Chapter 323: Chapter 294: Stepping into the Unity Realm, The Surprise of the Second-Generation Disciples! (4K)
“This is the Mnemonic Verse for the Zodiac Star Battle Array of Mount Shu, which can stimulate the Great Formation with the Sect-Defending Taiqing Wuji Technique,” said the instructor.
“Although you have created a Sacred Tier cultivation technique, the Zodiac Star Battle Array draws upon the power of the 365 main stars aligned with Mount Shu’s 365 peaks. When fully powered, it can reduce an Earth Immortal to ashes and must not be underestimated.”
“The only weakness of Mount Shu’s Zodiac Star Battle Array is that it can only be used within Mount Shu.”
“This is the foundation left to Mount Shu by our Ancestor Daoist Taiqing. He did not lack more advanced techniques to leave us. However, he feared the old adage ‘One may bring trouble to oneself by possessing something valuable.’ A Sacred Tier technique might attract unwanted attention, and Mount Shu might not be able to defend such techniques.”
After the disciple acceptance ceremony at Mount Shu concluded, Grandmaster Taiyuan imparted the Mnemonic Verse of the Mountain Protecting Zodiac Star Battle Array to Lu Changsheng.
The Zodiac Star Battle Array has always been a well-kept secret of Mount Shu, seldom used.
Every time the Zodiac Star Battle Array was activated, it utterly destroyed formidable enemies.
Only when facing the Demon Lord, since Mount Shu didn’t have enough powerful cultivators to operate the Zodiac Star Battle Array, did the effort fall short.
Now that Mount Shu has seen the rise of a Unity Realm ninth layer expert like Lu Changsheng, Grandmaster Taiyuan confidently taught him the Mnemonic Verse of the Zodiac Star Battle Array.
In fact, Grandmaster Taiyuan had long intended to impart the Mnemonic Verse of the Sect-Defending formation, but Lu Changsheng had been in deep cultivation.
Lu Changsheng planned to eliminate any hidden dangers before his ascension, choosing Mount Shu as the staging ground.
According to ancient Mount Shu records, even beings like Earth Immortals couldn’t withstand the full power of the Zodiac Star Battle Array.
“I still need to cultivate in seclusion for a hundred years. Before ascending to the Immortal Realm, I should solidify my foundation and perfect my techniques as much as possible,” Lu Changsheng said.
Lu Changsheng knew his advancing realm was becoming increasingly difficult to suppress. He could forcibly contain it for another hundred years. During this century, he wanted to teach his disciples as much as possible, raise several of them to the Unity Realm, and then ascend to the Immortal Realm with the treasures his disciples returned, to cling to life in the survival-of-the-fittest Immortal Realm.
“By then, we should try to enlist the help of Monk Wu Le from the Immeasurable Temple, Fairy Xia from the Inquiry Immortal Pavilion, Temple Master Yu from the Hidden Dragon Temple, and Grandmaster Chen from the Martial Alliance. We could even ask for assistance from Penglai Fairy of Penglai Immortal Island. With her help, I can offer treasures in return.”
For the sake of security, Lu Changsheng decided to invite many powerful Unity Realm experts to join the plan.
Heretic cultivators from the Immortal Realm are targeting him, Lu Changsheng, and if not dealt with, once Lu Changsheng ascended, no one in this realm would be able to match him. Even the disciples Lu Changsheng left behind could not escape the adversary’s clutches.
“Mhm, your master and grand uncle will also give it their all,” he assured.
Grandmaster Taiyuan was aware that before his ascension, Lu Changsheng intended to remove all obstacles for Mount Shu.
Lu Changsheng returned to Qingyun Peak and continued to mentor his disciples.
With the addition of the second-generation disciples, Qingyun Peak became even livelier.
Luo Xintang and Li Jianfei, these second-generation disciples, were outstanding talents of their young generation.
After joining Qingyun Peak, Lu Changsheng gave each of the second-generation disciples a bag of Elixir Pills, ranging from first-tier to sixth-tier, sufficient for them to reach the Nascent Soul Realm.
After all, the second-generation disciples were only at the Foundation Establishment Realm and Qi Transformation Realm. For them, sixth-tier Elixir Pills were already incredible.
Luo Xintang, Li Jianfei, and the other nine second-generation disciples of Qingyun Peak were stunned.
The Grand Master was incredibly generous, rewarding them with sixth-tier Elixir Pills just after they were initiated?
If they could receive sixth-tier Elixir Pills now, it was unimaginable what they might receive in the future.
The only regret was that Lu Changsheng seemed not too keen to engage with the second-generation disciples, instead having the first-generation disciples guide them.
“Mount Shu has its rules, and we of Qingyun Peak have our own. As long as you follow the rules and cultivate diligently, you won’t lack money, Elixir Pills, or techniques. However, there is one bottom line that no one is allowed to cross, and that is you must never betray the Sect. You must not resort to the Demonic Dao in your eagerness to achieve success. Understood?”
As the leading disciple of Qingyun Peak, Lin Qingzhi gathered the nine second-generation disciples and explained the rules of Qingyun Peak.
Luo Xintang, Li Jianfei, and the other second-generation disciples said in unison, “We will bear it in mind, Disciple.”
“And, this… this Daoist is Mount Shu’s Mountain-guarding Divine Beast,” Lin Qingzhi introduced Daoist Earth Hound to the second-generation disciples.
The nine second-generation disciples turned their gaze toward the yellow dog by Lin Qingzhi’s side.
How could this ordinary-looking dog be Mount Shu’s Mountain-guarding Divine Beast?
Seeing the confusion in the disciples’ eyes, Lin Qingzhi said, “Daoist Earth Hound is a Demon Race Loose Cultivator at the Void Refinement Realm.”
“Void, Void Refinement Realm?!” The second-generation disciples were taken aback.
No one expected this ordinary-looking yellow dog to be a Void Refinement Realm powerhouse!
Qingyun Peak truly was a place of wonder.
“That’s right, just like that,” said Daoist Earth Hound as he took on his human form. “Although I am merely an Outer Sect Disciple, I am the only one accepted by our master, and my talent may not be inferior to yours. If you cause trouble outside, I might be able to cover for you.”
“The Grand Master indeed has an extraordinary vision; a Void Refinement Realm Demon Race Loose Cultivator is merely an Outer Sect Disciple.”
“No wonder the Grand Master doesn’t want to accept us talents as Direct Disciples.”
“Then our masters, the first-generation Inner Sect Disciples of Qingyun Peak, must have even greater talents than us, right?”
The second-generation disciples no longer dared to underestimate their masters.