Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 671 Hybridization
A year has passed, and from Chiyun to Jiangyang, there are streams of pure energy surging. Pale blue array flags fall on the spiritual veins and cover the surrounding area along the Li River.

Luo Qing.

A gust of wind rose and the blue clouds scattered, revealing two figures who were casting spells, activating array flags that were nailed to the mountain, making the spiritual energy between heaven and earth even more active and vibrating incessantly.

Guan Quan rode on a purple glow, and with a gentle pull, a jade array disc landed in his hand.

This plate is crystal clear and translucent, carved with cloud patterns, and inscribed with ancient characters that read "Qingdu Xuantian, Wosi Shanshui".

As the array plate was fully activated, the grand array in the mountains was completely set in place. In an instant, from the Golden Robe Valley at the northernmost tip of Crimson Cloud to the Fiend Gorge east of Jiangyang, all were governed by a mysterious pure energy, with spiritual energy surging and the mountains and rivers nourished.

"The Qingtian Xuanyu Grand Array requires mountains and rivers as its foundation. The Jade Stream is a mountain range that divides Yong and Chu. It is only missing the Qinling Mountains and is also nourished by the Li River. This grand array is even more wondrous."

Pure Qi ascends to the highest heavens, governs mountains and rivers, purifies the mind and eliminates karma, greatly benefits spiritual energy. It has been studied in many ancient Taoist traditions, and even today, when ancestral Qi is not prominent, this path is faintly considered to be ranked first among the twelve Qi.

Guan Quan raised his hand and pushed, and the array plate in his hand fell into the hand of the silver-robed man beside him.

Xu Xuan took the array plate and sensed it slightly.

He suddenly felt a surge of spiritual energy in the mountains, a change in the landscape, and a sense of tranquility. He could gain many benefits simply by cultivating the Tao here, and avoid falling into demonic possessions.

"Louguan has a profound foundation; this single formation alone is something that probably only a Celestial Sect-level sect in the Great Li could obtain."

Xu Xuan was shocked. This formation was even more mysterious than he had imagined. Putting aside its power, the effect of increasing spiritual energy and purifying the mind and dispelling demons was something that countless immortals had been seeking.

However, upon closer examination, the transaction between the two parties was actually quite fair.

Although Jingxing Demon Lord is only at the early stage of Purple Mansion, he seems to be an important pawn in the Demon Land. He is probably not easy to kill. And since it involves the Demon Land of Delight and Lust, ordinary people would avoid it like the plague. How could they dare to provoke him?

It can be said that there may be some Purple Mansions in Dali with background and cultivation, who are able to kill Jing Xing and then escape unscathed, but how could such a person easily take action because of a formation?
Only Xu Xuan fits the bill perfectly in every way.

"Your sect is well-ordered and has a noble tradition. It has already flourished and can be called the number one immortal sect in the northwest of Dali."

Guan Quan's gaze sharpened slightly as he swept his eyes over the scenery of Luo Qingshan, and he sighed.

Nowadays, Tianzhou naturally regards Da Chi Guan as the foremost immortal sect, while the neighboring Qingzhou only has Da Yang Ming Temple, which remains secluded from the world. The rest of the territory is mostly governed by Zi Jin Guan, which has only one true master.

As for Tianshui, Tifeng Mountain is considered a vassal state of the Song Dynasty, and the identity of that master is special, so it cannot be judged by common sense.

The cultivators here have a long-standing tradition of respecting rules and regulations, which is quite different from the practices of many immortal sects in the north. Moreover, the other sect now has three Purple Mansion cultivators in charge, which is rare even in the south where immortal sects are more prosperous.

“I have used my supernatural powers to establish laws that anyone who violates them within the boundaries of my mountain gate will be struck by lightning.”

Xu Xuan's gaze swept over the green peaks below, and in his eyes he vaguely saw a sea of ​​thunder and lightning that covered the heavens and the earth, sinking into the void and moving with his will.

【The Primordial Order】has the ability to establish laws in a place. Anyone who violates them will be struck by heavenly lightning. It can only pose a threat to the Purple Mansion when Xu Xuan is in charge. However, for those who are cultivating Qi or building a foundation, the sect rules are already on par with the laws of heaven.

"I just wonder, what if this law is revoked one day? Although Fellow Daoist Xu's supernatural power is worry-free and effortless, and you don't have to worry about things in the sect, I'm afraid it's not a long-term solution."

Guan Quan's eyes flickered as if he were pondering, but in the end he only said:
“The most enduring lineages do not rely on rules, but on a spirit. If this spirit is present, everyone is of one mind, and there is no need for harsh punishments and severe laws. If this spirit is absent, fellow disciples will become enemies, and the lineage will fall apart in an instant.”

His words didn't seem to be directed at the other person, but rather at himself; the matter of his disciple had cast a long shadow over him.

"Been taught a lesson."

Xu Xuan did not refute it, nor did he particularly endorse the so-called Thunder Palace Laws. Although the sect was currently at peace, this was all due to his own actions.

If he were to depart one day, the law would cease to exist, and people's hearts would waver. Would we then expect each member of the sect to search souls and constantly monitor the thoughts of their disciples? Ultimately, we must rely on the law and uphold morality.

Guan Quan didn't say much on the matter, as it was their private affair, and if he made too many comments, it would seem like he was pointing fingers.

"There is another matter I have come here today that I need to discuss with the Sword Immortal."

His gaze shifted, and his tone became increasingly serious.

"Wei Shuang has also been ordered by King Lanshan and will be going into battle with the army. If anything goes wrong, we hope that the Sword Immortal will lend a hand."

"Of course, Wei Shuang is an old friend of mine, so I will naturally help her."

Xu Xuan immediately agreed, with a touch of emotion.

Guan Quan was probably the most upright person he had ever seen in the immortal path. He was able to take such good care of the direct descendants of other families. Even Wei Shuang's achievement of the Purple Mansion realm was probably largely due to Guan Quan's help.

Seeing that the matter was settled, the other party took his leave, leaving only Xu Xuan there.

At this moment, Xu Xuan descended on the wind and landed on Tianqing Peak. There he saw a three-year-old child sitting under a green pine tree. The child had bright eyes and a beautiful appearance. He was dressed in a blue cloth robe and had a golden-white Dao seed hanging around his neck, which emitted a little sunlight that nourished his body.

"Tomorrow."

He called out, and the child turned around, ran quickly, and bumped into his arms, letting out a clear, crisp cry.

"Father." Although Xu Ming was exceptionally talented, he was still a child and somewhat naive, but he had a natural affinity for Xu Xuan and Wen Si'an.

"You've grown so much in the blink of an eye!"

Xu Xuan sighed inwardly, only now realizing why the higher one's cultivation level, the weaker one's family ties become. If he were to simply go into seclusion, his children would grow up, making it difficult to be with them as often as ordinary people do.

He picked up the child, sat under the pine tree, and silently pondered the path of raising his own child.

The cultivation of the *Sun and Moon Unbound Dao Scroll* requires a strand of [Eastern Bright Mysterious Qi], which necessitates planting Lesser Yang Flowers beneath the sun and moon. It takes six years to obtain one strand, and three strands constitute one Qi.

He naturally started preparing for Dongming Xuanyuan a long time ago, taking advantage of the sea of ​​flowers in front of Tiantuo Mansion to collect it. He has already obtained two strands, and the last strand will be ready soon. It will be able to form Qi in two or three years.

As for the [Heavenly Punishment Qi] he needed to cultivate the [Purification Punishment], he began to collect it. This Qi needed to be collected in the place where the Heavenly Laws were implemented, and it was obtained through tempering thunder and calamities, and was refined year after year, taking nine years to obtain.

The child in his arms looked at the northern horizon with bright eyes. Suddenly, he turned around and buried his head in his father's robe. Xu Xuan gently patted his back, feeling a touch of emotion in his heart.

'Several years later, the northern expedition will begin, but there will be no time to worry about tomorrow.'
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Heavenly punishment occurred in the palace.

Silver lightning surged, yin fire stirred slowly, and a gentle breeze blew. The mysteries of the three calamities were unified and began to slowly circulate under the control of the Taoist priest at the very center, spreading throughout the hall.

The "Secret Instructions for the Three Calamities" were progressing at an extremely rapid pace, and Xu Xuan found that he was cultivating it quite smoothly, without even having to exert much effort.

While the Heavenly Talisman and the Black Law certainly played a part, his extraordinary mastery of thunder magic was even more crucial. It should be noted that the dragon body had cultivated the fundamental thunder palace technique, the [Thunder Grip Formation], to a very high level, a feat rarely seen in the world.

Xu Xuan considered himself to be of average talent in cultivation, perhaps not even as good as a prodigy like Tian Tuo, but his talent in thunder magic and swordsmanship was absolutely rare in the world, even rivaling that of the ancients.

He then summoned the ancient bronze lamp, gazed at the dark red flames on it, pondered for a moment, and then separated a wisp of Foundation Establishment level fire energy from it, placing it on the table in front of him.

As the thunder roared, the purple light shifted, and a stream of deep purple lightning water flowed out. It was the Thunder Water produced at the summit of Suspended Thunder Peak, roughly equivalent to the Foundation Establishment stage.

The crimson-purple lightning water flowed slowly, encountering a wisp of fire energy. The two vibrated and impacted each other, and finally, wisps of chaotic energy poured out from the lightning water, annihilating the purple lightning and dark fire.

"What's happening here?"

Xu Xuan's thoughts stirred. The great battle outside the heavens had not yet ended, and there was still a crack in the sky above the South China Sea. It seemed that it would be difficult to deduce the master's condition through spiritual objects.

"The situation outside the heavens is probably even more complicated. It is obscured by the chaotic energy, making it difficult to even make predictions."

Tian Tuo spoke at this moment, his tone leisurely.

"According to the information from Guangze, the final result is that Huntian will descend and land in the West Sea."

"That Jiaoyang will also return, and the situation overseas will change. It will also be the time for the immortal prophecy of Chunyang to be proven. However, I have a doubt about one thing."

There was a slightly strange tone in his voice, and he said:
"The matter of obtaining the certificate is of great importance, and it is the work of an immortal, which is beyond the reach of a Golden Core cultivator. Even if Jiao Yang is the second son of a Golden Core cultivator, where does he get the confidence to seek the certificate?"

"You mean the path of dry yang, perhaps it's not something He could create on his own?"

Xu Xuan instantly understood what Tian Tuo meant, and at this moment he also felt that something was amiss.

"Who is Jiaoyang's master? He is Sukong, who attained the Nascent Soul stage by mastering the evil energy. Some people called him an immortal back then, but the title he left behind was Black Fiend Demon Ancestor, indicating that he had reached an even higher level."

Tian Tuo continued in a somber tone:
"The fall of the Xia dynasty back then was not without the methods of this demon. With a single burst of malevolent energy, he destroyed a country and slaughtered a city, bringing great calamity to the world. Where do you see this as evidence?"

"I think the Extreme Dryness Technique was most likely left behind by that Demon Ancestor, but it was left for his disciples to verify. But the price was the entire Xia Dynasty."

Tian Tuo's words gave Xu Xuan a deeper understanding. The so-called "emptiness proof" was indeed not something that could be accomplished by a single Golden Core cultivator; it required the intervention of a higher-level being.

For example, the ancient She Lei (a type of thunderbolt) was clearly proven by the divine thunder, and the person who could make the move was the Thunder Ancestor, the manifestation of the primordial Qi, whose position was equivalent to that of a deity.

"Then Xuan Lei, this idea must have existed for a long time, and it must be the work of some great person."

Xu Xuan's mind stirred, and he seemed to be deep in thought.

"Who can know? Unless we know the origin of that golden essence that fell from the heavens, it's all just speculation. I would even say it was ordained by the Dao Venerable!"

Tian Tuo seemed unwilling to discuss this further and went back into his cave, presumably busy with something.

Xu Xuan immediately put away the Three Calamities Technique and began reading another Taoist book.

【The Secret Method of Taiyi Lunar Observation】

Through visualization and contemplation, one can manifest divine form and, through one's position, invoke the true will of the Thunder God, manifesting the majesty of the Thunder Lord to expel evil, heal, and destroy witchcraft and sorcery.

As he slowly circulated this secret technique, the Heavenly Talisman and Black Law within his body transformed each other. Upon sensing something, the image of the Thunder Palace God Lord seemed to manifest behind him, exuding boundless majesty and refuting heretical doctrines.

It's already completed!

(End of this chapter)