CHAPTER 695: 573 LI JINGXU’S INCARNATION

The second jade bottle Li Jingxu left for Shi Feiyang contained a cluster of five-colored light energy, resembling a cloud.

Suspended in the center of the cloud was a small figure, with hands and feet, clear eyebrows and eyes, dressed in goose-yellow shorts and shirt, and a golden collar around its neck.

This was Li Jingxu’s external body!

He left his true body in the cave, harvesting and refining the Five Elements Essence Qi together with the Nascent Soul to create this external body, which he would use on a regular basis to move about.

Now, having reclaimed his Nascent Soul to merge with his physical form and achieved Body Ascension, he ascended directly and left without bringing this infant external body along.

In reality, he could have taken it with him, as external bodies like this are not external objects like Magical Treasures.

In the letter to Shi Feiyang, he explained that he wanted to leave this external body for Deng Yin, noting that Deng Yin’s ties with the Demon Path were too deep, making him an oddity in this life, with many more trials ahead, truly a succession of calamities.

He told Shi Feiyang that if Deng Yin were to follow the Immortal Path in his next life, then to give this external body to Deng Yin, as it could help him avoid many demonic tribulations and would be a farewell gift from an old friend.

And if Deng Yin still fell into the Demon Path in the future, this external body should also be given to him to restrain his Blood Demon Primordial Spirit, adding an extra lock to the upcoming Blood Demon calamity.

After reading the letter, Shi Feiyang was silent for a long time, genuinely admiring in his heart that this man had truly thought of everything, indeed worthy of being a leader of the Mysterious Sect after Master Changmei.

The two bottles he had given him were indeed with deep intentions, many layers of meaning inside and out...

Among them, the Sun True Liquid was given by Master Changmei, originating from Spiritual Jade Peak, which could be considered a favor from the Emei Sect. Shi Feiyang, with his Xuanlong Body, being an odd kind who cultivates into a Heavenly Immortal, usually must undergo another calamity and reincarnate into a human form. Shi Feiyang, practicing the Heavenly Gang 36 Transformations and the Earth Evil 72 Transformations, lives in accordance with the earthly numbers and the heavenly numbers, changing with the transformations of heaven and earth. Although ultimately he may not need to reincarnate to achieve success, it is currently only theoretically possible, and he has yet to fully comprehend the Earth Evil 72 Transformations, let alone fully understand the transformations of heaven and earth, who knows how many years it would take.

Although he is not in a hurry, if he had the Three Lights Divine Water along with the Purple and Blue Divine Flames, with Water and Fire in balance, refining and transforming the Dragon Body, it would be not just theoretically possible but practicable upon obtaining the materials.

The "Moon" of his has too many "flaws," and with this one thing, he can erase this "flaw."

But if this thing fell into the hands of others, it would be his nemesis.

One diminishes while the other grows; the favor is too great.

Yet Li Jingxu said everything that should be said explicitly, and not a word about the implicit, after all, the gift was delivered, and it included a share from Master Changmei. When he sees the Emei Sect again in the future, especially during the Emei Sect’s time of crisis, he’ll see what to do.

Shi Feiyang clapped the letter into ashes with both hands, laughing and saying, "You say you’re so capable, why didn’t you stay and help me deal with all these matters directly? What with Chi You’s return and the Blood Demon calamity, we could’ve just teamed up and settled it all, right? But no, you retreated and fled in a hurry!"

It’s just like these Daoist masters, always leaving at a moment’s notice, leaving everything to their disciples, even the great vows and merits they’ve promised to fulfill themselves!

The distant ones like the three elders of Emei, Master Changmei, Tian Dou, Ming He, along with He Sha the Daoist, the three sisters Shen Wuwang, Shen Wujiu, Shen Wugou, the Kunlun Sect’s first ancestor, Wudang Sect’s True Master Sanfeng, and the more recent Tian Can, Yan Yingmu, and others.

Leaving behind a huge mess in the end!

Look at the Buddhist high monks and Divine Nuns, except for Zen Master Zhi Gong, who entered Nirvana and passed into the Pure Land, none else left.

But Shi Feiyang also knew that children and grandchildren will have their own fortune; many of these Daoist masters could have ascended long ago, and many delayed for hundreds of years due to various issues.

Understandable as it was, now that Li Jingxu was gone, Shi Feiyang felt quite lonely and solitary, having a sense of cannot support alone.

You all go ahead, I can still live well by myself, and even lead everyone to a better future!

In the end, Li Jingxu also spoke of his last wishes and made it clear to Shi Feiyang the two paths he had set for Qin Yu, saying that Qin Yu, in order to uphold his way, will certainly choose the former. That path was fraught with mortal danger, and even with everyone’s effort and support, he would likely fall into the Demon Path, completely lost.

Thus, he wanted Shi Feiyang to help, to steer Qin Yu onto the second path, to be accepted as Shi Feiyang’s disciple, putting to rest his own regret after Ascension.

Having finished reading, Shi Feiyang sighed with a smile, "You really expect me to squeeze out pearls of wisdom from this toad’s croak, seeking my help for everything."

If it hadn’t been for Li Jingxu’s final entrusted wish, Shi Feiyang would have never concerned himself with it.

It was Qin Yu’s choice to inherit his master’s way and maintain independence in his Cultivation; whether or not he succeeds in the end is his choice.

Usually, it’s disciples who take great pains to seek a master, not the master who goes to great lengths to take in a disciple. Even if there was, this kind of thing could easily end poorly, and even after accepting the other party as a disciple, might lead to resentment.

But since Li Jingxu had said so, Shi Feiyang really couldn’t ignore it, especially since he accepted such a big gift from him, he couldn’t refuse...

"Great Nirvana, you really intend to keep me from closing this last door!"

Shi Feiyang considered for a while, and went outside to see Qin Yu, asking him about his future plans.

Qin Yu indeed said that his master’s kindness was profound and unforgettable, and he intended to do everything in his power to carry on his master’s Daoist lineage and continue cultivating his master’s cultivation technique.

His plan for himself was to first undergo Soldier Disintegration to reincarnate, then find a disciple to cultivate into a Heavenly Immortal using his master’s Immortal Law, and finally ascend to the Spiritual Space Immortal Realm to reunite with his master.

In his heart, there was a determination; he was unwilling to admit that his master’s cultivation technique was inferior to Shi Feiyang’s, and he was even less willing to take another as his master.

That was also understandable.

Shi Feiyang nodded his head in approval and praised him, "Alright, when you go to reincarnate, you must tell me. Even if I cannot come personally, I will surely send a disciple to protect you and later guide you back to the Immortal Sect."

Qin Yu thanked him and then left Yellow Mountain.

At this time, he had already decided that he would not inform Shi Feiyang of his reincarnation because he knew Shi Feiyang’s Divine Skills and mana were exceedingly great. He would surely be able to calculate when Qin Yu would reincarnate and would directly help if he was willing. If not willing, it would be inappropriate for Qin Yu to further request assistance, as it would impose on Shi Feiyang unduly.

He originally had a rather pleasant time at Outer Heaven Divine Mountain, and his rebellion was born from a sense of injustice, not only for Li Jingxu but also for his own master, who had attained Body Ascension as a True Golden Immortal and was second to no one. Why should he seek help from others?

After Qin Yu left, Shi Feiyang smiled and shook his head gently, having already seen through all his thoughts. He had also calculated that Qin Yu would undergo Soldier Disintegration to reincarnate in two years and that enemies would seek him out before that—but there was no need for concern.

Qin Yu was, after all, a figure not far from becoming a Heavenly Immortal, and Li Jingxu’s cultivation technique was also a top-tier Immortal Law from the Mysterious Sect. In addition, three people had left him a large collection of Magical Treasures, more than enough for him to overcome and defeat his enemies.

What Shi Feiyang needed to do now was to get his hands on the White Jade Bowl that Fairy Yu Wa held.

He had the power to kill his way to her door, exterminate everyone in his path, and seize the object directly, but he couldn’t do that.

Yu Wa was a Loose Cultivator from a side path, not from a Cult or Demon Sect; it was not appropriate to forcibly rob her of her possessions.

He knew Yu Wa considered the two Heavenly Treasures, Ruyi Golden Hook and the White Jade Bowl, as precious as her life, and she would not agree to lend or trade them for anything else.

It was indeed a tricky situation.

To speak of a trade, if he brought the Heavenly Mirror or the Nine Suspicions Tripod, Yu Wa would definitely agree to a trade...

Shi Feiyang checked the Magical Treasures he had on him. Whatever he was willing to trade, Yu Wa would surely not be satisfied, and what would satisfy her, he could not possibly part with. He was somewhat troubled.

However, what cultivators fear most are calamities, and everything that the Dao evolves into after Acquired objects all carry calamities with them. Not to mention the living creatures that move and grow, even a mountain, a planet, or a universe has its own calamities.

Only by becoming a Golden Immortal, becoming one with all things, and merging with the Dao could one be unharmed by all calamities.

Yu Wa was a side path Earth Immortal with impressive mana. For such side-path individuals, the stronger their mana, the more intense their calamities, and her disciples followed her example, providing numerous opportunities to exploit.

Shi Feiyang pondered for a long time but felt that none of the opportunities were quite right.

He couldn’t just scheme against someone just to take their belongings. If he did that, he would be no better than the Emei Sect he despised in the past—perhaps, even worse.

It had to be a disaster of her own making, and then he could help her avert the crisis, which would allow him to request the item.

Yet, coincidentally, Yu Wa didn’t face any misfortunes anytime soon. Her mana was so high that calamities were many years away from happening.

Shi Feiyang calculated it over and over, and Yu Wa did have a misfortune, not in the future, but in the past.

Yu Wa should have made an enemy of Shi Pi the Elder, one of the Cosmic Six Strange. Taking advantage of the chaos when Emei Sect made a fuss at Divine Sword Peak, she attacked Shi Pi the Elder and was almost killed in retaliation. The Heavenly Treasure Ruyi Golden Hook was destroyed, and she was cursed with magic.

This event was avoided thanks to Shi Feiyang’s arrival. Shi Pi the Elder was still the Asura Sect Hierarch, not yet converted to Buddhism by Master Zun Sheng, and had not yet clashed with Emei Sect.

However, their feud was predestined, and a great battle was inevitable!

Setting up such a scenario couldn’t be rushed; after all, Chi You hadn’t made a move yet.

Shi Feiyang settled down in Yellow Mountain for the time being to cultivate the two True Liquids in the silver bottle.

Back when he was living as a dragon at Dinghu Peak, he harmonized Water and Fire, generated True Yin and True Yang, and condensed Dan Qi.

Now, he still needed to refine the Three Lights Divine Water and Purple and Blue Douluo Fire, once again harmonizing Water and Fire to generate True Yin and True Yang, and condense his Dharma Body.

Although the steps differed, the principles were the same.

In between his cultivation sessions, he took the broken Heavenly Demon Immortal Slaying Sword, placed it on a platform, and illuminated it day and night with the Heavenly Treasure Mirror. He also asked Shi Zhu and others to set up a Dharma Platform and a large array at Jiuhua Mountain, ordering them to perform a soul-summoning ritual, working from both locations simultaneously to gather the remnants of souls that perished under the Heavenly Demon Immortal Slaying Sword.