After exiting, the Demon Path Six Sects will inspect each Disciple's Storage Pouch and record their findings.
This is also a side-effect representation of the Sects' foundations.
The more a Disciple gains, the stronger their power, which means the stronger the foundation of the Foundation Establishment Stage Disciples.
In a few decades, some of the Foundation Establishment Disciples from this trial might advance to the Core Formation stage Stage, greatly increasing the Core Formation foundation of each Sect.
Li Feiyu managed to slip through with a clever ruse.
He submitted some Spiritual Plants he didn't need, including four or five thousand-year Spirit Medicines, for which he was praised by a Core Formation Immortal Master and rewarded with many contribution points.
According to the rules, the gains from the trial are split 30-70, with 70% going to the Sect.
Among all the Spiritual Plants Li Feiyu submitted, all the thousand-year Spirit Medicines were taken.
Dan Yu was only controlled, not killed, so the Spirit Control Sect people couldn't possibly discover that Li Feiyu had been impersonated.
"Junior Brother Dan Yu, congratulations! You actually obtained so many Spirit Medicines this time."
A voice came from behind Li Feiyu. He turned around and said with a calm expression, "I was just lucky. I'm still far inferior to Senior Brother Zhang Jie."
Zhang Jie was one of the more outstanding Disciples of the Spirit Control Sect at the Foundation Establishment Realm. His Master was a late stage Core Formation Cultivator who held him in high regard.
Although the other Early Stage and Middle Stage Spirit Control Sect Disciples didn't say much, their eyes all revealed envy when they looked at Li Feiyu.
Some even cursed softly, saying he got extremely lucky.
The Spirit Control Sect ranked second among the Demon Path Six Sects, second only to the Joyful Union Sect. This time, the Spirit Control Sect almost caught up to the Joyful Union Sect's total gains, which was quite unexpected.
For a long time, the Joyful Union Sect had been the leader of the Southern Demon Path. Besides having the Demon Path's number one person, the Joyful Union Sect Grand Elder, guarding the Sect, the Cloud Mist Old Demon within the Sect was also not to be underestimated.
He was also well-known among all the Nascent Soul Stage powerhouses in the Mortal Realm.
The Spirit Control Sect's Core Formation experts were delighted, while the Joyful Union Sect was on high alert.
Although the Demonic Path was a whole, the internal competition was also incredibly fierce. If one side weakened quickly, it would likely be devoured and carved up by the other Sects.
Heaven Flame Mountains, Spirit Control Sect Sub-Altar.
After the trial ended, Li Feiyu did not leave. Instead, he had a thought: he wanted to infiltrate the Spirit Control Sect to obtain some secret insect-controlling techniques.
Compared to the former Spirit Beast Mountain, the Spirit Control Sect was the true expert in this area.
Although he rarely used insect-controlling methods currently, he was still very interested in this knowledge.
Returning to Dan Yu's Immortal Cave, it was very simple. Li Feiyu didn't pay much attention to it. Although competition within the Demonic Path was fierce, it wouldn't go so far as to directly attack another person's Immortal Cave in broad daylight.
This was absolutely not allowed!
"The Spiritual Qi concentration is just average."
Li Feiyu sighed. In the Cultivation world, the strong are respected. Basically, all good things are used by the strong first.
The same was true for the quality division of Immortal Caves within the various major Sects.
Dan Yu was only in the Early-Stage Foundation Establishment, so the Immortal Cave he was assigned was also average, but it was sufficient for daily Cultivation during the Foundation Establishment Stage.
However, for Li Feiyu, it was far from enough. At least the Spiritual Qi concentration like that in the Blazing Sun Secret Realm would barely suffice, otherwise his Cultivation speed would decrease significantly.
If he were to Cultivate with all his might, absorbing the surrounding Spiritual Qi, it would also be feasible.
It's just that this would cause too much commotion, and anyone with a discerning eye would know that the person Cultivating here was not simple.
Therefore, Li Feiyu always entered the Void Garden Pearl to Cultivate the Inferno Apex Meridian Art.
A week later, he successfully broke through to the seventh layer of the Inferno Apex Meridian Art.
The Inferno Apex Meridian Art has a total of ten layers. Completing its Cultivation can reach the Peak of the Early Stage Deity Transformation. There is nothing beyond that.
Compared to it, the Taiyin True Scripture is more profound, with eleven layers, allowing Cultivation up to the Middle Stage Deity Transformation.
The Mortal Realm's highest attainment is the Peak Deity Transformation Realm. At this point, after reaching the Early Stage Deity Transformation, it is almost impossible to advance further.
The main reason is that the current Spiritual Qi concentration is not suitable for Deity Transformation Cultivators' Cultivation.
Therefore, most Deity Transformation Cultivators are pursuing methods to go to the Spirit Realm, even if this path is extremely dangerous, they are unwilling to give up.
"In terms of Cultivation Technique, it's at least enough for the Mortal Realm. As for higher Ranks, I'll have to make plans after reaching the Spirit Realm."
Exiting the Void Garden Pearl, Li Feiyu flew towards the library pavilion.
According to Dan Yu's memories, some of the Spirit Control Sect sub-altar's classics were rubbings of the main altar's unique copies, quite precious, and most of them had Restrictions.
Li Feiyu didn't want to honestly do tasks and earn Sect contribution points.
So he used a clever method, relying on his powerful Divine Sense to break them one by one.
It must be said that the Spirit Control Sect's thousands of years of research on Spirit Insects was quite remarkable. Some of the insect armor condensation techniques, Spirit Insect explosion techniques, as well as Demon Beast control secret techniques, and Restriction secret techniques, were all much more Advanced than those of Spirit Beast Mountain.
To avoid suspicion, Li Feiyu came to "borrow" one or two shelves of books every day. In just over a month, it could be said that the entire library pavilion had been "emptied" by Li Feiyu.
As long as he needed it, he could engrave this knowledge onto Jade Slips and mass-produce them.
The day after Li Feiyu finished "borrowing" from the Spirit Control Sect sub-altar's library pavilion, Zhang Jie arrived at Dan Yu's Immortal Cave with several Spirit Control Sect Disciples.
Zhang Jie sent out a Sound Transmission Talisman. The talisman, upon encountering the Immortal Cave's Restriction, transformed into a streak of fire and immediately rushed in.
Li Feiyu opened his eyes, stroked his chin, and muttered to himself, "Inviting me to join a mission team?"
"I'm afraid their intention is to either recruit or kill me."
"But it's perfect; it will allow me to make a graceful exit."
Li Feiyu had never intended to stay in the Spirit Control Sect for a long time. Obtaining this knowledge of beast and insect control was already sufficient.
Exiting the Immortal Cave, Li Feiyu saw them and said, "Senior Brother Zhang Jie, with such hospitality, it's hard for this Junior Brother to refuse. When are you departing?"
Zhang Jie was slightly taken aback. He had inquired about Dan Yu beforehand and knew that he was a reclusive person who usually completed missions alone.
He had already prepared for the other party to refuse and then offer significant benefits.
"I didn't expect it to go so smoothly. It seems I overestimated him."
Zhang Jie smiled and said, "Then let's make it three days from now. This mission is to hunt down the Earth Flame Beast and Thousand-legged Centipede in the Heaven Flame Mountains. They are both Rank 4 Peak Demon Beasts, so Junior Brother Dan Yu, you'd best make more preparations."
"Of course, Junior Brother's Cultivation is low, so I, as a Senior Brother, will naturally look after him. But battles are dangerous, and what might happen is unclear. It's always good to have some trump cards of your own."
Li Feiyu smiled slightly, "Senior Brother Zhang Jie speaks wisely. This Junior Brother will remember."
After they left, Li Feiyu's lips curled into a slight smile, and he whispered, "Don't worry, I'll prepare a grand gift for you all!"
Three days later, Li Feiyu, Zhang Jie, and three Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators headed deep into the mountain range, searching for the whereabouts of the Earth Flame Beast and Thousand-legged Centipede.
Five streaks of various colored escape light flew above the mountain range.
"Let's go to the places where the Earth Flame Beast and Thousand-legged Centipede have appeared before." Zhang Jie said.
One person laughed, "It's all up to Senior Brother Zhang."
Li Feiyu chuckled, looking composed, "I have no objections."
Zhang Jie was very pleased. He led everyone to the foot of a mountain Peak after flying for more than a day.
"Junior Brothers, look around. If you find any traces of the Earth Flame Beast, notify everyone immediately."
"Yes, Senior Brother Zhang."
Li Feiyu looked at them, smiled, and said, "Senior Brother Zhang, you told me to prepare some trump cards. I've prepared them. Do you want to see them?"
"Oh, really? But wouldn't that be inappropriate? Junior Brother, do you mind?" Zhang Jie said with a playful expression.
Li Feiyu said, "It's not a big deal of a trump card. Senior Brother Zhang Jie probably wouldn't be interested."
"Senior Brother Zhang Jie, come on, let's take a look! We're very curious too!"
Everyone gathered around.
"Junior Brother Dan Yu, quickly bring it out and let us Senior Brothers broaden our horizons. Let's see what trump card you've prepared."
"It'll also allow us to give you some pointers."
"Alright, Senior Brothers!"
Li Feiyu patted the Spirit Beast Pouch at his waist. A black flash appeared, and a colossal creature, eight or nine zhang tall, appeared before everyone.
It was entirely black, with a very noticeable golden streak on its back, emanating an eerie gray Qi. Three pairs of black wings extended from its back, vibrating slightly with a buzzing sound.
Its two forelegs were like giant scythes of death, emitting a chilling light.
Zhang Jie and the others were all dumbfounded. They had intended to mock him, but now they couldn't say a word. They even felt their bodies tremble slightly from the aura of the Demon Beast before them.
"Go…Golden-backed Demonic Mantis?!"
"What…what Rank is it?!"
Zhang Jie stammered, his eyes filled with terror.
Li Feiyu smiled, "Senior Brothers, what do you think of this trump card?"
"Senior Brother Zhang, he…"
Zhang Jie stopped the other person and asked nervously, "Junior Brother, where did this Spirit Insect come from?"
"It feels quite powerful!"
Li Feiyu stroked the Golden-backed Demonic Mantis's head and said, "It's alright. I've raised it for a long time, only cultivating it to its current Rank 7 Demon Beast level."
"Are you all satisfied?!"
Zhang Jie and the others' faces immediately turned pale. One of them said, "You…you're not Dan Yu, who are you?!"
Li Feiyu smiled slightly, patted the Golden-backed Demonic Mantis, "I'm not Dan Yu, so who am I?"
"Senior Brothers, it will see you off. You shouldn't feel wronged, right?!"
They turned to flee, but how could their speed compare to the Golden-backed Demonic Mantis? Even a Rank 4 Demon Beast level Golden-backed Demonic Mantis flew much faster than them.
The Golden-backed Demonic Mantis gently waved its forelegs. Before Zhang Jie and the others could fly a few meters, a black light flashed behind them, and their bodies suddenly stiffened.
All of them were cut in half at the waist, their eyes dimming, and they fell to the ground.
Li Feiyu removed the smile from his face, took Dan Yu's body from the Void Garden Pearl, tossed it into the air, and the Golden-backed Demonic Mantis also cut him in two.
Looking at the bodies of the few people on the ground, his face was calm.
Although it was somewhat unfair to Dan Yu, he would not leave such a hidden danger.
After dealing with it, he retrieved the Golden-backed Demonic Mantis and transformed into a streak of escape light, flying towards the horizon.
Two days later, Bluestone City.
Li Feiyu, invisible in the air, overlooked the city below. Bits and pieces of the past surfaced in Li Feiyu's mind.
He raised his fingertip, and a drop of blood immediately flew out, stopping before him.
He formed a hand seal and silently chanted, "Bloodline Attraction!"
The blood bead glowed brightly, and Li Feiyu immediately sensed that hundreds of people in Bluestone City had established a connection with the blood bead.
Li Feiyu smiled slightly and muttered to himself, "My descendants have indeed multiplied."
With a flicker of his figure, Li Feiyu appeared on the streets of Bluestone City.
No one around noticed Li Feiyu's sudden appearance, as if Li Feiyu had always been there.
He found a restaurant, ordered some dishes, and then called over the waiter.
"The customer has something to ask?"
Li Feiyu nodded, "I'm new here and want to ask if there are any powerful figures in your Bluestone City?"
"Speaking of that, one must mention Li Family Fort!"
"Li Family Fort?"
"That's right. Li Family Fort is not only the number one Family in our Bluestone City, but it's also among the best in the entire Jing Province."
"Li Family Fort values martial arts, and has produced three successive Martial Forest Alliance Leaders of Jing Province. Nowadays, it has even produced a great general, holding the first Rank official position!"
Li Feiyu nodded, "Then how is the Li Family's Family style? With such rapid development, there must be many arrogant people."
The waiter laughed heartily, "You're mistaken there!"
"From its establishment, Li Family Fort has had an exceptionally strict Family style. There have even been instances where Family members who forcibly abducted women were expelled from the Family."
"Even direct descendants have been severely punished. After several such incidents, no Li Family Disciple dared to offend again."
"Their Li Family's reputation is among the best in the entire Jing Province."
"Not only that, they also love making friends, and their friends are spread throughout the entire Yue Kingdom."
Li Feiyu's expression shifted, "Then which Family has the best relationship with the Li Family?"
"The best relationship? That would be none other than the Han Family!"
"Their rise was also very swift, but unlike the Li Family, their Family followed the path of civil officials. Generations of them have served as officials in the imperial court, and they even produced a Censor-in-Chief."
"One civil, one military, they truly complement each other!"
"That's very well said. This is your tip!"
Li Feiyu tossed over a few taels of silver, which delighted the waiter, as it was worth several months of his wages.
"By the way, tell me about the current Family Head of the Li Family."
"Alright…"
...
"Li Qingyun, I wonder how many generations removed he is from me?"
Li Feiyu ate a simple meal, left the restaurant, and walked towards Li Family Fort.
Each step seemed to cover several steps, and the people around him remained completely oblivious, truly a miraculous sight.
Li Family Fort covered an extremely vast area, tens of li wide, and in addition to numerous luxurious houses, it also had horse pastures, several training grounds, small lakes, and so on.
Li Feiyu's Divine Sense spread out, and in a spacious large room, he discovered a middle-aged man.
The layout here suggested it was a study. If he guessed correctly, that should be the Family Head's study, and the imposing man should be the current Family Head, Li Qingyun.
Li Feiyu smiled, his figure flickered, and the next moment he appeared in the Family Head's study.
At this moment, Li Qingyun was looking down at a document on the desk, completely engrossed, completely unaware that a person had appeared in front of his desk.
After a while, feeling someone staring at him, he glanced up in surprise, then suddenly raised his head, his expression incredibly solemn.
Li Qingyun's voice was deep, his heart filled with astonishment, but his demeanor was very calm.
"Who is Your Excellency?"
"How did you appear in my study?"
Li Feiyu smiled slightly, nodded and said, "Still quite composed."