The Forbidden Path to Immortality - Chapter 83

Chapter 7: Misfire

As they spoke, a faint aura rose in front of them. Countless strands of energy emanated from them, mingling with each other’s energy, influencing each other and generating countless new transformations.

This strange situation caused Gu Pin’er, standing to one side, to instinctively step back. Then, at Li Xun’s signal, she distanced herself, though a faint glint of aura lingered in her eyes, her wariness still lingering.

Shui Dielan smiled faintly, “The fusion of energy will inevitably lead to a cross-fertilization of energy and blood, connecting the vitality of both parties. Prosperity for all, decline for all. Simply put, if I die, you cannot live; if you die, neither can I!”

Seeing Li Xun’s expression, which couldn’t be distinguished between suspicion and caution, Shui Dielan bowed gently. “This is my solution! So, now we can work together without worrying about backstabbing, right?”

Li Xun unconsciously held his breath, his gaze at Shui Dielan now completely different.

“Madness! This woman is crazy! To hand over her life to an enemy she’d just been fighting for her life—that’s something only a madman would do!”

But… this method was truly ingenious! Li Xun felt the “Heart Knot” within him once more, taking the opportunity to calm his nerves.

The Heart Knot was truly miraculous. After the initial, intricate interweaving, it had returned to its normal state. But he could sense the Qi flowing within him, a world of its own, connecting and resonating with the Qi within the water butterfly orchid. It was so profound and wondrous that it was beyond words.

He wasn’t a fool to be easily fooled, and precisely because of this, he truly believed the Heart Knot’s effects were truly genuine.

After forming a judgment, he quickly dismissed all useless mental activity. After a moment’s hesitation, he asked the most practical question: “Is there a solution?”

Shui Dielan chuckled and answered without reservation: “There’s so much energy involved. How can I solve it? However, when the time comes, the Gu will naturally disappear!”

Li Xun, delighted, pressed, “How long will it take?”

“If you water it with your heart and soul every day, it will survive for a thousand years.”

Shui Dielan teased Li Xun with her nonsense before adding, “If you’re lazy, maybe a hundred years! After a hundred years, the Gu will naturally turn to ashes and disappear. That’s why it’s also known as ‘A Hundred Years of Happiness’! Hmm, it seems we’ve reached the end of the world.”

Before Shui Dielan finished speaking, Li Xun could sense that, from the moment he took that step, the vital energy of heaven and earth around him had suddenly become much thicker, flowing back and forth like a tide, filled with a vitality impossible in ordinary realms.

This feeling was a bit like being at the summit of Zuowang Peak.

However, astonished by Shui Dielan’s genius, his heart still trembled. A quick glance revealed a path leading directly into a valley. He saw nothing else, but instinctively felt that the closer they got, the fewer restrictions and illusions appeared, yet the more insidious and unpredictable they became.

Shui Dielan seemed to have cast all previous events aside, or perhaps perhaps she had truly found something to rely on. She excitedly clapped her hands and exclaimed, “Just by looking at the ‘Energy Tide,’ I know there’s a whole new world inside. Wuyinxuan is truly a wonderful place for cultivation!”

Li Xun and Gu Pin’er exchanged bewilderment. Seeing Shui Dielan’s current attitude, their belief in the effectiveness of the so-called “Heart Knot” grew even stronger.

Li Xun’s mind raced, analyzing the pros and cons of this change over and over again, but he could find no reason to be cautious.

If, as Shui Dielan had said, their lives were at stake, a matter of life and death, then Shui Dielan would, relatively speaking, be at a greater disadvantage.

She is the world’s most formidable demon and grandmaster, possessing a near-infinite lifespan. Accidents are unlikely—a fact evident from the Demon Phoenix.

Back then, even when all the righteous and evil sects of Tongxuan gathered, and tens of thousands of cultivators pursued her, she still managed to escape. Shui Die Lan, equally renowned as the Demon Phoenix, is undoubtedly no less capable.

Meanwhile, Li Xun, burdened with troubles and grudges, might one day be found dead in the wilderness, implicating Shui Die Lan. Such a fate would be a profound injustice.

If Shui Die Lan didn’t want to face such a fate, wouldn’t she have to side with him? Such a powerful ally would be a tremendous advantage.

Of course, this all hinged on the fact that the “Heart Knot” truly lived up to Shui Die Lan’s description.

With this thought in mind, Li Xun secretly combed through his internal Qi again. Before he could find a result, Shui Dielan reacted: “What? You still don’t trust me?”

As she spoke, their Qi connected, and Li Xun realized that not only did he have a clear understanding of his own internal state, he could also sense Shui Dielan’s.

He then secretly simulated several fatal injuries. With this clear Qi connection, he finally believed Shui Dielan’s claims! “

This Gu technique is truly miraculous!”

With these words, he officially acknowledged Shui Dielan’s claims, and their relationship took a different turn.

Li Xun was a man who could handle things easily. Although many details remained unclear, with Wu Yinxuan before him, he could prioritize. He temporarily

put aside the matter of the “Heart Knot” and took out the Cloud Mist Stone.

Through the Cloud Mist Stone, Li Xun’s perception deepened.

He could sense that behind this seal, a powerful and immensely powerful Yuan Qi was suppressed. This vital energy was locked within the valley by powerful restrictions, confining it to a limited space.

These restrictions, however, were vaguely connected to those in the “Stop Forest” outside, clearly a strategic arrangement.

If the vital energy were released, there was no telling what would become of this place.

He glanced at Shui Dielan, took another deep breath, and headed back into the valley.

Shui Dielan smiled as they walked, while Gu Pin’er’s expression was far more complex. Ultimately, she chose silence, silently following Li Xun and walking alongside Youyi.

After another hundred or so steps, the view suddenly opened up. As far as the eye could see, several man-made structures appeared, dotted across the valley.

There were waterfalls cascading down the cliffs, hexagonal pavilions nestled against the hillsides, and occasionally, water flowed into small ponds, teeming with even a few brightly colored fish. Naturally, these were no ordinary creatures.

At first glance, the various buildings, high and low, nestled among the peaks and rocks, connected by water veins, created a unique and fascinating scene.

Arriving at this place, Li Xun felt even more at ease. He shook his head and laughed, “Wuyin Pavilion? It might be Wuyin Villa or Wuyin Cave Heaven, or better yet.”

Shui Dielan mocked, “You’re pretending to know! A pavilion is merely a scenic attraction; how can it be considered a ‘forbidden land’? This place is actually called Wuyin Cave Heaven, the perfect location for cultivators to establish a cave dwelling. The so-called Wuyin Pavilion is actually a scenic spot within this cave heaven, the center of all the cave dwelling’s restrictions. It’s from there that the restrictions are unlocked, and only then can the name Wuyin Cave Heaven be truly worthy of its name!”

Li Xun shrugged off Shui Dielan’s mocking tone.

Their conversation seemed no different from before, but a closer look revealed a subtler meaning.

The originally “harsh” words were no longer felt at all, and Shui Dielan seemed to have subconsciously become more restrained.

The two strolled along, admiring the extraordinary scenery within the cave as if enjoying a scenic garden. They often spotted rare plants and magical fruits rarely seen outside, further confirming the richness of the Wuyin Cave Heaven’s treasures.

Before long, Li Xun whispered, “That must be the Wuyin Pavilion!” While

the answer might have been disappointing, they had indeed arrived in front of it.

Across a shallow lotus pond, the pavilion, with its gray tiles, white walls, and red pillars and handrails, was a rather ordinary structure. However, the ethereal mist surrounding it, and the dense and complex flow of energy within it, betrayed its extraordinary nature.

It was noticeable that as they drew closer, the cloud stone in Li Xun’s hand began to vibrate slightly, as if it were about to fly away.

A sudden impulse struck Li Xun, and he truly released his grip.

With a humming sound, the gray-white stone, as if drawn by a magnet, crashed into the pavilion, settling into a corner where the wall and tiles met.

The crackling sound gradually rose, echoing in succession—tens of thousands of energies reorganizing and transforming.

Li Xun glanced around and spotted a small path skirting the lake. With a smile, he leisurely walked up, showing no sign of urgency.

The pavilion was not large, and with four people standing inside, it felt a bit crowded.

The interior was simple yet elegant. The ancients said, “The pavilion is like a car. It should be high and open to enhance its beauty.” This means that the pavilion should be built on a high and open ground to provide a good view.

They hadn’t noticed the elevation during their journey, but now, standing inside the pavilion, whether looking back or peering through the windows, they felt as if their sight stretched beyond their reach.

Not only could they see the scenery within the valley, but even the vast jungle beyond was faintly visible. Only then did they realize the remarkable location of this pavilion.

Li Xun uttered a soft sigh of praise, but quickly regained his composure. A glance at the Cloud Mist Stone revealed that its color had become the same as the pavilion wall, and its insertion was so seamless that if he hadn’t identified it earlier, he wouldn’t have been able to tell it apart now.

He knew the stone’s purpose had concluded.

The integration of Qi was nearing completion, and the crackling sound faded. However, several crisscrossing runes appeared on the stone table in the pavilion.

Their color was slightly green, reminiscent of naturally occurring patterns on the stone table.

Li Xun’s eyes flickered as he looked at the Water Butterfly Orchid.

Their eyes met. Shui Dielan, clearly unaware of the intricacies involved, asked, “Is it done?”

“No, there’s still one step!” Li Xun casually placed his palm on the stone table and said slowly, “You also need to learn the secrets of the various restrictions within the cave.”

“Restrictions again? Qu Zhuoyu is so baffling. Does he really need to find someone with mastered the techniques to pass them on?” Her brow furrowed at first, but as she looked at Li Xun, her expression suddenly relaxed. “That’s fine. Get familiar with them quickly, and then tell me!”

She spoke so effortlessly that it surprised Li Xun. This seemed to confirm the authenticity of the “heart knot.” Otherwise

, how could Shui Dielan be so accommodating in front of Wuyinxuan’s greatest treasure?

Li Xun finally felt certainty. He smiled and placed his palm on the table. The cool touch brought clarity to his mind.

He calmed his mind and absorbed it in the stone table.

Instantly, a mystical and profound message flowed through his mind like a gurgling stream.

The information flowed in slowly, but the content concerning the restrictions of the Mist Hidden Cave Heaven was incredibly profound.

This information encompassed not only the opening, closing, and manipulation of the restrictions, but also the understanding and interpretation of the restrictions by generations of masters.

Anyone else would have been bewildered by this information.

However, Li Xun was different. A master of the forbidden arts, versed in various schools, he had developed his own unique perspective on the laws and would not easily lose his way.

This profound way of absorbing and drawing on the insights of numerous accomplished masters was a golden opportunity to hone his skills, bringing immeasurable benefits to his cultivation.

As the information flowed in, Li Xun naturally applied what he had learned to the restrictions of this place.

True Qi flowed, and the restrictions within the Mist Hidden Cave Heaven responded accordingly.

To Shui Die Lan and Gu Pin’er, the mist in the small lake before the pavilion suddenly thickened, leaving only the outlines of the scenery before them.

Then, with a rustling sound in their ears, the three “windows” in the pavilion, which served as viewing platforms, were suddenly covered with a smooth film of light, obscuring the scenery behind while simultaneously framing a wider vista.

With her sharp eyes, Shui Die Lan spotted a familiar scene: the hillside stream that had been her gateway to the Mist Pavilion.

The fleeting scene was enough to convince Shui Die Lan of the location of the scenery reflected in the pavilion.

“Stop Forest!”

The perspective rapidly zoomed up and out, the seemingly endless expanse of the scene astounding even Shui Die Lan.

It turned out that, centered on this valley, the Stop Forest alone stretched for nearly a thousand miles. And structures like these, like mountain manors and forests, weren’t limited to this valley alone, but existed in dozens across a thousand-mile radius.

The scenery shifted again. Though still densely forested, it felt different.

Shuidielan paused for a moment before realizing what was happening. Her vision had now transcended the forest’s boundaries and entered the southeastern forest. The scene before her left her with a bitter taste in her mouth.

She had clearly been here before, yet she hadn’t noticed a single trace. This vast space, a thousand miles in radius, lay hidden, unnoticed within the dense jungle, unnoticed for millennia.

Every sect knew something about the restrictions of hiding mountains and seas, often employed to protect their heirloom texts, magical artifacts, and cave dwellings.

But to conceal itself a thousand miles from the depths, without a trace, like Wuyinxuan, was a truly remarkable feat, akin to “the creation of heaven and earth,” truly worthy of its name.

At that moment, Shuidielan sensed the dense, dense energy surrounding Wuyinxuan, like a floodgate opened high above, and began to surge downward.

The layers of restrictions within and beyond the valley, like a planned river channel, gradually channeled this abundant vital energy to its intended destination, without a trace of spillover or confusion.

And with this transformation, the scene outside the Wuyin Pavilion, within the forest, was instantly drastically different.

This wasn’t referring to the thickening miasma, nor was it the vibrant, vibrant forest overflowing with vital energy.

Rather, beneath these appearances, the layers of restrictions, suddenly heightened several levels by the influx of vital energy, combined with the naturally generated “a touch of lost incense” from the outside world, concealing a sinister murderous intent within the lost incense powder.

Even the sight of a water butterfly orchid would have sent a chill down its spine.

“I’ll have to find out how I got in later… This is the true face of ‘Wu Yin Xuan,’ right?” She thought, glancing at the figure beside her who was manipulating the restriction.

However, upon seeing this, Shui Dielan was startled. Bai Gui’s expression didn’t look good!

Not just bad, but terribly bad!

The information transmitted by the stone table to Li Xun was flawless. Li Xun had learned and applied the technique immediately, and the restriction he was manipulating was flawless. The real problem lay in his miscalculation of his own condition before manipulating the restriction.

He was already suffering from internal injuries and poison, his internal organs were completely weakened. He had previously used his domineering skills to boost his potential. Meanwhile, he was subconsciously relying on his experience with the “Heavenly Dark Transformation Yin Pearl,” overlooking the immense strain the Mysterious Puppet’s presence in the world was putting on his body.

These few factors alone were enough to devastate Li Xun, yet he still took advantage of the situation to control the restriction, slowly returning the immense amount of vital energy he had accumulated over millennia to its proper place!

How was this any different from pushing a mountain with human power?

Even with pre-defined restrictions as a guide, the entire process required absolutely no mistakes, and the energy required was truly staggering.

That would have been fine, but Li Xun, preoccupied with interpreting the information, completely ignored the internal state of affairs.

Initially, the energy was only being drawn out in tiny wisps, and he didn’t feel anything. But at a certain moment, when he instinctively tried to draw in more energy, he couldn’t draw it out again. Then, alarmed, it was too late!

His attention quickly turned to his body, and upon taking in the situation, he cried out in agony.

The Bottomless Nether Ring was operating even more sluggishly than when he was first injured, and the Yin Fire coursing through his body had been drained to the last drop.

His limbs, bones, and meridians were completely empty; there was truly no remaining energy.

The Mysterious Shadow Body technique was still functioning, but just as it injected some energy, it was drained again, leaving him with no more.

In this state, the Youxuan puppet was the first to collapse. The light in its eyes dimmed, and it instantly vanished into the void, leaving no trace. Immediately afterwards, the external restraints, already largely evolving, lost their momentum. First, there was a pause, then, instinctively, the suction increased in intensity.

In the blink of an eye, Li Xun was nearly drained of his vital energy and blood, reduced to a mummy.

The change was so swift that he didn’t even have time to feel fear, let alone react. As the shadow of death loomed, his heart leaped.

“Bang!”

Like a thousand drums beating simultaneously, the vibrations sent his blood boiling.

Li Xun had never felt his own heartbeat like this before. The creaking sound of the blood vessels contracting and expanding, the hissing sound of blood spurting and flowing, he could hear it clearly.

He could even picture the shape of his heartbeat from the sound.

And in this moment, a more vivid image emerged in his mind.

“Yin Fire Pearl?”

Yes, he had always hidden a Yin Fire Pearl within his mind. It was the culmination of the lifelong cultivation of Mr. Ghost, the Ghost Devouring Shadow Sect’s former foremost expert.

Initially, the Yin Fire Pearl was Li Xun’s crucial reliance on resisting the Blood Nightmare’s ravages.

However, after he mastered the “Unwavering Evil Heart” and dispelled the Blood Nightmare, the Yin Fire Pearl, in a profoundly mysterious way, hid deep within his mind.

Even after Li Xun’s heart was pierced several times, it remained undetected. To the point where he often forgot the Yin Fire Pearl’s existence, only occasionally sensing it when cultivating the Netherworld Yin Fire.

Not long ago, when the Tianming Hua Yin Pearl was severely damaged, Li Xun switched to using his own body as a medium for summoning puppets. At that time, the Yin Fire Pearl seemed to react.

Not long after, when Li Xun was nearing the end of his strength, the Yin Fire Pearl reacted again. This time, the reaction was far more powerful!

Li Xun felt the Yin Fire Pearl “slide” out of his mind in an instant, “neither hurried nor slow,” following a hidden vein all the way to the Bottomless Dark Ring, swirling within the deep, desolate, and mysterious space within.

Li Xun observed with his inner vision, and saw a fine, patchwork layer of fire peeling off from the pearl, like an expanding halo, instantly filling every corner of the Bottomless Dark Ring. This was the first time Li Xun realized that the Bottomless Dark Ring, seemingly a world apart, had its limits!

The grayish-white flames instantly shone through the Dark Ring, washing over Li Xun’s already empty meridians and acupoints, wave after wave. In this empty space, already drained of life, such a flood of energy poured in, not unlike a thorough, hair-removing, marrow-cleansing ritual.

The energy channels, acupoints, meridians, and blood vessels instantly became transparent under this timely infusion of Yin Fire. The exhilarating feeling of resurrection from the dead was beyond description.

From being depleted of Qi and blood to being fully refreshed and full of spirit and energy, it took only a moment. The restraining force no longer posed a threat to him, until the restraint operated perfectly on its own, and the suction dissipated automatically.

At that moment, the second layer of flames peeled away.

Li Xun was stunned for a moment, and before he could react, the extremely profound sense cultivated through sixty years of continuous cultivation issued a sharp warning. At that moment, a chill ran deep into his bones.

He suddenly remembered that Mr. Ghost, the most brilliant master of the Ghost Devouring Shadow Sect for thousands of years, was the only known master to have ascended Zuowang Peak head-on and challenged Zhong Yin.

Although he was ultimately defeated, this feat alone surpassed Ramash, the current leader of the evil sect.

This gave him a glimpse into Mr. Ghost’s cultivation level.

So, if the Yin Fire Pearl, the essence of Mr. Ghost’s cultivation, could release just this one layer of flame, it could completely restore him to his former self, so what would happen if a few more layers were added?

Before he could even begin to process, the third, fourth, fifth… nine layers of flame peeled away one after another, the intervals shortening as the Yin Fire’s energy grew ever higher.

When the dimmest ninth layer of flames peeled away, a tremendous force far exceeding the energy of the previous eight layers combined exploded. Without a single grunt, Li Xun passed out.

His limbs seemed to be torn apart, like they were being burned to ash. This feeling was familiar to Li Xun.

In a trance, he seemed to see the distorted, strange figure in the mist again, hear the sharp wind brushing past his ears, and the despair so intense, the heart-wrenching pain that made his internal organs twist and turn, creak, and hiss, and be crushed into a pulp.

Qing Yin, you betrayed me!

The figure in a green silk dress, slowly walking, gradually approached. Her clear gaze cast upon him, burning like fire.

Of course, he wouldn’t ignore the layers of alienation and indifference.

And just like that, the two of them brushed past.

“Qing Yin, you betrayed me!”

As if hearing his cry, the figure turned around, a cold, sharp line of gaze grazing past like a slightly curved blade.

His heart was cold, and then his anger surged. He struggled hard, wanting to tear off the pain in his body and throw it hard, letting that… that bitch taste what it was like!

His blood turned into poison, corroding every part of his body, but he was laughing wildly. He was going to take it off, he was going to take it off!

He was going to throw every bit of his pain on, stick it to that bitch, forever and ever!

One strange voice after another rang out in Li Xun’s mind, continuously – “If I have even the slightest thought of feeling sorry for Master Qingyin in this life, let… let the Master cut off my head with her own hands!”

Cut off my head with her own hands…

He was stunned for a moment, then began to roar: “Why me? Zhong Yin, you turtle bastard, tell me, why me, why did you lie to me, why did you play tricks on me! Don’t say you don’t know, you can’t fool me anymore!”

Tired of howling, he looked up at the sky. There, he saw Zhong Yin’s eyes, smiling, and a trace of wonderful aura, bit by bit, poured into his heart.

He muttered, “Turtle… bastard!”

The eyes in the sky seemed to be grinning bitterly, yet a lingering, refreshing breath lingered.

In a trance, Zhong Yin’s voice echoed, distant and elegant, like the words he had heard while sitting atop Wangfeng Peak, amidst the sword energy that rivaled the might of heaven and earth—the incantations Zhong Yin had tailored for him: Bone Meridians to Heart.

Li Xun slowly opened his eyes, a wave of pain washing over him, nearly causing him to faint again.

In the dim light, Gu Pin’er’s face, terrified and desperate, loomed before she was pushed aside. A moment later, Shui Dielan’s pretty face emerged.

“Are you alright?” Shui Dielan’s eyes shone with a look of worry or anger that was hard to tell. “Are you kidding me? Although I’ve lived a long time, I at least want to live this long. Don’t give up… Even if you’re going to die, wait until these hundred years are over!”

Li Xun’s muscles twitched in pain, but he managed a forced smile.

Perhaps the two men’s desperate struggle ended in a draw, but Shui Die Lan ultimately “reaped what she sowed,” throwing herself into an unknown fate.

He wasn’t happy about this—if anyone was going to die, he’d be the first to die, so what was there to be happy about? He simply found it absurd, so absurd that he couldn’t help but want to laugh wildly.

Perhaps it was a change in his mood, or perhaps it was the self-regulation of the “Bone Meridians to Heart” technique, but the pain that threatened to burst and burn his body gradually subsided. He clenched his fist, but his fingers still felt swollen, as if a mass of energy was pressing against his palm, preventing them from closing.

At this moment, Shui Die Lan’s palm also rested on his back, radiating Qi and probing his internal state.

“All your meridians are unobstructed, but your vital energy is overloaded. There is a foreign object in your Dantian that is releasing its energy and suppressing the flow of your true breath. Judging from its nature, it is from the same lineage as the Ghost Devouring Shadow Sect, but it is much more refined and fierce. The power that exploded in an instant could have destroyed you without leaving even ashes, but you seem to have mastered other skills and have some extremely superb skills to buffer you in the middle. But the situation is still not optimistic…”

Shui Dielan is worthy of being one of the rare great masters and great demons in the world. She hit the nail on the head with one sentence about the crux of Li Xun’s body, but she soon became suspicious and asked, “That foreign object is obviously from a successful cultivator. It is formed by the condensation of the vital energy and blood in his body. It is the purest tonic. Where did you get it?”

Li Xun didn’t know whether he should tell her about the Yin Fire Pearl for a while, so he could only avoid the question: “How long have I been unconscious?”

Gu Pin’er answered in a hoarse voice, “It’s been the tenth day!”

Li Xun was shocked. Ten days? How could it be ten days? Wasn’t it just a weird dream?

“Don’t change the subject!”

Shui Dielan’s anger, which she had always hidden very deeply, suddenly broke out. She suddenly stretched out her hand and pinched Li Xun’s face.

“You don’t seem to understand how serious the matter is. Do you know that it has been ten days! In these more than a hundred hours, your health has deteriorated to such a degree!”

Li Xun grinned and instinctively waved his hand to block it. Unexpectedly, as soon as he touched Shui Dielan’s arm, she let out a low cry and retracted her hand like lightning. In the process of quickly moving her arm, the clothes that Li Xun’s palm touched turned into ashes and flew away.

Li Xun was stunned on the spot.

“See it? Yinhuo Zhenren?”

Shui Dielan stroked the burned skin and changed to a very strange name.

“I don’t know what the source is at your Dan Zhong point, but it has been gushing out non-stop since ten days ago. It can be said that even what comes out of your pores is Yin Fire. Do you feel bloated now? Is the Qi very strong?

“Humph, just wait and see. If you can’t think of a way to clear the blockage and relieve it, in a few days, your body will explode with a “bang”… Not even a slag will be left!”

Li Xun stared at her, and Shui Dielan looked back fiercely: “You must tell me now what is going on. I don’t want to die with you!”

“Within a hundred years, when the ghost spirit is reborn, I will go into the Yin Pool for three months of seclusion…”

“What? “

Shui Dielan was confused. She certainly didn’t know that this was the message from Mr. Ghost when Li Xun took over the inheritance of “The Netherworld Record”.

If it weren’t for the current change in the Yin Fire Pearl, Li Xun almost forgot about it.

It was not until today that Li Xun really understood the true meaning of Mr. Ghost’s message: it turned out that the shape of the Yin Fire Pearl was not stable. If it was stimulated enough by the outside world, it might explode.

Without the corresponding ability, how could he withstand the impact of Gui Shengxian’s life cultivation?

Therefore, Mr. Ghost asked him to go to the Yin Hua Pool and use secret methods to eliminate the impact of the Yin Fire.

Li Xun understood, but now, he could only smile bitterly.

As a disciple of the Ghost Devouring Shadow Sect, Li Xun naturally knew a lot about the so-called ghost rebirth.

This ghost rebirth is actually the annual ancestor worship ceremony of the Ghost Devouring Shadow Sect.

On that day, the ghost spirit energy in the Nine Nether Realm was at its peak, and its power penetrated the void, reaching the nine heavens and ten earths, and it was far-reaching.

It was also there One day, the sect’s sacred site, the Huayin Pond, will rise from a thousand miles beneath the earth, lifted by the earth’s energy. At this time, starting with the sect master, all elders and disciples of prominent families will offer sacrifices.

Sometimes, elders who have lived for a long time but have lost hope of enlightenment, or disciples who have made great contributions to the sect but have suffered unexpected injuries and are beyond recovery, will use special incantations to enter the pond and transform their physical bodies, practicing the “ghost spirit reincarnation” technique, preserving their spirits and allowing

them to cultivate anew in the next life. Back in the North Pole, Qin Wanru suspected Li Xun of being a disciple who had undergone ghost spirit reincarnation, and this was the source of her suspicions. As

this information flashed through Li Xun’s mind, his smile grew more bitter.

These conditions were not difficult for him. Ghost spirit reincarnation occurs annually, and given his prominent position within the sect, requesting a chance to practice in seclusion during it was not impossible.

However, he also remembered that he had participated in this Ghost Spirit Reincarnation Ceremony just two months prior!

In other words, if he wanted to go there for seclusion, he would have to wait at least ten months! And according to Shui Dielan, could he last ten months?

Inexplicably, Zhong Yin’s eyes appeared in his mind again.

He was shocked, and his body, which was originally lying flat, suddenly sat up.

There was a “squeaking” sound in the air, but it was the Yin Fire in his body that expanded and contracted, and it actually expelled the surrounding air. If it were not for the magical prohibition arranged around, which affected the Qi in time and released the strong pressure, there would not be many people in this pavilion who could survive.

Li Xun made up his mind, but was not in a hurry to implement it. Instead, he looked at Shui Dielan again, and smiled slightly at her puzzled eyes: “What a great “heart knot”! Shui Dielan, you used this trick very well!”

This sounded like a teasing, but it was not right. Shui Dielan frowned and said, “Are you stupid?”

“No, I just want to say that since we have to support each other and keep each other safe for a hundred years, I will tell you a secret today, just to make the fairy smile!”

As soon as he finished speaking, he spread out his palms, the void cracked, You Er’s slender jade hand reached out, placed a jade artifact on it, and then returned to the void.

Shui Dielan glanced over, startled. “Jade to ward off evil?”

Li Xun’s expression remained unchanged as he placed it on his chest. Then he spoke, “Please, Shuixianzi, protect me!”

Without waiting for her response, Li Xun closed his eyes slightly, and the Bone Meridian Heart-Connecting Technique, responding to the situation, activated the Soul-Infused Reincarnation Technique. From the bottomless dark ring at the center of his chest, he began the process of transforming his physical and spiritual essence.

Zhong Yin’s supreme cultivation commanded admiration.

Although he lacked mastery of the Ghostly Shadow Devouring Sect’s methods, the Bone Meridian Heart-Connecting Technique seamlessly integrated the two fundamentally different approaches. It also addressed the Soul-Infused Reincarnation Technique’s drawback of solely transforming physical essence and energy without allowing the body to adapt, temporarily freeing Li Xun from the danger of demonic possession.

And now, it was the Bone Meridian Heart-Connecting Technique that opened a new path for the near-despairing Li Xun.

The Netherworld Yin Fire is profound and obscure, emphasizing the concept of “transformation.”

The Xuanmen True Qi cultivated through the Lingxi Jue requires the subtlety and purity of “a single spiritual connection that connects to the will of Heaven.”

At this moment, the Yin Fire Pearl transformed, releasing layer upon layer of Yin Fire. The cumulative effect blocked his body completely, leaving no room for change. Meanwhile, the Soul Reincarnation Technique, leveraging the heart through the bones, achieved a quantitative shift alongside a qualitative shift.

When the first wisp of Xuanmen True Qi emerged, Li Xun breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that his chance of survival had returned.

Initially, the transformation of substance and energy was hindered, but as the Xuanmen True Qi gradually grew, the Bottomless Nether Ring also began a qualitative shift, gradually converging and solidifying, transforming into a golden elixir.

Yin Qi gave rise to Yang Qi, reversing life and death. A ray of inspiration sprouted from the core of the golden elixir. This marked the moment when the three treasures of Essence, Qi, and Spirit merged into one, breaking through the elixir and transforming into an infant.

When the Nascent Soul emerged, the transformation of Xuanmen Zhenqi began like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, a natural process that finally freed up precious space for the Yin Fire that threatened to explode.

The art of connecting the bones and meridians to the heart began to flow naturally, without Li Xun having to exert any effort. The Yin Fire, which had been unable to be transformed, was drawn into the bone marrow and muscles by the Qi, and then stored away, leaving no trace.

Li Xun’s eyes closed slightly, his mind clear. The Nascent Soul, settled in the Huangting, opened its spiritual eyes, illuminating his internal organs and the Qi orifices. Every bone, muscle, and blood vessel was as clear as a thing before his eyes. With

a slight movement of his mind, the Qi energy from the Nascent Soul radiated in countless threads, reaching every corner of the body. Zhenqi returned, swirling and sending out again, continuously, forming a perfect cycle.

At a mysterious moment, the Nascent Soul’s spiritual eyes closed briefly, then opened again. Li Xun’s physical body responded in kind. His eyes opened, a divine light flashed like lightning, and as his Qi surged, a long, thin howl emanated from the distance.

This howl lasted for about half an incense stick before gradually fading. Li Xun leaped to his feet, feeling immensely happy.

He had entered the “Nascent Soul” stage fifty years ago, but since then, he hadn’t made any significant breakthroughs in cultivating the profound inner Qi. Despite his growing cultivation, he had never reached the state of “suddenly, the Heavenly Gate breaks through, and a True Person manifests great supernatural powers.”

But today, a blessing in disguise.

While this powerful, transformed True Qi didn’t significantly improve his cultivation level, its immense momentum was enough to propel Li Xun forward, allowing him to take a crucial half-step!

The Nascent Soul and physical Qi were now in perfect harmony, marking the beginnings of the True Person realm.

In the days ahead, as long as he diligently cultivates, it will only be a matter of time before his Nascent Soul breaks through to the True Form. He

exhaled the long-held turbid air, and the sweat finally released, instantly drenching his entire body.

He tentatively channeled his Qi, and the effect was surprisingly good. True Qi permeated his body, forming a radiant light with a faint hissing sound, its power at least thirty percent greater than before!

Only then did he have time to check on Shui Dielan’s reaction.

Shock still lingered in Shui Dielan’s icy blue eyes. Their eyes met, and she blurted out, “Bright Heart Bamboo?”

Li Xun blinked, his good mood fully reflected in the tone of his reply.

“Indeed!”

Watching Shui Dielan’s stunned expression was truly amusing, and Li Xun smiled gleefully.

Shui Dielan glared at him for a moment, then motioned for him to extend his hand.

Li Xun did as he was told, but she grabbed his pulse point. A stream of Qi entered his body, circulated within him, and then withdrew.

“It’s a good thing you can think of this method of transforming essence and energy! Of course, you are probably the only one who can use it.”

Shui Dielan’s expression gradually calmed down. She let go of her hand and sighed, “Everyone in the world has been deceived by you. Ming Xinling Zhu, Youhun Baigui, hehe, a pair of mortal enemies, but in fact they are the same person! Could it be that from Qingming Taoist to Netherfire Yama, everyone is blind?”

After a pause, she suddenly giggled and said, “You will definitely be punished!”

Li Xun also laughed, “Yes, maybe, but if I am punished, won’t you be spared?”

The two met eyes and smiled at each other again.

At this point, they finally officially confirmed their relationship at this stage. Perhaps this will only last for a short hundred years.

But this hundred years will definitely be the most interesting hundred years.

Both sides have extremely high expectations for this.

Continue to look forward to the sequel to the second part of Netherworld Immortal Journey