Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 532 Making a Vessel
At the summit of Xiangjian Mountain.

Thunder surged and roared, tearing through the sky, yet the light remained clear and bright, its flames blazing.

Xu Xuan stood atop the mountain, his eyes lowered as he gazed intently at the sword in his hand.

On the blade, mysterious rhomboid patterns gleamed, as if all the lightning in the sky had been gathered here, and a deep black light wandered endlessly along the spine of the blade, exuding an aura of punishment.

Danting is complete!

This sword has now been reborn, possessing five wondrous powers.

The [Calamity Technique] can contain calamities and temper the sword, allowing different calamities to be contained in one place and unleashed through sword intent. Xu Xuan can now use this sword to simultaneously unleash the [Calamity of Death from the Big Dipper] and the [Calamity of Exiled Spirits], and with the wondrous power of the sword intent, it is almost always a sure hit.

【Xingwei】 can be divided into countless forms by heavenly thunder, moving at will. If it gains the upper hand, it will have the punishment of thunder, and the suppression of Taoist magic will become stronger. If it loses the upper hand, it will have the power of metal and martial arts, which can help improve weaponry and swordsmanship.

【Heavenly Punishment】is used for exchanging gold. If the wounds inflicted by this sword are sufficient, it can manifest the five punishments within the physical body: falling into gold, piercing the soil, carving wood, blocking water, and extinguishing fire, resulting in the execution of beheading.

As for the last two wondrous effects, the first is [Replenishing Thunder], which adds the overflowing nature of gold to thunder. Once the opponent is injured, thunder crystals will spontaneously generate, blocking the healing process. The second is [True Pivot], where the mysterious pearl on the sword hilt is the thunder pivot, possessing some of the characteristics of breaking through illusions and seeing the truth.

Aside from such wondrous effects, Dan Ting alone is sharp enough. A casual slash, without any other means, combined with sword intent, is enough to make most Purple Mansions retreat.

'With this sword in hand, I am capable of contending with a late-stage Purple Mansion cultivator. Unless one is a direct descendant of a Golden Core cultivator, one should avoid its blade.'

Xu Xuan was overjoyed. The reforged Dan Ting not only perfectly inherited its previous function, but also perfectly integrated all the spiritual objects of the Dao into one, with lightning as the king and metal as the minister, creating a rare killing weapon.

He clenched his five fingers and gripped the sword hilt tightly.

The moment the palm touched the sword's edge, the cave-like sword box within the inner vision suddenly trembled, as if it could sense the distant and mysterious Sword Abyss, its existence gradually becoming clearer.

'The reforged Dan Ting sword, coupled with the fact that the sword case can sense the Sword Abyss?'

Xu Xuan's gaze narrowed slightly, his thoughts racing. The scene he had witnessed earlier flashed through his mind.

Beneath the Sword Abyss lies the support of that pair of [Life and Death Stopped]. This immortal sword was forged by Ye Fu and wielded by Yue Nu, yet now it serves as the foundation of this secret place of swordsmanship, so there must be a connection between them.

'The cycle of life and death within the Yuejue Sword Intent does indeed resonate quite with the concept of [Jianhe]'.

Aside from this unparalleled sword intent, the [Great Beast] position also possesses both destruction and vitality, but its nature leans more towards destruction, which is the exact opposite of [Merger]'s destruction and rebirth, destruction and life.

"Fellow Daoist Xu."

A clear, loud voice interrupted Xu Xuan's thoughts.

The Candle Sword Immortal stood tall and imposing, his injuries nearly healed, and his aura grew ever stronger. Amidst the swirling flames, it seemed as if he were about to attain supernatural powers, like a celestial being descending to earth from the flames, dazzling and impossible to look directly at.

"Today, as I reforge Dan Ting for you, my fellow Daoist, I have gained some new insights from Ye Fu's methods." His eyes were piercing, and his voice was like the clash of metal. "The sword is now complete. I will travel far and wide and will no longer linger here."

"Where does the swordsman intend to go?" Xu Xuan asked.

"The road ahead is uncertain and unknown."

Zhu Jian's eyes grew brighter, and the light around him flickered uncertainly.
"I have forged enough swords of slaughter in my life, and this Dan Ting is the pinnacle of my craft. But if I were to emulate the ancient sages and seek the truth, I would forge a sword for an emperor."

His tone suddenly turned stern, and he said in a solemn voice:
"To forge a sword powerful enough to sweep across the land is the true path, emulating the legendary [Tai'a]!"

"I have yet to repay your kindness in forging this sword, and now that you are departing, if you require any spiritual items—"

"No need." Zhu Jian's tone was chilling, carrying a hint of sharp killing intent. "The more renowned Xu Jianxian is, and the more famous his sword becomes, the more beneficial it will be to me, and it will even benefit my pursuit of gold."

"I only hope that when Sword Immortal Xu draws his sword one day, he can sever a few heads of sufficient weight, so as not to fail the sharpness of this sword and the effort I have put in!"

"I will certainly live up to your expectations, fellow Daoist."

Xu Xuan responded in a deep voice, understanding the situation.

This method of seeking gold is probably meant to forge several swords that will be famous throughout the world. This Master Zhujian has great ambitions and a firm will. He is clearly going to fight for the position of "Master Ye" and reach the pinnacle of the world's refining!
"Three days from now, once one of my fellow Daoists takes over this Daoist temple, I will depart."

Master Zhujian suddenly turned around, his gaze sweeping over the Xiangjian Mountain adorned with the furnace fire. He showed no lingering affection, nor did he intend to take his disciples away; he appeared quite indifferent.

'This Sword Master Xue is outwardly warm but inwardly cold, and his heart is set on the Great Dao.'

Xu Xuanjing observed this scene and was somewhat moved.

Perhaps only in this way can it be considered the work of the Purple Mansion. All the foundations of the mountain sect, blood relatives, and clan ties are as insignificant as dust in front of that golden position, not worth mentioning.

"May I ask which fellow Daoist has come here to take charge of this place?"

He asked about this matter because Guyang and Chiyun are separated only by a jade stream, and the two prefectures are quite close. If this place changes hands, it will still have some impact on the sect.

"He is a Purple Mansion from overseas, with the Daoist name Xuanlian. He has already mastered two supernatural powers in the Dao of True Fire."

Zhu Jian spoke casually, but Xu Xuan was deeply moved. He naturally knew the name of this True Man; he was the master of Zhenxuan Mansion, where Liu Xiaowen had stayed when he first came to the East Sea.

'This person actually landed ashore, and the Dragon Clan was willing to release her. Has something changed in the East Sea, or...?'

With a slight thought, he realized that there were many immortal cultivators under his command, the most famous of whom was the [Hun Yuan Palace]. Although there was a Purple Mansion within it, it was only used by his subordinates.

"Then I wish Master Xue great success in his cultivation journey, and I look forward to seeing you again in the future." Xu Xuan's tone was sincere. This Master Xue had helped him a lot. If Wen Guang hadn't been able to refine Purple Mansion Spiritual Artifacts now, things would have been quite troublesome later.

Zhu Jian nodded slowly, and the two parted ways. Xu Xuan broke through the void and headed towards the direction of Tian Ji with Wen Guang.

In the vast emptiness.

Wen Guang, his face full of obsequiousness, stepped forward and said respectfully:
"Sect Leader, may I take a look at Dan Ting?"

Xu Xuan raised his hand, and Dan Ting was summoned, transforming into a silver thunder sparrow that flew out. Its eyes were deep black and its feathers were golden. It landed on Wen Guang's shoulder and gently pecked at the spiritual fire on the other's body.

"As expected, it is the forging method of Yefu. The sword can preserve both life and death. If a great master were to grant its request, this sword could even be transformed into a living being to cultivate the Dao."

Wen Guang sighed, realizing that this skill was close to the Dao, something he himself could not achieve even at his former level.

"Among the weapons forged by Ye Fu, the most famous are the pair of swords called 'Life and Death Stopping Swords.' Back then, the Yue Maiden used these swords to fight her way through the underworld. The remaining one is 'Tai'a,' which was used by the King of Chu and the Emperor of Xia."

"Your memory has recovered quite a bit now. How's your recollection of that scroll, the [Book of Everlasting Radiance], going?"

"I have remembered most of it, including the cultivation methods of [Flame Immortal], [Heng Xuanming], [Ji Guangwu], and [Yinghuo Gao], as well as many secret techniques and spells of the Fire Virtue path."

"【Ji Guangwu】is the ancient name of 【Zai Xingyan】, which represents the virtuous Bing fire, while 【Yinghuo Gao】represents the malevolent Bing fire. The two supernatural powers are actually one."

Wen Guang's tone was quite smug. He had read the entire "Book of Eternal Radiance and Radiant Fire" years ago, but he couldn't recall it before due to his cultivation level. Now, however, he could remember it all.

"Alright, from today onwards, there is no need to refine any artifacts. Just write down all the Daoist scriptures in the Scripture Pavilion."

Xu Xuan's heart stirred slightly. He did not ask the Candle Sword to exchange for the cultivation method. It was precisely because of this consideration that the Daoist Canon in Wen Guang's memory was the true teaching of Heng Guang in the past, and it was naturally the most suitable for the sect's cultivation.

"If Xiao Wen were to emerge from seclusion, he would possess all five methods of Bing Fire, all of which would be of high quality."

This is the benefit of orthodox cultivation: the path is smooth and almost without obstacles.

When Wen Guang heard that he was to compile the Daoist Canon, his face fell. This was even more torturous than refining weapons, and he was a restless person, so it was like being tortured.

The fire spirit did not refuse and immediately agreed, then asked with a hint of anticipation:

"Sect Leader, I have also read the part of the Fengxuan Sword Manual. If we can compile the [Nanhua Sword Cultivation Technique] and [Hepi Sword Explanation Direct Pointing], our sect already has the Binghuo Dao lineage. When will we also pass on the Fengxuan Sword Dao?"

"It's not the right time yet."

A flash of lightning, and the two headed towards the crimson cloud.
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Luoqing, Henghong.

Within the cave halfway up the mountain, a surge of Geng metal energy erupted, its color a bright gold. It manifested as various weapons of war, arrayed in battle formation. Finally, the gate opened, and a young man emerged from it.

This man had a pair of sword-like eyebrows and sharp eyes. He wore a blue and white robe and had already established his immortal foundation. He had a gold-gray longsword at his waist, and his aura of metal was quite intimidating.

It was Jiang Yuehong, the most powerful cultivator of the Baishi Jiang clan, who took the Foundation Establishment Pill refined by the sect, secluded himself for a long time, and finally achieved the foundation of immortality.

The Geng metal element, [Po Zhen Zi]!
Although this immortal foundation is only of the fourth rank, it possesses a strong killing nature, which greatly enhances the crafting of weapons. It can also command the sharp energy of metal to increase its killing power, restrain the wood element, be compatible with divine thunder, and even has some mystery in breaking through formations.

Gengjin is the embodiment of the Dao in the world, and in this chaotic era, it is a time of great prosperity. Even a minor cultivator like him has benefited greatly. The mystery of this immortal foundation is far stronger than that of an ordinary fourth-grade cultivator.

'Let's go pay our respects to our master first.'

With his mind at ease, he took flight on the wind, intending to head to the main hall to see his master. However, the strange phenomenon to the west made him stop in his tracks, staring blankly at it.

In the direction of Chonghua, golden thunder roared into the sky.

Countless bolts of lightning, sharp as gold, darted through the clouds, their thunderous roar shaking the heavens. From afar, one could see that they were emanating from Shenyong Mountain, the site of the Zijin Temple.

The bursts of golden lightning dissipated in an instant, and the world became clear and bright, with a gentle breeze blowing.

"Someone has broken through and achieved the Purple Mansion realm?"

Jiang Yuehong's mind raced. This strange phenomenon must be caused by a breakthrough in the Purple Mansion realm; Foundation Establishment cultivators don't have this ability.

"That's right. The divine thunder was close to Geng metal. I was able to leave seclusion smoothly thanks to this extraordinary phenomenon."

He was not a stupid person to begin with, and he took his family's lineage of cultivation very seriously, having read through almost all the Taoist treatises on Geng metal in the library.

"The Divine Thunder Purple Mansion belongs to that Purple Gold Temple Master."

Jiang Yuehong was looking at the strange phenomenon in the distance when he saw silver lightning flash in front of him. A man in green robes silently rode the wind to this place, and a faint sword aura came from him, making his heart tremble.

"Master."

He immediately bowed. Even though he had already reached the Foundation Establishment stage, he still couldn't see through his master. The other party's realm had probably reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, and he could prepare for matters of supernatural powers.

Liu Xingfang stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze deep and unfathomable, looking towards the direction of Chonghua in the distance, his expression seemingly stirred.

"With the Zijing Temple now having its own Zifu, the layout around our temple is going to change."

(End of this chapter)