Embers of Sword

Chapter 567 Twenty-Four Hours (Thirteen)

"Junior Brother Zhu."

A soft sigh echoed from the clouds.

The Candle Daoist turned around, his back hunched, and saw the figure of True Person Yanwei once again.

"Senior Brother Yanwei."

The Candle Taoist bowed and asked with concern, "How are you, Senior Brother?"

"It's nothing serious."

Master Yanwei flicked his sleeves, but despite saying that, his face was somewhat pale.

He withstood a heavy stomp from the Green Ox during the day, and was seriously injured.

Only by taking pills has the injury been suppressed.

Master Yanwei looked up at the mountain steps and nodded. Though he didn't speak, Daoist Zhu understood what Master Yanwei meant... He had accompanied Chen Jingxuan up the mountain earlier, and Master Yanwei had seen everything clearly. The Zhongmiaozhai was responsible for guarding the forbidden area of ​​the Daoist sect. Every rustle and movement on the back mountain was monitored by the Zhongmiaozhai.

"It's Chen Jingxuan."

The Candle Taoist quickly explained, "Master has been waiting for him for a long time."

"Chen Jingxuan..."

Master Yanwei's gaze sharpened, and he said thoughtfully, "I couldn't discern his cultivation level when I scanned him with my divine sense earlier."

This sentence has profound meaning.

Master Yanwei has been practicing Taoism for many years.

Of the seven patrons, apart from Patron Duobao who was not interested in cultivation, the other patrons had all reached the level of the fifteenth realm or above.

However, even those above the fifteenth realm have varying levels of strength.

Master Yanwei originally thought that, apart from Xuanzhi, he was the strongest among all the masters.

But who would have thought that Tang Fengshu would suddenly appear out of nowhere.

This young girl is incredibly talented. Despite being a rising star, she managed to cultivate to the "Great Perfection of Yin Spirit" in just thirty years.

Tianxia Zhai is the first of the seven Zhai.

Tang Fengshu was one step ahead of him, which Master Yanwei could accept...

But recently, he suddenly realized something was wrong. Perhaps because he had been in seclusion for too long, many extraordinary people had appeared in the world.

What does it mean that I can't see through Chen Jingxuan's spiritual realm?
Chen Jingxuan may have transcended the Yin spirit—

The Candle Daoist sighed with a wry smile and slowly said, "It's probably just as you think, Senior Brother."

"..."

Master Yanwei fell completely silent.

In a sense, Zhu Daoren can be considered an extension of Chongkan's limbs, which basically confirms Chen Jingxuan Yangshen's guess.

"Heroes of the world are truly as numerous as carp crossing a river."

Master Yanwei smiled forlornly and said, "I heard that when the North Sea tide reverses, a new golden age will arrive. I never imagined that this golden age would come so quickly."

Sixty years have passed.

In the entire Great Chu, there is only one newly promoted Yang God: Wu Zhexian.

After the tide receded.

The number of Yang Shen (spirits) seems to have increased as well.

……

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At the summit of the back mountain, the young imperial advisor, dressed in a thin blue robe, stood amidst the biting wind.

Strands of gold spread out, transforming into a soft, circular area.

The imposing aura of the Great Master Chongkan descended upon the golden circular domain, preventing it from advancing an inch.

"He truly deserves to be called the most talented cultivator in Da Chu in the last hundred years."

Chongkan looked at the young man in front of him and said with a smile, "For the lineage of the Celestial Watchers, achieving the Yang God status is not an easy task."

Ten years ago, Chen Jingxuan was the only person in Da Chu who was on par with Xie Xuanyi.

Xie Lingyun in the South and Chen Chen in the North, two unparalleled gems.

"I am not interested in spiritual practice."

Chen Jingxuan smiled and said gently, "But if you want to step into the Daoist sect, you should make some preparations."

In fact, many years ago, Chen Jingxuan had already arrived at the threshold of the Yangshen Heavenly Barrier.

He hesitated to step inside.

Those who observe the heavens and seek to uncover celestial secrets are tainted by karma... If possible, it is best to never step into the Yang God Realm.

This was a piece of advice that Yan Xin deliberately left for Chen Jingxuan.

Yan Xin had served as the Grand Preceptor of the Chu State for a century, handling every matter, big or small, all on his own. Over the years, he had developed many ailments, and it was already a miracle that he had lived to this age. He sincerely hoped that his prized student could escape the ravages of fate and live many more years.

Unfortunately, fate is such; there's no escaping it, no way to change it.

Before leaving, Chen Jingxuan pondered for a long time. He consulted many Taoist classics and ancient scrolls and finally found the existence of the "Heart Cage".

If one does not advance to the Yang God Realm.

He probably doesn't even have the right to stand before Chongkan and negotiate.

"You should know... the difference between some Yang Gods is even greater than the difference between Yin Gods and Qi Refining."

Chongkan looked down at the young man on the ground, his expression indifferent.

"I know."

Chen Jingxuan smiled, his expression calm.

I ascended to the Yang God realm simply so that I could stand here.

Chen Jingxuan knew very well what he was good at...

Fighting Chongkan? That's too unrealistic.

Even though Chongkan is injured now, he has no chance of winning.

In the past thousand years, only one Xuanzhi has appeared. After breaking through her cultivation realm, she stepped into the sixth heaven in one step.

Xuanzhi spent many years cultivating her Dao at Qingnang Mountain, accumulating knowledge and experience before finally unleashing its power.

That's how such miracles came about.

Even the most talented cultivators still need "time".

What Chen Jingxuan, a celestial observer, lacked most was "time".

Chen Jingxuan raised his head and said softly, "So my way of solving problems... is different from that of Master Xuanzhi."

"Oh?"

Chongkan began to speak with great interest.

"Unlock your heart, release Tang Fengshu, and give her freedom."

Chen Jingxuan calmly said, "I will give you what you want."

“You know what I want?” Chongkan laughed.

"When we met at the library...didn't you already make things very clear?"

Chen Jingxuan sighed softly.

The image of Tang Fengshu standing in front of the jade screen flashed through my mind that day.

Every word and phrase is etched into my heart.

Now, let's replay it.

"I have come to the library today for only one thing. If I am willing to relinquish the title of 'Master of the World' and leave the 'Taoist School,' are you willing to relinquish the title of 'Imperial Preceptor' and leave the Great Chu Imperial City?"

At that time, Tang Fengshu was already under the control of the "mind cage".

What she said was exactly what Chongkan wanted—

"Tang Fengshu relinquished the title of Master of the World and left the Taoist sect."

Chen Jingxuan calmly said, "I will relinquish my position as Imperial Preceptor and leave the capital."

"The position of Imperial Advisor is no small matter."

Chongkan remained expressionless: "Such an important matter... is it something you can just give up as you please?"

"Haven't you been making preparations for this for a while now?"

Chen Jingxuan tilted his head slightly.

He looked at the wide black robe that almost covered the entire ceiling of the Taoist sect and smiled with a hint of self-deprecation: "I left the capital of Da Chu at 9:00 am and came to the Taoist sect by carriage... If I calculate carefully, this trip has given me at least ten hours, which should be enough time for the capital to complete the impeachment against me, right? If there is not enough time, I can take a little longer on my way back."

"..."

Grand Master Chongkan silently gazed at Chen Jingxuan.

He never really took Chen Jingxuan seriously, after all, the little guy was too young and too weak.

Even if one controls the library and owns half of Fangyuanfang, so what?

Ultimately, it's because its foundation is too weak.

However, Chen Jingxuan's master, Yan Xin, is a figure not to be underestimated.

But looking at it now...

I seem to have underestimated this young man.

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