Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 567 The Way Resides in the Mysterious and Everlasting
Bai Cang.

This sea is located west of Qingchen, quite far away, near the center of the Western Sea. If you look north, you can see layers of blue poisonous clouds, with pure white light flowing endlessly.

The sea is churning with white waves, and the air is thick with the mist of the vast ocean. There stands a lone, towering, azure peak, unmoved by the crashing waves.

The peak is covered with pine, cypress and parasol trees, all lush and verdant. Sunlight shines down and gathers on a green wooden temple at the summit. The evergreen energy of the wood spreads out, but inside there is a demonic aura that is about to die.

The temple is small, barely a room, with a blue plaque hanging above it bearing three characters: "Temple of Spring and Autumn". Beside it are two couplets: "The ruler observes and measures" and "The Way is in the extraordinary and constant".

Demonic energy rose from the heavens, and the azure light shifted, transforming into thorns and vines along its path.

A woman slowly descended, her face beautiful, her waist slender and her neck graceful, but her eyes held a deep, bewitching quality that made one's heart tremble.

She stood quietly before the wooden temple, about to enter, when she heard a shout coming from inside:
"Stop!"

"Fellow Daoist Cangshui, you are truly impolite. A guest has arrived; why won't you let him into this Spring and Autumn Temple and have a seat?"

Jinghua smiled beautifully, but the demonic energy around her remained condensed and did not dissipate. Combined with her Yi Wood supernatural powers, she was quite extraordinary.

"Letting you in, you fiend, allows me to prepare for my funeral immediately."

Cangshui spoke coldly, his supernatural powers activated, and the light of the vast waters rippled.

He was naturally very wary of this True Person Jinghua, who had long resided in the Demon Palace.

However, even if the Purple Mansion reaches the end of its lifespan, its supernatural power will not be reduced much. Both sides are in the middle stage of Purple Mansion, so there is no need to be too afraid.

"Ye Lingxiao was reborn and sent to Liaodong, while Ming Ying was reincarnated."

He has been reincarnated!

Cangshui's tone changed abruptly, filled with surprise and doubt:
"And what about me? Back then, the Xu Palace made me guard this Spring and Autumn Temple, and I have served it until now. Yin Guang was destroyed, and there has been no news of me. Now I am about to die, and there is still no movement? On the contrary, Ye Huanying has gone to be reincarnated. Why should he be allowed to do so!"

The demon king's words were filled with jealousy and resentment. The seawater churned endlessly, while divine light from the Jiamu Mountain rose from the green peak, suppressing the sea and causing the demon king to let out a mournful cry.

"Though spring and autumn have passed, and this temple has stood for millennia, I have guarded it for over a thousand years. Why will you not set me free? Why will you not release me?"

"If it weren't for Guangmu's lingering power, you would have been captured and eaten by the dragons long ago."

Jinghua's chilling tone instantly silenced the vast sea; the waves subsided, and only a furious roar could be heard:

"How could I possibly know anything about the Heavenly Leaf Immortal Path? When the Dragon King of the First Sea came here, he searched my soul thoroughly, but found nothing! The 'Kuidu' is lost, so where can the 'Qiheng' be found?"

As he spoke, a secret hope seemed to rekindle within him, and he simply said:
"Chang Su is proficient in the art of splitting one's spirit and possessing another body. Is it really impossible for me to reincarnate again? I can accept any price."

The woman in the blue dress looked at him with a hint of mockery in her eyes and said calmly:
"Your lifespan is almost over, and you're only clinging to life by this Spring and Autumn Temple. Once you leave, you'll immediately return to the world, unless..."

Jinghua smiled slightly, but remained silent.

The shimmering blue water in the temple reflected the azure light emanating from the Jia wood, stirring the emotions within Cangshui:
"What is it exactly? Whatever your Changsu lineage wants from me, I can give it to you."

"Unless you find a piece of gold left behind by the True Lord to protect your life and send you to reincarnation."

After Jinghua uttered these words, the temple fell silent, and Cangshui remained still.

This is almost impossible. He is just a mid-stage Purple Mansion demon. His only background is that he was ordered by the former Grand Master of the Yin Guang Dao lineage, Xu Gong, to guard the temple. He is not worth mentioning.

Golden essence is hard to find in the world, and the remnants left by True Monarchs are even rarer. Many Golden Elixir lineages will not let it go, after all, there is hope of creating another Great One.

"Then why have you come to my place?"

Cangshui's tone gradually calmed down, and the light of the vast water in the temple settled below, without causing any waves.

"Naturally, I'd like to take advantage of these last moments to visit this Spring and Autumn Period temple."

Jinghua's gaze shifted, sweeping over the small temple.

“This temple was passed down from Tianye to Yinguang. In the past, it housed statues of the True Lord, but now they are nowhere to be seen. Instead, you took the opportunity to sneak in. This is truly blasphemy.”

A mysterious smile gradually appeared on her face:

"Just wait to die."

Jinghua laughed and rose into the wind, ignoring the angry roars coming from the temple. The light of the azure water flowed around her, but could not penetrate her at all.

A deep blue-green magical light swirled around her as she traveled eastward along the edge of the Western Sea.

"The 'Kuidu' was obtained by that Dragon Lord and has been lost ever since. Only the 'Qiheng' remains. It seems that the one in the North Sea has seen it, but no one dares to provoke him."

Jinghua's thoughts raced. Yi Wood belonged to the Shangqing Yuantong lineage, and the Changsu Demon Palace also had some secret relationship with the Dragon.

Ye Yanzhen was able to be included in the Daoist lineage only with the tacit approval of the dragon clan.

The so-called "Qi Heng" and "Kui Du" are ancient immortal scriptures, belonging to the Xuan Yuan Dao. The Yuan Han Long Jun once obtained "Kui Du" and concealed it, because he had the supernatural power of "losing Kui Du".

The other volume, "Qi Heng," contains many traces that adults seek to find.

Throughout history, it has only been revealed in two places: Tianye and Zhenze. No one dared to set their sights on that Xuan Hun, so naturally, everyone turned their attention to Tianye.

At present, Cangshui is merely a pawn caught in this struggle, guarding the ancient temple, from birth to death, unable to find release.

The investigation by the dragons has shown that Cangshui has completely lost its value and is only fit to wait for death here.

Upon reaching the South China Sea, Jinghua broke through the void and stepped inside. Using her magic, she remotely probed the aura of the Heavenly Pool, but dared not be too obvious.

"Zhen Lei and Jia Mu are closely connected. That Gu Che even asked Zhen Ze for advice."

Jinghua pondered silently, yet still couldn't fathom the dragon's thoughts.

The other party seems to have gained the favor of Xuanhun Zhenjun, but no one knows exactly what position they hold in the changes of Zhenlei Jinwei.

Suddenly, a hazy gray light appeared ahead, and evil energy condensed in the void. It seemed that a nine-headed strange bird emerged from the shadows and blocked the way.

Jinghua's expression remained unchanged, as if she had expected this. She bowed slightly in greeting.
"I've met senior."

Fu Dong, the demon king of the Nine Azure Realms, dressed in a long, dark blue dress, stepped forward. His aura shifted, carrying a ghostly and witch-like quality that sent chills down one's spine.

The opponent was also at the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm, but his cultivation was far superior to Jing Hua's. If the two were to fight, this demonic cultivator from the Chang Su lineage would undoubtedly lose.

Fu Dong's gray eyes flickered slightly, as if he had already ascertained Jing Hua's whereabouts, and his tone was cold:

"The Changsu lineage should refrain from interfering in the affairs of the South China Sea. Although the one who has transformed into water has secluded himself in the Holy Land, he ultimately dislikes the demonic path."

"You stir up trouble in the East China Sea, and with the tacit approval of the Dragon Clan, no one pays any attention to you. But if you extend your reach into the South China Sea, be careful, or you may perish here."

"I wonder... is this the senior's intention, or a decree from the [Great Wind and Profound Sky]?"

Jinghua always wore a gentle smile, revealing her vulnerability without any attempt to hide it, which made people involuntarily care for and protect her. However, this tactic had no effect on Fu Dong.

'This is the "Summoning the Soul Back," a ritual of the Chu shaman who places the soul's belonging above all else; outsiders cannot sway this, and my secret method is unlikely to work.'

With a thought, she realized that the "Heavenly Questions" path had been completely absorbed into the Immortal Path and incorporated into the Purple Gold.

This happened during the reign of Emperor Yanxing, when there was still a position for worshipping Taiyi in the imperial palace. The five supernatural powers of "Tianwen" correspond to Heaven, Earth, Man, God, and Ghost, and "Summoning the Soul Back" is the place where the human soul returns to its rightful place. It is the most supreme method for protecting the mind and spirit.

Fu Dong's expression remained calm, but his tone carried a hint of sarcasm:

"You think you're worthy of adults' attention? You're overestimating yourself."

Jinghua did not refute. Although the master of [Great Wind Profound Sky] was not a true fruit, his gold position was still one of the highest among the true lords. He was in charge of the wind disasters of the world, and in terms of power, he was even more powerful than some fruit positions.

As for Fu Dong's hostility towards the Yi Mu Demonic Path, Jing Hua naturally knew its origins. The divine status and even the intentions of the [Mountain Ghost] were completely devoured by that Panmi Demon Lord.

"【Azure Leaf Sky】, I know that your Changsu lineage is also plotting something. If we meet in the cave, I will not hold back. Do you understand?"

Fu Dong's words caused Jing Hua's expression to change slightly.

It's impossible for the other side to declare war on Changsu on their own; there must be a True Lord behind it.

In other words, that True Lord Chefeng was already somewhat dissatisfied with what Changsu had done.

The reason why [Great Wind Mystic Sky] and [Eternal Demon Palace] were able to maintain a near-stable situation before was because they were both involved in the fall of that Shang Jian. Although the two played different roles in it, they were accomplices.

"I await your arrival, senior."

Jinghua spoke in a stern tone and did not bow her head.

Chang Su also has the support of the True Lord Panmi, so it's impossible for him to kill her directly here.

After speaking, she summoned a wooden talisman, which instantly transformed into a streak of azure light and vanished into the distance.

"The Demonic Path".

Fu Dong's tone grew colder.

She had no goodwill toward this lineage whatsoever, and seeing them stirring up trouble between the two seas in the southwest, she was naturally displeased.

If it weren't for another important figure from the Great Wind and Mysterious Sky coming to visit, she wouldn't have been able to leave and would have had to discuss the Dao with Jinghua properly.

Fu Dong headed south, flying extremely fast. After a short while, he returned to the tomb mountain.

The entire cemetery was reflected in the void, resembling a huge green wooden coffin. The mysterious light of the wood rippled endlessly, faintly forming a gate.

This is what the [Heavenly Owl] left behind after his fall. The strange phenomenon formed a coffin. According to the taboo against wood, he originally had the chance to be resurrected and return to the position of metal.

Now that the magical artifact has been destroyed, the Heavenly Owl is considered to be completely dead, and the strange phenomena he left behind are being used as a gateway to the Great Wind Profound Sky.

'Having offended that [Jiaoyang], this is already a good outcome.'

Fu Dong's heart stirred slightly, and he felt quite emotional.

When Tianxiao opposed Zhu Ci's reincarnation, he caused a great uproar and incited many demons, but he was targeted by Jiaoyang and almost eaten alive.

From then on, this Wood-avoiding Demon Lord was seriously injured and was killed by the immortals during the turmoil of the Xia Dynasty.

The "Heavenly Questions" quest, concerning the return of the soul, is somewhat related to the taboo against wood.

She looked at the portal, rushed inside, vanished in an instant, and headed straight for the boundless void beyond the South China Sea.

【Great Wind and Mysterious Sky】is located outside the South China Sea, in a void where even the Purple Palace cannot easily traverse.

A strong blue wind howled and surged. Fu Dong barely raised his head and saw a faint red candle flame rising in the sky above this place, avoiding the light of the sun and moon, burning dimly.

Fu Dong dared not offend, and bowed and knelt in worship. She felt the wind and fire howling in the sky, and the two calamities appeared at the same time, making her as insignificant as dust.
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Long flow, clouds.

The flames of the Bing Fire flickered. Liu Xiao heard that he had traveled here on the wind. He swept his spiritual sense over the area and saw that the area of ​​this spiritual island had expanded considerably. With three more Foundation Establishment cultivators overseeing it, there were many more things that could be done.

Within the inner scene, the [Great Wind Shakes the Southeast Fan] seemed to be subtly activated, pointing towards the South China Sea.

'How strange.'

Liu Xiaowen was unfamiliar with this kind of Yuanmu artifact, but the spiritual treasure returned to calm in an instant and made no sound.

He descended on the wind and saw a thin, black-robed youth come forward to greet him.

"I've seen the real person."

Xu Fayan's respectful tone made Liu Xiaowen somewhat uncomfortable, and he simply said:

"As I said before, don't mention any 'real person,' just call me 'senior brother.'"

"A person of supreme divine power should rightfully display their abilities."

Xu Fa's tone became slightly more serious, and he simply said:
"In the world, only this one difference distinguishes immortals from mortals. He should be placed first, and then you can call him senior brother."

Seeing this, Liu Xiaowen didn't say anything more, knowing that his junior brother valued these things, so he didn't try to persuade him further.

"From this day forward, I will be stationed in Changliu to plan matters concerning the spiritual land. Has anything changed at Bai Canghai's place?"

"The currents are fluctuating, and the demonic energy is unstable. I'm afraid it won't last much longer. The immortals and demons around here are all eager to make a move."

When Xu Fayan mentioned this matter, there was a hint of coldness in his voice. He simply said:
“I checked the background of Cangshui by referring to the records of Shangxiao. It turns out that it has some connection with Guangmu. I have been entrusted with the order of the Great Master of Yinguangdian [Xugong] to guard a temple.”

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiao frowned slightly.

It seems that Cangshui is also somewhat involved, but where in the world can one find a truly unaffiliated rogue cultivator's Purple Mansion?

Even if you trace it back to the Hengguang Dao lineage, it can be traced back to the Fengxuan Immortal Palace.

"This matter still requires the help of the heavens. We can continue to operate under the name of this immortal sect, and it would be fine to hand over some spiritual items."

"Only with the Golden Core Immortal Sect as a guarantor can we gain a firm foothold."

Liu Xiaowen understood that without any foundation, it would be difficult to gain a foothold in the West Sea relying solely on his master's prestige.

To truly establish a foothold in the West Sea, the best course of action is to align oneself with the Shangxiao Immortal Sect and then connect with Douyan Mountain. Having allies would give one both the prestige and the substance, which would be the best strategy.

He gave a few instructions, arranged things for Changliu, and then headed towards Qingchen.

It's a good opportunity to meet with that Qingyuan Zhenren and see what Shangxiao's attitude is towards this sea area, and whether they are willing to provide protection.

'I just hope this person's request isn't too unreasonable.'

Liu Xiao heard that Yu Feng had left and arrived at Qingtang, where he saw a bright blue sun hanging high in the sky, its supernatural power already perfected, and even showing signs of breaking through to the next level.

'Is this going to become a dual supernatural power?'

He was shocked and doubtful. Even for a direct descendant of the Immortal Sect, this speed was far too terrifying. In the Great Li Immortal Path, it would probably be one of the top cultivation speeds.

A burst of laughter came from within that bright sun, saying:

"Fellow Daoist Bingxiao has arrived, please come in quickly."

(End of this chapter)