Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 848 - 764: The Way to Wealth! Bittersweet Sorrow!

Tianpeng Water Mansion.

Lu Qingfeng sat cross-legged with eyes closed, practicing Xuan Technique.

Rumble rumble rumble!

Sect Leader Level Technique operated, the thoughts of All Heavens Demon Gods converged, and Spiritual Energy swept in like a wind. Lu Qingfeng's body seemed like a heaven and earth swallowing the Spiritual Energy and Immortal Energy from the Four Extremes.

There were also Tianhe water essence and the essence of the stars and moon vying to come forth.

In the Water Mansion, there's no worry about the difficulty of mana cultivation.

Inexhaustible essence and Spiritual Energy poured into, causing Lu Qingfeng's mana to climb continuously, while also investing in the derivation of Divine Skills. After proving the Dao Golden Immortal, the speed of deriving Supreme Divine Skills was already very fast.

Yet Lu Qingfeng still found it lacking.

Swish swish swish!

He immediately transformed his body, becoming eighteen hundred feet tall, with a serpent head and human body, clad in black scales, feet stepping on a Black Dragon, and hands tangled with a Green Python as the Gonggong Demon God.

He stepped out of the Water Mansion, standing on Tianhe.

Opened his mouth like a dragon sucking water, the speed of swallowing Spiritual Energy immediately increased tenfold.

The Celestial Cycle Star Formation gathered the terrain of Tianhe, wielded with Lu Qingfeng's current Dao ability, others could hardly spy. Those who could, like the Jade Emperor, like the Ancient Buddha Randeng, though Lu Qingfeng could hardly stop them, he could sense something. Besides, his foundation had long been seen clearly by them, being eyed more wouldn't hurt.

The Gonggong Demon God stood on Tianhe, swallowing Spiritual Energy, mana skyrocketing.

And then transformed again.

Sometimes transforming into a beast head human body, clad in red scales, ears adorned with Fire Snakes, feet stepping on Fire Dragons as the Zhu Rong Demon God; sometimes transforming into a yellow sack, red as Dan Fire, six-footed and four-winged, faced as Hun Dun with no features as the Emperor Jiang Demon God.

The transformations of the Twelve Demon Gods were displayed one by one!

Mana constantly climbed!

The physical body was also being tempered in this transformation.

"The Twelve Heavenly Demon God Skill," one with vast mana, another with a body profound.

Upon reaching Golden Immortal.

Lu Qingfeng's physical body must progress, striving for an undying and immortal body, until he could freely traverse chaos.

Cultivation rose and fell, mana frequently grew and diminished, all kinds of mysteries lay in the heart. During transformation, the physical body was constantly shattered and reorganized under the tempering of infinite Spiritual Energy. Each reassembly made it three times stronger, advancing toward an undying body.

Mana cultivation, boundless and limitless.

At the same time.

Lu Qingfeng was also cultivating Divine Skills.

Supreme Divine Skills are not easy to cultivate, requiring internal and external skills in synergy, united in force, to progress with vigor.

For example, 'Five-Colored Divine Light.'

During Lu Qingfeng's cultivation, through constant enlightenment, and by refining 'Innate Five Elements Essence Qi' as a supplement, he was able to make progress.

'Innate Five Elements Essence Qi' was invaluable, even more difficult to acquire.

It was only Lu Qingfeng—

Possessing Tianhe, enriching himself!

Walking the chaos, perilously seeking treasure!

Only then could he barely sustain, maintaining closed-door cultivation in Tianhe for a thousand years, having cultivated 'Five-Colored Divine Light' to the Fifth Layer.

Going further becomes difficult.

More time and effort are needed, as well as more resources, not achievable in haste.

But merely speaking of the same rank, among Golden Immortals, the Fourth Level of Supreme Divine Skill was already sufficient, enough to rival Great Divine Power Eight-Nine Levels.

For example, Huangfeng Great Saint's 'Sanmei Divine Wind' was more or less at this level.

This was already at the pinnacle among Golden Immortals.

Naturally.

Many Golden Immortals, like Huangfeng Great Saint, only have one or two Great Divine Powers, lacking Supreme Divine Skills, facing limits, Lu Qingfeng surpassing them was very easy.

For instance, 'Five-Colored Divine Light,' can already reach the Fifth Layer, Primordial Golden Immortals without a powerful Magic Gate, difficult to contend with, with only Taiyi being able to fight.

However if he were to contest with Bitter Bamboo, it would surely require further advancement.

"The Sixth Level among Golden Immortals."

"The Seventh Level among Taiyi."

Based on Bitter Bamboo's foundation, Lu Qingfeng must at least attain such levels to have the strength to contend.

Time!

Resources!

He was very lacking!

"No need to rush!"

"My cultivation is already very fast, no faster can be achieved."

Even the cleverest housewife cannot cook without rice!

Lu Qingfeng's cultivation speed of 'Five-Colored Divine Light' was already very fast, progress extraordinary. But in this one Supreme Divine Skill, he had already exhausted his assets, without extra strength to fortify other Divine Skills.

"Difficult, difficult, difficult!"

Lu Qingfeng shook his head for a moment.

His foundation was average, his years shallow, incomparable to many long-time attained Golden Immortals, ultimately his foundation was thin.

This was his disadvantage.

"Must think of a way!"

Lu Qingfeng thought to himself, once he looked at the attribute panel, he immediately had an idea.

And at this time.

Boom!

A rumbling sound, the auspicious light was in his heart.

Lu Qingfeng saw that it was the seventh Supreme Divine Skill achievement, it was—

Demon Evil Entangling Silk Divine Spell!

...

Western Heavenly Bliss.

Randeng Daochang.

The Ancient Buddha's vicinity fluctuated with the presence of twenty-four heavens, both real and unreal, hard to grasp.

Tongue spreading lotus flowers.

Earth burst Golden Lotus.

Dreamlike and illusory.

Under the Ancient Buddha's seat.

A gathering of Buddhas, Jiedi, Vajras, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, Biqiu monks, upasaka, Biqiu nuns, laywomen, all heaven and all caves, Blessed Land and Spiritual Mountain, Venerables and Saint Monks large and small, those seated took their seats on the treasure throne, those standing served beside.

All came to hear the Ancient Buddha preach the Dharma.

When the sermon concluded, the Ancient Buddha opened his eyes, within them in an instant countless great worlds perished, and Buddha Light shone everywhere.

"Earth Erupting Golden Light Venerable."

The Ancient Buddha called.

"Disciple here."

A female Venerable stepped forth from the crowd, bowing down.

"Go to Tianhe, deliver this item to Tianpeng True Monarch, he will understand my intent."

The Ancient Buddha Randeng lightly flicked his sleeve, a Xuan Light fell down, it was a treasure vase. Earth Erupting Golden Light Venerable held it only to feel it heavy, knowing it to be a wondrous treasure.

Currently receiving the edict, heading straight to the Heavenly River.

...

Heavenly River Water Mansion, in the True Monarch Hall.

Lu Qingfeng receives the Earth Erupting Golden Light Venerable.

The treasure bottle falls into his hand, shaking gently, and Lu Qingfeng immediately laughs.

When sleepy, a pillow arrives!

This treasure bottle contains the 'Innate Five Elements Essence Qi'. Roughly estimated, it can elevate the 'Five-Colored Divine Light' from the Fourth Level to the Fifth Level of cultivation.

Equivalent to more than half of the fortune Lu Qingfeng accumulated in his thousand years of mastery over the Heavenly River.

Truly substantial!

Even if his 'Five-Colored Divine Light' is at the Fifth Level now, this bottle of 'Innate Five Elements Essence Qi' can still let him progress significantly.

"Ancient Buddha!"

"Ancient Buddha!"

"Such generosity—"

Lu Qingfeng feels both admiration and sentiment.

Randeng Ancient Buddha transcended many calamities, was once one of three thousand guests in the Purple Cloud Palace, later became Vice Sect Leader of the Yuxu Palace, and ultimately joined the Spiritual Mountain, becoming the 'Randeng Ancient Buddha'.

His Dao abilities are profound, his mana unfathomable, and his status is beyond what a fortunate junior like Lu Qingfeng can imagine.

He bestows lavish gifts!

"Follow me!"

Lu Qingfeng gathered the treasure and easily took the Earth Erupting Golden Light Venerable out of the Water Mansion into the Heavenly River, arriving at the Three Mountains and Nine Islands.

Underneath this place lies the suppressed Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Buddha!

"Tianpeng!"

"You Tianpeng brat!"

"I will kill you! I must kill you!"

Under the Three Mountains and Nine Islands lies a Linglong Tower, within which the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Buddha is being suppressed, prostrate and unable to move, with only his head able to turn, filled with fury.

A thousand years!

One thousand years!

Since the ambush outside the Star Battle failed and turned against him, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Buddha has been suppressed here by Lu Qingfeng for a full thousand years.

Assigned to guard him are the Three Mountain Mountain Gods and the Nine Island Land where, when he hungers, he is given iron pills to eat; when thirsty, molten copper to drink.

And with the Wind and Thunder Envoy under him.

Every three days disaster wind blows at him.

Every nine days thunder strikes him.

The torture is unbearable!

A millennium is truly hard to endure!

The shouting from the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Buddha lasted for many years, but in recent years he has become weary and ceased his rebellion.

At that moment, the shouting begins anew, seeing Lu Qingfeng accompanied by the Earth Erupting Golden Light Venerable, guessing somewhat, faking bravado, and preserving his dignity.

Having accepted the 'ransom', Lu Qingfeng would not be bothered.

At once decreeing —

Commanding the Three Mountain Mountain Gods to move the mountains swiftly, the Nine Island Land to shift away.

The Three Mountains and Nine Islands disappeared immediately.

Lu Qingfeng waved his hand once more, auspicious clouds swirling, purple mists twirling, and from the riverbed of the Heavenly River a 'Thirty-three Days Golden Relic Seven Treasures Linglong Tower' falls into his hand. Effortlessly activating it, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Buddha is shook out.

Over a thousand years, of agonizing torment.

Now this Heavenly King Buddha is clad in a tattered kasaya, shattered armor, truly wretched!

Just now he dared to shout below.

At this moment freed, his expression turns grim, yet in front of Lu Qingfeng he dares not utter a word of reluctance.

Lu Qingfeng, however, is amicable, with a hearty laugh: "Heavenly King Buddha, safe journey, until we meet again."

Having said this, he puts the treasure tower into his sleeve, stepping aside to allow passage.

The Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Buddha glances at Lu Qingfeng once, then at his sleeve behind him, recalling all his treasures — the Thirty-three Days Golden Relic Seven Treasures Linglong Tower, Demon Mirror, Evil-Slaying Sword, Fangtian Trident, Six Chen Whip, Demon-Subduing Pestle, Demon Binding Rope, Heavenly Gang Saber, and Demon-cutting Saber, all taken by Lu Qingfeng. Now alone, returning to the Western Heaven, stripped bare.

A wave of sorrow surges within him.

Lu Qingfeng, seeing this, feels pity, sighing: "Enemies should reconcile not resent each other. This marshal never intended to make things difficult for the Heavenly King Buddha. But we all have our masters, it's truly hard to handle. This time, because the Heavenly King Buddha swore in the Spirit Xiao Palace not to set foot in the Heavenly River, yet broke his vow in just three years, this marshal found it hard to handle. Now suppressed for a thousand years, it's considered penance. As for those spiritual treasures and weapons, what use does this marshal have for them? But easily returning them, I fear—"

Feigning difficulty, Lu Qingfeng glances southward, then back at the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Buddha.

Presumably, this remark can be understood by him.

"In that case, many thanks to the True Monarch for your leniency!"

The Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Buddha stiffly forces a smile, pressing palms together in a gesture of respect toward Lu Qingfeng and announcing a Buddha name, then strides away with the Earth Erupting Golden Light Venerable.

Lu Qingfeng watches the two leave, filled with anticipation.

...

Outside the Heavenly River.

The appearance of the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Buddha has long been tidied up, he turns to look at the Heavenly River, with a heart still clouded.

Then retracting his gaze, he looks toward the Earth Erupting Golden Light Venerable and asks: "During the years I was in the Heavenly River, what transpired outside, tell me everything."

"Yes!"

The Earth Erupting Golden Light Venerable knows what the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Buddha wants to hear.

So immediately recounting the experiences of Tianpeng True Monarch before and after a millennium.

This one left the Heavenly Palace twice!

The first time pummeled to tears by the Buddhas, fleeing in disgrace.

The second time finally reaching Huaguo Mountain, but retreating in a day, destitute with his path broken, becoming a laughingstock in the Three Realms.

Listening, Li Jing's expression gradually improves. Until later, he is roaring with laughter.

"Evil begets evil!"

"Truly it does not deceive me!"

Having heard everything, only then does Li Jing understand: "No wonder the teacher only now came to save me."

Rescuing him was merely incidental.

To support Tianpeng True Monarch in various ways, helping his cultivation, so he doesn't fail miserably and gets devoured by Bitter Bamboo to aid him in attaining the Dao was the main focus.

Understanding this, Li Jing again chuckles wryly.

Yet thinking of Tianpeng's current plight, then of those spiritual treasures, he feels somewhat relieved: "It seems Tianpeng is truly desperate, resorting to selling spiritual treasures!"

How rare are spiritual treasures?

Li Jing traversed the Calamity of Divine Enthronement, became an immortal after sealing his mortal body, commanding the Three Armies, then defected to the Western Heaven.

Before and after, he amassed only nine spiritual treasures.

Who would sell them unless at wit's end?

This Tianpeng grasping spiritual treasures, demanding priceless items, seemingly gaining much, yet returning the container while missing the pearl, the undertone of bitterness is palpable.

At this thought.

Li Jing feels exhilarated, heading back to the Western Heaven!

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