, you are the fourth disciple of I, Zhang Futu. There are three senior brothers ahead of you. As for Huang Cheng, he was the fourth, but he was not worthy. Take it that he never existed. From now on, you are the fourth."

His declaration fulfilled Feng Xueya's dream.

Of course, Wu Yu was not as ecstatic. He only regarded Zhang Futu as a stepping stone for him to reach the Shushan Immortal Sect. The only master he recognized was Feng Xueya, and not this Zhang Futu. Especially while Feng Xueya was still around.

Even though Feng Xueya did not mind, Wu Yu minded.

"Thank you, Master..." These three words were pronounced with much difficulty, but Zhang Futu clearly took it as a sign of nervousness.

Wu Yu was a little discouraged. He would have to accompany this person from now on. Who knew when he could pull ahead?

"Very good. Since Huang Cheng is dead, then let's waste no more time. Hurry and pack, and follow me back to the Shushan Immortal Sect! Wu Yu, starting from today, you have really taken a big leap towards success!" Zhang Futu's laughter rang out.

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Chapter 0191: Sword of the Mystic Eye and the Blazing Rainbow Sword

There was nothing much that Wu Yu had to prepare.

What needed to be packed had been packed. Goodbyes that needed to be said had been said.

He had planned to go to Sun Wudao's grave tonight, but now it had been replaced by the spiritual qi spring.

And with such earthshaking events happening, Wu Yu knew that each day Zhang Futu lingered at the Heavenly Sword Sect was danger for Feng Xueya and the others.

Since that was so, and everything had been settled, then they might as well leave as early as possible.

And so he made up his mind, saying, "Everything is prepared. I am ready to leave."

"Oh? No affection at all to this place?" Zhang Futu smiled slightly.

"Not really."

There was not much difference between today and tomorrow.

Feng Xueya and the others naturally understood Wu Yu's intent. This Zhang Futu had miraculously not killed anyone out of anger. That had been a miracle among miracles in itself.

"Farewell today. We will meet again some day." Wu Yu walked to stand before Feng Xueya and the others and bowed to pay his respects.

"Don't worry. I will help Night Wishes for Snow heal," Feng Xueya said, turning back to regard Night Wishes for Snow.

His words put Wu Yu at ease.

He bowed again, inexpressibly grateful towards Feng Xueya. It was him who had saved Wu Yu, sheltered him, and even laid down his pride, all to send Wu Yu to a more prestigious place.

"Till we meet again."

He was reluctant to go, but he understood that the key here was to successfully cultivate dao. That was the best way to repay Feng Xueya, the Bipo Mountain Range, and Sun Wudao!

Zhang Futu had a curious look in his eyes, but did not say more. He waved slightly, and an invisible sword appeared beneath his feet. It was a huge presence, humming in midair. In truth, taking Wu Yu along was no trouble at all. But he had no intention of allowing Wu Yu to stand on it.

Whoosh!

Zhang Futu soared off into the clouds. If he did not leave now, he might never catch up to him. Wu Yu hurriedly pulled out the Onyx Pearl Dao Sword and stood on it. He took a last look at the Heavenly Sword Sect members, their eyes filled with longing tears, fixed on their last look at Wu Yu.

"I'm going now." Wu Yu turned back no more, taking to the skies. The Bipo Mountain Range receded rapidly and was gone from sight in the blink of an eye.

It would not be easy to return from now on.

But a man's ambition lay in the wide world!

Charge!

Zhang Futu was barely visible ahead. Wu Yu had no time to care about anything else. He could only chase him with all his might. Zhang Futu maintained a speed that required Wu Yu to move at his fastest to catch up. For now, Wu Yu could do nothing but focus on pouring on the speed.

Otherwise, Zhang Futu would disappear just like that.

At this time, Zhang Futu was the path to Wu Yu's future.

Once he lost him, the path would be lost.

"Is this a test?" From behind, Wu Yu considered Zhang Futu.

He was unafraid of such challenges. The Art of Sword Flight expended spiritual power, but Wu Yu's Great Way of Immortality Art balanced yin and yang. His spiritual power regenerated quickly, and even after a long time, Wu Yu still kept closely on Zhang Futu's tail.

One day, two days...

After 10 days, Wu Yu was fatigued by the speed, even with his stupendous recovery powers. After all, he was still expending energy constantly, and his limit would eventually be reached. Now, his spiritual power was drained, his face pale. He was swaying, almost unable to hold himself together.

But Zhang Futu had no intention of slowing down.

He continued to grow smaller in the distance.

Throughout this time, Wu Yu had been hurrying along, flying at cloud level. He had no time to appreciate the beautiful scenery.

"I'm going for it!" Even though his head was swimming, he still pushed his body to the limit to chase the figure in front.

He hated losing.

Especially to this Zhang Futu.

The more helpless and deferential Feng Xueya was to a person, the more Wu Yu hated him.

Even though his vision swam, the figure grew smaller and smaller. This Zhang Futu was not showing him any consideration at all.

And suddenly, Zhang Futu disappeared!

Wu Yu was shocked!

"Even if I lost sight of him, it should definitely have taken a while more. He could not have suddenly vanished!

"Where on earth has he gone?"

Wu Yu hurried forth to take a look around. Suddenly, he realized that Zhang Futu might have gone down.

After all, there had to be a time for rest.

Wu Yu plunged through the cloud layer. As he descended, he saw a wide mountain range before him, like a school of dragons tangled together. Spiritual qi rose from them, giving one a comfortable feeling. One look and it was obvious this was a place of spiritual qi and a bountiful land.

This was the first place that Wu Yu had sensed human presence since leaving the Heavenly Sword Sect.

He had come westwards, and had not detected humans since.

"Zhang Futu must have entered this bountiful land."

Wu Yu followed in without a word. He had just entered the perimeter of the sect when he sensed that a sect was here. Their spiritual qi was even denser than the Bipo Mountain Range after its surge.

And this was just a place that they had carelessly passed by...

At a normal pace, they could reach this place in about 20 days.

"When you think about it, the Heavenly Sword Sect is indeed a barren land compared to other immortal kingdoms."

Immediately after his descent, he heard arguing voices from one region, and hastened over. Along the way, many dao disciples appeared, lifting their heads in surprise at seeing Wu Yu. He was definitely an unexpected guest.

The palaces along the way were even more majestic than the Heavenly Sword Sect's. They were mostly shining gold. Moreover, the disciples had a strong sword will. Clearly this was a sword cultivation sect.

In a flash, Wu Yu had crossed much ground on his sword. He saw a huge quarry of white jade ahead. Under the sunlight's glaring rays, the pure white jade gleamed and winked, dazzling Wu Yu.

After he became accustomed to it, he saw that there were two groups of people. On the left, they wore golden sword lanyards, and they were the majority. Evidently, they were the people of this sect. The other group wore red sword lanyards, and were also sword cultivation disciples, although they clearly did not belong to this sect.

The two groups of people seemed to be in a contest, although the intent was unclear.

Wu Yu saw that Zhang Futu had landed in their midst.

His face was lofty, his expression aloof as he regarded them silently.

Closest to Zhang Futu were two middle-aged martial cultivators, a man and a woman. The woman wore a golden sword lanyard, and her hair was cropped short. She cut a handsome figure. The man was rougher in appearance, with a bushy beard and an ungainly but warm countenance.

The man was holding a spiritual immortal treasure, a longsword whose blade was divided into seven sections. From the hilt, it was colored red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. Within each color was a fire icon. This spiritual immortal treasure blazed with a powerful aura of fire that embodied the seven colors.

The woman was holding a golden sword. There was a pair of eyes that seemed alive on the golden hilt. They constantly flicked, observing people. But at this time, the eyes on the golden sword were looking at Zhang Futu, terrified.

"Who is this? Our Kunshan Sword Sect and the Red Flame Sword Sect are currently holding a cultivation exchange contest. Who are you to barge in and interrupt us?" The woman's voice was raspy and intimidating. Wu Yu did not know her level, but she was at least at the Jindan Dao Realm.

She was probably stronger than Feng Xueya.

The rough lout also spoke up. "I think this man must have barged in by accident. Leave quickly, please. Our two sects still need to continue."

Wu Yu had no idea why Zhang Futu had come down to disturb them. If they needed to rest, anywhere else would do. There was no need to cause such a stir...

Unexpectedly, Zhang Futu said mildly, "What luck. I see your two spiritual immortal treasures are not bad. They suit my newly minted disciple. How about this: you two hand over your immortal treasures and I will let you live."

Zhang Futu's words were shocking. Everyone burst into laughter.

The female sect leader was incensed. "Your abilities might be considerable, but that is out of hand. You are not a ghostly cultivator. Who are you to commit daylight robbery and kill for plunder?"

The sect leader of the Red Flame Sword Sect added, "Such behavior is detested by our dao! The two of us are not easily trodden on!"

"So much inanity."

Wu Yu's worries had come true. Zhang Futu had no patience. His hand flashed out in the air. The sect leader of the Red Flame Sword Sect had no time to respond before his beheading.

Dead.

Just like that, the mystical sword burning with seven colors clattered to the floor and was swept up by Zhang Futu.

He had killed so quickly.

Faced with such an unbelievable turn of events, everyone gasped.

The female sect leader of the Kunshan Sword Sect was white as a sheet. She hurriedly retreated, exclaiming, "Who are you?! Why do you have such power? I am willing to give this Sword of the Mystic Eye Sword to you. Please spare my life!" As she spoke, she literally threw the Sword of the Mystic Eye Sword into Zhang Futu's hands.

Acquired.

The others were completely undone by their fear, scurrying backwards.

"Me? The Shushan Immortal Sect." Zhang Futu smiled.

"AH!"

Instantly, everyone fell to their knees. This name was a highly respected one.

They had started to consider looking for others to help them take revenge, but the name had knocked that notion clear out of their heads, replacing it with fear.

"If he had given it over earlier, he need not have died." Zhang Futu was indifferent. He turned to Wu Yu and passed them over, asking, "This one that spits fire. What is it called?"

The female sect leader replied tremulously, "Sword of the Blazing Rainbow."

"Oh. Wu Yu, from now on, they are yours." Zhang Futu threw them over to Wu Yu.

To accept them or not?

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Chapter 0192: Blood Bonding Dual Swords

Zhang Futu was brazenly killing others for their wealth. He was no different from ghostly cultivators.

Wu Yu knew the only rule of the immortal world was that the strong preyed on the weak. But he was still convinced that everyone should have a conscience to measure themselves against.

The Red Flame Sword Sect leader had no quarrel with Zhang Futu. He was a far superior cultivator, and he could have taken the treasure by force. There was no need to take his life and end his cultivation.

And the spiritual immortal treasures, obtained in such a manner, were Zhang Futu's present to his new disciple, Wu Yu.

Under the intense heat, Zhang Futu wore a smug smile.

His long white hair fluttered in the glaring sunlight.

Everyone around them was on their knees. The words "Shushan Immortal Sect" had struck them dumb with fear and trepidation, unable to make a sound.

Wu Yu suddenly recalled the moment when Feng Xueya had given him the Demon Subduing Staff. Feng Xueya had no suitable weapon at the time. He had borrowed the Demon Subduing Staff from Elder Mu Ge, and then given Elder Mu Ge an item of equal value.

Although the world was chaos, Feng Xueya had a sense of right within his heart. Although Zhang Futu had come from Shushan Immortal Sect, and was powerful and famous, his way of dao was one that Wu Yu found hard to accept.

Dang! Dang!

The Sword of the Mystic Eye and the Sword of the Blazing Rainbow landed at Wu Yu's feet. One still continued to spurt golden sword qi. The mystic eye continued to dart about. Each place it looked at was covered in golden energy. The white jade on the ground began to turn golden, and then became true gold.

As for the multicolored fiery sword with seven segments, the fire blossomed into a mirage of a rainbow. The burning flames melted the white jade underfoot into a puddle of white liquid.

These two spiritual immortal treasures were undeniably excellent. Furthermore, Zhang Futu understood the dao techniques and affinity that Wu Yu cultivated, one fire and one gold metal; the perfect fit for Wu Yu.

"It seems like Zhang Futu understands me better than I thought. He probably already knows about the Yin Yang Sword Wheel as well," Wu Yu mused.

How could he then deal with this Zhang Futu?

Wu Yu had already decided.

As long as this Zhang Futu did not cross his own bottom line, he would not clash with him for now. Only a fool made an enemy of someone stronger. Feng Xueya had hoped that Wu Yu could tap onto his power.

"The only way is for me to surpass him in the future and teach him how to be human."

Wu Yu naturally thought this way. He had an inheritance of an immortal, and had only been lacking a better environment for cultivation. Zhang Futu would be the next target that he would surpass! Although he did not have the slightest bit of understanding about the Jindan Dao Realm, he was nevertheless confident.

"Wu Yu, I hear that you already have two spiritual immortal treasures. But I believe that you can blood bond four. I will give you a day's time to familiarize yourself with these two spiritual immortal treasures."

Zhang Futu's words had a commanding tone.

After he finished speaking, he sat in the middle of the white jade quarry, closing his eyes to rest.

Without his order, no one from the two sects dared to respond. Even the corpse of the Red Flame Sword Sect leader remained on the floor. They remained kneeling on the floor, occasionally throwing envious looks at Wu Yu's way. But many remained terrified.

"Blood bond."

Wu Yu did not dwell on this for long. First was the Sword of the Mystic Eye. The female sect leader's bloodline traces remained on the Sword of the Mystic Eye, and Wu Yu first spent some time erasing the traces, reverting the Sword of the Mystic Eye into an owner-less treasure. And then he blood bonded it. Having blood bonded with the Argenti Chain and the Paranormal Pillar of Blood previously, the third pass was naturally smoother.

Gripping the golden sword, the mystic eyes on the hilt began to run through the whole gamut of emotions. It was gaining sentience, although it was extremely weak, like a baby creature. As Wu Yu held it, the dominating power of his corporeal and mental strength, combined with the will of the Great Sage, Heaven's Equal, were overwhelming. In addition to the fear that Zhang Futu had inspired, even the Sword of the Mystic Eye looked cowed, and Wu Yu easily mastered it.

After mastering it, he realized that the immortal treasure spirit designs on the Sword of the Mystic Eye were even mightier than he expected. Besides the core Golden Mystic Eye Design, there were also nine smaller designs supporting it.

Next up was the Sword of the Blazing Rainbow. This sword was more ruthless, the fire blazing fiercely. As Wu Yu moved to grip it, the rainbow-colored flames lingered on Wu Yu's body, scorching him. Although the fire burned extremely hot, Wu Yu's Vajra Body could not be harmed. But in reverse, Wu Yu's spiritual power sliced through the sword's defenses like a hot knife through butter. Although it was more difficult to master than the Sword of the Mystic Eye, Wu Yu still managed it in the end.

As the rainbow fire lingered on Wu Yu's body, Zhang Futu opened his eyes momentarily. Although it was only for a brief moment, Wu Yu could feel that he was being observed.

Before long, Wu Yu held the Sword of the Blazing Rainbow in his left hand and the Sword of the Mystic Eye in his right. Both swords were long and thin. With golden sword qi thrumming in one hand and rainbow fire crackling in the other, he felt incredibly powerful. Upon closer inspection, these two spiritual immortal treasures seemed like they were made for him - a perfect complement to each other.

Combined with the Paranormal Pillar of Blood and the Argenti Chain, his spiritual immortal treasure arsenal was replete now.

After that was finished, not even two hours had passed, let alone a day.

"Done." Wu Yu stowed away the two spiritual immortal treasures, and then turned to Zhang Futu. Actually, he wanted to avoid calling Zhang Futu "Master." It was difficult to get those words out of his mouth.

"Oh?" Zhang Futu seemed surprised. He stood and sized Wu Yu up, showing his approval.

"You have surprised me more than my other disciples!" Zhang Futu exclaimed. Suddenly, a shapeless sword-energy appeared, bearing him aloft. In the air, the hum from the sword-energy filled the entire jade quarry. The two sects' members were even more terrified now. They hurriedly lowered their heads, afraid to look at Zhang Futu.

"You." Suddenly, Zhang Futu pointed to the female sect leader of Kunshan Sword Sect.

"Sword saint!" The female sect leader prostrated herself in terror.

Zhang Futu's face was indifferent. With a callous tone, he said, "I'll give you a chance. If you can kill him in an hour, I will spare your life. Otherwise, he will be your fate."

He pointed to the Red Flame Sword Sect's leader.

"What!?" The female sect leader raised her head, her face white. She could not believe her ears. She had thought that these two would leave after she had relinquished the spiritual immortal treasures. But Zhang Futu would not let her go. He actually wanted her to fight Wu Yu!

The two were dressed differently, and judging from what had happened - could Wu Yu not actually be his disciple?!

He had given these two spiritual immortal treasures to Wu Yu. Why would he kill Wu Yu?

The female sect leader was confused, her mind filling with doubt. Before she could ask anything, Zhang Futu had taken off into the skies with frightening speed, disappearing from their view.

"You only have one hour. When I return, you are dead if he is still alive." Zhang Futu's voice floated down chillingly, the sound of death itself constantly ringing in the female sect leader's ears.

That voice erased all doubt. His words were so sure, and brooked no debate. If she failed to deliver, she would die. Zhang Futu had shown no hesitation in finishing off her old rival.

At first, Wu Yu thought there was something wrong with his ears.

But once Zhang Futu vanished, he was certain that Zhang Futu had made a choice.

Zhang Futu had laughed at him. "Watch out, Wu Yu. She's a second tier Jindan cultivator."

That meant that she was a tier higher than Feng Xueya and the others, and two tiers higher than Wu Yu.

That was all he had said - no further explanation. He had no idea what he was supposed to do.

Why would he give him spiritual immortal treasures and then invite others to kill him?

A test? Or was he toying with him?

The fire in Wu Yu's belly grew, but he constantly told himself that he had to stay calm! Otherwise, he would only invite more trouble. It was true that he was from a quaint and rustic place. He was finally getting his feet wet on the true stage of the Immortal Dao. This was the most difficult time of his life to date. If he was not careful, who knew how this would turn out?

After Zhang Futu left, the female sect leader stood up. The others scattered, only daring to watch from afar.

Wu Yu noticed that the female sect leader's eyes were filled with hate, and it was directed at him.

"Who are you to him?" She spit the words through gritted teeth.

"Disciple." Wu Yu's response scared her back a step.

"Why is he doing this?" She was pale and trembling, completely confused as to why Zhang Futu wanted her to kill Wu Yu.

Wu Yu shook his head. "I cannot read him either. Perhaps he is testing me. After all, I just became his disciple. If that's the case, how about you and I escape separately? Perhaps you can still keep your life."

If they scattered quickly, perhaps Zhang Futu would be unable to find her...

But the female sect leader began crying, her expression belying her unwillingness and fear of death. She struggled. "No. I cannot escape his grasp. He has said that my only way to live is to kill you!"

She was afraid of Zhang Futu. All her hopes were pinned on Wu Yu now.

"I am his disciple. If you really kill me, do you think he will let you live?" Wu Yu countered. Even now, he was still scrambling to think of what Zhang Futu was up to!

Wu Yu had already lost every vestige of respect he had for that guy. All that remained was hatred. Wu Yu hated him even more than the Ninth Spirit did. This person's manner and character were the antithesis to Wu Yu's own.

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Chapter 0193: Your Technique or your Life

Hearing Wu Yu's words, the female sect leader laughed bitterly. "That is no longer something I should consider. He is the knife, and I am the meat. Fate is a strange thing. I was doing fine, and now I am in dire straits. In the end, it was my fault for being weak! This is something that I can blame no one but myself for. But the most straightforward reason is that you appeared. If you had not existed in this world, why would I be fighting for my life now?"

Her words startled Wu Yu into recalling: cultivation is plunder, and the strong define heroism!

If he had not been set up by Zhang Futu...

He had no more time to dwell on things. The female sect leader did not want to waste any more of her precious time, and she pulled out a normal immortal treasure longsword, roughly of the same quality as the Onyx Pearl Dao Sword. Without a word, she pounced on Wu Yu, her aura flaring forth. In order to live, she had no other choice.

Life and death was not within her control!

"Damn it!" Wu Yu raged. Although he was unwilling to fight, she might very well kill him! Luckily, he had a couple of hours to recover before, and his spiritual power was mostly replenished. Otherwise, he would have been killed in a flash!

"Go!"

The female sect leader's spiritual power was robust and came roiling forth. In order to live, she threw everything she had, and the enormous wave of spiritual power shook the earth itself. Countless sword shadows came flashing at him.

Wu Yu had not thought the situation through, and was also unwilling to engage in a battle of life and death. He switched to the Sword of the Mystic Eye and used the Art of Sword Flight to flee into the skies. But the female sect leader was in hot pursuit on Wu Yu's heels. "Stop right there!" she screeched. "Don't waste my time! I only have this one lifeline. Please just let me finish it!"

Her desperate struggle shook Wu Yu deeply.

He could not imagine how furious he would have been if he was in her shoes. Zhang Futu was just toying with her.

Wu Yu had to discover Zhang Futu's motive. Otherwise, he would be falling into his trap! As a result, his thoughts were not on the battle at all.

"Zhang Futu wants to see me in a risky battle for my life. What could be his purpose? To test my potential? My potential and ability were all demonstrated in the battle with Huang Cheng already...

"What does he want to see?"

He ran a mental search over his battle with Huang Cheng that night, down to the details. Wu Yu was not unintelligent, and very quickly realized it. His battle with Huang Cheng had been over very quickly - the crucial part was the Fixed Body Art!

"Given Zhang Futu's speed, he must have noticed the moment Huang Cheng and I clashed, and arrived at the battlefield promptly. How could he possibly be slower than my master? He had not thought about it much previously, but now he realized that he must have arrived early enough. Yet he did not save Huang Cheng. That means that if he is still nearby, he is trying to understand my Fixed Body Art better..."

Only those who experienced the Fixed Body Art personally would clearly understand it, whereas others would just find it strange. But the moment that Wu Yu held Huang Cheng had been a rather obvious one; if Zhang Futu had been nearby at that moment, he should have seen it. That was an immortality art from the Great Sage, Heaven's Equal, while Zhang Futu was just a commoner. He would definitely find it curious...

"He must be curious but uncertain. Does he want to push me to the brink of death so I will be forced to employ it again?" Wu Yu ruminated. This was the only explanation.

Very possibly, he had not been able to see clearly because Wu Yu had immediately used it from the get-go.

"It's very likely that he noticed the Fixed Body Art, and so he did not stop me when I killed Huang Cheng. He did not reprimand me, and even accepted me as disciple."

When this line of thought came to him, Wu Yu broke out in a cold sweat.

This logical reasoning explained everything.

"Since he is uncertain, then all the more reason to prevent him from knowing about it. No matter what, I cannot use the Fixed Body Art this time!"

Feng Xueya had told him before to be wary of everyone, even at the Shushan Immortal Sect. Even though the Shushan Immortal Sect was much more prestigious and powerful, Wu Yu's inheritance was considered special, and other petty people might covet it.

Wu Yu definitely knew how fearsome what he had was!

After he thought this through, his mind was clear.

But the problem was that the female sect leader was already catching up to him. Her spiritual power was stronger than his, especially when she was fighting for her life. How should Wu Yu deal with her?

"I have no enmity with you! I do not wish to hurt you!" It seemed like this battle was inevitable.

"It has nothing to do with enmity. It's just life or death. Resign yourself. None of this was your choice!" The female sect leader fought back hot tears, but her hand showed no mercy. Her sword cultivation dao techniques were even more refined than Feng Xueya's.

Cloud Piercing Sword, three bursts of golden sword qi morphed into golden tigers in the clouds. They sprinted along the clouds, bursting through the layer at three points in their attack!

Perhaps she was right!

Although they had no enmity, the orchestrator of this battle was not them. It was Zhang Futu! Zhang Futu had decreed that only one of them would live! Wu Yu did not want to hurt her, but there was no choice.

All his anger and hate was redirected to Zhang Futu.

"Great Dao of the Golden Sword!" The Sword of the Mystic Eye in Wu Yu's hands expanded, becoming a huge sword that broke through the cloud layer itself. It clashed with a golden tiger and cleaved it in two. It whipped instantly around to brain the other two tigers!

But after their beheading, the golden tigers disintegrated into hundreds of golden sword qi drops that came raining down like a storm.

"What a magnificent Jindan dao technique!"

This dao technique had many forms, and Wu Yu had to take the hit. Ordinary dao techniques would not morph like this.

Although his golden sword blocked about half, many golden bits of sword qi still pierced his body!

"Vajra Transformation!"

In that instant, Wu Yu's body wavered and became a Vajra Buddha sitting in the lotus position. It was a full six zhang tall, and its holiness was overpowering. The indestructible Vajra was battered by pellets of golden sword qi, which only left sword scars behind. But Wu Yu was not seriously hurt.

Bang!

The Vajra Buddha was too heavy, and plummeted like a rock through the air. Before he landed, he changed back into Wu Yu.

This was very risky!

He had almost been dashed into pieces!

"What a powerful body!"

The female sect leader was shocked, but she recovered quickly. Her attacks rained down heavily, threatening Wu Yu's life many times!

"I have no intention to kill, but she does. If this continues, I cannot hold out for the hour at all..."

Wu Yu was very clear on this point.

Right now, he was internally conflicted. He also knew that if he struggled through the hour, she was dead. That too held him back. Perhaps it was as she had said: Wu Yu's existence alone had caused her death.

"But must I let her kill me just like that?!" Wu Yu was not satisfied by that either.

He was quite sure that Zhang Futu would not let him die just like that. But that person was hard to read, so he could not be sure either.

Bang, bang, bang!

The female sect leader was extremely powerful. The air was filled with a shower of golden droplets that rained down, giving Wu Yu no avenue for escape!

If he did not retaliate, he was dead!

"No choice now!"

All of the sin belonged to Zhang Futu. Wu Yu had no other choice when he was forced to this degree.

"Sky Quake Thrust!"

This was the dao technique of the Heavenly Sword Sect. Wu Yu used it for the first time with the Sword of the Mystic Eye. His sword sliced downwards, and the Sky Quake Thrust parted the air itself. In a five kilometer, a deafening sound could be heard. Where the female sect leader stood, the air itself shook and suddenly turned into gold, a solid, sturdy metal that bound the female sect leader. And then it exploded and was sent flying.

"Again!"

In terms of spiritual power, Wu Yu was still weaker, and far from Jindan. After all, the advantage of his sword skills was that he used two swords simultaneously! The Sword of the Blazing Rainbow was already in his other hand!

Bang!

The air itself shook again!

Weng!

Seven rings of fire roared around the female sect leader, exploding in unison with the gold. The deafening sound sent the female sect leader flying.

This was the first counter attack that Wu Yu had unleashed.

This was the strongest attack he possessed in terms of sword dao. If his opponent did not die, then Wu Yu had no other answer. At the same time, using both of these swords drained his spiritual power considerably. If he had been at the first tier of the Jindan Realm, then using two consecutive Sky Quake Thrusts would definitely have killed his opponent.

Bang!

The female sect leader fell in the woods.

For a short time, there was no movement. But just as Wu Yu let his guard down slightly, there was a deafening boom and a golden figure rocketed into the air. Wu Yu saw that the female sect leader's entire body had turned golden, as though she was made out of gold itself. It was like the Supernova Golden Body, enhancing her spiritual power and physical power enormously. Most of all, she had sprouted a pair of golden, metallic wings. Every feather was shining gold!

Ping!

The feathers burst outwards, becoming thousands of small golden blades that could be controlled.

Wu Yu's back shone. His opponent had cultivated for more than a century. She was not the sect's leader for nothing. This ace in the hole completely suppressed Wu Yu. Unless Wu Yu used the Fixed Body Art, it would be difficult to extricate himself from this situation. The Sky Quake Thrust could not kill her!

"I definitely cannot use the Fixed Body Art. If I do, Zhang Futu's goal will have been achieved. And I will be in even more danger..." Wu Yu knew this well.

But in order to survive, the female sect leader was trying to kill Wu Yu within the hour. She gave him no time to think or escape. She steered her feathers, ready to close in for the overwhelming kill.

The threat of death was imminent for Wu Yu.

"I am sorry." Wu Yu took a deep breath. He sympathized with her, but he wanted to live on as well...

In the face of death, Wu Yu reached into his sumeru pouch and pulled out the Homing Soul-Shocker Talisman.

This was definitely something that Zhang Futu had not anticipated. Zhang Futu had originally given this Homing Soul-Shocker Talisman to Huang Cheng to protect his life, but it was taken by Wu Yu that night. He might have wanted to force Wu Yu to use the Fixed Body Art, but he had not foreseen that Wu Yu would pull out this talisman instead.

He ignited it with his spiritual power. The talisman did not drain his spiritual power at all. The Homing Soul-Shocker Talisman seemed to have eyes. Wu Yu locked it on the female sect leader and closed his eyes.

Bang, bang, bang!

The whole world shook. Wu Yu was sent flying, and he tumbled a few rounds.

He did not want to see the outcome.

After it had all blown over, he stood up. The female sect leader had completely vanished. Wu Yu had used the Homing Soul-Shocker Talisman to kill her in less than three breaths of time.

Deathly silence all around.

"Very well. Since I took your sword, there will be a day when I will take revenge for you as well," Wu Yu said to the female sect leader in his heart.

The one who had killed her was not Wu Yu. It was Zhang Futu. From the start, Zhang Futu had no intention of letting her live.

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Chapter 0194: Four Major Sword Ranks

He had expended one Homing Soul-Shocker Talisman and taken this female sect leader's life in exchange.

Peace was immediately restored, and all fell silent.

As expected, Zhang Futu had not left. Many had watched the female sect leader killed in battle, but they only shrank back, afraid to appear again.

Today, murderous work had been done. Wu Yu would commit this debt to his memory.

However, this silent contest against Zhang Futu was just beginning, and there was no end in sight. Clearly, he was watching Wu Yu like a hawk.

After it ended, Wu Yu calmly sheathed his two swords, then lifted his head skyward. He shouted, "I have killed her. Although I used the Homing Soul-Shocker Talisman, life and death have been decided. Do I pass your test?

Wu Yu was aiming to beat him at his own game. He would firstly pretend that Zhang Futu's real goal was to test him. And therefore guise the matter of the Fixed Body Art.

"You have no need to make trouble for me. If I am not to your liking, I can return by myself," Wu Yu added.

"Haha..." From above, laughter floated down. In a flash, Zhang Futu was standing before him with a beaming face. "Although you indeed used an ingenious method, it does not subvert the spirit of my test. Indeed, you are not craven. Today, your willingness to kill is very much compatible with my tastes."

It was difficult to tell if he truly meant this.

Could he really not be observing the Fixed Body Art, but simply trying to see if Wu Yu had a cruel hand as he did?

"Ming Long, what do you think?" Wu Yu asked secretly.

"You're really obtuse. It's so obvious," Ming Long said lazily.

"What do you mean?"

"He is definitely lusting after the Fixed Body Art. But this is a cunning guy. He must have already heard of your progress and change at the Heavenly Sword Sect. He must be coveting your Jingu Bang, especially after seeing the Fixed Body Art. He must have guessed that you have an inheritance that is extremely high-grade. Of course, the truth is that your inheritance is far more terrifying than he could ever imagine."

"Then why does he not kill me and take it?" Wu Yu felt that he had more than enough chances along their journey.

Ming Long cackled and said, "Inheritances of such an exquisitely high grade must be passed from inheritor to inheritor. Otherwise, wouldn't it be too easily taken away by others? Even you have no idea where the Jingu Bang is on your body. Even if he kills you, he cannot acquire it. He naturally knows this. Besides, he's still guessing for now. I reckon that he wants to keep you by his side and observe you closely for a way to obtain your treasure. Of course, a trashy thing like him has no way to match up to the Ruyi Jingu Bang." Ming Long's words marked him as no good thing. Of course, there was no way that he could possibly succeed, but Wu Yu was not going to open his mouth and clue him in to this fact. This was his most profound secret.

"You should know that acquiring this treasure invites all kinds of trouble. I died as a result of that as well. If you want to cultivate, then your path will be fraught with risk. It all depends on how you fend off this Zhang Futu." Ming Long feigned indifference, affecting an aloof manner...

Having just escaped the demonic clutches of the Ninth Spirit, he had quickly fallen into the designs of this Zhang Futu. Wu Yu could only laugh bitterly to himself.

"If I wish to remain and mingle at the Shushan Immortal Sect, the most crucial thing is to hide my treasure well. After all, all those who I've met from the Shushan Immortal Sect so far are the very opposite of my master."

Feng Xueya was a different kind. He took justice very seriously.

"Zhang Futu is a troublesome one. But after this test, he probably will not pull any other tricks, at least before we reach the Shushan Immortal Sect..." After defeating such a super strong opponent, Wu Yu could only hope that it had satisfied him for the moment.

At least for now, Zhang Futu was all smiles. Perhaps he had come to terms with it as well - his test had failed, and Wu Yu would keep his secrets to himself for now. Back at the Shushan Immortal Sect, he would have plenty of time to observe Wu Yu at his leisure. For now, he also could not ascertain if what Wu Yu had was truly useful to him.

He also knew that some of the highest level inheritances could not be obtained.

"Wu Yu, I, Zhang Futu, have always been cautious about accepting disciples. They must be resilient of character and merciless when killing - just like I am. From these 10 days or so, you are most definitely qualified. Don't worry. This test is over. And now, I will take you back to Shushan Immortal Sect." Saying so, Zhang Futu's hand sketched a gesture and pulled Wu Yu with some mysterious attraction onto his sword energy. He actually let Wu Yu stand on his sword energy.

Ming Long sneered. "What a wonderful change in attitude. One who is unaccountably solicitous must hide evil intentions. It seems like he's prepared to go the distance with you. A false smile to lower your defenses, and then the knife in the ribs once he's figured you out."

Even without Ming Long's reminder, Wu Yu knew this.

He was just like a lamb, being led along beside a starving wolf.

Whoosh!

"Hold tight!"

Zhang Futu said, then he took off!

This time, it was at Zhang Futu's speed. They soared into the clouds, traveling a 50 kilometers in a breath's time. The wind and clouds blasted past them. If not for Zhang Futu blocking the front, the turbulence generated by their speed would have torn Wu Yu to bits.

At such speeds, the winds continued to cut into Wu Yu like knives, even with the Invincible Vajra Body. He still had to use spiritual power to shield his body, and also had to expend significant energy to keep himself attached to Zhang Futu's sword energy.

"I heard from master that this Zhang Futu must be at least a fifth tier Jindan cultivator. That is really powerful.

"I wonder how many others of his level there are at the birthplace of sword cultivation, the Shushan Immortal Sect."

Just as Wu Yu was pondering this, Zhang Futu spoke to him conversationally, unaffected by the huge winds. He parted the clouds and traversed the air effortlessly while he spoke in a conversational tone, as if he was having a casual stroll in the air. He started to talk about the Shushan Immortal Sect...

"Did Feng Xueya tell you about the Shushan Immortal Sect?"

Wu Yu said, "All he said was that it is the birthplace of sword cultivation, and that it produced immortals before."

Zhang Futu roared with laughter, saying, "That Feng Xueya. He was cast out from the immortal sect very early on and knows nothing about the sect. You are different from him. As the disciple of Zhang Futu, you must have some understanding of the Shushan Immortal Sect before you enter. Your current knowledge is too shallow, and will inevitably make you a laughing stock once you arrive. That will reflect badly on myself as well. We will take some time to arrive, so let me tell you what the Shushan Immortal Sect is!"

"I will be glad to listen." In truth, Wu Yu was quite eager to know about this powerful presence within the Dong Sheng Divine Continent.

Zhang Futu began with an even tone, "The Dong Sheng Divine Continent's territories are boundless - thousands of kilometers of plains, and innumerable rich and bountiful regions. The Bipo Mountain Range, for example, is just one of the countless convergences of spiritual qi. With the natural spiritual qi in the environment, sentient beings grow, and even beasts can develop intelligence, becoming demons. More so for humans. Humans cultivate dao and chase immortalhood and longevity. Throughout its endless history, the Dong Sheng Divine Continent's rich tale has continued to develop. The fables are too ancient for us to remember, but amongst its billions of fertile territories, there are a few places which are considered explosive profusions of spiritual qi and deemed rare immortal domains in this world. The highest peak in the Dong Sheng Divine Continent, the Clear Sky of Shushan, is considered one such domain."

Wu Yu listened attentively, with no interruptions.

"Becoming part of the Shushan Immortal Sect indicates without a doubt that you are one of the most highly talented martial cultivators in the entire Dong Sheng Divine Continent. You have a higher status than 99% of the martial cultivators. There are tens of thousands of sects ranging through the Shushan Immortal Sect. Some are large, others small. For example, those two sects just now - the moment you flash your Shushan Immortal Sect status, no one will dare to touch you. In this world, the Shushan Immortal Sect is a place for the gods. It is synonymous with nobility. You were born in such a humble place, but you could meet me and become a high level martial cultivator. All I can say is that your luck is exceptional. Simply becoming a member of the Shushan Immortal Sect means that you can walk this world freely in the future."

Zhang Futu spoke very pridefully, and this fired Wu Yu's blood as well. Although he hated this Zhang Futu, he still looked forward to the Shushan Immortal Sect with intense anticipation.

That place was where his dreams would take flight!

"However, that alone is not enough. After you enter the Shushan Immortal Sect, there is much you need to understand and take note of. The Heavenly Sword Sect is akin to playing house. Laughable. A true superpower immortal sect has strict rules. Hierarchy is absolute and runs as orderly as clockwork. Punishment and rewards are explicated. There is a replete system of law, a complete classification of power, and a fair environment for competition. Firstly, let me tell you about ranks."

Zhang Futu cocked an eye at Wu Yu.

"Please continue," Wu Yu said.

Zhang Futu's gaze seemed to pierce through him completely. He continued, "People have all kinds of qualities. Even your Heavenly Sword Sect has servants, external, core, and personal disciples. Let alone the Shushan Immortal Sect! At the Shushan Immortal Sect, there are even more rigid ranks! The higher your rank, the more resources and authority you have, and even punishments will differ! In other words, the mightier you are, the more respected you will be! In the world of cultivation, your character cannot sway anything. Only power and dao can crush others!"

Wu Yu recalled that Feng Xueya had told him that Zhang Futu was within the four major sword ranks, which - if he recalled correctly - were called Heaven, Earth, Xuan, and Huang.

"I heard that you are of the Huang sword rank?" Wu Yu asked.

Zhang Futu smiled and said, "Not bad. But in the Shushan Immortal Sect, the Huang sword rank does not count for much. Even you might be able to reach this rank in the future. You will know then."

At this point, he paused, then added, "Actually, the paramount divider in the entire Shushan Immortal Sect is between two realms. This determines if you can ascend the Clear Sky of Shushan."

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Chapter 0195: Futu Hall

Wu Yu did not really understand. Could it be possible to not be allowed up the Clear Sky of Shushan?

Were they still counted as disciples of the Shushan Immortal Sect in that case?

Seeing his doubt, Zhang Futu was even more smug. "The entire Shushan Immortal Sect is bigger than you could imagine. It is thousands of times bigger than the Bipo Mountain Range! It is divided into two. The most core portion is the Clear Sky of Shushan. The Clear Sky of Shushan is extremely huge and penetrates the clouds themselves. It is said that it is even linked to heaven and the Sky Palace, and is the only place on earth to do so. The closer one is to heaven, the denser the spiritual qi. The highest echelons of our Shushan Immortal Sect are all on the peak of Clear Sky of Shushan! Besides the Clear Sky of Shushan, the countless peaks that surround the foot of the Clear Sky of Shushan are the other half. This portion is wider, and spiritual qi is denser the closer one is to the Clear Sky of Shushan. Of course, even the furthest peripheries contain hundreds of times the spiritual qi of your Bipo Mountain Range. We call this region the Common Sword Domain."

This meant that the Shushan Immortal Sect was divided into two - the Common Sword Domain and the Clear Sky of Shushan.

The Clear Sky of Shushan was linked to the Sky Palace, while the Common Sword Domain surrounded it.

"Not just anybody can ascend the Clear Sky of Shushan to cultivate. As a result, the disciples of the Shushan Immortal Sect are also divided into two. Of them, the disciples who can only remain at the Common Sword Domain are not considered at any significant level, and are often called ordinary dan disciples. Don't look down on ordinary dan disciples. The likes of your sect leader, Feng Xueya, and your sect protector, Lan Huayi, are not even qualified to be ordinary dan disciples. Of course, there are also many ordinary dan disciples who are casted out of the Common Sword Domain each year."

Hearing this, Wu Yu reckoned that he would definitely not be allowed up the Clear Sky of Shushan at the sect, and was probably only allowed to be an ordinary dan disciple.

However, he could guess that the inner workings of the Shushan Immortal Sect, which was much bigger, would definitely be even more complicated than things at the Heavenly Sword Sect.

Zhang Futu exclaimed, "At the Shushan Immortal Sect, more than 90% of the disciples are ordinary dan disciples. Some have slowed down considerably after reaching Jindan, their talent strained to their limits. There are also some frighteningly talented people who are temporarily held back because of their age. Their future is limitless."

Wu Yu remained silent, drinking in this information like a man dying of thirst. He wanted more.

The wind whistling around them no longer captured his attention.

At this juncture, Zhang Futu gave a self-possessed laugh. "More than 50 years ago, I entered the fifth tier of the Jindan Dao Realm and cultivated a great dao Mystique, becoming a Huang sword rank disciple. I succeeded in qualifying to ascend the Clear Sky of Shushan. From that moment on, I understood the true Shushan Immortal Sect."

Speaking thus, he looked infinitely majestic.

"What is a great dao Mystique?" Wu Yu had never heard of this strange term before.

Zhang Futu looked at him with a hint of contempt. "You are still too far. Forget it. If the day comes, you will naturally know. I shall continue to tell you about the four major sword ranks."

At this, Wu Yu could only nod his head mutely.

Zhang Futu continued, "The Clear Sky of Shushan is extremely tall. From the foot of the mountain to the peak, it is divided into five regions. The higher you go, the more central you are, and the closer you are to the territory of the dominant. We Shushan disciples mostly hope that one day we can scale the peak and see the beautiful scenery of the Sky Palace!"

Wu Yu could imagine the feeling of standing on the peak and seeing the Sky Palace of the gods.

Zhang Futu began to explain about the five regions.

"From the foot of the mountain, the five regions are known as the Huang sword domain, the Xuan sword domain, the Earth sword domain, the Heaven sword domain, and the peak - also known as the Shusan immortal domain. Forget the Shushan immortal domain for now. The four domains correspond to the four main sword ranks. I am a Huang sword rank disciple, and I can only abide at the Huang sword domain at best. As expected, only disciples of the Xuan sword rank can access the Xuan sword domain, while the most terrifying Heaven sword rank disciples can reach the Heaven sword domain! As for those in the Shushan immortal domain, they form the apex and are those who might even become immortals. It does not matter if you don't know about it. It is a level that you will never even reach in your lifetime."

In Wu Yu's mind, the shape of the Clear Sky of Shushan slowly clarified. From below to top, the five regions. The four below corresponded to the four major sword ranks. The hierarchy between disciples was strict, and only those at the Huang sword rank and above were allowed to take on disciples. These four main sword ranks were each more powerful than the last. He could only imagine how small this must all seem to those at the very top!

The weak would always feel the pressure from those above.

Hearing Zhang Futu's explanation, only when he entered the four main sword ranks could he truly be considered a disciple of the Shushan Immortal Sect, akin to being a core disciple. However, even if he was a core disciple, there were still four realms, corresponding to four different tiers of power.

Wu Yu could not help but ask, "How can one become a Huang sword rank disciple, or even higher?" He too was anticipating that he might scale the Clear Sky of Shushan and see the Sky Palace for himself one day.

Zhang Futu laughed again, as though dealing with a naive child. His laughter subsiding, he said, "Of Heaven, Earth, Xuan, and Huang, the Huang sword rank is relatively easy. You simply need to reach the fifth tier of the Jindan Dao Realm and then master a great dao Mystique, then you can become a Huang sword rank disciple. As for the Xuan sword rank, Earth sword rank, and Heaven sword rank, that is too far from you. You come from a small place and are lowborn. No matter how you look at it, you are lacking. Reaching the Huang sword rank will already be not bad for you."

Since he did not say, Wu Yu could roughly guess that the Xuan sword rank was probably for the elite of the Jindan Dao Realm, while the Earth sword rank and Heaven sword rank would surpass the Jindan Dao Realm; perhaps martial cultivators of the Violet Kingdom of the Inner Sea Realm. Wu Yu was completely ignorant of this level - for now, all he knew was its name.

As for the Shushan immortal domain, the most central core, that had to be filled with those who were considered the most powerful in this world. Wu Yu guessed that Ming Long must have been someone of that level.

At this time, Zhang Futu said, "The one you should get to know best is the Common Sword Domain. For a long time, you will abide there and become one of the ordinary dan disciples. Of course, even as an ordinary dan disciple, you are also an extremely honored martial cultivator outside. Any martial cultivator from outside will show you much respect. The most excellent sword cultivators in this world are all gathered at Shushan."

"Please tell me more." In his addresses, Wu Yu always dropped the honorific "master." He found it difficult to say those words.

Zhang Futu continued, "The Common Sword Domain is extremely expansive. It is more than 80% of the Shushan Immortal Sect's surface area. Because of how high the Clear Sky of Shushan is, the surrounding mountains are also extremely tall. The entire Shushan Immortal Sect is on an elevated piece of winter land. Within it are countless pockets of richness. Besides special regions which make up 10%, the rest of the Common Sword Domain has 99 sword palaces. Each sword palace is further divided into dozens of halls. Each sword palace has a palace master, which is a position held by a disciple of the Xuan sword rank. Within each sword palace are dozens of hall masters. Each hall master position is taken up by a Huang sword rank disciple. I forgot to mention that the disciples of the four major sword ranks can freely enter domains that are lower than theirs. For example, I spend a lot of my time in the Common Sword Domain because I am a hall master in the Common Sword Domain."

"The hall that I am in charge of is known as Futu Hall. You will spend a long time in my Futu Hall as one of my ordinary dan disciples. That is my territory. With me around, your future is assured."

Zhang Futu seemed to have determined Wu Yu's future just like that. As expected, Zhang Futu would keep him close, where constant surveillance was possible.

The Common Sword Domain had 99 sword palaces, each sword palace had dozens of halls. Wu Yu understood this system quickly.

"How many disciples are there in Futu Hall?" Wu Yu asked.

Zhang Futu considered this. "About 300, all under my supervision. There are also five assistant hall masters, all fourth tier Jindan cultivators. These five assistant hall masters are classified into dao techniques, immortal treasures, immortal essences, talismans, and merits. I decide punishments there. You will frequently come into contact with these five. As my disciple, no one will bully you, at least within Futu Hall. At least not openly."

Wu Yu clearly remembered everything he had learned today. The Shushan Immortal Sect was already very clear within his mind's eye.

"I say all this only as a rough picture. Once you reach Futu Hall, you will naturally understand many more details, such as sword cores, merits, and refining. The Shushan Immortal Sect is very big indeed. You will definitely be shocked the first time you arrive," Zhang Futu pronounced with certainty.

Wu Yu did not doubt this at all. After all, it was the place of Feng Xueya's dreams.

After that, Zhang Futu would occasionally tell Wu Yu about some details of the Shushan Immortal Sect on their long flight. He spoke in great detail, much as a master would.

Only, Wu Yu was constantly wary of him. The more friendly he was, the greater his ambition must be.

Flying through the clouds, it was difficult to keep track of time. Wu Yu had no idea how long it took. Perhaps a few months? The more west they flew, the higher they flew, and the colder it got. Towards the end, Wu Yu realized that Zhang Futu was basically flying upwards.

The Shushan Immortal Sect was in a wintry land.

One day, Zhang Futu exclaimed, "We're almost there!"

Before them were endless clouds.

Wu Yu lifted his head. He could see a whole new world before him, and it was a palpitating experience.

This was just the far reaches of the perimeter, and the spiritual qi was already 10 times than of the Bipo Mountain Range.

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Chapter 0196: Green Glass Sword Palace

"We are still about three days away from the immortal sect."

Zhang Futu said as he flew.

Just as his words were uttered, they passed through the clouds. Even though they were still really far - three days was a considerable distance after all - far in the distance, Wu Yu could already see what looked like a huge pillar reaching into the heavens.

That pillar was like the Ruyi Jingu Bang. It resonated with Wu Yu deeply.

"That is the highest peak in the entire Dong Sheng Divine Continent, the Clear Sky of Shushan!" Zhang Futu said proudly.

Anyone of the Shushan Immortal Sect would naturally be proud of the Clear Sky of Shushan.

Zhang Futu's sword-energy was tilted upwards, indicating that they were still ascending. Even at this position, they were already high up in the sky.

Looking at the gigantic Clear Sky of Shushan, Wu Yu was deeply shaken. His aspirations had been completely captured by the entirety of the Clear Sky of Shushan.

As time passed, they drew nearer and nearer to the Clear Sky of Shushan and got a better look. The Clear Sky of Shushan was not a giant pillar, but a huge sword that was plunged into the ground and extended into the blue dome of the sky. It was like a finger from the earth that stood against the spine of heaven itself - cold and sinister as though it was about to rip heaven itself apart!

Because it was covered in a thick blanket of snow, it looked like an ice sword. It looked extremely precipitous.

Even so, the disciples of the four main sword ranks inhabited the Clear Sky of Shushan. They cultivated and advanced, charging onwards to their goal of the peak.

The ordinary dan disciples in the Common Sword Domain were also fighting to ascend the Clear Sky of Shushan!

Although it was still very far, his first impression had already humbled Wu Yu profoundly.

"This sword-shaped mountain must be a creation of nature itself. Otherwise, why would it have such spiritual qi? It must be the masterpiece of a god! The Heavenly Peak on the Bipo Mountain Range must have been created in the image of the Clear Sky of Shushan!"

If not for the fact that it was a heavenly land that inexplicably attracted martial cultivators, Wu Yu would not have felt an urge to immediately rush for the peak at first look.

"Shaken, aren't you? This is the sword of the gods themselves, the foremost peak in the divine continent! The dream of every martial cultivator!" Zhang Futu said.

As time passed, they neared. The Clear Sky of Shushan grew ever larger before his eyes, until finally he could not even tell its shape when they were but a day away from it. All Wu Yu could see was an endless wall, as though he had reached the end of the world. It obscured his entire vision. Everything to the west was blocked by the wall.

The Common Sword Domain surrounded the Clear Sky of Shushan.

As they neared, Wu Yu realized that the Clear Sky of Shushan was covered in nine layers of clouds that coiled around the Clear Sky of Shushan like a huge dragon. The colored clouds drifted around.

Zhang Futu pointed to the clouds and declared arrogantly, "Don't just think these clouds are pretty. They are made of endless layers of sword qi. Any outsider who wishes to invade the Clear Sky of Shushan will be torn to shreds by the Nine Deadly Colored Cloud Layers Formation before they even get close."

This was a fairly advanced formation, far, far surpassing the 10,000 Swords Formation.

"That's not all. Outside the Common Sword Domain, there is also the 99 Rank Immortal Swords Formation. This 99 layered spirit design usually lies dormant. The moment it detects invasion or demon intrusion, the design activates, and the entire Shushan Immortal Sect will be bathed in an impenetrable gold. However, throughout all these years that I've lived, I have never seen any design activated. There is no being in this world that dares to attack Shushan.

"Of course, that's as far as I know. Throughout our history, our ancestors have laid down countless formations and left behind countless hidden legacies. Perhaps only those at the Shushan immortal domain know the true might of the sect's offensive formation!"

Wu Yu was deeply moved. This Shushan Immortal Sect was truly the stuff of dreams. Even with Zhang Futu watching him as prey, it did not dampen Wu Yu's enthusiasm for this place.

Wu Yu still saw thousands of metal chains connected the Clear Sky of Shushan that were pegged in the Common Sword Domain, as though pinning down the Clear Sky of Shushan. Zhang Futu said that each chain was tied to a "godsword," which was plunged into the ground, suppressing a demon. This meant that a portion of the Common Sword Domain was a jail that imprisoned many demons.

As for what manner of immortal treasure the godswords were, Zhang Futu did not elaborate.

After another day, they were basically within the perimeter of the Common Sword Domain. Looking out, it was an endless world of snow. All that could be seen were mountains and mountains, many times the size of the Bipo Mountain Range. And where the Clear Sky of Shushan was, there was no horizon. There were also other high peaks, some reaching the waist of the Clear Sky of Shushan. Of course, those were also the domain of the ordinary dan disciples.

Most marvelous was that there were floating islands in the air. It was said that there were great powers in the immortal sect that used designs to keep these islands aloft.

From that position, although one could only see the tip of the Shushan Immortal Sect iceberg, this tip was already potent with sword qi. Many disciples were using the Art of Sword Flight. An extremely rare sight at the Bipo Mountain Range, this was the most ordinary of things here.

"Your level is considered poor, so you only see the surface. But if you were at my level and you looked again, you would realize that even the cleanest patch of land has destructive spirit designs. Everywhere, sword shadows and sword qi fly. This is the world of the sword!"

Indeed, Wu Yu did not see as much as he did. Even so, Wu Yu could feel the fearsome sword qi all around him. This was like a forest of the sword, and he roamed within its influence.

Looking out at the endless expanse of snow, he could make out many palaces and pagodas, and more sword-shaped construction that stuck out of the white horizon.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Thousands of disciples were flying around on their swords. Here, Wu Yu felt extremely unremarkable. His level was much lower than a majority of those here.

Even someone of Zhang Futu's Huang sword rank seemed normal here. He was much more low profile now as he took Wu Yu along with him.

Wu Yu would never have dreamed that this day would come, where he would go to the peak of cultivation in the divine continent. All that he saw dazzled him. He was even more shaken than when he had first reached the Bipo Mountain Range.

All that could be said was that this was what the Sky Palace looked like for mortals.

Vast and endless, and forever limited to seeing a fraction of what it truly was, unless one climbed the Clear Sky of Shushan.

"Follow me to the Green Glass Sword Palace. It is one of the 99 sword palaces, and Futu Hall is within Green Glass Sword Palace. We are under the jurisdiction of the Green Glass Sword Palace."

The palace master was a disciple of the Xuan sword rank.

Sword halls, sword palaces, ordinary dan disciples, four main sword ranks... The Shushan Immortal Sect was indeed strict about hierarchy. It was run as coldly and clinically as the ice on which it was built. There was a cloying atmosphere of murder in the air, which kept the new arrival Wu Yu constantly on his guard.

For the Common Sword Domain, the closer one was to the Clear Sky of Shushan, the closer to the core one was. Green Glass Sword Palace was one of the twenty-odd sword palaces in the outermost ring. In terms of spiritual qi, it was naturally considered low-tier, and on the edge of the Common Sword Domain. Once you entered the Common Sword Domain, you were in the territory of the Green Glass Sword Palace. Even so, the spiritual qi here formed white immortal mist that warmed you when you breathed it in. It was at least a hundred times more dense than the spiritual qi at the Bipo Mountain Range.

Such was heaven on earth.

They passed through a frosted valley and saw an enormous pair of green swords ahead. They were forged of green bronze and protruded out of the ground. Each was more than 100 zhang tall, and about one fourth of the blade was buried in the ground. Huge metal chains hung from the sword handles, which extended all the way to the waist of the Clear Sky of Shushan. Wu Yu knew that these were two of the godswords that Zhang Futu had mentioned. Below them must be demons.

And these two godswords formed a huge door to the Shushan Immortal Sect!

Of course, it was also the door to the Green Glass Sword Palace.

From afar, they could see about 30 martial cultivators in green armor between the swords. They all wielded spiritual immortal treasures and stood unmoving against the wind and snow. They had to be the guards of Green Glass Sword Palace.

"Zhang Futu."

A well-built man in the group spoke. He was their leader, and he spotted Zhang Futu immediately.

"Cang Mang, same as usual." Zhang Futu quickly reached them, Wu Yu in tow.

These 30 were all in the Jindan Dao Realm, and all of them were turning inquisitive gazes at Wu Yu. Their piercing gazes and chilly demeanor made Wu Yu feel threatened.

"Welcome back. But who is this? The one you brought out was not this person, isn't that so?" the martial cultivator called Cang Mang asked.

Zhang Futu did not bat an eyelid as he replied, "The disciple I brought out was unfortunately killed by a demon. He has passed on. This one is a rare talent I found in the extreme east. I took him as a disciple and brought him back to Shushan Immortal Sect."

Half disbelieving, Cang Mang said, "How did your disciple get killed by a demon? Must have been a strong demon to kill your disciple before you."

Zhang Futu said, "Not so. My mistake, allowing the demon to face him alone."

This meant that perhaps within the Shushan Immortal Sect, Zhang Futu could not kill wantonly. That was why he had brought an unsatisfactory disciple out?

"I could not care less about that. But are you sure that this disciple, not even at the Jindan Dao Realm, is qualified to join our sect? In order to enter the immortal sect, one normally has to pass the sect's test," Cang Mang said dubiously.

"Huang sword rank disciples have the authority to accept outsiders into the sect as disciples, although only up to four. He is a tenth tier Qi Condensation cultivator, and as far as I know, he is not yet 20 years of age," Zhang Futu said calmly.

"Not even 20? That's not bad at all." Cang Mang nodded. He had been sizing Wu Yu up with his dissecting gaze.

Night Wishes for Snow was an eighth tier Qi Condensation cultivator, although he had been cultivating for more than 50 years. Huang Cheng was in his 30s and was at the Jindan Dao Realm. And at least in Futu Hall, he had been considered the most talented. For ordinary dan disciples below 20 years of age, they were often at the eighth tier of Qi Condensation.

"Alright, go on in."

Cang Mang nodded assent.

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Chapter 0197: Shushan disciple Wu Yu

After all, Zhang Futu was a disciple of the Huang sword rank, and the security at Green Glass Sword Palace was not that strict.

However, Cang Mang still ordered Zhang Futu to do a full background check on Wu Yu after they left. All kinds of intelligence would still be looked into by Green Glass Sword Palace. Of course, since Zhang Futu had personally brought him in, the checks should be no problem.

After the investigation had been completed, Wu Yu finally attained the status of Shushan Immortal Sect disciple, along with his leap towards success.

Wu Yu had been directly accepted by a disciple of the Huang sword rank, which was not the same as other ordinary initiates. Naturally, the process was much smoother for him. The others had to go through many stringent tests and checks, including identity and background checks, before they could become Shushan Immortal Sect disciples.

Of course, the truly mighty were all the progeny of the highest powers. Those who had been born on the Clear Sky of Shushan were Shushan Immortal Sect members from birth. Although they had not entered the four major sword ranks, they could also stay on the Clear Sky of Shushan.

After passing through the large doors, they were already in the territory of the Common Sword Domain. But when one looked out, it was still an endless field of snow.

"Futu Hall is that way."

Zhang Futu took Wu Yu deeper into the Green Glass Sword Palace, closer to the side where the Clear Sky of Shushan was. Along the way, Wu Yu could see peaks in the distance, covered with dazzling palace halls and dominating sword qi. He could even hear the voices of martial cultivators. He could tell that there was a palace there.

There were more than 2,000 palaces like Futu Hall within the entire Common Sword Domain, and each housed roughly 300 disciples. That meant that more than 600,000 genius sword cultivators lived in the Common Sword Domain. Wu Yu was truly a drop in the ocean.

The Common Sword Domain was so huge, and even walking for 10 days would not bring you from one end to the other. But for now, the only area that Wu Yu would be allowed to roam in would be Futu Hall.

Not long after, a huge ice mountain cluster loomed ahead. It was more than 10 times the area of the Bipo Mountain Range, and the peaks were orderly, the sword qi dense.

"This is my Futu Mountain Range," Zhang Futu said.

Arrived, Futu Hall.

From this position, one could see many floating islands by looking up. They were colored clouds floating above, and the Clear Sky of Shushan was to the west. Sword qi billowed, forming clouds that sailed by.

All that was before him was snow and more snow.

"Follow me back to Futu Hall."

Zhang Futu seized Wu Yu and used the Art of Sword Flight, speeding towards the heart of the Futu Mountain Range.

"Let me tell you again. Within the Shushan Immortal Sect, each hall's territory is very strictly divided. If you have no business, best not wander outside the Futu Mountain Range. Especially since you are new, you are sure to be bullied outside, and I will lose face as well. Understood?"

"Understood."

"The Common Sword Domain also has many restricted areas, hundreds and thousands of them. Ordinary dan disciples cannot enter them. In a while, I will give you more concrete rules. The first thing to do is to read them," Zhang Futu lectured.

Wu Yu understood. This was like The Basics of the Sword and The Records of Bipo Mountain Range.

Of course, it would be a hundred times more complicated here.

Wu Yu very quickly spotted the highest peak in the Futu Mountain Range. That had to be the heart of it - Futu Mountain. Futu Mountain's peak was a plateau, on which Futu Hall was built. That was Zhang Futu's territory, and he brought Wu Yu directly to a broad expanse of snowy ground before the palace.

Wu Yu got his feet under him and looked at Futu Hall. It was magnificent, more than 10 times larger than Heavenly Palace. The tiles and pillars were covered in spirit designs, and he could also feel huge quantities of spiritual qi being absorbed into Futu Hall, creating an even denser spiritual qi within.

These spirit designs must have been carved by Zhang Futu himself.

The moment they arrived, Zhang Futu spoke to the air loudly, "Futu Hall ordinary dan disciples, besides those sealed or on duty, assemble in front in 10 breaths' time."

This was his domain, and his words roused the entire Futu Hall to life. Within his time limit, hundreds of swords suddenly emerged from the mountains, each bearing a disciple or two. They sped to Futu Hall, a crowd of more than 200 materializing out of nowhere to stand before Zhang Futu, their hands clasped in respectful greeting. They loudly shouted, "Our respects to the hall master, and our welcome at his return!"

Amongst them, there were five middle-aged men who stood at the fore. They looked stronger than the others, and also more impressive. These had to be the five assistant hall masters. Although they were not yet at the Huang sword rank, they were close.

"Very good." Zhang Futu relished such reverence.

At this time, the 200-odd immortal sect disciples noticed Wu Yu, who was returning their inspection with his own. He noted that many of them were very young, about the same age as Night Wishes for Snow. But they were mostly in the Jindan Dao Realm, at Feng Xueya's level. Some of the older ones were about Feng Xueya's age, but they were basically all second tier Jindan cultivators and above. There were also a few especially young ones, about his age, but they were eighth or ninth tier Qi Condensation cultivators.

As expected, they were all talents in their own right. His superb surge in the east was but a modest advantage here at Futu Hall.

However, those who were truly outstanding would readily reach the four major sword ranks, and would not linger here.

Those here had to be unremarkable. Feng Xueya's ability was truly not sufficient to stand here.

"However, considering I have only cultivated for three to four years, I have done well. Most of them must have been cultivating since young."

Many were very curious about Wu Yu.

However, Wu Yu noticed that their gazes were very sharp. Perhaps because they had been in the Shushan Immortal Sect environment for a long time, even if they did not mean to, they were filled with a strong spirit of competition, and the sword qi was very apparent in their eyes.

At this time, Zhang Futu announced, "Huang Cheng followed me out this time. Unfortunately, he was ambushed by a demon and lost his life."

These words stirred quiet murmurs, but no stronger reaction. They seemed largely indifferent to Huang Cheng's death. Only one or two had very ugly expressions.

And then Zhang Futu turned his gaze to Wu Yu, saying, "This is the fourth disciple I have accepted. His name is Wu Yu, and he grew up in a poor and desolate land in the eastern extremities of the divine continent. Even so, he has more talent than many of you, already reaching the 10th tier of Qi Condensation before 20 years of age. His future is bright. From now on, he is one of our Futu Hall."

At this point, many turned envious looks on Wu Yu, envious that he could become Zhang Futu's disciple. Of course, there were also unfriendly faces. They must've been disdainful after hearing that he had come from a humble background.

Many of them had only entered on the back of many, many tests.

All kinds of expressions, all kinds of feelings. Their strange looks made Wu Yu realize deeply that this was not the Heavenly Sword Sect anymore...

"Dong Sheng, give him a welcome present," Zhang Futu said to one of the assistant hall masters.

"Understood." The assistant hall master chuckled and pulled out a Sumeru Pouch, tossing it to Wu Yu. "The things inside should dispel your doubts. It is a confusing process for you to enter the Shushan Immortal Sect and become an official disciple. For this month, you need not do anything. Focus on familiarizing yourself with the welcome gift. That is the most important thing."

"My thanks to the assistant hall master." Wu Yu received the welcome gift. The Sumeru Pouch was heavy; it likely contained many things.

Zhang Futu was approving of Wu Yu's reticent expression. He said, "Futu Hall only has 30 peaks vacant. Starting today, Kilovolt Peak is yours. Wang Fu, Zhi Ying, Zhou Xuan, the three of you step out and get to know your fourth junior brother." After gifting Kilovolt Peak to Wu Yu, Zhang Futu called three people out of the crowd.

The one in the middle was a tough and stocky man. He was young and completely bald. He wore an animal fur and had a huge sword strapped to his back that was as tall as he was and a hand's breadth wide. It looked like it was not a bad spiritual immortal treasure. A malevolent air hung heavily around him. Although he was human, he stood like a wild bear. He was extremely intimidating and reminded Wu Yu of the Black Bear Spirit in the Valley of Immortal Fate.

"This is my eldest disciple, Wang Fu. He was raised by bears from young, but you had best show him respect, or I can't do anything if he tears you limb from limb."

Wang Fu showed no emotion. Exactly like a wild animal.

Besides Wang Fu, there was a woman and another man. They did not seem very friendly. The girl was called Zhi Ying. She had a smile on her face that was supposed to be friendly but instead seemed distant.

She asked, "Master, isn't our fourth junior brother Huang Cheng? Although Huang Cheng is dead, this child can only be the fifth, isn't that so?"

Zhang Futu shot her a stare. "Shut your mouth."

And from then on, no one dared to ask that question.

"Fourth Junior Brother, I am your third senior brother, Zhou Xuan. Stick with me from now on and your life will be sweet." The last man was scrawny, strands of red hair streaking through the black. He grinned at Wu Yu.

Zhang Futu was very satisfied with this presentation. He said, "Alright, you may all disperse. Zhou Xuan, bring your junior brother to Kilovolt Peak and show him around on my behalf. After all, he has just arrived."

Zhou Xuan smiled. "Disciple will definitely fulfill my task. I will feed Junior Brother until he is fat and round."

"Disperse." Zhang Futu's command sent them scattering about their own businesses. Even Zhang Futu took to his sword after taking one last look at Wu Yu. He seemed to be going in the direction of the Clear Sky of Shushan - the Huang sword domain was where he spent most of his time while Futu Hall was often managed by the five assistant hall masters.

In a flash, only Zhou Xuan and four other sword cultivators, his followers, remained.

They all looked at Wu Yu with grinning faces. Zhou Xuan said, "Master actually gave Huang Cheng's Kilovolt Peak to Junior Brother. I am so envious. Junior Brother, Senior Brother here will take you to Kilovolt Peak and introduce you to a few more companions. Come on."

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Chapter 0198: Rules for the New

There was a total of five people smiling warmly at Wu Yu.

The others, including Zhang Futu, had disappeared. Zhang Futu had ostensibly returned to the Clear Sky of Shushan, but Wu Yu guessed that he might be watching him from some place.

His third senior brother, Zhou Xuan, walked up with a carefree expression, clapping Wu Yu on the shoulder and laughing. "Our master is really irresponsible. Back when I was first accepted, he threw me here as well and then went to the Huang sword domain. It was a full year before he reappeared. He kept me waiting for so long."

"Does he usually not spend much time at Futu Hall?" This person was not tall, but he still tried to clap Wu Yu's shoulder. Wu Yu did not like it. He had been on his guard since he arrived. This Zhou Xuan's smile was not as sincere as Mo Shishu's.

Zhou Xuan slapped his thigh. "Of course! Master made it to the Huang sword rank with much difficulty. Why would he spend time here? If we see him once a year, that's not bad. But that aside, Senior Brother here will send you to Kilovolt Peak. That scoundrel Huang Cheng is dead, and Kilovolt Peak is a great place. I'm so envious of you."

Saying so, he called the other four. All of them had spiritual immortal treasure longswords and used the Art of Sword Flight - all five were in the Jindan Dao Realm.

Wu Yu was observing them silently. He knew that all of them were young - roughly Night Wishes for Snow's age - but they had already reached Jindan and were at least Feng Xueya's level. And they were only the most ordinary of the ordinary dan disciples here.

"What are the true super-geniuses of the Shushan Immortal Sect like?" Wu Yu could not help but wonder.

Zhou Xuan and the others were just about to leave when someone said, "Zhou Xuan, pull your junior brother up. He's not yet at the Jindan Dao Realm. He can't fly, can he?"

At this time, they had already gone some distance.

"Oh, oh. I remember now. Haha, Junior Brother..."

Zhou Xuan had just spoken when Wu Yu had already mounted his own sword to join them. His stable form on the sword made their eyes pop.

"How can you use the Art of Sword Flight? Aren't you in the Qi Condensation Realm?!" Zhou Xuan was flabbergasted. From this, it seemed like he was initially intending to let Wu Yu chase them from the ground.

Wu Yu said mildly, "My immortal root is special, so I can use the Art of Sword Flight early. Please, Senior Brother, lead on."

He could not be bothered to prove himself against this bunch. The Shushan Immortal Sect was vast, and there were many more things that captured his attention. He was enraptured by all there was here.

"Alright. Follow me. Closely, now!" Zhou Xuan and the others exchanged looks and then poured on the speed for no reason. They seemed to be trying to get under Wu Yu's skin, immediately turning on their full speeds, which was slightly faster than Feng Xueya's.

Wu Yu had no intention of quarreling, but he simply kept pace behind.

Over the snowy ground, the bolts of sword light whistled through the clouds so quickly that no figure could be seen.

When Zhou Xuan turned back to look, Wu Yu was actually right behind them. He was shocked, thinking to himself, "This kid is still in the Qi Condensation Realm. How is his sword flight so fast!?"

From the side, a female sword cultivator coldly said, "Since he's new, we'd better think of something to take him down a peg. Otherwise, in the future, he might not take his Third Senior Brother Zhou Xuan seriously at all."

"We all know what kind of person Huang Cheng was. Master was long disappointed in him. This Wu Yu appeared out of nowhere to claim Huang Cheng's spot. We will spend much time together in the future, so I have to establish the order and make him respect me," Zhou Xuan thought to himself.

"We're here."

Very quickly, they reached Kilovolt Peak. Wu Yu followed Zhou Xuan and the others on the descent, also sizing up this mountain peak which now belonged to him. In truth, the peaks at the Shushan Immortal Sect were not very lively. Without servant disciples around, only Wu Yu would be here in the future.

Before him was a mountain completely blanketed with snow, although there were tall, sturdy cedars, as well as other plants, growing on the mountain. What interested him was the spiritual qi, which had made the plants grow vigorously. They were full of vigor, and the flowers still bloomed on the snow. It was a beautiful sight.

Amidst the snowy mountain and cedars, there were many courts and pavilions built where the spiritual qi was densest.

Wu Yu and the others came to an empty patch of land on Kilovolt Peak. Wu Yu wished to spend as little time as possible with this bunch. Putting his hands together, he said, "My thanks to my senior brothers. Wu Yu has only just arrived, and I need time to get used to the immortal sect. I'll head in first."

Zhou Xuan was truly not the good-hearted type. He moved to stand before Wu Yu, eyes wide. "Junior Brother, that's not right of you. These senior brothers and sisters went to such pains to escort you here. Will you chase us away just like that? Isn't that too discourteous of you? This is the Shushan Immortal Sect - an orderly place with established customs. It's not like that hovel of yours, do you understand?"

Wu Yu was no coward. Since they wanted to tangle with him, he would not shrink back either. "And what courtesies does Senior Brother think I should offer?"

Zhou Xuan and the other four looked at each other, and they burst into laughter. Zhou Xuan said, "Actually, we're not trying to make life difficult for you. It's just that an immortal sect has an immortal sect's rules. When we were first initiated, we also went through a similar process. It is our tradition. This tradition is that since we, out of the good will of our hearts, escorted you here, you have to make some gesture. That will ease our relationship in the future. You see?"

Zhou Xuan spoke in a reasonable manner, as though it was real.

Wu Yu knew how they saw him: a new initiate, lacking in ability and years, and no powerful background. That was why they had come to make trouble.

He smiled and asked, "And what gesture does Senior Brother think appropriate?"

He too understood that his sudden appearance and claiming of Huang Cheng's place would invite dissatisfaction. Especially since Zhang Futu had said that his background was poor.

Seeing his compliance, Zhou Xuan was extremely happy. "Very simple. Within your welcome present, there are five Golden Essence Pills. Cobble together 10 more so there are 15, and you can give us brothers and sisters three each. Take it as a small gift. That is all. And hereafter, Senior Brother will definitely protect you and prevent others from bullying you."

Wu Yu was loath to even use a single Golden Essence Pill. Each Golden Essence Pill was made out of precious immortal essences, and it had to be immortal essences that had spiritual marks on them. Its potency was considerable, at least a few hundredfold of Spirit Concentration Pills.

"15? You all are really hungry lions. Senior Brother Zhou, you and I are all disciples of the hall master, and yet you would team up with others to squeeze your own junior brother. Are you unafraid of the hall master's punishment?" Wu Yu's smile faded, his expression turning chilly. He had a hunch that he would not be able to avoid trouble today.

Hearing Wu Yu's words, they laughed until they doubled over and their faces contorted, as though they had heard a world-class joke.

"The hall master has returned to the Huang sword domain and won't be back for a year. You are too naive!"

"As for the assistant hall masters, they are busy with their business. Who will care about you, fool!"

"Newbies are newbies. I hear you're from some poor barren land in the east? No wonder you don't even know something like this. With a place as wonderful as the Huang sword domain, Master will only come to visit you occasionally. Do you really think that you have found success because you became Master's disciple?"

They ridiculed Wu Yu's ignorance relentlessly, their laughter building and building. They were on the verge of rolling on the floor laughing.

Who would have thought that he would meet such people on his first day at the Shushan Immortal Sect?

"This is the periphery of the immortal sect, and also where competition is the most intense. As the saying goes: when the forest is huge, all manner of birds can be found. I should not brand the immortal sect based on my impression of Zhang Futu and these few.

"It's not as bad as it could be. For such a superpower sect, the internal competition must be thousands of times that of the Heavenly Sword Sect. At the Heavenly Sword Sect, I was already at the top when I became Master's disciple. But here, the road is long, and who knows if there are opportunities for advancement.

"The important thing is to take it slow and steady. Focus on cultivation, and at the same time, do not dread battle!"

His resolve was firm and unshakable. And while they were laughing, he replied steely, "Not a single Golden Essence Pill will be given today. If you leave now and do not bother me, we can still be friends in the future. Otherwise..."

Hearing this, Zhou Xuan and the others laughed even harder than before. Although their sword lanyards were impressively displayed, and they had a noble air about them, at this moment they were ugly and unattractive.

"Otherwise? What are you going to do?" Zhou Xuan asked.

Wu Yu naturally would not attack first. He fixed Zhou Xuan with a hostile stare, then walked towards Kilovolt Peak.

"You dare to leave?" Zhou Xuan's face froze as well. They were angry now, and the four pulled out their spiritual immortal treasures without a word and took up positions to bar Wu Yu's way. And for Zhou Xuan, he clasped his hands behind him and said to Wu Yu's back, "It's just 15 Golden Essence Pills. When I entered the sect, I coughed some up too. Why are you so stubborn? Wu Yu, this is your last warning. If you violate our rules for these Golden Essence Pills, then you are burning the bridge with your senior brother. That will be your loss."

In truth, this was not the rule of the Shushan Immortal Sect, but only a phenomenon in some of the halls. In Futu Hall, Zhou Xuan had acquired many Golden Essence Pills by bullying new disciples. A majority of the people did not dare to raise objections, and the assistant hall masters were not willing to intervene. Since Zhang Futu was mostly absent, and he was Zhang Futu's disciple, such things were endured by newcomers and let by.

Wu Yu continued walking as though he had not heard him.

This incensed Zhou Xuan. He was showing him no respect at all.

"He's just at the Qi Condensation Realm. He doesn't know what's good for him. What a greenhorn. None of you move. Let this senior brother teach him a lesson." Zhou Xuan pulled out a longsword. They were the most orthodox of sword cultivators. In terms of sword dao techniques, their legacies were the most developed. Whether in terms of sword gripping techniques or the incantation of spiritual arts, they had an ancient, orthodox feel to their style.

Whoosh!

Zhou Xuan's sword snaked out.

In that instant, Wu Yu turned, his eyes flinty. His two swords were already in his hands.

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Chapter 0199: Disciple Amule

The Sword of the Blazing Rainbow in his left hand, the seven-tiered immortal treasure spirit designs blazed with fire. The layering of the flames naturally gave it superb explosive powers.

In his right hand, the Sword of the Mystic Eye - an enigmatic item of gold that flashed sword light all around.

Wu Yu was already prepared and immediately sprung into a battle stance!

"This Zhou Xuan must be stronger than Huang Cheng."

Wu Yu was rather sure that his opponent was a first tier Jindan cultivator, and not yet at the second tier. He was someone that Wu Yu could handle, but because they had the advantage of numbers, he had to take the upper hand by attacking first!

That was why in the instant that Zhou Xuan moved, he whirled back, his sword flashing out far faster than Zhou Xuan's!

"He thinks me only a 10th tier Qi Condensation cultivator, so he underestimates me. This move is only effective against 10th tier Qi Condensation cultivators."

Wu Yu had already sized up his attack.

Zhou Xuan's sword lunged, shifting into eight water snakes that came slithering forth. The venom that issued from the water snakes' mouths was actually sword tips!

In the same instant, Wu Yu had whirled, his both swords scything out!

Sky Quake Thrust!

In terms of dao techniques, this was the strongest ordinary dao technique that he had!

His sword cut the very air itself in front of Zhou Xuan's eyes!

Zhou Xuan's sword was consumed by the rainbow fire!

Bang! Bang!

Two intense explosions erupted on Zhou Xuan's person. Almost at the same time, golden light held him, exploding as sword light. The seven-layered mystical fire roiled under the sword light and worked its effects under the potency of the Sky Quake Thrust. Zhou Xuan was set completely on fire, the explosive power bursting out. All around the mountain, howls could be heard!

Wu Yu had defeated the careless Zhou Xuan in a heartbeat. And the wounds that he had dealt him would take quite some time to recover.

"Zhou Xuan!"

Two of them went to save Zhou Xuan, while the other two barred Wu Yu's way. However, the look in their eyes was wild and evasive. They were frightened by Wu Yu, and neither moved to attack.

"You hid your true strength!" one of them shouted shrilly.

Wu Yu could not be bothered with them. He laughed. "And why not? Should I have told you that I killed even someone of the second tier of the Jindan Dao Realm? The hall master can testify to that. Do you want to go ask him? Or do you want the same fate as Zhou Xuan?"

Wu Yu's words did not seem like bluster. Besides, he had just attacked them as well, and the two looked at each other.

"Wu Yu, you watch out. You've injured Zhou Xuan. Given his nature, you won't rest easy at Futu Hall!" That person did not dare to attack, only hurling verbal abuse. Of course, if the four of them decided to attack together, Wu Yu would have been given a drubbing.

But impressions had to be maintained. In response to their threats, he casually stowed his immortal treasures, saying, "Sure thing. Then I will beat him to his knees and let him see if it is three Golden Essence Pills or his life that he values more."

"You! Too bold!" The two looked at each other again. They had indeed been shocked by Wu Yu. Zhou Xuan was of a higher status and also their leader. With Zhou Xuan grievously injured, they hurled a few more insults, then turned to Zhou Xuan with no recourse sent Wu Yu's way. Wu Yu waited for a while, and seeing no one else forthcoming, laughed. "Seems like this bunch are just sheep in wolf's clothing. Paper tigers who want to bully newcomers."

Although that Zhou Xuan was perhaps about 30 years old, and 20 years younger than the others, in terms of cultivation, he had been doing it for 10 times longer than Wu Yu. Wu Yu did not consider him a threat at all.

On Kilovolt Peak, he roamed around, familiarizing himself with his territory.

Kilovolt Peak was huge, about 10 times larger than Heaven's Equal Peak. The area was 10 times bigger, but now only he was here. Sometimes, loneliness struck him as he looked out at the endless snow.

But when he looked to the west and saw the towering Clear Sky of Shushan, he would be fired up. It still held a fearsome attraction for him.

"As long as I have not ascended the Clear Sky of Shushan, then to me, I haven't entered the immortal sect yet!"

This was an ambitious goal that he set for himself. In order for his dao to reach immortalhood, then he had to scale the Clear Sky of Shushan!

After he was mostly familiar with this place, he built a wooden house at the highest point, roughly similar to the one that Sun Wudao had lived in. And then he buried an article of Sun Wudao's clothing on the slope behind the house. He erected a tombstone and scattered wine over it. After his respects had been paid, he returned to the wooden hut.

This wooden hut in the snow was indeed rather lonely.

However, the spiritual qi here was undeniably potent. His spiritual power grew stronger even just by breathing. The spiritual qi formed thick immortal mist that drifted all around. This place almost seemed like the immortal realm itself.

Wu Yu sat in the lotus position in the wooden hut and opened his welcome present, the Sumeru Pouch, and sifted through the contents.

There were many items, and it was a confusing mess.

There were immortal medicines, talismans, immortal essence, and books. Wu Yu did not scrutinize them closely, but one important object immediately caught his eye.

It was a small sword of green bronze. It was perhaps only a finger's length, but it was inscribed with many intricate markings. It seemed to have been made in the image of the Clear Sky of Shushan.

"This thing is very mysterious, but I don't understand it." He held this little sword, which was cool to the touch. He could feel its marvelous properties, as though there was an immortal treasure spirit design within. But he could not say for certain if this small sword was an immortal treasure - because it clearly had no offensive abilities, and neither did it have the properties of a Sumeru Pouch.

There was a piece of paper that detailed this small bronze sword's properties.

"This small sword of green bronze is known as the Disciple Amulet. It was built by the supreme powers that be in the Shushan Immortal Sect. It is the most important object for every Shushan disciple. Only with the Disciple Amulet can one be considered a Shushan disciple."

In the introduction, the Disciple Amulet's qualities and history were not discussed. All that was said was that once the Disciple Amulet pierced one's body, then the Disciple Amulet would crumble into powder, fusing into every nook and cranny on one's body to become one with your body. After one had laid down the Disciple Amulet, one could be considered a true Shushan disciple. That was because laying it down would allow the various spirit designs in the Shushan Immortal Sect to recognize the person, allow them access to places where only Shushan disciples were permitted to enter. Otherwise, one would be attacked by the automatic mechanisms of the spirit designs. And when one returned from outside in the future, the Disciple Amulet was one's only proof. Without the Disciple Amulet, one could not enter the immortal sect, save being escorted by a disciple of the four major sword ranks.

"After laying down the Disciple Amulet, only high-level disciples of the immortal sect can destroy it. No one else, not even yourself, can destroy the Disciple Amulet, let alone remove it. Once the Disciple Amulet is laid down, they also determine the disciple's life and death. This means that the Disciple Amulet is a little like an immortal treasure. At the very least, it means outsiders cannot take the Disciple Amulet and pretend to be a Shushan disciple.

"Since master was cast out, his Disciple Amulet must have been destroyed by the higher-ups."

Wu Yu toyed with the small sword of green bronze in his hand. He knew that once he stabbed this into his flesh, he would be a Shushan disciple for life, unless he was cast out from the sect.

Just as the paper said: once the Disciple Amulet pierced the body, one would be Shushan for life.

And exactly because of this, Wu Yu was a little nervous.

"It was my own decision to come here. I cannot get cold feet now. Without this Disciple Amulet, and without Zhang Futu escorting me, I will be an outsider everywhere."

There were all kinds of hidden spirit designs in the Shushan Immortal Sect, and they were nothing to sneeze at.

He clutched the small sword of green bronze, a hot look in his eyes. He pierced his breast with it and felt a sharp pain as the Disciple Amulet sank in.

"As expected of the most important symbol of identity for Shushan disciples. My Invincible Vajra Body is impregnable even to ordinary spiritual immortal treasures, and yet this Disciple Amulet slides right in."

After the sharp pain, Wu Yu could see the marking of a small, green bronze sword at the wound.

However, the Disciple Amulet had actually become a green stream when it entered his body, following his bloodstream to flow through his body. It had already become one with Wu Yu. Unless he was cast out by the Shushan Immortal Sect, he and Shushan were inseparable in this life.

"This Disciple Amulet has entered my body. It truly means a new start, then..."

Wu Yu smiled slightly. After this internal change, he turned back to the other objects in the welcome gift.

In terms of immortal medicines, there were five Golden Essence Pills, two Antidote Pills, two Cloud Wrinkle Pills.

Antidote Pills were said to be able to neutralize toxic demon techniques, while Cloud Wrinkle Pills were made from the immortal essence Cloud Wrinkle Fruit, which had spiritual marks. Cloud Wrinkle Fruits had healing properties, which were enhanced after they were made into immortal medicines.

As for talismans, there were Exorcism Talismans, Disorienting Fog Talismans, and also Sword Cluster Talismans. Exorcism Talismans could banish demons, while Disorienting Fog Talismans created disorienting fog over a large area, aiding one's escape. And the Sword Cluster Talisman was the most powerful. It could release 10,000 bursts of sword qi, creating devastating power. Although not as powerful as the Homing Soul-Shocker Talisman, it was still a deadly weapon.

In terms of immortal essences, there were three with spiritual marks. The spiritual qi was mouthwateringly potent, but Wu Yu still could not refine dan, and so he left them alone for now.

Lastly were the books. This was the most important thing inside besides the Disciple Amulet - because they contained all the information that Wu Yu wanted.

Wu Yu counted them. There were four books.

The first book was The Rules of the Shushan Sect. Similar to The Basics of the Sword, it detailed the rules that Shushan disciples had to adhere to in their daily lives. There were a few hundred rules, and they were even more complicated than The Basics of the Sword. Although Wu Yu was not that interested in this, in order to continue living at the Shushan Immortal Sect, he had to know what was allowed and what was forbidden.

The second book was The Lore of the Divine Continent. Wu Yu was very interested in this book because it was a true encyclopedia of the Dong Sheng Divine Continent. A brief perusal yielded information on the immortal sects in the Dong Sheng Divine Continent, including the very detailed profiles on the superpower sects, such as the Shushan Immortal Sect and the Shangyuan Dao Sect. Much history was contained within, and more than 1,000 sects were included. Besides that, there was also information on many demons, dao techniques, immortal essences, immortal medicines etc. Wu Yu realized that if finished this book, he would understand the land better than anybody - even Ming Long.

The third book was the Cultivation Log. This was not a thick book. Wu Yu leafed through the pages but was very surprised by it. The Cultivation Log detailed all the levels before one reached immortalhood, as well as details on all these intermediate stages. After finishing it, he would know what the Jindan Dao Realm and the Violet Kingdom of the Inner Sea Realm were like.

The fourth book was the Orientation Log. This was also a very important book. It detailed the systems used throughout the Shushan Immortal Sect, including prohibited grounds, training grounds, and many places similar to the Myriad Treasures Valley and the Dao Querying Pagoda. Everything was very detailed, and there was even something called merit, which every Shushan disciple needed to know. One had to finish this book to qualify as a Shushan disciple.

Wu Yu finally understood why the assistant hall master had given him a month of free time. He would read first before anything else.

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Chapter 200: Primordial Spirit, Dao Contemplation

In the Futu Mountain Range, on a different peak from Kilovolt Peak. While Wu Yu was reading the four important books within his wooden hut, six people stood, with Zhang Futu as their leader.

His hands were clasped behind his back, his expression serious and reflective.

"Senior Brother Zhang, has this person really beaten a second tier Jindan Dao Realm cultivator?" an assistant hall master asked.

Zhang Futu shook his head.

That had been with the Homing Soul-Shocker Talisman.

That person laughed and said, "That's what I said - he can't be that sickeningly strong. But still, to achieve such miraculous improvements in that level of barren land, and to defeat Zhou Xuan, who is at the Jindan Dao Realm, he is indeed qualified to be Senior Brother Zhang's disciple."

Another person said, "But he is a stubborn one. Offending others will come back to bite him sooner or later."

Zhang Futu said, "No problem. Those bites will help him grow as well. We've seen all that we came to see. Let's go."

Another person asked, "Hall Master, when you return to the Huang sword domain, if this kid is bullied, should we lend him a hand?"

Zhang Futu said, "No need for preferential treatment. Take him as an ordinary disciple. That will train him better."

Immediately, someone laughed, saying, "Senior Brother Zhang has such a heart. If this kid eventually makes something of himself, he will definitely thank you."

Zhang Futu laughed lightly. But unseen to those behind him, his brows were deeply furrowed with suspicion.

He would first leave this place for the Clear Sky of Shushan. The remaining assistant hall masters would leave soon enough. It was they who had noticed the skirmish between Wu Yu and Zhou Xuan and had secretly notified Zhang Futu. They did not think that Zhang Futu was already nearby. All of them had witnessed the clash between Wu Yu and Zhou Xuan.

"Let's beat it. Hall Master told us not to bother the kid."

The assistant hall masters returned to their own territories. They had more important things to do - to charge on to a new level and become disciples of the Huang sword rank.

Wu Yu did not know that Zhang Futu had been observing even this minor clash.

"The help of Master and my senior brothers will be absent from my future path. I have to walk it myself."

He calmed down and began to read the four important books. Of them, The Lore of the Divine Continent was the thickest and required the most time, while The Rules of the Shushan Sect and Cultivation Log had the least content. Wu Yu began with The Rules of the Shushan Sect.

Upon close reading, he realized that there were many limitations in the Shushan Immortal Sect. For example, there were strict rules that laid out the interactions with demons and ghostly cultivators. The Shushan Immortal Sect decreed that disciples definitely could not ally with demons or ghostly cultivators, on pain of immediate banishment upon discovery. Ghostly cultivators and demons were ghastly labels. Shushan disciples were supposed to kill them on sight, out of duty to uphold the good.

As for their own sect brethren, they were prohibited from killing each other. They could clash, but serious wounds were forbidden. If there was really an unresolvable conflict, they could request for a fight to the death from the hall master, but the chances of it being granted were not high.

However, seeing how Zhou Xuan had pressured him for Golden Essence Pills and even attacked him, it seemed like normal quarrels were allowed, as long as no deaths occurred.

Of course, the sect rules also described another place where one could not use martial arts at all; otherwise, one would be imprisoned. The prisons of the Shushan Immortal Sect were not like the Sealed Room in the Heavenly Sword Sect. The majority were built for demons and ghostly cultivators. Their imprisonment was a fate worse than death itself, and the prisons were divided into a few levels. Disciples who committed heavy sins might be thrown into jails that were originally for demons. That would be horrifying.

Reading The Rules of the Shushan Sect, Wu Yu realized that the immortal sect held them to high standards. He would have to remember them all well.

After about three days, he had completely familiarized himself with these few hundred sect rules.

After taking some time to digest it, he finally flipped open the Cultivation Log, which he had been longing to read. This book included many details on the world of cultivation.

Wu Yu skipped the information on the Qi Condensation Realm, picking up his reading thereafter. He spent just half a day processing all of it.

Although it was simple, after he read it, he was thoroughly shaken to the core. He finally knew how one became an immortal.

Jindan Dao Realm. Firstly, one condensed qi completely, then concentrated all 10 spiritual sources at the Sea of Breath Meridian, forming a Jindan. The Jindan essence within the Jindan was a tier higher than spiritual power. And after forming a Jindan, the Jindan would have immortal fire that could be activated to refine immortal medicines within a medicinal furnace immortal treasure.

When one first formed a Jindan, its quality would differ between people. The quality was divided into three classes: pale gold, gold, and deep gold. If the Jindan was shrouded in colored mist, then its quality was even better. And the immortal fire that resulted differed in quality as well. Martial cultivators with a higher quality Jindan would have stronger a Jindan essence and immortal fire. Their fighting abilities and ability to refine immortal medicines would all be stronger than their peers of the same level.

Jindan 10 tiers. The first five tiers would refine the Jindan step by step, from the size of one's little finger to the size of a chicken egg, until finally it became a resplendent Jindan.

To enter the fifth tier, one needed to become one with the Jindan and then cultivate a Great Dao Mystique to accentuate the Jindan.

Wu Yu finally read the introduction of Great Dao Mystique. Great Dao Mystiques were different from dao techniques. It was another skill of cultivation that had different fundamental principles and methods of offense. Great Dao Mystiques were extremely potent, and whether one could cultivate it depended on one's nature. Great Dao Mystiques were not classified in detail, but there were stronger and weaker ones. There were also some rankings for Great Dao Mystique techniques. Normally, strengthening one's Mystique required copious amounts of resources.

It was said that once demons reached the Jindan Realm, they would activate their bloodline Mystique. Meanwhile, it was said that the Great Dao Mystique cultivators practiced now were actually derived from demons by the ancient martial cultivators, who then changed it to suit one's own Jindan. Mystique became a skill that would complement their own growth. Normally, the potency of the Jindan essence determined the power of the Great Dao Mystique. Even after one became an immortal, the power of the Great Dao Mystique would still follow through.

It was said that after reaching the fifth tier of the Jindan Dao Realm, battles were decided by one's Great Dao Mystique.

As for the concrete description of the Great Dao Mystique, it was written in the other book: Orientation Log. Wu Yu chose to keep reading.

In the Jindan Dao Realm, martial cultivators had a lifespan of roughly 300 years. Although it could not reach that of the demons, their speed was swift - much better than a thousand years of demon cultivation.

At the 10th tier of Jindan, when the Jindan was strengthened to its maximum, one could use the Violet Kingdom Skill to shatter the Jindan, creating a mini-world within the Jindan itself. The Jindan essence would be transformed into a purple mist that circled the mini-world, known as the Violet Kingdom.

The first tier of the Violet Kingdom allowed one to reach the second gate of Mystique. One's Jindan essence would be changed to Violet Kingdom primordial fire, which was superior.

At the fourth tier, one's Violet Kingdom primordial energy would condense into liquid form, becoming a lake. And at this time, one could cultivate the third gate of Mystique.

When one reached the seventh tier of the Violet Kingdom, the lake would grow as wide as the sea, and one could cultivate the fourth gate of Mystique.

At the tenth tier of the Violet Kingdom, the sea reflected the moons' glow, and the primary foundations of dao were complete.

It was said that the Violet Kingdom of the Inner Sea Realm was where true power began to be harnessed. Martial cultivators of the Violet Kingdom of the Inner Sea Realm had powers as vast as an ocean. They could truly command the wind and rain, and the seas would move at their beckoning. With four gates of Mystique, they were extremely terrifying!

Those at the Violet Kingdom of the Inner Sea Realm had 500 years of life!

After reaching the tenth tier of the Violet Kingdom, one's physical and spiritual powers were replete, and one could continue down the path to cultivating even more power.

In the Cultivation Log, the following realm was not well elaborated upon. Perhaps because Wu Yu and the others were only newcomers to the dao, knowing too much would not help them either.

The next realm was called the Primordial Spirit Transformation Realm. It was beyond the Violet Kingdom, and one's primordial energy would be at a peak. One would transcend consciousness, where spirit and body would become one: a primordial spirit. One's spirit would be tremendous. Even after the physical flesh wasted away, the primordial spirit would never cease. A primordial spirit was a deity-like presence - it could survey one's surroundings and see the world clearly. The primordial spirit was free of a body and could not be killed or vanquished.

Exactly because primordial spirits existed, there were true spirit designs. Whether immortal treasure spirit designs or talisman spirit designs, or even other offensive and defensive spirit designs, only those at the Primordial Spirit Realm could draw them with true power. The others were all mimics.

As for how primordial spirits drew these spirit designs, Wu Yu was still far from that.

It was said that when one entered the Primordial Spirit Transformation Realm, one would have at least 1,000 years of life.

Wu Yu had thought that entering the Primordial Spirit Transformation Realm meant that one would become immortal, but that was not so. Actually, there was an even more important realm following that, and that was where Ming Long had reached.

This realm was called: Three Disasters, Dao Contemplation Realm.

This was not well elaborated on, but Wu Yu knew that once the Primordial Spirit Realm was completed, and one's dao foundations were complete, one had to contemplate the dao and gain enlightenment. To find one's own dao. To create one's own dao. The Dao Contemplation process had three trials. The third tier to the fourth tier of Dao Contemplation was known as the first disaster. Going from the sixth tier to the seventh was known as the second disaster, while the ninth to tenth tier was known as the third disaster. Once one had passed all three disasters, one would be a demigod. Demigods had to have their own dao, and have attained their dao enlightenment. Finally, they would face the final Great Trial of the Immortal Dao. If they passed it, they could become an immortal; otherwise, one's body would fade and die with the dao. One could choose to be enlightened about multiple daos before challenging, but the Great Trial of the Immortal Dao would also become more difficult.

Jindan, Violet Kingdom, Primordial Spirit, Dao Contemplation!

Wu Yu did a rough count, and realized how far he was from becoming immortal.

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Chapter 201 - Yan Huang Imperial City

"In the process of martial cultivation, one has to be even more down to earth as one proceeds to higher tiers. By making sure each step is made the right way, anyone can eventually reach the final path to the heavens!"

After finishing the two books, his mental realm had increased substantially. Undoubtedly, these books were greatly beneficial to him.

In fact, they could each be considered as a type of precious treasure.

It was no wonder they were given as an entry gifts.

For people like Wu Yu, who had come from a land with poor resources, knowledge, experiences, and history were of utmost importance.

Wu Yu had an insatiable thirst for knowledge. The remaining Orientation Log and The Lore of the Divine Continent were very thick, and Wu Yu chose to start with the Orientation Log.

The Orientation Log had a detailed introduction about the various places and settings of the entire Shushan Immortal Sect. It was just like a directional guide for the disciples. After reading the Orientation Log, Wu Yu finally realized how complicated the Shushan Immortal Sect was. For him, just the list of restricted areas alone was enough to overwhelm him.

After which, there were introductions about various methods and places to obtain dao techniques, immortal essences, talismans, and other objects.

There was also a list of various training grounds for sword cultivators of various ranks.

Lastly, there were several very important ranking boards. Each ranking board was a symbolism of honor. Currently, Wu Yu was just an unknown nobody. As for the people on these rankings, they were all well-known people.

Wu Yu took approximately 10 days before he finished digesting the knowledge in the Orientation Log. Together with The Rules of Shushan Sect, he finally had the most complete understanding of this superb training ground for sword cultivators that had been passed down since ancient times.

Everything Zhang Futu had previously told him was recorded in the Orientation Log.

Other than the boundless Common Sword Domain, there was close to a million ordinary dan disciples that were similar to him. Above them were the disciples of the four major sword ranks of the Clear Sky of Shushan. Going further up were superpowered existences that could remain in the Shushan immortal domain. They were commonly referred to as "Sword Sages" and no longer as disciples.

Every Shushan Sword Sage was a highly influential character in the entire Dong Sheng Divine Continent.

Wu Yu had a rough understanding. Shushan Sword Sages should be similar to the elders in the Heavenly Sword Sect. However, the elders of the Heavenly Sword Sect were a far cry from even the lowest rank ordinary dan disciple, let alone be compared with the Shushan Sword Sages that ruled over a region on the continent.

"I wonder, how many Shushan Sword Sages are at the peak of the Clear Sky of Shushan?"

Wu Yu couldn't help but sigh emotionally. Everytime he pushed open his door and saw the Clear Sky of Shushan, he would have a burning desire to be there. However, he would also feel a little inferior.

The door of his wooden hut was facing the Clear Sky of Shushan.

However, what attracted him the most was another group of people.

They were commonly referred to as the Seven Immortals of Shushan.

Wu Yu vaguely remembered Zhang Futu mentioning these four words.

According to the records in the Orientation Log, the Seven Immortals of Shushan were the ultimate rulers of the entire Shushan Immortal Sect.

What he didn't know was whether anyone among the group had the opportunity to truly ascend to become a real immortal...

These were the four words that Wu Yu was most inclined to. He didn't know if there would be a day when the Seven Immortals of Shushan would get to know about him.

Within the Orientation Log, there were large amounts of introductions. Among which was a rule called "merit." This was crucial to each and every Shushan disciple.

Wu Yu dove deeper to understand it and realized it was as followed.

Each and every Shushan disciple would have a "merit scale." For example, it was zero for Wu Yu currently.

With each merit, one could exchange it for a "Sword Core" with the immortal sect. The number of Sword Cores would also be equivalent to one's merits.

The Sword Core seemed to be a token-like object and couldn't be replicated by external parties or ordinary people.

On most days, the disciples could obtain merits through various methods. They could then exchange them for Sword Cores. There were many ways to get merits, but the common ways included the following:

First - Hunting demons and ghostly cultivators. Oe could trade the corpses of demons and ghostly cultivators for merits and claim Sword Cores.

Second - Getting through various challenges set by the sect. If one succeeded in the challenge, he would be able to obtain merits too.

Third - Accept missions issued by the sect. If one succeeded, he would obtain merits too. Clearly, Zhang Futu had accepted this mission to assist the Heavenly Sword Sect. Now that he had returned, he should be getting some merits.

What could merits be used for?

Within the Shushan Immortal Sect, merits could be used to exchange for anything, such as dao techniques, immortal essences, talismans, and many others. One could also trade them for immortal medicines like Golden Essence Pills.

If one accomplished a major achievement for the sect, he would not need to ask for gifts. With the merits he would obtain directly, he could exchange them for items.

"These merits are similar to a form of currency, with Sword Cores as the unit basis. However, merits would only be useful within the immortal sect. When one is not within the sect, Golden Essence Pills would be more useful," mused Wu Yu.

Nonetheless, the areas outside the immortal sect wouldn't have the vast resources like the immortal sect.

Luckily, one merit could be exchanged for one Golden Essence Pill. Therefore, obtaining one merit within the immortal sect would be equivalent to getting a Golden Essence Pill.

Wu Yu had to admit that the merit system was clear, fair, and stable. It was also a much better system than the one in Heavenly Sword Sect where one would get a Spirit Concentration Pill each month.

This was the kind of straightforward and clear system a superpower should possess.

"Once I reach the Jindan Dao Realm, I can start earning merits."

For Wu Yu, the most important thing right now was to reach the Jindan Dao Realm. That was a very crucial rank for him.

After finishing the Orientation Log, Wu Yu spent an additional 15 days before finishing The Lore of the Divine Continent.

Indeed, he had spent a month's time on them.

Although he hadn't been cultivating over the last month, he couldn't deny that the knowledge he had gained during this time was much greater than cultivating. It was especially so for The Lore of the Divine Continent, which he read the last. Reading the book was almost equivalent to pulling Wu Yu out of the well he had been in. It had broadened his view of the vast world!

It covered information regarding the entire Dong Sheng Divine Continent!

History, literature, events, and almost all kinds of information were recorded within The Lore of the Divine Continent.

For example, Wu Yu had learned that the Clear Sky of Shushan of the Shushan Immortal Sect was located at the extreme west. It was also the number one superpower in the west.

As for the east, there existed a Shangyuan Immortal Mountain, where the Shangyuan Dao Sect was. The Shangyuan Dao Sect was unlike Shushan, where there were only sword cultivators. Instead, they encompassed all schools. As a result, they were regarded as the core area of orthodox cultivation of the entire Dong Sheng Divine Continent.

The word "dao" in their sect's name was enough to explain everything.

Based on the introduction, Wu Yu felt that the Shangyuan Dao Sect should be stronger than the Shushan Immortal Sect. In fact, it should be a lot stronger as the Shushan Immortal Sect was situated rather far away. The relationship between the two sects wouldn't be similar to Heavenly Sword Sect dominating over the Zhongyuan Dao Sect.

However, what really caught Wu Yu's interest was that to the east of the Shangyuan Immortal Mountain lay the Endless Sea Region. There were countless islands in this region, and at the extreme east, they were commonly referred to as the Place of Dawn. There were over 10,000 islands there, and the largest four of them were known as the Four Islands of the East Sun.

The land area of these four islands together equalled approximately one-tenth of the Dong Sheng Divine Continent and was the Place of Dawn. However, this area was occupied by ghostly cultivators. Although this place had the brightest sunrise, it was, in fact, the closest to hell in the mortal world. This was also an area the cultivators of the Dong Sheng Divine Continent couldn't control. Therefore, catastrophe happened frequently, and the citizens there were tougher than those from other areas. On the Four Islands of the East Sun, there were various ghostly cultivator sects. Among them, the strongest was Emperor Yan's Hall.

Emperor Yan's Hall was the leader of the ghostly cultivators. There weren't a lot of records on them and details were lacking. However, looking through the history, there were records of them fighting with the rest of Dong Sheng Divine Continent. Obviously, with several orthodox superpowers joining hands, Emperor Yan's Hall was basically always at the losing end.

The Shushan Immortal Sect, the Shangyuan Dao Sect, and Emperor Yan's Hall were just among the top tier cultivation sects on the Dong Sheng Divine Continent.

Wu Yu also noticed three other unique existences that could be considered as superpowers.

At the North-East of the Dong Sheng Divine Continent, there was a region known as the Crimson Flames Furnace. As its name suggested, this area was filled with endless mountain ranges. Below the mountains, lava flowed and volcanoes were common. The scorching flame spiritual qi in the atmosphere strengthened the Tianyi Race. The Tianyi Race was a clan. They did not establish sects and existed in the form of a tribe. However, this clan was arrogant and overbearing. Despite claiming to have the most authentic bloodline of the gods and of an orthodox lineage, they were unwilling to interact with the other orthodox superpowers in the Dong Sheng Divine Continent. Even so, the Tianyi Race's capabilities weren't inferior to the Shushan Immortal Sect. Just a clan alone would rival a superpower.

The second existence was naturally the demons. They were located to the north of the Shushan Immortal Sect and the north-west of the Dong Sheng Divine Continent. Over a large region, poisonous miasma covered the skies like tumultuous clouds. Over the last tens of thousands of years, not a single ray of sunlight had shone on this region, and darkness enshrouded the area. However, this was heaven to strong and powerful demons. Within which, there were various restricted areas where orthodox sects wouldn't enter. This area, which was enshrouded in darkness, was commonly known as the Gloomy Dreams Seas. This was a name that the demons had come up with. It referred to the endless poisonous miasma in the skies that formed the seas. Besides that, there were areas where one would see illusions just like one would in a dream. Mortals and martial cultivators would commonly refer to it as the Endless Demon Seas. Naturally, not all the demons were fond of darkness. There were also large amounts of demons who were gathered in other areas, or even amongst the mortals.

This was the main base of the demons. The orthodox powers on the Dong Sheng Divine Continent weren't able to kill off the demons because of this Gloomy Dreams Seas. As long as the Gloomy Dreams Seas existed, demons would not disappear.

The last one wasn't a clan or demons. It was also not martial cultivators or even ghostly cultivators. This was also the most intriguing place for Wu Yu as it was a city in the central region of Dong Sheng Divine Continent.

This city also possessed the densest spiritual qi region of the entire Dong Sheng Divine Continent. Because of its unique attributes, it was referred to as Ancient Spiritual Qi. The name of this city was: Yan Huang Imperial City.

Yan Huang Imperial City was a mysterious and strange superpower to the entire Dong Sheng Divine Continent. It was stationed within the Yan Huang Imperial Region and was situated on a piece of bountiful land. Not only did they not stop others from approaching, but one could even cultivate in it or even receive protection by the Yan Huang Imperial City if one paid a certain amount of valuables and treasures. Yan Huang Imperial City could be divided into the inner and outer city. The outer city was known for its trading and gathering grounds. It was the busiest place on Dong Sheng Divine Continent. The inner city was small, but those unaffiliated with the city were forbidden from entering. Under normal circumstances, Yan Huang Imperial City wouldn't dabble into the conflicts of the Dong Sheng Divine Continent. In fact, they rarely left the city.

However, the entire Dong Sheng Divine Continent wouldn't deny the fact that they were strong and weren't weaker than any superpowers. This was because throughout history, many immortal sects had tried to occupy the location where Yan Huang Imperial City was. However, they had all ended in failure. In fact, even demons had launched massive attacks on Yan Huang Imperial City, but they ended up in failure.

"How could one city go against a superpower sect that had millions of years of history?"

Wu Yu couldn't come out with an answer.

Other than these six superpowers, there were also many other factions. Among which, the strongest of them all did not even have strength equivalent to one of the Seven Immortals of Shushan. However, being in Shushan, Wu Yu wasn't interested in them. After roughly going through them, the one that left the strongest impression would be Yan Huang Imperial City.

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Chapter 0202: Shushan Jindan Cave

"This Dong Sheng Divine Continent is truly huge!"

After going through his welcome gift, Wu Yu was not the same person as he was a month ago.

He opened the door of the wooden hut, stood in the snow, and looked out at the endless, snowy plain. He saw the Clear Sky of Shushan, reaching into the skies. And he began to consider the path he would walk in the future.

"No matter what, cultivation and elevating one's level is the most important thing for every martial cultivator.

"If I am not capable enough, all the magnificence and abundance in the Shushan Immortal Sect will not concern me.

"Master is definitely hoping for me to win glory and status here, in the place of his dreams." Thinking of Feng Xueya and the Heavenly Sword Sect in the eastern extremities, as well as Wu You in Dong Yue Wu, he could not help but feel nostalgic.

"Ordinary dan disciples cannot leave the immortal sect for more than three months within a year, unless accompanied by disciples of the four major sword ranks. Three months is not enough for me to return to Dong Yue Wu. That is why I cannot possibly see them until I become a disciple of the four major sword ranks."

After reading The Rules of the Shushan Sect, Wu Yu knew this.

"Therefore, the most important thing now is to condense a Jindan. I should shut myself off from the world and pursue Jindan with all my strength!" Wu Yu's eyes burned hotly.

"Within the Cultivation Log, it states that there is an ordinary way in the Shushan Immortal Sect to condense a Jindan from the 10 major spiritual sources. As for more sublime methods, those must be imparted by a master, or exchanged for merits. The Jindan Condensation Art that is used will determine the quality of one's dan."

The Qi Condensation Realm needed a Qi Condensation Spiritual Art, and for the Jindan Realm, a Jindan Condensation Wondrous Art was needed to condense a Jindan.

Wu Yu was not too clear as to whether the four major sword ranks, or even the Shushan Sword Sages, would give their disciples many resources upon their initiation. But at least for now, Zhang Futu seemed to have no intention of giving him a Jindan Condensation Wondrous Art.

And if Wu Yu was inclined to spurn this ordinary Jindan Condensation Wondrous Art, then he would have to earn it himself.

However, good Jindan Condensation Wondrous Arts required a few years of toil to earn enough merits.

Of course, in the Shushan Immortal Sect, even the ordinary Jindan Condensation Wondrous Arts were superior to that of other sects.

"However, within the Great Way of Immortality Art, there is a complete set of immortality arts all the way to immortalhood. Through the Great Way of Immortality Art, I could build a Great Way Jindan. I wonder how the quality of that will be."

Normally, Jindan was divided into pale gold, gold, and deep gold as the three classifications of quality. The darker the color, the better the quality. And if there were clouds shrouding it, then the quality was even better.

After setting his heart on the goal, Wu Yu did not want to mingle with the other disciples at Futu Hall, including those three senior brothers and sister. Instead, he returned to the wooden hut, preparing to condense his Jindan.

Just as he entered the wooden hut, he had a shock of realization!

"Zhang Futu brought me here because he suspects something. If I use the Great Way of Immortality Art to condense my Jindan right under his watch, he might make up his mind to take away what I have."

Although it seemed like Zhang Futu had left, Wu Yu still felt that he had to be somewhere nearby, watching him.

He could vaguely sense it. His instincts made his hair stand on end.

"He is now curious and suspicious of me. Under his watch, I cannot be too bold."

Zhang Futu was not Feng Xueya.

Wu Yu paced in the wooden hut, thinking about what he should do.

"That's right! The Orientation Log mentioned a place like that."

He opened the Orientation Log again and finally found it. A place called the Jindan Cave.

"This is a place that the immortal sect prepared especially for Jindan disciples. A majority of the disciples preparing to condense their Jindan will go there to shut themselves off. There are countless mystic arts, skills, and experiences left behind by generations before, and everyone around will be close to the Jindan level, so it's easy to interact. More importantly, martial cultivators above Jindan are not allowed in. This means that as long as I'm there, Zhang Futu will not be able to monitor me."

After finding the location of this Jindan Cave, and reading the details about it, Wu Yu packed a little and prepared to depart from Kilovolt Peak.

In order to avoid rousing attention, he did not use the Art of Sword Flight, but instead hurried along the road, leaping through the snow-covered forests and blooming flowers.

"The Futu Mountain Range is many times bigger than the Bipo Mountain Range, but there are only 300 people or so. Some will be away, some cultivating, some training. It would be considered lively if there were a few dozen people out and about at once."

This was not just the situation at Futu Hall. The entire Common Sword Domain spanned millions of kilometers, and outside of the Futu Mountain Range, it was difficult to spot even a single person.

"Jindan Cave is under Danlan Mountain, which is between the Sky Cloud Sword Palace and the Jade Tide Sword Palace. At my pace, it will take quite a few days to get there."

After all, he could not use the sword flight at full speed, and he was still unfamiliar with the Shushan Immortal Sect. If he inadvertently trespassed on others' territory, that would be troublesome.

After leaving the Futu Mountain Range, he followed the directions to Jindan Cave. When there was nothing around him, the feeling of being watched only intensified!

"Although I cannot see anyone, Zhang Futu must not have left. He must be by my side!"

That only strengthened Wu Yu's decision to go to Jindan Cave. Once he was there, he would be safe as long as he did not come out.

He increased his speed, shifting into a beam of golden light. He flashed over the snowy ground, melting the ice in his wake.

Hu...

His body was strong and his speed over ground was faster than average.

However, even as he increased his speed, he could still feel Zhang Futu following him.

"I am a Shushan disciple now. Within the immortal sect, I can move freely. Besides, he has ostensibly left for the Clear Sky of Shushan. If he appears now, even if he says it is coincidental, he would be pushing it. Therefore, he has no idea what I am planning to do, and should not show himself."

That was why Wu Yu was not too worried that he would be called back.

After all, Zhang Futu had no leads now. He would not do anything foolish that revealed his plans to Wu Yu.

He did not know that Wu Yu was much more sensitive than he had expected.

As he advanced at full speed, Jindan Cave neared.

Along the way, he met a few Shushan disciples, mostly of the Jindan Realm. But the Shushan Immortal Sect was just too big, so it was difficult for people to remember each other. Even though they met by coincidence, no one interacted with Wu Yu.

These disciples were all very young.

One day, two days...

A few days passed, and finally Wu Yu arrived at the midpoint of the Sky Cloud Sword Palace and the Jade Tide Sword Palace. If one followed the crack between them, one would reach Jindan Cave. Lifting his head here, he could see Danlan Mountain. It was a golden mountain, a little like a treasure. Nestled between the two sword palaces, it was one of the special regions in the Common Sword Domain.

Human activity increased considerably here. Some were Shushan disciples waiting outside. Some had flown from the direction of Danlan Mountain. These were excited disciples who were flying for the first time, and they crashed and bumped their way around.

Yet some were reserved, like Wu Yu, who had reached the pinnacle of Qi Condensation, and had come from various sword palaces to condense a Jindan in the Jindan Cave.

They came in twos and threes, talking and chatting. Wu Yu, who had come alone, felt a little lonely.

However, he was already very thankful that Zhang Futu had not stopped him along the way.

Heading in, he was surrounded by lively, young disciples with sword lanyards and an impressive air about them. Virtually everyone had a look of nobility in their eyes. They were born to their advantages, and their talent was superb. It has to be said that Night Wishes for Snow was considered the most talented disciple in the Heavenly Sword Sect, but he was not even comparable to any ordinary Shushan disciple that Wu Yu came across.

These young disciples strutted with an arrogance about them, even if they were but a 10-year-old child. They also displayed great presence.

Many of those who had completed qi condensation looked to be about the same age as he was. As expected, in terms of age and ability, he was not considered special in the Common Sword Domain.

In the crowd, he entered Jindan Cave alone. There was a moment where he finally felt the pressure on him ease up.

"Finally, I've shaken him off."

Zhang Futu had not come. Perhaps he was standing where he originally was. He might not leave anytime soon.

"I will definitely stay in this Jindan Cave until I condense a Jindan. I will hold out until Zhang Futu leaves." Wu Yu made his decision.

At this time, he finally saw a whirlpool-shaped cave entrance in front. The cave was round and extremely neat. Golden light shone from within, and the entire cave was shaped like a brilliant Jindan.

"So this is a Jindan. For millions of years in the Shushan Immortal Sect, countless disciples have condensed their Jindan here. In this cohort, there must be countless godlike people. Of course, many must have also left their experiences written on the walls."

As long as one was a Shushan disciple, those at the ninth or 10th tier of the Qi Condensation Realm could all enter.

After Wu Yu reached the cave entrance, he could not feel Zhang Futu's presence at all. Standing here, he looked in and felt like he was standing on a vast sea, buoyed by the waves of history that flowed beneath his feet. There was golden light everywhere within, and it entranced Wu Yu.

"Hey, don't block the path, you," a pretty, female disciple said from behind. She looked less than 20 years old. Any girl he saw seemed at least Su Yanli's equal in looks.

Wu Yu hurried in.

The Jindan Cave was full of people coming and going. Many headed in full of anticipation, while those headed out were excited.

After entering, he realized just how enormous Jindan Cave was. It was like an underground palace. As he proceeded onwards, it continued to split into more tributaries, while the cave continued to expand. The deeper he ventured, the wider it got.

Wu Yu noticed that on the walls of each fork, there were small chambers. These chambers were not large, and within each chamber there were two or three seats, furnished with cushions.

"These small chambers are like the leaves of trees that cover the entire branch. These tunnels are like the branches, and the main thoroughfare that I just came through is like the trunk."

The entire Jindan Cave was constructed like a tree.

The middle was split into many tributaries, and Wu Yu estimated that, like the leaves on a tree, there were thousands of them.

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Chapter 0203: Nangong Wei

"I wonder what this Jindan Cave is made of. The spiritual qi inside is much stronger than at the Futu Mountain Range. It's at least 300 times that of the Bipo Mountain Range. No wonder everyone comes here to condense their Jindan."

Moreover, Wu Yu discovered that every single place - the walls, the floor, and even the roof over his head - were all carved with words, and they seemed to be from different hands.

"All of these are treasures left behind by those who came before. With luck, I might even find a complete, top-quality Jindan Condensation skill!" Wu Yu heard many say.

"Everyone, find a place to sit down. There are many newcomers in this period, and we can't just stand by and watch. We can't do anything before finding a spot."

Wu Yu walked in deeper. He realized that both on the main road, as well as in the chambers, many seniors had left behind their words and feelings.

"The dao of the Jindan is the foundation of immortalhood."

"Qi Condensation is the first step, and Jindan the second."

"Only with Jindan can one form their dao."

Some were enigmatic, others straightforward. Reading too much of these made one dizzy.

But it could not be denied that these words were treasures to anyone who was about to condense their Jindan. Wu Yu had not yet begun to condense his Jindan, so he did not feel them.

"A majority of people shut themselves up in a chamber. When they reach a wall, they come out for a walk and a breather, or perhaps to talk to others. First, I'll find a small chamber and try the Great Way of Immortality Art."

Wu Yu walked randomly, but perhaps because this place was not deep enough in, virtually all the chambers were full. The disciples at the peak of Qi Condensation were all full of enthusiasm as they charged on towards Jindan Dao.

"Everyone here is something special..."

Wu Yu walked very deep in, and finally saw a small chamber with two cushions. One of them was still empty, and so he walked in to claim it.

The other seat was taken by a girl with a red sword lanyard. Her hair was closely cropped, and her expression frigid. Although she wore long robes, they could not hide her nubile figure. Anywhere in Dong Yue Wu, she would be a beauty that could bring ruin to a nation. However, there were just too many beauties in the Shushan Immortal Sect, and Wu Yu had seen hundreds of her like before. Besides, all of them were young, and on the verge of condensing their Jindan.

The girl was condensing her Jindan with her eyes closed. Her expression was a little pained and frustrated. Wu Yu had just sat down when she opened her eyes, which flicked over Wu Yu. She snapped at him, "There are so many seats in the Jindan Cave, but you had to come in here to bother me!"

As she spoke, she rose and left, throwing an irritated look at Wu Yu.

"You met with difficulties, but it's my fault?" Wu Yu was a little bemused. He had read The Rules of Shushan Sect, so he knew that he had done nothing wrong. That was why he had not quarreled with this stranger. And now that she had gone to seek quieter pastures, Wu Yu could not be bothered to answer her either.

He looked up at the room. The four walls were also covered with the writings of their seniors. Some phrases gave Wu Yu deep insight into the Jindan Realm.

Wu Yu felt like he was 90% confident to condense his Jindan now, with the help of the writings on the walls. However, he still needed time.

"Zhang Futu cannot enter this place, and there are also so many seniors giving tips. I won't leave before I reach the Jindan stage."

In this Jindan Cave, Wu Yu truly felt the benefits and strength of the Shushan Immortal Sect. How could other sects have as wonderful a place as Jindan Cave?

The unknown girl had left for only a short while, and Wu Yu was still preparing to cultivate. Just then, there were sounds of footsteps outside. He craned to look and saw someone enter from outside.

When Wu Yu finally got a clear look at her by squinting past the golden light, he was shocked.

The girl who walked in was very young, perhaps 12 or 13 years old. She was about the same age Qing Mang had been when Wu Yu had entered the Heavenly Sword Sect.

This girl was wearing a long skirt of pink, with red flowers adorning it. She had a colorful sash on her waist, and her eyes were large and luminous. Although she was young, her appearance was moving.

But to Wu Yu, the thing he marveled at the most was that this little girl resembled the Ninth Spirit, except the Ninth Spirit was more mature and colder. But this girl was still young. She had a pure and lively cuteness to her.

Although she was still small, out of all the girls that Wu Yu had seen, she was the second girl who moved him so deeply. Perhaps in a few years time, she would grow to look like the Ninth Spirit.

"Finally, a space!" The girl was evidently very pleased to see a vacancy. She hitched up her skirt and ran in, claiming the spot.

She was all smiles and sweetness, and Wu Yu replied with a sweet smile of his own. It was an unnerving experience - Wu Yu seemed to be faced with the Ninth Spirit reincarnated.

"Big Brother, take care of me~" Her voice was very sweet.

"Mm." Wu Yu calmed himself down. This was still a child, and his thoughts were on condensing his Jindan. He did not dwell on it.

But at this time, the unknown girl returned.

Perhaps she had made a round and came back after realizing there were no seats to be had. A pity that the little girl had already taken her spot.

The unknown girl looked in and was displeased. She said, "Why did you take my spot? Get out quickly and I won't hold it against you. And how did you sneak in, anyway? This is a place for condensing Jindan!"

Wu Yu's concentration had been broken. He saw these two girls and suddenly recalled that point. But on closer look, the little girl's spiritual power was strong, and clearly at the 10th tier of Qi Condensation. Her spiritual power was no less than his own! Such an achievement at such a young age. She had to be somebody important!

A pity that the girl from before only saw a young girl in a long skirt and thought that she had snuck in to play.

Being chastised thus, the little girl was a little flustered. She said, "Sis, when I came in, there was no one here."

According to the rules of Jindan Cave, she had already left, and so the little girl had not stolen her spot.

Wu Yu said to the little girl, "You need not bother with her. Since she left, by the rules of Jindan Cave, that spot does not belong to her. One cannot fight in the Jindan Cave, and she cannot do anything to you."

"Oh, thank you, Big Brother!" The little girl smiled.

The unknown girl turned and gave an angry look at Wu Yu, who responded coolly, "She's already at the 10th tier of Qi Condensation. Did you assume she did not deserve to be here?"

Hearing Wu Yu's words, the girl started and turned abruptly, leaving. Perhaps she too had realized the implications of reaching the 10th tier at such a young age. She must have come from some special background, and was not someone that she could cross.

After she left, peace returned.

Wu Yu had only spoken up for the little girl because the other girl had been bothering him.

But the small favor made the little girl develop some goodwill towards him. She sat cross-legged facing Wu Yu, her bright eyes regarding him. "Big Brother, my surname is Nangong, and my first name is Wei. What about you?"

"I am Wu Yu." Wu Yu smiled back at her. He knew that this girl might have some special background, but he did not want to purposely get close to her.

Nangong Wei.

This name matched her looks and smile.

"Big Brother is condensing his Jindan too?" Nangong Wei asked.

Wu Yu smiled and nodded.

"Then Wei Er will compete with Big Brother to see who succeeds first~" Nangong Wei said.

"Alright." This girl was still a child, and had an endearing way about her.

"Hehe, Wei Er loves to compete! Let's begin!"

Saying thus, she entered a trance. No less than expected of a genius. Although she had just begun, her body was already cloaked in sword shadows as strong as a wall of steel and bronze. Wu Yu was impressed.

"At her age, she can already do this. She must be something special even in the Common Sword Domain. She must be the disciple of at least a Xuan sword rank?" Wu Yu guessed.

He did not overthink this. He began to cultivate through the Great Way of Immortality Art.

Although they were strangers meeting by chance, they would occasionally rest while sitting together for a long time. They would chat, and Wu Yu slowly became familiar with Nangong Wei.

To Wu Yu, condensing Jindan should be a long process. After all, this was not condensing qi, which only required Spirit Concentration Pills and enough stamina to endure it.

As for condensing Jindan, it needed a transformation of the 10 major spiritual sources, gathering them into one at the Sea of Breath Meridian to complete the Jindan Dao!

"The Great Way of Immortality Art is an earth-shaking transformation. It steals the mystical power of the sun and moon. After the dan is formed, it will be supreme above gods and demons!" The dan completion mentioned here was the completion of Jindan!

Great Way Jindan!

Through comparison, Wu Yu realized that the Great Way of Immortality Art's Jindan condensation was different from the usual method of the Shushan Immortal Sect in terms of fundamental quality.

The ordinary method was to pull the 10 major spiritual sources into the Sea of Breath Meridian one by one in order, slowly condensing them.

Whereas the Great Way of Immortality Art was much more brutal in manner. It gathered all of them in the Sea of Breath Meridian at once, and then spent a large amount of time simultaneously condensing Jindan. That way, it resulted in a better balance.

All in all, Wu Yu found the Great Way of Immortality Art's method more brutal, wild, and risky. It was impossible without a strong physical form. Luckily, Wu Yu had just the body for this. Disciples of the Shushan Immortal Sect all had strong physical bodies built through body refining techniques, but up till now, Wu Yu had yet to see a single body better than his own.

He chose the harder to bear Great Way of Immortality Art. Once he started, there was no turning back.

Everything was for the moment when he would condense dan and become supreme above gods and demons!

"I have such qualities and also the Great Way of Immortality Art. I just don't know what quality my Jindan will have. At least it will be a second grade item, and might even reach deep gold. Maybe I'll even have the mist circling it, the highest level!"

Wu Yu began to look forward to it.

Nangong Wei was already shrouded in sword qi, colorful clouds covering her. She had already begun, and Wu Yu realized that her Jindan Condensation Wondrous Art was unique.

Very possibly, she was talented on a whole different level.

Wu Yu was seized by a desire to challenge. He remembered the wager that he had struck with Nangong Wei.

To compete with this otherworldly talent would be interesting indeed!

He began!

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Chapter 0204: Dan-Drawing Lines

Wu Yu had come from the extreme east, and now he had seen the sheer scale of Shushan, where the mighty gathered. Although he had come from humble beginnings, his desire to compete was stoked.

And now that he had seen so many talents, geniuses, and nobles, his desire to become stronger and cultivate further only intensified.

Within Jindan Cave, it was actually very quiet despite its size and the number of people within. Only occasionally could conversations be heard as you walked by.

Under the shimmering golden light from the walls, the Shushan disciples concentrated on condensing qi. Rarely did anyone ignore the unspoken rules and disturb others.

Within the small chamber, faint, golden light shone through the sword shadow. Although Nangong Wei was young, her features were very pretty. It was almost as though the Ninth Spirit was sitting before him.

That perfect face. Every dimple and smile made his heart race.

"She's not Ninth Spirit. She's but a child. And even if she was Ninth Spirit, she wanted to kill me. There is no need to develop any further feelings for those who wish me harm."

Afterwards, Wu Yu concentrated all his will, beginning to mature his spiritual sources according to the Jindan Condensation Wondrous Art in the Great Way of Immortality Art. Through his veins, and other meridians, he pulled them towards his Sea of Breath Meridian.

"Argh!"

Wu Yu soon felt the excruciating pain that made his vessels convulse.

"Let me think on this. The spiritual sources are the keystones within my body. They are the nuclei of spiritual power. I spent so much effort simply condensing them. And now the spiritual power vortexes are stable. But to destabilize them and shift them would definitely be a process of extreme pain and suffering."

After tasting the pain, Wu Yu knew the reason.

"However, other Jindan Condensation Wondrous Arts move the spiritual sources one by one, whereas my Jindan Condensation Wondrous Art demands the perfect balance between all 10 spiritual sources. This is a single effort to shift all of them. Will the pain not be amplified tenfold as well?"

But this did not scare Wu Yu.

He had a determined look. His eyes blazed with golden fire, a reflection of his blazing will.

"The Great Sage, Heaven's Equal also had a purpose, and challenged heaven itself. Since Uncle Sun has given all of this to me, how can I waste it? Since the beginning of time, countless people have chased the Immortal Dao, but few have succeeded. Since I chose the Immortal Dao, then I naturally must walk a path 10 times harder than the rest!

"The path of cultivation includes many things that ordinary people cannot do, and that makes one a cut above the rest. The Great Way of Immortality Art will give me a high-quality Jindan that will be an ample reward for all this torment!"

Wu Yu convinced himself, moving past the apprehension of the physical pain. He was extremely fearful that his Jindan condensation would fail, and he gritted his teeth, truly beginning to move his 10 spiritual sources according to the Jindan Condensation Wondrous Art in the Great Way of Immortality Art.

"You thought this through? I don't know how fearsome this Jindan Condensation Wondrous Art is. If you die, don't blame Granny." Ming Long appeared from nowhere to tut at him.

"Life or death is up to fate. I can only do my best."

Wu Yu said in a low grunt. Faint, golden lines were appearing on his body, surfacing from within to blanket his entire body. At times, he looked like a huge Buddha, and sometimes he was himself. If it was not for the fact that Jindan Cave was already golden, the light from his body would have been even more apparent.

Those that passed by inadvertently stopped to stare at Wu Yu.

"Very good. If you can reach the Jindan Dao Realm, then you can cultivate the next one, the Ground Demon Transformation Art. The rest are even better than that Fixed Body Art you so prize. It's all up to fate now," Ming Long said.

"Prepare yourself." In truth, Wu Yu was eagerly looking forward to it. Especially since in his recent fights, the Fixed Body Art's efficacy had been growing and growing, turning the fights for him more often than not. He knew too well the potentially fearsome ability of the Ground Demon Transformation Art.

"I dare not imagine: If one day I master all 72 transformations, who will be my match?"

Perhaps that would be true invincibility!

Afterwards, Wu Yu used the marvelous technique of the Great Way of Immortality Art each and every day to tug at his 10 spiritual sources.

From his Sea of Breath Meridian's spiritual source, nine golden lines appeared, extending out like snakes. They were already entwined with the other nine spiritual sources, as though trussing Wu Yu up.

These nine lines were called Dan-Drawing Lines, and Wu Yu spent half a month to create and stabilize these. Finally, he could begin pulling at the nine spiritual sources.

What followed could not be stopped. At no stage could he afford to fail. Once the Dan-Drawing Lines were severed, one's body would be completely thrown into disarray. The spiritual power would run rampant until the cultivator was dead.

And that was why Wu Yu reminded Nangong Wei not to disturb him in the following period.

In these days, Wu Yu had had many lighthearted moments with Nangong Wei. He found her charming and adorable. She knew how to make people smile and was a bit of an oddball.

Since she did not volunteer, Wu Yu did not ask about her identity.

But he could roughly guess that this girl seemed to have run away by herself - a little similar to his own story - to hide within Jindan Cave. She seemed afraid that she would be recognized, as she had only come here to condense her Jindan.

That was why before she reached Jindan, she would not go out either.

Their encounter was fated, and in a few days, they became fast friends.

Wu Yu's instincts told him that this Nangong Wei might be of a very high status. From the way she carried herself and spoke, one could sense that she was highly born, a presence only tempered by her young age.

"Perhaps if one day Zhang Futu makes trouble for me, she might be able to help me out."

Just as Wu Yu said that he should not be disturbed, Nangong Wei piped up as well. "Me too! I will run towards condensing my Jindan in one shot! If I don't succeed, I won't talk to Big Brother!

"It's a competition~" she reminded him, and then abruptly shut her eyes.

This little girl always made Wu Yu smile. He was in a good mood, and he relaxed. When he entered the world of his body, he used this good feeling to immediately tug at the Dan-Drawing Lines, with his Sea of Breath Meridian as the target. He began to move the Heaven's Hall Meridian from his head, the God's Dip Meridian and Chest Meridian from his torso, as well as those from his limbs through the Jindan Condensation Wondrous Art. He drew them all towards his Sea of Breath Meridian.

Each spiritual source's path was determined by the Great Way of Immortality Art. The drawing process ensured the wholeness of each spiritual source.

"I must succeed..."

Wu Yu endured the excruciating pain as he urged himself on.

Luckily, he had experienced the limitless torture of the Inner Vajra Buddha before and therefore was more used to pain than others was. So when the spiritual sources cut across his body like knife blades, he could endure.

A path to immortality like the Great Way of Immortality Art was truly impossible to trek without a resplendently solid body to take the pain.

Bang, bang, bang!

If Wu Yu's body could be likened to a forest, then the spiritual sources were like golden tornados. A tempest of nine tornados moving through the forest. Everywhere they went, trees were uprooted and soil was churned in their wake, creating carnage.

The key was that because of the Dan-Drawing Lines drawing them in, they had to move at a rather slow pace in order not to disrupt the mechanisms of the spiritual sources or destabilize the spiritual power vortexes. Each day, it would only move ever so slightly, which meant that it required more than two months for the spiritual sources to finally be drawn to the Sea of Breath Meridian.

Let alone the most crucial fusion.

"Condensing a Jindan is not easy. Who would have thought that so many others have cleared this hurdle?

"Of course, my way of condensing Jindan is different from others."

Sometimes, he would sneak a look at Nangong Wei, only to see her extremely serene. Not even an eyelid moved, but the presence and aura generated from her 10 major spiritual sources was impressive and equal to Wu Yu's. That indicated that her own Jindan Condensation Wondrous Art was also of the highest quality!

To Wu Yu, there were no shortcuts to becoming immortal. Even with an immortality art like the Great Way of Immortality Art, he had to take it step by step and endure tenfold the trials that others did!

In this small chamber, Nangong Wei was silent and serene, completely still, while Wu Yu's body continued to shoot golden light randomly. Sometimes he transformed into a Buddha, while at other times he was himself. His contorted expression made passerbys think that he had failed Jindan, and they sympathized with him.

It's important to know that if one were to stop halfway through the shifting of spiritual sources, then that spiritual source would basically be wrecked, unless one could send it back.

Wu Yu gritted his teeth.

Each time he could hold on no more, he would recall the height of the Clear Sky of Shushan, and think that one day, he would stand at the peak, every other mountain miniscule before him.

He imagined the likes of Zhang Futu, who would have to kneel and genuflect before him.

He wanted to become immortal and live forever more!

With such a firm reason, no matter how strained his mental faculties were, he would hold on. He would move forward to the next step.

Day after day passed, and many came and went from Jindan Cave. But Wu Yu and Nangong Wei remained together till the end.

In a flash, Wu Yu had endured through the extreme pain. His tenacity was far beyond that of others. If others knew what he had endured in these two months, they would be shocked.

And now, under the pull of the Dan-Drawing Lines, the nine spiritual sources were miraculously gathered at the Sea of Breath Meridian, expanding it many times over. The entire Sea of Breath Meridian was shaking, and causing Wu Yu's Invincible Vajra Body to sway.

This was the final step.

The 10 spiritual sources fused. At the critical point, they would shift into a Jindan. Once the Jindan was completed, that meant that he would have made a great step forward on his cultivation journey.

Wu Yu's speed was no faster than usual. Ordinary people drew the spiritual sources in and fused them one by one, and that might actually be slightly quicker.

Wu Yu had put all his spiritual sources in one basket and fused them all together.

Without question, this was more risky, and also demanded enormous control over one's strength.

He did not hesitate. He could not wait anymore for this moment!

"Complete dan!"

His 10 spiritual sources were at 10 different positions all within a single small area once occupied by the Sea of Breath Meridian.

10 raging, swirling spiritual power vortexes!

Each spiritual power vortex did not harmonize with any other. Even a slight nearing would cause them to tear at each other like beasts, trying to suck the other into themselves.

These 10 beasts wrested for control of Wu Yu's body.

Bang! Bang!

A spectacular sight of spiritual power vortexes.

From outside, one could see 10 golden points at Wu Yu's stomach. They seemed to shine through his skin, so even the naked eye could see these 10 spiritual sources moving.

In order to complete the fusion, Wu Yu needed tremendous physical control, superb force of will, as well as the tenacity that surpassed that of most martial cultivators!

He had come so far. Damn it, this was it!

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Chapter 0205: Demons' Abyss

They were like meteor collisions in outer space.

In that instant, all 10 spiritual sources collided.

The Jindan Condensation Wondrous Art of the Great Way of Immortality Art did nothing but channel and compress a portion of the power, sealing it in.

Until finally the Jindan was complete.

Compared to the slower, gentler fusion that others used, the Great Way of Immortality Art was rough and direct, but it emphasized the complete harmony between the 10 spiritual sources!

"You still need Golden Essence Pills!"

Wu Yu quickly felt the squeeze of the 10 spiritual sources activating. None gave way to any other, and they released terrifying energy that seemed like it was about to rip Wu Yu's Sea of Breath Meridian apart.

And at this time, Ming Long urged him to use this chance to swallow the Golden Essence Pills that he did not dare to ingest or digest!

"Why?" Wu Yu did not understand. When others condensed their Jindan, they did not dare to take any Spirit Concentration Pills or Golden Essence Pills, which were immortal medicines potent with spiritual qi.

"Just do as I say."

He was on the verge of not being able to hold on, let alone giving his 10 spiritual sources even more stress. But the Golden Essence Pill was a chance.

Wu Yu decided. Hesitating no more, he retrieved a Golden Essence Pill and quickly swallowed it. The hot, golden flow of energy within him was like a golden tiger charging through his body, reaching his Sea of Breath Meridian in a flash.

"Direct the Golden Essence Pill towards your Sea of Breath Meridian!" Ming Long said.

The 10 spiritual sources had been rampaging within him, and now the Golden Essence Pill only exacerbated the chaos. Wu Yu was on the verge of crumbling.

Hearing Ming Long's reminder, he managed to do it, quelling the Golden Essence Pill within the core position at his Sea of Breath Meridian.

Within his Sea of Breath Meridian, the 10 spiritual sources warred like angry dragons. Suddenly, a tiger appeared in their midst. No matter how savage the tiger, it was still food for the angry dragons!

Suddenly, Wu Yu found that he need no longer hold the 10 spiritual sources in check. They moved on their own accord towards the Golden Essence Pill, trying to devour it. That was the instinct of every spiritual power vortex.

As a result, the 10 spiritual sources converged without Wu Yu's effort. Their enormous compression and collusion actually helped the fusion process.

"The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind!" Wu Yu quoted. He knew that Ming Long had not sabotaged him. He was very grateful to Ming Long, and seized this opportunity.

Flesh and will, body and spirit, all of it was focused on the 10 spiritual sources!

The critical point of success!

10 days later.

Wu Yu no longer needed to strain. His 10 spiritual sources had already converged into one entity, located at the core of his Sea of Breath Meridian. Golden mist was circling, and his Jindan was in its final stages of formation. Its form would soon become visible.

"I wonder if it will be pale gold, gold, or deep gold. Or will it have the differentiation of colored clouds?" Wu Yu was full of anticipation.

After the final creation process, the external layer of golden mist dissipated after a day.

When it dissipated, Wu Yu did not feel the differentiation of colored mist. He was a little dispirited. In truth, he still held himself highly, and to the highest standards. After all, the legacy that he had received was probably second to none in the entire Shushan Immortal Sect.

But strangely, he felt an indescribable rise in his Jindan essence. Although he did not test it out, it was so strong that he could barely process it. He felt like a slight tweak of his Jindan power could level half of Jindan Cave already.

Of course, if he did that, he would be thrown out of Shushan.

Just as he was wondering, he could finally see his Jindan clearly. His newly formed Jindan was the size of his little fingernail. No matter how good its quality was, it would not be big. The Jindan would only grow under ceaseless cultivation.

"White?"

Wu Yu was stunned. He knew that the highest quality was supposed to be deep gold. But beyond all expectations, his Jindan was pure white, so pure that it was like milk, and without a single blemish.

"What the hell is going on? Ming Long, what does white mean?" Wu Yu was aghast.

"White? How would old mother know? Back when I got this legacy, I was already at the Jindan Realm." Ming Long rolled her eyes.

"This white is really pale. Could it be inferior to even pale gold?" Wu Yu was disheartened.

"Why don't you try it out? Logically, it should not be. The Great Way of Immortality Art is special, so it follows that the Jindan it fashions is also special. In terms of ability alone, you now possess a first tier Jindan. You have to compare yourself against others at the First Tier of Jindan." Wu Yu understood.

He would not let himself be discouraged just yet. He had just condensed a Jindan and felt like he had metamorphosed into a new form. Although it was just a spiritual power transformation, and his corporeal form was largely the same, he seemed to have experienced a life-changing leap.

"Jindan essence?"

As he adjusted it, the mysterious white Jindan emitted white Jindan essence that was extremely thick. It flowed through his whole body. It was not easy to test out within this Jindan Cave, so Wu Yu had no idea as to its power.

"Immortal fire."

As he gestured, the pure white Jindan created a faint, white flame. This was immortal fire, and Wu Yu could move it to his hand. But immortal fire had no offensive capabilities. Wu Yu could only feel that this immortal fire was special. No wonder it could refine immortal medicines.

"Martial cultivators cannot give up on the ability to refine immortal medicines. Refining immortal medicines is a huge school of knowledge, and precedes the creation of spirit designs. There will be countless mystical ways to refine immortal medicines within Shushan. But first I have to gain some merits so I can exchange them for immortal medicine refining arts. And to learn the dao of refining immortal medicines, I still need a medicinal furnace immortal treasure."

Finally, he had seen his own immortal fire. Although it was white, Wu Yu was still filled with anticipation.

Immortal fire was the basis of refining immortal medicine. With this foundation, he could finally refine his own immortal medicine!

Wu Yu adjusted and ordered himself, and finally got used to the realm of Jindan. And at this time, the power that was coursing through him finally dissipated.

He had just lifted his head to look at Nangong Wei, when her entire body trembled. Sword shadows flitted out, and a nine-colored flame immolated her. It was a brilliant sight.

"This is?"

In the next moment, the flames on her body had been completely consumed.

Nangong Wei appeared serenely before Wu Yu's eyes, but Wu Yu could clearly feel that she was much changed from herself three months before - in terms of power and aura. Clearly, she had just been through a life-changing transformation.

Without doubt, she had followed closely behind him, and successfully condensed her Jindan, entering the Jindan Dao Realm.

After a period of adjustment, Nangong Wei had an ecstatic smile. She was overjoyed, and did not care about the differences in gender. She bounced over to Wu Yu and grabbed his hand, exclaiming, "Big Brother! I did it! Quick, congratulate me!"

She was naturally excited, and Wu Yu was in an excellent mood as well. The gloom of his previous days had evaporated.

"Wei Er is so clever. But you're still a step behind." Wu Yu smiled.

"Ahhhh! Shucks." Nangong Wei realized that he had been through a huge transformation as well. He had also succeeded.

However, she was still very happy, and in high spirits. "Besides, my Jindan is of the highest quality! Big Brother, aren't I clever? Within my Sea of Breath Meridian, there are nine-colored flames that surround a Jindan of deep gold, and that is a symbol of the highest quality." Wu Yu was shocked.

As far as he knew, for Jindan to reach the highest quality, it would have such nine-colored flames surrounding it. It was considered rare even within the Shushan Immortal Sect, and the Shushan Immortal Sect was the pinnacle of talent. Within the Common Sword Domain, even a single one would be an immediate talking point.

"Big Brother, I'm only telling you. You have to help me keep it a secret. You can't let others know about my Jindan quality, okay?" Nangong Wei looked at Wu Yu with bright, lively eyes.

So this girl had secrets. Wu Yu had guessed that she was somebody's disciple and had come out to play.

Of course, he nodded.

"Big Brother, what quality is your Jindan?" Nangong Wei asked curiously.

"Quite average." Wu Yu gave a frustrated smile. He himself did not know what was up with this pure white Jindan...

"Oh, I got it. Big Brother, don't be discouraged. Keep working hard!" Nangong Wei blinked very cutely and teased a smile out of Wu Yu. Actually, he would dearly love to know the difference between his pure white Jindan and the highest-quality Jindan that Nangong Wei had.

But she was a little girl. Besides, they could not clash within Jindan Cave.

However, at this moment, Nangong Wei suddenly made a face. "Big Brother, Jindan Cave does not allow disciples who have condensed their Jindan to linger long. We must leave within a day."

Wu Yu knew of this rule as well. And this was his biggest headache. The thing he wanted to do the most now was to cultivate dao techniques, like the remaining two skills of Triple Kill of the Heavens that Feng Xueya had left him. He was even looking forward to that new Ground Demon Transformation Art.

But the moment he left, Zhang Futu would immediately be watching him again.

And if he realized that Wu Yu had successfully entered the Jindan Realm, then he would panic too.

Nangong Wei's eyes flicked, and then she said expectantly, "Big Brother, let's team up and go to the Demons' Abyss to kill demons! Only disciples of the Jindan Dao Realm and above are allowed in, and we have both just met the criterion. We can go there and earn merits!"

"Demons' Abyss?"

Wu Yu recalled this place.

It was one of the training grounds provided by the Shushan Immortal Sect. It was especially designed for ordinary dan disciples in the Jindan Dao Realm and above. It was within the Common Sword Domain, and was a zone demarcated by spirit designs. Within it, there were many demons that the experts of the Shushan Immortal Sect had captured and imprisoned. Shushan disciples could kill them and train, similar to the demons in the Valley of Immortal Fate.

However, the Demons' Abyss was of a much larger scale, roughly as big as an entire sword palace. It was a hundred times the size of the Bipo Mountain Range, and it was said that there were tens of thousands of demons within. Moreover, these demons had already condensed their dan, and some were said to have natural Mystiques. A terrifying proposal indeed.

Of course, the strongest amongst these demons were still not a match for disciples of the four major sword ranks. They were basically demons caught by disciples from these ranks.

They were especially designed for ordinary dan disciples, so under normal circumstances, the Demons' Abyss did not allow disciples of the four major sword ranks to enter. It was special training for the ordinary dan disciples...

"This means that it would be inappropriate for Zhang Futu to enter... Although he is of the Huang sword rank, he cannot breach the rules of the Shushan Immortal Sect randomly..."

This meant that the best course of action was to hurry from Jindan Cave to the Demons' Abyss!

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Chapter 0206: Vajra Sword Talisman

After Wu Yu finished reading the Orientation Log, he had a much better understanding of the Demons' Abyss.

Ordinary dan disciples could slay the demons within and retrieve their core parts to exchange for merits.

However, one could not acquire that many merits.

If one left the Shushan Immortal Sect to kill demons outside, then those merits would be significantly higher.

After all, the demons in the Demons' Abyss had already been imprisoned.

Within the vastness of the Dong Sheng Divine Continent, especially near the Gloomy Dreams Seas, demons roamed freely. For ordinary dan disciples at Wu Yu's level, they would be lucky to get away with their lives if they went out to kill demons.

"This means that the Demons' Abyss is actually my best choice for earning merits at the moment. At the same time, I wonder how strong my white Jindan is."

Within Jindan Cave, they could not use powers, and this made Wu Yu anxious. He wanted an answer.

"Let's go, Big Brother." Nangong Wei was even more anxious than he was. She was already tugging him along, as though afraid that he would go back on his word. She led him out of Jindan Cave.

Seeing this pretty and jumpy girl, Wu Yu's spirits lifted. And the stress that Zhang Futu exuded was very quickly shrugged off.

"Once we leave Jindan Cave, it's not likely that Zhang Futu will always be watching just for me. I have to use this opportunity to quickly enter the Demons' Abyss so that he cannot find me. Besides, the Demons' Abyss is not far. Given Nangong Wei and my speed now, we should be able to reach it in a day."

They left Jindan Cave quickly.

"Finally, I can use the Art of Sword Flight!" Nangong Wei's ecstatic expression made her youthful beauty glow.

Outside of Jindan Cave, the two quickly found a deserted spot. Nangong Wei could wait no longer. She quickly retrieved a longsword from her Sumeru Pouch. It shone like a crystal, half orange and half transparent. The sword hilt had a ferocious tiger spewing flames, and the blade was arrayed with three Immortal Treasure Spirit Designs of unknown effects.

Nangong Wei's talent was exceptional and, like Wu Yu, was affiliated with fire. That suited her warm and anxious personality.

Her first time mounting her sword. Her foot stood on the blade, producing sword-energy. She was at ease. With the sword spell activated, she rose into the air with a hum.

"Big Brother, come quickly!"

Nangong Wei exclaimed.

Wu Yu stepped on his sword and followed in a practiced fashion. When he reached her side, he was standing comfortably.

Now it was Nangong Wei who was surprised. She looked admiringly at Wu Yu. "Big Brother, this isn't your first time on the sword, is it? Why do you control it so well?"

"Talent." Wu Yu smiled. He suddenly realized how gloomy he had been for a while now. And being with her, seeing her fresh, emotive smile, his spirits had been lifted considerably.

"Show-off!" Nangong Wei made a face at him, then increased her speed. As she flew, she called, "I lost to you last time. This time, I will win! Let the race to the Demons' Abyss begin!"

She was cheating. She was almost out of sight by the time she called back.

With a whoosh, Wu Yu transformed into a beam of golden light and set off in pursuit.

The formidable white Jindan essence flowed from his Sea of Breath Meridian to the rest of his body. It formed a whole with the longsword beneath his feet, and he rode the wind like the waves.

Wu Yu carefully controlled this newfound power. The more he pushed it, the more surprised he was. He had yet to test its offense, but in terms of speed alone, he was much stronger than before.

He opened his Jindan essence to its limits and saw the white Jindan begin to spin. Within the pure white, he saw its dissection into yin and yang, just like the Immortal Power of the Great Way. His regeneration speed was fairly quick as well.

Whoosh!

When it was activated to the maximum, he was like a keen sword that cut through air. Although Nangong Wei had left first, in a flash, he had already caught up to her.

He had a rough idea now.

At the first tier of the Jindan Dao Realm, his Art of Sword Flight speed surpassed Nangong Wei's, and she was one of the elite talents in the Shushan Immortal Sect.

He knew now, and reduced his speed.

"She'll be happier if she wins this competition. In that case, I'll make her happy."

Seeing the youthful girl in front, exuding vitality, Wu Yu let his thoughts drift. He knew that the age gap between them was not huge. In another three or four years, she would be all grown up.

After a day, Nangong Wei had just reached the entrance of the Demons' Abyss, Wu Yu a step behind. It was on the peak of a snowy mountain, a broad cone of ice that dominated front and center. In the center, there was a black pit of more than 100 zhang wide. Looking down from the edge, all one could see was pitch black, as though it were a bottomless pit.

It reeked strongly with a sinister demonic aura that permeated the surroundings as well, causing the snowy mountain to have no life, not even plants. Even the snow that covered the place was black.

This was the entrance to the Demons' Abyss!

Although the entrance was small, there was an unbelievably vast abyssal world below. In comparison to the Shushan Immortal Sect, covered in immortal mist, the inside of this place was as dark as hell itself.

"I won!"

As expected, Nangong Wei was extremely excited, like a sprite in the snow.

"Alright, let's go in." Wu Yu looked around him. Although he did not see Zhang Futu, in order not to meet him at all, Wu Yu did not want to linger outside for even a moment.

"First, take a Vajra Sword Talisman."

From the side of the fathomless entrance to the Demons' Abyss, there was a black hall, where a disciple of the Xuan sword rank sat guard. He was in charge of suppressing the demons in the Demons' Abyss, and was supported by more than 30 disciples of the Huang sword rank on a day to day basis. This black hall was where many experts of the Immortal Dao gathered, and was virtually a sword palace by itself.

These experts were mainly on guard to prevent accidents from occurring. Each Shushan disciple that wanted to train in the Demons' Abyss had to take a Vajra Sword Talisman with them.

"With the Vajra Sword Talisman, we can use it the moment we meet an attack that we cannot deal with and our lives are in danger. The Vajra Sword Talisman conceals a Vajra sword formation that will protect us until the sect comes to our aid. It guarantees that there will be no threat to our lives. With the Vajra Sword Talisman, there have been virtually no deaths in the Demons' Abyss for thousands of years." Wu Yu remembered the explanation in the Orientation Log.

This Vajra Sword Talisman was much more valuable than the Fire Talisman of the Valley of Immortal Fate. The Fire Talisman could only send an alert.

"However, using the Vajra Sword Talisman costs the sect resources, and one will be penalized five merits, or one cannot enter the Demons' Abyss again. If one does not have enough merits, then one will have to work and earn them, until these five merits are paid. This also means that the Vajra Sword Talisman is a loan from the sect. If one does not use it, then it must still be returned upon exit."

This also meant that as long as there was no life threat, disciples would not use it foolishly, which would waste resources.

Five merits was not easy to earn.

Walking into the black hall, he saw an empty space where only two old men were seated and playing chess. The table in the middle was laid out with dozens of Vajra Sword Talismans. Wu Yu and Nangong Wei walked towards the two disciples of the Huang sword rank and bowed, then they took a Vajra Sword Talisman each. They walked back towards the abyss, ready to descend.

Those who were skilled and brave would jump in directly.

The two exchanged a look, then hesitated no longer, descending on their swords.

It was pitch black all around them. The moment they entered, they felt a sinister aura that chilled their hearts.

"So dark." Nangong Wei quickly came to press herself against Wu Yu. The dark, sinister feeling in the Demons' Abyss was beyond what she had expected.

No wonder she had wanted to bring Wu Yu along when she came. She was a scaredy-cat.

"Don't be afraid."

Wu Yu quickly led her deeper in. It was really dark here. Given his vision, he could only barely see a few dozen zhang around him. After roughly an hour, they landed on a craggy area. The rock here was a dusty grey, and there were strange subterranean plants all around them. It was stifling.

And the most unnerving was the demonic aura that continued to permeate their surroundings. After arriving, Nangong Wei craned her neck, looking about her, eyes wide. She continued to clutch at Wu Yu's arm, nervous.

"You sure you want to slay demons?" Wu Yu asked.

In this position, all was dark. Only a spot of white light above them that was the entrance.

"Mm! I'm sure. I want to kill many many demons. I will start here." Nangong Wei suddenly became stern. She spoke seriously, untold stories in her eyes.

"Then let's go in deeper." Wu Yu led the way, moving to the deeper regions of the Demons' Abyss. They had to journey for more than a day before they would even near the area where demons would appear. At their present location, there were more Shushan Immortal Sect disciples than demons.

In truth, the ordinary dan disciples that came and went numbered 3,000 or more. If the demons here were not clever, they would be dead in a few days.

You would be lucky to even find a single demon here. In order not to be killed, the demons all hid themselves away.

The two traversed the barren subterrain. They headed deeper in. There were also high mountains and streams in this place, except all of them reeked. Within the river, all kinds of poisonous insects thrived.

"Wei Er, you seem to hate demons very much," Wu Yu said along the way.

Nangong Wei nodded, saying, "Yes. Demons are evil beings. They create disaster in the world and kill wantonly. They are sinful and should die! I once swore that when I grow powerful one day, I will kill all the demons!"

"Why so extreme?" Wu Yu had not thought that she would have such a serious side to her. Of course, she was but a child, and it was understandable for her to be a little more polar in her views.

At least from his encounter with the Ninth Spirit, Wu Yu was of the opinion that no life was born evil in this world. Demons had both good and evil in them, and humans as well.

At this point, Nangong Wei's eyes reddened, saying, "My mom was killed by demons, and she left me forever... My daddy says that my mom was the best woman in the world. He will kill all the demons to take revenge for her, and I will too. I miss my mommy..."

Recalling this, she began to cry.

Wu Yu was speechless. He offered a few words of comfort. This was indeed unfortunate. He was not personally involved, and had no way of judging the decision of the father and daughter. But the pain of losing kin was one he understood.

A day later, they had already descended deep into the Demons' Abyss. Besides a few Shushan Immortal Sect disciples, they had yet to encounter any demons.

However, perhaps because their party looked a bit weaker, Wu Yu could feel something demonic watching them.

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Chapter 0207: Vampiric Ra

When Shushan disciples came to the Demons' Abyss, they found safety in numbers, and normally grouped in threes or fours.

Some even formed an entire organization, where merits were equally divided. Although there were many hands in the pot, their efficiency was higher as well. Everywhere they went spelled doom for the demons.

Wu Yu and Nangong Wei were but two, and also very young. If demons found them, there was a higher chance that they would attack.

"According to what I know, as long as they can force the Shushan disciples to use the Vajra Sword Talisman a certain number of times, the demons will be awarded their freedom," Wu Yu said.

"Yes, Big Brother. The demons' Yaodan is similar to our Jindan, although they have no immortal fire. Those with first tier Yaodan need to accumulate a total of 10 Vajra Sword Talismans to be released, while those with second tier Yaodan require 20, and so on."

"How many demons have been released to date?" Wu Yu was curious.

Nangong Wei answered unhappily, "Not many, but there are about a dozen each year. I think the elders have no choice as well. If they do not give them a chance to live, then they will not attack with their full force, and that will not make for effective training."

Wu Yu decided that her hatred for demons ran very deep indeed.

"Watch your surroundings." For the first time since they had come here, Wu Yu did not dare to stand out. After all, he did not know how strong his own white Jindan was.

The two advanced, back to back. They were in a valley, surrounded by decaying, black stone. All around them were pitch black caves, and their entrances gaped like a maw.

"Big Brother, don't worry. If demons appear, I will protect you. After all, you just became a Jindan martial cultivator, and your Jindan quality is not high. You would lose to a majority of the demons here," Nangong Wei said seriously.

"Then I'll be counting on you." Wu Yu smiled. This little girl had no idea how many Jindan Dao Realm cultivators he had defeated before attaining Jindan.

Just as they spoke, their surroundings changed.

Nangong Wei was immediately alerted, and her spiritual immortal treasure, the Crystal Fragment Blade, sprung to her hands. At the same time, her left arm was wrapped with nine silver bangles that tinkled as they clinked against each other. The faint, silver light also illuminated their surroundings.

"Demonic aura." Wu Yu had smelled it.

From all around them, eerie rustling.

Without another word, Wu Yu used the Illumination Art from the Unorthodox Arts. He added a bit of Jindan essence, and the fireball that rose from his hand quickly illuminated their surroundings!

However, in order not to attract the attention of other demons, he had reined in his Jindan essence a bit.

Under the light, they could clearly see their surroundings.

As their surroundings lightened, Wu Yu realized that he and Nangong Wei had already been surrounded. All around them was a black flood that was squeaking shrilly. It was thousands and thousands of rats, each one the size of a cat. They had sharp teeth and smelled bad. The blood in their eyes made them look savage as they stared excitedly at Wu Yu and Nangong Wei.

These rats had poured out from the caves all around them. At this time, many burrowed their way out. They continued to accumulate, waiting for an opportunity as they swarmed forth.

"Disgusting." Nangong Wei shuddered. With a wave of her hand, she pulled out a talisman, activating it. It instantly emitted smoke that curled around them.

Cheep, cheep!

When the rats came into contact with the smoke, they ran away in panic. If they were but a step slower, they would have died immediately. Soon, the rats surrounding the pair had completely dispersed.

In truth, these were but ordinary wild animals, only there were too many of them. Wu Yu could have easily destroyed them, but martial cultivators normally did not kill ordinary beasts.

It was Nangong Wei who used the exorcism talisman to chase away those rats.

However, when the horde of rats disappeared, a rat with red fur appeared. It had been hidden among the heap of rats, but it was exposed once the exorcism talisman was used.

"Demon!" Nangong Wei saw it, and bloodthirst shone on her young face. The sorrow of her past welled up, and she could see it anew.

"Ch, ch. Two little dolls at the first tier of Jindan?" The blood-red rat shrilly laughed. With a twist of its body, it turned into a squat, rat-faced, middle-aged man before their eyes. It had two points to its beard, and its squinty eyes were blood-streaked. It looked both savage and demented.

"Underground carnivorous rats becoming demons." Wu Yu immediately identified this demon from the Lore of the Divine Continent.

"Call me Rat Father, you two brazen children! You dare to come so deep despite being at the first tier of Jindan? Rat Father has been cultivating for 1,100 years and is already at the second tier of Yaodan. I have been here for more than a decade, and I just lack two more Vajra Sword Talismans. Today, a pair have come knocking on my door. Once I finish you off, this Rat Father will be free!"

The underground carnivorous rats drank blood to live, and occasionally turned into demons. Their desire for blood was overwhelming, and they roamed in search of mortal blood. When they swarmed, thousands of mortals would fall, and they were a huge evil.

Nangong Wei had naturally recognized him as well, and the hatred in her heart grew. She said to Wu Yu, "Big Brother, you hide first. Today, Wei Er will kill this first demon in homage to my mother in heaven."

As she said so, she hefted her Crystal Fragment Blade and Nine Bangles of the Silver Sky. Steeling her Jindan essence, she charged towards the subterranean vampiric rat.

"Wei Er, are you sure?" This subterranean vampiric rat was a 1000-year old demon, and much more powerful than the Ninth Spirit. Logically, they should deal with it together.

"Big Brother, I can do it." Nangong Wei turned back with a smile. She wanted to put Wu Yu at ease, but the heaviness of her heart showed in her forced smile.

"Alright."

"What's this brother-sister thing going on? You tryin' to go all lovey-dovey in front of Rat Father? Are you shamin' Rat Father? You mighta be scared to death hearin' this, but all those you met just now were your Rat Father's descendants!" The subterranean vampiric rat was unsure why these two had not attacked together, but he did not really need to know.

"Two Vajra Sword Talismans - Rat Father will harvest them one by one!"

"The Shushan Immortal Sect has tortured us all these years. I've been sufferin' all these years in the Demons' Abyss. When I get free, I will wash the human world in blood! Revenge! Sweet revenge!" The subterranean vampiric rat gritted its teeth and waved its fists.

"Die!" Nangong Wei stepped forth, the Crystal Fragment Blade in her hand already lunging. A perfect execution of sword cultivation.

Wu Yu watched from the side, watching over Nangong Wei.

"Hmph!" The subterranean vampiric rat shapeshifted again, reverting to its vampiric rat form. However, its body was now significantly larger, about the size of an elephant. It was completely blood-red, and a dense blood mist covered its body. It even extended speedily outwards, and the blood mist quickly engulfed Nangong Wei.

Ting!

From within the blood mist, wailing, fiery sword qi spurted out like a meteor shower. That was Nangong Wei's skill.

However, the blood mist churned, and assumed the form of a vampiric rat. It rushed around, completely trapping Nangong Wei. Who knew what was going on within.

Wu Yu had already readied himself to attack.

"Don't worry about that doll. Her highest-quality Jindan aside, she's about the same as I was back then. Just on the strength of her immortal root alone, she can defeat enemies at the second tier of Jindan," Ming Long suddenly said lazily.

"What immortal root does she have?" Wu Yu started.

"It's called the Core of the Vulcan. It's a top-quality immortal root. When used to its fullest, one can attain the Vulcan Elemental Body. Even at a basic level, that would be the Vulcan Warrior Body. It's even stronger than your Yin Yang Sword Wheel," Ming Long said after observing for a while.

"This Vulcan Elemental Body, is it stronger than the Invincible Vajra Body?"

Ming Long laughed. "Of course not. Back when I cultivated it to the fifth tier, it was already on par with the Vulcan Elemental Body. And the Invincible Vajra Body has 10 tiers."

As expected of an immortal's legacy. Even with the elite status of the Shushan Immortal Sect, Nangong Wei's talent was still not comparable to his... Of course, he only had two immortality arts for now...

Although Ming Long said that he need not worry, Nangong Wei's battle with the vampiric rat raged on. Nangong Wei seemed to be using her full strength. When he caught a glimpse of her, she was covered in sweat, although she would not let Wu Yu intercede.

After half an hour, Nangong Wei finally stood victorious over the vampiric rat.

Although she was young, her battle experience was prolific. Maybe because the opponent was a demon, she had showed no mercy at all and fought until she had taken the vampiric rat's life.

"Big Brother." Nangong Wei's Crystal Fragment Blade fell to the floor. She staggered over to Wu Yu's side, her face pale. Her eyes shimmered with tears, and she looked up at Wu Yu, her tears beginning to fall. She sobbed as she said, "This was Wei Er's first time killing."

This meant that she had also never killed other martial cultivators before.

"It's alright." Wu Yu comforted her. This little girl was really pitiful, to have lost her mother from a young age. And now it was her first time killing a demon. That was a formative moment in her life.

After a while, Nangong Wei recovered.

"Go, take the two ears of the vampiric rat. They should be worth a few merits." Wu Yu patted her gently on the shoulder.

"Hmph! I will earn many, many merits." Nangong Wei recovered slightly.

She had just turned back to do as Wu Yu bid, when sword qi flashed by. A few figures descended from above, stepping on the corpse of the subterranean vampiric rat. Without a word, a blade flashed out to take the ears of the vampiric rat, which were squirreled away in a Sumeru Pouch. And then raucous laughter.

There were five of them.

Wu Yu was shocked. He had not expected that there would be Shushan disciples within the Shushan Immortal Sect who would snatch the labor of others just for a few merits. This was despicable.

"How fortunate. To have merits delivered into our pockets." The few of them laughed.

Wu Yu's side only had two people, and so they naturally paid no attention to the pair. Of course, this could not have been their first time.

Nangong Wei was enraged. "Who are you!? How can you be so despicable?! That is mine!"

"Such a young girl?" The few of them were taken aback.

"Return it to me!" Nangong Wei said coldly, trembling slightly from her rage.

Wu Yu looked closely. Three of them looked a little familiar, and at this moment, they spotted him as well.

He moved in for a closer look.

Enemies on a narrow road.

It was Zhou Xuan, Wang Fu, and Zhi Ying. Zhang Futu's three disciples.

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Chapter 0208: Sword of Nine Chops, Golden Bell Armor

Besides the three disciples of Zhang Futu, there were two others who Wu Yu had seen before as well. They were the two who had accompanied Zhou Xuan that day.

These five were from Futu Hall, where they might not have been the strongest. But simply because they were the disciples of the hall master, none dared to cross them.

Wu Yu did not like those three. Wang Fu was cruel and savage in nature, Zhi Ying had a dark and devious heart, while Zhou Xuan was petty through and through.

The fact that Zhang Futu would accept them as disciples spoke volumes about his own nature.

"Wu Yu?"

At this time, they finally recognized Wu Yu. The Demons' Abyss was too dark, so they only noticed him now.

Zhou Xuan started, then immediately laughed, a wicked tinge to his laughter. He said, "So we meet again. Last time, you snuck an attack on me, but this time you delivered yourself to me in the Demons' Abyss. Heaven must be punishing you!"

They had planned to leave after stealing, but now Zhou Xuan had no intention of leaving.

From the side, Zhi Ying eyed Wu Yu, saying, "Wu Yu, before you are your senior brothers and sister. Why are you standing there like a blockhead? Impertinent and discourteous!"

Zhou Xuan snickered a laugh. "Senior Sister still does not know? This bumpkin from the east does not even regard the three of us as worthy! If you want him to even call you 'Senior Sister,' that would be harder than flying to heaven!"

Zhi Ying gasped, saying, "Wu Yu, is what he says true? You don't hold us worthy of respect? We are your seniors. Why do you not respect others?"

The five of them had flipped it around and were threatening Wu Yu.

Wu Yu had long taken a disliking to them. And now that they had made Nangong Wei angry, he was even more disinclined to back down. He said, "My seniors, this poor little girl spent so much effort defeating a demon. But you have had no morals, and stole the fruits of her labor. Is that appropriate?"

"Return it to me, or I will show you no mercy, even if you're Big Brother's senior brothers and sister," Nangong Wei said.

"A bold tone to take, wench. Which old geezer let you out by accident? Elder Sister here has a sweet. Eat it and hurry home," Zhi Ying's mockingly sweet voice replied.

Zhou Xuan gave a cold laugh as well. He looked at Wu Yu, and then at Nangong Wei. "Wu Yu, you shameless man. How young is this girl? You already set your eyes on her? You look civilized enough, but who would have thought you were such a beast."

In the end, the heavy voice of the eldest senior brother, Wang Fu, said, "Alright. Let's go. Stop wasting time," and he turned to leave.

Although Zhou Xuan longed for revenge, Wang Fu and the others had no inclination to punish Wu Yu. After all, he had no quarrel with them.

"Junior Brother, you're lucky. Today, Eldest Senior Brother let you off. The next time we meet, mind your manners!" Zhou Xuan said arrogantly. He turned to leave as he fired his taunting parting shot.

They did not think that Wu Yu and Nangong Wei would not let them leave just like that.

"Stop!" Their two voices rang out, as they moved before the group. Wu Yu said, "It won't be too late to leave after you return the items."

Today was different. Wu Yu no longer felt like he was inferior to them.

As for Nangong Wei, she only wanted to get back what belonged to her. It didn't matter that they were but two and only at the first tier of the Jindan Dao Realm.

As far as Wu Yu knew, Wang Fu and Zhi Ying were both at the second tier of the Jindan Dao Realm, as they were not much older than he was.

"Haha!" Zhou Xuan could not help but laugh loudly. In his eyes, Wu Yu and Nangong Wei were both fools. That they would bar their way thus would anger Wang Fu and Zhi Ying thoroughly.

"Eldest Senior Brother, we are the seniors here. This Wu Yu is so rebellious, and does not understand the ways of respect between master and disciple. We have a duty to teach him a lesson on Master's behalf." Zhi Ying lifted an eyebrow in challenge, her voice turning cold.

"Yes!" As expected, Wang Fu agreed.

"Alright, then the two of us can handle one each. Keep our hand in." Zhi Ying gave a light laugh. She gave Wu Yu to Wang Fu, while she sidled to the left, lifting a beckoning finger to Nangong Wei, saying, "Silly little girl, today, Elder Sister will teach you a lesson on behalf of your mother."

Her words touched a sore point for Nangong Wei. From young, she hated people who mentioned her mother, and now she hefted her sword and charged!

Wu Yu was not too worried about her. After all, her talent was exceptional, despite only being at the first tier of Jindan. Her background was profound, and who knew how many hidden techniques she had.

"These disciples of Zhang Futu are laughable. They can't even tell that she comes from an awesome background!" Wu Yu was just considering this when Zhou Xuan laughed with abandon. Wang Fu was like an evil bear. He pulled out a heavy, black sword about his height and dragged it along the ground. He was like a mountain, bearing down on Wu Yu. The bestial strength was fearsome, and he was even more dangerous than Zhi Ying.

"The three of us should hide so that Eldest Senior Brother and Second Senior Sister will not injure us by accident. Hehe..." Zhou Xuan scampered off, his smirk still fanning the flames of anger in Wu Yu's heart. He again looked at Wang Fu. In his heart, the flames of battle had already been lit!

This was his first official battle since coming to Shushan Immortal Sect! Compared to Zhou Xuan, Wang Fu had a reputation amongst the Futu Hall disciples. He was basically the foremost talent in Futu Hall presently!

"How powerful my white Jindan is will be revealed now!" The desire for battle flared in Wu Yu's heart. Within his Sea of Breath Meridian, his white Jindan quivered in response. Jindan essence flooded through his body like a dam released.

"Wang Fu's spiritual immortal treasure is called the Sword of Nine Chops. It is a titanic strength sword, which means this person's strength and body are as resplendent and robust as a demon's! But he met me!"

If his opponent wanted to duke it out in strength, then Wu Yu would answer him with strength.

But at this moment, there was a feral quality to Wang Fu. As though he sensed that Wu Yu would be a tough one, he pulled out another spiritual immortal treasure, a golden bell which he knocked against his own chest. The golden bell actually dissolved into his body, becoming a suit of battle armor that covered him.

With this spiritual immortal treasure, Wang Fu's strength and defenses were all enhanced.

"Sword of Nine Chops, Golden Bell Armor. Eldest Senior Brother combination is so dominating. Within the second tier of Jindan, there are few who can withstand it!"

"This Wu Yu is gonna be beaten to a pulp!"

Zhou Xuan laughed, saying, "This trash just entered the sect and doesn't know what's good for him. Someone has to set him right and shake him awake.

That conceited and sly face was just asking for a slap.

On the other side, Nangong Wei and Zhi Ying had already begun to fight. Nangong Wei was an elite talent, and a few glances was enough to convince Wu Yu that it was impossible for her to lose.

"Paranormal Pillar of Blood."

Compared to a sword, Wu Yu liked this school of spiritual immortal treasure better. As the spiritual immortal treasure appeared in his hand, he transformed, changing from a swordsman to a being even more violent than Wang Fu.

Violent, stubborn, direct.

Bang!

The Paranormal Pillar of Blood planted in the ground, creating shockwaves. The lines of blood swirled, and ghostly faces surfaced on the black scales.

"A ghostly cultivator's immortal treasure! That is unforgivable!" Wang Fu's eyes were round. With an angry cry, he swung the heavy sword. Technique after technique had been layered on the sword, causing the weighty blade to shine with golden light.

Bang!

His stomping foot seemed to liquefy the entire ground. Rocks and dust flew, and rolled Wu Yu within.

This dao technique was called Earthshaker Art, and Wu Yu had come across it before in the Lore of the Divine Continent.

Outside of the dust, Zhou Xuan and the others laughed even more loudly. They were imagining Wu Yu tottering around within the dust cloud!

"Hnngh!"

In that instant, Wu Yu grasped the Paranormal Pillar of Blood, locking down on Wang Fu's position. Wang Fu hefted his sword and came killing. The sword in his hand turned into a golden mountain that fell on Wu Yu from above.

Wu Yu could feel the violence backing the Sword of Nine Chops!

But this pure strength only stirred his own passion. At this moment, his body was aflame and excited. In that moment, the Paranormal Pillar of Blood was one with him.

The white Jindan essence gushed out, connecting Wu Yu to the Paranormal Pillar of Blood.

He did not even use the Immortal Ape Transformation, instead sticking to the 72 Strikes of the East Sea's Mad Demon. Like a demented demon, his staff struck out like the tide itself. Each wave was stronger than the last, until finally he came to a head with Wang Fu!

When the first strike connected with the Sword of Nine Chops, Wu Yu's first thought was that Wang Fu's titanic strength seemed to be weaker than he had imagined,

Just the first strike of the Mad Demon Strikes alone stopped his attack. This only meant that his spiritual power might be a tier higher than Wu Yu's, but Wu Yu's combined physical and spiritual power was far above his!

From the first clash, Wang Fu gave a muffled grunt. He could scarcely believe that Wu Yu had actually blocked his strike!

What happened next sent him completely reeling.

The Mad Demon Strikes was truly berserk. Swing after swing rained down. Wu Yu was like a black tornado, the Paranormal Pillar of Blood striking his opponent again and again!

The hundred ghosts invaded Wang Fu's body, weakening him from within!

Wu Yu's ultimate power, combined with his formidable Jindan essence, had completely dominated Wang Fu.

With his fourth strike, Wu Yu sent Wang Fu's Sword of Nine Chops flying!

With his fifth strike, Wu Yu's Paranormal Pillar of Blood landed heavily on Wang Fu's midriff! With a "kacha" sound, a crack appeared on the Golden Bell Armor!

With his sixth strike, he smacked Wang Fu's head to the floor. The Golden Bell Armor shattered. A spiritual immortal treasure made by a martial cultivator at least at the Violet Kingdom of the Inner Sea Realm - destroyed completely by Wu Yu.

Wu Yu continued to press on. The seventh strike was completely focused, smashing Wang Fu to the ground. Although he was not dead, his bones and sinew were smashed. Within a short amount of time, he could not possibly stand.

All of this had happened in just a few breaths of time!

Wu Yu had completely owned Wang Fu. Completely unexpected by the five, Wang Fu had been beaten thoroughly.

When the dust subsided, Wu Yu stood by Wang Fu's side. The Paranormal Pillar of Blood was planted in the ground as he raised his head to regard Zhou Xuan.

In that instant, Zhou Xuan felt the world spin, and he almost fell to the ground.

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Chapter 0209: Lavender Sword

Now that Wang Fu was howling miserably on the floor, no one dared to come up to touch him.

Zhou Xuan and the others were pale, their faces full of disbelief. They wanted to turn tail and run, but somehow their legs had turned to jelly, and they could not escape.

One could only imagine the tidal wave of shock they were experiencing now!

"This... this..."

The three looked at each other in horror.

To Wu Yu, this battle was one big, pleasant surprise.

He finally understood the class of his white Jindan essence's spiritual power.

A pale gold Jindan produced the weakest Jindan essence, but that was the standard spiritual power of an ordinary martial cultivator.

Golden Jindan, first tier, was a moderately strong Jindan essence, and that was why Wang Fu, with his golden Jindan, could become Zhang Futu's eldest disciple.

Deep golden Jindan, first tier, was formidable Jindan essence. It was virtually unparalleled, and with such quality, one would quickly rise to disciplehood in the four major sword ranks.

The core of the Shushan Immortal Sect mostly had deep golden Jindan.

And as for those like Nangong Wei, they had the highest quality Jindan, and the essence that she produced at the first tier was basically equal to a pale gold second tier Jindan.

This also meant that although Nangong Wei was one tier short of Zhi Ying, in terms of Jindan essences, they were evenly matched.

And as for Wu Yu's white Jindan essence, this test meant that his Jindan essence was stronger than Wang Fu's. This meant that although he was at the first tier of Jindan, his Jindan essence was of a marvelously high quality, already surpassing a golden second tier Jindan. He had to be roughly equal to a martial cultivator with a second tier deep golden Jindan.

His Jindan essence likely surpassed the highest quality that Nangong Wei had!

Added to Wu Yu's own physical strength from the Invincible Vajra Body, Wu Yu could easily deal with Wang Fu, even with his Golden Bell Armor.

"Given my current capabilities, facing those at the third tier of the Jindan Dao Realm should not be a problem." Wu Yu was inwardly pleased.

This was a much better result than he had expected. No wonder he had managed to surpass the equal-tier Nangong Wei in sword speed.

"The Great Way of Immortality Art's Jindan condensation method is truly a marvel. I am unparalleled in this aspect!" Wu Yu was seized by an urge to exult.

"My future will definitely be slated for the elite of the Shushan Immortal Sect! However, I have no senior protecting me. From now on, I cannot be audacious; otherwise, those that covet what I have will expand beyond Zhang Futu."

He was like a child with an important treasure, clutching it as he slipped through the stares of these strong warriors. If he did not conceal it well, he would definitely lose his life, and then all would be lost.

"Wu Yu, Wu Yu..." Zhou Xuan fell to his knees, his hands holding out the vampiric rat's ears, pleading, "I was wrong. You are a talent among talents. I could not see that. I will never cross you again!"

Wu Yu took the ears and then regarded the three kneeling people before him.

They were terrified and did not dare to move a muscle. Zhou Xuan was kowtowing.

He understood that he would still have a long relationship with Wu Yu. He could run today, but he could not hide forever. The best course of action was to kneel and plead.

"You have no backbone. Just this is enough to send you to your knees?" Wu Yu berated Zhou Xuan.

"Yes, yes! Hehe, I, Zhou Xuan, have always followed the strong. Wang Fu was trash. I suggest that you be the eldest senior brother in the future! That would be for the best!" Zhou Xuan said fawningly.

"Get out!" Wu Yu slapped him across the face, sending him flying at least 100 zhang. He howled painfully. All his teeth must have fallen out.

The remaining two almost wet themselves with fear. They actually used their Vajra Sword Talismans to protect themselves.

Weng!

When the Vajra Sword Talismans activated, a golden fortress appeared around each of them. Golden swords circled around them. Anyone that attacked them would feel the wrath of the Vajra Sword Talisman.

Wu Yu was too lazy to deal with them. But with the activation of the Vajra Sword Talismans, elders would very quickly arrive to save them. It was Wu Yu who had forced them to use them, so he should leave here.

Looking back, Nangong Wei and Zhi Ying were still battling.

In truth, Zhi Ying was scared out of her wits. If not for Nangong Wei holding her there, she would have run away a long time ago.

Wu Yu's performance just now had even stopped their battle for a while.

Nangong Wei had seen that Wu Yu had taken back her items.

But she was still angry, because Zhi Ying had mentioned her mother. That was a soft spot, and also why she continued to harangue Zhi Ying.

Wu Yu also did not like this woman. He moved forward to join Nangong Wei, making it a two on one!

Zhi Ying specialized in dao techniques. With a wave of her hand, many withered trees sprouted out from the ground. The hardy branches swayed and whacked randomly, creating confusion. A few even trapped Nangong Wei.

She held a purple spiritual immortal treasure in one hand, known as the Lavender Sword. It had amazing powers.

As Wu Yu charged forth, he sent the Argenti Chain in his hand flying. He immediately used sheer force, tearing through the trees. The Argenti Chain was like a silver snake that weaved through them. It caught Zhi Ying, who was fighting Nangong Wei!

Jindan essence sealed!

Zhi Ying lost her strength momentarily. Controlled by Wu Yu, the trees crumbled in a moment, while Nangong Wei's sword had already come to a rest before Zhi Ying's eyes.

She stowed her sword and followed Wu Yu's example, delivering a tight slap to Zhi Ying.

Although she was still very angry, she did not want to harm others. She only burst angrily, "That slap was to teach you to put a stopper on your mouth. No more nonsense and laughing at others."

"Yes, yes, I won't dare anymore." Zhi Ying was cut from the same mold as Zhou Xuan. After the loss, she immediately surrendered, offering no further resistance.

At this time, there was a disturbance of sword qi in the distance. Someone had to be coming. Wu Yu took hold of Nangong Wei. The two exchanged a look and knew it was time to leave.

And so Wu Yu tossed Zhi Ying aside, uncaring that she had fallen into the filthy river. The two used the Art of Sword Flight and left the sector quickly. They landed only an hour later, hiding within a deep recess.

Nangong Wei's heart was beating wildly. She looked at Wu Yu and said to him with an idolizing tone, "Big Brother, how are you so strong? You kept it from me before and made me worried about you. I thought you were going to be bullied by that big blockhead."

She also knew that Wu Yu was currently at the first tier of the Jindan Dao Realm. Given what she had seen, she had ascertained that Wu Yu was even stronger than she was, and what that implied.

Wu Yu laughed. "I didn't expect that either. I didn't mean to keep it from you."

This girl was refreshing and lively, and her love and hatred were clear. She was like a flame, and Wu Yu could not help imagining how she would grow up as he looked at her face.

Nangong Wei pouted, saying, "You said your Jindan was ordinary. I'm sure that it's like mine, of the highest quality! Big Brother, what's its appearance?"

Wu Yu considered this. He had such a formidable Jindan essence, and that would definitely attract attention. He had to have an explanation.

He could not tell others directly that his Jindan was white. After all, that was too legendary, and would raise curiosity.

Rather, saying that it was of the highest quality was the safest choice.

And so he said, "That's right. It's of the highest quality. It has white mist circling it."

Nangong Wei scolded him: "I knew it! Big Brother is so naughty, to have lied to me in Jindan Cave!"

Wu Yu smiled. "I had no choice. I have no background to speak of. I dare not stand out; otherwise, others will come and look for trouble. You know what I mean?"

"Oh, so that's it. Alright, Wei Er will forgive Big Brother." Nangong Wei gave a contented smile.

He had held off Nangong Wei successfully. But Wu Yu was clear that although his talent was exceptional, his future in the Shushan Immortal Sect would not be easy.

"Where to next?" Subconsciously, Nangong Wei had already yielded leadership to Wu Yu.

Wu Yu considered this. Perhaps Zhang Futu was outside at this very moment. It was best not to leave the Demons' Abyss.

He had come to the Demons' Abyss primarily to hide.

Finally, he said, "I have some dao techniques that I want to cultivate. How about we find a secluded spot and cultivate some dao techniques?"

"Right here in the middle of the Demons' Abyss? Without going out?" Nangong Wei asked.

"Right here."

"Okay!"

It seemed like she did not want to go out either. Was she afraid that someone was looking for her?

"Wei Er has finally entered the Jindan Realm, and I have some Jindan dao techniques to cultivate as well."

She was of the same mind.

In fact, martial cultivators who had just reaeched the Jindan Dao Realm would normally practice their Jindan dao techniques first. There were virtually none who would hide like they did.

...

After a few days, Wang Fu and the others emerged at the entrance of the Demons' Abyss.

"Let's go back and tell this to Master. Master will definitely punish him!" Zhi Ying said with a murderous look.

From the side, Zhou Xuan's face was half swollen. He was helping Wang Fu, whose eyes were filled with hatred.

They had just descended the snowy peak when a figure appeared before them. When they saw who it was, they fell to their knees.

"Master, why are you here?"

It was Zhang Futu.

Zhang Futu's expression was mild as he looked at Wang Fu. "You're seriously injured. Didn't you know to use your Vajra Sword Talisman when outclassed by the demon?"

Zhou Xuan immediately burst out mournfully, "Master, look well! This is not the work of a demon, but your newest disciple, Wu Yu! My face and Senior Sister's were beaten up by him!"

Hearing this, Zhang Futu was shocked, and his face became stern.

"What are you playing at? Where did Wu Yu find such power to beat you?" The three of them started, and Zhi Ying said, "Master, could it be that even you do not understand the extent of Wu Yu's power? He has recently reached the Jindan Dao Realm and should be at the first tier of Jindan, but he defeated Eldest Senior Brother in a few breaths' time. He beat him so badly without even a shred of mercy!"

Zhang Futu naturally did not know.

With a stern face, he ordered, "Tell me everything clearly."

Zhou Xuan seized his chance and immediately cried, "That Wu Yu is really vicious. We defeated a subterranean vampiric rat with great difficulty. Just as we were about to exchange the ear for merits, Wu Yu appeared with another girl out of nowhere. They snatched our reward, and also ganged up with the girl to beat us like that. We were thoroughly humiliated, and he insulted us as having no right to be his senior brothers and sisters. He said you had no right to..."

"Enough. Get out." Zhang Futu waved him off.

He had a sense of how much of Zhou Xuan's words he could trust.

But he turned his burning gaze towards the Demons' Abyss.

Perhaps he was also starting to get a sense of how many secrets Wu Yu held.

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Chapter 0210: The Second Transformation

In order for one to improve one's level, a safe environment, dense spiritual qi, and enough immortal medicines and other resources were needed, along with complete focus.

But the cultivation of dao techniques was more versatile. One did not need to be settled in. One could practice and learn at any time, even through battle.

Therefore, if Wu Yu wanted to increase his Jindan tier, he would have to go to places like Jindan Cave, which were safe and resource-rich. But if he wanted to train his dao techniques, he could do it within this Demons' Abyss.

For the moment, Nangong Wei did not want to leave this place either.

She must've been someone who had run away and was afraid of being apprehended.

"Since that's the case, then let's find a secluded place out of the demons' way."

"Alright." Nangong Wei looked around her and said, "Let's go this way. There are very little demons there, and it's not near the entrance."

"Alright."

It was actually easy enough to find a place that satisfied their conditions.

There were thousands of demons hiding within the expanse of the Demons' Abyss. There were many mountains, rivers, and forests. And with everything pitch-black, there could be demons right beside you, and you would not know.

Wu Yu and Nangong Wei got on their way again. They left this sector far behind, moving towards a desolate place that was the edge of the Demons' Abyss.

After roughly a day, they had found a suitable place. This was a hilly land covered with jet-black trees. There was a cave deep within the valley that was rather clean and spacious.

After Wu Yu entered, he used a few Unorthodox Arts to clean the ground, air, and even walls inside. He freshened the place up, and also kindled a fire. He brought some life to the cave and then used a minor dao technique to block the cave entrance so that their firelight would not be seen from outside.

In the sealed cave, the wavering firelight flushed Nangong Wei's little face, making her look even cuter.

When opposite genders who did not know each other well were within the same enclosed space, the atmosphere would turn awkward, but Nangong Wei was still young, so there was no such feeling. As they spent more time together, it was like Wu Yu had a little sister tagging along, and his thoughts were honest.

"Big Brother, this place is great. Very quiet." Nangong Wei looked around, satisfied.

At her age, everything was a marvel.

Ever since Wu Yu had entered the Jindan Dao Realm, he had been anticipating the second art. The Ground Demon Transformation Art. At this time, he hurriedly entered a trance, communicating with Ming Long.

"It's time for you to pass on the second art, the Ground Demon Transformation Art, to me, right?" Wu Yu asked.

Ming Long appeared before him. She looked even younger than Nangong Wei and would have been pretty cute herself, if not for the fact that her expression often coarsened her features.

From the sly look on her face as she appeared, he knew she had some devilish ideas again.

But after all they had been through, Ming Long had not hesitated to give aid when it was needed, and had been a great help to Wu Yu. And now they were already like ants on a line. Their fates were entwined, and Wu Yu trusted her very much.

"Time is time, but old mother here doesn't do trades for nothing. Shouldn't you show some sweetness?" Ming Long cleared her throat as she spoke strangely.

"What do you want?" Wu Yu already knew she would be like this.

Ming Long cackled. She was not shy either, saying, "Don't think I'm taking advantage of you either. Let me tell you: for these 72 transformations, every single one is a priceless treasure. My price for you is a real steal."

"Cut the crap."

"Then, all I want is a promise."

"What promise?"

"You must reach immortalhood before you can bring me back from the dead, right? After you bring me back, I probably won't have much capability. At that time, you must help me, protect me, until one day when I can also reach immortalhood."

This was a promise built on the fact that Wu Yu would reach immortalhood.

Ming Long was too insecure.

She was afraid that Wu Yu would abandon her at that time.

Or perhaps to her, she had made such a request because she would not have agreed to it herself. After all, she might very well be a burden to him.

But she still did not understand Wu Yu.

Actually, she need not have made so many deals with Wu Yu. If one day Wu Yu really reached immortalhood, he would not forget all the grace that she had bestowed upon him.

"No problem." He agreed easily.

"You had best think about this carefully. It won't be easy."

Wu Yu said, "You don't need to make this deal. I would have done it anyway."

"Eh?" Ming Long started. She looked Wu Yu in the eye, a little suspicious.

Perhaps she had been too used to these tricky, chess-like games. Used to that kind of struggle and fencing. Even after meeting Wu Yu, she had not changed.

And so she dealt with Wu Yu in her old ways.

This also meant that her insecurities were revealed.

Ming Long crossed her arms and said mulishly, "Don't come and patronize Old Mother! Granny here likes to deal with you! I won't owe you a hair!"

"Alright then..."

Wu Yu could not be bothered to press this issue. He just wanted her to impart the Ground Demon Transformation Art to him.

Ming Long began, "Before, you chose the fixed transformation, the Fixed Body Art, which would save lives. And now, given your abilities, you have already some self-defense capabilities. It's time for you to choose something to help your offense. Because I only learned a few, there aren't many choices. So I decided to let you learn the second transformation, the fortification transformation."

The fixed transformation was the Fixed Body Art.

Of the 72 transformations, they came in all forms, but each had unbelievable power.

What would this fortified transformation change about him?

Wu Yu did not interrupt, cleaning his ears to listen.

Ming Long adopted a wise manner as she paced before Wu Yu, saying, "The so-called fortification transformation is also known as the Herculean Art, or sometimes the Violent Art. Of course, I prefer calling it the Violent Art a little more."

"Violent Art, what does it do?"

"Violent Art is a fortified transformation. Naturally, it concerns the flesh. It is very simple: it causes one's body to instantly change. When you use the Violent Art to strengthen your flesh, your body will immediately be able to use twice its usual strength, perhaps even more. Three times, four times... Legends say that there is no limit to it."

Hearing this, Wu Yu's jaw dropped. He thought Ming Long was pulling his leg. The Fixed Body Art was already marvelous enough. Could such a miraculous fortified transformation actually exist? He understood the terrifying implications of doubled strength, especially with a body as robust as his.

Ming Long did not feel Wu Yu's total shock, but continued in her wise tone, "The Fixed Body Art, the Violent Art are - my guess - skills of the immortal. This means that as your own body continues to improve, the increase in the Violent Art will not change. Even if you have the power to cleave the Clear Sky of Shushan, using the Violent Art means that you will have the power to cleave apart two Clear Sky of Shushans. The most astonishing thing is this limitless quality to it."

This was something that Wu Yu knew well. For example, the Whale Slaying Sword of the East Seas that he had used. Compared to a real dao technique, it was simple. Even the Great Dao of the Golden Sword was of too low a level. Now that his Jindan essence was expanding, they could not fully utilize Wu Yu's power.

But the Fixed Body Art and the Violent Art had no limits.

However, the Fixed Body Art drained his spiritual power greatly. Even with the Jindan essence, the possibility of failure was still there. After all, it was an immortal art, and Wu Yu had barely scratched the surface of it.

So Wu Yu guessed that he would also have a very imperfect mastery of this Violent Art.

And as expected, Ming Long said, "The Violent Art is very strong, but it stimulates one's muscular strength - an instant explosion. Although it has nothing to do with your Jindan essence, it will definitely cause harm to your muscles each time you use it. The more killing power you multiplicatively generate, the greater the self-harm. That is why it is best to keep it hidden and use it as an ultimate move. Paired with the Fixed Body Art, it is the best. Back then, I did exactly that. Using the Violent Art, I finished off many orthodox fighters."

Saying thus, Ming Long put her hands on her hips, laughing loudly and proudly.

This was understandable. The Violent Art's specialty lay in its physical triggering. It did not magically give Wu Yu double the killing power. Everything in this world had its reason, and magically-appearing strength was not a thing.

But even so, the appeal of the Violent Art was an instant doubling of killing power. To Wu Yu, that held enormous attraction.

One could imagine that this change would surpass many expectations! If one kept this skill hidden, it would definitely save his life on many occasions.

Now he had the white Jindan and the second tier of the Invincible Vajra Body. Combined with the Fixed Body Art and the Violent Art at full strength, he would be overpowered.

"Quick, teach me this Violent Art."

Wu Yu could not wait any more.

"You kid, you're as frantic as an ape, you silly monkey." Ming Long cackled but did not hedge anymore. She began to impart the Violent Art to Wu Yu.

The Violent Art was also a scripture that required Wu Yu to incant it with Ming Long. Wu Yu need only follow as she said.

It was about the same as the Fixed Body Art. The scripture of the Violent Art had roughly 900 words.

Wu Yu let Nangong Wei know, then he sank into a trance, following Ming Long's incantation. He sank into a mysterious world.

As he chanted, he heard a huge roar from before him. A torrent of golden flames rushed out, and even Nangong Wei was consumed by it. By the time Wu Yu came to, he was in an endless world of flame.

Within the fiery world, the armored Unparalleled Monkey King appeared.

Wu Yu saw that he held the Ruyi Jingu Bang in his hand!

"You will... break!"

Suddenly, the Unparalleled Monkey King gave a hearty cry and lifted the Ruyi Jingu Bang. It expanded greatly, like a pillar of the sky, and then crashed down.

In that instant, the world shattered!

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Chapter 0211: Green-Eyed Demon Wolf

One staff that shook the mountains.

One staff that shattered the heavens and earth.

One staff that churned the rivers.

One staff that ruptured the skies.

Golden flames began to burn in Wu Yu's eyes, drowning out his world. At the heart of the golden flames, the golden ape looked down disdainfully on the world. Its staff conquered all!

The shining armor and red fur was branded on his heart and mind.

Wu Yu watched as his whole world was smashed before him. Only the monkey remained, the conqueror over all that had been broken!

The staff's ferocity was seared into Wu Yu's pupils, causing his eyes to also shine with mystical light.

That was the Great Sage, Heaven's Equal, the Victorious Fighting Buddha!

These two names had been created to bring this body to life. Hearing these names, the figure sprung out.

Weng!

Suddenly, the Great Sage turned back amidst the world of fire. In a flash, he reached Wu Yu, who felt as insignificant as an ant before him.

Within the raging flames, he stretched out a finger. His fingertip alone was larger than Wu Yu's head, and he touched it to Wu Yu's skull.

Instantly, the seed of the Violent Art was firmly embedded within Wu Yu's body.

In that moment, Wu Yu felt like his entire body was being changed. He could sense the mental will of the Great Sage, and the unruly and turbulent spirit deeply affected him.

This was a shock to his soul itself!

Bang!

Suddenly, the Unparalleled Monkey King's body disappeared with an explosion, fading like smoke. Wu Yu opened his eyes, only to find a fire burning before him. On the opposite side was a girl. She lifted her head, and her youth shone under the firelight. But the ultimate beauty of her features was already hinted at underneath.

"What's wrong, Big Brother?" Nangong Wei asked curiously.

"Nothing much." Wu Yu took a deep breath.

The golden world before his eyes had already faded. He had just finished reading the incantation for Violent Art with Ming Long. In truth, the seed of the Violent Art had already been implanted within Wu Yu's body.

And from then on, Wu Yu need only reach for that seed for him to be able to employ many wondrous techniques. Of course, this was very far from true control.

Wu Yu had been cultivating the Fixed Body Art all this while. Although he was far from true mastery, at least his rate of success was higher.

Following next, Wu Yu spent more than 10 days to feel it out and experience it. Although he did not actually use it, he roughly had a sense of it now.

The Violent Art was not like the Fixed Body Art. As long as you used it, it would succeed, although it would inflict self-harm. Therefore, he could not use it too often.

After getting a sense of it, Wu Yu first put the Violent Art aside.

He still had two Jindan dao techniques to cultivate.

The Shushan Immortal Sect had countless Jindan dao techniques, some of which were excellent - to the point where even the elites of Jindan would treat them as a treasure. Of course, the better treasures would be exchanged for even more merits.

At the Shushan Immortal Sect, besides being rewarded by one's master, everything would have to be earned through one's own merits.

This also meant that the Shushan disciples would spend a long time honing their battle skills. They would pit their dao techniques in battle and accumulate much experience.

"Master has given me the Triple Kill of the Heavens, as well as two more Jindan dao techniques. The Violent Art can add to my attack power, but for normal battles, I still need these Jindan dao techniques. Ordinary dao techniques can no longer bring forth my Jindan essence's full strength. Unless the Nascent Yin Yang Single Sword Strike still has a new form."

Nangong Wei was also seriously honing her dao techniques. Wu Yu therefore continued to study the Triple Kill of the Heavens.

In this time, the concealed nature of their cave meant that they were unmolested by both Shushan disciples and demons.

The Demons' Abyss was indeed a place where one could peacefully cultivate dao techniques.

"The Fixed Body Art and the Violent Art can indeed elevate my understanding of ordinary dao techniques if I train them for long enough. Even Jindan dao techniques are significantly weaker than the Fixed Body Art. Therefore, after training the Fixed Body Art, I find executing a Jindan dao technique like the Triple Kill of the Heavens relatively easy when I return to it."

After a long time, Wu Yu realized that training his Ground Demon Transformation Art had aided his comprehension of other dao techniques.

After all, the Fixed Body Art was a very profound thing that the Great Sage, Heaven's Equal had to help him with understanding. Although he had not achieved enlightenment, prolonged contact had fortified both his control over dao techniques as well as his own mental mastery. Besides, his comprehension level was still constantly improving.

"One's understanding of dao techniques is also a form of natural talent. This means that my talent in this aspect is also of the highest level.

"Although the Shushan Immortal Sect is vast, one day I will climb to the peak of the Clear Sky of Shushan and see the view from above!"

His superb natural talent had given Wu Yu strong confidence. His purpose began to strengthen subconsciously.

"Zhang Futu..."

When he first met him, Wu Yu had held a deep respect for him. And now, he was just an ordinary disciple of the Huang sword rank!

The more he lusted after what Wu Yu had, the more Wu Yu wanted to kill him.

And in order to capitalize on that moment when it came, he continued to train his remaining two strikes.

Sky Quake Thrust was the first strike!

The Triple Kill of the Heavens was a combination kill dao technique. Each strike was stronger than the last.

The second strike was known as the Sky Fissure Thrust.

The third strike was the ultimate move, and known as the Heavenly Sword Thrust!

The subsequent two strikes were at the Jindan dao technique level, so they needed Jindan essence to properly employ.

Within this cave, Wu Yu held the Sword of the Mystic Eye in one hand and the Sword of the Blazing Rainbow in the other.

With the Yin Yang Sword Wheel as his immortal root, he could split his will into two. He could train both the Sky Fissure Thrust and the Heavenly Sword Thrust at once. His improvement was like traveling a thousand miles in a day.

"The Triple Kill of the Heavens is a fatal dao technique. It exists only to kill.

"Its moves pursue speed and savagery.

"Its essence is indomitability that startles heaven itself. The perfect match for my own will."

As time passed on, glimmers of sword shadow continued to flicker past Wu Yu.

Watching him, Nangong Wei was surprised as well. She had to duck occasionally as well, in order to avoid being injured by Wu Yu's sword will.

"Big Brother said that he was from the Green Glass sword palace. That seems pretty strange. Is someone looking for him too? That's why he's hiding here with me?" Nangong Wei mused.

In the blink of an eye, three more months flew by.

Within their three months together, Nangong Wei had already become an important part of Wu Yu's life.

They had known each other for about half a year. Within this time, Nangong Wei had matured quickly. She was in her pubescent years. She was 14 now. Her feminine scent had already started to grow stronger, and she could be charming at times.

Their period of seclusion was just too boring. After Nangong Wei had gotten a fair grasp of one Jindan dao technique, she waited for Wu Yu. After Wu Yu had thoroughly mastered the Triple Kill of the Heavens, she was anxious to leave with Wu Yu.

"Big Brother, do you want to refine immortal medicines?" Nangong Wei asked.

Wu Yu suddenly recalled that he had immortal fire but no secret arts for refining immortal medicines. Moreover, he did not have a medicinal furnace immortal treasure.

"Then let's go and kill demons and earn merits. Then we can trade for these things."

Wu Yu was of the same mind. It was common practice among Shushan disciples. Otherwise, how could they compete with others if they could not keep up in resources?

The Demons' Abyss was still the same - silent and eerie.

After Nangong Wei became familiar with the place, she shed her fear. She was boldly roaming out in search of demons. Two and a half days later, they had not only found a demon, but an adult demon at that!

This was a dark green valley sandwiched between two cliff walls, densely covered with withered vines that obscured one's vision above. Wu Yu and Nangong Wei had come down from above and encountered this adult demon.

In the darkness, Wu Yu and Nangong Wei saw a bare-bodied man. In the gloom, they saw his long hair tumbling down wildly across his face. He was long and lean, his muscles well-defined. Melancholic, green eyes.

"Humans." Seeing the pair, the adult demon called out hoarsely, showing Wu Yu his razor-sharp canines.

"Dog or wolf?" Wu Yu asked.

"Wolf," the demon responded curtly.

Nangong Wei was unable to keep her composure upon seeing the demon. Her hatred was starting to surface again, showing through her eyes.

"It's a Green-Eyed Demon Wolf. Even amongst demons, they are known to be ruthless!" Nangong Wei said through gritted teeth.

Wu Yu nodded.

Still, he pushed Nangong Wei behind him, saying softly, "You are not his match. Let me take him on."

"But Big Brother, this Green-Eyed Demon Wolf's demonic aura is so formidable. He could be at the third tier of Yaodan..."

That was two tiers higher than they were!

At least for Nangong Wei, she could only take on demons at the second tier of Yaodan.

"I know. Don't worry." With a light push, he sent her flying back.

Wu Yu's defeat of Wang Fu the previous time had left a deep impression on Nangong Wei. After all, she was younger, and therefore she hid herself, although she was still prepared to add her strength to Wu Yu's.

She reckoned that the two would need to team up in order to have a chance.

In the gloomy valley, Wu Yu faced the Green-Eyed Demon Wolf alone. He unsheathed his two longswords, holding them in either hand. Golden light and rainbow-colored light illuminated the valley.

The Green-Eyed Demon Wolf stared at him. "You are too weak. I do not care about Vajra Sword Talismans. Leave."

A demon that actually did not care about Vajra Sword Talismans? Did he not want freedom?

"But I want the merits you are worth," Wu Yu said. He recalled it now. Because the eyes of the Green-Eyed Demon Wolf were special, after you killed one, you would have to gouge out the eyes to exchange for merits.

"What a bother." The demon harrumphed. But he did not seek to dissuade Wu Yu further. He stalked out from the gloom, then his powerful Yaodan essence came crashing down on Wu Yu with the force of a tidal wave. Wu Yu felt like he was struggling against the ocean itself.

In terms of dan essence, a Yaodan third tier was indeed slightly stronger than Wu Yu.

However, Wu Yu did not bat an eyelid. The golden sword in his left hand swished through the air with a hum, and a golden wall appeared before the Green-Eyed Demon Wolf. It suddenly exploded into golden sword qi that bloodied the demon wolf as it was sent flying.

The Green-Eyed Demon Wolf's gaze turned cold now.

"An expert. Then I will not hold back."

In the black night, he threw back his head and howled. The fur on his body grew, at a rate visible to the naked eye.

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Chapter 0212: In Memoriam

The demon reverted to its original form - a truly startling sight.

Wu Yu could clearly see him change from a standing posture to a crouching one. His hands pressed against the ground, the fingers already elongating to wolfish claws.

At the same time, his fur and tail were beginning to grow.

His human skull was changing as well. His mouth opened, becoming a wolf's maw. His human head had completely become a wolf's.

Throughout the entire shapeshift, only his ferocious, green eyes remained the same.

Bang!

Before Wu Yu stood a black wolf with green eyes. It was not huge, but it was well built. Its teeth and claws were comparable to spiritual immortal treasures, and there were many resources that could be harvested from its body that could be used to make spiritual immortal treasures.

A demon's corpse was a valuable thing. The most valuable item on the green-eyed demon wolf's body was naturally the eyes. It was said that it could be used to make some type of talisman.

Wu Yu did not dwell on this. He treated the green-eyed demon wolf as nothing more than a whetstone for his sword.

Weng!

The two clashed!

Whoosh!

The green-eyed demon wolf's speed was fairly terrifying. In a flash, it disappeared. Only the pair of green eyes flickered in the dark like an ominous lantern.

It lunged!

Through the air came an ear-splitting scream. From the darkness, two beams of green light darted swiftly towards Wu Yu.

This was the Green-Eyed Demon Wolf's unique demon technique, the Green Sea Eyes. It looked innocuous, but actually had even more piercing power than spiritual immortal treasures!

Wu Yu's attention was completely riveted on it.

The Green Sea Eyes burst forth, one beam flying towards his skull, the other towards his torso.

A distance away, Nangong Wei was extremely anxious. Her palms were sweating.

The green-eyed demon wolf was clearly a prideful demon. Wu Yu could feel its condescending gaze on him. Truly, he was proud, so much so that he did not even want Vajra Sword Talismans to buy his freedom.

But Wu Yu wanted to smash his pride to dust!

All that he had learned in the last three months was brought to bear. Within his Sea of Breath Meridian, his Jindan essence roiled. It was divided by his Yin Yang Sword Wheel, and then directed separately to both of his hands. Almost at the same time, his sword cultivation dao techniques exploded forth.

In his left hand, the Sword of the Blazing Rainbow scythed through, sending forth a seven-layered wave of fire. Within this wave of fire was a rending wave of sword will that clashed with the two bursts of Green Sea Eyes!

Whoosh!

The firelight engulfed the Green Sea Eyes.

But this was not all. Simultaneously, Wu Yu used the Sword of the Mystic Eye to execute the final Heavenly Sword Thrust. The heavenly will of the Heavenly Sword Thrust warped space itself at the green-eyed demon wolf's position, creating intense shockwaves that scored deep wounds on the green-eyed demon wolf. Fresh blood spurted.

It collapsed with a pained yelp.

The battle was over.

Wu Yu hurried over to bind it with the Argenti Chain. But upon closer look, he had not only caused many external wounds, even its internal organs and bones were severely damaged by the Heavenly Sword Thrust, so there was no need to hold him.

Wu Yu had not expected that he could take down an opponent at the third tier of the Jindan Dao Realm so cleanly.

This was all thanks to his white Jindan and the Yin Yang Sword Wheel, as well as the sheer power of the Triple Kill of the Heavens.

He extended his Sword of the Mystic Eye before its eyes, a gesture of control over its life and death. Not only the green-eyed demon wolf, but even Nangong Wei was stunned. Her wide-eyed look of confusion was a rather interesting one.

The green-eyed demon wolf opened its eyes in pain, looking at Wu Yu accusingly. "What are you? You look weak, but you are so powerful!"

"Jindan first tier. Do you believe it?" Wu Yu asked.

The green-eyed demon wolf's expression changed and then he laughed. "Looks like I've met an uncommon talent. That I, Qing Sheng, can die by your hand is an honor. At least better than dying at the hands of some good-for-nothing Shushan disciples!"

Wu Yu had wanted to kill him, but now his curiosity was stirred. He asked, "All the demons within the Demons' Abyss seek Vajra Sword Talismans. Why do you not?"

The green-eyed demon wolf was in pain, but it endured it and replied, "Since I was caught, I had no intention of leaving this place alive. I, Qing Sheng, only wished to die at the hands of someone worthy! Shushan uses this Vajra Sword Talisman business to make fun of us. I will not be part of that cruel joke."

If demons accumulated enough Vajra Sword Talismans, they could indeed leave. But those that succeeded were few in number. Wu Yu understood. If any demon neared the quota of Vajra Sword Talismans, the Shushan side would normally send people to dispatch those demons. Of course, this was something that had to be kept from the demons.

However, this green-eyed demon wolf was a courageous one.

Should he kill him?

The green-eyed demon wolf was worth at least 10 merits. If he did not kill him, then how would Wu Yu acquire cultivation resources?

But when his eyes met those green ones, there was a voice of refusal speaking in his heart.

"I, Wu Yu, have no quarrel with him. Why must I chase and kill him?" This was a question he asked himself.

The green-eyed demon wolf saw that he made no move. He said, "Kill me! I can see your hesitation. But you still do not understand that humans and demons cannot exist together. We will always be enemies. Only either can live! I have lost with no regrets. If it was you that had been vanquished, I would have showed you no mercy! If you let me go now, I, Qing Sheng, will be dishonored!"

Wu Yu frowned.

He was conflicted. He recalled Wan Qing, the defense of the sect, and the Ninth Spirit...

The demons that had appeared in his life floated through his mind.

The Ninth Spirit had said that before. Humans and demons were not innately good or evil. There was evil in human hearts and goodness in demon hearts.

This Demons' Abyss was the slaughter ground of demons for the Shushan disciples. The poor demons had to hide in the darkness, living ignobly. A painful existence worse than death itself. Or perhaps Qing Sheng had had enough of this life. Finally, he had met a worthy adversary. He was willing to die at Wu Yu's hands. It might even be a form of release.

"Demons' Abyss..." Wu Yu was conflicted.

He did not understand how he should deal with demons. He might not be able to bring himself to kill them wantonly as the other Shushan disciples did.

Pssht!

Just as he was out of it, hesitating, Nangong Wei had anxiously leapt forward, taking the green-eyed demon wolf's life. Wu Yu looked down to see the frustrated look fading from the green-eyed demon wolf's eyes, as though discontent that it had not died by his hand.

"Wei Er!" Wu Yu stared at Nangong Wei with a sudden fury. She retreated a couple of steps, frightened.

"Big Brother, what's the matter?" Nangong Wei's face was pale. She was on the verge of tears, frightened by Wu Yu's shout.

"Nngh..." Wu Yu's conflicted heart was finally under control again. He looked at the green-eyed demon wolf, and then at Nangong Wei. He took a deep breath. "Nothing, nothing at all."

He felt that he should not blame Nangong Wei. She was clear that she should kill demons. To her, all demons had harmed her loved ones, and at least her father had always told her so.

"Big Brother, I didn't mean to- Only, you were out of it, and I was afraid that the demon would slyly take that chance to attack you..." Nangong Wei said aggrievedly.

"I know. I didn't mean it either. I'm sorry. Let's go." Wu Yu patted her on the shoulder and smiled slightly. The matter passed.

He was questioning himself as well. Wasn't their original goal to come and slay demons and acquire merits? Why the change of heart? Besides, these demons wrought havoc, and on Wu Yu's kind, no less. He stood on the side of the humans, and naturally had to look out for them. Or he would be nothing less than a betrayer.

"But his merits, the green eyes. We haven't even taken them either. Even the other parts of its body can be exchanged for quite a few merits." Nangong Wei pointed to the green-eyed demon wolf's corpse.

"If we don't take it, others will snatch it away again," Nangong Wei said.

Wu Yu turned back. Although his heart was still a little uneasy, he still collected the corpse of the green-eyed demon wolf, transferring it to a different Sumeru Pouch.

He had come here to kill demons. He had overthought things. That green-eyed demon wolf had been a strange one. If it had been the vampiric rats, Wu Yu would not have shown an ounce of mercy.

Along the way, Nangong Wei was still teary.

"What's wrong, Wei Er?" Wu Yu asked.

Nangong Wei brushed her tears away. "Nothing much. I just miss my mother. Although I was only six when she left, I won't ever forget her smile..."

Wu Yu did not know what to say.

"Big Brother, I hate demons. They hurt and kill people. Their unsavory methods are a tumor in our world. One day, I will kill them all and avenge my mother!" Nangong Wei declared seriously as she lifted her head to look at him.

Wu Yu wanted to tell her that the world of demons was not like she imagined. The feelings of demons could be more intense than that of humans at times. But he thought of how it would be to say such things to a young girl. It would be overwhelmingly hurtful, and she might not be able to bear it.

"Forget it, we'll talk about it again when she grows a little older." Wu Yu made up his mind.

If he did not kill demons, then what was he doing in the Demons' Abyss?

If he did not kill demons, how could he earn merits? Without merits, how was he going to rise in Shushan Immortal Sect?

Sometimes, he was conflicted. But for his present state, he had to continue. He roamed the vast expanse of the Demons' Abyss with Nangong Wei, looking for their next prey.

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Chapter 0213: Natural Mystique

Wu Yu roamed the Demons' Abyss, hunting and killing demons. In a flash, more than half a month had passed.

Towards the end, he got used to Nangong Wei's vehemence towards the demons. He himself killed demons to the point of numbness.

In truth, besides the extremely rare demons at the fourth tier of Yaodan, the other demons were basically not Wu Yu's match.

Although he was only at the first tier of Jindan, the entire Demons' Abyss was basically his to roam.

The corpses within the Sumeru Pouch were roughly worth 30 merits. Giving a share to Nangong Wei, he would not even have 20 left.

After all, the majority of the demons within the Demons' Abyss were equivalent to first tier Jindan, and worth one or two merits, or three or four at best.

"Big Brother, if we want to exchange these merits for resources, this is far from enough." Nangong Wei pulled a face as she counted them.

She too wanted to try her hand at refining immortal medicine.

"Then let's continue." Wu Yu nodded.

After killing the Green-eyed Demon Wolf, they had not met any opponent like him. All the demons they met were savage and cruel. They rushed to attack and showed no mercy.

The two continued to travel around this desolate and cold land. They moved with speed, traversing the dark forests, the rotting land and rivers, and through the harsh mountains.

Nangong Wei threw a little tantrum as she huffily said, "The demons have been especially good at hiding recently. They're really sly. They don't dare to fight head-on. What would they do if they hide?"

"Survive." Wu Yu said.

"Oh..." Nangong Wei was silent for a while. The two decided to rest for a while. Nangong Wei leaned against Wu Yu's arm, and the two sat on a fallen branch.

Nangong Wei swung her pert legs, her skin fair and appealing. Sometimes, she snuck a look at Wu Yu's profile, and could not resist a surreptitious giggle.

"What are you laughing about?" Wu Yu was puzzled.

"I've been with Big Brother for a while now. Wei Er feels like she is getting more and more unable to leave Big Brother. Big Brother, when Wei Er grows up, will you be Wei Er's dao companion?" Nangong Wei's eyes were shining, waiting for his answer.

Wu Yu started and then reacted. He was shocked, and said seriously, "Don't make jokes about that. You're still young, and don't know about the affairs of love. You can't make such a decision. Besides, becoming dao companions is about destiny as well. Whether the two can walk the road of dao together. Lastly, you have to obtain your father's permission. You can't make the decision by yourself."

"If that's the case..." Nangong Wei nodded and then said seriously, "I'll get my father to consent. Then, when I'm older, you can't worm your way out of it."

Wu Yu could only laugh dryly.

This girl had not met many of the opposite gender, which was why she had been attracted to Wu Yu. Wu Yu did not consider this love, but simply a temporary reliance on him. When she left him, such feelings would fade quickly.

Nangong Wei was just about to say something when the two noticed a disturbance ahead. When they looked closer, a white shadow rushed by them.

Wu Yu's eyes locked on to her.

It was a woman in white, her white skirt floating in the breeze. But the white clothes were clearly stained with a few scars and bloodstains that colored a majority of her garments red.

Looking up, her hair was disheveled. Her nervous expression indicated that she was on the run.

Under the white skirt, this girl's nubile figure was world-class.

And her face, cool and enchanting, marking her as a rare beauty. A fleeting glimpse had been enough to shock Wu Yu intensely.

This was a beauty of the Ninth Spirit's level, although she was clearly someone else.

"Demon." The demonic aura from her was strangely faint. Clearly it had been suppressed through some method, but Wu Yu sensed the demon immediately.

He could almost confirm that this was a fox demon, just like the Ninth Spirit.

Whoosh!

The injured fox demon disappeared from Wu Yu and Nangong Wei's sight in a flash.

The pair was still deciding whether to chase, when they heard a cacophony of voices. Looking up, they noticed a few streaks of green sword light streaking past!

They were sword cultivators on their swords, chasing the fox demon.

Wu Yu looked and saw that virtually all of the fliers were women, and their faces were covered with light veils. They were all girls in their prime.

This group of sword cultivators chased her quickly.

At this time, Wu Yu stood up to see better. He saw many groups of sword light streaking over!

"So many Shushan disciples congregating here. Are they all chasing that fox demon?" Wu Yu was totally confused.

But if that was true, then it was highly likely that there was something unusual about that fox demon.

"Big Brother, there must be something special about that demon. Let's go take a look." Nangong Wei was immediately excited.

Wu Yu was of the same mind.

But first, he would find someone to ask.

Just as he was planning to give chase, a few Shushan Immortal Sect disciples rushed past. But these were slower than the previous group. They were weaker, and a majority were at the first tier of Jindan.

Wu Yu hauled back a young sword cultivator at random, asking, "What's special about that fox demon? To cause such a fuss."

That person was reluctant to answer Wu Yu's question, but Wu Yu's stare pressured him to, subconsciously breaking down his will. Without thinking, he answered, "That fox demon awakened her Natural Mystique! Demons who awaken their Natural Mystique are worth at least 40 merits! Whoever gets it will make a tidy sum!"

After saying so, he passed Wu Yu and ran for it.

"Natural Mystique?" It was said that the Great Dao Mystique of martial cultivators had been derived from the Natural Mystique of demons.

Martial cultivators had to reach the fifth tier of the Jindan Dao Realm in order to cultivate a Great Dao Mystique, while demons could awaken their Natural Mystique at any point after attaining their Yaodan.

The fox demon that had passed them had clearly been injured. And with so many chasing, she was virtually doomed.

She could not be at the fourth tier of Yaodan. If she was, not many ordinary dan disciples could stand up to her with her Natural Mystique awakened.

"Big Brother, 40 merits is enough for you to trade for the best immortal medicine refining art, and also to get a very good medicinal furnace." Nangong Wei's eyes lit up.

With so many people fighting over the fox demon, Wu Yu's heart was lit up as well.

He held on to Nangong Wei, and they chased on their swords. He knew where the fox demon was headed for.

"Wei Er is right. I have to get those 40 merits!"

His sword speed was faster than even those at the third tier of the Jindan Dao Realm. A streak of golden light blazed through the black night, quickly overtaking many in a flash.

"Another expert in the fray!"

As Wu Yu passed, many exclaimed.

At this moment, dozens of Shushan disciples were closing in, running around and challenging each other. At this time, Wu Yu felt like he was completely immersed in Shushan.

Shushan, where the sword cultivators fought!

Whether it was himself, Feng Xueya, or the entire Heavenly Sword Sect, they all hoped for Wu Yu to rise here and win fame and glory.

And only by cultivating and winning his battles could his sword dao reach the pinnacle, and he could emerge successful! One day, his name would not only shake Shushan, but the entire Dong Sheng Divine Continent!

His youthful passion was completely stirred.

Whoosh, whoosh!

Wu Yu's eyes scanned the ground, searching for traces of the fox demon.

All around them, sword cultivators were flying up and down, searching.

Very quickly, they had lost all traces of the fox demon, and everyone was getting anxious.

Wu Yu's mind rewound to the scene where he had shared a look with the fox demon, going over the circumstances.

"This way?" He remembered that she was bleeding. There had to be the smell of blood, so he landed and followed the faint scent of blood. However, even that became hard to detect after a while. The fox demon was on her guard now.

Passing through a forest, they suddenly saw four young women in green. They held spiritual immortal treasure longswords and their faces were veiled. They had sexy figures and a sharp look about them. Their superior attitude belied their high status.

Wu Yu had come across them with Nangong Wei in tow. They were immediately alerted. Seeing that it was not the fox demon, the four young women were a little displeased.

Amongst them, one young woman used her sword to point at Wu Yu and Nangong Wei, saying, "This fox demon is the prey of we, the Green River Sword Palace disciples. All you calefare had best be on your way, or we sisters will show you no courtesy."

Their cold gazes pinned Wu Yu. Perhaps the fox demon had slipped through their grasp and they were looking for someone to vent their anger on.

"Green River Sword Palace?" Wu Yu remembered that they were a neighboring sword palace to the Green Glass Sword Palace, except they were slightly more well known because their disciples were all female.

"Get out," another woman in green said.

After they finished, they did not bother further with them, preparing to take off in a different direction.

Before Wu Yu could speak, Nangong Wei spoke up, displeased. "The demons in the Demons' Abyss are shared among all Shushan disciples. That fox demon is not your prey."

Her words gave them pause, and they turned in unison to Nangong Wei.

"Little girl, you are but a first tier Jindan cultivator. Hurry back to your parents' arms. If you meet a demon later, don't go crying and sniffling."

Nangong Wei said, "I'll do as I please. I'm not impeding you either. What business do you have policing me? Go chase your demon."

After all, they were disciples of the same sect. Nangong Wei did not like the way they spoke, but did not escalate the quarrel.

The four female disciples gave a hostile laugh, and one turned to Wu Yu. "That fox demon is at the third tier of Yaodan. You two are but first tier Jindan cultivators. You had best go away. We say this for your sake. If you don't want our good intentions, then so be it!"

Finished, they mounted their swords, chasing and searching for traces of the fox demon.

"Big Brother, they are too much," Nangong Wei said, irritated.

"Don't get hung up. When we find the fox demon before them, they'll be stunned." Wu Yu laughed lightly. Leading Nangong Wei, they headed in a different direction from the four green-clad disciples.

Because he had discovered a small trace of blood on the ground.

That should be the fox demon's.

"Let's go."

Moving in their direction, added to Wu Yu's knowledge of fox demons, they searched seriously, and soon left the group of Shushan disciples behind.

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Chapter 0214: Nine Heavens, Land of Women

"Big Brother, those people are still searching there, but we came over here. Can we find it?" Nangong Wei asked doubtfully.

"They are many. If the fox demon is there, there will definitely be a huge commotion. It will not be too late if we rush back to contest it. And if we find her here, as long as we keep a low profile, the chances of succeeding are higher." Wu Yu did not use the Art of Sword Flight, but instead meticulously checked for tracks on the trees and soil on the ground. Besides, the fox demon had been running in this direction from the start, and the chances of finding her here was still high.

In the dark night, when Wu Yu found the second drop of blood, his belief in his own judgment was strengthened. The fox demon was here.

"Onward!"

The two increased their pace.

After seeing the drop of blood, Nangong Wei trusted him as well.

After half an hour, they could not see the other Shushan disciples when they turned back. They were considerably far from the others.

Suddenly, Wu Yu realized that they were in familiar surroundings.

"Wei Er, this valley. It's where we cultivated dao techniques!"

Nangong Wei looked around and said, "Yes, it is. What a coincidence. We're back."

Wu Yu calmed himself and cast his gaze far. Suddenly, his eyes flared. "The only place of concealment within this valley is the cave that we were in. The fox demon is very likely inside!"

The two were excited now, and they closed in on the cave. Wu Yu made Nangong Wei hide herself.

After all, their opponent was at the third tier of Yaodan, and also had her Natural Mystique. She would likely be difficult to deal with.

At the cave's entrance, Wu Yu rushed in with a whoosh. The cave was big, about the size of the Ninth Spirit's Fox Branch Mountain.

After entering, Wu Yu created strong light that lit up the entire cave in an instant. Almost at the same time, Wu Yu spotted a snow-white nine-tailed fox in a corner of the cave, licking its wounds!

In the instant that Wu Yu blasted in, it yipped in alarm at the intrusion of an enemy, and immediately reverted to the form of the alluring, young woman in white.

"Beautiful Fox of the Nine Heavens?" Wu Yu saw that her form was virtually the same as the Ninth Spirit's.

She did not reply but stared at him coldly. She replied flatly, "Who would have thought that you would find me here! A pity that I can sense how small your Jindan is. You're only at the first tier of Jindan."

"I hear that you have a Natural Mystique and are worth more than 40 merits," Wu Yu said. In truth, he was already ready to kill her.

"Is my life nothing but a number?" The fox demon laughed, looking at Wu Yu with hateful eyes. She bared her teeth and raged at him. "You humans are the worst existence on this earth. Arrogant, self-righteous, and hypocritically cruel. You are an abomination. Even mortals take beasts as food. Why enslave my kind?"

On this point, Wu Yu had no counter. He only said, "Perhaps in this world, the strong make the laws. The mighty hold the right to speak. In the world of humans, demons are the discriminated party. The two species have a long history of hatred, and you and I cannot unravel it."

Hearing this, the fox demon was startled. "I had not expected someone within Shushan to understand. You are right. This is a hatred between two kinds, and has nothing to do with good or evil. Since that is so, I will give you a dignified death."

She was indeed a Beautiful Fox of the Nine Heavens. Of course, she was not related to the Ninth Spirit at all. This was the far west and, Zhang Futu excepted, very few would go to a faraway place in the east.

The fox demon's eyes hid profound sorrow and despair. Beneath that was a molten anger.

Wu Yu could clearly see two lines of hot tears running down her cheeks.

"Why do you cry?" Wu Yu asked.

"None of your business," the fox demon replied icily.

"Alright."

At this moment, Wu Yu was not at all conflicted, and Nangong Wei was also very much looking forward to him taking the fox demon's life.

The fox demon's strongest demon technique was still her charm - an infamous, ultimate move. And her Natural Mystique was the ultimate skill among demon techniques. Wu Yu had not expected that the fox demon would immediately use this skill.

"It's called: Nine Heavens, Land of Women."

The fox demon remained where she was. Her red lips parted slightly, and then she began to dance. Colors began to swirl around her - beautiful, mesmerizing colors. The bloodstains on her white skirt only added to the color.

The fox demon had told Wu Yu that her Natural Mystique was called Land of Women.

Land of Women, an entire land of nothing but women, on a fantasy mountain. In that instant, his world tilted, and he could not stand straight. Everything before his eyes changed.

"Inner Vajra Buddha Sutra!" Wu Yu knew how terrifying these charming techniques could be. Before she made her move, he had already begun to chant the Inner Vajra Buddha Sutra.

"Vajra Transformation!"

While chanting the sutras, he immediately sat cross-legged on the ground, turning his body into a six-zhang-tall Buddha. His entire body shimmered in gold, and he sat unmoving as a mountain within the cave.

And all this while, the chanting of the Inner Vajra Buddha Sutra continued.

Although the second tier of the Invincible Vajra Body had already been completed, this Buddha could still be refined, although to a less effective extent. Of course, Wu Yu was not intending for that effect now. All he needed was the physical pain to rouse himself.

Even with all his preparations, the Natural Mystique demon technique still penetrated.

As the world tilted, all before him was changing. Wu Yu opened his eyes suddenly, only to find himself on top of a tall pagoda. He was at the top-most floor, and looking down, he saw a luxurious castle and land. It was a nation, and everything within it - down to the stalls by the side of the road, the lofts, and the tiles - was amazingly real.

What was most shocking was that everyone within this nation was female. They were all women, and all of them were breathtakingly beautiful. Their figures were perfect, and each and every one of them was divinely alluring and mesmerizing.

All of them were naked. Even those clad were barely covered, hiding nothing from view.

And right now, as Wu Yu appeared, the abundance of women knelt on the floor, calling him "Emperor."

Their sweet, moving voices echoed throughout the world.

"In this nation, you are the only man. This is your world of highest pleasures. All of these beautiful women are queuing up for your attention. All of them would die for you. You will always be the center of their attention..."

A voice constantly crooned into Wu Yu's ear. Teasing. Tantalizing.

"Jump down. Just jump down and you will forever be in their warm embrace. No more worries, no more cares. You will live forever in bliss..."

"Jump."

Wu Yu was young, and his passions ran strong. He was indeed tempted to jump, but the intense pain in his body told warned him. He continued to chant the Inner Vajra Buddha Sutra. A calm part of himself was warning him not to be deceived.

"If I jump down, it means that your Natural Mystique has broken through my spirit. When that happens, I will be dead." Wu Yu stood on the tower and shook his head.

He shut his eyes and plugged his ears. He saw nothing, heard nothing, thought of nothing.

If he thought about anything, it was the sutra of the Inner Vajra Buddha.

Of course, the fox demon did not give up. She continued to seduce him, and the scene before his eyes continued to change. But till the end, Wu Yu did not change his mind.

This was in part thanks to the training he had received at the Ninth Spirit's hands, as well as the mastery of the Inner Vajra Buddha.

His Vajra Transformation sat unmovable as a mountain. It was impervious to lust.

He was sure that when enough time passed, the fox demon would give up.

Even Wu Yu could feel that with each passing second, he was still holding out.

Of course, his Jindan essence was strong now - not much weaker than his opponent's. That was why he could defend against this Natural Mystique. Anyone else would have fallen, unless they were female.

A fox demon's charms were significantly less effective against women. That was why the disciples of the Green River Sword Palace had been able to wound her. If it had been male disciples, probably only Wu Yu could withstand her.

"Enough."

These tricks were not even on the level of the Ninth Spirit's own fatal seduction. At least he had felt some longing for the Ninth Spirit.

He had seen too many fox demons, and there was nothing unusual here.

The Vajra Body became even firmer.

"A miracle..." Suddenly, the vision before him vanished, and the fox demon fell to the floor, face pale. She turned into a small fox, looking forlornly at Wu Yu.

She had used her Natural Mystique until her demon essence was completely spent. She was extremely weary, and unable to hold off Wu Yu anymore.

Combined with the wounds on her body, everything had crumbled for her. She slumped to the ground.

The Argenti Chain in Wu Yu's hand flew out, binding the nine-tailed fox.

The fight was over.

The Argenti Chain locked her down. In her weakened state, there was no chance she could break free. Wu Yu had defeated her simply by resisting. He had not even attacked.

Of course, this did not mean that the battle had been danger-free. Only Wu Yu himself knew the extent of the danger he had been in.

And now, the cave was quiet. The snow-white fox looked at him with wide eyes. Those luminous pupils shone with uncomprehending fear.

"Alright. I've lost. I will die by your hand. I have no regrets. What is your name?"

"Wu Yu."

She remembered it well and then said, "Take my Yaodan, and you can exchange it for merits. The rest of my body is worthless. If you pity me, bury me outside of Shushan. I do not wish to die in this place of filth."

This was Shushan, a heaven to many. But she called it a place of filth.

"Once I roamed freely in the Gloomy Dreams Seas, but I came to see what the human world was like. This is my punishment..." the little fox said sadly, hot tears brimming from her eyes.

Although she had already resigned herself to her fate, she did not want to die.

Wu Yu's sword was already reaching out.

"Cang Ling. I'll find you again in the next world..." The fox closed her eyes and lied down, trembling.

She was thinking of somebody.

Wu Yu seemed like he already knew her story. She had been in the Gloomy Dreams Seas and had come out to look for a demon called Cang Ling, but she had been captured by the Shushan disciples.

Humans and demons all had feelings.

They all could reason.

Must he kill her for merits? Wu Yu's heart thumped wildly.

At this moment, Nangong Wei suddenly rushed in, panicking. "Big Brother, there are many people coming this way."

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Chapter 0215: Qing Chuanxue, Yu Huasheng

"They're here so quickly?" Wu Yu had not foreseen that.

Perhaps he had been held in the thrall of the Natural Mystique for quite a while. He had not noticed time passing while he was resisting it.

"Big Brother, have you captured her?" Nangong Wei's eyes lit up. She only knew that a titanic struggle was going on within, but she was unable to help. Now that she saw people approaching, she came in to warn him.

But she had not expected Wu Yu to have already succeeded.

Her idolization of Wu Yu naturally deepened further.

Perhaps because of the 40 merits, Nangong Wei was extremely pleased. However, she was anxious because of the many experts swarming over. She said, "Big Brother, quickly kill the fox demon and put it in your Sumeru Pouch. Let's escape. If they surround us, they might steal what we have!"

Fights within the Demons' Abyss were sanctioned by Shushan.

Wu Yu hauled on the Argenti Chain, dragging the fox demon over to his side. Yet he stayed his hand, hurrying over to Nangong Wei and saying, "Let's leave first." Nangong Wei's expression was hurt. She threw a loathing look at the fox demon and said, "Big Brother, are you unwilling to kill the fox demon? I have a feeling that you pity demons. But the demons are not worthy of sympathy. Especially these fox demons. The harm they cause humans is more than you can imagine!"

This was her position. And her words were not wrong.

Wu Yu wanted to leave, but seeing her sensitive and hurt, he could not bring himself to. A moment's hesitation, and they were too slow. The ground shook.

Bang!

A thick beam of sword light flashed past. The peak above Wu Yu's head was actually cut clean off, along with the top half of the cave. They were now in a small crater.

With loud cries, many Shushan Immortal Sect disciples appeared around Wu Yu, standing on the gash of the mountain. They looked down at Wu Yu and Nangong Wei.

Basically all the Shushan disciples who had been chasing the fox demon had arrived.

Wu Yu's eyes swept over them. He realized that there were three that he had to be wary of. These three stood in front of the pack. Even the youngest amongst them was clearly Wang Fu's superior in every aspect.

They were not much older than Wu Yu, and they were all at the Jindan Dao Realm. The three that were outstanding should, barring any anomalies, be at the third tier of the Jindan Dao Realm.

One of them was a green-clad disciple of the Green River Sword Palace, and the leader of the four disciples they had met.

The other two were from other sword palaces, and they also had many disciples of their sword palaces supporting them.

Besides these three groups, there were also a dozen stragglers in ones and twos. Some of them first tier Jindan, some at the second tier. Unworthy of his regard.

"The fox demon is in that punk's hands!"

"He's caught the fox demon!"

Widespread shock. All gazes fell on Wu Yu.

To them, Wu Yu was a strange one. They were naturally surprised as to how Wu Yu had vanquished the fox demon.

Martial cultivators' judgments of their enemies' ability, especially those of a lower level than theirs, was largely faultless. What they felt was volume, and not the quality of one's Jindan essence. Those higher than Wu Yu could very easily tell that he was at the first tier of the Jindan Dao Realm.

That level was insufficient to take down the fox demon.

Thinking of an unqualified Wu Yu taking the 40 merits, they were instantly roused, galvanized to action, and preparing to take it away from him.

"Nobody move!" the strongest Green River Sword Palace disciple shrieked from under her veil, her voice echoing around.

This cry gave pause to those who were afraid of her.

The other gang mostly wore golden sword lanyards, which even had a golden dragon emblazoned on it. They had the air of tyrannical conquerors and a majesty about them. Their leader was a handsome man burning with energy. He laughed easily, addressing the Green River Sword Palace disciple. "Qing Chuanxue. This fox demon is not yours. What are you even flexing about?"

The girl called Qing Chuanxue said in a chilly tone, "It was we who injured that fox demon. Bearing grievous wounds, it escaped here, then these people took advantage. This fox demon was our prey, and nothing to do with you. All of you are male. If you met this fox demon alone, you wouldn't even have the chance to use the Vajra Sword Talisman before you died. How dare you contest it! Li Dongyan, could you stand up to this fox demon?"

She had naturally recognized Wu Yu and Nangong Wei. And therefore, her face was green with anger upon seeing the fox demon in Wu Yu's hands.

Done speaking to the Golden Imperial Sword Palace's Li Dongyan, Qing Chuanxue turned a cold eye on Wu Yu, extending her hand. "I don't know where a punk like you came from. Quickly return the Beautiful Fox of the Nine Heavens to me, or I will see you begging on your knees. You dare to steal the property of the Green River Sword Palace?"

The Green River Sword Palace female disciples were known for being very haughty, and today was proof enough.

After she was done speaking, the third group of people all laughed. They were from the God's Wing Sword Palace, and they were dressed in pale green. Their sword lanyards were decorated with brush ink, and they had a genteel, elegant look to them. They were a mix of men and women. Their leader was known as Yu Huasheng. He had a scholarly quality to him, and his mannerisms exuded class. Unhurriedly, he said, "Qing Chuanxue is indeed too domineering. As is said: the treasures of heaven and earth belong to those who dare. This youth has captured the fox demon. Naturally, it is his. Do you have the cheek to steal something that he has taken? In front of everyone?"

The three parties bickered back and forth about the fox demon.

It was too late to kill the fox demon now. Wu Yu lowered his head. Seeing the situation, Nangong Wei was anxious as well. Wu Yu said to her, "They are unreasonable. There will be a terrible fight. Watch from the side."

Nangong Wei was on the verge of tears. She shook her head. "Big Brother, I cannot let them bully you."

The matter of the demons aside, she was still true of heart to Wu Yu.

Wu Yu laughed, saying, "Don't look down on me. If these few want to try to bully me, they'll have a hard time."

Saying thus, Wu Yu brooked no further objection. He directly hauled her by her clothes and threw her on top of a nearby tree. Done, he secured the fox demon to his arm.

At this moment, Qing Chuanxue and Yu Huasheng were arguing heatedly. As the argument escalated, Wu Yu suddenly extended a beckoning finger, saying, "You. If you want to snatch it, then don't beat around the bush. But if you don't get it, you're not allowed to go sniveling around in front of everyone."

"You!" The four green-clad disciples shook with anger. With gentle whistling sounds, they whipped out their bamboo-like immortal treasure longswords and faced Wu Yu. They soared towards him, their figures swaying like willow branches. A riveting sight.

From Wu Yu's perspective, he seemed to be faced with a bamboo forest gone berserk. The razor-sharp bamboo leaves filled the air, a terrifying attack.

But others helped Wu Yu out. It was the bunch of male disciples from Golden Imperial Sword Palace. When Green River Sword Palace attacked, they too entered the fray to stop them. Li Dongyan clashed with Qing Chuanxue. Even before reaching Wu Yu, the two had begun to fight amongst themselves.

Instantly, sword cultivation dao techniques were flying back and forth.

Li Dongyan had a huge golden sword that was rich with power. He must have been the one who had cleaved the entire mountain in two.

Yet in the fight with Qing Chuanxue, the two were evenly matched, and neither found the upper hand.

"When the stork and the clam fight, the fisherman wins!" At this moment, it was Yu Huasheng from the God's Wing Sword Palace who laughed. The five from the God's Wing Sword Palace rushed towards Wu Yu!

One at the third tier of Jindan, four at the second tier!

Wu Yu would only clash with them. Their objective was naturally to suppress Wu Yu and snatch away the fox demon before making their escape.

"If you know what's good for you, hand it over. It would hurt me to have to harm you." Yu Huasheng smiled. His sword slashed a complex pattern and filled the air with white feathers. He then flew towards Wu Yu at great speed.

His dao techniques were highly varied, and his Jindan must've been at least golden in color.

However, Wu Yu was composed from start to finish. When Yu Huasheng attacked him alone, he pulled out the Paranormal Pillar of Blood. He held on to one section of it and thrust the Paranormal Pillar of Blood into the air. In that instant, flames raged in Wu Yu's eyes. He seemed to be transported back to that fiery world!

In that world of roiling flames, the Unparalleled Monkey King held the Ruyi Jingu Bang in his hand. It became a pillar reaching to the skies, and with a colossal swing, he smashed the world!

That was the Violent Art!

And now, with this scene in his heart, Wu Yu subconsciously began to recite the immortal art's chant!

He closed his eyes for an instant, then opened them.

The world before him was different.

In this instant, his whole body was on fire, a fire that raged within him. Wu Yu's bones, blood vessels, internal organs - all of it was heating up.

This was not painful. On the contrary, this change gave Wu Yu an explosive feeling!

This was a doubling of strength!

Even the Immortal Ape Transformation had not given him such a monumental change. If Wu Yu used the Immortal Ape Transformation at this point, the change would be even greater.

Violent Art!

Fortified transformation!

More accurately, it was a transformation of his flesh and bones.

As the fire burned through him, his eyes burned brightly like two suns. He appeared before Yu Huasheng.

In that instant, the Paranormal Pillar of Blood grew to 10 zhang long, and thickened to fill Wu Yu's single handspan. With a wild cry, Wu Yu lashed out with the Paranormal Pillar of Blood. The supernatural strength of the Violent Art rang out, sending the staff flying in the direction of Yu Huasheng and the other four disciples!

Perhaps because Wu Yu's aura was too fearsome, all of them knew to use their dao techniques to counter Wu Yu!

Bang!

All five were sent flying, coughing up blood in midair.

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Chapter 0216: Atavistic Bloodline

The first time he used it, the power he could call forth shocked even Wu Yu himself.

That explosion shocked every Shushan disciple present down to their core. All eyes were here now. All they saw was the furious enlargement of the Paranormal Pillar of Blood, to a thickness unseen before. It smashed through the five from the God's Wing Sword Palace like dry kindling.

The five employed all kinds of sword cultivation dao techniques. They were ultimate moves of the God's Wing Sword Palace, and extraordinary.

But in this clash, Wu Yu's staff smashed through them all, causing all five disciples of the God's Wing Sword Palace to be sent flying. They coughed blood in mid-air and fell heavily to the ground.

Even the genteel and scholarly Yu Huasheng was in the same boat.

But Wu Yu was clearly only a first tier Jindan Dao Realm cultivator, while Yu Huasheng was a third tier Jindan Dao Realm cultivator. Crucially, this Yu Huasheng was not just a run-of-the-mill disciple at the God's Wing Sword Palace, but known to be talented. He was only twenty plus years old.

Such an anomaly was not something that many could accept.

Instantly, Qing Chuanxue, Li Dongyan, and the others all ceased fighting, turning to face Wu Yu in alarm. Silence fell.

Their eyes were round, their minds blank. Someone even sucked a cold gasp.

Especially Qing Chuanxue. From under her veil, her face twitched. She was likely recalling the scathing words that she had spoken to Wu Yu.

If he had been more brazen, he would have hit her on the face.

"That's right. This person could capture the fox demon. He must be very strong."

"I guess he is actually at the fourth tier of the Jindan Dao Realm, but pretending to be at the first tier."

"Not possible. He's only at the first tier of the Jindan Dao Realm. It isn't so easy to fake. Besides, in Shushan, if he were a fake genius, he would already have been beaten up by others."

"Then that's even more impossible. How could a first tier Jindan cultivator defeat Yu Huasheng?"

The crowd turned bemused eyes on Yu Huasheng and the other disciples. All five had activated their Vajra Sword Talismans for protection. They were unafraid that Wu Yu would continue to attack them. Therefore, the only reason why they would use their Vajra Sword Talisman now was that their wounds were serious, and they needed a senior to help them out.

However, Wu Yu was not paying attention to them. He met Qing Chuanxue and Li Dongyan's eyes. With a hearty cry, the eight Shushan disciples actually swarmed Wu Yu!

Twice the previous number!

There were two at the third tier of Jindan.

"We don't care who you are! The fox demon was the claim of our Green River Sword Palace first! It is ours! If you do not return it to us, we will not let you rest in peace, even if you successfully obtain the merits!" Qing Chuanxue screamed.

"Cut the crap. On with it, then." Wu Yu used the Argenti Chain to secure the fox demon to his body, and then stowed the Paranormal Pillar of Blood. He pulled out the Sword of the Mystic Eye and the Sword of the Blazing Rainbow.

He had a rough sense of the power of the Violent Art now. At this moment, he was looking forward to a hearty brawl!

This was his will! This was his goal!

Fight!

The word had been in his blood since young, and especially after receiving the legacy of the Great Sage, Heaven's Equal. The Great Sage had another name: the Victorious Fighting Buddha!

And now Wu Yu lived to fight!

Ding! Ding!

The two swords clanged in his hands.

Anyone with a glimmer of understanding could feel Wu Yu's will for battle.

When Qing Chuanxue and the others rushed up, Wu Yu's clothes had already ripped apart. The sheer power and awesomeness of his well-built body and his arms rippled with even more power. He even grew golden claws! The golden fur covered his body, and golden flames sprung forth from his body. His features had already turned into an ape's, and long canines sprouted forth. His eyes burned with golden fire - they were like a pair of suns that burned straight into one's heart.

Immortal Ape Transformation!

After the Immortal Ape Transformation, Wu Yu was even closer to the Great Sage, Heaven's Equal!

Of course, this was the first time that he had used such a transformation within the Shushan Immortal Sect.

This transformation was another shock to those present.

Someone shouted, "He's a demon! He's a demon! Quick, kill him!"

But someone was quick to counter: "No way! Not a demon. His aura is completely that of a martial cultivator's. Besides, demons' demon essence is inferior to our Jindan essence. He cannot possibly be a demon."

"Then why is he like that?"

"You naive fool. Haven't you read The Lore of the Divine Continent properly? People can shift into beasts, and there are two common kinds. The first is that one has an ancient bloodline. It's said that a long time ago, humans and beasts were closely related. The portion that was close to bestial bloodline remained, and very likely has become an enviable talent. Second, many immortal roots allow one to have such a change. I think this person's immortal root must allow him transformations. This immortal root must boost his strength greatly."

While many were rooted with fear by Wu Yu's Immortal Ape appearance, Qing Chuanxue and the others were unfazed. To them, Wu Yu's transformation was considered normal.

Besides, Wu Yu was completely different from a normal monkey. His features hovered between man and monkey. He was more human-looking than an ape, especially in his facial features.

"It must be an immortal root transformation!"

Their final confirmation.

And at this time, Wu Yu had already begun fighting with Qing Chuanxue and Li Dongyan, double swords in hand. The six second tier Jindan cultivators were supporting from outside, and causing all sorts of trouble for Wu Yu.

Nangong Wei was unafraid. She was carried away by Wu Yu's one-shot of his previous opponents. She naturally knew that this was not a demon, because she had precisely that legendary Atavistic Bloodline.

"Who would have thought that Big Brother also has the Atavistic Bloodline."

This made her heart race even quicker.

"Sky Quake Thrust!"

After Wu Yu transformed into the immortal ape, he was an awesome figure. Faced with a 1 v 8, he was not at all fazed. The Triple Kill of the Heavens employed, suppressing them all. Those at the second tier of Jindan could not even stand against his strike, and were sent flying immediately!

Whoosh!

The key was that Wu Yu was too fast. He had not been surrounded, but instead weaved in and out. He basically downed one person with each strike, and completely avoided dealing with Qing Chuanxue and Li Dongyan head-on!

The crowd watched, dazzled. It felt like only a moment had passed, and three of the six second tier Jindan disciples had already been downed. Against Wu Yu's sword, they could only use the Vajra Sword Talisman.

The remaining three immediately escaped from Wu Yu's fighting radius.

"He can split his attention. Fighting with him is like fighting two people at once!" Very quickly, they understood how exceptional Wu Yu was.

This was the power of the Yin Yang Sword Wheel. Wu Yu had not even used the immortal root to its full potential, but there was no doubt that this was a fairly good immortal root. Those who used it well could even feel like they had two separate bodies at once.

Of course, there were still many marvelous immortal roots within the Shushan Immortal Sect, and Wu Yu's was considered normal.

"Qing Chuanxue." Wu Yu locked onto her.

"Die!" Qing Chuanxue's veil had already been ripped off. She was quite the beauty, although her foul temper was not to Wu Yu's liking.

Qing Chuanxue held a sword in one hand and a green lantern in the other. This spiritual immortal treasure was extremely special. The lamp's flame constantly wicked towards Wu Yu, threatening to burn him.

But Wu Yu was faster! He took the initiative!

His immortal dao technique was extremely powerful.

"Sky Fissure Thrust!" His single sword struck faster than lightning, scoring a cut on Qing Chuanxue's arm which held the lantern.

"Heavenly Sword Thrust!" His two swords lunged out at once. The Heavenly Sword Thrust's power was even greater, and rainbow-colored fire poured forth, targeted at Qing Chuanxue. The Heavenly Sword Thrust was hidden within the flames, and the force of the attack caused the air itself to ripple.

Rippp!

From the ground beside Qing Chuanxue, willow leaves began to sprout at a furious rate, shielding her. It blocked much of the Heavenly Sword Thrust, but Wu Yu's true killing blow was the Sky Fissure Thrust. The Sky Fissure Thrust was straight and powerful. It cut clean through Qing Chuanxue's fair, white arm!

"Nngh!" Qing Chuanxue's face contorted with agony as she looked at Wu Yu.

"Get out!"

Wu Yu did not show her any mercy. After severing her arm, his sword scythed out, sending Qing Chuanxue flying. Another sword strike followed!

Faced with death, Qing Chuanxue could only invoke the Vajra Sword Talisman!

Instantly, the vajra swords surrounded her, and it was difficult for Wu Yu to attack her again.

Within the Vajra Sword Talisman, Qing Chuanxue's face was twisted as she ranted and raved at Wu Yu. Her face was grey, and her fallen arm had been sent flying. One of her junior sisters picked it up, and they hurriedly reconnected the arm.

Qing Chuanxue had lost in a fair fight. They were again taken aback by Wu Yu's strength!

Instantly, everyone was paying close attention to this youth of unknown origin. They confirmed that he had never appeared before.

He had never been on any leaderboard, and was no one special.

There were countless geniuses within the Common Sword Domain, and some were disciples of the Heaven and Earth sword ranks. Some were even disciples of the Shushan Sword Sages. But Wu Yu was not amongst their number.

Just as they were wondering who Wu Yu was, he suddenly heard a cry. Turning back, he saw the huge golden sword of Li Dongyan pressed against Nangong Wei's neck. At the same time, a golden chain trussed Nangong Wei up completely, preventing her from even using the Vajra Sword Talisman.

"Big Brother!" Trussed up like that, Nangong Wei was definitely not feeling good. She burst angrily at Li Dongyan, "You despicable swine! You dare to kidnap me? Do you have any pride?"

Li Dongyan's face was ugly as he stared at Wu Yu. "I don't like to repeat myself. Give the fox demon to me, and I will spare your sister. Or she will know pain!"

The golden chain tightened against Nangong Wei's body. If he pressed more, tearing her to pieces would be no problem, although he did not dare to do so. But making a little girl scream did not give those present a good feeling.

"To think you would dare to do such a despicable thing. And before everyone. Do you dare to call yourself a Shushan disciple?" Wu Yu laughed.

But seeing Nangong Wei's agonized figure, he was seething inwardly.

"Cut the crap! You have three breaths' time!" Li Dongyan shouted.

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Chapter 0217: Abyss Guard

Wu Yu was currently in his golden immortal ape form. He was extremely intimidating, and his lack of apparent anger exerted intangible pressure on Li Dongyan.

And at this moment, Wu Yu was even more savage than usual.

Just as Li Dongyan was being aggressive, Wu Yu only laughed coldly. "Very well, then I will kill you today! If you have the guts, kill her!"

In the sect, injuries in battle was one thing, while killing was something else entirely.

Without a word, Wu Yu charged forth, two swords in hand.

Nascent Yin Yang Single Sword Strike!

The two bursts of sword qi were in perfect harmony. Yin and yang, one left and one right. It was connected with nature itself.

The two bursts of sword qi were aimed straight for Li Dongyan's eyes!

Li Dongyan and all others present were frightened out of their wits by Wu Yu.

Wu Yu was not only overwhelmingly powerful, but his decisive, callous manner struck fear in them. No one had expected him to go on the offense with his sister held hostage.

Although Li Dongyan's actions had already thoroughly shamed the Golden Imperial Sword Palace and earned the scorn of all the disciples present, Wu Yu's direct attack, uncaring of Nangong Wei's safety, made them fearful, even respectful of Wu Yu.

And even Nangong Wei herself had not expected him to do such a daring thing.

In truth, all of this had happened in just a flash!

Wu Yu pulled his two swords and simultaneously blew. A puff of air even faster than sword qi caught Li Dongyan.

"Fixed Body Art."

Held for a moment.

And this moment was all the Nascent Yin Yang Single Sword Strike needed to reach him.

Li Dongyan did not dare to commit murder. He had wanted to take Nangong Wei and dodge, but in the moment he intended to evade, he realized he could not move...

"Impossible..." He could think normally, but his body was rigid.

A second was all that was needed. Even his reaction after this second could not evade one bust of sword qi, which skewered his shoulder blade. He was sent staggering back.

Li Dongyan, defeated in a moment!

In that instant, Nangong Wei was thrown high into the air, her skirt flailing. Wu Yu caught her quickly, gently landing on the floor.

A distance away, Li Dongyan was pale with fright. He looked at Wu Yu, then quickly activated the Vajra Sword Talisman to protect himself. He was afraid that Wu Yu would kill him in his rage.

Besides those who had escaped at the start, the three groups of people who had fought Wu Yu had all used their Vajra Sword Talismans.

The rest did not dare to contest for the fox demon anymore.

"Big Brother..." Nangong Wei felt like she was in a dream. She was in Wu Yu's arms, looking up at his hard, masculine face. Her little face flushed.

Wu Yu quickly shed the Immortal Ape Transformation, reverting back to normal.

And then he set Nangong Wei down.

But Nangong Wei still clung longingly to his neck.

"Spoiled girl, don't fuss." Wu Yu smiled and patted her head. This startled her.

"Not afraid, are you?" he asked.

"With Big Brother around, I'm afraid of nothing," Nangong Wei said sweetly.

Everyone stared at him now. Mostly with respect. Some stared at him with hatred, although they did not dare to meet his eyes.

From within the Vajra Sword Talisman, Qing Chuanxue spat at him, "Who are you?! Which sword palace are you from!? If you have the guts, report your name."

Wu Yu looked at her and said lazily, "Green Glass Sword Palace, Futu Hall, Wu Yu! Hall Master Zhang Futu is my master. You want to make something of it?"

Wu Yu saying his name was a calculated move. His thinking was that the more well known his name, the harder it would be for Zhang Futu to silently get rid of him. And if one day Wu Yu's name was well-known within the Shushan Immortal Sect, then Zhang Futu would not be able to touch him at all.

That was why he had also reported Zhang Futu's name.

"I do not know this Zhang Futu, but you, Wu Yu, are powerful. Don't tell me you're really at the first tier of Jindan!"

From the side, Li Dongyan still dared to speak.

If Wu Yu was an ordinary third or fourth tier Jindan Dao Realm cultivator, then the outcome would have been no different, but their shock would not be so intense.

Since he wanted to rise, then he had to get his name out. The higher his profile, the better. That was something that Wu Yu had realized through this battle. Anyway, he did not want to hide.

But Nangong Wei beat him to the pass, declaring proudly, "That's right. Big Brother and I are both at the first tier of Jindan, but he's stronger. None of you are even fit to shine his shoes!"

Nangong Wei said. That thoroughly cowed them.

Especially since Nangong Wei looked to be a young girl of barely ten plus years. She would only become a young woman in a few more years.

The contest was over.

Nangong Wei said quietly to Wu Yu, "Big Brother, in a while more, the Huang sword rank disciples will arrive. We had best deal with the fox demon quickly and leave this place..."

Deal with the fox demon...

Back to the same question.

Wu Yu set the little fox down. The fox demon had been drained from using its Natural Mystique, and now had recovered slightly. But Wu Yu's Argenti Chain had locked her down completely, and she had witnessed Wu Yu's prowess. She knew that there was no chance, and she was resigned.

"Quickly, Big Brother. Wei Er knows you have a kind heart and that you do not like to kill the innocent. But this fox demon is evil. She has harmed countless innocents before, and is the great enemy of us martial cultivators. If you spare her life, then she will harm thousands more. At that time, they will all..." Nangong Wei stood at the side, staring at the fox demon with hatred.

Wu Yu's eyes met the fox demon's.

He understood where Nangong Wei was coming from. She had her own world view. Others had taught her so, and that was how she understood it. But Wu Yu was unswayed by her. He would think this through himself. If he killed her today, then his future would be a bloody path indeed, littered with demon corpses.

Previously, at Fox Branch Mountain, he had finished off the Ninth Spirit with a thrust because she had been on the verge of devouring him. The scene that day definitely impacted him today, because he was again faced with a Beautiful Fox of the Nine Heavens.

He lifted his sword and put it down again.

Everyone stared at him, uncomprehending.

"Big Brother, you!" Nangong Wei was a little disappointed. Wu Yu had just saved her, and she was in blissful ecstasy. But now she was getting nervous.

"You can't be so kind. Demons will kill you. Big Brother, if you set her free, she will not remember your kindness. She will even seek revenge on you!" Nangong Wei tugged on his hand, almost in tears.

For Wu Yu, this was not a question of good or evil. He was asking himself what to do.

Nangong Wei wanted to do the deed on his behalf, but he stopped her.

The fox demon watched his struggle intently.

"You are an odd person," the fox demon said.

"How so?" They spoke in low voices, not letting those around them hear. Of course, Nangong Wei could also hear.

"Shushan is a vast power. Within it, for you to question your true nature and stand by it is unique. It is an admirable personality, but it will consume you in the end. Just like this girl thinks." The fox demon shook her head.

Did she feel that he was not compatible with Shushan?

"Kill me. Since I entered this Demons' Abyss, my fate must be death. I have no hope of accumulating enough Vajra Sword Talismans to leave. That is only a fantasy created by Shushan. If you do not kill me today, someone else will tomorrow. Unless you bring me out of Shushan. That is my only chance at life. But Wu Yu, this will mean that you set yourself at odds with Shushan. If you have such thoughts, then you will not leave the Demons' Abyss alive. You will never understand the depth of the enmity between Shushan and the Gloomy Dreams Seas."

She understood the situation - unless Wu Yu could take on the entirety of Shushan.

Either betrayal, or her death.

That was why she felt that her death was inevitable.

"I understand. I cannot help you live, but neither will I be the murderer. I leave it up to your fate."

The experts around them were still in the Vajra Sword Talismans.

Wu Yu loosened the Argenti Chain. Without the fox demon even expecting it, he hurled her away into the dark night.

That was a decision that he had made.

Since he had no choice, then he chose to protect himself. At least he would not be the executioner. He should not have come to a place like the Demons' Abyss.

He could kill evil demons. But he could not kill innocent demons.

This decision was unbearable for Nangong Wei.

As expected, she looked at Wu Yu, her tears leaking out.

"This girl does not know that demons have good and evil. The hatred in her heart is too strong. Or perhaps I should speak more with her." Wu Yu did not want to see her too sad. He brought her along, saying, "Wei Er, let's go. I will give you an explanation."

"Mm, I trust Big Brother." She struggled for a while, unsure how to face Wu Yu. But finally she bowed her head and followed Wu Yu away.

Wu Yu suddenly felt that although he still led her, the events today might have torn a rift between them.

Just as he was considering how to solve this problem, there was a swishing sound from above. Someone had come on their sword and descended, spotting Wu Yu immediately.

Zhang Futu!

Wu Yu lifted his head to meet his gaze, and felt goosebumps.

It was clear that he had been looking for Wu Yu!

And he had found him!

Logically, Zhang Futu should not appear within the Demons' Abyss.

"Respects to the Abyss Guard!" The other Shushan disciples immediately paid their respects upon seeing that a Huang sword rank disciple had appeared, assuming that he was the Abyss Guard come to help them.

Of course, Wu Yu did not kneel.

"He has evil intent, but I cannot let him know that I know that he is up to no good!" Thinking thus, he quickly affected a look of surprise. "Master, you are the Abyss Guard?"

The Abyss Guard was a Huang sword rank disciple who watched over this place.

Zhang Futu gave a thin smile, saying, "Actually, I am not. But I have a friend who is, and he left for some business. I came to stand in for him. Fancy seeing you here, Wu Yu."

So he had come in especially to find him.

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Chapter 0218: Leaving Shushan

"After Wang Fu and the others left, they must have found Zhang Futu and let him know that I was here. That is why he went to such pains to come here." Wu Yu caught on quickly.

He was clear that he was nothing but a fat sheep to the hungry tiger that was Zhang Futu. Now that he had scented Wu Yu, he came prowling. Those flat eyes actually held a sinister desire to kill.

Zhang Futu looked around, asking, "All these people. You defeated them?"

There was nothing in his voice, but he was actually surprised and pleased. From the moment Wu Yu defeated Wang Fu, he knew that it was more than talent. He knew that Wu Yu must have some ultimate legacy.

Wu Yu said, "Not so. They fought each other, and I slipped in for the scraps."

"Very good. No less than expected of my disciple." Zhang Futu gave a light laugh, sketching past it. In truth, Wu Yu already knew what Zhang Futu had decided.

Since he was the Abyss Guard, then his job was to resolve the Vajra Sword Talismans and bring the disciples out.

When he landed on the floor and banished the Vajra Sword Talismans, he asked Wu Yu, "Are you going out, or staying here?"

This was a dangerous question indeed. Wu Yu had come here to avoid him. Why would Wu Yu leave?

He was just about to say no, when a thought struck him cold. Zhang Futu was the Abyss Guard now. He had the right to roam within the Demons' Abyss. This was his dominion, and if he killed Wu Yu secretly, then no one would know, and he would not need to worry!

As long as Zhang Futu could enter and leave with impunity, the Demons' Abyss was even more dangerous than the outside for Wu Yu.

He was already sure that this Zhang Futu, who knew what Wu Yu was hiding, would one day betray him.

And so he changed his answer at the last moment, saying, "Your disciple has been here for many days, and has accumulated some modest rewards. I plan to return to Futu Hall and cultivate in peace in a day or two."

Wu Yu's own innocent poise hoped to lull Zhang Futu into thinking that Jindan Cave and the Demons' Abyss were all coincidences.

"That's good." Zhang Futu gave another narrow smile. He had already assumed control over all the disciples who had used the Vajra Sword Talisman, pulling them beside him. He stepped on his sword energy and looked down from above. "You have just reached the Jindan Dao Realm. Better settle down and train a few more dao techniques."

He had not said anything to persuade Wu Yu to stay. After he finished, he used the Art of Sword Flight and left. After all, they were in public, and he could not call suspicion to himself.

After Zhang Futu had left, Wu Yu finally relaxed a little.

Nangong Wei was a little confused. "Big Brother, is that the man you're hiding from?" She could feel it.

Wu Yu's expression was solemn. He said, "I have to leave the Demons' Abyss immediately. Are you still with me? It's going to be dangerous."

"Didn't you say you would leave in a day or two?"

Wu Yu shook his head. "That was a lie. I must leave now. Moreover, I might leave Shushan immediately after leaving the Demons' Abyss, for three months."

Wu Yu was very clear that if he had said he was leaving immediately, then Zhang Futu would have brought him out, and it would be difficult to escape his control. And now that Zhang Futu had left, he had to follow immediately. Each day in the Demons' Abyss was exposure to the risk of being caught by Zhang Futu.

The opponent was getting anxious.

After all, word of Wu Yu's talent would continue to spread.

"Big Brother, you are leaving Shushan?" Nangong Wei's eyes lit up.

Wu Yu had considered other courses of action as well, but for now, leaving Shushan seemed to be the best way to shrug Zhang Futu off. He definitely could not return to Futu Hall. Although the Common Sword Domain was large, he would be found by Zhang Futu. And if he left, he would be harder to find.

"That's right."

Nangong Wei clung to his arm, saying, "Wei Er wants to go too. I've never left Shushan before!"

She was extremely excited, and had let slip that her parents were of Shushan. They might very well be experts at Shushan, and possibly Heaven sword rank disciples or the like. That was the only way she could have grown up at Shushan.

Wu Yu had no idea how dangerous this journey would be, and was loath to bring her along.

But seeing his hesitation, Nangong Wei reached out to hug him like an octopus. "I want to go with you. Don't abandon me, Big Brother."

She gave a pained look, her puppy eyes threatening to erupt into full-out, on-the-floor wailing if Wu Yu did not agree."

"Alright..." After being together for all this time, Wu Yu was helpless when she was like this. This child was too pretty, as though she had walked straight out of a dream. Although she had not yet matured, her fresh youthfulness made one want to protect her.

"Let's go."

He did not proceed in the direction that Zhang Futu had gone, but instead took the most circuitous route he could. He passed through subterranean forests, through rivers, and finally hid near the entrance. He had said that he would leave after a day or two, and he guessed that Zhang Futu would be looking for him near the entrance.

What remained was a battle of wills.

Wu Yu and Nangong Wei could see the entrance, even while they themselves remained concealed. They kept their eyes on the entrance at all times.

"After he brings them out, he should be coming back to find me, or he will wait for me at the entrance." That was Wu Yu's prediction.

That was why he would not go, not before he had ascertained Zhang Futu's position.

As expected, not long after Wu Yu arrived, Zhang Futu had already settled those who had used the Vajra Sword Talismans. He immediately returned to the Demons' Abyss at a more sedate pace, searching in the direction that Wu Yu had been with the fox demon.

"He really wanted to finish me off in the Demons' Abyss!

"Luckily I knew his goal. I could arrive here a step ahead. Otherwise, if I had remained near there, I would have nowhere to run if I met him in a deserted place."

Hiding in the gloom and watching Zhang Futu's receding figure, Wu Yu's gaze was flat.

"Who would have thought that the one who brought me to the Shushan Immortal Sect would be my true enemy." Wu Yu should have been grateful to him, but now he just felt like he was a slab of meat on the block.

After finally confirming that Zhang Futu had disappeared into the darkness, and that he could no longer see the entrance, Wu Yu left with Nangong Wei, leaving Zhang Futu in the dark.

"If he had just guarded the entrance, I would have been trapped. But Zhang Futu is the hasty kind, and cannot watch for too long."

After leaving, Wu Yu returned at speed to the black hall, returning the Vajra Sword Talisman and then leaving readily. He and Nangong Wei naturally did not return to Futu Hall, but used the Art of Sword Flight to get out.

The Common Sword Domain was a huge place. By the time Zhang Futu noticed, it would be difficult to find him even in the Common Sword Domain.

After coming out, they were washed in spiritual qi. Along with the bright, daylight sun, they felt much better, especially when they looked at the towering Clear Sky of Shushan.

"He dares to covet my transformation. In the end, let's see who it is that falls." Looking back at the Demons' Abyss, Wu Yu's heart was nothing but ice.

"Big Brother, now we've gotten free of that baddy. If we leave the sect, where should we go?" Nangong Wei was also panting. She had been quite nervous.

Wu Yu said, "As long as we do not leave from the door of the Green Glass Sword Palace, leaving from anywhere should be fine. I need three months as buffer."

He naturally knew that he was currently far from Zhang Futu. He would go anywhere to find breathing space. In this period of cat and mouse with Zhang Futu, he had grown more and more dissatisfied.

In Zhang Futu's eyes, he must've seemed like a juicy piece of meat... that could walk.

"Aren't we going to the Achievement Hall to exchange the demons we killed for merits and sword cores? With sword cores, we can go to the Immortal Treasures Hall, the Dao Arts Hall, and other such places to trade for treasures."

In truth, each sword palace had its own Achievement Hall, Immortal Treasures Hall, Dao Arts Hall, Immortal Essence Hall, Immortal Medicine Hall, Talisman Hall, and Miscellaneous Treasures Hall.

The Achievement Hall was where one handed in one's merits to exchange for sword cores.

The other halls were different from halls like Futu Hall. They were there expressly to accept sword cores in exchange for valuable objects. Each hall held countless treasures.

Of course, ordinary merits could be traded for sword cores with the assistant hall masters, and then traded with them as well. Except the assistant hall masters would hold on to fewer valuables.

The entire Common Sword Domain also had the Achievements Central Hall, Immortal Treasures Central Hall, and so on. They were of a massive scale, and the treasures inside were like grains of sand in a river. The million years of Shushan Immortal Sect history were accumulated there.

However, only fourth tier Jindan Dao Realm cultivators and above could enter the central halls. Even if the assistant hall masters did not have the needed treasures for the other ordinary dan disciples, the halls at each sword palace would be sufficient.

The immortal medicine refining arts and medicinal furnaces that the pair wanted could be easily obtained from assistant hall masters.

They considered this. If they exchanged their merits now, they would each have slightly more than 10 sword cores. After the medicinal furnace, they could get one immortal medicine refining art at best. The refining of many immortal medicines was closely related to the ingredients, fire, medicinal furnace, and steps. For Wu Yu, completely clueless about the whole thing, he had to find a way to refine immortal medicines.

They had too few merits, and Wu Yu shook his head. He said, "Next time, then. Let's not waste time now. We'll decide after we leave."

After Zhang Futu found that they were not in the Demons' Abyss, he would definitely come out to search for him.

Once he learned that Wu Yu understood his plans, he might take a more direct approach.

By escaping the Shushan Immortal Sect, he would at least have three months to prepare.

After obtaining Nangong Wei's consent, Wu Yu began a large-scale movement across the Shushan Immortal Sect. They basically moved from the east to the south side of the Common Sword Domain. This journey alone cost him 10 days' time.

After all, he could not fly quickly within the Common Sword Domain, and he also had to avoid taboo grounds and clashes with other Shushan disciples.

There was roughly a million disciples at the Common Sword Domain, and hundreds of thousands of Jindan practitioners. Every day, there were countless swords flying in and out of the clouds. A majestic sight!

At Wu Yu's current strength, he was not considered an elite in the Common Sword Domain. There were still many disciples here gunning for the Huang sword rank.

After 10 days, Wu Yu had entered the territory of the Red Heart Sword Palace. The Red Heart Sword Palace was a sword palace on the periphery of the Common Sword Domain, and it had a gate that led outside of Shushan.

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Chapter 0219: Soul Controller Pill, Skeleton's Cuff

The main doors of the Red Heart Sword Palace were made out of two huge swords, where huge, metal chains descended from the Clear Sky of Shushan.

There were also other huge swords embedded at many places within the Common Sword Domain.

Looking up, he saw the colored clouds that circled the Clear Sky of Shushan. They continued to roll through the skies, the sound of sword qi whistling through faintly.

Each time Wu Yu looked at the unbelievably high peak, he would wonder what was on top, and how strong the legendary Shushan Sword Sages were.

When they arrived, a group of people in red armor asked Wu Yu, "You two are leaving Shushan?"

"Yes." Wu Yu stepped forward.

A middle-aged man was sitting on an arm chair, drinking wine in big gulps. Everyone else was a young disciple. One young disciple led Wu Yu to the front of a wide table and said, "Write your name here and then exit. Don't write it carelessly, or write others' names. If you're discovered, then there will be trouble. I trust you two aren't that foolish."

He had seen this in the Rules of the Shushan Sect as well. Indeed, he could not fool around with this. He wrote Green Glass Sword Palace, Futu Hall, Wu Yu.

However, Nangong Wei, who followed closely behind, wrote Green Glass Sword Palace, Futu Hall, Nangong Wei.

This threw Wu Yu off, but he could not stop her right now.

After Nangong Wei was finished writing, she threw a cheeky smile Wu Yu's way. He was hapless.

She had clearly come down from the Clear Sky of Shushan, and therefore it was not prudent to write her identity.

The disciple recorded the date, then packed it all up, saying, "Both of you note well. You must return within three months: otherwise, you will have violated the sect's rules. You will be punished accordingly. The longer you stay out, the heavier the punishment will be, until finally you are cast out. Also, when you return, in order to facilitate the head count, you must return from the Red Heart Sword Palace."

"Got it." Wu Yu had read the sect rules and knew this very well.

"You may leave."

Both left at speed, without pause.

A few disciples were gathered at the side, and one glanced in their direction, mulling it over. "Green Glass Sword Palace? Aren't they also a periphery sword palace? They have their own gate, right?"

Shushan disciples who did not leave from main gates would be attacked by the Shushan spirit design.

"The Green Glass Sword Palace is in the east, and we're in the south. We're so far apart. Maybe those two stayed long in the Common Sword Domain's south sector and took the convenient way out."

"They're really something. They're not disciples of the four major sword ranks either. What are they doing out there? Shushan is much better. Spiritual qi is at a peak here... cultivation is fastest."

They spoke the truth. If not for Zhang Futu's presence, Wu Yu would have no need to leave.

For now, he had no destination. After they left, he used the Art of Sword Flight with Nangong Wei, allowing her on his sword. They flew in a south-easterly direction!

The world was huge, and Wu Yu naturally understood that the further they were from the Shushan Immortal Sect, the harder it would be for Zhang Futu to find them. Since the world was so vast, Wu Yu would be like a needle in a haystack.

It was Nangong Wei's first time leaving Shushan, and she whooped as she stood on the sword and savored the wide expanse. She was young, and her child's heart was still in reign. Letting herself go, she laughed, sang, and danced. Her silvery voice tinkled in the clouds. It was hard not to be happy when one was with her.

"Big Brother, this is a rare outing. What should we do?" Nangong Wei said.

Actually, she just wanted to play.

But Wu Yu said, "Find a good place, then I have to cultivate."

"But what about fun?" Nangong Wei said with a long face.

Wu Yu thought of Zhang Futu and knew that he could not waste even a moment. He said, "Not this time, I'm afraid. Next time."

Nangong Wei was no fool either. She knew that that Huang sword rank disciple was trouble for Wu Yu. So she smiled and said, "I'll remember that. No shirking next time."

Wu Yu spent another 10 days hurrying along with the Art of Sword Flight. He passed through clouds and over mountains. They saw many picturesque views. Finally, they had traveled far enough that Wu Yu was sure Zhang Futu could not find them. They found a place where the spiritual qi was dense and there were no sects nearby. They descended into a beautiful land, peaceful and serene. Flowers bloomed and birdsong could be heard.

He sat cross-legged and thought, "If I can quickly reach the second tier of the Jindan Dao Realm in these three months, and also brush up on the Fixed Body Art and the Violent Art, I will be better protected. First, I will see these three months through. And then I will consider the rest."

In a new land, Nangong Wei was soon chasing the butterflies excitedly.

"First, I will continue to use the Great Way of Immortality Art to refine my Jindan, to strengthen it. Ability is the foundation. The rest will wait."

He decided and then began.

In his mind's eye, he could see Zhang Futu looking coldly at him. Wu Yu tore away from it, then began to train his Jindan!

"Me too!"

Nangong Wei sat beside him, looking at Wu Yu with her lively eyes. The two faced each other, and she smiled sweetly, also beginning to train her Jindan.

"Big Brother, I want to help you defeat that person," Nangong Wei said softly.

...

Shushan!

Outside the Demons' Abyss, Zhang Futu clasped his hands behind his back. He stood on a tall mountain, watching the entrance of the Demons' Abyss for any disturbance.

Back when he had re-entered to search, he had lost Wu Yu's tracks after a day, and had ended up empty-handed. He had sensed something was awry then, and hurried out. More than 10 days later, he still had seen no sign of Wu Yu.

Of course, Wu Yu had not returned to Futu Hall either.

He felt a sense of foreboding.

"Perhaps I have underestimated that fly?" Zhang Futu laughed thoughtfully. On second thought, Wu Yu had burrowed into Jindan Cave the moment he arrived at Futu Hall. Then he had gone to the Demons' Abyss after he had succeeded. He seemed to be avoiding him.

Just at this time, a middle-aged sword cultivator came beside him, saying, "Hall Master, I've found Wu Yu's trace."

This person was one of the assistant hall masters of Futu Hall, in charge of merits.

"Where has that brat run off to? He's new here, and I'm worried that something has happened to him in the Demons' Abyss. Maybe he's injured by demons," Zhang Futu said.

The assistant hall master laughed along, saying, "I hear that Wu Yu is quite talented. Hall Master's concern for this disciple's safety is telling that Wu Yu lives up to that reputation indeed. I have spent much effort asking many brothers. I found out that more than 10 days ago, Wu Yu left from the Red Heart Sword Palace to train outside."

Hearing this, the assistant hall master was very curious, saying, "This Wu Yu is a strange one. Haven't seen much of him since he came to Futu Hall. He's been here for just over half a year, and already he dares to leave Shushan to train. A brazen one, no wonder he's Hall Master's disciple!"

He intended this at praise, but saw Zhang Futu's face turning ugly. He hurried to change tact, saying, "Not good to be too bold. Such disciples make one worry."

Zhang Futu waved it off. "Thank you for your trouble. Please go back first. That child is like that, an impetuous one. He did not even inform me. When he comes back, I will reprimand him."

"As it should be. Then I will take my leave first."

After the assistant hall master left, Zhang Futu looked out toward the south, a wry smile on his face.

"Seems like it's getting more and more interesting. That kid actually knows what I'm going to do to him. He hid in Jindan Cave, and then in the Demons' Abyss. Now he's pulled a fast one and actually taken cover outside of Shushan."

Yet still he was not worried.

"He can run for a while, but can he hide forever?"

Zhang Futu laughed.

A few days later, Zhang Futu stood alone, his hands clasped behind his back, in Futu Hall at Green Glass Sword Palace. Suddenly, a figure could be seen outside the door of Futu Hall. The person did not enter. Only the shadow intruded on Futu Hall.

"You're here?" Zhang Futu turned back with a thin smile.

"Soul Controller Pill, 300 sword cores. Skeleton's Cuff, 500 sword cores. A total of 800 sword cores. Out with it," the figure said in a raspy voice.

"Very well." Without much hesitation, Zhang Futu pulled out a Sumeru Pouch and tossed it outside the door, straight into the person's waiting hands. The person checked its contents and then stowed it near the chest. And then another Sumeru Pouch was thrown straight into Zhang Futu's hands.

Zhang Futu felt inside and then smiled.

"Zhang Futu, these are taboo items in the sect. What are you playing at this time?" the person asked before leaving.

Hearing this, Zhang Futu's expression turned frigid, saying, "Isn't your business to mind your own business? If you mind others' business, who will mind yours?"

The opponent cackled. The voice was like rubbing two logs against each other. He said, "I was just curious. Don't worry. Besides heaven and hell, only you and I will know about this."

"I won't see you out."

After that person left, Zhang Futu gripped the Sumeru Pouch in his hand, excitement shining through his eyes. He was almost dancing now, pirouetting on the spot. The smile on his face was huge, and he almost chuckled out loud.

"Who would have thought that I, Zhang Futu, would one day have such luck!"

He looked out and exulted, "What manner of being is this? Began cultivation at 15, and Jindan in four to five years!

"After he cultivated his Jindan, a first tier Jindan cultivator that crushed a third tier Jindan! At least his Jindan quality must be of the highest calibre. Such talent is higher than the highest in the sect!"

"Besides, he has a strange immortality art that can paralyze people, and even kill them. He cannot possibly be using this immortality art to its fullest. If it were me, haha! It seems like this Wu Yu must have some amazing legacy! It might even be the legacy of an immortal, or some fearsome ancient martial cultivator!"

He rambled on to himself madly.

"This means that he still hides many techniques. I will excavate them thoroughly. He has just begun on his journey, and is at the most vulnerable. The best time for me to get a hold of him..."

Zhang Futu's eyes were lustful. He whooped and laughed.

Finally, he looked again at the objects in his hands.

"This level of legacy will definitely be extremely difficult to obtain. But this Soul Controller Pill will force him to obey me. He will be hypnotized to be loyal to me, and I can ask all of his secrets. As for this Skeleton's Cuff, once I lock it onto his skeleton, I can kill him at any time. First, I will make him an obedient dog, and then it will be much easier to take his legacy..."

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