Chapter 64: Sixth Stage
In this place, even with the Yang Warming Pill on him, he could not ward off the bone-chilling cold.
According to Senior Brother Liang Yan, when they first acquired the Yan Luo Banner, King Yan's strength was only equivalent to a cultivator in the first stage of the Qi Refining Realm. They only needed to absorb the malevolent yin qi from the top layer of the Yin Malevolent Abyss, allowing King Yan’s strength to gradually increase before delving deeper bit by bit.
At this position, even when using the Qi Perception Technique, the visibility was quite limited. Qin Sang could only see a senior brother sitting cross-legged on the cliffs on either side of the Yin Malevolent Valley, controlling King Yan to absorb the malevolent yin qi.
Every time King Yan absorbed a wisp of malevolent yin qi, the senior brother would collect it into the Yan Luo Banner, his spiritual consciousness sinking into the banner to suppress King Yan, and then repeat the process after a while.
Others, lacking the protection of the Jade Buddha, had to be extremely cautious whether they were controlling King Yan to absorb malevolent yin qi or using Soul Pills for cultivation. Only Qin Sang dared to use Soul Pills continuously and let King Yan be so unrestrained.
Finding a secluded corner, Qin Sang activated the Malevolence-Avoiding Pouch to its fullest, ventured into the malevolent yin qi, and after a certain distance, took out the Yan Luo Banner, clearly feeling King Yan’s excited emotions.
Indeed, the efficiency of absorbing malevolent yin qi was much higher than that of devouring souls. In no time, King Yan's strength was restored, and Qin Sang ordered him to produce Soul Pills until he had accumulated a month's worth. After waiting a few more hours, he set up the Malevolence-Avoiding Pouch and returned to his cave dwelling.
From then on, Qin Sang’s life became highly regimented. At the end of each month, he would consult Senior Uncle Yue, retrieve Soul Pills from the Yin Malevolent Abyss, and then remain in his cave dwelling, where food was delivered daily.
With no disturbances, he could focus entirely on cultivation, balancing both his arts and spells.