Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 566 The Coldness of a Young Mistress
Heavenly Punishment.

The void shattered, and the fire of separation rose.

Amidst the swirling flames, a figure emerged from the fire—a man clad in crimson divine feather armor, his brows exuding a chilling aura unique to soldiers.

Song Shiqing's gaze was intense as he looked at the surging sea of ​​clouds atop Tianji Peak, where lightning crackled and thunder rumbled, showing no trace of the Pure Land's encroachment.

'She Lei indeed restrained the Pure Land.'

Before his thoughts could settle, a bright silver lightning bolt pierced the air ahead, carrying a heavy aura of tribulation.

The lightning subsided, and a Taoist priest in silver robes slowly stepped out.

"The war has just ended. I wonder what brings Prince Zhu Ju to my mountain?"

Xu Xuan's tone was flat and emotionless, yet it carried a hint of aloofness.

On that day, Mingying led the Pure Land to attack Tianshui and headed straight for Chiyun. Song Shiqing withdrew and retreated, leaving Xu Xuan alone to fight against the Pure Land. Until the very end, the other side did not come to his aid, which was rather annoying.

If Mingying hadn't harbored the thought of reincarnation and hadn't fought to the death, the sect would likely have suffered far greater losses, and the situation wouldn't be as peaceful as it is now.

Song Shiqing's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes flickered slightly:

"Today's visit to the mountain is by imperial decree of His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan pondered to himself.

Tian Chi? Judging from this, it's probably not Emperor Taizu, but some important figure from the Song family who is temporarily assuming the throne and is only now truly making his appearance.

But why send an imperial decree to one's own sect?

"Since there is an imperial decree, please come into the mountain for a discussion."

He led this Zhu Ju Zhenren into the Heavenly Punishment Hall and into the main hall.

The hall was brightly lit by candles, and the walls were as bright as day. The two men did not distinguish between host and guest, but sat down as equals.

The scent of pine resin wafted through the air, and finally Song Shiqing spoke first, his voice solemn:

"Xu Jianxian bravely resisted Ming Ying and swept away the Pure Land with his sword, making the greatest contribution to the Battle of Qinghu. Although my father is preparing to attack Dai, he has heard of Jianxian's might and is very pleased. He specially ordered me to bring this pill to help Jianxian recover his body."

After speaking, he presented a red jade box in his palm.

Inside the box, brocade was laid out, containing a vermilion elixir shaped like an apricot. Its light rose and fell with the flames, emitting a clear and distant fragrance, and its medicinal power was pure.

“This is the Palace’s secret [Li Yuan Dan],” Song Shiqing paused, “and within it is a [Tian Xing Li Guo], which is most effective at burning away external evils, cleansing away turbidity, and stabilizing the Dao body.”

“Mingying’s Buddhist practice is deeply connected with Guangmu, so he took this spirit to eliminate the wood element.”

Xu Xuan accepted it, thanked him, and didn't stand on ceremony.

This elixir is quite extraordinary; as a pill of fire, it can help him recover from his injuries.

Song Shiqing nodded slightly, took out a golden edict radiating imperial aura, and watched as the flames of the imperial court rose brightly, shining like the sun. He rose and read the edict:

"Xu Xuan of Da Chi has rendered meritorious service in resisting the Liao. From today onwards, he is promoted to the position of Thunder God General. He will not be subject to incense offerings and will remain a celestial being. He will then enter the capital to meet the Emperor and assist in the northward advance."

Xu Xuan bowed and accepted the imperial edict.

He felt no joy, though. He was now even more deeply bound to Li Song, but as long as he was the only one involved and no one else in the sect was implicated, it was still within acceptable limits.

"Congratulations, Sword Immortal! From today onwards, your position is equal to that of Lords Wei Hua and Zhuo Xie. You don't even need to enter the divine path; you will remain an immortal. This is something that many Purple Mansions can only envy!"

Song Shiqing offered his congratulations and continued:

"In the past, His Majesty issued an edict stating that 'no capital city should be established.' However, now that we wish to resist the Liao, the situation has changed, so this edict has been changed. His Majesty Tianchi will establish the capital city in Lizhou and oversee the divine way."

"The matter of establishing the capital should take place around the summer solstice, which is still ten days away. I hope the Sword Immortal will make preparations as soon as possible."

"As it should be."

Xu Xuan then thought of the detained Nü Han, and a thought struck him. He spoke:

"Ming Ying attacked the mountain, and I subdued one of his Vajra warriors, named Nü Han, who had fallen to the level of a sorcerer. Now she is imprisoned inside the mountain. What should the army do with her?"

"Nu Han?"

A hint of coldness flashed across Song Shiqing's face:
"We hope that the Sword Immortal will be handed over to our army for disposal."

The border defense of Tianshui has always been the responsibility of the Lanshan branch. The local people worship Li Huo, but now they have been harmed by Ming Ying.

Song Shiqing was furious, but he could not defy the emperor's decree. Upon hearing that there was a Vajra here, he was filled with murderous intent.

Xu Xuan originally intended to use Nü Han, whose cultivation had declined, to do her a favor. After all, even if he killed a single Venerable Mage, it wouldn't be of much benefit to his cultivation of supernatural powers.

He activated the great formation and brought Nü Han to him.

The Vajra was filled with fear. Before it could even beg for mercy, it was bound by a net of blazing fire. Before it could even let out a scream, its body was burned to ashes, leaving only a wisp of its true spirit.

"The situation at Qinghu in the north is now stable. As for border defense, we will still need the Sword Immortal's help in the future. See you in the capital."

Having said that, Song Shiqing said no more, took Nühan's true spirit, broke through the void, and immediately left.

Inside the hall, Xu Xuan stood quietly, his mind slightly stirred.

"Tian Chi. This is the person sitting on the throne. I wonder which generation descendant of that True Lord Li Huo is. This war will depend on his decision."

"Since he can sit on the throne, judging from this situation, the True Lord will also delegate great power. He must not be an ordinary person."

Tian Tuo's voice was solemn as he continued:
"The Fire of Li possesses a divine power called [Jing Ji Xi], also known as [Ming Liang Hui]. It delights in unending light and continuous virtue, thus this fire advances without retreating, triumphs without defeat, and only rises, never falls. This fire rises when it encounters 'Lesser Yang' and interacts with 'Lesser Yin,' emulating the inexhaustible radiance of the sun and moon, and can only burn ever brighter, never to be interrupted."

Xu Xuan's gaze sharpened slightly, as if deep in thought:
"The so-called 'double brightness' means that the light is repeated and the fire never goes out. According to this characteristic, the northward advance must be completed in one go. A small victory is not enough to break the fire. What we need is a complete and great victory."

"exactly."

There was a hint of emotion in Tian Tuo's tone. By now, Xu Xuan's understanding of various Daoist traditions was quite remarkable, enough to keep up with his train of thought.

"The Bing fire continues to burn, and even if it is extinguished, it can be rekindled by the sun. The true and Ding fires, the former being the fire of life and the flame of the earth's veins, and the latter being the brilliance of the stars and the fire of karma, are both difficult to extinguish. The last and ultimate fire, however, only displays its power for a moment, is difficult to burn and illuminate, and will naturally extinguish itself."

"That great man's title is [Yingli Yuanli Nanxian Zhenjun]. He resides in the south and advances northward. He never calls himself an emperor. Perhaps he just wants to use his achievements in pacifying the world to make the fire of Li burn at its brightest. Ultimately, he still seeks immortality."

Now that he was truly involved in the war against Liaodong, Tiantuo couldn't help but become cautious.

When two countries are at war, there are opportunities, but one wrong move can also lead to certain death and destruction.

"The Song family has a very long history, originally belonging to the ancient [Nanli] Immortal Path, considered the oldest lineage of the Li Fire, belonging to the Shangqing Yuanqi. With the fall of the Vermilion Bird and the decline of the Li Fire, the leaders of Nanli seized the opportunity to usurp the position, thus completely placing the Li Fire in the hands of the Immortal Path." Tian Tuo seemed to be issuing a warning, only saying:
"The fundamental purpose of establishing the Li Kingdom is undoubtedly for this war. Everything else, such as establishing a divine path and guarding the border, is meaningless. Victory is the only goal. In order to keep the Li Fire burning, even if it means using the full strength of the country and causing the land to be shattered, that True Lord will not hesitate."

"Of the seven sects of Dali, only Taizhen will fully support the Song family. Geng metal is the metal of weapons and weapons of war, and it must be in accordance with the king's command to carry out a righteous campaign to punish those who do not rebel. As for the other immortal sects, I'm afraid only Mu Wushan will contribute, since this sect's path is in the north."

Xu Xuan's eyes gradually cleared. The current strength of the immortal path in Li Kingdom is not weak. At least after the establishment of the divine path, it is definitely no worse than Liao. But the fundamental reason is that many immortal paths are willing to die for Li Huo.

Several Buddhist and Taoist sects in Liaodong had a clear need to move south.

Even if the Liao emperor did not issue an order, the Buddhist monks led by Wang Sheng and Hua Shi would actively take action, and the methods used by Buddhist monks to create Vajra and Bodhisattvas were far simpler than those of the immortal path.

“I may risk my life, but the gate cannot withstand the impact of such a war.”

Xu Xuan's gaze sharpened slightly as he asked Tian Tuo:

"Is there any progress on the matter of the overseas spiritual lands? What is the current situation of the Cangshui Demon King?"

"His lifespan is nearing its end, and even unusual phenomena cannot be suppressed. However, we still need to send someone from the Purple Mansion to keep a close eye on this matter. Otherwise, the Crimson Cloud is too far from the Western Sea, and even if I notify them, they won't be able to reach him in time."

Tian Tuo, now in his reincarnated form, can keep a close eye on the movements of the Western Sea. He spoke cautiously:

"Many people are eyeing that demon king's things. I suspect it's connected to Qingye Kongtian. Cangshui was once protected by a True Person named Yin Guang, which allowed him to cultivate. Otherwise, he would have been swallowed whole by the dragon long ago."

"Blue Leaf Sky?"

Xu Xuan's mind stirred slightly. This Jiamu Cave Heaven was of great importance, but he couldn't easily leave in his human form right now.

"We can let Xiao Wen take a look. He can seize the White Canghai and explore the cave. Binghuo and Jiamu are both from similar lineages."

He had few doubts, after all, Tian Tuo was there.

This old demon has been reborn as a human and has the backing of the Heavenly Emperor. Now that he is in charge of the affairs of the Western Sea, he will surely be able to arrange things properly.

"On this trip to the capital, I should be able to meet many immortals from the south and also find out news from all sides."

Xu Xuan's mind gradually calmed down. He activated his magic power and sensed it slightly. He saw a red light surging in from the outside, with the flames of Bing fire surging.

"Master, are you from the Song family?"

Liu Xiaowen naturally sensed the divine power of the fire and knew who had come.

In this world, only the Song family primarily cultivates this path, and those who can appear in the Crimson Clouds must be True Immortals of the Imperial Family.

Xu Xuan relayed all of Song Shiqing's words and mentioned the overseas plans.

"The Cangshui Demon King, at the mid-stage of the Hanshui realm, requires careful handling."

Liu Xiaowen's thoughts stirred slightly:

"Such a powerful demon will surely make proper arrangements for what happens after it leaves behind. It is not something that can be dealt with so easily. We will need to borrow the power of the heavens."

He looked up, about to ask again, when he saw a blue and white feather fan fall down and gracefully land in his hand.

"【Qingli Yangxiao Weng】is not good at fighting, and needs to nurture its spiritual root, so it cannot leave the mountain gate. 【Dafeng Zhenxun Fan】you can take it, you might need it someday."

"Yes."

Liu Xiaowen understood the importance of matters overseas and did not refuse. At present, this Yuanmu spiritual treasure was the most powerful spiritual weapon in the sect besides Dan Ting.

"I will depart overseas immediately to prepare for this matter."

His tone was solemn, and he then took out several Buddhist treasures, saying only:

"The artifacts left behind by those Vajra beings all belong to Buddhist practitioners and cannot be used by immortals."

There are a total of four Vajras, which correspond to four sacred objects: a dark-colored trident, a thunderous golden whip, a Ren-water porcelain bowl, and finally, a nine-colored tin staff in Nühan's hand.

It is extremely difficult to refine these magical artifacts into spiritual objects; it is almost a losing proposition. The most valuable among them is Xu Liujing's white porcelain bowl, which contains a stream of [Sinking Dragon Swamp], which is the Ren water of the Purple Mansion.

Xu Xuan put the items away, preparing to send them into the Dao Realm for the Xuanhua Pool to dismantle them one by one. Liu Xiaowen then accepted the order and left. The main hall was quiet and rather desolate for a moment.

He silently activated the Dao Stele, returning it to the Great Crimson Heaven, and went straight into the Immortal Bestowal Division.

The spiritual energy within this grotto-heaven far surpassed that of cultivation outside. He swallowed the [Separation Yuan Pill] and began to heal his injuries.

His main injuries were the sword intent left by Chou Xi and the last blow from Ming Ying's Vajra Pestle, which stubbornly accumulated in his body. When the fire struck, the external evil was burned away, and his body immediately felt refreshed.

Tian Tuo stood to the side, holding a scroll of white jade Taoist scripture, studying it carefully and praising it from time to time.

“The Miao’e has already sent over the ‘Book of Cold and Ashamed Moon’, which contains four methods of cold yin: ‘Mysterious Law Exhaustion’, ‘Hidden Cold Snow’, ‘Treading on Frost’, and ‘Connecting to Purity White’, as well as the last Taiyin divine power, ‘Guanghan Palace’.”

"As for the 'Secret Chapter of Moon-Patrolling Phosphorus Formation,' it is a false elixir method that requires guidance from a high-ranking person in the Taiyin position. Since there are still three Moon Goddesses on the moon, it must be a false elixir supported by a Taiyin metal position."

Xu Xuan, however, keenly noticed something else and asked in a doubtful voice:
"No [Yin Shi Ning]?"

Upon hearing this, Tian Tuo's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he simply said:

"There is no such method in the scriptures, but I have discovered something interesting."

His golden eyes shone brightly, as if he had grasped something:
"The Shaoyang Dao's [Shuodan Fu], also known as [Yang Shi Tong], was often used as a substitute for the ancient cultivation of wood and fire. However, in this book, 'Qinghan Kuiyue Shu,' [Yin Shi Ning] is the method of Shaoyin's downward transformation, which is the beginning of cold. This supernatural power, like [Guanghan Que], is not the original method of cold yin."

"【冱寒雪】is the way to get close to Taiyin, and is the end of cold."

Xu Xuan's mind raced, and he remembered what the Dragon Girl Luo An had said in the past.

The Heavenly Dragon Lord holds the position of Cold Yin Venerable, which is connected to Lesser Yin. Therefore, this [Cold Snow] should be of Lesser Yin nature, but according to the scriptures, it is actually Greater Yin!

"wrong."

Xu Xuan gradually began to suspect something. All signs pointed to the fact that these two supernatural powers were not ordinary, and since [Gu She] and [Tian Ku], no one had ever heard of Han Yin proving them.

"Was someone deliberately covering this up? Even direct descendants of the Dragon Lord like Luo An and Bai Gao were deceived? If that's the case, then the Demon King Bai Xuan's attempt to obtain one last divine power at the Golden Pivot is doomed to fail!"

Could it be that even a great demon who has cultivated to the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm could not perceive the error in this Daoist theory?
Unless some higher power intervenes, causing all these Cold Yin cultivators to fall into the barrier of words.

Bai Xuan's method of cultivating supernatural powers should have been bestowed by Pure Yang, meaning that someone later tampered with it, unwilling to further prove Cold Yin, and even taking into account both the dragon and the white snake.

The Frost Plum Clan, whose fate was even more tragic, was probably also part of this scheme.

Xu Xuan frowned:

Should we tell Bai Xuan about this?

(End of this chapter)