Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 583 Cheng Yi Xian Hua
Southern Capital, Imperial Palace.

The apricot-yellow flames at the corner of the palace burned fiercely, neither increasing nor decreasing, like bright stars. The vermilion gates of the imperial palace were wide open, and light radiated out like ripples on water, echoing the Yuanluo star in the southern sky.

Women dressed in apricot-red palace dresses came and went, riding the clouds and wind like birds. Every time they walked out of the palace, they brought with them a hazy, ethereal light.

A man walked slowly up the jade steps, wearing a long black robe with lotus patterns. His face was like cold jade, with arched eyebrows and thin lips. The gentle light of fortune fell with his steps, turning into specks of lotus light.

The guards on both sides bowed and dared not look directly at him.

The National Preceptor Huji walked very fast, passing through many palaces and entering the most central hall, the Hall of Li Huo. There he saw Li Huo feathered beasts fluttering on the red steps, some were sparrows and some were pheasants, which scattered when they saw people.

A golden plaque hangs in the hall, inscribed with the words "Cheng Tian" (承天).

A profound sense of oppression emanated from within the palace gates. The aura of gold and the brilliance of fire merged into one. Hu Ji seemed to be pondering something, and after a short while, he stepped into the palace.

Inside the main hall, red jade was everywhere, goldware gleamed, and maids on both sides played music and danced gracefully.

On the majestic, dark gold imperial throne stood a man draped in an apricot-yellow imperial robe. His deep crimson eyes held an inexplicable brilliance, and his tall, slender figure seemed almost superhuman.

Heavenly Chi.

The new emperor of the Great Li Dynasty emerged from the grotto-heaven, possessing unparalleled divine abilities in the Li Fire Dao. Since this lord ascended the throne, the long-dormant court began to operate at a rapid pace.

"His Majesty."

Hu Ji bowed respectfully. He knew this man's background perfectly well. Even though they appeared to be at the peak of the Purple Mansion realm, the difference in their essence was as vast as the difference between heaven and earth.

"Now that the Imperial Preceptor has arrived, have you received any news from the frontier?"

Tian Chi spoke leisurely, and the light in the hall moved with his words, with auras as vast as mountains and seas flowing back and forth, containing a faint, almost imperceptible demonic aura.

"I have heard that Lanshan has pressed on to the vicinity of Yinshan and is currently mobilizing troops, with Taizhen and Muwu as the main forces."

Huji's gaze sharpened slightly as he looked at a point beneath the imperial throne:
"Qinghua's Ji Wangli has gone overseas. Judging from his fate, he will soon pass away. He sent his disciple to Taizhen to prepare for the demise of the cave. As for that Panzhang Zhenjun, he has already perished, and his blood has returned to the dragon nature."

Tian Chi nodded slightly, his crimson eyes gleaming like burning fire.

“Since even the grotto-heaven is about to fall, the golden position must fall into the hands of others. When Zhige perished, the grotto-heaven of Taiping Mountain was still intact. From this day forward, Qinghua will be expelled from the sect, but will still retain the spiritual land within his sect and the right to govern the Yan region.”

"I remember there is a Guang Chan in his sect who cultivates Jia wood and is very good at fighting magic? There are few people in the border areas, so I will send him there. There is also Guang Su, who has other uses, so I will leave him for now."

Huji remained calm and continued to obey orders, then said:

"The Ancient Boat Bodhisattva of the Hanging Temple has been born and will go to Yinshan to help Shengle. However, there have been some changes at Muwu Mountain, so it is unlikely that he can contribute much. If we attack Shengle, we must also consider the losses."

"loss?"

Tianqi's eyes brightened a little, and he seemed to be feeling emotional, and said with a smile:

"Since you've gone to the battlefield, you must be prepared to sacrifice yourself for your country. The rewards will be plentiful, and you need not be stingy with the things in the spirit treasury."

"With you overseeing the flow of fortune in this war, and how the two sides exchange their forces, things will naturally go smoothly. Right now, you should focus more on the matter of fortune and misfortune, and go and inquire about Tiandu Mountain."

Upon hearing this, Hu Ji's heart stirred slightly, but he simply bowed and said:

"Your humble servant obeys."

He left the hall and disappeared, but the light within the hall became even more intense.

The emperor on the Xuanjin throne seemed to be deep in thought. A crimson flame shot out from his fingertip, condensing into the shape of a sparrow before vanishing in an instant. His gaze seemed to penetrate through the layers of palaces and could see the shining Yuanluo Star.

He immediately stood up, broke through the void, and went straight into it.

A golden seal hangs above the entire Southern Capital, its divine aura spreading and its golden light changing. Beneath the [Divine Seal], rays of earthly light condense, signifying the worship of all people and the stability of the land.

The beast embryo, intertwined with the light of the earth, fell beneath the seal, covered in white scales, and slowly pulsated. Incense and golden energy condensed within, transforming into golden patterns imprinted on the surface, emanating profound supernatural power.

As the flames rose, Tianchi's gaze darkened as he looked at the fetus.

"A few points short."

The White God is a symbol of peace and stability for the country. Its color is white, and it is the incarnation of the God of the Land. It is a first-class auspicious beast. The Wu Tai in front of us is made of metal and is nourished by the incense of the God of the Land.

In the distance, the radiance of the Wu River can be faintly seen on the frontier, resembling the Great Wall, echoing this embryonic formation. If the [Changwu Ancient Wall City] can land smoothly, the Bai Society can truly be born.

"I'm afraid only those in lower positions are waiting."

Tian Chi's gaze grew cold as he watched the slight throbbing of the Wu Tai, unsure whether it was addressed to Bai She or to himself, for their circumstances were quite similar.

He turned and left, returning to the imperial palace, quietly watching the singing and dancing of the prince, his gaze already drifting to the far distance.
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Heavenly Punishment.

Thunderclouds surged and lightning flashed. Inside the main hall, the Taoist priest on the blue futon was focused and calm, his eyes closed. Xu Xuan had briefly escaped from the great battle and returned to the mountains. Now he had entered the cave heaven, leaving only a phantom image outside.

Slowly regaining my senses, I returned to the present world.

The healing process in the cave was progressing quite quickly. The water demonic energy had been extinguished by the lightning, but the most troublesome thing was the sword intent. Xu Xuan tried many methods, and even thought of using pure energy to deal with it, but he couldn't control the intensity well and almost destroyed his inner world as well.

The nourishing function of the [Golden Man of Treasures] was damaged by water, greatly reducing its effectiveness. Xu Xuan originally wanted to return it to Louguan, but they said that the war was urgent and asked him to use it first.

For now, he still relies on the Shadow Moon Pool to directly enter and heal his injuries, using the [Illumination of Yin Refining Method] to slowly peel away the black tide sword intent that was being suppressed.

The remaining task was to use the [Qingyi Kongtai Technique] to repair the injured body. Fortunately, the cave was rich in the three Qi of Purple, True, and Pure, so this technique operated extremely quickly.

Within the inner vision, his supernatural powers gradually stabilized, and the four stars of the Big Dipper aligned in a line, still missing three stars.

"Still going to seek out that barren land?"

Xu Xuan immediately rejected the idea. This evil land didn't seem to have a good temper. It was one thing to kill one of his Vajra warriors, but to capture him and anger this person...
Xu Xuan maintained basic respect for a powerful being. He would only dare to challenge him if the being cultivated into another Thunder God. Right now, if he were to be targeted by that evil earth, he would only face certain death.

At this moment, Tian Tuo spoke up, saying leisurely:
“We must not underestimate this treacherous land. It was Taizhen who withstood the pressure earlier, so he couldn’t seek revenge, but he must have remembered you. I think we should look for other demons and monks. If all else fails, we can find a few Liao imperial descendants to defeat them; that would be very effective.”

"Those who cultivate the Ling Sa lineage are most afraid of She Lei, which is very easy to deal with. The only thing to fear is that the Liao Tu will get angry and send someone to specifically target you."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan's mind raced.

"With Mu Wu and Tai Zhen taking action, and the Song family leading the charge, Sheng Le will definitely be able to take it down, but there will inevitably be some price to pay. This time, someone will probably perish."

His performance in these battles was quite remarkable, and it's unclear what the attitude of the Liaodong side was.

A person entered from outside, interrupting his thoughts. Liu Xingfang stepped forward slowly and said respectfully:

"Master, the Flame Elixir has arrived. It consumes one drop of Heavenly Thunder Liquid to refine two pills, one of which can enhance the immortal foundation and the other can help one achieve supernatural powers. I have recently comprehended the Heavenly Tribulation and am just waiting to go into seclusion."

"it is good."

Xu Xuan's eyes lit up with joy, but then, remembering something, he simply said:

"You don't need to go to attack Dai for now. Just make an excuse that you need to go into seclusion."

"Master——"

"Going there after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage is pointless. The earth veins between Sheng Le and Yin Mountain are abnormal, and the talisman array is blocked. Only those at the Purple Mansion level are qualified to set foot here."

Xu Xuan's tone was stern, leaving no room for easing.

If, as in the past, they were to march north while setting up formations, then Foundation Establishment cultivators would likely be needed to guard the formations. Once the protection of the Purple Mansion Formation is lost, Foundation Establishment cultivators would not even be qualified to step onto the battlefield.

"First, elevate your immortal foundation, then continue to comprehend the cultivation method. Once the Great Wall falls, go and slay the demons to complete your grandeur and achieve supernatural powers."

He has already made arrangements for this matter. The current ferocity of the battle is enough to frighten even cultivators in the early stages of the Purple Mansion realm, let alone those at the Foundation Establishment stage. After the Great Wall falls, the battle will return to a protracted one, which is the perfect opportunity.

"Yes, disciple understands."

As she spoke, Liu Xingfang's expression turned slightly serious, and she continued:
"Bai Cang has already joined the sect. Nominally, it belongs to the territory of Shangxiao. My senior brother is stationed here and sent a message back to the mountain. He said that there are unusual celestial phenomena in the South China Sea. The wood energy is like a dragon, running through the Eastern Region. The spiritual energy in the void is rising, and there are signs of a cave heaven being revealed."

"Dongtian?"

Xu Xuan feigned surprise and said:
"Is there any other news, and what is its origin?" "Qingyuan Zhenren of Shangxiao Sect said that it is said to be a remnant of the ancient Tianye Immortal Path, with the Dao in Jia wood, which is called [Qingye Kongtian]. Now that the mountains are peaceful, Senior Brother Xiaowen has been invited by Qingyuan to explore this place."

"That's feasible."

Xu Xuan nodded slightly and said:
"I am currently on the front lines and exhausted from fighting, so I have no time to attend to matters within the sect. I still need some income, and the matter of the grotto heaven can be pursued."

He had received news of this grotto-heaven early on, and he was quite confident. Not only was there a dragon body present, but Tian Tuo was also with him. With inside help and outside cooperation, it was the perfect opportunity!

The position of Jia Wood seems to have undergone some changes recently, and it is unknown whether it is related to this grotto-heaven.

"There's one more thing." Liu Xingfang's face showed a smile. "Shu Han broke through to the ninth level of Qi Refining a few days ago. He only needs to condense his nature root before he can prepare for Foundation Establishment."

"?"

Xu Xuan was slightly surprised. How old was Shu Han now? Probably not even thirty yet, and he was already preparing to establish his foundation? Although he couldn't compare to the monstrous speed of Tian Tuo, who established his foundation before the age of twenty, he was still an extremely rare genius.

"Alright, is the Foundation Establishment Pill ready?"

"Reporting to Master, the Wu family learned of this matter and sent someone to deliver one early on."

"it is good."

Xu Xuan felt a surge of joy. Among these younger generation, Liu Shuhan's path to enlightenment was undoubtedly the brightest. With the support of the Wu family, there would be no obstacles whatsoever.

He gave a few more instructions and then dismissed Liu Xingfang. The main hall was once again illuminated by the light of thunder.

"I already have quite a lot of She Lei's inheritance, enough to support my breakthrough to the Purple Mansion realm. However, as for the sword intent, unless I obtain the sword dao inheritance of the Si Jie Mansion, I'll see if Xing Fang can comprehend it."

In fact, mastering sword qi is already considered an extremely powerful technique. At least in close combat at the Purple Mansion level, one should not be at a disadvantage, although it is not as terrifying as sword intent.

Xu Xuan took out another scroll of spells, on which were written the ancient characters "[Primordial Qi Thunder and Fire]".

This technique, reaching the sixth rank, possesses extremely high power. It uses thunder and fire as its energy, making it extremely lethal. It can be combined with weaponry to unleash its full potential.

He doesn't have the energy to cultivate this technique right now, but if Xingfang becomes a Purple Mansion in the future and can master this scroll of magic, combined with sword energy, its killing power will definitely not be low.

Tian Tuo suddenly spoke up, letting out a strange cry:
"You can't worry about everything. As for the South Sea, we'll see when the cave heaven falls. I'll lead your disciple inside and find a few treasures. The Azure Leaf Sky is just as good as the Kunwei Sky."

Although he had successfully reincarnated and achieved a fulfilled life, this old demon still retained the same temperament, completely different from the other high-level cultivators Xu Xuan had encountered, which was quite strange.

Suddenly, a ripple appeared in the void outside the mountain, and a familiar aura of the Fiery Blaze arose, causing Xu Xuan's face to darken instantly. Tian Tuo, however, was delighted and continued to shout in a strange voice:
"Great Sword Immortal Xu, prepare to go into battle."

Xu Xuan remained silent, first relaxing the suppression within his inner vision, allowing the black tide sword intent he had comprehended to pierce out. His physical aura weakened instantly, and his injuries appeared quite severe.

The void shattered, and a figure clad in crimson armor walked out of the hall, carrying an aura of military might. It was none other than the True Man Zhu Ju, Song Shiqing.

"Xu Jianxian—"

He looked up and saw the other person, and was slightly taken aback.

"What brings Prince Zhu Ju to my place? Cough," Xu Xuan coughed up a mouthful of blood mixed with black liquid, his face pale. "Is it to attack Sheng Le? I'll fetch my sword right now—"

His injuries weren't entirely faked. The killing power of his sword intent was already top-notch, and Chou Xi's Black Tide Sword Intent had truly taken its toll on him. Anyone else would probably have perished long ago.

"No, no, Sword Immortal Xu, please don't call me Your Highness. I can't accept that title."

Song Shiqing stepped forward and helped the Thunder God General up. He touched him slightly and felt a chilling wave of sword intent fall on the other man, his aura terrifying.

He quickly let go, and Xu Xuan coughed up another mouthful of black blood, which fell to the ground and turned into small snakes that dispersed.

"Xu Jianxian, what's wrong with your injury?"

"No matter, the demons in Liao are arrogant and rampant; I will go there anyway—"

"There's still time, there's no rush."

Song Shiqing finally managed to calm the sword immortal down, but he was still somewhat surprised and suspicious. He took the opportunity to observe the other party's situation.

'Tsk, She Lei. How come he's so thick-skinned? That's illogical. Is he trying to emulate that undisputed immortal?'

He certainly couldn't say it directly, so he composed himself, turned to look at Xu Xuan, and said only:

"Thanks to the Sword Immortal who charged into the Qingrang formation and stopped the Demon Release, my father was able to take the opportunity to disperse Feng Yan's forces. Now, everything south of Yinshan has fallen into the hands of our Great Li."

"How much should the Sword Immortal know about the situation around Shengle?"

Xu Xuan's gaze sharpened slightly, and he simply said:
"The talisman array cannot be established."

"That's right. Back then, the Northern Wei Dynasty was in chaos, and the Shengle area was affected by the fall of Tuoba Yuanye. The earth veins were broken and the spiritual energy was unstable, so talismans and formations were difficult to use. The other party... would definitely use the Pure Land to block them."

Song Shiqing lowered his gaze slightly and continued:

"Now we have divided into several battle lines, starting from Yinshan and attacking Shengle from all directions. According to the above plan, we ask the Sword Immortal and several other immortals to go around to the east and advance along the Hun River."

"This is not the main battlefield, and there is not much defense. We should be able to break through smoothly. At that time, the Sword Immortal can join forces with the troops in the west and attack Sheng Le!"

Xu Xuan listened silently, still harboring doubts, and simply said:

"I wonder, will it be facing the front at that time?"

"My father led the Divine Department, with the Immortal Sect providing support, along with the Ancient Boat Monk from the Hanging Temple. Unfortunately, there were some issues at Mount Muwu, and Grand Master Fuchang needed to return to the mountain to preside over the ceremony, so he couldn't go. Instead, he sent another Grand Master Fuyun, who was at the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm."

Xu Xuan frowned slightly. This was not good news. Without that great master of the True Qi Dao keeping an eye on him, Feng Yan would probably be difficult to control.

Seeing that everything was arranged, Song Shiqing breathed a sigh of relief and smiled:

"We are currently mobilizing troops and reorganizing the Divine Department. We will start the war in a month."

"The Sword Immortal was meritorious in battle but suffered a sword wound. His Majesty opened the Spirit Treasury to comfort all cultivators. Lord Beiyin of the Wu family stepped forward and helped the Sword Immortal obtain an item to heal his wound."

He then very carefully took out a red and gold treasure box, from which a gentle, hazy light emanated. The box was golden and white in color and faintly exuded a familiar aura.

The Heavenly Monk within Xu Xuan's body could hardly contain himself; it almost leaped up and cried out:
"An object of the Lesser Yang!"

The blue stone box slowly opened, revealing a golden-white flame inside, condensed like a flower, swaying hazily. This seemed to suppress the black tide within Xu Xuan's body, gradually accelerating the recovery of his injuries.

"This is the [Chengyi Xianhua], also known as the [Yanming Xuanhuo]. It fell from the Qiantian. In the past, only cultivators from Donghua could obtain one. It is not primarily for killing, but it has other wonderful uses."

Song Shiqing handed the Lesser Yang Fire to the other party, nodded slightly, and continued:
"I have heard that the ancient Shaoyang orthodox lineage [Mingxian] has divided its cultivation path into six flowers to elucidate Shaoyang, and this thing is a manifestation of one of those flowers."

Xu Xuan accepted the gift, exchanged a few polite words, and then saw the imperial descendant off. He himself took out the spiritual essence and asked Tian Tuo:

"You said that thing in the Qi Sea is called... [Miaoyan Linghua]?"

"Exactly."

Tian Tuo continued arrogantly:
"It is similar in rank to that of [Chengyi Xianhua], both being beings descended from the Six Flowers."

Xu Xuan's eyes brightened slightly, as if he was about to make a move.

"In that case, perhaps we can pick one."

"Forget about it. There are many, but the true essence is only one, the place where my spirit resides. I think it's better to give this [Chengyi Xianhua] to—"

Xu Xuan wasn't too disappointed. He had tried to secretly pluck the golden and white flowers from the sea of ​​flowers, but they all withered as soon as they were removed from the ground, so he had already expected it.

He was too lazy to bother with the old demon for the moment, so he focused on refining this spiritual essence. This thing had the wonder of taking yin and receiving yang, and could also accelerate the recovery of the physical body and relieve injuries. It was quite miraculous.

"Lesser Yang is the pivot of Yin-Yang transformation, belonging to the Mysterious Inner Realm. Then, what about Lesser Yin?"

This question suddenly arose in his mind, only to hear Tian Tuo say in a low voice:

"In ancient times, it should have been classified within the Xuan (玄) realm. But now, Lesser Yin has changed and is even more extreme than Greater Yin. It should be classified within the Yuan (元) realm."

(End of this chapter)