Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 498 Punishment of Devout Patriarchs

Inside the Guanghai Hall.

The hall was filled with shimmering light and overflowing spiritual energy. The four great sages, each seated on a white jade throne, created an atmosphere of ancient mystery and profoundness, as if the flow of Daoist energy was endless.

The three demons on the throne seemed to have an old friendship, while Xu Xuan was a recent addition to the group. The young man in the black robe had eyes like lightning, and with a slight twitch of his sleeves, he spoke first, looking at the Dragon King of the Netherworld beside him.

“My name is Yuanjia, a descendant of the Qilin lineage. Our ancestral home is in Kunlun. I have long heard of Fellow Daoist Mingdu’s illustrious reputation.”

Xu Xuan raised an eyebrow and replied calmly:

"So it's a Qilin Immortal Seed, no wonder. I see that its Thunder God Power is rare in this world, and its divine abilities are extraordinary."

The two exchanged names and said nothing more.

Dongfang Lanqing looked at Xu Xuan, then turned to the woman in the palace dress and smiled:

"This is the [Changmu Youhai Dragon King], the direct descendant of Lord Guangze, and the master of Tianchi. I'm sure Phoenix Maiden has heard of him."

As the flames rose, Gao Chen smiled lightly and looked at Xu Xuan with a kind expression that made one feel as if bathed in a spring breeze.

"The reputation of the Chaos Sword Immortal is renowned and widely known; how could one not know him?"

Her words carried a hint of teasing, and her demeanor was captivating. She continued:

"Today I am fortunate to share this table with you. Hundreds of years from now, I fear I will have to pay homage to the purple light from afar and admire the divine presence."

"I am unworthy of such praise, Phoenix Maiden."

It's hard to say how much of what he said was genuine and how much was just joking, but it was all imbued with a sincere goodwill, which softened Xu Xuan's tone considerably.

"My name is Gao Chen, a descendant of the Crimson Phoenix, and I dwell on the Sacred Mountain of He Yan in Phoenix and Unicorn Continent."

Her voice was clear and melodious, like the sound of a jade chime.

"The last time I saw the direct bloodline of Mingze was when Lord Guangze appeared in the world and traveled the four seas with Little Saint Tiantuo."

The phoenix woman paused slightly, then drank the azure wine in her cup and laughed:

"In the past, the Mingze lineage upheld the virtue of water, but was tricked by various cultivators. Their supernatural powers could not be used outside the cave heaven. The Mingdu Dragon King's thunderous supernatural powers and the pure blood of Mingze are in one body, which is truly mysterious."

This matter has long been a source of doubt for outsiders, and there are even rumors that this Mingdu Dragon King is actually an orphan of Kitagawa Yeguang's lineage.

But now that he actually saw the other party—the jade branches and dragon horns like a crown, and the deep, mysterious light on the reverse scale on the neck—how could this be faked? It was undoubtedly a pure blood of Mingze.

Xu Xuan's gaze was calm, his tone wistful, as if he were lost in memories:

"When I was young, I was of mixed blood, which was intolerable to the heavens. I wandered and fled from disaster, unable to cultivate myself. Therefore, I sought the thunder and lightning. Later, I received the grace of the court and was transformed into pure blood."

Xu Xuan had rehearsed these words a thousand times in his mind, and when he spoke them now, they were naturally full of genuine feelings and had been through many hardships, making people sigh with emotion for the time he had spent wandering outside.

"I didn't want to go through so many hardships on this journey. Alas, at my age, I have the softest heart and can't bear to hear such sad things."

Gao Chen's eyes flickered, and when she looked at Xu Xuan, there was a hint of teasing in them. Her red lips parted slightly:

"If I were younger, and saw a hero like Mingdu in his youth, I probably wouldn't be able to resist embracing him and smoothing away his hardships."

Upon hearing this, both Dongfang Lanqing and Yuan Jia remained calm and composed, as if they had not heard it.

Xu Xuan's expression froze slightly, and a thought stirred in his heart: this Phoenix Maiden was also a strange and cunning person.

Is she flirting with me?
Xu Xuan remained silent, but Dongfang Lanqing, standing to the side, took over the conversation, her expression slightly grave.

"【Renyang Fuze, sinking into the moon pool】, the Dragon Court's situation is truly difficult to handle. Due to the Taiyin blockade, even Donghan can hardly help. In the past, when Lord Guangze wanted to descend to the mortal realm, he could only sever a Foundation Establishment incarnation."

Xu Xuan remained silent.

Guangze had discussed this matter with him. The Minglong was not coming out, and Taiyin was sealed off, but the cause and effect of this Tianhui had not been explained clearly by this master.

He was about to ask Dongfang Lanqing another question, but seeing that the other party's eyes were evasive and unwilling to say more, he stopped talking.

"Even someone as exceptionally talented as Lord Yanghu, favored by the Pure Yang and possessed by the Dark Abyss, who reached the pinnacle of the Five Arts in less than three hundred years, could not escape the Cave Heaven?"

Yuan Jia suddenly spoke, his silver eyes gleaming, directly mentioning this key figure of the Mingze Dragon Court, and then said:

"Back then, my father was already in the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm. He separated a Foundation Establishment avatar to form a social law, and happened to run into that dragon seed. They fought each other, but he was defeated."

"My father once said that 'there is no better reincarnation of a dragon king than this.' Is even this kind of dragon species limited?"

Xu Xuan was getting a headache from the questions. He was currently helping Yang Hu cover up the truth, so he had no idea what was going on. He simply replied:

"I don't know either. I'm afraid that even those who cultivate Ren water cannot escape this blockage."

As he spoke, he seemed to remember something, looked at Yuan Jia, and asked in a doubtful voice:

"Is your father that Lord Hua Leizi?"

"Exactly."

Yuan Jia proudly raised his head, "My father's title is [Heavenly Punishment Thunder Qilin], the ultimate master of thunder in this world, the only one with great supernatural powers!"

'As expected, it's not completely over; as expected, there's still a way out!'

Xu Xuan's heart was churning with a thousand emotions, yet his face remained calm. He nodded slightly, his words carrying just the right amount of respect:

"I never imagined that you would be such a master at the pinnacle of the Thunder Sect. Although I cultivate the Zhenze Sect, I know that the laws of the Thunder Sect are not easy to master. Senior, you have achieved the Five Laws. You are indeed a renowned immortal in the Thunder Palace."

The moment the other party uttered their last sentence, the silver lightning in Yuan Jia's eyes suddenly sharpened, and a deep, enigmatic look flashed across his face.

He changed the subject abruptly, saying only:

“The fact that the Dragon King of the Netherworld has cultivated to the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm at such a young age and has also developed sword intent shows that he has the best aptitude in the world. I achieved the Purple Mansion realm earlier than you, which is why I have two divine abilities.”

"I wonder which two Thunder God techniques the Demon King Yuanjia cultivates?" Xu Xuan asked casually, but his gaze subtly swept over the thunder mace at the other's waist.

This object is extraordinary, seemingly forged from the true essence of multiple paths of thunder, and must be a spiritual treasure. Right now, it obscures its owner's aura, making it difficult for him to discern Yuan Jia's cultivation and supernatural abilities.

"The first is the [Heavenly Punishment], which carries out punishments on behalf of Heaven; the second is the [Pious Punishment], which administers punishments through rituals."

Yuan Jia wore a proud smile, his sharp white teeth flashing coldly, and his silver eyes sparkling with electricity.

His five fingers, like claws, gripped the black iron thunder mace at his waist. The silver-white lightning that danced around him suddenly solidified, transforming into a thunderous prison interwoven with resolute killing and divine majesty.

Its momentum is decisive and ruthless, leaving no room for retreat, while also carrying the righteous connotation of respecting heaven and earth and solemnly punishing.

If Xu Xuanren's cultivation of the Earthly Thunder gives the impression of a celestial judge who wields thunder to judge and rectify morality and quell evil deeds, then the power that Mo Lin is displaying at this moment is a thunderous execution platform specifically designed to torture and kill all evil and destroy demons.

'Indeed, there is a divine power of thunder and lightning. But how can one obtain the technique legitimately?'

Xu Xuan's mind raced. This Mo Qilin was active in Northern Liao, and its stance was unclear. However, judging from its character, it was definitely not a person who preferred to cultivate in seclusion. She Lei would not allow it to retreat, and they might meet again on the battlefield in Liao in the future.

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Lanqing's smile deepened, and she said slowly:
“The Demon King Yuanjia is highly skilled in cultivation. His trip to Northern Liao was full of opportunities. Since he was able to escape unscathed from the Heavenly Pivot Sword, the achievement of the [Primordial Order] is surely just around the corner.”

“How could it be so easy?” Yuan Jia shook his head, lightning patterns flickering in his silver eyes. “To achieve this divine power, one must follow the laws of heaven and establish moral principles. However, I have already gained some insight from my battle with the Heavenly Pivot Sword Immortal.”

“When shrines clash, divine thunderbolts from elsewhere appear. Naturally, I was born to reside in the shrine's thunderbolt and come to suppress the enemy. I am determined to take this guest seat.”

Yuan Jia spoke arrogantly, while Xu Xuan remained calm and composed, saying:
"I've heard that the Great Li has also trained several She Lei cultivators. I wonder..."

"Trying to perform a grand ceremony in a snail shell is nothing but a laughing stock and is not worthy of serious consideration."

Speaking of this, Yuan Jia smiled again, "That seed of the Great Li Song Clan actually went to cultivate the [Primordial Order] first, did it want to die not quickly enough?"

"As for that Jie-Bi Zhenren, he's somewhat interesting, but he won't amount to much. I think only the one hidden in the Shi Yi Immortal Dao can be considered a significant figure."

As she spoke, Yuan Jia turned her gaze to Xu Xuan and said only:
"I've heard that the Dragon King of the Netherworld once fought against the Heavenly Pivot Sword Immortal. What are your thoughts on that?"

This black Qilin actually knew about the events of the past Heavenly Tribulation, causing Xu Xuan's eyes to flicker with emotion, and he sighed:
"That sword is the fastest in the world, always gaining the upper hand. Even if I look at it again today, I still cannot see through its mysteries."

"He is a manifestation of the Divine Thunder Dao Fruit, so he cannot be judged by ordinary standards."

Yuan Jia's solemn voice caused Xu Xuan's heart to stir slightly. If the metal element was condensed and the True Monarch was reincarnated, this Mo Qilin could speak frankly. But what did he mean by saying that the Divine Thunder Dao Fruit had been transformed?

Tian Tuo once gave Zhou Shi the same evaluation, and the power of this Tian Shu Sword Immortal has reached the point where all the immortals of Da Li have retreated, so there must be something fishy about his origins.

Xu Xuan could only sigh:

"If that's how it is, it would be a great fortune to meet him again and discuss the art of swordsmanship."

A strange smile appeared on Yuan Jia's face as he pointed to his heart and revealed his demonic form.

He activated his supernatural power, and a line of sword wound was clearly visible. It had healed but still left a scar, which was stitched up by a thread of pure true fire.

"It hurts, it really hurts." His silver eyes narrowed slightly, as if he were recalling something.

"That day, the Sword Immortal of the Pivot was still in the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm. I used the [Universal Transformation Primordial Talisman] and borrowed a [Primordial Order], thinking that I could have a showdown, but I was still almost stabbed to death by a sword."

As she spoke, Yuan Jia glanced at Gao Chenfengnu beside her, a hint of a smile in her voice, and said:
"If it weren't for Feng Nu helping me heal, I would probably have suffered a lot more."

"True fire healing?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan was slightly taken aback, as he had never imagined that the Fire Virtue could heal injuries.

Upon hearing this, Gao Chen lightly covered her lips with her wide sleeve, and her laughter was clear and melodious:

"Our Crimson Phoenix lineage regards the True Fire as the fire of life and the flame of origin, which does not harm life. This fire is a great medicine, with the most versatile uses. It can be used to refine elixirs and forge weapons, to dispel cold and dampness, and to strengthen the foundation and cultivate vitality. Its wonderful uses are endless."

She paused and continued:
"True fire and thunder can both heal wounds and rejuvenate; this is the wonder of the balance of Yin and Yang."

Yuan Jia, who was standing to the side, seemed to have made up his mind. He stood up, looked at Xu Xuan, and smiled:
“My father once fought against Minglong, and although he lost several times, he still admired Lord Yanghu’s divine skills. Today, I have met Fellow Daoist Mingdu. Why not discuss thunder magic again to extend our generation’s connection? That would be a wonderful story.”

Dongfang Lanqing, who was standing to the side, seemed to want to dissuade him, but Gao Chen gave him a wink, indicating that it was alright.

Knowing the personalities of both sides—both were sharp-tongued and eager to show their talents—the Dragon King of the Vast Waters remained silent, only muttering to himself:
'Battle of Wits in My Palace'

He sighed inwardly, but also wanted to see what the Zhen Society's conflict meant, so he said nothing more.

“You are still in the early stage of the Purple Mansion realm, and I do not wish to deceive you.”

Xu Xuan's tone was solemn, revealing no emotion.

At this moment, Yuan Jia casually took out a silver-white talisman, which contained various edicts and laws, namely, "Nine Heavens Respond to the Origin, the Primordial Beginning is the Order".

This talisman, imbued with divine power, seemed to be a unified entity, yet also a manifestation of some kind of Thunder Palace authority, stirring something within Xu Xuan.

"Having received this talisman, the [Primordial Order] will instantly be bestowed upon me. Fellow Daoist, you need not worry about it overpowering me, what do you say?"

At this moment, Yuan Jia's silver eyes shone brightly, yet carried a hint of undeniable authority, which made Xu Xuan instantly understand.

'He's trying to save face for his father.'

Hua Leizi has been defeated by Yang Hu many times. Even though this dragon has an extraordinary background, he is still a thorn in the side of the Qilin lineage. Now, this young Mo Qilin has set his sights on Xu Xuan.

After all, if we're being precise, Yang Hu can be considered Mu Youdu's elder. As long as Yuan Jia surpasses this master of Tianchi, he can sweep away the past decline and restore the Qilin Immortal's might.

The dragon on its throne raised its head. In the distance, the faint sound of thunder echoed, and a powerful aura rose, as if heaven and earth were in harmony, undergoing a transformation. It said indifferently:
“If the Demon King Yuanjia wants to compete, that’s fine, but please don’t let him add to his injuries, or I’m afraid Feng Nu will have difficulty healing him.”

"You can fight without worry. I brought healing magic items with me. This is still Lanqing's territory, so nothing will happen."

Gao Chen's smile was wide open, as if he was enjoying the spectacle even more, causing Dongfang Lanqing to put her hand to her forehead and sigh inwardly:
'If I had known this would happen, I would have separated the two of them.'

(End of this chapter)