"Almost there."
Lin Yuan sheathed the True Martial Sword. Under the few strikes of the sword, the thousands of demons surrounding Longhu Mountain were not just mostly eliminated; they were almost entirely wiped out.
Lin Yuan turned and walked towards the position of the Tian Shi Sect members.
"Celestial Master."
Pingyang Daoist and Azure Daoist Cangqing trembled, tears streaming down their faces.
This was the Celestial Master, the Tian Shi, emerging once again from the Tian Shi Sect after five hundred years.
"Pay respects to the Celestial Master."
"Pay respects to the Celestial Master."
Other members of the righteous sects also bowed in unison. At this moment, they were trembling with awe, yet a doubt arose in their hearts.
Is the Celestial Master of the Tian Shi Sect truly this powerful? Can they kill Celestial Phenomenon Realm experts as easily as chickens?
The scenes of Lin Yuan's actions just now were witnessed by them all. Moreover, various records of the past generations of Celestial Masters were available in major sects. While the Celestial Master did indeed surpass the Celestial Phenomenon Realm in terms of strength, were their abilities and methods truly so terrifying?
"Please rise."
Lin Yuan waved his hand.
"Yes."
Everyone stood up, feeling a slight relief. It seemed like this generation's Celestial Master had a good temperament.
However, as they thought about the fate of the thousands of demons just now and the scene of countless corpses nearby, their previous thoughts were instantly cast aside.
Not a good temperament at all.
"Disciple... I have sinned."
Azure Daoist Cangqing remained kneeling.
"It's okay."
Lin Yuan shook his head slightly. Azure Daoist Cangqing had indeed given up on him, but at that time, Lin Yuan had chosen the difficult path of simultaneously cultivating both the Yin and Yang paths, which was truly remarkable. If it were someone else, it might be understandable if they perished.
However, Lin Yuan was recognized by the True Martial Sword and belonged to the Tian Shi Sect as a seed of the Celestial Master. Such a disciple had significant importance for the Tian Shi Sect. It was understandable for Azure Daoist Cangqing to feel regret when his outstanding disciple seemed to deviate from the right path.
It was like the scientists of the Cosmic Human Alliance, who were dedicated to studying warships and mechas, suddenly concentrating on literature and theology. Outsiders might find it infuriating, especially since they were the teachers who trained these great scientists.
Subsequently, Lin Yuan chatted briefly with the strong figures of other righteous sects. Then, he returned to Longhu Mountain with the members of the Tian Shi Sect.
The powerful figures of the righteous sects, showing tact, took their leave.
"For five hundred years, the Tian Shi Sect has finally produced another Celestial Master."
"I almost thought the records in the ancient texts were wrong. There's no such thing as a Celestial Master or not, and surpassing the Celestial Phenomenon Realm is just a fantasy."
"Oh, to witness the magnificence of the Celestial Master in this lifetime is truly amazing."
"By the way, what's the name of that Celestial Master?"
"Zhang Shanfeng. I heard the Master of the Tian Shi Sect mention this name."
"Zhang Shanfeng, Celestial Master Zhang."
The powerful figures of various righteous sects chatted with each other. It was foreseeable that within a month, news of the birth of a new Celestial Master in the Tian Shi Sect would spread throughout the world.
On the mountainside of Longhu Mountain, Lin Yuan walked step by step along the mountain path.
Behind him were Azure Daoist Cangqing, Pingyang Daoist, and other disciples of the Tian Shi Sect.
"Celestial Master."
Pingyang Daoist hesitated to speak.
Lin Yuan had told him before that he intended to cultivate both the Yin and Yang paths and merge them to surpass the Celestial Phenomenon Realm. At that time, Pingyang Daoist thought Lin Yuan was mad. Even walking both paths was extremely challenging, let alone merging them.
However, it was clear now that Lin Yuan had succeeded.
Outsiders could see that the strength Lin Yuan displayed was seemingly different from that of previous Celestial Masters.
Pingyang Daoist, a Celestial Phenomenon Realm expert of the Tian Shi Sect, naturally had deep feelings about this. Hence, he couldn't help but feel puzzled.
"I know what you want to ask."
Lin Yuan stopped and looked down at the scenery below.
"I have indeed merged Yin and Yang."
"After merging Infinite Yin and Infinite Yang, I call it—Taiji."
Lin Yuan contemplated for a moment and said slowly. At the same time, the Taiji pattern formed by the intertwining of Yin and Yang fish appeared on Lin Yuan's palm.
The extreme of Yin is Yang. The extreme of Yang is Yin. Yin and Yang together are called Taiji.
"Taiji, Taiji."
Pingyang Daoist felt inexplicably shocked. This was a realm that even the thirty-sixth generation Celestial Master of the Tian Shi Sect had not reached. Even the strongest first-generation Celestial Master would pale in comparison on the path of Taiji.
"The path of Taiji is not to be touched by those without great determination, great opportunities, or great insight."
"I will imprint this path on my Celestial Master's sword."
"In the future, when I place this sword in the Sword Tomb, if any disciples in the future resonate with the path of Taiji, the sword will fly out on its own."
Lin Yuan continued to speak.
The path of Taiji was something he comprehended in this world, and he would give it back to the world. The reason Lin Yuan didn't directly record the complete path of Taiji in the scriptures was that cultivating both Yin and Yang was extremely dangerous. Ordinary people who attempted it would meet their demise.
One touch, one death.
If the complete path of Taiji was shown to everyone, it was feared that the Tian Shi Sect would voluntarily perish in a few years.
In a Taoist temple on Longhu Mountain:
Lin Yuan stood in front of a bed.
Behind him, Azure Daoist Cangqing, Pingyang Daoist, and others stood respectfully.
Lin Yuan looked at the bed where the unconscious Changqing Daoist lay.
Changqing Daoist had battled with a powerful figure from the demonic path, and in the end, he was overwhelmed by demonic energy, which penetrated deep into his lungs. As a result, his consciousness fell into a coma, unable to wake up.
This kind of injury was challenging to treat. Even Celestial Phenomenon Realm experts could do nothing about it. The patient could only rely on themselves, and if one day the demonic energy inside their lungs dissipated to a certain extent, they might wake up on their own.
Of course, for Lin Yuan at this moment, such an injury was nothing.
Using the power of Taiji to harmonize Yin and Yang, within a few breaths, Lin Yuan completely expelled the demonic energy from Changqing Daoist's body.
Half an hour later:
Changqing Daoist slowly woke up.
"Mountain... Shanfeng."
Changqing Daoist was excited when he first saw Lin Yuan.
"I have found the trace of the 'Yin Serpent' helmsman who attacked Zhangjia Village back then. However, when I traced it, I fell into an ambush."
"The 'Yin Serpent' helmsman was well-prepared. I did my best and managed to severely injure the 'Yin Serpent' helmsman, but in the end, I was attacked by others."
Changqing Daoist's gaze became distant as he spoke.
Afterward, he knew nothing about what happened.
"It's okay."
"I will personally take revenge for Zhangjia Village."
Lin Yuan smiled slightly.
"Shanfeng, the people in those demonic sects are extremely cunning. You must not take risks yourself."
Changqing Daoist's tone became serious at these words.
He was a living example. He thought he was the hunter, but he fell into the trap of the 'Yin Serpent' helmsman.
"You..."
Changqing Daoist was about to continue 'advising' Lin Yuan.
Pingyang Daoist, who was on the side, couldn't bear it.
"Changqing, what are you saying?"
"In front of you is Celestial Master Zhang."
"Be mindful of your tone when speaking."
Pingyang Daoist hinted at Changqing Daoist with a glance.
"Ah?"
"Celestial Master Zhang?"
"Shanfeng has become Celestial Master Zhang?"
Changqing Daoist's face looked confused until he saw the respectful true men standing behind Lin Yuan. His mouth slowly opened wide.
I took a nap, and how did Shanfeng become a Celestial Master?
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