The mysterious figure who was sealed away left a huge shadow in the hearts of both Zhu Wan and the Fairy of Ten Thousand Gu.
Although Zhu Wan really wanted to say "no," he was now at the mercy of others, so how could he dare to utter a sound?
"Ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth, they acted recklessly because of their limited magical power."
Zhu Wan muttered to himself, about to reluctantly agree, when he saw Wan Gu Xian Niang suddenly step forward and say, "Yu Wuxia is willing to accompany Daoist Lin on this journey."
"Alright." Lin Yi readily agreed, then asked with a smile, "And what about Fellow Daoist Zhu Wan?"
Zhu Wan's mind raced. One person was enough to lead the way. Thinking of that ancient cultivator with boundless magical power and unfathomable depth, he became even less optimistic about Lin Yi's trip.
"Since Junior Sister Yu is willing to do it, please forgive me, Fellow Daoist Lin..."
As Zhu Wan spoke, he had already made preparations in secret. If Lin Yi refused to budge, he was not without means to fight back.
Instead of going to that sealed land to die, why not take a gamble now? The chances of escaping alive are still quite high.
"In that case, there's no need to trouble Fellow Daoist Zhu Wan."
As Lin Yi spoke, he summoned a ball of dark green flame and said, "I have offended you greatly before, which has caused Fellow Daoist Zhu Wan's protective magic weapon to be greatly weakened. I have a ball of 'Netherworld True Fire' here, which I obtained from the Zhenyi Pavilion in Ryukyu Sea City. This ball of true fire has been refined by the original owner to be like a magic weapon. I will give it to Fellow Daoist Zhu Wan as a token of my apology."
Although Zhu Wan was somewhat surprised, he couldn't refuse such a benefit that was offered to him, so he accepted the "Netherworld True Fire". He used his magic power to examine it briefly and found nothing wrong with it.
"Fellow Daoist Lin is very magnanimous, I admire him greatly. If you ever need anything in the future, just let me know." Zhu Wan was deeply impressed by Lin Yi's generosity and said with heartfelt admiration.
Lin Yi smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhu Wan, you are too kind."
After watching Zhu Wan leave, Lin Yi said to the Myriad Gu Fairy beside him, "Fellow Daoist Zhu Wan avoids that sealed place like the plague, fearing he might be imprisoned again. Why did Miss Yu choose to travel with me?"
The Fairy of Ten Thousand Gu tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, revealing a face as beautiful as a peach blossom. She said, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I will not covet what I should not have. I only ask that Daoist Lin leave me the Thousand-Year Ice Silkworm in that man's possession. Then Yu Wuxia will be content."
Lin Yi nodded and said, "As you wish."
After saying that, he relaxed his control over the Silver Frost Centipede, and the Gu King immediately flew back into the hands of the Myriad Gu Fairy.
Looking at the Silver Frost Centipede in her hand, the Fairy of Ten Thousand Gu suddenly sighed.
"Is there something wrong with this Gu King?" Lin Yi asked.
The Myriad Gu Fairy shook her head slightly and said, "Master Lin, you may not know this, but the magic passed down by Ancestor Xin Shenzi takes a different approach, focusing entirely on refining Gu. If one has a Gu King in hand, and the mind and soul are united in the refining process, there will be more possibilities in the future. When one's lifespan is nearing its end, one can even transfer one's soul there to gain a longer lifespan."
"Senior Brother Zhu Wan has long coveted the Silver Frost Centipede in my possession, but with Ancestor Xin Shenzi present, he couldn't just snatch it directly. The previous times he came to ask for it, he was always very polite and didn't insist. It's just that I was too hasty and gave in just now, so I couldn't keep this Gu King in the end."
Once something happens the first time, it will happen a second time, a third time... and so on, creating a vicious cycle.
Without immense power, you can never escape from it.
The reason why the Fairy of Ten Thousand Gu was willing to go on the adventure with Lin Yi was that she placed all her hopes on the Thousand-Year Ice Silkworm. If she could have this Gu King in her hands, she would have a chance to break the deadlock.
The Thousand-Year Ice Silkworm is superior to the Silver Frost Centipede, but in the Hundred Barbarian Mountains, there is no disciple who can defeat Zhu Wan.
Lin Yi fell silent for a moment. Although the Myriad Gu Fairy Lady came from an unorthodox sect and acted recklessly, she was not lacking in decisiveness.
She knew perfectly well when to compromise and when to go all in and fight to the death.
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After leaving Qingwang Village, Zhu Wan found a place to refine the "Netherworld True Fire," and the dark green flames danced continuously between his fingers and palms.
As time went by, Zhu Wan's magical power continuously merged with the Netherworld True Fire, or more accurately, was eroded by it.
A fire crow flew out from the green flames, flapping its wings and flying wildly through the air.
Zhu Wan finally completely "refined" the Netherworld True Fire, and his magical power flowed freely, as if it were his own arm.
When he broke through this barrier, a profound incantation called "Fire Crow Formation" emerged from the Netherworld True Fire.
"This is the legendary opportunity and destiny." Zhu Wanping calmed his excited emotions and began to carefully contemplate it.
With the occasional guidance of the primordial spirit master Xin Shenzi, his knowledge surpasses that of many unorthodox cultivators.
The Fire Crow Formation has six stages: first, condensing the fire seed; second, refining the acupoints; third, sensing heaven and earth; fourth, condensing the earth's yin energy; fifth, cultivating the Nine Heavens True Qi; and sixth, uniting heaven, earth, and man to forge the Golden Elixir.
The next step is the seventh step, laying the foundation for the Dao and having all laws at your side; the eighth step is to shed the tribulations and achieve ultimate sublimation; and the ninth step is to nurture immortal energy and break through the primordial spirit.
This is a righteous path that leads directly to longevity and transcends life and death.
Zhu Wan himself had a cultivation level equivalent to the fifth level of Qi Refining. However, the cultivation methods of the Bai Man Mountain lineage were all based on refining Gu. His natal Gu had undergone nine transformations, which could lead to immortality.
Zhu Wan's innate potential as a Gu was insufficient, which is why he coveted the Silver Frost Centipede in the hands of the Ten Thousand Gu Fairy.
But at this moment, Zhu Wan had completely forgotten about the Silver Frost Centipede. He used the Netherworld True Fire he had mastered as the core to cultivate the Fire Crow Formation, breaking through three levels in quick succession.
Soon after, a turquoise fire crow took flight from the mountains, flapping its wings and traversing various parts of Miao territory, searching for suitable yin veins.
All of this did not escape Lin Yi's notice. He silently wished in his heart, "Fly freely, my Netherworld Fire Crow."
At this moment, the Fairy of Ten Thousand Gu finished arranging things at Qingwang Village and hurried back.
"Let's not delay, let's set off." Lin Yi stepped forward, his left arm around the slender waist of the Myriad Gu Fairy, and his right hand took out the Seven Star Dragon Abyss Sword. He activated it with his magic power, and the sword light flashed, traversing the sky and disappearing into the azure sky in an instant.
In the nearby Qingwang Village, many people saw this scene and immediately knelt down, kowtowing repeatedly and praying for divine protection.
This wasn't the first time the Fairy Maiden of Ten Thousand Gu had flown, but she was still incredibly awestruck. As far as the eye could see, a rainbow stretched endlessly behind her, its end nowhere in sight.
She knew that the sword rainbow couldn't extend indefinitely; the reason for this was that the sword light was moving too fast, deceiving her eyes.
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Chapter Seventy-Eight: The True Meaning Revealed, the Robe of the Void