Chapter 162: Cloud Palace City

A flying vessel flew calmly above the cloud sea.

Corpse Killer Sect members also used the 'Profound Abyss Yin Flame', indicating that the other party likely shares lineage with the Profound Abyss Venerable.

Mu Haitang is a descendant of the 'Firewood Cutter of Hanging Mirror Lake'; why would he join the Corpse Killer Sect? Is it for the sect's techniques?

Wood Jiao Daoist is clearly a member of the 'Palace Above the Clouds', so why would he obey the commands of that Corpse Killer Sect cultivator?

Yunhe's mind was filled with many doubts and questions.

But he was clearer that, given his current cultivation base and ability, it was unlikely he could obtain any answers.

However.

Aside from the Corpse Killer Sect possibly related to me because it might share lineage with the Profound Abyss Venerable, the rest would have no effect on me even if I obtained the answers.

The thought came to this point.

【10> He then abandoned his chaotic thoughts.

He then abandoned the chaotic thoughts in his heart.

He took out a jade slip.

"Bone-Seeding Technique"

Seven days later.

"As expected."

Yunhe slowly put down the jade slip.

He gained some understanding of this special method, the 'Bone-Seeding Technique'.

This method emphasizes burying bones deep in a place where yin qi gathers and corpses are abundant, like planting trees; after a long period of cultivation, the bones gradually absorb the strength of the corpses to strengthen themselves, thereby continuously growing stronger.

This is an extremely cruel and bloody demonic path technique.

Many demonic sects that use corpse refining and corpse control as means often slaughter entire cities to cultivate corpses.

Moreover, this method can only be used to nurture bones, using bone to nurture bone, and the conditions are extremely harsh.

For example, this method only works on bones that have lost vitality, meaning it cannot be applied to living beings, living things, or even semi-active corpses.

Furthermore, bones that have been sacrificed and refined cannot be used with this technique; only the most primitive and pure bones can, which is also why Mu Haitang did not apply the 'Bone-Seeding Technique' to her bone shield.

Lastly, the 'Bone-Seeding Technique' requires a very long time, starting at a minimum of five years; the longer the time, as long as the corpses used as nutrients are not completely consumed, the bones that are 'planted' can become stronger.

Besides these, there are actually some relatively unnecessary conditions that can still bring some benefits.

For example, among the same kind of bones, the effect of the 'Bone-Seeding Technique' is greater; if the place retains the original aura of the bones, some benefits can also be gained, and so on.

Yunhe carefully took out that crystal-clear fourth-level silver jiao bone from his storage ring.

For demon beasts, the most important is undoubtedly the demon core, then essence blood, followed by some precious or valuable materials on the body, and finally flesh and bones.

Therefore, even though this bone is from a fourth-level silver jiao demon beast, its actual value is not much higher than that of a golden core spirit item; the point is that the quantity is too small and it has been stored for too long.

"But for the demon beast body, it should be enough."

The silver jiao is inherently a powerful demon beast, and being a fourth-level demon beast comparable to a Yuan Ying cultivator, this is absolutely beyond expectations for the demon beast body.

Originally, Yunhe thought that if he could not obtain a fourth-level demon beast bone, he could instead use a late-stage third-level demon beast bone as a substitute.

He flipped his palm.

The bone then disappeared in his hand.

This jiao bone combined with the 'Bone-Seeding Technique' and the demon beast body's 'Sever Immortal Strategy' might ultimately yield effects far exceeding expectations.

In this way, the burial site of what seemed a useless beast bone could now play a role.

Moreover, the effect is not small.

Yao Shou Shijie

Huanhu Dao

"This bone seems quite powerful."

Xiao Huli lay to the side, watching Yunhe carefully place the silver jiao bone into a container filled with beast blood and said.

As for this bone, the demon beast's feeling is undoubtedly much greater than that of the cultivator body.

"It is a fourth-level demon beast bone."

Yunhe also did not hide it, speaking frankly.

Before using the 'Bone-Seeding Technique', the beast bone cannot be sacrificed and refined, but it can be nourished by soaking in beast blood; after a period of time, the beast bone can absorb some nutrients to a greater or lesser extent.

When the nourishment was about complete, Yunhe prepared to try using the 'Bone-Seeding Technique' in a suitable spot within the corpse cave at the bottom of the Abyssal Ravine.

However, there is also a problem.

Just like Mu Haitang, as the 'Bone-Seeding Technique' continues for a long time, it will inevitably attract beast souls; and the corpse cave at the bottom of the Abyssal Ravine already has many beast souls, including even third-level ones.

Without considering these factors, planting the bone would be easy, but trying to retrieve it later would not be so simple.

"A fourth-level demon beast?!"

Xiao Huli covered her mouth, her face full of shock.

"Alright."

Yunhe patted his paws and stepped toward the medicinal field.

The two ape-type demon beasts guarding outside the medicinal field's formation immediately shouted respectfully upon seeing Yunhe:

"King!"

Yunhe waved his paw.

Over twenty years, under his careful care, the spiritual qi inside the medicinal field was extraordinarily strong, and it was filled with a rich medicinal fragrance.

If a demon beast could freely absorb spiritual qi and medicinal fragrance daily while lying in the medicinal field, its cultivation speed would be much faster.

After inspecting the entire medicinal field, Yunhe was very satisfied.

Over these years, the number of spiritual plants in the medicinal field has continually been replenished, and its area has continually expanded; if he were willing to sell all the spiritual plants planted there for spirit stones, the amount would be terrifying.

In his medicinal field, none of these spiritual plants are less than a hundred years old, and some are even close to a thousand years old.

Finally came to the place where the 'Firewood Wutong' roots were separately buried.

Twenty years passed; although he could clearly sense the Spiritual Power and vitality within increasing, the 'Firewood Wutong' roots still showed no signs of taking root and growing.

This made Yunhe completely give up.

He had also made a decision: when the time came to refine his natal magic treasure, he would refine this segment of root, and even if used as a harmonizing agent, it should somewhat increase the treasure's power.

Leaving the medicinal field.

He again brought the little fox toward the 'Training Ground'.

Inside the 'Training Ground', the White Ape King was leading a group of demon beasts in cultivation.

Some ran on the ground, some flew in the sky, and some swam in the water.

In the middle of the 'Training Ground', a stone tablet stood erect.

That was crafted and carved by Yunhe himself.

On the stone tablet was engraved a demon beast cultivation technique named the 'Mysterious Demon Secret'.

From the beginning, only cultivation techniques for first-stage early demon beasts existed; now there are techniques for Second Stage intermediate demon beasts, which can be said to meet the cultivation needs of the vast majority of demon beasts on the island.

He did not overly interfere with the demon beasts' cultivation.

After making a round, Yunhe again brought the little fox back to the sunbathing platform by the island's edge.

Lazily lying prone.

On the distant, boundless lake surface, ripples shimmered, and the undulating waves reflected a light like fish scales.

The warm sun above continuously emitted light and heat; the warm rays shone on his back, making Yunhe feel his heart relaxed and his thoughts clear.

Everything seemed so peaceful and beautiful.

The little fox snuggled close to Yunhe, basking in the sun together with him.

The tranquility of the Yao Shou Shijie always allows Yunhe, who has experienced turmoil in the cultivation world, to feel a hint of solace in his heart.

But places that seem tranquil actually hide danger.

As Yunhe continuously explored outward with Huanhu Dao as the center, he inevitably came into contact with some third-stage demon beasts.

Not only these third-stage demon beasts, but the yin qi emanating from the abyssal ravine to the northwest of Huanhu Dao has grown increasingly dense, already affecting the living environments of more and more demon beasts.

And the compressed living environment brings about more contention and chaos.

In fact.

Because the number of demon beasts on the island kept increasing, he also had the idea of expanding his territory.

This would not only allow him to acquire more resources, but also use his territory as a springboard to explore farther places.

After relaxing a bit.

Yunhe then took out the dragon scales and began to ponder the patterns on them.

As his Talisman Way level formally entered the Third Stage, the more he pondered the 'Dragon Scale Pattern', the more he felt this talisman pattern was not simple.

Most importantly.

He felt that he was only a little bit away from being able to draw one of the talisman patterns on it.

Just a little bit more.

The cultivation world.

Several months later.

A streak of flowing light streaked across a certain expanse of cloud sea; sitting cross-legged within it was none other than Yunhe, whose face showed some fatigue.

Day after day he rushed on; although he had already reached Foundation Establishment perfection in his cultivation base, he also felt somewhat weary.

This was also the first time he had undertaken such a long-duration long-distance trek; for Yunhe, it was also a rare experience.

It was also through this flight that he truly realized how vast the Cloud Upper Realm is.

This is merely the Cloud Middle Realm within the Cloud Upper Realm, a region basically already explored; above the Cloud Middle Realm lie vast areas belonging to the unknown Cloud Outer Realm, let alone the Heavenly Beyond Realm, which is barely understood at all.

"Should be arriving soon."

Yunhe, holding the cloud map, gazed far into the distance.

Along the way, he not only saw Kanglong Island, Dihao Island, and Weihu Island, etc., which are in the same cloud layer as Jiao Island, but also saw Dongxiu Island, which governs Jiao Island and other cloud islands.

Just as he had guessed, the cloud layer where Dongxiu Island resides is higher than that of Jiao Island.

After a moment.

Yunhe finally saw a dark shadow faintly suspended above the cloud sea.

As he drew nearer, that shadow gradually revealed its truly massive, towering, and majestic form.

A colossal cloud-sea waterfall spanning the horizon, reaching several thousand zhang in height.

He raised his flight altitude.

Yunhe was startled by the sight before him.

Although he had already formed some expectation of the 'Cloud Palace City' in his heart, when he truly beheld this supercity occupying an immeasurable area, stretching beyond sight, he was still inevitably shocked.

The entire city resembled a giant bowl; its exterior was lofty massive walls, thereafter descending in terraced layers, densely packed houses like ants, and near the center rose a colossal cloud mountain spiraling upward like a threaded pillar, its top unseen.

"Is this the 'Heavenly Palace City'?"

Compared to it, Qingshan City, Wood Jiao City, and Silver Jiao City are far inferior.

When he was still twenty or thirty li from the 'Heavenly Palace City', Yunhe was already shocked; only upon flying closer did he understand why the 'Heavenly Palace City' is called the 'City of Myriad Immortals'.

Flying streaks of light filled the sky; the number of cultivators coming and going was innumerable, not to mention those residing within the city.

"As the greatest power of the Cloud Middle Realm, the Cloud Upper Hall would have its status as the foremost force solidified even by just this Cloud Palace City, right?"

Yunhe landed his flying vessel before the 'Cloud Palace City', gazing at its towering walls and the archway over twenty zhang high; his heart was practically numb.

With such a colossal immortal city, what could possibly be lacking?

With this thought, Yunhe entered the greatest immortal city of the Cloud Middle Realm.

(End of chapter)