manynovel Chapter 193: Lure the snake out of its hole
Chapter 193: Lure the snake out of its hole
Chapter 193: Lure the snake out of its hole
After returning to the Myriad Sounds Sect, Chen Yi began a long period of cultivation.
Before leaving the cultivation world of Qi, he needs to improve his cultivation level as much as possible, and train his defense, escape ability, and other skills to have more trump cards!
Upon receiving the White Dragon Jade, Chen Yi felt a warm, white light emanate from his palm.
This jade shares the same origin as Azure Dragon Jade but is far superior, its inner dragon marrow spirituality as dazzling as the Milky Way.
When supplemented with white dragon chalcedony
He can use his third-order divine sense to disassemble the lightning crystal core and the gold crystal core.
The lightning crystal core transformed into sixty purple lightning bolts, while the gold crystal core turned into sixty strands of diamond radiance. The two rotated slowly above the dantian like yin and yang fish.
"melt!"
The white dragon jade marrow transformed into a milky white halo that enveloped the two cores, while Chen Yi simultaneously activated 108 thunder spirit runes within his body.
The runes intertwined like chains, forcibly blending the violent lightning with the fierce golden radiance.
"Click—"
Amidst the piercing cracking sound, a crystal nucleus interwoven with purple and gold gradually took shape.
Regin Crystal Core!
Its surface features a perfect fusion of thunder patterns and Vajra Dao seals, and its internal energy level is comparable to that of "Golden Crystal Marrow," which combines hundreds of strands of golden light!
Chen Yi made a simple estimate that, as a combat method, its energy level was close to the late stage of the third tier.
With a thought, Chen Yi activated the Thunder Spirit Body Tempering Technique and the Vajra Skill, using the Thunder Gold Crystal Core to accelerate the body tempering process.
Just beginning,
His internal organs trembled violently.
The Leijin crystal core spontaneously split into hundreds of fine energy threads, which permeated the internal organs like spring rain nourishing all things.
Its lungs and internal organs are covered with purple-gold scales, and the sounds of wind and thunder can be faintly heard as it breathes in and out.
My heart beats like a war drum, each throbbing bursting with thunder and fire.
Ice crystals condense on the surface of the kidneys, but violent lightning threads are hidden inside;
The liver shows green and thunderous patterns, indicating that its vitality is ten times stronger than before.
The spleen is as thick and heavy as a mountain, and the power of earth contains hidden thunderous energy.
The second level of purification has officially begun!
In theory, with the help of Azure Thunder Brew and White Dragon Jade, Chen Yi could rapidly advance the refining process.
However, due to limitations in physical endurance and the quantity of Azure Thunder Brew and White Dragon Jade,
It will take Chen Yi several more years to complete the second level of body refinement and fully advance his body refinement strength to the mid-stage of the third rank.
And at the beginning of his secluded cultivation...
Chen Yi then sent a message from the treasure-hunting rats deep underground in the mountains thousands of miles away.
A high-level Soul Path flying bird seems to have settled in the Thousand Sound Mountains and has not left for three months.
The bird did not seize the spiritual veins of the two existing third-tier demonic beasts in the mountain range; it simply flew around searching for something.
And they hide their forms most of the time.
If the mouse didn't possess the Thunder Spirit Techniques at the Quasi-Golden Core level, which gave it a special sensitivity to beings of the Soul Path, it might not have been able to detect it.
"A third-tier Soul Path flying beast? The Soul Crow of True Crow Cold Crow?"
This was the first thing Chen Yi thought of; he learned about it from Lin Fan's memories.
Considering what the little monk said—that the demonic path might lie low for a while—and his own methods when dealing with Lin Fan,
Chen Yi guessed that the Cold Crow True Man was probably sent by Elder Blood Fiend to deal with him, or to deal with the Wonderful Sound Sect and deal with him as a side effect.
After thinking it over, Chen Yi suggested that Qin Chengcheng try not to go out alone recently.
Qin Chengcheng readily agreed.
She has also recently been in seclusion for cultivation. Her Purple Extreme Golden Core has made her even more sensitive to the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, giving her a unique talent for cultivation.
Her thunderous voice has improved significantly after being tempered on the battlefield.
The legacy of the Thunder Soul Sect also made her soul increasingly powerful.
Chen Yi was the same in this regard; his cultivation speed in the Thunder Soul was not much slower than his body refining speed with the Purple Heaven Thunder Brew and White Dragon Jade.
Six months later.
The outer perimeter of the Thousand Sound Mountains
After waiting for half a year, Master Hanya grew a little impatient.
He waited anxiously in the dark cave, only to be able to occupy an insignificant second-tier demonic beast spirit vein, which was far from sufficient for his daily cultivation.
Meanwhile, Chen Yi and Qin Chengcheng were enjoying their warm and comfortable days cultivating in their third-tier spiritual vein cave.
It's fine for a short time, but if it goes on for too long, Master Hanya will naturally get angry.
"Why should you righteous people occupy such a good spiritual vein environment?"
Even though I'm only in the mid-stage of Core Formation, I can only hide in my cave and dare not go out!
His soul raven was also ordered not to attack third-tier demonic beasts rashly, so as not to expose his identity.
After waiting for a long time without seeing Chen Yi come out, he decided to start thinking of a solution.
He first used a secret technique to activate the restriction that had been placed deep within Lin Xiaoyu's soul.
He forced Lin Xiaoyu to secretly sneak out of the mountain gate one night to meet him.
After a long talk with Lin Xiaoyu all night, he came up with some plans.
Several months later, the situation on the northern battlefield became critical, and the demon army showed signs of losing control and heading south.
Some of the vanguard of bird-like demons have already flown hundreds of thousands of miles to the heart of the Qi Kingdom, where they are attacking some scattered small-scale third-tier spiritual veins.
On this day,
Having just finished instructing Qin Chengcheng on how to refine her body with lightning crystals, Chen Yi got up and dressed feeling refreshed.
It must be said that he has been eating very well these past few years. He possesses arguably the best physique in the Qi Kingdom's cultivation world, along with top-tier Thunder Spirit Sound Dao cultivation.
This allowed Chen Yi to experience the ultimate enjoyment while simultaneously improving his cultivation through dual cultivation.
Especially after Qin Chengcheng's body refinement cultivation became stronger and stronger, she was able to persist for longer, giving Chen Yi more experiences, and allowing the two of them to unlock more cultivation techniques when practicing the [Dragon and Phoenix Yin Yang Technique].
[Elder Chen, the sect received a message that True Person Hanfeng, who lives 20,000 miles away, has taken a concubine and wishes to host a banquet for everyone in ten days. He has sent you an invitation.]
This was Lin Xiaoyu's telepathic message to Chen Yi.
After Chen Yi finished tidying up, he returned to his cave through the back door and summoned Lin Xiaoyu over.
Having received the invitation, Chen Yi quickly scanned it with his divine sense.
The general content is indeed as described, except that there are two extra sentences at the top:
Brother Chen, I've been reflecting on my actions these past few days and realize I shouldn't have treated your friend that day.
It just so happens that I'm hosting a banquet today and I need a high-level spirit chef to set the scene. I'd like to offer you a high price to prepare two third-tier spirit dishes.
As for the compensation...
The concubines I married this time are twin sisters, both at the mid-stage of Qi Refining, and they also possess secret techniques for consummating the marriage. They are quite remarkable.
I'll give you one tonight, and we can both embark on the path together, okay? Hehe~
"Apologize to me, ask me to work as a spiritual chef, and even give me one of the twin sisters?"
Chen Yi looked thoughtful. The invitation seemed sincere, but it wasn't realistic.
From what Chen Yi knew, that Cold Wind Master was a petty person; he even held a grudge and sought revenge for Xiao Mingyue refusing to be his maid.
How could they possibly be so kind as to invite Chen Yi out, and even offer him a pair of sisters?
However, Chen Yi didn't find any particularly obvious traps, and he couldn't very well refuse outright.
After thinking for a moment, Chen Yi said to Lin Xiaoyu:
"I am aware of this matter. Please go and congratulate True Person Hanfeng on my behalf, and bring a small gift of a few hundred spirit stones."
If he asks, please reply for me: "Chen has no interest in conspiring with others and is not worthy of his kindness."
Chen Yi replied calmly.
Earlier, Chen Yi had formed his core, and regardless of what Hanfeng Zhenren's purpose was, he had at least ostensibly come to offer a gift.
Now that he's taking a concubine and has invited the Miaoyin Sect, the Miaoyin Sect should at least reciprocate with a gift.
It's a good opportunity to let Lin Xiaoyu test the waters.
If something happens to Lin Xiaoyu over there, then it's alright.
If everything goes smoothly, then there is a certain possibility that Chen Yi has to guard against.
"Should I go?" Lin Xiaoyu hesitated slightly; she wanted to persuade Chen Yi to go by himself.
However, Chen Yi is now a Core Formation expert, and given her late Foundation Establishment stage status, she wouldn't dare to make such a request lightly.
Finally, under Chen Yi's intense gaze, Lin Xiaoyu had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree.
Half a month later,
Lin Xiaoyu returned safely to report back.
"Elder Chen, everything is going smoothly."
Chen Yi scanned Lin Xiaoyu's body with his divine sense and found that she was still a virgin.
That Hanfeng Zhenren was so lecherous, yet he didn't touch Lin Xiaoyu at all; she was, after all, a beauty.
Chen Yi guessed what was going on in his mind, and nodded to Lin Xiaoyu without saying a word.
Lin Xiaoyu hesitated and then said:
"Master Hanfeng specifically told me that you didn't go last time, and he felt that you were still angry with him. He said he would visit you in a few days to share an opportunity with you as an apology."
"Oh, we'll talk about it later."
One month later,
Master Hanfeng, accompanied by two beautiful twin concubines, arrived at the Miaoyin Sect to visit Chen Yi.
As it turned out, Qin Chengcheng had just emerged from seclusion that day and was in charge of the affairs of the Miaoyin Sect.
Upon seeing the twin concubines outside, his face darkened.
With a wave of his hand, the magic array lit up, granting permission only for True Immortal Hanfeng to enter the mountain, leaving the two women at the sect's inn at the foot of the mountain.
Seeing this, Master Hanfeng was about to fly into a rage. How could he, a dignified veteran Core Formation cultivator, be treated like this?
When he realized that it was Qin Chengcheng who had made this move, and saw her stunning beauty and the terrifying magical aura emanating from her,
His anger immediately dissipated, replaced by a smile:
"I was unaware that Sect Leader Qin was on duty today. I apologize for any shortcomings in my etiquette."
"Hmph! I don't care about your filthy ways outside, but you're not allowed to bring them into my Wonderful Sound Sect!"
Qin Chengcheng's face turned cold. "What are you doing here?"
Master Hanfeng chuckled awkwardly, "I'm just catching up with Chef Chen, hehe, I'm not here to see Sect Leader Qin."
After sensing Qin Chengcheng's powerful magical pressure, he gained a firsthand understanding of the strength of the Purple Extreme Golden Pill.
Good heavens, this person, who has only been at the Core Formation stage for a little over ten years, has already surpassed him, an old master who has been at the early Core Formation stage for decades.
After a while, Chen Yi met Master Hanfeng in the sect's reception hall.
Chen Yi subtly scanned the Cold Wind Immortal with his divine sense, finding no trace of demonic energy. He remained calm and composed.
"Master Hanfeng has come from afar; surely not just to show off the two concubines at the foot of the mountain to me?"
"Hahaha, I was planning to deliver the goods to your door so that True Master Chen could experience it. Unfortunately, Sect Master Qin has come out of seclusion today, and those two are locked up down there. True Master Chen is really out of luck."
Master Hanfeng laughed, and then continued:
"Master Chen, recently, a certain family has received information through secret channels that a third-tier Peng bird may be preparing to lay a demon egg after it stole the spirit nest of the eagle beast in the Thousand Sound Mountains."
Bird-like demonic beasts are incredibly fast and difficult to catch, but when they have just laid their eggs, they possess unparalleled strength and are unable to leave to protect them.
This is our chance. I contacted another fellow Daoist, and we were already fairly confident in dealing with that Peng bird.
However, we still need an assistant to deal with the demon egg. Master Chen, you are the only third-tier spirit chef within tens of thousands of miles.
Why don't you join us in eliminating the Roc? You don't need to fight; your job is simply to preserve the spirit within the demon egg after we seize it, and then promptly prepare it into spiritual food.
"At that time, you'll get a share of the spiritual food. How about it?"
Master Hanfeng finally revealed his purpose.
Sure enough, upon hearing that he could obtain a Peng bird egg without risking battle and simply by consuming spiritual food, Chen Yi showed a look of interest.
"Alright, let's not delay, shall we go now?"
Chen Yi agreed.
Faced with such a bargain, a normal, guileless cultivator should be tempted.
Chen Yi didn't even ask who the other Core Formation cultivator in his group was.
Upon hearing this, Master Hanfeng was overjoyed and got up to leave with Chen Yi.
As a result, when the two flew to the gate of the Wonderful Sound Sect, a beautiful fairy quietly stood in the air.
Qin Chengcheng had her back to the two of them, her fairy-like dress fluttering in the wind.
"Where are you going? Did you report it to the authorities?"
Qin Chengcheng's voice was cold, seemingly indicating that she disliked Chen Yi very much.
"Reporting to the sect leader, I, Chen, accepted the invitation of True Immortal Hanfeng to hunt birds and roast eggs."
Chen Yi congratulated him in reply.
"I bet you're going off to play with birds and eggs! You're not allowed to go! Stay at the sect and cultivate properly, and guard the house."
Monsters are rampant outside. You have no means of survival; you are not allowed to go anywhere!
Qin Chengcheng snorted coldly and unleashed a burst of magical power, directly blocking Chen Yi.
After saying this, Qin Chengcheng didn't give anyone a chance to refute her and turned to fly away.
Chen Yi gave a helpless, bitter smile and clasped his hands in greeting to Master Hanfeng:
"I'm sorry, Fellow Daoist Hanfeng, I'm under house arrest and cannot go out."
Hanfeng Zhenren was unwilling to accept this, and said:
"Master Chen, you're also a Core Formation cultivator. You're not intimidated by a mere female cultivator, are you? She's only at the early stage of Core Formation. You're equals. What right does she have to interfere with your travels?!"
Chen Yi countered, "Equal cultivation levels, yet you're just a female cultivator? Fellow Daoist Hanfeng, would you like to challenge the strength of our sect's female Golden Core cultivator?"
"As long as Fellow Daoist Hanfeng can defeat Sect Master Qin in our sparring and stand up for me, then I, Chen, will show my true colors!"
Defeating Qin Chengcheng? Master Hanfeng's face twitched slightly. Qin Chengcheng had given him a hard time when he arrived; she was not only a Purple Extreme Golden Core cultivator, but also rumored to be a third-tier array master.
Ten years ago, when she had just advanced to the Core Formation stage, she was slapped and chased away by Lin Fan. Master Hanfeng thought she was slightly stronger than Lin Fan, but not by much.
Now, ten years later, Qin Chengcheng's magical cultivation has become even more profound, demonstrating her rapid progress.
It's best to avoid fighting her on her turf.
Master Hanfeng waved his hand and said
"Very well. Then I'll go by myself. As for the benefits of the Peng bird, Master Chen, you won't be able to enjoy them, so don't blame me."
Half a day later, thousands of miles away, in an underground cave in the Thousand Sound Mountains.
The man in black robes frowned as he looked at the Cold Wind Immortal who was giving the report.
"Being grounded?"
Why is this chef Chen Yi so stingy?
He was actually outmaneuvered by a mere female cultivator!
"Yes, senior. I don't understand why, but Chen Yi isn't interested in the twin sisters. He was initially tempted by the prospect of getting cheap Peng bird eggs."
But Qin Chengcheng has grounded him, and I really can't get him to come out.
"But it's not that I haven't taken any action; it's just that Chen Yi is too arrogant. Surely I still have opportunities?"
"Yes, if you capture that roc, you can take one of its eggs with you."
After speaking, led by the man in black robes, the two flew towards Qianmai's spirit nest on a cliff outside.
What they didn't know was that twenty miles behind them...
A bald man, using concealment and wind-escape techniques, quietly followed behind the two.
With Chen Yi's current ability to conceal his aura, his level of spiritual sense, and his speed of escape,
From a distance of more than ten miles away, outside the range of a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator's divine sense, it could be done without the two of them noticing.
Meanwhile, a rat demon draped in a moon-spirit veil lurked underground, silently following.
A hundred miles further away, a tall female cultivator dressed in night clothes, concealing her magical power, secretly observed and watched from a distance, relying solely on her third-tier physical skills, following the instructions of the puppet sparrow and the crimson flame sparrow in the sky.
(End of this chapter)