A disc-like silver moon climbed out from the mountain ridge, like a lamp, illuminating the valley and the rapids in the middle.
But I saw the rapids in the valley, the rocks and the roaring waves, the sound of the water was endless, and it was like countless silvery snow shining under the moonlight.
The night wind blew into the cool water, and the moonlight shone brightly. People said that if they saw a large piece of white silver in the distance in the night, they would see the famous Yingyue Sect in the Eastern Region.
It is said that the reason why the silver pond water is so bright is not only because of the moonlight, but also because the water is the water of a spiritual spring, which is quite extraordinary.
In the past, Ying Yue Zhenren, a monk in the late Jindan period of this sect, made his fortune and founded the sect in this precious land of spiritual spring.
That night, in a small single-family building in Yingyue Sect, a young man in thin clothes knelt respectfully outside the door. After pouring out his thoughts, he anxiously waited for a response.
After a while, a deep middle-aged voice came from the room.
"You want to go back to that place in the world of mortals to look for the traces left by the evil star? It's useless.
Back then, we had sent people to search Nan Xun from top to bottom, but we found nothing. We were even trapped by some traps left by the evil star, and some fellow Taoists died. "
Nangong Yun, who was kneeling on the ground, was a little shocked when he heard this.
How strong is the evil star who is rumored to have taken the path of a martial artist?
In the past, in the mortal world, even if he became a monk, he probably only had the strength of the third or fourth level of Qi training at most. In such a place where spiritual energy is lacking, can the trap left behind be able to kill a monk?
"There is no need to think too much. In a place where spiritual energy is lacking, monks like me will gradually lack spiritual energy after staying for a long time. Naturally, our combat power will decrease sharply. It is normal for us to die in some traps."
A voice came from the room again, "Chi'er, if you really want to go back, you have to prepare a hundred middle-grade spiritual stones.
Every time the moving formation starts a round trip, it requires a hundred middle-grade spiritual stones. This wealth is not a small amount for a teacher, and I will not use it to help you fool around.
In the past, our five major sects jointly launched the Immortal Climbing Conference, and each sect gave out 20 mid-grade spiritual stones and only tried it once every hundred years. Overall, it was a small project investment with little loss. Looking at the current situation, It doesn’t really mean much, after all.”
The people in the room said nothing about what happened next.
The people outside the house also understood, and couldn't help but feel sad for a while.
When I came here, I was still thinking about how to counterattack in the future. Thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi. Now, I feel that all the arrogance and edges have been smoothed away, and I have grown a lot.
According to rumors from the outside world, he was highly regarded by the two Foundation Establishment Elders, and even the Golden Pill Ancestor valued him. They gave him guidance and guidance, and he developed another path of left-field cultivation, showing extraordinary talent.
Only he himself understands that he is just an experiment.
The meaning of existence is to let the ancestors or interested big shots study him, so as to pry into the way of the 'evil star'.
But he had no idea what the evil star had done or where he was now.
The more this happened, the more he felt like he was living in the shadow of others, and he felt very painful. The more he wanted to understand that evil star, and even became ambitious, wanting to inherit that person's way, and then crush all those who looked down upon him. people.
It's a pity that now I don't even have the trouble to go back and investigate.
One hundred pieces of middle-grade spiritual stones were not much, but not much for a mid-stage foundation-building monk like his master.
But obviously, it is impossible for the other party to invest in him.
"Master, there was another person who came with me that year. He was not selected by the sect and became a casual cultivator."
"This person's martial arts skills are much better than mine, and his understanding of martial arts is also more thorough. I want to find him and use his martial arts theories to improve myself."
"Oh?. Anyway, after taking the Qianyuan Pill given by my ancestor, you are now at the fourth level of Qi training. You have also found another way. Your combat power is top-notch in the same realm. You can go down the mountain to practice.
If you really can't find anyone, you can hold the sect token and seek help from some nearby immortal cultivating families.
Such as the Ming Family of Yuanyue Villa, Lengyue Palace, and Mingyuefang, these immortal cultivating families were all established by my disciples of Yingyue Sect, and they are more well-informed."
When Nangong Yun heard this, his heart became even colder.
I had always refused to allow him to go down the mountain, fearing that he would be in danger.
Now that he agrees so easily, he has actually tested it out. I am afraid that the ancestor of the golden elixir is not satisfied with the results of the latest experiment, right?
More than forty days passed by in the blink of an eye.
Inside the Peach Blossom Forest House in Mingyuefang.
Along with a deep shout, there seemed to be a burst of faint spiritual power in the air.
The next moment, the branches of a large tree in the courtyard suddenly exploded, spraying out large amounts of poisonous slurry and poisonous mist.
Countless poisonous mist seems to be mist, but in fact it is a large number of tiny weird things like spores and hyphae, which are blown everywhere by the wind.
Some of them landed right on dozens of ants on the ground, attracted by a puddle of sugar water.
In an instant, countless tiny spores and hyphae-like poisonous poisonous gas invaded the body from the joints of these ants.
In just a moment, the swarm of ants was controlled.
"go--"
Chen Dengming moved his fingers at will.
A group of ants were controlled by his mind, running quickly on the ground and making various patterns.
But in fact, it is not these ants that are moving, but the mycelium formed by the poisonous poison gas in "Shui Yin Mu Yu Poison Poison Technique" that controls the body movements of the ants, making them like puppets on strings.
Even at this time, any place in the courtyard that was covered by poisonous gas like spores and mycelium was covered by Chen Dengming's Taoism.
Any enemy who steps inside is at risk of being invaded by poisonous gas hyphae.
However, compared to controlling humans or monks, it is obviously tens of thousands of times easier to control ants.
"The high-level Qi training method is really extraordinary. If this technique can be practiced to a mastery level and can be cast instantly, its power will be greatly improved. It is also the first control spell I have learned."
Chen Dengming felt the poisonous gas in the yard and immediately dissipated the control of the spiritual power.
All the spiritual energy dissipated immediately.
Some poisonous gas like spores and hyphae disintegrated and dispersed, and the ants on the ground immediately returned to their original state.
He stepped towards the tree with a branch exploded, stretched out his hand and cast a spell on the rotten and shrunken trunk.
Instantly, the surrounding pure wood spiritual energy gathered and turned into a vibrant green light, covering the trunk of the tree.
The art of transforming dryness into prosperity!
Soon, the rotten and shrunken tree trunks regained their vitality and even sprouted some green shoots.
Chen Dengming looked at the effect and was quite pleased.
For more than a month, he has been practicing the technique of transforming dryness into glory in conjunction with the Shui Yin Mu Yu Poison Gu technique, and his practice has not been in vain. The current results have made him very satisfied.
The price of such practice is that the seven or eight trees in the courtyard have few intact branches, and almost all of them have shaved heads. They don't even look like bald heads, but have tumor-like scabies.
Just yesterday, he had officially broken through to the ninth level of Qi training. His magic power had increased a lot again, and the range of his spiritual power had also increased accordingly.
"Ninth level Qi training monk [Chen Dengming]
Life span: 83/238/397 (actual age/consumption/expiration date)
Spiritual roots: gold, wood (high grade 0/100)
Martial Arts: "General Guide to Chen's Martial Arts" (Dzogchen)
Taoism: "Gu Refining Chapter" (Master 67/100), "Three-Yuan Spirit Gathering Technique" (ninth level 7/900), "Chen's Taoism Chapter" (Mastery 89/100), "Destroying Life and Pulling Out Seedlings" (Level 78/100), "Water Yin Wood Yu Poison Gu Technique" (Beginner 46/100)"
After the level of strength was improved, his life span was also extended by fifteen years.
In addition, the newly learned high-level Taoist techniques for Qi training, as well as the wood escape technique and the transformation of dryness into glory were all upgraded due to diligent study and hard training. Therefore, his life span was extended by another fifteen years.
Now that his lifespan is up to 397 years old, he has also upgraded the panel again according to his wishes. Not only does it show his actual age now, but he also packs in the proficient levels of "The Art of Transforming Qi into Metal" and "The Art of Transforming Drying into Prosperity". In "Chen's Taoism Chapter".
Looking at it this way, it is quite pleasing to the eye.
"The time you can live is getting longer and longer now. It is said that a foundation-building monk has a life span of 200 years. I can still live for 159 years. After calculation, I actually broke through to the ninth level of Qi training at the age of 41?"
Chen Dengming smiled teasingly, knowing that this might be self-deception.
In fact, he has lived for 83 years and will soon be 84 years old. Even the life-destroying art of uprooting will deplete his energy and spirit during practice, which may lead to an increase in bone age.
If an expert were to touch the bones to determine the age, they might find out a shocking 238 years.
This also became a hidden worry in his heart, and he decided to find a way to solve this hidden worry before joining the sect, otherwise joining the sect would be tantamount to suicide.
With a display of his body, Chen Dengming flew over to the three sites where golden silkworm Gu was refined and inspected them.
He then turned to observe the Blood Centipede Gu and Golden Silkworm Gu which were still evolving, and frowned in thought.
Now forty-seven days have passed, and there are only the last two days left before the birth of three new golden silkworm Gu.
However, the promotion of Blood Centipede Gu and Golden Silkworm Gu has not yet been completed, and it seems that it may be delayed for another seven or eight days.
But just by looking at the increasingly powerful and ferocious auras of these two Gus, one can tell that these two Gus are much more powerful.
Chen Dengming planned to wait for another ten days, and after the two babies were promoted, he would officially set off to Juelin City to look for Qiangzi and explore the way to join the sect there.
Jue Lin City is the entrance and exit to the edge of the Eastern Territory. After Jue Lin City, it is considered a fertile land in the Eastern Territory. Many sects of the Immortal Sect are located there.
It just so happens that during these ten days of free time, I can slightly reduce the intensity of my training and buy some food and necessities needed on the way at Mingyuefang.
Chen Dengming still wore a green shirt over his high-level robes, put on the breath beads in his mouth, and then left the house.
After such a long time, the high-level magical weapons from the Ming family and his Ice Spirit Sword have definitely been made and are ready to be picked up.
"Hey? Brother Chen Dao, you finally came out. This retreat has been long enough. Have you broken through?"
As soon as he went out, Chen Dengming bumped into Zhu Xun who was wandering around the door watering flowers, and he greeted him with a smile.
"Oh! Fellow Taoist Zhu, why are you so free today? Aren't you going to go hunting?"
Chen Dengming said hello casually with a smile, changed the subject, and did not respond to the topic of whether he had made a breakthrough.
Zhu Xun threw away the flower-watering pot, walked over and said with a smile, "Last time I hunted so many prey with you, Brother Dao Chen, which was enough to entertain me for a long time. I'm not idle. I've been practicing for a while. I've only been practicing in the past two days." come out"
"oh?"
Chen Dengming looked carefully and saw that Zhu Xun had made a breakthrough.
I have already reached the sixth level of Qi training.
Was this a deliberate act of showing off in front of him? Wanted to see if he had a breakthrough too.
He didn't point it out and nodded with a smile, "It's good to practice hard. You need to practice more and strive to enter the high level of Qi training as soon as possible."
Zhu Xun's smile faltered and he coughed dryly and said, "Brother Dao is right, but I think it's not bad. As long as I am willing to work hard and practice hard, I will definitely be able to break through soon, just like me this time."
"I'm going to Ming's house to chat later."
Chen Dengming walked away quickly, waving his hands and flying away with the instrument.
Zhu Xun stood there blankly, looking at Chen Dengming's leaving figure, and suddenly felt a tightness in his chest.
Brother Chen Dao, did you realize that he had already reached the sixth level of Qi training?
Why don't you have a single word of approval or praise?
"Brother Chen Dao is stronger than me. If he can see through my spiritual power, he must have seen that I have made a breakthrough."
Zhu Xuncao.
Suddenly it dawned on me.
envy.
Brother Chen Dao had been in seclusion for so long, but he had not made a breakthrough. When he saw that he had made a breakthrough, he couldn't save his face and was a little jealous, so he didn't mention it at all and turned around and left.
"Brother Chen Dao, he cares about face too much! He's just too proud, so he can't see the good points in others. Hey!"
Zhu Xun shook his head and felt much better. He whistled with his hands behind his back and turned back to his room.
After he came out of seclusion in the past few days, he wandered in front of the door every day, just wanting to wait for Chen Dengming to come out and give him a surprise.
Now the goal is achieved and satisfied.
Suddenly, he paused and looked suspiciously at a sneaky figure opposite.
"Hey, kid, what are you doing?"
The figure was obviously startled, and subconsciously turned around to run away, but immediately stopped, turned around, clasped his fists at Zhu Xun and smiled.
"Brother Taoist, I'm here to find someone. May I ask about the person who just talked to you? His name is Chen."
Zhu Xun was confused: "Chen Dengming?"
"Why?"
The man's expression changed, and he immediately clasped his fists and smiled, "It seems that I have found the wrong person. The person I am looking for is called Chen Fei. He is just a small casual cultivator with little strength. The strength of the person just now is at least a practitioner." Are you six or seven angry?"
"How is that possible?"
Zhu Xun sneered.
Who are you looking down on at the sixth or seventh level of Qi training? You say he is about the same, or Brother Chen Dao?
He responded with admiration, "Brother Chen Dao's strength."
In the middle of speaking, he suddenly frowned, glanced at the young man opposite him suspiciously, and narrowed his eyes.
"You kid, your heart is beating so fast. It's weird. Are you trying to trick me? Are you trying to trick me like a meat seller?"
"Ah no! Fellow Taoist misunderstanding!"
The face of the young man opposite suddenly changed and he waved his hands hurriedly.
Ming family.
Chen Dengming smiled with satisfaction as he got the high-level magic weapon he reforged, the Ice Spirit Sword.
"Fellow Daoist Chen, this recast Ice Spirit Sword is even more powerful. A lot of Geng Gold has been added as a material, and the refining formations such as Golden Wind and Sharpness have also been engraved into it. It has become sharper, lighter and faster. Faster, I hope you are satisfied”
The female nun from the Ming family introduced Chen Dengming with a smile.
"Satisfied, very satisfied."
Chen Dengming couldn't put it down and looked at the newly forged Ice Spirit Sword.
The shape of the knife has not changed, but due to the incorporation of Geng gold and the engraving of high-level formations, the original crystal clear blade seems to be mixed with lines made of gold wires, making it look quite dazzling.
To be honest, the shape of this new sword is good-looking, but it is too gorgeous. Chen Dengming does not like it. However, considering the increased power of the magical weapon, this flaw can be ignored.
"There is also this high-level magic weapon, the poisonous spider net. This net can be as big or small as you want after casting a spell. It can hold an object up to ten feet. It can shrink sharply with a thought. The spider web also contains toxins, which can gradually paralyze the enemy. , making it difficult to move."
The female cultivator from the Ming family took out another high-level magic weapon and introduced it with a smile.
This is a high-level magic weapon obtained by Chen Dengming in exchange for the corpse of a high-level demon spider that he trained in Qi. It looks like a small pocket net the size of a palm that shines with auras.
"Thank you to the master of weapon refining for me!"
Chen Dengming immediately took the poisonous spider trap with a smile, feeling overjoyed.
Including the light reflecting mirror, he now has three high-level magic weapons in his hand, which are completely sufficient and worthy of his current strength of the ninth level of Qi training.
"You're welcome, Fellow Daoist Chen. We are mutually beneficial. As long as you are satisfied."
The female cultivator from the Ming family said politely and then said, "By the way, Brother Chen Dao. I forgot to ask something. When you came here, did you meet a Yingyue Sect disciple who came to look for you?"
"A disciple of Yingyue Sect?"
Chen Dengming looked puzzled and felt a little familiar. He was thinking about the information about this sect in his mind. The next moment, his heart clicked as he remembered the origin of this sect.
His expression remained unchanged, he shook his head and smiled while maintaining a puzzled expression, "That's not true."
"Oh, it's okay, maybe I didn't run into him."
The female cultivator nodded and said, "This disciple of the Yingyue Sect came to my Ming family as a guest two days ago and said that he was looking for a casual cultivator named Chen.
Among the casual cultivators who come and go in Mingyuefang every day, there are quite a few people with the surname Chen. However, the Yingyue Sect disciple said that the person he is looking for is named Chen Dengming. His strength may be at the first or second level of Qi training, not more than the second level.
I seem to have heard that Fellow Daoist Chen, your name is also Chen Dengming? But your strength is not what he said. We also explained it to him, and he left after that. It seems that he did not go to find you."
"Oh? Which one logs in? Which one sings?"
Chen Dengming's expression remained unchanged, and he immediately smiled and said, "Well, it's an interesting thing. There are many people with the same name in this world, and there are even many who pretend to use the same name. I don't know any Yingyue Sect disciples. .”
"That's natural. Brother Chen Dao, you will break through the foundation building soon, and the disciples of the sect will not be more noble than you. This is nothing trivial. I'm afraid it will cause trouble to Brother Chen Dao, so I will explain it to you."
"No problem, no problem!"
After half a cup of tea, Chen Dengming said goodbye to the female nun of the Ming family politely. After flying far away, his face became gloomy.
Disciple of Yingyue Sect!
The boy from the Nangong family!
Now, almost two years later, it is incredible that this son can find him from Yingyue Sect in Mingyuefang.
However, Chen Dengming has also learned that the head of the Ming family was once the foundation-building deacon of the Yingyue Sect.
It was only later that he felt that there was no hope of further breakthroughs, so he left the sect and came out to establish the Ming Family and Mingyue Fang.
Therefore, the Ming family and the Yingyue Sect are still closely connected. If Nangong Yun can find him, it is probably a coincidence that he comes to settle down. Unexpectedly, this person is actually looking for himself when he settles down. This is really...
However, after all, his face was slightly different two years ago than it is now, with gray hair growing on both temples, and his strength was completely different.
Maybe Nangong Yun really left after asking about it...
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(I'm sick today. I feel uncomfortable sitting. Updates are a bit slow. I need to take some medicine. The number of monthly tickets increased by 60 today. I'll update another chapter!)
We met as young men back then, but now our temples are pale.
Even if coincidence becomes cause and effect, after all, chance is also accidental.
(End of chapter)
