Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 545 Flame
The first immortal path, the Qingxu Grotto Heaven.

As the only immortal sect among the seven sects of Dali that does not establish a mountain gate in the mortal realm, the reputation of the First Dao Sect is not well-known, and many low-level cultivators have never even heard of it.

Even Mu Wushan, who had been secluded for many years and never saw outsiders, had taken action to eliminate demons throughout the land, while Shi Yi, since the founding of the Great Li Kingdom, seemed to have never done anything significant.

This grotto-heaven is not very large, but it is still enough to cover the territory of a state in Dali. Inside, there are mostly hills and low mountains, with dark blue streams dotting the landscape. The scenery is beautiful, with pavilions scattered around, and it is a beautiful place with few signs of human activity.

A sudden gust of wind and rain would rise from the sky, dripping into the pond. Red flowers trembled, and green leaves collected the dew. Beside the pond stood a small octagonal pavilion made of silk and red, with a table and chairs made of bluestone inside, where a man was sitting.

This person wore a dark blue robe with feather patterns, had a thin face and a dashing figure; he was none other than the True Man Luyu.

His real name is Meng Shu, and he is from the main branch of the sect. Now that the newly breakthrough junior [Chao Yu] has been sent to do things for him, he has some free time.

A flash of silver lightning swept across the wind and rain. Lu Yu looked up and saw a woman in a silver robe and crown sitting down in front of her.

The other person looked at him calmly, as if waiting for him to speak first.

This female Taoist priestess appeared to be a woman, with jet-black hair, skin like jade, a full figure, and a dignified and bright appearance that was not gaudy. Her eyes, as calm as a still lake, made her seem even more otherworldly.

She wore a silver bell at her waist, engraved with mysterious patterns that symbolized the movement of thunder and the arrival of immortals. The thunderous nature within it was condensed into one, yet it did not dissipate the aura of calamity and punishment. Instead, it revealed a sense of ethereal transcendence.

Lu Yu kept staring at the ripples on the green pool beside her, not saying a word, lost in thought.

"Has the inquiry regarding that document been resolved?"

Finally, the silver-robed female Taoist priest couldn't hold back any longer and spoke. Her aura subtly revealed that she had already reached the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm, and her Thunderous Nature was changing, directly approaching Lu Yu's level, forcing him to speak:
"Using a secret technique, we captured Chen Weiyi and questioned him about the past events of Kongyu. However, before he could say anything, a [Ji Tu Xiu Shi Xian Guang] was used to disperse the information. I think the blessed land didn't want to reveal it."

Lu Yu's gloomy eyes narrowed slightly, and the wind and rain outside the pavilion intensified.

"The Heavenly Palace of Empty Rain was originally established in the Yan Dynasty. Bing Fire is the most Yang of the Five Virtues, and Gui Water is the most Yin of the Five Virtues. They are naturally compatible. According to the meaning of the blessed land, we still need to wait until Bing and Gui are complete before we can proceed."

These words silenced the silver-robed female Taoist priest. After a moment of contemplation, she simply said:

“I went to look at that [Yan Jishaoye Immortal Light] again. This immortal light has become brighter and brighter over the past hundred years. Now it can even sense the stars in the sky. It can only be suppressed by the [Tian Gui Wu Zhe San].

Lu Yu's brows twitched slightly, and her expression changed somewhat. The wind and rain outside the pavilion intensified, pounding into the pool and causing the lotus flowers to lie flat on the water.

"This celestial light originated from the Yan Dynasty, and our next actions will depend on it. Once there is any movement from the blessed land, it will be the time for my Dao to emerge. Senior Sister [Xi Han], this is also your opportunity."

Xi Han's eyebrows twitched slightly, his tone elusive, but he asked:

“I heard from Ping’er that there is a Fu Yi Xuan bloodline in the sect of that Bi Jie Zhenren, which is extremely pure and can even be compared with the imperial clan of the past. You went to his sect before, why didn’t you talk about it?”

Lu Yu's expression hardened slightly as she avoided the other party's intense gaze, but Xi Han seemed determined to persist.

“You clearly know that he cultivates the Thunder God, yet if I seek the Dao, I still need to plot against him. The Great Crimson Temple originated from the third generation of the Fengxuan Dao Palace, and is also the lineage of that True Lord Tianbing Zhaoyuan Hengguang, a continuation of the Yan Dynasty!”

"The emergence of such a pure bloodline could potentially implicate the adults of the blessed land, yet you kept it from me."

Xi Han's tone gradually revealed a hint of anger, causing thunder to rumble outside the pavilion, carrying a mystical aura, as if refined and free from calamity.

"I can handle this matter; Senior Sister, you don't need to concern yourself with it."

Lu Yu's voice remained unhurried, but Xi Han, standing before him, could not tolerate his demeanor and said coldly:
“As the abbot of the Looting Temple, according to old custom, I do not need to take orders from you. I will make my own decisions on this matter.”

She got up and left, then disappeared.

Lu Yu remained calm and sighed softly. He was used to the other party's temperament. The She Lei lineage in the Dao had always been like this, and this senior sister even harbored old grudges involving the struggle for the position of the first Dao Lord.

'If it weren't for refining that [Clear and Turbid Weak Cloud], why would I need to exchange the treasure bottle for that Earth Spiritual Object? I know she's not good with her mouth. But, this matter couldn't be kept secret anyway.'

He pondered silently. Fu Yixuan's bloodline was almost representative of the Yan Dynasty's imperial family. Today, the most famous pure-blooded person in the world was Feng Yan, who served under the Liao Emperor.

When the True Man of Mount Muwu, known as "Xuya," was born, he had already achieved the Four Divine Powers of True Qi and held the "Taihe Xuanwu Token." He was stationed on the frontier, but was killed by that Blood Qi Grandmaster.

It should be known that Mu Wushan is a direct descendant of the Manifestation Golden Elixir lineage, a True Person of the Four Supernatural Powers, wielding the spiritual treasures of this lineage. He should be able to protect himself from powerful cultivators, at most suffering injury.

But this real person still perished.

The appearance of Fu Yi Xuan blood at Da Chi Yi Guan should have attracted attention, but the woman was under a restriction that was difficult for outsiders to detect; only someone of his Golden Core lineage could sense it.

'Fu Yixuan's bloodline is not unusual; Wen Fufeng's ancestors only produced a few Purple Mansion cultivators. The problem lies with his wife.'
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Chonghua, may your spirit endure forever.

Golden lightning streaked across the mountaintop, solidifying like swords and blades, while a vast and mighty heavenly power, along with shifting killing intent, all converged into the main hall and settled upon the Taoist priest in his purple-gold robes.

This True Man Bihui has just returned from the south. After visiting Yinlei Mountain, he should now go and see the nearby Purple Mansion, and the first one is the Great Red Temple next door.

He sensed that the True Immortal of the Tribulation had returned to the mountain, and then broke through the void and headed east. In no time, he arrived at the foot of Mount Luoqing.

With a slight movement of his supernatural powers, he could sense things in all directions.

【Yang Hao Quan】As a magical power, the inner vision formed by 【Yang Hao Quan】is actually three yang thunderbolts that command the heavens, corresponding to the three powers of divine thunder: 【Heavenly Might Killing】, 【Pure Profound Exaltation】, and 【Yang Hao Punishment】. It is the great power of the former Xuan Hao Heavenly Emperor.

This supernatural power is as high as the fifth rank, quite extraordinary, and even carries a hint of autocracy and rejection.

However, now that Bi Hui had entered the Crimson Cloud, he felt a deep suppression, which caused his supernatural powers to stagnate and his thunderous commands to fail to respond.

'As expected, it's a divine retribution. Without mastering the [Divine Retribution] technique, it's difficult to face.'

He was slightly moved. He was quite familiar with the changes between the shrines. After all, Zijin Temple had produced a Zi Mansion in the past, and its ancestors were even able to establish a connection with the [Xuanlei Dousha Immortal Path], belonging to the lineage of a Divine Thunder Lord.

There was a faint aura of Bing Fire within the mountain, its flames blazing fiercely, seemingly hidden within a grand formation. This stirred a sense of unease and suspicion in Xin Yuanchang's heart.

Some people are even making breakthroughs, and some are even close to success.

His thoughts stirred slightly, and he guessed that this was the chief disciple of the True Immortal Bijie, a feeling of emotion rising in his heart. In terms of cultivation age, he was considerably older than that Sword Immortal Xu, and could be considered a contemporary of his master.

Now, not only are the opponent's supernatural powers far superior to his own, but even his disciple is about to become a supernatural being, while his own descendants are going to seek a future in the Thunder Department's divine path.

In terms of background, his Zijin Temple was no less than the other party's, and its cultivation environment was far superior. It had always been protected by Yin Leishan, and even the Chi Lei Dao in the past did not dare to oppress it too much.

But in the blink of an eye, the two sides had fallen far apart, and were almost no longer on the same level.

As the abbot of Zijin Temple was pondering, he suddenly saw a flash of silver lightning ahead, and a person stepped out with a fierce sword intent. It was none other than the True Man of Bijie, whose divine power of the Heavenly Thunder was making him quite uncomfortable.

"Fellow Daoist Bihui."

Upon seeing the newcomer, Xu Xuan's expression softened considerably, and he restrained his supernatural power. His own disciple was currently in seclusion, so he was understandably nervous. After a moment's thought, he understood the other party's purpose.

"Congratulations on your great achievements, fellow Daoist, and the divine lightning that has blessed you. Our two families are close by, and I should have paid you a visit first, but I have been busy with affairs lately and have not had the time."

This was just a polite way of putting it, and Bi Hui, who was standing to the side, naturally understood and simply went along with it:

"I have come here today to meet the Sword Immortal. Our families are neighbors and both cultivate thunder magic. Now that I have been fortunate enough to achieve the Purple Mansion realm, it is only right that I come to meet the Sword Immortal."

The opponent's supernatural powers far surpassed his, but Bi Hui couldn't really call him a senior, so he only addressed him as a sword immortal.

Xu Xuan smiled and spoke casually, saying only:

"Please come into the mountain for a chat. However, fellow Daoist, you have said something wrong. The main lineage of my mountain has always been Bing Fire, it has been and it will be in the future. It is the Hengguang lineage."

Bi Hui's gaze sharpened slightly, and he understood that the sword immortal meant to distance himself from She Lei and the sect.

The opposing sect has a diverse lineage, but the most prevalent cultivation path is the Bing Fire path, which accounts for almost half of the practitioners. In contrast, the only cultivator among the She Lei practitioners is the Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Liu family.

Xu Xuan invited the other party into the Heavenly Punishment Hall and led them directly into the main hall.

Xu Xuan wouldn't easily bring anyone else into the grand formation, but this Abbot Xin was a man of considerable reputation and whose background he knew well, so he couldn't afford to be negligent. "I wonder if Fellow Daoist Bihui has come here on some important business?"

He didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point, only to see Bi Hui's expression shift slightly, and he simply said:

"I've heard that Immortal Xu has some connections with Xiangjian Mountain. I wonder, where is True Immortal Zhujian now?"

Xu Xuan immediately understood what the other party meant.

As the Purple Mansion is newly formed, the first thing to do is to find a suitable weapon. The other party is still wearing the Shenglie Magic Sword from the past, which is only of the quality of an ancient magic weapon, so naturally he wants to upgrade it.

"It's a pity, fellow Daoist asked too late. That Sword Master Xue has already left, and I don't know where he is either."

He sighed and continued:

"I heard that the newcomer is a True Fire Purple Mansion cultivator with the Daoist name [Xuanlian]. He should also be skilled in weapon crafting, but I haven't seen him yet."

"It's so."

Bi Hui's expression darkened slightly. He had broken through to the Purple Mansion realm and gathered enough spiritual materials. He originally intended to ask the Candle Sword True Man about it, but the other party had already left. Right now, he didn't have a Purple Mansion realm cultivator to refine artifacts.

"If you wish to refine a weapon, I believe I can do so."

Xu Xuan smiled slightly, but Bi Hui, standing to the side, seemed puzzled and simply said:

"I wish to advance my swordsmanship to the Purple Mansion level. Does your esteemed temple currently possess the ability to forge spiritual weapons?"

He guessed that they were waiting for this disciple of the Sword Immortal Xu to come out of seclusion. The other party cultivated the Bing Fire, and might have the means to forge weapons, but breakthroughs are often uncertain, so how could he be sure?

But Xu Xuan activated his magic power and calmly called out:
"Wen Guang".

A streak of crimson fire swiftly rushed in from outside the hall, and the fire boy appeared beside Xu Xuan in a flash, serving him respectfully, almost clinging to his lap, his face full of fawning, saying:

"What are your orders, Sect Leader?"

Xu Xuan looked at Bi Hui beside him, who understood and immediately took out the Shenglie Spirit Sword and a bright gold treasure with divine lightning crackling on it. It was a Purple Mansion spiritual object, but of average quality.

"I wish to upgrade this sword; would Master Wen be willing to do so?"

Bi Hui sensed it slightly and found that the Fire Child's aura was already at the Vajra level. She was even more surprised, as Five Elements Spirits of this level were even rarer than ordinary Purple Mansions.

'How did this sword immortal advance to such a high position? Did he receive some benefit from Kunwei Heaven?'

With a thought, he realized that according to the news from Yinlei Mountain, Xu Xuan was wreaking havoc in that cave, and must have obtained many rare items, which allowed the fire spirit to advance.

"Small things."

Wen Guang examined it, took the magic sword and the spiritual object, his brows furrowed slightly, and he simply said:

"However, this spiritual item can only be upgraded to the lower grade of the Purple Mansion at most. It will need to be nurtured with supernatural powers for more than a hundred days to be considered fully upgraded."

"It's alright, reaching the first level of the Purple Mansion is enough."

Bi Hui's face lit up with joy. He wasn't particularly wealthy, and he had exhausted the last divine lightning artifact in the temple when he broke through. This [Yang Hao Thunder Gold] was a gift from Yin Leishan.

Xu Xuan let the two sides negotiate. A low-grade Purple Mansion Spiritual Artifact was nothing to him. There were many spiritual artifacts in the mountains now, and most of them were of superior quality.

As if sensing his thoughts, Dan Ting, transformed into a thunder sparrow, was about to fly out, seemingly wanting to show off. Before it could take flight, Xu Xuan grabbed it and suppressed it.

'Has Dan Ting been exposed to Tian Tuo too much? Has he picked up some bad habits?'

Since Tian Tuo was not responding, Xu Xuan could speak freely about him.

However, Dan Ting's spirituality has indeed become more abundant since its reforging, and it can almost be regarded as a living being.

"As for the reward, I currently have no spiritual items, only a few lightning inheritances. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Bijie can use them? If not, I will go and prepare more."

Xin Yuanchang was in a difficult position, as he was currently empty-handed and could not offer any spiritual items for the time being.

"Thunder Inheritance. Is it a cultivation technique or a secret art, and to which type of thunder does it belong?"

Xu Xuan turned his gaze and looked straight at it.

Xin Yuanchang, with a somewhat mysterious expression, took out a golden jade slip and said in a deep voice:
"I have a scroll called 'The Secret Method of Thunder Evolution,' which transforms the three bolts of thunder from the Zhenxiao Divine Path into the secret manual of 'Mysterious Thunder Fighting Immortal Path.' However, the requirements for cultivation level are frighteningly high, and I cannot cultivate it. I wonder if Sword Immortal Xu can use it."

"Such a wonderful method is certainly usable."

Xu Xuan's heart stirred. He had long known that the Zijin Temple had a long history, but he did not expect it to have such a secret method. He could use it to comprehend it. Anyway, Tian Tuo was there. If all else failed, he could just give it to this old demon to read.

He was waiting for the other party to break through to the Purple Mansion and transform into a Purple Qi spiritual object, but now he had another important task for this old demon.

"Alright, then I'll have to trouble you, Master Wen."

Xin Yuanchang was somewhat uneasy, but Huo Ling's craftsmanship was guaranteed by that Sword Immortal who had broken through tribulations, so he decided to complete the transaction for now.

The golden jade slip fell into Xu Xuan's hands. He glanced at it and found that it was indeed a secret technique involving the transformation of the three thunders. The language used was difficult and obscure, with a style reminiscent of ancient times, and there was no discussion of the two thunders of the spirit and the earth.

'When did this come from?'

Xu Xuan's heart stirred slightly. The Five Thunders theory was said to have gradually formed later, but the earliest Daoist theories only mentioned the Three Thunders. Not to mention the Social Thunder, he still had not found out the origin of the Spirit Thunder.

Before that Heavenly Dragon Lord, was there another master of this path?

Just as Xin Yuanchang was about to take his leave, a strange sound came from Luo Qing in the distance.

In the distance, the sky was bright and clear, with crimson flames piercing the sky and golden-red pillars reaching into the clouds. Many streams of fire fell down, making it seem as if golden-red stars were falling between heaven and earth.

"What a magnificent sight!"

Bi Hui's gaze sharpened slightly, and he was startled when he saw a burst of golden-red flames suddenly descend from the palace gate, revealing the appearance of a young man in a red robe.

This man had a handsome appearance, with a hint of wildness between his brows. He had his black hair tied up, and his figure was agile and powerful. He exuded an air of grandeur, like the blazing sun.

The robe formed from crimson fire billowed incessantly, its underside shimmering with golden light, clearly displaying the intent of Yang Bing. Various Bing fire phenomena manifested and shifted around him, eventually transforming into a roaring flaming bear and tiger before disappearing.

His eyes brightened slightly as he looked into the hall and smiled:
"Master, the supernatural powers have been achieved."

Wen Guang, standing to the side, started screaming and nearly lunged forward, shouting:

"Tianbing Hengguang Avenue".

Liu Xiaowen silently sensed the supernatural power within his body. The nature of Bing Fire was condensed into one, the three elements were united, and the supernatural power was unrestrained. 【Flame Immortal】, as the supernatural power that Bing Fire was most adept at in combat, also possessed a magical body, and its power far exceeded his expectations.

"well."

Xu Xuan stood up, a smile playing on his lips, though he maintained a composed demeanor in front of others.

"Senior Xin has also achieved supernatural powers? Congratulations on your esteemed temple."

Upon hearing the arrival of the guest, Liu Xiao sensed that the other party's aura was also supernatural. He didn't think much of it, but his congratulations came from the bottom of his heart.

Xin Yuanchang's expression was complicated, and he didn't know what to say, but in the end he smiled and said in a low voice:

"I can't accept the title of 'senior'."

(End of this chapter)