Chapter 506: Qingfu Money

The Mortal Realm

Based on Wushang's own experience, simultaneously drawing upon Earth Fiend Qi and Heaven Gang Qi to impact the Golden Core requires a Golden Core that has not lost its vitality to withstand such a terrifying shock.

Qin Sang acquired Daoist Jiupao's Golden Core a year ago. In nine years, it will lose its vitality due to being separated from the body for too long. If he wants to try Wushang's method, he must do so within these nine years, otherwise, he will have to find a new Golden Core or demon core. Dealing with Daoist Jiupao was already so difficult; how much more so with other Golden Core masters? This nine-year period might be his only chance. Once the affairs of the Ziwei Palace conclude and the spiritual tide recedes, the four Golden Core Reverends of the Azure Sun Demonic Sect will return to their mountain gate and will not easily leave. Although Qin Sang is using the Core Formation method left by Wushang, he does not want to turn himself into a living corpse. Therefore, a Golden Core that has not lost its vitality and Heaven Gang Qi are essential.

Yun Youzi looked deeply at Qin Sang. "It seems you've already thought this through... But have you considered that even if we are fully prepared to barely deal with the remaining Golden Core cultivator, what about the Azure Sun Demonic Sect's mountain-protecting grand formation? This formation was personally set up by the Azure Sun Demonic Sect's founding patriarch, who once dominated the Minor Cold Domain, and it took him decades to arrange. It has protected the Azure Sun Demonic Sect to this day. Even though the Azure Sun Demonic Sect has declined, other demonic sects have never dared to harbor thoughts of attacking them, and this grand formation is certainly related to that."

Qin Sang had been lurking in Azure Sun Market for so long that he had long understood the Azure Sun Demonic Sect's background, and he was very familiar with the reputation of this mountain-protecting grand formation. It is said that when the last Nascent Soul cultivator of the Azure Sun Demonic Sect passed away, two Nascent Soul cultivators from other demonic sects, upon hearing the news, jointly attacked their sect. The Azure Sun Demonic Sect was in grave danger. The successor to the Azure Sun Demonic Sect's Sect Master was merely a late-stage Golden Core cultivator. He did not seek any other assistance but simply activated the grand formation, steadily defending the mountain gate and causing the two Nascent Soul cultivators to return empty-handed. After the two Nascent Soul cultivators left, they remained tight-lipped about that battle. Since then, the Azure Sun Demonic Sect's mountain-protecting grand formation became widely renowned.

Such a powerful grand formation could not be forcibly breached even by Qin Sang combined with a hundred Yun Youzis. It was precisely for this reason that Yun Youzi asked. The Azure Sun Demonic Sect's mountain-protecting grand formation was the biggest obstacle. Without being able to enter the Azure Sun Demonic Sect, everything else was moot.

"We need to figure out a way for us to get in..." Yun Youzi paced back and forth, racking his brain to help Qin Sang, also feeling a headache. "The situation within Cloud Cang Great Marsh is now settled. While the various sects are no longer as tense as before, they also won't let down their guard. Especially after the Azure Sun Demonic Sect Master left, they will definitely be even more vigilant and will not easily allow outsiders into the mountain. Unless you know someone close to the Azure Sun Demonic Sect who can bring us in, then once inside, we'll have to find a way to avoid their detection and infiltrate the inner sect..."

Qin Sang shook his head. "Senior, don't worry. I've thought of a method that has a good chance of allowing me to infiltrate the Azure Sun Demonic Sect. If it fails, we'll find another way. Furthermore, Senior, you don't need to infiltrate the Azure Sun Demonic Sect with me. I'd like to ask you to take a Qingfu Coin to Boundless Valley..."

As he spoke, Qin Sang took out two copper coins from his mustard seed pouch. These two coins were one large and one small, with the smaller one fitting perfectly inside the larger one. When the two coins were joined, one could see two Qingfu spirit insects, a mother and a child, carved onto them. They were lifelike and intricately detailed. The mother was on the outside, and the child was in the center.

This type of Qingfu Coin is a special magical artifact, refined using the blood of a spirit insect called a Qingfu. The mother's blood is applied to the mother coin, and the child's blood to the child coin. Two cultivators, one holds the mother coin, and the other holds the child coin. When the person holding the child coin crushes it and simultaneously activates the insect blood on it with spiritual energy, the mother coin will sense it and produce a new child coin. Of course, there are distance limitations between the two Qingfu Coins, but their range is very far. Qin Sang, in the Azure Sun Demonic Sect, and Yun Youzi, in Boundless Valley, would still be able to sense each other.

The function of the Qingfu Coin is somewhat similar to the Heart-Link Pendant Yun Youzi gave them in West Town. However, it is not as convenient as the pendant, as it cannot transmit messages. But it can also bypass various restrictions and formations. As long as they are within the Qingfu blood's sensing range, crushing the child coin will activate the mother coin. The advantage is that the Qingfu Coin has a longer range than the Heart-Link Pendant. Unlike the Heart-Link Pendant, which breaks upon being crushed, the child coin can regenerate multiple times before the mother blood is depleted, allowing for several repeated uses.

Qingfu are spirit insects. While not as rare as strange insects like the Fire Jade Centipede, they are still very rare and hard to find. This Qingfu Coin was not refined by Qin Sang. He obtained it as an accidental spoils of war during a fierce battle with the Heavenly Walk Alliance in the Chaotic Island Waters. Seeing its peculiar effects, he deliberately kept it. This coin has been used many times, and there is little mother blood left. It can still be used three or four more times.

Qin Sang handed the mother coin to Yun Youzi, while he kept the child coin. "The Azure Sun Demonic Sect is very close to Boundless Valley, and most of their disciples train there. Once I crush the child coin, I'd like to ask you, Senior, to find a way to cause some trouble for the Azure Sun Demonic Sect disciples to draw their attention. If you can lure that Golden Core cultivator out of the mountain gate, that would be even better."

Qin Sang trusted Yun Youzi's strength. His magical artifact, the Impeccable Pearl, was extraordinary. Qin Sang noticed that the Impeccable Pearl grew stronger as Yun Youzi's cultivation improved. Back when Yun Youzi was only at the mid-stage Foundation Establishment, the Impeccable Pearl was already quite remarkable, and now it must be extraordinary. Qin Sang had a feeling that this was not Yun Youzi's full strength. After infiltrating Sky Demon Mound unscathed, Qin Sang found him even more inscrutable. Qin Sang, being self-confident, felt that even without using the Flying Yaksha, he wouldn't be entirely confident in defeating Yun Youzi.

The Foundation Establishment disciples of the Azure Sun Demonic Sect would certainly not be a match for Yun Youzi. This task could only be carried out by Yun Youzi; Mu Yifeng, Senior Brother Rong, and the others were not capable enough. The most reliable candidate would naturally be Qi Yuanshou, but firstly, Qin Sang didn't have an opportunity to ask him, and secondly, Qi Yuanshou would undoubtedly get to the bottom of things and absolutely would not allow Qin Sang to fall into the Corpse Path.

Yun Youzi took the Qingfu Coin, clearly disapproving of Qin Sang's plan. He frowned and questioned, "Are you planning to cause a huge disturbance in the Azure Sun Demonic Sect? How will you escape then?"

Qin Sang shook his head. "I won't resort to drastic measures unless absolutely necessary. Luring away that Golden Core cultivator is to buy as much time as possible."

Yun Youzi's expression softened slightly, and he mused, "Luring the tiger away from its mountain... When the three Golden Core cultivators are not present, it will be the Azure Sun Demonic Sect's most vulnerable moment, so they will definitely be extremely vigilant. If I only target the Azure Sun Demonic Sect disciples, it would be too obvious and leave traces. They would realize someone is targeting them and become even more alert. That Golden Core cultivator, unless he's a fool, won't fall for it easily."

Qin Sang sighed, "If it's not feasible, we can't force it. If I can just divert their attention, my goal will be achieved."

Yun Youzi nodded, then his eyes suddenly lit up, and he mused, "Brother Qin, rest assured, I know what to do..."