Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 701 The Way of Profound Enlightenment
The tyrannical summer heat was merciless, burning the sky for ten days. It then received the wrath of Bingrong, defying the scorching sun. Its roar shook the heavens, like the weary people lamenting their hardships; its force pressed down on the fields, like a giant spirit splitting the Hengguo Mountain.

I have rebelled against Shangyang and am ranked first among the ten evil ones. I do not obey the orders of the wicked ruler and thus incur the wrath of the common people.

—"The Lament of the Weary People"

The pillar of heaven collapsed, the ladder to immortality snapped. The sky ripped open like silk, and the crimson sun fell to earth. At first, it shone brightly like a star, but then it blazed like boiling water, spewing forth flames thousands of feet high, spreading an evil barrier to overwhelm the world.

Wherever the fire went, metal and stone flowed, hills and valleys collapsed, and wooden palaces were destroyed.

Thunder and fire secretly gathered, smoke and dust swirled, gray clouds like wild rice, crimson crowns and black roots, reaching the azure sky and penetrating the hidden underworld, thus the earth was like crystal and the sky like a gray curtain.

Crimson lightning flashes, demonic energy surges, and for a thousand years nothing is born.

—The Scroll of the Azure Flame
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Inside the Dachi Hall.

Xu Xuan glanced through these volumes of Daoist scriptures, but was somewhat surprised.

First, there was the volume "The Complaints of the Weary People," which roughly recorded the era when the fire was levied, which was none other than the ancient Xia dynasty, or more accurately, the time when the ten suns patrolled the heavens and the crows rebelled.

At this moment, fire completed its betrayal of the sun and received the power of the zodiac. The resulting zodiac sign was a sound that boiled and filled the sky, a sound that pleaded for the people.

"【繁运征】 was anciently called 【哀苦敝】. When it falls on the Fire element, it represents the anger of the people towards the ruler. However, if it falls on the Fire element, the meaning may change drastically, and it may be called something else."

Tian Tuo had some understanding of this supernatural power, and he explained it in detail.

"The supernatural power of 'Bing Fire' is a complete mess, utterly chaotic, and its intent is self-contradictory and disordered. To attain it is as difficult as ascending to heaven!"

Xu Xuan sighed. He knew that the supernatural powers of Bing Fire were the most he had ever seen. It seemed that there was another supernatural power in ancient times that represented the sound of Zheng.

"Perhaps in the future someone will be able to perfectly add or delete intentions and straighten out this path."

"I now find that [Heng Xuanming] a bit strange."

Tian Tuo continued in a somber tone:
"The so-called 'Xuanming' is the combined brightness of the sun and moon; the so-called 'Mingyang' is the combined light of two yang; and the so-called 'Youyin' is the complete disappearance of two yin. The supreme immortal artifact of the ancient Lesser Yang was called the 'Eastern Extreme Xuanming Gate,' which was a place for the sun and moon to rest."

"It's good that the Bing Fire (丙火) pays homage to the sun, but it already has one [Bing Yang Yuan], which is enough to receive the heavenly light and transform into crimson flames. Why add another [Heng Xuan Ming]? In this way, the Bing Fire becomes a multi-faceted light, no longer resembling fire, and it actually diminishes the essence of smelting."

His cultivation in Yin and Yang far surpasses that of most people in the Purple Mansion realm of this era. Now that he knows the secret of Bingzhi, he has even more speculations in his mind.

Xu Xuan's thoughts shifted slightly, and he simply said:

“Previously, we speculated that this True Lord Hengguang was either plotting to attain the true fruit of Binghuo or to follow the path of the sun. Do you mean that what He is planning is even greater, the path of Xuanming?”

"wrong."

Tian Tuo's tone gradually calmed down, and he said leisurely:
"The first generation of the Young Yang Master sought this path. Even that Immortal Lord might not be able to achieve it, so how could the Golden Core achieve it?"

"【The Venerable One is not inferior to the One who controls the Dao】, although there is such a saying in ancient times, that Heng Guang re-established 【Feng Xuan】 and all the Daos tacitly approved of this matter, so he must be extraordinary. However, 【Xuan Ming】 is not something that Golden Core cultivators can touch, nor can Nascent Soul cultivators."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan fell into deep thought, but he could not fathom the meaning of that patriarch.

This person's Taoist title is quite peculiar, as it is directly derived from the character "金" (gold), and his honorific title is "Tianbing Zhaoyuan Hengguang Zhenjun" (True Lord of Heavenly Illumination and Primordial Eternal Radiance).

"The Bing Fire element has been governed by many forces, from beasts, from shamans, from rites, and from immortals. Now it is the abode of 'dry Yang.' Outsiders will find it impossible to fathom its mysteries."

He sighed. When it came to understanding the Bing Fire element, he was still lacking. He and Tian Tuo hadn't come up with anything yet, so they had to give up for the time being.

"With the Great Heavenly Asura's Wrathful Observation Technique, Tie Sui's physical body can also be transformed into a spiritual object. If Liang Yong were to take the elixir to elevate his immortal foundation and transform into a [All-Asura], it would be worth a shot at the Purple Mansion."

I don't think that will work.

Tian Tuo sneered and said only:

"His practice of the [Angry Observation] is tainted with Buddhist and Taoist methods; if he tries to break through, he will only be courting death."

"According to you, does that mean the [Looking at Purple Pass] can't be completed either?"

"wrong."

Tian Tuo continued leisurely:
"This Purple Qi Immortal Foundation is superior to Buddhist teachings. It is used without believing, and one is not tainted by it. It denigrates Buddhism and Taoism as external methods, but its root is still the supreme immortal path."

"You are welcome to try it. I am just worried about the Fire Spirit."

Xu Xuan frowned slightly, but still said:
"Regardless of the circumstances, Liang Yong has fought for the sect for many years, so we should give him a chance."

With his mind made up, he continued to examine the magical scriptures within the stone carving. The more he looked, the more astonished he became; the completeness of this Daoist canon far exceeded his expectations.

Aside from lacking any Golden Core level items, it has probably gathered all the Daoist scriptures of the [Luo Cang] Dao in the Purple Mansion, enough to allow one to cultivate to the peak of the Purple Mansion.

In terms of spells alone, there are six of the fourth rank, four of the fifth rank, and two of the sixth rank, totaling twelve. Among them, the most powerful is the [Heaven-Shattering Fiery Body], but it requires the ultimate fire supernatural power [All-Asura]. There are also nine other Daoist scriptures on ultimate fire, but among these, the one that most attracted Xu Xuan's attention was a fundamental text that explained how to harmonize ultimate fire and spiritual thunder.

[The Fundamentals of Hydrocarbon Devastation and Burning]

This text describes how to harmonize spiritual thunder and fire to create a weapon, thereby enhancing the destructive power of the fire to a new level.

However, the conditions for achieving success are extremely demanding. Not only does it require a specific environment that cannot be disturbed, but it also requires extremely high cultivation levels, otherwise one will blow oneself up first.

"Regarding the path of spiritual lightning, I do possess a [Lightning Spirit Stone], a top-grade spiritual lightning item. If it could be combined with ultimate fire to forge a weapon..."

Xu Xuan's heart stirred, and he suddenly thought of the Candle Sword Master. If the master were still alive, he could go and discuss it with him.

Tian Tuo was also quite interested in this fundamental text. After a moment's thought, he said:
"Among the highest spirits, there may be a position of honor. I have seen the spiritual artifacts forged from these two things, and they are indeed extraordinary. When the Great Feng Dynasty was destroyed, the various kingdoms fought each other, and the world was in chaos. When I traveled the world, I once saw a person called 'Ku Dao Ren,' who was a spirit born of precious gold."

"This person cultivates the art of hiding gold and is very skilled in controlling treasures. He has two precious pearls in his hands, one is divine thunder supplemented by Geng metal, and the other is supreme fire supplemented by spiritual thunder. Once they are unleashed, they often cause mountains to collapse and rivers to change course."

Xu Xuan was quite tempted. Who wouldn't want to have a few of these powerful weapons at their disposal? He currently had the materials and the method, but unfortunately, he lacked a skilled alchemist.
"When should we inquire about which other great alchemists there are?"

Over the years, he had inquired about the whereabouts of the Candle Sword Master, but to no avail. There was also no news of the Xuanlian Master who had taken over Guyang County, probably because he was unwilling to get involved in the conflict between the two countries.

Now, he re-entered the evil palace into his inner vision, closed his eyes, and his mind suddenly returned to the inner vision.

Silver lightning scattered, and the town was located in Sushan.

Xu Xuan did not delay and went straight into the Fiend Palace. He dragged out a headless corpse from it. The head was gone, and rolling black flames were wrapped around its body, but they were suppressed by a black law.

A surge of pure energy instantly lifted the corpse into the cave and transported it to Guanghua Palace, where the immortal official Muxu transformed it into a spiritual being.

"It's a pity we didn't get what Zhixi had."

What he truly coveted was this demonic object, which he suspected must be a spiritual treasure of the highest level.

The image of Zhixi's white flesh after her death resurfaced in Xu Xuan's mind, and for some reason, he felt a pang of unease.

"The Delightful Demon Land must be plotting something, and it's very likely that they're making a fuss about this."

The real highlight is the attack on Xieqiu. Deep into Liao territory, we will not only have to face the demon chief Dusheng, but also Feng Yan, who is even more terrifying in direct combat!

According to Nan Wang, there seems to be a Purple Peak of the Water Transformation Demon Path in the cave of the Delightful Desire Path, whose Daoist name is [Miao Pin]. It is unknown whether he will make a move.

"【妙牝】, I wonder what connection you have with the 【妙林】Great Master of the Holy Land of Universal Salvation in the South China Sea? Are you from the same generation?"

He was quite interested in the entanglement between these two paths and often pondered it.

Since "Great Bliss True Demon Bodhisattva" is merely the name of "External Dharma Freedom Desire Lord", does the Yuanmu of the South Sea also have a title of True Lord?
However, since Pudu is now closed off and no outsiders are allowed, his desire to seek the Dao has been dashed.

Xu Xuan sighed. No matter what, he now had only one goal.

He has mastered the fourth supernatural power!
He had already gathered the Qi of [Jiuqianxing] before the great battle, and now there were still eight years left, so he had to wait. This was a good opportunity for him to study the cultivation method.

As for the [Dongming Profound Qi] that Ming'er needs, he prepared it very early, and it will be ready to form Qi in three years.

Xu Ming is now nine years old and has reached the middle stage of fetal breathing. In three more years, he will reach the later stage of cultivation. He will start practicing Qi at the age of twelve and should be able to establish his foundation before the age of thirty!
This speed is already astonishing, and this is still Xu Xuan's conservative estimate. He is still considering the issue of parent-child instruction in seal script, and he doesn't know what kind of seal script will be bestowed.
Once the seal is received, any unusual occurrences can be concealed, and Tian Tuo's [Dongming Receptor Immortal Technique] can be quietly activated.

This spell is on par with the [Taiyin Refining Form], and it's unknown to what extent it will push Xu Ming's talent to!

"Tomorrow, your journey will likely be much smoother than mine."

"That's natural. We Shaoyang cultivators are in harmony with all paths, leading all laws, and receiving the sun and moon. Your She Lei is both smelly and hard; there's no easy way for you to escape."

Tian Tuo spoke with a smug tone. It must be said that although "Shao Yang" is not as domineering as "Tai Yin" and "Tai Yang", it is the best among all paths in terms of change and has a wide range of paths to take.

Xu Xuan had no intention of arguing with this old demon. What the other party said was true. "She Lei" was indeed a treacherous and isolated path with no other way, while "Shao Yang" had many ways out. The "Ming Xian Liu Chan" alone could explain a lot of things.

"If I master the Five Arts and fight you, what will the outcome be?"

His tone hardened slightly, and when he asked about the old demon, he meant no joke.

Tian Tuo stopped joking and pondered for a while before saying:
"Together we perish? One dies and the other is injured? It's hard to say. I rely on the [Primordial Transformation Dao Light], which is a celestial technique. If you accept it, you will not have a good end."

"But Lei Zidian and the Sword Immortal do indeed have the potential to kill me. However, you should be worried about the great cultivators of the Lesser Yin Path."

The old demon's tone gradually became solemn, as if he had remembered something.

"Given the current situation, this Purple Peak technique is far beyond your imagination. That's why I wanted you to cultivate more lightning techniques and not focus solely on swordsmanship!"

(End of this chapter)