Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 328 - 308: Divine Soul Thought? The Second Primordial Spirit?

"After entering the Core Formation Stage, reaching the Gathering Law Realm at the Third Level can take a short or long time to condense the Nine Layers of Gang Sha. If one seeks perfection, even scouring the Nine Layers across the Three Mountains, three thousand years of Life Span might not be enough to achieve thorough readiness."

"If one can cultivate the 'Red Dust Longevity Technique' to the utter limit of the Third Level."

"Time will certainly be sufficient."

Lu Qingfeng was filled with anticipation.

He was not in a hurry to log into 'Primordial'.

He put away two jade dishwares and then turned to the last page of the golden books.

[Technique: Divine Soul Thought Generation Skill]

[Grade: High-level]

[Description: Divine Soul Visualization, Divine Sense Thought, separates into thoughts. Continuously growing, capable of manipulating Magical Artifacts and Arrays.]

"It's not a method for forging the Second Primordial Spirit."

Grasping the page of golden books, Lu Qingfeng couldn't help but frown.

At the Yuu Mountain Immortal Mansion, he had seen the Yuu Mountain Daoist's Thought Embodiment and believed it contained the secret technique for the legendary 'Second Primordial Spirit'. Full of anticipation, now it seemed to have been a vain joy.

This 'Divine Soul Thought Generation Skill' on its own was also quite remarkable.

Manipulating Magical Artifacts, operating Arrays, and even being able to project a thought thousands of miles away. Whether for traveling afar or exploring dangerous terrains, the applications were endlessly wonderful.

Only, it had no significant capacity for combat.

Manipulating Magical Artifacts necessitated pre-embedding Mana.

Controlling Arrays also relied on the power of heaven and earth.

The thought itself, merely a strand of pure Divine Thought, held no Mana or Divine Skills, and its capability for Derivation being severely limited without the support of a Divine Soul.

"If myriad thoughts could be cultivated, spreading throughout all directions. Without leaving home, one can experience the wonders of One Realm—indeed a wonderful method."

Lu Qingfeng comforted himself.

But it could not compare to having a Second Primordial Spirit.

The Second Primordial Spirit essentially meant condensing a second Primordial Spirit, possessing Mana and Divine Skills identical to the original body. When used against enemies, it was akin to fighting with a doubled force.

Extremely formidable.

"However—"

"If the 'Divine Soul Thought Generation Skill' could be enhanced, perhaps a way to derive the method for a Second Primordial Spirit or even the Body Separation Method could be found!"

Lu Qingfeng harbored expectations in his heart.

This 'Divine Soul Thought Generation Skill' seemed more like a preliminary method for training a Second Primordial Spirit. Once enhanced through Derivation, it held great potential for developing a method for a Second Primordial Spirit.

Contemplating the mysteries of a Second Primordial Spirit and even Body Separation, Lu Qingfeng felt somewhat impatient.

Even if the enhancement failed.

In Lu Qingfeng's mind, this method still held indispensable wonders.

"Let's then cultivate in seclusion in the Chao Tian Pool for a time, enhancing the 'Red Dust Longevity Technique' and 'Divine Soul Thought Generation Skill' in the game, achieving profound comprehension."

"Returning to the Xuanyuan Water Realm can wait."

Having obtained the legacy from the Yuu Mountain Daoist, it wasn't sure whether Green Wood Valley had investigative means.

Lu Qingfeng dared not be careless.

Firstly maintaining the identity of the 'Changqing Daoist' outwardly, if Green Wood Valley indeed came looking, it would spare Xuanyuan Sect and Qing Peak, Qingyu. If Green Wood Valley delayed in sending anyone, there would be no future troubles, and he could safely return to the Xuanyuan Water Realm.

At this moment.

Lu Qingfeng closed his eyes and seated himself, logging into 'Primordial'.

...

Far, far away.

Following the flow down the Chengyang River, there was a majestic gorge filled with maple trees. Come autumn, it was a golden spectacle.

This place.

Was called 'Yellow Maple Gorge'.

Listening to the river's roar.

Watching the geese flying south.

In Yellow Maple Gorge, Green Wood Valley was situated.

"Xun Bai greets the Three Ancestors."

Xun Bai bowed deeply towards a handsome young man in white carrying a long sword who sat on the top seat, his respect unparalleled.

This young man, with his sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes.

At first glance, seemed about the same age as Xun Bai. But in bearing and demeanor, Xun Bai was far inferior.

The person in the top seat was not only a Primordial Spirit Great Cultivator from Green Wood Valley, but also from the Xun Family the highest ranked cultivator within the Three Mountains and Nine Waters, the Control Pillar that kept Green Wood Valley and the Three Mountains and Nine Waters undefeated.

His name—

'Xun Tiange'.

Xun Tiange fiddled with a Biyun screen, his expression calm and serene, and he lightly said, "Speak in detail about this journey, do not hide or fabricate anything."

"Yes."

Xun Bai, barely daring to breathe heavily, quickly relayed everything from when he and Elder Wu had left Green Wood Valley up until leaving the Yuu Mountain Immortal Mansion.

Xun Tiange played with the Biyun screen, disinterested.

Behind the hall's screen, two elders walked out.

"Yu Yangzi."

"Kan Zhenzi."

Xun Bai was startled.

These two were the Xun Family's most revered diviners, with tremendous capabilities to divine the heavens and the earth. They had even predicted the emerging of the Yuu Mountain Immortal Mansion in advance, enabling a prepared response.

Unforeseen complications had not been expected.

"Dear Fellow Daoists, have you discerned any trace of the Yellow Robed Old Monster and the Green Wood King Ding?" Xun Tiange inquired.

Yu Yangzi and Kan Zhenzi looked at each other.

The former shook his head and said, "The Heavenly Mechanism is obscure; there's absolutely no trace of this 'Yellow Robe' person. The Green Wood King Ding is more concealed than before. Forgive this old man's incapacity, but I cannot determine their whereabouts."

Hearing this, Xun Bai felt his heart sink.

As such.

Could the Green Wood King Ding ever be retrieved?

That would be a great sin of his!

"Both of you have worked hard."

Xun Tiange's expression remained unchanged.

Yu Yangzi and Kan Zhenzi shook their heads helplessly.

The two claimed to strategize infallibly, divining through ages past and present. Yet with barriers set by the Yuu Mountain Daoist, famed for his Array skills, and Lu Qingfeng using Great Divine Power to conceal both himself and the Green Wood King Ding—

It was utterly impossible to discern any clue.

"Do not worry, Venerable Xun. The Green Wood King Ding can nurture millennium-aged Spiritual Medicines. Once this person uses it, there will certainly be a large volume of high-age, high-grade Spiritual Medicines circulating outside. Relying on this, Fellow Daoist Yu Yangzi and I will definitely be able to locate the King Ding."

Kan Zhenzi addressed Xun Tiange at the head of the room.

Xun Tiange responded with a casual smile, "Thank you both for your troubles."

Yu Yangzi and Kan Zhenzi, seeing the situation, bowed and retreated.

Only Xun Tiange and Xun Bai remained in the hall.

Xun Bai felt uneasy.

Waiting for the verdict.

Then, from the head of the room, Xun Tiange said, "Since Yu Shanzi set up the Transmission Array, he must have transported that person along with the Green Wood King Ding to the Three Mountains Earth Realm. Even if calculated, retrieving them would be extremely difficult. The Green Wood King Ding, lost for thirteen thousand years, whether found or not, matters little to the Xun Family."

"Your talent in Alchemy rivals that of the Second Ancestor; I had hoped that retrieving the Green Wood King Ding would help advance your mastery in the Alchemy Dao."

"Since it has slipped through, best cultivate earnestly in the valley and strive to reach the Sixth Rank of Alchemy soon."

With that said,

Xun Tiange gestured for Xun Bai to leave.

"Xun Bai obeys!"

Xun Bai quickly complied, respectfully withdrawing. Only once outside the hall did he realize his back was drenched in cold sweat.

Inside the hall.

"No rush."

"He's here."

Xun Tiange's gaze was piercing, cutting through the void, his figure fading gradually. In the valley, numerous Primordial Spirit Great Cultivators were waiting. Although the Green Wood King Ding had always been in the possession of the Xun Family, it was still the supreme treasure of the Green Wood Valley.

The Xun Family, despite their power, owed an explanation for its complete disappearance.

...

Time passed.

The battle at Yuu Mountain Immortal Mansion ended as the Yellow Robed Old Monster secured the inheritance and disappeared without a trace.

Subsequently, dozens of Magic Artifacts appeared.

Xuanyuan Sect, Heavenly Travel, and the White Bone Demon Sect fought fiercely over a Sixth-Rank Flying Sword.

In the end,

Xuanyuan Sect's Qian Lai and Shi Wan, both Supreme Elders, along with Heavenly Travel's Pan Mountain King, missed by a narrow move, and the sword was taken by Huan You, a real person from the White Bone Demon Sect.

The Immortal Spirit Pearl in the Black Death Immortal Shell, however, was acquired by Pan Mountain King.

The chaotic battle in Black Death Swamp concluded.

Although they did not obtain the Longevity Secret Method and the Yuu Mountain Daoist's inheritance, Huan You, a real person, acquired a Sixth-Rank Magical Artifact. Six Yang Guardian Han Ji lost the White Bone Six Yang Hammers but gained a Fifth-Order Magical Artifact named 'Mountain Opening Hammer' in this battle.

Once refined, he would return to his status as a protector.

Apart from the Yellow Robed Old Monster, the White Bone Demon Sect emerged as the biggest winner.

Heavenly Travel Mountain, having acquired the Immortal Spirit Pearl, barely matched the gains of the White Bone Demon Sect, depending on whether this pearl would enable another Gathering Law Realm Demon King to rise from their ranks.

If lucky, their gains might even surpass those of the White Bone Demon Sect.

If not, they would be no different from Xuanyuan Sect, having achieved nothing.

Leaving aside Heavenly Travel Mountain and Xuanyuan Sect,

The White Bone Demon Sect was flourishing.

However, as Huan You and a group of true persons from the Demon Sect returned—

"Sect Master."

"Changqing Daoist snuck into the sect gate, emptied the secret vault, killed Yang Huai, Yu Yi, and Yun Changzi, three true persons, and thirty-one Spirit Void Practitioners. His whereabouts are now unknown!"

...

"Reporting to the Sect Master!"

"Urgent news from the three Soul Swinging Mountains: Changqing Daoist raided the Three Mountains and killed Shui Han, Fang Jizi, and Hei Feng, three true persons, and forty-five Spirit Void Practitioners, and has since fled far away!"

Returning to Yunyan Mountain.

What Huan You encountered was the ravaged sect gate and the news of the fall of six true persons and seventy-six Spirit Void Practitioners.

"Changqing Daoist!"

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Han Ji, gripping the Mountain Opening Hammer, roared in a low voice, his eyes bloodshot.

Even during the decades-long conflict with Xuanyuan Sect, both parties had restrained themselves, never before resulting in the fall of true persons. The loss of six true persons was an immense blow to the White Bone Demon Sect.

"Dispatch everyone to search for Changqing Daoist's whereabouts, report immediately upon discovery!"

Huan You's eyes were terrifyingly grim, clearly enraged.

"Yes!"

Everyone responded,

But they also understood—

Changqing Daoist, highly skilled and striking swiftly before fleeing, was difficult to deal with. Completely erasing him was no easy task.

They could only attempt it reluctantly.

The White Bone Demon Sect sprang into action.

As the incident at Yuu Mountain Immortal Mansion concluded, the upheaval within the White Bone Demon Sect in the White Bone Realm spread like a gale throughout the Three Realms—

Disaster struck the White Bone Demon Sect!

Taking advantage of most of the White Bone Demon Sect's masters being absent, only three Core Formation True Men guarding the sect gate, Changqing Daoist stealthily infiltrated and plundered the White Bone Demon Sect's secret vault.

Even killing the three Void Core True Men guarding the gate.

Causing substantial losses to the White Bone Demon Sect.

Moreover,

All three Soul Swinging Mountains controlled by the White Bone Demon Sect were not spared.

The three Void Core True Men stationed there were killed.

The harvested Soul Swinging Stones were plundered, and including those in storage, the White Bone Demon Sect's losses in Soul Swinging Stones alone totaled no less than three hundred.

Based on the market rate of two thousand spirit stones per Soul Swinging Stone, the value of these stones was no less than six hundred thousand!

The real issue was,

Soul Swinging Stones were scarce and literally priceless.

The White Bone Demon Sect indeed suffered significant losses. Adding up the spirit stones, materials, and Spiritual Medicines in storage, the total loss amounted to over a million spirit stones.

One million spirit stones.

Six major Void Core True Men!

Even for the White Bone Demon Sect, the blow was substantial.

Upon hearing this news, Xuanyuan Sect was overjoyed beyond measure, intensifying their offensive, pressing hard to seize the opportunity to break through.

Heavenly Travel Mountain, unwilling to be left out,

stirred up trouble and employed minor tactics continuously.

The Three Realms became increasingly chaotic.

...