Chapter 6: Dual Cultivation of Dao and Demon
This duality of ice and fire makes him feel as if he is in hell, with every fleeting moment being a torment
Master Hao said: "Thank you, fairy, I understand!"
Su Xidao: "This place is called the Primordial Cave Heaven. According to legend, it is the 'first divine ruin' from ancient times to the present. It exists outside of the heavens and the earth, not within the five elements. We speculate that if we can unravel the secrets here, we will be able to understand all divine ruins and the origins of the divine crystals they bring."
He did not even hum a single sound again
Arriving at a secluded place, one sees ahead a waterfall cascading down from an unknown void, forming a lake surrounded by the remnants of crumbling walls and broken pillars
Shi Hao began to feel that the extreme pain was gradually easing little by little
Once he has fully mastered these three techniques, he will then be taught the mnemonic and method of cultivating the other three techniques, along with a brief explanation.
Yet none of you are willing to let the other leave while remaining behind, Shi Hao thought to himself
We need the joint effort of both parties to open the passage; if one person goes out first, the other will inevitably be trapped here
However, the Saint Xuan Fairy, who is trapped here, truly cannot assist him
Only in this way can the kind of pain that makes one feel that death would be preferable become even more terrifying and tormenting
Ye Ziyin said softly: "Although I have laid the foundation for your Immortal Ice Technique, the cultivation of the Daoist sect is different from that of other schools. The martial classics are profound, and the rules are numerous, making each step arduous. In the beginning, there may not be much difference compared to other sects in the martial world, but as the cultivation progresses and the foundation becomes more solid, it would not be surprising to even achieve effects such as maintaining youth and longevity.
The Chongxian Sect relies on the Barbarian Court to lead the Daoist sects, and seeking the medicinal materials required for refining the Daoist elixirs is indeed a troublesome matter
Su Ximan chuckled and said: "It seems she has not kept anything to herself; her first move is the secret sword technique of the Tai Su Immortal Pavilion. I assume she has also explained to you the Nine-Rank Immortal Formulas and the inner alchemy cultivation of the Daoist school"
The two of them stared at Shi Hao together, their gazes somewhat revealing a hint of surprise
The fire enchantress kicked her skirt on the stone, shifted to rest on one leg, and smiled, saying: "Do not be so surprised, you have accepted a small portion of our power. Although it is merely a trivial fraction, fundamentally speaking, it has already surpassed most warriors of the eighth rank.
Her silhouette is tall and slender, with an elegant posture and a light, ethereal presence, exuding a beauty that is otherworldly and transcendent, as if she could break free from the mundane and soar into the void at any moment
Until the laughter of the fire enchantress gently reached his ears: "Not bad, quite persistent."
Looking back now, this calamity in the martial arts world that led to the fall of the Central Plains to foreign barbarians was something that could have been avoided... Alas!
She was wrapped in a light red robe, revealing arms like jade lotus roots and exquisite collarbones
Her skin was as smooth as ice, exuding a leisurely demeanor, with droplets of water rolling down her fair complexion
Of course, if you are unfortunate, what lies before us now would already be a heap of shattered flesh.
Looking at Ye Ziyin, she giggled and said: "Now, will you teach him first, or shall I teach him first? By the way, should we confirm again who his primary wife is? Hehe!"
Yet, the Holy Xuan Fairy quickly said: "Qi is stored in the divine court, the wind pool, true energy is released outward, emptying oneself, concentrating the spirit to control the energy"
We need you to do something for us after you go out, which may unravel the mysteries of this primordial cave and set us free
Shi Hao sat cross-legged beneath the stone pillar that seemed to pierce the sky, his body radiating both intense heat and a chilling coldness.
The Holy Fairy pondered for a moment and nodded... In fact, what they had just done was truly akin to treating a dead horse as if it were alive; according to her innermost thoughts, there was almost no possibility of success.
The downward flowing hot air created a distinctly different sensation, making him feel as though he was split in two from his chest, experiencing a pain akin to being cut in half.
Shi Hao would never dare to show her any disrespect due to the unexpected incident that occurred between them. He stepped forward, clasped his hands together, and performed a formal bow, saying: "Fairy!"
The upward rushing cold air seemed to pull at all the nerves in his brain, making Shi Hao feel as if his head was about to explode at any moment
Behind her, there stood a dilapidated treasure hall, from which moisture seeped out, and it was unclear what lay within.
Ye Ziyin suddenly clenched her delicate fist
Shi Hao shook his head and said: "Although I have heard this term, I do not understand it."
When Shi Hao passed through a slanted archway and saw the fire enchantress Su Xie again, he found her sitting in a jade-backed chair
Every cell in the upper body seems to be frozen, while the lower body is burning both inside and out
Su Xi lay on the jade chair and spread her hands: "The so-called Demon Realm is located beyond the Three Realms and is not part of the Five Elements. Within the Demon Realm, there exists a multitude of shadow demons; they are neither alive nor dead, representing an extremely bizarre existence.
It is evident that this Saint Xian Fairy was just bathing here
Su Xidao: "That's right, it's the ritual! Do you know about the Demon Realm?"
I will also write to you in advance about the medicinal materials and refining secrets required for the Ninth Grade Nine Transformation Frost Snow Pill. After you leave, while cultivating the inner elixir, remember to find a way to collect these medicinal materials in advance. The 'Ninth Grade Immortal Formula' is an essential external elixir for Daoist cultivation, but different sects have different immortal formulas based on their unique methods of inner elixir cultivation.
That woman over there, she also knows that this 'Primordial Cave Heaven' is fake; she is merely playing along. However, none of us expected... it to actually be real
Shi Hao asked: "Yuan Shi? What is that?"
Two mysterious auras guided them, wandering through his meridians
He is well aware that this moment is a critical juncture between life and death, thus he grits his teeth and does not dare to make the slightest movement
She reclined on the comfortably curved jade chair, her hands clasped beneath her soft bosom, and smiled, saying: "What has your little wife taught you?"
This armchair is exquisitely crafted, but one of its legs is damaged and has been repaired by her using a stone.
Shi Hao asked: "What is it"
On either side of him, the fire enchantress continued to cross her legs, the vibrant red hem of her skirt swaying in rhythm with her shaking jade-like feet
The Fire Enchantress smiled and said: "I never expected that he could actually operate both the Mystical Charm Technique and the Celestial Ice Formula simultaneously, merging the demonic path into one, achieving something that no one has ever accomplished throughout history. Although you and I have each contributed part of our foundation to him, this talent should not be underestimated."
He is able to perceive that there are spheres of energy at his brow point and lower dantian, each continuously rotating like a sphere, yet they no longer cause him discomfort
At this moment, Ye Ziyin began to impart to him the secret teachings of the Daoist school and the techniques of internal and external alchemy. After he had memorized everything, she personally carved a stone into a sword and step by step guided him through the three techniques of the Immortal Thunder Six Styles: "Ice Crystal Illusion Sword," "Mysterious Firefly Flying Sword," and "Momentary Sword Blossom"
Her charming face revealed a triumphant smile: "It was clearly me first!"
He exclaimed, "What I have here is ... ... "
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Su Xi shook his head and said, "It is still too early to tell you now; let's talk again when you have at least reached the fourth rank in your cultivation."
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Generally speaking, the authentic teachings of the Daoist school emphasize both internal and external cultivation. External alchemy is divided into nine grades, ranked from high to low, which are: Natural Dragon胎醴, Jade胎琼液膏, Purple华流精丹, Vermilion光云碧丹, Red华神丹, Supreme清金液, Nine转霜雪丹, Nine鼎云英丹, and Cloud光石流丹
As Shi Hao's thoughts stirred, a cold aura unexpectedly surrounded him. With the assistance of this icy wind, he slowly descended, and upon landing, the chill spread across the ground, forming a thin layer of ice crystals.
That place is where the world's malevolent fates converge, and it has been the resting place for countless souls of those who have gone astray throughout history.
In the realm of magic, there lies a vast amount of mysterious power. Mortals cannot enter this realm, but they can obtain these powers through certain specific rituals. This is the ritual of the magic gate, simple and straightforward... yet extraordinarily dangerous
Shi Hao exclaimed in surprise, "Can we go out? Then why are you still here?"
He felt as if he were like the lava in a high-pressure furnace, having long surpassed the critical point, only held back from exploding by their relentless suppression
Su Xiqiao curled her lips and said: "Oh dear, Sister Ziyin, this kind of matter is not determined by age, but rather by who comes first and who comes later. Although it was a complete mess at the time, if I remember correctly, back then..."
At this point, she let out a long sigh: "Back then, I used the secret of the Primordial Cave Heaven as a bait to lure the Daoist sect into a trap. However, at that time, I believed that this Primordial Cave Heaven was false; I made it appear real, but in fact, it was merely a trap.
She is inherently a demoness of the demonic sect. Although she was forced to lose her virtue, since the matter has come to this point and cannot be undone, she might as well use this incident to disgust the so-called 'fairy' of the Tai Su Immortal Pavilion, who has always prided herself on her nobility.
Shi Hao followed closely behind Ye Ziyan, trailing her figure.
Ye Ziyin's expression was devoid of emotion, yet her tone was filled with helplessness: "The conflict between the Dao and the demons has not been a matter of one or two days. At the beginning, everyone was merely focused on scheming against each other, inflicting heavy damage. However, upon discovering that this Primordial Cave Heaven was indeed real, the situation suddenly became uncontrollable. Both the Dao and the demons suffered countless casualties, and ultimately, after exhausting all our efforts in this fierce struggle, we found ourselves trapped here
This made her feel that she undoubtedly surpassed the Saint Huanyan Fairy
The cultivation of the Daoist sect is exceedingly troublesome, and the classics they have left behind are exceptionally obscure and difficult to comprehend. The cultivation in the Daoist sect requires immense insight and profound martial arts. The more so it is, the simpler it is for our demonic sect, which requires merely a 'ritual'.
Su Xi glanced at the Holy Immortal Xianzi, snorted, and said: "If we join forces, we can certainly send you out, but unfortunately, we ourselves cannot leave for the time being"
Su Xi threw a flirtatious glance at Shi Hao and said with a charming smile: "However, things are somewhat different now. Whether this is an accident or a punishment for the calamity we caused in the Central Plains martial arts world back in the day, in any case, you are now considered the man of both of us, our nameless husband, and you have also learned our martial arts techniques.
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The voice of the Holy Fairy echoed again: "Record the routes and sequences along which they move, and then cultivate on your own."
For him, the unexpected relationship with her directly bypassed the ninth rank and entered the eighth rank, thus he could not demand more.
From ancient times to the present, countless individuals who have succumbed to demonic influence have had their souls dragged into the demon realm after death. There, their souls are torn to shreds, only to be continuously reassembled and fused, transforming into an endless multitude of shadow demons. Of course, there are also some that are exceptionally powerful, becoming demon lords within the demon realm
After a long time, the young man under the towering stone pillar suddenly let out a long howl and leaped up. This leap reached an astonishing height of three zhang, surprising even himself. In a moment of distraction, he found himself at a great height, and it seemed he was about to crash down.
Ye Ziyin said: "I will transmit to you another set of sword techniques, called the Six Styles of Immortal Thunder, which can be used in conjunction with the Immortal Ice Technique. For now, practice the first three styles here with me, and after we go outside, you can cultivate the remaining three styles on your own"
The voice of the Holy Fairy has also become much gentler: "Just hold on a little longer, it's almost over."
Shi Hao asked in confusion: "Ceremony?"
Su Xi smiled and said: "This is one of the reasons; the other reason is that we have not yet been able to unravel the secret of 'Yuan Shi', so we are unwilling to leave just like this"
Ye Ziyin turned around to look at him, her expression serene, her gaze icy, exuding an ethereal grace, and her presence was beyond compare.
It can be said that you are quite fortunate. Under normal circumstances, we would only help you establish a basic foundation, assisting you to reach the ninth rank, and the rest would depend on your own cultivation and breakthroughs. However, you are lucky enough to have directly broken through to the eighth rank, and even those who are ordinarily at the eighth rank, despite practicing two types of techniques that should be incompatible, are not as powerful as you. It can be said that you are indeed very lucky
He could not know how long this torment lasted, as it seemed to stretch on endlessly.
Ye Ziyin knew her intentions, so how could she easily let herself be angered by her? She maintained a calm and composed demeanor, and lightly said: "You are a bit younger than me, so if we were to choose sizes, you would be the smaller one."
The Holy Fairy stood quietly beneath a section of the collapsed eaves, where the remnants of the Fire-Eating Beast could still be seen on the eaves.
Ye Ziyin said expressionlessly: "The reason you were able to enter here is actually because we temporarily opened a spatial rift, which inadvertently allowed you to come in. Unfortunately, this spatial rift can only accommodate one person.
The two streams of energy continuously converging at the upper and lower dantians, upon reaching their peak, resemble an exploding universe, wildly surging through all of his meridians within his body
Shi Hao silently recorded the flow of energy within his body in his heart
It seems that she greatly enjoys the current situation of being the "first wife," while Shengxuan Fairy is the "second wife"
If it were in the past, when I was outside, such celestial branches and spiritual leaves, as well as profound roots and marvelous materials, could easily be entrusted to you. However, now, times have changed; the materials required for the seventh-grade celestial formula must be obtained by you alone
Because I have directly provided you with the foundation, you no longer need to refine the ninth-grade Cloud Light Stone Flow Pill or the eighth-grade Nine Tripod Cloud Blossom Pill. Next, you need to continue cultivating the Immortal Ice Technique to its utmost limit, until you condense the essence into a pill within your own body
Master Shi Hao honestly replied: "The Six Techniques of Xianli."
The Fairy Shengxuan gently said: "You currently possess only power, but lack the corresponding martial arts. Once we each teach you a set of martial arts that complements the Immortal Ice Technique and the Fire Charm Skill, we will send you out."