Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 388 Wood Virtue
Inside the Treasure Pavilion in Caiyun City.

A muffled rumble of thunder suddenly sounded, and the various strange phenomena within the mirage vanished in a flash. The pavilion returned to normal, and Huan Yan slowly raised her head, her face, shrouded in colorful light, now bearing an indescribable expression.

"The Stone Man Path entered the Heavenly Pool when the Qi Kingdom occupied the Central Plains. At that time, the Heavenly Saint Spirit, who had the highest cultivation level in this path, was suppressed. Hua Gu then led the cultivators to retreat to the South Sea and entered the Heavenly Pool."

"He cultivated the Gen Earth, and when he landed at sea, he naturally had to move mountains and fill the sea. This caused the seabed to be disturbed, and the wind and rain were fierce. From Zhuya to Tianchi, many low-level cultivators died or were injured."

"At that time, I was only at the Qi Refining stage, and my wife was still a mortal. She was shocked by his Mountain Moving Technique and lost her life on the spot."

Huan Yan's words were filled with hatred. She shook her head and simply said:
"After I cultivated my supernatural powers and broke through to the middle stage, I also entered the Heavenly Pool. To this day, I have concealed my face and hidden my true form. The Stone Man Dao still does not know about this grudge."

"I never imagined that the real person was so sentimental, enduring so much, it must be a great grudge."

Xu Xuan verbally agreed, but in his heart he didn't quite believe it. He scrutinized Huan Yan with his serpentine eyes, but Huan Yan's face was covered by layers of colorful light, and her true appearance was not revealed.

"It's not entirely for that. My next supernatural power cultivation requires the will of husband and wife, to avenge my wife. It's in line with this path, otherwise I wouldn't be so entangled with the Stone Man Dao."

“A rainbow of light and rosy clouds, the highest of these are close to immortality, participating in the rosy clouds, riding on the radiant light, receiving the venerable purple qi, and being guided by true qi; the lowest of these are vulgar, disrupting the two qi, engaging in improper relationships, exceeding the proper etiquette between husband and wife, and being signs of illicit love.”

Huan Yan's voice deepened slightly at this moment, and she simply said:
"It is my supernatural powers that have made me like this. I cannot help but think of my wife and cannot help but avenge this. I forget my body and mind for love and affection, and thus my Taoist power is getting closer day by day."

“In ancient times, there were great men who performed such deeds in this field. They started from humble beginnings, avenged their fellow Daoists, and cultivated all the way to the Golden Core stage. Therefore, this can be considered a secret of our Daoist cultivation.”

Xu Xuan listened silently. This was probably the main reason why Huan Yan targeted Shi Ren Dao. As for the hatred between Daoist partners, only he himself knew how much weight it held in his heart.

"Fellow Daoist, are you also practicing for the same reason as Guangyu?"

He recalled what Huan Yan had said earlier and asked the question, only to see Huan Yan nod slightly and say:
"Naturally, it is also for cultivation. This is the pleasure of transgression, and it is also the secret of my cultivation."

Xu Xuan was speechless for a while. The cultivation method of this Illusionary Face was really strange. It said that he missed his wife and wanted to avenge his Daoist partner, but he also had a relationship with Guang Yu Huan and had two bodies, which was a transgression of etiquette.

"The lineage of the Illusionary Immortal is truly extraordinary; I have never seen such cultivation before."

But Huan Yan sighed and said only:

"It was only because the ancestral energy was hidden, yin and yang were imbalanced, and the rainbow changed that my lineage had its own cultivation method. Now there are some advanced cultivation methods passed down, such as the Southern Peacock Kingdom of India and the Guanxia Chamber of Liao."

Upon hearing Huan Yan mention the Southern Peacock Kingdom, Xu Xuan's mind stirred slightly. He had heard of this place before, but he didn't know its origins. It turned out that they cultivated the Rainbow Cloud Cultivation Technique.

"Since it is a higher level of cultivation, I wonder what its mysteries are?"

"It certainly has some reputation. The peacock's five-colored divine light is renowned and can carry the righteousness of the five elements. The Guanxia Chamber has the technique of guiding the two true energies of purple, which is even more extraordinary."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan's heart stirred slightly. It seemed that this peacock followed the path of rosy clouds, which was different from rainbows.

Upon closer examination, this method of cultivation is somewhat similar to the cultivation of earth, which is divided into two natures: withering and flourishing, corresponding to prosperous times and chaotic and desolate times.

"I have learned a bit about this path since you have discussed these matters, but if you intend to kill Hua Gu, what exactly do you rely on?"

Xu Xuan finally asked the question. The previous conversation was just to test the other party's foundation. He already had some guesses. Judging from the other party's cultivation path, this Illusionary Face True Person was probably not good at fighting.

"The supernatural power I cultivate now is the Two Intentions and One Technique. Combined with a secret treasure, it can disrupt the balance of Yin and Yang energies in the physical body."

Huan Yan's voice deepened slightly, and his supernatural powers shifted. With a slight activation, the yin and yang natures of this place changed, subtly drawing in the inner landscape and causing changes to one's physical body as well.

“Apart from the former Tiansheng Holy Spirit, Hua Gu and Cheng Yu both have flaws in their physical bodies. When they reach a high level of cultivation, their inner vision becomes chaotic, and they need to use other supernatural powers to harmonize and stabilize their physical bodies.”

"Hua Gu has cultivated the Three Gen Mountains and then used the Dui Vajra to harmonize them. Now he is trapped by the Four Supernatural Powers, his life is injured, and it is not advisable for him to make a move."

“At the center of Tianchi, there is a [Mysterious Qi] left behind by the Great Sage Tai Cang, which is said to be able to make up for the deficiencies in one’s innate life force and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives. The Stone Man Dao Tong Youjingxia must be fighting for this item.”

His tone grew increasingly somber, his killing intent palpable, and he said only:

"If we wait for Youjing to fight with him and force Huagu to take action, his life will be in danger. I will then use my supernatural powers and secret treasures to disrupt his body. When the Dragon King draws his sword, we will have a chance to get rid of this fellow."

Xu Xuan's mind raced. The only thing he could be sure of at the moment was that once Hua Gu obtained what Tai Cang left behind, he would most likely break through and achieve the Five Laws. At that time, there would probably be no place for him in the South Sea.

"Are you so sure that the Ghost Whale won't interfere or take advantage of our vulnerability?"

"At that time, I will invite another person, namely Pure Source True Person of Ciliu Mountain. This person is a mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivator of Kanshui Dao. He also has a grudge against Shiren Dao. Kongming was able to harm his family's Purple Mansion seed when he was only at the Foundation Establishment stage, which was also at Hua Gu's behest."

Huan Yan, having considered things quite thoroughly, continued:

"In the end, it still depends on sword intent to kill Hua Gu. The Dragon King's intervention is indispensable."

"The Master's consideration is so thorough, how could I refuse? I wonder, when will the legacy left by Tai Cang be reborn?"

Xu Xuan turned his gaze and looked through the precious window in the pavilion at the center of the Heavenly Pool.

"It will be soon, probably within the next few years. When that time comes, I will definitely come to ask Your Majesty for help. After the matter is settled, I, Shenjing Dao, am willing to leave the South China Sea and return Tianchi to the Dragon Court."

Huan Yan spoke respectfully, and Xu Xuan immediately agreed, but he still felt a bit apprehensive.

He didn't want to linger in Rainbow Cloud City, so he rose to take his leave. Huan Yan tried to persuade him to stay several times, but Xu Xuan simply couldn't stand the atmosphere in the city. He immediately rode out on lightning, breaking through the void and disappearing in an instant. Huan Yan rode the wind to the city and saw off this dragon off. Only after his aura had completely vanished did she return to Rainbow Cloud City. The young men and women there all knelt in worship, causing the clouds to disperse and shimmer with colorful light.

He returned to the pavilion, and the illusory light on his face gradually dimmed, revealing his face beneath. His features were no longer visible; only a pale skin was visible.

Within the mirage within the pavilion, various strange phenomena shifted, revealing only the figure of a woman. Her clothing and appearance were quite ordinary as she stood quietly. Then, specks of spiritual light dissipated, and a ray of soul light shot out from the mirage, landing in Huan Yan's hand.

He slowly lowered his head, getting a little closer, and from that ray of soul light came a few dreamlike murmurs, causing the iridescent light on his face to change again.

Huan Yan slowly concealed the soul light within her face, as if she were accomplishing something extremely difficult. Her supernatural powers were somewhat unstable, and she had expended a great deal of magical energy.

The void shifted and suddenly a person stepped out. He was a middle-aged man in a gray-blue robe, with eyes like big stars, who appeared to be very thoughtful. Beside him, water flowed.

"Are you really going to do this?"

The man's voice was low, seemingly tinged with doubt. He sat down to the side, not looking at Huan Yan, but lost in thought, silently calculating something.

"With this dragon seed, the chances of success are much greater. Huagu has a deficiency, and we will have our own opportunity. Chunyuan, don't you want to avenge the past?"

"Of course I will report it."

This Pure Origin True Person possessed a remarkably calm demeanor, as deep and unfathomable as the ocean. He showed no anger at this moment, and simply continued:
"Shi Rendao has already broken the rules by secretly harming the Zifu seed of my mountain. He has been hiding in Tianchi for many years and it is time for him to pay his debt. However, I have one thing I need you to promise me."

"What's the matter?"

“I have a grudge against the Stone Man, so naturally I don’t want to see Hua Gu achieve perfection. However, the Dragon Seed is not easy to deal with. At most, the Stone Man can only occupy the entire Heavenly Pool, but if the Mingze returns, it can truly take back the South Sea.”

"The immortals of the South China Sea do not wish to see such a thing happen. Huanyan, do you understand what I mean? No one likes uncertainty."

Chun Yuan's gaze turned slightly cold as he stared at her, but Huan Yan chuckled softly and said:

"As long as Hua Gu perishes, I will not interfere in other matters. With Caiyun City here, we can simply leave the South China Sea. As for your Ciliu Mountain and the other immortal sects, you can weigh the consequences yourself."

“He severely injured Ling Ji, and his cultivation is now on par with yours. He has also sealed the Heavenly Pool of Sea. Even if the people around you join forces, you probably won’t come out on top.”

"I doubt it. You probably don't know that there are great men who do not wish to see the dragon's offspring return."

Chun Yuan's revelation of this matter caused the light on Huan Yan's face to shift, as if she had guessed something. She then whispered:
"But it belongs to the Mude lineage."

“It’s hard to say.” Chun Yuan’s gaze was stern, and water flowed beside him. “I naturally won’t step forward. If I have to confront this dragon species, I’ll just watch.”

He seemed to know something and appeared quite confident, while Huan Yan beside him only shook her head and sighed:
"I don't care about any of that. As long as Hua Gu is dead, I can cultivate supernatural powers and leave the South China Sea."
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Tian Gong overseas.

Xu Xuan headed south, broke through the water curtain, rode the thunder and left the Heavenly Bow Sea. At this moment, the stone man seemed to sense the direction, and the light of the Gen Earth changed, as if he was investigating.

He had no choice but to change his route. After leaving Tianchi, he wandered east and west, and came to a sea area he had never seen before, located in the southwest of Tiangong Sea.

The sea is azure, dotted with islands covered in lush forests. A gentle breeze blows, and cultivators in robes embroidered with white deer and black patterns move about, their silhouettes trailing streaks of light as they ride the wind through the sky.

Xu Xuan hadn't paid much attention at first, but after a quick look, he stopped in his tracks. The people on this island were mostly cultivating Pure Qi and Wood Virtue, but this Wood was neither Jia Yi nor Ji Guang, but Yuan Wood.

The Five Woods are supreme, connecting to the Lesser Yang. This was the first time he had seen someone practicing this path, so he couldn't help but take a few more glances.

But from within the island, azure light was rising, the wind was howling, and supernatural powers were changing.

On the island in the center, a tall pine tree stands motionless in the wind.

The light shifted, and a white deer appeared beneath the tree, upon which sat a female Taoist priestess, holding a green wooden spirit sword. She was tall and imposing. She rode the deer and landed in the air, while the cultivators below knelt and bowed, calling her "True Person."

The deer raised its head and looked toward where Xu Xuan was, having already spotted this uninvited guest.

"But what brings the Dragon King of the Dark Sea to my Suimu Sea?"

The female Taoist priest's voice was quite calm, indicating that she had already guessed the dragon's identity. The thunder and dragon energy indicated that the nearest one was the Dragon King of the Dark Sea from Tianchi, but she didn't know why it had come here.

"I have mistakenly entered your esteemed institution and, having never seen the Dao of Yuanmu before, have taken a few extra glances. I apologize for any offense I may have caused."

Xu Xuan appeared from the void, his voice steady. After a slight sensing, he saw that this female Taoist priest was at the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm, quite remarkable. She was a follower of the Pure Qi path, and the spiritual sword in her hand was made of primordial wood.

“I am [Bi Xi], the master of this [Qing Hong Dao]. If you are a dragon of the Mingze, you have some connection with my Dao, so it is not an offense.”

"If the Dragon King has nothing else to do, I will leave and not disturb him any further."

Bixi lowered her voice slightly, seemingly unwilling to negotiate further with Xu Xuan.

Xu Xuan didn't say much. The South Sea is vast, and there are many demons and immortals outside the Heavenly Pool. There are probably a dozen or so in the Purple Mansion, but some are wary of the karma of the Heavenly Pool and are unwilling to get close. Bi Xi is one such example.

He broke through the void once more, rode on lightning, and vanished in an instant.

On the island, the female Taoist priestess riding a deer raised her head, gazing at the departing dragon, her eyes shifting thoughtfully, before transforming into a gentle breeze and disappearing without a trace.

(End of this chapter)