Chapter 433: The Red-Eyed Profound Phoenix of Tianjian Sect

Outside the Dharma Lecture Hall, green hills and blue waters.

Liu Qianyun walked to Shen Yi's side and asked with some curiosity: "Did you win?"

She was actually not very interested in formations and had never delved into them.

The greatest difference between sect disciples and rogue cultivators is having tens of thousands of fellow disciples to rely on; one need not be proficient in everything, can focus on a single path, save lifespan, and thus go further.

But judging by the change in Elder Yang's expression, Shen Yi seemed to have done something extraordinary.

This indeed broke Liu Qianyun's stereotype of this group.

This was almost the view other Meng Sect disciples held of Shen Yi and the others: wild cultivators from a place where inheritance had been severed; saying they couldn't even recognize characters might be an exaggeration, but it was roughly that meaning.

Perhaps they simply had no one to learn from, not that they couldn't learn.

"My father... Elder Liu issued a decree: if Shen Zongzhu needs it, Qingyue Sect can arrange some executives or elders to rotate and help the General Nanyang Sect lecture and transmit the Dharma."

Liu Qianyun's face showed more patience.

Hearing this, Shen Yi's thoughts stirred slightly; the General Nanyang Sect actually lacked no techniques, for although the reserves in the Dharma Treasury were short by about a hundred thousand years of accumulation compared to other Meng Sects, they were still sufficient for Killed Fanxu cultivators to use.

What he lacked most was experience.

Even with Shen Yi's abundant demon and monster lifespan, it was impossible to cultivate every technique completely, let alone Nie Jun and the others.

How to achieve the greatest improvement with the fastest efficiency; such experience was likewise an indispensable and precious treasure.

"Shen Yi thanks your sect's members in advance for their assistance."

Shen Yi's serious bowing gesture actually made Liu Qianyun feel somewhat honored and surprised; although the other party was merely a Killed Fanxu first-layer cultivator, he still held the title of Sect Master, and at least for now, regardless of others, her father had acknowledged this identity.

Plus the techniques that even made Elder Yang feel astonished.

Yet he could remain calm and humble; such modesty was truly not easy.

"Shen Zongzhu is too polite; since we are all Meng Sects, this is what should be done... Besides, I am just a small executive and do not have such great ability; it was all Elder Liu's will, so I do not deserve your thanks."

Liu Qianyun waved her hand and smiled: "My mission for the past few months is to help you understand the outside world; if there is anything you wish to know, just ask."

Having spoken thus, Shen Yi indeed had quite a few questions.

Currently, his cultivation could simply be divided into four directions: among them, the highest in strength was Body Tempering, which urgently lacked the vital blood of fire-element bird demons; next was the Dao Palace, having just broken through to Killed Fanxu and needing guidance from others; the others, such as formations and Golden Body, as auxiliary means, could also be improved further.

"Does Executive Liu have any news regarding fire-element bird demons?"

Shen Yi planned to first understand the situation outside; constantly hiding within the General Nanyang Sect was not a solution.

At the very least, he needed to know roughly what strength was required to leave the sect.

"Fire-element bird demons?"

Liu Qianyun pondered for a moment and showed some apology: "We call this place Hongze; water creatures are predominant, so this news is indeed rare... but Tianjian Sect definitely has some, for back then the two Red-Eyed Profound Phoenixes were each split between them and the General Nanyang Sect."

Hearing this, Shen Yi raised an eyebrow.

Red-Eyed Profound Phoenix? Back then?

In other words, there was another phoenix demon identical to the one inside the General Nanyang Sect, living completely intact for over ninety thousand years.

With such talent, what terrifying realm must it have reached by now?

"However... I will ask someone to inquire for you again; even if it is rare, some suitable ones can always be found; if it really doesn't work out, I will go to Tianjian Sect to ask."

Liu Qianyun pondered for a moment and voluntarily took on this matter.

By all rights, with her status as an elder's daughter, requesting phoenix demon vital blood from a Meng Sect should be no problem; at most, she would exchange something of corresponding value; the main issue lay in the reason.

If people discovered it was for Shen Yi.

Given Tianjian Sect's attitude, they would inevitably link this matter to the Dao-Integration Sacred Land and use it to "invite" Shen Yi to join the sect again.

"However, with my savings, I cannot exchange for phoenix demon vital blood; Shen Zongzhu must prepare in advance."

Liu Qianyun smiled teasingly and did not pretend to be generous.

Helping was one thing, but having encountered such a stubborn old man, she herself had no surplus grain.

"Thank you."

Shen Yi pondered for a moment; the phoenix demon vital blood he needed was not just a single portion, but the only things he possessed that could be considered valuable were over ten magical treasures, all that remained of the General Nanyang Sect's old reserves.

If there were no other methods, they would have to be used for an emergency first.

"May I ask Executive Liu, how does one break through the Dao Palace?" Shen Yi temporarily set aside the matter of Body Tempering and continued asking.

"The Dao Palace?"

Liu Qianyun shook her head and recited like counting family treasures: "This matter is much more troublesome; first is the Palace-Raising Method; according to different grades, there are distinctions from three pillars to six pillars. Of course, Shen Zongzhu certainly lacks nothing in this regard, but it is best to choose according to one's own aptitude; higher grade is not necessarily better."

"The so-called pillars can also be called Dao Pillars."

"To build a complete twelve-layered Dao Palace, each layer requires sufficiently stable Dao Pillars to support it."

Speaking thus, Liu Qianyun helplessly averted her gaze: "For example, I, hindered by my aptitude, chose the four-pillar method; to this day, I have only built three floors; I have attempted to break through Killed Fanxu fourth layer several times, and all ended in collapse."

"I estimate I will stop at this realm for the rest of my life."

Liu Qianyun sighed, then suddenly came to her senses; she and Shen Yi were not yet familiar enough for such long sighs and complaints to be appropriate.

She rallied her spirit and continued explaining: "Simply put, breaking through each layer of Killed Fanxu is extremely difficult; there are three key points."

"First is talent and comprehension; Dao Pillars are obtained through visualization; the higher the talent, the better the Dao Pillars visualized."

"Second, to make the Dao Pillars transform from Killed Fanxu into reality, the support of heavenly treasures and earthly materials is needed; outside, we collectively call them Treasure Materials."

"Third, if the Dao Pillars are stable enough, the Dao Palace can also receive gifts from heaven and earth... Never mind; Shen Zongzhu should first return to the sect to select a Palace-Raising Method; this matter is not urgent and can be discussed slowly later."

Liu Qianyun turned her head to look at the three people standing foolishly in the distance and temporarily stopped explaining.

When they arrived earlier, everything was fine; how did it suddenly become like this?

"Huff."

Seeing this, Tong Xinchuan then brought the other two closer, staring blankly at Shen Yi, their eyes filled with awe, as if seeing immortals and Buddhas.

Xu Qing'er also had eyes shining with light, gripping her sleeve tightly.

What had happened previously was, for these two, nothing short of a scene beyond comprehension.

Setting aside those of us who came from General Nanyang Sect, even the proud cultivators of Meng Sect, including the elders, are still gathered around that formation disk in a daze until now.

What does it mean to be a genius?

It means ignoring family background, ignoring resources, and relying solely on innate talent and comprehension to easily surpass everyone else.

"..."

Shen Yi lifted his eyelids slightly, ignoring the two pairs of burning gazes.

Just for this, it cost him a full eight hundred-plus years of demon-vanquishing lifespan, and all he got was a binding array of unknown grade — not necessarily more useful than Iron Stroke Silver Hook.

Now he still didn't know where to go slay demons; every bit of lifespan used was one bit less.

Better to have fewer things like this.

"Mm."

Liu Qianyun broke the silence: "Right, I wonder if Shen Zongzhu has any interest in going outside to take a look. We just happened to receive an invitation; if you're free, going to enjoy some wine would be nice."

"Outside?"

Shen Yi glanced sideways, not expecting Daoqingyue Sect to also be responsible for guiding the way. With Meng Sect backing them, it was certainly much better than wandering around blindly: "Then I won't stand on ceremony."

Tong Xinchuan and Ah Qing were quite sensible, standing quietly in place. With their cultivation, the outside was still too dangerous.

Look — even Daoqingyue Sect requires one to be at the third layer of Return-to-Void to qualify as a steward and leave the sect on business.

"Hiss."

Although Li Qingfeng also understood, he still rubbed his hands together, somewhat itching with curiosity.

He was extremely curious about these things.

"Uh." Liu Qianyun couldn't help but smile as she looked toward Shen Yi, saying softly: "In this area nearby... should I say, throughout all of Yu Nanhong, we may not stir up trouble, but we aren't afraid of it either. It's just attending a longevity banquet — even me going is already giving them face. There won't be any danger."

Hearing this, Shen Yi finally nodded toward Qingfeng.

With this friendly sort around, he could also help him deal with those useless formalities.

(End of this chapter)