Chapter 1: Baiyun Temple

However, he does not have any fear of death

Jiang Li's comfort brought warmth to Li Yu, but his dream was not to become a carefree prince

Although it is merely a small fireball spell, it is nonetheless a genuine magic spell, a special effect he could only witness in films and television in the past

In his mind, he was gradually digesting the memories of Li Yu, a disciple of the Baiyun Temple, and had gained a preliminary understanding of this world. Apart from the Eastern Daoist sects, there were also the Western Buddhist kingdoms, the Southern Demon Court, the Northern Demon Sect, and the Central Imperial Dynasty. It is said that beyond the vast ocean, there are other lands.

Li Yu tossed the small fireball between his two hands, playing with great delight

Li Yu, wake up...

Of course, this is limited to appearance only

The young man beside Li Yu is named Jiang Li, and he is his best friend at the Baiyun Temple. There are over a hundred disciples at the Baiyun Temple, but only Jiang Li has the closest relationship with him. Jiang Li holds the title of prince of a small country, which sounds quite impressive; however, among the entire Baiyun Temple, there are at least eight or ten such small country princes like him.

A young man dressed in ancient attire, with sword-like brows and starry eyes, exuding a handsome and refined demeanor, and a hint of heroism between his brows. However, he does not recognize this, which leaves Li Yu somewhat perplexed

Three days later

With the cooperation of Li Yu, the military ultimately succeeded in completely dismantling the largest criminal organization in the country

In this life, he wishes to live solely for himself

He attempted several more times, yet still met with failure

A familiar voice came from behind, and a young man walked briskly towards Li Yu, handing him a steaming bun. He casually sat down beside him, draped his arm over his shoulder, and said: "Don't be too upset. More than ninety percent of cultivators will never establish their foundation in their lifetime. Living as a mortal can also be quite enjoyable. Just wait for me to inherit my father's throne, and I will grant you a title of nobility..."

If they are still unable to successfully gather energy after three months, https://mhetushu.com will have to leave Baiyun Temple and seek their own livelihood

A thought emerged in Li Yu's mind, but it was quickly dismissed by him

Li Yu did not have time to recall more when suddenly someone shook his body, and a young voice said in his ear: "Hey, I'm not criticizing you, a real man, it's just a failure to gather energy, what's there to cry about? At worst, we won't go to Kunlun, just come down the mountain with me. When my father dies, I will inherit the throne and make you a prince, enjoying endless wealth and honor for a lifetime, living carefree and happy..."

She was a young woman dressed entirely in black, with a waist that could be grasped with one hand. Her appearance was exceptionally beautiful, with delicate brows and phoenix-like eyes, and skin whiter than snow. However, her expression was rather indifferent as she looked at Li Yu with a blank face

An overwhelming and unfamiliar surge of information exploded in his mind, and Li Yu felt a loud "buzz" in his head, followed by a darkness before he lost consciousness once again

Li Yu sensed something unusual, opened his eyes, and looked towards the center of the room

Li Yu's expression slightly froze; the person who arrived was not Jiang Li

It can be said that, apart from Li Yu in this world having slightly longer hair, the two individuals are almost indistinguishable in appearance

He is himself a master of firearms, and that bullet passed through his heart; he had no chance of survival, as modern medicine is not capable of such a feat

After graduating from the police academy, he voluntarily went undercover in a criminal organization for five years. With his outstanding abilities, he gained the trust of the group's leader and successfully rose from a peripheral member to the position of second-in-command.

After returning to her residence, Li Yu took off her shoes, approached the bed, and, following the guidance of her memories, sat cross-legged, with her five hearts directed towards the heavens, guiding the spiritual energy from the surrounding void to converge within her body

During this period, Jiang Li visited twice. Upon seeing Li Yu in meditation, he did not disturb him. After leaving some food, he lit the candles in the room and then closed the door as he exited

This is the first step of cultivation, drawing energy into the body

The hollow and ethereal sounds seemed to emanate from the void, echoing incessantly in his ears. Li Yu's eyelids felt as heavy as a thousand pounds, and he could not open them no matter what, yet these sounds were undeniably lingering around him.

This is a memory that belongs to his mind, while another memory tells him that he is a disciple of the Baiyun Temple in the Chen Kingdom. He joined here two years ago and embarked on the path of cultivation, yet he has not succeeded in gathering energy until now. Just yesterday, he was still practicing in bed, and upon waking up, he found himself in this current state

No longer thinking about these matters, he continued to draw in air, again and again, without any sign of weariness

Two completely different memories intertwined continuously in his mind, the complex emotional turmoil caused Li Yu a splitting headache, and a tear uncontrollably slipped down from the corner of his eye

Within the Daoist temple, wisps of smoke rise gently. As the national temple of the Chen Kingdom, Baiyun Temple has always been bustling with incense offerings. The sun has just risen, and some early-rising locals have already come to the temple to offer incense and pray for blessings

By the table in the room, there sits a figure, engrossed in drinking tea.

The reason for the good relationship between Li Yu and Jiang Li is that, firstly, they are both quite handsome, and secondly, they are both relatively inexperienced.

Refining Qi and establishing the foundation, Golden Elixir and Nascent Soul, Kunlun and Mount Shu, Emei and Qingcheng, breaking through the void and merging with the Dao, transcending tribulations and ascending to immortality

However, the spiritual energy guided by Li Yu can only exist within his body for a short while, and it dissipates after a moment.

Only when he can gather the spiritual energy from the void into the meridians of his body without it dissipating, can it be considered that he has officially entered the Qi Refinement stage and truly embarked on the path of cultivation

Is he still alive

He, in the late stage of cancer, originally had little time left to live

Two individuals have been practicing at the Baiyun Temple for over a year. Among the nearly one hundred disciples at the Baiyun Temple, some have successfully gathered their energy, while Li Yu and Jiang Li are still in the stage of guiding energy into their bodies

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He is dead, but not completely dead

Li Yu was still meditating with her eyes closed on the bed. At a certain moment, a soft sound came from the door again

This is impossible

There are too many memories in his mind that do not belong to him, and it will take a considerable amount of time to fully digest them. Over the past three days, Li Yu has only integrated a portion, which includes this small spell that conjures a fireball out of thin air

Jiang Li can still inherit the throne after descending the mountain, while Li Yu can only become a loose cultivator. Without the support of a sect, the achievements of a loose cultivator are quite limited, and they may remain at the Qi Refining stage for their entire life

The morning breeze gently caresses, and the first light of dawn is faint.

For him now, the most important thing is to successfully gather energy; only in this way can he have the opportunity to be chosen by the Kunlun Sect and progress further on the path of cultivation

Li Yu, Li Yu

Li Yu patted Jiang Li on the shoulder and got up to leave

Li Yu is not discouraged; the five years of being an undercover agent have made his character extremely resilient, and he will not easily give up on anything he undertakes

He has a deep memory of the Qi Gathering Pill, as the original owner of this body has always yearned to possess a Qi Gathering Pill

As time passed, the fireball in Li Yu's hand rapidly diminished, and after stubbornly flickering a few times, it ultimately vanished completely

Behind the Baiyun Temple lies Kunlun, one of the ten major sects of Eastern Taoism. If one can join the Kunlun Sect, at the very least, establishing a foundation would not be a problem, and one's lifespan could also extend to over two hundred years.

Li Yu, what are you doing here? I have been looking for you for a long time

Li Yu opened his eyes, sighed, and murmured: "If only there were a Qi Gathering Pill..."

Upon completing the task, Li Yu did not feel particularly happy

Li Yu leaned against a cypress tree after watching, gazing blankly at the rising sun.

After much contemplation, he finally arrived at an answer

Li Yu extended his hand, drawing a mysterious force from the void. In the next moment, a spark of fire suddenly appeared above his palm, which quickly coalesced into a fireball. As the fireball emerged, the grass beneath him gradually withered.

However, these have nothing to do with Li Yu

In these three days, Li Yu has absorbed a considerable amount of memories. He has come to realize that these are two entirely different worlds. This world lacks cars and airplanes, rockets and spacecraft, yet it possesses a mysterious force that cannot be explained by science

Later, he was diagnosed with late-stage cancer. Although he continued to actively receive treatment, from that point on, he always took the lead in executing dangerous missions. Until one day, during the capture of a dangerous armed criminal, in order to save the hostage, Li Yu used himself as bait, sustaining a gunshot wound to the chest, and heroically sacrificed himself

Jiang Li saw his determination, let out a light sigh, and said: "Forget it, I won't persuade you any longer. In any case, I will keep the position of the prince for you; you can take it whenever you wish..."

Gazing at the fireball in his hand, Li Yu's emotions surged.

Time passes swiftly, and the sky gradually darkens; the entire Baiyun Temple is enveloped in the night.

Meanwhile, Li Yu seemed to be drained of all strength, leaning weakly against the tree behind her

In such a mysterious and bizarre world, a true man should face the azure sea in the morning and the dark woods in the evening, traverse the heavens and the earth, slay demons and eliminate evil, for this is the most romantic dream of every man

How could one hear a sound if a person is dead

For the past three days, he has been contemplating a question

The position of the second-in-command is not obtained without reason. After five years of undercover work, he did many things that he should not have done for the sake of the final mission, to the extent that many times he himself could not distinguish whether he was a good person or a bad person

As Li Yu's figure gradually disappeared, he called out again: "Hey, remember not to leave the temple alone these days. I heard from Elder Sun that recently there have been appearances of demonic practitioners down the mountain..."

In his previous life, he sacrificed himself for the greater good

Li Yu waved his hand behind him, indicating that he understood.

With the aid of this power, one can summon the wind and rain, traverse the heavens and the earth, move mountains and fill the seas; such feats are not merely figments of imagination, but can indeed be realized in conjunction with books. Moreover, the original owner of this body was a practitioner of immortality, albeit with a cultivation level that was pitifully low, having only just stepped into the threshold of cultivation.

... ...

The noise in his ears was too loud, causing him great annoyance, and Li Yu struggled to open his eyes.

With the ramblings of the young people, some memories that do not belong to him suddenly surged into Li Yu's mind

Although several major factions each dominate their own territories, they do not completely avoid conflict. In order to compete for cultivation resources and other interests, friction often arises. Both the Daoist sects and the demonic sects consider themselves the orthodox path of immortality, and over the course of several thousand years, deep-seated grievances have accumulated.

The strength of this body is truly pitiful; even a basic fireball spell can drain it in such a short time. In Li Yu's memories, some top-tier powers can turn an entire city into a sea of fire with just a wave of their hand.

Then there was a prolonged silence

What comes into view is a young face

The lingering memories informed him that three days ago, the original owner of this body had forcibly attempted to break through a realm but failed, resulting in death and the dissolution of their Dao. At the same time, in another world, Li Yu also died for some reason, and his soul inexplicably arrived in this body

The undercover agent Li Yu from another world is already dead, yet his soul has attached itself to another person in this world. Both individuals are named Li Yu, and their appearances are indistinguishable. Aside from a faint birthmark on the chest, every aspect, including the familiar dimensions of Li Yu, remains the same.

Chen Guo, Baiyun Temple

Is he really dead or not

The Gathering Qi Pill is a medicinal pill that increases the success rate of practitioners in gathering Qi. However, all medicinal pills require the refinement of spiritual herbs, which are quite expensive and can only be exchanged for spiritual currency. One pill costs five hundred spiritual coins, and Li Yu does not even have fifty spiritual coins on him, so the matter of consuming the medicinal pill is naturally out of the question.

The place where they are located is the territory of the Daoist sects. All countries here, regardless of size, must rely on the major sects in order to survive