Cloud Thunder explained a lot in one breath.
Cyan Wind Zhenren frowned: "All three Golden Cores died inside?"
Yun Lingshu nodded: "That’s right, they lost contact shortly after entering."
Cyan Wind Zhenren looked solemn: "I reckon they’ve gained control of the array. Though the Void Sect claims to be low-key, their strength isn’t weak, and a sect-level array should indeed have this power."
Cloud Thunder asked, "Should we go in and investigate now?"
"Let’s wait for the sect’s Array King to arrive, and not act rashly for now."
Cyan Wind Zhenren shook his head: "The most important thing right now is to figure out what the Demon Suppression Department is up to. If they intend to target our Celestial Travel Sect, it’s not worth wasting effort here. If the Demon Suppression Department attacks, we must defend."
Yun Lingshu turned a sidelong glance: "Are they really that powerful?"
"Shu’Er, remember, within the Sun and Moon Dynasty, the most powerful sect isn’t among the Nine Sects, but rather the Sun and Moon Dynasty itself. It’s a unique sect operating as an imperial system. Even one Demon Suppression Department could wipe out the Celestial Travel Sect."
Cyan Wind Zhenren spoke earnestly: "They’ve established a Demon Suppression Department in every state to balance local sects. If two states’ Demon Suppression Departments act simultaneously, it could threaten our sect. If three act together, it’s a catastrophe."
Yun Lingshu’s eyes flickered, nodding silently.
Cloud Thunder said, "Our Yun Family is being targeted this time; I hope Cyan Wind Vein Leader can help secure some resources for us."
"We can discuss this back in a safer place, it’s not safe here."
At this moment, Cyan Wind Zhenren was still wary of ambushes by the Demon Suppression Department, as they had already acted and certainly wouldn’t mind doing so again.
Their overly cautious attitude spared Shen Wang a conflict.
While cooking, Shen Wang kept a close watch on the situation using the Tai Chi Yin Yang Mirror.
He recognized them as people from the Celestial Travel Sect, led by someone of late-stage Golden Core level, with profound cultivation.
Such a lineup made Shen Wang rather nervous; if they all broke in, the Dao Array’s power hadn’t fully recovered and couldn’t handle many Golden Core levels.
Luckily, these people only explored nearby and didn’t attack the Ninth Peak before hurriedly leaving.
Shen Wang surmised they feared an ambush within the Ninth Peak and didn’t rely on their numbers to act.
Only then did he feel relaxed enough to cook, preparing a table full of delicacies to enjoy with his family.
At night, everything quieted down.
Shen Wang had time to study the Tai Chi Yin Yang Mirror, which was likely of Spiritual Artifact level.
He had initially grasped this treasure’s functions, but hadn’t yet had a chance to study its Cultivation Technique.
"The Void Sect’s technique is actually called the Tai Chi Yin Yang Scripture, truly impressive."
Shen Wang’s consciousness entered his Sea of Consciousness, where a Black and White Tai Chi Diagram existed. It had formed when the remnants of an elder’s Divine Sense from the Void Sect had been activated in his mind.
This not only helped him control the Tai Chi Yin Yang Realm but also contained a cultivation method.
Tai Chi Yin Yang Scripture.
The name itself suggests it’s an extraordinary cultivation technique.
When Shen Wang’s thoughts touched the Tai Chi Diagram, the black and white colors immediately shifted, transforming into a sheet of white paper with black writing.
It recorded the cultivation method of the Tai Chi Yin Yang Scripture.
Qi Cultivation, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul, Divinity Transformation—only these five realms. Though not as complete as the Black Emperor Scripture, compared to it, he discovered the Tai Chi Yin Yang Scripture was no less impressive.
In some aspects, he felt the Tai Chi Yin Yang Scripture was even more advanced.
"It’s actually a cultivation technique for Yin and Yang Qi, not for the Five Elements, quite unheard of."
The cultivators he encountered without exception practiced some elemental attribute. Even if possessing multiple attributes, they still fell within the Five Elements.
"Being beyond the Five Elements, this technique is definitely advanced. I can cultivate it, and it suits me well."
Shen Wang mused, Tai Chi divides into Yin and Yang, and Yin and Yang transform into the Five Elements, encompassing his current multi-attribute Spirit Root talents.
He continued his research, finding the technique flawless, almost perfect.
Reading on, he learned the technique requires the assistance of the Tai Chi Yin Yang Realm; otherwise, cultivating Yin and Yang Qi would be challenging and slow.
Shen Wang realized that the method and the Tai Chi Yin Yang Scripture should be a complete set.
No wonder the person left behind such a treasure; it was for this reason.
He continued with his studies, attempting cultivation, and by the end of the night, barely understood the first layer, the Qi Cultivation Chapter.
The next day, Shen Wang finished cultivating and began tunneling, while keeping an eye on the external situation.
Under the Tai Chi Yin Yang Mirror, all cultivators were exposed.
Once the magical treasure was activated, surrounding scenes appeared in his mind, and the living creatures were particularly distinct.
He discovered that despite the calm exterior, a few individuals were secretly investigating.
Apart from wild creatures, there were cultivators; the higher the cultivation, the brighter the light in the projection.
The hidden cultivators’ strength was not high, but they were expert at concealment. Without the Tai Chi Yin Yang Mirror’s prowess, he might have missed them.
Directly venturing out without awareness would have led to immediate detection.
Interestingly, after close observation, he found these people were from two separate factions.
There was a stark difference between sect members and those from the Demon Suppression Department, notable even in their auras.
Sect members were often gifted, with abundant resources, progressing step by step like cultivators.
On the other hand, those from the Demon Suppression Department, generally less talented, honed their skills through real battles, appearing more astute.
"One side is from the Celestial Travel Sect, the other the Demon Suppression Department. If they encounter each other, they’d likely mistake the other as enemies."
Shen Wang couldn’t help but chuckle, his eyes cold.
Seeing these individuals lurking and observing without any reaction confirmed they hadn’t detected the Tai Chi Yin Yang Mirror’s presence,
Shen Wang estimated the magical treasure worked via a more advanced level of Yin and Yang Qi.
Most cultivators in this world practiced conventional Five Elements, or rarer alternative elements, but none pursued the Path of Yin and Yang, making the Tai Chi Yin Yang Mirror’s discovery improbable.
To these people, Shen Wang felt no goodwill, regardless of their faction.
"Having people watching outside every day isn’t good. Get rid of a few from the Celestial Travel Sect, release a few, make them more certain the Demon Suppression Department is here."
Shen Wang murmured, leaving the Ninth Peak under the cover of black Qi, which was Taiyin Qi.
Beside an old tree, Shen Wang emerged.
He looked at the old tree, clicking his tongue in amazement: "Up close, I couldn’t even tell; their concealment technique is incredible."
The tree trunk began to squirm, resembling a chameleon-like integration with the tree, as the cultist realized their disguise was exposed and tried to react.
Shen Wang sliced down, the blade striking the tree trunk.
Instead of wood chips, there appeared fresh blood.
A person disguised in the tree’s color had their head cleanly severed by Shen Wang’s blade.
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Shen Wang stepped on the severed head: "This wood concealment technique isn’t half bad."
He took the items from the deceased, a fireball dispatched to obliterate the body.
In the enemy’s Storage Pouch, Shen Wang found a manual named Wood Concealment Technique, precisely a method to hide using flora.
Though unsure of its usefulness, Shen Wang intended to review it when possible; having another skill could only be advantageous.
He continued his walk until reaching a patch of ground where suddenly, his blade stabbed, piercing the soil with a faint squelch.
Withdrawing the blade revealed flowing blood.
This individual was hidden underground, far more covert; Shen Wang was barely certain of discovering them.
Having eliminated two hidden spies, Shen Wang refrained from targeting a third, who seemed to sense danger and quickly withdrew.
Shen Wang didn’t pursue; his goal was merely to warn certain people that this wasn’t a place for casual investigation, and coming here put one’s life at stake.
After dispatching two spies, Shen Wang was sure he’d sufficiently intimidated the Celestial Travel Sect members, and he returned directly to the Ninth Peak.
He controlled the array’s core but wasn’t yet fully familiar with the Dao Array, needing further study with Jade Scrolls to maximize its power.
Moreover, the Yin Yang Scripture’s cultivation was arduous, requiring considerable time and effort.