Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 278 - 260: The Initial Formation of the Climate!
Zhao Yang, as the elder in charge of Illusion Wave Sea in the Feather Immortal Pavilion, came for the handover. Once finished, he departed immediately with the cultivators from the Feather Immortal Pavilion within the Illusion Wave Sea.
Like getting rid of a hot potato, he didn't look back and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
"The war has yet to begin, yet a power like Feather Immortal Pavilion is already laying out their strategy and mitigating losses."
"Indeed."
"Those involved in commerce are the most astute."
Lu Qingfeng watched Zhao Yang and the others from the Feather Immortal Pavilion leave, a smile revealing itself on the face hidden beneath the black robe.
Taking advantage of the impending battle between Xuanyuan Sect and White Bone Demon Sect, and subtly leveraging the White Bone Demon Sect's influence, acquiring Illusion Wave Sea was far easier than Lu Qingfeng had imagined—
One thousand eight hundred spirit stones.
He outright bought the exclusive ownership of Illusion Wave Sea, or more precisely the five hundred-mile radius area where the Blue Gold Tree stood. This included the body of water, the Blue Gold Tree itself—all belonged to Lu Qingfeng.
Of course.
In the eyes of the Feather Immortal Pavilion, the transaction was not with Xuanyuan Sect's Combined Pill Hall True Inheritor Lu Qingfeng, but with a practitioner of the Demon Dao known as 'Fiery Fire Wanderer.'
One who cultivates demon techniques, belonging to the Demon Dao.
"A single Blue Gold Tree produces three hundred sixty-five drops of Alcohol Liquid every two hundred years, equivalent to a pot that Feather Immortal Pavilion sells."
"There are more than three thousand Blue Gold Trees in Illusion Wave Sea, bringing Feather Immortal Pavilion an income of about five thousand spirit stones every two hundred years. On average, less than thirty spirit stones per year. One thousand eight hundred spirit stones would essentially buy the rights for sixty years' worth of profits."
"In these tumultuous times, with an uncertain situation and even with the belief that White Bone Demon Sect stands with me, this price might have been pressed even lower."
"But there's no need."
"For Feather Immortal Pavilion, being able to quickly dispose of the Illusion Wave Sea, regardless of the number of spirit stones, is a windfall."
Lu Qingfeng was very clear about this.
And it suited him just fine.
Watching the Feather Immortal Pavilion cultivators leave, Lu Qingfeng sensed other cultivators hiding nearby, seemingly observing. He sneered and descended directly, starting to reposition the existing array laid down by the Feather Immortal Pavilion.
Stop Foundation Establishment Cultivators?
Be alert against Spirit Void Practitioners?
"Far from enough!"
Lu Qingfeng shook his head.
The Xuanyuan Realm, White Bone Realm, and the neighboring Demon Clan-controlled Heavenly Travel Realm had many Jiedan True Men, not to mention Spirit Void Practitioners.
The extensive and wealthy Feather Immortal Pavilion could fend off these Spirit Void Practitioners.
These Spirit Void Practitioners were also wary of Feather Immortal Pavilion and did not dare to be too presumptuous. Even if they infiltrated, a few dozen or a few hundred drops of Alcohol Liquid wouldn't cause much pain to the Feather Immortal Pavilion who had yet to realize the true effectiveness of the Alcohol Liquid.
But Lu Qingfeng was alone, and it was inevitable that some Spirit Void Practitioners would underestimate him, sneak in, or even bluntly storm in. Lu Qingfeng wasn't afraid of anything else, but he feared these thieves might carelessly ruin the Blue Gold Trees.
Each Blue Gold Tree was a cash cow that Lu Qingfeng couldn't afford to lose.
With his prowess in arrays, he could set up an array that ordinary Spirit Void Practitioners couldn't penetrate. As for the powerful Spirit Void Practitioners, he would personally deal with them.
One day.
Two days.
Three days.
...
An entire half a month.
Lu Qingfeng laid down a net-like array across the five hundred-mile territory, forming a solid protection around the Blue Gold Trees leaving no blind spots.
Then he would gradually add on, layer by layer, hiding within it, making even Jiedan True Men unable to break in.
But for now, partly due to the lack of materials and partly because Lu Qingfeng's cultivation was somewhat weak, he couldn't yet achieve this.
Half a month later.
Lu Qingfeng landed on an island above the Blue Gold Tree canyon.
There were many islands in the five hundred-mile radius covered by the array, which used to be under the direct control of the Feather Immortal Pavilion, but now became Lu Qingfeng's private property.
Beyond these five hundred miles, there was the wider Illusion Wave Sea, distributed among numerous Loose Cultivators and minor sects. Even the Feather Immortal Pavilion dared not drive them away for fear of angering the masses.
Lu Qingfeng only wanted the Blue Gold Trees and had no intention of getting involved with the others.
"Years of accumulation, today I've spent it all."
Lu Qingfeng shook his sleeves, summoning a breeze that whirled around him.
After purchasing Illusion Wave Sea and setting up the formation, his resources were nearly exhausted. The spirit stones Lu Qingfeng had were mostly from his time in the Hundred Herbs Garden. Afterwards, from refining pills and artifacts, he had also slowly accumulated some.
However, through Feng Ping's efforts in gathering various materials, there was significant consumption.
He had less than two thousand spirit stones.
This time he first bought the materials for the refining array, and then paid one thousand eight hundred spirit stones.
Now Lu Qingfeng had less than fifty spirit stones left on him, a historic low.
The Refining Crystal has yet to yield a profit.
However, with the Alcohol Liquid, he could start to prepare Mingqing Spirit Water and turn to making money.
"But before that—"
Lu Qingfeng flipped his hand, and an Iron Voucher appeared on his palm, "First, let's take a turn in the White Bone Realm!"
...
Yunyan Mountain.
Expansive and boundless for thousands of miles, the clouds and mist seem endless.
The White Bone Demon Sect was situated in its midst.
On this day.
Atop the Great Hall of the Demon Sect.
The Sect Master Huan You True Man of the White Bone Demon Sect, Soul-searching and Suo Xin, the two Heavenly Kings, and Yun Che, Han Ji, Yue Jiuxiao, Feng Boping, the Four Guardians, were all present.
The highest echelon gathered.
Feng Boping had an enchanting appearance, his body at times solid and at times ethereal. Dressed in a green robe, he played with a green flute in his hands and stepped forward, speaking, "In the past three months, a dozen of sects big and small, including Heavenly Fire Sect, Xi Yun Sect, and Golden Embryo Palace, have been attacked. Everyone from top to bottom has been slaughtered in most cases. In addition, numerous notorious Loose Cultivators have fallen victim to the attacks as well. The assailant is ruthless and resolute, wielding unparalleled Thunder Skill, with an unknown origin and background."
"Who else could it be at this critical juncture, if not from the south?!"
Yue Jiuxiao, with a face full of imposing aura and arrogant brows, scoffed disdainfully, "They profess to be of the Righteous Sect, yet they revel in skullduggery, such has always been the way of Xuanyuan Sect."
In nearly three months, there were repeated assaults within the White Bone Demon Sect territory, causing heavy casualties.
Taking place at such a sensitive time, suspicion naturally fell on the Xuanyuan Sect the most.
"Does a single person think they can disrupt the footing of my White Bone Demon Sect?"
"In Yun Che's view, it's probably the Dongfang Heavenly Travel Mountain stirring things up. These feathered creatures are not any better."
Yun Che looked like a young man, but was exceptionally mature, squinting his eyes with a hint of cold light.
The people above the hall discussed.
True Man Huan You looked towards Soul-searching and Suo Xin, the two Heavenly Kings who had not yet spoken, and asked, "What do both Junior Brothers think?"
The Soul-searching Heavenly King remained silent.
Suo Xin, the Heavenly King, gave a sly smile and said, "Whether it's Xuanyuan Sect or Heavenly Travel Mountain, or neither, our sect is bound to deal with Xuanyuan Sect anyway. We just need to wait for Xuanyuan Sect's influence to wane, then like grass on the wall, Heavenly Travel Mountain will not miss this opportunity. By joining forces to eliminate Xuanyuan Sect, with our White Bone Demon Sect leading, the benefits are endless. Why think so much?!"
"Suo Xin Heavenly King is right."
Han Ji, robust, with a huge white hammer in his hand, said in a deep voice, "Just wait for the Sect Master's command, watch how I smash Xuanyuan Sect to the point where they can't find their bearings!"
"Ha ha!"
"Guardian Han Ji's words are exactly what I wanted to hear."
True Man Huan You laughed heartily, waved his hand grandly, and proclaimed loudly, "To the north of Xuanyuan Sect, there is a Fire Spirit Shell Field which is extremely rare. The output of Fire Spirit Shell Pearls is in high demand, and it greatly benefits our cultivation of Fire Attribute Demon Techniques. If Guardian Han Ji's 'White Bone Six Yang Hammer' can devour enough Fire Spirit Shell Pearls, reaching the Sixth Rank is definitely not impossible."
"It would trouble Guardian Han Ji to take the lead, and command the disciples of No-Life Hall to attack the Fire Spirit Shell Field."
"I wonder what Guardian Han Ji thinks?"
Upon hearing this, Han Ji slammed his hammer to the ground and promised True Man Huan You with a fist salute, "I will certainly not disgrace your command!"
"There's no need for such a rush."
"This battle is merely a probe into the reality of Xuanyuan Sect. It would be best if we can take the Fire Spirit Shell Field, but do not force it if we cannot, to avoid spoiling the plan."
True Man Huan You instructed.
"Sect Master, rest assured, I will definitely take down the Fire Spirit Shell Field, making a good start!"
Han Ji grabbed his hammer, his face filled with confidence.
...
Illusion Wave Sea.
Fiery Fire Island.
[Magic Artifact: Dutian Xuanming Strategy]
[Grade: Fourth Rank]
[Dutian Ghost General: 18/18]
[Xuanming Yin Soldiers: 360/360]
On the island named Fiery Fire Island, Lu Qingfeng sat cross-legged in his cave, a floating Iron Voucher in front of him emitting a roaring sound, with the aura of Dutian overflowing, wrapping the Iron Voucher.
It was indeed the Dutian Xuanming Strategy.
This was refined by Lu Qingfeng during his return to Juyun Mountain Range, in the gaps of cultivating Iron Fire Ants.
Initially only at Fourth Rank.
Over the years.
Lu Qingfeng in Juyun Mountain Range, and during his time in Xuanyuan Water Realm—as well as initially in Upper Sun Country and Crying Swamp—the Spider Puppets he refined never ceased their work.
Nearly a hundred Spider Puppets rampaged through Crying Swamp, vigorously mining countless materials, which were then transported to a storage location by Giant Turtle Puppets.
These materials, mostly for refining Level 1 to 6 Puppets, could refine Talisman and Second Rank Magic Artifacts.
For the current level of Lu Qingfeng, he rarely needed to use them.
But the quantity was immense.
Feeding the mountainous low-grade materials excavated by Spider Puppets in Crying Swamp into the Dutian Xuanming Strategy—the Dutian Creation Pool worked at full capacity, pushing the artifact's body towards Fifth Rank.
After several months.
The quantity triggered a change in quality, and the breakthrough moment had arrived.
Roaring thunder!
Dutian Xuanming Strategy thundered in the air, trembling continuously. The Dutian Creation Pool within, like a massive heavenly mill, kept grinding down thousands of low-grade materials, transforming them into the aura of Dutian.
Lu Qingfeng clenched his hands into Seal Techniques, casting talismans one after another, accelerating the formation of Earth Evil Restriction within the Dutian Xuanming Strategy.
Time passed.
Roughly after half an hour.
Various materials within the Dutian Creation Pool, even including Spirit Stones, had been mostly ground down.
The 37th Earth Evil Restriction within the Dutian Xuanming Strategy finally began to solidify.
"Boom!"
Like heaven and earth being split open, the 37th Earth Evil Restriction solidified.
As the Restriction formed, the Dutian Xuanming Strategy underwent earth-shaking changes, with its aura growing increasingly powerful.
Roar, roar, roar!
The roaring echoed, the interior space kept expanding, the Dutian Creation Pool expanded rapidly, instantly grinding the remaining unrefined materials and Spirit Stones, producing surges of Dutian aura.
The Dutian Xuanming Strategy gradually calmed down, landing in Lu Qingfeng's hand.
"It's done!"
Lu Qingfeng's face revealed delight, he hurriedly inspected the Fifth-order Attribute—
[Magic Artifact: Dutian Xuanming Strategy]
[Grade: Fifth Rank]
[Dutian Ghost General: 0/36]
[Xuanming Yin Soldiers: 0/1080]
"Ha ha!"
"Fifth Rank complete, my path is established!"
Lu Qingfeng's expression was ecstatic, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.
A Fifth-Order Magical Artifact, in Xuanyuan Realm, White Bone Realm, Heavenly Travel Realm, all counted as treasures. Only Core Formation True Men could possess one, and even some True Men might not necessarily have a Fifth-Order Magic Artifact.
The difference in strength with or without a Fifth-Order Magical Artifact is huge, whether to suppress or to be suppressed lies therein.
The Dutian Xuanming Strategy differed from regular Fifth-Order Magical Artifacts.
It was a Magical Artifact used for raising Daoist Soldiers.
It had no significant power on its own, but once it raised Daoist Soldiers on a large scale. By then, whether gathering the power of Daoist Soldiers into oneself, or releasing Daoist Soldiers to set up Battle Formations, one could possess strength comparable to True Men of Core Formation.
From now on.
With the Dutian Xuanming Strategy, even among the ranks of the Core Formation True Men in the Three Realms, Lu Qingfeng could be considered a prominent figure.
Starting from Black Wood Village, after more than twenty years of cultivation.
Only today, truly no longer fraught with daily uncertainties, can he be called—
The climate is initially created!
How could he not be wildly ecstatic?!
