Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 354 The Ghost Whale
At the heart of Tianchi, a faint, eerie light emanates.

A deep canyon split open in the sea, with turbulent black currents flowing within, and thunderous roars echoing from time to time, as if some enormous creature were lurking inside.

The seawater parted, and a colossal, dark whale, as tall as a mountain, fell into the ocean. Half of its body had already turned to stone, but it struggled to return with a roar.

A beam of jet-black light rose from the deep canyon and landed on the giant whale's body. The nature of the light changed and flowed continuously, dissolving the petrifying light that had accumulated in the whale's body.

The giant whale transformed, its form shifting and surging with light. In an instant, it took on a human form—a man in black robes, with a chilling aura, fierce eyes, and an unquenchable rage on his face.

“Brother Yun Cang, that Wu Ji Duo Shi Xuan Guang is indeed powerful. With one strike, half of my demon body was immobilized, and I had no choice but to retreat.”

"【Chongmang】, do not underestimate 【Chengyu】. After all, he is a Holy Spirit, and the Great Dao of Divine Rock and Stone is a lineage of Yuanshan, which has its own mysteries."

A pair of bright, demonic eyes emerged from the deep canyon, their color a pale white, amidst surging currents and churning seawater.

Chong Mang stood before those demonic eyes, a slight doubt in his expression, and asked:

"Back then, did he really overpower Yang Hu of Mingze? If he really had that kind of ability, how could he have fought me to a standstill?"

“Heh, Yang Hu is gone, so let Cheng Yu say whatever he wants. Back then, with his Vajra Body of Vow Power, he was beaten by Yang Hu who was at the Foundation Establishment stage, causing his Dharma Body to collapse and his Jade Body to shatter. Only Huan Yan and I know about this.”

"If it weren't for the taboo surrounding that dragon's identity, this scandal would have spread throughout Tianchi. How could he possibly face anyone then?"

Yun Cang's voice carried a hint of sarcasm, which softened Chong Mang's expression considerably. After a moment of contemplation, he asked:
"Hua Gu has not yet made a move. My elder brother fought against him in the past. I wonder what his skills are?"

In the strait, the ink flow churned, and the illusory white demonic eyes brightened. A vast demonic aura swept upwards, and Yun Cangsu's solemn voice rang out:
"He is a celestial metal embryo, his true form is a piece of [Buzhou Huaying], with the thickness of Gen earth, containing the seed of Dui metal, the supernatural refining method of three Gen and one Dui, trapped in the last layer."

"Although I possess the three-body divine power, thanks to the advantage of the terrain and his old injuries, we managed to fight to a standstill. I just don't know how he has been all these years."

Chong Mang's gaze shifted, seemingly with some doubt, and he asked:
"Huan Yan invited my Youjing lineage to kill Hua Gu, why did you refuse, elder brother?"

"His origins are unknown, and no one knows his true face, but he has connections. Even the Great Master Miaolin of the Great Salvation Holy Land treats him as an honored guest."

Yun Cang's voice grew colder, his supernatural powers subtly shifted, and the light around him changed.

“I think he not only wants Hua Gu’s life, but he probably has his eye on mine too. We have other options, so we don’t need to get involved with him.”

"Now it is confirmed that the things sealed in the Heavenly Pool by the Dark Swamp contain a great opportunity for our Ren Water Path. Once we obtain them, the Five Laws will be within reach. What do these cultivators have to fear then?"

Upon hearing this, Chongmang's expression subtly changed upon hearing the mention of Mingze, and he simply said:

"The news has already reached us that the dragon from the Minghai Sea stormed into the Da Nan'en Temple, shattered the Southern Dharma Golden Body, and repelled True Man Kongming. Are you really going to ignore it?"

"Pay attention? Why should we pay attention? Only by letting the dragon seed of Mingze enter will the core things of Tianchi be more likely to manifest. He is just a supernatural power and is not worth mentioning."

The white demon's eyes widened, and its voice rang out, echoing across the strait.

Chong Mang seemed to have some objections, but seeing that his elder brother had already made a decision, he said nothing more. For some reason, the fact that the dragon had entered the Heavenly Pool always made him feel uneasy.
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Outside Tianchi Lake, in the clouds of Yanya.

Crimson flames surged, and a figure emerged from them, its crimson eyes shining brightly as it gazed towards the Heavenly Pool. After a while, somewhat helplessly, it turned around and looked at the fox eyes formed by the Azure Spirit Fire beside it.

"Senior Stealing Text, we still need you to take a look."

As the foxfire blazed, words flowed like a spring, falling into the clouds. The stolen text activated its supernatural powers, and it had already seen most of the scene in the Heavenly Pool. "He killed Nanfa and repelled Kongming without any major problems. I think if he is given time, it won't be difficult for him to reach the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm and occupy most of the Heavenly Pool."

Qiewen's voice carried a certain certainty. This Mingdu was a pure-blooded Mingze, and his dragon body was so wondrous that it was beyond the reach of ordinary demons, let alone sword intent, something that was rarely seen in hundreds of years.

With all these factors combined, this dragon seed is almost destined for one of the few positions below the Golden Core stage. Once the Five Laws are applied to it, it can enjoy the name of Heavenly Demon, just like Tian Tuo, Kui Long, and Cang Yu in the past.

"Hua Gu needs to cultivate the virtue of Dui Jin, so he won't make a move easily. The remaining people are all in the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm, which he can handle. Is there a reason why you are so concerned?"

Qiewen's voice was calm, but it caused Daoyan's expression to change slightly. He slowly spoke:
“From within the cave, news has come from Yanggu: the imperial clan wants my Fire Crow lineage to help Youdu take control of Tianchi and occupy the South Sea. At that time, the direct descendants of the Golden Crow will emerge to provide support.”

"Are you going to the Western Sea?"

The stolen text's words made Dao Yan's face even more unsightly, and he could only sigh:

"Your senior's knowledge is already the best among demons, so you naturally know these secrets. That's why my son switched to cultivating the Bing Fire Substitute of [Ming Yi]."

"Mingze and Yanggu are probably connected from the beginning, so it's no coincidence that our clan ran into Mu Youdu."

"That's natural. By now, you should have seen it clearly." Qiewen's voice softened slightly, and the blue flames intensified. "The Western Sea is the place where the sun changes, and your Fengyan Mountain is near this place. How can you not use it?"

"Don't you know the origins of that Great Asura of Sindhu, the one who 'covers the obscuration'? He corresponds to Rahu. When the Buddha Land of Sumeru mentioned him, he was described as 'concealing the sun and moon.' Isn't that the choice for the 'eclipse' position?"

"When Wu Yan approached Mu Youdu and discussed the so-called Sun Crystal Seed, it was related to this Great Asura. Wasn't he going to use your Fire Crow to test him?"

Qiewen's voice quickened, seemingly tinged with anger, and his fox-like eyes turned to stare at Daoyan.

"Yang Jixia, Lord Shangguang certainly gave you a good name. So many years have passed, yet you still remember the kindness of the Golden Crow. What, is it that you still can't repay it all?"

"Shang Guang has such a prestigious reputation, yet he has fallen for the Xin Jin talisman. Once he recovers from his injury, he will have to rush to Yanggu to prove what kind of [Heng Guang]?"

"You have not a single ounce of resentment in your heart? Tell me, what are you really thinking? You expect to be loyal even though your elders don't care and your juniors don't respect you?"

Dao Yan's expression was solemn at this moment, his crimson flames raging. As the sky brightened, he exhaled, and the breath transformed into flames that spread across the sky.

"Our Fire Crow clan owes its current status entirely to the guidance of Emperor Zhu Ci. To this day, our clan takes pride in [Bingyang], and our direct descendants still retain some of the bloodline of the Golden Crow."

As he spoke, Dao Yan looked up, a glint of dark gold light flashing in his crimson eyes, like the rising sun.

"It's not that I want to be loyal, but that all races under heaven are fortunate enough to have a connection with the Golden Core, and that's why my race has been able to survive since the Xia Dynasty."

"Now that the adults need us, how can we not do our best? At least we will have a guarantee for the future. Although Yuanxin's talent is slightly lacking, I have found a good way out for her."

The demon king's voice sounded slightly weary, while Qiewen beside him shook his head and sighed:

"If that's what you think, I won't try to persuade you any further. My White Fox lineage only prospered after the fall of Feng, and after its decline and transformation, only I have emerged as a Purple Mansion cultivator, and I have been fortunate enough to cultivate to this day."

"But I've read through ancient history, and it seems that those who compromise never have a good ending, so I won't try to persuade you any further today."

The azure flame suddenly extinguished, and the figure of the stolen text had vanished, leaving only the flames dancing in the air. The dark gold in his eyes grew even stronger, obscuring the crimson light.

(End of this chapter)