Chapter 475: Cultivation Secret Method, Three's Company

A hazy pink glow formed a halo.

From within, a graceful, curvaceous figure emerged. Her full hips presented an alluring curve, and her delicate, oval face held the most charming and captivating expression. A triangular, snowflake-like mark adorned her brow, and her eyes reflected only Wang Yu's image. She was draped in a snow-white fox fur, seemingly transformed from her own pelt. Much of her pale skin was exposed, along with profound, rounded hemispheres that looked like mountains from one angle and peaks from another. A pure, subtle fragrance accompanied her.

Xue Yu walked over to Wang Yu and draped an arm around his neck. She leaned half her body against him. Her eyes were hazy, and her breath was fragrant like orchids.

“Master~ Yu Niang has come to practice the Human Desire technique with you.”

With a wave of Wang Yu's hand, their escape lights merged, and they swiftly departed from this “crime scene.” The three priests of the Nether Mountain Sect dared not delay further and fled one after another.

This incident happened too suddenly. These individuals were merely supervisors from nearby war zones who came to investigate after sensing the aura of heavenly tribulation. Furthermore, both sides had been engaged in continuous warfare for over two decades, and they generally had an idea of the number and approximate locations of powerful cultivators. Who would have thought someone would attempt a breakthrough here, using the spiritual vein?

Wang Yu suddenly appeared and slew Tang Yang and the old cultivator. It was purely an accident, but it also signaled that the situation would begin to change. The Azure Cloud Sect or the Blazing Sun Sect would certainly respond to this incident.

The death of a Nascent Soul stage powerhouse was no minor matter. Especially with someone like Tang Yang, a “heavenly talent” who was almost certainly going to reach the late stage. This loss was simply too great, to an extent that it was unacceptable.

With the soul lamps extinguished, the site of the incident would surely be surrounded by powerful cultivators from Taihu. If they didn't leave now, when would they? As for Wang Yu's arrival, the three Nether Mountain Sect members only intended to report it as a normal occurrence. After all, the individual was wanted by the Crimson Heaven Demonic Venerable. Who knew if he had come to support the war effort? What if he hadn't? In such a situation, it wouldn't be an issue for Wang Yu to claim he was a rogue cultivator. Additionally, information regarding his breakthrough to the late stage of Body Refinement Tier 4 also needed to be reported.

A grand cultivator under three hundred years old, in the eyes of the uninformed, was almost certainly believed to possess the potential to break through to the God Transformation stage. However, to those in the know, resolving the demonic corruption issue of the God Transformation legacy was the key to breakthrough. Otherwise, with so many exceptionally talented powerhouses in the Ice Prison Realm, it wouldn't make sense for only the Sword Sect and the Heaven Refining Demonic Sect to possess Venerable-level combat power.

Returning to the main topic.

Xue Yu's transformation turned Wang Yu into an impulsive youth, oblivious to the outside world. A land of tender romance is a hero's grave, and a fox's embrace is the softest of such lands. Few cultivators could truly experience the profound pleasure it offered. No wonder fox spirits are never absent from tales of the supernatural. It was indeed captivating and made one reluctant to leave.

Meanwhile, outside Kuangmei Mountain, in a rustic cave dwelling within the Northern Broken Mountain Range, Dou Zhao sat on a stone stool, her face flushed. She silently recited the Prajna Heart Sutra that Wang Yu had taught her, using it to ignore the melodious yet decadent sounds, sometimes high-pitched, sometimes low, that filled her ears. Her heart was filled with a peculiar mix of emotions.

As the individuals continued their increasingly unrestrained secret technique practice, there was a subtle sensation that the entire mountain was shaking. A late-stage Tier 4 Body Refinement cultivator, combined with a naturally powerful Tier 4 physique stemming from demonic beast bloodline—it was no exaggeration to say it was like heavenly thunder igniting earthly fire. As the saying goes: “Contours complement each other…” These four words were the core of the Human Desire technique. Wang Yu had once comprehended this secret art but had never truly practiced it, and it was Xue Yu's first attempt as well. The two engaged in deep communion during their learning, experiencing pure ecstasy. This was merely the theme of their first “harmonious union,” as Wang Yu needed to deduce and upgrade the Human Desire technique before it could be effective on Heaven-grade bloodlines. The more intense it was, the better the learning effect.

Several days later, Dou Zhao, immersed in her cultivation, suddenly felt an itch in her ear. She looked closely and was so startled she nearly jumped up. She saw Xue Yu, completely naked, lying beside her with hazy eyes, her small, pink tongue licking Dou Zhao's sensitive earlobe. In an instant, her neck and the side of her face flushed crimson.

She stammered, “Sister Xue Yu… what… what are you doing…?”

Xue Yu's breath was like orchids, and her entire body looked as if she had just emerged from water, soaked everywhere. She helplessly stuck out her tongue and mumbled indistinctly, “Little sister Dou Zhao, I can't take it anymore. Please help me.”

It seemed as though wisps of smoke were rising from Dou Zhao's head; she was burning up. Her brain nearly shut down.

“I-I-I… We are master and disciple; we cannot do such things. It goes against human ethics and propriety!”

Xue Yu scoffed, “Those are the ethics of your Taihu. Since you've become the Master's disciple, you are a demonic cultivator of Scarlet Kite. We demonic cultivators never adhere to such rules. Disciples are meant to serve their masters well. Your ancestor was the same; the master-disciple bond ran very deep~”

Suddenly hearing gossip about her ancestor, Dou Zhao's curiosity was piqued. “What was their situation? Wouldn't they be criticized by others?”

“They were naturally like immortal companions, carefree and unrestrained. Who would dare criticize two Nascent Soul powerhouses!”

This was a lie. Yingui and his disciple had always maintained an unspoken understanding; the former was a pure ascetic, barely touched by carnal desires. But Xue Yu had her own plans. It was quite normal to tell a small lie occasionally.

“But this… it's too sudden, and you two aren't even finished yet. I… I don't want to.”

Xue Yu's fox eyes suddenly narrowed. She summoned her innate demonic treasure, the Snow Fox Robe, and transformed it into a mirror—namely, the Alluring Mirror! As a magical treasure with a unique purpose, one could even say it could guide fate and matchmaking, as it could reveal the person one most desired to couple with. She pointed it directly at Dou Zhao. Wang Yu's figure appeared in the mirror, and Dou Zhao's face grew even redder.

“This…”

“See? You want it in your heart too, little sister. We demonic cultivators believe in following our true desires, indulging in pleasure when we can, and doing whatever we wish. If you miss this opportunity, Master won't come looking for you on his own.”

At this moment, Xue Yu, like an old madam procuring clients, slowly enticed Dou Zhao into another realm.

Deep within the temporary cave dwelling, Wang Yu was soaking in a hot spring, enjoying the afterglow of his exertions. Although the Human Desire technique primarily benefited demonic beasts, he also gained refinement from the demonic essence, slowly enhancing his physical strength. He also held a low-grade Tier 5 dual cultivation treasure pill. Using this on Xue Yu would be a bit wasteful; it would be best used with a female cultivator whose cultivation was comparable to his own. It would greatly benefit both parties, improving both demonic essence and physical body. To meet Wang Yu's requirements, the cultivator would need to be at least at the late Nascent Soul stage. Among the people he knew, only Ice Soul Fairy was suitable, though he didn't know if she would be willing. If it really didn't work out, he could seek out a grand cultivator-level female cultivator from the Joyous Union Demonic Sect. He should be able to achieve his goal without any obstacles, and they might even clamor to “test the waters” with him.

Lost in thought, Wang Yu's eyebrow suddenly twitched. A warm, delicate body slowly embraced him from behind. The size, aura, touch, texture, and softness—all indicated that it wasn't Xue Yu. Who it was, was self-evident.

Wang Yu hadn't expected her to be so direct. “Zhao'er?”

“Mmm~”

Amidst the gentle movements, the ripples in the hot spring water grew larger. Wang Yu leaned back, and the woman's subtle fragrance permeated his nostrils even more distinctly. Water rippled, and the moon ascended to its zenith.

In a secluded valley, water trickled. A traveler pushed aside thorny paths, bravely forging ahead through thickets, eventually delving deep into the valley bottom. He sought the legendary treasure, yet where great treasures lay, traps were inevitable. Everything around him seemed to come alive like flesh, squeezing the traveler until he foamed at the mouth and convulsed. The traveler's will was firm, and his body, tough as copper and iron, was exceptionally hard. After a brief disarmament, he once again charged into the secluded valley with cries, fighting his way in and out repeatedly, ultimately turning the valley upside down, bringing forth a great flood that washed everything away.

By the time the sun was high, although the temporary cave dwelling was simple, Wang Yu, relying on his abundant storage rings, had brought many pieces of furniture and daily necessities with him. He carried all his worldly possessions, taking them wherever he went. It was quite convenient.

On the large bed covered with a soft brocade quilt, Wang Yu leaned against the intricately carved headboard. To his left was a languid, charming female fox, whose small hands continued to move beneath the covers, savoring the pleasure. To his right, the beautiful woman, clinging to him like a small bird, displayed a shyness that belied her appearance. She buried her head in Wang Yu's chest, her throat so dry and hoarse that she couldn't utter a single word. She could only stare at Wang Yu with reproachful eyes. The words “It's all your fault” were practically on her lips. Her delicate, vulnerable appearance made Wang Yu unable to resist flipping over and pressing down on her. The more he teased her, the lower her head was buried. A short while later, the large bed began to creak and sway again.

Time passed, though how much was unknown. Days turned into nights, and time flowed by like water. Having enjoyed the blessings of polygamy during this period, Wang Yu gradually sobered up. He had indulged in the realm of tender romance and practiced the Human Desire technique; it was time to put serious matters on the agenda.

The hunting plan required further advancement from the Black Mountain Pass side, which meant he could only wait for the opportune moment. He could freely roam and indulge at the Ice River Pass, but he dared not go to Black Mountain Pass. The Venerable of the Heaven Refining Demonic Sect was openly supervising the battle there. If he went, he would inevitably attract trouble. Forget advancing the matter; it would be good if he didn't get trapped himself. Therefore, Wang Yu could only choose to wait on this matter.

He could first refine Demonic Lord Tang Yang's Nascent Soul into a Blood Infant Pill to boost his demonic essence. Breaking through to the sixth layer of the Nascent Soul stage would pose no difficulty for him; it was merely a matter of time.

Thus, several months passed. Wang Yu, who had just put away his Grand Harmony Blood Cauldron, was once again entangled by Xue Yu. Besides practicing the Human Desire technique, after breaking through to Tier 4, she had activated another innate ability of her Nine-tailed Fox bloodline. This ability was called—Heavenly Fox Illusion! This illusionary divine ability was an innate talent of the Nine-tailed Fox lineage. Cultivators needed to construct it from scratch; every blade of grass, every tree, every flower, and every leaf required the cultivator to have sufficient understanding to create a truly realistic illusory world. Xue Yu's path was one of carnal desire, and she intended to develop this bloodline divine ability into a “Paradise Illusion.” She sought Wang Yu daily for inspiration, drawing ideas from him to refine her illusionary ability. The last time Wang Yu voluntarily entered the illusion, the women Xue Yu had constructed from her carnal desires resembled canine creatures, crawling on all fours, which almost made Wang Yu break out in a cold sweat. This time, the experience in the Heavenly Fox Illusion was much more normal. The music of strings and flutes was delightful, and the women were beautiful and scantily clad, exuding an alluring fragrance that incited desire. Wang Yu reached out and pinched them, finding that the “snow maidens” were as hard as wood.

After offering suggestions for improvement, Wang Yu quickly returned to his meditation mat. He directly consumed and refined the Everlasting Blood Infant Pill, which was made from Tang Yang's Nascent Soul. As a Tier 6 Nascent Soul cultivator in life, his Nascent Soul was indeed a powerful tonic. After refining it with his cultivation technique, Wang Yu's demonic essence surged by over 7,000 drops, completely reaching the peak of the fifth layer of the Nascent Soul stage. Had he not cultivated the extremely rare demonic spiritual energy, it would conservatively have helped him increase his demonic essence by over 8,000 drops. In this regard, the Nascent Soul of a demonic cultivator would have been more compatible with him. Even so, he still reached the peak of the fifth layer of the Nascent Soul stage, achieving such rapid breakthroughs by taking the fast lane. This also caused Wang Yu's Qi Sea to fluctuate greatly, requiring several years to stabilize the fluctuations of his demonic essence and firmly consolidate his foundation before attempting another breakthrough. Otherwise, there would be the hidden danger of an unstable foundation. He preferred to go a bit slower in this aspect rather than risk an unstable cultivation path by haphazardly breaking through. His cultivation progress during this period had already been astonishing enough. He had only just entered the Nascent Soul realm a mere sixty years ago, yet he had already achieved progress that others might only reach in five or six hundred years. He should indeed be content for a while, and this period of stabilizing his cultivation fluctuations was perfect for comprehending the True Meaning of Aurora. After many years of effort, he was now nine-tenths confident in comprehending a second True Meaning. With the assistance of the “placement bar,” he felt it would likely take only a few more years to achieve further comprehension.

While Wang Yu was in seclusion, diligently cultivating and slowly mending his shortcomings, a significant event was unfolding at Black Mountain Pass.

Inside Black Mountain Pass, the Sect Master of Yellow Spring Temple and the Hall Master of the Blood Demon Hall, two cultivators at the Half-Step God Transformation stage, sat facing each other, engaged in a secret conversation. With a flick of his sleeve, the former flung a person out from his robe. The Hall Master of the Blood Demon Hall, who was also the Sect Master of the Spirit Reversal Blood Sect, widened his eyes in visible delight when he saw this person.

“Zhuo Shouyun?”

“It is he.”

The leaders of the two factions, who had previously been fiercely antagonistic and locked in endless conflict, unexpectedly came together after being strongly suppressed by the Heaven Refining Demonic Sect.

The Sect Master of Yellow Spring Temple said, “Since the journey to Dongji Capital, it's highly probable that Old Demon Arrogant Sun perished in some remote corner. It might have been Wang Yu, or it might not. However, this individual has indeed lost their protector. I invited the Shadowless Dark Sovereign from Jinman Tower to act, forcibly abducting him from the Zhuo clan's territory.”

The Hall Master of the Blood Demon Hall had already sensed this sincerity. He was even more impatient, eager to obtain the complete Innate Blood Demon Body. Once this deficiency was rectified, he would be able to directly communicate with the ancient demon blood's physical body, even across seals, and break through to the God Transformation stage using the power of the ancient demon source blood. This operation was his original intention when he first sought to become a warden of the Ice Prison Realm, hoping to use the warden identity to resist the demonic corruption ability of the Blood Demon, placing his hopes in the methods left behind by the Immortals of the Upper Realm. As for how to become a warden, that was also a great secret. Few knew, and among those still alive, he was the only one.

The Sect Master of Yellow Spring Temple continued, “I know the Heaven Refining Demonic Sect promised you a secret technique to refine demonic corruption, but whether it succeeds or if it's even real remains unknown. It's better to cooperate with me than to trust those high and mighty beings.”

The Hall Master of the Blood Demon Hall nodded calmly, his eyes fixed on the unconscious Zhuo Shouyun. “Everyone understands that, but what exactly do you intend to do?”

“What do I intend to do? Naturally, what the outside world expects the Yellow Spring Temple to do. I primarily intend to summon the true Yellow Spring Grand River and shatter this Taihu Spirit Realm into pieces!”