Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 653 Receptors
As dawn breaks, crimson flames swirl.

A figure rode a stream of light and emerged from the void, landing on the thunderclouds as his robes fluttered in the wind.

Liu Xiaowen's eyes shone brightly as he turned to look in Luo Qing's direction. He saw the dark blue clouds and rain that condensed and did not dissipate on Caiyun Peak, which was the image of Gui water, and was clearly distinct from the Bing fire brilliance at Tianhuotai.

Among water and fire, Bing and Gui, Kan and Li, and Zhihua are all water and fire that complement and combine with each other. When they meet, they can be represented as Yin and Yang. Although Luoqing was originally a place of Bing fire, now that there is an unusual phenomenon of Gui water, it is not only not damaged, but also makes the spiritual energy in the mountain even stronger.

'As expected, Master Wen has emerged from seclusion.'

Liu Xiaowen's eyes showed genuine joy as he rode the light of the sky.

After leaving Douyan, he went to Qingchen, intending to thank Qingyuan Zhenren for his help and to maintain his relationship with Shangxiao. Therefore, he was delayed for some time until he received news from the sect before returning to the mountain.

The thunderclouds atop Tianji Mountain churned endlessly, growing ever more imposing. Deep within, a thunder pool, seemingly cast from silver and iron, spewed forth lightning, its black and white hues causing a stinging pain to the eyes upon sight.

With the Li River as the dividing line, the climate of Tianji and Luoqing is quite different, and most of the cultivators in the sect stay in Luoqing and rarely go to Tianji.

The Great Crimson Palace atop Suspended Thunder Peak shone brightly, emanating two streams of supernatural energy from within.

Liu Xiao descended from the sky and saw the palace doors wide open, the interior brightly lit. He paused for a moment, then stepped inside.

The hall was filled with a pure and ethereal atmosphere. Behind the long jade table, a man and a woman were sitting side by side, studying the scriptures together. One was dressed in a simple silver robe, while the other was dressed in a flowing white dress. They were talking and laughing as if nothing had happened.

"Xiao Wen has returned to the mountain."

Xu Xuan lowered his gaze and placed the Tribulation Sword Scripture in his hand on the table, where faint silver lightning flowed from the pages.

"Disciple greets Master and Aunt."

Liu Xiao heard the respectful tone in the voice. He always respected his teachers and was never impolite. He paused only slightly before offering his congratulations:
"With the emergence of Sister Wen from seclusion, our sect has gained another supernatural power, which is a great joy. Upon receiving the news, I rushed back from overseas, but unfortunately I missed the grand occasion of my elder's emergence from seclusion."

Wen Si'an nodded slightly, her gaze gentle. This junior was the one she was closest to Xu Xuan, after all, he was the first one she brought back to the sect, and she had watched him grow up since he was a child.

As the blue clouds dispersed and the rain and dew condensed, a surge of spiritual energy filled the hall, washing away the dust and making Liu Xiaowen feel his body lighten, rapidly alleviating the strain of walking through the void.

【Clear Rain Falls】This supernatural power is imbued with the essence of purity and can wash away fatigue and dispel chronic illnesses. At this moment, a slight activation of its divine power will make it effective.

She looked at His Highness's juniors, her tone calm.

"Now that you've taken over the position of sect leader, you also have to take care of overseas affairs and travel back and forth. It's your master and I who have become hands-off managers, which might delay your cultivation."

Xu Xuan raised an eyebrow, shook his head, and smiled:
“You underestimate Xiao Wen. He went into the cave and gained an opportunity. His first supernatural power is nearing perfection, and he is now preparing to cultivate the next one.”

He didn't know how Liu Xiaowen had completed the first supernatural power so quickly. Even the aura around him had subtly changed, becoming more intense. The aura of Bing fire was as majestic as the sun, drawing in light, and undergoing a great transformation.

However, the other party seemed reluctant to say it, as if they had some difficulties, so Xu Xuan didn't ask any further questions, though he had some vague guesses.

“Xiao Wen’s return of the Great Flame Horn Furnace is a great achievement,” Wen Si’an said softly, pausing slightly. “Now, the only thing our sect lacks is that Fire Mirror.”

The atmosphere in the hall became slightly somber upon mentioning this matter.

"The True Lords of Fuchen are engaged in a battle of magic outside the heavens, and this sect has already closed its gates. As for the [Tianbing Zhaoyang Mirror], there is no way to know anything about it."

Xu Xuan frowned slightly, as if he were worried.

The [Tianbing Zhaoyang Mirror] is a Bing Fire spiritual treasure, a core inheritance item of the sect, but the most crucial thing is what's inside the mirror, which should be a metal element corresponding to Hengguang.

He pondered for a moment, then channeled his magic power. A large seal of Bing Fire emerged from the formation, its light and flames surging and illuminating the hall, before slowly descending into Liu Xiaowen's hand.

"This is the seal I obtained from Kunwei. It was used by the True Lord in the past and has acquired a bit of the Bing Fire Qi. Since you want to cultivate a supernatural power, you can take it first, but don't take it outside the mountain gate."

Liu Xiaowen was startled and solemnly accepted it.

He was well aware of the sensitivity of this item; it had initially attracted the attention of Fu Chen, and only after Fu Chen sealed off the mountain did the sect finally take it out.

Since it is something that belongs to a True Lord, even a trace of its rank has endless uses and can be of great benefit to cultivation.

He accepted it respectfully, but found that the seal was difficult to incorporate into his inner vision. He could only hang it on his waist temporarily. As soon as he put it on, his internal supernatural powers sensed it on their own and resonated with it faintly.

"How is the situation at Douyan Mountain?" Xu Xuan asked, his eyes flickering slightly as he turned to inquire about matters overseas.

A bronze lamp appeared from the sky and landed on the table. Liu Xiao then reported on the pills, magical artifacts, and other matters, and mentioned the strange behavior of the Yuan Magnetic Demon.

"When I saw that demon, it also had the aura of the Taiyin Divine Power on its body, which was quite strange. I wonder when the Taiyin lineage emerged overseas?"

Liu Xiaowen's face showed a hint of curiosity; the matter of yin and yang naturally attracted attention.

Xu Xuan, however, had a sudden thought and seemed to be pondering something.

The Yuan Magnetic Demon, isn't that the demon king that Bo Chang mentioned? There shouldn't be a second great demon in the South China Sea who cultivates Yuan Magnetic. As for the Dragon Body, Bo Chang went to visit Gray Cliff and hasn't returned yet, so we don't know what the situation is.

"Go and cultivate yourself first, and prepare for the matter of supernatural powers. There is no need to delay."

Xu Xuan gestured for his disciples to step back, but Liu Xiaowen did not move. Instead, his eyes were bright, and he asked with a smile:

"May I ask, Master, where is my newly born junior brother now? This disciple wishes to go and see him."

"You mean Ming'er? He's currently in the Ming Si Palace, being watched over by Zhou Du and Shu Han. If you wish to see him, you can go there."

After Xu Xuan dismissed the other party, he saw Liu Xiao take his leave and transform into a streak of red light, disappearing through the doorway.

Inside the main hall, only the two of them remained facing each other.

"Now that the sect has many more supernatural abilities, the current spiritual lands alone are already a bit insufficient."

Xu Xuan's tone turned slightly somber as he brought up the important matter.

"Although Jiangyang in the east has also been incorporated into our sect, this place is not large to begin with, and its spiritual energy is also lacking. It is merely a drop in the ocean."

He sighed and continued:

"There are many wars in the north, and the battles between immortals have caused many spiritual veins to collapse and mountains and rivers to change course. Therefore, when it comes to spiritual lands alone, there are far fewer in the south."

“Yongzhou does have many spiritual veins and treasure lands, but it has been home to powerful families since ancient times. Furthermore, Mount Huayin is located on the border of Tianzhou, which blocks the border of Jiangyang County, making it impossible to advance eastward.”

Upon hearing this, Wen Si'an pondered for a moment before speaking:

"To be honest, our roots aren't in the north, but in the southwest."

"Shu is the homeland of our sect, the origin of our lineage. When our patriarch left the mountain and entered the Shu Palace, he was granted the title of Jindu, south of Qishan Mountain. It is ranked alongside Longyang, Langzhong, and Jianguan, and is a place where the spiritual veins of Shu converge. After the departure of the True Lord, Taixuan, the gateway to Shu, was taken over by our sect and Kongjian, making it an even more blessed land."

As a direct descendant of the Wen clan, she remembered these matters more deeply than anyone else, and almost day and night she longed to return to Shu and take them back to the sect. "Jindu and Taixuan, our sect has a reason to take them back, but after so many years, they must have changed hands several times. At least, Taixuan was chosen as the Southern Peak. I checked with the Divine Department, and it is where Qiuqing resides."

As a member of the Divine Department, Xu Xuan was well aware of these matters and knew that the trouble involved could not be easily resolved by force.

The Qiuqing Daoist lineage is quite powerful, and it has even produced a high-level cultivator in the late stage of Jiamu, which gives it a special significance in the present. Furthermore, Taixuan Mountain is involved with Nanyue, which is also related to Bai Jun, making it even more difficult to deal with.

Only Jindu can send someone to take a look. I wonder which family it has fallen into now?

Wen Si'an knew the importance of things and wasn't in a hurry. Her eyes were like an autumn lake as she simply said:

"There's no rush. We should plan ahead and wait for the right opportunity. We can send a Foundation Establishment cultivator to take a look and investigate the situation."

Xu Xuan nodded slightly, already having a candidate in mind. The person he sent should be legitimate, leaving no room for criticism from other families, and ideally, should represent the orthodox lineage of Heng Guang.

"Let Chengyan and Weiyan go. It just so happens that these two will be able to go and fulfill our request to Kongjian."

He made the decision, and then took out the ancient Ding Fire artifact, the Great Netherworld Lamp. With a slight sense of it, he knew that it was the ancient artifact corresponding to the Three Calamities of Ding Fire.

"If we can complete the initial draft of the [Three Calamities Manifestation Secret] before the next war, we'll be able to deal with more challenges."

The three calamities work together with boundless power, and are particularly adept at being activated on the battlefield, capable of destroying mountains and temples, and restoring order to the world.

At this point, he had already retrieved the Great Wind Shaking Fan, and with the help of Dan Ting and the remnant lamp, he had finally gathered all the items needed for the Three Calamities, allowing him to go into seclusion and comprehend this Dao.

With a thought, Xu Xuan looked at Wen Si'an and took out two spiritual artifacts.

First came the Lead Token, with its silver frost spreading out. It was the [Lead-Protecting and Cleansing Token] of the Xin Metal element, a protective and auxiliary spiritual artifact, which could be described as mysterious. It was taken from the Changsun family.

The other was a divine thunder and metal stone, as bright as the sun, inscribed with ancient characters that read "Xuanhao Edict," which was the divine thunder treasure, "Shenhao Gold"!
Not counting Dan Ting, this item is the most powerful of the sect's spiritual artifacts, even surpassing the [Long Flame Light Bag].

"The Gui Water Spirit Sword [Rain Divider] left behind by Hen Hai is perfect for you to wield. Xin Metal is close to water, and this Lead Token is also a good fit. However, this Divine Thunder Metal is somewhat incompatible. You should refine it first to protect yourself."

Xu Xuan was about to go into seclusion when he gave a few words of advice, speaking in a deep voice:
"The affairs of Shu still require long-term planning. Now that our sect is expanding daily, we lack a large array spanning several prefectures to protect us and ensure our stability. You can go to Louguan on my behalf and return the treasure-carrying golden statue. At the same time, inquire whether there are any masters skilled in setting up arrays."

"If all else fails, we can ask Tifeng Mountain; they can also set up formations there."

A golden light suddenly surged from his body, transforming into a golden figure, only an inch in size, which landed on the table.

Louguan.

Wen Si'an had long heard of this sect's reputation and knew it to be a renowned righteous path, so he simply said:
"Don't worry, the sect has a deep foundation now, and it's not difficult to set up an array. We just need to choose a trustworthy person to avoid any mishaps."

What she was worried about was that some of the Purple Mansions might have hidden doors within the great formation. This was a common occurrence, since those who didn't understand formations wouldn't be able to spot them.

Xu Xuan's mind stirred slightly. He gave a few instructions and then entered the cave on the peak to prepare for seclusion.

At this moment, he first entered a meditative state, focusing his mind on his inner vision, and began to carefully examine all the spiritual objects on his body to see which ones could be used for setting up an array.

The most precious item was naturally the spiritual lightning crystal, which was suppressed below and was extremely extraordinary.

Then came many spiritual objects dismantled through the Xuanhua Pool. Among them were things transformed from the [Turbid Blood Platform] of the Hate Sea Demon, two [Blood Cloud Pearls] which were spiritual objects, and three [Turbid Void Blood Qi] which were spiritual essences.

In addition to the magical artifacts held by Mingying's Vajra subordinates, apart from the most precious one, the [Sinking Dragon Swamp], there are three other spiritual objects, belonging to the Vast Water, Divine Thunder, and Earth respectively.

These things can be sold without raising any suspicion. Besides that, there's the output of the [Azure Golden Bamboo] in the sect. Apart from using it as food, there are also quite a few precious leaves that we've accumulated.

In the past, Xu Xuan had planned to forge a complete set of flying swords, but now he has a better option: the sword pellet in his inner sword box.

Through his experimentation, he found that the pure gold leaves of the Azure Cloud Golden Bamboo could nourish this object, saving him the trouble of reforging the flying sword. This made the sword pellet, which transcended the Dao lineage, more and more solid, and it would probably undergo changes soon.

According to the records in the [Great Evolution Five Metals Sword Manual], this sword pellet is best nourished with materials of the metal element, and its effects will vary depending on the combination of metals. Among them, the killing power is highest when the metals of Geng and Qian are the main elements.

He intended to have Xingfang use this sword pellet, and once he recovered, he would have him store it in his body. He also had another method, since besides him, Xingfang was the most skilled in flying swordsmanship in the sect.

However, the remaining Emerald Cloud Treasure Leaf was similar to Yuan Wood and difficult to refine, so Xu Xuan used it as provisions for his seclusion and consumed it all to aid in comprehending the magic.

"The Azure Bamboo, a tree formed from the union of Heaven and Earth, should be the spiritual root of the lineage of that Azure Leisure Mystic Lord."

Xu Xuan thought to himself, "I wanted to ask Tian Tuo, but this old demon has been focusing all his attention on Xu Xuan's son lately, studying the Daoist scriptures, and rarely pays attention to me."

Within the grotto-heaven, in the office of bestowing immortality.

A yellow jade deity stood before the gate, its light shifting and its body as solid as a rock. It was none other than Cheng Yu, who was now guarding the gate. Another, Kong Ming, was tending to Ling Hua. Each had their own duties.

Although the grotto has fallen, it still needs to open up its boundaries. At most, these two people will have to do hard labor. They can already be considered to have some free time by staying in the Immortal Appointment Office.

Inside the mansion, the radiant light of the sun surged forth, and a man dressed in a golden Taoist robe emerged from it, holding a scripture in one hand and a writing brush in the other, his golden eyes shining brightly.

"Congratulations on your successful completion of the seclusion, sir."

Cheng Yu bowed respectfully.

"Good, stay here and guard this place well. The safety of our company rests on your shoulders."

Tian Tuo was in high spirits at the moment, looked at the other party, and replied.

'Nobody comes here year-round, there's nothing to see here.'

Cheng Yu thought to himself, but then he saw that the man had already raised his golden-white light and fled in one breath, disappearing from sight.

Descending from the grotto and landing in the inner realm, Tian Tuo took out the Mysterious Scripture from his hand and shouted loudly:
"The [Dongming Receptor Immortal Technique] has been written, and the method for the Lesser Yang Receptor is now available. We can begin preparations!"

Xu Xuan's mind returned to his inner vision, landing beneath the thunderclouds. As he approached, his brows twitched slightly, unaware that the old demon was preparing this item.

The Lesser Yang Receptor and the Greater Yin Body Refinement are both rare and profound techniques that can change one's physical constitution and innate talent. He had long coveted them, but the other party had been reluctant to pass them on until today.

"Alright, but I still need to practice the Three Calamities, so it will probably take some time—"

"Who said you used it?"

Tian Tuo's tone seemed to carry a hint of disdain as he glanced at Xu Xuan and simply said:

“You cultivate She Lei, how can I use such a unique lineage? Bring me your Dao [Cheng Yi Xian Hua], I’m requisitioning it now, so I can use this esoteric art.”

"This technique is naturally prepared for your bloodline. First, nurture it, and once you are given the script, let him practice this technique directly. It will have wonderful uses."

(End of this chapter)