txolops Chapter 288 Dual Cultivation Plan
Chapter 288 Dual Cultivation Plan
"Of course, would I lie to you?" Tianjing Sanren said confidently. "The Way of Yin and Yang is one of the most fundamental principles in the world. It is normal for it to greatly increase the speed of cultivation."
Unfortunately, the cultivation technique practiced by this little girl seems to be of ordinary quality, and her magical power is far inferior to yours in terms of purity and depth.
If she could also cultivate a top-tier Yin-attribute technique, fully developing the potential of her Heavenly Yin Body, and her magical power were comparable to yours, then our dual cultivation would likely have even more astonishing effects!
He seemed to recall some distant rumor, his voice tinged with a hint of reminiscence and wistfulness:
"I remember that thousands of years ago, the Heavenly Demon Sect, the number one demonic sect in the Great Jin Dynasty, produced a pair of exceptionally talented Daoist couples, known as the 'Yin-Yang Twin Demons'."
It is said that the man possesses a rare pure yang spirit body, while the woman has a yin spirit body, just like the girl beside you.
The two cultivated the Heavenly Demon Sect's supreme "Heavenly Demon Yin-Yang Transformation," and with the sect's full support, they both advanced to the Nascent Soul stage in just over a hundred years! This event shocked the entire cultivation world of the Great Jin Dynasty!
"What's even more astonishing is that although these two are only at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm, because their cultivation methods are of the same origin, their physiques complement each other, and their minds are in sync, when they join forces, they unleash the Yin-Yang Combined Attack Divine Power, which is incredibly powerful. They are able to briefly contend with a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator without being at a disadvantage!"
In an instant, the names of the Yin-Yang Twin Demons resounded throughout the Great Jin Dynasty, and they were regarded as the hope for the future rise of the Heavenly Demon Sect, with the possibility that they might both attempt to reach the Nascent Soul stage!
Tianjing Sanren sighed, his tone turning somber:
"Unfortunately, the tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind. Perhaps their potential was too great and aroused the jealousy of the heavens, or perhaps it aroused the suspicion of certain beings. At the height of their fame, the two suddenly disappeared without a trace, neither alive nor dead."
This incident enraged the Heavenly Demon Sect, which mobilized its entire resources to search for the case, causing quite a stir and even implicating several first-rate sects. Ultimately, however, the matter remained unresolved, becoming a cold case.
Upon hearing this, Luo Ming was utterly astonished. Advancing to the Nascent Soul stage in just over a hundred years! And capable of fighting a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator together! What incredible cultivation speed and combat power!
The combined effects of the Yin Body and the Pure Yang Spirit Body in dual cultivation are terrifying! Although the top-tier techniques and resources of the Heavenly Demon Sect are also crucial, the compatibility and complementarity of the physical constitutions themselves are undoubtedly the most fundamental.
As for the mysterious disappearance of the "Yin-Yang Twin Demons" of the Heavenly Demon Sect, Luo Ming believed there were only a few possibilities: they were ambushed by hostile forces or powerful figures who were wary of their potential; or they perished while exploring some forbidden land.
Or... they might simply have been "dealt with" by certain factions or higher-ups within the Heavenly Demon Sect for some ulterior motive. In the cruel world of cultivation, being too dazzling a genius often means greater risks.
After fully understanding the astonishing value and potential "uses" of the Heavenly Yin Body from Tianjing Sanren, Luo Ming had no choice but to completely readjust his positioning and subsequent plans for Yuan Yao.
His initial intention in approaching this woman was primarily to obtain the Soul-Crying Beast, as well as the cultivation techniques and secret arts possessed by the young master of the Qingyang Sect, and the method for refining the Azure Fire Thunder. Further involvement was unnecessary.
After all, this woman later ascended directly to the Spirit Realm from within Rahu's womb by a twist of fate. If he interfered too much, he might actually harm her.
After all, given this woman's aptitude, if she hadn't accidentally fallen into Rahu's belly and had to switch to the Ghost Path, she would most likely have stopped at the Core Formation stage.
Luo Ming's gaze swept over Yuan Yao, who was sitting cross-legged beside him with her eyes closed, making the most of her time to adjust her breathing and recover, and beginning to nurture the blue flying sword with her own water elemental power. His thoughts were in turmoil.
After all, dual cultivation is a matter for two people. He would not learn from the way the Six Paths Supreme Saint treated Madam Wen, directly treating her as a furnace. That would be an extremely short-sighted behavior. After all, with this woman's special physique, if she cultivated a top-level Yin attribute technique, she might even advance to the Nascent Soul stage.
Time passed slowly as Luo Ming pondered and Yuan Yao regulated her breathing. The next two days' journey went unexpectedly smoothly. The Xuan Turtle carried the two along the shoreline of the lava lake, and then entered a more complex area of lava caves filled with huge lava pillars and winding passageways.
Although the environment remained unbearably hot, and the aura of some fire-attribute monsters could be sensed lurking in the shadows, none of the expected storm-like attacks, powerful monsters blocking the way, or the triggering of strange restrictions occurred.
They only occasionally encounter some fire-attribute monsters with very low danger levels. This level of danger can be easily dealt with by the gold-devouring insects around them.
This almost "tourist-like" tranquility made Luo Ming, who was used to the perilous environment of the lava lake and the need to be ready to deal with emergencies at any time, feel a little unreal and confused.
"The latter half of this lava road is far too peaceful," Luo Ming thought to himself, his divine sense scanning his surroundings like the most sophisticated radar.
He was naturally unaware that all of this "smoothness" stemmed from the good deed he had sown when he gave Jin Qing the Wind Escape Talisman in pursuit of his own enlightenment.
Therefore, under Jin Kui's instructions, the two Star Palace Elders who were responsible for monitoring and, to some extent, "fine-tuning" the difficulty of some restrictions and guiding or driving away some regional monsters would naturally not arrange any additional tests or accidents for Luo Ming.
Luo Ming's subsequent journey along the Lava Road was thus given a "green light," becoming exceptionally smooth. Whether this was a blessing or a curse for him was still hard to say. After all, the absence of those high-level demonic beasts also meant fewer opportunities to acquire more demonic beast materials and to hone his combat skills.
If Luo Ming knew the whole story, he probably wouldn't be grateful; instead, he would be both amused and exasperated, and might even secretly resent the two Star Palace elders for being "meddlesome."
His current combat strength surpasses that of a Core Formation cultivator, and he is even confident that he can contend with and escape from a Nascent Soul cultivator in the early stages. He needs to kill high-level demonic beasts, which are rarely seen in the outside world, to obtain resources and test his own limits.
This "calm and peaceful" situation, however, gave him a frustrating feeling of "hitting cotton with his fist," and he felt that he had "wasted" so many of his methods.
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On this day, in a simple stone hall that appeared to be naturally formed but actually contained traces of human carving.
The stone hall was not large, only fifty or sixty feet in length and width. It was made entirely of an unknown hard rock with a rough surface. The hall was empty except for a teleportation array in the center that emitted a faint white light and dozens of stone pillars scattered throughout.
However, the atmosphere inside the hall was even more oppressive and heavy than the rolling lava outside.
A dozen or so cultivators sat sparsely in the stone hall. This number was pitifully small compared to the number of cultivators who had entered the Ice and Fire Path! This included six Nascent Soul stage cultivators: Barbarian Beard, Wan Tianming, Tian Wuzi, Mu Tengzi, Qingyi Hermit, and the Extreme Yin Ancestor!
Aside from these six Nascent Soul cultivators, only a handful of Core Formation cultivators ultimately arrived here via the Ice and Fire Path! Among them were Luo Ming and Yuan Yao, who had just stepped out of the teleportation array.
The other two were a middle-aged Taoist priest with a sallow complexion and unstable breathing, and a thin figure whose face was obscured by a black robe. Both were at the late stage of Core Formation and had obviously used their own methods to get here alive. However, at this moment, their breathing was fluctuating and their eyes still showed lingering fear.
On the other side, the Yin Ancestor's face was so gloomy it was almost dripping with water, and his body exuded a chilling aura that kept living people at bay. His narrow eyes flashed with undisguised rage, anxiety, and a hint of... disbelief. He stared intently at the teleportation array emitting white light in the center of the stone hall, as if he wanted to pierce it through.
The bearded man stood a short distance away, arms crossed, his expression relatively calm, but his eyes held a hint of seriousness.
He glanced at Luo Ming and Yuan Yao who had just entered, lingering on Luo Ming for a moment before giving a barely perceptible nod as a greeting. He then turned his gaze to the teleportation array, seemingly waiting for something.
The three Nascent Soul cultivators from the righteous path, including Wan Tianming, also looked unwell, occasionally exchanging glances with each other in a silent atmosphere.
Luo Ming stepped into the stone hall, his gaze quickly sweeping across the entire area. He confirmed the presence of the six Nascent Soul cultivators, including Barbarian Beard and Wan Tianming, and also spotted two or three Core Formation cultivators who had arrived by sheer luck, their auras weakened. However, his heart sank—Han Li was not among them!
"Old Demon Han... hasn't come out yet?" Luo Ming's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.
"Could it be... because of my intervention, I obtained and cultivated the Gold-Eating Insect ahead of time, and Old Demon Han lost this key trump card, leading to an accident in the Lava Path?" Luo Ming's mind raced.
Just as Luo Ming was secretly planning his next move while worrying about Han Li's safety,
The teleportation array in the center of the stone hall, which had been silent for a moment, hummed again and lit up with a soft but steady white light.
Swish!
As the light faded, a slightly thin figure, dressed in a green robe, with fluctuating breath and a pale complexion, appeared in the center of the teleportation array.
It was Han Li!
Upon seeing him appear, the eyes of the demonic cultivators, led by the Yin Ancestor, lit up instantly, and their tense expressions visibly relaxed, as if they had breathed a great sigh of relief.
Especially the Extreme Yin Ancestor, this usually sinister and ruthless old demon, actually forced a smile that could be described as "kind" and even somewhat "eager," and quickly stepped forward, his voice becoming much "gentler":
"Young friend Han! You've finally come out! I was so worried about you. How are you? You weren't seriously injured in the lava tunnel, were you? Come and rest, I still have some pills to restore your mana..."
He was actually being so attentive and friendly to a cultivator in the early stage of Core Formation, a stark contrast to his usual demeanor. This left the other surviving Core Formation cultivators speechless, and even Yuan Yao cast a surprised glance at him.
He was actually being so attentive and friendly to a cultivator in the early stage of Core Formation, a stark contrast to his usual demeanor. This left the other surviving Core Formation cultivators speechless, and even Yuan Yao cast a surprised glance at him.
Seeing this, Luo Ming understood and chuckled inwardly, "It seems this old ghost is afraid his 'key to the treasure' will be lost inside. That makes sense, Han Li's Blood Jade Spider is the key to drawing the Void Heaven Cauldron."