Sister Zhao was right.
"The Scripture of Unnatural Laws" indeed is a most peculiar and extraordinary technique.
The scripture holds that Heaven and Earth operate and follow predetermined rules.
Maintaining the rules’ perpetual motion, in turn, requires a powerful prime force.
To follow the Heavenly Dao in cultivation can certainly lead to the highest realm.
But to reverse these rules can also allow a glimpse into the Realm of True Immortality.
How vast is the Principle of Heaven and Earth! How can one achieve this with human power? 𝙣𝒐𝙫𝙥𝙪𝙗.𝙘𝙤𝙢
Male is Yang, female is Yin.
If a man were to cultivate into a Vessel of Pure Yin, he would take the first step in reversing the Principle of Heaven and Earth!
From this starting point, one could continuously leverage the rules and order between Heaven and Earth, turning them into the nourishment for one’s ascension!
...
Li Qing was utterly fascinated by the cultivation progress described in the scripture, where one could reach the later stages of the [Sutra of Transgressive Ethics] and change Heaven and Earth with a mere wave of the hand.
Sister Zhao saw his engrossment and didn’t interrupt.
She quietly watched Li Qing’s profile, her expression distant and dreamy.
Only when Li Qing finally came back to his senses did Zhao Ruoxi pass him a Storage Ring, "For the coming period, you’ll have to rely on yourself."
"Although they were merely outer disciples, my impromptu execution of them has indeed broken the sect rules. Punishment is unavoidable."
Seeing the worry in Li Qing’s eyes, Sister Zhao comforted him, "It’s nothing, just a ten-year seclusion. It’s a good opportunity for me to focus on my cultivation."
"Once I come out, I will avenge you by slaying Qin Shou and righting this grievous wrong!"
"During this time, don’t give in to despair. The origin of this [Sutra of Transgressive Ethics] is mystical. Even my master has never heard of such a technique in the Secret Pavilion; it’s as if it appeared out of thin air."
"Cultivate well. It’s not impossible for you to surpass me in realm one day."
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Parting today means a separation of ten years.
Zhao Ruoxi reluctantly said goodbye as if there were endless words left unspoken.
Until deep into the night, by the flickering candlelight, Zhao Ruoxi and Li Qing held hands, gazing into each other’s eyes.
Zhao Ruoxi’s eyelashes quivered slightly as she looked at Li Qing’s flawless white skin and soft, tender lips.
A wave of heat rose in her heart.
An unspeakable affection was silently spreading, and Zhao Ruoxi locked Li Qing’s hand tightly, leaning in for a gentle kiss.
Li Qing, struck as if by an electric shock, instinctively wanted to push Zhao Ruoxi away.
Seemingly sensing the other’s thoughts, Zhao Ruoxi didn’t let go, but determinedly embraced Li Qing.
"It’s okay..."
"I really don’t mind..."
"No matter what you become, as long as it’s you, that’s all that matters."
Zhao Ruoxi whispered softly, as if to affirm her feelings, guiding Li Qing’s hand towards her chest.
Feeling the other’s heartbeat and looking into Sister Zhao’s affectionate eyes, Li Qing eventually stopped struggling.
Sister Zhao flicked her finger to extinguish the candle while setting up a Forbidden Formation around them to prevent intrusions.
Embracing Li Qing, they moved to the bed.
The events of the passionate night need not be elaborated.
The next day, when Li Qing woke up, Zhao Ruoxi had already departed.
Only the lingering fragrance in the air proved that last night was not a mere dream.
"So it turns out you can still make love without that thing below."
Li Qing thought somewhat dazedly.
However, he quickly shifted his attention away from those charming scenes,
and began to contemplate his abrupt entry into the [Sutra of Transgressive Ethics].
After a while, Li Qing seemed to understand, "Perhaps due to yesterday’s deeds, I have completed the initial transformation from Yang to Yin."
"Thus, the [Sutra of Transgressive Ethics] has also taken its first step."
"I also suddenly broke through from the Mid Stage of Energy Refining to the Final Stage of Energy Refining."
"The progress is unbelievably fast..."
Li Qing’s gaze flickered, clearly lost in thought.
"Qin Shou..."
A figure suddenly emerged in Li Qing’s Spirit Consciousness.
"I will personally avenge my own grievances!"
"You’d better not die before my divine Techniques are fully accomplished. Hehehe..."
Li Qing’s low chuckle echoed within the room.
Subsequently, to the outer disciples, it seemed as if a heaven-overturning change had occurred to Li Qing.
Her temperament transformed drastically, and her interactions with the male outer disciples became increasingly scarce. Instead, her relationships with the female cultivators grew closer and more heated.
Li Qing was naturally breathtakingly beautiful, making it difficult for others to be wary of her.
And since all the female disciples knew of her experiences, that her "tools of the crime" had been removed, they had even less reason to be cautious.
Rather, they felt pity for her and took extra care of Li Qing.
Thus, their interactions with each other became increasingly intimate.
Later, Li Qing even moved to reside in the separate courtyard where the female cultivators lived, taking turns sharing a bed with them.
During this process, Li Qing’s physique, appearance, and even voice, became more and more feminized.
Every time her graceful figure passed through the sect gates, she would attract the gazes of countless male cultivators.
Even knowing she was male, they couldn’t suppress their natural yearning for beauty.
Li Qing was as cold as ice to these male cultivators, not giving them the time of day.
Thus, a year went by.
In a secluded cave deep in the mountains reserved for the outer disciples.
"This place is the most Yin-enriched area amongst all the outer mountains."
"It’s perfect for aiding my breakthrough today."
Li Qing sat naked upon a slab of Black Jade on the ground.
Inside her, the Spiritual Power as cold as millennium-old ice slowly circulated, freezing layers of white frost in the already very chilly environment.
Even Li Qing had not expected that her Cultivation of the Reverse Ethical Scripture would go so smoothly.
It was as if this Technique had been tailored just for her, allowing her to break through from the Final Stage of Energy Refining to the Final Stage Foundation Establishment in just a year.
Today, she even planned to take advantage of the terrain to directly assault the Golden Core Realm!
This speed of Cultivation was something she hadn’t dared to dream of before!
It even made her feel a vague sense of fear.
The reason she had not revealed her real Cultivation Base during this time was the fear of the Great Taoist Sect investigating.
Of course, the smooth sailing was also thanks to the efforts of the female cultivators from the outer division.
In this year, every maiden with some good looks had her Yin energy harvested by Li Qing.
And with the [Sutra of Transgressive Ethics], these female cultivators were devoted and grateful to her.
Not only eager to please in bed, they even wanted to offer all of their hard-earned possessions to Li Qing.
With the wholehearted assistance of the female outer disciples, Li Qing’s life was far more affluent than before.
She was never short of Spirit Stones or Elixirs.
All these factors layering on top of each other led to her rapid progress.
At this moment, the only Yang energy left in Li Qing’s body was a thin strand.
As long as she could transform it into Yin energy, she would be able to fully complete the transformation from a male body to a [Vessel of Pure Yin].
The [Reverse Ethical Scripture] was also on the verge of reaching a minor accomplishment.
Focusing her mind, Li Qing absorbed the rolling Yin energy from the Black Jade and the depths of the mountain cave.
She silently cycled the [Sutra of Transgressive Ethics], as scenes from the past flashed one by one in her Spirit Consciousness.
"After today, I will bid farewell to my past completely."
"My fate is in my hands, not dictated by Heaven!"