Nine Transformations of the True Spirit

Jing Shuhan sighed: "People say that beauty is a disaster. My cultivation is low, not only can I not help you, but I also brought you a great enemy..."

Chen Yuan held her hand and comforted her softly, "You don't need to blame yourself. It was Ao Li who went too far. Even if this didn't happen, I would still take action against Ao Li in the future."

Jing Shuhan asked doubtfully: "Do you have a grudge against Ao Li?"

Chen Yuan shook his head slightly: "I have no hatred against him, but he is a ninth-level demon king, that's enough."

"Ninth-level Demon King..." Jing Shuhan was still a little confused, but did not ask any more questions.

Although she and Chen Yuan were in love with each other, she had always been very prudent and never asked about Chen Yuan's cultivation.

Chen Yuan did not explain too much, and changed the subject: "You were seriously injured this time. Fortunately, I returned to the cave in time, so that Daoist Liu Ye did not catch you empty-handed."

"If you get injured again in the future and fail to take the elixir mixed with my blood and essence in time, and your realm falls, what can I do?"

Jing Shuhan looked at the concern in Chen Yuan's eyes and smiled gently: "Don't worry, my pure and spiritual body will only have this kind of disadvantage before the formation of the infant."

“When I am forming my infant, I will go through three great calamities, cleanse my body and soul, and then I will be no different from other cultivators.”

"Even if I'm injured, I don't need your blood to heal me."

Chen Yuan breathed a sigh of relief. After learning that Jing Shuhan was injured, he had been thinking about this matter.

He couldn't stay by Jing Shuhan's side forever. If Jing Shuhan needed his essence and blood to heal every time he got injured, one day, a tragedy would happen.

Jing Shuhan suddenly leaned forward and fell into Chen Yuan's arms, leaning against his chest, and said softly, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Before you went to the Sea of ​​Thousand Monsters, you clearly said that you would be back in a few years at most."

"Why have you been away for such a long time? I have no news from you. I am so worried..."

Chen Yuan gently embraced her slender waist, which was warm, soft and smooth through a thin layer of gauze.

His nose was close to her black hair, and the faint fragrance lingered around his nose, constantly stirring his heartstrings.

Chen Yuan's right hand tightened unconsciously, he turned his head slightly and silently recited the Heart Cleansing Mantra in his heart.

He thought that he had been accustomed to romance, singing and dancing in his previous life, and had become indifferent to matters between men and women.

But now he realized that he was just tired of prostitutes.

Immortal cultivators and mortals are different after all.

The two of them snuggled together quietly. After a while, Chen Yuan slowly spoke: "This matter is a bit complicated, and it is difficult to explain it clearly at the moment. When the time comes in the future, you will naturally know it."

Jing Shuhan nodded slightly and did not ask any further questions.

Every cultivator has his or her own secrets. Even among fellow cultivators, it is impossible for them to be honest with each other about everything.

Chen Yuan felt relieved. Now was not the time to tell Jing Shuhan about the ancient teleportation array.

Donghuazhou is his last retreat, and he must not let anyone else know about it.

Jing Shuhan suddenly smiled: "Although I was injured by Ao Li, I also found a soul pearl in the depths of the Ten Thousand Demons Sea. It will be much easier for me to overcome the inner demon tribulation in the future."

"I have already taken all the Kunyu Pills you gave me. My body has become much stronger. It shouldn't be a problem for me to survive the Yin Fire Tribulation..."

Chen Yuan frowned slightly: "You didn't find the spiritual object to deal with the heavenly thunder tribulation?"

Jing Shuhan shook his head: "Treasures that can weaken the power of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation are too rare. I have traveled almost all over Yuqing Sea over the years, but I haven't found any."

"This time, Master brought me into the Sea of ​​Thousand Monsters to find spiritual objects that can deal with the heavenly thunder tribulation. I didn't expect to run into this lecherous thief Ao Li..."

Chen Yuan raised his right hand slightly, gently stroked Jing Shuhan's back, and said thoughtfully: "Things that can resist the heavenly thunder tribulation are indeed rare, but when the demons transform, they also cultivate like us and have to survive the heavenly thunder tribulation."

"The three royal families have ruled the Ten Thousand Monster Sea for tens of thousands of years. They have a long heritage and a deep foundation. They should not be short of treasures like this."

"You have just recovered from your injuries. Although your realm has not dropped, your vitality has been severely damaged. There is no need to rush to form a fetus right now. It may be better to postpone it for a while."

Jing Shuhan was startled and raised his head: "Don't act hastily against Ao Li because of me..."

Chen Yuan lowered his head and smiled slightly: "Don't worry, I know what to do."

Jing Shuhan lowered his head and put it against Chen Yuan's chest, and the two of them stopped talking.

…

The next day, Chen Yuan quietly left the Tianji Mountains.

Although Jing Shuhan's injuries have basically recovered, there is still some coldness left in his meridians, and he needs to meditate and regulate his breathing.

Chen Yuan returned to the courtyard where he had refined medicine for Jing Shuhan and stayed there temporarily.

Three days later, Master Ningsu came to the courtyard to visit Chen Yuan.

The two of them sat down as host and guest. Chen Yuan served them spiritual tea and exchanged a few words of greeting.

Zhenren Ningsu just got to the point: "Fortunately, I have fulfilled my mission and have secretly informed the cultivators of Zhenhai Sect of the news that fellow Taoist has appeared on Tianji Island."

Chen Yuan nodded slightly: "Thank you for your help."

But Zhenren Ningsu immediately changed the subject: "It's just that due to my status, I can only tell you anonymously, otherwise Zhenhai Sect will definitely suspect my true purpose."

"And over the years, Zhenhai Sect has been looking for fellow Taoists everywhere, and the reward is very high. From time to time, people use false information to defraud the reward."

"I have not revealed my identity, and the people of Zhenhai Sect seem to be a little suspicious whether you are really on Tianji Island."

Chen Yuan frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and suddenly smiled: "This matter is simple, what you hear is not true, what you see is true."

"Since the Zhenhai Sect doesn't believe me, please help me find another courtyard and tell the people of the Zhenhai Sect about it. If they see me with their own eyes, they will naturally believe me."

…

Zhenhai Island, Qinggang Peak.

In the cave of Jade Sea Immortal, the Bingpo incense burner on the green jade table was breathing out cold mist, and the air was filled with strange fragrance, just like a fairyland.

Master Yu Hai gently placed the jade slip in his hand on the table. The luminous pearl inlaid on the dome of the cave suddenly flickered a few times.

He raised his eyes to look at the young monk standing opposite him with his hands down, and said coldly: "Are you sure that Chen Yuan is on Tianji Island?"

The young monk was wearing an indigo Taoist robe. He looked handsome and about thirty years old. The cuffs of his robes were embroidered with the Zhenhai Sect's unique wave-stepping pattern.

This man's name is Han Mu, a disciple of Jade Sea Immortal. He has been practicing for more than three hundred years and has been in the False Infant realm for more than eighty years. He looks so young only because he has a secret to maintain his youth.

Although he was never able to form a baby and was not as good as Master Yu Hai's other direct disciple, he was capable and was always relied upon by Master Yu Hai.

He is responsible for handling many miscellaneous affairs in the sect and controlling the Zhenhai Sect's spies spread throughout the Yuqing Sea. His status in the sect is second only to the Nascent Soul elders.

Even because he was the direct disciple of the master, ordinary elders in the early Nascent Soul stage were unwilling to offend him easily.

But in front of Master Yu Hai, Han Mu was always respectful and never behaved in a disrespectful manner.

He clasped his fists and bowed, then said respectfully, "Master, Junior Brother Huangfu came back to the sect yesterday and told me about this matter in secret."

"But the source of this information is unknown. It was a masked monk who delivered two jade slips to the store opened by our sect in the Ghost Market."

"The second jade slip even contains Chen Yuan's residence in Tianji Market."

"After receiving the news, I did not dare to neglect it and immediately went to Tianji Island. I waited outside the courtyard for eight or nine days and indeed saw Chen Yuan coming in and out..."

Master Yu Hai lowered his head slightly, looking at the two jade slips on the jade table, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

These two jade slips are white in color and are made of the most common spiritual jade. They are extremely common in the world of immortal cultivation and are mostly used by Qi-refining monks.

Even a cultivator at the foundation-building stage would not use such crude jade slips to record skills and supernatural powers, or to convey messages.

The masked monk is so cautious that it is extremely difficult to track down his identity.

Master Yu Hai frowned slightly and suddenly asked, "What do you think about this?"

Han Mu was stunned: "My disciple is ignorant, what does Master mean by this?"

Yu Hai Zhenren said calmly: "Your Uncle Yun Tian saw it with his own eyes. That old ghost Ji died at the hands of Chen Yuan. He has always been on the wanted list of Tianji Sect."

"For more than a hundred years, our sect has been looking for him. It would have been fine if he hadn't hidden himself, but he actually dared to show his whereabouts on Tianji Island. This is really suspicious."

Han Mu's eyes narrowed. "Master, are you saying that there is something else going on?"

Yu Hai Zhenren nodded slightly: "Yes, there have always been disputes between Tianji Sect and our sect. Although they are also looking for Chen Yuan, their pursuit of Chen Yuan is still not as strong as our sect."

"In recent years, it has become a formality, and even the reward has been reduced a lot. Could it be that Chen Yuan's appearance this time is caused by the Tianji Sect's interference?"

Han Mu said respectfully: "Master has thought carefully. There have been constant conflicts between Tianji Sect and our sect. If there is a chance to harm our sect, we will never miss it."

"But Chen Yuan is only in the early stage of Nascent Soul. Master, all you need to do is ask an uncle to go and capture him."

"The Tianji Sect would not set up this trap just to deal with a Yuanying elder of our sect."

"Otherwise, our sect can just counterattack, and the loss for Tianji Sect will outweigh the gain."

"The early stage of Nascent Soul..." Master Yu Hai sneered, "Don't underestimate Chen Yuan. The deaths of your Uncle Yun Tian and Kun Hai are closely related to him."

"If he is just an early Nascent Soul cultivator, how could he have such ability?"

Han Mu frowned. "But a hundred years ago, he was only a cultivator in the middle stage of Jindan. Could it be possible that he can cultivate to the middle stage of Yuanying now?"

“Even if he really progresses rapidly and cultivates to the middle stage of the Nascent Soul, Uncle Yuntian is only one step away from becoming a great cultivator. Chen Yuan will never be his opponent.”

"Kun Hai once escaped from the hands of his great master, and is almost as good as a great cultivator. How could Chen Yuan take his life?"

Yu Hai Zhenren said calmly: "The world of immortal cultivation is full of hidden talents. No matter how bizarre something is, it is possible for it to happen."

"No matter what level of cultivation Chen Yuan has, since he is involved in the death of your uncle Yun Tian, ​​we cannot take it lightly."

"If he really shows up on Tianji Island, I will go there in person."

"You have been to Tianji Island, so I want to ask you what you think. Are you sure that the man is Chen Yuan?"

"Master is going to take action himself?" Han Mu was extremely surprised and looked up at Master Yu Hai.

The great monk is so powerful that he can ensure the peace of a sect for hundreds of years. He should not be touched lightly.

It has been more than a hundred years since Master Yu Hai left the sect. He has been practicing in seclusion in the sect, wanting to get a glimpse of the mysterious threshold of incarnation, to recreate the supreme momentum of the seventh generation leader of Zhenhai Sect and overwhelm Yu Qinghai.

He actually wanted to go to Tianji Island in person just for Chen Yuan?

Han Mu met Master Yu Hai's calm eyes, his body trembled, and he lowered his head again: "My disciple is rude, please punish me, Master..."

Yu Hai Zhenren said calmly: "It doesn't matter. What do you think about this matter? Is Chen Yuan real or fake?"

Han Mu hesitated and said, "Although I saw Chen Yuan with my own eyes, his aura was restrained. I was afraid of alerting the enemy, so I didn't dare to stay for long. After confirming that this person looked exactly like Chen Yuan, I left."

"There are countless magical powers and secret methods in the world of immortal cultivation. It is not surprising if someone can disguise himself as Chen Yuan..."

Master Yu Hai frowned and said, "You can't be sure that this person is Chen Yuan?"

Han Mu hesitated for a moment and said, "Although I have only met that person for a short time, he is dressed in white and has an extraordinary temperament. He is outstanding and impressive. He is definitely not an ordinary cultivator."

"Disciple is at least 70% sure that the man is Chen Yuan."

Master Yu Hai's brows relaxed: "70% confidence is already quite a lot, so I will go there myself."

"The last time I went to Tianji Island was 249 years ago. I met with Tianjizi to discuss the beast tide. Time flies, and it never comes back..."

Han Mu was shocked and bowed deeply: "Master's body is worth a million gold. The safety of the sect depends on him. How can you move lightly!"

"If the Tianji Sect is really setting up a trap to plot against our sect as Master said, wouldn't Master be falling into their trap if he took action?"

"That Chen Yuan is just a casual cultivator. He reached the state of infant cultivation after a hundred years, which is comparable to the true disciples of the ten major sects. This is already extremely amazing. There is absolutely no way he can go any further."

"Master Yuntian's death was probably caused by him encountering some powerful monster in the Demonic Plains, or falling into danger. It should have nothing to do with Chen Yuan."

"If Master is determined to get Chen Yuan, I will go and ask Uncle Lu for help. He is also in the middle stage of Nascent Soul and will definitely be able to kill Chen Yuan."

Master Yu Hai shook his head slightly: "Your Uncle Lu has only just broken through, and his strength is far inferior to your Uncle Yun Tian."

"And your uncle Yun Tian has died on Jueling Island in order to deal with Chen Yuan. How can I, your master, make the same mistake again?"

Han Mu still did not give up: "Then Chen Yuan is on Tianji Island, protected by the island protection formation, how can Master do it?"

Yu Hai Zhenren smiled slightly and said, "This is not difficult. Chen Yuan is a physical cultivator. You can go to the sect's treasury and get a thousand-year-old body-tempering spiritual herb. It shouldn't be difficult to lure him out of Tianji Island."

Han Mu was speechless for a long while before he said, "Master went to Tianji Island in person because of a word from me. If there is any damage, I will never forgive you even if I die..."

Yu Hai Zhenren said calmly: "You don't have to say anything. This master will not only kill Chen Yuan, but also capture him."

"Moreover, my master has dealt with Tianjizi before. He is a very shrewd man. If he really wanted to deal with my master, he would not have set up such a poor plan."

"He also doesn't know that I am determined to get Chen Yuan."

"I have been searching for this person for over a hundred years, and today I finally found him. How can I miss him?"

Han Mu opened his mouth, but he knew very well that his master always kept his word and no one dared to disobey, so he could only shut his mouth again.

Master Yu Hai took out a Chilong jade pendant and flew slowly towards Han Mu: "There is no time to lose. Go to the sect treasury now, get a thousand-year-old spiritual herb for tempering the body, and then follow me to Tianji Island."

Han Mu bowed slightly, took the jade pendant with both hands, and responded helplessly: "Disciple obeys your command."

After saying that, he turned and walked away.

Master Yu Hai watched Han Mu disappear into the long and narrow passage, narrowed his eyes, and whispered: "Supernatural powers, the laws of the great way... Brother Yuntian, I hope you are not mistaken, the white spiritual fire on Chen Yuan can give me a glimpse of the way to godhood..." (End of this chapter)