Cultivating Immortality Begins with Acting as a Girl Chapter 154

Yue Yaoye and Song Ling rode the spirit crane, passing through the clouds and mist swirling between the mountain peaks, and steadily landed at the spirit crane ferry point on the main peak.

“Junior Sister, this is your first time riding a spirit crane, right? How does it feel?” Yue Yaoye asked with a smile after dismounting from the tall spirit crane.

Song Ling gently stroked the spirit crane’s slender neck and smooth feathers, saying with novelty, “This is my first time seeing the legendary ‘spirit beast’. I never thought it would be so intelligent and gentle.”

“These so-called spirit beasts are essentially demons, just domesticated, like dogs and wolves in the mortal world.”

Yue Yaoye explained, “It’s just that it takes countless generations of human effort to gradually turn a wolf into a dog, whereas with demons, as long as the right methods are used, they can be made obedient in a few years or even months. The institution within the sect responsible for domesticating demons into spirit beasts is the Beast Taming Hall.”

“I see.” Song Ling nodded in understanding.

After leaving the spirit crane ferry point, Song Ling followed Yue Yaoye, passing through the scattered buildings on the main peak, heading towards the Resentment Platform.

After about half an hour, the two arrived in front of a magnificent, grand hall. On the plaque hanging above the hall, the three characters “Bai Cang Pavilion” were written.

“Junior Sister, this is the ‘Bai Cang Pavilion’ where the Resentment Platform is located. Besides the Resentment Platform, all other large and small arenas within the sect are also here.”

Yue Yaoye introduced as he led Song Ling inside. The pavilion was spacious and bright. The two passed through several corridors and finally arrived at an open-air square. In the center of the square, a circular high platform made of unknown material stood prominently.

“We’re here, this is the Resentment Platform,” Yue Yaoye said.

At this time, many sect disciples had already gathered around the Resentment Platform. They were either standing or sitting, discussing animatedly, clearly anticipating the upcoming duel.

Yue Yaoye led Song Ling through the crowd and found a spot with an open view to stand.

“Look, those are Kuang Wan and Tao Zhibin.”

Yue Yaoye pointed at the two confronting each other on the platform.

Song Ling looked in the direction Yue Yaoye was pointing. She saw that the two on the platform were of similar age, both appearing to be in their twenties but not yet thirty. One had a handsome face, while the other had a square face and fierce eyes.

“The handsome one on the left is Kuang Wan, and the fierce one on the right is Tao Zhibin,” Yue Yaoye added, fearing Song Ling wouldn’t recognize them.

Song Ling asked in confusion:

“What kind of grudge do these two have that they need to duel in front of so many disciples?”

“I’m not clear on the specific details, but I heard that these two were once very good friends. However, during a joint outdoor mission, Kuang Wan snatched an opportunity that Tao Zhibin had encountered first. Since then, an irreconcilable enmity has formed between them,” Yue Yaoye said.

“If they were friends, why would Kuang Wan snatch Tao Zhibin’s opportunity?” Song Ling frowned slightly, feigning a look of incomprehension as she asked.

Upon hearing this, Yue Yaoye sighed inwardly. Junior Sister Shaohua was a few years younger than him, truly an innocent child unaware of the cruelty of the cultivation world. It seemed that the previous rumors about her being cold and cruel might indeed just be rumors; otherwise, Master would probably not have taken her as a disciple.

He cleared his throat and said:

“Junior Sister, you must know that the cultivation world is very cruel. All resources that aid cultivation are incredibly precious. Let alone friends, even close brothers turning against each other for a bit of opportunity are not uncommon. In the future, if you go out with others, you must be careful, careful, and even more careful!”

“I understand. In short, do not harbor malicious intentions, but always be wary of others. Thank you, Sixth Senior Brother, for your guidance.”

Song Ling bowed respectfully to express her gratitude.

For some reason, Yue Yaoye felt a little light-headed inside, and a strange sense of accomplishment welled up in his heart.

In the past, he was only ever instructed by his senior brothers and sisters above him. Now, it was finally his turn to guide the new junior sister. This feeling… it was truly nice.

“Cough, it’s nothing. These are all simple principles. Junior Sister, you’ll understand them all when you reach my age,” Yue Yaoye said, feigning calmness, waving his hand.

“Yes, Sixth Senior Brother.”

Song Ling responded with a faint smile, her gaze returning to the Resentment Platform.

As a series of complex runes lit up on the circular platform, Kuang Wan and Tao Zhibin’s duel finally began.

The Qi Condensation stage has nine layers. Layers one to three are early stage, four to six are middle stage, and Kuang Wan and Tao Zhibin, having reached layer seven, were already late-stage Qi Condensation cultivators. The powerful spiritual energy fluctuations unleashed by their attacks scattered, far exceeding those of Senior Brother Chang from White Cloud Temple, with whom Song Ling had previously fought.

“They’re truly impressive. Among the younger generation, besides our First Senior Brother Wen Xingwen, Elder Xu’s direct disciple Yun Jiazi, and a few others, they must be the strongest… Look, Tao Zhibin is about to use a true technique!”

Yue Yaoye exclaimed, suddenly his gaze sharpened, speaking excitedly.

Song Ling also focused her eyes to watch closely. She had seen pseudo-techniques several times, but never a true technique.

On the Resentment Platform, the two fire dragons defending Tao Zhibin were shattered by two huge earth balls sent by Kuang Wan. Just as Kuang Wan was about to press his advantage, Tao Zhibin suddenly looked up. Without any hand seals, he raised his hand and clenched it in the air towards Kuang Wan!

“Air Grasp!”

In an instant, Kuang Wan’s body stiffened. He felt as if the surrounding air had transformed into an invisible large hand, firmly gripping him!

But Kuang Wan showed no panic. He stared intently at Tao Zhibin, and a faint light glowed in his eyes. At the same time, Tao Zhibin suddenly turned pale, his face showing a hint of fear, and the true technique “Air Grasp” controlling Kuang Wan immediately failed.

Kuang Wan seized the opportunity and immediately launched an attack. A giant earth fist condensed and directly sent Tao Zhibin flying. Fortunately, the restrictions on the Resentment Platform protected him, preventing him from being seriously injured.

However, this also led the attendant outside the Resentment Platform to immediately announce Kuang Wan’s victory in this duel.

Outside the arena, Song Ling looked puzzled:

“Sixth Senior Brother, this duel… I don’t understand it? Tao Zhibin clearly had Kuang Wan under control, so why did he suddenly lose?”

Yue Yaoye pondered for a moment and said, “Kuang Wan must have used a mental type spell. Judging from Tao Zhibin’s expression just now, he was very likely ‘implanted’ with emotions like fear, which caused him to lose his composure, allowing Kuang Wan to find a weakness and defeat him.”

“Emotions… can be implanted?” Song Ling asked in surprise.

Yue Yaoye nodded, “The path of spells is vast and profound, almost omnipotent. It is said that high-level cultivators can even move mountains and fill seas, seize bodies and be reborn, distort space, tamper with memories, and so on. Therefore, true cultivators’ battles are often full of danger; one wrong move can lead to death and destruction.”

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