Chapter 208: Distraction and Mind Killing Technique (4k)
The third step of the inner demon calamity is not simple either.
If all the realms before Nascent Soul can be achieved with resources, then when you get here, even if you are the heir of a big boss, you will not be able to get through it easily.
During the inner demon tribulation, monks will face various illusory tests.
If there is no momentum to break the cauldron, or an extremely determined heart towards the Tao, most people will fall at this step and be unable to advance to the Nascent Soul for the rest of their lives.
And this is also the biggest reason why the number of Nascent Souls is so small.
Even Zhao Ruyi, who was as strong as Yang Hao's previous master, still stopped here due to xinxing problems.
Of course, although the inner demon tribulation cannot be overcome by relying on external objects, in the long history of the world of immortality, there are still many talented people who have found some shortcuts.
For example, magical weapons that can allow monks to experience various illusion tests in advance, and secret techniques that can strengthen the monks' character.
These things, more or less, can increase the success rate of overcoming the inner demon tribulation.
Nowadays, most of the techniques that can be cultivated to the Nascent Soul basically contain some secrets of inner demon tribulation.
Take the Dragon Hunting Technique that Yang Hao is currently practicing as an example. It contains the "Distraction Technique".
The only function of this secret technique is to allow the cultivator's consciousness to divide into nine channels and try them one by one when they are going through the inner demon tribulation.
If it fails, only part of the consciousness will be lost, and the remaining consciousness can still be tried.
In this way, the success rate will be greatly increased.
But its side effects are also obvious.
If a cultivator loses too much consciousness, even if he successfully survives the inner demon tribulation, his IQ will be greatly reduced and his memory will be incomplete.
At that time, it will be unknown whether this person is still a cultivator or not.
"So, I have to think of other ways to increase my success rate in overcoming the inner demon tribulation."
Yang Hao said secretly.
Of course, the most direct way is to use the skill panel to increase the level of the distraction technique and refresh the entries.
If an entry is written that ignores side effects, then Yang Hao can basically be said to be able to break through to Nascent Soul.
However, in this case, there are also the following problems.
First of all, this mind-distracting technique is a Nascent Soul-level secret technique, and the experience points required for upgrading are simply astronomical.
It is far from enough to upgrade Yang Hao to the full level with the remaining essence of Yang Hao.
The second thing is that this distraction-cutting technique can only be used to break through the inner demon tribulation during the Nascent Soul.
After reaching full level, this thing basically has no other uses.
In other words, if Yang Hao fails to produce useful entries, these essences of Yang Hao will basically be in vain.
"Well, no matter what, let's give it a try first. Otherwise, it's still a bit uncertain whether I can survive the inner demon tribulation by myself."
Yang Hao sighed, but he really didn't want to give up this idea.
The inner demon tribulation of Nascent Soul is different from the previous golden elixir tribulation or the tribulation of the foundation of heaven.
Once you fail, you will not be able to advance to Nascent Soul for the rest of your life.
He couldn't help but be lucky.
In addition, in order to strengthen his insurance, he had to find ways to obtain some magical weapons and elixirs that could help him survive the inner demon tribulation.
In this way, nothing goes wrong.
...
Three days later.
Dongshanfang City, Qingyu Tower.
On the rooftop of the top floor.
The monks dressed in different styles were chatting and laughing among each other.
Yang Hao changed into a jade robe, and also participated in the conversation of a table of monks.
"Everyone, enough gossip, let's get down to business."
Sitting on Yang Hao's left side, a muscular man with a beard looked around and said in a deep voice.
"Fellow Daoist Li, it doesn't matter."
A young woman in pink clothes with a smile on the other side responded.
"Fellow Daoist Li, please."
"Speak quickly."
"I'd like to hear the details."
Others, including Yang Hao, also expressed their opinions.
It seems that everyone is here for the main topic of what this big man said.
"Previously, Mr. Li discovered an ancestral cave left over from the ancient times near Duoya Mountain. However, due to his low strength, he was unable to do anything about the restrictions outside it." "That's why Mr. Li invited all the experts to come and help
. ."
"After the negotiation just now, Li has a general understanding of your strength and means, and I very much agree to share the treasure in the ancestor's cave with you." "It's just that the benefits are touching." "Li doesn't want to give it to
you
. The success or failure of the matter rests on illusory trust."
"Therefore, the ugly words are ahead. Before Li tells the address of the cave, you must sign a heavenly oath with Li to ensure the benefits that Li and you all deserve." "To avoid this
. After the incident is completed, you will turn against each other, and the gains outweigh the losses."
"What do you think?" The
bearded man stood up, cupped his fists in a salute, and looked around and said.
"What Fellow Daoist Li said is very reasonable, and I agree very much."
The young woman in pink giggled and was the first to speak out.
"I don't know what the specific content of the oath is?"
Others did not agree so easily, and a serious-looking old man in black asked.
"You can check the specific details later. I will only talk about a few important points now." "
First of all, no matter how much you contribute, Li will get 30% of the final benefit." "
After all, this cave is Li's I took the lead in excavating, and without Li, there would be no harvest."
"This shouldn't be too much, right?"
The bearded man chuckled and said slowly.
"Too many. Without my help, fellow Daoist Li, you won't get anything. At most, you can only get a fixed 10%." The one-eyed
young man with a sword on his side heard this and immediately expressed his dissatisfaction.
"What Fellow Daoist Luo said is very reasonable. Fellow Daoist Li, you ask for too much."
The old man in black hurriedly spoke up, obviously not agreeing with this.
The remaining people, except Yang Hao and the young woman in pink, also expressed their objections.
There are a total of ten monks here. If the bearded man alone can monopolize 30% of the benefits, then the remaining nine will have to compete for the remaining 70%.
Even if distributed equally, the benefits each person would receive would be less than 10%.
How can they be satisfied?
"10% is too little, Li must have at least 25%!"
Seeing that the public was angry, the bearded man had no choice but to give in temporarily.
"One and a half percent!" The one-eyed boy also took a step back.
"Twenty percent!" The bearded man gritted his teeth, "This is Li's bottom line. No matter how little, Li will let this matter rot in his stomach!" "Okay, if this is the case, Fellow Daoist Li will not be able to get rid of the rest in the future
. Eighty percent of the profit will be profited."
The old man in black gave up when he saw the opportunity and did not continue to press.
"Okay."
The bearded man thought for a while and agreed readily.
"Is there any other important content in the oath?"
the young woman in pink suddenly asked.
"Of course."
The bearded man replied readily.
"When you are exploring the cave, you must not hurt each other maliciously." "
If you have any grudges, please wait until the matter is over before making a decision." "
Can you still accept it?"
Everyone: "Yes."
"Very well. Okay, then please take a closer look at the specific details of this oath. If you have any objections, you can ask them in person." The
bearded man took out a piece of gold paper and placed it in the center of the table.
Everyone released their spiritual consciousness and carefully observed the contents.
Yang Hao is naturally among them.
...
Speaking of which, the reason why Yang Hao appeared here was to prepare for the breakthrough to Nascent Soul.
Things that can help break through the Nascent Soul, whether they are elixirs, magic weapons, or secret techniques, are all very precious.
And Dongshanfang City is not a very high-end place.
Basically, don’t think that these things can be easily exchanged for mundane items such as spiritual stones on the market.
Therefore, Yang Hao has been basically inquiring about related items through various channels these days.
I don’t know if he was lucky or if he caught up with a good time.
He didn't inquire for long before he accidentally learned that a late-stage Jindan monk named "Li Feiyu" was inviting fellow late-stage Jindan monks to explore an ancestral cave that had been passed down from ancient times.
According to what Li Feiyu said, the original owner of this cave seemed to be a fourth-level alchemist from ancient times.
Its cave is likely to contain a large number of fourth-level elixirs and prescriptions, or precious medicinal materials and other treasures.
Upon hearing this, Yang Hao immediately became interested.
With his current level of alchemy, what he lacks is elixir recipes and medicinal materials.
In fact, he didn't even need the prescription.
As long as he has enough medicinal materials, he can develop elixirs to help him survive the inner demon tribulation and thunder tribulation.
However, in today's era, most high-end medicinal materials are monopolized by sects.
As a casual cultivator, Yang Hao found it extremely difficult to obtain medicinal materials above the fourth level.
Now there happens to be an alchemist born in the cave, how can he let it go?
Therefore, he immediately got involved with Li Feiyu through various connections.
After that, there was this scene in front of me.
...
The content recorded in the Oath of Heaven, except for what Li Feiyu mentioned before, is basically some provisions on the rights and obligations between everyone.
For example, after the monks work together to break the restrictions in the cave, everything they collect must be put together first, and after measuring the specific value, distribute it according to each person's contribution.
Of course, Li Feiyu's 20% will be deducted from this.
"Are you sure? If there are no objections, let's sign it now."
Li Feiyu waited for a while, looked around and asked.
"No problem." The one-eyed boy said.
"It's okay for me, too." The old man in black touched the beard on his chin and shook his head.
"Me too." The young woman in pink waved her hands.
"Agree." The remaining people, including Yang Hao, had no other opinions.
"Okay, let's sign the oath and set off quickly."
Li Feiyu nodded and took the lead in stamping his soul mark on the gold paper.
Others followed.
After that, Li Feiyu took everyone and flew all the way to the vicinity of Duoya Mountain in the west of Dongshanfang City.
"Open!"
Li Feiyu shouted at a large unremarkable rock, and then, a large hole as high as a person slowly appeared on the large rock.
The inside of the big hole was dark and there seemed to be some unknown monster hidden inside.
"Everyone, through this black hole, you can reach the 'Haogan Cave'."
Li Feiyu cupped his fists and saluted everyone, then flew into the cave first and disappeared.
"I'll hurry in as well."
The old man in black rushed in second.
The remaining people no longer hesitated and followed one after another.
Yang Hao is naturally no exception.
After a familiar spin, Yang Hao suddenly discovered that he and others had arrived in a fairyland on earth with the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers.
Not far ahead, there are clouds and mist, and various antique buildings are looming.
The breeze blows gently, and the fragrance of elixir seems to be wafting towards the face.
"Have you seen that cloud and mist? That is the restriction of Haogan Cave. If it cannot be breached, none of us will be able to harvest the benefits inside." Li Feiyu pointed at the cloud and mist in front of him and said in a deep voice
.
"Fellow Daoist Li, don't be anxious. Let me give it a try first."
After hearing this, the old man in black touched his beard, smiled slightly, and stepped forward.
The others looked at the old man's confident look and did not interrupt. They waited quietly to watch his operation.
Yang Hao is naturally among them.
When everyone introduced themselves before, Yang Hao already had some general impressions of the old man in black.
This old man in black claimed to be the "Smart Master" and he was always the best at formations. All kinds of third-level formations basically couldn't stump him.
'Let this guy try it first, but I guess he won't be able to successfully break this restriction. '
Yang Hao secretly thought.
The owner of this cave is a fourth-level alchemist, and its restriction cannot be only third-level.
Although Master Lingji is confident, Yang Hao is not optimistic about him.
really.
Yang Hao and others watched from the side as Master Lingji fiddled around for a while. Not only did the restriction not dissipate at all, but he was actually inspired by it and gave the guy a counterattack, leaving him disgraced.
"Fellow Daoist Li, it seems that my skills are still a bit inferior, and I have made a fool of myself."
The master of the spiritual machine flew back angrily.
"It doesn't matter."
Li Feiyu waved his hand and didn't care.
In his opinion, it is good if the spiritual master succeeds, but there is no loss if he fails.
After all, he never expected to be able to easily enter Haogan Cave in the first place.
This time, the reason why so many late-stage Jindan monks were found to help was because of this.
"Master, I need you to find the weak point of this restriction later, and then gather the strength of ten of us and use force to overcome skill and forcefully break this restriction!" Li Feiyu looked at Master Lingji and said
.
"No problem. Although I can't unlock this restriction, it's easy to find its weak points."
Master Lingji assured him.
Li Feiyu nodded, and then agreed with everyone on the time to take action, and then asked Master Lingji to start looking for weaknesses.
"This is it!"
Master Lingji's eyes flashed, and then he pointed at a certain location in front and shouted.
"Do it!"
Li Feiyu's spiritual consciousness transmitted his voice, and then everyone input their true energy into the huge sword-shaped magic weapon provided by Li Feiyu.
Boom -
The giant sword magic weapon was instilled by everyone's power, and like a cannonball, it suddenly bombarded the position pointed by the master of the spiritual machine.
Buzz -
Immediately afterwards, the surrounding clouds and fog suddenly began to shake violently, and a strong buzzing sound came from the entire space.
Swish, swish, swish!
The clouds and mist shook for a moment, and then suddenly dissipated as if they had lost energy.
"Successful!"
Li Feiyu's face was full of joy.
Others were relieved when they saw this.
Fortunately, their plan did not fail.
Otherwise, things will be more troublesome later.
After the clouds and fog disappeared, the scenery in front of everyone was completely revealed.
The Taoist Hall, the Alchemy Building, the Sutra Pavilion...
the plaques of each building came into view, making them unable to help but breathe quickly.
Phew -
the one-eyed boy couldn't help it and rushed quickly to the location of the Sutra Pavilion.
Immediately afterwards came the old man in black, Master Ling Ji. He did not choose the Sutra Pavilion or the Alchemy Building. Instead, he rushed towards the Dao Dao Building with the most mysterious name.
Then came the young woman in pink, the big man Li Feiyu...
Yang Hao was the last one to stay.
Thanks to the book friend "Maxim Small Noodle Ball" for the 100-point reward
(end of this chapter)