Chapter 572 - 372: Celestial Patrol Merit Tower, 3 Demon Blood Corpse Seals! (2)
Chapter 572: Chapter 372: Celestial Patrol Merit Tower, 3 Demon Blood Corpse Seals! (2)
Upon hearing, Master Yunyang sighed slightly, then shook his head and said, "This object within indeed was bestowed by the Celestial Palace, but it has been ages old, not something that fell from the Celestial Palace today."
"Look at the Spiritual Light within this tower; it’s what you receive for fulfilling your oath and accomplishing your merits."
As Master Yunyang spoke, he pointed at several Spiritual Lights swimming within the Glazed Tower, his tone filled with sentiment.
"Once, the lights within this tower were so abundant, moving like swimming fish, but now only a few remain."
"This is also the last heritage of our Daoist School."
"You are but two hundred years old, with extraordinary skills. Now, I aim to conquer the Thousand Scripture Pavilion, which coincidentally is a great feat to make a name for yourself in the world. If you can prevail over the Golden Core of the Thousand Scripture Pavilion, you can fulfill your oath and receive rewards from the tower."
"Although I do not know what this Merit Treasure Tower will reward you with, it is certain that it’s filled with treasures that will not disappoint you."
"Gu Yuan, do you have confidence?"
At the end of his words, Master Yunyang’s expression became serious, his gaze burning as he looked at Gu Yuan.
"In this Magical Combat, it’s two wins out of three. Why did the Dean call only me to come?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan didn’t respond immediately but instead voiced the question in his heart.
"Holding onto Treasure Mountain and not using it is a foolish act. With circumstances changing rapidly, we must strive for progress. Remaining stationary will only await destruction."
"Therefore, over the years, I have continuously made oaths, striving with all my might to exchange for tower treasures and enhance my strength, but the heritage of the school for ten thousand years should not be used up in a single day unless absolutely necessary."
"Among you, Tiandou, and Sword Fox, I can only choose one to cultivate."
"Previously, it was Tiandou, but now it seems you are more suitable."
"Once you succeed in this endeavor, I will seal this tower. Unless absolutely necessary, it cannot be lightly used."
"Originally, I wanted to decide the victory in one battle, to avoid complications. But that elder Hong Lie was fearful of risks, hence it became a two-out-of-three match."
"But I predict that in the end, this battle might still rely on you."
"The Thousand Scripture Pavilion has ten thousand years of heritage. Although its foundations are slightly inferior to our Daoist School, it lacks no resources. There is a Golden Core inside, named Song Wenxing. I have heard of this junior’s name, his strength is extremely formidable; Tiandou and Sword Fox might not be able to rival him. Do you have confidence?"
For this endeavor, Master Yunyang truly planned for a long time, even considering the Golden Core cultivators from the Thousand Scripture Pavilion, now only lacking the final step.
This step changed because of Gu Yuan’s appearance.
Otherwise, according to his original plan, there was no "Golden Core Magical Combat" step.
He would have directly oppressed with great momentum, seizing resources from the mouth of the Thousand Scripture Pavilion, intimidating the various sects of the Southern Realm of the East Mountain.
But Gu Yuan’s appearance made him temporarily change the plan.
He was willing to use six Spirit Peaks, three Shell Fields, one Thousand-Year-Old Medicinal Garden, one Ten-thousand-year Dragon Ginseng, a million people, one Spiritual Treasure, and one True Scripture as a ladder for Gu Yuan, letting him advance on his path of cultivation and gain more opportunities.
Such a dazzling Late Stage Golden Core cultivator just under two hundred years old, how could he not be cultivated?
The elegance of the Cyan Peak Daoist School for thousands of years to come may lie upon this man.
Master Yunyang truly has exerted himself for the Daoist School.
Upon hearing Master Yunyang’s words, Gu Yuan was also greatly moved.
Although he was already cultivating within the Daoist School, besides the True Scripture methods, there were almost no resources inclined towards him.
Yet he never complained.
The Daoist School was poor—there was no other way.
He could hardly demand that just as he broke through to Golden Core the Dean would incline the resources originally allocated for the Late Stage Golden Core cultivator, Master Tiandou, for him.
But now, he truly felt the Dean’s intention to cultivate him.
"As your disciple, I pledge to reclaim the Spirit Peak Shell Field and the True Scripture Spiritual Treasure for the Dean!"
Gu Yuan’s demeanor turned serious as he respectfully made a bow.
"Good!"
"Now step forward, and make your oath upon the Imperial Decree, to bring renown to our Daoist School."
Upon hearing, Master Yunyang also laughed heartily, then with a sweep of his wide sleeve, retrieved the Imperial Decree Cyan Book, allowing Gu Yuan to write with Essence Blood.
"Our Daoist School is a legitimate lineage of the Celestial Palace. Even if the vow isn’t fulfilled, it simply means you won’t receive the rewards, with no second chance to write, without any backlash. Do not worry."
Before Gu Yuan began writing, Master Yunyang added.
Gu Yuan nodded, and then wrote several large words on the Imperial Decree with his Essence Blood:
"I vow to defeat the Thousand Scripture Pavilion, seize the Spirit Peak treasures, and strengthen the Daoist School!"
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Yinhuang Mountain, Megrez Peak, Golden Sun Hall.
Master Hong Lie sat at the head seat, flanked by three Daoist Embryo cultivators.
Below were three Golden Core cultivators with deep breath.
At the forefront was a young man in white robes and black hair, he had twin pupils in the left eye, and a single pupil in the right, appearing quite peculiar. Yet, with his hands behind his back, he was poised, his breath like the open ocean, extremely exceptional.
Behind the young man to the left was an elegant and handsome Taoist nun, and to the right was a short, dark-skinned middle-aged man.
"You all must be aware of the matter of Magical Combat."
Master Hong Lie glanced at the three below, and asked casually.
"This disciple understands, and will not let Master be disappointed!"
The young man at the forefront chuckled lightly, his tone filled with confidence.
He indeed cannot rival Daoist Embryos, but as for Magical Combat between Golden Cores, he is fully confident.
He simply cannot believe that the remote Cyan Peak Daoist School could truly raise many "True Dragons."
"I am quite aware of your strength, but Elder Yunyang made such a grand gesture and vowed so earnestly that we must be cautious."
Master Hong Lie first nodded, then his expression became a bit solemn.
The Cyan Peak Daoist School, after conquering Jiuyi Mountain, suddenly pressured his Thousand Scripture Pavilion, must have immense confidence behind it, otherwise, it wouldn’t act as such.
And his own disciple’s name was well known throughout the Great Domain, his strength was formidable, yet Elder Yunyang still dared to accept the challenge, there must be some reliance.
"Master need not worry; I will ensure the three Golden Cores of the Cyan Peak Daoist School have no chance to return!"
Song Wenxing held his hands behind him, even in front of his master, unabashedly displaying his boldness.
"Apparent methods have probably been widely known, and can’t serve as reliance."
"Xing’Er, have you studied the Three Demons Blood Corpse Seal?"
Master Hong Lie didn’t get angry seeing this, he merely lowered his eyes and asked softly.
Upon hearing the words "Three Demons Blood Corpse," Song Wenxing’s brow furrowed immediately, and he replied, "This method harms the harmony of heaven and severely damages the Root Bone. Although I have studied it, I have not practiced it."
"The method does indeed have severe damage to the Root Bone, but its destructive power is great; it is a true killing move. The pavilion doesn’t lack resources; with your talent, it should be possible to refine successfully within a few days..."
Master Hong Lie lowered his head and spoke softly.
"This disciple is confident to surpass the Cyan Peak Daoist School without this method!"
Song Wenxing’s brows furrowed tightly as he reiterated.
"I originally thought this trip could capture half of Jiuyi Mountain from the Cyan Peak Daoist School as your future foundation for breaking through to Daoist Embryo, but the world is ever-changing. The Cyan Peak Daoist School is under the Celestial Palace’s domain, with deep foundations!"
"Without unforeseen trump cards, it may not be enough. I have prepared a Quiet Chamber for you; go now and refine the Dharma Seal."
"As for the Root Bone matter, do not worry; I have the ’Blood Spirit Ascension Seal.’ After the event, you discard this seal, and I can restore your Root Bone, not affecting your path to the Dao!"
Master Hong Lie’s tone was light but carried an undeniable authority.
Song Wenxing sighed deeply but could only lower his head and say: "Since it’s Master’s command, this disciple will naturally comply."
Upon hearing, Master Hong Lie’s expression relaxed a bit, and he said gently, "You are my closed-door disciple, heir of the teachings, if it weren’t absolutely necessary, I wouldn’t act like this, but the demands of the Cyan Peak Daoist School were too harsh for me to bear, this battle must be won!"
"The Cyan Peak Daoist School, under the Celestial Palace’s domain, although their actions are domineering, they surely don’t have our Thousand Scripture Pavilion’s Demon Cultivator’s fast methods. This seal is your trump card, refine it assuredly, I will not break my word!"
"Yes, Master!"
Song Wenxing responded, and then the Escape Light flashed, he directly left the main hall and headed toward the Quiet Chamber at the mountain gate.
Afterward, Master Hong Lie and the others’ gaze turned towards the beautiful Taoist nun and the short man.
"This matter still requires your assistance, take this seal and refine it!"
Upon finishing, Flowing Light fell into the palms of the two.
The two could only comply.