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

Chapter 265 I Am God
In the vast, uninhabited desert, only the verdant peak of Guyao stands out.

"Don't play dead, help me out," Chen Xuan pleaded, kicking the raised buttocks of the Divine Stone Embryo.

【Five Treasures Martial Immortal Body - Shangyang Secret Essentials】is the only means by which Chen Xuan can catch up with those peerless immortal-level geniuses of his generation. However, he vaguely feels that this strange and ancient "Heart Fasting Sutra" may become a second means.

A "Celestial Seed" signifies that one's innate qualities, comprehension, temperament, fortune, and all other aspects are without flaws, reaching a certain ultimate state in all aspects.

Aren't top geniuses like Hua Liuli and Han Shuangjiang, who are ranked at the top of the divine list and are considered top-tier geniuses in the conventional sense, strong enough? But in their most proficient field, they can only reach the starting level of immortal geniuses... For Hua Liuli, the destiny of becoming the Lord of Two Realms is the only way for her to break the deadlock.

Because, in this world, the only ones who can surpass immortals in a certain field are the chosen ones who are "cheating" their destiny.

As for Chen Xuan's comprehension, some people have regarded it as a kind of destiny related to comprehension [Dao Xuan Can].

For example, the deceased [Wu Taotie] represented the pinnacle of magical combat in the world.

In theory, in terms of combat prowess alone, even Sword Fairy Su Fuyao might not be able to secure a victory over Martial Glutton Qin Yu.

Can Su Fuyao use five different immortal techniques simultaneously? Or even master the inheritance of the True Martial Heavenly Venerable? Five hundred secret techniques, five thousand secret manuals, and fifty thousand supreme techniques are all useless... unless the Sword Fairy can instantly kill Wu Taotie.

Because these fighting techniques are meaningless to the Martial Glutton.

If one believes that Chen Xuan killed Wu Taotie when he was at the peak of his Daoist cultivation, and is now even stronger, he should be able to kill Wu Taotie-level geniuses at will, or even those above Wu Taotie level, and be invincible in the Cauldron Realm?

That's too optimistic and too simplistic.

Not at all.

Because if Chen Xuan hadn't relied on [Xin Zhai] to seize a chance with his divine soul body, get close to Wu Taotie, and forcefully kill Wu Taotie's "hidden" divine soul in the Heavenly Mandate, thus ruining his Heavenly Mandate... causing the remnant body of [Wu Taotie] Qin Yu to fall into an ordinary peak cauldron, with less than one-tenth of its strength remaining.

Otherwise, Chen Xuan would not have been able to defeat Wu Taotie so easily.

The crux of the problem is that he can kill the Martial Gluttonous Beast, which belongs to the Chosen One, through [Heart Fasting]. However, other powerful individuals comparable to the complete [Martial Gluttonous Beast] are not countered by [Heart Fasting].

After all, given the abilities of the Heavenly Mandate [Martial Glutton], it is even possible for it to "copy" the [Five Treasures Martial Immortal Body] right in front of you.

It should be noted that during the Martial Taotie War, he "copied" the secret techniques of combat, making his skills far more refined than those of his enemies. Of course, if he were to seize the Shangyang Secret Technique, he certainly couldn't compare to Chen Xuan, because it would be difficult for him to conjure up the immortal energy, Daoist scriptures, and cauldron-like body brought by various true scriptures out of thin air.

Those destined for heaven are monstrous beings who defy all reason. Only such monstrous beings have the opportunity to contend with immortal beings and fight against good with evil.

The "Heart Fasting" was a necessary condition for Chen Xuan to be able to overthrow his superiors and kill the "Wu Taotie".

This has nothing to do with realm. Whether it's the Daoist Realm or the Cauldron Realm, the result is the same... If Chen Xuan, who is in the Feather Transformation Realm, finds a "sliver of opportunity," he may be able to destroy Wu Taotie.

But which of the other powerful figures, who are "ordinary people" yet can rival or even surpass the chosen ones [Martial Gluttony], is a simple person?
These people are not chosen ones and are not subject to Xinzhai's control.

Just like Chen Xuan is a "Xin Zhai" (a type of Taoist practice), the Black and White True Lords still dare not contact Chen Xuan in their true forms.

Does this mean that other powerful figures of the same level as the Black and White True Lords also fear Chen Xuan?
Some might say that Chen Xuan killed even the Golden Crow God, who was at the Red Dust Realm, a dozen days ago.

But that's because a page of the "Classic of Mountains and Seas: Guyao" suppressed the divine travel power of the Golden Crow God above the ninth level, and the Mountain Lord also imprisoned the Golden Crow God from the side, preventing it from escaping. This is a special case that cannot be replicated... It is only effective for the Golden Crow God and Chilong God who ascended to godhood in the Southern Wilderness.

This method is ineffective against other types of spirit travel.

Can anyone find a way for Chen Xuan to kill other Divine Travelers?

It's hard.

With the power of heaven and earth bestowed upon him, he can travel tens of thousands of miles in a divine journey. He is as still as a pillar that can stabilize the sea, but when he moves, mountains and rivers lose their color and the heavens and earth tremble. A divine journey that allows one to ascend to the realm of gods is almost impossible for ordinary cultivators in the mortal world to match.

When Chen Xuan emerged from the barren southern wilderness of Yaoguang Prefecture, he found himself in the magnificent Yunmeng Prefecture, facing a world of outstanding figures who would make the entire world their stage.

"嘿~咱~"

The divine stone embryo emitted a hazy jade light. Without making any movement, one could see that the dirt on its mouth had been secretly wiped away.

"Brother thief, if you steal the goddess's soil, you have to do chores and chant scriptures quickly," Chen Xuan urged.

This nascent divine stone embryo comes from the [Heart Heaven], and is of ancient origin, being a naturally born deity who fell in ancient times.

Those who cultivate Qi in the mortal world can live for nine lifetimes, while naturally born deities are said to be able to reincarnate endlessly.

However, this naturally born deity died at the hands of Xinzhai, a third-generation immortal, which can be described as extremely unlucky.

The divine stone fetus dared not disobey the will of Chen Xuan, its "savior." It did not move its mouth, but ethereal, fairy-like scriptures rang out and landed in Chen Xuan's ears.

In the Guyao Mountains, the earth element is gradually reviving, and new greenery is emerging from the barren land. Chen Xuan stands at the foot of the mountain, patiently listening to the scriptures and gaining insights.

At the same time, he thoroughly checked the condition of the Divine Stone Embryo to ensure it was still under control. Finally, he even took out the Sharp Dragon Halberd and poked the Divine Stone Embryo a few times.

"Eee~ Eee~" The divine stone fetus let out a childish cry and twitched its buttocks a few times.

"Just stay still and be a stone, or I'll beat you up!" Chen Xuan warned solemnly before leaving Guyao Mountain to begin studying the strange scripture from Xinzhaitian.

There are many illogical and conflicting parts in the Xinzhai Sutra. He originally planned to ask the divine stone embryo, but it seemed that its mind was not yet mature, so he had to give up and slowly figure it out on his own.

"It doesn't seem like a true scripture or an art of immortality."

Chen Xuan pondered to himself, "Could it be a special immortal technique created by the ancient Xinzhai?"

Some passages in this scripture are incredibly profound, truly inspired and extremely mysterious. Even Chen Xuan was amazed by them, finding them no less brilliant than the Shangyang Secret Manual.

However, many parts are disorganized, vulgar, and rudimentary, more superficial than any true scripture or secret technique that Chen Xuan has ever seen.

"Legend has it that the third-generation Xinzhai died unexpectedly shortly after becoming an immortal. Was this technique a hastily created during his brief time as an immortal? A technique specifically for Xinzhai?"

Chen Xuan was extremely suspicious that this was just a "draft" version of the Mind Fasting Immortal Technique, because there was room for improvement and simplification in many parts.

Over several days, he studied the scriptures again and again.

"How could this be? There are even more errors."

Chen Xuan was increasingly surprised. Was it because he hadn't had enough time to establish the Immortal Array Technique, or because the third-generation Xinzhai's talent was inferior to that of the other Immortal Array Techniques?
impossible!
The third-generation Xinzhai is an existence who defied fate to become an immortal; such a person is no less than any of the immortals.

Then he wondered if he lacked the comprehension to understand the ancient method of fasting, thus creating a misconception.
"First, master the old techniques; only after you've mastered them should you consider improvements."

Chen Xuan made his decision, and the immortal energy within his body circulated along a special trajectory. Soon, his pupils became hot, and the power of his heart-fasting practice automatically revived, unleashing a familiar yet unfamiliar power.

"Buzz!" Chen Xuan's eyes emitted a scarlet glow, and blood-red traces appeared at the corners of his eyes, as if outlining some kind of special runes, radiating a bright light.

A ghostly figure flashed past his eyes, black and gold ears of grain swaying in the wind. Amidst the rolling red dust, it seemed as if Junior Brother Wang Chan was approaching. Immediately afterward, another figure holding a flag flashed by, like the Emperor's Banner Heng Gu, accompanied by countless ghostly shadows. Then, a majestic male figure appeared, his fists forming a Tai Chi diagram. Was this Wu Taotie Qin Yu?
Chen Xuan was astonished. What was this sight?

Those chosen ones who had died at his hands suddenly appeared one after another, transforming into countless figures that constantly swirled around his body.

Suddenly, with a loud bang, these black and red figures surged into his eyes.

Several days later, Chen Xuan, who was immersed in cultivation, was awakened by Hua Liuli.

"The foxes of Qingqiu have come to fulfill their promise and redeem the people!" Hua Liuli informed Chen Xuan that the nine-tailed celestial foxes of Qingqiu had arrived.

Although Qingqiu Prefecture is also located in the eastern part of the Southern Region, it is far away from Yunmeng Prefecture. Even with the help of the teleportation array, it still takes Bai Jintong, the Heavenly Fox Girl, more than half a month to travel back and forth.

Chen Xuan temporarily stopped his cultivation and left the secluded cultivation chamber. During this time, people from nearby forces came to visit him every day. Geniuses such as Han Shuangjiang, Yuan Yang, and Wang Chengjian all presented their visiting cards. For example, Han Shuangjiang even came to the Yunmeng Market every day.

Hua Liuli declined most of the visits on behalf of Chen Xuan.

But today Qingqiu has come to visit. This force is very strong and is currently suppressing the Qingnang Dojo. We must meet them no matter what.

The tea room was filled with bronzeware, and the aroma of incense wafted from the bronze incense burner.

On a dark-colored ebony tea, the faint fragrance of camellias rises gently. A man and two women are drinking tea, looking quite peaceful and relaxed.

Chen Xuan entered the tea room and immediately recognized them. The two women were Bai Youyou, the White Fox Goddess, and Bai Jintong, the Heavenly Fox Girl. They had charming faces and their snow-white fox tails fluttered playfully in the air.

"Brother Chen, it's been more than half a month since we last met. You're even more impressive than before. You defeated Han Shuangjiang of the Five Elements Sect twice. Jin Tong is truly impressed." Bai Jintong stood up with a smile on her face. She had come to Yunmeng Prefecture today and immediately heard some news about Chen Xuan in the wind.

"Just lucky." Chen Xuan replied casually, his gaze falling on a wooden box in Bai Jintong's arms, which must contain the ancient artifact that holds the secrets of Qingqiu.

Not long ago, Bai Jintong redeemed Chen Xuan and agreed to three requests. The second of these was to tell him the secrets of Qingqiu, but she couldn't say it, so she returned to Qingqiu Mountain to retrieve the ancient artifacts.

“Brother Chen is too modest. Han Shuangjiang is neither a divinely ordained immortal nor a reincarnation of Tao Hongchen. He is just a mortal. Yet he can rank among the top ten of the human race’s immortals. Such a person is terrifying.”

Bai Jintong's eyes flickered, not as flattery, but from the bottom of her heart... This meant that Chen Xuan's previous use of [Xin Zhai] to kill Wu Taotie was no longer an isolated case. Rather, he truly possessed the strength to defeat someone of the same level other than a Chosen One.

It's important to understand that only the most outstanding geniuses in an entire state have the opportunity to enter the Immortal Ranking. And those who can firmly occupy a place in the top ten are truly peerless prodigies... Until the very last moment, no one knows who will ultimately become a True Monarch.

Legend has it that the old sword master of the Sword Inquiry Dojo was of mediocre talent. When he was in his fifties and had to break free from worldly desires, he only entered the list of immortals for a day and was ranked last.

However, when the old swordsman later sought the position of True Lord, he snatched the position from a peerless immortal-level prodigy, shocking the world.

"Brother Chen, do you know that [Eternal Venerable] has returned to Yunmeng Prefecture?" Bai Jintong stared at Chen Xuan's handsome face and suddenly spoke.

Chen Xuan was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. Bai Jintong's sudden mention of this matter clearly indicated that she was aware of the conflict between him and [Eternal Venerable].

In the memories of Wang Chan, the junior brother of "The Yellow Millet Dream," Chen Xuan in another timeline died in the aftermath of "Eternal Venerable's" battle with others... and that Chen Xuan was suspected of having mastered the "Five Hidden Treasures Martial Immortal Body."

Xinzhai's rank is higher than Tianming's, so it cannot be predicted by Tianming in advance... But in the final outcome that has already occurred, Chen Xuan, the one who practiced Xinzhai, died at the hands of the supreme Tianming, Wan Shizun.

Hearing this, Hua Liuli's pupils shrank: "He went back to Yunmeng Prefecture."

She was alarmed. [Wan Shi Zun] was her former friend, but this time, Wan Shi Zun returned to Yunmeng Prefecture without informing her. Clearly, he had placed her in an adversary position.

"Brother Chen, we must be careful. The strength of [Eternal Venerable] may be even greater than that of Nanmian."

Bai Jintong gently reminded her that she knew many secrets. The so-called ranking of the "Immortals' Register" was never based solely on combat strength, but rather on the probability of success in the mortal world.

If it were a life-or-death duel, the first place would not necessarily be stronger than the second, and the tenth place would not necessarily be 100% guaranteed to defeat the thirty-sixth.

For example, a Fire Qi cultivator who cultivates the three thoughts of greed, anger, and ignorance has a higher probability of escaping the mortal world than other Immortal Qi cultivators. But can a Fire Qi cultivator defeat a Sword Dao or Fighting Qi cultivator in a duel?

If the ranking of the "Immortals Register" were based solely on pure combat strength, a significant portion of the thirty-six ranks would be occupied by cultivators from the Sword Dao and Fighting Dao lineages.

Furthermore, based on combat strength, could we create a ranking list for low-level cultivators?

This doesn't make sense.

That makes no sense at all.

They are all individuals who have pushed a particular path to its extreme, capable of achieving a perfect score on an exam. Moreover, in a life-or-death battle, anything can happen.

For example, if Han Shuangjiang is ranked among the top nine of the immortals, then Shen Jianqing, the closed-door disciple of the Old Sword Master, could potentially kill Han Shuangjiang even if he were to summon the True Lord Sword...

If Shen Jianqing is not allowed to make a move, another sword cultivator serving as a furnace can also be used.

Take Hua Liuli for example. Her destiny as the Lord of Two Realms leans towards support. How much actual combat power does she possess? But she is wealthy and wields several powerful artifacts... Chen Xuan doesn't even have a single artifact!

The methods of combat are too numerous to count, and with millions of top-tier cultivators in the world, it is impossible to rank them in terms of superiority or inferiority.

The ranking in the "Immortals' Register" only considers the probability of being able to engage in worldly affairs... While stronger combat skills will naturally increase the probability of being able to engage in worldly affairs, it is not the only factor.

Bai Jintong thought to himself, "This must be the reason why Chen Xuan hasn't made it onto the list of immortals! Otherwise, if his combat skills are good enough, why wouldn't he be on the list of immortals?"
It would be somewhat feasible to rank the top two in combat power among the less than three hundred True Lords.

Because the True Lord has already reached the upper limit of worldly power, there are not many external objects that can be used to generate variables.

"The Venerable One of Ten Thousand Worlds will not come to Qingnang Mountain," Chen Xuan thought to himself. The news of Zhang Dongxuan's return to his divine position had spread far and wide. Unless the Venerable One of Ten Thousand Worlds was stupid, he would not come to the Qingnang Mountain region.

He wasn't afraid of [Eternal Venerable], as long as someone was the chosen one, [Xin Zhai] had no reason to be afraid.

Having shattered the destiny of the [Eternal Venerable] and lost his "monstrous" power, what difference is there between him and an ordinary peak-level cauldron?
The only thing that intrigued Chen Xuan was how his senior brother, Chen Xuan, in Wang Chan's memories of the "Yellow Millet Dream," died at the hands of the "Eternal Venerable."

Could it be that he was just unlucky and his strength was far too inferior, so he couldn't even get close before being killed by the aftershocks of the battle?

"The Bai family's secrets of Qingqiu have been brought. Your Excellency, please release Prince Zhao Shenhu quickly." An old male fox stood up, urging Chen Xuan and Hua Liuli to release the Qingqiu fox who had been imprisoned for more than half a year. "What's the rush? Let's inspect the goods first." Chen Xuan glanced at the old male fox and felt that this male fox belonged to the Zhao family lineage of Qingqiu.

"This is the legendary [Seed God Technique], a unique immortal-ascending technique of the Bai family of Qingqiu, belonging to the supreme chapter." Bai Jintong said, presenting a wooden box and taking out a page of paper from inside.

She showed her "sincerity" by telling Chen Xuan that this was a "high-end product" passed down by a ten-tailed fox fairy from the Bai family of Qingqiu. Although there was only one form, it was specifically for cultivating the spirit and body and was very powerful.

Chen Xuan took it, glanced at it briefly, and said, "Why does it not look like the orthodox approach?"

He felt that this was not a magical technique, but more like a kind of demonic technique, planting a "seed" in the soul, which would continue to grow and eventually grow into a god, demon, or immortal.

But the soul is usually the vessel through which a Qi practitioner carries their consciousness. Is it possible to plant an "external god" within it? There is great danger involved.

"With unrestrained spirit, one can roam freely through the heavens and earth, planting seeds within them. Once these seeds take root and sprout, it is not impossible for one to attain the rank of immortal in the future. This is one of the strongest immortal techniques of the Bai family of Qingqiu."

Bai Jintong spoke up, informing Chen Xuan that this method was very powerful, and when mastered, it could even cultivate a true "Immortal" within one's soul and body.

Chen Xuanxin said, "Can you grow 'immortals'?"
He knew that the wind element position among the final twelve Golden Elixir Immortals was occupied by a ten-tailed fox immortal!
"This technique is profound and difficult to understand, but I can only grant Brother Chen a day to observe it. How much you can comprehend depends entirely on your ability," Bai Jintong said. This was something that had been agreed upon beforehand.

No one can fully understand and memorize the Immortal Arts in a single day, not even a genius of Immortal Seed level. This is because the Secret of Immortals involves "Immortals," and there is an unseen force that causes cultivators to forget it.

"When you are comprehending this technique, you must not leave our sight." The old fox of the Zhao family reminded them solemnly, worried that Chen Xuan and Hua Liuli might record the [Seed God Technique] in a special way.

Although Zhao Shenhu is of a respectable status, he wouldn't be so easily redeemed as to offer the transfer of immortal techniques. Such a matter requires the approval of a powerful True Lord.

If things have really come to this, what's the point of talking? We should just report to the True Lord and come to Yunmeng Prefecture to seize Zhao Shenhu and the other foxes.

"It's just a second-rate immortal technique." Chen Xuan took the paper, looked at it for about several dozen breaths, and then handed it to Hua Liuli: "You can take a look at it too. It's simpler than the Qingnang Secret Technique."

Hua Liuli is currently focusing on condensing her divine soul body, and studying this type of immortal technique is very beneficial. However, although she has good comprehension, she finds it very difficult to comprehend immortal techniques at the cauldron stage. You should know that it took her several years to achieve minor mastery of the Qingnang Secret Essentials.

"Brother Chen, you're giving up already?" Bai Jintong was taken aback, not understanding why Chen Xuan had only glanced at it briefly before stopping.

"The Immortal Arts are profound and mysterious. The Southern Wilderness Saint Son was able to retreat when faced with difficulties, rather than engage in futile efforts. He can be considered a decisive person." Upon seeing this, the old fox of the Zhao family immediately smiled with satisfaction.

He knew Chen Xuan was no ordinary person; he was a peerless genius capable of surpassing Zhao Shenhu, and also the legendary "Heart Fasting." What if the low-probability event of him achieving dozens of sudden enlightenments and memorizing the complete "Seed of God Technique" in a single day actually happened?
After all, anything is possible in a figure whose legendary status is no less than that of a Celestial Immortal.

"Yes, I've withdrawn." Chen Xuan nodded.

Hua Liuli buried her head in the paper recording the techniques of immortals, thinking to herself, "These foxes aren't very smart."

She knew exactly how long it took Chen Xuan to memorize the "Mysterious Wind and Spiritual Water Hidden True Chapter - Qingnang Secret Essentials," and just a few days ago he had comprehended the complete version of the "Chenghuang True Scripture" at the Sword Inquiry Dojo.

However, Chen Xuan's comprehension of the "Chenghuang True Scripture" occurred on Wenjian Mountain, which was shrouded by the "White Sky," and there were no outsiders present. Therefore, this matter was not heard by Bai Jintong and her group of foxes.

"Brother Chen, what is the third question you want to know?" Bai Jintong asked.

"Tell me about [Xin Zhai]," Chen Xuan asked after a moment's thought.

The timeline of the Immortal and Ghost Era is too long, capable of forgetting any event. It is so ancient that even the great True Lords can only leave behind a name, and the immortals can only leave behind a few legends.

There are very few records of the "Xin Zhai" in the world. Even many great lords have only heard of this title but do not know the specific abilities of "Xin Zhai".

"Eight million years have passed since the world of mountains and seas was shattered and the gods disappeared."

Bai Jintong said, "Many things have disappeared into the river of time. There are not many records about [Xin Zhai] left in Qingqiu."

She had anticipated Chen Xuan's question. Qingqiu sought to uncover the secrets of the world, but how many secrets accumulated over eight million years could there be? If written down, they could fill an entire city!
And coincidentally, there is such a bookstore at the foot of Qingqiu Mountain.

"Throughout history, there have been eight people recorded in ancient history as having the name 'Xin Zhai'."

"It may not have only appeared eight times, but only eight people were able to reach the 'Tao Hongchen' realm and have their deeds recorded in history."

Bai Jintong continued:

"Legend has it that the first generation of Xinzhai was one of the biggest culprits in the destruction of the Mountain and Sea Era. Although he was just an immortal, his contribution was no less than that of the ancient sages."

"Unfortunately, He later parted ways with the ancient sages and eventually died and his teachings were lost."

“The words of the sages and worthies are lawful and consistent, saying, ‘One cannot become an immortal through fasting of the mind.’”

Bai Jintong paused for a moment, then stared intently at Chen Xuan and said, "Brother Chen, your Qi cultivation achievement is capped at the True Monarch level."

She thought to herself, if it weren't for this, Chen Xuan wouldn't be living such a simple life now. Many powerful figures would not allow such a strong competitor on the path to immortality to survive once they knew about Chen Xuan.

In the strictly hierarchical world of Qi cultivation, sometimes being too outstanding is a crime that must be punished with death.

"Didn't the third generation of Xinzhai break through to the Immortal Rank?" Chen Xuan asked in confusion.

"So a few days after he became an immortal, he died and his immortality vanished."

Bai Jintong's tone was grave, and his face turned slightly pale as he said, "It's not just a simple case of encountering terror."

"Hmm?" Chen Xuan looked curious.

“Some records speculate that the ancient sages of the mountains and seas traveled down the River of Time, crossing millions of years into the future, and killed the third generation of immortals, Xinzhai,” Bai Jintong said in a low voice.

Chen Xuan was startled by the sound. Could the ancient sages be so terrifying?

Words become law, and even after millions of years, no accident will be allowed to happen... What deep-seated hatred did this Ancient Heart Temple have with those ancient sages?

No wonder the Xinzhai Sutra created by the third generation of Xinzhai was full of errors; he probably didn't have much time left because he was facing the power of the ancient sages.

Bai Jintong nodded and said, "Since then, the next few generations of Xinzhai did not cause much of a stir in the Qi cultivation world. Many of them quickly perished for various reasons after just beginning to retreat into the mortal world."

She told Chen Xuan that every generation of the Xinzhai sect was very cautious, adept at concealing their identities and biding their time.

However, when one undergoes the [Tribulation of the Mortal World], the [Forbidden Land of the Jade Pool], a place of innate deities, will inevitably find out, and thus everything will no longer be a secret.

"Ten thousand years ago, after the eighth generation of [Xin Zhai] withdrew from the mortal world, the [Yaochi Forbidden Land] kept the secret and secretly promoted the growth of [Xin Zhai], attempting to make it stir up great chaos in the Qi cultivation world."

Bai Jintong laughed and said, "But the human race's [Xin Zhai] is arrogant. Once they enter the mortal world, their personalities change, becoming similar to those of the chosen ones. The born gods ultimately reap what they sow."

Chen Xuan fell into deep thought, and finally asked, "What exactly is [Xin Zhai]?"

"Some say that [Xin Zhai] is an ultimate weapon created by man, but it eventually went out of control."

……

After a conversation, both sides got what they wanted.

In the end, Zhao Shenhu and dozens of other foxes were released by Hua Liuli. The group of fox spirits, covered in dust and dirt, looked quite disheveled.

Zhao Shenhu was originally a handsome young man, but now he looked as old as an old farmer, with rough skin, calloused hands, and a dazed and confused state of mind.

"Huh? Is it already dawn?" Zhao Shenhu swayed. He had been digging through the dark ley lines, where no light could be seen. He had broken dozens of treasure pickaxes and hadn't slept once in the past six months.

Zhao Shenhu is severely depleted. After exhausting his immortal energy, he continued to consume his own essence, and is now in a state of near-crippled state.

"You're courting death!" Old Fox Zhao was about to turn hostile on the spot, but he didn't expect Zhao Shenhu and his group of foxes to be in such a miserable state. He wanted Chen Xuan and Hua Liuli to pay the price.

"boom!"

Zhao Jia Lao Hu's knee broke, and as if one of his legs was pressing down on him, he knelt down in front of Chen Xuan and Hua Liuli.

"If you have any questions, come see me in your true form." A clear voice drifted into the tea room from Mount Qingnang. Zhang Dongxuan said, "You may also call True Lord Zhao."

It must be said that Zhang Dongxuan is quite different after returning to the Divine Journey; his words are full of pressure.

Old Fox Zhao dared not speak and remained silent.

Zhao Shenhu was listless and about to collapse to the ground, but at this moment he suddenly became more awake and hurriedly stepped forward to help the old fox up, saying, "Uncle Fox, let's hurry back to Qingqiu."

Zhao the old fox could only whisper, "Your Highness, I am powerless to help you, but rest assured, your father, the True Lord, is recovering from his injuries and will surely make up for the suffering you have endured."

Beside her, Bai Hu'er Shen remained silent, then turned and left with Bai Jintong.

Zhang Dongxuan's ascension to godhood in a single day was an unexpected turn of events. Now that the True Lord is not taking action, no one can do anything about Zhang Dongxuan.

Just as Bai Jintong was about to leave, he suddenly remembered something, ran up to Chen Xuan, and asked, "Brother Chen, can you do me a small favor?"

"Hmm?" Chen Xuan asked, puzzled.

Bai Jintong blushed and said somewhat awkwardly, "I heard that the Six Desires Heaven is still staying in Yunmeng Prefecture. I would like to ask you to introduce me to them."

Qingqiu Prefecture is a prefecture in the eastern part of the Southern Region. Although the Qingqiu Fox has a conflict with the Qingnang Dojo that has continued since ancient times, it is not in a life-or-death situation with other human forces. In fact, it is in a state of cooperation with many of them.

In fact, the Qingnang Dojo disappeared a thousand years ago, and the new generation of Qingqiu foxes no longer harbor much hatred towards Qingnang. For example, Bai Jintong in front of us seems to have no hostility towards Chen Xuan and Hua Liuli.

The hatred is only directed at those old guys from a thousand years ago, such as Zhang Dongxuan, Zhao Zhenjun, and Baicao Zhenjun.

Chen Xuan stared at the location of Yan Yushu in his field of vision and replied, "I will definitely do so if I have the chance."

"Thank you, Brother Chen! If you have any problems, just ask Jin Tong!" Bai Jintong immediately clasped his hands in thanks, and left with a smile, his nine snow-white fox tails wagging excitedly.

Chen Xuan sighed softly. Was Yan Yushu really that charming? He even suspected that Bai Jintong's goodwill towards him was all thanks to Yan Yushu.

Bai Hu'er walked to the entrance of the tea room, turned around and glanced at Chen Xuan. She hadn't spoken until now, and said, "Qingnang Dojo is not a place to stay for long. You'd better not get too involved."

"..." Chen Xuan knew what she meant. At this moment, the Qingnang Dojo had not yet reopened. Talking about Daoist disciples or Xuan Nu was just a joke, and not many people would take it seriously.

But two months later, once the Qingnang Dojo reopened its gates, the situation was different.

The identities of the Daoist disciples and the Mysterious Maidens of the Qingnang Daoist Temple will be legitimate.

In fact, Chen Xuan did not resist the identity of the Holy Son of the Southern Wilderness, but he had no interest in the Qingnang Dojo. He only decided to help the Qingnang Dojo because he had received some favors from Tai Xuan Zhenjun.

If Lao Zhang is in a conscious state, he will invite Chen Xuan to join the Qingnang Daoist Temple and serve as a Daoist disciple.

Chen Xuan will definitely refuse, even if Lao Zhang offers irresistible benefits... Identity is an eternal shackle, not something to be easily borne.

Time flows by like water.

Chen Xuan continued his seclusion, studying the "Heart Fasting Sutra".

In the following days, Yunmeng Prefecture gradually became lively, and many powerful figures came to Yunmeng City because of the reopening of Qingnang.

Even people from other states flocked to Yunmeng City to join in the fun, creating quite a stir.

"The Great Li Dynasty of the Central Divine Continent has replied that a prince will be present." Hua Liuli sometimes transmits important information to Chen Xuan, who is in seclusion. The major forces of the Earth Virtue Daoist Temple in the Central Divine Continent have tacitly approved the reopening of Qingnang and expressed their support.

More and more people from other regions are arriving, making the once quiet Qingnang Mountain area increasingly lively. Sick Taoist priests covered in plague, square-faced monks, and Taoist sects from various non-human races have all sent their disciples to the region.

"The monks of Little Spirit Mountain recently had a battle with the Six Desires Heaven." Hua Liuli thought Chen Xuan would be interested in this news, so she informed him.

Chen Xuan remained unmoved and devoted himself to cultivation. He had a premonition that the "Heart Fasting Sutra" was about to be completed!

That night, he entered a deep sleep during his cultivation.

"This thick fog..." Chen Xuan was alarmed. Everything was dark in front of him. He was sitting in a narrow sedan chair. The sedan chair swayed, and scarlet fog flowed in through the gaps in the small window curtains.

Outside the sedan chair, the sounds of gongs and drums rose and fell, creating a noisy and bizarre commotion.

He felt that he had entered the realm of spiritual fasting.

"Whoosh!" The curtain of the sedan chair was lifted, and a pale, childlike face peered in. The child was dressed in mourning clothes, and his dark eyes were fixed on Chen Xuan.

(End of this chapter)