Lu Ping had been in seclusion on Frost Island for more than half a year. Because he had the help of the Origin Essence, the effect of this half a year of seclusion was equivalent to twenty to thirty years of cultivation.
However, to be able to push Lu Ping's cultivation to the last step of the Dharma Manifestation Stage in just twenty to thirty years, it wasn't completely because of the Origin Essence. Around the huge golden core in Lu Ping's heart space, the innermost layer of the Dan Xia purple aura was still surrounding an indescribable thing.
Before Lu Ping had reached the peak of the Core Forging Stage, this layer had always been surrounding Lu Ping's golden core. Even when Lu Ping had reached the ninth-grade golden core, it didn't have any effect at all. However, after Lu Ping had reached the ninth-grade golden core, this layer seemed to have been awakened by the strange dragon within the golden core and started to be absorbed by the strange dragon through the golden core. Although the process was extremely slow, it had unwittingly affected Lu Ping's cultivation significantly.
However, during the past six months of closed-door cultivation, Lu Ping was able to refine the origin essence at a much faster rate. Perhaps it was due to the origin essence's influence, but as he refined the origin essence, the strange jiao's rate of absorption gradually increased. This was also the reason why Lu Ping was able to push his cultivation base to its current level in just half a year.
This mysterious layer was none other than the Pure Yang Soul that Lu Ping had obtained from Ying Tian Sect's Pure Yang cultivator, Fei Tian Laozu's inheritance in the Ying Tian Dojo.
When Lu Ping came out of seclusion, he found that only Tianshan Laozu was left guarding Frost Island. Tianshan Laozu had disappeared at some point.
Tianshan Laozu had obviously discovered that Lu Ping had come out of seclusion. In Lu Ping's perception, Tianshan Laozu's figure suddenly disappeared. Tianshan Laozu had obviously used a spatial divine ability to come to him.
Lu Ping was slightly stunned. He had just come out of seclusion and hadn't gone to greet Tianshan Laozu. As a senior, Tianshan Laozu had come out to greet him. There must be something urgent. Otherwise, Tianshan Laozu wouldn't do this.
The space in front of Lu Ping rippled. Tianshan Laozu stepped out. Seeing Lu Ping, he said, "Daoshi is dead. Senior Brother Tianshu has returned to Tianling Mountain!"
Lu Ping's expression immediately changed. "Junior Brother Yin Xuanchu has returned to North Sea?"
Guo Tianshan Laozu nodded and said, "When Daoshi was assassinated, there were Xuan Ling Sect cultivators around. Yin Xuanchu killed three of them and broke out of the encirclement despite being heavily injured. Right now, he is being chased by cultivators from Xuan Ling, Vast Ocean, Hai Yan, Fei Yu, and Ling Gu Sects. At the same time, the sects from North Sea are also working together to pressure us to hand over Yin Xuanchu!"
Lu Ping said angrily, "Junior Brother Yin Xuanchu broke out of the sect long ago and is no longer a disciple of our sect. How dare they do this?"
Patriarch of Tianshan smiled bitterly and said, "Back then, the few of you caused such a huge commotion in the North Sea. How could the other sects believe you? They would only think that it was a ploy by our faction behind the scenes!"
Lu Ping suddenly thought of something and said, "Senior Uncle Tian Shu, going back at this time, could it be …"
Tianshan Laozu sighed and said, "There's no other way. Our sect has no choice but to do this. After all, this time, the sects of North Sea are working together to pressure us. The eleven small sects and families are also supporting them. Our sect has no choice but to do this. Senior Brother Tian Shu has already started searching for Yin Xuanchu in North Sea under Senior Sister Tian Ling's order!"
When Lu Ping heard that it was his teacher's order, he could only suppress his anger. He took a deep breath and said, "This doesn't seem like teacher's style. Is there any other reason?"
Tianshan Laozu nodded and said, "There seems to be the shadow of the Crystal Palace, but the main reason is that all the sects are afraid after the Vast Ocean relic and the battle of Frost Island. The strength that our sect has displayed is far beyond the other sects' reach."
Lu Ping thought for a moment and said, "Is there any movement from the Demon Race?"
At this time, what he was most afraid of was that the Demon Race would take the opportunity to collude with Mysterious Spirit, Vast Ocean, and other sects.
Tianshan Laozu also understood what Lu Ping meant and said, "Fortunately, after Demon King Kong Jing broke through to the late Dharma stage, the Deep Sea Demon Region is not peaceful now. Also, there is news that a large number of Mara have appeared somewhere in the Deep Sea Demon Region. I'm afraid the Demon Race will not be able to care about this place for now."
Only then did Lu Ping remember that Tianshan Laozu did not rush to see him just to tell him this news. He asked, "Senior Uncle, do you have any orders?"
Tianshan Laozu said, "It's not my orders. Senior Sister Tian Ling asked you to return to Tianling Mountain as soon as possible after you come out of seclusion."
Lu Ping nodded and said, "Alright then, I won't stay here any longer!"
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a flash of light under his feet and he was about to fly towards the teleportation device. However, he suddenly thought of something and stopped to ask, "Senior Uncle, how is the large spirit stone mine in the center of the island now?"
Tianshan Laozu knew what he wanted to ask and said, "The Mara inside has been eliminated, but the mine has been damaged to a certain extent. In the next few years, there may be a certain degree of decline in the mine's production. Fortunately, the damage is not serious, and it will recover on its own after a period of time!"
After returning to Tianling Mountain, Lu Ping did not immediately go to see Tian Ling Laozu. Instead, he hurried to the Crafting Hall with a heavy heart. However, he found that the Crafting Hall was currently deserted. In the past, the bustle of the Crafting Hall was second only to that of the Elixir Pavilion.
Lu Ping frowned as he entered the Crafting Hall. Only then did he realize that the entire Crafting Hall, including Tianshan Laozu and the ordinary Core Forging Realm artificers, was not in the Crafting Hall. Only a few Blood Condensation Realm disciples who were learning artificing were in the Crafting Hall.
Lu Ping slapped his head as if he had thought of something. Then, he walked out of the Crafting Hall and headed towards the Puppet Pavilion.
There was only one possibility for the Crafting Hall's cultivators to disappear en masse. Tian Ling Laozu and the others had secretly transported the treasure ship from the sea outside Frost Island to Tianling Mountain. The cultivators of the Crafting Hall had naturally been summoned to prepare to repair the treasure ship. This was the true symbol of Zhenling's rise. No wonder Zhenling was so secretive.
Ji Xuanxuan had been depressed for a period of time after losing to Ouyang Weijian a few decades ago. Later, he was inspired by Lu Ping and pulled himself together. Ji Xuanxuan had been in a state of semi-seclusion for the next few decades. Even after Lu Ping returned from the Middle Earth, Ji Xuanxuan hadn't seen him again.
Ji Xuanxuan had always been on the best terms with Yin Xuanchu. At this time, Lu Ping didn't believe that Ji Xuanxuan was still in seclusion.
Inside the Puppet Pavilion, Spiritual Master Xuan Huai was walking outside. He was stunned when he saw Lu Ping walking towards him. Then, he turned around and walked past Lu Ping as if he didn't see him.
Lu Ping was about to salute Spiritual Master Xuan Huai when he saw Spiritual Master Xuan Huai acting like this. In the blink of an eye, Spiritual Master Xuan Huai had already walked past Lu Ping in a hurry.
Lu Ping turned around to look at Spiritual Master Xuan Huai's shadow, then turned to look at the Puppet Pavilion. His expression immediately darkened, and then he strode into the Puppet Pavilion.
In the side hall of the Puppet Pavilion, Lu Ping pushed the door of the side hall. Rays of runes flowed on the door, dispersing all of Lu Ping's strength.
Lu Ping frowned and immediately doubled the strength in his hand. However, the door still didn't budge.
"It's useless. This is a restriction formation personally set up by Martial Uncle Tianfeng!"
Ji Xuanxuan's voice faintly came from inside the side hall.
Lu Ping raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, "You can see me? Looks like you've already heard about Junior Brother Yin's matter! "
Ji Xuanxuan sighed and said, "I heard that he killed that scum, Dao Shi. I knew that he was going to be in trouble. I originally wanted to help him, but who would have thought that the sect seemed to have already predicted this. Martial Uncle Tianfeng immediately appeared in front of me and put me under house arrest in this side hall."
Ji Xuanxuan then said, "I heard that you were in the limelight again on Frost Island and then went into seclusion to cultivate. Why are you here now?"
Lu Ping smiled bitterly and said, "I just came out of seclusion and wanted to find you to understand the situation. You should know that you were already under house arrest, so I couldn't be bothered to come over. I don't think you know much about the situation here!"
Ji Xuanxuan said anxiously, "Don't, you have to think of a way to let me out. Otherwise, Yin Xuanchu will really be in trouble!"
Lu Ping said, "You also know who he killed, Fa Xiang Laozu! Why isn't Dao Sheng jumping around anxiously? At this time, who knows how many people in the North Sea are looking for him. You and I are both his good friends, and who knows how many people are watching us in the open and in the dark. If we really let you out to look for him, that would be harming him. You have to understand that Martial Uncle Tianfeng didn't put you under house arrest to keep you out of this matter, but to protect you, and also to protect him! "
Ji Xuanxuan was silent for a moment, then said, "You're right, but I still have to go out. I also know that you will go find him!"
Lu Ping opened his mouth, but heard Ji Xuanxuan say again, "Don't worry, I won't go find him. It's just that what's with putting me under house arrest in this side hall?"
Lu Ping recalled that Daoist Master Xuanhuai had deliberately pretended not to see him, so he sighed and said, "I'll try, but I've never been to the Puppet Pavilion today!"
Ji Xuanxuan laughed in a low voice, "Do you think I don't know your methods?"
A golden light flashed in Lu Ping's palm, and the restriction runes on the door lit up once more. However, after being touched by the golden light in Lu Ping's palm, it began to slowly melt.
A moment later, the power of the restriction on the door was greatly reduced due to the destruction of a part of it. Lu Ping took the opportunity to form a few hand seals on the door, and the flickering light of the other runes instantly dimmed and disappeared from the door.
Lu Ping pushed the door open and said, "Come out!"
Ji Xuanxuan, who was covered in sloppiness, walked out of the side hall and stretched his waist.
Lu Ping frowned and said, "How did it end up like this?"
Ji Xuanxuan didn't care at all. He turned around and laughed in a low voice, "Where's that withered willow tree of yours?"
Lu Ping was startled and said happily, "What, are you confident now?"
Seeing Ji Xuanxuan nod his head proudly, Lu Ping finally noticed that Ji Xuanxuan's cultivation had already risen to the eighth level of the Core Forging Realm. However, it seemed that he had just broken through, and the aura around his body hadn't completely stabilized yet. This was probably because he was under house arrest.
"Oh right."
Ji Xuanxuan seemed to have thought of something and asked, "I remember that you once cultivated the Soul Splitting Secret Technique. Do you still have that piece of Soul Nurturing Wood?"
Seeing Lu Ping nod his head, Ji Xuanxuan smiled and said, "Fortunately, with this spiritual item that has been nurtured and refined by your Divine Sense, the creation of this avatar can be saved a lot of trouble!"
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