CHAPTER 125: CHAPTER 123: CYAN YANG DAOIST (PLEASE SUBSCRIBE)

Scorching sun hangs high.

In the vast Desert Sea, an elderly sage in a green Taoist robe, with a lean face, strides barefoot forward step by step, leaving footprints in his wake.

If one observes closely, they will find that although the sage walks slowly, he is exceptionally steady.

How steady?

Steady to the point where the distance between each pair of footprints and the depth of each footprint does not vary by more than a fraction!

Moreover, as he walks all the way, not a drop of sweat is seen on his brow, nor is a single grain of sand found on his bare feet.

Hmm?

Suddenly, the green-robed old Taoist’s face changes, coming to an abrupt stop.

Then, a flash of spiritual light on his hand reveals a bronze oil lamp, whose silver flame now flickers bright and radiant.

"The Soul Lamp is lit, seems like one of those Golden Core Stage cultivators from the Yellow Sand Sect has fallen, could the Blood Nether Demon no longer resist making a move?"

Watching the calmly burning silver flame on the oil lamp in his hand, a heavy expression flashes across the green-robed old Taoist’s face.

Even in the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm, where numerous Golden Core cultivators dwell, the name of "Man Slaughter" Blood Nether remains as formidable as any Golden Core cultivator. Throughout the centuries, seven or eight Golden Core Stage cultivators, along with hundreds of Purple Mansion Stage and Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators, have perished under his hand from various sects and clans.

On the Demon Slaying List released by the Liuyun Immortal City, Blood Nether ranks among the top three Golden Core demon cultivators, holding third place, with the accumulated treasures offered as bounty surmounting fifty thousand lower-grade spirit stones!

For the green-robed Taoist, "Cyan Yang Daoist," killing Blood Nether would not only earn him a substantial reward but also avenge his beloved disciple who tragically died at the hands of this demon.

"Cyan Yang Daoist" hails from the renowned Immortal Dao Major Sect, Profound Sun Immortal Sect in Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm, with cultivation reaching the Ninth Layer Golden Core, just one step away from refining a pill and forming the infant.

However, for a Golden Core cultivator to refine a pill and form an infant, one’s mind must be perfectly flawless, without any lingering regrets; otherwise, passing the "Heart Demon Tribulation" during Nascent Soul Formation becomes nearly impossible.

Having practiced cultivation for over nine hundred years, "Cyan Yang Daoist" has resolved all other regrets except one — avenging his beloved disciple.

In pursuit of the Nascent Soul Dao, he had only ever accepted one disciple in his lifetime.

But this sole disciple tragically died at the hands of Blood Nether shortly after forming his Golden Core, due to Cyan Yang’s momentary negligence!

Since then, "Cyan Yang Daoist" vowed never to accept another disciple in his lifetime and swore to avenge his beloved disciple.

Yet, Blood Nether’s cultivation equals his own, making his presence elusive and hard to track. During the battle against the remnants of the Blood Slaughter Demon Sect conglomerate attack by various sects in Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm, "Cyan Yang Daoist" managed to find Blood Nether, only for him to escape once more.

Initially, "Cyan Yang Daoist" nearly accepted the impossibility of avenging his disciple before Nascent Soul Formation and even prepared to forcefully push through to Nascent Soul Stage, risking the "Heart Demon Tribulation" before reaching his millennium limit.

Unexpectedly, in the moments when he held little hope, the Golden Core Stage cultivator Jiang Ming, who ventured to seek aid from Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm, brought news of the remnants of the Blood Slaughter Demon Sect fleeing to the Boundless Desert Sea Cultivation Realm.

All Golden Core Stage cultivators of Profound Sun Immortal Sect understood the grudge between "Cyan Yang Daoist" and Blood Nether, also hoping that he might lay the regret to rest personally and succeed in Nascent Soul Formation.

Therefore, Jiang Ming’s journey for aid in Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm proceeded exceptionally smoothly.

Profound Sun Immortal Sect not only readily agreed to the Yellow Sand Sect’s requests for Foundation Establishment Pills and "Purple Heart Jade Marrow" but also directly dispatched "Cyan Yang Daoist," a Ninth Layer Golden Core cultivator, to accompany the expulsion of demonic cultivators within the Boundless Desert Sea Cultivation Realm.

Their sole requirement was for Jiang Ming and Cao Wenjin, the two Golden Core Stage cultivators of the Yellow Sand Sect, to cultivate the "Soul-Linking Charm" secret technique.

Profound Sun Immortal Sect holds superior knowledge of Blood Nether’s notorious deeds than Jiang Ming and others, knowing that only two approaches can truly eliminate Blood Nether once and for all.

The first approach involves a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator blocking him, leaving no chance for Blood Escape Technique to secure his immediate slaying. Alternatively, a Golden Core Stage cultivator sacrifices themselves to utilize the "Soul-Linking Charm" secret technique, locking him in place and ensuring that even with the Blood Escape Technique, he cannot escape from Profound Sun Immortal Sect cultivators’ subsequent pursuit.

Naturally, no Golden Core Stage cultivator from Profound Sun Immortal Sect would willingly sacrifice themselves to pave the way for "Cyan Yang Daoist" to form the Nascent Soul, not to mention Blood Nether’s cunning ability to avoid confrontation in this scenario.

Thus, even though "Cyan Yang Daoist" accompanied Jiang Ming to the Boundless Desert Sea Cultivation Realm, he remained unseen, opting instead to tread barefoot through the Desert Sea, tempering his Dao Heart to reach an increasingly flawless state.

Both he and all Golden Core Stage cultivators of the Profound Sun Immortal Sect believe that since the Blood Slaughter Demon Sect intends to rise in the Boundless Desert Sea Cultivation Realm, then Blood Nether would invariably target the Golden Core cultivators of Yellow Sand Sect.

All he needs is for the Golden Core Stage cultivators of Yellow Sand Sect to execute the "Soul-Linking Charm" secret technique, then proceed carrying the "Soul Lamp" to hunt him down.

As for Cao Wenjin and Jiang Ming, they are indeed not oblivious to the plans of the Profound Sun Immortal Sect, but what can they do even if they know?

The plans of the Profound Sun Immortal Sect are completely in the open, not afraid of them knowing, not afraid of them falling into the trap.

Do they think knowing this plan means they won’t cultivate or use the "Soul-Linking Charm"?

Impossible!

"We mustn’t be careless. Although this time the Supreme Elder personally bestowed upon us the demon-slaying artifact, Blood Nether was once favored by the Blood Evil Celestial Demon, and might not lack similar trump cards!"

"Hmm, let’s first go to the Yellow Sand Sect, at least to find out whether it was Blood Nether who killed their people!"

"Cyan Yang Daoist" had a sharp glint in his eyes, then he lifted his bare foot, as a cyan cloud rose beneath him, swiftly flying towards the Yellow Sand Sect.

Soaring Through the Clouds, this is the flying divine technique that every Golden Core Stage cultivator must learn, just like every Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator must learn "Sword Control Skill."

However, compared to "Sword Flight," "Soaring Through the Clouds" not only allows faster flight, consumes less magical power, carries more people, looks much more attractive, and doesn’t rely on external objects.

With the formidable power of "Cyan Yang Daoist" at the ninth-layer of Golden Core, when he flies at full capacity, a journey of ten thousand miles takes less than an hour.

Therefore, when he drives the cyan cloud to arrive above the Yellow Sand Sect, Cao Wenjin had just activated the Mountain Protection Array not long ago.

And because "Cyan Yang Daoist" didn’t intentionally conceal the powerful aura of his ninth-layer Golden Core cultivation when he flew in with a cloud, Cao Wenjin from the Yellow Sand Sect was startled out of his cave abode from thousands of miles away.

At this moment, when he saw the immortal-like "Cyan Yang Daoist" approaching on the cloud, he quickly flew out of the Mountain Protection Array to greet him.

"I didn’t know Fellow Daoist Qingyang was coming, my apologies for not welcoming you from afar, I hope Fellow Daoist will forgive me."

In terms of cultivation, age, and status, Cao Wenjin couldn’t compare to "Cyan Yang Daoist," so once he flew out of the Mountain Protection Array, he immediately cupped his hands and bowed as a salute.

But due to the recent demise of Jiang Ming, his complexion wasn’t great, and his words seemed somewhat lacking in sincerity.

Of course, "Cyan Yang Daoist" surely wouldn’t care about such triviality now. Seeing Cao Wenjin coming out to greet him, he understood that the person who invoked the "Soul-Linking Charm" must be Jiang Ming who brought him to the Boundless Desert Sea Cultivation Realm.

"Infinite Venerable, never thought that departing from Fellow Daoist Jiang the other day would be a farewell forever!"

The old Daoist in green robes shook the white jade whisk in his hand that appeared out of nowhere and solemnly said "Infinite Venerable," then raised his hand for a Dao salute to Cao Wenjin and said, "Fellow Daoist Cao, please accept my condolences."

"It seems Fellow Daoist Qingyang already knows."

Cao Wenjin glanced at the old Daoist in green robes, a flicker of grief crossed his face, then he spoke in a heavy tone, "Junior Brother Jiang fell at the Red Tiger Mountain Oasis, and I still don’t know who the murderer is. Since Fellow Daoist Qingyang is here, please join me in finding out the truth. If it truly is the work of a demon, please help me slay demons and protect the Dao!"

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Cao. If it is indeed the Blood Slaughter Demon Sect’s demon that harmed Fellow Daoist Jiang, this old Daoist will certainly not stand idly by!"

The old Daoist in green robes nodded seriously, agreeing on the spot, which was his reason for coming.

Seeing this, Cao Wenjin’s face relaxed, he nodded heavily and said, "Good, then please wait, Fellow Daoist Qingyang, I have also invited Fellow Daoist Yan. Once Fellow Daoist Yan arrives, the three of us will head out together."

After another half an hour, the Golden Core Stage loose cultivator "Golden Light Ascendant" Yan Hui received Cao Wenjin’s message and rushed over.

Given the existence of "Cyan Yang Daoist" was previously kept secret, known only to Cao Wenjin and Jiang Ming, the appearance of a ninth-layer Golden Core expert on the Yellow Sand Sect’s side gave "Golden Light Ascendant" quite a scare.

Once Cao Wenjin explained the background of "Cyan Yang Daoist," he finally breathed a sigh of relief and eagerly began conversing with "Cyan Yang Daoist," trying to establish a connection with this Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm’s Immortal Sect expert.

Cao Wenjin promised to help eradicate the Blood Slaughter Demon Sect’s demons so he could establish his own sect, thus forging a connection with Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm became a necessary task. With an opportunity at hand, he was naturally keen to connect with "Cyan Yang Daoist."

Unfortunately, "Cyan Yang Daoist" was currently eager to know whether Blood Nether was indeed responsible for killing Jiang Ming and was not in the mood for such discussions. His enthusiasm met with indifference, destined to yield no fruitful outcome.

The three of them soared through the clouds, expressing urgency, quickly reaching the Red Tiger Mountain Oasis.

However, by then, Blood Nether had long slaughtered all cultivators at Red Tiger Mountain and left.

Meanwhile, in the Red Tiger Mountain Oasis, Zhouyang saw the three clouds in the sky, finally couldn’t resist stepping out of the array and directly used his Sword Flight towards the three Golden Core Stage cultivators.