Eternal Life Starts from Tai Chi

Chapter 339: The Emergence of Taiyin Heaven and the Taiyin Holy Sect

Princess Lan Yue was well aware of her own aptitude. To break through to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster Realm, she would need a Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill. Elixirs that increased Spiritual Power, like the Concentration Pill, might also be necessary.

Even though she had taken elixirs like the Ancient Spirit Pill and Divine Growth Pill to prepare, the Spiritual Power required to break through to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster Realm was immense.

Take the Crown Prince, for example. He had consumed numerous elixirs, but in the end, he still had to use Gathering Spirit Liquid to refine a Concentration Pill. Only then, with the help of a Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill, did he finally break through.

She knew this so clearly because her master, Xu Chuan, had refined the very Concentration Pill that Crown Prince Yang Qian took. She had watched the entire process firsthand and thus knew exactly how it was done.

As for improving through a Martial Arts Visualization Image, that would require years of painstaking effort, advancing little by little to eventually enhance one’s Spiritual Power. It was a slow, cumulative process.

Princess Lan Yue had great ambitions for her future, so she naturally needed to raise her Cultivation faster. Taking elixirs could accelerate this process, an opportunity she would certainly not miss.

Therefore, if she could have a Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill refined ahead of time, she was naturally unwilling to let the chance slip by.

"If you want to enter the Secret Realm, I don’t mind. I can even give you a hand."

"However, to prevent any accidents, you can tell me the subsequent Cultivation Technique first. Wouldn’t want that paltry Cultivation of yours to get you killed in the Secret Realm."

Yang Chan said with a half-smile.

According to the information he had gathered, this Secret Realm was attracting many people because the disturbance it caused was simply too big. Of course, another reason was that the emergence of the Silver State Thousand Feather Secret Realm had also drawn a lot of eyes.

Some Sects had already set out, preparing to head toward the few locations where strange phenomena had appeared.

Even the Imperial Family was doing the same, dispatching forces from the Court like the Six Gates, hoping to seize opportunities within.

Therefore, he would not be entering this unfamiliar Secret Realm. His Cultivation at the Inner Refining of the Six Viscera level was still not high enough. It was better to play it safe.

As for Princess Lan Yue, if she handed over what he wanted, he wouldn’t care whether she lived or died.

To Yang Chan, Princess Lan Yue was a huge liability. The danger wasn’t apparent now, but she was a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any moment.

If she was willing to stay within Yuanqing Courtyard, the chances of being discovered were small. But if she took action outside, she could very well be traced.

No matter how good her methods of concealment were, she would still reveal certain habits.

’Yang Chan had, of course, noticed that Princess Lan Yue was constantly trying to change some of her habits. She’s clearly aware of these issues, but her subconscious actions are very likely to expose her.’

Within the Cyan Yuan Sect, few would notice her, as Yang Chan had arranged for her to have minimal contact with anyone outside of Yuanqing Courtyard. Once enough time had passed, it wouldn’t be an issue anymore.

But Princess Lan Yue’s current eagerness gave Yang Chan a bad feeling.

"You jest, Pharmacist Yang. With my meager Cultivation, I wouldn’t dare enter a Secret Realm."

"I was being reckless. Please don’t take offense, Pharmacist Yang."

Princess Lan Yue bowed in apology and then quickly departed.

Seeing this, Yang Chan didn’t say anything more.

’Take the current Princess Lan Yue, for example. As my Maid, her way of referring to herself has never fit her role. It might not seem like a big deal, but it’s a sign of her inner pride, and that pride is a potential giveaway of her identity.’

’Even though she’s changed how she addresses herself and no longer calls herself a Commandery Princess, she still carries herself with an air of superiority.’

’It doesn’t matter much within Yuanqing Courtyard, since I don’t have many requirements for my Maids. But as soon as she goes out, it will expose certain problems, and there will definitely be observant people taking notice.’

’I never underestimate the investigative methods of others. Although I’ve done a good job covering my tracks and diverting attention to the Qingyuan River, the strange phenomena appearing there now have attracted numerous factions, making the situation even more convoluted.’

He watched Princess Lan Yue leave and continued applying the Pearl Lotus Ointment, absorbing its Medicinal Power. This was all about Potential Points, so naturally, he couldn’t let any go to waste.

Gaining eight Potential Points every day was no easy feat. It required a combination of various medicines—taken internally, applied externally, and supplemented with medicinal baths—to finally obtain those eight points.

Yang Chan didn’t waste any of the Medicinal Power. He coordinated its absorption with various Cultivation Techniques for Cultivation and Tempering. He had achieved his current Cultivation through sheer hard work.

Just like now, he was holding a posture for Tempering his bones, a stance from the Tiger Demon Bone-Refining Fist. At times, he would shift into the Emperor’s Extreme Tempering Chapter from the Emperor’s Shocking Book. His movements weren’t fixed; they were meant to absorb the Medicinal Power of the Pearl Lotus Ointment and convert it into strength.

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"Taiyin Heaven has emerged!"

A woman wearing a white gauze face veil stood upon a verdant reed leaf boat. Her beautiful eyes gazed at the scene unfolding in the sky as she sighed with emotion.

Just then, the sky and earth changed color. A massive whirlpool appeared in the middle of the Qingyuan River, and countless torrents of river water poured back into it.

At the same time, streams of pure energy surged from the whirlpool’s depths and merged with the world. Anyone nearby who took a breath felt instantly refreshed.

Those with minor ailments felt as if they were instantly cured after inhaling the pure energy, as though it contained an endless, magnificent power.

Many of the people scouting above the Qingyuan River panicked when they saw the whirlpool form, some even ordering their boats to be rowed away quickly to escape its pull.

A small minority, however, remained calm and composed, completely unconcerned by the massive whirlpool in the middle of the Qingyuan River. They paid no mind to its powerful suction.

The woman with the white gauze face veil was one of them. She allowed the verdant reed leaf boat to drift along with the current, completely unmoved.

A dozen or so people beside her were the same. Although not as composed as she was, they still managed to keep their nerve.

"I didn’t expect the entrance to Taiyin Heaven to be in the middle of the river this time."

"Supreme Saintess, it seems I will be the one to take the lead this time."

A towering Cyan Flood Dragon Ship sailed swiftly past, actively heading for the center of the whirlpool. The one who had spoken was the Saintess of the Celestial Fragrance Sect.

As the Cyan Flood Dragon Ship sailed by, it left a thick, fragrant aroma in its wake—the signature scent of the Celestial Fragrance Sect.

"Faster!"

The Saintess of the Supreme Sect frowned at the sight, her composure faltering, and she commanded the people behind her.

As the Saintess of the Supreme Sect, she naturally refused to be left behind.

"Taiyin Heaven has emerged. I wonder what restrictions there will be this time!"

The No-Life Saintess was also on a large ship, having her crew steer it and accelerate forward.

"Saintess, don’t worry about the restrictions for now. My Taiyin Holy Sect has made so many arrangements; let’s just get inside first!"

A sinister voice spoke again. The man was next to the No-Life Saintess—or more accurately, the Taiyin Saintess. He had an extremely young face, but his expression was grim and sullen. Paired with his sinister tone, it gave him a rather demonic aura.

The No-Life Saintess was originally the Saintess of the Taiyin Holy Sect. However, in pursuit of the opportunities within Taiyin Heaven, she had come to the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty to scheme, though the process had not gone very smoothly.

The Taiyin Holy Sect’s headquarters was not located within the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty. In fact, one could say that in its presence, the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty was barely qualified to face it directly.

However, at this moment, within the borders of the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty, the Great Zhou Imperial Family was the true powerhouse.

While the Taiyin Saintess and her followers called it the Taiyin Holy Sect, most people referred to it as the Taiyin Demon Sect.

The Profound Yin Demon Sect—the source of the Demon Skill cultivated by the three Zhu brothers in Tan City—was one of its branches. Back then, the Profound Yin Demon Sect had caused a massive stir in the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty, affecting all the Major Sects until they finally joined forces to destroy it.

"The Holy Sect’s records state that Taiyin Heaven was once a part of our sect. Unfortunately, a living Carefree Immortal forcibly ripped it from the Holy Sect, turning it into the Taiyin Heaven Little World we see today."

"Such an act is truly detestable! Otherwise, the Holy Sect would have long since annihilated those damned Seven Scions of the Righteous Path and their sects."

The man continued speaking, his eyes revealing a monstrous hatred when he mentioned the Seven Scions of the Righteous Path.

The intense hatred made even the Taiyin Saintess glance sideways at him.

"Saint Son, you’d best save your energy."

"The Taiyin Heaven of today is not the Taiyin Heaven of our Holy Sect’s past. Even if we manage to get inside, we will be subject to many restrictions. We won’t be able to run rampant as we please."

The Taiyin Saintess swept her gaze over the Taiyin Saint Son. His monstrous hatred was too conspicuous. If he kept it up for too long, he would likely become a target.

After all, the Taiyin Holy Sect was not the only one here.

Powerful factions like the Supreme Sect, the Celestial Fragrance Sect, and the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty were all vying to enter Taiyin Heaven. Once inside, they would all become rivals.

Being ganged up on by the other factions would not be a good start.

"That is no concern of yours, Saintess."

The Taiyin Saint Son snorted coldly at her words, but he retracted his imposing aura. He clearly understood the priorities.

Of course, the most important thing was the consequences. Within the Taiyin Holy Sect, there were plenty of people waiting for him to make a mistake so they could take his place. Even though he had killed many who coveted his position, it was still no use.

The Taiyin Holy Sect was a Demon Sect, after all. Devouring one’s own was just a common occurrence.

If anything went wrong with the Taiyin Heaven affair, a crowd of people would be lining up to step on him to climb higher. Naturally, he wouldn’t give them that chance.

Not far away, Divine Constable Jin Feihua of the Six Gates stood aboard a Red Ship. This was a vessel of the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty, and it was incredibly fast. Although it was the last to appear, it was now the first to charge into the whirlpool.

Jin Feihua was acting on the Emperor’s orders, leading the Six Gates to enter Taiyin Heaven first. The Imperial Family had even arranged for reinforcements to follow, all for the sake of the opportunities for longevity within Taiyin Heaven.

The previous Imperial Dynasty had found an opportunity within it to extend their reign by five hundred years, a chance the Great Zhou Imperial Family would certainly not miss. This was especially true for the Old Emperor, Yang Yu. He had long wanted to break through to the National Guardian realm but had never succeeded, so he naturally hoped to find his chance in Taiyin Heaven and directly break through to become a National Guardian Martial Saint.

With him, a new Martial Saint, presiding over the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty, all the crises it faced would be effortlessly resolved. And he could continue to be the Emperor of the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty, for as long as he wished.

The current National Guardian Martial Saint Ancestor was a perfect example of this, and he merely intended to follow in that ancestor’s footsteps.