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

Chapter 287 Exploring the Mysterious Place
The Six Desires Heaven has already retreated from the mortal world, which made Chen Xuan think a lot. When the chosen ones become high-level cultivators, there will be earth-shattering changes, and perhaps they can compete for the true "protagonist" of heaven and earth.

Chen Xuan harbored a plan to explore the secrets of her destiny.

After all, she seemed to have ascended to godhood in an unconventional way, using all those with wretched fates as her ascension ground, which was far more terrifying than other divine journeys that were confined to one place.

Unexpectedly, she also received other benefits, obtaining a forbidden dual cultivation technique exclusively for her. At this moment, Chen Xuan really wanted to immediately enter her destiny space to see the changes.

Yan Yushu said, "The interplay of Yin and Yang constitutes the Dao, and the Six Desire Realms are just like this... Do you want to learn the [Great Delusion and Joyful Zen Technique]? I'll teach you."

She wasn't embarrassed at all; her expression and tone were completely at ease. After all, she was practically invisible in front of Chen Xuan, so she already had a very thick skin.

"I'm afraid it's not a good technique," Chen Xuan said.

He knew some of the rumors about dual cultivation in the world, which could be roughly divided into three categories.

Firstly, there is the Buddhist practice of Joyful Meditation, which has many schools. Some of the forces associated with this practice have long coveted Yan Yushu.

Secondly, there is the art of the bedroom, which is associated with the Earth element. The ancient Ji clan of the Great Li Dynasty was the originator of this art. That Ji, a celestial being from the Central Plains, was ill and married seventy-two concubines at a young age.

Legend has it that the old emperor of the Great Li Dynasty even maintained a harem of three thousand goddesses on a daily basis, intending to emulate the ancient sages and ascend to heaven in broad daylight.

Thirdly, there are unorthodox and heretical sects, such as the Hehuan Sect and other local forces, which often violate the natural order and have significant negative side effects.

Do not underestimate the dual cultivation tradition. It is a legitimate path recognized by Taoism, Buddhism, gods, and ghosts. It is extremely sacred and its merits are remarkable.

There are several great masters in the world who are proficient in this field and whose fame is widespread.

Yan Yushu said in a serious tone: "You may be overthinking it. The love between men and women is a fundamental principle of yin and yang in the universe. Only ordinary people with impure senses would think this technique is bad."

She is from the Six Desires Heaven, and even the Jade Pool, a forbidden land of natural gods, fears her indifference. Of course, she would not feel embarrassed about mere dual cultivation.

"We are both innocent, upright, and have a clear conscience. We are resolute, upright, and honest, and we would never be bothered by such trivial matters!"

She solemnly said, "I have read through the [Great Delusion and Joyful Zen Technique] once. It is very profound. When one cultivates the spirit, body and mind, and yin and yang are in harmony, one is like a celestial being ascending to heaven, able to travel a thousand miles in a day."

Not only her, but even the "tool furnace" she chose will also receive great benefits from the magic, nourished by the Daoist energy, and float like an immortal.

She told Chen Xuan that this was the Six Desires Heaven making up for her weaknesses, because she only had the "Clumsy Realm" and lacked combat power, but once she cultivated this technique, it could quickly fill the gaps in her other aspects.

Chen Xuan said, "One should be cautious when practicing this kind of technique."

He felt that the Six Desires Heaven was very evil and that he was trying to force the young Yan Yushu onto a bad path.

Yan Yushu nodded. Of course she knew that the Great Delusion and Joyful Zen Technique was very strange, and when she really had to make a choice, she would have to carefully consider and think it over.

She smiled and said, "But I do want to cultivate this forbidden technique that is exclusive to the Six Desires Heaven."

Although the candied fruit was contaminated with arsenic, she was destined to bring fear to the world, and she would not be cowardly or timid.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan said, "Let me go to your Heavenly Mandate first to see the specific situation."

The Six Desire Realms.

Chen Xuan re-entered this strange and unpredictable space. After Yan Yushu safely stepped into the mortal realm, she was able to gain initial control over this world.

Amidst the ethereal mist, palaces and temples are hidden in the celestial fog, resembling a pure Buddhist kingdom. The figures of demons and Buddhas now behave themselves, exuding a solemn and sacred aura.

"I'll do it!" Yan Yushu immediately showed off in front of Chen Xuan. With a flick of her delicate hand, an ancient obelisk rose from the black lake, inscribed with many names.

Most of the names are blurry and illegible.

Chen Xuan saw the second to last name, which was relatively clear: "Bodhisattva of Wonderful Desire and Purity..."

Yan Yushu said, "An ancient bodhisattva from the Shuiyue Nunnery of Buddhism. Legend has it that she was more divine than any god and once competed with Yaochi for the power of the mortal tribulation, but she failed and perished."

She exclaimed with emotion that this once-famous female bodhisattva in the ancient history of Buddhism was actually a previous generation of the Six Desire Realms, a fact that had been kept hidden for so long.

"Wow!"

At that very moment, countless seal characters scattered across the stone tablet, like celestial maidens scattering flowers; these were the cultivation techniques of the [Great Delusion and Joyful Zen Technique].

At the same time, there are also a series of blush-inducing illustrations of little people fighting and cultivating, which are very detailed, with figures twisting and turning, and appearing and disappearing.

"Such secret techniques are truly enlightening." Chen Xuan observed carefully, and was immediately taken aback, frowning as he muttered to himself.

"Position? Which position?" Yan Yushu's face was flushed red, her eyes sparkling as she stared in amazement at the swaying little figures fighting in the pictures.

Although she was known as the demoness of the Six Desires Heaven, often teasing those with bad luck, she herself was still virtuous and innocent, a pure and innocent young girl who had never experienced anything truly serious.

Yan Yushu commented, "Indeed, some of the poses are very exaggerated and cannot be done by humans; they require special physical skills."

She was shocked. Just thinking about having to learn to fight like those little people in the future made her body unable to withstand it and she would definitely be injured.

"Huh?" Chen Xuan turned his head in surprise. What kind of inappropriate words was she uttering?
"Hmm! Posture!" Yan Yushu's eyes sparkled, and her breathtakingly beautiful face displayed a determined expression of focused study.

Her long, flowing, gorgeous dress accentuated her slender figure, making her appear as graceful as a snow-capped mountain. Her upright posture and delicate waist were flawless, breathtakingly beautiful.

Moreover, she is both desirable and controllable, with a myriad of charms and ever-changing styles. Liu Yutian can freely manipulate any kind of ultimate beauty and temperament. To possess her is like possessing all the beauty in the world.

Chen Xuan quickly finished reading the entire "Great Delusion and Joyful Zen Technique" and had many thoughts. At the same time, he found that this technique was somewhat similar to his "Great Cause and Effect Technique" Heart Fasting Immortal Technique.

This technique is based on the Six Desires Heaven and is a forbidden technique unique to Yan Yushu. If anyone else were to practice it, the effect would be greatly reduced.

"It's so difficult!" Yan Yushu sighed, then looked at Chen Xuan and pleaded, "I really want to learn it right away, what should I do?! Please help me figure it out!"

She knew that Chen Xuan possessed extraordinary comprehension and could be of great help to her.

Although her comprehension was top-notch, this forbidden technique of destiny, which was even more mysterious than the Immortal Arts, was too difficult for her to memorize completely after just one viewing.

"Yan Yushu, don't be ridiculous, your life is about to rot!"

Chen Xuan shook his head and refused. How could such a strange cultivation technique help her? He wasn't interested, nor was it necessary.

"You can study it on your own for now. There are more important things to do. Su Fuyao and the others are planning to explore the center of Immortal Tomb Mountain. Do you want to go?"

He remained unmoved, saying that he had already satisfied some of his curiosity about Tao Hongchen's destiny, and now he had to get on with serious business.

"Give me a hand..." Yan Yushu muttered under her breath. Hmph! He calls himself a dignified and imposing martial artist? Too cautious!

"Let me think of a way to help you improve the [Great Delusion and Joyful Zen Technique]." After considering it for a moment, Chen Xuan decided to lend her a hand.

“Okay!” Yan Yushu nodded happily immediately.

In any case, she dared not force Chen Xuan to do anything. In the last moments of her life in the mortal world, she had personally experienced the true nature of Chen Xuan's heart.

That thing showed no mercy and harbored a mad desire to kill her...

Yaochi and she had a great struggle over the Dao, which was a fatal calamity.

But she now realizes that the man in front of her is actually her only and greatest nemesis.

"Your Ancient Heart Cleansing Technique has major problems; you can't use it lightly..." Yan Yushu said with concern and caution.

Apart from her, no one else knows that Chen Xuan is constantly and painstakingly suppressing his inner turmoil.

Yan Yushu didn't mind Chen Xuan becoming her dual cultivation partner; she could use him as a "tool furnace"—a stone or wooden stick-like object. Besides, she was quite satisfied with this tool. But what worried her now was...

She feared that Chen Xuan, in the heat of passion, would lose control of his mind and kill her in a moment of rage. The Six Desires Heaven dying during dual cultivation? That would truly become an unparalleled legend, a laughingstock of the world, leaving a profound and indelible mark on ancient history.

“I know what I’m doing,” Chen Xuan replied.

A moment later, Chen Xuan, along with Yan Yushu, joined Su Fuyao and the others.

A temporary exploration team was formed, consisting of three incubators, Chen Xuan, Hua Liuli, and Su Fuyao, and five spirit travelers, including Yan Yushu and Wang Linyuan, for a total of eight people. They began to head towards the central area of ​​Immortal Tomb Mountain.

The moon hung high, hazy and indistinct, like a divine disc fixed in the sky, bathing the Xianfen Mountain area in a bright light, as if wisps of white mist were rising.

The closer one gets to the central area of ​​Xianfen Mountain, the clearer the divine moon phenomenon overhead becomes, resembling a real ancient moon emerging from this place, a truly wondrous sight.

"I would like to trouble the two gentlemen from the Qingnang Dojo to help me find a way." Soon, a young man in his fifties, a Shenyou, spoke up.

He was dressed in a purple Star Lord's robe and was the national teacher of a small kingdom called "Qingqu" in the Central Divine Continent. Qingqu was a power with a True Lord in charge.

Among all the feng shui techniques in the world, the Qingnang (青囊) is the most revered.

These people are all very powerful and have many ways to find treasures. If they had enough time, perhaps they could make a great harvest. However, this is obviously unrealistic at the Mountain and Sea Banquet. They can only rely on Chen Xuan and Hua Liuli.

"I'll go first!" Hua Liuli stepped forward without hesitation. As the current Xuan Nu of the Qingnang Dojo, she wouldn't let Qingnang lose face under these circumstances.

She activated the techniques recorded in the [Mysterious Wind and Spiritual Water Hidden True Chapter] to survey the feng shui and terrain. First, she found a dim and broken earth vein, and used it as the source to search for a more mysterious region that had once been connected to it.

Chen Xuan shifted his gaze from Hua Liuli, who was currently stealing the spotlight, and looked at Su Fuyao and Yan Yushu standing to the side.

"Fairy Su, why are you staring at me like that?" Yan Yushu asked, squinting her eyes.

“I’m looking for ways to defeat you,” Su Fuyao said bluntly. She had once scrutinized Chen Xuan, who had cultivated the Eight Qi Immortal Body, with the same gaze.

The others didn't pay attention to this. Although Wang Linyuan and the other cultivators had impressive backgrounds and strong abilities, they were still far behind ancient Daoist sects like Wenjian and Butian. Therefore, they wouldn't easily get involved in things like the Heavenly Fate Immortal Seed.

Chen Xuan thought to himself that the Sword Fairy was really a warmonger. Even though Yan Yushu was already a Transcendent Celestial Being, she still seemed to have a competitive mentality of wanting to defeat someone of a higher level.

“You ascended to godhood hastily, and although you succeeded by chance, your accumulation in many aspects is far from sufficient.” Su Fuyao advised in a rather serious tone: “If you can leave the Mountain and Sea Banquet, it would be best to settle down and devote yourself to it for a few years to make up for those gaps.”

She had no ill intentions; she was simply making her judgment based on her own understanding.

The gist of it is that she thinks Yan Yushu is not much better than "Caobao Shenyou".

"Thank you for your concern, Fairy Su. I will be careful," Yan Yushu replied with a light laugh.

As she spoke, the hazy shadow standing above Su Fuyao suddenly opened its dark eyes, its gaze displeased. With a swift movement, it seemed to scoop out strands of strange energy from Su Fuyao's body and swallowed them whole.

Immediately afterwards, the hazy figure chewing with puffed-out cheeks turned her face and glared at Chen Xuan, who was staring at her curiously, with her big, bright eyes, signaling him not to reveal the secret.

"Yan Yushu is utterly wicked..." Chen Xuan thought to himself, pretending not to see anything and looking away.

Then, he looked at Su Fuyao, unable to contain her confidence any longer, and said, "Sword Embryo, you seem to have always looked down on others?"

It's one thing for Su Fuyao to sometimes look down on him, but to indiscriminately look down on his friends as well? That's going too far.

“It’s not that I look down on it, but that immortal seeds are inherently stronger than destiny,” Su Fuyao said firmly.

Chen Xuan looked curious and asked, "Why do you think that?"

Su Fuyao, however, showed a puzzled expression and asked Chen Xuan in return, "You're asking me? Don't you know that your family's Tai Xuan Zhenjun is a perfect-level immortal seed?"

"Huh?" Chen Xuan was taken aback. He really didn't know anything about this. Old Zhang had completely forgotten about it.

"Tai Xuan's fortune is astonishing. In the past, when the former master of Qing Nang fell, he took over the cave-heaven level [Huang Shi Tian] and ascended to godhood. He also fully inherited the foundation of Qing Nang and attained the Dao alone... From the day he became a True Lord, he became awe-inspiring throughout the entire Southern Region."

Su Fuyao continued, "It is said that Tai Xuan has dominated the Southern Region for six thousand years. This is calculated from the very first day he attained the status of a True Monarch!"

Tai Xuan Zhenjun did not exert his power in his middle or old age, but was incomparably strong from beginning to end, making the Southern Region unable to breathe.

Many precedents have shown that as long as a cultivator follows the existing orthodox path of cultivation and progresses perfectly, they will be invincible.

Unfortunately, to achieve perfection, one needs countless "coincidences." Immortals like Tai Xuan Zhenjun, who happen to be born at the right time, are ultimately a very small minority. The vast majority of immortals have serious flaws.

Then, she continued, "In your opinion, who is stronger, the current [Yin Yang Couple] Black and White True Lord or the former Tai Xuan True Lord?"

"..." Chen Xuan was speechless for a moment, never expecting that it was Old Zhang who gave the Sword Fairy endless confidence and assurance.

Although there is no distinction between high and low among the True Lords, they are all the most outstanding figures in the mortal world on their own Great Dao.

Indeed, some paths are more brilliant. Tai Xuan Zhenjun was once recognized as the number one human in the Southern Region for thousands of years.

Could it be that Su Fuyao, or even other immortals of this generation, believe that they will definitely become a great figure like Tai Xuan, a figure that appears only once in ten thousand years?

"We've found it!" Suddenly, the Grand Preceptor of Qingqu said in a deep voice, and immediately everyone looked in one direction.

Hua Liuli's fingertips emitted countless strands of mysterious yellow light. She wore a plain white gauze dress, her hair cascading like a waterfall, and her eyes were as clear as a spring. In front of her, a golden feng shui road was successfully laid out, and at its end, a mysterious place gradually revealed its true form.

"So this is the Qingnang Technique? Truly extraordinary, worthy of being the number one exploration technique in the world," a divine traveler exclaimed in admiration.

"No wonder the Qingnang Dojo produced six ancient immortals; this lineage is extraordinary."

"I've heard that the Qingnang Technique of Xinzhai has been learned to a deeper level," Wang Linyuan said. Before his departure, he and his grandsons had visited Qingnang Mountain, intending to travel together.

"Go inside..."

This area floated up and, guided by Hua Liuli, headed towards a mysterious place deep within.

"There's a treasure, and the aura is very strong!" Hua Liuli suddenly spoke. Her Qingnang Secret Manual cultivation was about to reach a high level, and she sensed in advance that there was a strong ancient aura at the end of the road ahead.

Chen Xuan stood on the golden feng shui avenue, looking towards the end of which was a continuous stretch of green mountains shrouded in a hazy fog, eerily quiet and terrifying.

He blinked, and the thick fog seemed to dissipate and thin out. He caught a glimpse of a terrifying scene in the mountains: someone was smiling at him.

That was... a bloody head.

Her long hair was flying wildly, like a giant snake silently swimming in deep water, sending chills down one's spine.

Chen Xuan frowned. This area of ​​Immortal Grave Mountain was indeed hiding a huge... disaster.

This is a woman's head, her face deathly pale, her expression sinister, with thick, black blood dripping from her neck, making it wet. After landing, it intertwined with giant scorpions and spiders, which fled into the mountains with scarlet bloodstains.

She seemed to sense the gaze Chen Xuan cast at her, and smiled sweetly in his direction.

"There are evil spirits ahead," Chen Xuan warned the others, urging them to prepare for a battle as soon as they landed.

"Alright!" Su Fuyao and the others became more alert again. Xinzhai had the power to see through the fog, and they trusted Chen Xuan's judgment.

Chen Xuan's eyes were deep, and the closer he got, the clearer he could see the details of the woman's head, even the subtle expressions on her face.

"Crack!"

Suddenly, the woman's head, lying in the gap between the mountains, emitted a harsh gagging sound. With a "poof," a huge tongue emerged from her mouth, revealing a human-shaped, cocoon-like figure.

"It's him!" Chen Xuan's pupils contracted as he recognized the figure enveloped in viscous blood.

"Ah!" The humanoid cocoon, dressed in a black dragon robe, let out a scream. It was the young man who claimed to be giving Chen Xuan good fortune, but now he had dug up an evil spirit that he should not have dug up.

(End of this chapter)