Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 714 Yi Sha
Pan Hai.

A strong wind blew from afar, stirring up waves of azure blue, but once it approached the magnificent Jianmu tree, it dissipated in an instant, barely causing any waves.

The void shattered, and the thunder chariot emerged. The bright yellow light of the Gen Earth changed, calming the wind and waves, allowing the chariot to steadily drive towards Mengzhou. After a short while, it finally arrived before the cluster of palaces.

"The Dragon King of the Longmu Nether Sea has arrived. Please grant me an audience with Dongcang."

Hou Ni's aged voice rang out, reaching the towering Jianmu tree.

Then a streak of azure light appeared, revealing a cultivator with a dragon's head and a human body, dressed in a blue robe with azure patterns. His mastery of the Wood Armor Divine Power had reached its peak, and the aura of the peak of the Purple Mansion realm was slightly revealed, making him extremely extraordinary.

He wore a green wooden ruler with dragon patterns at his waist, engraved with the two characters "Qing Wan".

"Now that the Dragon King Changmu has arrived, why not come to the palace for a chat?"

This Azure Dragon King was covered in azure scales, but its horns were like wood, making it somewhat similar to the dragon species of Donghan.

A flash of lightning appeared, and a man in a deep purple dragon robe stepped out. He also had a dragon's head and a human body, but his scales were purplish-black and his horns were like black jade, giving him an even more solemn and majestic aura.

"I've met senior."

Xu Xuan spoke respectfully, for the dragon before him held such a noble status that he had no choice but to show respect.

Putting everything else aside, just the word "cave" alone is probably only comparable to that found in the Eastern Han. Not to mention Xu Xuan, even Guang Ze, and even the slumbering Tao Yu would have to call it an elder.

"The Dragon King Changmu has mastered the four supernatural powers, which is indeed extraordinary. The dragon prince is waiting in the mountains. Please follow me."

Dong Qing spoke casually, without showing much surprise, as if he had anticipated Xu Xuan's breakthrough.

Xu Xuan instructed Hou Ni to wait outside, while he himself followed the Azure Dragon King into the mountains, encountering both human and demon cultivators along the way.

"Ahead lies [Cheshan], the place where Mu Shenglongzi cultivates."

Dong Qing pointed ahead and saw an extremely tall and majestic azure-purple spiritual mountain standing there, its wood energy surging and purple lightning crackling, yet this spiritual mountain only covered one root of the Jianmu tree.

In the distance, there seemed to be an endless, colossal wall of green wood, stretching across the sky and earth, with faint glimpses of white sunlight emanating from the edges of its green leaves.

"This is Jianmu, the ladder to immortality mentioned in ancient times."

Xu Xuan was deeply moved. Compared to what he had seen in the Azure Leaf Sky, this complete Jianmu tree was more than a hundred times more magnificent, almost occupying the entire central part of Mengzhou.

"It should be said that this is part of the Jianmu tree."

Dong Qing smiled, and the light of the Jiamu supernatural power changed at his fingertips, gradually echoing the Jianmu tree.

“Each of the Five Virtues has a corresponding celestial object. Born from the Golden Position, it transcends all others. Ordinary True Lords cannot even manifest it, let alone mobilize it.”

He paused and continued:
"What we see now is merely the outward manifestation of the [Jianmu], while its inner essence lies within the Great Luo, resonating with the metal position. This outward appearance is enough to make Mengzhou the most stable place in the world, difficult for outsiders to invade."

The Dragon King's words were pointed out, but by then the strong winds blowing from the west had completely dissipated and no longer affected Mengzhou.

"In the vast sky of Qingye, I also saw the image of Jia wood. Your Excellency respectfully followed Jia Guang and obtained the rightful position. It is truly a method close to that of an immortal. However, I have some questions. I wonder if you, senior, can answer them?"

"Just speak frankly."

Dong Qing laughed heartily, completely at ease.

"Now, with the Jia Wood supernatural power, which supernatural power does the restored Jiao tone fall upon?"

Xu Xuan's tone was slightly somber, as he intended to ask the Dragon King some questions and glean some secrets.

"It is located at [Spring End Corner], which is the ancient name of [Chejia House]. Now it can be considered to have returned to its old name, and it has gained more of the nature of nourishing all yang compared to the past."

Dong Qing had already led Xu Xuan to the front of the mountain, where a magnificent green wooden house could be seen in the distance, with faint sounds of thunder emanating from within.

The sect leader of Dongcang sighed and said:

"In this day and age, only the elements of Bing Fire and Ren Water have not yet been restored to their original names."

Xu Xuan's heart skipped a beat. He knew that this Azure Dragon King knew a great deal, and now was the perfect time to ask him about these secrets. So he asked in a questioning voice:
"I wonder what kinds of supernatural powers correspond to these five musical notes in ancient times?"

His mention of this matter caused the Azure Dragon King of the Cave to ponder for a while.

"In Jia, it is [Spring End Horn]; in Bing, it is [Bright Glory Expedition]; in Ren, it is [Unable to Survive Feather]; in Geng, it is [Gathering West Merchant]; in Wu, it is [Chaoxuan Palace]. These supernatural powers are formidable in combat, and in ancient times, many cultivators from other paths used them as substitutes."

"This is the way to achieve righteousness, but if it leads to chaos, then there is another interpretation. When the horn is in chaos, there is worry, which is called 'worry arising from below'; when the chariot is in chaos, there is sorrow, which is called 'sorrow, bitterness, and desolation'; when the feather is in chaos, there is danger, which is called 'emptiness, danger, and scarcity'; when the merchant is in chaos, there is stagnation, which is called 'stagnation, evil, and perversion'; when the palace is in chaos, there is desolation, which is called 'loss of government and desolation'. This is the axis of transformation towards 'vastness, vastness, victory, and subjugation'. If it falls to the last position, it will be renamed."

Dongqing elaborated on these supernatural abilities, as if he were preaching.

"However, this is also within the order of the ancient Xiyuan Dao. It has been discussed in the Yuanzhen Wude Xianjing that the mutual opposition of the five virtues is only temporary and will eventually be restored."

Xu Xuan listened intently, and a thought struck him; he simply said:

"I see. Then what is the meaning of these so-called supernatural powers, such as [Zhu Mingling] and [Chunyang Hui]?"

"These are the four seasons and their corresponding positions. In the Yuan position, it is [Qingyang Hui]; in the Li position, it is [Zhu Ming Ling]; in the Dui position, it is [Xi Hao Kui]; in the Kan position, it is [Xuan Ming Tong]; and in the Gen position, it is [Su Qi Wei].

Dong Qing shook his head and simply said:
"The key to these supernatural abilities lies in the Gen (艮) principle."

He didn't want to say anything more about it, but instead looked at the Aoki mansion in front of him, where he could faintly hear the roar of a dragon amidst the thunder and screams.

"arrive."

With a wave of his hand, the gates of the Green Wood Mansion suddenly opened, revealing countless streaks of green and purple light chasing a small purple dragon.

The little dragon flew out and transformed into a young man in a purple robe. A fierce aura lingered between his brows. It was Mu Sheng, who had already reached the Qi Refining stage. His appearance had also changed drastically, and he had grown much taller. However, he had been training in this house for too long, constantly being tempered by wood energy and lightning. His Qi was not yet fully developed, but he possessed a unique and extraordinary nature.

"Father!"

Upon seeing the two people waiting outside the palace, his expression turned solemn. He first paid his respects to his father before turning his head and respectfully addressing him as "Master."

"Mu Shenglongzi's cultivation speed is quite fast, much stronger than that of ordinary dragon sons, but he is still somewhat inferior to others."

Dong Qing looked at Xu Xuan and said leisurely:
“I selected a body-refining method passed down by an ancient human emperor and taught him to cultivate it. It is called the ‘Imperial Decree to Observe the Kui Dao Body’. It was created by Emperor Xuan when he captured and killed the Kui beast and observed its thunderous body.”

Xu Xuan's heart stirred. After the [Zhentianqu] was perfected, the inner image of it was the Heavenly Drum Kui Niu, with rolling thunder, which was enough to show that Kui Niu had once ascended to the ancient path of thunder.

And who is that Emperor Xuan? He is known as the First Human Emperor of the Earthly Era, in charge of the Earthly Realm and also cultivates Yuan Magnetics. He is at least at the Nascent Soul stage or higher.

This lord who slew the Kui beast must not be a mere Purple Mansion Realm cultivator, but rather a Golden Core Realm cultivator!

'The reason why "戊土" (Wu Earth) is difficult to overcome, even with the sound of thunder, is clear; it seems that thunder is also difficult for Wu Earth to handle.'

Xu Xuan was extremely interested in the body-refining method that Dong Qing had mentioned. Looking at his child, he saw that lightning was faintly gathering on the other's body, merging with life force, and was indestructible.

"Truly extraordinary. Sheng'er, how do you feel about yourself?"

"Reporting to Father, my physical body is now far more resilient than before. I can use thunder and lightning as fuel, and my cultivation speed is much faster! Although I have just reached the Qi Refining stage, even late-stage cultivators cannot do anything to me based solely on my physique."

Mu replied loudly, with a hint of pride.

"good."

Xu Xuan was quite satisfied, feeling that sending Mu Sheng here was the right thing to do.

Dong Cang possesses a Golden Core cultivator and has inherited Tian Ye's legacy, making his foundation far superior to that of Tianchi. He is also more adept at cultivating cultivators.

He was quite interested in the [Imperial Decree to Observe the Kui Dao Body] and was pondering how to exchange it from Dong Qing. After a short while, he saw a streak of green light approaching from the side of the mountain.

The newcomer was a cultivator dressed in a green dragon-patterned robe. He was a tall and strong young man with handsome features. His body was covered in condensed and changing wood energy, indicating that he had already reached the Foundation Establishment stage and was cultivating the [Lingyun Wood].

"Sect Master, there is a Daoist lineage from beyond the continent, and True Person Qingyuan requests an audience!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan's mind stirred slightly. He could also vaguely sense the location of that inscription. Tian Tuo had received news of the human body and had already arrived at Pan Hai.

"Good Chonglin, take him to Daoxian Palace. I will be there in a short while."

After Dong Qing finished giving his instructions, the man with the Daoist name Chong Lin accepted the order and rode the wind away to the outer continent.

The sect leader of Dongcang turned his head, looked at Xu Xuan, and said quietly:

"Perfect timing. There is something related to this True Person Qingyuan. We are short of manpower. I wonder if Dragon King Changmu is available? If you can help, our sect will certainly reward you handsomely."

"Senior has been so meticulous in instructing my son and has also preached to me. How could I, Mu Youdu, not obey? May I ask what this matter is about?"

Xu Xuan's gaze sharpened slightly, and a faint purple light appeared in his dark pupils, extremely swift and intense.

"Simple, just escort this Qingyuan Zhenren and his party."

Dong Qing's voice deepened, and he simply said:

"Because of my origins, I cannot leave this Panhai. I have already asked Fellow Daoist Wei of the White Moon Palace to provide a shadow figure for my mission, which should be enough. Recently, there seem to be some changes, and I need more Purple Mansions. However, there is also karma involved in the Mingze. This trip by the Dragon King Changmu can be considered as repaying Donghua's kindness."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan felt a sense of unease and simply said:

"I wonder what brings this True Person Qingyuan here. I saw him once in the cave heaven, and he was merely at the early stage of the Purple Mansion realm. How could he have alarmed even Palace Master Wei?"

He knew best how powerful the White Moon Palace Master was.

Although the opponent's supernatural powers are not yet fully developed, he is probably far more terrifying than many peak Purple Mansion cultivators, and there are probably few Taiyin cultivators in the world with higher cultivation than him.

If even one person like this isn't enough, what kind of danger has Tian Tuo brought upon himself?

Dong Qing, however, only said solemnly:

"Dragon King, do not underestimate this Qingyuan. He is the sole inheritor of [Qingyuan Yiyang], and is very likely the backup plan of Immortal Jian Sui. There are quite a few who want to kill him. Among the various paths of the Wood Virtue, apart from my Dongcang lineage, none of the others would be willing to seek gold from him, especially that True Lord Panmi!"

"This time, we are asking the Dragon King Changmu to deal with Donghan. If he is willing, then we will assist Tianchi in the future and add to the Dragon King's merit in protecting the Dao."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan smiled slightly and first pulled Mu Sheng to his side.

"The East Sea is mighty among all the forces, and my Mingze has long been willing to help. We will follow your instructions."

"Okay, it's not a difficult thing."

Dong Qing smiled slightly and said:

"I would like to ask Mingdu to deal with the Naxi Sea Dragon King."

"Xi Hai."

Xu Xuan looked puzzled, but then seemed to remember who this Dragon King was. He was a peak Purple Mansion cultivator in the Divine Thunder Dao, whose reputation far surpassed that of the First Sea. He was also a third-generation bloodline of the Dragon Lord, and was extremely ancient.

"I'll handle him?"

(End of this chapter)