Yellow Court Daoist

"Star Constellation Great Method holds boundless potential. Devote yourself diligently to the practice, and your future accomplishments will surely be significant," Lu Qingfeng said as he gestured for Qin Wei to rise.

Qin Wei stood up and moved to the side. Despite thousands of years of cultivation and two cycles of reincarnation, he couldn't hide the excitement of initially attaining Divine Skills. Other disciples, like Zhang Jingshan and Gongyang Ye, also showed looks of envy and anticipation.

How precious were these Divine Skills?

Throughout the entirety of the Five Directions Realm, no trace of Divine Skills could be found. Yet today, their teacher had bestowed four Divine Skills upon two disciples. They, being fellow disciples, thought—perhaps—

Just as they contemplated this,

they saw their teacher's gaze shift and settle on a female cultivator, who seemingly was the Fourth Disciple.

"This is my Fourth Disciple, known as 'Jiang Yunxi,'" Lu Qingfeng introduced.

The introduction had previously been interrupted by Zheng Chi and Heavenly Punishment Asura and hadn't yet been given to the other disciples. Now that matters had calmed, Lu Qingfeng pointed to the female cultivator as he spoke to Zhang Jingshan and others.

Yet, the introduction was brief.

Details such as her background and how she came to be Lu Qingfeng's disciple were not elaborated on.

Listening, the disciples felt puzzled but dared not probe deeply. They quickly paid their respects, addressing her as 'Fourth Senior Sister'.

With that, they had officially met her.

Meanwhile, Zheng Chi's gaze swept over the Fourth Junior Sister and then shifted towards his fellow disciple Qin Wei. Feeling Zheng Chi's eyes on him, Qin Wei's expression of tender affection briefly flickered before he turned his head to meet Zheng Chi's gaze, his lips slightly moving.

Zheng Chi played oblivious, focusing solemnly on his own practice.

Back in the day, Zheng Chi had met Fairy Yan Lan. Now, observing Jiang Yunxi and sensing her cultivation aura, it wasn't hard for him to guess her identity.

Seeing that neither the teacher nor the senior brother expressed any intention of revealing this, Zheng Chi naturally refrained from speaking out of turn.

On the Lotus Seat,

Having witnessed the disciples acclimate to each other's presence, Lu Qingfeng then raised his hand and cast two streams of Immortal Light, which landed on Jiang Yunxi's forehead.

Jiang Yunxi's previous life was that of Fairy Yan Lan.

She was reincarnated alongside Qin Wei.

Arriving in this world, she was taken as a disciple by Lu Qingfeng. In this life, the relationship transformed from the master-disciple bond of their former lives into that of fellow sect brothers and sisters.

The past could not be pursued—layer upon layer of longing turns to ashes atop each other.

Thus, it was considered a true fruition.

"Yunxi,"

"In this life, you have the will to vanquish demons and purify the mortal realm, and are practicing the 'Five Thunder Heart Sutra'. I thus endow you with the 'Five Thunders True Method', with which you can command the five thunders of heaven and earth. This method enables you to summon thunder and control lightning, pray for rain and clear skies, suppress demons and plagues, eradicate locusts and cleanse diseases, and refine and guide lost souls."

"You are also imparted with the 'Vajra Spell', which grants the power to summon Daoist Vajras, repelling external demons and preventing the corruption of the Ten Thousand Laws."

The Five Thunders True Method.

Majestic indeed.

Jiang Yunxi, in her past life as Fairy Yan Lan, braved perilous demon lands and eventually sustained grave injuries that compromised her dao foundation, leading her to a near-death state which caused their teacher Ding Yu much effort only to see the Earth Immortal Dao Fruit fall short of success.

In this life, she became an obsession.

She did not practice the techniques of the Immortal Farming Sect, but chose to cultivate the Thunder Skill, protecting the righteous path of the human realm.

Thus,

Lu Qingfeng taught her the "Five Thunder Heart Sutra," aiding her in becoming a Thunder True Immortal. Now, bestowing the "Five Thunders True Method," it indeed aligns with her fundamental Great Method.

As for the Vajra Spell, it serves as a protective technique.

One offensive, one defensive.

Both ensure complete safety.

"Thank you, Master!"

Jiang Yunxi, overjoyed, hastily expressed her gratitude.

Back in the Barbarian God Realm, she encountered a Reincarnated True Immortal from the Taoyuan Immortal Sect known as the Feihua Daoist, who possessed an Immortal Artifact, a Thunder Seal. Unfortunately, she failed to capture him then and did not acquire this sect's Immortal Artifact.

However, when Lu Qingfeng was in the Immortal Qin Realm, he gathered Thunder Magical Artifacts and refined a Thunder Magic Sword called the "Thunder Sword." It's uncertain whether the refined Immortal Artifact would surpass the Thunder Seal.

But it is indeed a Thunder Supreme Treasure.

Bearing Magical Artifacts alongside Divine Skills, Lu Qingfeng then granted Jiang Yunxi the "Thunder Sword."

Lu Qingfeng did not stop there.

Following Jiang Yunxi, he continually bestowed Magic Gates, Divine Skills, and Magical Artifacts.

The Fifth Disciple, Zhang Jingshan, natured sturdily and had earlier serendipitously received an inheritance from Yulou Sect of the Five Directions Realm, cultivating the "Jade Tower Skill" primarily for protection.

Lu Qingfeng then taught him the "Yellow Robe True Skill," and the Mountain and Earth Breaking Skill along with the Earth Extreme Primordial Magnetic Annihilation Sword Qi—both Divine Skills.

The former adaptable for both offense and defense, capable of suppressing demons.

The latter harnesses the Earth Pole Magnetic Power for peerless attacks, thereby compensating for his offensive shortcomings.

He also bestowed upon him the "Great You Circle."

This was a refinement method obtained by Lu Qingfeng from Upper Origin Palace in the Black Star Realm, a Supreme Treasure of Upper Origin Palace to defeat enemies. Once activated, it possesses the power to destroy heavens and earth, and when held, it's a supreme weapon for slaying.

Suitable for both long-range attacks and close combat, truly a rare treasure.

The Sixth Disciple, Gongyang Ye, originally from the Five Fire Sect, cultivated the Fire Element Great Method. Lu Qingfeng bestowed an enhanced version of the Five Fire Sect Great Method upon him, sparing him the hardship of transferring to another method.

He also granted the Divine Skill "Dutian Demon Flames."

Recognizing his limited understanding, Lu Qingfeng did not impart other Divine Skills but gave him the Twelve Dutian Fierce Fire Divine Banners. By thoroughly understanding these twelve Array Flags, not only would this greatly aid his Cultivation of Dutian Demon Flames, but later, using these flags to set up the Dutian Fierce Fire Immortal Array would enable him to be formidable in both offense and defense, unmatched among his peers.

The Seventh Disciple, Mu Yunzhou, a female cultivator, inherited the techniques of the "Jingyu Palace" from the Upper Sect Five Directions Realm, specializing in Water Techniques and Arrays. With a transparent mind and exceptional talent.

Lu Qingfeng then transmitted the "Heavenly Monarch Array Dao True Explanation" to her, also bestowing the Divine Skills "Water Dragon Technique" and "Ice Sealing Water Technique," along with the Array Dao Magical Artifact "Nine Strategies Xuanhao Talisman."

Whether it's Divine Skills or Array Dao.

Any achievement could allow her to dominate.

The Eighth Disciple, Shen Lanqing, from Qingyuan Sword Sect—a sect founded by Ding Yu on behalf of his teacher, primarily drawing from the "Nine Palace Star Plate" and dominated by the "Qingyuan Sword Technique."

Lu Qingfeng taught Shen Lanqing the "Luo Fu Sword Scripture," a method consistent with the "Qingyuan Sword Technique," making the shift not difficult. He also bestowed the Light Splitting and Shadow Transformation Void Condensing Sword Technique along with the Annihilation Divine Eye.

The former is adequate for both offense and escape. The latter, obtained from the Annihilation Divine Sect in reality and enhanced to a Divine Skill level, once this technique refines an eye, it can unleash immense power when activated. Combined with the Light Splitting and Shadow Transformation, it can produce extraordinary effects.

He then passed on the "Star Sand Sword." This weapon, one of the five Supreme Treasures from the Green Wood Valley in reality, when activated, resembles a cascade of millions of starlight-formed grains pouring down like a long rainbow waterfall, merging and splitting at will and continuously transforming—an exceptionally rare and mystical uprising.

The changes are manifold.

With this sword, wielding the "Light Splitting and Shadow Transformation Void Condensation Sword Technique," there should be unforeseen power.

As for the youngest disciple, Mu Chen, he was the first to be bestowed with Divine Power, and also granted the Green Wood King Ding.

Lu Qingfeng lowered his head in deep thought.

Then, he took out a cloth bag from his bosom.

This was the 'Red Desire Bag', which he had obtained in the Immortal Qin Realm by analyzing a Supreme Treasure taken from the hands of the Tongling Great Saint, an Earth Immortal.

The Tongling Great Saint had once hunted a Six Desires Red Dust Beast in the Void Sky, using its fur to refine the 'Red Desire Bag'. After countless years of cultivation, it finally became an Immortal Artifact, containing the Six Desires Red Dust and accumulating the filthy energy from the universe and lands, capable of corrupting one's body and Primordial Spirit, and tainting all magical artifacts and Immortal Artifacts with its extreme malignance. Using it to draw water, subtly embracing the principle of nurturing growth, it could irrigate spirit medicine and spirit plants, aiding their growth.

After all, the Green Wood King Ding has no abilities for attack or defense.

Confer the Red Desire Bag.

Firstly, for protection, and secondly, in combination with the Green Wood King Ding as well as Mu Chen's grand techniques, it will surely make cultivating spirit medicine and plants more adept.

"Red Desire Bag."

Seeing it, Mu Chen was truly overjoyed and hurriedly gave thanks.

Lu Qingfeng waved his hand, indifferent. With the Five-Colored Divine Light in hand, he had no use for the Red Desire Bag to corrupt artifacts; keeping it would be pointless.

Better to confer it.

Thus,

All seven disciples were granted Magic Gates and Divine Power, along with magical artifacts.

Putting aside the Magic Gates and Divine Power for now,

The magical artifacts alone were all carefully refined by Lu Qingfeng to be of Eighth Rank.

Placed among mortals, they could be called 'Supreme Treasures'. And by granting these artifacts, he also imparted the methods of their cultivation; having been enhanced by Lu Qingfeng himself, if one is willing to put in the arduous effort, or find rare and precious treasures to infuse into the artifacts, then even achieving Immortal Artifacts is possible.

Compared to the time in the Changqing Realm, when many Thunder Department gods granted Eighth Rank Magical Artifacts, and one had to rely on chance to advance them to Immortal Artifacts, this was far more favorable.

All the disciples were overjoyed with their Divine Power and magical artifacts.

Only Zheng Chi stood respectfully aside, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

Qin Wei and Jiang Yunxi stood side by side.

The latter, holding the Thunder Sword, saw Zheng Chi's distressed appearance as if isolated and felt sadness emerging, thus she glanced sideways at Qin Wei.

However, she saw Qin Wei pursing his lips, his eyes were already on Zheng Chi.

The next moment.

Seeing Mu Chen received the 'Red Desire Bag' and their teacher had nothing further to say, Qin Wei gritted his teeth, stepped forward, and respectfully said to Lu Qingfeng, "Although the second junior brother has been in the Demon Dao all these years, it was beyond his control. Apart from competing for opportunities, he did not wreak havoc indiscriminately. Please, teacher, allow him a chance for redemption."

As Qin Wei spoke, he bowed deeply to the ground.

Zhang Jingshan and others were joyful, but seeing this situation, their faces stiffened, unsure if they should echo their senior brother.

Lu Qingfeng looked at Zheng Chi.

Silent.

This second disciple, although he plunged into the Demon Dao to save himself and his brother Ding Yu, creating the Longevity Alliance in the attempt to advance to Earth Immortal without the Blood Sea tribulation, and gathering a host of evil demons under his command, committing many grave errors.

But ultimately, he showed restraint.

Being his disciple, and having such a character of not abandoning his brothers over all other beings, he actually bore a resemblance to his old self, which endeared him quite a bit. It seemed excessive to simply execute him onsite.

Seeing the teacher hesitating,

Jiang Yunxi also stepped forward, "Second senior brother was compelled by demons, truly under distress, it's understandable. Please, teacher, show mercy!"

Seeing this, the remaining disciples like Zhang Jingshan were moved and also stepped forward to bow to Lu Qingfeng, saying, "We beseech the teacher to show mercy!"

Zheng Chi lowered his head.

His heart was complex.

Uncertain how the teacher would decide his fate.

"My life is all thanks to the teacher."

"To survive until today is also thanks to the teacher."

Zheng Chi kneeled down, ready to accept whatever his teacher decreed.

Seeing Zheng Chi kneeling before him, Lu Qingfeng finally spoke—

"Death penalty is exempted, living punishment is inevitable!"

"I order you to suffer the punishment of Purgatory under Si Ming Peak for twenty thousand years. Are you willing?"

Hearing this, Zheng Chi's heart ached.

He knew the teacher ultimately couldn't bear to kill him.

As the leader of the Immortal Alliance, sparing his life as the supreme leader of the evil Longevity Alliance would certainly provoke much criticism.

Recollecting past kindness.

And thinking of how the teacher had just now, unable to bear leaving him, forcefully retrieved him from the hands of demons.

With tears in his eyes, Zheng Chi heavily kowtowed and said in a trembling voice, "Thank you, teacher, for your mercy. This disciple is willing to accept the punishment."

Lu Qingfeng remained impassive.

Only waved his sleeve, enveloping Zheng Chi into the depths of Si Ming Peak. The Five Prisons descended, engulfing Zheng Chi.

Thunder.

Flames.

Confinement.

Golden Light.

Nine Springs.

With these tortures upon him, the pain was relentless. Zheng Chi looked up and howled, a howl that could be heard outside the peak of Si Ming Peak, trembling the hearts of those who heard.

Yet within, Zheng Chi's eyes revealed a faint glow, a myriad of mysteries burst forth, ultimately converging into one Great Method—

"The Twelve Heavenly Demon God Skill!"

As Zheng Chi roared in agony, his pained and fierce expression unexpectedly showed a brilliant smile. A multitude of warm currents filled his heart, ultimately converging, smoothing out countless tortures.

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