Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 411 Rekindling
In the mountains.

On a secluded peak, the soil was jet black, and lush green pines grew. Wind and thunder surged on the peak, but there was not a trace of fire.

At the summit of Lingfeng Peak, there is a Thunder Pool, cast in bronze, with azure moon and cloud patterns on it, and thunder and gentle breeze surging within.

The two stood on the clouds, looking at the Thunder Pool. Xu Xuan only needed to scan it with his spiritual sense to know that this place was an excellent place to cultivate thunder magic, nurture the nature of wind and thunder, and enhance the three paths of Zhen, She, and Xiao.

"Fellow Daoist, this Thunder Pool is truly wondrous. May I ask its origin?"

Xu Xuan's gaze sharpened slightly. Thunder Pools were mostly found in Thunder Palaces, and this [Wind and Thunder Pool] was clearly somewhat related to them.

"It was found by my master in a small secret realm in the heavens. He said it was a vessel for purifying karma and cleansing the mind, used by the Thunder Envoy before he ascended to heaven."

"Master of fellow Daoists"

"He has already perished, otherwise, how could that Sheni dare to even think of attacking my [Douyan Mountain]? When a great supernatural being makes a move, even if he has the spiritual treasure of Yuqing Dao, he cannot escape."

Pingxiu's gaze darkened slightly, and he continued:

"This Thunder Pool is constructed with the Thunder Moon Purifying Copper from the heavens and the Dao Nourishing Qi from the pure Qi. Its wondrous qualities are no less than those of a Purple Mansion Spiritual Treasure."

"Fellow Daoist, once you enter, remove the protection of your supernatural powers and use your physical senses to eliminate all kinds of hidden dangers and elevate the purity of your Dao body. However, you will have to endure some hardship along the way."

"It doesn't matter."

Xu Xuan naturally didn't care about this minor physical pain, but Pingxiu, standing to the side, looked on and simply said:
"Fellow Daoist is, after all, an honored guest I invited. It's better to be clear about this. The pain of purifying one's karma and cleansing one's heart is comparable to the punishment of heavenly tribulation."

"Fellow Daoist."

"Being struck by lightning is nothing new to me. I can give it a try in the pool."

Xu Xuan was quite calm. He cultivated lightning techniques and had been struck by lightning almost since he was in the Qi Refining stage. He only got better after he reached the Foundation Establishment stage and felt that he could withstand it.

When he first entered the Hall of Law, he was struck by lightning. Now, having gained supernatural powers, he is about to suffer the same fate again. He doesn't know whether this is fortunate or unfortunate. He could only say in a deep voice:
"it is good."

Seeing this, Pingxiu didn't try to persuade him further. He made a hand seal and cast a spell, gently scattering wind and thunder across the sky, revealing a path leading to the Thunder Pool on the peak.

"Please, once the elixir is ready, I will send my servant to summon you, fellow Daoist."

Xu Xuan nodded slightly, and without further hesitation, he transformed into a streak of silver lightning and went straight to the Wind and Thunder Pool.

He did not immediately dispel the protection of his supernatural powers, but instead used his spiritual sense to perceive and gather his sword intent, ready to strike at any moment should there be any hidden dangers.

Even though Pingxiu has a good reputation and is a famous alchemist, one should always be wary of others. There is nowhere to seek justice in the Western Sea, and traveling through the Void is extremely difficult. If one is trapped, there is a risk of death.

He was certain that there was nothing wrong with the Thunder Pool, so he dispelled his supernatural powers, but his sword intent remained high. If anything went wrong, he could simply cleave the pool open with a single sword strike.

Stepping into the rolling thunder and lightning, Xu Xuan immediately felt countless fine lightning needles piercing his flesh and blood. First came an intense itch from the depths of his bones and blood, followed by excruciating pain that pierced his heart.

These two sensations came alternately, giving him no chance to endure. His supernatural powers were activated on their own to resist, but he still held back, relying solely on his life to withstand the wind and thunder.

This is somewhat similar to the method of tempering life with lightning, but it is even more domineering and cruel, almost like being tortured. No wonder Pingxiu tried to persuade him several times. Xu Xuan secretly estimated that if he did not cultivate the She Lei technique, he probably wouldn't be able to stay in this pool for long.

As he was tempered by the thunder and pure energy, he felt that some of the deficiencies in his life were gradually exposed and dissolved in the wind and thunder. The wonders of transforming karma and purifying the mind gradually manifested, making his body increasingly light.

'It truly is a powerful treasure.'

Xu Xuan became increasingly absorbed in the experience, gradually forgetting the pain and itching. His expression grew more and more peaceful, and finally, amidst the thunder and lightning in the pool, he closed his eyes as if falling asleep.

Looking at the scene before him, Pingxiu's gaze darkened slightly, but he couldn't help but feel a sense of respect for this True Man Shelei. This Wind and Thunder Pool was originally called the "Xiuping Huaye Pool," which was half an instrument of torture and half a treasure pool.

He had entered this pool before and undergone the tempering of wind and thunder, but he only lasted a moment before retreating. The pain directly affected his life, unrelated to the strength of his will; it depended on whether his own life force and Dao character could withstand the tempering. 'If cultivators of Yin and Yang and the Four Symbols enter, they will naturally be unharmed. It seems that the reverence of the Thunder God is no less than that of Yin and Yang.'

Pingxiu returned to the mountain peak and went straight into the hall. He resumed refining pills, waiting for the completion of this batch of antidote pills before preparing to slay the demon.

Inside the hall, a mysterious and profound light suddenly appeared, and the virtue of holding balance and bearing all things arose. A warm and gentle, profound and peaceful Yin earth energy emerged, causing Pingxiu's expression to change slightly.

"Jian Zhuo, why hide like this? Why don't you come out sooner and meet that Thunder Sword Immortal?"

A young man in a dark yellow Taoist robe emerged from the shadows of the ground, his demeanor refined and otherworldly. Riding the changes of Yin and Yang and carrying the wondrous virtues of the earth, his Taoist aura was quite extraordinary.

“Senior, he resides in the Thunder Palace, while I live in the Underworld. It’s best to avoid seeing him. If it weren’t for dealing with that nun, I wouldn’t have come to see him.”

Seeing Zhuo shake his head and chuckle, his demeanor was excellent. He had no ghostly aura about him, but instead exuded an air of immortality.

Pingxiu, standing to the side, sighed and whispered:
“The Thunder Palace governs the heavens, and the Underworld governs the earth. The two do not interfere with each other and are both the foundation of the universe. Your Yama Palace does not wish to follow the path of the Underworld, but this Sword Immortal Xu seems to have some affection for the Thunder Palace.”

Upon hearing this, Jian Zhuo seemed to have some insight. He stepped on the Yin energy of the earth and went to the alchemy furnace to check the heat.
"She Lei is the lineage of Kong Zheng. It originates from Zhen Lei, moves with Shen Lei, and manifests by obtaining the primordial Qi. There is only one path to follow."

“If one does not act on behalf of Heaven to punish, how can one be called She Lei? Although this path arose because of the Thunder Palace, it is also limited by the Thunder Palace.”

His background seemed to have some connection to the underworld, and when he mentioned the Thunder Palace, he knew even more secrets.

"Although my path of earth-laying has been incorporated into the underworld, its origins and principles extend far beyond the realm of the netherworld. Even if one is not a judge of the underworld, one can still seek the help of earth immortals."

"The two paths of Zhen Shen and She Lei have the same esteemed position and have entered the Thunder Palace, but their fundamental nature has not changed and they can be corrected at any time. Only She Lei, throughout history, has only had one cultivation method: to punish on behalf of Heaven. Although it is powerful and domineering, it is also a self-destructive path."

His tone was low and melancholic, as if he could see the Wind and Thunder Pool on the distant Spirit Peak.

“The one who was appointed as a substitute is a cautionary tale. Unless one can leap from the Purple Mansion to the Immortal realm in one step, how can one have the ability to carry out punishments on behalf of Heaven? The esteemed officials will not give him a pleasant look, and they will not recognize his position as a She Lei fruit.”

"Senior Pingxiu meant well and spoke a lot with this sword immortal, but since he has cultivated this path, he must not retreat, otherwise his supernatural powers will dissipate and his life will be in danger."

"Sword immortals are rare, and the Thunder Palace has a connection with my Doutian lineage, which is why I have said a few more words."

Pingxiu gave a wry smile, seemingly somewhat helpless, and intensified the fire in his hands.

"There is no need to worry about him. Since he can cultivate, it means that the lords have given their tacit approval. Once he has mastered all five methods and the sword intent is added to his body, he will be one of the top figures below the Golden Core stage. If he does not seek the Golden Core stage, he still has a way out."

As Zhuo's figure gradually disappeared into the Yin energy, thunder surged around him, descending from the sky.

"I'll be leaving now. We'll meet again at the Great Yan Milk Sea when we kill Sheni."

After he finished speaking, Jian Zhuo's figure vanished without a trace, turning into a burst of Yin light that dissipated, causing Ping Xiu, who was standing to the side, to gradually stop his alchemy refining movements.

He waited for a while to make sure the other party had left, then he made a hand seal and cast a spell, his figure disappearing into a ball of true fire, constantly changing shape, and very discreetly falling into the void.

At the core of the mountain formation, hidden in the void, lies a cave dwelling where true crimson flames are condensed. The heat is so intense that even those at the Purple Mansion level find it difficult to withstand.

Pingxiu entered the cave with ease, finding it bathed in red light. In the center stood a stone platform with a fist-sized, red alchemy furnace on it, which had no lid.

Above the stone platform, behind the crimson furnace, hangs a scroll. It is blank and devoid of human presence, with characters on either side: "Dou Tian Xuan Zhen" and "Jiu Jie Fu Ran".

His face was solemn as he walked to the crimson furnace and looked inside. Inside was a mass of dead ashes, but now a few faint flames were rising from it.

Resurgence.

(End of this chapter)