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

Chapter 196 The Path of Seclusion in the Cauldron

Chen Xuan advanced to the sixth level of the Daoist Canon, but did not exhaust the Wood Spirit Pills he had accumulated.

"With the pills from the Alchemy Cultivation Cultivation Cultivation Cultivation Cultivation, the speed has increased several times." Rich life energy was surging within Chen Xuan's body.

Furthermore, with his divine soul circulating the true scripture, he cultivated to the sixth level in just half a month. This astonishing speed is something that even the legendary immortals, who represent the pinnacle of innate talent, might not be able to achieve.

Of course, Chen Xuan did not slack off in the days after entering the Southern Wilderness, and he cultivated the True Scripture whenever he had time. However, it would not take him more than twenty days to reach the sixth level.

"Should we directly cultivate the third chapter of the Yellow Millet Sutra, or switch to cultivating other Heavenly Mandate Scriptures?"

After pondering for a moment, Chen Xuan decided to go find Hua Liuli first.

The immortal energy in Guyao Mountain has declined, the earth element has been suppressed, and the amount of other immortal energy is also pitifully small.

No matter which one he cultivates first, he won't have enough pills and spiritual energy.

"Senior, give me the pills." Chen Xuan arrived at a temporary camp dozens of miles away and directly stated his purpose to Hua Liuli.
He had over a thousand glass coins on him, plus the relics he picked up from the feng shui master, bringing his total to nearly two thousand glass coins.

"What kind of immortal energy cultivation elixir?" Hua Liuli asked, looking up as she brewed fragrant tea for Chen Xuan. At the same time, she remotely directed her teams of powerful cultivators to search outwards in a circle, turning the entire Guyao Mountain secret realm upside down.

"Prioritize the Five Elements Elixir. Plague Remedy and Yin-Yang Qi are also needed, the more the better."

Chen Xuan accepted all comers, pouring out the glass coins from his treasures, piling them on the ground into a small, shimmering mountain, exuding a pungent, coppery odor.

Hua Liuli glanced at the small mountain of glass coins and replied:
"Back then, when I advanced to the Heavenly Fate Cauldron, it cost about a hundred Earth Spirit Pills. With your money, you can only cultivate one Heavenly Fate True Scripture."

A single spiritual essence is worth around ten glass coins, while a pill with the same effect is worth more than double that.

Even if Hua Liuli gave Chen Xuan the money and goods at cost price, they could only be exchanged for about a hundred pills.

As Hua Liuli spoke, she slightly furrowed her brows and asked:

"Are you really prepared to master all the Heavenly Mandate Scriptures? Although your physical strength is far superior to that of ordinary cultivators due to your ascension and breaking through limits, it still cannot withstand the mutual conflict between multiple cauldron bodies."

She felt that Chen Xuan was a bit too optimistic and confident.

A cultivator has only one body and can usually only cultivate one precious body.

Although some of the Classic of Mountains and Seas can coexist, for example, the legendary "Xuanwu Demon-Subduing True Body" that the old tortoise wants to refine can be combined with the "Xuan Gui True Scripture" and the "Teng She True Scripture".

However, the Heavenly Mandate Scriptures that Chen Xuan obtained were not only not compatible, but they did not even belong to the same immortal energy.

"Senior, I know what I'm doing."

Chen Xuan spoke quickly, and then took out the corpses of the Peacock Mountain Lord's family, as well as the corpses of Zizhu Daoren and Liu Daoren from the treasure.

"I'll trade you all of these, just give me the pills now!"

A priceless corpse used as a cultivation vessel can be exchanged for a true scripture, all the resources needed to cultivate to the cultivation vessel realm, and usually there will be some left over.

At the same time, the value of the cauldron increases several times with each higher level of advancement.

The difference in multiples increases as you go on, eventually reaching a tenfold difference.

The Purple Bamboo Daoist's first level, the Willow Daoist's second level, the Peacock Mountain Master's third level... are enough to exchange for all of Chen Xuan's resources for cultivating the Five Elements Immortal Qi, and there might even be some left over to exchange for other types of Immortal Qi pills.

"I can't persuade you, it seems you have a solution," Hua Liuli sighed.

She was used to the shocks Chen Xuan brought, and felt that it was not surprising that Chen Xuan could accomplish anything... He was an extremely outstanding young chosen one who was about to rise to prominence.

Hua Liuli thought to herself, "No wonder he wanted my 'Two Realms True Scripture'."

Chen Xuan naturally had a solution, because he possessed the [Five Treasures Martial Immortal Body - Shangyang Secret Essentials].

"I have all five elemental elixirs." Hua Liuli, with her vast knowledge of the world, said, "But do you want the Earth Deity Elixir now?"

Among cultivators in the world, the Five Elements are the most common.

Although Earth-element cultivators are rare in the Southern Region, they exist in other regions. Hua Liuli has a considerable surplus due to her own cultivation needs.

"The Plague Department doesn't carry many Yin-Yang Immortal Qi pills and spiritual essences with them," Hua Liuli said with some difficulty.

If this were in the modern world, she could mobilize resources and easily gather the necessary funds for Chen Xuan.

But this was in the secluded Guyao Mountain, isolated from the outside world, and she was powerless to do anything about it.

Furthermore, the Plague Clan is a group of evil cultivators, and cultivators of the Yin and Yang lineages are rare. Items related to them are scarce on the market, and none of her subordinates even have cultivators of these three lineages.

"Earth is essential."

Chen Xuan nodded in reply, paused for a moment, and continued, "Give me as much of the other immortal energy outside the Five Elements as you can. What about thunder-attribute purple energy? Do you have any?"

If I have extra time, I would like to cultivate the ninth type of immortal energy, thunder energy, and I would also like to learn the Yinglong True Scripture.

“Thunder Qi? There is some, but not much either,” Hua Liuli replied. Thunder-attribute purple Qi has always been exclusive to the dragon attribute. The dragon attribute monopolizes a path of immortal Qi, and they have almost consumed all the thunder Qi in the world.

"You have this too?" Chen Xuan exclaimed in surprise. As expected of two realm lords who run big businesses, they actually carry some of these forbidden items with them.

"Alas, back then, I collected these things specifically to support the cultivation and rise of some friends." Hua Liuli sighed, her face slightly tearful as she recalled the past: "Think of Wu Taotie, who received much help from me when he was just starting out, and that heartless Wan Shi Zun..."

"Hurry up and give me the pills, senior, time is of the essence!"

Chen Xuan quickly interrupted, saying he couldn't stand it anymore. Hua Liuli was always so sentimental and prone to negativity; she was just too emotional!

Listening to beautiful women sip fragrant tea and have long, intimate conversations is certainly enjoyable.

But a man who can roam freely like a python or a thunderbolt, and whose vision is as vast as the sun and moon, has a much broader perspective!

Besides, isn't she herself without problems? Have Wu Taotie, Wan Shizun, and their other friends lost their minds? Why are they gradually distancing themselves from her...? Are they afraid of Xiao Qingtian's danger? It can't be just that, can it?!
"You!" Hua Liuli felt slighted. Others wanted to hear her open her heart, but they didn't even get this chance! Her face immediately turned cold, and she said fiercely, "The Great Way is like the moon hanging in the distant sky. Observe your heart in the present moment, do not abandon what is before your eyes, lest you chase after illusions in vain!"

"senior!"

"You have no sense of romance, kid. Here, take it all, take it all!"

"Thank you."

Chen Xuan then got what he wanted. He thought to himself that working with female cultivators was incredibly troublesome. However, oh well, having a wealthy merchant like Hua Liuli as a partner made the trivial matters of cultivation much easier.

The old Yan Yushu was much better; she was always there when I called her. That girl didn't talk much and didn't cause much trouble!

Chen Xuan was in high spirits and stored a sufficient amount of the Five Elements Pills into his treasure.

Because he was worried that he wouldn't have enough to consume, and just to be on the safe side, he decided to replace the other immortal qi pills later... He asked for a large number of earth virtue cultivation pills.

"By the way, senior, there's a concept of breaking limits in the Feather Transformation Realm. How do you break limits in the Daoist Canon Realm?" Chen Xuan asked before leaving. "Breaking limits means breaking through the current realm's limits. Every realm has this, and it's an inevitable path for those destined for greatness."

Hua Liuli continued, "The Feather Transformation Realm pursues the limits of Qi and Blood. The Daoist Canon Realm, on the other hand, moves from a single point to a broader perspective, pursuing the limits of the entire physique, and ultimately, gradually improving one's innate talent."

She told Chen Xuan that the human body's blood vessels alone are as long as 200,000 miles, but the vital energy can circulate once in just 20 breaths.

A breath of life can take you a thousand miles.

The secrets of the human body are incredibly mysterious and beyond all imagination. As the saying goes, "The universe can be contained in a mustard seed," and the human body is just like that.

"How do we fix it?" Chen Xuan asked.

"After mastering the Cauldron Technique, do not advance. Instead, suppress it, and that will break your limits... The longer you suppress it, the better the effect will be after you advance. You will turn adversity into fortune and receive the blessings of heaven and earth to improve your physical attributes." Hua Liuli answered every question.

"How long did you suppress your limits after breaking through them, senior?" Chen Xuan asked curiously.

Hua Liuli puffed out her chest slightly, proudly held up three fingers, and waved them in front of Chen Xuan.

Chen Xuan was astonished upon seeing this: "Three years is such a long time!"

"What three years, three months!"

Hua Liuli rolled her eyes at Chen Xuan, her charming gaze captivating. Then, she added, "If I hadn't been being chased and desperately needed combat power at the time, I could have held out for much longer."

"I admire you."

Chen Xuan was generous with his praise, and Chaohua Liuli gave him a thumbs up.

He intended to suppress his breakthrough because it concerned the cultivation of the [Five Treasures Martial Immortal Body - Shangyang Secret Essentials].

Huang Liang Divine Body?

A single innate body is too ordinary!
He wants to directly cultivate a... Five Treasures Warrior Immortal Body!
Now it just so happens to coincide with the matter of breaking through limits, so it's perfect to do it all at once... Moreover, the longer it's suppressed, the greater the boost to innate talent and aptitude will be? How much will it improve? A level of prowess beyond measure? A seed of immortality?
"Senior, have you recently discovered any trace of Lord Shanjun?" Chen Xuan asked finally.

This is the most important thing when entering the Yao Mountains.

Other martial arts masters like Taotie and Xiao Qingtian weren't too concerned.

As for Hua Liuli seeking the flawless true scripture from the Tai Xuan Zhenjun…

As agreed, Chen Xuan helped Hua Liuli enter Guyao Mountain, but the prospects for what follows are slim.

At the same time, he made it very clear on two separate occasions regarding the question of who was the first person to possess the "Two Realms True Scripture".

Hua Liuli, however, remained hesitant.

She clearly had a better option!
But Chen Xuan knew clearly that Hua Liuli, a hero who had emerged from mountains of corpses and seas of blood, might be sentimental, but she would never be indecisive and let ridiculous emotions such as pity and sympathy sway her right choices.

If Hua Liuli were truly indecisive, she wouldn't have gotten to where she is today!
"No trace was found, but the fact that the Mountain Lord was able to forcibly create a second-life temple while in the cauldron shows that such a talented person will not die easily."

Hua Liuli said helplessly that half a month had passed, and with the speed of her powerful subordinates' exploration, they had almost turned the area within a radius of five thousand miles upside down, and were even close to the volcano where Wu Taotie ascended to godhood.

However, no suspicious traces were found.

"Thank you for your help, senior." Chen Xuan nodded silently, thinking to himself, "Mountain Lord is a being who can be considered half a step into the mortal world. His mysterious disappearance shows that it is not without reason that it is difficult for outer gods to enter Guyao Mountain."

Immediately, he took the Five Elements Pills he had obtained in exchange and bid farewell.

Hua Liuli watched Chen Xuan's departing figure, a slight smile playing on her lips. A strange, dangerous glint flashed in her eyes, like a hungry, beautiful snake eyeing its prey.

She then let out a soft sigh.

"More than a decade ago, he seduced me and plunged headlong into the mess that is the Qingnang Dojo..."

Hua Liuli chuckled coldly, recalling Chen Xuan's face in her mind, her eyes seemingly blazing with wildfire.
Someone is trying to seduce her.

Is it Xiao Qingtian?
Hua Liuli had already sensed something amiss, namely her hesitation and wavering regarding the "Two Realms True Scripture" when facing Chen Xuan.

When did it start?

Our first meeting at Yunmeng Market?
"Chen Xuan also noticed this, so half a month ago, he immediately expressed his attitude towards the 'Two Realms True Scripture' for the second time. He... confirmed his suspicions."

Hua Liuli murmured to herself, then sighed softly and whispered:
"People can only earn their own living; they cannot depend on anyone else."

……

……

"Hua Liuli, I've given you far enough time; it's time to make a decision..."

Hundreds of miles away, Chen Xuan muttered to himself as he found a secluded cave and used his immortal energy to expand and clean it.

There are four of the five elements. After completing the cultivation, it will definitely be the turn of the Earth element.

The unwavering will to cultivate oneself will not be shaken by anyone or anything.

"Buzz!"

Chen Xuan's soul left his body and stood on the white misty clouds, deciding to formally comprehend the third chapter of the "Yellow Millet True Scripture" belonging to the Wood element.

Because this is the first time practicing cultivation, the physical body is not required to cooperate.

Therefore, with Chen Xuan's extraordinary comprehension, his speed will be very fast, so fast that any cultivator who sees it will feel terrified.

"Buzz!"

One after another, the divine scripture characters, shimmering with divine light, coiled around the soul's body like cyan-gold divine rings, ancient and mysterious, their radiance illuminating the dark cave with a magnificent golden glow.

"Wow!"

Centered on the cave, within a radius of ten miles, new greenery gradually appeared, and a rich life energy permeated the air. On the desolate and barren land, it was as if spring had returned, and vegetation grew wildly.

Chen Xuan's soul body flowed with a bluish-gold luster, gradually emitting a faint medicinal fragrance, just like a nascent terrestrial treasure tree.

"What happened?" Dozens of miles away, in the temporary camp between the two realms, some of Hua Liuli's subordinates who were stationed there sensed the intense fluctuations of immortal energy in the air.

"A new cauldron Daoist of the Wood Virtue path is about to be born..." A Wood Virtue cauldron expert, even from hundreds of miles away, still felt a strong sense of it. He immediately looked up at the direction where Chen Xuan was in seclusion and guessed with a solemn expression.

"Friend or foe?" Everyone was astonished. Who was advancing to the next level of cultivation near them? That's incredibly audacious!

(End of this chapter)