Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 504 Daybreak
Deep in the Renhai Sea, there is the Qinghe Water Palace.

On the ceiling of the main hall, purple lightning flowed endlessly like dragons and snakes, blending with the clear and harmonious light of the Ren water, creating a mysterious and unfathomable scene.

On the jade throne, Xu Xuan's dark eyes were as deep as an abyss, and his body was filled with terrifying true thunder essence, which was drawn out but not released.

Since he began to comprehend the "Secret Essentials of the Chaotic Thunder," his cultivation has made further progress!
Xu Xuan's current Thunderclap cultivation is considered to be second only to the Great True Man!
Under heaven, only the Kui Dragon of the North Sea could surpass him in the cultivation of Zhen Lei, but the opponent's cultivation was probably only the ancient Zhen Lei, not the complete one.

The method of mixing thunder should not be revealed lightly. He was pondering how to pretend to seek the position of [Huo Shan] in order to clear himself of suspicion.

Just as he was pondering this, a commotion suddenly arose outside the hall. Xu Xuan's gaze sharpened like lightning and he instantly focused on the source of the noise.

A chilling aura swept in through the door, frost and snow filled the air, and the figure of a woman in a plain white dress appeared. Her face was cold and aloof, her aura was like fresh snow, and her presence was already at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.

"Kings."

The newcomer was none other than Bai Su, the incarnation of the White Demon King.

This white snake has a sensitive identity. Although she is only at the Foundation Establishment stage, Xu Xuan still has to respect her background. After all, she has a powerful demon from the Cold Yin Sect behind her, who has the potential to reach the Purple Peak.

Adding to the Taoist's proverb, Xu Xuanzheng guessed that it should be above Bai Xuan, and even have the chance of reaching the Golden Core stage, which must be taken seriously.

Xu Xuan had always allowed her to reside in Yang Yuanxin's Crimson Feather Palace, treating her with the highest level of care in her daily life and cultivation, and had never mistreated her.

Yang Yuanxin and Bai Su were very close friends. Since Xu Xuan went into seclusion, many of the affairs of Renhai had been handled by these two.

Currently, the one in charge of controlling the Heavenly Pool Grand Array to defend against external enemies is naturally Bo Chang, who has the cultivation level of Purple Mansion. He is always stationed on the Dragon Pillar of the Sea Capital, while the one who handles the miscellaneous matters near Heavenly Pool is that Mirage Maiden [Xia Yin].

Yang Yuanxin held a position equivalent to the matriarch and had been managing many affairs within Tianchi for years. With the assistance of Bai Su and Lu Lian, she managed everything very well, never requiring Xu Xuan to trouble himself.

"Something has happened at Fengyan Mountain. An invitation has been sent to Yuanxin and the King, but the King has attended the banquet at Baitang and has not yet returned."

Bai Su's voice softened slightly at this moment:

“Yuan Xin was concerned about the clan, so he went back to the mountains first, asking me to wait until the king returned and tell him about this.”

"Feng Yan?"

Xu Xuan's heart stirred. Fengyan Mountain was located in Yanhai, not too far from Tianchi, but there had been little contact between them over the years.

The Flame Demon King claimed to be cultivating supernatural powers, but no news has been received to date.

After Yang Yuanyi broke through his barrier, his personality changed drastically. He became domineering and autocratic, causing widespread resentment among the Fire Crow Clan.

Xu Xuan didn't say much, but he kept a lot of information from Yang Yuanxin to avoid upsetting her.

He pondered for a moment, then stood up, his tone growing increasingly somber:
"I'm going to Fengyan, so you and Lulian will have to keep an eye on the affairs of Tianchi."

"Yes."

Bai Su seemed to hesitate for a moment, but still said:
"There is one more thing, but I don't know if I should report it to the King."

"Just say it."

Xu Xuan raised an eyebrow. Over the years, the other party had never made any requests. He wondered what it was about now.

Bai Su then took out a black jade box, from which a cold light surged and the sound of water seemed to emanate. She moved gracefully to three steps in front of Xu Xuan, presented the box, and respectfully said:
"Lady Qingling of Baiqing Cave sent this item, which is a [Autumn Lake Cold Water]. She specially selected it to present to the court, saying that she wondered when His Majesty could pass on a scroll of Ren Water cultivation technique, no matter how low the grade."

Xu Xuan did not answer at the moment. His dragon eyes narrowed slightly, and a strange tremor rose in his heart. It was a feeling that was almost a mixture of appetite and lust, which made him stare at the white snake in front of him.

This gaze instantly alerted Bai Su, but her expression remained unchanged. Her bright eyes narrowed slightly, and she said softly:
"Kings."

Xu Xuan withdrew his gaze and turned his head slightly.

The throbbing sensation persisted, causing him to stare at Bai Su with lightning-fast, dark eyes, creating a somewhat strange atmosphere in the hall.

He has not yet mastered the power of will, but he is protected by pure energy, so others cannot use any methods on his soul. This tremor is caused by the dragon blood.

"Send a message back and tell them to set a time to discuss this in detail in the cave. I still need to go to Fengyan. You and Lulian should keep a close eye on the affairs in Tianchi."

He put the item away, broke through the void, and instantly headed towards Feng Yan, not spending any more time with the white snake before him.

This throbbing sensation originating from his bloodline was so unbearable that he even had the urge to devour the white snake alive.

'That's too strange. I'll probably need to ask Guangze.'

The void closed up, and the Dragon King on the jade throne was nowhere to be seen, only purple lightning dissipated.

Bai Su stood calmly in the hall.

She gazed quietly at the vast and majestic black jade throne, a barely perceptible smile playing at the corners of her lips, which vanished in an instant, replaced by a cold and aloof demeanor.
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Feng Yan.

Dark, malevolent flames soared into the sky, dispersing the gloomy aura. At that moment, a brilliant golden sun rose in the sky, dispelling the layers of dark light and bringing back the light.

The void opened, and Xu Xuan stepped out, wearing a black robe with purple dragon patterns, jade horns like a crown, and a menacing dragon aura emanating from it, indicating his arrival.

At this moment, Bingyang Peak shone brightly, with golden light flowing around it, as if an extremely terrifying divine power was condensed within it.

A woman dressed in a peach-red dress swiftly emerged from a side hall in the mountains. She was beautiful, with a warm aura, and red feathers shimmering at her temples.

When she saw Xu Xuan, her brows first showed some joy, but then worry appeared, and she rushed over in a cloud of red.

"What happened?" Xu Xuan asked at this moment, but he already had a guess in his heart. On that Bingyang Peak, there was an extremely vast solar energy, carrying the imperial might, and shining brightly in response to the heavens!
“A prince has arrived in Yanggu. He is blessed with good fortune and is currently talking with my brother. He wants to see you and me.”

"Most of the actions our clan takes now are instigated by the Golden Crow, he..."

Yang Yuanxin's crimson eyes sparkled, and she whispered:

"There are still great men among the Golden Crows, whose profound foundations are something even the Eastern Han must be wary of. Be extremely careful."

"Don't worry."

Xu Xuan nodded slightly, and naturally took her hand, heading towards Bingyang Peak.

Before they even landed, the doors of the main hall opened wide, and a middle-aged man in a black and gold robe walked out, with a gold token at his waist and Yanghua on his feet.

This man was of imposing stature, with a high forehead, a prominent nose, and platinum-colored eyes that inspired awe and made people afraid to look him directly in the eye.

It possesses the radiant nature of the heavenly sun, making it seem more like a golden crow in human form, yet in Xu Xuan's perception, it is undoubtedly human.

The light of the entire world seemed to shift around him. As he stepped out of the hall, it was as if a brilliant sun rose again within Fengyan Mountain, illuminating the world.

'Mid-stage Purple Mansion realm of the Sun path.'

Xu Xuan's heart skipped a beat, but then he saw the other person smiling and looking at him, saying loudly:

"This is the Dragon King of the Netherworld? I've heard of him before, and seeing him now, I can confirm his reputation is well-deserved."

This person rose with the wind, riding a dazzling golden light. The nature of the sun was so bright that Xu Xuan's supernatural powers felt condensed, their circulation was disrupted, and they were restrained!
"My name is Yang Chongzhou. I came from Yanggu and was given the title of 'Linzhou Yuyang Jinwu'. The Dragon King may simply call me 'Linzhou'."

This True Man Linzhou, or rather, the Demon King, smiled slightly:
"I have just returned from the Western Sea and was just about to visit my cousin. I heard about this heaven-sent marriage and thought I'd like to see the Dragon King's appearance. I'd be so kind as to trouble you."

Xu Xuan's gaze sharpened slightly, his tone ordinary:
"So it's the blood of the Emperor of Yanggu. His solar divine power is indeed extraordinary. I am the [Changmu Youhai Minglong]. Fellow Daoist, you can call me [Mingdu]. At the banquet of the Lanqing Dragon King earlier, I thought I would encounter the blood of the Emperor."

Yang Chongzhou, a gentle smile always playing on his lips, shook his head and replied:
"My trip to India to pay my respects to the Great Asura took up a lot of time, which caused me to miss our appointment. I will make it up to you later. However, it is my good fortune to be able to meet the master of Tianchi now."

Xu Xuan's mind raced, and he immediately thought of things related to the sun in the Western Sea.

The first one is naturally the Jiaoyang Demon Bone. This thing seems to have transformed into a demon and is entangled with Mu Wude. Behind it is the conspiracy of the Minghua First Class, Yanggu Golden Crow, and Dali Song Clan.

The second one should be that great Asura, who is in charge of the [Rahu] ritual and possesses a top-tier spiritual object of the sun, the [Sun Crystal Seed]!
'This Golden Crow seems to have some scheme in mind.'

Xu Xuan's thoughts were in turmoil. The only thing he was certain of now was that all these plans were inseparable from the Demon Lord of Jiaoyang.

This golden crow seems to have not yet perished, hiding within the evil energy, still occupying the position of [Mingyi], and even harboring the intention to revive the Daoist tradition, aiming to become the ancestor of dry yang.

Yang Chongzhou's gaze lingered between Xu Xuan and Yang Yuanxin, seemingly quite satisfied. He then took out a powerful, blazing edict and solemnly declared:

"Lord Shangguang issued an imperial decree, which I delivered on his behalf. It said that the marriage between the Dragon King and Yuanxin should be arranged and the betrothal gifts should be prepared. It doesn't matter if she is not the principal wife."

A surge of malevolent energy erupted from the Bingyang Palace, surging and pulsating, from which a deep voice emanated.

"Mu Youdu, you keep delaying, have you forgotten our promise?"

"I will never forget."

Xu Xuan gripped the hand of the person beside him tightly, his gaze now turning to the golden crow, purple currents flashing in his eyes, and he said:
"I do have some things I want to ask Fellow Daoist Lin Zhou."

"Alright, let's go inside and talk."

Yang Chongzhou remained unmoved by the Dragon King's words and maintained his composure.

But beneath this tranquility lies a terrifying solar supernatural power, sending chills down Xu Xuan's spine.

The use of thunder to sense danger has not been used for a long time, but this Golden Crow made Xu Xuan's supernatural power activate spontaneously, as if facing a formidable enemy, and even felt that he was being restrained.

Neither Hua Gu nor Yuan Pu later brought him this kind of pressure.

'This person is probably a core member of Yanggu.'

Xu Xuan's mind grew increasingly heavy.

His gaze returned to the distant Bingyang Palace. Yang Yuanyi was still not there, hiding inside the palace. He wondered why.

Regardless, he had to ask Jinwu about his plans on behalf of Huoya, even if it seemed like overstepping his bounds.

'Without the initial assistance of this clan, my path would likely not have been so smooth. It is time to repay them.'

He then looked at Yang Yuanxin, gave her a slight nod to reassure her, and then entered the main hall with the golden crow.

Enter the hall.

Xu Xuan saw layers of dark energy piled up, exuding a gloomy aura.

On the main seat, Yang Yuanyi, dressed in a black robe, had a piercing gaze. Half of his body was already connected to the Earthly Fiends and had disappeared from sight, as if he were cultivating some kind of supernatural power.

'Is this... a drought-induced scourge?'

(End of this chapter)