The Terrifying Path of Immortal Cultivation

On the second day, Li Qing got up early.

Once again, he came to the scroll hall to chat with Huang Lao, discussing various questions in his mind.

From Huang Lao, he had gained some understanding of the orthodoxies of the world.

The world is divided into many orthodoxies, and almost every city, every major city, has one or several orthodoxies behind it.

Orthodoxies vary in size, mainly divided into six categories: demons, monsters, ghosts, Buddhism, Confucianism, and various schools of thought.

These orthodoxies control cultivation methods beyond the true laws.

Most of the various techniques practiced by Independent Cultivators are passed down from these orthodoxies.

However, the time span is very long, and some techniques date back thousands of years.

Some of these techniques are designed to select individuals with potential.

The techniques themselves contain significant causality, and practicing a certain technique will be influenced by the sect.

After passing the Human Tribulation, one will reach the peak of Foundation Building.

Such individuals will attract the attention of the sect and often undergo some form of assessment.

If successful, they will be brought into the corresponding sect for cultivation.

Therefore, the choice of Foundation Building techniques is very important.

If one unfortunately chooses a small sect, it almost means that the upper limit is locked.

In the current world, it seems that only the orthodoxies of demons and various schools of thought can cultivate to the highest realm as rumored.

All other small sects are unlikely to reach the pinnacle of cultivation.

The information Li Qing heard from Huang Lao made him feel slightly heavy-hearted.

"The techniques in this world also contain causality and may even attract the attention of these sects."

"I don't want to provoke these troubles. The path I'm taking is correct."

"By fusing and altering through the Jade Tablet, all of these causalities should be severed."

"However, it seems that the techniques I can obtain from the outside world can only reach the True Law Realm at most."

"Above that, it will be very troublesome. It will be even more difficult for me to integrate all methods and carve out my own path."

"Huang Lao, is there no other way to obtain techniques besides joining these sects?"

Huang Lao glanced at Li Qing and thought for a moment before saying, "Not necessarily."

"Since ancient times, countless orthodox cultivators have fallen outside, leaving behind various legacies."

"Some lucky ones have obtained these legacies and made a name for themselves."

"However, if the legacy is not strong enough, they will be stuck at a certain realm and unable to progress further."

"But it still counts as a path."

"The most important point is that the path of cultivation becomes a dead end if the Essence Qi is too mixed."

"No one can reverse this."

Upon hearing Huang Lao's words, Li Qing nodded slightly, appearing thoughtful.

"My path ahead is not easy."

"I wonder if the All-Encompassing Heaven and Earth Mortal Dao Technique's myriad Essence Qi, once cultivated, can simulate the Essence Qi of other techniques."

"And then infiltrate into other orthodoxies?"

As he pondered, a figure emerged from a dark corner.

"Huang Lao, Li Qing, the leader wants you to come over."

Li Qing raised his eyebrows, "Alright."

After organizing the scrolls, Huang Lao and Li Qing left the place and soon arrived at a small attic in the Demon Slaying Temple.

As they entered the attic, Li Qing was surprised to find that Fang Lao was also there, along with nine figures shrouded in black robes.

Leader Huang Tairen looked at the two of them and said in a low voice, "Everyone is here. Let's go. There may be a tough battle ahead."

Huang Tairen then produced a black gem in his hand, emitting a hazy light that instantly enveloped them.

Soon, the air around them began to distort, and the previously dark environment became blurry.

After a few breaths, the outside scenery became clear again.

It seemed as if they had arrived in a bright room.

Li Qing was extremely shocked, "This... is it a kind of spatial movement ability?"

Hearing Li Qing's surprise, Huang Lao whispered, "That's the leader's Law Weapon - the Shifting Orb."

"It can freely change positions within a radius of a hundred miles, a treasure for escaping."

Seeing the effect of this Law Weapon, Li Qing's eyes flashed with envy.

The nature of this Law Weapon was obviously more powerful than the spirit-summoning card in his hand.

In a low voice, Huang Tairen said, "Everyone here is absolutely trustworthy within the Demon Slaying Temple."

"I have already sent word to the Mission Hall. This evening, a mission to exterminate will be announced."

"The cultivators of the Demon Slaying Temple will mobilize to eliminate the rebels and barbarian soldiers who have entered the city, as well as the cultivators of the Blood Demon Cult."

"Our task is to deal with Wang Jie. There will be a banquet here in the evening."

"Now, we wait quietly here."

"Governor Fang Qingyu will invite Wang Jie, and the smashing of a cup will be the signal."

"Yes!"

Everyone answered in a low voice and found a place to sit down.

Li Qing and Huang Lao sat on one side, quietly waiting.

"I have to be careful tonight."

...

In the military camp, Wang Jie sat in his own tent, looking at the invitation in his hand, his face showing an inexplicable expression.

Beside him, a handsome young man sat there.

"The governor's letter. He is hosting a banquet tonight and has invited me to the Yellow Flower Tower in the evening."

"He said he wants to thank me for helping him resolve the issue at the refugee camp last time."

The handsome young man pondered slightly, "Governor Fang Qingyu met someone a few days ago. My informant has brought news."

"These days, they have been vigorously searching for the river bandits, but this is just an excuse. It seems that he is investigating something."

"It can be confirmed that we have been exposed."

"This letter is not so simple."

Wang Jie's expression darkened slightly, "What do you suggest?"

"He probably doesn't have any evidence in his hands. Perhaps he is trying to force me to reveal my hand."

"Then, arrest me openly and righteously."

"If I go, and he has no solid evidence, as the commander of the guard, he wouldn't dare to lay a hand on me."

The handsome young man fanned himself with a folding fan. Upon hearing Wang Jie's words, a cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Snap!

The folding fan in his hand suddenly closed, "No evidence, heh."

"At least a hundred people have been exposed in the past few days. The existence of these people alone is enough to prove that you have a problem."

Wang Jie's gaze turned to the nobleman, showing a hint of indifference.

"Heh, you don't need to make these small moves. Since I set foot on this path, I never thought of turning back."

"I was planning to delay for a few more days, make preparations, but they came too quickly."

The nobleman sneered coldly, "You have no choice, and don't entertain any illusions."

"Since they have invited you tonight, it means they have made all the preparations."

"Spread the order. We will rise in the evening and take down Jade City in one fell swoop."

"Since they are at the Yellow Flower Tower, we will send them off at the Yellow Flower Tower."

The nobleman said with a cold expression.