254: Chapter 254 The Three Venerables of Qingyun, Nine Revolutions to Sainthood

The blood flowing through the Yellow Spring Pavilion flowed back and was swallowed by the blood cocoon, its light becoming increasingly intense.

When the flesh and blood essence scattered across the ground was devoured completely, the blood cocoon pulsed, contracting and expanding as if it had a life of its own, before suddenly exploding into fragments that shot off into the distance.

Swoosh...

Under Hun Tiandi's control, nine spheres of blood light shot out in all directions, disappearing from the spot in the blink of an eye.

Elder Dan's gaze was as calm as a pool, but a flicker of curiosity flashed in the depths of his eyes; this disciple of his really had something up his sleeve.

Even more shocked were the three elderly men who had come with Elder Dan. They felt somewhat bewildered, but being shrewd old foxes, they naturally knew what to ask and what not to ask.

"Teacher, three seniors, please come inside..."

Hun Tiandi made an inviting gesture and led the four into Huangquan Hall. Inside the ancient hall, tables and chairs were arranged neatly.

"Three seniors, please taste the spirit wine brewed by this junior..."

With a wave of his sleeve, four bottles of spirit wine landed on the table. The monkey spirit wine, crystal clear like amber, emitted a rich fragrance that made all three of them swallow.

Elder Dan said with a smile, "Please," as he took the lead in picking up a wine cup and draining it in one gulp.

The three then poured the wine into their mouths. A cool liquid slid down their throats into their stomachs, instantly dissolving and merging into their limbs and bones, its rich and pure energy blending into their Dou Qi.

"Good wine, not bad!" the elder who had spoken earlier said with a smile.

"These are the Three Venerables of Qingyun from the Qingyun Sect. The eldest is Venerable Qingyun, the second is Venerable Qing Feng, and the third is Venerable Qingyang. They are also old close friends of mine."

After drinking the spirit wine, Elder Dan introduced the visitors.

The Qingyun Sect's sphere of influence was not small; located in the Southern Region of the Central Plains, it had many disciples. However, the Qingyun Sect was very low-key, so even some major powers in the Central Plains were unwilling to provoke them.

The Central Plains was vast; who knew which mountain peak might hide a reclusive sect.

Dressed in a blue-and-white robe, with a gentle expression and a posture as upright as a green pine, a faint smile appeared on his face. His hair was as white as snow, making him look like a well-read scholar.

Venerable Qingyun was a Nine-Star Dou Zun with heavenly strength.

The second, Venerable Qing Feng, had graying hair and beard, with eyes as deep as an abyss. His face was cold and stern, with phoenix eyes that held a sharp gaze, and he exuded the majesty of a high-ranking authority.

Venerable Qing Feng was a Seven-Star Dou Zun, terrifyingly powerful.

The third, Venerable Qingyang, had long black hair that fell like a waterfall. He rarely spoke and was known for being ruthless—a tough character who preferred action over words.

Venerable Qingyang was a Five-Star Dou Zun, decisive in killing.

As expected, the people invited by his teacher were indeed quite prestigious.

Hun Tiandi was overjoyed. He was confident he could make them submit; he had his methods, and as a leader, he naturally understood the art of managing subordinates.

However, since the three were invited by his teacher, it wasn't appropriate to say too much right now.

He would leave everything to time!

Whew!

Upon hearing this, Hun Tiandi showed a smile. If the Three Venerables of Qingyun joined, his faction would grow stronger, and he needed more powerful individuals.

He spoke: "No matter what conditions my teacher promised you three seniors, this junior will honor and fulfill them all."

"If you three seniors join my faction, I can promise you the status of a Half-Saint."

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of the Three Venerables of Qingyun froze. Light burst from their eyes, and their hearts were stirred.

"The status of a Half-Saint?"

Venerable Qingyun had been stuck at the bottleneck of a Nine-Star Dou Zun for many years. To break through to Half-Saint on his own would require an endless amount of energy to complete.

Between the peak of Dou Zun and Half-Saint, though it sounded like only a step away, the gap between the two...

...was indescribably terrifying.

That short step had caused countless geniuses to end their lives in bitter regret, holding onto endless disappointment until the very end.

Because hidden between the two was a unique type of cultivation. This strange method could only be sensed by experts who were close to that level.

In the Central Plains, some top-tier experts would choose this unique cultivation path.

The Nine Transitions to Saint!

The Nine Transitions were the measure of the gap between the peak of Dou Zun and Half-Saint; the chasm was immense.

To break through to Half-Saint, one needed the Nine Transitions to Saint. This meant a Nine-Star Dou Zun wishing to break through must compress and refine the saturated Dou Qi within their body.

This would cause an area to reappear within the body to accommodate new Dou Qi...

When the Dou Qi became saturated again, it would need to be compressed and refined once more.

Repeating this nine times would lead to completion.

Under this compression, the Dou Qi in the body would undergo a qualitative change, crossing the chasm of heaven and earth to truly enter the Saint stage.

Venerable Qingyun naturally knew this. Having stayed at the peak of Dou Zun for many years, even with the resources of the Qingyun Sect, he had only managed to complete the Third Transition.

The consumption of resources was enormous, and the Qingyun Sect was already unable to support the subsequent cultivation.

Relying solely on accumulating Dou Qi himself, he feared that even by the end of his life, he would be unable to break through to the Half-Saint level.

"Kid, don't talk big. Just because this old fellow is your teacher doesn't mean you can spout nonsense..."

Venerable Qingyang spoke coldly, seemingly hostile toward this boastful youth.

One had to know that even with the foundation and power of the Qingyun Sect, he had only completed the first transition of the Dou Zun peak. This youth's faction wasn't even established yet, and he was already making such grand claims.

"Qingyang, if you don't believe my disciple, do you still not believe in my ability!"

Elder Dan spoke slowly. As a Saint-level Grandmaster Alchemist, he naturally had such capability.

Hun Tiandi did not get angry at Venerable Qingyang's disdain. He smiled slightly: "Three seniors, please consider it carefully. This junior still has some matters to handle, so I will leave my teacher to accompany you..."

Then, he stood up and walked out of Huangquan Hall.

"Old man Dan, this disciple of yours isn't bad. His temperament and methods are both top-tier. You've found a good disciple!"

Suddenly, Venerable Qingyun spoke indifferently.

Hehehe!

"He is the pride of my life!" Elder Dan was not stingy with his praise at all.

Outside Huangquan Hall.

The white bones on the plaza had already been cleared away by Yan Xing and the others. Although they were significantly injured, their eyes were filled with excitement.

"Greetings, Lord. The Yellow Spring Pavilion's treasury has been found!" Liu Ling and his group bowed, their faces pale.

"No need for formalities, take me to see!" Hun Tiandi said, leaving with Liu Ling.

Additionally, the treasures found on the Yellow Spring Pavilion disciples had been packed separately and handed to Hun Tiandi.

After weaving through the side halls for fifteen minutes, they arrived before an ancient gate shimmering with runes, as if it had a restriction.

"Break open the treasury!" Hun Tiandi said coldly.

"Don't be reckless. Treasuries of factions like this usually have restrictions. If you break it open brutally, the restriction will destroy the treasures inside."

Lei Xuanji said coldly. Then, she slowly raised her jade-like hand, and purple lightning flowed, pouring into a piece of jade protruding from the corner of the wall.

Rumble!

Runes flickered and intertwined, the restriction dissipated, and the treasury doors slowly opened.

What met their eyes was a dazzling array: medicinal pills, ores, medicinal herbs, cultivation techniques, gold coins...

"Each of you take ten percent as a reward for destroying the Yellow Spring Pavilion today!" Hun Tiandi said to Yan Xing and Liu Ling.

"Thank you, Lord!" The two excitedly bowed and ducked into the treasury.

"Thank you for your help this time. Take whatever you like, at your leisure!" Hun Tiandi turned and said to Lei Xuanji.

"Oh? What if I want it all?" Lei Xuanji raised an eyebrow and teased.

"Take it!" Hun Tiandi waved his hand generously, not caring about the Yellow Spring Pavilion's treasury at all. He did this partly because Lei Xuanji had helped him several times, and partly because of the power behind her, the Lei Clan.

"At least you're sensible!" Lei Xuanji revealed a stunning smile and walked toward the treasury with a swaying waist.

Hun Tiandi also stepped inside.