Chapter 2: Me, the Shadow Demon, and Earning Money
Although both girls have reached a perfect state of Qi vortex, they are unable to gather the necessary materials for refining external elixirs, and thus cannot make a breakthrough
However, the disaster that occurred twenty years ago still affects the local atmosphere, causing the dark clouds to linger for an extended period and resulting in lightning and thunder at the mountain peak
The shadow demon is born from the malevolent energy of heaven and earth
In Ji Yi's view, all the buildings resemble layers of unobstructed dashed lines. Within the cave dwelling behind Xianli Peak, radiating with brilliance, sits an extraordinarily beautiful young girl, dressed in colorful garments, holding a precious pearl, exuding an air of proud solemnity, pure and immaculate.
Apart from the formless and intangible shadow demons, there are no other disturbances
Ji Yi surged towards Xianli Peak, one of the Sixteen Peaks of Jinting, where the Chaoxuan Sect is located, following the tide formed by the gathering shadows. The restrictions surrounding Xianli Peak could not hinder these formless and intangible shadows at all
Those shadow demons cannot directly invade her consciousness; they can only disrupt her five senses through means similar to illusions, attempting to invade her mind from the outside in
Amidst the overlapping and scattered sword intent, the demons fled in a scene too tragic to behold
Boom! Amidst the countless shadowy demons scattering outward, there was a dark figure, bearing the understanding of an entire world, crashing down towards her.
Thousands of dark demons surged forth, disintegrating around her and turning to ashes, escaping amidst the screams, only to reassemble outside
Although the shadow demons cannot be killed, they are not devoid of the sensation of pain; they are capable of perceiving cold and the excruciating agony that follows the tearing of their soul bodies
First, place the left foot on top of the right leg, and then place the right foot on top of the left leg, which is known as the auspicious sitting position
However, he is not the same as other shadow demons
The shadow demon itself has no physical body; it is a purely spiritual entity, existing in the realm of "idealism." Therefore, it does not experience death and cannot be resisted by any formation or barrier.
The young girl's cultivation has reached the pinnacle of the inner realm, her consciousness dispersing and transforming into layers of lotus flowers, which, with the aid of the precious orb held in her hands, protect her layer by layer
The entire Xianhua Peak seems to be shrouded in shadow
Simultaneously from body to mind, yet fully prepared, the body resembles glass, and the heart is unencumbered
Ji Yi observed that around the young girl, the sword energy and the treasure light intertwined, suddenly bursting forth into an eighth-grade lotus bloom
Gong Jinxiu sat on the qilin-patterned seat adorned with precious gems
Although these days have been difficult, having his two junior sisters who always care about him by his side makes everything feel worthwhile
Turning her head to look at Qi Shitong, she caught a glimpse of the helplessness that flashed across his face, and with her hands on her hips, she exclaimed: "No one is really bullying you, right? Those bastards!"
Because of his intelligence, he will wait and observe, rather than recklessly pounce like other shadow demons, only to be continuously crushed and then frightened into fleeing, too terrified to approach.
The girl in the powder dress snorted, "Those people are all thinking about occupying our Xianhua Peak in half a year; each one of them has ill intentions. Why pay any attention to them?"
The dense and numerous dark shadows are precisely emerging from the terrifying gaps between heaven and earth.
Another girl, dressed in a pink outfit, stood with her hands on her hips, voicing a reproachful complaint: "Why did you come back so late?"
Ji Yi stared at the girl, a surge of overwhelming malice rising within him
They did not allow their senior brother to feel anxious because of this, and every day they chatted and laughed, continuing to cultivate the way of sword control
Each breakthrough in境界 not only enhances strength but also extends lifespan
However, while absorbing the spiritual essence of the sun, moon, mountains, and rivers, countless malevolent spirits will also take the opportunity to come forth, attempting to disturb one's mind, destroy one's foundation, extinguish one's path, and devour one's soul
The shadow demon, unbound by a physical form, is a pure embodiment of desire, and its loves, hates, and grievances become increasingly extreme
The mysterious gem and the sword intent emanating from her were seamlessly integrated, making her at this moment, extraordinarily sacred and unattainable
The only two remaining female disciples of the Xuánjī Sword Pavilion, with the character "诗" in the middle representing their generation.
It is precisely "The Flower Fairy" by Gong Jinxiu
The young girl, having consumed various elixirs made from celestial materials in advance, exudes a fragrant aroma. Her spirit is as sharp as a treasured sword, and her body radiates sword light, causing countless dark demons to collapse without a fight, utterly unable to withstand a single blow
The vast and powerful spiritual energy converges, returning to the essence within the girl’s body, as her consciousness flows into the inner realm, drawing forth the immense spiritual energy, directly infusing her spirit.
The little shadow demon, attempting to disturb my peaceful dreams, truly overestimates its own capabilities
At this moment, as the body of the Shadow Demon, this grievance has transformed into an uncontainable and boundless resentment, vowing not to cease until her path is destroyed
Tonight is the day she makes her breakthrough and advances to the next level
He is inherently possessed by a dark demon, and his "essence" is to destroy the law and obliterate the path
Upon witnessing a cultivator attempting to break through, countless shadow demons emitted a piercing, inaudible scream to mortals, charging at her in a frenzy of madness and rage
A cacophony of various noises converged, as if hell had simultaneously descended upon the earth at that moment
Here it comes again! He closed his eyes, allowing the dark, bone-chilling haze to envelop him.
They emit strange howls, whether sharp, frenzied, mournful, or desolate
The heart like ice and snow, the body akin to the edge of a sword, radiating cold light, causing all demons to collapse
However, the young girl has been practicing since childhood, with a firm will, and a radiant light emanates from her, making it difficult for countless dark demons to approach her
Apologies! He glanced at Li Shixiu beside him, "I was unable to borrow the Snow Crystal Lotus Fruit from the Chaoxuan Sect, it was clearly just this one piece of celestial material that was missing"
Just a moment ago, I was saying not to worry, yet now I am more upset than anyone else
A shadow that no one can see flows out from within him
Although it is a time of grand gatherings, no one has come to pay a visit. In the past, relying on the master's reputation, there would always be some wealthy families sending people to present gifts.
Both have reached the perfection of the Qi vortex realm, and in this regard, their cultivation is even superior to that of Ji Yi, the "Sect Leader". This is also an unavoidable situation, as the Xuánjī Sword Sect is indeed a sect for female cultivators, and the sect's techniques are more suitable for girls to practice.
In the next two days, Xianhua Peak remained as tranquil as usual
The two girls, the one in pink is called Qi Shitong, and the one in white is called Li Shixiu
"It is best to go to bed early after practicing. In fact, there is no need to wait for me at the door." Ji Yi followed them into the interior.
Until, by a stroke of chance, he found himself in the body of an abandoned infant on the verge of death in the wilderness, and was subsequently taken in by his master
In his eyes, the world is a colorless gray, and the mountains and rivers present a bizarre picture of fragmentation, with crisscrossing black lines densely scattered throughout the universe.
Moreover, with the treasured Lingwa Stone from the master’s sect, the holy light, pure and flawless, envelops her icy and jade-like body, which is chaste and noble, allowing no trace of impurity.
This is also a trial that every cultivator must face at the moment of their breakthrough in realm
Senior Brother Zhangmen!" One of the girls dressed in white raised her hand, forming a trumpet shape in front of her mouth, and called out to the young man who was ascending the steps.
A prestigious family and exceptional talent, when combined, truly evoke envy
He does not want to do this, but he has no choice
The only remaining garden is located at a corner of the crumbling wall. At this moment, two girls are standing at the gate, holding lanterns, gazing down the winding mountain path
Ji Yi observed as a vast amount of spiritual energy converged like a whirlpool, flowing into her body after being purified by the sacred light
Moreover, there are the sect's treasured artifacts to resist external demons, and with their powerful and astonishing aura, they assist her in replenishing her essence and strengthening her bones. Once she breaks through to the Nascent Soul stage, further cultivation will yield twice the result with half the effort
These shadow demons are formless and intangible; even those who have reached the realm of celestial beings cannot see them or slay them. One can only rely on inner strength to resist them and use spiritual light to dispel them
Yet it is also the time when their willpower is at its strongest, simply because everyone will only break through in the safest place after making sufficient preparations
Although he has a physical body, as long as there are cultivators within a hundred miles attempting to break through to the next level, his soul will still transform into a shadow demon to "disturb" them
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On that day, this woman humiliated him. As a "human," he, constrained by the circumstances, was forced to endure it, yet his heart was not without grievances.
He passed through the thick walls made of dark earth and flew out into the back garden
Their mode of action is more akin to that of beasts; although they are formless and without appearance, they possess little intelligence.
Based on past experience, forced resistance is utterly meaningless
Ji Yi approached the two girls and smiled, "The grand event at mhetushu.com, after all, I am one of the six sect leaders, and there are many tasks to attend to during the ceremony, so it is not appropriate for me to leave too early"
The formless and shapeless shadow demon surrounded her, raging in vain, yet it was as insignificant as an ant
He does not wish to return to that endless cold, but he has no choice
He is able to "see" that the two junior sisters are either practicing their skills or training with swords in their respective rooms
The essence of Ji Yi's soul is that of a shadow demon... or perhaps it would be more appropriate to say "a" shadow demon
Around her, it seems as if celestial maidens are scattering flowers, drifting in extraordinary colors. The young girl is about to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, becoming the youngest Nascent Soul expert among the Thirteen Peaks of Jinting. Advancing to the Law Profound stage in the future will also be a matter of course
The interior manifests outward, as the rising water lifts the boat; the spiritual energy surges like the rising tide, cascading upward in layers.
It's nothing!" Ji Yi displayed a bright smile
Li Shixiu quickly waved her hands, saying: "It's nothing, it's nothing! Senior Brother Zhangmen, it's good that you are back"
In nature, all things are in balance, and the spiritual energy has been continuously absorbed by cultivators from ancient times to the present, resulting in the loss of balance of the malevolent energy between heaven and earth
On the evening of the third day, Ji Yi sat cross-legged on the mat in the alchemical chamber, practicing his internal skills
The formless and shapeless shadow flew out from Xianhua Peak, around him, a multitude of shadows invisible to ordinary mortals gathered like a tide from all directions
They are angry, they roar, yet they are utterly powerless against the maiden, who is as dignified as one sculpted from ice and snow
"Junior Sister is afraid those people will bully you; if you don't come back, she can't sleep!" Qi Shitong said with a giggle, "I've told her not to worry; you're so weak that others can't be bothered to bully you."
The myriad of dark demons loomed before her, producing terrifying illusions that disturbed her senses and conjured fearful phantoms that deceived her vision, yet she remained unmoved, steadfast as a rock
After his death in the previous life, Ji Yi's soul traversed to this world, finding no place to belong, and transformed into a malevolent spirit with the purpose of disrupting the foundations of cultivators.
Although Ji Yi is a shadow demon, he is essentially a traveler from another world who has fallen into this place. Should such a special existence be considered an "extraterritorial shadow demon"?
Jintingshan is one of the seventy-two blessed lands in the "He - Tu - Shu" and Xianhua Peak is also a gathering place of spiritual energy
This is the soil in which the shadow demons exist, immortal and indestructible
The cultivator, with a heart as pure as ice crystals, fears not the trifling external demons
This time, not a single person could be seen.
The shadowy demon is formless and intangible, lacking a physical body. In the gaze of the observer, there is no color to be seen; all that is felt is a chilling cold, a solitude that is both bitter and unbearable
At the moment of breakthrough, theoretically speaking, is when a cultivator is at their weakest.
As one of the myriad of shadow demons, yet also the most unique and mysterious otherworldly shadow demon, Ji Yi has made his move
Cultivators seek to seize the transformations of heaven and earth, enhancing their lifespan and vitality. The spiritual energy absorbed by cultivators is the 'good' energy present in the universe.
For many people, achieving a breakthrough in their realm is fraught with peril, especially under the interference of numerous dark forces
Suddenly, he felt that everything around him had darkened, and a certain hidden undercurrent within him became increasingly restless
The once magnificent palaces and towers have mostly collapsed, turning into broken wells and crumbling walls, and there is no money to rebuild them
However, the reality is so cruel; three cobblers can match one Zhuge Liang. Three turbulent situations are still difficult to withstand one external circumstance
Ji Yi said: "One must always put on a show for appearances."
On Xianhua Peak, the miasma clouds are dense
However, such means are of no use to this exceptionally talented young girl, who has a high score and is wholeheartedly devoted to the path.
Just like now, as Gong Jinxiu began to enter seclusion for a breakthrough, his soul spontaneously restored its original form as a Yin Demon, following the countless other Yin Demons that flew over.
It is said that there is a predetermined order in the universe, and a person's lifespan is fixed.
Although resources are insufficient to break through to the next level, they still wish to continuously improve themselves so that they can assist the sect leader senior brother more effectively
To transcend one's own lifespan, one must seize the creations of heaven and earth; thus, places where spiritual energy converges are often more suitable for cultivating immortality
It is merely a matter of borrowing celestial materials; if you do not wish to lend them, so be it. Why must you humiliate me in such a manner
Ji Yi said: "Exactly, don't worry..."
For a genius like her, it comes naturally, just as drawing water from a lake of a hundred miles is effortless