Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 547 Wu Nan
Luo Qing.

As the golden sunlight descended, it illuminated the Tianqing Peak in the mountains, and from the Juzhen Hall, the flames of the Bing Fire could be seen flickering, emanating a divine aura.

Sitting quietly on the main seat in the hall, Liu Xiaowen exuded a more dignified and composed air. He had changed into the robes of the abbot of the sect, and the black robe with red clouds added to his solemnity and dignity.

Besides him, there were two other people in Juzhen Hall: one was Liu Xingfang, and the other was Wang Qiyun.

The senior apprentice, now retired, wore a happy expression, his kind face showing some relief, but also a hint of restraint.

He was overjoyed to hear that Liu Xiaowen had emerged from seclusion, but when they actually met, the imposing presence of the supernatural power stood between them. Even though Junior Brother Xiaowen acted as usual, Wang Qiyun could still clearly sense this distance.

'This is supernatural power.'

Wang Qiyun had never experienced such a significant change in the people close to him, especially his most valued junior brother. He genuinely congratulated him, but he also deeply felt the difference in their supernatural abilities.

He had always respected his Uncle Xu and hadn't thought much of it at the time, but now that he saw his Junior Brother Xiao Wen achieve supernatural powers, he felt a bit emotional.

Liu Xingfang sat to one side, at ease. He also had some feelings, but the gap between their realms and identities was eliminated by another connection. What truly brought them together was the seal script.

"From this day forward, my senior brother will assume the position of abbot. Most people in the sect are already aware of his supernatural achievements, as the extraordinary phenomena were not concealed."

He pondered for a moment, then continued:

"Currently, there are nearly three thousand cultivators in the sect. If we include the small sects that attach themselves to it and the mortals under its rule, the number is probably in the tens of thousands. It is almost reaching the limit of the supply that Crimson Cloud can provide."

"Now that we have two powerful figures in charge, we can go and try to find some spiritual lands in the surrounding area."

Upon hearing this, Wang Qiyun lowered his gaze slightly and said:

"To the north lies Tianshui, and to the west lies Chonghua, both of which are places where our temple is close to the immortal path. For now, we can only plan in the southeast. But whether it is Yuliu or Wuhuang, neither is easy to deal with."

"Now is not a time of chaos; to wage war without cause would only earn us a bad reputation."

He has spent the past few years on Dangxia Peak, and with the supply of many resources, his cultivation has reached the ninth level of Qi Refining. Although he has no hope of Foundation Establishment and his cultivation is low, he still understands the surrounding situation.

Wang Qiyun was always kind and generous, and tended to be conservative in his dealings. He mostly focused on defense and only considered attacking when others breached his defenses.

"Why worry about this, Senior Brother? One is the Witch Barbarian, the other is the Demon Land, and the Shuchun Qingling are all infamous figures. I think if we attack them, they will probably flee at the mere sight of us!"

Liu Xingfang's tone was sharp and menacing, with a hint of murderous intent.

The flames of the Bing fire on the main seat flickered. Liu Xiao listened for a long time before finally speaking:

“Wunan County should be captured as soon as possible. We should make preparations early to adapt to the changing situation and provide our observation post with room to maneuver in the war against Liaodong.”

"However, although Shu Chun's cultivation is low, he is still part of the Great Li Divine Path. Qing Ling belongs to a different race, but she is protected by Bai Su. I believe that if we want to take Wu Nan, we should take it openly and squarely, without giving anyone a reason to criticize us."

These two regions had been plotting for a long time, and now that he had broken through to the level of supernatural powers, he truly had the confidence to control several prefectures and bring the Jade Stream Mountains and the Witch Wasteland under his rule.

Liu Xiaowen had already made up his mind, and said in a deep voice:

"For now, we should consult our master and see if we can get a suitable reason from the Thunder Department. If this can be accomplished, there will be no need for fighting and killing. We should be able to take over the entire Wunan County in the process."

"What you say makes sense, senior brother. We still need to borrow Master's authority in the Thunder Department."

Liu Xingfang's expression softened slightly. Acquiring Wunan County was the most important matter for the sect at present. Otherwise, being trapped in this Red Cloud would really make it difficult for the sect to continue its development.

Liu Xiaowen had deeper thoughts in his mind, after all, the immortal path in the south of Dali was just outside Wunan County.

Now is a time of great turmoil. Getting in touch early and establishing a foothold in the Southern Immortal Path will help us cope with future changes and eventually gain some insight into the movements of various immortal sects.

The three talked for a while longer before Liu Xingfang and Wang Qiyun took their leave. It was extremely rare for fellow disciples at the third level of cultivation to sit down and talk together.

Liu Xiaowen looked at the scrolls on the jade table in front of him and began to read them silently. He noticed a name, and when he released his spiritual sense, there was a response. After a short while, he heard the sound of someone riding the wind descending from outside the hall, and he could faintly see a red light flowing around them.

A young girl in a pale yellow dress walked out of the door. She had a graceful figure, almond-shaped eyes, and a cultivation level of the sixth level of Qi Refining, which was considered a very fast breakthrough.

The only thing worth praising is that its cultivation lineage is unique—the Spirit Thunder.

Liu Yingxue looked slightly apprehensive. Although she had heard some rumors that this elder had come out of seclusion, she only truly felt the invisible pressure of the Purple Mansion when she was actually summoned by him.

'Our sect's second Purple Mansion'

Thinking of this, she bowed and knelt, saying only:
"I've seen the real person."

Liu Xiaowen nodded slightly, gesturing for him to stand up, and said only:
"You've managed Frost Return Peak for me all these years, which has been quite a lot of work, but I haven't had the time to guide your cultivation. The sect doesn't have any spiritual lightning resources, so is it difficult to cultivate that scroll of the Crimson Chaos Realm Locking Scripture?"

He was ultimately thinking of their past relationship, since they shared the same surname, Liu Yingxue. During his seclusion, she had been helping to manage Shuanghui Peak without causing any trouble or showing any favoritism.

Although this younger member of the Liu family is not the most outstanding in character, talent and ability, he is still a promising talent. He has specially summoned him here and intends to give him some pointers.

Liu Yingxue replied respectfully:
"Reporting to the True Immortal, the Spirit Lightning can sense the Earth's magnetic field, increase mineral resources, and gather and disperse flowing light, and can directly use spirit stones as resources. Although its effect is singular when refined, it is enough for me to cultivate to the ninth level of Qi Refining."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaowen's eyes flickered slightly, and he continued:

"Since it can increase mineral production, that's perfect. The few mines in Baishi still need someone to watch over them. Starting today, you will be in charge of that. Also, there's a new spirit thunder beast in Zhuolin. Once she's recovered, she should be transferred to Baishi as well."

"Thank you, sir."

Liu Yingxue understood that this opportunity was precious. The surrounding mountains of Luoqing had already been rebuilt, with Baishi being the most intact, since several mineral veins were underground and less affected.

Although these mines are nothing to the sect now, it is undoubtedly a good job to have a Qi Refining cultivator in charge of them, as it will significantly increase their resources.

Seeing that the arrangements were complete, Liu Xiao was about to dismiss the junior when he saw Liu Yingxue hesitate for a moment, then become resolute, lower her eyes, and kneel in greeting.
"My lord, my wedding is approaching, and I have invited the elders of the Liu family to officiate. After much thought, I realize that many elders in the clan are nearing the end of their lives and are eager to see you, sir. What do you think?"

She turned and raised her head, saying frankly:

"Yingxue also hopes to see the arrival of the divine power and to share in its noble status."

Liu Yingxue didn't hide her thoughts; she wanted this elder to attend her wedding to absorb some of the auspicious energy. She didn't conceal anything, instead displaying genuine sincerity. "Your marriage? Which man are you engaged to?"

Liu Xiaowen had just emerged from seclusion and was unaware of this matter. In fact, he had never shown any favoritism towards the Liu family and had mostly remained indifferent. He was now completely unaware of this junior's marriage.

"It was arranged with a member of the Xu family. His name is Zhishu. He is cultivating in the inner sect like me. He is now at the sixth level of Qi Refining and has obtained that scroll of Earth-based cultivation techniques."

Liu Yingxue's expression remained unchanged, showing no particular affection or resistance towards the Xu family member.

The marriage was first inquired about by her grandfather. The Xu and Liu families had many intermarriages in Baigang, so it wasn't unusual. She had met the man before; he was someone who could provide assistance on the journey.

That's enough.

When she was younger, she might have longed for romance and beauty, but now that she has truly broken through to the sixth level of Qi Refining and is on the verge of Foundation Establishment, her desire for higher realms far surpasses everything else.

"If you are willing, I will go and take a look at the time, but please do not tell anyone else."

Liu Xiaowen gave an order, and since he valued family ties after all, his heart softened and he agreed to the matter, only asking Liu Yingxue not to make a fuss.

"I will obey your orders, sir."

Liu Yingxue's heart fluttered, and she immediately agreed. Then she saw the immortal on the seat wave his hand, and she left the hall like a cloud, returning to the foot of Luo Qingfeng.

The crimson flames shifted and surged, and at this moment, only Liu Xiaowen was in the hall. He no longer deliberately suppressed his supernatural powers, and his aura was released, much stronger than before.

This is the Purple Mansion.

Let alone Qi Refining, even Foundation Establishment would be fatal under the influence of supernatural powers. If they were to be attacked by mental supernatural powers, they might not even be able to control their own minds.

When the Purple Mansion faces the Foundation Establishment stage, it is like carefully holding a willow catkin, afraid that if it breathes too loudly, it will be blown away.

'No wonder the gap between the Purple Mansion and Foundation Establishment stages is so vast. Even if hundreds or thousands of Foundation Establishment cultivators attacked at full power, they probably wouldn't even get a True Immortal's robes dirty.'

Liu Xiaowen was getting used to this change, but a sense of unease inexplicably rose in his heart. The higher the cultivation level, the weaker the human aura on one's body. He wondered how Golden Core cultivators acted, and whether they still had human emotions.

Under the influence of supernatural powers, even his once close senior brother Qiyun had become distant, causing him some discomfort.

He shook his head slightly, no longer worrying, and took out the scroll of "Eternal Radiance and Illuminating Fire" to begin studying it.

To perfect the [Flame Immortal], it will take quite some time, at least five or six years, and then it will be even longer to cultivate the next supernatural power.

Liu Xiaowen considered himself to be of average talent, and that he had only been able to get to where he was today because of a series of fortunate events. He had received the seal script, the fire body, and the elixir, and had also caught the opportune time when the fire element was at its peak, which was why he had succeeded.

He asked himself honestly, and none of the conditions were indispensable. Even so, his breakthrough was not a sure thing. He almost broke through when he was at the point of the three elements merging and his life force was being elevated. It was only thanks to the protection of pure energy that he was able to recover.

However, he was an extremely easygoing person and rarely looked back. Since cultivating supernatural powers was slow, he turned to studying magic.

As a divine power possessing both magical and physical attributes, [Flame Immortal] is naturally skilled in combat. Now, he only lacks a suitable spell to combine with a spiritual weapon, which will allow him to quickly boost his combat strength and share the burden for his sect.

The "Book of Eternal Radiance and Illuminating Fire" contains most of the Purple Mansion techniques of the Eternal Radiance Sect in the past. It contains dozens of different spells and secrets, including three sixth-grade spells: Dharma Body, Refining, and Killing Techniques.

Sixth-grade spells require too much spiritual material and cultivation level to master, and take an extremely long time to refine, so they are not suitable at the moment.

He examined it closely and discovered a suitable fourth-grade spell, 【Southern Fusion Prayer for Fire】.

Although this technique is only of the fourth rank and sounds quite ancient and primitive, with some connection to witchcraft, it is easy to cultivate and its power is directly linked to spiritual fire, making it quite suitable for him.

【Hengming Zunguang Xuanyan】As a top-tier Purple Mansion Spiritual Flame, it is a fire that combines all the elements of Bingguang. Not only is it intertwined with his life, but its power also continues to rise as his supernatural abilities advance. It is a true natal item.

He knew that all his magical abilities lay in this spiritual fire, and now he carefully studied the spell.

According to the records, the effect of [Nanrong Qi Huo] is to use the position of the spiritual fire to sense the fire virtue. Among the five fires, Zhen Bing Li can be used, but they cannot be mixed. A set of improved witchcraft incantations is used to condense the fire nature from heaven and earth to enhance the power of the spiritual fire.

This spell seems to be a set. It is recorded that there should also be four other spells: [Praying for Water in the Northern Darkness], [Praying for Metal in the Western Harvest], [Praying for Wood in the Eastern Wilderness], and [Praying for Earth in the Central Region]. These are all ancient shamanistic practices that use the status of spiritual objects to cast spells.

Liu Xiaowen read it briefly and felt that it would take at most a year to master this spell, without requiring too much effort.

"For now, let the sect prepare for the Wunan matter. Once Master emerges from seclusion and receives orders from the Thunder Department, we can proceed."

Xu Xuan is currently in seclusion in Tianji, not seeing any outsiders, and is cultivating the path of the Dharma Body. According to what he left behind, he is about to achieve it.

After thinking it over, Liu Xiaowen prepared to give the order to Xiong Min in the sect to prepare as soon as possible. If they were to take Wunan County, they would inevitably have to deal with the barbarians.

'Speaking of which, the barbarians in the desolate wilderness have Chu blood, but I wonder what their origins are.'

According to this book, "The Book of Everlasting Radiance and Illuminating Fire," the King of Chu once held the true fruit of the Bing Fire, but later perished at the hands of the Xia Emperor. The whereabouts of the Bing Fire afterward remain unknown.
His gaze sharpened slightly, and all the text related to this record vanished, as if Wen Guang had actually written it down and then erased it.

"Weird things"

After a moment's thought, Liu Xiaowen guessed that it involved some major secret, otherwise how could it not even be recorded in writing?

Just as he was deep in thought, lightning surged and soared into the sky from the Heavenly Strike not far away, enveloping a body surrounded by pure Dao energy, which startled Liu Xiaowen.

"Master has emerged from seclusion!"

In another place, Xu Xuan had already stepped out of his secluded cave. He silently sensed the changes in his physical body. The pure Qi and the nature of the Earth element condensed in his inner vision, transforming into a crisscrossing line.

The Dharmakaya has been completed!

Even the [Qingyi Empty Fetus Technique] has now been pushed to the third level, reaching the realm of Pure Spirit Transformation. The physical body has become perfect, leaving no hidden dangers.

There was movement again in his inner vision. The pure energy was vibrating, and the seal script of "Donghua Miaoyan" appeared on the Dao stele. His immortal virtue soared again, reaching another three thousand.

Inside the inner scene, the sea of ​​flowers began to sway, its blood-red color fading to golden white, with layers of primordial yang energy spreading out, gradually condensing into the figure of a man.

This person had an eerie and otherworldly appearance, with an air of being half demon and half immortal. He wore a golden and white Taoist robe with sun and moon patterns, and his golden eyes shone like candlelight. He made a hand seal, within which a blue and white light condensed, like a spring sun manifesting.

(End of this chapter)