Nine Transformations of the True Spirit.

As the spiritual energy storm swept through the entire blessed land, Han Xuan was meditating and adjusting his breathing in his cave. The violent spiritual energy of heaven and earth interrupted his cultivation.

He simply got up, walked out of the cave, and flew towards the main peak shrouded in a storm of spiritual energy.

An ordinary cultivator would naturally not dare to approach this main peak casually.

However, as Elder Yuan's personal disciple and a newly promoted Void Refinement cultivator in the Tai Xuan Sect, Han Xuan did not need to worry about being punished.

Moreover, this is, after all, a grand formation composed of Crimson Heaven True Fire, and it was personally set up by that true dragon. When it is broken, there may be some unexpected events.

Han Xuan was worried that Elder Yuan would be affected, so he thought it best to see for himself, as it was his duty as a disciple.

A rainbow of colors filled the sky, shrouded in a milky white mist, flashing by in an instant, a truly beautiful sight.

This is an extreme manifestation of the rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth, where the five elements of spiritual energy are transformed into essence. This phenomenon only occurs in dangerous places where the laws of heaven and earth are broken.

The space of the blessed land is extremely complete, but now the spiritual veins are abnormal, and a large amount of spiritual energy is suddenly gushing out, which is why this strange phenomenon occurs.

The rainbow light could not last long; it would only flash occasionally before merging back into the spiritual mist and spreading with the spiritual energy storm, washing over the blessed land.

The violent spiritual energy of heaven and earth also has some limitations on divine sense, but not too strong.

Han Xuan used to hone his divine sense with sword energy, making him much stronger than other cultivators of the same level.

After advancing to the Void Refinement stage, he hadn't yet had a chance to use this secret technique. His divine sense was no different from other Void Refinement cultivators, capable of covering an area of ​​tens of thousands of miles.

But at this moment, the main peak was shrouded in an extremely violent spiritual energy, and there were still residual waves of the Crimson Heaven True Fire that had not yet dissipated, forming a red and white storm that blocked the view and isolated divine sense.

Many cultivators, like Han Xuan, were curious about the main peak, but they only dared to observe from afar and not approach, which made Han Xuan, the only one who dared to get close, particularly eye-catching.

If Yuan Shuheng were here, he would definitely fly over directly, but he still needs to hone his true essence with a spiritual energy storm. At this moment, he is seizing the time to meditate and cultivate, and has not shown himself.

Some cultivators recognized Han Xuan's identity, but most were focused on cultivation and did not recognize Han Xuan, who had been in seclusion for over two hundred years. They were all extremely surprised to see him openly disobey the orders of the six Nascent Soul cultivators.

They secretly sent messages to other cultivators to inquire about the man's identity. They learned that he was Han Xuan, who led the human cultivators and dragon people to seize the Xuanli Realm back then. He had also advanced from the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm to the Void Refinement realm in just two hundred years. They were secretly amazed.

Han Xuan walked forward against the storm of spiritual energy. His figure was as upright as a pine tree, his sleeves fluttering, and he was calm and composed. His somewhat ordinary face revealed a refined and otherworldly elegance.

Everyone felt ashamed of themselves, and a look of awe flashed silently in their eyes.

These are true genius cultivators, rising like meteors, shining brightly at all times, captivating all eyes, and unmatched by anyone.

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Upon hearing Elder Yuan's question, the Xuanji Sect Leader remained unfazed and instead asked, "Fellow Daoist Yuan says this person is a disciple of your sect. May I ask when he joined your sect and whether he possesses a disciple's identification token?"

Elder Yuan was speechless for a moment. When the cultivators from the four sects reported on Chen Yuan's matter, they all thought that Chen Yuan was dead, so they did not hide his origins.

All six Nascent Soul cultivators knew that Chen Yuan was an Ascended cultivator, not a disciple of the Feather Transformation Peak as Han Xuan had claimed.

But he refused to back down and turned to Chen Yuan: "Nephew, could you please take out the Tai Xuan Token for a look?"

"Senior, please take a look." Without hesitation, Chen Yuan took out the Tai Xuan Token and threw it over.

Elder Yuan raised his hand to receive the Tai Xuan Token, examined it carefully, nodded repeatedly, and then looked at the Xuanji Sect Leader: "Although this Tai Xuan Token is somewhat different from our sect's Tai Xuan Token, the method of refining it is exactly the same. It must have been brought from the mortal realm by Junior Nephew Chen when he ascended to immortality."

"Although Junior Nephew Chen did not join the Tai Xuan Sect in the Spirit Realm, he did join the Tai Xuan Sect in the Human Realm. Both sects were founded by our sect leader, so how can he not be considered a disciple of our sect?"

The Xuanji Sect Leader frowned, about to speak in rebuttal, but Elder Su preempted him: "This is all one side of the story. How do we know that he didn't kill a real Tai Xuan Sect cultivator and take it from him, or that he used some clever method to make a replica just to deceive us into trusting him?"

"When I first learned about this person, I found it too bizarre. Now that he has suddenly appeared after more than two hundred years and is hiding in this main peak, it is even more mysterious and should not be trusted."

As he spoke, he scrutinized Chen Yuan, his refined face now etched with malice, his eyes as cold as a venomous snake.

Coupled with the combined aura emanating from him, it was enough to shatter the hearts and minds of any Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Chen Yuan, you have not yet answered my question. How were you captured on this peak? Why did the Crimson Heaven True Fire only capture you here and not choose anyone else?" Elder Mei's red lips parted slightly, her gentle voice as sharp as a bee's sting.

Chen Yuan replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "This junior does not know why the Crimson Heaven True Fire chose me. At that time, I was burned to ashes by the Crimson Heaven True Fire and thought I was doomed."

"When I woke up, I was already on this peak and trapped by a great formation. I was unable to leave until today. Fortunately, the six seniors broke the formation and I was able to see the light of day again."

"If the two elders doubt my identity, they may send me to Tongtian Island to meet Master Fu."

"Before I left the human realm, I was entrusted by an old friend of Master Fu to deliver a message to him. Master Fu knew immediately whether my identity was true or false upon hearing it."

Elder Su narrowed his eyes, a cold glint flashing in them: "Stop making excuses. This is the True Dragon Cave. The array set up here is incredibly mysterious. How could it have captured you here for no reason?"

"I think that true dragon probably left behind a remnant soul. Seeing that you cultivate both physical and magical arts, have a strong physique, and still have true spiritual blood within you, it deliberately captured you here and possessed you!"

Elder Yuan's eyes flashed with displeasure: "Elder Su's words are too absurd. Have you been reading too many supernatural tales written by low-level cultivators? Where are there so many remnant souls waiting to be possessed?"

"Moreover, that true dragon left the Xuanli Realm more than a million years ago. Even if it left behind a remnant soul, it would have long since vanished and could not possibly have survived to this day."

Elder Su said coldly, "Whether it is true or not, it can be found out with a simple investigation. Just probe his dantian with your divine sense and carefully examine his primordial spirit, and you will know whether this person has been possessed by the remnant soul of the true dragon. If what he said is true, I am willing to apologize to him."

"What a joke! The dantian and primordial spirit are the foundation of a cultivator. How can they be allowed to be probed by anyone at will?" Elder Yuan's face darkened, and he rebuked him sternly.

Elder Su ignored him and stared at Chen Yuan, saying slowly, "Chen Yuan, just relax and let me investigate."

"If you haven't been possessed, I will personally escort you back to the Spirit Realm to meet my master, accept you as my disciple, and do my utmost to help you break through to the Void Refinement stage. What do you say?"

Chen Yuan met his sharp gaze, shook his head slightly, and said with neither humility nor arrogance, "Please forgive me for not being able to agree. How can I know that you won't take the opportunity to kill me?"

"If you, senior, falsely claim that I have been possessed by a true dragon and attempt to attack me, then suddenly strike, I will be powerless to fight back."

Elder Su's face darkened with anger: "How dare you! With my status, how could I deliberately make things difficult for a mere Nascent Soul cultivator like you?"

"Your resistance to investigation must be because you have something to hide. It seems my guess was right. You have indeed been possessed by the remnant soul of the True Dragon!" As soon as he finished speaking, he flicked his sleeve, and a five-colored spiritual hand, ten feet in size, condensed and descended from the sky, carrying boundless power, grabbing at Chen Yuan.

This is not a supernatural power, but simply the mobilization of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, yet it has already surpassed the full-force attack of a Void Refinement cultivator, and no Nascent Soul cultivator could withstand it.

This is the power of the combined force; a casual strike could be fatal to a low-level cultivator.

"Senior Brother Su, please show mercy!"

Just as the five-colored spiritual light hand flew out, Elder Yuan raised his sleeve and flicked it, and a gust of wind blew by, blocking the hand and preventing it from falling.

Elder Su's face darkened, and he turned to look at Elder Yuan: "Junior Brother Yuan, are you really going to turn against me for a Nascent Soul cultivator of unknown origin?"

Elder Yuan said, "I had no such intention. It's just that this person has a very deep connection with the sect leader, and we cannot deal with him arbitrarily."

"Let's send him back to Tongtian Island and report to the Sect Leader, asking him to handle the matter accordingly."

Elder Su said solemnly, "Junior brother, you are mistaken. How can you disturb Master's seclusion based solely on the words of this Nascent Soul cultivator?"

"This person is highly suspicious. He has most likely been possessed by the remnant soul of the True Dragon, and is hiding the True Dragon's treasures. He even dares to try to use us to infiltrate the Spirit Realm and escape."

"It should be known that this Xuanli Realm was created by that true dragon, who also set up a great array that covers the entire spatial secret realm. Who knows what kind of hidden tricks were left in the great array?"

"If he manages to escape during the teleportation, we will be played for a fool and become a laughing stock."

Elder Mei nodded in agreement: "Senior Brother Su is absolutely right. Regardless of whether what Chen Yuan said is true or false, there are many suspicious things about him. We should capture him and search his soul first to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Wei Wushang said, "In my opinion, Fellow Daoist Mei's words are prudent and mature, and are indeed a feasible strategy."

The leaders of Xuanji Sect and Chonghua Sect also voiced their agreement, subtly creating a confrontational situation with Elder Yuan.

Elder Yuan's gaze swept over the five people, and his heart sank deeply.

He knew perfectly well what the five people were thinking. They coveted the possible True Dragon Relic in Chen Yuan's possession, but were wary of his connection with Master Fu and couldn't act directly. That's why they came up with the absurd excuse of being possessed by the remnant soul of a True Dragon.

The three true spirit avatars that Chen Yuan condensed during his great battle with the demon race may also be one of the reasons why they did not hesitate to bully the weak.

If Chen Yuan falls into their hands, he will surely die and there is no way he can enter the Spirit Realm alive.

Elder Yuan's strong defense of Chen Yuan was not out of kindness, but because he wanted to bring him into Huayu Peak.

Compared to the possible true dragon relic on Chen Yuan's body and the secret of his ability to refine three kinds of true spirit blood, Elder Yuan valued Chen Yuan's potential more.

The path of a Nascent Soul cultivator is already set, and Elder Yuan cannot abandon his current path of Dharma cultivation to embark on the path of body refinement.

No matter how profound the cultivation technique Chen Yuan practiced was, it had nothing to do with him.

Han Xuan alone has greatly boosted the prestige of Huayu Peak. If Chen Yuan, who has even greater potential, were to emerge, Huayu Peak would surely stand out among the Tai Xuan Sect once he has achieved mastery of his cultivation.

But now that the five have made their stance clear, Elder Yuan cannot fight against all five alone, and continuing to insist would be a waste of effort.

But he didn't want to give up on Chen Yuan, and was in a dilemma when suddenly someone passed through the spiritual energy storm, saw Chen Yuan, and exclaimed, "Junior Brother Chen!"

Elder Yuan turned his head and saw Han Xuan staring blankly at Chen Yuan, his face full of disbelief, showing no trace of his usual composure and calmness.

Chen Yuan was quite surprised to see Han Xuan. He smiled and bowed with his fists clasped, saying, "Senior Brother Han, it's been many years. Congratulations on your advancement to the Void Refinement stage and your lifespan of forty thousand years."

Han Xuan came to his senses and first bowed to Elder Yuan and the five Nascent Soul cultivators, addressing them as "Master," "Elder," and "Senior," before returning the greeting to Chen Yuan.

"I knew my junior brother wouldn't die so easily, since Wu Xuan is safe and sound." He smiled with relief, his face full of joy.

Although the two did not spend much time together, they fought side by side against Zhou Lang, and could be considered sworn brothers, with a deep friendship.

"Why did Junior Nephew Han trespass into the great formation?" Elder Su asked coldly, interrupting Han Xuan and Chen Yuan's heartfelt farewell.

"I recently emerged from seclusion and sensed a storm of spiritual energy. I was worried that my master might be affected by the great formation, so I came to visit him," Han Xuan explained.

"This person has been possessed by the remnant soul of a true dragon and is not Chen Yuan himself. He is extremely dangerous. Nephew, do not be deceived by him and retreat immediately," Elder Su said without any room for doubt.

Han Xuan was shocked and looked at Elder Yuan: "Master, has Junior Brother Chen really been possessed by the remnant soul of the True Dragon?"

"This matter cannot be explained in a short time, you may leave." Elder Yuan's face was gloomy, but he avoided the main point and did not directly answer Han Xuan's question.

Although he did not want to see Chen Yuan fall into the hands of Elder Su and the others, Elder Yuan was outnumbered and powerless against the combined forces of the five.

Rather than breaking ties with them, it's better to go with the flow. If they can find the True Dragon Relics in Chen Yuan's possession, he can also get a share.

When Han Xuan saw that Elder Yuan did not deny it, his face immediately turned ugly. He slowly turned his head and looked at Chen Yuan, his eyes revealing a hint of sadness.

Chen Yuan looked back at Han Xuan, his eyes clear and bright, shining like stars.

He smiled slightly: "Senior Brother Han, there is no remnant soul of a true dragon in this cave. It's just that Elder Su, Elder Mei and other seniors suspect that I took the treasure of the true dragon. They want to use this as an excuse to capture me, search my soul, and then kill me to silence me, so as not to anger Master Fu."

Han Xuan's expression changed, and he looked at Elder Yuan, his eyes filled with pleading: "Master..."

Elder Yuan remained silent, his face ashen.

Chen Yuan said, "Senior brother, there's no need to persuade me any further. Elder Yuan just defended me with great effort, and I am already extremely grateful."

"But the seniors are determined to take my life. Elder Yuan, no matter how much you say, it will be useless."

Han Xuan's face turned ashen. Elder Su, his thoughts exposed by Chen Yuan, felt a surge of shame and anger welling up from the bottom of his heart. He shouted, "You dare to spout nonsense even when you're about to die! Once I capture you and search your soul, I'll know your true colors!"

With a flick of his sleeve, another five-colored spiritual hand materialized, descending from the sky with a whistling sound as it fiercely grabbed at Chen Yuan! (End of Chapter)