Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 598 The desire for community
Southern Capital, Taixu.

The golden smoke from the incense burns like long bridges, leading directly to the central [Divine Ritual Seal]. As an ancient treasure of the Way of Prosperity, this seal becomes increasingly mystical under the refining influence of the incense offerings throughout the entire Li Kingdom.

"Lu" refers to power, position, rank, ruler, father, or deity. It means to use one person's heart to represent the heart of the world, and to use one person's thoughts to represent the thoughts of the world.

As the main lineage of the former Emperor Fengdai, its inheritance has almost been cut off in this generation. Not to mention the cultivation methods, even spiritual objects in this lineage are scarce. The fact that the Song family was able to find this magic treasure is enough to show their profound resources.

Beneath the golden seal, a hazy brownish-yellow divine light emanated, and the divine embryo floated in the air, with the indistinct shape of a white scale faintly visible within it.

【Bai She Siming Yue Shen】

A peaceful and stable land, revered by all people, is also an auspicious omen for a holy king as described in the ancient "rites of rites." It is completely different from the black Qilin, which represents thunder and divine punishment, only they both bear the name of Qilin.

The generals of the Divine Department stood in the void. Xu Xuan stood quietly, with the True Man Wei Hua in front of him and the vast army of the Thunder Department behind him.
Qinglang returned to the mountain, and Xu Yi went into seclusion. At present, only two Thunder Envoys were standing behind him: Bao Xi Wuyai and another newly appointed Divine Thunder Envoy—Xin Henian.

This disciple of the True Man Bihui of Zijin Temple has already received a promotion, ranking him above Vajra, but his foundation is still very shallow. Right now, he seems somewhat unsettled and quite agitated.

As for the previous Thunder God Envoy [Li Zu], he has already resigned from his divine post and been transferred away from the Thunder Department, and his whereabouts are currently unknown.

Xu Xuan didn't say much, just watched quietly.

He did not allow Xingfang to accompany him to the capital for this ceremony. Whether a Foundation Establishment cultivator came or not was of little importance. The most important thing right now was to prepare for the supernatural power. If Xingfang were to come, he would probably catch the eye of the other cultivators and be plotted against.

He turned his gaze and looked around, only to see that the heavenly soldiers from each department were already in place.

The two parts, "Fortune and Misfortune," are the most peculiar. One is a poisonous mountain, and the other is a blessed lotus. Only the National Preceptor Qi can be seen standing on the blessed lotus, with a young man behind him. However, there is no one on the poisonous mountain.

The paths of "Fortune and Blessing" and "Misfortune and Blessing" do not exclude the divine path; they can be combined, and there should even be other benefits. It is just unknown how effective they are for seeking gold.

The Fire Department was led by Xing You, followed by two newly appointed men and women. Their imposing presence made them the most authoritative department besides the Thunder Department, as the Song Clan established their nation on the principle of fire and placed great importance on this path.

As for the person in charge of the Water Department, he was a young man named Xu whom Xu Xuan had never seen before. He cultivated the Kan Water cultivation and was in the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm. He wore an indigo Taoist robe, held a feather fan, and had a smiling face.

Indeed, most of the cultivators present had serious expressions, and he was the only one with a smile, which attracted a lot of attention. Moreover, the blue and white feather fan in his hand gave Xu Xuan a sense of familiarity, as it seemed to be part of the [Great Wind Shaking Xun Fan] set.

"Who is this?"

Xu Xuan asked Xi Wuyai in his mind, "This dragon has recently recovered from its injuries and is full of energy again." He immediately took a few steps closer and replied:

"Returning to the divine general, it is the Chanwei Zhenren of Taiping Mountain."

Xu Xuan suddenly remembered who it was. Back then, he and Lü Guan went into Taiping Mountain to discern sword intent, and he had long heard of this true master who cultivated Kan Water. He never expected to see him in the Divine Department today.

The other person seemed to notice the attention from outsiders, turned their gaze to Xu Xuan, smiled and nodded in acknowledgment, and Xu Xuan naturally returned the greeting.

'He seems like an easy person to talk to, but he already possesses supernatural powers and cannot be judged by ordinary standards.'

Suddenly, a vast expanse of flames rose up ahead, its apricot and vermilion light intertwining and scattering. On either side, maids draped in feathered skirts cleared a path against the wind, and the golden aura of prosperity entwined and stretched, separating the divine realm.

A grand and majestic melody resounded, and five-colored clouds began to gather and swirl above the void. Finally, the last great star, Li Huo, hung high in the sky, its radiant light shining in all directions.

At the end of this golden road appeared a person, his apricot-yellow imperial robe seemed to trail a vast flame, his figure was tall and thin, his eyes were vermilion, and the shadow behind him seemed to have transformed into a large bird, about to take flight.

Heavenly Chi.

All the cultivators present bowed and paid their respects, praising the emperor's name. Xu Xuan took this opportunity to silently ponder the background of this person, wondering what his origins were.

"I'm afraid it's inextricably linked to Suzaku."

Hidden within the inner realm, Tian Tuo dared not make any rash moves and whispered:
"The ancient great sage, the Vermilion Bird of Fire, was extremely famous, even surpassing the Phoenix. However, he was eventually killed by a celestial being of the Yin-Yang lineage, and the Vermilion Bird of Fire was thus returned to the human race."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan began to consider his options.

"In this world, the fire element is flourishing, and the five elements of fire are all excellent, but the water element is incomplete."

Tian Tuo continued with a sigh:
“That’s natural. All three of Ding Lizhen’s fires have their own masters. I even suspect that there’s a master in some position of the ultimate fire. Maybe it’s not a position, but it must be a Golden Core. Otherwise, the power of this fire would definitely not be as terrifying as it is now.”

"As for the Water Virtue sect, besides Yuan Han, they are looking for a Golden Core cultivator in perfect condition."

Xu Xuan's mind raced. The matter of the Water Virtue was quite complex. Ultimately, there was a Dragon Lord who had existed since ancient times. As the Lord of the Vast Waters, He must have a very strong control over the affairs of the Five Waters.

The flickering light disrupted Xu Xuan's thoughts. He looked up and saw that the Heavenly Chi had already landed in front of the Divine Ritual Seal and stepped onto a vermilion altar.

Huji, standing calmly by the side, stepped on a lotus flower, took out an imperial edict and read it aloud respectfully.

"The fire blazes again, shining brightly once more; the virtue of the great man illuminates the four seas; he conquers Liaodong, pacifies the borders, and establishes a divine presence."

As his recitation began, a brilliant golden light emanated from the entire void, and the two virtues of prosperity and fortune were guided down, extending behind the emperor.

The only thing missing is longevity.

From afar, the Great Wall of Earth could be seen manifesting in the northern sky. With the grand formation of Sheng Le settling down, this ceremony was about to come to a complete end, and the white unicorn was to be born smoothly.

As the final prayer was uttered, the celestial being finally moved, looking towards the northern sky and extending a hand:
"Fall." The Changwu Ancient City Walled City crashed down, the loud noise audible even in the void. A wave of earthy radiance surged from afar, only to be blocked by the golden incense smoke.

Beneath the golden seal, the divine embryo trembled, and countless streams of incense and golden energy surged into it. Centered on Lizhou, the surrounding mountains began to rise again, and the extremely dense earth energy rose and changed.

A low roar came from within the womb, causing the entire void to tremble for a moment. The Earth Divine Embryo began to rupture, and a white unicorn resembling a lion or tiger with a single horn on its head broke free from it.

This beast is majestic and wondrous, like a towering mountain. It descends slowly, treading on the mysterious and profound radiance of the Earth element, and already possesses the aura of a first-level supernatural power.

The power of [Extinction of Fate] quietly manifested, and its effects became even more wondrous after this divine ability advanced. The Li Fire Qi on that Emperor Li's body directly inherited Yuan Luo, like a pillar of heaven piercing through this place, which was simply not something that a Purple Mansion could possess.

The newly emerged Bai Lin's fortune is rapidly increasing, and it is about to catch up with the National Preceptor Huji, which is alarming.

The light of the sun shone brightly, and the radiance of the sun shifted. Hu Ji, who was standing by, stepped forward and said solemnly:

"The Great Li Kingdom has obtained a Qilin!"
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Cloud Path.

The ceremony had concluded, and the generals of the Divine Department dispersed. Xu Xuan, along with Wei Hua, walked along the cloud path, preparing to meet the Emperor. The attendants on both sides bowed respectfully upon seeing them, not daring to raise their heads.

"Now that Bai Lin has become the god-king, who knows what the future holds?"

Xu Xuan spoke first. For some reason, he felt a bit worried. The so-called metal-natured beings were only a hair's breadth apart from demons and monsters. Their nature was truly unpredictable.

"Nothing serious will happen. His Majesty is watching, and Bai Lin won't have any other intentions."

Wei Hua spoke calmly. He had already removed his armor and changed into an apricot-yellow robe commonly worn by descendants of the Song family. His hair was completely white, and his face was aged, but his spirit was still very strong.

Xu Xuan actually had something else to say, but he kept quiet for the moment.

If His Majesty has other intentions, what measures does the Song family have to deal with them?
After several encounters, he vaguely sensed that this Tian Chi and the Song family were not a unified entity, and there seemed to be a rift between them, which was the source of trouble.

He keenly sensed an impending storm. After the appearance of this white unicorn, the authority of that Heavenly Chi had swelled to its limit. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he was the number one person below the True Monarch, whether in terms of cultivation or status.

However, these members of the Song family were subtly avoiding the emperor's imposing presence, and the attitudes of several princes were even more ambiguous, their views on the throne unclear.

"Xu Jianxian made great contributions in the battle of Shengle. His Majesty is aware of this and has bestowed a special reward upon him."

Wei Hua changed the subject and led Xu Xuan toward the imperial palace. As they approached, they could faintly see the vast radiance of the Li Fire within the main hall, as well as the extremely majestic imperial aura.

"please."

He gestured for Xu Xuan to go inside alone, while he waited outside.

Xu Xuan's mind stirred slightly. Although he was unwilling to have too much contact with that Tian Chi, he had no choice but to go now that he had been targeted by the other party. He crossed the Dan Chi, which was filled with rising fire, stepped onto the white jade steps, and entered the hall.

A scrutinizing gaze came from the highest throne. The light of the rekindled fire filled the hall, and in a daze, Xu Xuan felt that what was on the throne was not a person, but a Vermilion Bird.

Xu Xuan's mind raced, but his expression remained calm. He bowed respectfully without making a single mistake.
"See Your Majesty."

"No gift."

A smile appeared on Tian Chi's face. Her crimson eyes flickered, and with a shimmering glow, she waved her sleeve and said:
"Guards, grant my Great Li Sword Immortal a seat."

A precious chair made of red jade was carried in. Xu Xuan thanked the emperor and sat down calmly, waiting quietly for him to speak, while a thousand thoughts flashed through his mind.

"Xu Jianxian belongs to the Great Red Dao lineage, and is subordinate to Hengguang, is that correct?"

"Your Majesty, that is indeed the case."

Xu Xuan vaguely sensed a change in the light above, and a playful smile appeared on the lips of the Heavenly Chi.

"In this battle, Sword Immortal Xu made outstanding contributions. He is the sharpest sword in our Great Li. However, the path of the She Lei is difficult to cultivate, and your path will not be easy."

Xu Xuan's heart stirred, and he immediately replied:

“The solitary thunderbolts rarely manifest, making them extremely difficult to cultivate.”

"Perfect timing! I also have a chance encounter with the Earthly Tribulation, which is related to the former Heavenly Palace of Calamity. It can help Sword Immortal Xu in his cultivation, and perhaps he can completely perfect this [Extinction Fate]."

Tian Chi spoke casually, but his words made Xu Xuan feel a bit wary.

'This person... knows so much about my progress in cultivating supernatural powers?'

Xu Xuan showed no sign of anything amiss at the moment. He rose, bowed, and simply said:
"Please enlighten me, Your Majesty."

"Easy to say."

Those crimson eyes, burning with intensity, looked down, their shadows shifting endlessly in the sky like a great bird. Then, Tian Chi solemnly asked:
"Do you have any desire to serve the society?"

(End of this chapter)