Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 523 Fire Lord
The Sea of ​​No Wonder, the Mountain of Blazing Flames.

Looking into the distance, one can see wisps of white mist piercing the sky and sea, below which crimson lava and dark blue seawater collide, roaring like thunder, and solidifying into vast expanses of black rock and soil.

At the summit of Douyan Mountain, the ever-rolling crimson flames could be faintly seen within the main hall, their light filtering through the doors and painting half the sky a crimson glow.

The void shattered, and silver lightning flashed.

Enveloped in the lingering thunder, Xu Xuan took a step and landed steadily in front of the mountain gate.

Looking ahead, one could see the fire fox, transformed into Tianxin, lying on the blue stone, sleeping soundly and lazily, with the sea breeze causing the monster's tail to flutter.

Startled awake by the thunder, the demon realized who had come and slid down from the bluestone with a start, hurriedly bowing in greeting:
"Tianxin greets the True Man. My master is already in the Doutian Palace on the mountaintop. In addition, your esteemed family's disciple is still studying the alchemical scriptures in the quiet room. Should I go and summon her to come and pay her respects?"

"We can bring Yi Wan here and have her wait quietly in the outer hall."

Xu Xuan lowered his gaze slightly and nodded calmly. Before he finished speaking, the child's figure flickered, turning into a streak of fire, and vanished without a trace in an instant, disappearing extremely quickly.

He rose with the wind and instantly landed on the mountaintop, arriving in front of the magnificent and majestic Doutian Palace.

The hall was filled with a solemn and heavy atmosphere. The crimson flames twisted and entangled like tree branches, swirling and spreading out, as if there were rolling heat waves accumulating inside.

"In this mountain, there is a person with great supernatural powers."

Tian Tuo's tone carried a hint of apprehension. At this moment, he was hidden in his inner world, using a secret technique. Golden and white light condensed in his hand into an eye, scanning the surrounding sky.

Lesser Yang is the first sense, arising from the opportunity of eliminating Yin and opening Yang. It occupies a position where the sun and moon are both at ease. In terms of sensing Qi and perceiving profound techniques, this path should be considered the first-class.

Through the influence of the pure energy, he vaguely sensed that the true fire in the mountain was condensed like a mysterious embryo, gradually transforming from accumulation to emergence, which led to the leakage of strange phenomena.

"I'm afraid he's the teacher of Master Pingxiu."

Xu Xuan's mind stirred slightly. True Fire was the ultimate of the Five Fires for self-preservation, possessing a life-saving method similar to Thunderclap. Now that Pingxiu had obtained Immortal Ash, perhaps in the future, a great supernatural being would be stationed in Douyan Mountain.

This was also excellent news for him, since Douyan Mountain and his family had a close relationship and frequent interactions.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, please come in quickly."

A burst of enthusiastic cheers came from inside the hall. Xu Xuan then pushed open the door and stepped inside, where he saw the rather familiar Bagua alchemy furnace and Pingxiu watching the fire from the side.

This immortal was still dressed in a long black robe with flowing flames, looking like a young man with a full head of white hair. However, he now had a rather spirited air about him, and his supernatural powers moved at will, with scenes of rekindling dead ashes, starting fires from flint, and red phoenixes soaring through the sky.

"Congratulations, fellow Taoist."

Xu Xuan spoke first, a smile on his face, which startled Ping Xiu slightly. He quickly recovered and simply said:

"It was thanks to your help, fellow Daoist, that I was able to obtain that wisp of immortal ash; otherwise, where would I be today?"

The two took their seats.

After considering for a moment, Xu Xuan asked:
"I also believe it belongs to the Fire element, but unfortunately the lineage was broken, which is why I, who cultivates Thunder, came into being. In the future, I will still belong to the Bing Fire element and will have more interactions with your esteemed mountain."

Pingxiu laughed heartily, which revealed a certain boldness:
"That's natural. If the element of fire flourishes in the future, our two families can work together to achieve it."

"I wonder, fellow Daoist, what is the situation with your master now?"

Xu Xuan hesitated for a moment, but still asked. This matter didn't seem to be a secret; the high-level True Fire cultivator from the Changsun family already knew about it.

Pingxiu's expression changed slightly. After pondering for a while, seeing that the torches in the hall were still shining brightly, he whispered:
"To be honest, my master was a master of the True Fire realm, with the Daoist name Jingying. He was once a direct descendant of the Western Sea's Douhuotian, but due to unforeseen circumstances, he was sent out into the outside world."

"So you are a true cultivator from a celestial realm. Your esteemed path truly possesses a celestial realm."

When this news reached Xu Xuan's ears, it was quite alarming. After all, it was the lineage of an ancient immortal lord. If there was a grotto-heaven there, there must also be magical treasures there. One could imagine its former glory.

"That's all in the past."

Pingxiu sighed and continued:

"My master was unwilling to accept his fate and eventually became a Purple Mansion. However, after breaking through, he saw his grotto-heaven fall and his Daoist lineage die out. So he sought out this spiritual mountain in the sea and re-established the Daoist lineage."

"Only when Master achieved the Five Laws and sought the gold and perished, and used the merit of repentance to preserve his life, did he need to be nourished by immortal ashes."

Xu Xuan's heart stirred slightly. Most of what Ping Xiu said should be true. However, he wondered who destroyed the [Fire Heaven]. It was probably the work of a Golden Core cultivator who could destroy this cave heaven.

Seeing that Pingxiu was unwilling to discuss the matter in detail, Xu Xuan changed the subject, saying only:

"I wonder, what kind of prestigious position does this senior seek—"

"The position of True Fire, [Tu Xuan]."

Pingxiu's tone was deep and solemn.

Why not seek enlightenment?

Xu Xuan spoke of true fire with some doubt.

This path was quite glorious in ancient times, with sacred immortals among its practitioners. Nowadays, it is rarely seen in the Great Li, and mostly overseas. The status of the True Fire position is unclear, and there are few reports of Golden Core cultivators. The Crimson Phoenix lineage overseas seems to have a master, but he doesn't seem to be at the Fruition level.

"The position already has an owner."

Pingxiu seemed hesitant to speak further, as if he was wary of elaborating.

"Why have I never heard of the teachings or the name of this great man who holds the position of the Lord of Fire?"

Xu Xuan was puzzled, but then he heard the other person whisper:

"Naturally, he is in the heavens. This great man comes from the Yuanfen Dao and is a figure from the Middle Ages. He cultivated ancient methods and ascended to heaven in the Western Sea."

When Pingxiu spoke about this matter, he was vague, perhaps because it involved matters of ascending to the celestial realm, which was a taboo subject.

Xu Xuan's gaze sharpened slightly, and he continued to ask:
"I've heard that there are also great figures in the Crimson Phoenix lineage?"

Seeing that the other party no longer inquired about the matter of the fruit position, Pingxiu breathed a sigh of relief and simply said:

"Beyond the Western Sea, on Phoenix and Unicorn Treasure Continent, there is a great man in the Crimson Phoenix lineage. He has existed for a very long time and has held the position of True Fire since the ancient times, having served as the ruler of many different positions."

"It is said that this demon lord's cultivation level is comparable to that of several dragon lords."

Upon hearing this, Tian Tuo could no longer remain seated and immediately spoke:
"The one on Phoenix Island is [Zhao De Phoenix Lord], holding a subordinate position. I even entered his grotto-heaven years ago and paid my respects to him on that black phoenix tree." "You've seen the Demon Lord?"

Xu Xuan's heart skipped a beat, but then he heard Tian Tuo say smugly:
“Of course I have seen him. That lord is highly accomplished and resides in a celestial realm. All the demons on Phoenix Continent are under his protection, including the Jade Seed lineage of the Qilin. When I went there, I was with an incarnation of your father.”

Xu Xuan frowned slightly, ignoring the old demon, and turned to look at Pingxiu:
"With the presence of the True Fire and all of you esteemed officials, it's no wonder there are so many mysteries."

His words came from the heart and were not false.

Just like the most comprehensive Thunder among the Five Thunders, the True Fire in the Fire Virtue is also quite comprehensive, covering many functions such as alchemy, healing, combat, and survival. Although it is not considered top-tier among various Daoist traditions, it is quite extraordinary when combined.

"Besides visiting you, I have another matter to ask you to refine a few pills."

"Easy to say."

Pingxiu immediately agreed, assuming it was some kind of healing pill for cultivation, since the sword immortal's injuries were not yet healed.

"I wish to refine a precious pill to purify the immortal foundation and a spiritual pill to break through to the Purple Mansion realm, both of which are of the Gui Water element."

Xu Xuan's tone was calm and steady, but it left Ping Xiu slightly stunned.

'Another Purple Mansion cultivator is about to break through?'

The immortal from Douyan Mountain hesitated for a moment before replying:

"Fellow Daoist, you must be cautious. Breaking through to the Purple Mansion realm is no ordinary feat. For those of us who cultivate True Fire, it's somewhat better, as there's still a chance for reversal, but it still harms our lives. For other cultivation paths, once you prepare to break through, you're teetering on the brink of life and death."

"Even if one doesn't achieve the Purple Mansion, one is still on the verge of life and death."

Xu Xuan's gaze darkened slightly. He was actually quite confident about Wen Si'an's breakthrough, but it wasn't appropriate to reveal these secrets to Pingxiu at this moment. He simply continued:

"I killed that Demon of Hatred in the Cave Heaven and obtained a scroll of Purple Mansion cultivation technique from him. It is the upper level of the [Prayer for Rain Dance] that my junior sister cultivates, namely [Clear Rain Falling]."

As he spoke, Xu Xuan took out the [Rootless Rain] and several strands of Gui Water Spirit Essence, and solemnly said:
"These Gui Water spiritual items are entrusted to you, fellow Daoist. I only hope that you can refine two spiritual pills from them. As for the reward—"

Before he could finish speaking, Pingxiu waved his hand, accepting all the spiritual creatures, and laughed:

“Fellow Daoist, there’s no need to worry. These spiritual items are more than enough, and we can even refine a few more. There’s no need for a reward. I haven’t yet repaid the kindness you showed me in the cave.”

Seeing Pingxiu's resolute tone, Xu Xuan said no more. After they talked for a while longer, he stood up and said:

"I have other matters to attend to and cannot stay any longer. As for Yi Wan, she has been in Guishan for many years and should return. Thank you for your guidance, fellow Daoist."

"It's alright. Fellow Daoist Xu's disciple is quite talented in alchemy and will surely achieve something."

Pingxiu's tone carried a hint of regret.

Zhang Yiwan is quite ingenious in alchemy, but lacks talent in cultivation. At most, she will reach the late Foundation Establishment stage, and there is absolutely no hope of reaching the Purple Mansion stage.

Before leaving, Xu Xuan used the Heavenly Tuo Secret Technique to sense a burst of blazing true fire energy hidden in the mountain, which swept over him at an extremely fast speed.

'This senior has actually recovered to such an extent! [Reignition], this supernatural power is comparable to the Taiyin Refining Technique.'

Xu Xuan was moved. When it came to avoiding calamities, preserving one's life, and elevating one's destiny, the Taiyin lineage was undoubtedly the way. Among them, the Taiyin Body Refining Method was particularly renowned and even more advanced than reincarnation.

This True Fire Divine Power was able to protect the opponent and ensure their survival within the Golden Realm, which was quite remarkable; at least it was a way to ensure their survival.

As they stepped out of the gate, they saw a woman emerge from the outer hall.

She wore a deep purple dress, her expression was calm, her figure was slender, and there was a hint of stubbornness in her eyes; it was Zhang Yiwan.

"I've met the leader."

Her voice was respectful, and she bowed in greeting.

Xu Xuan broke through the void and left with this disciple. After a brief look, he saw that Zhang Yiwan was still at the early stage of Foundation Establishment and had not made any progress.

Douyan Mountain is a sacred land of fire virtue, and cultivation here should be much faster than in the sect, but her cultivation has not progressed at all, which makes Xu Xuan sigh.

A flash of lightning carried the two of them toward the shore.

"Seal script is not a panacea."

Xu Xuan was moved. Whether Xiao Wen could succeed in his breakthrough was still unknown. After all, his talent was not particularly good. It was only after he obtained a spiritual body that he had a better chance of success.

According to Tian Tuo, success or failure is a 50/50 chance, unless there are other special circumstances.

As for Xingfang's situation, even if he found the cultivation method, Xu Xuan still had no idea what to expect. After all, he had also used a [Zenhe] Immortal Talisman within his body to break through, which was made of metal and was much more precious than seal script.

The success of the "She Lei" project was fraught with difficulty, as evidenced by the example of Song Shiming from the Lei Department. Thinking of this, he silently murmured to himself:
"We should take advantage of this great battle to hone Xingfang's skills, slay demons and evil spirits, and establish his reputation. This will increase his chances of breaking through."

Tian Tuo spoke at this moment, his tone slightly somber, saying only:
"Among the cultivators in your sect who are considered to have the Purple Mansion Seed, there is only one, Fayan, and Shuhan. However, there is still one Pure Yang Dao Seed. I wonder who should use it?"

"If we want to get involved in Donghua in the future, having a Shaoyang Zifu here will definitely be of great use."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan was also moved. This Dao Seed was of great importance, not just a simple cultivation technique.

If this seed of the Dao is passed down, a destiny of the Purple Mansion level will descend, and one can be granted inscriptions. Coupled with the nobility of the Yin-Yang Dao lineage, one will surely achieve great things.

Most importantly, there is Tian Tuo. With such a former great master of Shaoyang and half a cultivator of Donghua guiding and bestowing the Dao seed upon the person, their future is limitless.

"Lesser Yang lies between Greater Yin and Greater Yang; perhaps it is also suitable for cultivating the Dao of Fengxuan Sword."

Tian Tuo's tone was gloomy, as if he had a guess, which stirred something in Xu Xuan's heart.

"Unless the Patriarch returns, how dare we cultivate this path?"

He now possesses the complete cultivation methods of the Fengxuan Sword Dao, including even the Daoist treatises at the Golden Core level. As a Xuanqi Sword Dao, this lineage's nobility even subtly surpasses the Thunder Palace Tribulation Method.

"How do you know you won't return? Just wait for news from Binghuo's side."

Tian Tuo's tone grew colder, and he said solemnly:

"I think that in the end, this world may not belong to the Great Li, nor to the Northern Liao. I'm afraid that in the end, it will turn into a chaotic world, and we'll end up doing the work for someone else."

(End of this chapter)