Immortal Mansion Royal Beast

Three months later, Lu Zhi was transferred back to Tianxuan City from the defense line filled with tension and murderous atmosphere.

When Lu Zhi learned that he was about to be transferred back to Tianxuan City, a complex emotion surged in his heart.

There is a sense of relief about leaving the battlefield, but also reluctance to leave the comrades who once fought together.

He prayed silently for the safety of his comrades in his heart. The moment he set out on his return journey, Lu Zhi's steps were a little heavy.

Tianxuan City was originally one of the fourth-level spiritual places affiliated with Xiaomoyuan. It was located on a large island in the outer sea. There were cultivators living there originally, but it was later captured by the Three Chus and regarded as a forbidden delicacy.

At this moment, the iconic Tianxuan Tower in the city had long been destroyed in the demonic disaster. Whether there would be a day when it could overlook the entire city again depended entirely on the thoughts of Chu Wen, the future owner of this place.

He is called the future master because the rewards for his merits after the war have not yet been determined. Before he is officially enfeoffed by the Great Zhou Academy, all promises and plans are subject to change.

Of course, that possibility is extremely small. If it happens, given the contributions of the Three Chus and the Qingyuan Sect in the war, the prestige of the Qiyun School and the Da Zhou Academy will suffer a considerable blow.

After retaking the city from the monsters, the San Chu regarded it as their own and kept it firmly under their control. At the same time, they began preparations for its reconstruction. It has been more than several years since then.

Six years is not a short time. Some of the first batch of immigrants gave birth to children after arriving on the island, and their children are almost able to help with cooking now.

The entire island had been renovated and looked brand new. The trees, farmlands, ports, and roads of the mortal world were all in good order. The immortal mountain gate was half-hidden in the illusion array. The old city that was severely damaged in the demonic disaster had completely disappeared, and the outline of a brand new city of cultivation had taken shape.

The places that require a large amount of manpower and spirit stones have not yet started construction, but half of the necessary materials have been prepared, and the remaining half has mostly been purchased and ordered. They will be shipped from various places one after another as soon as the Chu family truly takes over this city.

It was divided into three generations, with a fourth-order middle-grade mountain gate, a cultivation city shrouded in third-order spiritual energy all day long, and a large island that could accommodate tens of millions of ordinary people. For any Yuanying-level sect, it couldn't be more perfect except for the disadvantage of being too remote.

And being remote isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Walking on the vibrant island relaxed Lu Zhi's tense nerves.

After getting rid of Yan Sha, Lu Zhi fell into a rhythm of healing, cleanup, and handover, and only now can he catch his breath.

Now that various affairs have been dealt with, he feels that it is time for him to form a pill, but before that, he needs to meet Fang Qingyuan and let this Nascent Soul ancestor give him guidance for his future.

In the fourth-level spiritual land of Tianxuan City, Lu Zhi came to Fang Qingyuan with reverence and expectation, and bowed respectfully:

"Disciple Lu Zhi, I pay my respects to the ancestor."

Fang Qingyuan was sitting upright on the main seat at this moment, nodding slightly, his gaze falling on Lu Zhi, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

"Lu Zhi, you have made great contributions this time. You have done a great job."

Lu Zhi said modestly: "Grandmaster, you are too kind. I am just doing my duty."

Fang Qingyuan smiled slightly, "You don't have to be too modest. Now that you have reached the stage of forming a pill, do you have any ideas?"

Lu Zhi thought for a moment and said solemnly:

“Grandmaster, although I have some insights in my heart, I still feel confused about the road ahead. I beg you to give me some guidance.

Disciples are well aware that the path to Dan formation is arduous and difficult, and is by no means an easy task. Over the years, disciples have been tempered in battle, witnessed life and death, and tasted victory and defeat.

In the repeated battles with monsters, the disciples gradually realized the importance of strength, and they were more eager to break through themselves and reach a higher level.

However, whenever I think of the difficulty of forming a pill, I can’t help but feel uneasy.”

Fang Qingyuan touched his chin and said slowly:

“The path to forming an elixir is indeed a journey full of challenges. One needs to be firm in one’s heart, concentrate one’s true essence, and comprehend the principles of heaven and earth.

You have been tempered in battle, and everything you have seen and felt is a valuable treasure. When you are on the verge of life and death, have you ever thought deeply about the true meaning of life? Between victory and defeat, have you realized the impermanence of Tao?

These insights can all help you to form the elixir. If your heart is firm, you will be able to persevere in difficult situations. To gather your true essence, you need to integrate what you have learned and make your spiritual power as powerful as your arms and fingers. To comprehend the principles of heaven and earth, you need to experience the mysteries of nature with your heart and draw strength from them. "

After Fang Qingyuan finished explaining these profound principles, he took out three bottles of elixirs from his immortal residence and placed them in front of Lu Zhi.

"I didn't expect you to get to this point, Lu Zhi. Your aptitude is not good, and you have never been outstanding in the past. But the bigger the storm, the truer your character is. You stand out from the crowd, and these pills are what you deserve."

Lu Zhi set his eyes on the three bottles of pills, which were the third-level lower-grade Ningyuan Pill, the third-level middle-grade Pozhan Pill, and the third-level middle-grade Hushen Pill.

The Ningyuan Pill can gather the cultivator's true essence and lay a solid foundation for forming the pill. The Pozhan Pill can eliminate the inner doubts and anxieties and break through the bottleneck in the process of forming the pill. The Hushen Pill can repair and stabilize the soul so that even if the breakthrough fails, the life will not be lost.

Each bottle of the three kinds of elixirs is priceless. Even if Lu Zhi were to exchange them with his own merit points, he might not be able to get them all back.

Lu Zhi looked at the three bottles of elixirs in front of him, his eyes full of excitement. He bowed respectfully to Fang Qingyuan again and said:

"I will never forget the great kindness of my ancestor. I will definitely live up to your expectations, work hard to form a pill, and serve the Qingyuan Sect."

Fang Qingyuan nodded slightly, with a look of relief in his eyes:

"Very good, I am glad that you have such determination. You must not rush into the matter of forming a pill, and you need to be fully prepared. You can retreat for a while to adjust your state, and then make a breakthrough when the time is right."

Lu Zhi said solemnly: "Disciple understands, and will definitely follow the teachings of the ancestor."

Fang Qingyuan added: "During the period of seclusion, you can recall your past battle experiences and draw lessons from them. At the same time, you can also read more of the cultivation experiences of some senior masters, perhaps you can gain inspiration from them."

Lu Zhi nodded and said, "Grandmaster, what you said is very true. I will study it seriously."

Fang Qingyuan was silent for a moment, then continued: "The road to Danjie is full of variables. If you encounter difficulties, you must not force a breakthrough, so as not to go astray. You can come to me at any time, and I will do my best to guide you."

Lu Zhi said gratefully: "Thank you for your concern, Grandpa. If I have any questions, I will definitely ask you."

Fang Qingyuan waved his hand and said, "Okay, you can go down. Prepare well for the Dan Formation. I look forward to hearing good news from you."

Lu Zhi saluted again, then carefully put away the three bottles of pills. Just as he was about to turn around and leave, Fang Qingyuan called out to him:

"By the way, I heard that you got a treasure after killing the demon cultivator named Yan Sha. Bring it to me to see."

Hearing this, Lu Zhi did not hesitate at all. He took out a fist-sized, round gem with red and yellow colors from his storage bag and respectfully handed it to Fang Qingyuan.

Fang Qingyuan took the fist-sized, round gem with alternating red and yellow colors, and his eyes instantly became solemn and focused.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, and his spiritual awareness stretched out like a thread, slowly seeping into the gem.

When it first entered the gem, the surging blood power and the rich merit power were like two intertwined torrents, colliding wildly.

Fang Qingyuan looked slightly solemn. He could feel the power and violence of these two forces. If he was not careful, it might lead to unmanageable consequences.

He took a deep breath, slowly raised his hands, and a black and white beam of light flew out from his fingertips, surrounding the orb.

Fang Qingyuan closed his eyes, completely immersed his mind, and began to mobilize the yin and yang forces in his body.

The power of yin and yang is one of the most fundamental forces between heaven and earth.

Fang Qingyuan used the power of Yin to contain the violent blood evil power. The blood evil power was like a trapped beast, struggling constantly, but under the gentle embrace of the power of Yin, it gradually calmed down.

At the same time, he used the power of Yang to stimulate the potential of the power of merit, making it purer and more powerful.

As time went by, the two forces within the orb began to slowly merge under the harmony of yin and yang.

The red power of blood and the yellow power of merit are intertwined, like two giant dragons circling and dancing.

Fang Qingyuan constantly adjusted the output of Yin and Yang forces, carefully guiding the fusion process of the two forces.

Time passed little by little, Lu Zhi didn't even dare to breathe, and saw Fang Qingyuan's hands were still as steady as a rock.

Finally, after a long time, the power of blood evil and the power of merit were perfectly integrated together, and the orb emitted an even brighter light.

The gem at this time is no longer a simple third-tier top-grade treasure, but a treasure that contains the perfect fusion of yin and yang balance, merit and evil spirit. It is not an exaggeration to call it a third-tier top-grade treasure.

Fang Qingyuan slowly opened his eyes and revealed a satisfied smile.

He waved his hand gently, and the orb floated towards Lu Zhi, the light seemed to illuminate Lu Zhi's expectant face.

In the center of Tianxuan City, on this fourth-level spiritual land, the cave where Lu Zhi temporarily resides is like a tranquil world.

Outside the cave, the sunlight shines through layers of clouds, casting a soft glow, as if adding a touch of sacredness to this mysterious place for cultivating immortals.

Inside the cave, all the preliminary preparations had been completed. Lu Zhi looked solemn as he chanted a spell and slowly closed the quiet room from the inside.

Lu Zhi tied up his long hair, adjusted his breathing, wore a plain Taoist robe, and sat upright on a cushion.

His gaze slowly fell on the table in front of him, where in addition to an incense burner, a meditation jade pendant, three bottles of elixirs, there was also a small glass box.

In the glass box lies a round spirit bead, emitting a soft and mysterious light.

In this light, the power of merit is like the warm morning light, filled with a mellow breath, the power of blood evil is like the biting cold wind, faintly revealing a sharp power, and the power of yin and yang harmony is like a stable cornerstone, maintaining a delicate balance. The three forces are intertwined and integrated, making the spirit pearl more and more mysterious.

"it's time."

Lu Zhi whispered to himself. Although his voice was low, it seemed to contain endless determination.

He reached out and picked up the pill, poured out a Ningyuan Pill and put it into his mouth, then stared quietly at the spirit bead in front of him, as motionless as a sculpture.

Lu Zhi's thoughts gradually drifted away, and he recalled the past.

He was originally a casual cultivator, wandering alone on the path of cultivation, like a lonely traveler groping forward in the vast wilderness.

At that time, he was wandering around, had no fixed place to live, and lacked resources for cultivation. He often worked hard to find a suitable place to practice.

It is not easy to practice in Baishan. There are life-and-death crises at all times. Loneliness is the norm during practice in Baishan.

Trust is the last thing Lu Zhi expects. He has no companions and no one to rely on. He can only rely on his own perseverance and courage to struggle to survive in this treacherous land.

Countless nights, when he lay exhausted in the crude cave, listening to the whistling wind outside, his heart was filled with confusion and fear about the future.

It was not until that year that Qingyuan Sect began to recruit disciples from outside. Thanks to the good reputation of Qingyuan Sect, Lu Zhi took the rare opportunity to try.

And this was also the day when Lu Zhi changed his destiny.

The memory goes further back, to a dilapidated courtyard. When I was young, I often looked up at the starry sky, my heart filled with desire for the unknown.

At that time, he didn't know where the future would go, he was just full of curiosity and yearning for the mysterious starry sky.

However, the dullness and helplessness of life gradually made him give up those unrealistic fantasies and be content with the status quo.

The spirit beads in the box flickered slightly, as if responding to his thoughts.

In that flickering light, the power of merit ripples like soft waves, emitting an atmosphere of warmth and kindness;

The blood evil force is like a sharp blade, faintly revealing its ferocity and determination;

The harmonious force of yin and yang is like a stable central axis, maintaining a wonderful balance.

Lu Zhi's breath became slightly disordered, the innate spiritual seal in his sea of ​​consciousness trembled, and the Jingxin jade pendant on the table made a clear sound.

"hehe."

A bitter smile appeared on Lu Zhi's lips.

“I used to be so insignificant, how could I expect to achieve anything extraordinary?”

Memories continued to flow, and Lu Zhi fell into a long memory.

As Lu Zhi recalled, the spirit pearl began to vibrate.

The long memory finally ended. When Lu Zhi opened his eyes again, the Qingxin jade pendant had been broken.

The spirit pearl glowed, the power of merit in it seemed to be silently telling of past good deeds, the power of blood evil seemed to be reminding of future challenges, and the object of harmony of yin and yang was like a quiet harbor, giving him a sense of security.

"Even this spirit pearl is inspiring me! But... I can't save those who trust me."

The figures of the deceased flashed through Lu Zhi's mind, causing him to groan.

"I never thought about changing my fate. I could only be content with the status quo. For me, forming a pill was like a fantasy."

Lu Zhi was filled with emotion.

"Now, I am working hard and a bright future is in sight. Why should I hesitate any longer?"

There was a determined gleam in his eyes.

"The pure goodness of the power of merit in the spirit pearl is like warm sunshine, illuminating my path to immortality. Goodness makes me compassionate, learn to care for others, and sow the seeds of hope in this world.

However, I also gradually realized that blind kindness is not entirely beneficial.

Being too kind may make you weak and allow yourself to be exploited by others.

Although evil is often regarded as evil, it is necessary to exist at certain times.

Appropriate evil is not intended to harm others, but is a form of self-protection in the face of malicious attacks and a means of upholding justice.

The power of yin and yang harmony once again gave me profound inspiration.

Yin and Yang complement each other, just like the relationship between good and evil in this world.

There is no absolute good or absolute evil. Only by finding a balance between the two can we truly follow the great way.

Good is like yang, bringing warmth and light; evil is like yin, bringing vigilance and strength.

In the journey of cultivating immortality, I need to learn to strike a balance between good and evil, so as not to have my soul corroded by evil, nor to have my hands and feet bound by good.

Guided by the harmony of yin and yang of the spirit pearl, amidst the interweaving of good and evil, walk firmly on your own path. "

"I am just an ordinary person. The so-called ordinary does not mean mediocre, strong or weak.

Only ordinary people can understand the ordinary heart, which does not care about gains and losses, success or failure. If the road allows me to advance, I will advance; if the road allows me to retreat, I will retreat... Ordinary people follow the road. "

Lu Zhi's heart gradually calmed down, and he seemed to have found his direction.

At this time, Lu Zhi's heart was full of fighting spirit. He no longer hesitated or hesitated, and decided to go all out to impact the Jindan realm.

He put three pills into his mouth and then pointed his finger, and the spirit gathering formation in the cave started to work.

Lu Zhi closed his eyes and practiced the technique with all his strength, guiding the spiritual energy in his body to converge towards his dantian.

The light of the spirit pearl in front of him became more and more dazzling, as if it was cheering him on. The three forces in the light were also faintly echoing the spiritual energy in his body. The power of merit brought warm support, the power of blood evil inspired his fighting spirit, and the power of yin and yang harmony stabilized his state of mind.

At the same time, layers of dark clouds appeared in the sky above Tianxuan City.

As time passed, Lu Zhi felt a strong fluctuation coming from his dantian.

He knew that the critical moment had arrived.

As the medicinal power of the elixir dissolved, all kinds of insights surged into his mind. Lu Zhi kept his mind focused and continued to condense the spiritual energy in his body, compressing them into the prototype of a golden elixir.

The process was extremely painful, as if thousands of sharp blades were cutting his body.

But Lu Zhi gritted his teeth and did not back down at all.

Finally, in that extreme pain, the prototype of a golden elixir gradually became solid.

The spirit pearl shone brightly, as if cheering for Lu Zhi's success, and finally turned into a ray of light and merged into Lu Zhi's sea of ​​consciousness.

At this time, the dark clouds above Tianxuan City became increasingly thicker, and there were faint flashes of lightning.

Fang Qingyuan, who was far away, was hugging Huo Yaoer, quietly admiring this scene.