Xiuxian, I can travel to another world

Chapter 414 Handover
An underground fire cave.

This is where Pei Jingque refines elixirs.

The Mingxu Sect's formation connects with the earth's fiery energy, condensing it into a true earthly fire that can temper all things.

At this moment.

Zhu Ju sat cross-legged on the Earthly Fiend True Fire, his entire body turning crimson, allowing the true fire to continue to burn him.

"Crackling..."

The continuous, faint popping sounds caused his body to tremble slightly.

His tightly furrowed brows spoke of the pain Zhu Ju was enduring, and the beads of sweat that had just appeared were burned away by the high temperature.

The true fire that could melt magical artifacts transformed into wisps of flame, seeping into his body and scorching and burning every organ, every bone, and even every cell.

Only in this way,

Only then can the restlessness of the disordered blood vessels within the body be suppressed.

Although Zhu Ju's physical body is powerful, he is like a monster forcibly pieced together from countless bloodlines.

Various bloodlines twisted his flesh and genes, almost tearing him apart.

Only a continuous, scorching fire can temporarily force these chaotic bloodlines to abandon their infighting and unite against a common enemy.

However, this cannot continue.

"Uncle Master."

Shui Qianning's voice came from above:
"You're looking for us?"

"Ah."

Zhu Ju looked up, a hint of weariness in his eyes, but he quickly suppressed it.

He raised one hand and tossed out a token.

"From this day forward, you are the twenty-sixth sect master of the Mingxu Sect. This is the sect master's token, which can open all the treasures of the Mingxu Sect, including that secret realm."

"what!"

Shui Qianning was taken aback.

"Uncle-Master, I'm afraid this matter is..."

"No need to say more!"

Zhu Ju's voice was somber:

“Your master’s primordial spirit has been injured, and it is unknown when he will be able to wake up. At the earliest, it will be a hundred years later. My situation is similar to yours; I am powerless and have no intention of handling sect affairs.”

"A country cannot be without a ruler for a day, and a sect cannot be without a leader for a day. You are the most suitable person to be the sect leader."

"..." Shui Qianning opened her mouth:

"Yes!"

She already knew about Pei Jingque's condition, and she also knew that her master's primordial spirit was inside the Jingque Sword.

The master became a sword spirit.

and.

I don't know when I'll wake up.

The Mingxu Sect definitely needs a sect leader.

"Furthermore..." Zhu Ju hesitated for a moment, a hint of reluctance on his face, then tossed out an item:
"This is the Investiture of the Gods, an ancient treasure that I obtained by chance. Inside is a mid-grade third-tier Twelve Heavenly Star Array. As long as a certain amount of spirit stones are invested, the array can be activated anytime, anywhere."

"This is for you too!"

"Ah!" Shui Qianning was startled.
"Uncle-Master, this item is too valuable; I cannot accept it."

The ability to set up a mid-grade third-tier array anytime, anywhere—such a treasure is something I've never even heard of, let alone seen.

Such a treasure is even more precious than a Golden Elixir Grandmaster.

"As the sect leader, how could you not have a protective treasure on you?"

Zhu Ju shook his head:

"Just accept it as I tell you to. You have an innate Dao body, so you should use the sect's resources to form your core as soon as possible. Only then will you have the strength to support the sect. Otherwise, relying on external things will not last long."

“…Yes.” Shui Qianning pursed her lips and slowly lowered her head.
"Thank you, uncle."

"Xi Chen".

"exist."

Xi Chen, who had been observing silently, stepped forward upon hearing this and clasped his hands in a respectful gesture:

"Master, please give your instructions."

"This is for you." Zhu Ju raised his hand, and a small spirit house, about the size of a palm, flew out and landed in front of him.

Although the haunted house is quite valuable, it's not a big deal.

The key is.

What's inside!
Yuanling Stone Embryo!

Xi Chen's breath hitched.

Shui Qianning, who had just become the sect leader of Mingxu Sect, also had her beautiful eyes shining with envy.

This is a Yuanling Stone Embryo, something that even a Golden Core Grandmaster would risk his life for, yet it was given to Xi Chen.

"Master!"

Xi Chen's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly knelt down:
"No!" "How could I, a disciple, be worthy of such a precious treasure..."

"Listen to me," Zhu Ju said slowly, but his tone left no room for argument.
"In order to resist the calamity, I shattered my golden core and lost my magic power, so I am no longer able to refine the Investiture of the Gods and the Primordial Spirit Stone Embryo."

"My divine sense within the Yuanling Stone embryo has been completely withdrawn; it is now just an empty shell."

"Um……"

The sudden sharp pain made Zhu Ju pause, and after a moment he continued:
"However, you must be careful. The Yuanling Stone Embryo is tainted with Dao poison. It needs to be cleansed with a spirit-cleansing incantation every month, otherwise it will breed chaotic intelligence, and even a Golden Core cultivator will find it difficult to control it."

"Master." Xi Chen's expression changed, then he nodded emphatically:

"Thank you for your generous gift, Master!"

"This disciple will certainly strive to cultivate diligently, condense the Golden Core as soon as possible, and protect the sect from being bullied by outsiders."

Although the Yuanling Stone Embryo was tainted with Dao Poison, it was a late-stage Golden Core item. Not only did it possess the power to crush ordinary Golden Core cultivators, but it could also help Xi Chen improve his cultivation at a speed far exceeding his current level.

It's comparable to taking a magic pill every day.

With this help, he will soon be able to achieve the Dao Foundation Perfection and break through to the Golden Core Realm.

"Ah."

Zhu Ju nodded, slowly closed his eyes, and his voice betrayed his weariness:
"Go down!"

"When will the Xuanqing Sect send a letter and notify me?"

"Yes."

"Junior, please take your leave."

Having returned laden with their spoils, Xi Chen and Shui Qianning glanced at the Fire Cave one last time before respectfully retreating.

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Zhu Ju emerged from underground.

The sudden change in light from darkness to blazing sunshine can be uncomfortable.

In particular, the eyes may close due to discomfort.

But he is different.

As he noticed the change in light, his pupils contracted naturally in response.

More than that.

Zhu Ju took a deep breath, and the skin on his back split open, revealing a pair of wings that resembled both feathers and curved blades.

With a gentle touch.

"Shh!"

Amidst the raging wind and thunder, Zhu Ju's body transformed into a beam of white light and vanished into the thick clouds.

Shortly after.

He appeared on a desolate plain.

As far as the eye could see, there was only desolation and emptiness.

But as Zhu Ju's eyes underwent a subtle change, countless spatial cracks suspended in the void came into view.

"The bamboo shadows sweep the steps without stirring the dust, the moon shines through the bottom of the pool without leaving a trace."

A melodious, slow sound rang out:
"Golden scales that can pierce nets are no fish in ponds; even after shedding their armor, they can still transform into blue waves."

"Congratulations, fellow Daoist! Congratulations on breaking free from the shackles and finding a new path, unlike this old man who cannot let go of this withered state of being."

The void swayed.

A figure traveled from a thousand miles away, and arrived in just two steps.

Teleportation?

The ability of the avatar 'Sun Wukong' to teleport through the void was a joke to the newcomer.

"Master Qingyuan!"

Zhu Ju's face was solemn, and he clasped his hands in a respectful gesture:
"I never expected that it would be the real person who came."

The newcomer was none other than the Supreme Elder of the Xuanqing Sect, Qingyuan Zhenren, one of the three Nascent Soul True Persons of this era.

"You're welcome, little friend."

Master Qingyuan was fair-skinned and beardless, dressed in a gray Taoist robe, and looked no different from any other Taoist in the mortal world, with nothing unusual about him.

He looked at Zhu Ju and smiled calmly:
"I deeply admire your willingness to abandon the Golden Elixir in pursuit of the Great Dao."

"It's just a last resort." Zhu Ju shook his head.
"If I had a choice, I, Zhu, would never have made a choice so early."

"Haha..." Master Qingyuan laughed heartily, and with a light wave of his long sleeves, a jade slip floated over:

"This is the lineage of the Formless Dharma Seal, containing ancient true teachings as well as modifications by sects. Young friend, you may view it to your heart's content."

"Senior." Zhu Ju raised an eyebrow, his expression shifting.

"Such kindness makes this junior feel ashamed."

"It's not free." Master Qingyuan shook his head.
"The path of 'breaking the core and forming a nascent soul' is already a dead end. Although the path of physical cultivation is rugged, it may not be impossible for you to succeed. If you can succeed, it will be considered as pointing out the path for all cultivators in the world, which is a great merit."

"also……"

"Young friend, I need to do you a favor."

"Oh!" Zhu Ju's expression turned serious.
"What's the deal?"

"Kill the Six Paths Demon Lord!" Master Qingyuan's expression turned solemn:
"If this official is not removed, the cultivation world will never have a peaceful day."

(End of this chapter)