From a martial arts disciple to a god through countless trials and tribulations

Chapter 195 Seclusion Begins in Guyao Mountain

"The Mountain Spirit Goddess did indeed secretly cultivate a Path of the Earth Virtue True Lord; this news doesn't seem to be false." Chen Xuan nodded, sighing inwardly.

This concerns matters concerning true lords and great beings, and is no longer a matter of the mortal world. Cultivators of the lower three realms have no way of knowing about it.

"This..." Hua Liuli's crimson lips, like rose petals, trembled slightly. She wanted to say something, but it was as if an invisible force was choking her throat, and she could not utter a sound.

Hua Liuli has always been charming and radiant, full of allure, like a burning, vibrant flame, seemingly possessing inexhaustible energy, with an optimistic and composed demeanor deep within her.

But at this moment, when Chen Xuan delivered the cruel news, her world collapsed instantly. Her once captivating and alluring eyes lost all their luster in an instant, becoming empty and blank, as if her soul had been ripped away by this terrible news.

After a long while, a mournful groan escaped from the depths of her throat. The sound was filled with extreme pain and sorrow. The thin gauze of her plain white dress outlined her exquisite and graceful figure. She trembled slightly, creating a poignant and beautiful scene that evoked pity.

"It's fake, it's fake..."

Hua Liuli's face was as pale as paper. She clutched her chest, her upper body trembling violently, and her body began to sway as if she had lost her support. Her legs went weak, and she could hardly stand... The inheritance of the Qingnang Dojo was a lie from the very beginning.

"Senior..." Chen Xuan had no choice but to step forward to help her up, but he felt that her body was like a lifeless puppet, heavy and empty.

"I, I'm being driven to my death by them..." Hua Liuli looked up at Chen Xuan with despair in her eyes, her pupils glistening with tears, but they did not spill.

Since she began her cultivation, she has upheld her principles in the complex world. Even in the most difficult times, she has never done anything immoral or unethical. Countless people in the world of immortals and ghosts, as well as the two minor worlds, have received her selfless kindness. But in the end, she is destined for such a tragic end.

"..." Chen Xuan was at a loss for words, feeling that Hua Liuli's personality was truly difficult to deal with, like a sentimental female character from a novel. In the distance, some of Hua Liuli's subordinates were stunned.

"Lord Liuli's path has been cut off..." an old woman dressed as a steward murmured, her aged face full of sorrow.

She was among the first group of elders to follow Hua Liuli and knew the seriousness of the matter.

Once Hua Liuli fully accepts her destiny to "enter the realm of immortals and demons," she will no longer be the same Hua Liuli. However, Hua Liuli is being forced onto this path.

"If only Liuli had agreed to Han Shuangjiang's request to become his Daoist partner back then, that would have been the best ending for her..." the old woman in charge murmured to herself, her face full of regret.

Han Shuangjiang was the young sect leader of the Five Elements Sect who had been waiting for Hua Liuli for many years when Chen Xuan visited her.

Hua Liuli has been kind to others over the years and has indeed made some friends. Although Han Shuangjiang had the intention to take advantage of her crisis, he did lend a helping hand.

Immediately, the old woman in charge and the other furnaces stared at Chen Xuan, who was behaving too intimately with Hua Liuli, and their gazes became somewhat unpleasant.

"It must be this young man who appeared out of nowhere, relying on his handsome looks and strong physique, who ruined Lady Liuli's path to marriage," someone complained to those around them in a low voice.

"Lady Liuli has suffered for so many years, and she's getting on in years. It's no wonder she'd want to find a younger subordinate to have some fun..." someone sighed.

Hua Liuli was very tight-lipped, and her subordinates were unaware of some of Chen Xuan's affairs.

Moreover, the Black Dragon mount's desertion during the previous chaotic battle was an act of dishonor that was extremely disgraceful to the other powerful cultivators who had fought valiantly.

They were unaware that Chen Xuan possessed a divine soul body and had completely eliminated the threat of the Martial Glutton. Moreover, they assumed that he had overheard the conversation of the Little Azure Heaven cultivators by chance while on his escape.

"Help me, help me..." Hua Liuli looked up and pleaded with her eyes. She almost fell into Chen Xuan's arms, revealing her vulnerable and helpless side.

"Now?" Chen Xuan held Hua Liuli's arm, blinked, and looked down at Hua Liuli's beautiful face. The rich fragrance emanating from her body wafted into his nose and smelled quite pleasant.

"..."

Hua Liuli was in a state of turmoil. After a moment of silence, she composed herself and finally said slowly, "The Mountain Spirit Goddess in mythology inherits the lineage of Earth Virtue. She may not necessarily need to read the One Man Sutra of Tai Xuan Zhenjun... I need to find Tai Xuan Zhenjun first to confirm the truth."

She wouldn't give up until she reached the Yellow River; she couldn't give up halfway based on just a few words.

Unlike the solitary Wu Taotie, Hua Liuli carries far too much on her shoulders. She is not only responsible for herself, but also for an entire world and billions of people who are always eagerly awaiting her return.

Chen Xuan's situation was no better than hers.

Once she accepts the control of Chen Xuan's True Scripture, it means that she is gambling her own fate, as well as the entire Lesser Thousand World behind her, on Chen Xuan.

"Senior, I have two kinds, and soon there will be three kinds of the True Scripture of One Person." Chen Xuan looked at Hua Liuli and frankly stated that he did not necessarily have to read the second half of the True Scripture of Two Realms first.

Whether Wu Taotie can be considered dead or not is uncertain, but Chen Xuan will definitely not let his corpse go.

“You…you’re not cultivating the Earth Virtue True Scripture right now, and I’m not going to retreat from the mortal world immediately, so there’s no rush.” Hua Liuli paused for a moment, then continued, “Let’s talk about it after everything has settled down. Anyway, I always keep my word and won’t let you suffer any losses.”

Hua Liuli straightened up, slowly exhaled, her plain white gauze dress fluttering in the wind, her fairy-like figure enchanting, like a resilient and noble peony blooming in the cold wind.

"By the way, how is Wu Taotie doing now?" Hua Liuli asked telepathically through the talisman.

“His destiny has been destroyed, and his soul scattered, but his body is still in the process of ascending to godhood, which is not easy to deal with.” Chen Xuan glanced at Hua Liuli’s subordinates who were spying in the distance, and responded in the same way.

It wasn't that he didn't trust Hua Liuli's subordinates, but rather that the fewer people who knew about his Xinzhai ability, the better.

Of course, even if it gets exposed, it's not a big deal. Chen Xuan has nothing to hide, and he has never been afraid of this.

"Destroyed destiny?" Hua Liuli's pupils shrank. This was another ability she was unaware of. Chen Xuan could actually do such a thing!

Moreover, he actually managed to kill a top-tier Heavenly Fate Cauldron using only a divine soul body!
"You...you..." Hua Liuli stared blankly at Chen Xuan, her heart surging with shock, her chest trembling uncontrollably like two soft cotton candy clouds in the sky. She realized that Chen Xuan could not only control the Chosen Ones, but also had the corresponding ability to destroy opposing Chosen Ones.

If Chen Xuanzhen had attacked her when they first met at the Yunmeng Market, even with her high cultivation level, she might not have been able to defend herself and would have perished... But he did nothing. Back then, she really did not distinguish right from wrong and wrongly accused him.

“Yes, the cultivators from Xiaoqingtian are monitoring that area, waiting for the day when Wu Taotie’s corpse achieves divine ascension. They haven’t yet realized that Wu Taotie’s destiny is over,” Chen Xuan said in a deep voice.

"Xiao Qingtian's Nanmian Daozi will soon enter Guyao Mountain. Sooner or later, they will discover Wu Taotie's abnormality, and at that time, they will definitely go completely mad," Hua Liuli pondered, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes. Xiao Qingtian came to refine pills. If he discovers that a single elixir is defective, no one can guarantee what crazy and terrifying things Xiao Qingtian might do in his rage.

"Who cares if they're crazy or not? Good people don't refine pills, and those who refine pills aren't good people."

Chen Xuan was already burdened with debts, and since it was difficult for external gods to enter Guyao Mountain, if he was really pushed to the limit, he could abandon his physical body and cause chaos and turmoil.

In the outside world, where everything is drafty and you're constantly being watched, you might struggle to accomplish much, but in the Guyao Mountains, Chen Xuan doesn't need to indulge anyone.

Chen Xuan paused for a moment, then asked, "Wu Taotie only has a corpse left, can he be resurrected?"

"Difficult, almost impossible."

Hua Liuli shook her head. The Nine Lifetimes of the Divine Wandering in the Realm of the Mortal World was originally dedicated to cultivating the divine soul. If even the divine soul is gone, what is there to cultivate?
"However, it is not surprising that those destined for heaven would defy the heavens and do anything incomprehensible... Nevertheless, it is still impossible."

Hua Liuli spoke slowly, and she smiled, "However, Wu Taotie's destiny has been shattered by you, and his soul has been destroyed. Now his body is being watched by Xiao Qingtian, and he has no chance of escaping death. He is doomed."

Wu Taotie used to rely on his incredible speed to act arrogantly and domineeringly, which was extremely hateful and showed no gratitude... Hua Liuli was very happy, feeling that Chen Xuan had given her a good scolding.

Chen Xuan nodded upon hearing this. The matter of the Martial Taotie's corpse posed no immediate threat and could be used to keep the restless Xiao Qingtian in check. He then continued to ask:
"Senior, have you found any clues to the Tai Xuan True Scripture?"

Hua Liuli sighed helplessly, "Guyao Mountain is a complete ruin, not even a living creature can be seen. It will take a lot of time to get there."

The Guyao Mountains are vast and boundless, with no end in sight. Finding the burial site of the Tai Xuan Zhenjun is like searching for a needle in a haystack.

Chen Xuan nodded and said, "We can only investigate slowly... I have not found any trace of Lord Shanjun or other great ghosts along the way."

He traveled thousands of miles to reach this place, only to find it desolate and devoid of any sign of life.

Logically speaking, it's impossible for great demons like Lord Shanjun to enter Guyao Mountain without leaving a trace, but they vanished as if into thin air.

"I am sending people to explore Guyao Mountain, and while I'm at it, I'll also help you find out where the Mountain Lord is," Hua Liuli said.

"Thank you for your help, senior." Chen Xuan said. Hua Liuli had many subordinates. At this moment, she had not only recruited a large number of cauldron cultivators, but also sent out Daoist cultivators to sweep and search the Guyao Mountain secret realm. This was a huge project.

"You should go into seclusion and cultivate. I will notify you immediately if I make any discoveries," Hua Liuli said. "Perhaps in the end, the matter will still depend on that cyan talisman stone, and I will need your help."

"Alright, senior, I'll find a safe place nearby to cultivate and wait for your news," Chen Xuan nodded.

"Would you like to cultivate in my little world?" Hua Liuli warmly invited, as she was more concerned about Chen Xuan's safety than anyone else.

"Senior, you should save your pills," Chen Xuan sighed. The suppression of Earth-type cultivators by Mount Guyao was too great. Hua Liuli's immortal energy had long since been depleted, and she had to rely on expensive pills every time she used her divine power.

"You underestimate me, don't you? I still have some reason to be proud." Hua Liuli's eyes were alluring as she patted her ample chest, indicating that she had accumulated enough pills and was not yet at her wit's end.

Soon, Chen Xuan parted ways with Hua Liuli. He did not go too far, but found a quiet and secluded cave in a valley dozens of miles away.

"Go into seclusion and cultivate until resources are exhausted, or until Hua Liuli makes a special discovery."

Chen Xuan sat cross-legged in the dark cave, his handsome face with its sharp features hidden in the darkness, only his resolute eyes gleaming with a hint of light.

"Start with the Yellow Millet Sutra."

His soul began to circulate the Daoist chapters of the Yellow Millet Scripture, and he took out a Wood Spirit Pill and swallowed it. He slowly closed his eyes, and with each breath, he connected with heaven and earth.

Twenty-eight Wood Spirit Pills are enough to cultivate to the sixth level of the Daoist Canon.

"Wow!"

A rumbling sound resonated within Chen Xuan's body. He saw a golden-blue ancient tree rise from the ground, scattering countless showers of light. A rich aura of life permeated the air, boundless vitality was being nurtured, and endless Daoist principles were flowing through it.

half a month later.

"boom!"

Ancient trees reaching for the sky!

Huangliang Daozang emerged from his inner world, embodying the laws of heaven and earth. A giant figure, a thousand feet tall, stood upright, his blue linen robe flowing with golden light, like an ancient mountain god, roaring to the sky in the desolate mountains.

Outside the mountain, some cultivators from both realms who were digging deep into the ground to find the burial site of the True Lord Tai Xuan looked up in surprise.

"The Daoist Canon has reached the sixth level."

Chen Xuan slowly opened his eyes, and a blue-gold light spread throughout his body. The liver acupoint burst forth with a dazzling blue light, and his body underwent an ultimate transformation.

The cave was filled with the fragrance of plants, and countless rare herbs swayed and shone, exuding spiritual energy. Chen Xuan felt as if all the pores on his body were opening up, as if he were connected with heaven and earth. The speed at which he mobilized the power of green qi increased many times over.

"This... truly is a world unto itself with each realm!"

Chen Xuan was surprised. The enhancement he received in the sixth level was no less than the sum of the first five levels combined, and his strength had undergone a qualitative leap.

continue!

The years in the mountains seem endless; it's time for Chen Xuan to rise to power!

(End of this chapter)