Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 350 The Thunder Bureau Takes Shape
Dark clouds gathered, and the profound light of the Ren water divided the clouds, opening up gateways and creating a thunderous roar in the sky.

Xu Xuan stood still, his purple robe fluttering, the sword energy at the Reverse Scale faintly visible, transforming into a dazzling purple light, flickering uncertainly, his aura had reached its peak.

Jin Xiu stood respectfully to the side, his expression revealing his excitement. Dong Han acted domineeringly, and the fact that his Tianhui lineage had an adult to deal with him naturally made the many scaled snakes feel a sense of relief.

"My lord, the gates are open; we may proceed."

He stood by his side, with two rows of demon soldiers behind him on the road, holding up banners with dark cloud and dragon patterns that fluttered in the wind.

Xu Xuan looked back and saw that the two dragons, Bi You and Zhuo Liu, were in the clouds, paying their respects from afar.

He was happy to leave this place of trouble as soon as possible, still thinking about what Guangze had said. If he stayed in this cave for too long, he would probably end up like the bloodline of the Dragon Court. Once he left the cave, his supernatural powers would be reduced to less than one-tenth.

With a thought, he stepped out of the cave and heard Guangze's last words of advice.

"The recapture of Tianchi will depend on your skills. If we can welcome Renshui back, our Dragon Court will surely recommend you for the position of Zhen Lei."

Dark clouds rolled in, and the vast Dragon Court vanished into the void in an instant. [Mingyuntian] seemed to have never appeared from beginning to end, leaving only a dark void.

This grotto-heaven has no fixed location, like a lone boat sailing in the vast void. Only those with divine decree can enter; it is precisely the method of seclusion left by the Dragon Lord.

'Wait, where am I?'

Once outside the cave, Xu Xuan realized something was wrong. The [Mingyun Heaven] was constantly changing, and the place where he came out of the portal was completely different from where he entered.

At this moment, we were in an unknown place. The heavenly path was broken and we could not walk. Moreover, our spiritual energy was thin and we could not leave the void. It was also difficult to support our physical body. We had to use our supernatural powers to support us at all times, otherwise we would fall and end up in a place where heavenly demons roamed.

The void shattered, and black flames and swirling fires emerged from it. They exploded upon contact, comparable to a strike from the Purple Mansion, so one must be constantly vigilant.

He transformed, revealing his true form as a black-scaled dragon, wielding lightning and dragging a line of purple light, choosing a location and heading straight for it.

After traveling for several days, his mental energy returned, and the black flames and raging fire diminished considerably, allowing him to continue his journey.

The Purple Heavenly Thunder surged spontaneously and rushed forward. Xu Xuan assumed that the thunder was spiritual and had found some kind of magical object, so he followed closely behind.

Upon reaching a certain extreme point, the light of the celestial thunder changed, the Daoist song resounded throughout the void, and the Purple Heavenly Thunder hung above. Xu Xuanlong opened his dragon head, swallowed the thunder again, broke through the void, and his dragon body leaped out.

As dawn broke and the seawater became clear, several cultivators dressed in azure robes were seen on a sea cliff surrounding a thunder altar, performing hand seals and holding wooden swords to draw in the lightning.

Upon suddenly seeing a dragon appear, the group of cultivators were somewhat alarmed, but they quickly calmed down and stopped making any rash moves. The leader was an old cultivator with a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation level and a highly refined mastery of the Thunder Dao Technique.

The old cultivator had a kind face and was holding several talismans in his hand. He stood atop the sea cliff and respectfully bowed, just like the etiquette recorded in the "Secret Scroll of the Dark Lake," which caught Xu Xuan's attention.

"Lin Yu, a humble cultivator, greets the Dragon King of the Netherworld. We are disciples of the Shangxiao Sect of the Great Li Dynasty, here to gather lightning. What are your orders, sir?"

"Shangxiao? You're quite knowledgeable, recognizing me, Mingze?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan withdrew his supernatural powers, transformed into human form, and landed steadily in front of the thunder altar. In that instant, several different Foundation Establishment thunderbolts were generated in the altar, and countless more Qi Refining level thunderbolts were generated.

"You jest, sir. Jade Branch and Reverse Scale must be pure blood of the Netherworld, the best among demons."

Xu Xuan nodded slightly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing. He recalled how this family had sent the Sky Bird lineage to test him, but the old cultivator seemed unaware of it.

"Is this the Western Sea?"

At this moment, he used his supernatural powers to determine that Fengyan Mountain was located in the southeast, indicating that this area was still the Western Sea.

"Indeed, this area is Qingchen Reef, our sect's base in the Western Sea, overseen by the True Person Zhouyou, and is one of our twelve lightning-collecting sites in Shangxiao."

Before the old cultivator could finish speaking, the light of thunder and lightning condensed, the void shattered, and a young man in a plain white robe stepped out. He had three wind and thunder patterns on his forehead, shining brightly and displaying extraordinary divine power.

This person possesses an otherworldly aura, his physical body is like a concentrated thunderbolt, his supernatural powers are hidden within, and his intentions are lofty and ancient. He uses talismans to guide life and create inner landscapes, truly embodying the spirit of an immortal.

"Real person."

The cultivators bowed in greeting. The white-robed youth waved his hand, dismissing the cultivators around the Thunder Altar, before turning to Xu Xuan with a calm gaze and a deep voice.

"Could it be the Chaos Sword Immortal, or the Dragon King of the Dark Sea? I've heard of you before, having gathered lightning here. I wonder what brings you to my Qingchen?"

Xu Xuan hesitated for a moment, then told the truth, saying only:

"I was wandering in the void and lost my bearings. I was guided by lightning and ended up here. I have disturbed your lightning gathering."

Zhou You smiled, put away the thunder altar, and nodded slightly when he saw several bolts of lightning within it.

“The Dragon King’s Taoist magic is profound, and he has fully grasped the true meaning of thunder. Now that he has come to my Qingchen, thunderous sounds have arisen in the altar, saving us several days of hard work.”

"Since you practice thunder magic, you are a guest of my Dao, so there is no need to disturb you."

Zhou You seemed to have no objection to Xu Xuan's demon race identity and was quite accommodating. The two stood on the sea cliff, and Xu Xuan, with a sudden thought, asked:
"I don't know why the Western Sea is so strange. There are many deadly places, the spiritual energy rises and falls, and there are many places where intense fire explodes, but they are not suitable for walking."

"This is the result of an ancient battle in the Western Sea, the calamity of which has lasted to this day, causing the Great Void to be severed and making travel difficult. If the Dragon King wishes to return to the mountain, it would be better to ride the wind."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan thanked the other party but did not wish to linger any longer. The fact that the Shangxiao Sect had a base in the Western Sea gave him some reason to wonder.

At this moment, Zhou You flipped his hand and summoned a cloud-like, gathering and dispersing bolt of lightning, which was crystal white in color. The Purple Heavenly Lightning within Xu Xuan's body was subtly touched, as if in response.

"Does the Dragon King possess the Dao of Heavenly Lightning? His arrival at my Azure Reef is likely due to the pull of this [Tai Xiao Hui Ting]." Xu Xuan's gaze shifted, and the lightning in Zhou You's hand seemed to be closely related to the Purple Heavenly Lightning. He immediately summoned a Purple Lightning that condensed into the shape of a pagoda.

"But is this [Purple Heavenly Thunder]?"

"Indeed, the nine bolts of lightning belong to the heavens, three of which are destroyed and three are hidden. Currently, only the three bolts of lightning from Zixiao, Taixiao, and Langxiao are visible in the world, so naturally there is a response."

"The Dragon King also cultivates thunder magic. If you have time in the future, you can come to Qingchen to discuss the Dao with me. The two paths of Zhenxiao are actually close and there is much to discuss."

Xu Xuan agreed, but did not wish to linger. After exchanging a few polite words, he transformed into a dragon, rode the wind, and headed straight for the South China Sea.

Zhou You gazed upwards at the departing dark dragon, his eyes darkening and his tone shifting, now tinged with apprehension.

"Thunderous sound, a single breath; the Heavenly Drum is in the North Sea; the Swift Flash remains, the former position of the dragon seed."
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As the black dragon soared and purple lightning surged, Xu Xuan's thoughts shifted slightly, and he recalled the phrase "Five Thunders Mystic Radiance." If he guessed correctly, it might refer to the position of the Five Thunders.

'The Shangxiao Sect has also come to the Western Sea. It's probably not just about gathering lightning. I never expected to run into them. Is it a coincidence, or...?'

Among the few renowned Thunder Dao True Lords of this era, besides the North Sea Thunder and the East Sea Spirit Thunder, there is also the Great Li Dao True Lord of the Sky Thunder, whose Dao name is Xu Xuan and whose origins are still unknown.

He had just clearly seen that Zhou You was cultivating an ancient method, possessed a high level of Daoist cultivation, and his aura was evident. He already had two supernatural powers, and was in no way inferior to Dongfang Che.

'I wonder how many True Lords remain in the Shangxiao Sect. With such a long history and ancient cultivation methods, yet so few actually practice it.'

With his mind made up, he temporarily put aside the family's affairs and traveled for a long time before finally seeing the location of Fengyan Mountain. However, he found that the vegetation on the spiritual peak where Yang Yuanyi was in seclusion was withered and yellow, and the earthly evil energy was surging forth.

He parted the clouds and transformed into a human form, descending on the wind. He had a vague feeling that Yang Yuanyi had probably changed his cultivation path, from [Bingyang Yuan] to [Mingyi Hui], which was why this omen appeared.

With a thought, he returned to the Bingyang Palace, where he found Yang Yuanxin already waiting. Upon seeing Xu Xuan's return, her crimson eyes lit up, and she quickly stepped forward, speaking softly:

"Father went to the outer sea to search for evil spirits to help elder brother break through. You are going to the Dragon Court. Will your journey be smooth?"

Xu Xuan sat down with her and only told her some of what he had seen and heard in the Dragon Court. He took out the Lieque sword from his reverse scale and showed it to Yang Yuanxin.

"As expected of the Dragon Court, this sword is already a spiritual treasure, comparable to the [Wei Ri Feng Yan Ge], only a few points behind the [Tian Wu Xun Ri Ping].

Although her words contained praise, they also subtly revealed some worry, which Xu Xuan noticed.

"Feng Yan, Ming Hai, has something happened?"

Seeing that she was restless, Xu Xuan immediately asked, but Yang Yuanxin nodded slightly, her tone hesitant, and only said:
"When the sea eye rioted last time, the Hao Xuan Dragon King, who was in charge of monitoring the sea here, ignored it and left instead. As a result, some strange things happened in the various families in the Heavenly Pool, but they were suppressed by the decree of the Great Master Miao Lin."

"Now that the Great Salvation Holy Land is closed again, the Heavenly Pool Blessed Land is a chaotic mix of immortals, demons, and monsters. Without the Eastern Han and the Holy Land to maintain order, there are signs of chaos."

"Father is unable to intervene and only said that you should make the decision yourself."

Xu Xuan's mind sharpened. The various factions in the blessed land were mixed together, making it difficult for them to unite as one. Previously, it was the Holy Land and the Eastern Han that maintained order and prevented chaos. Now, however, it was a good opportunity.

"Let's wait until the fighting starts in Tianchi before launching our attack."

He had already made his decision and was waiting for the right opportunity to act. He would take over whichever family in Tianchi showed weakness.

"I will soon return to the Dark Sea to practice my magic, and also take the opportunity to check on the movements in the Heavenly Pool."

After talking with Yang Yuanxin for a while, Xu Xuan broke through the void and headed straight for the Sea of ​​Darkness.

With the [Plain String Cold Moon] in hand, it is time to cultivate the [Grip Thunder Formation]. This sixth-grade spell requires the Yin and Yang elements to transform Yin thunder and replenish Yang thunder. Now, Lieque is Yang and Hanyue is Yin, so it is time to begin cultivation.

Upon entering the Minghai Palace, he began refining the Lieque sword. This spiritual sword transformed into a purple sun, positioned on the left, and mixed with the Wujiu Xuan Lei, it generated the ultimate Yang nature, becoming Yang Lei.

The cold moon falls into the marsh, and the Purple Heaven Thunder is reflected in the moonlight, falling on the right side, giving rise to a wisp of extremely yin energy, which is called Yin Thunder.

The Qi of the five internal organs circulates, secretly in accordance with the five virtues. He stretches out his hand, his five fingers pinch together on his palm, forming a fist, creating a thunder formation, and gently clenches it.

When this technique is first completed, the thunder energy transforms into innate energy and resides in the palm of the hand. The yang thunder and yin lightning combine to form the thunder formation, which is currently in the process of being refined.

'Unfortunately, Lieque is only a transitional state and cannot be considered the ultimate Yang. We should seek out a spiritual object representing the sun.'

He then recalled what Mu Wude had said about the "Sun Crystal Seed," a spiritual object of the same level as the "Taiyin Soul Source." If it could be used as the Yin-Yang position in the Thunder Bureau to control the Five Thunders, this technique would be considered perfected and possess boundless power.

'The [Unified and Faultless Profound Thunder] can be divided into two thunders, the Zhenshe Thunder and the [Purple Heavenly Thunder]. Now, we are still missing one spiritual thunder and one divine thunder. We don't know where to find them.'

Divine Thunder is relatively easy to find; with careful searching, there will always be clues. But Spirit Thunder can only be searched in the Eastern Han, and its relationship with this sea is somewhat delicate.

He still possessed Dongfang Che's dragon tendon. This dragon seed had emerged from the sea realm, and this news would likely reach Donghan soon.

Xu Xuan decided to put this matter aside for the time being and focus on cultivating his magic. Once he mastered the [Thunder Grip Formation], he would have room to maneuver if he were to truly face the Three Divine Powers Purple Mansion.

Now that he has perfected the [Jiang Lei Ze] technique, he can also cultivate the other one, [Cheng Wu Jiu]. This technique enhances his movement and escape skills, which is exactly what he lacks now.

Thunder flashed in the palace, the yin and yang thunders flowing slowly, the sound of thunder and lightning appearing and disappearing in a breath.

(End of this chapter)