Stepping on the Demoness to become the strongest

Chapter 731: Chapter 16 Traditional Performing Arts_2 Chapter 731: Chapter 16 Traditional Performing Arts_2 She slowly closed her eyes, and her figure suddenly disappeared, along with the surrounding illusion of the Great Hero Treasure Hall, which also crumbled to pieces.

Yan Yu looked closely and realized he was inside a side room. There were no Buddha statues, only seven or eight incense tables around, topped with a variety of Flying Swords, Magic Artifacts, Elixir Medicines, Jade Slips… a sight that could be described as dazzling with treasures, resplendent and radiant!

Not only that, whether it was the Flying Swords or the Cultivation Techniques, there were Jade Slips placed beside them with introductions. All one had to do was probe with their Divine Sense, and they would know everything about the treasures’ origins and effects, without any omission.

Let me see! Seven Treasures Magic Sword, nice! It radiates Buddha’s Light, vanquishes evil and dispels calamities, and once activated, has the power of ten thousand jun—good, good, good! The practitioner must have a profound understanding of Buddhist teachings, form Shariputras, and thoroughly read the “Seven Treasures of the Wheel King Sutra”… Damn, what a piece of junk!

Vajra Giant Spirit Palm, an advanced technique! Once activated, it can lift mountains and part seas, snatch the moon and pluck stars, and grab Flying Sword Magic Treasures as easily as reaching into a bag—good, good, good! The practitioner must have profound knowledge of Buddhist teachings, thoroughly read the “Great Vehicle Sutra Asked by the Elder of Immense Strength”… Junk stuff, might as well not bother with it!

After examining the items, Yan Yu found that nearly eight or nine out of ten required a profound understanding of Buddhist teachings, to read and deeply understand a specific scripture, and even some required forming a Shariputra (corresponding to the Golden Core Realm in a Taoist sect) to be able to activate the corresponding Flying Sword Magic Treasure.

But here’s the problem: I’m not a Buddhist Sect member! My understanding of Buddhist teachings is practically zero, and even if I take up Buddhist studies on the side, Taoist Qi Refinement will still be my main practice. In the end, I’ll form a Golden Core, not a Shariputra, so what use do I have for these unusable things?

Yan Yu rummaged around for a while, fearing he’d come away empty-handed this time, until he suddenly found a bottle of Elixir Medicine. He checked the Jade Slip again and couldn’t help but respect it.

This Elixir Medicine is called the “Eight Yang Divine Spell Pill”, with the effect of “Fixing Leaks,” specifically for treatment of physical disorders resulting from imbalances in Yin, Yang, and the Five Elements…

One look and you can tell this isn’t a proper Buddhist Elixir Medicine; it must be something concocted by the followers of Joyful Zen. After all, even if one only uses tonic herbs, excessive dragon and tiger battles can lead to deficiencies in Yin and Yang. Thus, one needs the power of Elixir Medicines to mend and consolidate one’s foundation.

First, take it back for Li Minghu to try… No, wait, I must also keep a few pills for myself, just in case.

Yan Yu once again reviewed the Jade Slip to confirm the medicine’s effect was indeed as he understood, and his mood greatly improved.

In the Cultivation World, most Elixir Medicines focus on healing external injuries, restoring True Yuan, aiding in the practice of specific Cultivation Techniques, and forcibly elevating Cultivation Realms. Healing external injuries mostly involve physical trauma, with few aimed specifically at harmonizing the fundamental Yin and Yang—after all, getting injured in a fight with others is a high probability event, but having one’s essence harvested by another is a low probability event. Truly becoming a cauldron slag with no chance of escaping while alive, the demand for such medicines is extremely low in the market. With no demand, naturally, they become scarce.

Near the incense table at the center, Yan Yu found the Mysterious Realm’s Nerve Center, which was a Magic Artifact shaped like a wooden fish.

First, he refines and takes possession of it, then he brings Chen Lingyun and Tang Xiaolian in to see if there’s anything they need, and finally, he’ll hand this place over to the Dingbei Army.

Yan Yu refined the Nerve Center’s control at the fastest speed, gaining administrative rights over the Mysterious Realm. As a result, he had a clear view over the entire realm.

Within the Mysterious Realm, there were 97 civilian Cultivators, 72 Military Mansion Cultivators, and 434 commoners. The civilian Cultivators were scattered about, some repeatedly attempting to pass challenges, some sneakily roaming around the perimeter waiting to pounce, and still others even setting up stalls in the small forest south of the Buddhist temple… The classic “If you can’t pan for gold, make money off those who do,” these type of people are never in short supply.

The Military Mansion Cultivators along with Chen Lingyun and Tang Xiaolian were gathered in the camp to the northwest of the Buddhist temple, guarding the commoners there. It was just mealtime, and they could be seen distributing military rations to the people.

Yan Yu thought briefly and surreptitiously activated the wooden fish Magic Artifact. A large amount of Buddha’s Light descended from the sky, and in an instant, the entire camp was completely enveloped!

The commoners who were still queuing for rations were swept by this great swath of Buddha’s Light and immediately disappeared without a trace—along with the Dingbei Army cultivators maintaining order, all were transported outside to the tourist area of Mount Wutai.

Next were Chen Lingyun and Tang Xiaolian… What are you two doing huddled in the corner of the camp house, talking behind my back?

Yan Yu didn’t hold back, Buddha’s Light covered their heads, and he directly teleported them over.

Tang Xiaolian was obviously startled, but Chen Lingyun was unsurprised and smiled at Yan Yu, asking,
“Have you taken care of it?”

“Of course,” Yan Yu responded with a chuckle, “who do you think I am?”

“Just look,” Chen Lingyun gave Tang Xiaolian a look, “I told you he’d have no problems.”

“I was fine on my own,” Yan Yu said, “everything was messy because of you two, and I was almost tripped up by that Joyful Sound when it mattered most…”

“Ah, ah, ah, stop talking!” Tang Xiaolian’s face suddenly blushed bright red, she raised both hands to make an “X” and yelled out, “Stop! Nothing happened just now! Remember! Noth-ing at all!!!”

“Alright,” Seeing her so easily embarrassed, Yan Yu smoothly steered away from the subject to avoid having this girl burrow into the floor with her toes, “You guys go and see if there’s anything useful among these treasures, and pick whatever you like.”

The two of them upon hearing this dispersed to examine the treasures on the surrounding incense tables.

“Why do they all require knowledge of Buddhist teachings?” Chen Lingyun asked with a smile after checking for a while.