Free Web NovelChapter 250: Chapter 200: The Emperor’s Dragon-Slaying Ground and the 8 Sects’ Selfish Schemes
Where the water met the sky, the river of stars hung inverted, and all around was a hazy expanse.
Streams of pure brilliance cascaded down like silk, swirling around Jiang Yi before finally flowing into the bright, round halo behind his head, making him look just like an Immortal!
’Lead forms the fire of life, mercury refines the light of nature. When life and nature unite, one returns to the Innate... So that’s how it works.’ fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm
Jiang Yi looked within his own body and saw that after the True Lead of Tai Yang and the True Mercury of Tai Yin combined, they transformed into a faint, white flame about three fingers wide. Hidden in the heart of the flame was a pitch-black, pill-shaped object.
This Great Medicine, a union of lead and mercury, rose and fell. When it ascended to the Primordial Gate, it took the form of the moon; when it sank into the Inner Mansion, it became the sun. In this endless cycle, it steadily pushed his Merit forward.
"Lead and mercury have congealed into the medicine of long life. Congratulations, Daoist, on gaining two hundred years of longevity."
True Monarch Lu’s ethereal voice drifted over.
Qi Cultivation Cultivators have not yet escaped the limits of mortal lifespan. Even upon reaching the Twelfth Layer, it is exceedingly difficult for their longevity to surpass three hundred years.
Only by undergoing Body Transformation and Essence Refining, perfecting both life and nature, and successfully ascending to the Flying Foundation Establishment Realm can one obtain five hundred years of life.
Subsequently, they are nurtured for five generations, with each reincarnation shaving off one hundred years of longevity in a successive decline.
This Daoist Jiang, while still in the Qi Cultivation Realm, has already condensed True Lead and True Mercury, gathered five of the Great Medicines, and gained two hundred years of longevity out of thin air.
His life force was overflowing and his potential had soared, increasing his chances of reaching Foundation Establishment in the future by another notch.
"It was just a stroke of luck."
Jiang Yi’s face showed no sign of joy.
He knew in his heart that he was still missing the "Water Below Kan" to complete the Great Medicine of the Six Harmonies.
If he couldn’t condense the supreme-grade True Qi, he would not be acknowledged by Ancestor Master Mingxuan, even if he reached the Flying Foundation Establishment Realm.
The Ancestral Sect of a Daoist Lineage is just like a royal court. While opportunities for advancement must be fought for, one still needs the approval of those in charge.
In his current situation, as long as he, the Innate Daoist, could not reach Foundation Establishment, he would remain in a precarious position, like a pile of stacked eggs.
He was not only obstructing the paths of too many True Inheritances but also hindering the schemes of the True Monarchs of the Cave Heavens.
"Is the Daoist pondering how to acquire the ’Water Below Kan’?"
True Monarch Lu gazed deeply at Jiang Yi.
This Daoist was in an awkward position. He had no foundation and no backing, held up only by the banner of Ancestor Mingxuan.
But the Ancestor resided in Qingming and would not casually involve himself in mortal affairs. When it came to deciding Sect matters, everything still depended on the Sect Leader’s attitude.
"There is also a True Inheritance on Qian Peak, Yao Yun, who cultivates the [Primordial Magnetism] art..."
A trace of pity flashed in True Monarch Lu’s eyes. From her perspective, while this young Daoist could not be called peerless, he was certainly outstanding.
Jiang Yi answered frankly:
"I really have no clue."
The simple answer he had received when he begged the Celestial Book was "Kan Water Palace."
This True Monarch Lu had a history with the first-generation Shao Yang. Although their relationship was quite complex, she ultimately showed a certain degree of goodwill.
Compared to the other Cave Heaven True Monarchs in the Sect, whose loyalties were hard to discern, her position was much clearer.
"That ’Water Below Kan’ is not considered difficult for others to acquire."
True Monarch Lu spoke slowly:
"But for the Daoist, it is like trying to find ice by drilling into fire—as difficult as ascending to the heavens.
Does the Daoist know the reason why?"
Jiang Yi pondered for a moment:
"Because I am the Daoist?"
True Monarch Lu nodded. The Daoist Jiang was indeed sharp and perceptive; he understood with just a hint and saved her the effort of explaining.
"There are many ’Greatly Ominous Desolations’ under the Sect’s control. If one truly wanted to acquire the ’Water Below Kan,’ it would be simple enough to seal one’s Primordial Inner Mansion, leave behind one’s Magical Artifacts, venture inside, and survive a hundred battles."
A glint flashed in Jiang Yi’s eyes. It was precisely because he was the Daoist that no one dared to suggest this.
If he were to fall in some perilous land, who would dare to face the Ancestor’s thunderous wrath?
’How interesting. Everyone wishes I would die immediately, yet no one wants to bear the blame for killing me.’
After a few moments of thought, Jiang Yi looked up at True Monarch Lu:
"I ask that Teacher Lu instruct me on a strategy to acquire the ’Water Below Kan’."
True Monarch Lu’s tone was indifferent, with a hint of detachment:
"Is the Daoist not afraid this is a trap?"
Jiang Yi did not hesitate, replying in a serious tone:
"I trust Teacher Lu completely."
Those five simple words struck with the clang of colliding metal, crashing into the placid lake of True Monarch Lu’s heart.
The expression of True Monarch Cunyuan Cunjing, who resided in the Kan Water Palace, remained aloof, as if unaffected. But for a brief moment, the watery clouds in the vast azure sky trembled slightly.
Across the long sky, a mighty gale seemed to sweep past, scattering the wisps of mist that had refused to disperse.
’I never doubted Junior Sister Lu...’
Similar words, a similar tone, suddenly echoed in her mind. Like the tinkling of a mountain spring, they gently plucked at her majestic, indestructible Daoist heart.
True Monarch Lu fell silent for a few breaths before speaking:
"Is the Daoist determined to refine the complete Great Medicine of the Six Harmonies and condense supreme-grade True Qi?"
Jiang Yi smiled brilliantly and said once more:
"Without a heart that never yields, how can one achieve endless wonders? I ask for Teacher Lu’s guidance to clear my confusion."
True Monarch Lu said calmly:
"In that case, I can take it upon myself to open the ’Dragon-Subduing Ravine’ for the Daoist."
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"The Dragon-Subduing Ravine! How can you go to such a dangerous place!"
In the main hall of Changming Sky Pond, True Master Xuanmiao was so agitated his fur stood on end:
"That is the place where Ji Fuyao slayed the dragon!"
Jiang Yi, sitting upright on his jade chair, asked with great interest:
"Cat Master, you actually know about this? Could you please tell me the details?"
True Master Xuanmiao had been uncharacteristically diligent these past few days, organizing the treasury with the formation spirit Chang Jing. The work had caused him to slim down a bit, losing his previous roundness.
It leaped onto the table, its amber eyes filled with solemnity:
"My former master once said that Ji Fuyao did not gain the attention of Tai Yang from the very beginning. That Golden Position is practically the supreme Daoist path in the Yanfu Vast Land, something that not even a Daoist Monarch or a Great Power could shake.
Therefore, to win the favor of Tai Yang, Ji Fuyao accomplished twelve great deeds, one of which was to ’Slay the Dragon and Eliminate the Phoenix.’"
Jiang Yi listened intently, motioning for True Master Xuanmiao to continue.
"Dragons are a symbol of emperors. The Dragon Monarch of the Beiju Continent was rumored to be the last true dragon of this epoch. He had nine sons, all of whom were divine monsters.
