Sima Quan hid in the depths of the cauldron, black smoke drifting around his body. He was using the Phase Reversal Technique to absorb spiritual opportunity.
He also knew that although things were still peaceful now, if the situation continued to develop, there would always be people from the various sects and grotto-heavens of the Donghua Continent who could not take it anymore would come looking for him. Sooner or later, there would be a fierce battle. If he could make it through, he would be able to reign supreme in the Outer World. If he couldn't, he would have to start all over again. That was why he didn't dare to relax. He was constantly thinking of ways to increase his strength.
After meditating for several hours, he finally stopped and said, "Who's waiting outside?"
A voice came from outside the door, "Teacher, disciple Yu Shao requests an audience."
Sima Quan made a hand seal, and the stone door in front of the palace opened with a rumble. A pale-faced middle-aged cultivator walked in, bowed, and said, "Teacher, this month, the thirty-six disciples have been received into the palace."
With that said, he shook his sleeve and released the devils that he had captured from the bodies of his disciples.
Sima Quan sat motionlessly as the demons burrowed into his body, quickly disappearing. After the demons stayed in the bodies of the disciples, they would secretly absorb a strand of their heart blood. As long as they had any ill intentions, he would immediately sense it.
After a few breaths, he finished circulating and said, "Yu Shao, you did well."
Yu Shao hurriedly bowed his head and said, "It is a disciple's duty to serve Master."
Sima Quan said, "Is there anyone who is willing to go to Dong Hua to collect the offerings?"
Yu Shao replied, "Just Now, there's only one person."
Sima Quan said, "Did you tell him about the dangers within?"
When the disciples of Profound Yin Heavenly Palace went to collect the offerings, they had to travel back and forth between Void Sky and East Flower every month. Because of this, there was a high chance that they would be discovered by the cultivators of the Profound and Demon Clans. Up until now, more than ten disciples had died on this mission. They would also try all sorts of excuses, unwilling to go again.
However, the Mysterious Yin Sky Palace was afraid that there were not enough disciples who could control the Six Yin Demon Insects. Regarding this matter, he did not force it. There were several times when Sima Quan made use of the Heavenly Demon Doppelganger. That was how he was able to send precious materials and medicines to the Heavenly Palace.
Yu Shao bowed and said, "I've already made things clear with him. However, even though he knows this, he didn't refuse and is still willing to go."
Sima Quan said, "Oh, this is interesting. Where did this disciple come from?"
Yu Shao said, "This disciple calls himself Fang Hui, but this disciple has already found out that his real name is Fang Shin An. He was originally a disciple of Southern Flower Sect's Taoist Grotto-Heaven, Huang Yugong. Sixty years ago, his master died in a battle with Zhang Yan, and he couldn't bear the bullying from his sect, so he escaped from the sect. Since then, he has been chased by the disciples of Southern Flower Sect, and he had nowhere to hide. That's why he joined my sect. "
Sima Quan closed his eyes and pondered for a moment. After you go down, tell him to come see me. "
Yu Shao didn't ask for the reason, he just said yes.
Sima Quan waved his sleeves. He said, "I'm fine, you can go."
Yu Shao said, "Then disciple will take his leave." He bowed again and respectfully retreated.
After Fang Shin An entered the palace cauldron, he was given an alchemy room like many of his fellow sect members as a place for his daily cultivation.
Just Now he had settled down, a demon floated out of the incense burner in front of him and said to him, "Fang Hui, the Palace Master has summoned you. Go quickly. Don't make any mistakes. "
Fang Shin An was startled, and at the same time, he felt slightly uneasy. He didn't know why Sima Quan was looking for him, but since he had come to the Heavenly Palace, Thus, he said, "This disciple understands. I'll go now."
The demon said, "After you go out, walk along the golden bridge. After a thousand steps, you will reach the inner palace. Don't delay." With that, he disappeared on the spot.
Fang Shin An took a few breaths and calmed his emotions. He pushed open the door and walked along the path pointed out. When he was about to reach the front of the inner palace, he heard two disciples on duty talking not far away.
One of them said, "I've been in the palace for more than a year, and although my skills have improved greatly, I'm always on tenterhooks. I don't know how long these peaceful days can last."
The other person sneered and said, "You don't have to worry about this. Two years ago, two Dongtian Zhenren from the Yuan Yang Sect came here and wanted to destroy the Dark Yin Palace, but they were forced to retreat by the Patriarch alone. You see, no one from the Dong Hua Sect dares to come and pick a fight. If they could, they would have come long ago. Why wait until today?"
Fang Shin An had been brought to the Piji Palace by Huang Yugong before, so he was much more knowledgeable than his peers. He knew that the Dongtian Zhenren of the Dong Hua Continent did not dare to fight Sima Quan, but they were too protective of themselves and did not want to take the initiative. That was why the Dark Yin Palace was allowed to exist. However, he hoped that this situation could continue before he achieved Yuanying.
At this time, the two people also sensed someone coming and shouted, "Who's here?"
Fang Xinan walked forward and reported his name. The person on duty seemed to have been instructed to immediately open the palace doors and let him in.
He stepped into the inner room, passed through three palace doors, and came to a hall. He saw a yellow-robed Taoist sitting on a cattail hassock, black smoke floating around him. He quickly bowed and said, "Disciple Fang Hui, I was summoned by the Palace Lord and have come to pay my respects."
After all, he was from a major sect. His actions were formal, and his expression was neither servile nor overbearing. He was unlike many disciples from small sects who were either inexplicably fearful or overly humble. Sima Quan looked at him and nodded subconsciously. After asking a few questions, he changed the topic. He said, "You came to the Heavenly Palace because you have a request. Let me ask you, what is it that you want?"
Fang Shin An wanted to say that he had no other request and only came to join the Heavenly Palace because he admired its reputation. However, when the words were on the tip of his tongue, he could not say them and could only respond with silence.
Sima Quan laughed and said, "You don't have to hide it. If the disciples had no request, why would they join me? And it's the same for me. If I want to use the disciples, I should fulfill their wishes. We both take what we need, so there's nothing to hide. "
Fang Shin An hesitated for a moment and said, "Disciple only wants a stable place to cultivate."
Sima Quan stared at him for a moment and said, "I thought you would ask the Heavenly Palace of Mysterious Yin to help you take revenge for your master. Fortunately, you did not overestimate yourself. That Zhenren Zhang is not so easy to provoke."
Fang Shin An was shocked. Only then did he realize that the other party had already found out about his identity. He asked, "Could it be that even the Palace Lord is not that Zhenren Zhang's opponent?"
Sima Quan said, "If you can cultivate to my level, you will understand. Otherwise, what's the use of telling you?"
Fang Shin An lowered his head and said, "Disciple did not have such thoughts."
Sima Quan nodded and said, "That's good. If you only want to find a stable place to cultivate, I can grant you that wish. "
Fang Shin An asked carefully, "Then what does the Palace Lord need this disciple for?"
Sima Quan chuckled and said, "You don't have to be on guard. Let me ask you, among the disciples that entered my palace, other than a few who rebelled. When have I ever mistreated any of them? "
When Fang Shin An heard this, he nodded to himself. Ever since the Heavenly Palace of Mysterious Yin was established, its reputation was not bad. Even those who regretted leaving would be allowed to leave as long as they made an oath not to divulge the matters of the palace. It was also because of this that they did so. They were not at all like the demons in the rumors, which attracted many Dong Hua cultivators to come and seek refuge.
At this moment, Sima Quan threw out an item and said, "Take it."
Fang Shin An took a look and saw that it was an inconspicuous black pearl. He said, "This is …"
Sima Quan said, "You don't need to ask what this is. The next time you go to Dong Hua Continent, there will be a demon to lead the way and bring you to a place. There will be someone there to receive you. You just need to hand this item to him. If everything goes well, I can exempt you from the test for half a year when you return. "
Fang Shin An held the black pearl in his hand and cupped his fists, saying, "I will do my best."
Sima Quan's shoulders shook. A few demons appeared behind him and with a grab, they were all kept into a talisman on the table. Then, he said, "Take this talisman, it can help you protect yourself."
Fang Shin An went forward to take it and kept it carefully. He bade farewell and left the palace.
After he returned to his own alchemy room, he only cultivated for two days. Then, a demon came to say that it was time to go to Dong Hua Continent. He packed up his luggage and went to get a Sky Ship. He galloped out of the palace cauldron and headed to the surface.
Dong Hua Continent, Southwest Mountains, tens of thousands of feet underground.
Two men in white were standing above a fire cave, instructing thousands of demons to form a large cauldron.
When Sima Quan returned that day, he smashed a palace cauldron. Although many of the broken pieces were worn away when they passed through the Nine Layers of High Clouds, there were still many pieces left, which were the essence of the cauldron.
For more than two years, the two women and a group of demons collected it and rebuilt it with the help of the earth fire.
Suddenly, there was a change in Spiritual Opportunity. The dozens of demons below shook and gathered in the sky. Not long after, Sima Quan's illusory figure appeared.
The two women in white saw it and quickly knelt down. They said in unison, "Greetings, Master."
Sima Quan looked around and saw that the cauldron had been built. He said, "You did well."
He had the body of a Sky Demon. As long as he did not get rid of all his clones and had enough Spiritual Opportunity, he could regenerate them.
Now that he had the black bead, even if his main body was destroyed, even if he was not in the demon's cave, he could still recover in a few decades.
However, it was easy to be seen by people outside the sky. There would not be enough lives to kill. If he moved to the depths of the Frozen Hua Continent, it would not be easy to be discovered. With this cauldron, even if he failed in the future, he could still use it as a place to hide.
The two female disciples said, "Building this cauldron was all thanks to Master's mana. We dare not take credit."
Sima Quan said, "Very good. I have already sent someone to the Donghua Continent to receive you. He is carrying an item that is very important to me. You must get it for me, and no accidents can happen. However, you must remember not to touch this item. You can only ask the maids to retrieve it. Otherwise, if you lose your life, don't blame me for not reminding you."
The two female disciples lowered their heads and said, "We won't dare to delay Master's matter."
After Sima Quan gave his instructions, his figure gradually dissipated and split into demons again. However, the number was less than half of the original number.
The two female disciples discussed in a low voice. Then, they leaped into the Pill Aura and headed to the surface.
At the same time, above the Dong Hua Floating Heavenly Palace, Zhang Yan slowly walked out from the Upper Extreme Hall. The Daoist children on both sides saw him and bowed to greet him. He looked at the sky. A clear light flashed on his body. He had already turned into a rainbow and rushed out of the Nine Heavens. After a long time, the Nine Heavens Cloud that he had knocked away let out a rumble.
The people of the Dong Hua Clan's Dongtian immediately noticed the commotion. They could not help but look into the sky. When they saw that the person who went was Zhang Yan, they could not help but have their own thoughts. Many of them could not help but secretly plan.
Zhang Yan flew out of the sky in a flash. He stopped and looked up. At this moment, he saw a palace cauldron floating in the sky. The other cauldrons were nowhere to be seen.
He knew that after the battle between Sima Quan and Primordial Yang Wu Zhenren, he deliberately sent Sima Quan far away to hide.
He had long seen this move. If he really wanted to find it, it would not be difficult. However, at this moment, he did not need to care about this. He said in a clear voice, "Xuanmen Zhang Yan is here. I invite the Palace Master of Xuanyin Heavenly Palace to come out and fight!"
His voice was transmitted with mana. It collided with the palace cauldron, causing the cauldron to rumble and tremble.
Sima Quan was originally meditating. When he heard the voice, he immediately leaped out. However, when he looked at Zhang Yan, his expression was a little ugly. He hesitated for a while and actually turned to run without saying a word.
Zhang Yan laughed and said, "How can I let you take it off?"
Sima Quan did not go far. With a shake of his body, he suddenly turned into two people. However, they flew in different directions.
He heard that after Zhang Yan became a Heavenly Abode, he had confronted several people from the Dongtian Abode. Within a hundred years, he had fought three times in a row. He had even killed two people from the Dongtian Abode.
Such a battle record could be said to be unique among those of the same generation. Even Yan Changsheng from back then could not be compared to him.
He knew that his chances of winning in a head-on battle were extremely small. Thus, he decided to use a method of attrition and delay. After the other party's strength was exhausted, he would retreat.
Zhang Yan's eyes flashed. He reached out his hand and pointed. With a thunderous sound, two streaks of lightning flew out and chased in two different directions.
The lightning chased for a few thousand miles. Suddenly, the doppelganger in front of him shook and actually split into two.
Not wanting to give chase, the lightning also shuddered and split into two identical streaks, chasing after their respective targets.
This chase lasted for an entire day. With the speed of the two of them, they were already far away from the nine continents.
The distance between Sima Quan's doppelganger and the main body could not be too far. Otherwise, if they lost connection, he would lose a portion of his cultivation. Thus, he could only use the Phase Reversal Technique to change from time to time. However, no matter how many doppelgangers he split into, the lightning would always change with them. It seemed like it could split into an infinite number of times.
Seeing that he couldn't shake it off with this move, Sima Quan didn't believe that he couldn't deal with a mere bolt of lightning. He used another inherited technique, and all of his doppelgangers disappeared one by one, converging into a conjured body at the same time. With a shake of his hand, he summoned the black mirror light, intending to absorb this bolt of lightning. Only then would he be able to escape with peace of mind. Who would have thought that under this light, it actually wouldn't budge?
The lightning turned at this moment and suddenly turned into a clear sword light. There was a faint killing intent on it. With a shake, the brilliance shot through the sky and shook the void.
Sima Quan's expression changed greatly. He said in shock, "True Killing Sword?" How would he dare to resist? His body turned and became invisible, escaping into the depths of the void.
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