Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 538 Azure Clouds
Renhai, in the Qinghe Palace.

The atmosphere in the main hall was somewhat solemn. On the black jade throne, purple lightning flickered and dragon energy shifted, emanating a silent pressure. Xu Xuan sat upright on it, holding a scroll of scriptures, a slightly strange look in his eyes.

Yang Yuanxin sat to the side, gently tucking the red feathers behind her ear, her crimson eyes bright, her voice clear and melodious:

"If Wu Yan actually took down one of the twelve regions of Shendu in one fell swoop, and if he truly regards Tianchi as the most important place, then it can be considered a good thing."

Xu Xuan actually disliked the serpent quite a bit and had little trust in it.

The opponent was probably able to take over Yunmoga because of the power of the Golden Crow Demon Bone, but now, it just so happens to give him an excuse to intervene in the situation in Sindhu.

“This man is cunning and scheming. Moreover, he is in a chaotic place like India. He claims to be acting on the orders of the Dragon Court, but who knows whose orders he is actually following? Let him raise the banner of the Dragon Court for now, and there will be a time to command him in the future.”

He didn't have high hopes for the serpent, but he was interested in seeing the condition of the Sindhu, or at least taking a look at the statue of the Pure Brahma.

Yang Yuanxin lowered her gaze slightly. She was unaware of the situation within the Dragon Court, let alone the background of this Martial Flame Demon King. Instead, she said:

“A few days ago, the demon soldiers patrolled the sea. At noon, they saw a divine tree standing upright under the sun, blocking out the sky and rooted in the void. Moreover, many Jia wood spiritual objects have been produced on the reefs of the South China Sea recently, which are probably related to that cave heaven.”

"Aoba Sora? It should be soon."

Xu Xuan seemed to be deep in thought, and only said:

"For now, let someone keep an eye on the sea. If there are any people with a destiny, especially those who cultivate the Jia wood element, they should be secretly monitored. It is possible that the fate of these people will befall them."

"Bai Su has already led people to handle this matter, so there's no need to worry."

Yang Yuanxin smiled slightly, as if she was about to say something more, when suddenly a commotion came from outside the hall. A female official in colorful clothes entered, knelt down and bowed.

"Your Majesty, the Vajra Bhadra of the Southern Maurya Kingdom requests an audience."

"Peacock?"

Xu Xuan had never expected to have such a guest.

He had dealt a severe blow to Kong Zhao back then. Kong Zhao was the eldest son of the Peacock King, and the two should have had a grudge against each other.

Now that Bao Chi has come, what is his purpose?

"Let him in. I want to see what tricks the peacock is up to."

Xu Xuan's gaze sharpened slightly, and he gave the order for Xia Yin to bring the Vajra over.

Even those in the late-stage Purple Mansion realm wouldn't dare to act recklessly in Tianchi, let alone a Vajra of Wish Power. According to his guess, the peacock was more likely there to make peace rather than have any other motives.

Outside the hall, the sea was boiling and flashing with colorful light. A man in a bright red robe entered, with a pointed mouth and dark skin. Upon seeing the Dragon King on the throne, he hurriedly bowed and said:

"This humble monk Baochi greets Your Majesty."

"Why have you come to my Heavenly Lake, monk?"

The purple lightning in Xu Xuan's dark eyes condensed slightly, and a heart-palpitating pressure descended, causing Bao Chi to feel extremely alarmed. He hurriedly replied:

“This humble monk is also a demon. I have come here on the orders of Kong Xuan, the demon king of the Southern Peacock Kingdom, to atone for the Peacock’s previous offense against the Dragon King and to beg for the Dragon Court’s forgiveness.”

Bao Chi hurriedly took out two colorful jade boxes and respectfully said:

"The King has specially taken two spiritual items from his treasury to present to the Dragon King. I hope Your Majesty will accept them."

Xu Xuan raised his hand and summoned the two jade boxes, opening them one after the other.

First, there was a piece of precious jade surrounded by a crimson glow. Its nature was Bing Fire, and it was called "Red Heart Jade". It had the wonderful effect of warming and nourishing the body and was suitable for making into ornaments. This item should have been prepared for Yang Yuanxin, which was quite thoughtful.

As for the remaining item, it made Xu Xuan's pupils slightly narrow.

A scorching, destructive aura emanated from the area, and the murky, dark yellow light of water and fire shifted, from which countless voices emanated, causing the black fire lotus pattern between Xu Xuan's brows to faintly sense it.

"【Sanskrit Water and Fire】? The peacock is quite generous, to be able to bring out something like that."

Xu Xuan felt a growing sense of unease. This object was of the same type as the [Shānrǔ Shānhuǒ] hidden between his brows, both being Purple Mansion spiritual objects corresponding to the Great Beast Venerable rank.

Legend has it that the elixir required for this position is the Great Heavenly Water and Fire, which manifests in three natures, corresponding to thoughts, speech, and gaze respectively. This Sanskrit water and fire can be entrusted to language.

Xu Xuan also possessed a copy of the "Three-Tier Water and Fire Refining Method," a gift from the Dragon Girl Ashe. This method was a secret manual of the Beast Lord's Dao, which recorded the properties and functions of three types of water and fire.

If the water and fire of wrathful deities are entrusted to the mind and move with the will, then this Sanskrit water and fire can be entrusted to words, greatly enhancing the efficacy of the mantra and making it pleasing to Buddhist practitioners.

“This item is destined to be given to the Dragon King, so it is only right that it be presented. I only hope that the Dragon King can forgive Prince Kong Zhao for his past offenses.”

"If that's the case, as long as he doesn't offend the imperial court's dignity again, I won't cause him any trouble."

Xu Xuan turned his gaze and easily took the water and fire. This item involved the Beast Lord, so he could use it to study the nature of this metal element.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Bao Chi breathed a sigh of relief and was about to find an excuse to leave when he saw a pair of dragon eyes looking down at him, which made him feel a chill.

"Your bloodline as a demonic monk is quite rare, the essence of Bifang True Fire. Instead of pursuing the path of immortality, you've turned to Buddhist cultivation. Aren't you ruining your future?"

Xu Xuan had long noticed the extraordinary nature of the other party's true form; it was none other than Bifang.

As a convergence of true fire spirit, this essence is quite close to Ding fire, and there are various interpretations, but in the end, it is not as promising as the path of immortality.

"This little demon was once tormented by the Demon Refining Tower, and his life was incomplete. He could not cultivate immortality, so he had no choice but to go to the Pure Land to seek a place."

Bao Chi dared not hide anything and immediately recounted his origins, but the gaze from above grew even more profound.

"The Great Li Demon Refining Tower, you escaped from that turmoil back then?"

"That's right. The little demon originally came out of a spiritual tree in the Qi Kingdom's imperial palace. It was originally a spirit beast under Prince Yin Guang, but it was later attacked by the Li Fire, so it was sent into this tower."

When Bao Chi mentioned this, his expression changed slightly, as it was not a pleasant memory.

'It makes sense that Bifang of Yinguang Palace has such a background. Fire essence originates from wood, making it unique, so it's normal for it to be connected to the Wood Virtue Immortal Path.'

Xu Xuan's heart stirred. If what the other party said was true, his experience was quite complicated, as it coincided with the rise of Dali and the burning of Guangmu.

"Having spent so many years inside, how come you were spared? Tell me, what's the situation inside the Demon Refining Tower?"

He spoke casually, seemingly quite interested.

Bao Chi had no choice but to reply:

"Your Majesty, the Demon Refining Tower is an artifact from the Great Feng Dynasty. Although it is only at the Purple Mansion level, it is connected to the nation's destiny, constantly suppressing and refining various demons. Those within lose all five senses and cannot remember anything." "I heard that two Heavenly Demons are also imprisoned inside?"

When Xu Xuan inquired about this matter, Bao Chi's expression changed slightly, as if the other party was somewhat wary.

"I am of low rank and have no chance to meet you seniors. However, there are some rumors that there are two celestial demons, one is Guiche and the other is Linghua. As for their fate, it is hard to know."

Xu Xuan's gaze sharpened slightly. After asking a few more questions and confirming that he could not get any more information from the other party, he waved his hand and let him leave.

Bao Chi felt as if he had been granted a pardon. He bowed repeatedly before retreating. As soon as he left the Ren Sea, he vanished into the void, seemingly afraid of being struck by the Dragon King's sword.

"He was a great demon with a long history of cultivation, yet he turned to Buddhism and Taoism."

Yang Yuanxin sighed. She was also preparing to go into seclusion, and seeing this once great demon in such a predicament, she felt quite emotional.

"It's not bad. So many demons were turned to ashes. Those who managed to escape are already blessed with good fortune."

Xu Xuan spoke in a low, thoughtful tone.
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Azure sky.

The clear moon hangs high, and the green trees reach for the sky.

The moonlight was so bright that it illuminated the world as if it were daytime, without any darkness. The cultivators and mortals below could move freely without disturbing each other.

【Taiyuan Green Wood】is rooted in the center of this grotto, reaching straight into the clouds. Its green leaves, like large stars, keep turning. One can see the vast green wood virtues cascading down like a waterfall, nourishing the grotto.

On the highest peak of the sacred mountain, a woman in a green robe and Taoist crown stood quietly, a wooden sword at her waist, untouched by the mortal world. Her immense power of thunder and lightning was concentrated in her body, echoing the celestial phenomena of the entire cave heaven.

As the second type of thunder born in the world, Xiao Lei has a wonderful function that the other four types of thunder cannot match. It is the great way to bring favorable weather, peace and prosperity to the country.

In times of peace, the Thunder Department would naturally use the Sky-Shattering Strike, but now they have no choice but to use the shrine, where punishments are even more prevalent.

Bi Mo's gaze shifted, her thoughts returning from the various disputes within the Thunder Department.

Although she was the sect leader of Shangxiao Sect and a Great True Person proficient in all five arts, she had never actually intervened in the situation.

Indeed, Zongzhong had suffered a loss here before. Back then, his predecessors manipulated the situation in the court, acting as a sharp sword of the imperial family, which suppressed the dissatisfaction of various factions and caused widespread resentment. In the end, Zongzhong paid a heavy price.

My current retreat is a last resort; I lack the resources to engage in any further activities.

"Master."

A white-robed man walked up behind her. He had a dignified appearance and an otherworldly demeanor. The wind and thunder pattern between his brows shone brightly, and there was a hint of worry in his calm eyes.

“There have been many strange phenomena at the place where my disciple is in seclusion recently. I don’t know if something has happened.”

Zhou You's tone carried a hint of worry as he turned his gaze to a cave atop the Taiyuan Green Tree. Azure and white light flowed continuously, revealing various strange phenomena, such as a white deer lying on a pine tree and a green ox emerging from a catalpa tree.

Normally, breaking through to the Purple Mansion should be accompanied by the manifestation of extraordinary phenomena, and one should emerge from seclusion. If there is no movement, one is likely to perish. However, Zhou You has never seen such a situation in his life where extraordinary phenomena are so vast yet the breakthrough has not been achieved.

"The Path of Yuanmu is the righteous virtue of wood, and it is a first-class path. It is also bound by destiny, so it is normal for it to be a little unusual."

Bi Mo's expression remained unchanged, and her tone was indifferent:

“I have calculated that he should emerge from seclusion around this time, so you don’t need to worry. By then, that grotto-heaven in the South China Sea should also be open, which will be a good opportunity for him to hone his supernatural abilities.”

"Azure Leaves in the Sky, this was once the location of the Heavenly Leaves Immortal Path. Back then, when the [Jianmu] tree was felled, it was said that some broken branches fell to this path; I wonder if they are still within its grotto-heaven."

Zhou You's tone became slightly more serious. The Shangxiao Sect had also done considerable research on the Wood Virtue, and naturally knew many of the secrets of this grotto-heaven.

In the beginning of time, the Five Virtues were born, and the most fundamental things manifested. The wood element corresponding to Jia wood is Jian wood, which is the tallest tree in ancient times, connecting heaven and earth, and falling directly below the sun in the sky. It is also known as the "Immortal Ladder".

The Yuanmu corresponds to the Fumu tree, which is the place where the first rays of dawn are born. Its connection with Shaoyang lies in this. A single branch of it can transform into the top-tier Purple Mansion spiritual root, Taiyuan Qingmu, which shows its wondrous nature.

"When the Heavenly Leaf Immortal Path was destroyed, the Heavenly Yu Dragon Lord emerged from within it, bringing with him a branch left behind by the Jianmu tree. According to the records he left behind, there should be an even more complete spiritual root within the cave."

Bi Mo spoke in a low voice. If it were really as she thought, and the Jianmu spiritual root was complete enough, even a Golden Core cultivator would be unable to sit still. The dragon element would be the most likely to succeed.

That Yuan Hanlongjun is in the East Sea. As the master of all the sea currents, no one in the world can rival him on the sea. Of course, it's hard to say about the one in the North Sea.

After all, Donghan has been involved in and secretly manipulated the Southwest and North Seas over the years, but has never offended the North Sea in the slightest. Even though that Xuanhun Zhenjun has been outside the heavens for many years and has not established a lineage, the vast North Sea is actually mostly in a state of emptiness.

"You don't need to worry about that now. Just focus on cultivating your supernatural powers in the cave. As for the outside world, let Ruan Yuan take care of it when he comes out of seclusion."

Bi Mo looked at Zhou You, who was her disciple whom she had personally raised. Seeing him achieve supernatural powers, she had always groomed him to be the next sect leader.

However, she broke through to the next realm quite early and has a relatively long lifespan, so there are many things that are not urgent and can be dealt with slowly.

Zhou You took a deep breath and replied:

"Yes."

He then left and returned to his cave, intending to cultivate his next supernatural power, the [Awakening of Insects].

Bi Mo lingered on the spiritual peak for a short while, then turned her gaze to a cave dwelling within the mountain. With a solemn expression, she walked forward.

The place is furnished in an ancient and elegant style, with an ethereal atmosphere. It seems to be another world inside, as if you are walking on clouds, surrounded by surging wind and thunder.

A heavenly altar built of green wood stands here, echoing the celestial phenomena. Green thunder rumbles to and fro, and various mysterious and profound talisman arrays appear beside it. Forty-nine bolts of lightning fly around the heavenly altar like birds.

The Heavenly Thunder Treasure, [Qizhe Celestial Altar].

This item is one of the foundations of the Heavenly Realm, created by the former [True Lord Qingxiao, the Master of Celestial Manifestations]. Even among magical treasures, it can be considered profound. If she were to fully activate it, it would be enough to influence the celestial phenomena, wind, rain, sunshine, and gloom, throughout the entire Li Kingdom.

Now that the True Lord has departed, this object serves as the pivot of the grotto-heaven, used to sense the Heavenly Thunder Fruit position and bless the grotto-heaven.

She took a few steps forward, and the azure lightning dispersed, revealing the object on the altar: a green wood immortal statue, supported by the energy of primordial wood, its power far exceeding that of the Primordial Green Wood!
This statue depicts an old man with a thin face, an air of otherworldly grace, wearing a green robe and holding a mysterious bell, but it is not the statue of Qingxiao Zhenjun.

Bi Mo knelt respectfully and bowed, speaking slowly:

"Master."

A pale moon had fallen into the other's hands at some point, and the statue on the altar gradually changed. The wooden eyes of the statue turned slightly and looked over.

The boundless essence of the heavenly thunder condensed, and even with Bi Mo's cultivation, he was like a lone boat adrift in this sea of ​​heavenly thunder, utterly powerless to resist.

The wooden statue's lips moved slightly, and a majestic and mysterious voice descended from the heavens.

"How is Dali?"

(End of this chapter)