Besides, there are very few aquatic creatures or spirits in the North Sea. Many sea fish, although large in size and long-lived, have never developed spiritual consciousness and remain dull and stupid, unable to enter the path of cultivation.
Lin Yi flew north for an unknown distance. The ice floes floating on the sea had been replaced by enormous icebergs, each one crystal clear and appearing incredibly hard.
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Chapter Sixty-Three: The Angler of the North Sea, Venerable Tianpeng
Lin Yi transformed into a fire crow and flew over the North Sea for several months, but he failed to find any cultivators who were cultivating in seclusion there, or any sea spirits to inquire about information.
The harshness and desolation of Beihai truly live up to its reputation.
The Eternal Light Curtain, limited by his magical power, could only illuminate an area of about ten miles in radius. However, on the vast ocean, a distance of ten miles was negligible.
That day, Lin Yi flew in the sky for several hours before releasing the giant loach to rest. He casually manipulated the golden-scaled loach as it floated in the sea, finding enjoyment in the process and relieving his mental fatigue.
Suddenly, a golden-winged roc flew in from afar. Upon seeing the golden-scaled loach in the water, it became interested. It turned to the side and transformed into a middle-aged man dressed in a golden robe. Riding on a golden gust of wind, it chased after the giant loach in the water.
After the giant loach swept away several miles with a flick of its tail, Lin Yi's voice came from within, "I wonder which fellow Daoist is joking with me?"
The man in the golden robe stopped and cupped his hands, saying, "Wan Qisun, a disciple of Venerable Tianpeng of the Western Sect of the Demonic Path, greets this fellow Daoist. I was presumptuous before."
As Wan Qisun spoke, he gazed enviously at the golden-scaled, loach-shaped magical artifact in front of him. He had cultivated for decades and still didn't possess one.
Lin Yi was overjoyed upon hearing this. After seeing the Golden-Winged Roc, he had already guessed what was going on. The goal of his journey north had finally appeared. He immediately stepped out of the giant sea eel, cupped his hands and said, "So you are Lin Yi, a disciple of the Western Sect of the Demonic Cult and a rogue cultivator from the East Sea. I have long admired the name of Venerable Tianpeng and have made a special trip north to seek him out. I would appreciate it if Fellow Daoist Wan could introduce me to you."
Wan Qisun watched the giant loach disappear into Lin Yi's sleeve before reluctantly withdrawing his gaze.
Lin Yi chuckled inwardly. As far as he knew, Venerable Tianpeng and his disciples were quite poor because they had lived in the resource-scarce North Sea for a long time. He then took out a cold iron dagger and handed it over, saying, "A small gift, nothing special, please accept it, Fellow Daoist Wan."
This was forged by him using impurities extracted from the womb of ten-thousand-year-old cold iron, mixed with the essence of five metals. Although it can at most be considered a low-grade magic weapon, in the mortal world, it is already a divine weapon that is priceless and hard to come by.
"How could I possibly accept this?" Wan Qisun said, already sheathing the cold iron dagger in his pocket, and then asked, "Fellow Daoist Lin, what brings you to my master?"
Lin Yi smiled slightly and said, "My family's Taoist methods are incomplete. I wanted to find a way to achieve immortality. After many twists and turns, I learned that Senior Tianpeng had obtained the inheritance of the Western Sect of the Demonic Sect and had a direct method to achieve immortality. Therefore, I made a special trip north to search for him."
Wan Qisun laughed and said, "My master founded a sect on Jinxia Island not far away. If Fellow Daoist Lin is willing to join his sect, I'll take care of this matter."
"Thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Wan," Lin Yi said.
As mentioned earlier, the Divine Sect and the Demonic Sect value freedom and have lenient rules. When it comes to accepting disciples, they only need to look at them if they find them agreeable. Moreover, they teach the true method of longevity as soon as they enter the sect, unlike Taoist sects, which require going through numerous trials.
So when Wanqisun heard this, he immediately took on the task, as there was nothing simpler in the Demonic Sect.
Of course, it is easy to enter the Demonic Sect, but it is not friendly to its disciples. If they are not diligent enough in their cultivation and their progress is not as expected, they will be killed to avoid becoming a laughing stock.
It can truly be said that danger and opportunity coexist.
Lin Yi followed Wan Qisun all the way to Jinxia Island. This island was vast, with a volcano in the middle and some formations set up on the outside to block the cold wind.
The island boasts countless palaces and pavilions, and its scenery is exceptionally elegant. Many ordinary people also live and multiply there, providing various services to Venerable Tianpeng and his disciples.
Unlike the Daoists, members of the Demonic Sect need to cultivate diligently to the point of attaining the Nascent Soul stage to achieve immortality; otherwise, their lifespan is only a few hundred years. True disciples of the Demonic Sect, as long as they reach the fifth or sixth level of cultivation, can live for ten thousand years.
Although the number of immortal beings in the Demonic Sect is not necessarily greater than that in the Daoist Sect, there are countless people in the Demonic Sect who indulge in pleasure.
Almost all members of the Demonic Sect build a Demonic Palace, collecting beauties, gold, pearls, and other precious items from all over the world. They enjoy endless pleasures in their own Demonic Palace. Who would be willing to go out and wander around, risking their life to fight with others?
Therefore, although the Divine Sect and the Demonic Sect dominated the north, they were the most peaceful of all. Because longevity came easily to them, they were relatively less willing to disrupt their comfortable lives and endless enjoyment.
Those who had mastered supernatural powers were like this, while those who had just entered the sect had to worry about not being able to cultivate and that they might be expelled from the sect by their master one day. Few of them went out and went out, and they all devoted themselves to arduous cultivation.
Wanqisun had a nickname, "The Angler of the North Sea," because he often went out to catch strange sea creatures, either to keep them as pets or to enjoy their food. That's how he met Lin Yi.
After arriving at Jinxia Island, Wanqisun temporarily settled Lin Yi in his palace and then went to report to his master, Venerable Tianpeng.
Lin Yi didn't have to wait long before Wan Qisun returned with a smile and said, "Lin Dao... Junior Brother, please come with me to pay our respects to Master."
"Thank you for your trouble, Senior Brother Wan," Lin Yi said gratefully.
"Junior Brother Lin, you're too kind. Hurry up and go, don't keep Master waiting," Wan Qisun urged.
In a palace on the western side of Jinxia Island, Lin Yi met Venerable Tianpeng and presented him with his gift for becoming his disciple: a longsword of excellent quality that gleamed with a cold light.
Venerable Tianpeng accepted the gift, but without even asking about Lin Yi's background, he simply patted Lin Yi's forehead and transmitted the magic incantation.
Lin Yi bowed and thanked him.
Venerable Tianpeng said calmly, "You will naturally get to know the other senior brothers and sisters in the future. Now, go find a place to stay and have your Senior Brother Wan instruct you on the Daoist methods of our sect. He is ranked sixth in my sect, so you can call him Sixth Senior Brother."
Lin Yi bowed to Venerable Tianpeng once more before following Wanqisun to choose a place to stay, eventually selecting Zhaoyang Palace, which was located near the central volcano of Jinxia Island.
After escorting Lin Yi to Zhaoyang Palace, Wan Qisun gave him a brief instruction on the cultivation of the Great Peng Free and Easy Technique before hurriedly leaving.
There were also some maids and boys in the hall, all of whom were selected from the island's residents.
Lin Yi dismissed the others and strolled alone through Zhaoyang Palace, thus mastering the Great Roc's Free and Easy Technique for cultivating the Formless True Water. He had considered various ways to acquire this Daoist art, but ultimately chose to openly and honestly become a disciple.
Since we can learn through the right path, why bother with those crooked and unorthodox methods?
There's a saying in the world: "If you walk the dark road too often, you'll eventually encounter a ghost."
The same applies to the path of spiritual practice.
The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the doors and windows. Lin Yi looked at the setting sun and smiled.
Tomorrow will be a wonderful day.
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Chapter Sixty-Four: Formless True Water, Feathered Sword Scripture