Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 534 Fengshan
Ren Hai.

Bright light shone brightly in the Qinghe Water Palace, and a hazy, deep purple thunder seemed to emanate from the black jade throne. The seawater trembled, and a very regular rumble of thunder echoed.

After Xu Xuan finished circulating his cultivation technique, his aura gradually rose to its peak, and the dragon energy emanated in all directions, causing the black jade dragon pattern engraved on the ceiling of the palace to shine brightly and come alive.

Five drums, each the size of a human head, hung in front of him. Their base color was purplish-red, and their surfaces were cold white. They were surrounded by mysterious wind and thunder patterns. Every time they vibrated, the waves in the Ren Sea would surge and the turbid waves would rise into the sky.

Zhen Tianqu's cultivation has reached a new level, and he has become more adept at controlling the thunderous sound.

As he sensed with his supernatural powers and was nourished by spiritual objects, a mysterious and exciting thunderous sound arose from the Fenglong Drum, which was the first correct sound of the beginning of all things and the union of heaven and earth, namely the [Heavenly Drum Renewal Sound].

This sound is the spirit object that directly corresponds to the golden position of the Heavenly Drum. Now that he has truly nurtured it back, the power of this ancient spiritual treasure has increased again, and it is gradually showing a trend of restoring its former might.

Suddenly, a clear and melodious voice came from outside the hall, and someone came to pay their respects.

"Come in."

Xu Xuan's gaze sharpened slightly, and he turned to look. He saw a female official in colorful clothes enter, holding a secret letter in her hands, and her expression was somewhat anxious.

Xia Yin first bowed and knelt, then slightly raised her head and respectfully said:
"Your Majesty, the Martial Flame Demon King of the Western Sea has sent a message here, saying that there is chaos in Sindhu and that the Twelve Garlands are in great turmoil."

"Is Sindhu in chaos?"

Xu Xuan raised his eyes slightly, and at that moment a bolt of lightning retrieved the letter, which he glanced at briefly.

Wu Yan had not contacted Tianchi for a long time, but the letter he sent was of great importance. According to the letter, the [Emperor Shi] and [Tianlong] had a fight, and their subordinates had intervened, causing rivers to flow and a severe drought to hit the plateau.

Indra is also a venerable one, the master of the [Good Vision Temple], who is in charge of a [Indra] ritual, and seems to have some connection with divine thunder.

The Venerable One was not self-aware and had no opportunity for further advancement; this was created by the Dharma teachings of the present time. According to this letter, there are currently five Venerable Ones and two Awakened Ones in the world.

The turmoil in Sindhu is now coming to an end, with many demon kings and asuras perishing, leaving some sacred lands empty.

With two supernatural powers at his disposal, Mu Wude seemed to be plotting against the spiritual land in Shendu. Therefore, he sent a letter hoping that Tianchi would support him so that he could raise the banner of the Dragon Court.

"Now that you've remembered this place of mine."

Xu Xuan felt a chill creep into his heart. Mu Wude was too shrewd and not someone easy to control. Moreover, his connection with that evil spirit of Jiaoyang made him even more uncontrollable.

However, if we want to gain some initiative in the West Sea, we will inevitably have to use this piece.

He looked at Xia Yin, his tone growing increasingly serious:

"Send a message saying that I have agreed and that from this day forward, I will appoint the Martial Flame Demon King as the General Who Conquers the West and will take over the throne of Shendu on behalf of the Dragon Court."

"Yes."

Xia Yin immediately withdrew to prepare for sending the message.

Xu Xuan wasn't worried about Mu Wude failing at the moment, since the other party had that evil creature supporting him. The demon formed from the bones of Jiaoyang was at least at the peak of the Purple Mansion level.

If that great one is willing to sense and connect with it, this thing can be transformed into a terrifying incarnation and reappear in the world. This is also the current plan of the Golden Crow.

“Ritual.”

With a thought, Xu Xuan observed the Dao Realm and saw a golden-winged roc soaring in the sky. It had been given a new identity by the pure energy and had become a spirit beast kept by Guanghua Palace.

Currently, the Purple Mansions within the Dao Realm are in a state of having nature but no life. They can only unleash their supernatural powers when they are suspended above the Dao Realm, but these people themselves are absolutely unaware of it.

This Golden Dragon is in charge of the [Sea-Splitting] Ritual, which has six aspects. Even though he only holds two aspects and is only at the Vajra level, this ritual itself can be cultivated to a level comparable to the late Purple Mansion stage.

With the help of the pure energy, Xu Xuan was able to see clearly the ritual hidden in Jian Sai's body. If this thing was a golden feather, it would have the characteristics of bloodline, magic power, status and inheritance, all mixed together and attached to a certain place.

'This is also leveraging the divine power of the Great Beast's position, following the same path as Yue'e.'

Each ritual has only one form, and the remaining figures can only borrow a few traces of its mysteries from it, which are very weak and insignificant.

What was inside Jian Sai's body was a real ritual, not some divine gift. This thing was neither a tool nor a Dao, and even though Xu Xuan had studied it for many years, he still couldn't see through it.

Over the years, he has consulted many Taoist scriptures and discovered that ancient cultivators had a different understanding of the "Maya True Dharma" of Sindhu. At that time, it was not called "ritual" but "divine status". The "Nine Songs of the Divine Court" in Chu was also like this. In the eyes of immortal cultivators, it was also composed of various divine statuses.

The two do have something in common: they each have their own set of creation myths.

Among the immortals, demons, monsters, and Buddhists of the world, their lineages differ, but they all acknowledge one thing: the manifestation of ancestral energy and the creation of the heavens by the Three Pure Ones. Even the oldest Buddhist temples do not dare to deny this in their classic texts, though they only mention it briefly.

However, whether it is India or Chu, they each have their own explanation of the creation of the world, which differs from the understanding of other cultivators.

If the deities of Liaodong were formed through incense offerings and faith, then the systems of India and Chu were formed through their own understanding of this land, leading to the descent of deities. These can be seen as a lower level, limited to a specific region, of "divine manifestation."

Xu Xuan stood up and pondered silently. The [Great Beast], as a Water and Fire Sovereign, achieved the Immortal Rank; the system of that [Supreme Wrath of Heaven] could serve as a reference.

He suddenly sensed something coming from the side hall; it was Yang Yuanxin sensing it with the [Eternal Thought Mysterious Pearl].

In an instant, he returned to the Qiuyan Hall and saw a woman in a peach-red dress who had just finished cultivating. Her aura flowed smoothly, and she had reached the peak of Foundation Establishment. Upon seeing Xu Xuan arrive, she pondered for a moment and then said:

"I'm going into seclusion."

Yang Yuanxin spoke with a serious tone, as if she had made the decision after careful consideration. She had come of age, her immortal foundation was perfected, and her spiritual nature had reached the peak of the Fire Crow, making it the perfect time for her to break through.

With the precious pill bestowed by the Golden Crow and the advantage of his bloodline, his breakthrough was practically guaranteed, since he was cultivating the most orthodox Bing Fire.

"Alright."

Xu Xuan nodded slightly, not worried about Yang Yuanxin's breakthrough, and then whispered:

"But first, accompany me on a trip to visit a demonic land before attempting a breakthrough."

"Where are you going that you must take me with you?"

Yang Yuanxin's gaze held a hint of curiosity, while Xu Xuan sighed and said:

"I'm going to visit Chi Feng in Fenglin Continent. That Phoenix Maiden has invited me many times over the years, so I should accept the invitation. It's a good opportunity to have her help me refine my armor."

He paused as he spoke:
"I can handle this myself, but are you sure you'd be comfortable with Gao Chen causing trouble?"

"What do I have to worry about?"

Yang Yuanxin gave a faint smile, which was rather strange:
"Dragon offspring have hundreds or even thousands of wives and concubines. That Phoenix Maiden is at least in the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm. What's wrong with going along with her wishes? Even my brother has more than ten wives and concubines in order to have offspring."

Speaking of offspring, Yang Yuanxin's gaze softened slightly, and she sighed:

“Feathered and scaled creatures are different from each other and cannot produce offspring. Now that you are in the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm, you should also pay attention to the matter of offspring. The higher the cultivation level, the more difficult it is to have offspring, and dragon offspring are even more difficult to obtain.”

"If we don't start preparing now, it will be hard to find a way to do so in the future."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan felt nothing. He had no particular requirements for his offspring; even if the lineage were to last for ten thousand generations, it would not compare to the fleeting moment of the Golden Throne.

The Golden Crow could sense the sun and give birth to ten sons; if he were to achieve something similar, he could follow suit. However, for now, it was best to act normally to avoid attracting too much attention.

Let nature take its course.

His tone became slightly serious, and Yang Yuanxin, who was standing to the side, shifted her gaze slightly and said:

"The Dragon Court has failed to respond. I'll just have to prepare for this. Aren't we going to Phoenix Continent now? I'd like to take a look at the scenery of the Holy Mountain before I go into seclusion."

"it is good."

Xu Xuan waved his hand, and a bronze thunder chariot appeared. The two sat down and headed west.

They traveled for a short time on the South China Sea, using the Void to travel quite fast. However, the remaining journey required crossing the vast and boundless West Sea, where they could no longer rely on the Void and had to ride the wind, which slowed them down considerably.

After traveling for a day, they finally crossed the entire Western Sea and reached the outermost sea area, nearing a wild and desolate outer sea. This area had already escaped the range of the Fire Barrier, and several continents could be seen in the distance.

Yang Yuanxin lifted the curtain, looked outside, her crimson eyes gleaming, and sighed:
“I heard my father say that this place was originally a vast land, as expansive as Li Liao, but it was destroyed in the war. If it still existed, the world wouldn’t be so cramped.” “When the city gate catches fire, the fish in the moat suffer. The world is not what it used to be. People admire the past, but are people today stupid? They are also limited by the outside world. Otherwise, the Dao might be even higher.”

Xu Xuan was now able to escape into the void, and according to the records, headed towards the distant Phoenix and Unicorn Continent. Upon hearing this, he smiled and said:

"Fellow Daoist Yingling has put a lot of thought into this; I have learned a great deal."

Don't make fun of me.

Yang Yuanxin glanced at the other person, then looked outside and said softly:

"Feng Lin has arrived; the Weak Water lies just ahead."

Xu Xuan drove his chariot out of the void and saw a vast expanse of white water ahead. It seemed that every drop of seawater was churning and changing, and anything that went into it would sink.

"The Weak Water is water that does not float, a region that resists the wind, without waves or ripples. Once it reaches the sky, it will fall, and even the Purple Palace cannot cross it."

He sighed slightly. Cheng Wujiu could have easily escaped, but with Yang Yuanxin in tow and a visit to Chifeng, it would be best to maintain a respectable appearance.

Xu Xuan led Yang Yuanxin out and stopped in front of the Weak Water.

He released his supernatural aura and gestured from afar. A burst of crimson flames rose from Phoenix Continent, parting the Weak Water. A woman in a bright red palace dress walked from a distance. She was elegant and noble. Her extremely powerful true fire supernatural ability burned brightly, and waves of heat rolled.

Gao Chen smiled and said:
"The Dragon King Changmu has finally come to my Fenglin."

"Just as I was leaving the pass, I came here to visit the Sacred Mountain of Heyan."

Xu Xuan spoke frankly, not mentioning the forging of armor at the moment, but only saying that he had come to visit.

Gao Chen's eyes flickered, her demeanor elegant and charming. She stepped forward with an air of familiarity, took Yang Yuanxin's hand, and smiled:
"This must be Yuanxin. I've heard of him before. We're both from the Feather Clan and both belong to the Fire element. I even received guidance from Senior Shangguang when I was young. Today, I've finally met his descendant."

"I have met Phoenix Maiden."

Yang Yuanxin was about to bow in greeting when she was stopped by the other party.

"There's no need for such formalities. You have received the imperial decree from the Golden Crow and now hold a position equivalent to that of a Great Sage's bloodline. You are also the Dragon King's principal wife. There's no need for such excessive politeness. Just call me 'elder sister.'"

Upon hearing Gao Chen's words, Yang Yuanxin remained calm and sincere, saying only:

"Thank you, sister."

Xu Xuan's eyelids twitched slightly as he watched from the side. Although Gao Chen was in his prime, he was old enough to be Yang Yuanxin's grandmother. He was a figure of the same generation as the Demon King Shang Guang and a great demon in the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm.

Can they be called sisters?
"Please come into the mountain and have a chat in my palace."

Gao Chen took Yang Yuanxin's hand directly, and with a light flick of his wide sleeves, a dazzling red glow emerged from them, lifting everyone up like flowing clouds and heading towards the center of the continent.

This continent is extremely vast, almost half the size of Li Kingdom. Along its edges, volcanoes are scattered like stars, with lava gushing forth and crimson flames soaring into the sky, presenting a wild and scorching scene.

But the further you go into the center, the more beautiful and enchanting it becomes, with verdant mountains, clear waters, fragrant herbs and plants, and birds roosting there, creating a scene of peace and tranquility.

At the center of the continent is a majestic mountain range with ever-changing weather. Flames flow endlessly across the mountain, which is where He Yan is located.

Towering fiery trees, mostly of the Guangjia species, stand among the mountains, their branches gnarled and adorned with real fire. Beneath them, magnificent palaces and giant nests are built, appearing and disappearing amidst the crimson flames.

This place would actually be more accurately described as the Heyan Mountain Range.

As soon as Xu Xuanfu stepped into the territory of Fenglin Continent, the pure energy within his body began to circulate subtly, and the Dao stele responded, indicating that this place involved matters of the Golden Core level, and perhaps, the true form of that Phoenix Lord was even here.

“The Phoenix Continent is surrounded by the Weak Water, which is like a natural barrier and is difficult to cross. If the great formation is not activated to isolate it, there are only a few waterways to enter and exit, which is quite troublesome.”

Gao Chen's expression shifted slightly as he mentioned the Weak Water beyond the continent, glancing at the dragon seedling beside him:

"I've heard that there's a Renze in the Mingyun Heaven, the origin of all Ren water in the world, and the Weak Water contained there must be even more powerful than this place?"

"I haven't been inside, so I don't know."

Xu Xuan had seen the Dragon Palace in Renze from afar, but had never experienced it in person, so he had no idea of ​​the difference between the two. However, the one in the Dragon Court should be even more wondrous.

"This continent is the land of true fire. Is the Weak Water outside an ancient phenomenon, or..."

He was implying something, and when he asked the question, Gao Chen replied:
"It was transformed from the golden core of an ancient Renshui lineage who fell and sank to the outer reaches of the continent. It was honored as [Yanyuan] and thus became this Weak Water, which is a good place to cultivate Renshui."

Xu Xuan was moved. The core lineage of the dragon clan should be the two waters of Ren and Han, which are also the foundation of the true dragon. It would be most prudent for the nine dragon lords to all reside on these two waters.

Not only can they completely control the two water virtues, but they also have the opportunity to seek the true dragon again, just as the golden crow firmly controlled the sun in the past. However, the lineages of the various dragon lords are chaotic and disorderly.

The two waters, Ren and Han, are also associated with the path of immortals. For example, the ancient Bu Yang Palace and the Yan Yuan Zhen Jun we are hearing about now both represent the dragon's lack of control over these two water virtues.

"arrive."

Gao Chen led the group down, and they saw a crimson palace in front of them, bathed in the glow of true fire.

This palace is magnificent and imposing, painted in vermilion with gold accents, with jade pillars and bronze doors that open wide, leading to a main hall.

Upon entering the hall, Xu Xuan led Yang Yuanxin to sit down. Perhaps because it involved matters of supernatural powers, the woman beside him did not say much and listened silently.

"Phoenix Maiden has invited me to the continent several times. I wonder what brings you here?"

Xu Xuan's eyes flickered as he looked over. He and Gao Chen had only met once at Dongfang Lanqing's banquet; the other party must have some other plans.

Gao Chen chuckled softly, leaned forward slightly, and said in a gentle tone:
"It's nothing serious. Our clan leader has always had a connection with the Zhenlei lineage. He was on good terms with the Tianhuo Dragon King back then and even met the current Zhenlei leader. Naturally, he is concerned about Zhenlei matters."

"So I've come to ask the Dragon King, 'Which golden position are you seeking?'"

"Naturally, it is the [Huo Shan] that I, a member of the Dragon Clan, have proven in the past."

As soon as Xu Xuan finished speaking, the pure energy within his body began to surge violently. He felt that everything around him was coming to a standstill, and Gao Chen's voice was drawn out and echoed endlessly.

Above, an endless stream of light and heat seemed to rise, the flames of the Great Source, the brilliance of civilization, the inner fire, causing the entire world to begin to melt away. The main hall and the mysterious palace were blown away by the hot wind, and everything before our eyes quickly dissipated.

A towering phoenix tree, its trunk crimson and stained with blood, stood tall. It was a vital hub of the true fire of heaven and earth, its branches and leaves seemingly gathering countless flames from the world. The scorching heat caused the sun to lose its color and the sea to boil.

With its crimson feathers unfurled and golden eyes gleaming, the being seemed to be enveloped by an immense and chaotic aura, its true form obscured. Occasionally, drops of crimson blood would fall from within, sprinkling onto the phoenix tree and staining it with a rosy glow.

Xu Xuan no longer pretended not to see him. This person was clearly manifested in front of him, without concealing his figure, almost as similar to the Yin Judge of the Underworld back then.

"No. Shangjian."

When He spoke, devoid of emotion, the strange phenomena in the world subsided, and the oppressive feeling of being watched dissipated.

Xu Xuan's heart pounded. This pressure was too heavy. If he hadn't been protected by pure energy, this gaze would have killed him in an instant and turned into a wisp of heat.

'This Phoenix Lord can appear so openly in the world, disregarding divine wrath; if that's the case, if He wanted to kill me, He could do so with a mere thought.'

He felt a chill in his heart. The Golden Core realm was beyond his comprehension. Perhaps there was some way to avoid the Heavenly Curse. When the Yin Judge appeared in the world, there was nothing unusual about it.

The hall returned to normal, and Gao Chen sat in the main seat:
"That's to be expected. This golden position is the easiest to obtain. The Heavenly Drum was requested by that Kui Dragon, and there's also the Thousand Union. I wonder how much Youdu knows about that Shangqian True Lord?"

"Appreciate further details."

Xu Xuan's tone was slightly somber, but Gao Chen, seated on the throne, shifted his gaze, scanning between the two below, and chuckled:
"【Tai Xuan Hua Jie Shang Jian Zhen Jun】, who attained enlightenment in the past, once proved the 【Jian He】, which existed only in conjecture. The temples in the twelve places of Shen Du also responded to it."

"Sindhu?"

Xu Xuan was slightly puzzled, never expecting it to be related to this place.

Gao Chen continued in a leisurely tone:
"The true Dharma of Maya does not venerate only one great being, the Wrathful Deity. According to the divine instructions he left behind, the complete true Dharma should consist of three aspects, corresponding to the three energies: the Pure Brahma Heaven, the All-Pervading Heaven, and the Wrathful Deity."

“When He attained enlightenment, the long-empty statue of Brahma responded to His teachings.”

(End of this chapter)