nyslfriends Chapter 427 The Secret Technique of the Moon
Chapter 427 The Secret Technique of the Moon
Chapter 428 The Secret Technique of the Moon (Bonus Chapter, Please Subscribe)
After Su Qing Zhenren left, Fang Qing returned to the alchemy room.
The strange phenomena of cinnabar and jade have not yet disappeared.
Above the ground, the remaining azure energy churned, resembling countless serpents and pythons.
He approached the alchemy furnace, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Secretly taking elixirs is something only a low-level cultivator could do; he had long since surpassed that level.
At this point, not only did alchemy resemble spiritual practice, but the process of refining the Great Chun Pill deepened Fang Qing's understanding of the Wall Water, and he also gained many benefits through the "Intercepting the Dao" method.
What is meant by "intercepting the way"?
It's about intercepting the Dao, not the elixir!
In fact, during the alchemy process, the elixir energy interacts with the alchemist in the outside world, which is also a method of "returning the elixir".
In the alchemical texts of both the Qi Cultivation and Qi Refining worlds, there are legends of alchemy apprentices who guard the furnace and refine profound elixirs. Once the elixirs are successfully refined, the apprentices themselves also achieve great success in their cultivation. This is the same principle.
In other words, it's about making the pie bigger and then sharing the profits.
The same was true for Xu Hei's body. During the alchemy process, he used the "Returning Pill" method and interacted with the pill energy of the "Great Chun Pill," which re-refined his Dao foundation.
My current Dao foundation is in no way inferior to that of those true disciples of immortal sects who have taken the third-tier True Essence and have a chance of reaching the Purple Mansion stage.
Hmm—afterwards, I should urge Xu Hei to cultivate the "Rebirth Soil" supernatural power I compiled—with the assistance of that top-tier Purple Mansion spiritual artifact left behind by the Yin Corpse Sect Master, he should be able to break through, right? Once he breaks through—I'll have another Buddhist disciple as my fighting force—
Fang Qing gazed at the white jade alchemy furnace before him, lost in thought—
Time flies like water.
On a deserted island in the open sea.
A gentle breeze blows, willows sway, and camphor trees rise from the ground.
One by one, snow-white cranes danced in the air, creating a scene of cranes calling in the deep marshes.
A wooden bridge appeared out of nowhere, with water beneath it reflecting a crescent moon.
The moonlight falls like mercury spilling onto the ground, where white wormwood grows, its fragrance spreading far and wide.
Inside the cave.
The old Taoist opened his eyes, and countless wooden patterns appeared on his body and face. Behind him, four divine lights intertwined, their power earth-shattering.
"The supernatural power—'Gathering Shadows'—is complete!"
He was still somewhat incredulous: "Although I haven't reached the pinnacle of all four methods, I am still a great master who has mastered all four—"
Ever since he escaped from Xuanxu Heaven that day, the old Daoist Sanmu has been living in constant fear. He fled all the way overseas and occupied a deserted island to cultivate.
He obtained the "Four Harmonies Green Willow Manual" and felt that it was closely related to the sect's heritage. He also gained many benefits in the Xuanxu Heaven, including an eighth-order True Spiritual Object specifically for cultivating "Gathering the Shadow of Profoundness," as well as many pills to enhance cultivation!
Having finally found some peace and quiet, he secluded himself for intensive spiritual practice.
Perhaps influenced by the "wind and rain" spiritual atmosphere of Nanwu, although it was not as beneficial to the wood element as before, this water element spiritual atmosphere was still very beneficial to the cultivation of the "collecting shadows" Dao foundation.
Before I knew it, I had succeeded in one fell swoop!
The joy on the old Daoist Sanmu's face faded, replaced by icy coldness as he stared at the jade bottles in his hand: "For a True Immortal of the Purple Mansion to cultivate a new divine power, just reaching the stage of perfecting the Dao Foundation requires ten or more years of arduous practice—and only a few years have passed?"
"These bottles of pills are problematic! Not only were they refined using the Qi of nobles and high-ranking officials, but they also likely contain the Blood Qi of Human Pills. I wonder how many Dao Foundation cultivators of the 'Gathering Shadows' cultivation stage were added?"
In this way, it is equivalent to directly absorbing the cultivation foundation of other cultivators, so naturally the progress is very rapid!
"Bai Ze?! Or Tu Bo? Or perhaps—there's a mastermind behind it all?"
As the old Taoist Sanmu felt his heart sink, a jade slip of emerald green appeared in his hand, which was none other than the "Four Harmonies Green Willow Manual"!
"This lineage—in its choice of words, sentence structure, allusions, and linguistic habits—is virtually identical to several classic texts within the sect—it seems to have been passed down by the same patriarch, but the key lies elsewhere!"
Another jade slip appeared in the old Taoist Sanmu's hand. It contained only a thousand characters, but every word was precious. It was a fragment of the Seeking Gold Method passed down by the patriarch.
Combining some unfinished Taoist theories in the "Four Harmonies Green Willow Secrets", he sorted them out and finally produced the "Lesser Yin Moon Secret Method"!
"This is—the method for obtaining gold! The key to the Great Dao!"
The old Taoist Sanmu's face showed excitement, trepidation, and a strong sense of unease, but his hands were tightly gripping the jade slip.
It's very simple. With a Golden Core path laid out before him, would he not seek it out?
Even if one fails in the pursuit of gold and dies—that is dying for the Way, and one will have no regrets!
If it succeeds by sheer luck, there's no need to say more.
No matter what schemes the mastermind behind the scenes may have, he is still just a Golden Core True Monarch!
"The 'Lesser Yin Moon Secret Method' is a method for seeking metal in the 'deficient position' of the [Fighting Wood] path; it can only address the deficiencies in [Fighting Wood]."
"Deficiency" refers to shortcomings, lack, inadequacy, and absence—therefore, the four supernatural powers do not necessarily need to be perfected. For someone like the old Taoist, the moment he had just mastered the four methods, he actually had a greater grasp of them.
As the old Daoist Sanmu continued to comprehend this secret method, his own cultivation of the [Fighting Wood] technique rose rapidly.
"Hmm, [Doumu] Four Divine Powers - Camphor Willow God", "Crane Cry Pavilion", "Bridge Sinking Moon", "Gathering Shadows" ———
If we consider the pursuit of gold, the core concept is "Bridge Reflecting the Moon," hence the name "Lesser Yin Moon-Reflecting Secret Method"—the bridge represents the pursuit of gold, and the reflection of the moon in water symbolizes the gold position, like an illusion, thus it is the moon in the water, a flower in a mirror—seemingly there but not really, perfectly fitting the "missing" position. Wonderful, truly wonderful!
While the old Taoist Sanmu was engrossed in the method of seeking gold, a change suddenly occurred on the small island outside.
Suddenly, the soaring cranes let out a few mournful cries, their bellies swelled, and from within emerged, bloodied and mangled baby cranes, their beaks full of fangs, gnawing at their parents' bodies.
The camphor and willow trees split open, sprouting one burl after another. Countless burls burst open, revealing strange infants, their hands stained with blood, crawling across the earth.
In an instant, a magnificent celestial scene transformed into a hellish realm on earth!
"Who is this extraordinary person who would play such a joke on this old Taoist priest?"
With a flick of his sleeve, the old Taoist Sanmu stood on the wooden bridge and floated out of the cave. Behind him, four divine powers alternated, carrying an unfathomable aura.
He was now in high spirits, and he believed that apart from immortals and envoys, ordinary Purple Mansion True Persons would flee at the mere sight of him.
After all, he possessed perfect supernatural powers—well, although not perfect, he was still a great master with all four powers!
Even in the ancient times when True Lords roamed the earth, all forces would give such Great True Men face.
"Huh? [Dangerous Moon]'s divine power—'Growth of All Things'?"
The old Taoist priest Sanmu activated his "Camphor Willow God" technique and immediately understood the cause and effect, gazing at a certain place in the void.
Then I saw a kind-faced, beautiful woman, her hands clasped as if cradling a baby, her face radiating maternal glow.
"You are—the Great Immortal Yue, the Demoness of the Women's Kingdom?"
The old Taoist priest Sanmu sneered, "Demon Moon—you've been hunted by the demon race and the demonic path, forced to wander the world, and you still dare to come looking for trouble with this old Taoist priest?"
When he possessed the three supernatural powers, he had to treat the Great Immortal Yaoyue with utmost respect.
But now—
If we remain obsequious, wouldn't we have fulfilled all four rules for nothing?
The Demon Moon Immortal remained silent, only flicking his sleeve.
Splash!
The raindrops pelted down, carrying the radiance of the "Dangerous Moon," intoxicating and soul-stirring—it was the divine power—Heavenly Eclipse Rain!
Stab it!
On the island, countless camphor and willow trees have broken off, their surfaces eroded into huge holes.
A rain, carrying an intense radiance, surged toward the old Taoist priest.
"snort!"
With a flick of his sleeve, the old Taoist Sanmu unleashed a series of agile cloud cranes that flew out from his sleeve, circling around him and resisting the eclipsing rain, giving him an air of invulnerability to all magic.
Several cranes flew through the void and came before the Great Immortal Yaoyue, their beaks sharp as flying swords, pecking and stabbing!
A phantom image of a silver-white palace appeared around the Great Master Yaoyue, and he held a zither in his hand.
She gently plucked the strings, and it was as if an invisible blade had sliced through the air, instantly splitting each of the cloud cranes in two, with countless crane feathers falling like goose feathers in a snowstorm.
"A Silver Moon Palace" Cave Abyss String!
"Uh... Fellow Daoist, you've also mastered the Four Methods?"
Old Daoist Sanmu chuckled twice, wishing he could slap himself.
You old Taoist, you've become so arrogant after advancing to the fourth level that you've forgotten your own origins—this Demon Moon was once a renowned Grand Master, and now you've only mastered all four techniques; you're already far, far behind.
He cursed inwardly, but a warm smile spread across his face: "No fight, no friendship—what are your orders, Great Master? This old Taoist will do his best."
A smile appeared on the face of the Great Immortal Yaoyue: "This humble servant wishes to invite the Great Immortal to a certain place—"
"Where is this place?"
Old Daoist Sanmu chuckled, and the wooden bridge beneath his feet suddenly extended into the void, allowing him to escape from the Silver Moon Palace and vanish into the void.
"Go somewhere with you? Do you think this old Taoist priest is crazy?"
"Who doesn't know that ever since the Women's Kingdom was destroyed by the demon race, you, Yao Yue, have become a madwoman—foolishly listening to you, and who knows how you'll betray this old Taoist priest!"
Although Sanmu is now one of the four elements, Weiyue is, after all, the Taiyin lineage, which is equivalent to the metal and fire lineage, and is naturally superior to water, earth, and wood.
If he were to force a fight against the Great Master Yaoyue, he would undoubtedly be defeated!
More importantly, there are absolutely no benefits!
Therefore, Sanmu Zhenren chose to withdraw.
Even if he can't defeat Yao Yue, if he wants to leave, she definitely won't be able to stop him!
After all, with the "Bridge Sinking Moon" supernatural power enhancing its escape techniques, it excels at escaping!
But at that moment, a silvery-white light surged within the void for some unknown reason.
Suddenly, the workings of the mind and even the ripples in the void seemed to stop moving, and the vast emptiness became as smooth as a mirror, without any ripples.
A maternal figure appeared—it was the Great Immortal Yaoyue. On the zither in her hands, crescent moon patterns intertwined, radiating a jade-white hue, like a bright moon hanging high, casting down countless glimmers of cool light.
"A Yin-type magical artifact?!"
The old Taoist priest let out a strange cry, and then the moonlight descended, transforming into a beam of mysterious light that swept across his chest—
He let out a miserable scream, and the four divine powers behind him instantly dimmed, leaving only a severed, withered hand in place; his true body had already vanished from the void.