Chapter 499: Chapter 492: The Eight Sceneries Grows Stronger Again

In half a year, Wu Ai, the fastest in Cultivation, had already reached the Qi Cultivation Late Stage.

Luo Jinyu and Lin Sha were a bit slower but nearly identical in speed, both approaching the Qi Cultivation Late Stage.

Although Lin Sha’s Spirit Root was slightly inferior, the difference between an Upper Grade Spirit Root and a Top Grade Spirit Root wasn’t in Cultivation speed, but in the success rate of Core Formation.

Moreover, Luo Jinyu was cultivating the *Crimson Scripture of Profound Mystery and Spiritual Mechanism*, a technique with which he was unfamiliar. Of course, the relationship between the *Crimson Scripture of Profound Mystery and Spiritual Mechanism* and the *Red Phoenix General’s Qi Circulation Technique* was like that between *Elden Ring* and *Dark Souls*.

The former was an advanced version of the latter.

They shared the same lineage, yet had undergone significant changes and evolution.

Similar in many ways, yet also completely different.

Therefore, Luo Jinyu had to comprehend the technique as he cultivated, which naturally slowed him down.

Lin Sha, on the other hand, was re-cultivating the *Supreme Purity Emotion Scripture*. She was treading a familiar path, so her progress was smooth and unimpeded.

Li Fei’s Cultivation speed wasn’t slow either. She was extremely diligent, and Du Youqian had never let her want for resources.

But in terms of Spirit Root and Comprehension, she was a step behind the others.

So, in half a year, she had only managed to reach the Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer, entering the Qi Cultivation Middle Stage.

However, if compared to others, even Inner Sect Cultivators from Major Sects, this speed was by no means slow.

Li Fei wasn’t one to belittle herself. She was self-aware; although she occasionally had flights of fancy, she was also keenly aware of her own limits.

’I won’t compare myself to others. As long as Du Youqian doesn’t disdain me and lets me stay by his side, I’m content.’

As for Fang Hua, she had obediently refrained from Cultivation. She spent her days on Sword Enlightenment, tempering her body, and comprehending the *Golden Jade Flying Scripture of the Eight Realms of Truth*.

Du Youqian hadn’t been idle this past half-year either. Besides using the "Chat Group" to guide Ling Hua and Deng Maoyu in their Cultivation, he had been constantly immersed in comprehending Sword Intent.

Ever since his last encounter with the Blood Slaughter Sword, the sword would occasionally allow him to communicate with it from a distance, letting him comprehend its Sword Intent through its physical form.

Although the "call times" were short, being able to communicate with the Blood Slaughter Sword’s true form was of great benefit to comprehending the Blood Slaughter Sword Intent, and his progress was advancing by leaps and bounds.

Du Youqian also requested permission from the Blood Slaughter Sword to share his insights with Fang Hua, allowing her to learn the Blood Slaughter Sword Intent as well.

The Blood Slaughter Sword replied coolly: The initial seed of the Blood Slaughter Sword Intent—not the crude Sword Intent from the *Blood Slaughter Sword Scripture*—could only be born by personally holding and wielding the Blood Slaughter Sword.

Even if you used your Divine Sense to share it with that little girl, she wouldn’t be able to comprehend the Blood Slaughter Sword Intent in a thousand years.

Du Youqian had no choice but to give up. He would wait until he achieved Divinity Transformation in the future, defeat Zhaoxiang Guangde True Monarch, and then retrieve the Blood Slaughter Sword for Fang Hua to comprehend.

In truth, Du Youqian really wanted to visit the Taihe Sect and see how Jie Yu was doing.

But half a year was too short for him to make the trip.

Besides, he had to prepare for entering the cave estate to seize the Divinity Transformation Spiritual Object. He had to race against time.

So, Du Youqian abandoned this plan, intending to visit the Taihe Sect after he had obtained the Divinity Transformation Spiritual Object.

Or better yet, wait until he achieved Divinity Transformation and visit the Taihe Sect with the status of a Tier Five True Monarch. Only then would he receive greater respect.

When the half-year mark arrived, Du Youqian sought out Master Yao Tao to acquire the Celestial and Earthly Spiritual Object needed to enhance Fang Hua’s Cosmic Spirit Root. While he was at it, he also bought a Spiritual Object to upgrade Li Fei’s Spirit Root.

Li Fei had an ordinary Middle Grade Fire Spirit Root. The Celestial and Earthly Spiritual Object she needed wasn’t as expensive as the one for the Cosmic Spirit Root; a mere 800,000 Spiritual Jade was enough to secure it.

When Du Youqian returned with the Spiritual Objects, he spent some time clearing the two women’s meridians. He then had them consume the Spiritual Objects and used his own precious Nascent Soul Qi to help them digest them. The results were excellent.

Li Fei’s Fire Spirit Root was indeed upgraded to Upper Grade.

However, both 6-point and 7-point Spirit Roots were considered Upper Grade. Li Fei’s Fire Spirit Root was likely a 6-point one. Her Cultivation speed was much faster than with a Middle Grade Spirit Root, but not as fast as a 7-point Upper Grade Spirit Root.

Fang Hua, meanwhile, finally became a cultivator with Cosmic Attribute Dual Spirit Roots and officially began cultivating the *Golden Jade Flying Scripture of the Eight Realms of Truth*.

Another year passed. Wu Ai and Lin Sha reached Foundation Establishment one after another. Two months after Lin Sha, Luo Jinyu also successfully reached Foundation Establishment.

The remaining two, Fang Hua and Li Fei, were both in the Qi Cultivation Late Stage. Fang Hua was already at the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer, while Li Fei was only at the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer.

Although Fang Hua had Middle Grade Spirit Roots, her dual Cosmic Attributes provided a huge bonus when cultivating the *Golden Jade Flying Scripture of the Eight Realms of Truth*. As a result, her Cultivation surpassed that of Li Fei, who possessed an Upper Grade Spirit Root.

One day, Du Youqian summoned the five of them to make some arrangements.

"Your Cultivation is more or less on the right track. You must continue to train diligently. I have important matters to attend to, and it is not convenient to bring you along. During this time, I have already established another Oasis nearby and set up a protective Array. I’ve also moved a Tier One Spirit Vein here and used a Nourishing Vein Array to raise it to Tier Two, which should be sufficient for your Cultivation until you reach Core Formation. After you reach Core Formation, you can try to explore the vicinity and familiarize yourselves with the local customs. But remember, do not venture outside before reaching Core Formation."

Though they were reluctant to part, they knew their Cultivation was still low. Insisting on following Du Youqian would only be a hindrance.

So, they all remained silent, waiting for Du Youqian’s further instructions.

Du Youqian then added a solemn warning, "You all know that I have used the name ’Qingxu Tongxuan Guanmiao True Monarch.’ I still occasionally travel the world with that guise, leading people to believe I am a Tier Six Void Step True Monarch, which has brought me many benefits. If my identity were exposed, I would likely be hunted down by Tier Five Divinity Transformation True Monarchs. Therefore, you must keep this secret for me."

Only Li Fei was unaware of Du Youqian’s "Qingxu Tongxuan Guanmiao True Monarch" identity, but she naturally wouldn’t say anything.

Instead, she spoke up, "When our strength is low, we are susceptible to Mind Reading and even Soul Search. Why don’t you, Big Brother, use a Secret Technique to erase the part of our memories concerning Qingxu Tongxuan Guanmiao True Monarch? That way, there’s no risk of the secret being leaked."

Du Youqian smiled. "There’s no need for such drastic measures. Just be careful not to let it slip. It’s not as if someone will deliberately try to sift through your memories."

After a pause, he added, "Under the identity of Qingxu Tongxuan Guanmiao True Monarch, I have established a new Sect called Eight Sceneries."

Telling them this was a decision he had made after careful consideration.

They had all proven their loyalty to him. Du Youqian was willing to share even greater secrets with them, let alone the matter of Eight Sceneries.

Du Youqian took out several Treasures that looked like black Round Mirrors. These were the "Chat Group" devices that allowed them to communicate with each other.

After teaching them how to use the devices, Du Youqian instructed, "I have already accepted two apprentices, Ling Hua and Deng Maoyu. They are both geniuses, especially Deng Maoyu, who is a talent seen only once in several hundred years. They only know me by my identity as Qingxu Tongxuan Guanmiao True Monarch. Remember not to let anything slip in front of them."

"Then how should we explain our origins and identities?" Fang Hua asked.

She didn’t speak much, but when she did, she got straight to the point.

Du Youqian had already thought about this. "Tell a half-truth. Say that you are reincarnated bodies that I have Guided, but do not reveal the true Cultivation of your past lives. Each of you should come up with a True Monarch’s Daoist title. After all, a dragon does not associate with snakes. Since Qingxu Tongxuan Guanmiao True Monarch is a Tier Six True Monarch, those he associates with must be Tier Five or Tier Six True Monarchs."

Everyone racked their brains, trying to think of a Daoist title.

Luo Jinyu was the first to give up struggling with it. "I still like my old Daoist title. I’ll just be Hundred Refinements True Monarch."

Du Youqian gave a wry smile. "Isn’t that a bit short? It doesn’t sound very impressive. No Tier Six True Monarch would choose such a title. Only a few Tier Five True Monarchs would be so casual. I know a Tier Five Divinity Transformation cultivator named Zhaoxiang Guangde True Monarch. Listen to that, doesn’t it sound grand?"

Fang Hua cut him off coldly, "Forgotten Sword True Monarch."

Seeing everyone looking at her, she shrugged. "I hope that one day, I can obtain the Sword and then forget the Sword. That is the ultimate Realm of the Sword Dao, as recorded in the *Evergreen Master’s Immortal Sword Scripture Record*."

Du Youqian laughed. "Evergreen Master was a Master from ancient times. Back then, the rank of Master was equivalent to Tier Five or Tier Six, so if he were around today, he’d be a Divinity Transformation True Monarch or a Void Step True Monarch. His words are worth listening to, but you don’t need to treat them as absolute truth. ’Obtain the Sword and then forget the Sword’ is certainly a higher Sword Dao Realm than the one you reached in your previous life, but it is by no means the highest."

The corners of Fang Hua’s mouth twitched up. "It’s just a name. No need to make a big deal out of it."

Du Youqian could only shut his mouth.

By now, Li Fei had already thought of a grand name for herself. "I’ll be Fang Fei True Monarch."

Fang Hua looked at her. Li Fei grinned and said, "Sister Fang Hua, I took a little inspiration from your name. You don’t mind, do you?"

Over the past year or so, she had gotten along well with Fang Hua, mainly because Fang Hua was impartial and didn’t treat her any differently.

Wu Ai, on the other hand, was cold and distant to everyone except Du Youqian. Lin Sha was somewhat hostile toward her, with a sharp tongue, always greeting her with sarcasm.

Comparatively, Li Fei actually felt she had the best relationship with Fang Hua.

Wu Ai also quickly decided on her new Daoist title: "Supreme Profound Thoughtless Ming Dao True Monarch."

Du Youqian gave a thumbs-up. "Now *that* sounds like the Daoist title of a Tier Six Void Step Great Power."

Wu Ai was icy toward everyone else, but in front of Du Youqian, she never hesitated to smile.

Du Youqian smiled back at her indulgently.

There was nothing he could do; he still hadn’t shaken off the effects of Ye Rui Master’s Secret Technique.

And Daoist Nuns were totally his type.

Finally, Lin Sha said with a grin, "I’ve thought of one, too. In my past life, I was called Master Qingqiu, so in this life, I’ll be Shami True Monarch."

"Eight Sceneries exists nowhere, yet it is everywhere. For now, you can call that Oasis ’Eight Sceneries.’ In the future, Eight Sceneries might be in the Endless Desert Sea, or on a Snow Mountain Peak, or in the Netherworld Ghost Kindom, or on the Other Shore of the Void Sea. In the millennia to come, I want Eight Sceneries to become the most mysterious and revered Holy Land in the Cultivation Realm," Du Youqian concluded.

"It will!" everyone declared.

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