Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 600 Xuanbu
The Ren Sea is deep and secluded, and the Water Palace is majestic.

Inside the main hall, deep purple lightning surged and writhed like dragons and snakes, illuminating the figure on the jade steps. Xu Xuan slowly walked, the reverse scale on his neck gleaming, with a purple light adorning its center.

'On the Oddities and Ends'.

Xu Xuan closed his eyes and repeatedly pondered this profound technique in his mind, gaining a great deal of insight.

After the Xuanbei's explanation, the cultivation method of the "Qiheng Xialun" became much clearer. The essence of this method lies in the way of the transformation of the Xuanxiang, which is also the difference between ancient and modern immortal cultivation.

Supernatural powers are contained within the inner landscape, composed of mysterious images. This is used to imitate the various characteristics of the Dao fruit in the Great Luo, dividing them into five methods to expound the Dao, much like imitating the transformations of predecessors.

Ancient cultivators sought the Dao through ascension, but this was not the case.

If one cultivates the Zhen Lei (震雷) method, one should directly start from the theories of sound and energy, yin and yang, like painting on a blank sheet of cloth without any fixed form, in order to expound the Great Dao.

In terms of the threshold and speed of cultivation, the Purple Gold Method of this world is naturally simpler. However, in terms of the level of cultivation, the ancient method of ascension is still superior, but the requirements for talent are much higher.

In this era, those who can reach the Purple Mansion realm would have been rare even in the past, barely reaching the Foundation Establishment stage. In ancient times, those who could transcend tribulations through the Great Dao of Ascension and become Celestials would be considered top-tier geniuses, extremely rare in the world, and almost all of them would be destined to achieve perfection in the Five Elements.

The so-called ascension originally referred to "ascending to the Great Luo realm and attaining immortality." This method was originally passed down to cultivate True Lords, and even the Purple Palace was only considered the entry point.

The Purple Gold Method creates phenomena like the Mysterious Phenomena, which undoubtedly gives many cultivators with less talent an opportunity, but makes the pursuit of gold much more difficult.

[Qi Heng Xia Lun] goes a step further and makes more subtle changes to the Xuanxiang, which can make the Xuanxiang dissolve through the primordial chaos and then reappear with the primordial chaos, thus achieving the function of supernatural transformation.

In reality, such so-called "supernatural powers and transformations" should be achievable by those who cultivated the Daoist path to ascension in ancient times. After all, it involves cultivating the entirety of this lineage, including its deeper and longer history, which is called "attaining the Dao." One must attain complete enlightenment in one breath and take control of the fruition.

However, the detailed discussion on seeking gold in the Zijin Dao lineage is about "seeking the Dao," which uses five supernatural powers to describe the current Dao fruit, but it does not show the memories and history behind the fruit.

Xu Xuan gathered his thoughts and examined the secret technique once more.

The method of Qiheng is not merely a transformation of supernatural powers; it is more like a supplement to the Purple Gold Method, and it may even have a deeper purpose.

Once this profound method is fully practiced, supernatural powers from the same lineage, as long as their natures are not too different, can be transformed through the transformation of the extraordinary, such as [Riding Without Blame] and [Returning to the Pivot of the Dao].

This transformation process is extremely complicated and requires the assistance of Hunqi and Xuanqi, but it is an easy task for him who has both the Fuqiao Immortal Book and the Taiqing Dao Stele.

As for different lineages, as long as the two lineages are similar, they can be transformed on the basis of related supernatural powers, such as [Awakening Thunder Pool] and [Subduing Thunder Marsh].

'This extraordinary turn of events gives me far more leeway in my pursuit of gold.'

Xu Xuan's cultivation in the Thunderclap Dao is now extremely profound, almost only surpassed by those at the peak of the Purple Mansion realm. His understanding of the Chaotic Thunder Technique is probably unique in the world and is the foundation upon which the Zhenxing Wujiu Xuanhun True Monarch stands.

Upon closer examination, one can discern the asymmetry. The master of a position has a profound influence on the lineage. If a True Monarch is powerful and skilled in combat, this lineage will naturally surpass other lineages by a considerable margin.

Zhen Lei is not considered particularly powerful nowadays. Although he is well-rounded, he can only be considered above average. Meanwhile, the cultivation and status of that Xuan Hun Zhenjun have already surpassed those of Yuan Hanlongjun, the direct descendant of the True Dragon.

'Therefore, the hidden part of Zhen Lei is the [Way of Chaotic Thunder]. If that Xuanhun True Monarch so desires, he could probably transform Zhen Lei into one of the top Dao lineages in an instant, or even rename it [Chaotic Thunder].'

After obtaining the Book of the Resurrected Aperture Immortal, he vaguely glimpsed some of the methods of the Suspended Chaos True Lord, but his doubts only grew stronger.

What kind of path is this person, who is hailed as having the greatest hope of ascending to immortality, planning?
Outside the main hall came the sound of boiling seawater. Xu Xuan looked up and saw Yang Yuanxin, dressed in a peach-red dress and wearing a gold hairpin, break through the void and transform into a red light to escape.

Yang Yuanxin took a step forward, with a faint golden light hidden within her body, as if being forged in a furnace, making her temperament even more noble and radiant, and even the hair at her temples turned golden-red.

The divine power of Bing Fire, [Kunwu Stove].

As a magical technique of the Bing Fire element, this method can form a divine furnace within the body at all times, doubling the speed of refining spiritual objects. It can also operate on its own at all times, dissolving the Yin matter within the body and refining life into pure Yang.

It must be said that this supernatural power is the most versatile of the Bing Fire type. It is the core of weapon crafting, not weak in combat, and has many auxiliary uses.

'It must be the legacy of that [Master Ye]'

Xu Xuan smiled and stepped forward, taking the woman's hand from her, his tone slightly solemn.

"How is Yu Hai?"

Xu Xuan was asking about the situation in Yu Hai. The fall of Qingye Kongtian was already foreseeable, and this sea area naturally became the center of open and covert struggles among various forces.

The Purple Mansion couldn't show itself directly, fearing that strange green tree, so they sent some Foundation Establishment cultivators to fight. However, the battle was extremely fierce, and more than ten famous Foundation Establishment cultivators died in just this short period of time.

"According to estimates, it will probably be some time before the cave falls. Some secret realms beneath that [Dragon Wood] have fallen. Mo Xi retrieved two ancient wooden artifacts, but was injured and is currently recuperating."

Yang Yuanxin paused slightly, then continued:

“Bai Su is more skilled. She stormed into a wooden building that had fallen into the sea, called [Yu Lin], and seized an ancient Jia wood spirit essence from it. I checked the Daoist canon, but I couldn’t find any clues.” As she spoke, she took out a green leaf with dragon patterns on it, as green as jade.

Xu Xuan took it and sensed it for a moment. He immediately felt that the nature of this spirit leaf was somewhat unique. The wood energy was not domineering, but rather had a nourishing and uplifting quality.

Logically speaking, Jia wood should be a towering tree, a tree that reaches the clouds, blocking out the sun and monopolizing the virtue of the surrounding sun. Plants living in the shade should not flourish.

This Wood element is quite domineering, much like the sun.

However, the dragon-patterned green leaf now seems to have the property of protecting and promoting other plants, which is close to the Lesser Yang principle, which makes Xu Xuan a little puzzled.

"This item may be related to that Heavenly Dragon Lord."

Xu Xuan uttered the name, but the Dao Tablet within his body showed no reaction; the pure energy remained unmoved, which temporarily put his mind at ease.

"Are there any records of the Heavenly Leaf Immortal Path in Fengyan Mountain?"

He looked at Yang Yuanxin. Although the other party hadn't managed to persuade his elder brother to join forces directly when she returned to the mountain, they could still look after each other to some extent.

After Yang Yuanxin achieved supernatural powers, she was also granted the title of Golden Crow, which greatly increased her influence in Fengyan and changed her relationship with her elder brother.

“There are some records in our clan’s books that this path was established very early, in the same era as the Thunder Palace. It was originally established by an immortal of the Jiamu path. He had two disciples who were named after the character ‘Gu’. The famous one was the Ancient Crack True Lord. As for its demise, it should have been before the summer of the late Zhou Dynasty.”

"One of the Nine Sons of the True Dragon, the Dragon Lord Tianyu, also joined them and entered the path of immortality. As for the eventual destruction of Tianye, there is a clear record that he escaped. However, his current state is unknown."

With a pointed remark, Yang Yuan continued:

"That dragon tree in Yuhai is probably..."

“I have already sent someone to Baitang. Now is the perfect time to ask Dongfang Lanqing what he thinks. Since it is a grotto-heaven on the sea and is related to the Dragon Lord, I don’t believe that the East Sea will just sit idly by and watch.”

Xu Xuan had long planned ahead. The forces he needed to deal with now, besides the Tomb Mountain, were the East Sea. However, the silent East Sea Dragon Seed was bringing him an even deeper pressure.

Including the wooden temple of Bai Cang in the past, according to Tian Tuo, it should have been taken away by the First Sea Dragon King. If Xu Xuan's speculation is correct, the dragon seed has already prepared its plan for Tian Ye.

As for how this group of "distant relatives" would view Xu Xuan, he himself had no idea. He still needed to sound out Dongfang Lanqing's opinion, since with the old friendship between Hao Xuan Dragon King and Shang Guang Demon King, it would be easier to talk to him.

"it is good."

A glint of shrewdness appeared in Yang Yuanxin's eyes. He stepped forward and said:

"Our clan is ultimately preoccupied with the affairs of our elder and the Golden Crow, so we cannot assist you in every way. However, I will always stand by your side and pave the way for you if I can—"

There seemed to be a hint of flame in her eyes, and her crimson pupils had a pure gold hue. As a demon, how could she not have ambition? She was just suffering from a lack of talent. Now, she was placing this hope on her Daoist partner.

May you become my beloved.

Xu Xuan's gaze shifted, but he began to think about something else. The letter he sent to the Tomb Mountain had not yet received a reply. He wanted to discuss the matter of the Grotto Heaven with Jiu Cang in detail, but now he had lost contact with him.

'Do we have to go over there?'

He quickly dismissed the idea. The cemetery was near the South China Sea's extreme point, and besides the powerful figure behind it, there was also Yuan Mu. In such a sensitive period, he shouldn't get too close.

Suddenly, thunder rumbled outside the main hall.

Golden lightning ripped through the void, and Bo Changxing emerged, clad in bronze armor. His aura was unstable, and countless divine lightning bolts transformed into little demons that fluttered their wings around him.

"Your Majesty! Mistress!"

Seeing that two adults were already in the main hall, he immediately bowed. Xu Xuan raised his hand to signal him to rise, and then he heard Bo Chang say:
"Your Majesty, I was ordered to investigate the surrounding area and have made some progress. Recently, there have been many unfamiliar faces in the South China Sea. In the west, a demon king in the early stage of the Purple Mansion realm named Rong Hai has perished and was burned alive to ashes. Judging from this method, it must be Ding Huo."

"Fu Chen".

Xu Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately had a guess.

To be able to completely kill this Purple Mansion Demon King at sea is something that ordinary rogue cultivators naturally cannot do; at the very least, it requires someone from a prestigious sect.

Only Fu Chen could match this.

'Let's see what tricks your sect has up its sleeve this time.'

(End of this chapter)