Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
Originally, the Yellow Scorpion Master, He Yingqing, and the Scorpion King did not disturb Lu Chen, but the Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad caught the scent of the Scorpion King and immediately made an excited sound, jumping out of the Empty Mountain Cave. This truly startled Lu Chen.
Lu Chen opened his eyes and watched as the Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad quickly hopped outside the cave. He wondered if this creature was so hungry after not eating for a long time that it was going out to catch poisonous insects.
"I can't let this go; I need to see what's happening!"
With that thought, Lu Chen took a step and followed the Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad.
The Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad exited the Empty Mountain Cave but did not take the usual path up the mountain. Instead, it leaped into the bushes, weaving through thorns and vines.
After walking about two hundred steps, a crystal figure appeared. The Yellow Scorpion Master's Scorpion King approached the Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad, brandishing its large pincers.
The Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad sat still like a dog, raising its pointed head while its big white belly puffed in and out. Its transparent and shiny eyes were fixed on the Scorpion King.
Seeing the Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad, the Scorpion King also halted its advance, turning around twice before swinging its large pincers. Its tail arched high, revealing its stinger as it charged at the Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad.
In an instant, the Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad opened its mouth wide, extending its soft tongue to wrap around the slender Scorpion King and pulled it back into its mouth.
The Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad's mouth quickly squirmed as it swallowed the Scorpion King whole. It made gurgling sounds while its big white belly continuously inflated and deflated like an inflatable ball. Meanwhile, inside, the Scorpion King seemed not to have died immediately; it struggled desperately, rolling around in the belly of the Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad.
After a while, the Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad's big white belly settled down. The Yellow Scorpion Master's Scorpion King had indeed been swallowed whole.
At that moment, halfway up the mountain, the Yellow Scorpion Master widened his eyes in shock and exclaimed, "Oh no! My Scorpion King has stopped responding!"
Furious, the Yellow Scorpion Master waved his hand and shouted, "Let's go up there and see who dares to lay hands on my Scorpion King! I will take their life as retribution for my yellow companion!"
The Yellow Scorpion Master roared, and the Scorpion King was killed. This was undoubtedly the greatest pain he had ever experienced in his life, after all, the Scorpion King was the culmination of his hard work and dedication; this Scorpion King was his very life.
It was akin to a poor Cowherd suddenly losing his cow to an untimely death. Without that cow, the Cowherd had nothing left, and such feelings were understandable.
The Yellow Scorpion Master roared as he and He Yingqing hurriedly made their way up the mountain in leaps and bounds.
At this moment, atop the mountain.
Lu Chen noticed something unusual about the Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad and followed it out of the Cave to see what was going on.
However, suddenly, the Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad jumped into a thicket filled with Thorny Vines, making it impossible for anyone to enter.
Just when he was at a loss for what to do, a Daoist figure quietly appeared behind him, silently like a Specter.
After a while, Lu Chen suddenly turned around, his heart tightening. Standing just a few steps away was a person.
In front of him stood a middle-aged man, around thirty years old, with extremely fair skin, a square face, high nose, sword-like eyebrows, and bright eyes full of spirit.
This man arrived at the mountain without any warning or trace. It was only upon seeing him that Lu Chen felt a sense of terror. He vaguely sensed that the aura of this person was somewhat similar to that of the Young Sovereign; it was likely another Void Immortal.
A Void Immortal is elusive and deceptive, second only to the Yin Immortal in existence. Their magical powers are formidable and can dominate an area; their worth is immeasurable. In the martial world, they are akin to a grandmaster establishing their own sect.
Li Shian had cultivated for nearly a hundred years and had only reached the Law of the Realm level.
The Five Element Sect, a large sect renowned alongside Eastern Shaolin, is said to have two Void Immortals: one is Supreme Master Taihuang, and the other is Vice Sect Master Shao Huang. The person before me exudes an aura similar to that of a Void Immortal, which means that the Five Element Sect will soon have three Void Immortals.
"It’s likely that he is an elder from the sect. To think there is another Void Immortal among us. I wonder if he has discovered the Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad and the secrets I carry."
Lu Chen's mind raced as several thoughts echoed in his head, weighing his options.
"Regardless of whether he has noticed anything, this person is at least an elder of the sect. As a junior, I should first perform a basic act of respect and establish a positive image in his mind. Even if he has truly uncovered my secret and wishes to execute me, I would have no chance to defend myself."
With that thought, Lu Chen knelt down with a thud and bowed his head, saying, "Greetings, Elder. Your powers are unmatched, and your reputation shakes the world."
At that moment of kneeling, Lu Chen felt a familiar sensation of being a servant in Han Wangfu again, often flattering his master with slanderous words—a bad habit he had developed.
Lu Chen knelt on the ground and flattered the elder, but the other party remained silent, standing still without moving.
"Could it be that he has already discovered my secret?" Lu Chen pressed his forehead tightly against the ground, feeling uncertain.
After a long while, the elder finally spoke: "It's so late. Why are you wandering around instead of going to sleep?"
Lu Chen had already anticipated this question and replied smoothly, "Disciple has just broken through to Unity of Man. My senses have become sharper, and I happened to hear some noises outside, so I came out to take a look."
Indeed, when this person appeared earlier, Lu Chen was observing from the bushes outside. His account matched perfectly with what the elder would have seen upon arrival. Of course, Lu Chen made no mention of the Ten-Thousand Poisons Golden Toad.
At this moment, Lu Chen felt a subtle current of energy coursing over him; it was clear that the elder was testing his cultivation. He wondered if the secrets of the Yin Yuan Pearl and Supreme Garment would be discovered by him.
"Someone is coming," Lu Chen thought quickly, fearing that this person might discover the secret he was hiding. Just then, he noticed two figures rushing up from the mountainside, and he immediately shifted his focus.
The middle-aged man let out a cold hum, turning to look at the entrance of the mountain path where Yellow Scorpion Master and He Yingqing had just arrived.
"You two are truly audacious to dare provoke my Five Element Sect and even injure an Inner Sect Disciple. If I weren't in seclusion yesterday, I would have come out personally to deal with you."
The middle-aged man's voice was extremely cold and flat, yet it carried an irresistible pressure, making anyone before him feel like a mere insect.
"Yin Boqing, is that you?" He Yingqing asked.
Both Yellow Scorpion Master and He Yingqing's eyes widened in shock.
"A Void Immortal, another Void Immortal. Yin Boqing, you actually broke through to become a Void Immortal. This will be a significant piece of news in the martial world. The status of Five Element Sect will rise dramatically; it might even overshadow the Shaolin Temple of the Western Seven States," Yellow Scorpion Master said.
He Yingqing and Yellow Scorpion Master were both experts; how could they not recognize that this Yin Boqing was a Void Immortal, a true grandmaster, even stronger than many masters from second-rate sects?
Yin Boqing was indeed a talent among the Fifty-Ninth Generation Disciples of Five Element Sect. Over a hundred years ago, he was just an ordinary person who accidentally gained a fortuitous encounter and embarked on the path of cultivation. More than sixty years ago, Yin Boqing joined Five Element Sect as a True Disciple of the fifty-ninth generation. Now, his cultivation level was almost on par with the two leaders, making him the youngest elder in Elder Immortal Academy, known as "Baiqingzi."
As Yin Boqing's gaze shifted away from Lu Chen, Lu Chen immediately felt lighter, as if the pressure had lessened significantly. This person was truly unfathomable; although he appeared to be in his thirties, he had actually retained his youthful appearance and was well over a hundred years old.
Yin Boqing suddenly blocked the path, intimidating both Yellow Scorpion Master and He Zai Jin. At this moment, their attention was entirely focused on Yin Boqing, completely disregarding Lu Chen behind them.
Yellow Scorpion Master had been furious due to the death of Scorpion King, but now faced with Yin Boqing, he found it impossible to muster any anger.
Even if the Scorpion King was killed by Yin Boqing, the Yellow Scorpion Master still has no way to deal with him; the power of the Void Immortal is not something an ordinary person can contend with.
Moreover, if the Yellow Scorpion Master were to admit that he secretly infiltrated the Five Element Sect in the dead of night with a poisonous creature like the Scorpion King, it would clearly be self-sabotage. At that point, even if he had a thousand mouths, he wouldn't be able to explain himself.
Thinking of this, the Yellow Scorpion Master suddenly deflated and retreated to the side in frustration.
"Yin Boqing."
He Yingqing suddenly stepped forward and said, "My son died today within your sect and was killed by your Pure Yang Zhenren's Xuan Yin Flying Sword. With the truth still unclear, shouldn't I, as his father, step forward to investigate and find out the real culprit to comfort his spirit? If I let this go unchecked, how can I, He Yingqing, as a sect leader, hold my head high? Moreover, it is only right for a son to avenge his father. My son is like flesh from my body; if it were you in my position, you would undoubtedly cling to this matter just as fiercely, if not more so."
Upon hearing this, Yin Boqing coldly smiled and said, "He Zhaozong, have you forgotten my Dao Title? Let me tell you this: if it were me, I would never make a big fuss over such matters. The path of cultivation is about severing emotional attachments and desires, facing oneself directly, and pursuing the Dao with an unwavering will free from any constraints. In other words, cultivation is the true path; nothing in this world can affect one's cultivation."
Lu Chen gasped in shock; he realized he was hearing unprecedented teachings. For the sake of cultivation, one could forsake everything—even if you killed his entire family—as long as he himself was unharmed, he would not seek revenge but would instead focus solely on cultivation and pursuing the Dao.
This person is truly terrifying! Indifferent to emotions—something that is often regarded as paramount in human society—he can treat it lightly or even abandon it.
Thus, in this world, there is nothing that can influence Yin Boqing's cultivation. Only with such a mindset and will could one achieve Void Immortal status in just sixty years.
Comment 0 Comment Count