The Daoist Priest Huang Zhong was also proficient in Qimen Dunjia. He nailed the eight "Rest, Birth, Injury, Du, View, Death, Surprise, Open" gates of the Human Plate with his Eight Demon Refining Flying Swords. Forming hand seals and casting spells, each sword burst forth with eight sharp rays of yellow Sword Qi, shredding the apes inside the gates into wisps of black vapor.

Every ape was false!

Daoist Priest Huang Zhong snorted coldly and stepped hastily across the "Qian, Kan, Gen, Zhen, Xun, Li, Kun, Dui" Earth Plate Eight Palaces. He was about to cast a spell to turn the Star Plate when suddenly, in the pitch-black night sky, nine bright stars appeared, twinkling brightly, each as large as a dipper.

Daoist Priest Huang Zhong recognized the star directly above as the Tianpeng Star, also known as the Greedy Wolf, located in the north and associated with water. It was both Yin and treacherous, no place for negligence. Hurriedly, he turned to the northeast Gen Palace, which is associated with earth, hoping to use the earth's energy to counteract the water. But what he did not know was that Shi Feiyang had brilliantly calculated ahead of time, switching the Hurt Gate here before Huang Zhong nailed the eight gates. The Hurt Gate, belonging to wood and responding to thunder, had just aligned when Huang Zhong arrived, with the Tianpeng Star also shifting in the process. The starlight descended upon the Hurt Gate and crack—a bolt of lightning struck down from the sky. Daoist Priest Huang Zhong urgently cast a spell to defend himself, but still got struck into a mess, his blood and Qi in turmoil.

The Tianpeng Star, as the Greedy Wolf, crafty and cunning, manifestly sent thunder to strike him while countless silent bolts of lightning filled the sky, converging on Daoist Priest Huang Zhong. He felt his hair stand on end, realizing this was bad, and hastily spewed a breath onto the sword at this gate, using the sword to draw the lightning, gathering all the thunder onto it, then shooting it out.

He discerned the cycle of generation and suppression within the array, directing the lightning diagonally into the gold-attributed Jing Gate in the Kun position. With the lightning forging True Gold, and since Kun Palace also belonged to earth and the eight gates couldn't move, he directly flew into the Jing Gate, landing in Kun Palace. Kun is also earth, and stamping on the ground to cast a spell, he tried to bring down the Tianpeng Star first with the earth's energy. However, unbeknownst to him, above the Kun Palace was the Tianying Star, associated with fire. Its light shimmered and dropped fists of fiery rain...

Daoist Priest Huang Zhong weaved in and out of the Qimen Nine Palaces, trying to locate the real hiding place of Yuan Hua.

The art of Qimen Dunjia involves the concepts of Three Oddities, Eight Gates, and Dunjia; the crux lies in Dunjia. Jia Wood hides beneath the Six Instruments, meaning the Six Jia are concealed among the Six Wu. The Stealth Escape Technique of the later Mysterious Sect came from this principle. Now, Yuan Hua was the "Jia Wood," hiding among the Six Wu. With the continuous changes in the Six Instruments and the aid of the Three Oddities, Daoist Priest Huang Zhong tried everything he had, seeming to catch Yuan Hua with his next step but always just one step away, constantly stepping into the void. Although no one was controlling the array and he wasn't injured by the emerging elements, his urgency prevented him from breaking the array.

After trapping him for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Yuan Hua had thoroughly sealed the Iron Box with the Yu Golden Talisman. Using the Three Lights Tribulation Transformation Method, he created eight avatars, then, embracing the Iron Box, along with a hook and a sword, he cast an Escape Skill and flew into the sky.

Once Yuan Hua left, the Iron Umbrella spun faster, its tip spraying a jet of flame, igniting the piece of Heaven and Earth Harmony Fragrance that Shi Feiyang had previously set up. As the fragrance dispersed, the umbrella tore through the air and disappeared into the night sky in an instant.

Daoist Priest Huang Zhong finally deciphered the secrets of the array's transformation. He saw the monkeys appear within the gates and bellowed angrily, shattering all eight gates and the monkeys within them, commanding his Flying Swords to pierce through the nine stars.

As the array dissipated, the surroundings reverted to the original orchard. Not far away was a large pit by which a bewitching beauty was leaning—the very Lady Tianyao.

Lady Tianyao, too, had drunk the medicated wine. Her intention had been to seduce Daoist Priest Huang Zhong, but knowing his Daoist Techniques were powerful, she dared not forcefully take him with spells. Now, having inhaled the Heaven and Earth Harmony Fragrance, she had no more reservations and unleashed the Transforming Vajra Soul-shattering Great Method. On ordinary days, Daoist Priest Huang Zhong, always vigilant, could release his Flying Sword to stop her in time, but now he could not hold himself back and, abandoning his normal cautious Calming Incantation, his mind was filled with: "If there is wine now, I will get drunk now. Dying under the peony flowers, even as a ghost I shall be wanton..."

With a reckless roar, he spread his arms wide, and his loose Daoist robe naturally fell off, as he lunged forward.

Lady Tianyao, her mouth spraying fragrance and dressed in extremely simple clothing, danced enchanting moves, extending her arms and legs to catch and embrace him, and together they rolled into the bottom of the pit...

Yuan Hua hurried back to Qingtian County with his newly acquired treasure at the fastest speed.

He had just landed on his feet when the Iron Umbrella automatically flew back. Shi Feiyang stood at the doorway, collected the treasure umbrella, and entered the house with him.

Yuan Hua presented his findings from the trip.

Shi Feiyang first opened the iron box, which contained a jade scroll, a wooden box, and a scroll of silk within the wooden box, which was the "Inner View Primordial Sect." He carefully examined the book, which contained methods for both Refining God and Refining Form. These were suitable for all kinds of beings, including demons and ghosts, to cultivate. Although the initial efforts differed, ultimately they could all converge on the same path, leading into the Righteous Path and also included methods to advance from an Earth Immortal to a Heavenly Immortal.

Shi Feiyang was extremely enlightened by what he saw. Monsters and humans had different physiological bodies, and ghosts didn't even possess a physical form, yet the True Master with green hair was able to find suitable cultivation methods for all, which was truly admirable.

What he saw was not only the cultivation techniques but also the immutable essence underlying all variation; it was still the Mysterious Dao. All beings emanated from the Dao and, in the end, returned to it. With this foundation, it was only natural to adapt to different circumstances and create the most suitable methods of cultivation.

Shi Feiyang quickly finished reading the entire book, and his understanding became interconnected. He gained many new insights into Guang Chengzi's Heavenly Book, the Yellow Emperor's Circulation Golden Talisman, and Yu the Great's Demon Suppressing Treasure Cauldron, as well as the Mysterious Sect Immortal Woodcutter's Cave Spirit Zither from the Han Dynasty. He also reached a deeper understanding of the natural laws of heaven and earth.

He handed the "Inner View Primordial Sect" to Yuan Hua, "This book was left for you by Master Liu. Keep it safe, cultivate diligently, and if there's anything you don't understand, come and ask me. Normally, you would only be able to receive this book after at least a cycle of sixty years, by which time your Primordial Spirit Body would have fully condensed. Starting from the second chapter on demons would be a shortcut, and your mana could grow quickly within a few years. However, breaking through from a Ghost Immortal to an Earth Immortal will present several challenges, and it will not be easy. Now that you have met me and received this book early, you must start from the fifth chapter on ghosts. Once you succeed, return here to simultaneously cultivate the second and third chapters. Although it will take more effort, it is safer and you can become an Earth Immortal without any danger."

Yuan Hua accepted the book with both hands, "Disciple will heed your teachings."

Shi Feiyang continued, "This book allows beings from demons and ghosts to cultivate directly into Heavenly Immortals, but even with such a technique, those who truly achieve Heavenly Immortal status are rare. The key still lies in one's own cultivation. All you cared about in the past was your Life Skill, neglecting spirit and character, which led to repeated calamities. You had already become a human in the previous two lifetimes, but in this one, you became an animal again. You still haven't repented, losing your physical body again and becoming a ghost. If you prioritize Life Skill over spirit and character, you won't even be able to preserve your life in the end. Remember, always prioritize the Dao."

After giving his instructions, he handed over the three treasures, "Master Liu said the sword and the book were left for you, and this hook and jade scroll are for your companion, Cang Yuan."

Yuan Hua asked, "Please guide me, Master, where is Cang Yuan now?"

Shi Feiyang replied, "Cang Yuan has not yet reincarnated... I don't know where he is at the moment. He is probably destined to appear after a cycle of sixty years. Take these three treasures for now, and when the time comes, and you meet Cang Yuan, pass the other two treasures on to him."

Yuan Hua left the room with the book and the treasures, feeling very joyful. He thought Shi Feiyang would keep the book and only teach him parts of it, and of the three magical treasures, at least one would be kept, especially since the hook and the sword seemed somewhat superior to Shi Feiyang's White Light Sword.

Shi Feiyang didn't keep any of them for himself, giving them all to him, which greatly surprised him. In his heart, he repeatedly marveled at his master's generosity, "Truly a True Immortal who embodies the Dao! One can't help but respect and admire."

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