Checking in for 100,000 Years Chapter 1033: Yin Yang Refining Virtual Dragon

"Cang Ming, Young Master Ye and I forged a swift friendship upon our first encounter. Adhering to his suggestion, I've resolved to join your Ninth Hall temporarily to aid in repelling external factions!"

The Black Water Demon declared, stroking the Buddhist beads in his hand with a gentle smile. A subtle Buddhist radiance enveloped him, lending his countenance a dignified and solemn air. Despite the absence of monastic robes, he exuded the aura of an enlightened, transcendent monk.

Joining the Ninth Hall?

Cang Ming expressed surprise. The Black Water Demon was known as a solitary Loose Cultivator, habitually going his own way!

He had never affiliated himself with any established group.

Even the Ten Thousand Monster God Temple had previously extended an offer for him to assume the role of a Hall Master, an invitation he had declined.

It was entirely unexpected...

For the Black Water Demon to suddenly alter his demeanor, expressing a desire to join the Ninth Hall and assist them against foreign adversaries.

This development truly astounded Cang Ming.

Could this all be attributed to Ye Yun?

Though Cang Ming did not actively practice Buddhist Law, he possessed some understanding of its principles. He was well aware that adherents of Buddhism often tread unique paths, assessing one another not by their cultivation realm or sheer power, but by the profundity of their attained Buddhist Law.

That the infamous Black Water Demon would transform in such a manner now indicated, without a doubt, that Ye Yun's mastery of Buddhist Law surpassed his own.

The two had, very recently, secluded themselves at a distance, secretly exchanging insights on Buddhist teachings, and the ultimate outcome was the Black Water Demon's profound admiration for Ye Yun's Buddhist Law.

It should be noted.

Cang Ming's deduction was, indeed, quite reasonable.

However.

He could never have fathomed that the Black Water Demon wasn't merely impressed, but had been fundamentally converted by Ye Yun.

Even the Dragon Tree, a half-step God Emperor Realm Buddha Flame Root, had been converted by Ye Yun; it was hardly surprising that the Root essence of the Buddha Flame's avatar, the Black Water Demon, residing only at the Third Layer of the God-Honored Realm, would be even more readily influenced.

While maintaining a distance from the others, Ye Yun had imparted specific instructions to the Black Water Demon after completing his conversion, before departing.

The entire process had consumed very little time.

To Ye Yun, the Black Water Demon was not entirely an outsider, given his nature as a manifestation of the Dragon Tree. One is inclined to show respect to the vessel as one respects the deity it serves.

In his interactions with this clone of the Dragon Tree, Ye Yun naturally adopted a benevolent approach.

With numerous factions now infringing upon the Yin Yang Cave, the incorporation of the Black Water Demon into the Ninth Hall served as a means to bolster its strength. This expediency meant Ye Yun would not have to personally intervene for the time being.

Gu Anran, observing this, inquired discreetly via voice transmission, her tone laced with astonishment, "Senior Brother, why is this Black Water Demon suddenly heeding your words?"

Ye Yun responded with a soft smile, transmitting back, "The Black Water Demon perceives my Buddhist Law as superior, hence his decision to follow me for further cultivation. Noticing his considerable cultivation base, I simply extended an invitation for him to join the Ninth Hall..."

Having anticipated this very question from his junior sister, Ye Yun articulated his prepared explanation with practiced fluency.

"Could that truly be the case?"

Gu Anran's eyes widened in disbelief, leaving her momentarily speechless. The effortless recruitment of a cultivator in the God-honored realm by her senior brother seemed almost too convenient, akin to a dream.

"Palace Master Cang Ming, I express my willingness to join the Ninth Hall. What are your thoughts on this?"

The Black Water Demon inquired with a smile.

"Given your sincere intention, how could Cang Ming possibly refuse?"

Cang Ming responded with hearty laughter, clasping his hands in deference and speaking with genuine warmth.

The Black Water Demon visibly rejoiced and offered a subtle nod in Ye Yun's direction.

Without delay, the pair ascended the Celestial Boat.

Standing upon the deck of the Celestial Boat, the Black Water Demon positioned himself half a step behind Ye Yun, his gaze fixed forward, conveying an air of profound deference.

"The directives imparted by the Buddha Lord must be adhered to rigorously; there must be no room for error..."

The Black Water Demon mused internally, his expression solemn as he remained silent.

Ye Yun offered a faint smile.

This Black Water Demon was not the primary threat within the Yin Yang Cave; numerous other factions had infiltrated its domain.

Indeed, many cultivators possessed a cultivation base far exceeding that of the Black Water Demon.

However.

These individuals were essentially expendable, cannon fodder. The true powers lay deeper within the Yin Yang Cave, two formidable entities.

One of them wielded the power of a formation, concealing itself within the formation's core to sustain its existence. When the Bronze Treasure Box was acquired, Ye Yun had orchestrated it intentionally. After all, aside from himself, no one else possessed the means to unlock such a treasure.

Even a mighty Divine Emperor would be utterly incapable of opening it.

Consequently, Ye Yun felt an immense sense of confidence. The loss of the Bronze Treasure Box did not concern him in the slightest.

As for the other entity dwelling in the depths of the Yin Yang Cave, it was a dragon. Although this particular dragon was unknown to him, it was, in fact, a Yin Yang Refining Virtual Dragon. It ranked among the higher echelons of Divine Dragons, serving under the command of the Day Red Dragon, one of the legendary Ten Super Divine Dragons.

Since his reincarnation, Ye Yun had not encountered the Day Red Dragon nor its commanded Dragon Clan.

Unexpectedly—

A Yin Yang Refining Virtual Dragon was secretly residing within the Yin Yang Cave!

This Yin Yang Refining Virtual Dragon, despite having achieved the half-step God King Realm, was critically wounded.

It mostly spent its existence in a dormant state.

The Yin Yang Cave, rich with Yin and Yang energies, significantly aided in the dragon's recovery from its injuries.

However.

The grievous wounds sustained by a half-step God King Realm Yin Yang Refining Virtual Dragon were not easily mended, demanding a prolonged period to heal.

Regarding these two 'major players' huddled together, Ye Yun had no immediate plans to intervene.

If he were to apprehend them now, the exploration by the Ten Thousand Monster God Temple would lose its excitement.

He had no desire to conclude this training session ahead of schedule.

After all, their destination was the deepest recesses of the Yin Yang Cave, where they would ultimately confront whatever lay in wait.

Ye Yun was also eager to discover who truly resided within the formation.

Due to the formation's formidable obstruction, Ye Yun’s Divine Sense had been unable to penetrate it, leaving him ignorant of the conditions within the formation's core.

All he knew was...

A colossal formation lay within the Yin Yang Cave, so vast that it enveloped the entirety of the ruins.

This formation had not yet been activated.

Consequently, the Yin and Yang energies within the Yin Yang Cave remained in a state of chaotic disarray.

The Celestial Boat pressed onward.

As they journeyed, Ye Yun unleashed his divine might, continuously dispelling various peculiar celestial phenomena and an unending stream of strange beings.

The two clusters of black and white light hovering above his head resembled immeasurably colossal, awe-inspiring mountains.

Circling each other above the Celestial Boat, they emitted resonant, rumbling sounds.

Their presence was truly astounding.

All those on board the Celestial Boat, upon witnessing these two light clusters, felt an indescribable pressure in their hearts.

It was abundantly clear to everyone that should these light clusters inadvertently descend, they would all be pulverized.

"Our speed is truly remarkable; we've likely left the other eight halls and various other factions far behind!"

Cang Ming gazed into the distance behind them, a hint of a bitter smile gracing his brow as he shook his head.

The journey had been unexpectedly smooth, a scenario far beyond his imaginings.

"Not necessarily. We've blazed this trail, and if someone else encounters it, they might simply follow in our wake..."

Ye Yun offered a subtle smile.

Within the reach of his Divine Sense, at least seven or eight other forces were rapidly converging on different points along this established path.

Among these converging groups were also Celestial Boats belonging to the Ten Thousand Monster God Temple.