Chapter 757

Although Shi Shuan was confused, he did not have more information to deduce the reason. He was not the kind of person who would be snubbed. Therefore, he did not say anything more and leisurely rowed the River of Forgetfulness Boat to the entrance of the first layer of the Nine Nether World. He ignored the colorful-robed boy and acted as if he was not on the boat.

Zi Ying Sword muttered in Shi Xuan's primordial spirit, "This boy's temper is really bad. Does he always act so high and mighty when he meets strangers?"

The blood-yellow river surged and there was a squeaking sound coming from the bottom of the black boat. It was sharp and ear-piercing, like scratching people's hearts. It was the countless water ghosts in the netherworld who could not be freed. They wanted to scratch the bottom of the boat and make the carefree Shi Xuan and the colorful-robed boy suffer and despair like them.

At the same time, green, black, or white arms stretched out from the river and grabbed the boat on both sides. Some scratched, some pushed, and some pulled. For a moment, the boat shook a little.

"Why is the old boatman so stable when he's controlling the boat? There's no fluctuation at all?" Shi Xuan thought curiously. He did not have time to find out if there was any trick to controlling the boat. The boat was already shaking very violently. If it were not for the fact that the pushing and pulling forces did not cooperate, the boat would have been overturned long ago. He could only kill all the water ghosts first and then study.

"Just convert your Dharma power into Yin and pour it into the boat." Just as Shi Xuan was about to use the Yin and Yang Minute Sword Qi, a faint, almost inaudible voice came. It was as clear as a child's voice.

Shi Xuan practiced the Treasure Record. His Dharma power and divine light were both Yin and Yang, and he could convert them at will. Therefore, while pouring his Yin Dharma power into the boat, he looked at the place where the voice came from.

The colorful-robed boy raised his head and looked up at the sky. He looked cold and proud, as if he could cover up the fact that it was him who had just spoken.

As if feeling Shi Xuan's gaze, he snorted, "If you admit that you are not capable enough to convert your Dharma power into Yin, I have a mental cultivation method here."

"Haha, I don't need it. Thank you, brother." From the looks of it, the colorful-clothed boy was not that annoying, but he did not know why he was a little awkward with him. Shi Xuan was a Primordial Soul Stage Perfected Being and a cultivator with many years of experience. How could he take such a small matter to heart? He thanked him sincerely. As for whether his laughter contained ridicule towards the colorful-clothed boy's deceit, no one knew.

As the Yin Dharma power was poured into the boat, it did not emit any light. Instead, it emitted a peaceful, grateful, and virtuous aura. The arms of the water that were pushing and pulling the boat could no longer move it. It seemed that after being touched by the aura, many resentful emotions were lost, and even their strength was lost.

At first, the colorful-robed boy showed a look of satisfaction that Shi Xuan did not covet his mental cultivation method. Then, he was a little annoyed by the laughter. He turned his head and looked out of the boat, ignoring Shi Xuan again. However, if Shi Xuan asked about anything related to the ferry, he would still explain it clearly.

Above the Netherworld, the river was wide, blood-red and cold. However, the sky was dark and the clouds were low. It was oppressive and cold. If one did not count the water ghosts who were beside him, they could only see a small black boat moving back and forth like an arrow. There were no passengers and no extra boats.

This was normal. There were only a few living people who broke into each layer of the Nine Nether World. It only happened once every hundreds or thousands of years. As for the ghosts on both sides of the Netherworld, if they had not reached a certain realm, they would not leave the place where they cultivated. They would not venture to the other side in the chilly wind. There were very few high-level ghosts, and they were often in closed-door training.

Therefore, with nothing to do, Shi Xuan drove the Boat of Forgetfulness back and forth on the surface of the Netherworld. His thoughts gradually drifted to the Left Saint Emperor Palace.

"After entering the Left Saint Emperor Palace, I have 50% confidence that I can use the means left by the Left Saint Emperor to repel the enemy, escape, and even kill the enemy. However, before that, it will be extremely dangerous. It seems to be only slightly safer than when I fought the Blood Shadow Lord."

Shi Xuan did not know what was inside the Left Saint Emperor Palace. It was a fifty-fifty chance that the Left Saint Emperor could use his body to resurrect. Of course, this possibility was very small. After all, if this was the case, the Left Saint Emperor would not have left the message in a secret place waiting for the fated person. Instead, he would have placed it in a place where it was easy to find, so that people who knew the Six Paths of Reincarnation could open the door. Otherwise, after tens of thousands of years, no one would have gone there. Wouldn't it be easy to die?

"After entering the Left Saint Emperor Palace, I have to break through a few layers of Small Hell, the Three-tribulation Ghost Immortal, and some powerful formations to reach the main hall. Just the moment I use the Six Paths of Reincarnation to open the door to the main hall is already very dangerous.

"At that time, the commotion will definitely be huge. The Giant Spirit Ghost Lord guarding the Left Saint Emperor Palace will definitely come to stop me. The other three ghostly lords will also notice it and rush to get a share of the loot. Although Mangshan Ghostly Lord cannot make a move due to the karmic oath, he will definitely be happy to watch me be killed by the four ghostly lords while he takes the opportunity to enter the main hall."

The more Shi Xuan speculated, the more he felt that his chances were slim. Even if he used the Heaven and Earth Merit Pagoda and self-destructed the Three-tribulation Pure Yang treasure, the Five Elements Cleansing Bell, he only had a 50% chance of winning. Compared to when he fought the Blood Shadow Lord, he did not have the Celestial Being Finger Bone phantom that could threaten a Heavenly Immortal. Moreover, Shi Xuan could not ask Mangshan Ghostly Lord for a protective secret treasure or a Soul Subjugation Talisman. That would expose that he did not have any half-step Golden Immortal techniques to rely on.

Fortunately, he had the initiative and could enter the main hall before they could react. This was the reason why Shi Xuan was willing to take the karmic oath with Mangshan Ghostly Lord and take the risk.

"But who would have thought that I would have 700 years to prepare. My chances of survival have increased so much." Although he would be held captive by Mangshan Ghostly Lord for 700 years, it was undeniably good news for Shi Xuan!

Seeing Shi Xuan immersed in his thoughts while rowing the boat, the colorful-robed boy gradually relaxed and began to size up Shi Xuan.

"If I can touch a trace of the essence of the Great Dao of Yin and Yang, and cultivate the Yin Yang Chaotic Hole Divine Light to tier 5 in these 700 years, then my chances of survival will increase greatly. But there is the possibility of exposing my secret." The first thing that came to Shi Xuan's mind was the Yin Yang Chaotic Hole Divine Light. The Four Guardians Apocalyptic Sword and Five Affinities Immortal Vanquishing Sword were still 70 to 80 years away from tier 4. "As for immortal treasures, if I want to raise them to the level of Divine Spiritual Treasure in 700 years, even Zi Ying won't be able to do it. Other preparations will have to start with immortal talismans and secret treasures."

Shi Xuan only had the first drop of Rootless Water after opening the Grotto-Heaven, the first thread of Yin Yang, and the Mighty Vajra Divine Pestle, which he had exchanged for cultivation techniques. And after entering the Primeval Lightning Storm Era, time in the Heaven and Earth Mountains and River Picture had slowed down. At most, he could produce the first snowflake in 700 years.

"Wait, I still have the thick qi of yin virtue." Shi Xuan suddenly recalled this. "The qi of yin virtue is good for protection. It is the perfect material for forging treasures that can substitute death, substitute death, dispel disasters, and resolve difficulties!" There was no secret treasure refined by the qi of yin virtue in the Treasure Record, but it introduced its characteristics and uses, and also mentioned a few combinations. Coupled with the knowledge gained from traveling to many Boundless Worlds, Shi Xuan had a better understanding of how to use the qi of yin virtue.

"With the understanding of the qi of yin virtue, a similar secret treasure in the Treasure Record as a foundation, the Tai Chi Diagram, the Primordial Eight Diagrams, and the deduction ability of my Primordial Spirit, it is not impossible to calculate the refining method of a tier 4 secret treasure in 700 years! In the Nine Nether World, the effect it can achieve is close to tier 5. "Shi Xuan sighed softly. It was a big challenge.

After making up his mind, Shi Xuan looked at the water ghosts in the Netherworld. "Setting them free should also bring me the virtue of yin virtue, right?" In addition to the consumption of the experiment, what he had was far from enough.

The Six Paths of Reincarnation appeared in his palm, spinning slowly. With the Heavenly Dao above, Shi Xuan pressed down. Where the light shone, dozens of water ghosts froze on the spot. Their expressions gradually turned peaceful and joyful. They put their palms together and bowed before turning into bubbles that melted into the water. Slivers of qi of yin virtue flew towards Shi Xuan. Although it was not as good as freeing the spirits from the space-time fog, it was better in numbers.

Shi Xuan displayed all of this openly, without the slightest intention of hiding it from Mangshan Ghostly Lord's supervision. It was reasonable for him to prepare for what would happen 700 years later. As for the contest between the two, it should be after they entered the main hall of the Imperial Palace. The more he exposed himself, the more he would be able to win Mangshan Ghostly Lord's heart.

As expected, Mangshan Ghostly Lord did not move, allowing Shi Xuan to obtain the qi of yin virtue.

On the other hand, it was the colorful-robed boy who watched quietly for a while before saying mildly: "Know your limits. Otherwise, if you cause the Netherworld to backfire and create huge waves, the boat will capsize and you will perish."

"Thank you for the reminder, little brother." Shi Xuan knew when to stop. The qi of yin virtue the size of half a fist should be enough.

The colorful-robed boy did not respond. Just like that, the two spent half a year. For the latter half, Shi Xuan steered the boat alone.

… …

When Shi Xuan bade farewell to the old boatman and the colorful-robed boy, and left the Boat of Forgetfulness, the voice of Mangshan Ghostly Lord came from the green light: "Mount Mang is a humble place. If Daoist Shi can stay here, I will be honored. I will welcome you."

Facing Mangshan Ghostly Lord who offered a toast first, Shi Xuan naturally flew towards Mount Mang. After all, he had to go into seclusion.

The trees on Mount Mang were dark and short. Yin qi, death qi, and the aura of the Nine Hells lingered. There were many ghosts and spirits, and many of them had gained sentience. They were very curious to see an unfamiliar icy evil ghost flying over. They all knew of the 3rd Tribulation Ghostly Dao Perfected Ones, so where did this one come from?

Just as they were about to report, they saw a green light fly out from the palace on the peak of the mountain. It was Blind Crow in a black robe with no pupils. He cupped his hands slightly: "My master invites Daoist Shi to the side hall."

As for the surveillance immortal technique on Shi Xuan, it disappeared immediately. After all, if he continued, he would be suspected of spying on his cultivation technique. This was a huge taboo in the cultivation world, and it would force Shi Xuan to turn against him.

As though they understood Shi Xuan's identity, dozens of hateful gazes looked over. They should be Ink Ghost's friends and relatives. However, this was a guest invited by Mangshan Ghostly Lord. Even if they had ten times the guts, they would not dare to cause trouble, and could only watch.

After randomly choosing a side hall that was not bad, Shi Xuan set up his own spirit design to block off any prying. He began to cultivate and derive.