Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 501 Irumawa
Haoyuan Water Palace, deep within the main hall.

Above the dome, azure light flowed like ripples on water, and a vast aura permeated the entire palace.

Dongfang Lanqing slowly put down his wine cup, as if he was carefully considering his words.

He turned his gaze slightly to Yuan Jia, who was sitting quietly beside him, with a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

"Yuanjia—"

Before Dongfang Lanqing could finish speaking, Mo Lin, dressed in a dark black robe, shook his head slightly, his posture resolute, clearly unwilling to discuss the matter further.

Upon seeing this, the white-robed Dragon King on the throne sighed softly:
"It's a pity that the sun hasn't risen yet today, otherwise we could have discussed this matter more."

He quickly concealed his displeasure, raised his cup again, and invited the demon kings at the table to drink more, without discussing the state of the world again.

Xu Xuan remained calm, turning his gaze to Yuan Jia, who sat quietly to the side, his tone indifferent, as if he had mentioned it casually:
"My cultivation of the Thunder Formation requires five Purple Mansion Thunderbolts, each corresponding to its own nature. I wonder if it would be possible to trade one She Thunderbolt with Linshan?"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Jia's silver eyes suddenly turned to look at her, a hint of embarrassment appearing on her face.

“Our mountain still adheres to the ancient precepts of the Thunder Palace, and the secrets of the sect are not to be revealed to outsiders. Even if there is a leak, our clan’s Purple Palace must retrieve it. I’m afraid I cannot comply with the Dragon King’s request.”

He paused, as if recalling something:
“Back then, my father went down the mountain to retrieve a leaked ancient technique of the Thunder Palace, and he killed many immortals in the process.”

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan's gaze narrowed slightly. He had not expected that the rules of the Mo Qilin lineage would be so strict, refusing to even exchange for a spiritual item like a thunderbolt, let alone pass on their cultivation techniques.

It seems we can't force it; we can only wait for the right opportunity.

His mind raced as he pondered to himself.

Whether it is cultivating the Heavenly Laws and authority of the "Primordial Order" or nurturing the intent of "Extinction of Life," both require adherence to the morality of the Thunder Palace, making it a thoroughly worldly method of cultivation.

With war about to break out in Liaodong, regardless of the final stance of the Ink Qilin, once the situation becomes chaotic, there will always be an opportunity to obtain the She Lei technique.

He constantly recited that [punishment of vengeance]!

This supernatural power, simply by maintaining peak condition at all times, is enough to surpass many other traditions.

You must know that in the end, when a battle of magic reaches its peak, people often become exhausted and lose their lives, and their skills are often greatly diminished.

The [Punishment of Divine Purification] can maintain one's peak life force at all times without diminishing the power of one's supernatural abilities. This single method is extremely effective in suppressing Daoist practices such as Qi of Extinction and Qi of Evil that affect others.

'If we could obtain the Five Thunder Rings, and combine it with the powerful [Five Thunder Heavenly Strike] technique, that would be even better.'

Xu Xuan had witnessed the power of this spell and still remembered it vividly. If it weren't for the subtle wisdom imparted to him by Xuanhun Zhenjun, he would have been seriously injured.

Just as he was pondering, Gao Chenfeng, who was standing beside him, came over, poured him some spirit wine, and said with a smile:

"The Dragon King is in his prime, but he has many worries on his mind."

Xu Xuan thanked her, but at the same time, he glanced at the smiling Phoenix Maiden and felt a little strange.

The other party is already at the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm. Even if he is a direct descendant of the Golden Core lineage among humans, it would probably take at least two hundred years.

While demons have long lifespans, their cultivation speed is extremely slow. Unless they are exceptional beings, it would take at least five or six hundred years to reach the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm.

Gao Chen had no idea that the Dragon King was thinking such wicked things. Although she was of noble blood and had profound cultivation, she did not put on any airs and was instead very kind.

"Has the Dragon King of the Netherworld been married yet? If not—"

Before she could finish her sentence, Xu Xuan immediately replied decisively:
He already has a wife, but they haven't yet gone through the proper marriage ceremony.

"May I ask which noble lady you are?"

Gao Chen spoke in a low, enigmatic tone, revealing a certain curiosity within her.

Dragons are considered to be an extremely lewd species, accepting all comers. Putting aside everything else, Dongfang Lanqing, who sits on the throne, may look respectable, but he probably has dozens of wives and concubines behind the scenes.

This is considered devoted among dragons; if it were the former Guangyu Dragon Prince...
"She is a noblewoman from the direct line of the Fire Raven Clan."

Xu Xuan's tone was slightly solemn, showing considerable seriousness:
"Senior Shang Guang personally acted as matchmaker."

Upon hearing the name of this old crow king, even Gao Chen showed a degree of respect, saying only:

"So it is this lord's direct bloodline. It must be an excellent match. However, it is difficult for those with feathers and scales to produce offspring. Does the Dragon King of the Netherworld not consider this matter?"

Dongfang Lanqing, seated on the throne, showed a slight change in expression. He had invited Huoya out of consideration for his father's relationship, but the [Huiming] Demon King had declined, citing matters in the mountains, which offended him.

As for the Dragon King of the Underworld's wives, he did have several dragon maidens in his palace who were quite suitable, but the relationship between Donghan and Mingze was rather delicate.

Otherwise, he would have stepped in to mediate long ago.

A dragon that is almost destined for the position of a celestial demon is naturally worth winning over, but since it involves the schemes of the ancestors and has an unclear relationship with the North Sea, we must be cautious.

Xu Xuan seemed to be deep in thought, and instead of responding directly, he changed the subject:
"I wonder... how exactly is the continuation of bloodlines calculated? Can even intermarriage between noble species of scaled animals produce offspring?"

"No."

Gao Chen's expression softened slightly, and he began to speak in a measured tone:
"All living things in heaven and earth belong to five categories: feathered, hairy, shelled, scaled, and naked, each with its own master. Among scaled creatures, the true dragon is the master; among hairy creatures, the qilin is the leader; and among feathered creatures, the phoenix is ​​the crown."

"As immortal beings, our bloodline is already at the first level among our kind, which is why we can have offspring with other noble beings. However, the offspring are not fully formed, and the price to transform them into pure blood is not small."

She paused slightly, realizing that this was indeed the origin of the Dragon King of the Netherworld before her.

"Those of us in the Purple Palace who seek offspring still rely on the union of male and female. As for the Golden Elixir, it can be generated from within the fruition position. For example, the ten sons of the Golden Crow are born from the response of the sun and other positions."

Her eyes flickered, a hint of ambiguity in them as she looked at the dragon.

"If the Dragon King ascends to the throne, there may be offspring among the feathered and scaled creatures, as there have been precedents in the past."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan silently raised his cup and drank the spiritual wine in one gulp. He was quite curious about how a new noble offspring could be born.

Relying solely on blood ties is insufficient; one must focus on the life force itself—this is the method employed at the Golden Core level.

He thought of the [Heavenly Vermilion Axe] in his hand, and that [Beautiful Imperial] seemed to be somewhere between a crow and a sparrow, influenced by both the sun and the fire of separation.

Gao Chen's gaze shifted, then turned to Yuan Jia:
"On Phoenix Continent, Qingjue of the Jade Seed lineage still thinks of you. When will you go to see her? Back then, Lord Hua Lei arranged a marriage between you two. But the Jade Seed bloodline is dwindling, and she—"

Yuan Jia lowered her silver eyes slightly, seemingly unconcerned.
“I have no interest in this. The Thunder Pool in Kunlun Mountain has its own mysteries, capable of nurturing offspring and ensuring the continuation of the lineage. Why bother going there? It would only delay my cultivation and demon-slaying.”

Gao Chen was somewhat displeased by these words, but since it was a private matter between the two Qilin lineages, she only made a casual remark and then said no more.

"Fenglin Continent, is it where the Crimson Phoenix and Jade Lin clans live together? I am unaware of the scenery here."

Xu Xuan seemed to be deep in thought. This continent must be outside the Western Sea, at a great distance.

Since it is called "Phoenix and Qilin", it must mean that in addition to the real phoenix, there is also the Qilin.

Gao Chen nodded slightly and said:
"In the past, this continent was jointly ruled by two races. However, the number of jade seedlings has dwindled drastically. The last Golden Core cultivator died in Fengqian. Since then, this continent has mostly been under the protection of my Lord Shan, and there are also immortals and demons among them."

"The two places in the world where the Weak Water flourishes are Fenglin and Heli. Both have been places where people have attained enlightenment with the Golden Elixir of Ren Water. They are good places to cultivate Ren Water besides Tianchi. We can visit the Dragon Court more often in the future."

"It's natural."

Having read the Secret Scroll of Mingze, Xu Xuan naturally had a good understanding of the Ren Water lineage. Among the many supernatural powers, the "Unsurpassable Mustard Seed" corresponds to the Weak Water, where even a mustard seed cannot float. This water is extremely weak; one who enters it will sink immediately and cannot be crossed. It is almost the opposite of the "Vast Water".

The demons had been feasting for quite some time when Yuan Jia, who was standing to the side, felt it was time to take his leave. He rose first and said:

"I have other matters to attend to and I'm afraid I can't stay any longer. I'll take my leave now."

Dongfang Lanqing wanted to persuade him to stay, but the Mo Qilin left decisively. After taking his leave, he broke through the void and disappeared in an instant.

Xu Xuan, who was standing to the side, also intended to leave. He took his leave first, exchanged a few polite words with Dongfang Lanqing, and then went straight out of the hall, where he saw the bronze thunder chariot waiting outside the side hall.

He was about to leave when he felt a burst of light behind him. Turning around, he saw that Gao Chen had also come out at some point.

This phoenix maiden had a bright smile, her spirit was as radiant as the morning sun, and her steps were very light and elegant. Her vermilion-colored, gold-embroidered palace dress made her look even more noble.

She greeted Xu Xuan slightly upon seeing him:
"Thunder and True Fire are both ways of balancing Yin and Yang, belonging to the Great Purity. There are many points in their theories that can be mutually referenced. In the past, Ye Guanglong and I, Chi Feng, had a good relationship."

"You may visit me often, Dragon King of the Netherworld. The gates of my palace are always open for you."

Xu Xuan's mind stirred, but he noticed the other party's first sentence: Thunderclap and True Fire both belong to Taiqing. He didn't mention this matter at the moment, but instead said:
"There is something I'm afraid I'll need to trouble you with, Phoenix."

"What is it? Just say it."

"I wonder if your mountain has any demon kings skilled in weapon crafting? I have a suit of armor that needs to be crafted, and I would be grateful if you could help me. The reward is negotiable."

He doesn't lack suitable weapons now; the [Fenglong] and [Lieque] alone are enough to keep him from being at a disadvantage in combat. What he really needs is a suit of armor.

"I am skilled in this art. If Mingdu wants to refine anything, just come to the [Fire-Holding Palace] in Heyan Mountain to find me."

Gao Chen extended a finger and gently tapped the chest of this dragon-born man, then laughed:
"As for the reward, we'll talk about it after you enter my palace."

After speaking, the Phoenix Maiden ignited her true fire, shattered the void, and departed with a smile, giving Xu Xuan no chance to discuss the matter further.

Xu Xuan turned around and sensed something. He saw a young man transformed from a green snake walking out of the side hall.

Seeing Xu Xuan emerge, Mo Xi quickly stood beside the chariot and respectfully said:
"Kings."

"Let's depart and return to the palace."

Xu Xuan returned to the Thunder Chariot, and now he activated his divine power, causing the void to separate.

The thunder chariot immediately entered it, using the wondrous power of "Riding Without Blame" to escape towards the Ren Sea.

Inside the Thunder Chariot, supernatural powers filled the air, shielding the outside world, and Xu Xuan focused his thoughts on his inner vision.

Heavy dark clouds rolled in, with purple currents swirling around them. Within these clouds, a celestial dragon with gleaming purple scales and lightning-stirring light surged and churned, occasionally revealing its majestic and enormous body.

Below lies a vast, boundless Thunder Swamp, inhabited by giant wind and thunder spirits, celestial drum-like beasts, and the ever-roaring thunder, the sound of the union of heaven and earth, the sound of renewal.

Compared to the inner world of She Lei, Zhen Lei's is more primitive, with few signs of being modified by immortals.

The inner worlds of the dragon and human bodies are now separated, and only Xu Xuan can freely switch between them through the Dao Realm.

The limitation of the "Great Thousand Mind View" lies here: once the human body communicates with the celestial being, it is necessary to fully sense the inner landscape of the human body and not to synchronize.

He now goes into seclusion at certain intervals to discuss matters with the old demon, but he cannot respond as frequently as he does in human form.

In the center of Lei Ze, chaotic energy permeated the air, and within it stood a gray-brown stone statue of a deity, holding a Daoist book in his hands.

At this point, only one page of the "Suspended Heaven Thunder Book" was turned, revealing several ancient characters: "[Yin and Yang clash, thunder emerges]".

Xu Xuan took this scroll of Daoist text, which, in addition to the cultivation methods of "Self-Cultivation and Reflection" and "Daoist Confusion and Mystery," seemed to contain other discussions.

Among the many Taoist canons, if we talk about being detailed and complete, the first tier is naturally the "books," followed by the "volumes," and as for the "methods," "practices," and "secrets," they are all roughly the same.

The Taishang Fengxuan Book records in detail the various paths of Nanhua, including the complete methods of Zizhen and the sword techniques and secret methods of Fengxuan Sword Path, such as the Nanhua Sword Nourishing Technique and the Heart Fasting, etc.

The same is true of the "Hengguang Huanhuo Shu" in the old temple, which not only contains the five methods of Bing fire, but also many Taoist scriptures of the "Hengguang" lineage.

Since it has been written down, it represents a complete lineage and can be listed as a separate system.

In other words, this scroll of the "Suspended Heavenly Chaos Thunder Book" probably contains not only methods for cultivating supernatural powers, but also the secret teachings of that Suspended Chaos True Lord!
This is a profound truth he gleaned from his previous battle with Yuan Jia. If it were just a single supernatural power, he could simply write it down as a magic technique; why bother with a book?
He was currently holding up this scroll of Daoist text, which was filled with chaotic energy. Apart from the cultivation method in the "Self-Cultivation and Reflection" section and that one sentence, the rest of the text was still hidden in the chaotic energy and could not be read.

From his humble perspective, he couldn't fathom the True Lord's intentions. Since he had bestowed the Daoist lineage, why didn't he reveal it?

Xu Xuan raised his head and looked at the Dao realm above, where pure energy permeated the air, and a thought struck him.

If what Gao Chenfengnu said is true, the Zhenlei lineage belongs to Taiqing and is governed by Xuanqi.

'I wonder if the Guandao Hall is of any use.'

His mind raced, and he hesitated.

If his guess is correct, the Guandao Hall is indeed used to reproduce the lineage of Xuanqi, as evidenced by Fengxuan, Kunpeng, and Qingyuan.

If this scroll of the [Suspended Sky Chaotic Thunder Book] were sent into it now, it should also have a response.

However, whether it was the former Nan Hua Sword Immortal, the Great Sage of Tai Cang, or the True Lord of Qing Yuan, these great figures had all departed from this world and had no contact with Xu Xuan.

But that Xuanhun Zhenjun really looked at him and knew the secret of his dual body!
This Golden Core cultivator's cultivation level is so high that it's unfathomable, and his motives are unclear; it's hard to say he might have some tricks up his sleeve.

Xu Xuan fears that the moment he sends this scroll of Daoist scripture into the hall, the chaotic deity within his body will awaken and summon that great man.

He carefully examined the "Self-Cultivation and Reflection" section in the Taoist book, and his heart stirred. This was the inheritance of the Ye Guang Long lineage, and it was also the supernatural power passed down by the master of Zhen Lei, with "Lei Ze" as the key.

When a position changes hands, supernatural powers also change, but the image of this Chaos God has not appeared in any of the Thunderclap supernatural powers!
'If I seek the Dao, I cannot follow the old methods of Thunder Marsh, but must study the Dao methods of this True Lord of Suspended Chaos; I cannot avoid this journey.'

He made up his mind and had no more hesitation.

At this moment, they headed towards the Dao Realm and instantly returned to the front of the Dao Observation Hall where the clear energy flowed, and stepped inside.

The Yin-Yang diagram beneath my feet continues to rotate, and above me lies a vast and deep void, where one can almost see the magnificent and mysterious scenery beyond the heavens.

Xu Xuan gently raised his hand, and the scroll of Daoist scripture, filled with chaotic energy, rose into the void above.

A vast expanse of chaotic energy spread, purple lightning surged, and heavenly sounds boomed. His mind and spirit rose along with the Taoist book, as if they had arrived at a mysterious place, the pivot of thunder that shakes the world.

An endless swamp of thunder manifested, with large stars revolving above it. Sometimes, these stars were struck down by deep purple lightning and fell into the swamp, yet they caused no ripples.

Xu Xuan stood on this thunderous marsh, looking towards the center, where he saw yin and yang clashing, the two polarities moving, and the grayish-blue chaotic energy surging endlessly, making one's heart tremble.

A roar like the vibration of a heavenly drum resounded from behind him, causing him to turn around abruptly.

Far behind him stood a thunder beast, as large as a mountain range, with a pale blue body and no horns, standing on one leg, like a dragon or an ox, its entire body surrounded by purple-black lightning, half-submerged in the swamp.

【夔】

Xu Xuan was deeply moved and gazed at the Kui beast, seemingly gaining some insight.

"His position is after mine."

(End of this chapter)