Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 668 Killing a Relative
Inside the Great Red Hall.

Guan Quan's voice held a hint of doubt, for the spiritual vein had vanished without a trace.

Xu Xuan had exchanged the top-tier purple qi spiritual artifact, the Purple Void Taihua, for the Pure and Mysterious Mechanism, claiming it was to increase the spiritual energy in the mountains. But now, that spiritual vein is nowhere to be found.

Guan Quan had prepared a Pure Qi Array, which would perfectly complement the Pure Yi Xuan Ji spiritual vein, but now that he has arrived, it is nowhere to be found, which is rather strange.

“I need this spiritual vein to cultivate the Pure Wu Dharma Body, but I have already refined it and I am afraid I cannot take it out.”

Xu Xuan's expression remained unchanged.

He is cultivating the [Taiqing Mysterious Dharma Body], and has reached the second level, almost the third level. He has already entered the inner sanctum of this path.

The Pure and Mysterious Vein is a very small spiritual vein. While it might be an exaggeration to say that it can be refined, it is not an extremely difficult task, since the Dharma Body is full of mysteries and can withstand it.

The cultivators of the Gen Earth path refine mountains and merge peaks, creating a formation far more powerful than simply refining a single spiritual vein.

Guan Quan's face showed a hint of understanding. He had long heard that Xu Xuan's Dharma body seemed to originate from Qingyuan Temple, which was the culmination of the Qingwu Dao.

'No wonder he values ​​this spiritual vein so much. If the [Taiqing Profound Dharma Body] is perfected, it can be used for ascension. Is he... looking for a way out for himself?'

As the head of the Louguan sect, and with many members cultivating the Purple and Pure Qi, Guan Quan naturally had an understanding of this renowned Dharma body.

Among the twelve Qi, the Dharma Body techniques of the four paths of Truth, Evil, Purity, and Blood are the most widely inherited and the most powerful. Among the five virtues, the Dharma Body of the Earth Virtue is the most profound.

【Taiqing Mysterious Dharma Body】As a major technique of Qingyuan Temple, it possesses the power of "Qingqi" Xuantian transformation and "Wutu" Vajra Indestructible Power, making it one of the most supreme Dharma bodies.

"If that's the case, then it doesn't matter."

Guan Quan's eyes shifted slightly, and he continued:
“When my Louguan sect was in Fengdai, it had a branch called the Qingdumen, which mainly cultivated pure Qi. We received many of the methods taught by Ancestor Yin and were good at observing mountains and rivers and sorting out spiritual energy.”

"There is naturally a great formation set up inside this gate, covering an area of ​​several thousand miles. It is called the Qingtian Xuanyu Great Formation. Later, during the great chaos at the end of the dynasty, the Qing capital was destroyed. This formation was taken back by our Dao and repaired several times. It can finally be used, but its wonders have been greatly diminished."

Xu Xuan's heart stirred. Putting everything else aside, the range of this great formation perfectly met his requirements, at least enough to protect the entire Crimson Cloud and Wu Nan.

"I wonder, how profound are the mysteries of this formation?"

"This formation was originally set up by a disciple of the True Lord. He was a person with perfected Pure Qi, so it was naturally a first-class formation. The secret techniques and spiritual objects used were all top-tier, first-order."

Guan Quan looked at Xu Xuan with a rather confident tone:
"Pure Qi is adept at transformation, corresponds to the Mysterious Heaven, and is the most comprehensive Great Dao among all Qi. It can be classified as Yin and Yang along with Turbid Qi, and is extremely mysterious."

"The Pure Qi Formation is both offensive and defensive, and it can also regulate spiritual energy and nourish the mountains and rivers. If the [Pure Heaven Profound Imperial Formation] is set up, even a cultivator in the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm will find it difficult to break through in a short time."

Xu Xuan was quite pleased with these words. Louguan was a renowned immortal sect, so naturally they wouldn't do anything deceptive. This [Qingtian Xuanyu Grand Array] could only be more wondrous than Guan Quan had described.

"If that's the case, may I ask what you wish to exchange for it—a spiritual object or a magical artifact?"

Xu Xuan already had a rough idea of ​​what to expect. Such a profound array would probably require at least the equivalent of a spiritual treasure, and might even need some spiritual items to make it equal.

"Then let's calculate it according to normal value. If we can get a spiritual treasure and two spiritual items, as long as they are from a normal lineage, it can basically offset the cost."

Xu Xuan's brows twitched slightly. Spiritual objects? That's easy to say. He still had several spiritual objects extracted from the Vajra Release Vessel, all of which had been completely purified and transformed into the purest spiritual objects.

Han Shui [Yun Jing Yuan Shui], Shen Lei [Yang Sha Hui], Wu Tu [Qi Lin Xuan Ni].

If the other party requests an immediate exchange, then two of them will be taken out. If the other party can wait, Xu Xuan can continue to use the extra immortal virtue to transform spiritual objects after the Northern Expedition.

With the northern expedition approaching, there is a great opportunity to earn immortal virtue, which can be used to exchange for profound energy and transform into true purple. You should know that this is a business with no cost.

Currently, the immortal virtue he accumulates each year is basically transformed into profound qi and used by the dragon body. The various wonderful methods in the "Qi Heng Xia Lun" have a great demand for both primordial qi and profound qi, and now they are barely enough.

Even the [Hunxuan Yanxiu Zhenjue] technique, which Xu Xuan had not yet activated, was being accumulated with the two primordial energies of Hunxuan, and he did not have enough immortal virtue to transform spiritual objects for the time being.

"Lingbao."

Xu Xuanzhen was truly worried about this place. He knew that Guan Quan had not raised the price. The Purple Mansion Array, with its wide coverage, was extremely precious and practically priceless.

Most of the spiritual treasures in the sect are still useful, and it seems that none of them can be easily exchanged.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, are you in a bit of a predicament?"

Guan Quan's expression gradually calmed down. He knew that although Xu Xuan had repeatedly made great achievements and had many opportunities, his sect was originally poor and had only suddenly become wealthy, without a deep foundation.

A magical treasure is more than enough for Louguan, but the other party might be reluctant to part with it.

"This is feasible, but I need to prepare—"

Xu Xuan finally agreed, as formations were indispensable and of great significance to the sect at present.

"Actually, if Fellow Daoist Xu could grant me another request, then my Louguan sect could send this formation to your sect, and I would personally set it up without asking for anything from outside."

Guan Quan stood up, a change seemingly appearing on his previously composed and serene face, a chill emanating from him that momentarily made the atmosphere in the hall somewhat cold. "May I ask what it is?"

"Fellow Daoist Xu, could you please tell me if His Majesty is preparing for a northern expedition?"

After a short silence, Xu Xuan slowly nodded, causing Guan Quan's eyes to brighten.

"Are we going to confront the Delightful Desire Realm?"

"good."

"Then I have only one request."

The purple aura surged, no longer possessing its previous noble and magnificent meaning, but instead filled with a profound and majestic aura, rolling and changing, bursting with murderous intent.

“My Louguan disciple Yin Yeqing was killed by the Demonic Path of Desire and Pleasure. Now, his body has been taken by that group of demons, and he has been humiliated to this extent.”

Guan Quan's voice was no longer as calm as before, but was filled with a chilling killing intent.

"I only regret that I am burdened with heavy responsibilities and cannot fight my way into the North to bring him to rest in peace. I hope that Immortal Xu will help me fulfill this wish."

How long has it been since his disciple fell into demonic ways? Guan Quan seemed to remember it rather vaguely; he always avoided recalling the past and touching his sore spots.

Xu Xuan had some impression of that demon; the other party had already mastered the Purple Qi Divine Power.

However, Yin Yeqing was still himself in essence, and had not been possessed.

The so-called possession is a power possessed only by the Six Desires Demonic Form, capable of stealing a person's true name and cultivation, which is difficult even for those in the Moon Palace to resist.

When a demon enters a person's body, it is often referred to as possession, but in reality, the cultivator's soul and true spirit are still their own. They have just undergone some indescribable changes, to the point that they are like a different person and fall into the demonic path.

Perhaps in Guan Quan's eyes, his disciple was already dead.

"Senior Guan Quan, is this person a descendant of the Yin family?"

“Indeed, Ye Qing was the most outstanding bloodline of the previous generation of the Yin family, and was originally intended to succeed me.”

Guan Quan gradually calmed down, his face as still as an ancient well, but there was a trace of barely perceptible pain in his eyes.

“I am not of the Yin bloodline, but Master Changyu was the former master of the Yin clan. He chose me from among a group of mortals, overruled objections, and even gave up his own offspring to make me the master of Louguan.”

Guan Quan deeply appreciates this kindness.

"And who was this disciple of yours back then, senior?"

Xu Xuan's expression was serious; he wanted to understand the inside story before making a decision.

His gaze grew increasingly heavy, as if he were looking through the main hall towards the far north.

“My master wanted to attain the Purple Qi and restore our Dao, but he perished in his pursuit of the Dao. Before he attained the Gold Qi, he personally entrusted his infant grandson to me, Ye Qing.”

"Once he has established his foundation and received his Daoist name, Jingxing, according to the custom of my Dao, he should enter the mortal world to gain experience before attempting another breakthrough."

Guan Quan's brows seemed to be clouded with worry. He took a deep breath and continued:

"He went to the border region, which was under Shuangmei's rule, and should have been safe. But he ran into Huanyu and was taken away. After that, Dusheng went south and wiped out Shuangmei, leaving only Wei Shuang."

"Senior, do you want me to kill him to prevent him from falling further into the demonic path?"

"good."

Guan Quan's tone hardened slightly, and after a brief pause, he continued:

“I bear a heavy responsibility to guard the mountain gate. I only regret that I cannot go north in person. But if Sword Immortal Xu can see Jing Xing, before you kill him, please ask him one more thing for me.”

"What's the matter?"

"I only ask the Sword Immortal to ask him whether he was forcibly abducted back then or voluntarily turned to the demon."

Guan Quan's eyes were slightly dazed, and he said softly:
"To protect him, I specially placed the only remaining [Purple Void Immortal Talisman] in his life. This is the foundation of my Dao. A single act of pleasure cannot take him away; it will surely attract the attention of several True Persons in the Frost Plum Sect."

“At that time, I was in the mountains when I received the news that he had been kidnapped. I rushed to the frontier and found only a talisman that had been peeled off in the same spot. It was the immortal talisman.”

Purple energy surged and shifted, creating a hazy, ever-changing atmosphere.

"This talisman can only be removed by him, besides me."

(End of this chapter)