12dz Chapter 159: "Moonlight Shines on the Immortal's Peak"
Chapter 159: "Moonlight Shines on the Immortal's Peak"
Yang Jiuli flicked his hand, and the furnace lid opened.
The air inside was filled with the scent of cinnabar.
Purple clouds rose.
But then they saw three purple pills lying in the furnace.
Each pill has a black-gold pattern on it.
The pattern on the cinnabar pattern resembles a wisp of auspicious cloud, so lifelike.
"The pill is of the highest quality..." Upon seeing this, Yang Jiuli was overjoyed.
With a flick of his hand, the pill flew into his palm.
He kept one and placed it in the elixir bottle.
The other two are intended to be used to break through the second level of the "Taiyin Yanshen Technique".
At that moment, he sat cross-legged on the ground and began to circulate the "Taiyin Evolution Divine Technique," drawing in the power of moonlight from the heavens and earth.
With a flick of his hand, two 'Heavenly Fiend Soul-Strengthening Pills' flew into his mouth, and a surge of powerful medicinal energy immediately rushed into his throat.
As soon as it entered Yang Jiuli's sea of consciousness, the Three Lives Stone emitted light patterns, evolving into a vortex that drew it into his sea of consciousness.
They began to refine this immense medicinal power.
Time slips away quietly.
It was midnight.
A ripple suddenly appeared in Yang Jiuli's sea of consciousness.
His entire sea of consciousness suddenly expanded.
Black waters rose up, as if to transform into a vast ocean.
His spirit shone ever brighter, suspended in the vast sea.
Suddenly, a wave surged up.
A powerful spiritual force surged into the sky.
Black flowers bloomed in his mind's eye, exuding an extremely cold aura.
It was accompanied by howling winds.
A bright moon rose from the ball of light in his soul.
In that instant, black mist churned between Yang Jiuli's brows as he sat cross-legged in the cave, and vast waves of water rippled outwards.
A vast ocean appeared above his head.
Black lotuses gather on the water's ripples.
Above it was a ball of light, which was Yang Jiuli's divine soul manifesting outwards.
A bright moon hung above the ball of light, casting its radiant glow, making it seem as if the area was bathed in moonlight.
This is an unusual phenomenon: "Moonlight Shines on the Immortal's Peak," which is a quasi-fourth-order divine soul immortal foundation.
Yang Jiuli cultivated the "Taiyin Evolution Divine Technique," which is a quasi-fourth-tier cultivation method. Therefore, he was able to condense such a soul foundation after breaking through the second level.
Of course, this is also related to the fact that the "Heavenly Fiend Soul-Strengthening Pill" used by Yang Jiuli for this breakthrough is in line with the "Taiyin Divine Evolution Technique".
The main ingredient used in the Heavenly Fiend Soul-Strengthening Pill, "Heavenly Black Water," is formed by condensing the Yin energy between heaven and earth.
The Yin Sha Xuan Ling Fruit is also a spiritual essence of the Taiyin lineage, which is perfect for Yang Jiuli to condense his divine soul immortal foundation, the Moon Illuminating Immortal Peak.
The bright moon hangs high, and the continuous flow of Yin energy will nourish the soul, ensuring its inexhaustible power.
This became the foundation for Yang Jiuli to use the secret arts of the Soul Path in the future, hence it was called the Immortal Foundation.
When this phenomenon occurred.
High in the sky, a vortex also emerged, drawing in the immense power of the Yin energy.
It was poured into the moon, thus transforming into moonlight that flowed into the ball of light, strengthening its spirit.
This strange phenomenon lasted for half an hour.
Finally, the strange phenomenon hanging above Yang Jiuli's head surged in like a tide and entered Yang Jiuli's sea of consciousness between his eyebrows.
He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze bright, as if he could see through everything.
"Mental strength... advances... to the second tier! From now on, I can not only generate 'second-tier past life talismans,' but also unleash many second-tier soul techniques, making me fearless against early Foundation Establishment cultivators! I can even activate my past life body." Yang Jiuli murmured.
At this moment, his entire demeanor changed drastically, and a newfound confidence appeared between his brows.
His disdainful gaze conveyed a sense of control over destiny.
After a while, he took a deep breath and gradually suppressed his surging blood and heroic spirit.
A new sense of composure appeared between his brows.
"Although my strength has made a qualitative leap this time, the cultivation world is full of hidden talents. Even a Core Formation cultivator is just a fish in a pond. Once they enter the vast ocean, they may be swallowed by giant sharks at any time, leaving no trace of their bodies." Yang Jiuli reflected in a low voice.
Since the beginning of time, he has made various efforts to improve his strength and return to his peak.
Upon arriving at Tianyun Star, he devised various schemes in order to establish his foundation.
Now, his mental strength has been raised to the second level.
With overall strength far exceeding that of ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators, it's inevitable to feel a surge of excitement and boundless pride.
However, having lived several lifetimes, he knew the vastness of the world and that he was only just beginning to step into the path of immortality.
Therefore, he quickly adjusted his mindset and regained his cautious, mature and steady demeanor.
"Although this breakthrough was concealed by an array, some unusual phenomena were inevitable, so we must leave this place," Yang Jiuli murmured.
He packed his things and immediately left the cave with Li Yourong.
After leaving, he did not immediately reappear on the ground.
He found a cave near the Black Wind Mountains to settle down in.
At the same time, he took out a 'Small Soul Essence Pill' and fed it to Li Yourong.
Half an hour later, Li Yourong began to regain her senses.
She blinked her beautiful eyes, which were slightly dazed, and slowly opened them.
"My head feels so heavy..." Li Yourong looked around, but before she could take another look, she felt dizzy.
My whole body felt like it was soaking in damp water, unable to breathe.
The blink of those eyes also triggered a sudden headache.
My soul is breaking.
"What's wrong with me?" Li Yourong whispered, trying hard to remember.
"That's right! I went to support Black Wind Mine... but I was ambushed by rogue cultivators and my soul was injured by the sonic waves from a second-tier magic weapon."
Li Yourong muttered to herself.
She recalled what happened before she fell into a coma.
As she was talking to herself, a figure walked towards her.
The body became clearer and clearer.
Two breaths later, she saw a familiar face.
"Master Yang..." Li Yourong began, her hands supporting her on the long cloth spread beneath her, trying to get up, but she found her body numb and powerless, unable to lift herself up. She could only secretly circulate her internal energy to make her blood and qi flow smoothly.
"You're awake!" Yang Jiuli walked over, carrying a bowl of medicinal liquid that emitted a cool fragrance.
"This is my specially made 'Soothing and Calming Elixir'..."
He squatted down, held the bowl to Li Yourong's lips, and spoke softly.
Being taken care of like this, Li Yourong's cheeks flushed slightly, and she subconsciously reached out to smooth her loose black hair.
Immediately, a medicinal fragrance wafted over, penetrating her soul and gradually clearing her drowsy consciousness.
It felt as if a corner of the fog had been lifted.
"Thank you!" Li Yourong immediately took the celadon bowl and drank the medicine inside.
The rich medicinal aroma entered the body, making the mind and spirit clearer, and the drowsiness gradually disappeared, leaving the person feeling relaxed and comfortable.
Li Yourong put the bowl aside, propped herself up on the ground, and tried to get up. Yang Jiuli reached out and supported her arm.
The moment that arm made contact, Li Yourong shuddered as if electrocuted, and her heart suddenly raced.
My heart was pounding like a deer's, and I was at a loss for what to do.
But then she thought about it again, and realized that the two of them must have had countless interactions to be able to be here.
If I were to act so hesitantly, I would be impolite.
She didn't refuse and let Yang Jiuli help her up.
At this moment, the magical power within her body also began to function normally, and her body began to return to normal.
Li Yourong glanced around.
"Master Yang, where are we?" He asked, seeing only darkness all around and a dark river.
"We're in an underground cave!" Yang Jiuli said.
"The underground grottoes... how long has it been since we were attacked?" Li Yourong murmured, then asked.
"It's been almost a day!" Yang Jiuli said.
"One day!" Li Yourong whispered.
"Those Li clan members on the warship..." she asked Yang Jiuli with some concern.
"The situation was critical at the time... I used several 'Poisonous Miasma Talismans' to find a chance to escape with you."
Yang Jiuli briefly explained the situation.
"The Poisonous Miasma Talisman..." Li Yourong whispered.
"If I hadn't found a great river to escape into, I'm afraid neither of us would have escaped our clutches!"
Yang Jiuli said, his expression showing relief at surviving the ordeal, with a hint of lingering fear in his eyes.
"I will forever remember Master Yang's kindness!"
Moved, Li Yourong bowed to Yang Jiuli and said sincerely.
"Of course!" Yang Jiuli reached out, and a surge of magical power swept out, lifting up Li Yourong, who was bowing in greeting.
Li Yourong straightened herself.
She glanced at Yang Jiuli, her beautiful eyes sparkling with affection, then lowered her head and thought to herself, "In this world where profit is paramount, there are still such loyal and righteous people. I, Li Yourong, am fortunate to have met such a person; it is truly a blessing from heaven..."
As she whispered, she pursed her lips, glancing furtively at Yang Jiuli out of the corner of her eye.
Hesitant to speak.
There was something she wanted to say, something she had wanted to say many times.
But she was afraid that if she spoke up, they wouldn't even be able to remain friends.
"Well, things are already much better now, why should I bother asking for an explanation?" Li Yourong thought to herself in the end.
She swallowed her words, a hint of joy in her heart, like a girl next door experiencing her first love.
Although Li Yourong is over forty years old.
However, she was devoted to the Dao and spent her days either cultivating or refining pills, rarely interacting with the young talents of the major families.
Not to mention meeting someone who makes her heart flutter.
In the Li family...
Those cultivators from other clans were all mediocre and did not catch her eye.
Those alchemists are far less talented than her!
Only Yang Jiuli brought her surprises step by step.
Their relationship remained only at the level of their past mentorship.
It wasn't until after their trip to Longhu Town that they began to treat each other like close friends.
It was only when Yang Jiuli insisted on traveling with her that Li Yourong's heart fluttered, and she began to feel a stirring of attraction towards the man before her.
Thinking back on the past, she felt even more that the man before her was of noble character, resilient in mind, and down-to-earth.
He is a good man.
"What's wrong?" Yang Jiuli asked when he saw Li Yourong hesitate to speak.
"No, it's nothing," Li Yourong quickly replied, blushing.
But as soon as he finished speaking, he felt as if he had said something wrong. He glanced to the side and said slowly.
"I wonder how those clansmen are doing?"
A hint of sadness appeared in her eyes.
Li Yourong still remembered that before she lost consciousness, those clansmen had already collapsed on the warship.
If there are no unforeseen circumstances, he has most likely already been executed.
She felt a little guilty.
He led his team out, but ended up almost being wiped out.
How will I face those relatives in the future?
"It's too late for you to worry now. We're lucky to have survived!" Yang Jiuli comforted him.
Li Yourong nodded slightly.
"I'll have Xiaobing go and investigate later, and see how the situation is outside," Yang Jiuli said.
"That's the only way!" Li Yourong nodded.
She was not a pedantic person either.
Especially after experiencing this incident, she felt even more how precious life is, and that it is already difficult to be alive.
As for other matters, I will do my best to help as much as I can.
If it's too late, the only thing to do is to protect yourself!
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