Suddenly, a figure appeared before Zhang Xiaofan. When this person swung his sword, his aura was overwhelming. His sword energy was like a hurricane, a tidal wave, a thunderstorm, and so on. The pressure of the sword was like a mountain being moved and the sea being overturned, almost tearing him to pieces.
Although he knew it was all an illusion, the terrifying feeling was deeply etched into Zhang Xiaofan's heart.
Lin Yi placed the sealed "Nine Cold Ice Spikes" in Zhang Xiaofan's hand and instructed, "Before the elixir is formed, focus on one thing. Only after the golden core is formed can you explore the other eight sword techniques. Remember this well."
"Yes, Master." Zhang Xiaofan's head was still a little dizzy as he took the "Nine Cold Ice Spikes" and walked out.
Lin Yi closed his eyes slightly and focused most of his attention on his clone, "Heavenly Slaughter Daoist".
This clone exists based on the Tai Chi diagram, using the Yin and Yang energies to transform all things into chaos to replenish its vital energy. At the same time, it uses the "Gate to the Other Shore" to achieve mental control and possession.
Even so, Lin Yi could not engage in highly mentally demanding activities such as fighting on two fronts simultaneously; he needed to coordinate one still and one moving.
Yingdu, the Demon Palace.
Lin Yi controlled his clone to walk out of the palace where he was in seclusion for cultivation.
"Greetings, Your Majesty." The group of demon guards standing outside the door said.
"No need for formalities, please rise."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Lin Yi strolled casually through the Demon Palace, drawing gazes of either admiration or fervor from the demon guards and maids around him.
This feeling of having great power, of being able to decide the life and death of others with a single word, makes one feel lightheaded, and one seems to walk a little faster.
"To hold power over the world while awake, and to rest one's head on the lap of a beauty while drunk." This is the life that countless people yearn for, and Lin Yi himself once had such fantasies. Compared to the elusive prospect of immortality, everything before him seemed to be the only reality.
As one thought after another flooded his mind, Lin Yi gradually slowed down, savoring the feeling.
Cultivating the Tao and cultivating the mind—if you haven't taken up anything, how can you talk about letting go?
Only through the trials and tribulations of the mortal world can a true heart radiate eternal brilliance.
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Chapter 120 Truth and Falsehood
At this moment, a bright pale yellow color caught Lin Yi's eye. The woman in yellow walked closer, curtsied, and said in a soft, charming voice, "Jin Ping'er greets Your Majesty."
"What is it?" Lin Yi asked.
"Lord Wanrenwang of the Ghost King Sect, do you have something to ask?" Jin Ping'er replied immediately.
Wanrenwang is the current Ghost King, while Lin Yi is the leader of the Demonic Sect, a king of supreme status. The title of Ghost King has naturally become a thing of the past.
"Summon him in," Lin Yi instructed.
Jin Ping'er replied "Yes" and withdrew.
A moment later, Wan Renwang appeared before Lin Yi, cupped his hands and said, "May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings."
"No need for formalities, please rise," Lin Yi said, glancing at him briefly.
Wan Renwang was dressed in a scholar's robe, exuding an air of refinement. He had delicate eyebrows, a square face, and a refined demeanor with bright, piercing eyes. His forehead was full, and he possessed an air of quiet authority beneath his gentle elegance. A pale purple jade pendant adorned his waist, exquisitely crafted and subtly radiating an auspicious aura.
"What can I do for you, Lord Wan?" Lin Yi asked.
Wanren glanced at Jin Ping'er beside him, as well as the guards nearby.
Lin Yi immediately understood his meaning, waved his hand, and said, "You may all step back."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After everyone withdrew, Wan Renwang said, "His Majesty has decided on a strategy of attacking the south first and then the north, intending to first annihilate Fenxiang Valley and stabilize the rear to avoid being attacked from both sides in the future. This is the right path, but..."
"But what? Lord Wan, please speak plainly," Lin Yi said.
Wanrenwang said, "However, Fenxiang Valley is one of the three major sects of the righteous path. It has been operating in the Ten Thousand Mountains for countless years and can be said to be deeply rooted. In addition, it has the help of other righteous sects and the secret assistance of the foreign tribes in the Southern Frontier. It will not be easy for Your Majesty to take it down in one fell swoop. I have thought about it for a long time and finally came up with a method."
"Oh." Lin Yi asked with interest, "What kind of method is it?"
Wan Renwang said in a deep voice, "A feint to the east while attacking the west. I am willing to lead a pair of men to set up a diversionary tactic elsewhere to attract the attention of the righteous forces, so that they cannot attend to both sides, thus relieving the pressure on Your Majesty in attacking Fenxiang Valley."
Lin Yi pressed further, "Does Lord Wan have a suitable location?"
Wan Renwang took out a simple map from his sleeve, pointed to two places on it, and said, "Your Majesty, please look. The first place is deep in the northwestern wilderness, and the second place is in the East Sea..."
After a brief conversation, Wan Renwang took his leave and departed.
Lin Yi stood with his hands behind his back, a slight upturn at the corners of his mouth.
He was fully aware of what Wanrenwang was planning. The Ghost King Sect possessed a magical artifact called the "Dragon-Subduing Cauldron," on which ancient scripts were inscribed a formation called the "Four Spirits Blood Array."
This formation requires the sacrifice of four ancient ferocious beasts, the first of which is the Kui Niu.
The Kui Niu is an ancient mythical beast, resembling a blue ox with one leg and no horns, whose roar is like thunder. This ferocious beast dwells in the deep sea and only emerges once every three thousand years. When it emerges, storms and thunderstorms arise, and it is known as the mount of the Thunder God.
Judging by the time, the birth of the Kui Niu is almost here.
The reason why so many people are there is not what they really want!
Lin Yi did not reject the plan; on the contrary, he increased his support and assigned the members of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect to the Ten Thousand People Sect.
The changes within the demonic sect quickly attracted the attention of the righteous sects.
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Liubo Mountain in the East China Sea extends seven thousand miles into the sea, marking the easternmost point of the world. Beyond that lies the vast, boundless ocean.