Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 372 Relocation
Heavenly Punishment.

Just as the Awakening of Insects arrived, thunder began to rumble, and dark clouds pressed down on the mountaintop, dimming the sky. Wind and thunder raged, and cultivators moved about among them, riding the wind and gathering thunder, like larks.

The Great Void Cave opened, and a Taoist in plain robes stepped out. He had a refined and elegant demeanor, and three wind and thunder patterns on his brow shone brightly. Wherever he stood, wind and thunder never fell.

The cultivators from all directions acted as if they hadn't seen this person at all, but a sudden stop in the wind and thunder in the sky aroused their curiosity.

The boat stopped outside the great formation. After looking at the pavilions and palaces in the mountains, and the wonderful scenery, he nodded slightly, his expression indifferent, as if nothing could disturb him.

'She Lei Sword Immortal'.

His mind stirred slightly as he considered the sensitivity of this identity. In the Li Kingdom, there was probably only one She Lei Zifu in the open. As for those who hid in caves and avoided the world, they were not included in his calculations.

His gaze swept over the many disciples gathering thunder in the clouds. Most of them had little worry on their faces and were quite carefree in their demeanor. Their interactions had a certain sect atmosphere to them.

A flash of silver lightning ripped through the void, and Xu Xuan saw the newcomer. His expression remained unchanged, as his dragon body had already seen this True Man Zhouyou before.

"I've met Taoist friends."

Zhou You spoke first, subtly sensing the other party, but only felt that his supernatural power was concentrated and his aura was cold and stern, but not as domineering as he had imagined.

"Could it be the Immortal Zhou You of Shangxiao Sect? My mountain has been waiting for you for a long time."

Xu Xuan returned the greeting. The two stood above the thunderclouds, looking down at Mount Ling. Zhou You seemed unwilling to enter the mountain and stopped outside.

"I am here today on the orders of my sect elders to discuss your sect's plans to enter the sea." The True Person of the Shangxiao Sect spoke with exceptional composure, his voice deep and resonant:
"How many people does your family plan to relocate? And who is in charge of this?"

"A total of one hundred people will be relocated, all of whom are at the Qi Refining stage, plus two Foundation Establishment cultivators. I will lead the group to select a suitable spiritual site."

"Alright, there are some spiritual lands on the outskirts of Qingchen, with plenty of spiritual energy. Under the protection of my Shangxiao, they are relatively stable. Occasionally, some unintelligent demons will dare to offend them, but they are only at the embryonic breathing or qi refining stages."

"If that's the case, then thank you for your kindness."

Xu Xuan felt somewhat relieved upon hearing that Qingchen was approaching. Being close to the territory of the Immortal Sect, even the Purple Mansion would not dare to act recklessly, making it a suitable location for a lower sect.

"No need. When we enter Qingchen, we will need you to use your supernatural powers to help our sect collect lightning."

Zhou You lowered his gaze slightly, looking thoughtfully at the Thunder Pool in the center of the clouds and rain.

"Could this thundercloud be the result of your breakthrough? Judging from the lightning in the pool, you must be cultivating the [Heavenly Tribulation]?"

"Exactly."

Xu Xuan responded in response. This matter was not a secret. The [Heavenly Tribulation] was in charge of thunder tribulations, determining crimes and imposing punishments. Whenever it was used, it would cause a great surge of heavenly thunder and a powerful force. It had already spread throughout the northern lands.

"The severe punishments of the Thunder Palace are the authority of the Thunder Palace. Fellow Daoist, have you ever established any rules and regulations for your sect? I observe that your disciples are quite at ease, seemingly without any fear of punishment."

When Zhou You inquired about this matter, his tone finally changed, revealing a hint of surprise.

"Our sect's rules and regulations are inherited from our ancestors and have rarely been changed. I have only added or subtracted a few rules."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan was puzzled by Zhou You's words. Most of the rules and regulations in his sect were passed down from his ancestors and had become commonplace for generations, with no particularly strict ones.

"Speaking of which, I have heard that your sect's lineage originated from Feng Xuan? This path is known for its quiet and carefree cultivation, which is quite different from the path of the Thunder Palace."

The sound of boats bobbing about carried a hint of doubt as someone asked:

"Since you have mastered the sword intent of the Sijie Palace, what is your opinion of the Thunder Palace?"

"How do you see it? If the Thunder Palace still existed, most of the cultivators in the world would probably be taken to the execution platform to confess their crimes and be punished. Even those with supernatural powers would not be exempt and would not be free."

"So, fellow Daoist, you dislike the actions of the Thunder Palace?"

"Why are you unhappy?" Xu Xuan turned his head to look at him, his eyes flashing with silver lightning. "The upper cultivators are not free, so they give the lower cultivators a chance to live. I also came from the lower cultivators, so I dare not forget."

"From embryonic breathing, Qi refining, foundation building, and then to the Purple Mansion stage, one dares not stop for even a single step. How can one attain the morality of this world?" Zhou You nodded slightly, looked at the cultivators in the mountains, and sighed:

“When the primordial energy was not manifest, the immortal lords left their positions, the Heavenly Court perished, and the Thunder Palace declined. Over the long years, many people wanted to revive it, but in the end, most of them gave up the idea.”

"In Fengchao, there is still the Shelei Immortal Path, and there are also great supernatural beings in this lineage who take it upon themselves to uphold morality in the world. However, if it weren't for the Emperor's tolerance, they probably wouldn't be able to survive."

"When Feng died, this great master of the Shelei Dao lineage was attacked by the masses and ended up dying and his Dao disappearing."

Xu Xuan listened silently. He and Zhou You had only met for the first time, and the other party was expressing his attitude in a veiled way when talking about these things. He didn't know what he meant.

“Nowadays, there is no room for the Thunder Palace. The cultivators are used to living a carefree life and naturally do not want to be subjected to heavenly tribulations again. If they are not careful, they will end up dying and their cultivation will be destroyed.”

As Zhou You finished speaking, a magnificent wooden boat suddenly rose into the air from the mountains, accompanied by the howling of the wind; it was none other than the "Unmoored Boat".

Wen Guang has already refined that pure Qi [Soaring Wind] into it, and this treasure ship has been promoted to the late stage of Foundation Establishment, with increased flight speed and passenger capacity.

There were a hundred cultivators on the ship, all of whom were at the Qi Refining stage. They were led by two Foundation Establishment cultivators, namely Xu Fayan and Kongkong'er.

"There are some extraordinary people in your sect, fellow Daoist," Zhou You frowned slightly upon seeing the two. "But it's alright. With me stationed near Qingchen, it's relatively safe."

"Fellow Daoist, let's set off."

Zhou You broke through the void and stepped into it. Xu Xuan used his magic power to urge the unmoored boat to protect everyone as they entered the void, following closely behind Zhou You.

On the deck, most of the cultivators had entered the treasure pavilion and were resting within the formation. Only a few people with higher cultivation levels remained outside.

Xu Fayan's yellow eyes were deep and dark as he looked at the vast emptiness. His heart was inexplicably stirred. He exhaled a breath of pent-up anger, leaned against the railing, and a brocade snake coiled on his wrist, radiating a warm and gentle magical light.

A sudden gust of wind swept by, and Kongkong'er walked over from the side, stood firmly, and smiled:
"How about it? I'll go with you. I looked after you when you were younger, and I will do the same today."

The young man with yellow eyes turned around, his gaze extremely cold, and swept it over Kong Kong'er. He didn't know why this person also wanted to go, but since his master had agreed, he couldn't stop him.

He turned around and continued to gaze at the vast emptiness. He did not want to say much to Kongkong'er. For some reason, seeing this person reminded him of his childhood in the desert, and an indescribable feeling welled up in his heart.

"The Western Sea Dragon Clan perished early, and has never had a Golden Core cultivator to oversee it. The chaos within is unlike that of the Great Li."

Kongkong'er continued to approach, quite attentive. Xu Fayan knew this person had a special background, and considering they would be spending a lot of time together in the future, he could only reply:
"I don't think things are much better in the country, and there's no stability or order either."

His words carried a hint of sarcasm, though he didn't say it outright. He looked at Kongkong'er, paused, and then asked:
“Guardian, may I ask you something?”

Seeing that the other party was using a respectful title, Kongkong'er became interested and laughed:
"What's the matter?"

Xu Fayan took a few steps closer, his yellow eyes deep and unfathomable, and said in a low voice:

"Will you die?"

"That's not quite right. If you want to delve into this question, you should think about whether I'm still alive?"

Kong Kong'er's tone was mysterious, which was true. This paper figure was not a reincarnation, but was drawn out of the history books by immortal magic. It was illusory inside and had no life.

Some cultivators regard those who emerged from the Blessed Land of Blank Paper as some kind of spiritual artifact, but do not regard them as ordinary people, and are quite wary of them.

Seeing that the other person's words were ambiguous, Xu Fayan stopped the conversation, gazed into the vast emptiness, and ignored him.

Within the Qi Sea, the pearl formed from the [Fiendish Sun] armor trembled faintly, and strange phenomena changed on it. In the Great Abyss, a black sun rose, and inside it was a black corpse.

He was unaware of the change, but Kong Kong'er, who was standing to the side, glanced at Qi Hai without saying a word and looked up.

Above the vast sky, silver thunder pierced the air, illuminating the path.

(End of this chapter)