Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 279 - 261: Mingqing Spirit Water [Vote for Monthly Tickets!]

Muttering verses from the Yellow Court Scripture, Lu Qingfeng calmed his mind.

Only then did he continue to inspect the Dutian Xuanming Strategy—

"The fifth-order Dutian Xuanming Strategy, Dutian Ghost Generals at the Spirit Void Level, Xuanming Yin Soldiers at the Foundation Establishment Level. The original Ghost Generals and Yin Soldiers lacked sufficient power, all had their ranks stripped away, requiring reselection and nurturing."

Lu Qingfeng was already well aware of this and had even made preparations, yet he still wore a smile of delight on his face.

Gripping the Dutian Xuanming Strategy, he probed into its internal space.

He saw nearly three thousand Yin Souls cultivating in seated meditation, with hundreds reaching the level of Foundation Establishment. Manifesting a body with his thoughts, Lu Qingfeng descended into the space.

Upon seeing him, the Yin Souls immediately approached—

"Greetings, Daoist!"

Without many words, Lu Qingfeng swept his sleeve, and over three hundred Foundation Establishment Souls spun in midair, armor materializing on their bodies and the character '兵' flashing between their brows.

"Xuanming Yin Soldiers—"

"Take your place!"

The space trembled.

"To arms!"

Three hundred and sixty-five Xuanming Yin Soldiers roared in unison, swiftly taking their positions!

Dutian energy swept through, cascading down from the heavens, converging from all directions and enveloping the Xuanming Yin Soldiers during their cries.

The power of the Yin Soldiers surged—

Foundation Establishment Qi Introduction!

Foundation Establishment Condensing Liquid!

Foundation Establishment Nourishing Yuan!

Foundation Establishment and Body Tempering!

In an instant, Body Tempering reached Perfection, achieving the peak of Foundation Establishment. The force emitted was formidable, causing waves that demanded respect.

The Yin Soldiers were established.

Without pausing, Lu Qingfeng pointed, and out of the three thousand Yin Souls, thirty-six Divine Souls fell before him, with Dutian General Armor condensing on their bodies and the character '将' flashing between their brows.

"Dutian Ghost Generals—"

"Take your place!"

The space shook again.

Thirty-six Dutian Ghost Generals swiftly took their positions!

Dutian energy surged.

The power of the Ghost Generals surged—

Spirit Void Grain Avoidance!

Spirit Void Heart Movement!

Spirit Void Divine Silence!

Spirit Void Fusion!

In a moment, Fusion reached Perfection, achieving the peak of Spirit Void. The force emitted was mighty, causing waves that made one's breathing hasten.

After the advancement of the Dutian Xuanming Strategy, its internal space was still filled with copious amounts of Dutian energy. As the Yin Soldiers and Ghost Generals took their rightful places and ascended in power, the Dutian energy became scarcer, and the Dutian Creation Pool, which originally had an abundance like a pool of water, was now nearly depleted.

Spider Puppets mined for nearly ten years!

Looting the White Bone Realm for three months.

Amassing countless resources.

Today, nearly squandered in one go.

"Thirty-six Spirit Void Ghost Generals."

"Three hundred and sixty-five Foundation Establishment Ghost Soldiers."

"There are still vacancies for Xuanming Yin Soldiers. However, training within the Dutian Xuanming Strategy, advancing from the True Qi Realm to Foundation Establishment is not hard. In a matter of months at most, the remaining Yin Souls can be completed."

It's just that, unlike the so-called infinite supply of discarded Magic Artifacts on Garbage Star, one could not know how long it would take for the Dutian Xuanming Strategy to advance to the sixth order.

Lu Qingfeng's thoughts stirred and he ordered the Yin Soldiers and Ghost Generals to practice their cultivation techniques.

Battle Formations were drilled, ensuring no mishap for the future.

Then he immediately departed from the Magic Artifact Space.

...

"Fifth-order."

"Only need to complete the Yin Soldiers, then the vast world is mine to travel!"

Clutching the Dutian Xuanming Strategy, a heroic spirit suddenly rose in Lu Qingfeng's heart.

Twenty-two to twenty-three years of cultivation in the real world, with the aid of Magic Artifacts and Daoist Soldiers, Lu Qingfeng finally carved out a place for himself and was no longer an ant at the mercy of others.

After the joy, he felt a sudden surge of emotion.

The speed of the formation of the Dutian Xuanming Strategy was something Lu Qingfeng was used to in the game. However, the rapid ascension to fifth order in reality, which tremendously boosted his power, still left him feeling somewhat surreal.

Six months prior.

Lu Qingfeng took Qingyu back to the Juyun Mountain Range to cultivate Iron Fire Ants while refining the Dutian Xuanming Strategy.

A half month later.

The Dutian Xuanming Strategy was refined, reaching fourth order.

Lu Qingfeng transferred materials accumulated in the Crying Swamp into the Dutian Creation Pool and stayed in the Juyun Mountain Range for two more months before returning to the Xuanyuan Realm with Qingyu.

Then they arrived at the Illusion Wave Sea, assuming the identity of the Fiery Fire Wanderer and securing the Illusion Wave Sea for over three months.

During that time, he first laid down Arrays in the Illusion Wave Sea.

Then he entered the White Bone Realm, targeting Demon Sects and Demon Cultivators who were steeped in sin.

Although Lu Qingfeng's cultivation was only at Foundation Establishment Qi Introduction, he practiced the Five Thunder Heart Sutra with profound Thunder Skills at his disposal. Equipped with the Great Divine Power 'Little Thousand Thunder Prison,' he could even contend with Spirit Void Practitioners.

Within the Foundation Establishment Stage, he was invincible.

This was the power Lu Qingfeng openly revealed to the world.

In secret, with the fourth-order Dutian Xuanming Strategy Daoist Soldiers augmented, Zhu Rong Demon God wielding twelve Dutian Fierce Fire Divine Banners, and Ju Mang Demon God assisting, he could easily slay ordinary Spirit Void Demon Cultivators.

Acting in such a manner.

In just three short months, Lu Qingfeng slaughtered dozens of Spirit Void Practitioners, hundreds of Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and thousands of True Qi Realm Demon Cultivators. Once various Demon Sects became wary, Lu Qingfeng ceased his rampage and returned to the Illusion Wave Sea.

Within the Dutian Xuanming Strategy, the Ghost Generals and Yin Soldiers had matured.

"Gold rules!"

"Truly, it is the path to power!"

Clenching the Dutian Xuanming Strategy, Lu Qingfeng's spirit surged.

This Magic Artifact had been refined in just half a year, devouring enormous resources, including all of those plundered from the White Bone Realm, all poured into it.

But once one possesses the power of a Fifth-Order, with Ghost Generals and Yin Soldiers in place, it even gives him the strength to counterattack a Core Formation True Man.

Looking across the Xuanyuan Realm, White Bone Realm, and Heavenly Travel Realm, even the Xuanyuan Sect, White Bone Demon Sect, and Heavenly Travel Mountain would not easily provoke a loose cultivator True Man.

Otherwise,

If they fail to kill him outright, they'll only stir up a hornet's nest!

Free from the shackles of any sect, a loose cultivator True Man is not an easy target.

In a situation where his cultivation cannot be swiftly advanced, even if it meant burning through a multitude of resources, Lu Qingfeng would willingly acquire such power. It would be hard to find a cultivator under heaven who would not desire it.

"The Xuanyuan Sect's Luozhen Hall route is a dead end."

"But there are many trading houses in the world, and even Demon Sects and Demon Gates."

Lu Qingfeng hadn't forgotten his original intention.

He could have slowly collected resources and gradually obtained Yin Souls and selected Daoist Soldiers. The reason for his aggressive approach now was simply to gather resources for the refining of the Golden Silkworm Gu.

Only with sufficient power could he gather these resources the fastest.

And the fastest way to improve his power, other than using the harmful and unreasonable methods of the Demon Dao, was—

The Dutian Xuanming Strategy.

…

"Several months have passed, Fellow Daoist, and your elegance remains unchanged."

Zhao Yang, old but vigorous, saw the Fiery Fire Wanderer again, wearing a brilliant smile on his face.

"Mingqing Spirit Water, using this water to cleanse the eyes, cultivators who have not studied Spirit Eye or Dharma Eye techniques can create 'Mingqing Spirit Eyes,' which can see the smallest details and gain an advantage in combat by moving first. If a cultivator has practiced Spirit Eye or Dharma Eye techniques, a portion of Mingqing Spirit Water can directly enhance their power by twenty percent. With long-term use, it can increase up to seventy or eighty percent."

Lu Qingfeng was a man of few words, not engaging in pleasantries with Zhao Yang, but instead, tossed over a Jade Bottle, speaking indifferently.

"Is it truly so miraculous?"

Zhao Yang had been considering which property of the Feather Immortal Pavilion the Fiery Fire Wanderer had taken an interest in this time, or if he regretted the purchase of the Illusion Wave Sea, but with such a marvelous item tossed out, he was momentarily astonished.

"Fellow Daoist is welcome to test it."

"A vial of Mingqing Spirit Water for a hundred Spirit Stones; if it proves as I claim it to be, we can settle the trade later."

Lu Qingfeng's voice was deep, his presence shrouded in his black robe, obscuring his true face.

"A hundred Spirit Stones."

"If it truly can create Spirit Eyes or even enhance the power of Spirit Eyes and Dharma Eyes by twenty percent, not to mention a hundred Spirit Stones, even two hundred or three hundred would make cultivators clamor for it!"

Waves of emotion stirred in Zhao Yang's heart, though his face did not show it, he called towards the outer room, "Yang Qi."

"Elder."

"Senior."

A middle-aged man came striding over, he was one of Zhao Yang's capable Deacons, named Yang Qi.

"I remember you've cultivated the 'Thousand Changes and Ten Thousand Illusions Spirit Eye,' haven't you?" Zhao Yang asked directly.

"Yes."

Yang Qi nodded.

It was an Illusion Technique that used a secret method to cultivate the eyes. One look could invoke thousands of changes and illusions. Against cultivators with low cultivation or weak mentality, all would be deceived by this technique.

Of course,

This technique had limited power. It was very effective against low-level Postnatal Cultivators but had only a slight impact on Foundation Establishment Cultivators like himself when in combat, giving him a slight advantage, yet it was not an invincible Divine Skill.

"Good."

"Here is Mingqing Spirit Water, use it to cleanse your eyes and let's see the effects," Zhao Yang handed over the Mingqing Spirit Water to Yang Qi.

Yang caught it, his peripheral vision glanced at the Black Robed Man, but he didn't dare to delay and immediately applied it.

Zhao Yang watched Yang Qi closely, and also kept an eye on the Fiery Fire Wanderer.

Lu Qingfeng stood with his hands behind his back, silent and uninvolved.

After Yang Qi finished applying the water, Zhao Yang eagerly asked, "How is it?"

Yang Qi blinked his eyes, his True Yuan circulated, activating 'Thousand Changes and Ten Thousand Illusions Spirit Eye,' and after a brief realization, he showed ecstatic excitement, telling Zhao Yang, "Elder, my 'Thousand Changes and Ten Thousand Illusions Spirit Eye' have greatly improved; conservatively speaking, the power has increased by at least ten percent!"

This Spirit Eye Technique was an accidental gain for him, and not easy to practice. After reaching the entry level, there was little progress. Now with a sudden ten percent power increase, even in battles against peers, its distracting power should not be underestimated.

It could likely be the key to securing victory.

"Ten percent—"

Zhao Yang turned his head to look at the Fiery Fire Wanderer.

Lu Qingfeng's voice was robust, without fluctuations, "At the start, it's over ten percent. With diligent practice in the following days, it can be enhanced to twenty percent, or even more."

…

Thousand Cranes Lake.

Feather Immortal Pavilion.

Ling Yi, the True Man, held a Jade Bottle, his face reflecting contemplation.

Beside him.

Ming Chaozi frowned, "The Fiery Fire Wanderer has just taken over Illusion Wave Sea, and now he's released Mingqing Spirit Water. Could the two be related? I felt beforehand that there was something fishy about him spending one thousand eight hundred Spirit Stones to buy the Illusion Wave Sea. If it's because there are materials for refining Mingqing Spirit Water in the Illusion Wave Sea, or it's really about the Blue Gold Tree and Blue Gold Pure Liquid, then everything makes sense."

Upon the release of Mingqing Spirit Water, Ming Chaozi felt his earlier speculation was not off.

However—

"I don't think so."

Zhao Yang shook his head, "This man has only bought the Illusion Wave Sea for just over three months, and he's on his own. If Mingqing Spirit Water is truly related to the Illusion Wave Sea, how could he be so casual in taking it out? With his power alone, could he withstand it if my Feather Immortal Pavilion turned hostile? It's just been over three months since he's taken over the Illusion Wave Sea, do you think he could hold it?

It's probably just a coincidence.

He bought the Illusion Wave Sea, found himself in a financial crunch, and needed Gu Refining and poison-making materials, so he came to our pavilion. The market for Mingqing Spirit Water is huge, and before figuring out the method to configure it, I disagree with any kind of probing and suspicion."

"Are you suggesting that I'm making unfounded suspicions for no reason?"

Ming Chaozi's eyebrows tightened at Zhao Yang's words, a trace of displeasure arose in his heart.

Zhao Yang saluted with his fist to Ming Chaozi and said, "Daoist Brother speaks too seriously, I have no such intention." But once he spoke, his face remained expressionless.

He was the main advocate for disposing of the Illusion Wave Sea, although there was the support of Ling Yi, the True Man. But according to Ming Chaozi's words, wasn't it accusing him of trading a sesame seed for a watermelon?!

How could Zhao Yang agree?

For a moment,

The two Elders at Feather Immortal Pavilion seemed to have a subtle confrontation.

"With such an effect from Mingqing Spirit Water, how could the northern Annihilation Divine Sect sit idly by? If it is really related to the Illusion Wave Sea, possessing it would be a disaster."

Ling Yi, the True Man, holding the Mingqing Spirit Water, finally spoke, "First, let some experienced Alchemists in the pavilion attempt to parse the Mingqing Spirit Water to see if it contains components of Blue Gold Pure Liquid or Blue Gold Tree. Elder Zhao continues to interface with the Fiery Fire Wanderer and secure the source of Mingqing Spirit Water. Set the price as he declared, one hundred Spirit Stones for a portion of Mingqing Spirit Water, eighty percent in Spirit Stones, the remaining twenty percent in various Gu Refining and poison-making materials at a discounted value. With Annihilation Divine Sect lurking, this trade won't last long, don't overexert yourself."

"Yes!"

Zhao Yang immediately responded.

Ming Chaozi's brows hinted at barely contained fury, but in the end, he composed himself.

…