Xiuxian: I studied abroad in modern times

Chapter 587 The Kunlun Pact, The Changes in the Underworld

Zheng Fa and Tong Tian got more and more excited as they talked.

At first, their discussion mainly focused on the takeaways from this sermon.

Zheng Fa relied on the Seventy-Two Transformations of the Earthly Fiends, but these four were the legendary people with great enlightenment.

They had grasped just as much as he had, and to say that would be somewhat immodest—they had grasped far more than he had—which made Zheng Fa deeply realize that his mind was not up to the task.

Of course, this is also related to the cultivation level of these four saints: in terms of strength, these people are about to become saints, so when they look at various cultivation methods, they naturally have a sense of superiority.

Therefore, Zheng Fa felt he had gained a lot from the brief exchange.

"Wonderful!" Tongtian seemed very pleased as well. "Your Seventy-Two Transformations of Earthly Fiends are truly wonderful!"

Yuanshi nodded in agreement, saying, "This technique is very suitable for enlightenment, combat, and concealment. Among the supernatural powers I have seen, it is in a class of its own... one could even say it is the top supernatural power in the world."

"Your cultivation level is still low, yet you have been able to create such a miraculous feat, which is all the more commendable."

Tongtian, look at that person, how sweet-talking they are!

Yuanshi looked at Zheng Fa with admiration, "My Kunlun will soon be holding the Three Pure Ones Dharma Assembly. I wonder if you have the time?"

Upon hearing this, Tongtianzhen looked at Yuanshi with a strange gaze: "Second brother, didn't you always say that we shouldn't let outsiders disturb the tranquility of Kunlun?"

Yuanshi glanced at him, seemingly unwilling to answer Tongtian's question.

“You have no idea,” Tongtian grinned as he explained to Zheng Fa, “My second brother is extremely arrogant and has the utmost contempt for two types of people.”

"Which two?"

"You look down on him, and he looks down on him too."

"..."

Tongtian, his lips coated with honey, quickly tried to smooth things over under Yuanshi's icy gaze:
“But my second brother still values ​​you. The Three Pure Ones Dharma Assembly is always a discussion among our own family members, and we rarely invite outsiders.”

Upon hearing this, Zheng Fa felt quite honored, and the others who heard it reacted even more strongly than he did.

Nuwa laughed and said, "So it seems that I have never had this opportunity."

“It’s just a family gathering,” Yuanshi explained, then glared at Tongtian. “It’s not that I’m arrogant.”

He looked at Zheng Fa without saying a word, but asked with his eyes – shall we come?
Zheng Fa bowed slightly and said respectfully, "It would be an honor, and I will certainly go."

“Then it will be set for six months from now,” Tongtian Daoren said happily. “Don’t blame me for not reminding you, the Three Pure Ones Dharma Assembly will involve separate lectures.”

This sounds quite like a seminar that Zheng Fa and his team organized together.

"Then I have no choice but to make a fool of myself."

Bai Lian and the others stood behind him, their faces contorted in disbelief—they could also make a fool of themselves!

Not to mention Bai Lian, who received instruction from Zhunti and the other two, everyone else knew that discussing the Dao with these three sages was a great opportunity for anyone.

It could even be said that this was more valuable than preaching at Zixiao Palace—especially since they didn't gain much from preaching.

Hongjun Daoist preached according to his own set of rules, unlike these three who could communicate with each other.

These three people invited Shi Nandang, but ignored them completely. Their attitudes were so different that it made people feel sour.

The others listened intently, only to see Yuanshi nod to Zheng Fa and walk out of the hall.

"Senior brother, please wait."

Yuanshi stopped and looked back at Nuwa, his eyes filled with questions.

Nuwa called out to him, but addressed Zheng Fa instead: "Have you thought about how to answer my question?"

Zheng Fa honestly replied, "Your Majesty's question is too broad; I only have some superficial understanding."

Nuwa nodded gently and said, "I have attained enlightenment and cannot delay any longer."

Zheng Fa was stunned for a moment, then suddenly understood what was going on—although Nuwa had her own will, she was only an illusion existing in the past, and they had to act according to the memories of Fusang Tree.

The creation of humans by Nuwa was an inevitable event.

From the very beginning, the creation of human beings was a foregone conclusion; the only question was whether Zheng Fa could benefit from this great act of merit.

Nuwa looked at Yuanshi and asked, "Senior brother, may I attend the Three Pure Ones Dharma Assembly?"

Yuanshi glanced back at her with surprise in his eyes, then turned to look at Taishang as if asking a question.

The Supreme Taoist gazed intently at Nuwa and asked, "Of course."

Zhunti and Jieyin exchanged glances and then chimed in, "I wonder if we two could join in this grand event?"

The Supreme Lord thought for a while and said, "In that case, why not hold the Kunlun Dharma Assembly?"

"good."

Everyone nodded, their eyes filled with anticipation.

Zheng Fa watched from the side, quite surprised. He didn't know if these people had ever discussed the Dao together before, but this was the first time he had heard of the Kunlun Dharma Assembly.

The Primordial Daoist first invited himself, then Nuwa inexplicably wanted to come, and Zhunti and Jieyin joined in the fun.

Bai Lian and the others were even more eager to hear this. It was already a rare opportunity to discuss the Dao with the Three Pure Ones, but now that these six had gathered together, it was an even greater opportunity. Who wouldn't want to go?

Zhunti seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly pointed at Bai Lian: "Although my junior is useless, she can still do the work of serving tea and water..."

Bai Lian's eyes showed some gratitude; her ancestor still valued her.

Yuanshi looked at the white lotus and suddenly asked:
"Does he also possess a skill as wondrous as the Seventy-Two Transformations?"

"..."

Seeing Bai Lian remain silent, Yuan Shi gently shook his head.

Although he was expressionless, Zheng Fa had been talking to him for so long that he could already interpret his eyes.

In short, it boils down to three words: you still need to practice.

Tongtian, standing to the side, seemed completely unsurprised. Clearly, his earlier statement that Yuanshi was arrogant and disliked having too many people in Kunlun Mountain was probably true.

Even Bai Lian, who has powerful backers, was turned away, so naturally, the Creation Daoist and the others had even less hope.

The group agreed to meet at Kunlun six months later, and then they all departed.

Bai Lian and the others watched Zheng Fa bid farewell to everyone, their expressions complex, but Zheng Fa's mood was not very pleasant.

Before Nuwa left, she gave him one last deep look, and he knew the meaning behind that gaze:
If his answer six months later fails to satisfy Nuwa, then he will likely miss out on the merit of creating humankind.

This is not only about the Primordial Purple Qi, but also about the use of the Qiankun Cauldron.

Zheng Fa and the others left Zixiao Palace and returned to Wuzang Temple. On one hand, they consolidated what they had learned from listening to the Dao, and on the other hand, they continued to ponder Nuwa's questions.

Outside the Nine Luminaries Heaven, on the three palaces of Mount Haori, a disciple suddenly pointed east and shouted, "Look over there!"

The other disciples looked in the direction he was pointing and all gaped in astonishment.

East of Haori Mountain, which was originally the territory of the Tianhe Sect, has now been occupied by the Nine Nether Emperor and become the Underworld.

The Underworld is quite different from other places in Xuanwei. It is shrouded in a thick black mist all year round. When you look towards the Underworld from Haori Mountain, you will see a high wall. The wall is pitch black and runs through heaven and earth, separating Haori Mountain and the Underworld.

Nobody dared to go there.

Over the years, they have grown accustomed to the unyielding black wall, even regarding it as the end of the mortal world.

But today, a dazzling door of light suddenly opened in the wall.

The black mist opened to both sides, like two doors, and figures walked out from them.

"Ancestor Yun?" a sharp-eyed disciple exclaimed, "Ancestor Yun has escaped from the underworld?"

As Yun Zhenxian stepped out of the Underworld, he squinted in the bright sunlight, feeling as if he had been transported to another world. Not only him, but the expressions of the other four sects also varied, some joyful, some sorrowful.

He looked at the Lady of the Rainbow Robes beside him and asked, "Where does the Lady of the Rainbow Robes wish to go?"

“Return to Yaochi,” Ni Chang Yuanjun replied. “I have failed the sect’s trust this time, and I must return to the sect to apologize.”

Upon hearing this, Yun Zhenxian remained silent. Back then, the four sects besieged the Tianhe Sect, vowing to kill the Nine Nether Demon Ancestor. What kind of power did they possess?
What now?
The Nine Nether Demon Ancestors are already too powerful to control, and they have been trapped in the Underworld for many years, making them a laughing stock of Xuanxiao.

The two Taoist masters were also eager to return to the mountain.

Because the Supreme Dao is in the south, Yun Zhenxian and Ni Chang Yuanjun traveled east together until they reached the foot of Haori Mountain.

"Why don't you rest on the mountain for a while, so that I can fulfill my duty as a host?"

Although there are still conflicts within the sect, the two have now gone through thick and thin together, and Yun Zhenxian's tone was quite sincere.

"Thank you for your kindness, fellow Daoist, but I am currently unaware of the situation at Yaochi and am truly eager to return home." Yaochi Nishang Yuanjun nodded and said, "I need to borrow the route through the Hundred Immortals Alliance to inquire about Xuanwei's situation."

Seeing that he had no intention of staying, Yun Zhenxian cupped his hands in farewell to Yuanjun.

Some of the surviving Leiyin disciples followed Yuanjun, but only one young monk remained. He approached Yun Zhenxian and transmitted his voice, "Immortal Yun?"

"you are?"

Instead of answering, the monk asked, "The Patriarch has issued a decree asking if you remember the last time the underworld opened?"

Yun Zhenxian's expression turned slightly serious: "Of course I remember. I often regret that I missed the opportunity."

"There seemed to be something fishy about the opening of the underworld that time."

"Weird?"

"According to the patriarch, the Nine Nether Emperor's strength in the Underworld is unfathomable. The time the Underworld's barrier was broken was truly...strange."

Yun Zhenxian was slightly taken aback, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes, before calmly nodding to the young monk.

Watching the monk walk away with Ni Chang Yuanjun, Yun Zhenxian then spoke to the disciples of Haori Mountain behind him: "Come with me... home."

The Hao Ri disciples behind him shouted in unison, "Go home!"

My home... my home is going to be gone!
Yun Zhenxian sat in the three palaces, staring blankly at the empty hall.

"You mean, the Hundred Immortals Alliance has attacked?"

"They have already occupied most of our territory!" an elder of the Yun Clan said with a mournful face. "Our disciples are still suffering defeat after defeat, and those small sects and families are not very safe now either."

Yun Zhenxian closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and said angrily, "It's alright. He just took advantage of the fact that Haori Mountain has no Dao Fruits. Now that I'm back, I naturally won't let them run rampant... After I rest for two days, I'll lead you to crush the Hundred Immortals Alliance!"

Unexpectedly, the Nascent Soul cultivators below him, upon hearing his grand pronouncements, were not only not invigorated, but instead looked at each other in bewilderment, hesitant to speak, and extremely unwilling.

"What else?"

"We have the help of the Dao Fruit."

Yun Zhenxian frowned, then suddenly realized: "Could it be the Nine Luminaries Heaven?"

"Yes, the Gu God has come down from the mountain specifically to resist the Hundred Immortals Alliance."

Yun Zhenxian's expression softened slightly, and then he heard the clan elder say, "Then he returned severely injured."

"..." Yun Zhenxian's eyelids twitched, suppressing the horror in his heart, and asked, "Is the Gu God injured?"

"Yes, we don't know whether they are alive or dead now."

Yun Zhenxian pursed his lips, unable to speak for a long time.

"The Hundred Immortals Alliance actually possesses such strength?"

The Nascent Soul cultivators of Haori Mountain nodded in agreement, their faces filled with lingering fear: "Over the years, we haven't gained any advantage."

Seeing the timid expressions on their faces, Yun Zhenxian was even angrier. These people had actually been scared out of their wits by the Hundred Immortals Alliance!
He scanned the crowd, then suddenly narrowed his eyes and asked in a cold voice, "Why are so many people missing?"

"..."

Silence fell over the three palaces once more, and everyone lowered their heads.

"Were they killed by the Hundred Immortals Alliance? Killed to the point that you've lost all your courage?"

"No, no," someone whispered. "They were fed to the Gu God by the Lu Clan, no, they were sent by the Lu Clan to be fed to the Gu God!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Zhenxian realized that the absence of people was due to two reasons: firstly, the Yunluo and Lu clans were missing many Nascent Soul cultivators, and secondly, the Lu clan members had not come, making the three palaces seem even more empty.

The crowd in the hall was filled with fervor. Someone shouted, "Our patriarch has returned! He can stand up for us! We beg our patriarch to exterminate the Lu clan and avenge our people!"

"Eliminate the Lu Clan!"

As Yun Zhenxian listened, his face grew increasingly ashen, and he roared, "Enough!"

"You all hesitate and timidly say you're going to attack the Hundred Immortals Alliance, but you can't wait to deal with your own fellow disciples! What kind of behavior is this!"

Everyone fell silent, but someone still whispered defiantly, "The Hundred Immortals Alliance isn't as ruthless as our fellow disciples."

Yun Zhenxian urged, "Tell me in detail, start from the beginning, what exactly happened?"

The elder of the Yun Clan said, "Reporting to the Holy Ancestor, since you were trapped in the Underworld, the situation in Xuanwei has changed drastically..."

Yun Zhenxian listened attentively.

The elder began by recounting the changes in the world, starting with the meteor shower caused by the death of a Dao Fruit, and adding some rumors about the Northern Continent and the sea.

"Northern Continent? How much do you know about the Northern Continent?"

The elder said in a hoarse voice, "Not many. Our Haori Mountain is not strong enough... No one dares to go to the sea, let alone the Northern Continent. We only know some vague legends."

Yun Zhenxian sighed inwardly. In the many years since he left Haori Mountain, this group of people had lost their pride as a top-tier sect of Xuanwei.

To be honest, even if he were to return, the current state of Xuanwei is beyond the control of a mere True Immortal like himself.

He glanced at the sparse crowd in the three palaces and realized for the first time that Haori Mountain had fallen.

Then the elder spoke of the great sea battle between the Nine Mountains Sect and the Azure Sea Dragon King.

"The Golden-Winged Roc, the Azure Sea Dragon Palace, and so many Dao Fruits combined..." Yun Zhenxian's face twitched. "The Nine Mountains Sect actually won?"

"A complete victory. The Golden-Winged Roc and his companion fled in disarray, barely escaping with their lives."

The elder of the Yun Clan said in a low voice, "If that weren't the case, why would we be so afraid of the Hundred Immortals Alliance?"

Yun Zhenxian closed his eyes. Haori Mountain was gradually declining, but Jiushan Sect was like the rising sun, and now it was even more prosperous.

"You go on."

"Later, the Nine Mountains Sect attacked our sect. The Lu Clan invited the Gu God, but the Gu God needs blood offerings." The clan elder recalled, "They first captured rogue cultivators, but when that wasn't enough, they captured some small forces affiliated with us."

"That's fine, but the Gu God was severely injured by Zheng Fa and the others, and needs more blood food to recuperate. There aren't enough people, so the Lu Clan actually started capturing people from the Yunluo and Lu Clans!"

Yun Zhenxian frowned as he listened, finally understanding why the sect was on the verge of collapse.

"Fortunately, the Stone Ancestor returned and set things right, which stopped the Lu Clan from going astray."

"Wait, Stone Ancestor?"

"A stone cannot be a patriarch."

Yun Zhenxian exclaimed in surprise, "He's still alive?"

Among the Haori Mountain disciples who escaped this time, Shi Nandang was not among them; he had thought that the other party had perished in the underworld.

"Alive!" the elder of the Yun clan laughed. "Last time, the Underworld was breached by the experts of Leiyin Temple, and the Stone Ancestor seized the opportunity to escape."

Yun Zhenxian's eyes suddenly deepened: "Last time?"

(End of this chapter)