Netherworld Immortal

Look at the scenery in front of you again.Among the majestic mountains, a sky-step stretching for more than ten miles appeared in front of the eyes, reaching up to the sky, and the far end disappeared among the clouds and mist.

Looking at the heavenly steps in front of him, Xu Yang had mixed feelings in his heart.The journey of immortality starts from the bottom, striding forward, climbing up the steps, I don't know how long I have walked, and finally come to the end of the ladder.In front of you is a huge archway carved from white marble.The archway is supported by two huge round stone pillars on the left and right, and the huge dragon pattern is carved on the stone pillars, which is majestic.

Looking up, dozens of ghosts of different sizes are carved on the crown of the archway, dancing and dancing around the plaque in the middle.There are three big characters "Tianguizong" engraved on the plaque.

Behind the archway is a layer of multicolored light curtain, which cannot be penetrated by consciousness or sight.Xu Yang took out a round jade token given by Tu Sanli before leaving, and following the secret method taught by Tu Sanli, a white light shot out from the jade token, and disappeared into the light curtain.

The next moment, a gap opened after the light curtain flickered.Xu Yang took back the jade tablet and walked straight into the light curtain, the gap in the light curtain closed automatically, intact as before.

Xu Yang, who entered the Tiangui Zongzong, looked at the scenery in front of him in amazement.In the distance is a five-storey hall built against the mountain. The buildings around the hall are row upon row, forming a large expanse that cannot be seen.

There is a huge square at the foot, and the ground is paved with large bluestone bricks, which is spotless.A number of neatly dressed disciples of the Heavenly Ghost Sect patrolled the square.Seeing Xu Yang approaching, one of them stepped forward and asked, "The disciple from the branch hall."

"This is a new disciple named Xu Yang." As he spoke, Xu Yang took out a pitch-black token from Tu Sanli and handed it over with both hands.

The front of the token is engraved with a word of wind, and the back of the token is a black eagle.The guard took a look at the token and said, "It turns out that he is a new disciple recommended by Fengguitang. Go to the disciple recruitment office over there to register." After speaking, he pointed to a two-story exquisite building in the distance.

According to Tu Sanli's plan, Xu Yang would first participate in the baptism ceremony for the disciples of the Heavenly Ghost Sect.In the past few days, the side effects of Xu Yang's practice of Minghuo Jue have begun to appear, and bloodstains have begun to appear on the blood vessels in his wrist, accompanied by redness and swelling.

In the recruitment office, new disciples came to sign up one after another.After Xu Yang signed up, he was told to participate in the initiation ceremony for the new disciples of the Heavenly Ghost Sect five days later.

Five days later, at the third quarter of Yin time, on the square of the Temple of Heavenly Ghosts.

There were more than a hundred disciples of the Heavenly Ghost Sect who came to participate in the formal initiation ceremony, and Xu Yang was among them.The Heavenly Ghost Sect is the number one sect of ghosts in the Zhongyuan Continent. To become a disciple of the Heavenly Ghost Sect, one must be recommended by each branch of the Heavenly Ghost Sect.Therefore, most of the disciples are from a family of cultivators who have close contacts with the Heavenly Ghost Sect, and there are very few mortal disciples like Xu Yang.

The recommendation orders of new disciples are also very precious, and Tu Sanli's recommendation orders are also rewards after performing the sect mission in Fengguitang.

In front of the Heavenly Ghost Hall.

On both sides of His Highness's square, there are fierce ghosts of different shapes carved out of black stone every two feet.Each of these stone carved ghosts is more than two feet high, squatting, standing, or jumping, with hideous faces, adding a bit of mystery and majesty.

The Tiangui Hall is built on a platform more than two meters high, with railings made of white marble on both sides.Looking up, the gate of the main hall is more than three feet high, and three golden characters "Heavenly Ghost Hall" are engraved on the door plaque.

There are a pair of huge couplets hanging on the left and right of the gate, and the golden characters are engraved on two long plaques as black as ink. On the left side is written: Heavenly ghosts roam freely in Guanghan;The strange thing is that these large characters faintly shone with circles of golden halos, which are so soul-stirring that people dare not look at them for a long time.

There are four flag stands on both sides of the front of the main hall, and on each flag stand are erected black rectangular flags embroidered with gold, each with a ghost character written on them, fluttering in the wind.Under the banner stood sixteen Heavenly Ghost Sect disciples neatly dressed and solemn.

When Maoshi was approaching, a group of more than twenty people filed out from the moon gate on one side of the square.The leader is an old man who is tall and tall, with a crown that reaches the sky on his head, his eyes are like lightning under his thick eyebrows, and a beautiful black beard flutters on his chest.Wearing a dark purple jacquard brocade robe, he walks like a breeze.It was Yu Cheng, the suzerain of the Heavenly Ghost Sect who presided over the ceremony.

A deacon disciple with a straight figure and a dignified appearance stepped forward and announced loudly: "I invite the suzerain, Master Yu Cheng!" Then he retreated respectfully.

Yu Cheng announced loudly: "The auspicious time has come, and the baptism ceremony for the disciples of the Heavenly Ghost Sect begins."

"The Heavenly Ghost Sect worships the heavenly ghosts, and uses the power of the ghosts as an opportunity to break through the immortal way. This sect can stand tall in the Zhongyuan Continent and inherit and prosper, thanks to the blessings of the ancestors of the sect and the continuous joining of new disciples to continue to this day. In the entrance ceremony of the new year, please invite the holy artifact of this sect."

As Yu Cheng's voice fell, I saw eight burly disciples walking in neat steps, carrying out a large sedan chair without a roof.In the middle of the sedan chair is a red sandalwood box with a square meter. The golden runes on this wooden box are constantly flowing, emitting bursts of light.The big sedan chair was lifted to the center of the platform, and the people who carried the sedan chair stepped back in an orderly manner.

Yu Cheng bowed respectfully towards the wooden box, then flipped his right wrist lightly, and hit a spell on the wooden box.The lid of the wooden box was slowly raised and landed on a tray prepared in advance.With the opening of the box lid, a handle of white jade Ruyi was revealed.

In an instant, the spiritual energy around the platform was surging with Ruyi as the center, and the situation was changing.

I saw a small black five-clawed dragon walking up and down in Yu Ruyi, which was particularly eye-catching and ready to come out.

"Proceed to pay homage to the patriarchal ritual vessel." Yu Cheng gave an order, and everyone knelt down and saluted.

After the ceremony, Yu Cheng said to the four elders beside him: "I also ask the four guardian elders to assist me in the opening ceremony of the magic weapon."

Yu Cheng and the four guardian elders behind him stood separately in front of Yu Ruyi and cast spells together.Five huge and pure mana poured into Ruyi like a river like a sea.

Under the infusion of mana, the little black dragon on Yu Ruyi gradually became clear.Immediately afterwards, the little black dragon's body unexpectedly separated from Yu Ruyi.

The mana of Yu Cheng and five people formed a multicolored halo that enveloped the little dragon, and slowly fell into a huge copper basin filled with clear spirit water prepared in advance.

The originally clear Qingling water in the basin gradually turned the color of ink, and puffs of black mist overflowed.After a while, the five cast spells to remove the little black dragon from the water and return it to Ruyi.

"This 'Guanghan Zhenlong Ruyi' is a sacred artifact left by the founder of the Kaipai, and it is the treasure of the sect. This clear water has been washed by the Guanghan Zhenlong, and it is full of ghostly energy. Each of the following disciples will Put a little finger into the copper basin, and when the little finger is filled with ghostly aura, take it out immediately. Don’t be greedy for too much, lest the power of the ghost will backfire. After being baptized by the holy artifact, you can practice my Heavenly Ghost Sect skills .” A deacon loudly told the disciples below.

After listening to the order, many novice disciples, led by the deacon elders, went up one side of the steps, put their little fingers into the copper basins, and then returned to the square from the other side of the platform.

Xu Yang walked up to the copper basin and put the little finger of his right hand into the copper basin. As soon as the finger entered the basin, he felt a chilly air creeping up the little finger, and the little finger turned black in an instant.The whole little finger hurts slightly, and a trace of cool aura enters the veins in the body from the center of the little finger.When the whole little finger turned black, Xu Yang withdrew his finger and returned to the team.

After all the disciples filed back to the square, the clear water in the copper basin became clear again.

"The initiation ceremony is over. You will officially become a disciple of the Heavenly Ghost Sect from today. You must remember the teachings of your ancestors, practice hard, and carry forward the Heavenly Ghost Sect." With Yu Cheng's clear voice, the initiation ceremony came to an end.

After the ceremony, each of the new disciples was issued an identity badge and a pill called "Huaming Pill".After returning to his room, Xu Yang took the Huaming Pill.With the effect of the medicine, the originally pitch-black little finger gradually became lighter.

After a night's rest, the black on Xu Yang's little finger had disappeared.Xu Yang stretched his waist, and felt that he had grown an inch overnight, and his muscles had become much stronger. The red marks on his arms from practicing the Underworld Fire Jue disappeared, and he felt full of strength.

Run the Minghuo Jue, the smooth speed is several times faster than before.It seems that the power of the nether world is very effective in transforming the body, making it suitable for practicing ghost skills.

In the early morning of the next day, a group of new disciples were gathered together and led by the seniors of the sect to study in the "Teaching Hall".The teaching hall is the place where new disciples learn, and they conduct the most basic practice and teaching for three days.

Every morning, there will be an elder who specializes in teaching in the sect to explain the basic practice knowledge for an hour.In the afternoon, the disciples practiced on their own.Three days later, after testing the spirit veins of the disciples, they were assigned to different branch halls for formal practice according to the characteristics of each disciple's spirit veins.

Xu Yang has a fire attribute and a spirit vein. His aptitude is too ordinary, but his control over spiritual power is very delicate. He was assigned to practice in the Wood Spirit Academy, a branch of the Heavenly Ghost Sect.

The Wood Spirit Academy is a branch of the Heavenly Ghost Sect that grows spiritual materials from heaven and earth.There are countless kinds of exotic flowers and plants in the courtyard, mainly to provide alchemy materials for the alchemists in the sect.

The Mulingyuan is located in a valley dozens of miles away from the main hall of the Heavenly Ghost. A huge wooden building complex is built against the mountain.The wood attribute spiritual power within a radius of ten miles is extremely strong.Walking into the Mulingyuan, the fragrance of flowers, plants and trees refreshes the mind.

On the main hall of the Wood Spirit Academy.

A dozen new disciples, including Xu Yang, stood respectfully at His Highness.

A plump, beautiful woman in a light purple gown sat in the center of the hall.He swept his eyes towards the Highness, and then said: "My seat, Xiao Yue'e, as the head of the Muling Academy, on behalf of the Muling Academy and all the disciples, welcomes you to join the Muling Academy for practice. From today on, you are the outsiders of the Muling Academy. Sect disciples, I hope you will practice hard in the days to come and become inner disciples as soon as possible..."

"Okay, you go down first. I will send someone to arrange accommodation for you. You have to rest for a day, and tomorrow will assign you specific training tasks." Xiao Zhangyuan said.

After Xu Yang received the exclusive token of Mu Ling Yuan, he was arranged to live in a wing.

Early the next morning, Xu Yang received the task assigned by the Muling Academy to take care of the medicine garden.As a newcomer, still in the learning stage.Xu Yang is only doing simple tasks such as nursing, weeding, and pest control. The selection, fertilization, and picking of spiritual herbs in the medicine garden are all done by skilled old disciples.

The task of looking after the medicine garden allows Xu Yang to receive a small amount of corresponding spirit stones from the sect as a reward.If the task is completed well, the spirit stone reward will be slightly more.

According to the regulations of the Heavenly Ghost Sect, as an outer disciple, there is no special tutor.Only the best disciples of the inner sect will be accepted as apprentices by the elders of the sect, and they will personally teach them how to practice.Xu Yang spent most of the rest of the time after finishing nursing the medicine garden, practicing the exercises recorded in the Minghuo Jue by himself, trying to improve his cultivation level.