When Hao Yun mentioned the Blood Acupoint, a hint of resentment appeared in Xuan Tianzong's eyes, but he quickly regained his expressionless demeanor.
"No."
Touching the bald head, Hao Yun felt a headache coming on. This Crimson Corpse was too good at hiding. Did it plan to cultivate for another hundred or two hundred years before coming out?
Hao Yun wasn't worried about not having enough time to stay; he was just concerned that things might change if he stayed too long, and who knew what strange things the Crimson Corpse might do.
Waiting idly wasn't a solution, so Hao Yun considered whether to launch a strong attack, have Bai Mei and Dan Chenzi cover the retreat and control the three of them, while he went to deal with the Crimson Corpse.
After some thought, Hao Yun finally gave up. The Crimson Corpse was easy to deal with; it couldn't be that strong. However, he was worried that Dan Chenzi and the other two might run into trouble.
Since the Crimson Corpse has a way to control the minds of the three, it must also have a way to destroy their souls. If these three die, White Eyebrow and Xuan Tianzong will probably go crazy.
Chapter 106 Closed-Door Cultivation of the Sword Manual
The wait for the Crimson Corpse to appear lasted for twenty-one years. Ten years ago, after Hao Yun successfully researched the personal array, he went into seclusion.
Hao Yun had basically mastered alchemy, weapon crafting, and formations. However, further research would not yield any breakthroughs in the short term, so he simply went into seclusion to cultivate the Sword Manual.
After acquiring this technique, Hao Yun never seriously practiced it. The only technique he studied was the Five Qi Sword.
After so many years of nurturing, the Five Elements Sword has long been initially cultivated and now needs to absorb the Qi of the Five Elements for further tempering.
Once the Five Elements Qi is absorbed, the Five Elements Sword will be considered complete. However, Hao Yun has no plans to absorb the Five Elements Qi for the time being.
The upper limit of the Five Elements Sword depends on what kind of Five Elements Qi you absorb. If you absorb the innate Five Elements Qi, then the power of the Five Elements Sword will be great. Basically, it can kill gods and Buddhas.
However, if it's replaced with acquired Five Elements Qi, then it's all over; its power is only about the same as a casual strike from a Golden Immortal.
Unable to cultivate the Five Qi Sword, Hao Yun began to cultivate the internal cultivation techniques of the Sword Manual to improve his own cultivation.
As for the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon who cultivates the physical body, he has already perfected the eighth chapter, after all, he guards the resources of a sect.
The ninth chapter of the cultivation technique is not difficult to cultivate, but it is time-consuming and resource-intensive. Hao Yun calculated that even if he refined all the spiritual herbs in the treasure pavilion into pills, it would not be enough for him to break through to the ninth chapter of the cultivation technique.
Hao Yun is not considering improving his physical body for the time being; his physical body at the early stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal is sufficient.
As for internal cultivation, it was simply appalling. If it weren't for the large amount of pills he had taken over the years, his cultivation level would probably still be hovering around the Earth Immortal realm.
Hao Yun doesn't plan to emerge from seclusion until he reaches the Golden Immortal level.
After consuming the elixir and comprehending the sword techniques within the sword manual, Hao Yun's cultivation began to improve rapidly.
Late-stage Earth Immortal, Perfect Earth Immortal, Early-stage Celestial Immortal, Mid-stage Celestial Immortal...
Having wandered through several worlds, Hao Yun's heart became incredibly resolute, and even with his cultivation level rapidly increasing, no inner demons appeared.
When Hao Yun's cultivation reached the late stage of True Immortal, he encountered a bottleneck and could not break through no matter how hard he tried.
Hao Yun, immersed in the world of swordsmanship, had a change in facial expression because his cultivation was hindered and he could not break through, as if he were constipated.
In his spiritual world, Hao Yun held a three-foot-long sword and gently swung it in front of him. What seemed like a simple sword strike was something Hao Yun had practiced for seven years.
Click!
His stagnant cultivation level broke through at this moment, and the spiritual energy within Hao Yun's body flowed through his body and meridians like a surging river.
"What a pity!"
With a sigh, Hao Yun's three-foot-long sword scattered in the wind.
The person who created this sword manual was definitely a genius, but unfortunately he died too young. The contents of this sword manual can only be cultivated up to the Golden Immortal level; after that, one must slowly deduce it on their own.
Walking slowly toward the body of the Chaos Demon Ape, Hao Yun smiled and patted the giant ape, which was a hundred meters tall.
"We are one, come back."
The Chaos Demon Ape's body dissipated, turning into starlight, and disappeared into Hao Yun's soul.
With his internal cultivation improving, Hao Yun finally understood that when he obtained the Chaos Demon Ape bloodline, his cultivation level was too low, so this power remained in his sea of consciousness. Now that his cultivation level had reached a certain point, this power naturally had to return to his body.
As the two merged, Hao Yun's soul began to grow stronger, and the operation of the Sword Manual technique became more fluid.
Having broken through to the early stage of the Profound Immortal realm, Hao Yun opened his eyes and stopped cultivating.
Seven years passed in the blink of an eye after Hao Yun went into seclusion to cultivate. The outside world remained peaceful, and people continued to cultivate, go down the mountain to train, kill monsters, collect herbs, and mine ores.
Cultivation knows no time; Dan Chenzi and the other two had only been gone for less than thirty years. With Bai Mei and Hao Yun above them, those below naturally wouldn't say anything.
When Hao Yun emerged from his secluded meditation room, he noticed many unfamiliar faces on Mount Emei, who appeared to be newly recruited disciples.
Elder Hao.
The older disciples naturally recognized Hao Yun and greeted him warmly upon seeing him.
Although the new disciples had never met Hao Yun, they had all heard of him, so they all addressed him as Elder Hao.
"Um."
Whenever someone greets him, Hao Yun responds with a smile.
"Elder Hao is so kind."
The new disciples all thought Elder Hao was a good person, but the older disciples didn't think so. They knew how cunning Hao Yun was.
Upon reaching the main hall, Hao Yun greeted Duan Lei at the gate and then went inside.
"Bai Mei, has there been any change in the Blood Cave recently?"
Upon seeing that the visitor was Hao Yun, Bai Mei sighed and shook his head.
"No, the Xuan Tian Sect went to guard it three years ago, and I've been keeping an eye on it ever since, but the Crimson Corpse hasn't made any moves."
After waiting for more than twenty years, Hao Yun was getting a little annoyed. If he continued to wait like this, he figured he would return before the Crimson Corpse even appeared. That guy was really good at hiding.
"Why don't we charge in? If we have the chance, we can rescue Dan Chenzi and the other two. If not, we can investigate the situation and then come back to make further plans."
Bai Mei pondered Hao Yun's suggestion for a moment, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, and then spoke after a long silence.
"Let's wait a bit longer."
Hao Yun clicked his tongue, sounding somewhat impatient.
"It's been almost thirty years, and nobody knows what's going on inside the Blood Cave. What if the Crimson Corpse comes out of seclusion and we can't defeat him?"
Bai Mei hadn't really thought of this. The reason they hadn't attacked Chi Shi before was simply because he had Dan Chenzi and the other two under his command, and everyone was hesitant to attack him.
What kind of place is this Blood Cave? It's a cultivation treasure land that demonic cultivators dream of. The Crimson Corpse who entered the Blood Cave cultivated there for thirty years, and its cultivation level may have already surpassed that of the Nether Spring.
One Nether Spring was already enough of a headache for them, and now another Crimson Corpse had appeared. White Eyebrows sighed. Fortunately, the other sects didn't know, otherwise they would have been approached long ago, asked to go to the Blood Cave to hunt down the Crimson Corpse.
"Alright, I'll summon the Xuan Tian Sect back first, and we can discuss this together."
Using the Round Light Technique, Bai Mei notified Xuan Tian Zong to return for a meeting. At first, Xuan Tian Zong was very resistant, but as soon as they heard that it was to discuss how to rescue Li Yingqi, they rushed back without saying a word.
After waiting for about an hour, the unshaven Xuan Tianzong arrived at the main hall.
"You've made it out of quarantine?"
"Yes, come and sit down. Let's discuss attacking the Red Corpse."
"good."
The three sat cross-legged in a circle. Hao Yun explained his plan, Bai Mei remained silent, while Xuan Tianzong expressed his agreement.
"Bai Mei, it's two to one now. When we get to the Blood Cave, you and Xuan Tianzong will cover for me. If Chi Shi sends Dan Chenzi and the other two, you will be responsible for intercepting them. I will deal with Chi Shi."
"OK."
Xuan Tianzong had no objections; he only wanted to rescue Li Yingqi. As for dealing with the Crimson Corpse, let whoever wanted to deal with it do so.
"Alright, since you both agree, I'll go with you."
After the three finished their discussion, they secretly slipped out of the mountain gate. This was Hao Yun's request; he didn't want any useless teammates to cause trouble while he was fighting to the death with the Crimson Corpse.
Chapter 107 Deceiving the Crimson Corpse
Upon arriving at the location of the Blood Cave, Hao Yun glanced at Xuan Tianzong, worried that he might make a mistake, and thus spoke up to remind him.
"Xuantian Sect, no matter what happens later, you must hold back. I will withdraw when I say so."
The two exchanged a glance, and Xuan Tianzong pondered for a moment before nodding weakly.
"Since everything is fine, let's get ready to go in."
Hao Yun took out the Golden Dragon Seal and smashed it down at the entrance of the Blood Cave.
Rumble!
This low mountain, which was not high to begin with, had been partially cut off by the Thunder Twin Swords duo last time, and now it was smashed by Hao Yun, turning it directly from a low mountain into a mound.
Seeing that the blood cave had not opened, Hao Yun struck it twice more.
Blood **, the Crimson Corpse who was cultivating was awakened. He appeared in front of the entrance and opened the Blood Cave with a wave of his hand.
"Hey! You still dare to come out? You've got some guts. I thought you were dead inside."
Hao Yun grinned as he retrieved the Golden Dragon Seal.
Hearing Hao Yun's words, Chi Shi remained unmoved. His gaze swept over Bai Mei and Xuan Tianzong, and he secretly wondered if he could defeat them.
Two Xuanxian and one Zhenxian, and I had only recently broken through to Xuanxian, so I definitely couldn't win.
"What brings the three of you here? Do you want them back?"
A sarcastic laugh came from the Crimson Corpse's mouth, and Dan Chenzi, Chang Kong Wuji, and Li Yingqi appeared behind him.
Upon seeing Li Yingqi, Xuan Tianzong's eyes immediately turned red. If Hao Yun hadn't been holding him back, he probably would have rushed over.
"Xuantian Sect, have you forgotten what I told you?"
After giving Dan Chenzi a low reprimand, Hao Yun turned to look at the Crimson Corpse and replied with a smile.
"Otherwise, why would I invite you for tea?"
"Heh, what if I don't pay it back?"
Red Corpse knew very well that the three people behind him were his lifeline. As long as he had them, the other party would not dare to make a move.
"If you don't pay, of course you'll die. Your voice is really awful. I once knew someone who spoke just as cryptically as you. Guess what happened to him?"