To verify that his conclusion was correct.
After Chen Changsheng's true energy recovered, he tried to replicate Nezha's facial mask again, obtaining the four Taoist techniques: 《Three Heads and Six Arms》, 《Imprint Hand Seals and Astral Steps》, 《Fire Blanket Curse》, and 《Weapon Rain》.
"The strength of the three immortal gods' Taoist techniques is not significantly different. As expected, the strength of the immortal gods mainly depends on their cultivation methods, but my current strength is not enough to replicate a complete facial mask."
Chen Changsheng successively replicated the facial masks of several immortal gods and found that there was not much difference between them, and many Taoist techniques overlapped.
For example, Three Heads and Six Arms, Samadhi True Fire, Samadhi Divine Wind, Law Manifestation of Heaven and Earth, Transformation Techniques, etc. Many immortal gods mastered the same Taoist techniques, but they had different levels of strength.
It is evident that the important factor affecting the strength of immortal gods is the inheritance of cultivation methods!
Their magical powers are like something found everywhere, only the inheritance of cultivation methods is different, which causes the immortal gods whose Taoist techniques are largely the same to still have differences between them.
"The reason why the Taoist techniques are largely the same is probably because there are only a few creators of Taoist techniques. Tracing back to the source of Taoist techniques, it should be the legendary Ancestor Hongjun. So, after replicating for so long, am I actually replicating Hongjun's Taoist techniques?"
Figures like Yuanshi Tianzun, Taishang Laojun, and Tongtian Jiaozhu spread a large number of Taoist techniques, but they are all disciples of Ancestor Hongjun, so their Taoist techniques are essentially the same.
"Another source of Taoist techniques is Ancestor Hunkun, whose Taoist technique inheritors are Tathagata and Ancestor Bodhi."
"So, as long as I replicate the facial masks of Hongjun and Hunkun, I can master all the Taoist techniques of the immortal gods."
Chen Changsheng came to this conclusion but dared not implement it.
Although these immortal gods most likely do not exist in this cultivation world, and may even be in another space-time, the abilities they possess already involve causal induction.
Once they sense that someone is stealing their Taoist techniques, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Even existences in the realm of Yuanshi Tianzun possess extremely terrifying deduction and divination abilities, so Chen Changsheng dared not replicate them casually.
"Besides cultivation methods, the watershed for immortal gods also includes deduction and divination abilities."
After pondering for a while, Chen Changsheng sent a private message to Wu Yingmei to inform her, and then replicated her facial mask onto the mask.
Lanyu is extremely far away from Jiulongyu. This is the farthest region he has ever been to, so it is necessary to replicate Wu Yingmei's Taoist techniques in case he gets into a dangerous situation and cannot break free.
The preparations for the Spirit Sea Secret Realm were complete.
Chen Changsheng waited in Taiping City for another half a month.
Luo Liuxi and Wu Yingmei selected a group of talented disciples from the Demon Suppression Division and the City Lord's Mansion. The group officially set off for the Spirit Sea.
Miaomiao, Yuniang, and Old Tortoise Fang Yuan also accompanied them, boarding the flying ship with Chen Changsheng.
Looking at the huge flying vehicle, Old Tortoise could not help but sigh. It could finally enjoy a ride!
In the past, when Young Master traveled, he would always sit on its tortoise shell.
Wu Yingmei stood in front of more than a dozen flying ships and said softly to Chen Changsheng and the others: "This trip involves extremely deep karma. I hope that all of you can return safely."
"City Lord Wu, rest assured. With the profound foundation of our Taiping City, we will surely return fully loaded," Chen Changsheng said with a smile, cupping his fist.
After a brief conversation, more than a dozen streaks of light flew out of Taiping City simultaneously.
Watching the Taiping City flying ship quickly disappear into the distance, Wu Yingmei's eyes flickered.
She formed a hand seal with one hand, and starlight flowed around her body. She murmured to herself, "There are many variables in the Spirit Sea Secret Realm. I wonder what kind of ending it will eventually become."
… …
Lanyu is a region composed of islands and the sea.
However, Lanyu is surrounded by land, so Lanyu can also be said to be a giant lake, only its area is so vast that it can be called a sea.
The sea area of Lanyu even surpasses that of Jiulongyu. Each island is equivalent to a continent, and the distribution of power and customs are complex and diverse.
It took a full year for the flying ship to travel from Jiulongyu to Lanyu.
When they saw the endless ocean, the cultivators of Taiping City all showed amazed expressions, feeling the sea breeze and listening to the sound of the waves, filled with freshness.
"The Spirit Sea Secret Realm is located in the very center of Lanyu. The current news is that the secret realm has not yet opened. We will settle down on Tianchi Island, which is closest to the Spirit Sea Secret Realm."
Luo Liuxi manipulated the flying ship and flew towards the destination at high speed.
Along the way, they encountered forces from all sides. Some were as low-key and restrained as Taiping City, simply affixing flags to their flying ships to show their identity.
When the group arrived at Tianchi Island, a noisy clamor greeted them.
The island was extremely lively, with countless sects intertwined.
The arrival of the Taiping City flying ship in the open space did not initially attract much attention.
However, as Chen Changsheng and the others descended from the flying ship, their profound cultivation aura startled the surrounding cultivators.
Soon, someone recognized the famous Zhang Qingxuan, as well as the sect elders who had joined the Ancient Immortal Dao lineage. They also recognized Luo Liuxi, the Dao Lord of the Ancient Immortal Dao lineage.
"Dao Lord!!"
"The people from Taiping City have arrived."
"I didn't expect that Fairy Luo would personally come to this Spirit Sea Secret Realm. We have failed to welcome you properly, and we hope the elders of the Dao lineage will forgive us."
The sect leaders and elders of the Ancient Immortal Dao lineage forces flocked to them, their faces full of surprise and joy.
They were surprised that Luo Liuxi herself would be attracted to this Spirit Sea Secret Realm.
They were delighted that their sect belonged to the Ancient Immortal Dao lineage. With the Dao Lord and elders of the Ancient Immortal Dao lineage protecting them, they would become the biggest winners in this secret realm competition.
The big figures of many sects showed goodwill to Taiping City, attracting the attention of cultivators from various forces.
"Is that the famous Taiping City in Jiulongyu?"
"Taiping City, built by the Ancient Immortal Dao lineage, had a glorious period. Its reputation is still strong today, but it is extremely quiet in this era."
"Quiet? The prodigy list they released is still being hotly debated by cultivators. Don't underestimate a sleeping beast."
"What can you see from a prodigy list? Forces proficient in Heavenly Secrets Taoism can actually deduce it, but they just disdain to do such meaningless things. If you have the ability to deduce a strong cultivator list, it would be truly impressive if you could give a strong cultivator list without fear of the karma of great powers."
"Hehe, do you think Taiping City is weak? When demons and evil plagued the world back then, why didn't you replace Taiping City to suppress the demons? Now you only know how to talk big here!"
"Hey, you're helping Taiping City so much. Could it be that you belong to a sect of the Ancient Immortal Dao lineage?"
"Not really, just one of the righteous sects that participated in the demon chaos back then. I am Yang Peng of the Six Harmonies Society. Feel free to come and fight if you're not convinced!"
Yang Peng was burly, wearing a black robe, with a broadsword hanging at his waist. His expression was proud and his aura was extremely fierce.
Upon hearing that he was from the Six Harmonies Society, the other person's face froze, and then he turned and left as if nothing had happened.
"Tch, cowardly dog."
Yang Peng spat disdainfully, then changed his expression to a smile and walked towards Chen Changsheng and the others, warmly greeting them: "Fellow Daoist Changsheng, Fairy Luo, nice to meet you for the first time!"
