Chapter 180: Chapter 85: Taiyin Illusion Demon Banner

Each Jade Scroll had its full contents sealed, leaving only a brief introduction of a few hundred words for disciples to peruse.

Yang Jing swiftly swept his Divine Sense over them, reading the contents of the Jade Scrolls. They contained a vast array of knowledge, including not only the Daoist Techniques of the Six Great Sects but also the legacies of some Immortally Cultivation Clans. Even some Magic originating from the Demon Sects were stored in the secret vault, once any mention of Celestial Demons and Muddy Qi had been expunged.

His focus suddenly stopped on one of the Jade Scrolls.

Grotto God Spirit Chapter

This text was an excerpt from the Profound Pure Sect’s Foundation Method, the Upper Pure Purple Text Spirit Core, and it was dedicated to nurturing the Spiritual Essence within one’s Magical Power.

Although it was only an excerpt, the Grotto God Spirit Chapter was still exceedingly precious.

Yang Jing was not lacking for Cultivation Techniques at the moment. He had his Thunder Technique and Sword Technique for self-protection, so the numerous Cultivation Techniques and Magic in the secret vault were of little use to him.

However, while condensing the True and False Five Elements Wheel, his Magical Power had already begun to faintly develop Spiritual Essence. This Grotto God Spirit Chapter was a perfect match for his current state.

Without hesitation, Yang Jing took out his Purple Jade Token, released the Restriction on the Jade Scroll, and placed it in his Storage Bag.

After releasing two Restrictions, the Purple Jade Token shattered on its own. Yang Jing then felt a force gently eject him from the secret vault.

After he exited, the bronze secret door closed on its own.

Meng Sima was a little surprised to see Yang Jing come out so quickly.

An Gongyu, on the other hand, was rather impressed.

“Yang Jing, you’re a decisive one. Not like the others, who wish they could stay in the secret vault until the very last second.”

As he spoke, he picked up a packet of bamboo seeds—a snack to go with wine—and tossed it to Yang Jing.

“I’m off.”

In the next instant, An Gongyu transformed into a breeze and vanished on the spot.

’Wind Escape.’

Yang Jing caught the bamboo seeds, having recognized An Gongyu’s Escape Technique at a glance.

“That little old man never misses a chance to show off his Wind Escape technique.”

Meng Sima shook his head.

“His Wood Spirit Root innately mutated into a Wind Spirit Root, giving him a unique advantage in cultivating Wind Escape. Escape Techniques are difficult to master; don’t spend too much energy on them before you reach Core Formation,” he advised Yang Jing.

“I will heed your advice.”

Yang Jing could only feign compliance. His Cloud Escape was by no means inferior to Wind Escape, and his Thunder Escape was superior still.

’After all, Meng Sima meant well.’

“Twenty thousand Merit Points have been transferred to your Sect Token.” Meng Sima paused. “You’ve ruined a plan the Four Demon Sects have been working on for decades. According to our informants, the Four Sects have placed a high bounty on your head.”

Yang Jing’s eyes lit up, and he couldn’t help but ask out of curiosity,

“How high of a bounty, Meng Sima?”

“A Magical Treasure—the Taiyin Illusion Demon Banner.”

Meng Sima said,

“This Magical Treasure is a signature item of the Illusion Demon Sect. Countless True Disciples from the Four Sects will be tempted to come for your life. Yang Jing, as much as I hate to say it, you should resign as Demon Patrol Envoy and return to the Five Elements True Spirit Sect.”

’All they have to do is kill a single Foundation Establishment Cultivator to get a Magical Treasure. Countless people will go mad for it, willing to risk everything they have.’

Yang Jing raised an eyebrow. “Meng Sima, will the Golden Core Cultivators from the Four Demon Sects get involved?”

Meng Sima’s expression turned grave for a moment before he shook his head.

“They shouldn’t. Demon Cultivators are a selfish, self-serving bunch. Their philosophy is to profit at the world’s expense. A single Magical Treasure isn’t enough to make them risk their lives by setting foot in the Northern Domain.”

“The greatest hurdle preventing those disciples of the Four Demon Sects from reaching Core Formation is the Celestial Demon that obstructs their path. Fewer than one in a hundred Demon Cultivators can pass this trial. The Taiyin Illusion Demon Banner can help a Demon Cultivator conceal their aura, tricking the obstructing Celestial Demon and increasing their chance of successful Core Formation by thirty percent.”

Fearing that Yang Jing didn’t understand the Taiyin Illusion Demon Banner’s significance to Demon Cultivators, Meng Sima explained patiently.

“I’m afraid it won’t just be the Demon Cultivators who are tempted. Even the Immortally Cultivation Clans of the Northern Domain Seven Kingdoms will be interested.”

Yang Jing’s eyes narrowed. He was well aware of what the Taiyin Illusion Demon Banner meant to Demon Cultivators—it was their equivalent of the Golden Core Pill used by the Six Righteous Sects.

’But he had come to the Northern Domain for his Dao Listening Foundation Establishment and, more importantly, for the Refining God Technique, the *Five Dragons Hibernation Scripture*. Was he supposed to just tuck his tail between his legs and go back now that neither objective had been met?’

A trace of indignation rose in his heart.

An idea quickly formed in Yang Jing’s mind, but to see it through, he would need Meng Sima’s support.

“Meng Sima, whose domain is this, really? Am I supposed to flee south in a panic just because the Four Demon Sects issued a bounty? If another great talent emerges in the Northern Domain in the future, are they supposed to live in constant terror, dreading the day the Four Demon Sects put a price on their head?”

His words instantly got a rise out of Meng Sima.

“You brat! Here I am, worried sick about you, and you’re trying to rile me up.”

Meng Sima wasn’t truly angry. By speaking this way, Yang Jing was making it clear he was unwilling to leave the Northern Domain and wanted to have a showdown with the Demon Sect’s True Disciples.

“You don’t have to goad me. Just tell me what you need.”

“I only ask that the Governor’s Mansion keep an eye on the Golden Core Cultivators in the Northern Domain and from the Demon Sects, and prevent them from moving against me.”

Meng Sima’s eyes widened.

“Is that your only request?”

’With the Northern Army Governor’s Mansion’s authority over the Seven Kingdoms, keeping tabs on all the Golden Core Cultivators wouldn’t be difficult. As for the Demon Sects, it would just mean more work for the Demon Suppression Army, increasing the frequency of their Flying Boat patrols.’

“And if it’s possible… I’ll need a better fishing rod.”

Before long, Yang Jing was back at his residence.

He saw Chi Yu meticulously practicing the Sea Covering Saber Technique, a part of the Profound Whale Body. With every move, dark True Qi surged, carving slashes into the ground that resembled wild cursive script. He nodded in satisfaction.

“Master.”

Iron Head came forward to report the good news.

“Master, I’ve figured out the Pill Formula for that elixir and already refined a test batch.”

As he spoke, he respectfully offered up a Pill Bottle with both hands.

Yang Jing was pleasantly surprised. He hadn’t expected Iron Head to be so efficient. With this Pill Formula, his plan had an even greater chance of success.

He opened the Pill Bottle, and a profound, fragrant aroma of Blood Qi slowly wafted out.

He tipped out a Spirit Pill. It was a vermilion red, the color of cinnabar, and etched upon its surface were nine golden veins.

“Master, I drew inspiration from many sources, including the formulas for the Nine Revolutions Green Blood Pill and the Nine Infant Pill Formula, to create this Pill Formula. After successfully refining it, I’ve confirmed that it produces a Tier Two Middle Grade Spirit Pill. From a single Blood Pearl of the Nine-Child Demon Mother, I can refine nine of these pills. Each one contains three times the Blood Qi of the original pearl and also has Body Refinement properties that strengthen the muscles and bones.”

Iron Head said,

“Please, Master, bestow a name upon it.”

Yang Jing looked at the Spirit Pill in his hand.

“Since this elixir was inspired by the Nine Revolutions Green Blood Pill, let’s call it the Nine Revolutions Red Blood Pill.”

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