Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 368 Dao Realm
Heavenly Punishment.

In the Great Crimson Hall, Xu Xuan sat in the main seat. Pine incense burned in the hall, and the ethereal fragrance obscured his face, revealing only two points of pure silver lightning that flickered on and off.

The ochre-yellow earth element emitted a mysterious light, transforming into the shape of a black bird. A gentle breeze then blew, and from within it, a precious platform appeared, upon which the true form of a mountain was revealed—the Taiyue Wangchun Platform.

Once this magical artifact appeared, the spiritual energy on the entire peak surged, and the nature of Yang earth was generated, nourishing the bodies and souls of the cultivators within, which was quite mysterious.

The wise Arhat uses this vessel to prolong his life; if he were to be reincarnated normally, he would not have ended up with his golden body shattered.

Xu Xuan activated it with his supernatural powers, and the light on this treasure platform flowed, resonating with the entire Tianji area. He could faintly sense the array formation from the Chiming Palace in the past.

'So it was an object used to suppress the mountain gate, a key component of the [Heavenly Fire Illuminating the Sun Formation].'

With a thought, this magical artifact connected with the entire array, and the previously broken Purple Mansion Array gradually repaired itself, covering a wider area and increasing in power.

The nature of Yang Earth gradually covers the entire Tianji, which can stabilize life, nourish the body, and has many wonderful uses.

At this moment, the Crimson Bright Token trembled and escaped on its own. The Bing Fire rose and landed in front of the Taiyue Spring-Viewing Terrace. Xu Xuan's gaze darkened, but he had not expected this change.

Within the treasure platform, the light of the Earth element condensed and manifested as characters. He glanced at them and saw that they read:

"In the thirtieth year of Taiheng, the Crimson Sword was drawn, slaying a hundred demons and three thousand ghost soldiers at the foot of Qishan Mountain. King Junfeng [Wei Yi] received the Emperor's order and presented the treasure of Wuchun to cleanse the body of yin and turbidity."

This inscription records the origin of the Taiyue Wangchun Terrace, which was a gift from the Great Shu imperial family after the patriarch drew his sword to slay demons in the past.

As for this King Junfeng, Xu Xuan pondered for a moment and remembered that he was the one recorded in the Zhanxuan Tower of Yaokong Mansion. However, he was still a young master at that time, and after more than ten years, he had been granted the title of king.

This magical artifact does have some history. He continued reading and saw that the text below contained a Daoist treatise, which seemed to be the foundation of the Wutu Daoist Immortal Path.

"To settle one's life, one's body should be like Mount Tai, absorbing the mountain's roots and the earth's energy; this is called 'suppressing the earth's defenses.'"

This Earthly Immortal Foundation is of the fourth grade. For some reason, it is recorded in this treasure platform and only manifests when it encounters the Crimson Bright Order.

Earth is known for its protective qualities, being impervious to water and fire, and unaffected by weapons. This immortal foundation is forged into a body as solid as a mountain, as weighty as Mount Tai, using one's life to stabilize the earth's axis, vaguely revealing the demeanor of the Shu Kingdom's royal family cultivators.

Xu Xuan casually pointed, took out a blank jade slip, and recorded this immortal foundation on it. He could then let Wen Guang take a look, and if there were no problems, he would add it to the Daoist treasury.

Nowadays, the most practiced cultivators in the mountains are those of the Bing Fire element. There are already quite a few immortal foundations in this path. The Heavenly Seeking Flame, Kunwu Stove, and Zaixing Flame are all powerful cultivation techniques, and many disciples are willing to cultivate them.

Putting away the Taiyue Wangchun Terrace, now protected by this Earth-based spiritual artifact, gives them much more confidence.

The dragon's body is inherently as sturdy as a magical artifact, further enhanced by the [Thunderous Swamp] technique and supported by the [Jade Blood Heavenly Heart Technique], which utilizes the blood energy of demons. Therefore, the dragon's body is far more protective than that of a human.

[Si Tian Jie] is responsible for bringing down calamities and punishments, and is in charge of heavenly thunder, but has nothing to do with the way of protection. Last time, he was ambushed by greed and evil, which was because of this. Now, he has a spiritual artifact to protect him.

Guan Quan's Purple Jade Spirit Seal has the effect of protecting one's life. With the blessing of the Purple Qi Divine Power, it can withstand the demons for a long time. This Taiyue Wangchun Terrace is not bad either.

He put away the treasure platform. As for spiritual artifacts, they were sufficient for both offense and defense. He then took out a silver-white Daoist book, which was the "Primordial Thunder Void Law". He had cultivated the supernatural power "Primordial Order" and was at the sixth grade.

This method of gathering Qi is quite troublesome. Xu Xuan had seen it and found that it requires the use of a Purple Mansion Thunder as a guide. The three paths of Shen, Zhen, and She can all be used to stimulate the thunder nature and refine a [Law Order Thunder Qi] using a secret method.

He naturally possessed the Purple Mansion Thunder, which he could obtain using the [Hunyi Wujiu Xuan Lei]. The time required to gather its energy was not long, only a few months, saving him a lot of effort.

As for the remaining cultivation methods, he had a slight thought and recalled what Zhuo Xie had said that day: the Thunder God Technique, the Kunlun Qilin, and the First Immortal Path all had their own inheritances.

'The dragon's body can be used to test the Qilin, providing an additional escape route.'

His mind stirred slightly. Qilin had some connection with Renze, but he didn't know the exact nature of their relationship. Meanwhile, Hua Leizi was engaged in a battle of wits with the Dragon King of Yanghu.

Suddenly, a sound came from outside the hall. Xu Xuan put away the Taoist book, looked past the doorway, and said:

"Come in."

It was Fayan who came here, dressed in a jet-black Dharma robe, with dark yellow eyes and a brocade snake wrapped around his wrist. Since the incident, he had become even more reclusive, rarely venturing into the mountains, and focusing on cultivation. He was now in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

"Master."

Fa Yan's expression was calm. It was Xu Xuan who had summoned him, but he hadn't told him why. "How has your cultivation in the mountains been lately?"

Xu Xuan remained silent for a while before speaking. Upon seeing the brocade snake, his heart stirred. The high gorge had been affected by the earth-containing magic, and he had asked many people over the years, but most of them did not know how to unravel the mystery.

"Peaceful and carefree, focused on cultivation, without any strife," Fa Yan replied softly. "However, since I killed that Daoist Dihuang, I've felt my earth element within my Qi Sea increase again."

"Besides the image of the sheep, a swarm of blue locusts also emerged."

His words were not untrue. Ever since he personally killed Wei Feng, the latter's Green Locust Luck had been entangled with his own, showing signs of merging. He didn't know whether it was a good thing or a bad thing.

Xu Xuan had already noticed the disciple's unusual behavior, but since Tian Tuo was not present, he did not understand these changes and could only sigh:
"The entanglements of fate are difficult for me to discern. I have summoned you here today to inform you of something."

"We intend to establish a piece of land in the Western Sea as a backup plan. I have already asked the True Person of the Shangxiao Sect if it is possible to go to the Qingchen Reef in this area."

"However, the choice of who will go has not yet been made."

Xu Xuanzheng had the idea of ​​sending Fayan to the Western Sea. This disciple was now deeply missed by the Qingwu Dao and had to be guarded against at all times. Moreover, his identity was close to that of a demon, which made it difficult for him to cultivate in the Dali Immortal Path.

If it were sent overseas, it would be a good opportunity to contact Tian Tuo and have that old demon look after it; that would be the right thing to do.

"This disciple is willing to go."

Fayan's eyes lit up. What his master had mentioned was exactly what he wanted. Living in Chiyun was not comfortable. He had to stay on the peak to cultivate all day. If he went overseas, he would not have so many taboos. It suited his wishes perfectly.

"Alright, if that's the case, you go and prepare. When the cultivators from Shangxiao arrive, it will be time to leave."

Xu Xuan was quite satisfied. Fa Yan possessed profound Taoist skills and numerous techniques, and was proficient in talismans. As he approached the Upper Heaven, he could further improve his abilities.

As for his temperament, it is also of the highest quality. Even if he were to be relocated overseas, as long as he does not leave his Purple Mansion, the Foundation Establishment stage would be unable to harm him. He is the perfect candidate to establish a great career.

Once we reach the Western Sea, we can also inquire about the Purple Mansion True Fire on his behalf, which would give us a legitimate reason to act.

"Disciple accepts the order."

After speaking, Fa Yan left, his steps lighter. Xu Xuan thought about who should accompany him and had a headache, wondering which ones to send.

This is a tough job after all. Going to a wasteland to rebuild the mountain gate will delay cultivation. How can it be better than the days in Tianji?
He had just drafted the decree and was waiting to pass it on so he could make arrangements as soon as possible. He didn't know when the True Man of Boat Travel would come to visit.

'I wonder how Tiantuo is doing at Qingchen Reef?'

Xu Xuan's mind stirred slightly. Zhuo Xie had said that his sect had recently recruited a direct descendant who could be compared to Tian Shu. After thinking it over, it seemed that only Tian Tuo fit the description.

This old demon actually managed to deceive the immortal sect. I don't know if it was the power of the seal script or the ingenuity of his reincarnation.

As the pure energy within his body stirred, Xu Xuan's mind sank. It seemed to be coming from the two sources of greed and lust. Recently, the Great Delight Demon Land seemed to be trying to summon these two demons, but the pure energy had blocked it.

Outsiders now only think that he was greedy and wicked, and wanted to escape back to the evil land. How could they guess that he has already been executed?

With his mind returning to his sea of ​​qi, Xu Xuan rode the wind and entered the Dao Realm directly from the Heavenly Path. The Taiqing Dao Realm had been mostly repaired at this time, revealing many wonders.

At this moment, Xu Xuan did not want to investigate. Instead, he used pure energy to bind the two demons of pleasure and greed, and brought them to his front.

He was constantly being sensed by the Great Delightful Desire Land, which made him uneasy. He had to find a way to completely subdue these two demons. He couldn't just kill them directly, otherwise the Great Delightful Desire Land would immediately sense it.

Looking towards Mu Xu's location, Xu Xuan had a thought: the wondrous technique of [Six Paths of Rebirth] requires a lot of manpower in the Dao Realm.

Within the pure energy, both the Blood-Light Taotie and the Water-Transforming Woman were unable to move, losing all senses and having no idea what would happen next.

'Mid-stage Blood Qi, early-stage Water Transformation, what identity should be assigned to him?'

Xu Xuan then began to miss Tian Tuo, realizing that the old demon's ability to fabricate stories far surpassed his own.

A gentle breeze wafted through the air, and the Daoist realm was utterly silent.

(End of this chapter)