Translator: CinderTL
"As a legitimate Daoist cultivation technique, the Yin-Yang Creation Art naturally aids in breaking through bottlenecks. That's why the Liangyi Sect has always had far more high-level cultivators than any other major power."
"After obtaining the Devouring Soul Array, Xuan Chengzi modified it, changing its function from stealing cultivators' life essence to stealing their yin-yang dual qi. He set a trap, luring nearly all Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators of the Liangyi Sect who practiced the Yin-Yang Creation Art, and forcibly seized their yin-yang dual qi."
As Lan Yin spoke, her fists clenched involuntarily, and a flicker of anger flashed in her eyes. Clearly, she felt deeply indignant and ashamed that Xuan Chengzi had used her sect's disciples for his cultivation.
Song Wen was surprised to hear this.
Xuan Chengzi's Ascension was so closely tied to this event.
Unlike Lan Yin, Song Wen held a certain admiration for Xuan Chengzi.
Xuan Chengzi truly lived up to his reputation as the only Peak Nascent Soul cultivator in the Chaotic Sea. His comprehension was truly extraordinary.
A mere Third-Tier Longevity Formation had been enough to open Xuan Chengzi's mind and allow him to comprehend the path to Divine Transformation.
Furthermore, Xuan Chengzi only targeted Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators who practiced the Yin-Yang Creation Art. This was likely because the Devouring Soul Array Song Wen had given him was only Third-Tier, capable of draining the cultivation of cultivators at the Golden Core realm and below.
If Song Wen had given Xuan Chengzi a Fourth-Tier Devouring Soul Array back then, Xuan Chengzi would probably have targeted Lan Yin, Zi Yun, and Yun Xu.
Song Wen suddenly realized that three cultivators had recently ascended from this world in succession, and all three ascensions were connected to him.
Moreover, the paths to ascension for all three could be replicated by future generations.
Mo Yexue and Lan Chen had both left behind a small amount of their Blood Sui remnants for their respective sects.
And those within the Liangyi Sect who practiced the Yin-Yang Creation Art could emulate Xuan Chengzi's method of Divine Transformation.
"Am I some kind of lucky star for the cultivators of this world?" Song Wen mused inwardly.
At that moment, Daoist Lan Yin's voice rang out again.
"Ji Yin, Xuan Chengzi achieved Divine Transformation by plundering the yin-yang dual qi of others because he cultivated the Yin-Yang Creation Art. You, however, cultivate a Corpse Path Art. Corpse Qi has long since permeated your flesh, Dantian, Nascent Soul, and Spiritual Power. Even if you were willing to regress to the Early Nascent Soul Stage, it would be impossible for you to switch to a proper Daoist cultivation technique. Therefore, you cannot emulate Xuan Chengzi's path to Ascension."
Daoist Lan Yin was clearly worried that Song Wen might covet Xuan Chengzi's method of Divine Transformation, which would be detrimental to the Liangyi Sect.
Moreover, Song Wen's power was terrifying, and no one in the Liangyi Sect could match him.
Therefore, rather than hiding the truth and attracting Song Wen's scrutiny, it was better to be forthright and completely dispel his interest.
Song Wen said, "Daoist nun, you worry too much. I was merely curious and had no other intentions. However, Xuan Chengzi did indeed blaze a new path to Divine Transformation for your sect."
Lan Yin sighed. "It's not that simple. After this incident, almost all Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators in the Liangyi Sect who practiced the Yin-Yang Creation Art were killed or injured. It will take at least three or four centuries to recover. Furthermore, achieving Divine Transformation at the cost of our sect disciples' lives is truly shameful!"
Song Wen glanced at Daoist Lan Yin with a strange look.
He couldn't tell whether she genuinely didn't understand or was feigning ignorance.
If someone practicing the Yin-Yang Creation Art could help others achieve Divine Transformation, the technique would likely soon become as common as the Longevity Technique—a roadside commodity, with every rogue cultivator possessing a copy.
Of course, this would be limited to cultivation techniques for those at the Golden Core stage and below.
The Liangyi Sect would never reveal Nascent Soul Stage cultivation techniques.
Plundering the yin-yang dual qi of their own disciples would not only bring shame but also require significant time and resources to cultivate. It was far more convenient to plunder the vast numbers of rogue cultivators.
After bidding farewell to Daoist Lan Yin, Song Wen returned directly to the Tianyuan Continent.
He needed to enter seclusion again to attempt breaking through the bottleneck of the Late Nascent Soul stage.
With Blood Sui suppressed within the Asura Sect, Song Wen felt safer cultivating there.
Inside a cultivation cave on the shadowy side of Corpse Demon Peak, Song Wen sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion. He flipped his hand and produced a jade bottle.
Opening the bottle, he revealed a dark red medicinal pill—the Soul Destroying Demon Pill.
Song Wen parted his lips slightly and swallowed the pill.
The Soul Destroying Demon Pill dissolved instantly upon entering Song Wen's stomach, unleashing a surge of potent medicinal energy that rapidly coursed through his Meridians to every limb and bone.
Song Wen closed his eyes, concentrating intently to absorb the energy, guiding it to his Dantian to merge with his Nascent Soul.
Nourished by the medicinal power, his Nascent Soul emitted a vibrant azure glow, radiating brilliance.
A faint spiritual light gradually enveloped Song Wen's body, causing him to begin absorbing Spiritual Qi from his surroundings with frenzied intensity.
Song Wen had anticipated this.
Within his Cultivation Cave, he had set up a high-tier spirit-gathering array to draw in Spiritual Qi from Corpse Demon Peak. At the array's Formation Nodes, he had also placed a hundred High-Grade Spirit Stones.
Song Wen's breathing was deep and steady, each inhalation and exhalation like a whale swallowing a river. Vast quantities of Spiritual Qi surged into his body, flowing through his Meridians to be refined into Spiritual Power, which ultimately converged in his Dantian.
With each breath, his Nascent Soul trembled slightly, as if straining against an invisible restraint.
Suddenly, Song Wen's body shuddered violently. A powerful aura erupted from within him, sending dust swirling and rocks scattering throughout the cave.
Song Wen had successfully broken through his bottleneck and advanced to Peak Nascent Soul.
He did not end his seclusion there but continued to refine his Spiritual Power.
Zhou Siyi, who was watching the sunrise from the summit of Corpse Demon Peak, suddenly brightened.
She sensed that Song Wen's Cultivation Cave had just opened.
She flew to the entrance of Song Wen's cave and saw him hovering three feet off the ground, slowly emerging.
"Junior Brother, that was quite a long retreat—sixteen years in total. Did you successfully break through to Peak Nascent Soul?"
Song Wen nodded lightly.
"I was fortunate enough to succeed. Thank you for your concern, Senior Sister."
A knowing smile appeared on Zhou Siyi's face.
"Congratulations, Junior Brother."
Song Wen asked, "Senior Sister, is Blood Sui doing well?"
Zhou Siyi replied, "Rest assured, Junior Brother. I've personally checked on him every month during your retreat. Nothing could have gone wrong."
"Thank you for your trouble, Senior Sister. I'll go check on Blood Sui now," Song Wen said, then flew down the mountain.
"Junior Brother, wait for me!" Zhou Siyi followed closely behind.
They passed through thick mist, and a towering stone mountain, about a hundred feet high, appeared before them.
Entering through a cave at the mountain's summit, they descended vertically for over a hundred feet to a vast underground cavern.
At the center of the cavern lay a massive fleshy sphere. It was tightly bound by nine golden chains, completely immobile. Even its eighteen tentacles were firmly wrapped in the chains.
(End of the Chapter)
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