Yellow Court Daoist

"Truly domineering!"

In the distance,

Close to Black Mountain, on a nearby peak, a man with a look of disgust in his eyes glanced toward the Soul Searching Temple and rebuked.

This man, donning a long robe, had freely flowing long hair.

A Magic Sword hung on his back, making him appear like a worldly Sword Immortal, with Sword Qi soaring between his brows.

His cultivation was deep and immeasurable, strikingly within the Jiedan Realm.

"This man is Ling Feng from the Four Bright Sect."

He looked toward Soul Searching Temple with undisguised disgust, clearly noticed by the cultivators of the Soul Searching Temple. A Zi Qi True Immortal walked up to Lu Qingfeng and introduced him.

"So, it's him."

Lu Qingfeng chuckled dismissively and did not bother with him.

Given his personality, once he entered Demon Suppressing Mountain, he would surely cause trouble. It would be better to deal with him then. For now, rest and wait for Demon Suppressing Mountain to open.

"Hmph!

"In Demon Suppressing Mountain, he'll surely learn the might of a True Immortal!"

On Four Bright Sect's peak, Ling Feng's eyes shone with a sword-like chill, sparkling coldly. Clearly, his cultivation of Sword Dao marked him as a decisive and ruthless person.

Time passed.

Various Immortal Sects from Changqing Realm gathered, and numerous famous cultivators and Reincarnated True Immortals arrived.

Chang Lin, Zi Qi, Xuan Music, all three Reincarnated True Immortals had many friends among True Immortals in the Upper Realm. Having reincarnated together, they now met and chatted warmly.

Such as Mo Li, Zuo Jue, and Zhou Buxun, three True Immortals from Chengtian Sect of Ji Country's Ling Kong Mountain.

And Zhang Bei, Yun He, and Feng Ze, three True Immortals from Ji Country's Hu Ping Mountain of the Nine Qi Sect.

These two sects' Ancestor Masters, the former being a God General of Thunder Department of Chengtian and the latter a God General of Thunder Department of Nine Qi, both were on par with the Ancestor of Soul Searching and had close relations.

Thus, the True Immortals of Soul Searching, Chengtian, and Nine Qi Sects often interacted.

These three, Chang Lin and the others, were old acquaintances with these Descended True Immortals of the two sects.

However, things were awkward.

Whether from Chengtian Sect or Nine Qi Sect, Lu Qingfeng had been involved with both sects years ago, and the interactions were not exactly pleasant. At Nine Qi Sect's Hu Ping Mountain, a fifth-order Spirit Plant called "Submit Spirit Mulberry" was uprooted by Lu Qingfeng in one go, and he took it back to General Ridge.

It still grows in Thunder Mountain today.

As Chang Lin and the others went over to chat, Lu Qingfeng certainly would not join them.

As time passed, more cultivators gathered outside Black Mountain.

Lin Chao, Sima Han, Chen Shang, Luo Ming – four True Men arrived, stirring a new wave of excitement.

This time two 'good friends' had finally arrived.

Lu Qingfeng stepped forward to chat with Lin Chao and Sima Han, harmonious for a while. The gathering of three True Men also drew attention from all around.

Over a month whisked by.

The fog around Black Mountain gradually cleared.

This day,

The fog finally completely dissipated, revealing Black Mountain to all the cultivators.

Shocking!

Ruined!

Indescribable.

"Demon Suppressing Mountain!"

Lu Qingfeng looked towards Black Mountain.

From what he learned from Chang Lin and the other two True Immortals, Changqing Realm had exactly seventy-two Black Mountains known as Demon Suppressing Mountains. As the name suggests, ancient demons were sealed within them.

Most of these demons were minions of the Evil Dragons, captured by gods from the Thunder Department and locked within these strange mountains.

For this day.

"Demons causing chaos in Changqing Realm, creating endless slaughter, amassing immense Karma. Whoever can slay these demons will accomplish a monumental act of valor for the world, gaining boundless Merit and blessed with good fortune!"

"The Descended True Immortals from the Upper Realm, bearing such crucial secrets, are naturally fully confident. Being able to slay demons, blessed with the fortune of Changqing Realm and supported by Merit, would undoubtedly quicken one's cultivation."

"Returning as a True Immortal isn't hard, achieving the Dao of an Earth Immortal is hopeful, and even the Heavenly Immortal Dao Fruit isn't a fantasy."

Lu Qingfeng stared at Demon Suppressing Mountain.

Whether as a True Immortal, an Earth Immortal, or a Heavenly Immortal.

Everything started from the Demon Suppressing Mountain.

...

"The fog has cleared!"

"Black Mountain!"

"Quick, go in!"

As the fog cleared, an uproar ensued. Noise spread, with streaks of tunneling light and Sword Qi flashing, rushing towards Demon Suppressing Mountain.

"Senior Brother."

Zhang Wenye stepped forward and consulted Lu Qingfeng.

Lu Qingfeng looked towards Chang Lin, Zi Qi, and Xuan Music, only to see Chang Lin smiling, "Master, no hurry, Demon Suppressing Mountain is perilous, with many obstacles blocking the way. Ordinary cultivators who enter might not last even a short while before having to come out."

Before he finished speaking—

"Ah!"

"Evil Ghosts! So many Evil Ghosts!"

"Ah, ah, ah! Spare me! Spare me!"

...

Piercing screams came from Demon Suppressing Mountain, from the very first group of cultivators who had entered.

Lu Qingfeng looked surprised and focused his gaze. He saw at the entrance to Demon Suppressing Mountain, the entering tunneling light and Sword Qi paused, revealing the figures of cultivators.

Their faces filled with uncertain, fearful expressions.

The next moment,

More than a dozen figures appeared, staggering and scrambling to escape. Their hair disheveled, and their faces painted with terror.

"Foundation Establishment Cultivators."

Lu Qingfeng raised an eyebrow.

How perilous Demon Suppressing Mountain must be to leave Foundation Establishment Cultivators so ravaged?

Moreover, the cultivators who had eagerly rushed into Demon Suppressing Mountain numbered around thirty to fifty, and now only over ten returned. Judging from the screams inside, their fates seemed dire.

Xuan Music shook her head and said, "These cultivators did not realize the peril of Demon Suppressing Mountain and rashly barged in. Isn't that a path to their doom?"

Lu Qingfeng turned to Xuan Music as she continued, "Demon Suppressing Mountain is a place meant to suppress demons. Besides being sealed by Divine Mountain, it also houses the lingering Yin Souls of many cultivators who perished under ancient demonic calamities.

"These cultivators are filled with resentment and their Yin Souls do not disperse. Even the Nine Heavens Heavenly Tribulation struggles to dispel their resentment. Thus, the gods of the Thunder Department sealed them within Demon Suppressing Mountain, waiting for later generations of cultivators with great wisdom, fortitude, and compassion to resolve their resentments and aid their liberation."

I see.

Lu Qingfeng suddenly realized.

Inside the Demon Suppressing Mountain, ancient cultivators' Yin Souls lingered, their resentments reaching the skies. Entering such a heavily resented environment would immediately assault one's spirit. Without preparations or methods to ward off such resentment, losing one's mind or even going crazy wouldn't be strange.

"The cultivators and immortal sects of the Changqing Realm often inherit the knowledge of Thunder Skill from the gods of the Thunder Department. Thunder Skill wards off evil and purifies resentments. For those with sufficient Dao ability, resisting the surge of resentments is not difficult," remarked Zi Qi True Immortal.

However, only True Immortals from the lower realm like them truly understood the perils of Demon Suppressing Mountain. Those who rushed into the mountain in panic were mostly lower realm mortal cultivators without any background.

Ignorantly, they suffered greatly.

Such a distressing scene stunned many uninformed cultivators.

Yet, the major immortal sects entered smoothly now.

"Let's go."

Seeing that Six-Eyed Heavenly Gate and Zhenxing Temple had already entered, Lu Qingfeng immediately moved, leading a dozen Spirit Void practitioners from Soul Searching Temple into the depths of Demon Suppressing Mountain.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

A mournful wail!

Upon entering Demon Suppressing Mountain, a Yin Wind arose, and resentments merged into heavy illusions, enveloping and assaulting the Divine Souls.

"Yu!"

Zhang Wenye and the others dared not delay, forming hand seals and flashing with lightning, immediately isolating the resentments and dissipating the illusions. The Yin Wind was blocked as well.

But such defenses were constantly exhausting.

Hard to sustain.

"Master."

Chang Lin's trio looked at Lu Qingfeng and called out.

Each of their eyes bore the mark of thunder, flickering light. Whether it was Yin Wind or resentment, they stayed completely unaffected. Compared to Zhang Wenye and other Spirit Void practitioners, they were many times more at ease.

"Mhm."

Lu Qingfeng, upon seeing them, instantly understood and instructed Zhang Wenye and the others, "You stay here, purify the resentments in this area, and help the Yin Souls find liberation. If you can't hold on, immediately leave Demon Suppressing Mountain to recover."

"Yes!"

All the cultivators responded in unison.

Lu Qingfeng nodded to Chang Lin's trio, heading deeper into Demon Suppressing Mountain.

From the outside, Demon Suppressing Mountain seemed no different from ordinary mountains, perhaps only more marvelous. But upon entering, one would discover it was an entirely different space.

The outer area housed countless Yin Souls, with Yin Wind and resentments strong enough to stop ninety-nine percent of Spirit Void practitioners.

Especially for those at Heart Movement or Divine Silence levels of Spirit Void cultivation, being in such an environment easily evoked Heart Demon illusions. One misstep could lead to a total annihilation of body and soul.

Foundation Establishment Cultivators entering would find their minds in utter chaos, disoriented and lost.

Only individuals like Jiedan True Man Lu Qingfeng, or descended True Immortals like Chang Lin, Zi Qi, and Xuan Music, could gracefully transcend.

Zhang Wenye and others were left behind.

Lu Qingfeng, with Chang Lin's trio, ventured deeper.

Zi Qi True Immortal spoke, "The environment of Demon Suppressing Mountain poses a threat yet provides a rare cultivation ground for Spirit Void practitioners. Those in the Heart Movement Realm, if confident in their steadfastness, can quickly transcend Heart Demon Tribulations here. Similarly, Divine Silence Realm cultivators can refine their Telekinesis into pure energy using Thunder Skill, enhancing their Divine Souls."

The gods of the Thunder Department had painstakingly prepared for the spiritual cultivation of the later generations after the revival of the Changqing Realm.

Perhaps this was all set up for these descended True Immortals.

Judging by the timing, most descended True Immortals were currently at Heart Movement or Divine Silence stages. The emergence of Demon Suppressing Mountain just at this time—it was hard to believe there wasn't any connection. Lu Qingfeng was the first to doubt such a coincidence.

He looked at Chang Lin's trio.

As they walked, there was an unfathomable aura enveloping them, dialling between visibility and invisibility—

This aura, Lu Qingfeng was profoundly familiar with it.

"Heart Demon!"

A curious gleam flashed in Lu Qingfeng's eyes.

He accumulated Experience Value in Red Smoke Realm by repeatedly cultivating through the Heart Movement and Divine Silence stages over a dozen times. In Changqing Realm, during the second Heavenly Change, he also cultivated back and forth six times, experiencing countless Heart Demons, making him exceedingly familiar with their essence.

Now, the aura emanating from the trio signified they were transcending Heart Demon Tribulations!

"True to being Reincarnated True Immortals, casually transcending the frightful Heart Demon Tribulations that terrorize mortal cultivators during their journey. After this expedition to Demon Suppressing Mountain, most Reincarnated True Immortals will likely reach the Divine Silence stage," Lu Qingfeng mused to himself.

While Lu Qingfeng was amazed at Chang Lin's trio, Chang Lin and the others looked back at Lu Qingfeng, equally astonished.

Unlike ordinary cultivators.

Facing the Yin Wind and resentments, Lu Qingfeng neither employed Thunder Skill for defense nor used Magic Artifacts for protection. But whether it was the Yin Wind or resentments, as soon as they encountered Lu Qingfeng's body, they immediately dissipated without a trace, leaving no mark.

It seemed he possessed an invisible maw on his body that directly devoured the Yin Wind mixed with resentments.

However.

These Yin Souls had existed for thousands, even tens of thousands of years, with resentments condensed into fearsome forms. Even they dared not let resentments or evil energies infiltrate their bodies.

Even Lu Qingfeng as a Jiedan True Man, having achieved the body of a Human Immortal, how could he dare to remain unprotected against such resentments and evil energies?

Three faces showed signs of intrigue, yet their expressions remained composed.