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

Chapter 276 The Feast of Mountains and Seas, Little Chen Achieves Immortality Through Hundred Refinements
Under the sunlight, on the mountain path, Chen Xuan stood quietly, his left eye black, like a full moon, and his right eye white, like a molten sun. Firelight filled the sky, clear springs gushed from the ground, and platinum sword energy flowed across the sky like a torrent...

Phoenix fire burned, and the gray-gold locust plague swarm was blown into ashes. Chen Xuan stood on the top of the phoenix, his immortal robes fluttering down, flying with his black hair, like an ethereal immortal descending to earth, about to ride the phoenix back home.

"Died once?" Chen Xuan's mind raced. Then, he began to silently harmonize and suppress the chaotic immortal energy and the power of the true scripture.
After more than three years of cultivation, he has gone through many dangerous battles. Even when he tried to fight against the Golden Crow God, he was only seriously injured. But now he has actually killed himself once? His soul has been scattered. It is simply unbelievable!
Is the mysterious and ancient Shangyang Immortal's Shangyang Secret Manual, created from his life's work, truly a technique that humans can master?
"The martial arts kid has been resurrected!" The black horse's eyes darted around, then it suddenly screamed. The situation before it was so bizarre that it was truly stunned.

Is Chen Xuan refining his immortal body? His resilient immortal body was comparable to a mortal artifact, but now he has almost refined himself into the original state of immortal qi!
For some top geniuses, cultivating eight types of immortal energy over a few years isn't too difficult. However, to cultivate all eight conflicting types of immortal energy to the minor completion level is a pipe dream, utterly absurd!

It should be known that the seven types of immortal energy, namely Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the Seven Immortal Qi, are in accordance with the laws governing the operation of Heaven, and there is still a possibility of some degree of harmony and unity.

However, adding an eighth element would instantly disrupt the harmonious state, causing all previous achievements to collapse and all efforts to be in vain.

"Sword Fairy, you are a celestial being. Do you think it's possible for you to cultivate the Upper Yang Immortal Body of the Eight Different Immortal Qi True Scriptures?" the black horse asked, turning its head.

"Unless I have spent my entire twenty-odd years of cultivation focusing solely on cultivating the Five Treasures Martial Immortal Body."

Su Fuyao spoke, thought about it seriously for a moment, and then shook her head and said, "I'm afraid it's still difficult... I'm confident that I can cultivate the Shangyang Immortal Body of Yin Yang and Five Elements, and the chances are very high, but if I add another Qi... the difficulty will be too high."

Although she often felt bored and secretly criticized other heroes with Heima, she always had a clear understanding of her own strength.

She is a sword immortal of the Ministry of War, capable of mastering the incomplete True Martial Sword Supreme Technique, but that does not mean she can achieve the same level of success in other fields.

"This..." Black Horse was shocked. The Sword Fairy, who was always "proud", admitted for the first time that she was not good enough.
Even immortal beings with the ultimate talent, capable of practicing all existing paths, hold a pessimistic view of the Shangyang Immortal Body after Yin Yang and the Five Elements.

"Hoo." Chen Xuan calmed his mind and quickly adjusted his state, allowing the broken and disordered Heavenly Mandate Scripture to return to his body.

Although he was reborn through Nirvana, the aftereffects of forcibly refining the "Human Emperor's True Scripture" have not been eliminated, and his immortal body is still in a state of constant collapse.

"Legend has it that if one cultivates the Five Elements of Yin and Yang into the Five Elements, one can be ranked among the top immortal techniques in the world."

Su Fuyao paused for a moment, then continued, "If we refine the eighth Immortal Qi Scripture, there will be a tremendous qualitative change, and we might be able to touch the realm of Supreme Techniques."

A technique for ascending to immortality, after being infinitely strengthened, has reached a level comparable to a supreme technique.

This is so scary!

Therefore, it will not become a reality.

"The difficulty is a bit too high, it's like there's no way out..." Chen Xuan muttered to himself, constantly reflecting on the reasons for his failure.

Su Fuyao took a few graceful steps closer to Chen Xuan, and then sincerely reminded him:
"Chen Xuan, you have a high level of comprehension, but you have reached the point where you must stop. The Qi of the Plague Department is incompatible. The [Five Treasures Martial Immortal Body] is just a deduction and fantasy of the Shangyang Immortal before his death... He was not an ancient sage after all, and this is a technique that cannot be mastered."

She did not underestimate Chen Xuan. At this moment, she sincerely told Chen Xuan that he did not need to force the eighth Immortal Qi Scripture... but should focus on cultivating the Yin-Yang and Five Elements domain that he had already mastered.

"With your comprehension, you should still have the capacity to continue integrating a few more Yin-Yang and Five Elements scriptures to raise your potential."

The Secret of Upper Yang will become even stronger, but it will no longer undergo a transformative qualitative change.

Chen Xuan looked calmly at Su Fuyao... Everyone says that the secrets of Shangyang cannot be mastered.

A few days ago, the strongest chosen one in the world, the Black and White True Lord, also reminded him that he needed to stop cultivating the Shangyang Secret Manual... The knowledge and vision of a chosen one almost represented the facts.

Have we reached our limit?

"Sword Embryo, what brings you to Qingnang Mountain?" Chen Xuan asked Su Fuyao casually.

"Please address me by my name!" Su Fu shook her eyebrows like distant mountains, her eyes brimming with intelligence. She rested her hands on her black and white twin swords, then replied, "There are two things I wanted to do. The first was to spar with you, but it seems that will not be possible."

In recent months, during her spare time from regular cultivation, she had learned an ancient martial art from Wei Zhenjun of the Dou Department. However, Chen Xuan's condition was currently uncertain, making it clearly not the right time for a fair fight.

"I'm fine, I can keep you company." Chen Xuan's eyes lit up. The Immortal Seed Sword Embryo was the only one he had ever met who could stand up to him head-on, and its growth rate was terrifying. Fighting with it would be very rewarding.

"In your condition, you should focus on healing and eliminating any potential problems! I won't take advantage of you; it wouldn't be honorable for me to win anyway," Su Fu shook his head and refused.

She had lost to Chen Xuan once, but she hadn't used her best sword that time. This time, she was prepared to go all out... Losing once wasn't terrible; she would win fair and square.

"The indomitable Sword Fairy." Upon hearing this, the black horse's eyes widened as it whispered, thinking to itself that the Sword Fairy truly lived up to her celestial status, possessing an astonishingly unwavering will. However, it had already discerned that Chen Xuan's celestial body was at least ten times stronger than it had been three months ago.

Although the Sword Fairy has made ample preparations, if it comes to a magical duel, she might still be brutally beaten by the martial arts kid.

"Okay." Chen Xuan said with some regret.

"Where's Hua Hua? Why isn't she responding when I try to contact her with the talisman? Is she busy at the Two Realms Market?" Su Fuyao said, "I have something important to discuss with her."

The two reasons for coming to Qingnang Mountain are to challenge Chen Xuan to a duel and to find Hua Liuli, the master of the two realms.

"You two are very familiar?" Chen Xuan was slightly surprised. Why were they calling each other so intimately?

Hua Liuli truly lives up to her reputation as a renowned "social butterfly" in Yunmengze. Her circle of friends is incredibly wide; from all corners of the world, anyone with a name or identity is her friend.

“I have a lifetime VIP guest at the Liuli Tea House. Do you think we’re familiar with each other?” Su Fuyao glanced at Chen Xuan. Every year, she would go down the mountain to train and kill demons and monsters. She sold all the captives she captured to Hua Liuli. They had a close relationship.

When Hua Liuli seized Qingnang Mountain, Shenyou Qiyuan of the Sword Inquiry Dojo was able to arrive at the battlefield in an instant and uphold justice impartially because Hua Liuli had asked the Sword Fairy for help beforehand.

Black Horse whispered to Chen Xuan, "The Glass Fairy and the Sword Fairy, one a scholar and the other a warrior, are known as the Twin Jewels of Yunmeng. They are the two most outstanding peerless fairies in Yunmeng Prefecture in the past ten years."

Although Hua Liuli's current strength is not yet comparable to that of the Immortal Seed Sword Fairy, she can still be considered on par with Su Fuyao. This is because Immortal Seeds are cultivated from a very young age, while those destined for greatness are mostly self-taught. Hua Liuli was already a teenage girl when she acquired her destiny ability, indicating her immense potential.

At this moment, the "awkward" commotion caused by Chen Xuan's cultivation spread far and wide, drawing curious glances from many places.

Inside the temple on Qingnang Mountain, Zhang Dongxuan opened his eyes, sensed something, and then fell silent.

Meanwhile, at the Two Realms Market at the foot of the mountain, Hua Liuli quickly came out to check the situation.

"Su Fuyao! What brings you here!" As soon as Hua Liuli saw Su Fuyao, her eyes lit up with a smile. Her white dress fluttered as she quickly approached Su Fuyao, like a graceful butterfly in flight.

"Why did you send a martial arts kid to deliver the invitation last time?" Su Fuyao, dressed in flowing white robes, stood tall and proud, like a valiant white-clad female swordswoman. Standing next to Hua Liuli, an even more alluring and peerless beauty, they resembled twin lotus blossoms, creating a beautiful scene.

Su Fuyao asked in confusion, glancing at Chen Xuan beside her, and then asked Hua Liuli telepathically, "Hua Hua, is my 'Yunmeng Prefecture Chronicles: The Sword Fairy Descends the Mountain to Subdue Demons' finished? I paid the deposit quite some time ago! Oh, and that erotic book..."

"Stop!" Hua Liuli's smile froze instantly, her soft body stiffened, and in an instant, she turned to look at Chen Xuan.

At this moment, Chen Xuan stared at them with a hint of curiosity in his eyes... What did the sword embryo come to see Hua Liuli for?
Nanmian and the Ji family prince, who is suspected to be a celestial being, have already set off. Is Su Fuyao, who is also a celestial being, going to do the same thing?

"..." Hua Liuli felt that Chen Xuan's eyes were frighteningly bright, like a pair of fiery eyes, making her feel that Chen Xuan was about to launch a mental attack on her at any moment!
She was very nervous because Chen Xuan had mastered the Immortal Ascension Techniques of the Qingqiu Fox. Although he lacked the support of wind energy, who knew if he might possess some ability to hear the wind and explore secrets, or do something naughty like eavesdropping on their thoughts?

"Thump thump!" Hua Liuli maintained her composure and turned her face back, but her heart was pounding as if a big white rabbit was about to jump out of her body.

This matter is her Achilles' heel. If it is exposed, the sky will fall... How will she maintain the senior attitude and domineering demeanor that she has painstakingly cultivated in front of Xiao Chenxuan?

They might even turn on you and get beaten up!

Last time, Chen Xuan, who appeared and disappeared unpredictably, almost saw a secret he shouldn't have seen.

Hua Liuli's mind raced. On one hand, she immediately warned Su Fuyao in her mind that the walls were listening and to be careful with her words and actions. On the other hand, she smiled and asked:
"Sword Fairy, what brings you here today?"

Hearing the extremely tense voice of restraint, Su Fuyao was very suspicious. She glanced at Hua Liuli and Chen Xuan... What was going on? Had she gotten involved in some strange game between the two of them?

Although she was puzzled, she still succinctly explained her purpose. She had sensed the calling from the dark region of the Southern Domain, so before leaving, she had come specifically to ask Hua Liuli if she had received a similar feeling.

“We can travel together,” Su Fuyao invited.

She shared the same plan as the Ji siblings, because the feng shui techniques of the Qingnang Dojo had a significant advantage in exploring hidden places and finding treasures.

“A call?” Hua Liu was taken aback upon hearing this, then whispered, “Recently, I sometimes hear distant, ancient voices in my ears, something about the Day of Return, something about the Mountain and Sea Banquet… It’s like they’re urging me to set off.”

Chen Xuan was taken aback. Was Hua Liuli also acting strangely?
Hua Liuli looked at Chen Xuan and explained, "I thought it was because we were approaching Tao Hongchen, and the evil thoughts of the Heavenly Mandate [Two Realms Lord] began to retaliate... I was just about to wait until you mastered the Plague Department True Scripture, and then have you use the Heart Fasting Technique to cure it."

“That’s an invitation, related to the Celestial Palace and the Immortal Register!” Su Fuyao said solemnly, “You’ve been chosen too. Come, let’s go to the tea room to talk in detail. I’ll help you get the invitation, and we can travel together then… Good things are just around the corner.”

Chen Xuan watched the two women and the horse leave, completely bewildered.

"Who exactly compiled the Divine Immortal Compendium? The Immortal Palace? The power to monitor all the geniuses in the world in real time is terrifying!" Chen Xuan muttered to himself.

It should be noted that the geniuses who can be listed on the Immortals' Register are almost all direct disciples of powerful forces, with noble and mysterious identities, but the Immortals' Register has a clear understanding of their strength and situation... This is undoubtedly an invasion of too many ancient forces.

"In terms of combat strength alone, it's not unreasonable for me to be in the top ten of the Southern Region's Immortal Ranking... This is really going too far."

Chen Xuan couldn't help but touch his eyes, wanting to see if Xinzhai could hear the ancient calling voice mentioned by Su Fuyao, Hua Liuli, Ji Youbing, and others.

But fasting was useless, and there was no reaction.

“Old Zhai, you are even more wicked than a Heavenly Immortal Seed. Your ancestors also produced immortal-level figures. Why don’t you receive any good fortune…?” Chen Xuan sighed.

A few days ago, it seems that the [Immortal Palace] crashed into that dark area and disappeared without a trace, along with a large number of True Monarchs and powerful figures.

Immediately, Chen Xuan put aside his scattered thoughts and continued to ponder the [Five Treasures Martial Immortal Body] that had been forcibly interrupted.

"They have their way to heaven, and I have my boat to cross the river."

As Chen Xuan comprehended the profound meanings of different immortal qi scriptures, he climbed the mountain. With each step, specks of golden characters would fall from his body. At the same time, the immortal qi of Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the Plague Department emitted spiritual radiance, and the eight immortal qi continuously transformed, in an endless cycle.

"Some issues need to be thought about carefully..."

He must treat the cultivation of the Shangyang Secret Essentials as a very serious matter and be fully focused on it.

Soon after.

Chen Xuan entered Guyao Mountain and dug up the seeds of the Migu Tree that had been buried underground.

……

The next day, after chatting all night, Su Fuyao and Hua Liuli shared a bed for a while. Once they had recovered their energy, they walked out of the Two Realms Market looking radiant.

Hua Liuli gradually understood the meaning of that ancient call, and sensed the awakening of some unshakable will. In the shadows, a huge storm was about to sweep across the world.

"In the vast, dark region of the Southern Domain, a grand event called the [Mountain and Sea Banquet] is about to be held."

"The return of the [Eternal Venerable] to the Southern Region is probably also for this matter... It is said that several Heavenly Immortal Seeds from the Central Divine Continent have already set off."

As the two were talking, they looked up at the highest cliff peak of Qingnang Mountain, which was the misty [Xuan Nu Peak]. But then, their pupils shrank.

"This martial arts kid is still forcing things?" Su Fuyao was stunned, her heart trembling.

On the cliff, a heroic figure sat cross-legged, morning dew on his shoulders. His whole body radiated various immortal radiances. In his palm, a verdant seed of the Migu Tree sprouted tender green shoots, radiating eleven-colored enlightenment light.

The seeds of the Migu Tree in Guyao Mountain, having been bathed in the extraordinary energy of the three great demon lords' fall, have now been revitalized.

"Buzz!"

Chen Xuan was immersed in the profound state of oneness with heaven and man. Behind him stood a giant of the Daoist Canon of the Human Emperor, a thousand feet tall, with his eyes lowered, legs crossed, and hands placed on his knees, maintaining a solemn cultivation posture.

The Human Emperor's Daoist Canon is actually cultivating a true scripture, just like Chen Xuan? A wisp of [Mysterious Plague Netherworld Qi] swirls around it, like chains of divine order...

In addition, the six desires, the yellow millet, longevity, the Flame Emperor, the two realms, the heavenly evolution, the martial arts... a total of seven kinds of cauldron-level deities, like bright stars, guarded Chen Xuan and the Human Emperor Dao Cang at the center.

Countless scattered golden seal characters, originating from the eight Heavenly Mandate Scriptures, blanketed the area like a vast snowfall, creating a flowing Daoist atmosphere that seemed to have transformed it into a place of enlightenment.

"Little Chen is still refining the Human Emperor's True Scripture?!" Hua Liuli covered her rosy lips, her face full of disbelief: "He's also refining the Human Emperor's Dao Scripture? What kind of cultivation method is this?" She was one of the few people who knew how terrifying Chen Xuan's comprehension was. When Chen Xuan used the Bewildering Tree to comprehend the Dao, he could completely comprehend a Rank Immortal Technique in just a few hours!

But now, a whole night has passed, and Chen Xuan still hasn't managed to forcefully refine the Human Emperor's True Scripture? She found it hard to believe.

“Martial arts kid is no good. No matter what method he tries, he will not succeed.” Su Fuyao commented, “Moreover, his stubborn personality will cause the seeds of the Migu Tree, such a rare treasure from the mountains and seas, to be wasted and sunk.”

The more energy and resources you invest, the more you lose.

She knew what level of spiritual treasure the Mystic Tree was! Even among the Immortal-level [White Sky Heaven] of the Sword Inquiry Dojo, there were few treasures that could rival it, and only she and the True Monarchs were qualified to enjoy it occasionally.

"Hua Hua, you should go and try to persuade him," Su Fuyao said after a moment of silence.

She knew that the martial arts boy came from humble beginnings and had not had an easy journey, but now he had entered a dead end and refused to turn back until he hit a wall. This would lead to the waste of the precious treasure he had finally obtained, which was truly heartbreaking.

"This..." Hua Liuli hesitated for a moment, but she did not move, unwilling to disturb Chen Xuan's cultivation. She had watched Chen Xuan grow up, and therefore had unwavering trust in his abilities.

"You, sigh." Su Fuyao sighed, leaving it at that. Any further comment would make her seem tactless.

"Although martial arts prodigies, like those born with the Heavenly Fate Seed, are destined to do astonishing things from birth, this matter... is ultimately just a pipe dream," Black Horse muttered to himself.

Halfway up the mountain, Zhang Dongxuan walked out of the temple and, together with Old Zhang, observed Chen Xuan, who was in a state of enlightenment.

"Master, can Xiao Chen succeed?" Zhang Dongxuan asked in a low voice, his expression solemn, because he felt that the possibility of Chen Xuan failing was very high.

"How would I know? But it's time for the impolite young Chen to suffer a setback." Old Zhang shook his head and said. His memory was severely impaired, but his subconscious told him that this matter was unlikely to succeed.

"We've wasted the chance for the Migu Tree seeds to revive," Zhang Dongxuan sighed.

The seed of the Migu Tree is of a very high grade, originating from the ancient Immortal-level Heart Fasting Ceremony. It is probably one of the earliest ancestral trees. Even though it has only slightly recovered at this moment, its value is still immeasurable.

Zhang Dong turned to look at Old Zhang, his eyes flashing, as if he were talking to himself:

"It's a pity that Master's memory is not clear, otherwise the part of the Qingnang inheritance, the supreme inheritance of the [Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady Sage Goddess]... should have been passed on to Xiao Chen and the Mysterious Lady..."

He lamented that in the past, due to his limited status, he was never qualified to delve into the highest lineage of the Qingnang tradition.

In the mountains, some young disciples of the Qingnang sect, dressed in brand-new blue robes, the oldest being Yuan Yang, who was not yet twenty years old, and the youngest being three or four years old, were all practicing magic tricks and undergoing ascension while breathing in and out immortal energy, all while secretly observing Chen Xuan's figure on the distant cliff with curious eyes.

The sun and moon revolve, and time flies by.

Chen Xuan sat in meditation for a long time. During this time, he absorbed the wondrous scenes that evolved over time, which collapsed thousands of times and were then constantly rebuilt, trying new methods of balanced coexistence.

We've exhausted almost all the methods we could think of.

Several times, the scattered and disordered seal script danced wildly, arranging into long, orderly sections of scripture, almost succeeding, but each time it collapsed completely at the last moment of formation, failing to form a complete Heavenly Mandate Immortal Scripture.

"..." Chen Xuan felt a sharp pain in his mind, and then he fell completely silent.

A few days later.

Chen Xuan put away the seed of the Migu Tree in his palm. The seed, which was in a state of revival, had almost exhausted the power of the reviving mountains and seas. If he continued to use it, the seed would die completely.

"My lord... I don't really want to become a furnace either." At a certain moment, the Human Emperor Daozang opened his eyes, his expression serious, and said to Chen Xuan.

He had already accumulated enough energy and cultivation, but there was still an insurmountable gap between him and the realm of the cauldron.

In fact, in the past few days, with Chen Xuan's help, it had briefly ascended to the cauldron position several times, but it always fell down... If it didn't fall down, the other Yin-Yang and Five Elements would fall down.

The Human Emperor was once the most powerful Daoist Canon under Chen Xuan, and he was always the most worry-free. However, later, the other "younger generation" Daoist Canons of Destiny surpassed him and all entered the vast world of the Cauldron.

Every day, in its own little world, it looks up at the sky alone, surrounded by solitude. What complex feelings must it be experiencing?

Was I abandoned?
It had briefly wielded the Emperor's Banner, but as Chen Xuan's strength rapidly increased and the battles he participated in became increasingly terrifying, it was no longer qualified to wield that destined weapon and participate in magical duels.

I can't keep up with Chen Xuan's pace anymore...

"Wow!"

"My lord, I have already exhausted too many resources. It is time to cut my losses and abandon them." The black banner fluttered as the Human Emperor Daozang spoke, his eyes majestic and his body exuding an unwavering strength... At this moment, the Xuanwen Youming Qi, a spiritual artifact sent by the Mending Heaven Daoist Temple, had also been exhausted.

Chen Xuan gazed at the Human Emperor's Daoist Canon, remained silent for a moment, then spoke with a warm smile and a calm tone:
"Let me think about it some more."

But not long after.

All the wondrous scenes that had appeared around Chen Xuan vanished. Finally, the night deepened, and he seemed to transform into a silent, still rock.

At dawn.

"After nine days, he still couldn't get what he wanted; it was all for naught." Su Fuyao, leading her black horse, had been waiting for Hua Liuli for many days and was now preparing to leave.

“Even if the Immortal Shangyang were alive, he might not have been able to accomplish this.” Black Horse sighed, “I hope that this young martial arts student will not become discouraged and despondent because of this devastating blow.”

“Xiao Chen did a great job. This was something that should never have happened.” Hua Liuli said, a hint of sadness flashing in her eyes.

She could understand the effort Chen Xuan had put in. He had spent nine consecutive days comprehending the Dao while holding the seed of the Bewitching Tree. If Chen Xuan had done anything else, how much could he have accomplished?!
But ultimately... human strength has its limits.

How can one not feel regret!
Leaving aside the vague and useless emotions, the most important reason why Hua Liuli, the master of the two realms, was willing to get close to Chen Xuan and accept the restraint of Xinzhai, and even half cooperate with and half follow the weak Chen Xuan, was that she valued the potential that Chen Xuan himself possessed!
Otherwise, someone like Hua Liuli, with the expectations of millions behind her, would never remain absolutely clear-headed. Even if Chen Xuan was a hermit, she would not accept being controlled by him... She truly believed from the bottom of her heart that Chen Xuan would become a companion on the great path, and perhaps even go further than her in the future.

But now.

Hua Liuli seemed to see where Chen Xuan's limits were... Although simultaneously mastering eight different kinds of immortal qi true scriptures was an unprecedented and absurd thing.

However, how can one not feel deeply regretful!
On the cliff, Old Zhang, with his hands behind his back, led Zhang Dongxuan up the winding stone steps to the highest peak, Xuannv Peak, where he found Chen Xuan and chuckled softly, "Haha, little Chen, don't be so persistent!"

Chen Xuan turned his head, his face filled with doubt.

Old Zhang wore a gloating smile and said, "The celestial energy of heaven and earth has its basic laws of operation, and all things have their predetermined fate, just as life is like the ebb and flow of the tide. Why be too demanding? If the Shangyang Road is blocked, there are other, even broader paths. Let me get a good night's sleep, desperately recall some memories, and then I will pass on to you and Hua Xuan Nu the strongest Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden inheritance!"

Although he was annoyed by Chen Xuan's lack of manners, Chen Xuan was, after all, a disciple of Xinzhai and someone who had received the karma of the two realm masters and Qingnang. The future glory of Qingnang would have to be carried by the younger generation.

Chen Xuan stood up, thought for a moment, and asked, "Senior Tai Xuan, it is said that True Monarch Tai Xuan is the most talented person in the Southern Region in six thousand years, unparalleled in the world. Was there a time when he easily turned back halfway due to some confusion?"

“This…” Old Zhang scratched the more than one hundred white hairs on his head and fell silent, because, as far as he knew, the Tai Xuan Zhenjun in the historical records never sought the Dao in vain, for the Dao would come naturally.

Old Zhang sighed inwardly, then stared at Chen Xuan with an enigmatic look, muttering to himself:

"Are you just a little confused, little one?"

Chen Xuan cupped his hands slightly, then smiled and said, "It's not easy to encounter something challenging. Everyone says it can't be accomplished, but I insist on pursuing it."

Sufficient time, ample resources, and all the necessary conditions were met...

The absence of predecessors does not mean that people today cannot succeed. There will always be successors to fill the gaps in history.

Zhang Dongxuan frowned and said, "Little Chen, these are different matters and cannot be compared. Sometimes, a temporary halt is for a better rise..."

But at this moment, the melodious sound of the bell struck by the young disciples in the mountains rang out, and the clouds and mist dispersed as if by magic, revealing the landscape of the mountains and rivers below Qingnang Mountain.

“The old methods won’t work… so we’ll change techniques and take a new path.” Chen Xuan stood at the highest point of Xuannv Peak, gazing at the vast land below Qingnang Mountain, where countless mountains seemed to be paying homage to him.

This path is difficult.

The only way is to pursue it with all one's might.

"call!"

Chen Xuan exhaled a long breath, as if he were breathing in the entire universe.

Centered on Qingnang Mountain, clouds and mist churned, and all sorts of celestial energy surged towards Xuannv Peak.

Take a step.

Endless golden seal characters emerged beneath my feet, spreading out like an array, stretching forward as if transforming into a road leading to the heavens.

Chen Xuan treads the path of seal script evolved from the eight Heavenly Mandate Scriptures, soaring straight up to the heavens.

"This..." Zhang Dongxuan's words came to an abrupt halt.

Chen Xuan continued along the road, thinking to himself, "Let's keep going."

The five elements—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—and their celestial energy, derived from heaven and earth, flowed into the golden seal script of the Great Dao.

It is common knowledge that in an ordinary era, a peerless genius like Han Shuangjiang, who could cultivate the Five Elements in reverse, would become a legend, looking down upon all the states and regions, and possessing the strength to reach the pinnacle of the Immortal Ranking for a short period of time.

"What... is going on?" At the foot of the mountain, Hua Liuli and the others looked up in confusion. Chen Xuan, who had been sitting there for a long time, began to try the impossible again, still unwilling to give up.

Chen Xuan did not stop and continued forward. Soon, black and white light intertwined, the power of yin and yang evolved, and the Daoist rhythm flowed.

As the sun and moon revolve, a Tai Chi symbol emerges.

Soon after, another wisp of mysterious plague energy drifted over, and in addition to the yin-yang fish, the eight trigrams were added.

In an instant, the eight energies flowed together, and Chen Xuan was enveloped by all sorts of wondrous sights.

Immediately afterwards, a brilliant golden light slowly shone from his body. It was only the size of a grain of rice, yet it seemed to illuminate thousands of miles of mountains and rivers.

“A martial arts kid… can’t succeed.” Su Fuyao murmured. Seeing the martial arts kid still insisting, she couldn’t help but want to use her black and white swords to knock some sense into his stubborn head. But the next moment, her expression changed drastically: “This…”

In a daze, she felt as if she were seeing some kind of terrifying hallucination.

This caused her to instinctively tighten her grip on the sword hilt. Because, within Chen Xuan's body, she saw…the shadow of her own golden core?!

The martial arts prodigy only glanced at her immortal seed and golden core!
Su Fuyao was startled and blinked. As if it were an illusion, the sudden golden core phantom disappeared in an instant.

"It really worked?" On the cliff, Old Zhang was stunned. His cloudy eyes seemed to clear for a moment. He looked up at the strange phenomenon and muttered to himself, "A chaotic, flawed, and unprecedented... False Golden Elixir Technique?"

Chen Xuan ascended to the end of the golden inscription avenue, his eyes deep and profound. With each breath, he opened his arms as if embracing the entire world.

Amidst the floating clouds and mist, the golden seal script of the Great Dao rose up, the eight parts merging into one to form the "Eight Qi Heavenly Mandate Immortal Scripture," which, like a vortex, flowed into the body and collapsed into a grain of golden light.

"Ha, ha! My lord, I have succeeded!" The Human Emperor Daozang leaped out, as if he were a deity. He seemed to be both crying and laughing, standing proudly between heaven and earth, letting out a loud and unrestrained laugh.

"Buzz!"

Suddenly, a strange phenomenon appeared on the dome of the sky.

If a bright arc of light were to bloom, the "Five Hidden Martial Immortal Body" would reach an unprecedented level, and the hidden Shangyang Cave Heaven would be moved by it, appearing in a fleeting moment.

Chen Xuan looked up, and the bright sunlight shone down, as if a cold yet gentle gaze was pouring down on him, as if watching him from afar.

Is it the gaze of the Mountain Spirit Goddess?

(End of this chapter)