Chapter 212 Traveling with a Couple
The wind in Qishi Mansion suddenly became noisy, a little noisy, and a little irritating.

The sky over Qishi Mansion suddenly became azure, empty and mysterious, and incomprehensible.

The ground of Qishi Mansion seemed to be hot, heavy, and yet so close yet so far away.

The clouds in Qishi Mansion seemed a little naughty, a little lazy, and a little inviting.

The people in Qishi Mansion seemed strange, distant, and unattainable.

The mountains are still the same mountains, the water is still the same water, the sky is still the same sky, the grass is still the same grass, but the people in this beautiful world have changed.

Only three to five years had passed, but it seemed as if it had spanned three to five hundred years. The two young Taoists, who used to talk about everything, now became a little restrained.

I don’t know if it’s because of their growth or because of the grudges in their hearts that have not disappeared.

In the ancient woods, in a pavilion that had existed for who knows how many years, Li Zhi and Saint Daoyi, like a pair of immortal lovers, sat together again, drinking tea and discussing Taoism, as if they had returned to the days in the Divine City of the Northern Territory.

"Fellow Daoist Yuchen, how is your practice going recently?" Li Zhi asked, wanting to know if Saint Daoyi had encountered any trouble.

Although the words were loving, they also destroyed the fairyland they created.

"I am still at the Dragon Transformation level and have not yet seen the Immortal Platform."

Saint Daoyi's voice was cold, but it could not hide the urgency in her heart. In the past three years, she has been practicing hard, almost climbing to the top at a speed of one small realm every year, but compared with the real heaven-defying monster, she always feels powerless.

The realm of the eighth level of the Dragon Transformation Realm is already quite strong, but for those monsters who have made rapid progress and have already stepped into the Immortal Platform Secret Realm, it is still a bit too slow.

After the Holy Maiden of Yao Chi, Yan Ruyu, the Holy Son of Yao Guang, Ji Haoyue, the God-King Body of the Ji family, and the Holy Maiden of Zifu, these geniuses of the East Wilderness entered the Xiantai Secret Realm one after another, she vaguely felt the gap in talent and background.

Although she was confident that she would not be left far behind, the gradually emerging gap made her gradually see the reality.

Especially Li Zhi's speed of progress, which made her feel like she could never catch up with him no matter how hard she tried.

There are also the holy body Ye Fan and the great demon Pang Bo, these alien visitors also showed extremely strong stamina and impact.

A few years ago, her cultivation was still in the first sequence among the young geniuses in the Eastern Wilderness, but now it is about to fall into the second sequence.

Not to mention comparing him with the world-famous Southern Demon, Central Emperor, and Northern Emperor.

"You seem to be a little confused. This is not the Daoist Fellow Yuchen that I know." Li Zhi also felt the emotional fluctuations of Saint Daoyi and spoke to comfort her.

"I was only entertaining myself and could only see my own little world, so of course my heart would not be disturbed. But now that I have seen a bigger world and experienced the baptism of wind and rain, it is normal for me to be disturbed. After all, I have never transcended the world of mortals. Struggling to survive in the world of mortals and gradually sinking into it, isn't this the suffering that people of my generation who practice Taoism have to go through?"

It was unclear whether Saint Daoyi was making fun of herself or finding an excuse for herself, which made Li Zhi feel a little uncomfortable.

Reality makes people helpless. Even if one has a heart for Taoism, one still cannot escape the influence of the worldly world.

"Since the Qi Shi Mansion makes you feel depressed, why not go outside and see the bigger world. Perhaps it will help your Tao heart become clear and not be disturbed by external things." Li Zhi suggested.

"Escape has never been a solution to problems. Although there is dust in my heart, it will not affect my practice." Saint Daoyi said insincerely.

Li Zhi said, "Although Qishi Mansion is nice, it is not a place to ascend to immortality and transcend. Practicing here is not friendly to Taoists like us. It may seem like a fairyland with sacred mountains, scriptures and enlightenment, but in fact, you are already in the biggest mortal quagmire in the secular world. For you, it is not a paradise for cultivation."

"What do you mean?" Saint Daoyi asked with a little curiosity.

Li Zhi said: "The Qishi Mansion gathers the geniuses from the five regions of the world. It seems to provide everyone with a fair competition venue, but in fact it attracts the world of mortals, condenses the cause and effect of the secular world, and strangles the free growth space of many people. The geniuses who come to the Qishi Mansion to practice, except for a few monsters who are truly unaffected by the secular struggles, most of them have actually locked their hearts without knowing it. To grow, we need space, time, and a vast and unconstrained world. The Qishi Mansion is actually raising poisonous insects. In the end, it can only help a few people, and most people will become foils."

"Do you mean that you want me to quit the Qi Shi Mansion?" asked Saint Daoyi.

Li Zhi nodded and said, "Not only you, I will also leave Qishi Mansion."

"Don't you want to set foot on the ancient starry sky road?" Saint Daoyi didn't expect Li Zhi to have such an idea. She thought that Li Zhi would soon set foot on the ancient starry sky road and they would go their separate ways from then on.

“Although the ancient starry sky road is great, there is more than one way to become an immortal.” Li Zhi shook his head and said.

"Let me think about it for a few days." said the Holy Maiden Daoyi. She came to the Qi Shi Mansion to practice, representing not only herself, but also the reputation of the Holy Land Daoyi. If she quits halfway, it would damage the reputation of the Holy Land Daoyi.

Although Daoyi Holy Land has never given birth to a great emperor, it has not even given birth to a quasi-emperor.

But the two words "Daoyi" represent their pursuit.

"This is for you." Li Zhi suddenly took out the last piece of divine essence from his body and handed it directly to Saint Daoyi.

Seeing the sealed purple little Qilin, Saint Daoyi's eyes flickered with divine light and she was extremely shocked. This was a sub-plant grown from the mother plant of the Dream Divine Essence. Even though it was not as good as the fruit of the elixir of immortality, it was definitely not comparable to ordinary dragon marrow.

I didn't expect Li Zhi to give her such a valuable thing.

"It's too expensive. I can't accept it." Saint Daoyi shook her head and refused.

Li Zhi said, "My cultivation has reached the level of a half-step great power, so it doesn't have much effect on me. But your cultivation is still at the eighth level of Dragon Transformation. If you refine this essence, it will allow you to directly reach the perfect level of Dragon Transformation Secret Realm, and it can enhance your potential to a certain extent. It will be more useful to you than it is to me, so you should accept it."

"No, I can't accept it." Although Saint Daoyi was eager to improve her cultivation quickly, she still refused Li Zhi.

Li Zhi said: "You and I are fellow Taoists. Since we are fellow Taoists, why should we separate ourselves? This piece of divine essence is of little use to me, but it is of obvious use to you. The way of heaven is to take away the excess and make up for the deficiency. Isn't this action in line with the way of heaven?"

After Li Zhi's repeated persuasion, Saint Daoyi finally accepted the dragon marrow.

Afterwards, Li Zhi passed on two volumes of "The True Scripture of the Sun" to Saint Daoyi.

"Isn't this inappropriate?" Daoyi Holy Land did not have the complete ancient scripture of the Great Emperor. Although there were fragments of the ancient scripture, it had never obtained the two complete volumes of the ancient scripture.

Li Zhi said: "The Holy Emperor of the Sun spread the True Scripture among our human race, just to prevent our human descendants from wasting their talents due to the lack of scriptures. Although it cannot be used as a basic practice scripture, the Xiantai Volume of the True Scripture of the Sun allows you to learn by analogy and not fall behind others in scriptures."

"Thank you, fellow Taoist Changshou." Saint Maiden Daoyi seemed to have let go of the grudge in her heart and said sincerely.

Li Zhi continued to ask: "How do you plan to use this divine essence?"

“My Daoyi Holy Land has a secret method to refine dragon marrow, which can refine it to the maximum extent. I am confident that I can break through to the ninth level of Dragon Transformation within three months and reach the Immortal Platform level within a year.” Daoyi Saint said confidently.

"I have a secret method that can allow you to use this divine essence to complete a complete transformation. I wonder if you are willing to try it?" Li Zhi said after pondering for a moment.

"What secret method?" said Saint Daoyi.

"The furnace of heaven and earth refines the true soul." Li Zhi said confidently.

"Is it the same secret method you used in the Immortal World?" Saint Daoyi asked in surprise.

"Similar, but not exactly the same. Fellow Daoist Yuchen, are you willing to take the risk?" Li Zhi asked.

"I'm willing to try." Saint Daoyi said with determination.

"Then let's go now. Let's go to the fairyland world, where all the laws of heaven and earth are more active, and can better exert the magical effect of this dream essence." Li Zhi said.

After leaving the ancient forest pavilion, the two went directly to the depths of Qi Shi Mansion and entered the fairy world again.

Cast the dragon cauldron, gather dragon souls, refine dragon pills, and leap into the dragon abyss.

Saint Daoyi gave Li Zhi 100% trust and regarded herself as a material for alchemy.

Let Li Zhi use her to refine a furnace of the greatest elixir in the world.

Not only did it transform her completely, but the dragon on her spine seemed to have completely come alive, with the momentum to break through the air and ascend to heaven at any time.

It seems that you can step into the secret realm of Xiantai at any time.

Thirty-six days later, Li Zhi and the reborn Saint Daoyi left the Immortal World together.

Arriving at the old mansion owner’s tavern, Li Zhi said goodbye to him.

"Have you really thought it through?" The old mansion master felt a little sorry that Li Zhi would not set foot on the ancient starry sky road for the time being. "I have already thought about it. The changes in the world of Beidou are about to begin. I think this change is because the road to immortality has been opened. At that time, Beidou will become the place closest to immortals. The foundation of the holy way forged here will be closer to immortals than the foundation of the holy way forged by the conquests along the way."

"Are you going to give up the fight for the throne?" The old palace lord naturally understood the meaning of Li Zhi's words. Being close to an immortal does not mean being close to an emperor. Staying in the Big Dipper might make him lose the opportunity to fight with the geniuses from all over the universe.

Li Zhi said: "The position of the Great Emperor is just a Taoist fruit that adds icing on the cake. It is not something that must be obtained on the road to immortality."

Li Zhi suddenly realized that although Ye Fan would be the Heavenly Emperor in the future, he had never truly merged with the Heavenly Heart Seal. In fact, there was an essential difference between his Dao Fruit and the Dao Fruit condensed by ordinary emperors.

When he attained enlightenment as the Heavenly Emperor, the Heavenly Heart Seal was integrated with that of the Golden Crow Emperor.

He forcibly imprinted the mark of the Emperor of Heaven on all the Daos. His approach was not the kind of approach that involves first attaining enlightenment and becoming an emperor and then transcending.

From beginning to end, he had never truly merged with the Heavenly Heart Seal.

His path is actually similar to that of Emperor Huang Tian.

This process is very different from the emperors and kings who embarked on the immortal path of the mortal world, such as Emperor Zun, Emperor Ruthless, Emperor Wu Shi, and Emperor Immortal.

This sudden discovery made Li Zhi realize that the five secret realm cultivation methods left by Emperor Huang Tian really had nothing to do with whether or not one had obtained the Tianxin Seal.

Even the relationship with this world is not as close as everyone imagines.

Thinking of this, Li Zhi became more determined that the position of the emperor did not seem to have any necessary connection with whether one could practice Taoism and achieve immortality.

The old mansion master said: "Since you have made up your mind, I will not keep you here."

"Take care, senior." After paying respectful tribute to the old mansion master, Li Zhi left the old mansion master's tavern.

Outside, Saint Daoyi asked curiously, "You have a good relationship with that old senior. Who is he?"

"He was the old master of Qishi Mansion several generations ago." Li Zhi said with a smile.

"What? The mansion lord from several generations ago, how is this possible?" Saint Maiden Daoyi said in disbelief.

“What’s impossible? A saint-level strongman can easily live for more than six thousand years, and a great saint can even live for over eight thousand years. The old palace master has a level of Taoism higher than that of a saint, so he will naturally live longer than ordinary powerful men or kings.” Li Zhi said with a relaxed look on his face.

"I never thought that the saint who existed in the legend of Qi Shi Mansion actually opened a tavern here. It's incredible." Saint Daoyi still couldn't hide her shock.

"Perhaps the old master wants to see the vitality of us young people." Li Zhi said with a smile.

Afterwards, the two of them walked together towards the outside of Qi Shi Mansion.

But as soon as I walked out of the mountain gate, I saw a lot of people gathered in one place.

Li Zhi and Saint Daoyi walked over together.

Seeing Li Zhi appear, Ji Ziyue appeared in front of him in a flash and asked anxiously, "Master Li, Ye Fan has been hit by the Yin-Yang Death Curse. Do you have a way to solve it?"

"Yin-Yang Death Curse?" Li Zhi was a little curious.

Ji Ziyue briefly told Li Zhi what had happened before.

Looking at Ye Fan, who was already skin and bones, being protected in the Ten Directions Formation set up by several deputy masters of Qishi Mansion in the distance, Li Zhi said with emotion: "What good luck and opportunity. The old leader of Yin Yang Sect is simply an example of self-sacrifice and should be a role model for the world."

As soon as these words were spoken, they attracted a lot of attention.

Many big figures from Zhongzhou have gathered here. After persisting for nearly forty days, Ye Fan has not been refined by the Yin-Yang Death Curse, which is enough to terrify everyone.

"Boss Li, will Ye Zi be okay?" Pang Bo also asked.

"What can happen to him? He is like an indestructible cockroach. Those who were cursed didn't die on the spot, so he will definitely not die." Li Zhi said with extraordinary ease, as if he didn't think there was anything wrong with Ye Fan's condition at all.

Ji Ziyue asked: "Master Li, can Ye Fan survive this disaster?"

Li Zhi said: "In my opinion, this is not a fatal disaster at all. It is a rare opportunity. If he can persist, he will surely be able to hone the strongest foundation for the Great Dao, and his future will be limitless."

Ji Ziyue said: "You didn't lie to me?"

Li Zhi said: "The world is a furnace, Yin and Yang are fire, burning gods and destroying all spirits. Although the Yin and Yang Death Curse is a powerful secret method to kill enemies, it is also a cruel way of cultivation in my opinion. The people of the Yin and Yang Sect seem to have not discovered its correct use. It is a waste to use it as a secret method to kill enemies. I am afraid that Ye Fan has turned a disaster into a blessing this time. After this disaster, he will soar to the sky. It is probably impossible for the young generation of geniuses to compete with him."

"Master Li, was what you just said true or false?" Li Heishui and others also came to Li Zhi and asked.

Li Zhi said: "I never lie. Before being tempered by the Yin-Yang Death Curse, Ye Fan was also very powerful, but he was only on par with Wang Teng, Zhonghuang, Nanyao and others. But after he survives this calamity, the only ones who can compare with him in the world are those of the ancient emperor's bloodline or the emperor's own children."

"Then Master Li, can we use this method to practice?" Li Heishui asked.

Li Zhi smiled and said, "Yes, as long as you can withstand the smelting of the Yin-Yang Death Curse without dying."

"Well, let's forget it." Li Heishui backed off.

Afterwards, Li Zhi said goodbye and left.

"Young friend, is what you just said true?" Not long after he left, two powerful men from Zhongzhou blocked Li Zhi's way.

"Of course it's true. If the two seniors want to plan for the future of the family, it's best to make friends with the Holy Body. He has completed the transformation period of a fledgling and is truly ready to spread his wings and fly high." Li Zhi said.

"Thank you for your advice, young man." The two powerful men seemed to have figured something out.

Saint Daoyi looked Li Zhi up and down and said, "Fellow Daoist Changshou, you are very strange, aren't you?"

Li Zhi asked, "What's wrong with me?"

Saint Daoyi said, "You seem to be interested in resolving the conflict between him and the various religions in Zhongzhou for the Holy Body."

Li Zhi said: "I am just telling the truth. Well, the matter of the Holy Body has nothing to do with us, so let's travel around Zhongzhou as soon as possible."

But they had not gone far when seven or eight disciples of the Yin-Yang Sect, led by two great men, blocked their way.

Li Zhi asked: "Why do you seniors of the Yin Yang Sect want to block my way?"

The Great Elder of the Yin Yang Sect said, "Please come with us, young friend."

Li Zhi asked, "You want to invite me to be a guest of your Yin Yang Sect?"

The Supreme Elder of the Yin Yang Sect said without letting anyone know: "Young friend seems to have a different opinion about the Yin Yang Death Curse that I teach. My Yin Yang Sect is warm and hospitable, so young friend should not refuse it."

Li Zhi smiled and said, "You want me to help you deal with Saint Body Ye Fan, right?"

The Supreme Elder of the Yin Yang Sect said: "As long as you are willing to take action against Ye Fan, my Yin Yang Sect will definitely treat you as the most distinguished guest."

Li Zhi shook his head and said, "You can survive if it's God's will, but you can't if it's your own fault. You seniors are much older than me, so why can't you understand the true meaning of this sentence? In fact, when your old leader used the Yin-Yang Death Curse to kill the Holy Body at the cost of his life, the cause and effect between your Yin-Yang Sect and the Holy Body was completely resolved.

It is a pity that although you are called Yin and Yang, you have never understood Yin and Yang, understood human affairs, are good at going in and out, avoid death and prolong life, and do all kinds of things in the opposite way. This makes me dumbfounded. "

"Be bold!"

"presumptuous!"

The disciples of the Yin Yang Sect were instantly enraged, and even the two great men turned pale, feeling as if they were insulted by Li Zhi's words.

Seeing that they seemed to want to take action, Li Zhi said, "Have you ever thought about the consequences of taking action against me?"

"You are sharp-tongued and eloquent, and you have humiliated my Yin Yang Sect. If I don't let you know the anger of my Yin Yang Sect today, I will be ashamed of the ancestors of the Yin Yang Sect."

"Alas! You know yin and yang, understand human affairs, are good at coming and going, and can avoid death and prolong life. In fact, you should thank me for bringing the highest code of conduct to your Yin-Yang Sect. Instead of getting angry and trying to suppress me by force." Li Zhi sighed and said.

(End of this chapter)