Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 699 Azure Flame
The main hall of the imperial palace.

The crimson glow of the flames rose and shone, like smoke and mist, spreading over the robes of the kneeling palace maids on both sides, and finally condensing into red sparrows and chicks, which gracefully flew down to the foot of the red steps.

'Marriage alliance'

Xu Xuan lowered his eyes, his mind racing, trying to figure out the key to the matter.

His encounter with Princess Qingci during his trip to the capital was probably not accidental, but rather a deliberate arrangement by His Majesty. Perhaps the princess already had this intention at that time.

Princess Qingci is three or four years older than Ming'er, which is not a big deal for cultivators. But should she really be so deeply bound to this Tianchi?

After this battle, he had a hunch that perhaps the true direct descendants of the Song family were not united with this emperor. At the very least, the stance of this Tian Chi should be subtly different from that of the direct descendants of the Dongtian.

Previously, Master Guan Quan mentioned that among the prominent families in the world, although there was no Song dynasty, the foundation of this branch far surpassed that of the Xiao and Liao dynasties.

The two lineages of [Nanli] and [Heisha] alone could produce countless highly skilled masters. If more of them were sent out, why would the battle be so difficult?

Even the previously mentioned standoff between the two emperors now seems somewhat suspicious.

Who was that Ancestor Nanxian Zhenjun? He established his country through military force, conquered the world, and was undoubtedly one of the most powerful figures in the world when it came to killing. How could "Ling Sa" compare to "Li Huo"?
From this perspective, the current major battle has many problems.

Tian Chi is certainly not a benevolent person; he is cruel and ruthless. However, he still holds imperial power and oversees the overall situation, so he is indeed a force that can be relied upon.

'At least until he conquers Liaodong, he will have to use me. This is also an opportunity for cooperation. Doing business with a monarch of the Purple Peak of Fire is better than dealing with the entire Li Song imperial family.'

His mind sank. More importantly, Ming'er was exceptionally gifted and was just waiting to receive the seal. He was almost guaranteed to become a Lesser Yang Purple Mansion cultivator, with limitless potential.

This is attracting too much attention, so finding a powerful backer to protect him would be a good thing.

I pondered many things, but only a few breaths passed.

Xu Xuan straightened his expression and bowed in response:

“Your Majesty’s kindness is deeply appreciated. However, Ming’er is still too young to enter the palace. I hope Your Majesty will postpone it for a few years until the two of them have established their foundations.”

"Alright."

Tian Chi's vermilion eyes flickered slightly. He had only facilitated this matter to keep this sword immortal in check. At least until the Northern Expedition was settled, he would have to use the other party.

There are people in Taizhen, Muwu, and even Lisong who are more powerful than this Xu Jianxian, but they probably won't take his orders seriously.

Even those like Bei Yin, Yuan E, and Hu Ji, who are at the Purple Peak level, can only put on a show. Without an imperial decree from within the grotto-heaven, they would be difficult to mobilize.

"For pacifying Baihe, Xu Qing should be credited with the greatest merit, and there will be other rewards."

Tianchi's gaze shifted slightly, his tone smiling.

On each side of the hall, golden-armored warriors emerged, each carrying a vermilion and gold pedestal. There were three pedestals in total, each containing something and covered with bright gold satin.

The golden cloth was unveiled, and the sound of Taoism could be faintly heard.

Mountains stand facing each other, green pines stand proudly, and a precious light of bright yellow and pure blue suddenly emerges, giving rise to a righteous, peaceful, and serene aura.

At the very center of the treasure platform is a dark mountain about nine feet high, bright yellow in color, like jade or stone. From it, you can see every scene on the mountain: ravines and cliffs, streams and peaks, birds soaring into the clouds, and monkeys climbing steep cliffs.

On either side of this mountain stand two sacred peaks, facing each other, each adorned with a mysterious couplet: "The Gentleman Remains in His Position" and "Heaven and Man Forget Their Worries." Between the two peaks lies a deep valley, where boulders tumble down, their echoes reverberating through the empty valley—a sight to behold, both still and in motion.

Each peak has a unique phenomenon: a white deer and a steadfast pine, a green ox and a patterned catalpa, facing each other across the abyss. The wood element governs the generation of green energy and draws out the brilliance of the lesser yang.

'Lingbao!'

Xu Xuan was shocked. He had never expected that Tian Chi would be so generous, a stark contrast to his usual meanness. The magnificence of this spiritual treasure was even greater than that of the Great Wind Fan and the Azure Dawn Nurturing Jar.

He turned his gaze to the left and right, and was even more taken aback.

On the left side of the treasure plate, there is a pale blue flame that burns slowly, like a reflection of spring in the blue sky and a mirror reflecting the abyss, and it also occasionally shows a quality like gold and water.

Tian Tuo reacted most violently, just like when he saw Guan Quan take out the [Pseudo-Immortal Formula] last time; he almost rushed out and swallowed the flames.

"The Beginning of Spring, Qinghua, originates from Taiyuan, the inner landscape of metal and water, using yin to generate yang, thus forming the [Qinghua Taiyuan Four-Circle Mysterious Fire], also known as the [Qinghua Mysterious Fire]. It is the 'Lesser Yang' mentioned in the *Laojun Mingzhao Fa Shuxu*, which transforms into countless forms, illuminating the mind and revealing the foundation for future endeavors!"

From Tian Tuo's reaction alone, Xu Xuan understood that this was definitely a top-tier Shaoyang spiritual item, which would likely be of great significance to Shaoyang cultivators.

But his gaze was drawn to something on the left side of the golden platform.

It was a pill.

This pill is perfectly round, entirely silver, with an extremely fine black dot inside, causing all the silver light to collapse and condense towards it, as if endless thunder is hidden within.

She Lei Ling Dan!

This was the first time Xu Xuan had ever seen such a pill. He could hardly take his eyes off it, and all his supernatural powers were surging, responding to the pill.

Are you satisfied with these items, Mr. Xu?

"Thank you for your generous gift, Your Majesty."

Xu Xuan bowed again. Of these items, the one that would be of the greatest help to him was probably the Thunder Spirit Pill. As for the spiritual treasure and the Xuan Fire, they could also serve as the foundation of the sect.

"Although the White Ravine is now flat, the Desecrated Hill still exists. That area is the mountain gate of the Water Transformation Demon Path in the mortal world. It will not be easy to conquer it."

Tianchi continued in a leisurely tone:
"This [Thunderous Gathering Pill] was unearthed from the Fengdai Imperial Palace. It originated from the Northern Thunder, passed directly to the Thunder Palace, and was presented to Li Huai, the [King Qingxuan] of the Great Feng Dynasty, which is why it has survived." "There should only be this one left in the world. If you take it, when will you be able to attain the fourth supernatural power?"

His bright red eyes turned to look at Xu Xuan.

"It will take at least twenty or thirty years, or at most fifty or sixty years, to achieve the fourth supernatural power."

Xu Xuan wasn't going to make any grand pronouncements. In fact, he was confident that he could achieve the fourth divine power in about twenty years!

He was granted the Heavenly Register and the Black Law, and now he has the assistance of a rare and precious Thunder Elixir. Furthermore, after this battle, the power and authority of the Thunder Palace on his body have greatly increased. He not only intimidates the Great Li, but also makes the Liao people turn pale at the mere mention of his name.

Compared to when he first achieved the Purple Mansion realm, he has now undergone a complete transformation; it could be said that even the true cultivators of the ancient Thunder Palace were no more than this.

Ordinary cultivators who reach the Purple Mansion stage and refine their divine abilities may still fail and need to start over. However, Xu Xuan has achieved this in one go without any obstacles.

More importantly, he possesses a scroll titled "The Secret of the Chaotic Mystery Cultivation" derived from the "Book of Resurrected Apertures," which can greatly accelerate the condensation of mystical phenomena.

Once one enters the fourth level of divine power, one has completely entered the world's top level of cultivators. With the power of sword intent, one can even compete with cultivators who have mastered all five methods and decide the outcome of a battle.

"it is good."

The Heavenly Chi seated on the throne suddenly brightened his gaze and calmly said:

"It would be best if the Five Laws could be perfected before attacking Liaodu. This northern expedition was originally intended to pacify Liao within a hundred years. But now it seems that it has to be delayed."

The emperor felt a chill in his heart. If the direct descendants of the Cave Heaven were willing to lend a hand, things would be much easier. But right now, all he had sent was a high-ranking cultivator to Nandu, who was more of a hypocrite and rarely obeyed orders.

"Xu Qing's injuries have not yet healed. You can rest and recuperate first, and then draw your sword when we attack Xieqiu in the future."

He then smiled slightly, looking at Xu Xuan with a hint of something deeper in his expression.

Xu Xuan pretended not to see them and took his leave. The golden-armored warriors behind him carried the rewards and followed him all the way until they left the palace and stepped onto the cloud path.

"Having accepted this person's things, we'll probably have to go all out from here. The foundation of the [Delightful Desire Demon Land] is in the Broken Hill, and their resources go far beyond just a few demonic figures."

Tian Tuo's tone carried a hint of schadenfreude. He was currently enjoying himself in the Western Sea in his human form. Although the poison had changed, the army of the ancient Xia Golden Crow had not entered the sea, so things were relatively peaceful.

Occasionally, demonic corpses would surge in, but they were all annihilated by the celestial phenomena created by the Qizhe Celestial Altar. Unless the Golden Crow personally intervened, the Purple Mansion could not shake places like Qingchen and Baicang.

Xu Xuan didn't say much. He turned around, took the items one by one, and then stepped into the void, heading straight to the northwest.

"When will you come to the mountain gate and bring me the 'Qingxian Xuanjun Sword Manual'?"

"What are you going to offer?"

"You really want to change it?"

"You want it for free?"

"You are shameless."

"This is caution. Do you think I, Qingyuan Zhenren, am that familiar with you? We only cooperated once in the cave, and you think you can take my things for free? Are you a beggar?"

Xu Xuan's eyelids twitched slightly as he resisted the urge to use his pure energy to suppress the old demon, since there were still many things he needed Tian Tuo to handle.

"Tell me, what do you want?"

"Lend me this Azure Flame."

"?"

Xu Xuan was unwilling to do so. Giving these spiritual items to Tian Tuo would be like throwing a meat bun to a dog—it would be gone forever. Last time, the [Cheng Yi Xian Hua] was taken away by Tian Tuo under the pretext of casting a spell, and it has never returned.

If Wei Shuang hadn't been on the verge of death and Xu Xuanzhen hadn't gotten desperate, this old demon could have continued to hold on.

You should know that this spiritual flower has the power to heal wounds, promote growth, and reverse internal and external imbalances. If it had been used in the previous battle, we wouldn't be in such a sorry state.

Once the [Chengyi Xianhua] was retrieved, this old demon took it away again, saying he needed to cultivate that [Dongming Receptor Immortal Technique] and couldn't delay it.

Now you're eyeing this [Azure Mystic Fire] again?

"No."

Xu Xuan's tone was resolute, without any hesitation.

At this moment, it was Tian Tuo who became anxious and repeatedly cried out:

"Do you still want to take that Xuan Dan? The [Xuan Chong He Dan Fa] is also effective for your human body. You killed Zhi Xi, and your immortal virtue has greatly increased. Now, even if you were to offer up your two bodies and consume Xuan Qi, it would be enough!"

"A direct descendant of Donghua, a successor of Quanyang, a Shaoyang Purple Peak cultivator, where can you find the celestial demon who once came to refine pills for you?"

"You're a direct descendant of Donghua, and I'm a descendant of Tianpeng. Don't try to fool me. I'll lend you this fire."

Xu Xuan chuckled, too lazy to argue with this old monster any further.

At this moment, his mind was focused on the evil palace in the inner landscape, which contained most of Tie Sui's physical body and all of the Liao King's wealth. This was truly an unexpected windfall!
'Murder and arson bring wealth'

(End of this chapter)