Beiyin Great Sage

Three months later.

Zhou Yi walked out of the criminal court slowly.

Being accustomed to a dark and lightless environment, coupled with the special characteristics of Zhenyuan Demon Ape, standing under the scorching sun, his body actually felt a strong sense of discomfort.

His eyes were sore, his muscles and bones were weak, and his spirit was also listless.

‘Thirty percent! ’

'Compared with the Criminal Court outside, my strength has been weakened by 30%. No..., it should be because of the lack of the bonus of Zhenyuan Demon Ape. Now it is considered normal. ’

Zhou Yi looked up at the sky, raising one hand to cover his eyebrows, looking at the scorching sun that was blooming like a disk in the sky, his eyes were in a trance.

'how long……'

‘Have you never seen the sun? ’

"Ah!"

With a soft cry, he withdrew his sight and walked towards the top of the mountain. At the same time, his mind sank into the sea of ​​consciousness, and the light curtain of the sea of ​​consciousness quietly emerged.

Name: Zhou Yi

Cultivation: Late stage of Qi refining (2/100)

Seven Star Sword Technique (disabled): Mastery (13/100), Fire Demon Stick Technique: Mastery (27/100), Fire Eye Technique: Great Success (97/100)...

Thanks to his increased proficiency in the Immortality Technique and Zhenyuan Demonic Ape Transformation, as well as the golden finger of a permanent certificate, he advanced to the later stage of Qi refining faster than expected.

There are no bottlenecks as others say.

When it reaches 100% in the middle stage of Qi refining, the mana in the body shakes slightly, and a transformation like a rebirth occurs.

The improvement of realm means the skyrocketing of strength.

The Fire Eye Technique, which is also at the Dacheng level, is performed by someone in the late stage of Qi refining. Its power is more than twice as powerful as that in the middle stage of Qi refining?

The number of spells that can be cast has increased.

Only when he truly advanced to the late stage of Qi refining did Zhou Yi understand why monks in the late stage of Qi refining were called great monks.

Compared with the early and middle stages of Qi refining, it can be called a vast amount of mana; nourished by mana and tempered many times, the physical body can withstand the magic weapon.

A person in the late stage of Qi refining can easily crush the third or fifth stage of Qi refining.

The stone steps in the mountains have not been cleaned for an unknown period of time and are covered with dust and fallen leaves. From time to time, pale bones can be seen scattered among them.

Walking up the stairs, the sound of footsteps is accompanied by falling leaves.

The Zhenyuan Demon Ape is most sensitive to Yin Qi, Death Qi, and Evil Qi, so Zhou Yi knows very well how many people have died along the way.

"Click... click..."

Behind the rocks, a spotted leopard was munching on a corpse that it had picked up from nowhere. When it heard footsteps, it looked wary.

Zhou Yi looked away and shook his head slightly.

Leopards are transformed by wild beasts out of control, and the meat they eat is human flesh. Similar situations are not uncommon.

Or rather it’s the norm!

Since the cave owner left, Batu Caves has fallen into chaos.

Especially in the past few months, there were not many people in the execution court, and the fighting outside was so intense that it was almost like a meat grinding ground.

It may be a barbaric place where the weak and the strong prey on each other.

The huge Black Wind Mountain is littered with bones and wreckage. Who would have thought that the bones they stepped on might have been a Qi Refiner during his lifetime?

Zhou Yi stepped forward, revealing a slight aura that frightened the greedy eyes in the dark, until he came to a stop somewhere near the top of the mountain:

"Xingyuan Zhou Yi, please see Master Jade Book!"

"Zhou Yi?"

A sound of surprise came from the cave, and then the stone door slowly opened towards both sides:

"come in!"

"yes."

Zhou Yi bowed his head.

The taste of jade books is still the same as before. The birds singing and the flowers fragrant in the cave are like the gardens and landscaping in Daliang, which are very different from Shiwan Mountain.

Lingguo wine was placed on the table in the living room, and two beautiful maids were caressing the Yao Qin. The two women were leaning leisurely on the soft chairs.

In addition to jade books,

Another true legend, Master Zizhen, who caused the chaos in Batu Caves, was actually there.

And today, Zizhen is dressed in casual clothes, with a lazy expression and beautiful eyes that seem to be squinting but not squinting. Judging from the situation, she should be here to relax.

"Rare visitor!"

Twisting a grape-like spiritual fruit in his hand, he looked at the jade book with a smile but not a smile:

"I haven't seen you for more than half a year. I thought you had forgotten that there is a person like me."

"I don't dare." Zhou Yi handed over his hand:

"I know the immortal master is busy, so I don't dare to disturb him."

"That's enough." Yushu waved his hand:

"I've also heard about you. With good luck, you've reached the middle stage of Qi refining in just a few years and helped Ba Gu stabilize the situation in the Criminal Court."

"Logically speaking, you should be rewarded."

Having said this, she moved her hands and looked thoughtfully:

"I remember that you don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything. Are you really planning to get benefits from me when you come here today?"

"Uh..." Zhou Yi thought for a while and then said:

"I did hear Senior Sister Zheng mention that those who have made meritorious service in the Criminal Court will be rewarded, so Zhou came here to inquire about it."

"ha!"

Yushu rolled his eyes and was speechless:

"This guy..."

Zizhen on the side didn't pay attention to the conversation between the two at first. Hearing this, he couldn't help but smile and waved to the maid to stop playing the piano.

Such interesting outer disciples are rare.

"That's it, that's all."

Yushu sighed:

"You came from my school no matter what. Zheng Bagu also mentioned your contribution. If you want anything, you might as well tell me."

"Thank you, Master Immortal." Zhou Yi looked straight and said:

"Since Zhou became a Qi Refiner, he has encountered dangerous situations several times, so he has always wanted to learn an escape method, hoping that the immortal master can make it happen."

"Escape?" Yushu frowned:

"There is no escape method suitable for you in the Batu Cave inheritance, and you are practicing Zhenyuan Demon Ape, so your body skills should be very good."

Among the five poisons and eight evils, the ape body is the most flexible!

"The body method is not as good as the escape method after all." Zhou Yi said.

Um?

Yu Shu looked at him blankly, her beautiful eyes flashing.

This was the first time she had seen such an upright person asking for favors. The barbarians from Shiwandashan didn't have any brains, but they weren't stupid either.

This person...

You also need to be confident when you want something.

However, the other party had indeed made meritorious service, and logically he should be rewarded. However, Yushu always felt a little awkward in his heart, as if something was wrong, but he couldn't tell what was wrong.

"manner?"

Zi Zhen on the side said leisurely:

"His attitude."

Yushu's beautiful eyes moved, and she suddenly felt enlightened.

That's right!

That’s Zhou Yi’s attitude!

It is natural to receive rewards for meritorious service, but those who seek rewards are very aware of their status. The status of inner disciples is much higher than that of outer disciples.

Asking for rewards, the word "asking" means humility.

Zhou Yi is different, he is not asking for benefits, but asking for benefits, just like two people reaching a deal, paying with one hand and delivering the goods with the other.

The mentality of the two is completely different.

One is a gift from the superior to the inferior, and the other is a transaction in which both parties have equal status.

"interesting."

Pursing his lips, Yushu said slowly:

"The escape method is indeed stronger than the body method, especially when traveling long distances. It's a pity that there is no similar method in Batu Caves. You can choose another one."

She also has the 'Escape Technique', but she is dissatisfied with the other party's attitude and does not intend to give it to him.

"Master Immortal." Zhou Yi said:

"The cave master has killed many powerful enemies for hundreds of years, including many Taoist monks. He should have harvested escape skills. I don't know Wanzang Cave..."

"Do you want to enter the Wanzang Cave?" Yushu's voice said, and then his face turned disdainful:

"Don't think about it. The key to Wanzang Cave is with the cave owner. Not to mention the outer disciples, even I can't say they can get in."

Zhou Yi raised his head and looked at Immortal Master Zizhen.

"You still don't understand what I said." Yushu sighed upon seeing this:

"The key is with the cave master. No one can enter or leave the Manzang Cave at will except him. How can we get in now that the cave master is not here?"

"If I could just go in casually, the contents would have been emptied out long ago!"

Zhou Yi understood.

If Zizhen can enter, Linshang, who is also the true successor, will definitely be able to enter as well.

Wanzang Cave contains the treasures accumulated by the cave owner for hundreds of years, and there are naturally many good things. If they can get in, they will naturally take action early.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but sigh in my heart. It seemed that my plan to escape was going to fail.

"You don't have to lose heart either."

Looking at Zhou Yi, Yu Shu suddenly said:

"If I can't get the escape method, I may not have other rewards. I still lack two blood contract quotas, so I might as well give you one."

"This..." Zhou Yi's expression changed slightly:

"Thank you Immortal Master for your kindness, but Zhou has no such plan yet."

"Really?" Yushu raised the corner of his mouth and said:

"Is it possible that you want to be that Hauge? You must know that without the inner disciples penetrating the spirit body, the outer disciples will be alienated very quickly."

The blood contract quota in her mind was actually more favorable to the outer disciples who practiced the Five Poison Methods. Zhou Yi was not considered at all in the beginning.

The Five Poisons and Eight Evils are inherited, and the five poisons are stronger. The Eight Evils are just human shields in the eyes of inner disciples.

Of the three places, one is reserved for the inheritance of the Eight Evils, and the other two are usually the Five Poisons. After all, the Five Poisons can pose a threat to the later stages of Qi refining.

The Eight Evils...

The means are extremely limited!

However, it didn't take long for Zhou Yi to advance to become a Qi Refiner, and he was already in the middle stage of Qi Refining. Given time, he would definitely reach the late stage, and his potential was not low.

Give him one, it's not a waste.

and.

Yushu was also a little dissatisfied. A mere outer sect disciple, neither humble nor arrogant in front of him, once became his blood-contracted spirit beast.

I see how arrogant you are!

"Alienation." Zhou Yi pondered briefly and said:

"There is no clue yet. I plan to consider it a few years later."

"In a few years, there may not be a place around me." Yushu raised his head, revealing his slender neck, and said proudly:

"You are mine. Only I can make a spiritual contract with you and extend the time of alienation. Don't say I didn't give you a chance."

This is both a threat and a gift. Unless you are as stubborn as Hauge, you will definitely agree.

But to Zhou Yi, it doesn't matter.

alienation,

It's not like he has no solution.

There is a chance to completely solve the problem of alienation by using the Xuanxin Treasure Mirror, advancing the Immortality Skill beyond the limit, or changing the inheritance of the Zhenyuan Demon Ape.

No matter what.

The spirit transfer technique obtained from Hauge is also one of the methods. Killing a few inner qigong masters and taking their blood can suppress the alienation.

kill,

It's not difficult for him.

Seeing that Zhou Yi was unmoved, Yushu's expression slowly stiffened and he hummed softly:

"Spiritual contract can not only extend the time of your alienation, but it is also the key to whether you can achieve the foundation of Taoism. Don't you want to go further?"

"Daoji?" Zhou Yi raised his head:

"What do you mean by this?"

"Have you really thought about attaining the Taoist foundation?" Yushu was stunned, shook his head and said:

"It's true...the ignorant are fearless."

"That's it!"

After thinking for a while, she continued:

"For thousands of years, there have been so many qi refiners in the world, but there are only a handful of people who can attain the foundation of the Dao, because in order to attain the foundation of the Dao, three flowers must gather at the top."

"Three flowers gathered at the top?"

"Not bad!" Yushu nodded:

"Magic power, physical body, and spiritual consciousness are called the three flowers. All three must reach perfection before it is possible to realize the foundation of the Tao."

"The five poisons and eight evils inherited from Batu Cave are the easiest to achieve perfection in the physical body, the magic power is more difficult, and the spiritual consciousness is almost impossible."

"Alienation will affect the soul. Only by signing a blood contract with the inner disciple can the soul reach perfection before alienation."

Three flowers gathered at the top?

Doc!

Zhou Yi knew nothing about these things before, but now that the jade books came one by one, he also had ideas on how to achieve Daoji.

It seems.

The disciples outside seemed to have no other choice.

"Immortal Master."

Zhou Yi raised his head and asked:

"Aren't there any outer disciples who have achieved the foundation of Taoism on their own?"

"No." The person who answered this time was the true disciple Zizhen. She held a wine cup in one hand, sipping the wine carefully, and said slowly:

"It's impossible."

"The inheritance of the Five Poisons and Eight Evils is not complete. Only the Divine Elephant and the Spiritual Deer have matching methods to stabilize their souls. The others have flaws."

In fact, the matching methods of divine elephants and spiritual deer were also created by later generations, so they are not perfect.

Only the true method can prove the foundation of Taoism.

and,

One hundred percent doable!

Of course, there is no need to say this. The inheritance of Batu Caves is mysterious. Even the incomplete method is extraordinary in Shiwan Mountain.

People who practice the five poisons and eight evils will not live long, but except for Batu Caves, which inheritance can dare to say that it can cultivate a group of Qi practitioners in just twenty years?

Zhou Yi was silent.

It seemed like he really had no other choice.

So I asked again:

"Immortal Master, over the generations of Batu Cave, how many inner disciples have achieved Taoism?"

Yushu's expression darkened.

Zizhen's movements also froze.

There are only three generations of Batu Caves in their generation. No one knows the situation of the first generation, and the character of the second generation cave master can be described as cruel.

Not to mention the brother who was almost deposed, the two Taoist priests left on the mountain are both strange beasts without self-awareness.

them,

I used to be an inner disciple too!

However, after he advanced to Daoji, he was also forced by the cave master to sign a spiritual contract, and his soul was shattered, eventually becoming what he is now.

The outer disciples are all monsters and aliens in the eyes of the inner disciples; how can the inner disciples be the same in the eyes of the true disciples?

Although the two of them didn't speak, Zhou Yi already got the answer.

really.

Batu Caves is not a place for normal people to stay!

"Ah……"

Zi Zhen chuckled and put down the wine cup in his hand:

"Master has an eccentric character and cannot be compared to others. If I succeed as the Cave Master, I will not embarrass my junior brothers and sisters."

"Um."

She pondered for a moment and continued:

"Before I left, Master gave me five opportunities to enter the Manzang Cave. I could take one thing each time. If you want to go in, that's okay."

"Oh!" Zhou Yi's eyes lit up:

"I don't know how to get in?"

"I heard that you are very familiar with Kang Rong?" Zizhen looked down and said:

"How is he?"

"Kang Rong?" Zhou Yi frowned. He didn't understand why the other party suddenly moved forward. After thinking for a while, he said:

"Kang Rong and I don't know each other very well, but Brother Kang has extraordinary talent and has advanced to become a Qi Refiner early. He will definitely achieve success in time."

"Heh..." Zi Zhen chuckled, noncommittal:

"Well, Kang Rong has been in some trouble recently. You go out and bring him back. If you can bring him back safely, I will give you a chance to enter Manzang Cave."

"how?"

Zhou Yi looked up with surprise on his face.

Since there are only five opportunities, they must be extremely precious. The other party is actually willing to give me an outer disciple?

and,

What you want to do is just bring back another outer disciple who is in Xiaohei Mountain. Do you value yourself? Or do you value Kang Rong?

What does this true successor of Zizhen think?

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Zhou Yi has left, and the maid has also retreated.

Yushu stood up and poured wine for Zizhen, and asked curiously:

"Senior sister, do you really plan to give Zhou Yi a chance to enter the Wanzang Cave?"

"Yeah." Zizhen nodded, his eyes dark:

"Although the things in Manzang Cave are good, there are not many that can be used. Since they are of no use to me, there is no point in giving them to him."

"But..." Yushu's pretty face tightened:

"After all, this is Wanzangdong. He is an outer disciple. Do you think too highly of him?"

"No." Zi Zhen narrowed his eyes and shook his head gently:

"Zhou Yi, it's very unusual."

"oh!"

Yushu looked curious:

"What's unusual?"

She always felt that her senior sister had some special preference for Zhou Yi, such as giving him the storage bag, the True Yang Treasure Refining Technique, and this opportunity to enter the Manzang Cave.

"He advanced to become a Qi Refiner very early." Zizhen said:

"Before I went to practice Zhenyuan Demonic Ape Transformation, I was already a Qi Refiner."

"ah!"

Yushu was stunned.

"However, I could still see through him at that time." Zi Zhen squinted:

"Now……"

"But it's a bit unclear. However, he has definitely not just advanced to the middle stage of Qi refining. This is certain."