Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 492 Correct Pronunciation
South China Sea, Tianchi (Heavenly Lake).

The seawater was as dark as ink, with surging waves and the Renshui Xuanliu churning endlessly at the bottom of the abyss.

Scattered among the islands are water palaces, grand halls, and jade bridges, with crows guarding them and snake soldiers patrolling, creating a somber and desolate scene.

At this time, the central Renhai is sealed off by a great formation, and outsiders are not allowed to enter. The Heavenly Pillar stands tall, with two mountains facing each other.

Crimson thunder rose from the sea and fell back into the sea, repeating endlessly. The continuous thunderous roar resounded throughout the area. If it weren't for the great formation blocking it, it would have shaken the entire Heavenly Pool.

Thunder rumbled continuously between the dark clouds and the deep sea, like thousands of war drums playing in unison. The wind and thunder rolled, the waves were as high as mountains, and the world was a scene of destruction.

Suddenly, the sky split open, plunging into darkness.

The clouds dispersed, the thunder split, and a pair of bright purple suns rose from the sky, while endless wind and thunder raged down from the abyss above.

A bolt of lightning, stretching for dozens of miles, suddenly shone down, illuminating the world.

Above, a massive dragon-like body, as large as a mountain range, could be seen slowly descending from the sky, parting the vast sea.

The dragon's head was lowered, and a pair of dark jade-like dragon eyes stared at it, with purple lightning surging and shining like the sun.

The vast sea was covered by deep purple lightning, and the dragon's body gradually disappeared into the lightning. In its place was a man who rose up on the wind.

Xu Xuan wore a deep purple robe that fluttered in the wind and thunder, with a long sword gleaming at his waist, and a symphony of drums behind him.

He finished his cultivation and silently sensed the changes in his supernatural powers. He felt that there was a heavenly drum hidden in his abdomen, which was the source of thunderous sound.

【Zhentianqu】!
This newly acquired supernatural power is the source of Heavenly Sound, making his ability to generate thunder almost incomparable to what it used to be. With a thought, a resounding sound rang out, and the vast sea parted, with waves surging into the sky, almost touching the clouds.

As a divine power corresponding to the thunderous sound, this [Zhentianqu] is of the sixth rank and can arouse thunderous sound and stir up magical power.

Everything in the world has flaws and is not without defects. If it is struck by this thunderous sound, it will be in danger of collapsing and shattering.

The five elements of sound are represented by the musical note Gui (癸), which is the Yu (羽) note, and Zhi (至) which is the Zheng (征) note. However, the sound Zhen (震) is the sixth sound, which does not belong to the five elements. It is the "correct sound" and is produced by the interaction of Yin and Yang. It is the sound of the interaction and renewal of heaven and earth.

This sound has the wonderful effect of generating new life, while the healing effect of the previous [Jiang Lei Ze] is barely noticeable and not particularly outstanding.

After cultivating the [Zhentianqu], its ability to generate life force and heal injuries is comparable to "Gui Water" and "Fu Earth," only lacking "Yuan Wood" and "Hua Water."

Xu Xuan rode the wind down and landed on the blue sea cliff beside him.

It was here that he encountered Yanghu during his spiritual journey, and even now, a remnant of the dragon's aura still lingers on this sea cliff.

With a gentle lift of his hand, the great array sealing the entire Renze was released. This array was not meant to protect himself, but to prevent the many demons outside from being harmed by the thunderous sound.

'The thunderous sound unleashed by this supernatural power is only effective against "Earth" and "Metal".'

The Earth element (戊土) is without leakage, and the Metal element (乾金) is completely full; both are great principles known for their protective power, and they also have methods to resist this thunderous sound.

Xu Xuan's cultivation is now quite advanced. He has studied the Daoist scriptures of the Ye Guang Dragon Vein and learned from the [Jianhe] metal element.

It can be said that among those who cultivate Thunderclap in the world today, he is among the top tier of those with great supernatural powers, whether in terms of cultivation or combat skills.

As the sea breeze blew, the dark clouds and thunder in the sky gradually dispersed, and the sunlight shone down again. Xu Xuan felt the changes in his supernatural powers and felt that they were at their peak.

Among the Five Thunders, if judged by their killing power, the Divine Thunder is the fastest of all thunders, killing without restraint; if judged by their position, the Social Thunder is the first, capable of administering heavenly punishments.

If we're talking about thunder, only two words best describe it.

comprehensive.

Among the Five Thunders, the Thunder of Strike is the oldest and the one most deeply connected to the Daoist lineage. The higher one's Daoist cultivation, the more extensive one's supernatural powers become.

A fully-fledged Thunderous Purple Peak cultivator has virtually no weaknesses. Whether it's killing power, mana accumulation, physical strength, or the ability to escape and heal, he is among the best in the world.

'The final step, [Self-Reflection], has the function of preventing external interference with one's thoughts, protecting the soul, and taking care of almost every aspect.'

Xu Xuan was protected by the Immortal Stele, so ordinary techniques that interfered with his mind had no effect on him.

If he were to cultivate this supernatural power normally, it would be somewhat repetitive. However, his final supernatural power had already been decided long ago, and it was [Dao Hun Xuan].

"No wonder the Kui Dragon Lord of the North Sea can be a celestial demon."

A cultivator who possesses all five methods of cultivation is already a top-tier figure in the world, extremely powerful even among those at the peak of the Purple Mansion realm. Not to mention this Kui beast, which has existed for an exceptionally long time, its cultivation level is unknown.

As he pondered the profound mysteries of thunder, the void beside him suddenly opened up, and golden lightning scattered like snakes.

A figure clad in armor descended on the wind; it was none other than Bo Chang. His brows and eyes were composed, and fine golden snake scales grew on his neck. Two spirit banners behind him billowed in the wind.

One flag is deep blue, depicting a vast expanse of water, inscribed with the words "Deep Sea"; the other flag is bright yellow, depicting a yellow dog treading on fire, inscribed with the words "Guardian Peak".

As soon as Bo Changfu approached, he felt a deep, abyss-like pressure of divine power emanating from him, which made him feel somewhat uneasy.

'He's already mastered three supernatural powers so quickly!'

It should be understood that although demons have the advantages of bloodline, they encounter far fewer bottlenecks in cultivation than humans, and have a long lifespan. However, as a price, their cultivation speed is extremely slow, often taking several times longer than that of humans to master a single supernatural power.

The speed at which this Mingdu Dragon King is breaking through is normal in the immortal realm, but it is quite unusual among demons.

Bo Chang bowed solemnly, holding up a jet-black imperial edict with both hands, high above his head.

"Your Majesty, the title of the Dragon Court has been decided, passed down from Dongyuan, and can now be announced to the seas."

Xu Xuan accepted the decree, opened it, and with a shake, several ancient characters with a bronze glow flickered on it, radiating a vast dragon aura that caused the entire Heavenly Pool to ripple.

【Changmu Youhai】.

These are titles passed down from the Dragon Court. Unlike Daoist titles, the titles of the dragons in the Dragon Court are passed down from the Renze Palace, and are mostly determined by merit and bloodline.

Xu Xuan's title is of the highest rank, breaking with the old system and creating a new one, on par with [Guangze Huiyun] and [Tianhe Xuanliu], almost the status of a first-class master.

Xu Xuan flicked his finger, and the decree transformed into a stream of light that disappeared into the Dragon Pillar of the Sea Capital. In an instant, the venerable name of the [Changmu Youhai Dragon King] spread throughout the entire Heavenly Pool, causing all the demons to bow their heads in homage.

"During my seclusion these past few days, have there been any unusual movements in the sea?"

His voice carried an awe-inspiring majesty. After cultivating the [Shaking Heaven's Path], his words naturally had the power to intimidate people, which was merely an added bonus.

Bo Chang felt that the voice of the adult above was like a resounding bell or a thunderous drum, causing his mind to tremble violently. He knelt on the ground and said:
"The Holy Land of Universal Salvation is completely sealed off. All the cultivators in the Dao have entered the cave heaven. The great array of the Eye of the South Sea is showing its power, and the light of water soars into the sky, making it difficult for outsiders to cross."

"Holy Land Sealed Off".

Xu Xuan's heart stirred slightly. This Golden Core lineage had many secrets. Even with the master in power, it was still entangled with the Northern Liao Demon Land, and things were not yet perfect.

Although there is a Great True Man Miaolin in the entire Holy Land, there are no other Purple Mansions to help him. As a result, when he was invaded by the Heavenly Demon, he still had to ask the Purple Mansions at sea for help.

Now that it's completely sealed off, we don't know what changes have occurred, but it also means that there's less attention from Golden Core forces, making things easier to do.

"Ignore it for now, just have people pay close attention to the movements in the south."

"Yes."

Bo Changgong responded respectfully, and then took out a sky-blue jade token, with rolling dragon energy and the light of the Han River surging around it. It was clear at a glance that it was from the Eastern Han.

"Dongfang Lanqing has achieved supernatural powers, and is now known as the 'Azure Wave Dragon King.' He is enfeoffed between the two seas in the southeast, and a grand banquet has been prepared. He has invited all demons to the autumnal equinox, one month from now. Your Majesty is on the guest list. Will you accept?" "Dongfang Lanqing... he has achieved the Purple Mansion realm!"

Xu Xuan raised an eyebrow. This dragon had a noble bloodline, and his father was the Hao Xuan Dragon King. He held an extraordinary position among the dragons of the Han Shui River. Now that he had achieved supernatural powers, he should be granted an audience.

Hao Xuan Dragon King has existed for a very long time. He is of the same generation as Guangze Dragon King in the Dragon Court, and is also an old friend of Shang Guang Demon King.

These demons have extremely long lifespans, almost dating back to the Fengdai era, often exceeding a thousand years.

This Lanqing Dragon King was his youngest son and the most favored. He had a conversation with Xu Xuan in the past, but they gradually lost contact afterward, seemingly to avoid suspicion.

Xu Xuan seemed to be deep in thought. His desire for Zhen Lei was not in conflict with the Han Shui Long Jun of the East Sea, and he did not seek a true dragon. The fundamental contradiction lay in Yang Lake.

This golden elixir seed, secretly cultivated by Mingze, seeks the true fruit of Ren water, but the true form of the dragon lies within Renhan. They cannot have both, creating a profound contradiction.

“Send someone to deliver a message, saying that I will definitely go there to congratulate him.”

He gave the order, and Bo Chang, who was standing to the side, immediately responded. Nowadays, he handles most of the affairs in Tianchi. Whether it is contacting the Purple Mansion outside or inspecting the sea, Xu Xuan does not need to go personally.

"Your cultivation of 'As You Wish' is nearing completion. Are you ready to develop your next supernatural power?"

Xu Xuan turned his gaze to Bo Chang. This man from the Purple Mansion had a very pure bloodline and was of noble birth. He was naturally close to the divine thunder and was also the core of the Teng Snake lineage in the cave.

Guangze must have gone to great lengths to bring such a demon into the sea and make him his subordinate.

"Your Majesty, the Divine Thunder Technique is extremely rare. Our clan only possesses the 'Ruling Decree' of the 'Thunderous Sky Technique,' along with a fragmented 'Mysterious Thunder Heavenly Clarity Record,' corresponding to the divine power 'Thunderous Pivot,' which is no longer suitable for cultivation."

Bo Chang was middle-aged, dignified and composed, with the air of a great general. But when he talked about this cultivation technique, he looked miserable.

"【Junlei Pivot】, how come I've never heard of this supernatural power?"

Xu Xuan asked doubtfully. He had heard of the five divine powers of Divine Thunder, but he had never heard of the divine power that Bo Zhong was talking about before.

"This supernatural power is a lower level of [Dispelling Divine Punishment]. It lacks the miraculous ability to survive under heavenly tribulation and is more of a pivotal function for long-lasting thunder. It has been completely extinguished since three hundred years ago and cannot be cultivated."

Bo Chang explained in detail, and Xu Xuan instantly had a plan in mind.

Isn't this the same as the [Return to the Dao Pivot], both of which are to imitate the most original divine thunder path, and even without the influence of the village thunder, so there is no use in avoiding it and preserving oneself?

Xu Xuan pondered for a while, then took out a scroll of Taoist book that shone with golden lightning, its mysterious aura spreading outwards. It was the "Wei Ling Zhan Kan Jing"!
This scroll of Divine Thunder Techniques comes from the [Mysterious Thunder Heavenly Pivot Immortal Path], reaching the fifth rank. Upon mastering it, one can obtain the divine power [Radiant Spirit Edict], an offensive divine power within the Divine Thunder Path, possessing extremely strong power.

Xu Xuan had kept it in his hands for a long time without taking it out, but now it has come in handy.

"I entrust this scroll of Taoist text to you for study and practice. Cultivate the next supernatural power as soon as possible, lest the seas become unsettled in the future."

Bo Chang stared at the Taoist book in his hand, his expression suddenly changed, and a surge of fervor appeared in his eyes. He had never imagined that the Dragon King would possess such a divine thunder technique, which was now allowing him to continue a part of his Taoist journey.

Xu Xuan sized up Bo Chang, a thought stirring in his mind. The Divine Thunder Technique was hard to find, and this Teng Snake probably couldn't perfect it either. In the end, he would still have to find a substitute to learn from, and he would probably only be able to reach the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm at most.

'The substitute for Divine Thunder is Geng Metal; I wonder what the connection is between the two.'

Just as Bo Chang had obtained the technique and was about to leave after receiving his orders, a sudden ripple came from outside the Heavenly Pool. The originally surging sea surface instantly became still, and a heavy, vast aura swept over.

North of Tianchi, the towering Lingshan Mountain descended from the void and stood on the sea. The mountain's body shimmered with mysterious light, and the earth's energy spread out. The seawater it touched instantly turned into solid rock, and the aquatic creatures fled in panic.

Xu Xuan rode the wind and looked to the north. He saw a bright yellow sacred mountain suspended in the sea. Its extremely refined earth magic transformations far surpassed those of Hua Gu back then.

'Late stage of the Purple Mansion realm.'

His thoughts settled slightly, and he looked at Bo Chang beside him.

"Take the banners of [Suihai] and [Hufeng] to guard the great formation to prevent casualties."

"Yes."

Bo Chang had never questioned the king's decision, and this was no exception. He broke through the void and began to survey the surrounding seas.

A line of crimson flame soared into the sky, and red clouds rolled in. Yang Yuanxin arrived at this moment, her jade-like face filled with worry. She wore a peach-red dress and appeared thin and frail amidst the wind and thunder.

“A Taoist priest brought a mountain to suppress the border, and was stationed north of the pond. He said that the Dragon Court had destroyed his Taoist lineage, and he had come to seek retribution for his actions.”

There was some worry in her voice. As the de facto mistress of Tianchi, she naturally cared a great deal about the condition of this blessed land. Now that an unwelcome guest had come to her door, how could she not be worried?

Even though Yang Yuanxin knew that Xu Xuan had already broken through to the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm, the aura outside the mountain was too powerful, even second only to the old master, which made her feel a little uneasy.

"We want an explanation?"

Xu Xuan frowned, gripping Lie Que tightly, a hint of coldness in his eyes.

"It seems to be related to the Stone Man Path, perhaps a legacy of the [Eight Extremes Yuan Mountain]? No, that path has long been destroyed. You settle the demons in the palace, I'll go meet him."

Be extremely careful.

Yang Yuanxin's brows were full of worry. She had been waiting for the other party to come out of seclusion for a long time, and now that they had just met, they hadn't even exchanged a few words when something else suddenly happened, which was really annoying.

"No need to worry. Since you are not at the peak of the Purple Mansion realm, you have probably come to the wrong place to seek justice at my Heavenly Pool."

Xu Xuan broke through the void, bid farewell to Yang Yuanxin, and headed towards the northern region of Tianchi. There he saw a mountain about a hundred feet high fall from the sky and settle on the water.

This mountain is entirely bright yellow, devoid of vegetation. Atop its summit stands a Taoist priest, clad in a dark yellow robe, with a lean face and tall stature, holding a whisk, his gaze calmly lowered.

"Could it be the Dragon King of the South Sea? I've come today to inquire about the [Divine Union] and [Stabilizing the Ultimate] lineages."

This Taoist priest possessed an otherworldly aura, ethereal and unfathomable, almost as if he had never lived in the mortal world, giving Xu Xuan a strange feeling.

Yuan Pu was also sizing up the Dragon King. He saw that the Dragon King had a majestic demeanor and wore a black robe with purple embroidered patterns. The robe was decorated with patterns of torrents and great marshes. The dragon's horns were coiled like a crown, revealing the dragon's head. The pair of inhuman dragon eyes were looking at him coldly.

'A remarkably refined divine power.'

His heart stirred slightly. Although he had come for the sake of the Daoist tradition, he was also entrusted by someone else to travel a long distance to seek trouble with the Dragon King.

The story of the death of the Dragon King Xu Zhi is still told, and now another dragon is in Zhen Lei, even with the potential to become the Golden Emperor, which is enough to make many people uneasy.

"Unfortunately, fellow Daoist, you have arrived too late."

The dragon spoke slowly, and the wind and thunder roared between heaven and earth, as if a series of drumbeats were sounding, surging and swirling. Yuan Pu's expression remained unchanged, but an extremely terrifying radiance of earth energy gradually flowed around his body.

The world fell silent, with only the man and the dragon facing each other.

"The Dragon Clan is truly domineering, annihilating the lineage of my sect's subordinates without the slightest remorse?"

Yuanpu spoke, breaking the silence, while the dragon seed continued speaking slowly and deliberately:

"Your Dao is far more domineering. The Stone Man and Dingji conspired to seize my Nanming Tianchi. The Dragon Court was merely forced to resist."

"Forced, what a wonderful word 'forced'."

Yuanpu's tone held a hint of accusation as he looked at Xu Xuan. The void was gradually being sealed off, and he said in a deep voice:

"please."

(End of this chapter)