Honghuang Xuanyang Dao

Chapter 195 The Innate Twelfth-Grade Golden Lotus of Merit and the Plan to Break Through in Seclusion (Please Subscribe)
"Guide!" Facing the descending golden light of merit, Li Xuanyang's eyes flashed with a shrewd light. He sneered at the approaching Guide, "Even if you are flawed in every way, you still manage to make it sound nice!"

"Fellow Daoist, you truly have a silver tongue, uttering such words once again!" As he spoke, Li Xuanyang waved his hand and summoned the Hetu Luoshu, which transformed into two beams of divine light that fell into the void. They emitted countless rays of light, spreading out and sweeping towards the golden light of merit, suddenly engulfing most of it. Then, they collided with the remaining golden light of merit, silently annihilating billions of miles of void.

The cultivators were so frightened that they all shuddered and hurriedly rode their cloud-like light to fly far away in all directions, fearing that they would be affected by the battle between the two.

"Hmph!" Responding to Li Xuanyang's mockery, the Guide Daoist's face darkened, and he stared at Li Xuanyang with grief and indignation, asking, "Although Zhunti has a grudge against you, how can you be so cruel?"

The more he spoke, the more sorrowful the Guide Daoist's face became. He never imagined that after millions of years of friendship, Zhunti would end up like this. He was filled with grief and indignation.

"Do you really think this humble Taoist has no Taoist cultivation or supernatural powers?" Before the words had even finished, the golden light of merit on the Guide Taoist's body flashed, revealing the primordial spirit relic, which transformed into a sky full of golden divine light that soared into the heavens.

Among them, the Guiding Banner radiates a dazzling light, and beneath its feet, a golden lotus of innate twelve-grade merit manifests, scattering countless golden rays of merit that permeate the void.

It could be described as a murderous aura soaring to the sky, with overwhelming power. Irresistible forces emanated from the golden light of merit, merging with the guiding banner and spreading towards Li Xuanyang.

"The Twelfth Grade Golden Lotus of Innate Merit!" After glancing at the Twelfth Grade Golden Lotus of Innate Merit beneath the feet of the Guide Daoist, Li Xuanyang dared not be careless. The Guide Daoist's cultivation and supernatural powers were far superior to those of Zhunti. Immediately, thirty-six worlds appeared around his body, along with the Three Flowers of the Primordial Spirit. Above the auspicious cloud of an acre in size, a golden radiance soared into the sky and fell into the void.

In an instant, it transformed into a sky full of golden flames, filling the void. The flames shone brightly, and the power was immense. Waves of extremely domineering heat swept out in all directions.

Fuxi, Hongyun, and the others, who were not far away, all changed their expressions when they saw the golden true fire that was surging out from Li Xuanyang's three primordial spirit flowers, which was actually exuding waves of chaotic aura.

"The True Fire of Chaos?" Daoist Yuqing's gaze sharpened, and he uttered the words in a deep voice, causing everyone to tremble.

"When did Fellow Daoist Xuan Yang obtain such an extremely domineering Chaos True Fire?" Hong Yun was slightly surprised, as were Fu Xi, Zhen Yuanzi, and Xuan Yin Daoist.

Everyone knew that Li Xuanyang not only possessed a companion spirit fire and the innate Xuanyang True Fire, but also the innate Yin-Yang Lamp and the innate Yin-Yang True Fire, all of which were extremely domineering innate spirit fires. However, this was the first time they had seen the Chaos Xuanyang True Fire.

Normally speaking, the Chaos True Fire was not born in the primordial world. It was a true fire that originated from the chaos before the Great God Pangu created the primordial world. It contains immeasurable chaotic energy and the laws of the Great Chaos. It is not only extremely powerful, but also has its own profound mysteries.

Although no one knew the specific mysteries of the golden Chaos True Fire that Li Xuanyang had unleashed, they knew it was extraordinary just from the heat waves and aura it emitted.

"Could it be that Fellow Daoist Zhunti perished under this Chaos True Fire?" Daoist Yuqing vaguely guessed why Daoist Zhunti had perished here.

Li Xuanyang possesses such domineering Chaos True Fire, as well as the Innate Five Elements and Five Directions Grand Array.

If Daoist Zhunti were to be careless and be struck by the Chaos True Fire, coupled with the power of the formation and his Chaos Undying Body, even a saint with his Daoist cultivation and supernatural abilities would likely be severely injured or even perish here.

Not to mention Yuqing Daoist, even Fuxi, Hongyun, Zhenyuanzi, and Xuanyin Daoist all thought of the Chaos Profound Yang True Fire.

However, the group only guessed half of it correctly and did not realize that it was related to the Heaven-Suppressing Coffin and the Chaos Pearl.

"My Chaos Profound Yang True Fire is based on the innate Profound Yang True Fire, which devours boundless Chaos True Fire and Chaos Qi before it is finally refined. It can erode the physical body and primordial spirit, corrupt people's souls, and cause them to perish in both form and spirit, leaving no trace of their true spirit."

“Even if you are saints, you can burn them to ashes.” Li Xuanyang saw the Chaos Profound Yang True Fire collide with the Guiding Banner and the Golden Light of Merit.

Although the Daoist Jieyin's cultivation and supernatural powers far surpassed those of Zhunti, the Jieyin Treasure Banner and the Twelve-Grade Golden Lotus of Innate Merit were both the finest innate spiritual treasures.

However, a banana leaf also sprouted from Li Xuanyang's three primordial spirit flowers, with gusts of divine wind hanging down, which fueled the fire's power and the wind's strength, allowing the Chaos Xuanyang True Fire to contend with the Guide Daoist without being at a disadvantage.

Just as the two were facing off, a beam of light suddenly descended from the void, and purple aura traveled 30,000 miles eastward, spreading auspiciousness throughout the world.

A Taoist priest arrived riding on auspicious clouds and in an instant, he was above the Youxiong tribe. He saw Li Xuanyang and the guiding Taoist facing off against each other, with golden flames soaring into the sky and golden light of merit shining brightly, exuding countless supernatural powers.

Upon seeing the Taoist priest arrive, Xuandu's eyes lit up with joy. He quickly rode auspicious clouds to his side, and with a bitter expression, he respectfully bowed and said, "Disciple Xuandu greets Master!"

Everyone greeted him politely.

"Greetings, Senior Brother!"

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Taiqing!"

"Greetings, Sage Taiqing!"

"Fellow Daoists, there's no need for such formalities!" Daoist Taiqing bowed slightly to the crowd in return, then looked at Xuandu, whose face was full of trepidation, and said expressionlessly, "You've certainly stirred up quite a mess!"

Upon hearing Taiqing Daoist's words, Xuandu was quite frightened and couldn't help but lower his head and say to Taiqing Daoist, "This disciple knows his mistake!"

Upon hearing this, Daoist Taiqing nodded slightly, then looked at Li Xuanyang and Daoist Jieyin, and said calmly, "How about you two stop here?"

Upon seeing the purple aura stretching thirty thousand miles eastward, Li Xuanyang knew that it was the appearance of Daoist Taiqing. He couldn't help but smile and said to Daoist Taiqing, "Since you have spoken, I will naturally stop. However..." As he spoke, Li Xuanyang looked up at Daoist Jieyin, his meaning self-evident.

However, the Guide remained silent and showed no intention of giving up.

"Please, fellow Daoist, cease your actions!" Daoist Taiqing frowned slightly, and a flash of light appeared around him, revealing the Three Flowers of Primordial Spirit. Above a cloud of auspiciousness about an acre in size, a black and white diagram hung high, radiating supreme divine power, with bursts of divine light soaring into the sky.

It is the innate treasure, the Taiji Diagram.
The next moment, the Taoist Taiqing pointed at the Taiji diagram and spread it out, which fell towards the Reception Banner and the golden light of merit. The Reception Banner swayed incessantly, and even the golden light of merit became unstable.

"Since Fellow Daoist Zhunti has already perished, why bother with a pointless fight?" Daoist Taiqing said calmly to Daoist Jieyin.

"Please stop, fellow Daoist!" Fuxi and Hongyun exchanged a glance, then simultaneously revealed their three primordial spirit flowers, offered up their respective spiritual treasures, and descended towards the Guide Daoist.

Upon seeing this, a hint of hesitation flashed across Daoist Yuqing's face, but he ultimately revealed his three primordial spirit flowers, which transformed into a beam of Yuqing immortal light and spread outwards.

Upon seeing the Taiji diagram descended by Daoist Taiqing, as well as the divine light of Fuxi, Hongyun, and Daoist Yuqing, Daoist Jieyin's face turned extremely gloomy. He reached out and summoned back the Reception Banner and the golden light of merit, which landed on the auspicious cloud. He looked at Daoist Taiqing and asked, "What is the meaning of this, fellow Daoist?"

Seeing that Jieyin had recalled the spiritual treasure, and also put away the Hetu Luoshu and the banana leaf, and dispersed the Chaos Xuan Yang True Fire, Li Xuanyang cupped his hands and apologized to Taiqing Daoist, saying, "This was all ordered by me, and it is not the fault of my young friend Xuandu. I hope you will not blame him."

“Fellow Daoist, there’s no need for that.” Daoist Taiqing shook his head slightly and said, “Xuandu is the teacher of the Human Emperor. No matter what, he can’t escape responsibility for this matter.”

"As for you, fellow Daoist?" Taiqing Daoist said expressionlessly to Jieyin Daoist, "It would be best to return to the West as soon as possible and not concern yourself with the affairs of the Human Emperor!"

These words caused the Guide Daoist's expression to change slightly. He gave the Taiqing Daoist a deep look, then turned to Li Xuanyang and said coldly, "Fellow Daoist, please hand over the three innate spiritual treasures: the Seven Treasures Tree, the Seven Treasures Thousand-Petaled Golden Lotus, and the Blessed Divine Pestle. Out of consideration for our shared Daoist bond at Zixiao Palace, I will not make things difficult for you."

"If you covet my Western Sect's most precious treasure, then don't blame me for showing you no mercy!"

"What do you think, my friend?" As the Guide Daoist spoke, he looked at Li Xuanyang and Taiqing Daoist, his meaning self-evident.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist makes it sound so easy." Li Xuanyang chuckled and said to the Guide Daoist, "Why don't you mention that you were planning to come ahead of time to seize the Human Emperor's Sword, prevent the Human Emperor from returning to his throne, and cause widespread suffering to the human race?"

"Instead, you want me to return the Seven Treasures Tree, the Seven Treasures Thousand-Petaled Golden Lotus, and the Blessed Pestle—the three innate spiritual treasures?"

These words made the Guide Daoist's face even more unpleasant. But just as Li Xuanyang said, the Zhunti Daoist had come to seize the Human Emperor Sword, leaving him speechless.

However, the Seven Treasures Tree, the Seven Treasures Thousand-Petaled Golden Lotus, and the Blessed Pestle are three innate spiritual treasures. The former is the Daoist Zhunti's method of attaining enlightenment, and the latter is the treasure of the Eight Treasures Mountain. They cannot be lost.

"So, what are your plans, fellow Daoist?" the Guide asked Li Xuanyang in a deep voice, his face expressionless.

"I can return the Seven Treasures Tree to you, but I require the Twelve-Grade Golden Lotus of Innate Merit as an exchange!" Li Xuanyang said calmly to the Guide Daoist.

He had long been determined to obtain the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Innate Merit, and now that this opportunity had presented itself, he naturally could not miss it.

Upon hearing Li Xuanyang's words, the group all showed surprise. Taiqing Daoist even looked at Li Xuanyang with astonishment and fell into deep thought.

The Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Innate Merit is an object used by the Western Sect to suppress destiny, and therefore cannot be lost.

However, the Seven Treasures Tree is the Dharma artifact for Zhunti Daoist to attain enlightenment. It is related to Zhunti Daoist's reconstruction of his physical body and primordial spirit, as well as his future cultivation. For Zhunti Daoist, it is equally important that it is not lost.

In comparison, the Seven-Jeweled Thousand-Petaled Golden Lotus and the Blessed Vajra seem less important.

At this moment, Hongyun suddenly revealed a smile and jokingly said to Li Xuanyang, "Why don't you use the Blessing Pestle to exchange for the Guiding Banner with Fellow Daoist Jieyin?"

"Fellow Daoist, please don't joke!" Li Xuanyang glanced helplessly at Hongyun. "This humble Daoist only wishes to exchange for the Twelfth Grade Innate Merit Golden Lotus."

The Reception Banner is a ritual implement for those who attain enlightenment through guidance. Its importance to the Daoist being guided is probably even greater than that of the Seven Treasures Tree.

"Fellow Daoist, you have quite the idea!" The Guide Daoist was furious. The Western Sect already lacked something to suppress its fortune. If it also lost the Twelfth Grade Golden Lotus of Innate Merit, wouldn't it be reduced to the same situation as the Intercepting Sect?

“If you are unwilling, fellow Daoist, I will not force you.” After saying this, Li Xuanyang turned to leave, causing the Guide Daoist to panic. “Please wait, fellow Daoist!” Hearing the Guide Daoist’s words, Li Xuanyang turned around and stopped, smiling as he asked, “Have you agreed, fellow Daoist?”

"I would appreciate it if you would exchange all three innate spiritual treasures. Otherwise, I will have no choice but to fight with you to determine the ownership of the three innate spiritual treasures!" The Guide Daoist said to Li Xuanyang, his expression returning to calm.

"Three innate spiritual treasures!" A strange light flashed in Li Xuanyang's eyes. The request from the Guide Daoist was not unexpected. It was just that three innate spiritual treasures were used to exchange for the innate twelfth-grade merit lotus!

"Alright!" After a long silence, Li Xuanyang finally agreed, since the Twelfth Grade Innate Merit Golden Lotus was of utmost importance, concerning his path to becoming a Primordial Golden Immortal.

In comparison, the three innate spiritual treasures seemed insignificant, but Li Xuanyang was slightly reluctant to part with the Seven Treasures Thousand-Petaled Golden Lotus.

Although this treasure is not well-known, it is a primordial lotus flower, which is similar to Li Xuanyang's three primordial twelve-grade lotus flowers and can also produce primordial lotus seeds.

"Fellow Daoist..." Seeing that Li Xuanyang readily agreed to the Guide Daoist's request, Hongyun's expression changed. He was about to suggest that Li Xuanyang consider it, but Li Xuanyang waved his hand and shook his head.

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need for further words. I have everything under control." After saying this, Li Xuanyang first waved his sleeve and took out the Seven Treasures Thousand-Petaled Golden Lotus and the Blessed Divine Pestle. Then, a burst of chaotic divine light flashed around him, spreading out and obscuring everyone's vision and perception. He then took out the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree from the Heaven-Suppressing Coffin.

Upon seeing the Seven Treasures Tree, the Seven Treasures Thousand-Petaled Golden Lotus, and the Blessed Pestle that Li Xuanyang had taken out, the Guide Daoist's face showed anger. He noticed that all three innate spiritual treasures were dim in their spiritual light, clearly indicating that they were severely damaged.

The others then revealed expressions of "I see," with Hongyun exclaiming in surprise, "Fellow Daoist's Chaotic Profound Yang True Fire is truly domineering, causing such severe damage to these three innate spiritual treasures!"

"Please accept these, fellow Daoist!" The Guide Daoist expressionlessly took out the Twelfth Grade Innate Merit Golden Lotus, placed it in front of Li Xuanyang, and waved his hand to collect the three innate spiritual treasures.

"This matter is settled for today. I must return to the Eight Treasures Spirit Mountain. Farewell, fellow Daoists!" After saying this, the Guide Daoist prepared to ride away on auspicious clouds.

"Fellow Daoist, wait!" A flash of divine light appeared beneath Fuxi's feet, stopping the Guide Daoist. "You should explain clearly what happened earlier, when Zhunti disregarded his status as a sage and came to seize the Human Emperor's Sword!"

“Fellow Daoist Fuxi is right. Fellow Daoist Jieyin should make an agreement with our human holy emperor to prevent your Western sect from causing trouble again and affecting the return of the human emperor to the throne,” Hongyun said in agreement.

"What you two fellow Daoists say is correct!" Li Xuanyang carefully put away the Twelfth Grade Innate Merit Golden Lotus, smiled, and nodded to Fuxi.

"Fellow Daoist's words are exactly what I think. It would be best if we made another agreement together to avoid causing trouble again." Daoist Taiqing nodded in agreement.

"I wonder what kind of agreement the two Holy Emperors intend to make with this humble Daoist?" The Guide Daoist frowned slightly, a hint of worry rising in his mind as he thought of the reincarnation of Bodhi Daoist's true spirit. He couldn't help but ask Fuxi and Hongyun.

"This matter is simple. All the sages and quasi-sages with great supernatural powers shall not interfere in the affairs of the Human Emperor again. How the Human Emperor proves his Dao and returns to his position shall be left to his disciples to handle, shall we?" Fuxi glanced at everyone and slowly spoke.

"That would be for the best." Hearing Fuxi's words, Li Xuanyang was slightly surprised. It seemed that Fuxi was afraid that if the saints and quasi-saints with great supernatural powers fought each other, the great war between the witch and demon races would be repeated.

However, if it is controlled within the scope of second-generation disciples of the Xuanmen sect and cultivators at the Great Luo Golden Immortal level, even if disaster or war occurs again, it can be kept within a certain range.

This move is also a good thing for Li Xuanyang, as he can now focus on breaking through to the Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal realm, avoiding the need to rely on external means such as the Xuanhuang Realm, the Chaos Pearl, and the Chaos Xuanyang True Fire every time he fights against a sage.

“There are still some fellow Daoists who haven’t arrived yet, so perhaps we should wait a little while,” Zhen Yuanzi said to the group when he saw that some powerful cultivators had not yet come.

However, Fuxi, Hongyun, and Zhenyuanzi were unaware that not only had many Grand Luo Golden Immortal cultivators perished within the Innate Five Elements and Five Directions Grand Array, but Li Xuanyang had also killed several Quasi-Saint Transcendent Great Gods, including Bihai Daoren.

Even without an agreement, it's unlikely that any quasi-saint or powerful being would dare to inquire about the Human Emperor's affairs.

Of course, nothing is absolute, and even Li Xuanyang and the other sages dared not make any guarantees.

"That's good!" Seeing that Fuxi and Hongyun intended to make an agreement with all the saints, quasi-saints, and great supernatural beings, and not just with himself and the Western Religion.

The guide felt relieved, but then he thought of Bodhi and became worried again.

For a moment, everyone fell silent.

In a short while, streaks of cloud light descended. These were none other than the Shangqing Daoist, Nuwa, the Ancestral Witch of the Witch Clan, Haotian Yaochi, and others.

These rarely seen saints and quasi-saints with great supernatural powers arrived one after another above the Youxiong tribe.

Everyone was shocked when they learned of the passing of Daoist Zhunti.

Especially upon seeing the Guide Daoist beside him, a subtle feeling arose in his heart, wondering what had just happened.

"I didn't expect that I would miss such a good show just because I arrived a step too late." Shangqing Daoist didn't think much of it, but was slightly surprised by Li Xuanyang's supernatural abilities.

"Now that all of you fellow Daoists are here, let us make another agreement together!" Fuxi said to everyone.

Without much thought, everyone made another agreement together.

As soon as he finished speaking, a bolt of lightning suddenly appeared in the void, a harbinger of heavenly destiny.

"I hope all fellow Daoists will remember today's agreement!" The Guide Daoist glanced meaningfully at Li Xuanyang, the Three Pure Ones, Fuxi, and Hongyun, then his feet flashed with cloud light and headed towards the western part of the prehistoric world.

Seeing the guide leave, Taiqing Daoist, Yuqing Daoist, Shangqing Daoist, Nuwa, and others bid farewell and left one after another, leaving only Li Xuanyang, Fuxi, Hongyun, and a few others.

"Speaking of which, this matter is extremely strange. Where did the Emperor's Sword come from in the Youxiong tribe?"

"These cultivators also arrived strangely. We didn't even notice them beforehand. If Fellow Daoist Xuan Yang hadn't been prepared, I'm afraid it would have caused an even bigger upheaval." Hearing Hong Yun's words, Li Xuan Yang's expression changed slightly, but he didn't mention the Human Emperor Sword.

"This matter can also be considered a calamity. Back then, when we made an agreement at the Jade Void Palace in the East Kunlun Mountains, there were unusual omens in the sky, which is why so many cultivators came here."

"Fortunately, almost all of these innate gods and demons who have been reincarnated have returned to the cycle of reincarnation. The matter of the Human Emperor is basically settled now." Li Xuanyang only said half of it. The remaining tribulations will depend on the struggle between the human race, the cultivators of the three sects of Xuanmen, and the Wu clan, in order to determine the rightful successor of the human race.

After listening, Fuxi, Hongyun, Zhenyuanzi, and Xuanyin Daoist fell into deep thought, all thinking of the celestial omen they had just witnessed. Could it be that there was still a calamity to come?

“Fellow Daoist is right, there are gains and losses. The position of Holy Emperor is no small matter, and one must go through a tribulation to obtain it. I just wonder, which fellow Daoist’s true spirit is the reincarnation of the Human Emperor Xuanyuan!”

"Why did Zhunti and that Lingmu Daoist seize the Human Emperor Sword and prevent you from coming, fellow Daoist?" Zhen Yuanzi suddenly sighed and said.

There are many things involved here, and even Li Xuanyang, let alone Zhen Yuanzi, cannot understand them.

At this moment, Li Xuanyang glanced around and called over the Antarctic Immortal and Xuandu. "You will stay with my young friend Xuandu in the Youxiong tribe for now and assist the Human Emperor Xuanyuan in attaining enlightenment. Once this matter is resolved, I will take you under my wing!"

"Disciple Antarctic Immortal thanks you, Master!" Upon hearing this, Antarctic Immortal was overjoyed and hurriedly bowed deeply to Li Xuanyang.

“The Antarctic Immortal!” Xuan Du was stunned for a moment, and couldn’t help but look at the Antarctic Immortal. He found it a little funny. He had previously concealed his true appearance and background and called himself the Lingguan Daoist. He felt that he had done the Antarctic Immortal a disservice.

Unexpectedly, the Antarctic Immortal called himself the Antarctic Child, also concealing his own name.

"Eh, an aura of fortune and prosperity!" Upon seeing the Antarctic Immortal, Fuxi's eyes flashed with surprise, and he couldn't help but praise, "Your disciple Yun Zhongzi is a Golden Immortal of Fortune and Virtue, and now you are about to take another Golden Immortal of Fortune and Prosperity under your wing. You are truly blessed with two Immortals of Fortune and Virtue!"

"Haha, fellow Daoist, you flatter me." Li Xuanyang chuckled and said to the Antarctic Immortal, "Why don't you greet my fellow senior masters!"

"Disciple greets the four senior masters!" Upon hearing Li Xuanyang's words, the Antarctic Immortal hurriedly bowed respectfully to Fuxi, Hongyun, and the other three. He was both surprised and delighted, not only because Li Xuanyang had agreed to take him under his wing, but also because he had suddenly become acquainted with the four senior masters.

Two of them were human holy emperors, and two were quasi-saints with great supernatural powers, both of whom were famous great supernatural powers in the prehistoric world.

"Alright, you may go down with young friend Xuandu!" After the Antarctic Immortal finished his greetings, Li Xuanyang waved to him and Xuandu.

"This disciple takes his leave." Xuandu and the Antarctic Immortal bowed respectfully before descending on auspicious clouds.

“Fellow Daoist, why don’t we return to Fire Cloud Cave first, prepare some spiritual tea and fruits, and then discuss this in detail?” After saying this, Hongyun couldn’t help but smile and look at Li Xuanyang. “It has been a long time since I’ve tasted Fellow Daoist Xuanyang’s Enlightenment Spiritual Tea!”

“Very well, I was just planning to find a place to go into seclusion and cultivate for a while.” Li Xuanyang not only nodded in agreement, but also smiled at Hongyun and said, “As for the Enlightenment Spirit Tea, I may not have much else, but I certainly do have plenty of Enlightenment Spirit Tea. Please feel free to try it.”

"However, please wait a moment, fellow Daoist." After saying this, Li Xuanyang looked at the devastation all around the Youxiong tribe, where even the cultivated fields had been turned into scorched earth. He lightly waved his sleeve, sending out a golden divine light containing a drop of spiritual water, which fell into the air.

In a short while, it turned into a cloud of mist and a spiritual rain began to fall. The dense raindrops washed away the traces of the battle, and even the fields and the surrounding land once again exuded vitality.

Only after completing these tasks did the group ride the cloud light towards the Fire Cloud Cave.

(End of this chapter)