Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 453 Prosperity
In the mansion.

Wu Shaoyue held her daughter quietly, her eyes gentle.

Liu Shuhan had fallen into a deep sleep, appearing somewhat exhausted. Only the black snow-like pattern between her brows still emitted a faint glow, refining her spiritual energy and allowing her to enter the stage of embryonic breathing.

Nan Wang sat in the main seat, still remembering the old ancestor's instructions. He took out a genealogy scroll and wrote the three characters "Wu Shuhan" on the main lineage's register.

A smile appeared on his face as he said:

"From now on, if Shu Hanruo returns to Chiyun, he will still take his father's surname. However, once he is at home, he will also receive the title of 'Wu' and will be treated the same as the direct descendants. However, he will not be allowed to hold any position of power in the future."

"To be valued by the Grand Master and to have this Wu surname is already a blessing for Shu Han. Furthermore, the Master is willing to do some favors to avoid embarrassing the Liu family, Shao Yue."

Wu Shaoyue was thrilled. Being included in the main lineage meant that he was now the most core direct descendant of the Wu family. According to the usual rules, it would be impossible for him to leave the Wu family again.

She already had some guesses in her mind when she came here, but she thought that Shu Han was allowed to return home out of consideration for the face of the True Man of Tribulation, and the inheritance given to him was probably insignificant.

But now it seems that the Grand Master is taking this matter very seriously. Even the Great Master appeared for a moment and even made new rules, giving Shu Han the status of a direct descendant and allowing her to leave the main family.

Nan Wang looked at the black snow pattern between Shu Han's eyebrows and felt a little flutter in his heart. He had previously investigated the inheritance that the other party had obtained.

It was indeed the expected "True Scripture of Traveling the Nine Provinces," but it was not the copy privately kept by the Wu family. Instead, it was a more complete version, an ancient copy of the "Book of the Colorless Demon," containing many discussions of immortals and Buddhists about demons.

The Dao of Qi manifests in both the immortal and Buddhist realms. The Buddha calls it Mara, and the Dao talks about the Six Heavens. All of these are various karmic obstacles and wear and tear. In the past, the True Lord of No Color even cut off an incarnation and sent it to the Buddhist realm, where it became a Venerable One in Mount Sumeru.

'As for the black snow-like mark between the child's eyebrows.'

Nan Wang dared not think too deeply at that moment. If there were any disciples in the clan who had obtained such an opportunity, he would never release them easily. He would definitely try his best to cultivate them. However, the ancestor intended to let Shu Han leave the Wu family.

'Could it be that they're trying to ride the east wind of She Lei?'

His mind stirred slightly, and it seemed that this was the only possibility. Nowadays, when it comes to the orthodox cultivators of the Thunder Palace, this Sword Immortal of Chiyun must be one of the best.

Even though some people dislike She Lei, due to the changing situation, the world has gradually become more tolerant of the emergence of a She Lei Purple Mansion cultivator, and may even allow him to cultivate to the Purple Peak.

After all, there are even more terrifying changes in the path of divine thunder.

As for seeking gold in the Thunder Palace, that is pure fantasy. Whether one attains a high position, a junior position, or a noble position, it is absolutely impossible to achieve enlightenment unless the Thunder Palace is restored and its former glory is recreated.

But how could a True Lord possibly subdue the world?
He turned his gaze to Wu Shaoyue, who was holding the child, and said only:
"From this day forward, this mansion will belong to you and your daughter. I have already sent maids and servants here. Shu Han can enter the Demon Academy tomorrow to study with the other members of the clan."

"Our clan has now moved out of the blessed land, and our situation is not as good as before, but we don't need to worry about supplies and such. We are no worse than the immortal sects."

He then stood up, looked outside the hall, and said only:
"Shaoyan, come in."

A woman swiftly emerged from outside the vermilion gate. She was beautiful and exuded nobility. Her movements were brisk and efficient. She wore a deep red ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) and entered the gate in response to the call. Her cultivation level was already at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, and there were subtle Bing fire transformations around her.

"I've seen the real person."

Wu Shaoyan greeted her respectfully, glancing briefly at the woman in the black dress beside him, and gave her a kind smile.

"This is Shaoyue, from the Chiyun Minor Sect. I have already explained everything to you. She and her mother have been living in Yingxian Mountain for the past few years. Please take good care of them."

“We are all of the same bloodline, Shaoyan understands.”

The woman in the red dress smiled radiantly and respectfully agreed.

Nan Wang nodded slightly. Although Wu Shaoyan's talent was somewhat lacking and he had not cultivated Qi but instead cultivated Bing Fire, he was quite tactful in his dealings with others, and he also had a high status. He was in charge of the supplies of several mansions and had never made any mistakes.

"Shaoyue, if you need anything, just talk to this cousin."

He gave a few more instructions, then broke through the void, transforming into a streak of dark blue demonic light and disappearing, leaving only three people in the hall.

"This cousin is truly blessed; her offspring are outstanding, and the master values ​​them highly."

Wu Shaoyan stepped forward with a smile, her gaze lingering on the black snow-like pattern between Shu Han's eyebrows. A thought stirred within her, but her expression remained unchanged. She chatted with Wu Shaoyue about family matters, and they quickly became acquainted.

When Liu Shuhan woke up, her eyes were still dazed and she was somewhat confused. She only whispered a sentence.

"Father?"
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Heavenly punishment occurred in the palace.

Xu Xuan entered a meditative state, feeling a connection to his life. In an instant, his mind returned to the Dao realm, and within a vast expanse of pure energy, he retrieved the jade book containing the names of those listed. This object vibrated violently, stirring the pure energy.

On the list, Liu Shuhan's name was prominently displayed at the top. A powerful aura descended from above, accompanied by various demonic thoughts and transformations, which corresponded to the Qi of Extinction.

"Wu family?"

Xu Xuan was suspicious. The density of this aura was enough to condense into a seal script of the Purple Mansion level, and its connection with this Dao Realm was even closer, just like the scene when he sensed Xiao Wen and Fa Yan.

Later, even those who received the seal and broke through to higher levels received very little feedback. For example, although Zhang Yiwan had achieved Foundation Establishment, she did not develop any immortal virtues.

Xu Xuan has now given up on the idea of ​​casting a wide net. Although the seal script is no longer discernible, its effects are still clearly visible. If one is attentive, one can still detect that something is amiss.

However, the seal script that Dao Realm senses on its own is unusual, and it is more closely connected with this place. Each breakthrough brings considerable benefits.

A thought flashed through his mind: if he could cultivate faster after Shu Han returned to the mountain, he might be able to reach the Qi Refining stage, at which point he could be taught the seal script.

He valued Xingfang's offspring quite a bit. The bloodlines of the Wu and Liu families were excellent, not to mention that he was born to two Foundation Establishment cultivators, making cultivation naturally easier for him than for others. The Wu family's cultivation techniques were also complete, and with the addition of seal script, even if he didn't reach the Purple Mansion level, he was at least a top-tier Foundation Establishment cultivator, enough to support the future of the sect.

He then withdrew his attention from the matter and decided to put it aside for the time being, waiting for Shu Han to return to the mountain before making any further plans.

Within the inner realm, a beam of moonlight gradually filled the space, and then a [Guanghan Moon Laurel] and a [Yinque Frost] were successively refined into it. The [Illumination of Yin Refining Method] finally showed some signs of being mastered.

For now, all that is needed is to increase the moonlight in this area every night by following the path of the moon, until it transforms into a pool, so that one can gather one's life force and refine one's karmic debts. This is a wonderful method for protecting one's body and preserving one's nature.

He sat upright at the jade table, slowly picking up a secret letter in his hand. A faint crimson flame rose from it, which came from the Flame Mountain in the Western Sea.

Only a few lines of text remain, which read: "The elixir is complete. We hope you will come to discuss matters concerning the grotto."

"With everything in place, Xiao Wen can prepare to go into seclusion to break through. If there is another Purple Mansion in the sect, the situation will be much better."

He took this matter very seriously. This first disciple was someone he had watched grow up since childhood, and it was almost like calling him his own son. Moreover, Xiao Wenxiu cultivated the Bing Fire element.

Da Chi Yi Guan was passed down to Heng Guang, who took Bing Fire as his orthodox principle and practiced the Xuan Sword Dao.

This matter has always been a knot in his heart. Restoring the lineage is not about changing the flag and banner. The Thunder Palace's legal system will only drag the entire sect into the abyss and make it intolerable to the world.

The incident with Bei Lei serves as a lesson.

Footsteps sounded from outside the hall, interrupting his thoughts. Xu Xuan smiled slightly and said:
"Come in."

Liu Xiaowen entered the hall first, followed by a woman in a purple dress with a fragrant scent of cinnabar; this was Zhang Yiwan.

"Greetings, Master." "Greetings, Immortal."

The two bowed in unison. Xu Xuan nodded slightly, then looked at Liu Xiaowen beside him and said in a deep voice:

"Your immortal foundation is complete, your cultivation is at its peak, how is your comprehension of the Dao scrolls going?"

"The light of day has been fully received."

"Alright, once we retrieve the pills, we can prepare for our seclusion."

Xu Xuan turned his gaze to Zhang Yiwan. This woman was slender, and her features resembled those of Gao Xia from the past, which made him feel somewhat dazed.

"Yi Wan has broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage. How is your comprehension of the [Abyss Blood Pill] going?"

"Reporting to the True Immortal, I have been studying this method since I began cultivating Qi. When I broke through, I first refined a batch using a Foundation Establishment demon as a base, and succeeded in one go."

Zhang Yiwan then took out a vermilion treasure box, inside which was a bright red precious pill, which showed signs of change in the aura of the Earth element, making it quite extraordinary.

"Where did the monster come from?"

Upon seeing that it was the Earth element, Xu Xuan's heart stirred slightly. Liu Xiao, who was standing nearby, immediately stepped forward and respectfully said:
"Recently, the earth's energy has changed, and many demonic creatures have appeared east of the red clouds. They seem to have emerged from the depths of the earth's veins and are divided into the nature of Guangmu and Wutu."

"Most of them were demons in the embryonic breathing or qi refining stages, with only a few manifesting at the foundational stage. They had no intelligence, and Xingfang and Protector Liang killed them without causing any chaos."

"Earth veins".

Xu Xuan frowned slightly. The situation under the Red Cloud was quite complicated. It was the place where Emperor Wang fell and the tomb of the last crown prince of the Great Qi Dynasty. There were also spiritual beings hidden in it, and there was a contract between the Liu family and their ancestors.

Over the years, he had tried to enter, but the array blocked his way, preventing him from seeing it. He could only turn a blind eye. But now, something seems to have changed.

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiao continued:

"There are some other good things. A disciple of the Xu family in Baigang has broken through to the Qi Refining stage and mastered the Wutu Technique, which points to the Immortal Foundation of [Zhendiwei]. The Liu family also has a daughter who is also at the Qi Refining stage and has mastered the Crimson Chaos Realm Locking Scripture."

These two techniques, one passed down from the Taiyue Wangchun Terrace and the other obtained by Liu Xiaowen during his youth, have both been mastered by no one in the sect for years, but have now appeared together.

Xu Xuan flipped his hand and took out a black tree root stained with the flames of the Li Fire, which was the [Li Yin Flame Root], and could be used as proof of his cultivation of the Guangmu.

"I entrust this [Li Yin Flame Root] to you. The sect's fortunes have been flourishing lately. If there are any Qi cultivators, see who is suitable to cultivate the 'Cultivation of Heavenly Gods' scroll and pass this item down to them."

Xu Xuan appeared calm, but some thoughts arose in his mind. He handed the spiritual item to Liu Xiaowen and continued:
"I'm going to the Western Sea. You'll be in charge of the affairs of the sect."

As he spoke, he glanced at the woman in the purple dress beside him and said only:
“Yi Wan, Douyan Mountain is a sacred place of alchemy overseas. I have some acquaintance with Master Pingxiu. Today we are setting sail. You can come with me and improve your alchemy skills so that you can serve the sect.”

Xu Xuan naturally had some considerations. Zhang Yiwan's alchemy practice came from the heavily modified "Qingjing Danfa," which only contained an overview of alchemy. This woman had also figured it out on her own.

If one could go to Douyan Mountain, even if one didn't get guidance from Master Pingxiu, it would be very beneficial to study a few alchemical texts.

Zhang Yiwan's eyes lit up. She had never imagined that someone of such high status would still care about her. She immediately bowed and knelt, saying respectfully:
"Thank you, Master. Yi Wan will certainly live up to the expectations of the sect."

Xu Xuan stood up and used his magic power to lift the other person up. He felt a little emotional. Apart from a few people who had come with him since he started cultivating Qi, such as a few disciples and elders, most of the rest of the people were afraid of him and feared him, even those who had received the seal were no exception.

He broke through the void, a flash of lightning, and then left with the woman beside him.

Liu Xiao respectfully saw his master off, glancing at the burning wooden root in his hand, his eyes flickering, and he whispered:

"Guangmu, who should we give this opportunity to?"

(End of this chapter)