Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 658 Rebirth
in the palace.

The dark, shimmering light rippled continuously, exuding a chilling aura. Guangze, seated on the central throne, looked down at it, somewhat curious about how the other party would choose.

Xu Xuanruo was deep in thought, but he was also somewhat shocked.

The foundation of Tianhui's first-class talent far exceeded his expectations. If Bo Chang, who had already left the cave heaven, were included, this first-class talent alone had six subordinate Purple Mansion servants!

To put this into perspective, some of the weaker immortal sects in the Great Li Dynasty, such as Qinghua and Taiping, probably have fewer True Persons than even a subject like Tianhui.

And this doesn't even include the Purple Mansion Dragon Seeds. The number of Purple Mansions in the Tianhui lineage probably exceeds that of any immortal sect in Dali. The Tianhui lineage is still slightly inferior to Shenminghua, since this lineage is the true inheritance of Tianming.

Xu Xuanzhen glimpsed a fragment of the colossal creature that was the Dragon Seed, and his heart was filled with excitement and a sense of dread. If the Dragon Seed were not restricted in its ability to reproduce, it might truly be invincible at the Purple Mansion level.

Of the four seas, the East Sea is the most expansive and complete, even larger than the Southwest Sea combined. The number of Purple Palace Dragons within it is probably astonishing.

As for their wealth, the Dragon Clan's reserves are astonishing. Having watched the world unfold in the East Sea for millennia, they have acquired countless legacies. In terms of wealth, even the combined wealth of the seven sects of the Great Li Dynasty might not be able to compare.

He had no doubt that, without the Golden Core cultivators taking action, the East Sea Dragon Seeds could probably sweep away any side of Li Liao!
'This is the power of bloodline; it is both a blessing and a constraint.'

Only now did Xu Xuan truly understand the importance of what Yang Yuanxin said. For these demon-type Golden Core cultivators, offspring were far more important than any lineage or inheritance. They could easily build a force that far surpassed the immortal sects.

"I wonder, what is the situation of those four foreign Purple Mansion cultivators in the palace?"

As his mind settled, he began to inquire about the important matter at hand.

"First, there is a hooked snake, called [Bo Yuan]. Instead of cultivating Geng, it cultivates Qian, thus creating a [Midas], which has the wonderful use of turning stone into gold and turning the earth into solid. However, it cannot exert much of its magic on water."

Guangze's eyes showed a hint of interest; from this choice, one could also discern the other party's character.

"However, he is a newly formed Purple Mansion, and he has his own sharpness. If he can be properly nurtured, he will be an excellent minister."

"I'm afraid it's not suitable."

Xu Xuan shook his head and didn't ask any further questions.

A mere early-stage Purple Mansion cultivator's supernatural abilities are not suitable for use at sea, so this is naturally not a good choice. If Xu Xuan intends to go ashore in the future, he could choose this demon, but it is obviously not useful at present.

Bo Chang cultivates according to the law. Putting aside everything else, his speed of flight alone far surpasses that of many mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivators, making it much more convenient for him to travel on this vast sea.

"The next one is a Netherworld Elephant, which I subdued when I was traveling abroad. It is called [Hou Ni], and it is in the middle stage of the Purple Mansion realm. However, its cultivation path was interrupted. It cultivates the two Fu and one Gen paths, namely [Zang Hao Li], [Yin Huang Quan], and [Jing Chen Men]. It is skilled in array formations and is extremely obedient to my commands."

Guangze looked over and continued:
"Hou Ni is a loyal subject. If he leaves the cave, he will not disobey your orders. He is also not afraid of water and is a good candidate."

"This"

Xu Xuan hesitated slightly. This demon was a rare talent, skilled in array formations, which was enough to be equivalent to a divine power. It was just a pity that his path was cut off.

"There is another one called Jade Butterfly, also known as [Glass Pearl], which is in the middle of the Xin Metal period and has cultivated [Jade Mountain Inclined], [Washing Away Lead and Color], and [Nourishing Lead and Mercury]."

Guangze paused slightly when he mentioned the monster.

"Lizhu was captured by some collateral dragons and snakes and brought into the cave. She was originally at the Foundation Establishment stage, but she cultivated Xin metal, which was beneficial to Ren water. She also had noble blood, so she was regarded as a cauldron and circulated among the dragon sons. It was also because the inheritance she inherited had some wonderful uses and she knew how to cultivate dual cultivation that she was able to get enough benefits from many dragons and finally became a supernatural being."

As he spoke, the Dragon King looked at Xu Xuan with a slight smile in his eyes.

"I, too, have enjoyed her; she tasted exquisite. Moreover, Xin Jin is a Daoist lineage skilled in transformation."

"No need. Who's the last one?"

Xu Xuan immediately sensed something was amiss and was unwilling to provoke them.

Although Xin metal is quite useful in other areas, it is ultimately at a disadvantage in direct combat. First, it doesn't have many powerful means of killing, unlike Geng and Dui metals. Second, once its physical body is destroyed, it is difficult to repair, just like a broken jade.

Then there's this glass bead, which is probably not a peaceful thing, and Xu Xuan wouldn't even look at it.

"I don't know, who is the last one?"

“He is a former minister of my father, known as Xiuling. He is a Bashe (a mythical snake) who has lived since Fengdai. Although he obeys my orders, he may not necessarily submit to you.”

Guangze's gaze sharpened slightly, and he said solemnly:
"This demon also cultivates the Ren Water element and was taught the Dragon Court method by me. However, he is injured and is destined not to be able to cultivate the last supernatural power. Moreover, he is gluttonous and not easy to control."

Xu Xuan's mind raced, and he suddenly remembered the key point. Finally, he said in a deep voice:

"I think [Hou Ni] is more suitable."

He disliked the Bashe in the first place, mainly because the Bashe that manifested during the demonic chaos left a deep impression on him. Furthermore, after hearing from Guangze that this demon was unruly, he was even more unwilling to choose it.

After much thought, the Earth Demon was still the most suitable, since it was skilled in formations and would have many uses.

"it is good."

Guangze agreed, his tone softening considerably.

"But it's not certain that only one can be sent. We need to check with Minghua to find out. We can only be sure when the magic weapon is actually activated."

He didn't say everything, after all, although the two groups were close, there were still some subtle differences in their positions, and he couldn't be sure what the Heavenly River Dragon King meant.

Upon seeing this, Xu Xuan intended to continue discussing the selection of the person, but the fluctuation of the light above interrupted him.

"Do you have any children now?" Guangze suddenly asked, his tone low and his question taking Xu Xuan by surprise.

"It should be soon."

Xu Xuan felt somewhat helpless, as the bloodline of dragons was not so easy to pass down, especially in the Purple Mansion. Even humans could not easily give birth to offspring, let alone dragons.

Despite the assistance of that Lesser Yang Mystic Light, nothing changed.

"Since that's the case, I happen to have some spiritual items that might be useful. I'll send them down."

Guangze's tone was somewhat reluctant. He had mostly relied on spiritual objects to raise his offspring, but now that his cultivation had reached the peak of the Purple Mansion realm, there was no longer any possibility of raising blood offspring.

"We should prepare for the matter of bloodline as soon as possible. The bloodline of my dragon race is extraordinary. With one bloodline, we can cultivate a Purple Mansion."

His words carried a hint of pride. Although it was extremely difficult for pure-blooded dragons to combine, there was still a chance if they were with other scaled species. As long as their bloodlines weren't too mixed, they would have a chance to become pure-blooded later on.

"it is good"

Xu Xuan agreed, and at that moment the entire Dragon Palace began to tremble, the light of the sea fluctuated, and the dark clouds rolled.

"Time will be running out."

Guangze sighed and said only:

"【The Book of Misty Shadows in the Abyss】. This artifact has been showing signs of change in recent years, and I don't think this abyss is a place that can last long."

As he finished speaking, the surrounding light completely dissipated. Xu Xuan regained his senses and found himself back in the cave-abyss region corresponding to the Heavenly Pool, standing on the waves.

As his supernatural powers improved day by day, the many mysteries of this cave gradually became clear to Xu Xuan. At least now he could see the shadow between the sun and the moon.

With his mind returning to the mortal realm from the abyss, Xu Xuan landed in the palace. He slowly opened his eyes, and Yang Yuanxin was waiting beside him.

"how?"

Seeing the other person's solemn expression, she knew that something big was about to happen, and she also felt worried.

There are three things in total.

Xu Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and simply said:

"First, the Jianmu tree will surely fall. This is when the Dragon Court contacts that Lord Tianyu to clarify his attitude. If it succeeds, perhaps we can obtain a close True Lord."

Yang Yuanxin's eyes shone brightly, indicating that she had already anticipated this.

"Secondly, Jiaoyang is about to return to the Western Sea. This matter is closely related to your clan. You should inquire with Huiming. We will need you to go."

Xu Xuan had already made up his mind about this matter. It was likely that Yang Yuanyi would be involved in the affairs of the Western Sea, and that the Fire Crow was actually Jiaoyang's pawn.

"it is good."

Yang Yuanxin was extremely worried when she saw that her own clan was involved. Hearing the news about the Golden Crow, she felt a bit of fear.

Of the ten sons of the Golden Crow, this one was the most ferocious. He was the number one sinner in the destruction of the ancient Xia dynasty, and even killed his own elder brother and ate his own blood relatives.

As for cultivation and spiritual attainment, as a descendant of the Heavenly Bright God Emperor, and having taken Su Kong of the Black Fiend as his master, Jiao Yang, in terms of background alone, is only surpassed by Yuan Han among the demons of this world!
It could even be said that even the great man in Yanggu would have to treat him with the respect due to a junior.

'This person's return, but I wonder if it's a good thing.'

She didn't say much, but simply agreed. No matter what, when it came to her own people, she had no reason to back down.

"Thirdly, there is the matter of the Purple Mansion. The Dragon Court's blockade has weakened considerably, so we can send one over. He mainly cultivates the Earth Subduing Technique and is in the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion. He should be able to alleviate the current situation."

Xu Xuan's mind calmed down a bit. The current situation depended on how the ancient demon lords would react, that is, the conflict and schemes between the dragon and the crow.

He and Yang Yuanxin discussed the matter in detail, planning and strategizing. But just as the two of them finalized their plans, the entire South China Sea began to tremble, with waves surging and the sky and sea roaring together, causing Xu Xuan and Yang Yuanxin's expressions to change.

The two rose into the air on the wind, only to see the crack in the sky gradually widening, from which endless red light and green energy burst forth.

The dragon's roar shook the heavens, and thousands of crimson light ribbons erupted from it, shooting eastward and streaking across the sky like dazzling aurora borealis.

Layers of azure scales descended from the sky, reaching the heavens and earth. Their armor shimmered with light, and a blue pearl hung above them. Countless golden trees sprouted and clustered beneath the trees, while the roots of these trees drew upon boundless chaotic energy, condensing it into soil that stretched for thousands of miles.

Jianmu (建木).

At this moment, the aura of this immortal tree is completely different. When Qingye Kongtian was there, it almost occupied the space between the sky and the sea. This Jianmu tree is looking straight at the void outside the junction of the two seas in the southeast.

"That is... Pan Hai?"

Xu Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and he instantly guessed what would happen next. Sure enough, he saw the Jianmu tree fall into the void, the world began to be reshaped, seawater surged in, islands took shape, and finally the green tree landed steadily.

Panhai is located far away in the southeastern outer sea, and from Tianchi, one can only vaguely see that green tree.

It seems that some kind of change has occurred. The surrounding world seems to be more stable, and the spiritual energy between the seas is constantly rising. Nourished by the Jia wood, countless green forests are sprouting on the islands.

Xu Xuan sensed the strange phenomena around him and looked towards the distant sea:
"It seems we can begin preparations for the Pan Hai event."

(End of this chapter)