Chapter 5, Lord of the Dark Domain

As everyone turned around, the speaker, dressed in a blue robe and blue hat, was of short stature, with a fair complexion, appearing to be merely in his teens

These old priests all laughed heartily, and no one dared to blame them for their rudeness

In Sun Li's mind, Wu Yao snorted coldly: "I don't like this smiling tiger!"

However, deep within this canyon, passing through the dense thickets and old vines, one will discover a narrow stone crevice on the western cliff. After penetrating about ten zhang into the crevice, one will be blocked by the hard mountain rock, which is, in fact, merely an illusion created by a formation.

Zhu Yanqing felt a bitterness in his heart and let out a silent sigh

The person who was bumped into was Tian Yingdong, who let out a cold laugh and said, "Hmph, how domineering! You hit someone and still want to turn the tables!"

The efficiency of that fellow's Fire Power Array in converting the True Sun Fire into spiritual essence is too low. It still requires its own spiritual essence to activate, and the power converted from the True Sun Fire is merely auxiliary

Sun Li no longer spoke and began to listen attentively

He, a master of the realm of extraordinary individuals, must exert all his effort to operate his techniques in order to maintain normalcy under such pressure

There are also quite a few disciples who are adept at maneuvering, seizing opportunities to run to Tian Yingdong's courtyard, hoping to establish a connection with him

Bang

"How can you be so sure that he is a smiling tiger? Is it impossible for there to be a good person in the sect?" Sun Li did not believe it

Luo Huan this time spoke slowly: "What is there to say? He is merely a half-baked character. The outer robe he wears employs some simple techniques of a spirit architect. It combines a fire power formation and a wind power formation using the rudimentary Three Gods Flame Refining Technique to fly by harnessing the power of the True Sun Fire"

Today, what I will be discussing with everyone is this work titled "The Great Path Expansion"

The disciples looked at Qin Tianzhan and Tian Yingdong respectively. Tian Yingdong pondered silently, making no response. However, Qin Tianzhan subtly signaled, and one disciple attempted to go and rescue their injured comrade. Unexpectedly, just as he extended his foot, a cold glint flashed in the eyes of the fierce man

Blood flowed profusely, and the disciple, in excruciating pain, was drenched in sweat, clutching his legs and crying out in agony

Zhu Yanqing nodded slightly, turned around and slightly bowed. The little girl behind called out, "Shall we go in?" Seeing the gazes of the crowd, she then smiled and explained, "Everyone, this is my distant niece, Xie Weier. She insisted on coming with me this time to broaden her horizons. Is that alright?"

This foolish teacher misleads students; what nonsense is he talking about? How can he be so absurdly wrong about such fundamental theories? Does he have any clear understanding of this world?

It occupies an entire valley, with stone-built houses for instruction in the front and a large open area for drills in the back

Zhu Yanqing expressed her apologies, saying: "She has grown up in the deep mountains and has had little contact with people. I hope you all can be understanding."

Behind Su Bao Mountain, there lies an inconspicuous canyon. Viewed from above, it is nestled among towering mountains and can easily be overlooked

As soon as Zhu Yanqing appeared, he waited for the two voices, but surprisingly, no one spoke up.

Qin Tianzhan knelt down with a thud and said: "Thank you, esteemed teacher, for your cultivation"

Chongyin appears to be harmless, always smiling, and his choice of words is particularly cautious. He refrains from discouraging those disciples with poor aptitude and strives to treat everyone equally

What is being discussed today is all fundamental concepts. Do not be misled by the fact that Wu Yao only covers thirty percent, which is different from Chong Yin; this thirty percent directly causes the foundational theories presented by Wu Yao to differ vastly from those obtained by Chong Yin.

The number of people on both sides does not match. On https://m.hetushu.com, they regard each other with cold eyes, and the atmosphere in the stone house is rather tense

Generally, those who teach fighting are quite skilled in it. However, I am very displeased being stuck in this damn academy, as I hardly get to fight throughout the year... Therefore, I warmly welcome you to break the rules.

Chongyin began to lecture, while Chongba had long since turned away in silence, seemingly very impatient with such matters

The Su Bao Academy is also located in Qianshan, and it is one of the more distinctive buildings among the many structures in Qianshan

The fierce man did not even glance at the two severely injured disciples, allowing them to bleed there, and strode confidently into the classroom

That was an older generation of disciples who began their training three years ago. Their lightness skill has already reached the pinnacle of martial arts, known as "Soaring on Land." In just three years of cultivation, they have achieved such accomplishments, igniting a fervent passion in the hearts of all the new disciples

At the moment when neither side had the upper hand, a yellow talisman suddenly flew in from outside the door, igniting as it flew. By the time it reached above the two individuals, the consumed talisman transformed into a gigantic hand, which reached down and captured the two who were grappling, swiftly tossing them out with a whoosh

You need only to focus on your cultivation. Before the great battle arrives, strive to reach the Sage realm. At that time, the two of us will fight side by side. As long as you achieve remarkable merits, the position of the Master of Su Bao Mountain will naturally be passed on to you without hesitation.

Wu Yao said without any politeness: "I have never misjudged a person; whether you believe it or not is up to you"

The disciple whose foot was pierced had the short sword retrieved by Chong Ba, and the wound was healing at a visibly rapid pace. The other disciples looked at Chong Yin with a hint of warmth in their eyes

The man pointed at the burning spirit talisman, and a massive wooden hammer appeared out of thin air, striking fiercely at the two individuals still in mid-air.

The delusional Master Wang Xu and the senior disciples accompanied Zhu Yanqing and Xie Weier to the Xuanwu Great Hall, leaving the disciples who had stood idle for the entire morning with little to do

The Wangxu Zhenren approached together with his shishu, clasping their fists in salute: "Master Zhu, thank you for your hard work on the journey"

Having just experienced the brutal tyranny of Chongba, the lecture by Chongyin left everyone with a refreshing feeling akin to a spring breeze

Qin Tianzhan immediately assumed a posture of attentive listening, and Wang Xu felt somewhat satisfied: "Before any great change, there must be an omen. This time, the meteors of the Great Sui have fallen from the sky, an event of unprecedented scale, and so many talents have emerged; it is likely a precursor to a great change. Moreover, the Ghost Rong and demonic cultivators are stirring restlessly. I fear that within thirty years, a great battle between righteousness and evil will erupt!"

There are three other people beside Sun Li, all from the same courtyard

The Illusory Sage quickly nodded: "I have long made arrangements for the Master. Please, Master, proceed to the Xuanwu Great Hall to enjoy some tea. I will prepare things over there and escort you shortly."

"As it should be, as it should be." The Illusory Master quickly responded with courtesy: "Please, Master, come in!"

The two let out a terrible scream as they were violently slammed to the ground, bleeding from all seven orifices and severely injured, falling into a state of unconsciousness

Qin Tianzhan first arrived at Subao Mountain, and early on was accepted as a disciple by the Master. Therefore, among this group of disciples, the vast majority of those with good aptitude had already attached themselves to Qin Tianzhan before Tian Yingdong's arrival

This little girl has rosy cheeks and a snow-white complexion, with clear big eyes that carry a hint of blue, resembling gemstones. Her hair is fresh and clean, and she should be exceptionally refreshing and adorable. However, for some unknown reason, when Wang Xu and the others looked at her, they felt a chill piercing straight to their hearts. The group of old Taoists, all seasoned practitioners with a hundred years of experience, couldn't help but shiver.

Therefore, no master has taken on disciples since then

This made the other disciples green with envy, but they were helpless; the individual's talent was extraordinary. If you also possessed one of the Ten Great Roots of Wisdom, the senior disciples would treat you as a prized possession.

In addition to Tian Yingdong and Qin Tianzhan, there are also a few disciples among this group who possess considerable potential and innate wisdom. However, this is not sufficient for the masters to accept them as direct disciples before they have entered the Daoist realm.

Come if you have the ability

Inside the stone house, there are clearly two factions: one led by Qin Tianzhan, and the other naturally led by Tian Yingdong

Wang Xu continued, "Innate talent is merely a prerequisite; no matter how exceptional the talent, it is useless without the support of resources. As your master, I am the head of Su Bao Mountain, and you need not worry at all about resources, which will undoubtedly surpass those of Tian Yingdong"

After some idle thoughts, he finally said: "There are some things I originally did not want to discuss with you right now, but it seems that I should go ahead and say them."

However, he was somewhat hesitant. He clearly remembered the comments made by Wu Yao and Luo Huan about the entire Su Bao Mountain when they first entered the mountain gate; many of their observations were indeed accurate.

Sun Liben thought he was about to say something, but Luo Huan fell silent again

The man slowly turned around in the fearful gazes of the disciples, a hideous scar resembling a centipede traversing from his forehead through his left eye, crawling all the way down to his neck

A chill was seeping in behind Sun Li.

The master and disciple entered the main hall. Upon seeing a hint of discontent on his disciple's face, the Master Wangxu let out a sigh: "Tian Zhan, you need not take it to heart; there is no absolute best when it comes to talent. Although Tian Yingdong's Baoliu Wisdom Root ranks among the top ten, your Five Elements Wisdom Root is not far behind. At the very least, in terms of cultivation speed, you will definitely surpass him. With your master here to guide you, you can focus on your training and will surely be able to surpass him."

All the disciples gasped in shock! Even Tian Yingdong and Qin Tianzhan felt a chill in their hearts. Both of them believed that Chong Bazhu would never dare to kill them, but it was certainly within the realm of possibility for him to teach them a lesson and inflict serious injuries.

Tian Yingdong gritted his teeth and was the first to return to the classroom. The others followed suit, returning in a flurry.

However, his techniques are truly inferior. According to my standards, to handle it this way should at least not involve a trace of one's own spiritual essence. Merely relying on the power of the True Sun Fire to achieve flight would barely meet the minimum standards of a low-level spiritual architect

Wu Yaofei spoke rapidly, completely overturning the three-point theory previously articulated by Chongyin

Once all the disciples returned to their seats, the fierce man scanned the room, his eyes blazing with ferocity. Every disciple he laid eyes on obediently lowered their heads.

hiss

Chongyin was speaking, and Luo Huan let out a hum.

After the four of them met, they naturally appeared to be more familiar with each other since they lived in the same small courtyard. As for whether they can truly become good friends in the future, no one can say for certain at this moment

On Sun Li's desk, there was also a book. He lowered his head to take a look, and on the ancient book, four large characters were inscribed in seal script: Great Conduct of the Dao.

After the disciples enter the mountain gate, they will begin their long foundational training.

Wu Yao laughed heartily: "This kid is somewhat to my taste, hahahaha..."

Sun Li sighed softly, not feeling envious, understanding in her heart that as long as she seizes opportunities and works diligently, there will come a day when she will reach that level, or even higher

... ...

Two individuals flew out of the door, and everyone hurriedly chased after them

This is the renowned Sanwen Dihuo Fire Cave

Some disciples sat by the window and the door, watching a group of neatly dressed disciples swiftly pass by, led by an instructor, their feet barely touching the ground as they disappeared into the forest of the training ground, instantly filled with envy

No, no! The Illusory Master quickly shook his head, then smiled as he looked at the little girl, praising her: "Miss Xie, your innate talent is extraordinary, and with a senior like Master Zhu looking after you, your future is boundless."

The Illusory Sage displayed a joyful expression, waved his hand towards the back, and the disciples knelt down in unison, shouting in unison: "We respectfully welcome the esteemed elder!"

Sun Li had been waiting ever since he entered Su Bao Mountain, as the two voices in his mind continuously commented on everything he saw and everyone he met

... ...

Before the opening ceremony of the mountain gate, the Wangshan Bieyuan was particularly lively, with numerous esteemed masters from the realm of sages coming and going, all heading to one place: Tian Yingdong's small courtyard

The formation's restrictions were lifted, revealing a tunnel that had been carved out. At the end of the tunnel was a semi-natural stone cave, approximately ten zhang high and thirty zhang wide. In the center, there was a fire spring, gushing forth and forming a magma pool the size of a tabletop. Every fifteen minutes, three rings of fiery red spiritual light would intermittently emanate, making the cave as hot as a furnace.

Zhu Yanqing pondered that the deluded old Taoist did not realize that the name "Xie Weier" was their good fortune; otherwise, if he knew that this little girl was the infamous Dark Domain Demon Lord, he would be scared to the point of losing control of his bodily functions! Throughout Su Bao Mountain, including both people and livestock, none could withstand a mere poke from her little finger

... ...

The "Great Path Sutra" is the most fundamental classic in the realm of cultivation, and the version of the "Great Path Sutra" in everyone's hands has been annotated by the ancestors of our sect, which is undoubtedly a hundred times superior to those circulated outside.

After a while, Chongyin was discussing the Five Elements, and Luo Huan let out a hum. However, following that, there was again no sound.

The fierce man nodded in satisfaction and said: "My name is Chong Ba, and I am your instructor. Let me make one thing clear: for each new cohort of disciples entering this Su Bao Academy, as long as the number of deaths does not exceed five, I will not be held accountable for any responsibility."

A capable man was seen standing with his back to the crowd at the entrance, pinching a spirit talisman between two fingers, which immediately ignited.

Sun Li was puzzled for a moment, and Wu Yao finally couldn't take it anymore: "If you won't say it, then I will!"

Chong Ba grinned, the venomous centipede on his face twitched: "Alright, now go find someone and bring those three fools back to me"

The delusional and empty True Person returned to his own Zhiwei Caotang, where the newly admitted disciple Qin Tianzhan stood respectfully with his hands down, waiting in the courtyard

Zhu Yanqing nodded in satisfaction

Within this academy, there are only two legitimate teachers: I, Chong Ba, am responsible for martial arts, and there is also a pretty boy named Chong Yin who teaches literature. In simple terms, he teaches you cultivation, while I teach you how to fight

Salutations to the esteemed master

However, Su Lan and Jiang Shiyu need to be somewhat more reserved, yet at least on the surface, they still appear to be amiable

You are seeking death

Sun Li was struggling in his mind when he suddenly felt the surroundings quiet down. When he looked up, Chong Yin, who had been lecturing at the front, was standing beside him at some point, his eyes fixed on Sun Li with a seemingly amused expression.

The two immediately lunged at each other and began to wrestle. The crowd erupted in cheers of "oh, oh, oh," while Qin Tianzhan and Tian Yingdong observed coldly. The desks and chairs in the classroom were all made of wood, and within moments, they had knocked over several of them.

... ...

Understood! The disciples' voices were particularly loud

Zhu Yanqing once again asked the Illusory Void Master: "Illusory Void Master, do you know if the fire pit of the Three Texts of Earth Fire is ready?"

Sun Li, amidst the crowd, also felt a sense of trepidation in his heart

The Illusory Master only delivered them to the entrance of the cave before wisely departing. After Zhu Yanqing entered with his niece, Xie Weier, he immediately used a spell to seal the entrance, prohibiting anyone from peering inside

At this time, Sun Li and other newly admitted disciples, such as Tian Yingdong, were sitting inside the stone house, waiting for the instructor to give a lecture

Qin Tian's expression changed sharply

However, if it were to be said that the person who coerced him is the Dark Domain Demon Lord, one of the top ten on the Demon Path Heavenly Ranking, then everyone in the world would be relieved. The Dark Domain Demon Lord, Muran Xue'er, is the only woman among the top ten on the Demon Path Heavenly Ranking, her identity is mysterious, and no one knows her origins

Lu Datong has a straightforward and carefree personality, making him the joy of everyone around him

The little girl nodded slightly; at this moment, there were no outsiders present. The "little girl" did not need to restrain her aura, and an overwhelming pressure immediately filled the entire cave. The magma, under this pressure, retracted a few more inches.

The Illusory Master waved his hand and said, "You and I are master and disciple, there is no need for such formality, come in."

He blinked slightly, and the hideous scar seemed to move, startling a few timid disciples who shuddered

Alright, we have said everything that needs to be said. Is everything clear?

Sun Li spent the entire morning listening to people extol the remarkable achievements of Master Zhu Yanqing and his esteemed position in the realm of cultivation. To his surprise, however, these two individuals claimed that this person did not even meet the minimum standards of a low-level spirit architect

Zhu Yanqing faced her with utmost respect: "Your Excellency, please wait a moment. I will begin shortly. If you find it tedious, feel free to move about; I assure you that neither I nor the guards will impede your movements."

Zhu Yanqing glanced at the crowd, his smile not reaching his eyes: "Everyone has been waiting for a long time, and I, Zhu, feel uneasy in my heart"

A sharp short sword firmly pinned that foot to the ground

Chong Ba stood at the classroom door, laughing with glee. That person pointed at Chong Ba and said: "I am the pretty boy that guy mentioned, your instructor Chong Yin"

The fierce man stood in front of the crowd and coldly said: "Did I ever say for you to go save those two?"

It is unclear what means the old Daoist Wangming employed, but he truly managed to move Tian Yingdong. When opening the mountain gate, Tian Yingdong indeed chose the old Daoist Wangming as his master

Chongyin spoke casually, raising his hand as he spoke, and dozens of ancient books with blue cloth covers flew out of his palm, landing in front of each disciple.

Chongyin slowly walked over and fed each of the three disciples a spiritual elixir, saying: "Alright, don't worry about them anymore; just lie here for a while and you will be able to move on your own."

Qin Tian bowed and said: "Disciple understands, thank you, Master!"

There was no visible movement from that person, yet their garments flowed gracefully. Around the golden thread patterns, ethereal flames in the shape of butterflies danced up and down, with the old ones continuously vanishing while new ones emerged from within those patterns.

This greatly excited the old Taoist Wang Ming, who laughed heartily and, in a show of defiance, glared at his junior apprentice, Wang Xi. This made the old Taoist nun so furious that her triangular eyes turned upside down.

Go!

This difference is not easily noticeable in the early stages of cultivation, but as one attains higher levels, the future impact will become increasingly significant. No wonder that in recent years, there has been a decreasing number of high-level cultivators in the realm of cultivation.

The disciples were trying to lift the two of them with great effort when a voice sounded from behind everyone: "Their internal organs are injured, and their ribs are broken. They must not be moved recklessly; otherwise, the ribs could puncture the heart, and then it would be impossible to save them."

Once Zhu Yanqing had left, He Tushu and Wu Yao seemed unable to contain themselves: "Luo Huan, say something!"

Ah?

The disciples were taken aback, never expecting that the man would strike so ruthlessly

Just by looking at the color of his face, it is clear that he feels at ease and justified; there is not a hint of "unease" at all

With a swish, a flash appeared before the eyes of the disciples, and a scream of agony echoed in their ears

New disciples of the Subao Mountain, regardless of whether they are direct disciples or not, must enter the Subao Academy. After completing the most fundamental courses, their future paths will be determined based on their individual achievements

Upon hearing the praise from the Illusory Master, Xie Weier remained indifferent, merely nodding slightly in acknowledgment

The rules within the academy are quite simple; as long as you do not provoke the two of us professors, everything is fine. As for other matters, whether you wish to scheme against each other, pay lip service while acting contrary, engage in secret duels, or even partake in clandestine affairs, it is of no concern to us. As long as we do not discover it, we will pretend to be unaware, and you may carry on as you please

However, you must remember that after the Seven Entrance Examinations, upon graduating from the academy, you must at least reach the third level of the Mortal Realm, otherwise you will be expelled.

After the little girl, Xie Weier, entered, she merely glanced around. The intense heat in the cave was forced back into the fire pit by a visible icy blue chill, which only maintained that warmth around the fire pit.

The disciples are all very curious

The disciples rushed out in a flurry, while the initial two remained unconscious, the blood beneath them having pooled into a puddle

It seems that it is precisely because of the influence of these fire butterflies that the person moved at an astonishing speed, arriving before the mountain gate in the blink of an eye

Ten years ago, she emerged suddenly, atop the towering cliffs and beside the turbulent waters of the Ming River. With just ten moves, she annihilated the 'Eternal Demon Lord' Duan Anyan, who was one of the top ten at that time, and took his place among the top ten. Furthermore, she renamed Duan Anyan's faction to 'Tianxia Society,' making it even more powerful. Today, the Tianxia Society has firmly established itself among the three major forces of demonic cultivators, and Mu Ran Xie Wei'er has become a figure that the righteous path of cultivation regards with trepidation.

Qin Tian cast a glance, signaling one of his subordinates, who seemingly accidentally bumped into a nearby person. He then immediately jumped up and shouted, "Are you blind? How dare you hit me!"

Who would have thought that the renowned spiritual architect Zhu Yanqing from the cultivation world was actually coerced into coming to Su Bao Mountain to create spiritual pattern formations for others? It is likely that no one would believe it if this were to be revealed

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Are you also a new disciple? How come I have no impression of you at all

Isn't your standard too high?

However, disciples like Tian Yingdong and Qin Tianzhan, in addition to attending lectures and classes, must also receive careful guidance from their masters in private. Coupled with their exceptional innate talent, their achievements are undoubtedly far superior to those of ordinary disciples

Sun Li was also unsure about who was right, vaguely feeling that he should listen to Chongyin, after all, the two voices in his mind seemed to have somewhat "illegitimate" origins.

This time, the Su Bao Mountain has officially accepted over one hundred new disciples. Although this stone house is quite large, it still appears somewhat crowded

Chongyin is discussing the most fundamental theories of Yin and Yang. These theories were also learned by Sun Li from Confucius in Lianhuatai Village. However, the theories in the secular world are much more superficial, while the content presented in this "Da Xing Dao Yan" delves into the essence of this world.

As he approached, Sun Li finally saw clearly that the visitor was tall and thin, with a pointed chin, an aquiline nose, and slender eyebrows and eyes. He was dressed in a loose, long robe, embroidered with some strange patterns using gold threads finer than a hair.