Yun Wuji was sitting cross-legged, cultivating. He was still at the 10th level of the Sky Profound Realm, a stage he had been at for months now. However, the difference now was that his cultivation had reached the peak of the 10th level, just half a step away from breaking into the 11th level.
The reason for this was that two months ago when he visited his master's grave in the Azure Cloud Continent, he experienced an epiphany that lasted for two days. A month later, when he returned, he had finally completed the creation of his dual cultivation technique!
This technique was quite mystical, and Yun Wuji named it the Devil Emperor's Internal Classic.
To cultivate the Devil Emperor's Internal Classic, both parties need to share a mutual love and be deeply connected with each other. The more they practice the technique, the stronger their love will grow, and the greater the technique's effects will be. However, if both parties do not share genuine love, the technique's power will be significantly diminished.
In a sense, as long as both parties continue to use this technique, their love for each other will never fade. The bond created by the Devil Emperor's Internal Classic ensures that their affection will always grow stronger with time, and there will be no scenario where their love diminishes.
*For those wondering, yes, this is the same technique as the one used by the protagonist Wang Haoran in I Became the Rich Second-Generation Villain. I haven't changed the name either.*
In the last two months, while waiting for his subordinates to get used to the battle formation, he spent one month creating the Devil Emperor's Internal Classic and the other month dual cultivating with his women.
The effect was remarkable. He managed to raise his cultivation to the Peak of the 10th level of the Sky Profound Realm!
This was an incredibly fast speed, one that would take ordinary people years to achieve. And he accomplished this even though his partners were weaker than him.
If he were dual cultivating with someone of equal strength or higher, his progress would be many times faster!
Most of his women were at the Tyrant Profound Level. It is worth mentioning that in addition to creating the Devil Emperor's Internal Classic, he also used the Overlord Pellet to help all the women who were at the Sky Profound Realm and Emperor Profound Realm break through to the Tyrant Profound Realm.
You might be wondering why he doesn't use the Overlord Pellet himself. Well, the Overlord Pellet only works on those below the Tyrant Profound Realm, and although he was at Sky Profound Realm, Yun Wuji's profound energy quality and strength far surpass the Tyrant Profound Realm.
So, this pellet doesn't work on him, just like it didn't work on Yun Che in the novel, for the same reason.
"Dual cultivation is the greatest thing ever created," Yun Wuji said as he stood up and walked out of his room. Compared to the dull monotony of meditation, dual cultivation was far superior! Not only did it make one stronger, but it also offered the double pleasure of gaining power and sex.
Every time he shoots out his baby milk, his cultivation rises. Although he loses some of his precious baby pouding, it's a small price to pay for salvation.
Currently, he is still in the Sun Moon Divine Hall. After the so-called "war"—which was more of a one-sided massacre than anything resembling an actual war—the people from the Illusory Demon Realm had killed everyone above the Emperor Profound Realm and chased away those weaker, occupying the place.
"Lord!" As he walked through the hall, his subordinates stopped what they were doing and greeted him with a bow.
Yun Wuji nodded in acknowledgment and continued walking. He finally reached the grand hall, where he saw Huan Caiyi sitting on a throne, talking with Yun Qinghong and Su Xiangnan.
"Lord Yun Wuji!" Su Xiangnan and Yun Qinghong stopped him and quickly greeted him respectfully.
"You're here," Huan Caiyi said lightly, her cold expression unchanged as she glanced at him. However, if someone looked closely, they would notice her eyes shimmered for a brief moment at the sight of him.
"Yep, I have some free time and decided to stop by," Yun Wuji replied, walking to her side. He then asked, "How did the negotiation go? Did they surrender?"
"Yes, Lord! The envoys have already sent word that both the Supreme Ocean Palace and the Absolute Monarch Sanctuary have chosen to surrender," Su Xiangnan replied respectfully. He then added, "There's also that man, Xuanyuan Jue. We followed your orders and didn't kill him. He's waiting for you to deal with him."
"It is good that they surrendered. As sacred grounds, the two have significant control over the continent. If they were destroyed, it would be troublesome to create one with such influence again in a short time," Yun Wuji nodded with a smile, clearly satisfied with the outcome. Having someone work for him and offer their resources willingly, with a smile on their face, was far better than killing them.
"Oh, Xuanyuan Jue... I almost forgot about him, if you hadn't reminded me." Yun Wuji chuckled, recalling the man. Xuanyuan Jue was the father of his milf lover, Xuanyuan Yufeng, so he had ordered his subordinates not to kill him.
He didn't want a messy love-hate relationship to develop just because some random character happened to die accidentally.
"Since you brought it up, call him here right now."
"Right away, Lord," Su Xiangnan replied immediately, sending a sound transmission to summon Xuanyuan Jue.
A few moments later...
"This sinful old man, Xuanyuan Jue, greets Lord Yun Wuji and Her Majesty the Demon Empress!" Upon entering the hall, Xuanyuan Jue immediately knelt on the ground and greeted them respectfully.
"..." Huan Caiyi glanced at him coldly before looking away, not bothering to reply.
"Stand up. I called you today to assign you a task," Yun Wuji said.
"What can this old man help you with, my lord?" Xuanyuan Jue raised his head and looked at Yun Wuji cautiously.
"Hey, don't be afraid. This is a good thing for you," Yun Wuji smiled warmly and said, "I want you to become the new lord of the Mighty Heavenly Sword Region."
"What?!" Xuanyuan Jue exclaimed, feeling as if his ears were playing tricks on him. He hesitated before speaking, "You... you want me to take over the Mighty Heavenly Sword Region?"
"That's right," Yun Wuji nodded with a faint smile.
"But why?" Xuanyuan Jue couldn't understand. Why would this terrifying young man bestow such a favor upon him?
Although the Mighty Heavenly Sword Region had been destroyed, its vast territory still remained, especially in the northern region, it was plundered but it still remained unharmed.
The Region's cultivation inheritance was also intact, and with time and effort, he could gather manpower and restore it to some semblance of its former glory.
"Well... because your daughter was great," Yun Wuji replied with a strange smile.
"My daughter?!" Xuanyuan Jue was so shocked he nearly jumped from his seat. What could his daughter possibly have to do with this?! Seeing Yun Wuji's smile, a bad premonition rose in his heart. Could it be that his daughter had cheated on that wimpy simp?!
Xuanyuan Jue had never approved of that lowly man, but his foolish daughter had been so set on him that she left the Mighty Heavenly Sword Region, abandoning her superior status to run off to that tiny Blue Wind Nation to be with him.
He hadn't seen his daughter since then.
"I met your daughter, Xuanyuan Yufeng, a few months ago, and it can be said that we formed some sort of connection," Yun Wuji nodded and said. As he spoke, he could feel a piercing cold gaze from his side, so he quickly changed the topic, "Anyways, I'm appointing you as the new Sword Master of the Mighty Heavenly Sword Region. Work hard and don't disappoint me. If you perform well, reaching the 10th level Monarch won't be a dream for you."
"Yes! Lord Yun Wuji, I will never disappoint your expectations, even if it costs me my life!" Xuanyuan Jue put aside his doubts and pledged loudly. He was ecstatic—in spite of the Mighty Heavenly Sword Region's destruction, he hadn't lost anything. In fact, he'd gained far more; his status had risen, and he was now the new Sword Master!
'I need to speak with Yufeng later. If she really had something with Lord Yun Wuji, then she needs to clear things up with that wimp. However, with the children involved, it could get troublesome. The best solution would be if that simp had an... 'accident,'' Xuanyuan Jue thought, a dark glint flashing in his eyes.
"Good. Follow Su Xiangnan; he will tell you what to do," Yun Wuji instructed.
...
Three days later, all the strong people from Absolute Monarch Sanctuary and Supreme Ocean Palace came to the Sun Moon Divine Hall and pledged loyalty to him, at the same time they offered all their stock of Purple Veined Divine Crystal to him.
The Absolute Monarch Sanctuary offered 30kg, and Supreme Ocean Palace offered 46kg.
With the support of the Black Moon Merchant Guild, Supreme Ocean Palace held significantly more resources than the Absolute Monarch Sanctuary.
They first had some thought of probing him, but after Yun Wuji used Deus Ex Machina to crush them, all their little thoughts were vanquished.
...
Two days later, Yun Wuji arrived on an island deep within the Southern Ocean, roughly fifteen hundred kilometers south of the Profound Sky Continent's southern edge.
This island was extraordinary, harboring a terrifying secret from ancient times. A Primordial Devil is hidden here secretly recovering, and alongside it was an artifact so fearsome that even the mere mention of its name could strike terror into the hearts of those in the Realm of Gods—the Evil Infant's Wheel of Myriad Tribulations.
This place was the Moon Slaughter Devil Nest, and Yun Wuji had come here to take both the Evil Infant's Wheel of Myriad Tribulations and the World-Defying Heaven Manual.
"Lord Yun Wuji, this is the Moon Slaughter Devil Nest. It is sealed by a barrier created by our forefathers over 10,000 years ago, using one-third of all the Tyrant Profound artifacts to lay down this barrier," Qu Fengyi explained, standing by his side. As she mentioned her forefather, a proud look appeared on her face.
"Are you sure you want to go in?" Huan Caiyi, who had also come with him, asked, her brow furrowed in concern.
"Hmm, this place is now part of my territory. Naturally, I need to go inside and inspect the source of the darkness," Yun Wuji nodded and told them.
"Excuse me for asking, Lord Yun Wuji, but you may not know this. This barrier is incredibly tough and has been maintained by each generation of Sovereigns of the Seas and Venerable Ones. The only way to enter is when the barrier opens once every five hundred years," Qu Fengyi hesitated for a moment before speaking.
"I naturally know that," Yun Wuji replied, casting a side glance at her. He floated toward the barrier, a dark silver-green light flashing on his palm. As he placed his hand on the barrier, the light slowly spread, gradually seeping into it. A few minutes later, the light had expanded to cover an area the size of a person.
"I may take a few hours before coming out," he said, turning around.
"You need to be careful; the terrifying yin energy inside can suppress profound strength." Huan Caiyi stepped forward and gently held his arm, a rare look of concern softening her usually cold expression.
"Don't worry, I have a way to handle it. Did you forget I can use Light profound strength?" Yun Wuji patted her shoulder and leaned in slightly, teasing, "Oh, are you worried about me? You're usually so tsundere, but I must admit, I like your honest side a lot more right now."
After finishing his words, Yun Wuji didn't give her a chance to respond. He stepped forward, and as his hand touched the area covered by the silver-green light, water-like ripples spread across the barrier. Without hesitation, he passed through, entering the Moon Slaughter Devil Nest.
Just before he fully entered, he heard Huan Caiyi's flustered voice echo behind him, "I am not a damn tsundere!!!"
Qu Fengyi, on the other hand, watched Yun Wuji pass through the barrier with an incredulous look. This man had just walked through the very barrier that her ancestors had created and reinforced for 10,000 years with such ease?
This... this man's genius is almost frightening!
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