Unrivaled Comprehension: From Mortal to Immortal King

The sneaky-looking man collapsed.

His complexion, apart from being entirely flushed red, showed no other differences.

But internally, he was completely shattered—his body destroyed by Lin Jiufeng's Thirty Dragons, Thirty Elephants.

Just a single palm strike.

For a Fifth Prohibition cultivator, the power of Thirty Dragons, Thirty Elephants was terrifying, utterly beyond resistance.

Lin Jiufeng carried the corpse of the sneaky-looking man out of the Scripture Pavilion. On a nearby mountain peak, he used his true energy to blast open a massive pit and buried the body on the spot, giving it a final resting place.

Afterward, Lin Jiufeng returned to the Scripture Pavilion and examined the Ten Halls of Yama secret manual.

At first glance, the book looked unimpressive. When opened, its content appeared chaotic, which was why no one had paid attention to it.

But Lin Jiufeng carefully inspected the manual, infused it with his true energy, and continuously activated its hidden mechanisms.

The seemingly ordinary manual began to change color. A dark golden glow emerged from the pages, exuding a deep and mysterious aura. Just one glance at it felt like it could absorb one's essence, energy, and spirit.

"It is said that three hundred years ago, the Shakya Demon King transcended into sainthood using this very technique—Ten Halls of Yama."

"This is an extraordinary cultivation method. Those who succeed can form a legendary Yama Hell within their bodies, drawing upon the power of the Ten Halls of Yama to strengthen themselves."

Lin Jiufeng continued to read through the Ten Halls of Yama, meticulously studying it. Even among the many books and cultivation techniques within the Scripture Pavilion, only one could rival it—the Feathered Ascension Sutra.

"It doesn't matter whether it belongs to the Demonic Sect, Daoist Sect, or Buddhist Sect—I can cultivate them all."

"The ocean embraces a hundred rivers; true greatness lies in inclusivity."

"I shall learn from all schools, fuse countless methods, and forge my own path to invincibility."

Holding the Ten Halls of Yama, Lin Jiufeng returned to his study. Under the glow of a lone lamp, he immersed himself in the text throughout the night.

Time passed silently. Night slipped away, and the first rays of dawn illuminated the world.

Lin Jiufeng had gained a deeper understanding of the Ten Halls of Yama.

He recalled the records of Hell in Daoist scriptures—Eighteen Levels of Hell, the Ten Halls of Yama, Ox-Head and Horse-Face, Soul Reapers, and more...

He also thought of the Sutra of the Original Vows of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva, which also mentioned Hell and the Yama Kings.

Hell had always been a concept passed down through legends, deeply rooted in human imagination, though its actual existence remained unknown.

Yet, since ancient times, it had been spoken of as truth.

The Ten Halls of Yama were:

Qin Guang King, Chu Jiang King, Song Di King, Wu Guan King, Yan Luo King, Bian Cheng King, Tai Shan King, Du Shi King, Ping Deng King, and Zhuan Lun King.

Each king governed a specific domain of Hell, wielding immense power and commanding countless ghost soldiers and generals.

To successfully cultivate Ten Halls of Yama, one needed to visualize the ten Yama Kings, integrating them into the body to form a terrifying combat force.

Thus, Lin Jiufeng began to visualize various hellish landscapes in his mind.

Inside his body, within the Dragon Spine, energy surged and formed the dwelling place for the Ten Halls of Yama.

He embedded the Ten Halls of Yama within his Dragon Spine, with each vertebra housing one Yama King.

When fully established, the Ten Halls of Yama would support Lin Jiufeng's spine like an unbreakable pillar.

At that point, his Dragon-Elephant Power combined with the Ten Halls of Yama—just how terrifying would his strength become?

"I cultivate my soul with the Feathered Ascension Sutra and Primordial Spirit Transcendence Method."

"I temper my body with Dragon-Elephant Power and Ten Halls of Yama, ensuring that soul and flesh advance in tandem."

"With both soul and body perfected, I shall ascend to the legendary Ninth Prohibition. By then, my body will house the demons of my visualization, and my soul will embrace the divine beings I comprehend. Perhaps, this will allow me to break the barrier of the Ninth Prohibition, a feat no one has accomplished in recent times."

Lin Jiufeng harbored great aspirations.

His cultivation path was one of boundless inclusion—a forge of a hundred scriptures.

With his Primordial Spirit, he would sustain the legendary deities.

With his physical body, he would suppress the demons of Hell.

In all of Heaven and Earth, he alone would reign supreme.

This was the path he had chosen.

Though he still had a long way to go, Lin Jiufeng firmly believed that as long as he persevered, both his body and soul would ultimately transcend.

Thus, Lin Jiufeng silently continued his cultivation, constructing the Ten Halls of Yama within his Dragon Spine.

Days passed. Lin Jiufeng remained focused, fully devoted to his practice.

One by one, the gates of his Dragon Spine opened.

The Ten Halls of Yama settled into their respective places and began to function.

Boom!

Within Lin Jiufeng's body, energy surged like a torrential flood, washing over his flesh.

His previous strength of Thirty Dragons, Thirty Elephants was tempered and refined, growing even more formidable.

At this moment, his five viscera housed the Five Element Divine Beasts, roaring in unison.

His Dragon Spine contained the Ten Halls of Yama, resonating in harmony.

His Primordial Spirit floated within the sea of consciousness, orbiting the stars, echoing across his being.

His power surged once more—from Thirty Dragons, Thirty Elephants to Forty Dragons, Forty Elephants.

His cultivation also reached new heights, standing at the absolute peak of Fifth Prohibition Primordial Spirit Grandmaster.

Yet, he still hadn't broken into the Sixth Prohibition...

That day, the sun shone warmly, and a gentle breeze swept across the land.

Sunlight bathed the earth, reviving all things. Winter snow had melted, and spring had arrived.

Within the Scripture Pavilion, the scent of tea filled the air, mingling with the calming fragrance of sandalwood.

Lin Jiufeng brewed tea while observing the progress of the three young disciples.

They had always been diligent, never slacking, and their progress was commendable.

However, cultivation always started easily but became increasingly difficult.

The three disciples were all stuck at the peak of Second Prohibition, unable to break into Third Prohibition.

So today, they sought Lin Jiufeng's guidance, hoping he could help them overcome the bottleneck.

After finishing their practice, the three immediately ran to Lin Jiufeng, looking at him expectantly.

"Master Uncle, how can we break through?" asked Wen Xinyun, the eldest disciple, leading the inquiry.

The other two disciples stared at Lin Jiufeng with eager anticipation.

Lin Jiufeng smiled and said, "Your cultivation is on the right track. Just keep accumulating, and Third Prohibition will be easy. Don't be impatient."

"But Master Uncle, the Yuhua Sect is in grave danger. We wish to break through as soon as possible to help you and Master." Wen Xinyun said anxiously.

"Yes, the Taishang Dao Sect is oppressing us too much! They are besieging our sect—we need to grow stronger and contribute!" Zhou Tian added.

"Master Uncle, we know that cultivation takes time, but given the current situation, we hope you can give us more guidance." Yue Dashan said earnestly.

Seeing their sincerity, Lin Jiufeng felt warmth in his heart. He thought of the impending arrival of the Eighth Prohibition Dao Ancestor from the Taishang Dao Sect.

"Since you've only practiced Feathered Ascension Sutra, let me teach each of you a new technique."

The three disciples' eyes lit up with excitement.

"Wen Xinyun, you are resilient and determined. I shall teach you the Grass and Wood Sword Technique."

"Zhou Tian, you are steady and inquisitive. I shall pass on Ten Halls of Yama to you."

"Yue Dashan, your physique is extraordinary, brimming with hidden potential. You shall learn Dragon-Elephant Power."