Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 381 The Change Between Obscurity and Light
Bingyang Palace.

As the azure flames gradually subsided, Qiewen stepped out of the fire and sat down. His pale face was covered with ever-changing characters that were difficult to decipher.

After Xu Xuan bowed, they sat down together. Looking at the demon king, he noticed that his two snow-white fox ears were also folded up, just like Su Lan's, making him appear gentle and weak.

Qiewen was quite tall and dressed in plain white, with only a jade hairpin in her hair.

She drank the wine on the table by herself, put her hand to her forehead, and looked around before finally fixing her gaze on Yang Yuanyi.

Where is your father?

There was no doubt in her voice, as if she already knew about it and was just confirming it now.

"My father is currently in seclusion, cultivating supernatural powers, and therefore cannot appear in public."

When Yang Yuanyi spoke of this matter, he seemed a little hesitant. His father's behavior was somewhat unusual, and he was uneasy when Qiewen asked him about it.

"I heard your father say long ago that your seclusion caused a flaw, so you had to focus on cultivation. Are you now cultivating the [Ming Yi Hui] stage?" The characters on the surface of the stolen text changed and gradually took shape, becoming [Light is wounded, light enters the earth].

"Indeed, although I have mastered it, I do not fully understand the wonders of this supernatural power."

Yang Yuanyi gave a wry smile. The scriptures and spells of his clan were all of the Bing Fire orthodox style, which were close to the sun and quite incompatible with his own supernatural power.

The scriptures he obtained from Mu Wude were incomplete and did not contain any spells. He was currently searching for some malevolent spells to use, which had caused him a lot of trouble.

"There are some origins to it. The beasts of the Bing Fire element are mostly furry. The majestic one, as bright as the sun, is called the [Zhao Xiong], while the tyrannical one is called the [Ke Hu]. Have you ever heard of them?"

"There are records of this in the clan, but the reason has not been explained in detail."

Yang Yuanyi replied softly, but Qie Wen nodded slightly and said:
"This matter can be traced back to the Zhou Dynasty. In the past, King Xiong Huai of Chu attained enlightenment at Zhuxu and obtained the Dao fruit of Bing Fire. When he first ascended the throne, he appointed virtuous and capable people, promoted the Dao, and carried out the grand plan of Bing Yang. He was a man who was vying for the world."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan's gaze sharpened slightly. The words of the cheating text had clarified some things for him. The Binghuo Fruit Position had once belonged to the King of Chu, no wonder this path had some imperial characteristics.

Qiewen swirled the glistening wine in her jade cup. Three silver bracelets adorned her wrist, which jingled as they swayed.

"At that time, the omen of this ancient king was [Red Illumination and Bright Virtue], and he was a prime minister praised by all. However, later on, he failed to distinguish between the loyal and the virtuous, became arrogant and tyrannical. His folly was rare in history books, which led to his defeat in battle, loss of territory, and death in the Xia lands."

"When it fell, heavenly fire fell to earth, and the flames did not go out for three days. Earthly evil destroyed ten thousand mountains, and evil energy surged up, obscuring the light of the sky. The omen was 'harsh evil and obscured'."

“Ancient history is rare, and my clan only has partial records of this matter. I thank you for your explanation, senior.”

Yang Yuanyi's eyes flashed with a dark light, as if he was trying to figure out the connection between them.

"When the ten sons of the Golden Crow fought, Jiaoyang was in the position of Mingyi, which was when the light was injured and the sun entered the earthly evil, making him a tyrant and despot, borrowing the evil of Bing fire."

Qiewen continued to look at the contents of his cup, his tone indifferent.

“I understand that your family should remember the kindness of the Golden Crow, but such actions are pushing my White Fox and Fei Lian away. [Feng Hui] is the least willing to get involved in these matters. When his clan held the position of Wind Lord, they were severely purged, and all the Shang Yang who were his comrades have died.”

"The affairs of the imperial dynasty are far-reaching. I only hope that you understand the terrifying things you are doing now."

When he finished speaking, the demon king finally showed some admonition and concern, which made Yang Yuanyi above fall silent for a moment. The three races had a lot of friendship, so how could he drag the other into such a dangerous situation?

The reason is clear.

He only uttered this one sentence in a low voice, and could not say anything else.

The text on the surface of the stolen document gradually stopped changing. He silently drank the wine in his cup, no longer looking at Yang Yuanyi, but slowly turned his head to face Xu Xuan.

Although his eyes were unseen, the feeling of being scrutinized was extremely strong. Xu Xuan, however, remained completely calm and spoke first, saying only:

"To meet you today, senior, I must thank you for your guidance in the past."

Upon hearing this, Qiewen seemed to remember something, looked away, shook his head, and smiled:
"On the contrary, I should apologize to the Dragon King. I used a supernatural power to let that green lion test you back then. As for the matter of mining lightning, someone from the North Sea asked me to tell you about it, so it can't be considered compensation."

"Beihai? Who is that?"

Upon receiving the message from the stolen text, Xu Xuan felt a sense of unease. Indeed, the great man of the Thunderclap Sect of the North Sea must know the secret of his dual body, but he wondered if there were others among them.

His many secrets could not withstand the scrutiny of a Golden Core cultivator; anyone could see the strangeness in them.

"It's hard to say, but that person meant you no harm."

The text on his face began to flow again as he spoke, “To avenge my past offense, I may return to the Dragon King of the Underworld and ask him. If I remove some taboos, I will tell you everything I know.”

As soon as Yang Yuanyi finished speaking about stealing the document, he looked at Xu Xuan and gestured for him to think it over carefully and cherish this opportunity.

"One question." Xu Xuan was somewhat troubled at the moment. He had many doubts in his mind, so he said, "I want to attack Tianchi and re-establish Nanming. I wonder if you have any guidance?"

He still asked about the matter that concerned him most at the moment, waiting for the Demon King of Stealing the Scripture to give him guidance.

"With Mingdu's current cultivation level, he probably has nothing to fear even at the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm. He must only be wary of that Hua Gu?" "Exactly."

"He was born with a deficiency and could not cultivate the final supernatural power. Now he should be in the state of three Gen and one Dui, using Dui metal to lock his life and not to make a move easily."

"However, if he gets his hands on the core of the Heavenly Pool, things could get complicated. Does Mingdu know how the Heavenly Pool came to be?"

“There is no record of this in the clan.” Xu Xuan’s mind stirred slightly. There was no record of this in the “Secret Scroll of Mingze”, and Guangze had never mentioned this matter. “I hope you will explain in detail, senior.”

"It was formed from the Kunpeng in ancient times. This immortal spirit is called [Taicang]. He was born with a golden core and reached the rank of Great Sage. Although he is not at the level of Demon Emperor, he has an extraordinary background and has joined the Xuanqi lineage, serving under Fengxuan Sword Immortal."

Qiewen lowered his gaze slightly and said in a low voice:

"He followed the Xuanjian Immortal to the outer heavens and left nothing behind, but the Heavenly Pool is a place where Yin and Yang change, so it naturally has some mystical aspects."

She stopped there, not saying anything more about what wonders the Heavenly Pool held.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior."

Xu Xuan thanked him respectfully, but in his heart he thought of Tian Tuo, thinking that if that old demon were here, he would be able to understand the mystery.

Qie Wen nodded slightly, looked up at Yang Yuanyi, and said only:

"My avatar cannot be maintained for long, and Pyu-Yuan Middle School is also busy. After I attend the ceremony for you, I must quickly return to the school to prepare for your ascension to the throne."

"But does the senior intend to govern the country personally?"

Yang Yuanyi looked puzzled, but Qiewen shook his head and smiled:

"But I am not here to be king. Instead, I will send Su Lan from my clan to take up the post and nourish his life with the royal aura so that he can break through to supernatural powers. Are you ready? My avatar is about to perish and I cannot wait much longer."

Yang Yuanyi nodded slightly, stood up, and said in a deep voice:

"please."

The two broke through the void at the same time and disappeared in an instant. Xu Xuan and Yang Yuanxin walked out of the hall and saw the red light in the sky changing and the Bing fire rising. The Bingyang Banner was unfurled at this time, swirling with the fire energy of the sky.

Yang Yuanyi appeared under the banner, with black flames surging around him. The light around him gradually dimmed, and the sky became dark, causing him to clash with the banner.

A wisp of clear blue flame rose up, lifting Yang Yuanyi up. A calm female voice echoed through the heavens and earth, soothing the Bingyang Banner and using some kind of magic to separate Yang Yuanyi's supernatural powers from the Bingyang Banner, preventing them from clashing.

"Following the rites of Xia, it was called Huiming."

Yang Yuanyi's aura changed, dark light surged in his black eyes, and he stood tall in the sky, revealing a hint of violence and tyranny, but it was quickly suppressed.

All the myriad demons in the mountains were solemn, worshipping in unison and shouting the king's name.

“Brother, the Bingyang Banner actually resisted us.”

A hint of sorrow appeared in Yang Yuanxin's eyes. This spirit flag represented the clan's heritage and was a manifestation of their bloodline, yet it had now rejected her own brother, which was quite distressing.

Xu Xuan looked on, feeling a pang of regret for him. If he had cultivated other immortal foundations, this Fire Crow would have been able to smoothly achieve supernatural powers, follow in his father's footsteps, have a clear path to enlightenment, and be on the verge of mastering the Five Laws.

But now he has turned to another path, which even conflicts with the brightness of Bing Fire. His future is uncertain. Can the so-called dry Yang really be proven?

He pondered silently, recalling his own path of cultivation. Currently, his [Cheng Wujiu] technique was only at the minor stage of completion, and he still needed to undergo arduous training before reaching perfection. However, the next technique he was about to learn would inevitably involve the North Sea.

'Whether they seek respect or obedience remains to be seen. Their voice is like the drum of heaven, their breath like a flash of lightning, and the life force of all thunder lies in their convergence.'

He recalled that long dream again, and felt a pang of indescribable unease.

As the Fiery Black Flame in the sky dissipated, Yang Yuanyi withdrew his supernatural powers, and a group of demons came to offer their congratulations. However, the azure flame had already disappeared without a trace.

A woman's voice suddenly rang in his mind; it was Qiewen. He heard her speak softly:

"Yanggu and Renze, Jinwu and Minglong, are ultimately not on the same path. If a conflict arises in the future, how will you handle it?"

The sound dissipated in an instant. Xu Xuan's expression remained unchanged as he gazed at Fengyan Mountain. Yang Yuanxin, who was beside him, seemed to sense a change in his emotions and leaned closer, whispering:

"what happened?"

"nothing."

As the daylight gradually dimmed, Xu Xuan remained silent, but a sense of unease arose in his heart. However, recalling the immortal proverb mentioned by Guangze, he felt much more at ease.

The dry yang should be seen before the Ren water. The world is suffering from a severe drought and needs water to relieve it. Now there is only one question, which is deeply buried in his heart.

What exactly are the attitudes of Jinwu and Yanggu towards Jiaoyang?

(End of this chapter)