Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 434 Suspended Thunder
North Sea.

Located at the far north, facing Liaodong, cultivators from Dali must first enter the East Sea if they wish to come here.

After collecting spiritual items, rogue cultivators can bypass the Dragon Domain's territorial waters and circumvent the Penglai Immortal Path by using the shipping lanes controlled by several immortal sects. After traversing the long, chaotic seas and guarding against ambushes by demonic forces, they can finally reach the edge of the North Sea.

The Purple Mansion, however, does not need such trouble. It can escape into the Great Void and, by simply avoiding the territory of the Dragon, can go to the North Sea at will.

On the edge of the North Sea, in the vast void, a man in a deep purple robe stood quietly riding a purple thunderbolt, a hint of purple light swirling in his dark eyes, as he gazed upon the scene before him.

Before them stretched an endless expanse of deep blue sea, while to the west lay vast white plains, covered in moss, with several cities nestled among them. Cultivators traveled back and forth on the wind, streaking across the sky like streaks of light.

Xu Xuan was hidden in the void at this time, and no one noticed the arrival of the Purple Palace Dragon King.

His supernatural powers were stirring within him, and the nature of thunder seemed to be rising and circulating. Even his profound phenomena showed signs of being fully extended and complete, comparable to his cultivation in the very center of Tianchi.

'This sea is indeed suitable for cultivating thunder.'

As a True Lord of the Fruition Rank, the great master of the Thunder Path has a clear plan to bring people under the legal lineage and establish a Daoist temple, because there are many cultivators in this sea who practice the Thunder and Lightning Paths, and they can all be imbued with some Daoist intent.

Xu Xuan then took out the secret letter, sensed its location from afar, and flew north.

Along the way, there were few people and no signs of monsters, only wastelands, cold seas and glaciers. Looking into the distance, all that could be seen was a vast expanse of white and black, with the ice and snow reflecting a dazzling light under the sunlight.

After traveling for half a day, the sea finally changed. Along the way, various magnificent and broken bronze relics could be seen, with electric dragon patterns engraved on them. The seawater was filled with the energy of thunder and lightning. Many Foundation Establishment demons occupied a sea or an island and declared themselves kings.

Heavy dark clouds gathered in the sky, with frequent bursts of lightning and constant booming. Even those in the vast void could sense the surging thunder.

The massive, ferocious skeleton of a dragon can be faintly seen in the sea. Over the long years, it has lost its divine glory and become part of the seabed.

Only by standing atop the clouds and gazing through the sea can one glimpse the traces of these dragon species from the past.

'This is probably the old territory of Tianhuo Longjun.'

Xu Xuan felt a pang of emotion. The current situation looked rather tragic. He wondered what had happened to this dragon race in the past that led to such an end.

Even if the Dragon Lord has perished, it should not implicate his bloodline. Moreover, the Heavenly Dragon Lord Tianhuo went to the outer heavens long ago, so such a thing should not have happened.

In the distant void, a pure white frost could be faintly seen flowing, with silver snow fluttering down. From within it emerged a woman in a white frost dress, her horns like ice crystals, her aura ethereal and otherworldly.

The two looked at each other from afar and immediately recognized each other. The dragon maiden rode the wind and snow forward and respectfully called out from afar:

"Could it be the Dragon King of the Heavenly Lake? I am Luo An of Beichuan [Hanxu], and I have come here today to welcome your esteemed presence."

“Luo Anlongnu, you are too kind. As fellow beings with supernatural powers, we need not be so polite.”

Xu Xuan stepped forward, speaking with great politeness, which made Luo An's eyes flicker slightly, as if it was somewhat different from what she had expected.

"Beichuan is in decline and has no sacred palaces or temples. Please forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality."

"If you wish to discuss the Thunderclap Technique, I request that you, Dragon King Mingdu, accompany me to the former site of the [Yeguang] Dragon Clan."

Luo An gestured for them to proceed, then rode the wind and snow, carrying the two of them further north. At this moment, Xu Xuan felt the Lieque Spirit Sword tremble slightly in the back of his neck, with lightning emanating from it.

Luo An's gaze shifted to Xu Xuan's neck, drawn by a hint of purple. After a moment's hesitation, he finally spoke:

"Is the sword worn by the Dragon King of the Underworld the [Lieque]? It should be a [Yeguang] lineage passed down by the Dragon King Tianhuo in the past."

"Indeed, it is the treasury of the deep sea."

Xu Xuan frankly told him that this item should have been leaked out when the Tianhuo Dragon Lord's lineage perished and ended up in the hands of the Dragon Court.

Luo An nodded slightly but said nothing more. His eyes held a somewhat unreadable meaning as he led Xu Xuan to continue their journey through the void. Before long, they arrived at a sea area where purple lightning was rising.

In the sea stands a magnificent and majestic dragon skeleton, half of its body leaping out of the water as if about to take flight, seemingly about to soar into the sky at any moment.

The divine brilliance within his bones dissipated, yet a faint, awe-inspiring aura still emanated, captivating the soul.

From time to time, heavenly sounds rang out from the sea, lightning flashed, and even a few rare thunderous spirits gathered at the bottom.

"This is?"

Xu Xuan was slightly puzzled, wondering why this Dragon Maiden Luo An had brought him to see this scene. The dragon skeleton before him was probably from an extremely ancient era, likely left behind by a Dragon King at the peak of the Purple Mansion realm.
The mysterious yin light around his neck shifted, a deep purple aura surging within, causing countless bolts of purple lightning to flash in the sky, while a deafening sound of continuous drums echoed from beneath the sea.

"This place contains the remains of the former master of the Ye Guang Dragon Stream, the [Xu Zhi] Dragon King, which have been preserved to this day, and the inheritance of the Ye Guang Dragon Vein is contained within it."

Luo An's gaze sharpened slightly as she looked at Xu Xuan, with snowflakes fluttering around him.

“In the past, the Ye Guang lineage lived in the Thundercloud Marsh of the North Sea, while my Han Xu lineage lived in the Ice and Cold Sea. However, due to the disasters, we have declined to this point and no longer have such rules.”

"Ye Guang's dragon veins are extinct, and my branch only has about ten blood descendants left, all of whom have degenerated into Han Chi."

There was a strange sadness in her voice, which she quickly suppressed, and said in a deep voice:
“This place has always been guarded by my branch of the family. If the Dragon King of the Netherworld wishes to take this inheritance, please ask me first.”

"it is good."

Xu Xuan responded calmly without hesitation, silently trying to figure out Luo An's intentions.

"The Metal position of Thunder and Lightning, I wonder which path the Dragon King of the Netherworld favors?"

As she asked this question, thunder roared and purple lightning flashed across the sky, lasting for a long time, faintly obscuring the dragon girl's voice, but Xu Xuan heard it clearly.

"The Golden Position?" Xu Xuan had a variety of thoughts in his mind. If he had to choose this position, he would most like to be the [Jianhe] position. This is a prestigious position. He could advance to the Thunder Fruit or retreat to the Society Thunder Follower. There were many ways to retreat.

However, this position is not perfect, lacking many things, and is even feared by many powerful figures. At least, the demon king had the intention to make a move when he saw Tianjian Star manifest.

As for the position, there are already high-ranking officials sitting there, so it's not his place to even dream about it. The position of "Heavenly Drum" is something that Kuilong desires.

The most suitable one is this [Flash of Lightning]. As the energy of thunder, it is a sign of intense light and lightning. When the lightning flashes, it is like a dragon or snake crossing the sky. With the body of a dragon, one can seek one's own opportunities.

"Now, it seems that only the positions of [Jianhe] and [Huoshan] are available?"

Xu Xuan did not answer directly, but instead asked Luo An. The dragon girl raised her head slightly, the ice patterns on her horns were as clear as cold jade, and looked at Xu Xuan.

"If the Dragon King of the Netherworld desires Huo Shan, this lineage is complete, and even the method for obtaining gold is available."

"But if you intend to join forces with the Dragon King of the Netherworld, do you know how the Supreme True Lord fell?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan's heart stirred, but he only replied:
"Why?"

"The Dao Fruit was flawed, the Golden Position collapsed, and the Dao naturally disintegrated between heaven and earth. This great man attained the Dao before Fengqian. He was once the successor of the Thunder Palace Sword Lineage. He lived for three hundred years before perishing."

"Shangjian Mountain is located further east on the Tian Su Sea. Many immortals have gone there to seek it, but most of them could not even sense the golden position and perished in vain."

Luo An's tone softened slightly at this moment, but he only whispered:

"I'm just asking, it's still early. But if the Dragon King of the Underworld can prove the [Huo Shan] again, this dragon vein will be revived, which would be a blessing for both Beichuan and Nanming."

"Kitagawa, did you receive instructions from the master?"

Xu Xuan's heart stirred. Luo An's question was very significant, but if it was the True Lord in Zhenze, it seemed that he was intentionally leading him towards [Jianhe].

However, from an open perspective, the position that this dragon seed once held is naturally the most suitable, and its path is also clearer.

"No, the lord of Zhenze never issued a decree. Only Senior Kuilong was able to obtain some instructions. Today's question is simply something I want to ask the Dragon King."

"No matter what position the Dragon King wishes to attain in the future, I hope he will remember the karmic connection that led to the acquisition of this lineage today."

Luo An's gaze, however, lingered on Xu Xuan's neck, focusing on the purple aura, and continued:

"This [Lieque] was made in imitation of a magic weapon. It originally belonged to the Eastern Xuan Heavenly Palace, but later fell into Beichuan and became part of a set with a [Fenglong] drum."

“In the past, the Dragon King Xuzhi wielded a sword and struck a drum, gaining great fame. This drum is sunk at the bottom of the sea. The Dragon King can use his supernatural powers to sense it, first seeking the inheritance, and then seeing if he can obtain this drum.”

Xu Xuan thanked him and turned his gaze to the majestic and ferocious dragon bone in the sea. He then took a step forward.

With divine power activated, the vast Thunder Marsh covered the entire sea area, gradually causing layers of purple lightning to emerge from the dragon skeleton, as if it were reviving, with the vast dragon energy raging.

At this moment, Lie Que leaped out of the Reverse Scale on his own, transforming into a bolt of purple lightning, soaring like a dragon, echoing the dragon bone from afar.

Purple lightning gradually filled the area, the dragon's head lowered, and lightning bolts raced across the white bones, as if gazing at Xu Xuan. A thunderous roar resounded from the abyss of the sea.

As the thunderous sound resounded, Xu Xuan silently comprehended it. The sound echoed throughout his inner world, gradually transforming into scriptures.

The "Ye Ming Dong Guang Xuan Jing" was completed to the level of "Ye Zhao Ye", the "Wu Lei Zheng Yin Juan" was completed to the level of "Zhen Tian Qu", the "Feng Xu Fan Dao Fa" was completed to the level of "Fan Dao Shu", and the "Ze Lei Lü Long Jing" was completed to the level of "Jiang Lei Ze".

【震天衢】is the sound of a heavenly drum, 【晔照夜】is the blazing light of thunder, which is a single sound and a single breath, while 【返道枢】is the ancient name for 【乘无咎】.

The only missing piece was the scripture of the final divine power. Xu Xuan tried his best to activate the divine power and comprehend the thunderous sound, but the scripture it transformed into vanished in an instant.

Inside the inner realm, the statue of the Chaos God began to tremble. Thunderous sounds were drawn to it and reformed into scriptures, with chaotic energy spreading out.

A surge of chaotic energy rose from the sea, and all the heavenly sounds and lightning sank into it, leaving only a vast expanse of purple light and thunder.

The "Suspended Heavenly Thunder Book" allows one to cultivate the supernatural power of "Dao Hun Xuan".

With all five methods complete, Xu Xuan was overjoyed. The process was even smoother than he had imagined. He then stopped his supernatural powers, the thunder gradually subsided, and the strange phenomenon of the dragon bones in the sea dissipated.

Congratulations, cousin!

Upon seeing this, Luo An understood. Judging from this extraordinary phenomenon, he knew that the Dragon King had received the entire inheritance. He immediately offered his congratulations:

"【Ye Zhao Ye】, 【Zhen Tian Qu】, 【Fan Dao Shu】, 【Jiang Lei Ze】, and the most important spiritual power of the Thunder Path, 【Zi Xiu Sheng】, are all complete."

"This extraordinary phenomenon is quite magnificent, which shows that Brother Mingdu is highly skilled in cultivation and of pure bloodline."

Upon hearing this, a flash of purple lightning appeared in Xu Xuan's eyes, but he said in a deep voice:
"May I ask, Dragon Maiden Luo'an, is the lineage here fixed throughout the generations, without any changes or replacements?"

"Of course, all five supernatural powers are complete, all of which are the highest inheritances of the Dragon Palace, and they are in harmony with the unique nature. The [Thunderous Swamp] on Mount Jian is different from this one. [Riding Without Blame] is a renamed [Returning to the Pivot of Dao].

"I wonder, where do these various supernatural abilities fit into?"

Xu Xuan's heart stirred slightly, and he asked the question, only to see a hint of doubt on Luo An's face. He then whispered:
"If you seek the 'Lightning Flash,' the mystery lies in this [Night Illumination]; if you seek the 'Heavenly Drum,' the key lies in [Heavenly Tremor]. As for the position of convergence, it is to harmonize [Thunderous Marsh] into the Earthly Yang."

"If one seeks a higher position, what should one do?"

Xu Xuan's voice deepened, and Luo An's expression shifted, but her tone remained somewhat hesitant as she whispered:

"Naturally, it should be the last supernatural power of intention."

(End of this chapter)