I, a prison guard in the Heavenly Prison, secretly became invincible thanks to the system.

Chapter 923 Breakthrough to the 9th Reincarnation, Seeking Qi in the Azure Netherworld

Ye Kang naturally began cultivating without stopping.

After all, three million enlightenment points had been received, and the demon materials had already been prepared.

Eighth level cultivation seems impressive, but in reality, it's still not enough to rival the true Return to Truth Realm.

Ye Kang used underhanded tactics to steal a lot of incense offerings, which will definitely attract the attention of the demon race. He must hurry up and improve his cultivation so that he can enjoy the incense offerings in peace.

Cultivating to the Nirvana Realm was no longer difficult for him, but in order to avoid attracting attention, he chose to break through in the Jade Ink Realm.

With his comprehension depleted and his demonic materials refined, Ye Kang smoothly entered the Nine Revolutions Nirvana.

After he finished refining all the blessings bestowed by heaven and earth, his cultivation level rose to another level, especially his physical body. Now, even attacks from the Returning to Truth Realm cannot immediately destroy his physical body.

Not to mention, he also possesses a rebirth speed far exceeding that of ordinary people, recovering extremely quickly.

Of course, after reaching the ninth level, Ye Kang also felt that things were different now compared to before.

During his final Nirvana, his body had reached a state of perfection. He only needed to accumulate cultivation to the peak of the Ninth Revolution to attempt to refine the Qi of Heaven and Earth, replenish his Six Qi, and thus step into the Return to Truth Realm.

But the key lies in finding one's own six energies, which is the most important step in returning to one's true nature.

The six qi are the original nature of man. Without the six qi, a person is incomplete, just like Ye Kang, who comes from a humble background in Luofu.

At the same time, the six qi exist only in the darkness and can only be communicated through the primordial spirit.

The perfection of the six qi is also the perfection of the primordial spirit.

The first step is to use the method of returning to one's true nature, constantly returning to simplicity and authenticity, and finding one's own energy.

Ye Kang possesses the Guizhen Method, and the Taiqing Wushang Tongtian Gong is a complete cultivation technique, almost the most advanced technique of its time.

The key lies in how to return to simplicity, and he can only seek help from his predecessors.

"Mr. Ke, how did you manage to return to simplicity back then?" Ye Kang looked at Ke Yuanzhou beside him.

Compared to the other remnant souls in the Jade Realm, Ke Yuanzhou is clearly the most reliable.

The latter sat cross-legged on the mountaintop and said calmly, "Returning to simplicity means finding the original nature of the soul and extracting the six primordial energies of heaven and earth from the soul. After you reach the peak of the ninth revolution, you can use the Return to Truth method to naturally enter that mysterious world. There is no need to ask any more questions."

"I see. But there are so few who can truly return to their true nature in this world. It must be as difficult as ascending to heaven, right?"

"I don't know, but I found it quickly. You're more talented than me, so it's no problem for you."

Ye Kang felt somewhat guilty upon hearing this.

Although he has reached the level of a genius in terms of innate talent, he is still far inferior to such a monstrous genius.

Without the support of the system, it would be extremely difficult.

Ke Yuanzhou didn't know what Ye Kang was thinking, but continued, "What's most important for you right now isn't thinking about this, but quickly raising your cultivation to the peak of the Ninth Revolution and finding the Yin Qi. You already have the Spring Equinox Qi, but the Yin Qi is the starting point for everything. Most people are stuck on the hurdle of seeking Qi. They have talent, but they can only waste a thousand years and die with regrets."

"Understood. I have made progress on the Yin Qi. The Azure Qi Gathering Method inherited from the Martial Emperor is exactly what I want. Azure Qi is also a top-tier first-class Qi, and it should be put to my use."

Ye Kang had already planned that his next step would be to go to Kuizhou in the north and gather Qi at Buzhou Mountain.

Fortunately, Kuizhou and Leizhou are adjacent, and Buzhou Mountain is not far away.

Moreover, as a general of the Wu Dynasty, he could go there openly and legitimately, a benefit that ordinary martial artists wouldn't even dare to dream of.

With this in mind, Ye Kang bowed to Ke Yuanzhou, then left the Ink Jade Realm and returned to the Demon Suppression General's Mansion.

Ye Kang walked out of the mansion and came to the office of the Demon Suppression Division again. There he saw Luo Qilin sitting in the office, flipping through the files and smiling slightly, as if he was waiting for him.

Ye Kang hurried over and said, "Greetings, General."

Lokilin looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"You've broken through to the ninth level? When did that happen?"

Even if Ye Kang tried to hide it, he couldn't escape the eyes of this True Realm general. So he said frankly, "I just broke through. Thanks to that Great Tooth Immortal, it gave me a glimpse of enlightenment, which allowed me to break through."

"Is this really true? General Ye truly deserves to be called a pillar of the Wu Dynasty. Such talent puts me to shame."

"General, you jest. My meager cultivation is hardly comparable to yours."

"Hahaha, you're quite the reader, not like a newcomer to officialdom. I'm getting more and more curious."

"General, you flatter me."

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Luo Qilin said, "Congratulations, General Ye, on your great victory in the campaign against Ma Wang Mountain. You have made such a great contribution so soon after arriving in Luoyan Prefecture. You have a bright future ahead of you."

"General, I was just about to apologize to you." Ye Kang chuckled.

Lokilin looked puzzled: "What apology are you referring to?"

"Please forgive me, General. This is my first time serving as a general, and I am unfamiliar with many of the rules. I forgot to consult you on such an important matter. Isn't this a crime of overstepping my bounds? I beg you to punish me, General, and we must not allow this unhealthy trend to continue!"

Ye Kang spoke with righteous indignation, and Luo Qilin was stunned for a moment, then smiled and nodded: "That makes sense. I was originally going to recommend you for credit, but since you've said so, let's just call it even. Don't worry about the merits of your subordinates; they won't be disheartened."

"what?"

Ye Kang was dumbfounded. I was just being polite, why aren't you really going to recommend me for credit?

But whatever, I already reaped the real benefits when I took action, so whether I deserve credit or not doesn't matter.

Luo Qilin continued, "Since General Ye has already reached the ninth level, it's truly a pity for Luoyan Prefecture. Once you advance to the True Immortal realm, I'm afraid this little Demon Suppression General won't be able to keep you."

Ye Kang quickly shook his head: "That's not true. Since I have received the Emperor's favor and come here to train, how could I leave so easily? I will not leave until I have wiped out all the villains in Luoyan Prefecture!"

"Such lofty ambitions! Very well, very well. If you encounter any difficulties in cultivation, you can tell me. I also have the whereabouts of a wisp of heaven and earth energy, but its grade is a bit low. I'm afraid you wouldn't even consider it a mere third-rate one."

Ye Kang, of course, looked down on it, but still put on a grateful face and continued to say in accordance with the general's words: "To tell you the truth, I obtained a trace of the Martial Emperor's inheritance in the Martial God Space and learned the location of a wisp of Azure Qi, which is in Buzhou Mountain in the Northern Kui Continent. I hope the general will give me an order to allow me to go and collect the Qi. Ye Kang will be extremely grateful."

As he spoke, Ye Kang stood up and bowed deeply to Luo Qilin.

The latter immediately fell into deep thought.

"Mount Buzhou...that's the territory of the Azure Cloud Sea Sect, and the Azure Qi is famous throughout the world, but only one in ten thousand can successfully gather it. It's as difficult as ascending to heaven. You actually want to take advantage of this Qi?"

Lokilin was very surprised. The Azure Aura was no secret; everyone in the world knew about it.

Because the Azure Cloud Sea Sect didn't hide anything at all, but openly listed prices. As long as you could afford the price, you could go up Mount Buzhou. It had even become an industry chain.

The reason behind this is that collecting this energy is extremely difficult; it's so difficult that even among a hundred peak Nirvana cultivators, at most only one person can gather it.

It's safe to say you can make a profit without any risk, and it's extremely profitable.

But Lokilin immediately caught the key point in Ye Kang's words.

Martial God Space, Martial Emperor's Legacy...

It's not surprising that the young geniuses who participate in the Heavenly Dharma Assembly can enter the Martial God Space and obtain inheritances. Could it be that this kid is really so lucky that he inherited the Qi Gathering Method?

He was curious, but he wouldn't pry, since it was a secret belonging to martial artists.

Ye Kang nodded and said, "I also want to give it a try. I've heard that you can go up Buzhou Mountain by paying money. I wonder if the General could give me some pointers?"

Luo Qilin laughed heartily: "That's for sure. The Qingming Yunhai Sect is the strongest sect in the Northern Kui Continent, with outstanding strength. If it were to unite with other sects in the Upper Kui Continent, it could rival our Martial Dynasty without being at a disadvantage. But after all, it is a sect, and the government does not have the same strict control over resources. In the past, many people have gone to Buzhou Mountain, but the price is not cheap."

"Oh?" Ye Kang looked interested.

Lokilin continued, "From what I understand, it would cost at least ten thousand high-grade spirit crystals, or a rare and precious material of Earth rank or higher."

"It's so expensive!"

Ye Kang looked shocked, but in his heart he was thinking: I didn't expect it to be so simple.

After all, for him, anything that can be solved with money isn't a problem.

You can easily buy any Earth-rank rare material by going to the Heavenly Street and using Heavenly Street Coins.

Lokilin wasn't surprised by Ye Kang's astonishment, after all, this was no small sum; even for a True Realm expert, it wasn't something they could just casually produce.

Therefore, those who can go to Buzhou Mountain to seek Qi are either rich or noble, and all have powerful connections.

He comforted him, saying, "Although the azure energy is good, it is too difficult to obtain. If it is impossible, you can seek other energies. There is no need to force it."

Ye Kang shook his head: "No, since I have this opportunity, how can I let this treasure mountain go to waste? I will go even if I have to sell my pots and pans! I only ask that the general give me an order, so that no one will say that I am neglecting my duty."

Luo Qilin said with some appreciation, "That's not a problem. Princess Anling is going to Buzhou Mountain in seven days. I'll put in a good word for you. You can go there under the pretext of escorting the princess."

"Indeed! Ye Kang thanks the General!"

Ye Kang was overjoyed and bowed deeply.

Luo Qilin nodded and said, "Marquis Anling is the only marquis in Luoyan Prefecture. His residence is located in the prefectural city. You can go and pay him a visit in a few days. Also, you have just wiped out Ma Wang Mountain. There may be remnants seeking revenge. You need to handle this properly."

"Understood, Ye Kang will never let Feng County fall into such dire straits again!"

"Alright, I'm relieved. You go ahead and get on with your work. I'll be going now."

"Your subordinate is seeing you off, sir."

Ye Kang respectfully saw Luo Qilin off. When it came to currying favor in officialdom, Ye Kang was a master, without a single flaw.

After the general left, he took Kuang Zheng and went to the file room to get a file from the old inspector who was in charge of the files.

The person recorded above is the Marquis of Anling.

Marquis Anling, as one of the thirty marquises, is now in a very awkward situation.

On the one hand, the old Marquis had been dead for many years, and the new Marquis who succeeded him was less accomplished and had an upright personality, which offended many of his colleagues.

Therefore, the Anling Marquis lineage was gradually excluded from the core of the Heavenly King's Palace, and even their fiefdom was exiled to the neglected Luoyan Prefecture.

This resulted in the Marquis of Anling being ignored in Luoyan Prefecture.

It's not that the people of Luoyan Prefecture look down on this lineage; after all, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse, and a marquis is still a marquis.

It's simply because it's unnecessary. Cultivating a relationship with the Marquis of Anling is pointless, and provoking him would only bring more trouble. It's better to pretend you don't know anything.

Therefore, Marquis Anling kept a very low profile in Luoyan Prefecture, and Ye Kang had never even heard of him before.

The dossier only contained some general information. Ye Kang put away the dossier and looked at Kuang Zheng beside him: "Do you know the princess of the Marquis of Anling's mansion?"

Kuang Zheng frowned slightly, as if recalling something, and then said, "I did a lot of research before coming here. I heard that Princess Yu Lian of the Marquis of Anling is also a genius who has reached the Ninth Rank. It seems that it is time for her to seek Qi."

Ye Kang nodded: "That's right. The Marquis of Anling's mansion has been weak for many years. If there is another Princess Yu Lian in the Returning to Truth Realm now, it will surely improve the current situation."

"If you wish to befriend him, sir, you might as well start with the Marquis. I've heard that he's a heavy drinker. If you were to offer him some exquisite wine, I'm sure he would be very pleased."

Upon hearing this, Ye Kang's brows furrowed.

Spirit wine? He has it!

Not only does it exist, but its effects are outstanding; even the Crocodile God, the ruler of a realm, likes it.

It's true that timing is everything.

Ye Kang immediately instructed the people of the Moyu Realm to quickly forge the most exquisite wine pot and fill it with Fengbo Brew.

Of course, there's no rush. It would be better to wait a couple of days until the general and the marquis have discussed it before going.

Thinking of this, Ye Kang walked out of the dossier room and said, "Instruct Wang Xun and Yan Wenduan to each lead a team of inspectors to Feng County, and pay special attention to the situation near Dayaxian and Mawang Mountain. One of them should return every half day to report to me, and report no matter how small the matter is."

"promise!"

Kuang Zheng withdrew, while Ye Kang returned to his room to continue his cultivation.

After all, he has only just entered the Ninth Revolution Realm and has not yet reached perfection. He needs a period of time to hone his skills.

Meanwhile, the two patrol teams quickly set off, separated in Feng County, and each concealed their presence to investigate the surrounding area.

Yan Wenduan led a group of people to the border between Feng County and Dai County, and then they were dumbfounded.

They were surprised to see countless villagers carrying timber and stones, heading hurriedly towards the temple of the Great Tooth Immortal.

"What's going on! Weren't the Great Tooth Fairy killed by the adults? Why are these villagers still worshipping him!"

"Damn demons, they must have used evil magic. Let's destroy that evil temple and awaken these innocent people!"

Several inspectors were filled with righteous indignation.

Yan Wenduan said in a low voice, "Don't talk nonsense, that's not some kind of evil temple."

"Huh? Lord Yan, are you joking? Isn't the Great Tooth Immortal just a wild god?"

"The Great Tooth Fairy is, but the one now is probably not. You'll see if you keep walking."

Yan Wenduan's cultivation level was high, and his divine sense could naturally probe farther than theirs, so he was the only one who noticed something was wrong.

His face was a fascinating mix of emotions, as if he had witnessed something both unbelievable and perfectly logical.