Arriving in front of Yuan Yao's cultivation chamber, Li Feiyu's lips parted slightly, and a sound penetrated the Restriction of the chamber, carrying inside.
"Brother Li?"
Yuan Yao opened her beautiful eyes, her face filled with curiosity.
Before transmitting his voice, Li Feiyu had naturally observed Yuan Yao's situation. If she were in a state of deep meditation, he wouldn't disturb her, but would have Gu Mingyang deliver the message instead.
The Restriction in front of the chamber dissipated, and the stone door opened.
"Brother Li, you've come out of seclusion?" Yuan Yao said in surprise.
Li Feiyu smiled faintly, "Indeed. With your Yin Body, cultivating the Taiyin True Scripture is quite suitable. It's my fault for not giving it to you earlier; otherwise, you would have already successfully switched your Cultivation Technique by now."
"It's nothing. I'll soon be able to convert all my magical power into Taiyin magical power. In less than ten years, I can reach the Core Formation Middle Stage."
"By then, my Divine Abilities will be vastly different from before."
"Even a late stage Core Formation Cultivator, I would dare to fight."
"I naturally understand this. The Taiyin True Scripture is indeed a very powerful ancient Cultivation Technique that can condense Taiyin True Fire, which is one of the three great spirit fires in the Mortal Realm."
"Although the True Fire cultivated in the Nascent Soul Stage is only at the lowest level, with careful nurturing, it can definitely possess the power to freeze all things."
Yuan Yao nodded, "I understand. I will Cultivate diligently and not let down your expectations."
After a while, Yuan Yao saw Li Feiyu staring at her, and her face couldn't help but blush slightly. She said bashfully, "Brother Li, what are you looking at?"
"I'm looking at you," Li Feiyu chuckled, "You're very pretty today."
Yuan Yao's eyes widened. Brother Li had never praised her before. Could it be...
"If Brother Li wishes to use my primordial yin body to Breakthrough his Bottleneck, Yuan Yao... is willing."
By the last few words, Yuan Yao's voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, and her entire face was flushed crimson, ripe.
In this state, she exuded a unique charm.
Li Feiyu was indeed somewhat moved, but not now.
He stroked Yuan Yao's head. What was she thinking? Did she think the Bottleneck of Deity Transformation could be broken through with a female Cultivator's primordial yin?
"There's also Sister Purple Spirit... Brother Li, you've reached the Nascent Soul Stage Peak?!"
You're quite the good sister for selling her out!
Li Feiyu nodded, scolding with a smile, "If Purple Spirit hears that, be careful, she'll bash your little head in."
"Hehe, Sister Purple Spirit already has feelings for you. Everyone knows it. Otherwise, with her peerless beauty, how could no one pursue her?"
"You, you're such a little imp," Li Feiyu shook his head helplessly.
"Hmph, if Brother Li doesn't have such intentions, then it's better to let us go early."
"Uh..." Li Feiyu was choked speechless.
After nurturing them for so long, how could he bear to let go!
"Alright, it's good that you have that thought. A primordial yin body is beneficial for female Cultivators to Breakthrough the Nascent Soul Bottleneck. We'll talk about it after you all reach the Nascent Soul Stage."
"Then, Brother Li, are you going out now to find a way to Breakthrough to Deity Transformation?"
"You could say that, but Deity Transformation won't stop me."
Looking at Li Feiyu's confident and spirited expression, Yuan Yao's little heart thumped rapidly.
"Oh, take this. It will help you convert your Taiyin magical power and Cultivate the Taiyin True Scripture."
Li Feiyu took out a yin nether fruit. The yin nether fruit was surrounded by extremely yin Spiritual Qi, even transforming into the shape of a Spirit Beast, letting out roars.
This was an anomaly that only yin nether fruit over ten thousand years old possessed.
Yuan Yao looked at the yin nether fruit, too astonished to speak.
"Why are you just staring? Take it."
Yuan Yao numbly took the yin nether fruit, and a chilling, bone-piercing sensation immediately spread through her hand. Without paying attention, the yin nether fruit dropped.
Li Feiyu's Spiritual Sense swept, and the yin nether fruit floated in mid-air.
"This extremely yin Spiritual Qi is of very high quality; it's the essence emitted by the yin nether fruit. With your current strength, it's best to receive it with Taiyin magical power and slowly refine it in conjunction with the Taiyin True Scripture."
Yuan Yao was a little embarrassed and nodded.
After some thought, Li Feiyu took out a piece of Earth Yin Stone and soul startling iron.
"Keep these two top-grade Materials. Once you've fully converted to Taiyin magical power, you can use them as primary Materials to refine the Taiyin Spirit Soul Bell from the Taiyin True Scripture. With it as your Lifebound Treasure, your combat abilities will reach a new level in the future."
"Brother Li, this... this is too valuable."
"Keep it. You're just in luck; I collected similar Materials before. If it were Demonic Path-attributed Materials, I wouldn't have any on hand."
"Thank you, Brother Li."
Seeing Yuan Yao accept it, Li Feiyu smiled faintly, "There's nothing else. Continue your Cultivation and strive to form your Nascent Soul early."
Yuan Yao thought of something, her face flushed slightly, and she nodded shyly.
Uh, she didn't misunderstand something, did she?
Forget it, a misunderstanding is a misunderstanding. It's bound to happen sooner or later anyway.
After Li Feiyu left, he went to find Gu Mingyang.
Although he was too lazy to manage the Sect's major affairs, he still occasionally inquired about them.
"Greetings, Master. Congratulations on coming out of seclusion."
"Let's dispense with the formalities. You're at the late stage Core Formation; not bad. What is your Senior Brother's current cultivation?"
"Senior Brother is much faster than me. I've just entered Core Formation, but he has already reached the False Nascent Soul Stage. He'll probably be able to attempt to Breakthrough to Nascent Soul in a few years."
"Very good. As the face of the Sect, your cultivation still needs to improve. Regarding the Medicinal Pill I asked you to store, when needed, you can take one Advancement Nascent Pill and one Nine Revolutions Spirit Ginseng Pill each. You can freely decide to use any of the Sect's Magical Artifacts or rare treasures that resist Heart Demons."
"After you reach the Nascent Soul Stage, you can decide how to handle those Nascent Soul Medicinal Pills yourself, whether to bestow them or use them for yourself, but remember to exercise discretion and use them carefully."
Gu Mingyang's face lit up with joy, and he bowed, saying, "Thank you, Master."
"Tell me, what has happened in Tiannan recently, and what is the Sect's situation?"
"Yes."
Gu Mingyang paused, then slowly said, "Regarding Tiannan, our Immortal Ascension City gathers Cultivators from all over Tiannan, so our information is relatively complete."
"Only more distant places might have some delay."
"As for what's worth noting currently, the first is that Huayi Sect's Grand Elder Wei Wuya is approaching his lifespan limit, and the Huayi Sect is seeking longevity Medicinal Pills."
"Second, the Ghost Spirit Sect, one of the Demonic Path Six Sects, is weakening and shows signs of being divided by the other five Sects."
"Third, in the Falling Cloud Sect, Junior Martial Uncle Han Li has been missing for nearly a hundred years and has not returned. Some say he might have perished."
As he said this, Gu Mingyang cautiously glanced at Li Feiyu's expression.
"Gu, you're overthinking it. The Master knows Han Li's methods best. He is already very close to the Master of yesteryear and has now reached a level where he can kill ordinary Great Cultivators."
Gu Mingyang's eyes widened, very surprised.
"What's there to be surprised about? You received the Master's Five Elements Legacy. Once you reach the Nascent Soul Middle Stage and continuously improve the Great Five Elements Sword Formation, even if you can't kill a Great Cultivator, you won't need to fear them in a one-on-one fight."
Li Feiyu's Great Five Elements Sword Formation incorporated a large number of top-grade and rare Materials, making it almost impossible for anyone to replicate it afterward.
But even if it only had three or four tenths of its power, it could rival an ordinary top-grade ancient treasure. Coupled with the great Formation and great Divine Abilities like sword-to-silk transformation, confronting a Great Cultivator was effortless.
Gu Mingyang humbly accepted the teaching. Although Crimson Crow was only Li Feiyu's Spirit Beast, its status was far higher than his own.
From Li Feiyu's usual attitude towards Crimson Crow, he almost treated him as his own brother.
"Thank you, Junior Martial Uncle Crimson Crow, for your guidance."
Crimson Crow proudly raised his head.
"Don't worry about Han Li's matter; I have it under control. After such a long time, when he reappears, he'll probably be a Great Cultivator."
"Is there anything else?"
"Other than that, there's the emergence of some new Sects. Some solitary Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators, after losing hope of Breakthrough, establish Sects, which is a common occurrence."
"The changing of small forces is nothing to worry about either."
"Mm."
These were indeed nothing to care about. Li Feiyu continued, "What about the Sect's situation?"
"The Five Elements Sect currently has nearly ten thousand Disciples, including over eight thousand Qi Training Stage Cultivators, over a thousand Foundation Establishment Cultivators, more than a hundred Core Formation Protectors, and currently only Zhou Yuan and Tian Yuanzi as Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators."
"Tian Yuanzi is also quite honest, and has started taking Disciples."
Gu Mingyang continued, "However, among the Core Formation Cultivators, more than a dozen are at the Core Formation Peak, and they can attempt to Breakthrough to Nascent Soul within a few decades."
"I plan to bestow one Advancement Nascent Pill to the one among them with the greatest contribution."
"Alright," Li Feiyu said indifferently.
"How is Zhou Yuan's Disciple, Yun Xingzhou?"
As expected, Master pays special attention to Yun Xingzhou. He had heard about this long ago. Could it be that Master intends to train him to be the next Sect Master?
"Junior Brother Yun is excellent. He has recently been cultivating in the Chaotic Star Sea, and when he returned last time, he had already reached the Core Formation Early Stage."
"As per your instructions, some of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the Sect will Cultivate in various parts of Heavenly South, and some will Cultivate in the Chaotic Star Sea."
"Does Yun Xingzhou have a Dao Companion?"
"Ah?"
"What 'ah'? He's not young anymore. If he doesn't, urge him next time he returns. If he's unwilling, tell him I said so."
"Yes, Master." Gu Mingyang shrank his head, unable to help but wonder if Junior Brother Yun was Master's illegitimate son!
Li Feiyu frowned, "Put away your baseless thoughts."
"Is there anything else?"
Gu Mingyang thought for a moment, then hesitated before saying, "Currently, our Sect's branches are spread throughout the various Spiritual Qi mountain ranges of Yue Country, and it's already somewhat saturated."
"Yue Country is a bit small for the Five Elements Sect."
"Is it..."
"No need. If resources are insufficient, then let the Disciples go out, venture forth, and compete."
"I don't care what happens outside, but once they return to Yue Country, no one is allowed to target anyone from my Five Elements Sect."
This was considered semi-free-range management.
"I understand, Master."
"Others... Oh, there's one more thing. Senior Brother sent word that the Inverse Star Alliance and Star Palace intend to deal with Sangxing Island. What do you think...?"
Li Feiyu raised an eyebrow and pondered for a moment, then said, "You can handle it yourselves. If you want to go and support them, that's fine too."
"After all, the two Sects are one. I won't participate."
"It's also a good opportunity for me to see how far you can handle things without me."
"I will leave one day eventually, and the Sect will still need to be maintained by yourselves."
"Yes, Master!"
Gu Mingyang bowed again. When he looked up, Li Feiyu's figure was no longer in the main seat.
Afterward, Li Feiyu released a message, inviting the Great Cultivators of the Demonic Paths, the Heavenly Dao Alliance Leader, the Great Cultivators of the Nine Nations Union, and the Mulan Divine Master to gather in Yue Country.
Li Feiyu had been in seclusion for a long time, and his reappearance caused a stir in Heavenly South.
Old Devil Hehuan, Wei Wuya, Master Zhiyang, the Dao Companion couple Long Han and Feng Bing, and the Mulan Divine Master surnamed Mu, all quickly headed to Yue Country after receiving the news without much thought.
Half a month later, at the border of Yue Country.
Li Feiyu waited here, with Gu Mingyang standing beside him. Representatives from various forces arrived one after another.
"Everyone is here, Li Feiyu. Do you have something important to tell us?" Old Devil Hehuan spoke first, "Just say it directly."
Li Feiyu smiled faintly, "There's only one thing to announce."
"From now on, Yue Country will completely become neutral territory. No one is allowed to fight within the borders of Yue Country. I don't care about what happens outside. Even if your Disciples want to deal with someone from my Five Elements Sect, it doesn't matter."
Master Zhiyang said, "Fellow Daoist Li is joking. Nowadays, who would dare to lay a hand on your Five Elements Sect?"
Li Feiyu looked directly at him, and Master Zhiyang's heart suddenly trembled, feeling it unbelievable.
Why does his gaze fill me with such dread?!
Everyone else felt the same after meeting Li Feiyu's gaze.
They were all horrified in their hearts, wondering what Realm Li Feiyu had reached.
"I said, you can deal with people from my Five Elements Sect, but only outside Yue Country. Yue Country is too small to accommodate the future Five Elements Sect, so my Disciples will always have to go out and compete for resources."
"The Cultivation world is inherently about competition, so it's nothing."
"Therefore, I want you all to make a Lifebound Oath here. As long as your respective forces exist, then in Heavenly South, Yue Country will be a Forbidden Land, and Cultivators from other Schools are not allowed to enter without permission."
"To enter, you must obtain the approval of my Five Elements Sect."
Gu Mingyang was shocked in his heart. Master is too domineering.
"As for the border area, my Five Elements Sect will rebuild a large city to conduct trade with the various Schools of Heavenly South."
Old Devil Hehuan frowned, "According to what you're saying, if someone from your Five Elements Sect kills Cultivators from our various Schools outside, and then escapes into Yue Country, the other Schools won't be allowed to pursue them?"
"Naturally."
"Hmph, that's too overbearing."
"I will not make this oath!"
The others also frowned, feeling that Li Feiyu was going too far.
Given the current development of the Five Elements Sect, almost no one would provoke them, so why bother with this extra step?
"It's fine if you disagree. I can give you an opportunity. All of you can attack together. If you can even slightly injure me, this agreement will be void."
"Otherwise, please honestly make a Lifebound Oath and restrain your respective forces."
"If you violate it, don't blame me for personally paying a visit."
"Hiss~" Gu Mingyang gasped, looking at the several people opposite him.
All of them attacking together would be equivalent to at least five Great Cultivators. Among them, Wei Wuya and a few others were Great Cultivators who had been famous for hundreds of years, some even approaching the Late Stage Peak!
Gu Mingyang looked at his Master, swallowed, and wanted to say something, but still couldn't.
Master isn't being a bit overconfident, is he?
In this world, besides Deity Transformation Cultivators, who could simultaneously face the combined attack of five powerful Great Cultivators without being even slightly injured?
Wait, Master couldn't have really advanced to Deity Transformation, could he?!
But that's not right. If he advanced to Deity Transformation, shouldn't there be a heaven and earth anomaly?
Logically speaking, such an anomaly would probably be enough to shock the entire Heavenly South!
Old Devil Hehuan laughed in exasperation, "Li Feiyu, you're too arrogant. Your strength is indeed formidable, and I admit I'm not your match in a one-on-one fight."
"But when we competed back then, we didn't use all our strength either."
"To be precise, you can at most face three people attacking simultaneously."
"With two more, you might even struggle to protect yourself!"
Li Feiyu paid no attention to Old Devil Hehuan's barrage of words and said calmly, "You can try."
"See what my current strength is truly like."
Their expressions were somewhat hesitant. Seeing Li Feiyu so confident, they wondered if Li Feiyu had truly advanced further.
But even if he had made progress, it couldn't be Deity Transformation.
"Can a Great Cultivator truly easily kill five Great Cultivators with different methods all by himself?!"
After exchanging glances, they made a decision.
Wei Wuya said, "Since Brother Li is so confident, then we will accompany you."
"But we also have a condition: if we are lucky enough to win even slightly, the Ancient Teleportation Array must be unconditionally opened to us. Of course, we will cover the teleportation fees ourselves."
"No problem."
Li Feiyu glanced at Gu Mingyang, who retreated far away.