Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 521 Yuan Worm
Heavenly Punishment.

Lightning crackled within the hall, the array sealing it off and isolating it from the outside world.

The cultivator in the upper position, dressed only in a black Taoist robe, sat in meditation with his eyes closed, and a faint light of supernatural power emanated from him.

Xu Xuan's mind returned to his inner vision and fell into the thunder.

The Thunder City hung high in the sky, its power immense. Furthermore, the extremely bright Big Dipper star, Po Jun, shone upon it, continuously empowering his physical body and supernatural abilities through resonance.

【Residing in the Big Dipper】is a supernatural power that allows one to sense the star of destruction, which strengthens the body and amplifies thunder. As one's cultivation deepens, one can use the Big Dipper in the sky as a place of execution, instantly increasing killing power.

Xu Xuan estimated that if he continued to cultivate this divine power until it was perfected, it would be enough to double the power of [Si Jie] and even other thunder techniques in an instant!
Although this divine ability is a lower-level version of [Extinction of Life], it is still part of the She Lei Dao lineage, and its nobility far surpasses other paths, being extremely profound. As for the other uses of this divine ability, it has the wonder of charging into battle. When facing encirclement, it can further increase its killing power, truly deserving to be called a powerful killing divine ability.

"If even this lower-level technique possesses such power, what mysteries would Lei Shi's [Extinction Fate] possess if the entire Big Dipper were complete?"

Xu Xuan felt a stirring in his heart. After a moment of contemplation, he flipped his hand and summoned a twisted and changing dark law script.

This object was formed from lightning, its surface gleaming with a metallic sheen. It seemed to possess a spirit, twisting and struggling, as if it were a manifestation of some kind of being, even reminding Xu Xuan of the element of metal.

"The Black Law can increase the power of thunder and suppress spirituality with its status. Besides that, its greatest function is to sense the core artifact of the Thunder Palace in order to seek calamity."

With a slight thought, he withdrew the Black Law. A calamity, solid as a tangible entity, materialized and manifested as the [Cataclysm of Death from the Big Dipper].

This killing calamity was entirely black, the color of a deep night, as thick and flowing as liquid mercury. It could ignore most life-extending and protective methods and fall directly to obliterate one's spirit.

The Changsun family's Forbidden Wood Armor and the Shangshandao's Taiyin Spirit Talisman were both destroyed by this calamity in an instant, demonstrating its power.

Tian Tuo was also observing a calamity, deep in thought, and solemnly said:
"The Black Law has been passed down for a long time and is one of the highest-ranking Heavenly Laws. In the past, when Master Deng of the Northern Thunder Sect made a move, he brought about three calamities and nine tribulations, causing all cultivators to retreat."

"This faction should have a wonderful method to seek calamity using the Black Law. If they obtain it, they can borrow the prestige of the Thunder Palace and remain calm even when facing cultivators from the most prestigious lineages."

Xu Xuan's mind stirred slightly. This matter would probably have to wait for the relevant items to manifest, but they could not be found at the moment.

He flipped his hand and took out a precious urn made of blue clay, with patterns of black sheep and birds on it, depicting scenes of peace and tranquility throughout the four seasons.

This urn is as large as a human head, and inside it is filled with the energy of earth and thunder, which permeates the air. Heaven and earth revolve, and the seasons change. At the very bottom, there is a layer of black mud that shines with a blue light.

The Qingli Yangxiao Jar contains a spiritual treasure of soil, and inside it lies a [Shunjie Baoshi Soil].

This artifact possesses four wondrous properties, imbued with the essence of celestial thunder and the power to control lightning. Xu Xuan can wield three of them. Only when used by cultivators specializing in earth element or celestial thunder can its full power be revealed.

First and foremost is its most practical benefit: [nurturing].

The earth is the earth's cycle of growth and decay, the earth where all spirits gather and the earth changes with the four seasons. The thunder in the sky is the earth's change of seasons, and it also has the wonderful function of conforming to the heavens and responding to the times.

When the two come together, it symbolizes the best of weather conditions, a time of peace and abundance.

This wondrous effect is to promote growth and development, which is of great use to many spiritual roots and precious medicines. It can not only accelerate maturation but also enhance spiritual power.

If a Purple Mansion Spiritual Root is placed inside, it will require no care and can accelerate the maturation process by half!

Xu Xuan took out the [Azure Cloud Golden Bamboo]. As a spiritual root, this thing naturally produces things. First, it can produce two kinds of precious leaves, both of which are spiritual essence.

One is called "Emerald Clouds," and the other is called "True Gold." The former can dispel demonic obstacles and aid in enlightenment; refining one during cultivation is a rare resource. The latter can eliminate evil and replenish one's foundation; it can be used to refine pills and is most effective for Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Moreover, these two spiritual leaves can not only be taken internally, but also used for refining weapons, making them suitable for use as flying swords, and can be refined into a set.

The two spiritual leaves can be harvested every six years, with three leaves from each leaf each time, for a total of six leaves. With this [Azure Dawn Nurturing Jar], this bamboo can be harvested once every three years, and it can even continuously increase its spirituality.

If one wishes to obtain spiritual objects, cutting off a bamboo branch will yield a [Azure Gold Branch], possessing the properties of both primordial wood and superior metal, with even more wondrous uses. However, this act will damage one's spiritual root, requiring additional replenishment.

In addition, the other Foundation Establishment spiritual roots in the sect can also be put into the urn, including the [Earth Fire Noon Origin Tree] and the [Pure Lotus Without Dye], which can double the harvest.

"The combination of earth and thunder has such a use."

At this moment, Xu Xuan began to look through several secret techniques he had obtained from the cave heaven, one of which was the [Supreme Evil Divine Embryo Secret Technique] from the Qingyang Palace.

A cursory glance reveals that this secret method belongs to the ancient Qingyang Daoist lineage and was written by a cultivator named Gu Huaixu. It was a work he created by combining the Daoist theories of the [Shiren] True Lord, and is a speculation on a method for seeking gold.

The [Secret Method of the Supreme Evil Divine Embryo] is used by the Purple Palace of the Earth, explaining how to gather the four spirits in the evil land, nurture the divine embryo, and create a god of the black sheep.

Tian Tuo also took a look and sighed:

"This method is extraordinary, but its requirements are too unusual and too demanding, and it even risks offending the state and the people. In ancient times, it would certainly have been difficult to succeed."

"The [Grave Sheep Evil Soil] in Junfeng King Realm used this secret method."

This earth-containing spiritual object was originally intended for Fa Yan's breakthrough, but now, combined with this secret technique, it allows us to deduce quite a few hidden secrets.

"Fayan, perhaps there will be an opportunity to cultivate it, but it's unavoidable to bypass Qingwu Path."

Xu Xuan's mind stirred slightly. Among the four spirits of the earth, the [Fen Yang] represents beasts devouring people, a chaotic world of graves; the [Qing Huang] represents a great famine, a year of barrenness; the [Zhu Tun] represents a prosperous age; and the [Wen Yao] represents a year of plenty.

Of these three streams of fortune, all belong to figures from the Qingwu Dao sect, demonstrating the sect's extraordinary nature.

That [Ji Huo] True Person Wei Zhaojia was a mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivator with many years of experience and was quite famous, yet he never sent anyone into Kunwei Heaven, even though he had a [Rang An] under his command who was at the early stage of Purple Mansion.

"This mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivator from Qingwu Dao is either keeping to himself and not taking any of the benefits from Emperor Li, or he is breaking through."

Xu Xuan pondered for a moment. This high-level cultivator of the Earth element had been famous for a long time. Judging from the time, he should have broken through by now if there were no other obstacles.

The other side has always stayed on the frontier, and they must be thinking of taking advantage of favorable winds.

Right now, it's definitely difficult for one person to take down this sect. It might even give them an excuse to defect to Liao. Once Qingwu Dao joins Liao territory and avoids leaving, Xu Xuan won't be able to do anything about it.

"We must find a legitimate pretext and take it down with swift and decisive action."

This matter should wait until Xiao Wen emerges from seclusion, when the sect has gained another Purple Mansion, and when a few more fellow cultivators are invited, before it will be appropriate.

Xu Xuan looked at the crimson gold bracelet in his hand, and with a thought, he put it into his inner world.

Now that the [Red Centipede] has been properly dealt with, the other inscription, [Five Poisons in One Body], has not yet been given.

With eyes closed, his mind returned to the inner world, falling into a sea of ​​lightning woven from black and white thunder. The Po Jun star in the sky was high above, exuding murderous intent.

A crimson centipede, as large as a small mountain, rose up. Its carapace was cast from gold and iron, displaying a deep red color. Its hooked fangs gleamed with poisonous light, burning with eerie flames, as if they were the most potent fire poison in the world.

Xu Xuan landed on the centipede and rode it into the Dao Realm, landing in front of a mysterious mansion with the words "Immortal Bestowal Office" on it. In front of him was a sea of ​​blood-red flowers, but the inner circle had turned into gold and white.

There was no one in front of the mansion. Cheng Yu and Kong Ming had both received their Immortal Orders and were sent to open up new realms of cultivation. They could only rest every three years and then return to the [Immortal Granting Office] to tend to the flower sea for Tian Tuo.

Opening up a Dao Realm is a difficult task. Xu Xuan initially wanted all the Purple Mansions to take up the post, but the edge of the Dao Realm was quite chaotic and needed to be protected with pure energy in order to open it up safely.

With the pure energy he currently mobilized, protecting the two of them was already at its limit. Even so, the spiritual essence of these beings in their Purple Mansions had been damaged from years of contact with that void and chaotic energy.

Cheng Yu and Kong Ming were not exaggerating; they truly couldn't bear it any longer, which is why they complained.

Now Xu Xuan has changed to a rotation system, where everyone must reach the Dao Opening Realm and be rotated every three years. Mu Xu and Yu Huan are also required to go.

Including the Dao Realm's own production and the gains from its development, it now accumulates approximately three hundred Immortal Virtues each year, totaling nearly two thousand to date.

A man in a golden-white Taoist robe emerged from the gate of the mansion. His appearance was both strange and otherworldly, with bright golden eyes, staring at the red centipede beneath Xu Xuan.

"Are you sure you want to bestow the seal? This insect was left behind by the fallen Zhe Du, and it has a great deal of connection with the ancient Heavenly Poison True Lord."

Tian Tuo's tone was slightly somber. Now that he had reached the Dao Realm, he was no longer afraid of the Golden Core's perception and could safely impart the seal.

"We should give it a try."

Xu Xuan's gaze sharpened slightly, and he took out another spellbook, the [Spirit Control Spellbook], and handed it to Tian Tuo.

"This method belongs to the witchcraft tradition and should be a discussion of ancient times when poisonous practices were combined. It may even contain some records of spirit insects. The method of nurturing within it is enough to create a spirit insect comparable to the Purple Palace!"

"If this poisonous insect is raised properly, it can at least be used as a Yuan Poison Divine Power."

Without further hesitation, he summoned a stream of pure energy, enveloping clusters of poisonous light, within which several ancient seal characters shone brightly, signifying "Five Poisons in One Body".

With a thought, the seal script was immediately bestowed upon him.

The crimson centipede beside him immediately changed, its intelligence greatly increased, no longer as dull as before. It moved closer to Xu Xuan, showing more obedience, and its aura also increased.

Xu Xuan took out the jade book, and gradually a pure aura condensed on it, revealing the function of the seal script.

"【Five Poisons in One Body】, which absorbs the five poisons and evolves into primordial insects."

The function of this seal script is quite simple, but the last sentence's description gave Xu Xuan some clues.

Tian Tuo observed this and was also moved:
"The true form of the Heavenly Poison True Monarch was a poisonous creature from beyond the realm, who crossed the cosmic light to come here. His title was [Crossing the Realm Primordial Worm Heavenly Poison True Monarch], and his bloodline was called [Primordial Worm]. Now it has become extinct."

“In ancient times, an enlightened being went to convert this true lord, but was stung by a needle instead, resulting in the erosion of his Dharma form and the destruction of his Buddha-nature, forcing him to reincarnate and start anew.”

The crimson centipede gradually shrank to its normal size and landed on Xu Xuan's shoulder, only to be angrily swatted away by a thunder sparrow. The insect had no choice but to crawl back onto Xu Xuan's wrist.

"With Zhe Du gone, Tian Du Mountain has made no statement, likely indicating they have abandoned the 'Primal Poison' path."

Xu Xuan's thoughts gradually changed, and he simply said:

"The great shaman in the mountains demands the position of the 'Misfortune-Blessing' rank, while that National Preceptor Qi should be demanding the position of the 'Blessing-Qi' rank—"

"I think it's a matter of position."

Tian Tuo's golden eyes brightened slightly, and he said:
"The positions of those who attain the highest level of fortune are too deeply intertwined with the flow of luck in the world. If someone with the Golden Core attains such a position, their ability to manipulate the situation will far surpass that of other lineages, making them a target of envy."

"I think Qi Changsheng can at most ask for a golden position that increases the world's fortune, but like Zhao Ting's former official of the Heavenly Fortune, the position of Fortune Qi Fruit is not something that Da Li can obtain."

The old demon's tone held a deeper meaning, revealing a hint of apprehension.

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan pondered for a moment.

The three paths of fortune, prosperity, and longevity are deeply connected with all cultivators in the world. They represent destiny, power, and longevity, respectively, and are almost the fundamental pursuits of those who cultivate the Tao.

When Shouxian was killed by Zhuyin, the Heavenly Court and the Celestial Dynasty collapsed suddenly.

Whether it is longevity qi or fortune qi, it is extremely rare to hear of anyone attaining a higher level of enlightenment. Besides the difficulty of cultivation, it is probably also due to the infighting among various factions.

"For now, this [Crimson Fighting Centipede] will only be raised as a spirit insect. At most, it can reach the level of the first level of Yuan Poison Divine Power. There's no need to pursue any [Yuan Insect]."

"If the outcome cannot be determined, further plans can be made; perhaps the position of 'Primordial Poison' will be attained."

Xu Xuan flipped through the "Spirit Control Witchcraft Codex," which contained a method for nurturing spiritual energy that required specific lineages and destiny, ideally for cultivators of the Three Witches or those specializing in Earth and Wood.

“Once he reaches the Purple Mansion of Dharma Words, he will be allowed to nurture this insect. For now, let this red centipede lie dormant in the mountains. It is enough to be used as a malevolent god of witchcraft, on par with the Vajra of Shakyamuni.”

The gate is now quite secure and impregnable.

Xingfang can unleash the power of Vajra by using the Thunder Department's divine artifact, and with this poisonous insect and the great formation, even ordinary Purple Mansions would find it difficult to conquer.

He can leave in peace without worrying about the affairs of the mountain gate.

"First, I'll visit Xiang Jian, then go to Dou Yan to finalize the matters concerning the spiritual artifacts and elixirs. After that, I can prepare to go to Earth Lung Mountain to repair my physical body, and I can also take the opportunity to inquire about the [Qingyi Xuanji]!"

Xu Xuan made up his mind. If you were to ask him what his real plan was now, it would be that [Qingyi Xuanji].

This object is different from the previous fragments; it is a complete spiritual vein, which is quite special.

Xu Xuan even had a vague feeling that this spiritual vein was connected to the changes in Xuan Qi and Qing Qi.

"If we could acquire this item, it would be of considerable benefit to the Dao Stele."

Xu Xuan is now quite wealthy, and he also has a unique advantage: the Five Methods of Purple Qi in the Supreme Pavilion, and the ability to create Purple Qi spiritual objects using Xuan Qi.

As long as a suitable secret method is found and immortal virtue is expended, it should be possible to create many rare purple qi spiritual objects, which can be used for exchange.

"If I were to train cultivators of the Purple True Path now, as long as their talent is sufficient, I could help them successfully cultivate to the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm, and they would have no shortage of cultivation techniques and spiritual materials."

Xu Xuan's heart stirred. Besides Louguandao, he could also try to contact Muwushan. Perhaps he could gain something else.

He gathered his mind and stepped out of the Dao Realm, breaking through the void, and headed towards the direction of Guyang County.

Aside from these long-term plans, there is only one thing that is most important right now.

Sword forging.

(End of this chapter)