Honghuang Xuanyang Dao

Chapter 222 Du'e Zhenren
"I have indeed come for the Five Emperors!"

Li Xuanyang didn't hide anything further, nodded to Kong Xuan and said with a smile, "Just now, I made an agreement with Emperor Shun that Yu the Great would control the floods and become the next ruler of the human race. You should go and assist him!"

"Yu the Great!" Upon hearing Li Xuanyang's words, Kong Xuan was even more surprised. Although the next ruler of the human race was not one of the Five Emperors, nor did he have the title of Holy Emperor.

But ultimately, it is no ordinary being, as it is protected by the fortune of the human race.

“Indeed, it is Yu the Great!” Seeing Kong Xuan’s surprised expression, Li Xuanyang instructed him, “Controlling the floods is of paramount importance to the human race. It not only concerns hundreds of millions of people, but also the completion of Emperor Shun’s merits, and even the return of the Five Emperors to their rightful place.”

"During this time, whether you encounter ferocious beasts or deities, or dragons or disciples of the Chan and Jie sects, you may kill anyone who tries to stop you without any hesitation!"

Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan's expression changed slightly. It seemed that the matter of the Five Emperors returning to their rightful place and the control of the floods was not as simple as it appeared.

"Disciple will respectfully obey Master's decree!" Thinking of this, Kong Xuan quickly bowed to Li Xuanyang.

"Alright!" After saying that, Li Xuanyang seemed to have thought of something and said to Kong Xuan, "If you need anything, you can go to Xuanyang Mountain!"

"Disciple understands!" Kong Xuan nodded, then bid farewell to Li Xuanyang and went to find Yu the Great.

Seeing Kong Xuan leave, Li Xuanyang chuckled and nodded. He landed on a cloud outside a human tribe, intending to wander around at his leisure.

For countless years, Li Xuanyang had never visited human tribes like this, walking slowly and experiencing the various interesting things about the human race.

This feeling is extremely novel, and one can experience many insights that are different from those gained through spiritual practice.

However, as he walked, Li Xuanyang's entire body seemed to merge into space. With one step, he appeared tens of thousands of miles away in another tribe.

They actually traveled through space, as if they had transformed the space in the primordial world into a road and stepped directly across it.

Cultivators at the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm can come into contact with the laws of space, and even travel through broken space.

However, someone like Li Xuanyang, who directly uses the primordial space as a path, without any fluctuation of magical power, and travels silently through space, has already transcended the limitations of the laws of heaven and earth, and even treats spatial storms as nothing.

This is beyond the scope of Taoist magic and supernatural powers. Only a Primordial Golden Immortal who has mastered the laws of space and is not bound by the laws of heaven and earth can travel through space as if it were nothing. Otherwise, even saints and saint emperors cannot do it easily.

As time went by, Li Xuanyang traveled to more and more human tribes, going further and further away, gradually moving from the inland wilderness to the vicinity of the East China Sea coast.

"Huh!" As he passed a mountain peak, Li Xuanyang's eyes suddenly narrowed, and he vaguely felt a sense of familiarity. He couldn't help but step into the mountain. After passing through a place shrouded in clouds and mist, he arrived at the outside of a valley, and his eyes lit up.

"So this is the place. No wonder it feels somewhat familiar!" Li Xuanyang smiled as he looked at the babbling stream, the birdsong and fragrant flowers, and the almost liquefied innate spiritual energy in the valley.

Back then, while Li Xuanyang and Xuanyin Daoist were discussing the Dao, the Golden Crane, Silver Crane Boy, and Nine-Headed Feathered Insect secretly ran away to the prehistoric world to play, where they encountered the Fallen Treasure Coin and the Zhunti Daoist.

This attracted Li Xuanyang to appear, and he fought with Zhunti Daoist. Later, he discovered this place in Wuyi Mountain and obtained the spiritual root enlightenment tea tree.

I thought that after countless years, the loss of the Enlightenment Tea Tree, and the devastation caused by the great calamities of the Witch and Demon races and the rampage of the Heavenly River and Weak Water, this place should have been completely destroyed long ago.

However, when Li Xuanyang returned to the valley, he found that the spirit beasts still roamed and played, peonies, peonies, lingzhi and other exotic herbs were in full bloom, the air was filled with the fragrance of immortals, waterfalls splashed, streams babbled, monkeys howled and tigers roared, lions howled and wolves howled, rainbows formed bridges, and immortal birds fluttered across them. Purple clouds stretched across the valley, strange peaks rose abruptly, and strange rocks were jagged, just like the morning dew drinking in the morning light. It was truly a place of wondrous creation.

"The wonders of nature surpass even those of blessed lands!" Li Xuanyang exclaimed in praise. Instead of rushing to the next human tribe, he stepped inside.

At this moment, Li Xuanyang had a completely different feeling than last time. Thirty-six worlds manifested around him on their own, operating according to a mysterious trajectory, as if resonating with the natural charm contained in the valley.

Li Xuanyang smiled slightly and walked step by step into the depths of the valley. The next moment, he suddenly let out a soft exclamation, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes.

On the rock face in the valley, where the Enlightenment Spirit Tea had originally grown, a new tree had sprung up, leaning against the cliff. Surrounded by spiritual light and brimming with vitality, it was clearly a spiritual root.

"A new spiritual root has actually grown out again!" Li Xuanyang blurted out subconsciously, his eyes fixed on the spiritual root on the stone wall, increasingly amazed.

However, compared to the Enlightenment Spirit Tea, this spiritual root is very short, with a semi-open tree shape, dense branches, and a faint glimmer of spiritual light; the leaves are oval-shaped, dark green with a slight purple tinge, thick leaf flesh, and slightly wavy edges; the tender buds are purplish-red, the flowers are white, and it exudes a rich spiritual energy, clearly indicating that it is an acquired spiritual root.

"How come this spiritual root is so similar to the Enlightenment Tea Tree?" A strange light flashed in Li Xuanyang's eyes as he used his primordial spirit power to deduce its origin.

A moment later, Li Xuanyang showed an expression of realization.

This spiritual root is somewhat related to the Enlightenment Tea Tree, and even has a karmic connection with it. More accurately, it is related to both Li Xuanyang and the Enlightenment Tea Tree.

When Li Xuanyang returned to the valley after the second sermon at Zixiao Palace and harvested the Enlightenment Tea Tree, a small section of its root system remained.

On the stone wall, it gradually took root and sprouted again, transforming into a new spiritual root.

"In that case, it seems we have some connection." At this point, Li Xuanyang revealed a hint of regret for some reason, "It's just a pity that this spiritual root doesn't contain any energy of creation."

The spiritual roots on the stone wall in front of us grew unintentionally and are not comparable to the Enlightenment Tea Tree. They do not contain the energy of creation and have no profound enlightenment.

"Although it's not as good as the Enlightenment Tea Tree, it's still related to it and can be considered one of the spiritual tea trees. I wonder what it tastes like!"

Li Xuanyang simply waved his sleeve, sat cross-legged under the original Enlightenment Tea Tree, took out a table, placed a stove carved from innate white jade on it, picked a few purplish-red tender buds, put them into the stove, poured in some spring water from the Chaos Spirit Spring, and cooked them with a wisp of primordial spirit fire.

A short while later, as the spring water in the stove gradually boiled, steam began to rise from it. A faint aroma of tea wafted from the stove, rising like wisps of white smoke, casting a purplish-red hue upon the surface.

"Indeed extraordinary." Li Xuanyang praised, reaching for a white jade cup and pouring tea from the stove into it. The tea was purplish-red in color, with a faint spiritual glow. The aroma of the tea wafted from the cup, and when inhaled, the fragrance was mellow and rich, lingering for a long time. Even the aftertaste seemed to remain between the mouth and nose.

Li Xuanyang reached out and picked up the white jade cup, took a small sip, savored it for a moment, and then swallowed it. He immediately felt a surge of heat flow into his lungs, which cleared his mind. The bittersweet taste in his mouth was unforgettable.

When he finally came to his senses, a full half hour had passed. He nodded slightly in praise and said, "Although it is not as good as the Enlightenment Spirit Tea, it is undoubtedly a top-grade spirit tea."

"It is this spirit tea tree that has made my trip to the Primordial World worthwhile!" As he spoke, Li Xuanyang drank the spirit tea in the white jade cup in one gulp and quietly savored it once again.

A moment later, a streak of green light flew through the air, seemingly drawn by the aroma of tea. It landed in the valley and saw a Taoist priest sitting at the foot of a stone wall, with a table and utensils in front of him. The aroma of tea emanating from the table was extremely fragrant and enticing.

"Such a fragrant tea must be a top-grade spiritual tea!" The Taoist looked at the utensils on the table, a look of longing on his face.

However, when the Taoist looked at Li Xuanyang, he was greatly surprised. He clearly saw Li Xuanyang sitting cross-legged in front of the table, but his primordial spirit was completely empty, with no trace of him.

At this moment, he could not help but understand that Li Xuanyang was definitely not an ordinary cultivator; he seemed to be extremely extraordinary, perhaps even a rare quasi-saint with great supernatural powers.

The Taoist priest stood outside the table and waited for Li Xuanyang for a long time. Seeing that he had not yet woken up, he glanced at the stove on the table and seemed to show a hint of hesitation. After a while, the Taoist priest left.

The Taoist priest found a flat, smooth bluestone not far from Li Xuanyang and sat down cross-legged on it.

"This senior's aura is faint and elusive, so he must be no nobody in the primordial world. The spiritual tea he brews is certainly no ordinary thing either."

"However, this senior seems to be comprehending the Dao here. I can meditate for a while. Firstly, I can protect him in case of any unforeseen circumstances. Secondly, I might be able to ask for a cup of spiritual tea to taste!"

Li Xuanyang was fully aware of the Taoist's every move. He even noticed that the Taoist seemed to have a longing for the spiritual tea in the stove. Li Xuanyang couldn't help but chuckle to himself, thinking that the Taoist, like Fellow Daoist Hongyun, was quite fond of food.

Therefore, Li Xuanyang didn't mind. Since he had come here by chance, he figured this Taoist must be a person with great fortune. Li Xuanyang naturally wouldn't be stingy with a mere cup of spiritual tea.

"Young friend, would you like to ask this humble Taoist for a cup of spiritual tea?" Li Xuanyang suddenly opened his eyes and asked the Taoist with a smile.

"This junior greets senior. I am truly sorry to have disturbed your cultivation!" Upon hearing Li Xuanyang's words and the matter of the spiritual tea, the Taoist blushed and hurriedly stepped down from the blue stone, bowing respectfully to Li Xuanyang.

Li Xuanyang did not get up. His gaze fell on the Taoist. He glanced at him briefly and saw that the immortal light on his body was very familiar and pure. His foundation was extraordinary. He had obviously formed three primordial spirit flowers and was only missing an opportunity to forge a magic weapon for achieving enlightenment.

He can be considered to have extraordinary talent, not much different from the Antarctic Immortal.

"No need for formalities. Since we have met, it must be fate. Young friend, why don't we enjoy a cup of spiritual tea together?" Li Xuanyang said with a smile, taking out a white jade cup, pouring in some tea, and waving it at the Taoist. The tea transformed into a ray of light and landed in front of him.

The Taoist was overjoyed and bowed respectfully to Li Xuanyang again, saying, "This disciple thanks you, senior!"

However, looking at the white jade cup and spiritual tea in front of him, the Taoist did not reach out for a long time. A look of shock appeared deep in his eyes. He thought to himself, "It is actually a white jade cup carved from innate spiritual jade. He is truly rich!"

After a moment, the Taoist carefully reached out and picked up the white jade cup, took a small sip of spiritual tea, and felt his pores open up, his primordial spirit become clear and pure, and he even vaguely felt a mysterious and profound feeling, as if he had fallen into a state of enlightenment.

After more than ten days, the Taoist finally came to his senses. With a face full of reluctance and reminiscence, he put down the white jade cup in his hand and praised it repeatedly, "What a wonderful spiritual tea! What a wonderful spiritual tea! Not only does it have an endless aftertaste and the effect of condensing the primordial spirit, but it also has a subtle sense of enlightenment. It is truly a first-class spiritual tea, extremely mysterious."

"It's probably comparable to the legendary Enlightenment Tea!"

Upon hearing the Taoist mention the Enlightenment Spirit Tea, Li Xuanyang couldn't help but find it amusing. "I once gifted some spirit tea to Fellow Daoist Taiqing. How come you haven't tasted it, young friend?"

Upon hearing Li Xuanyang's words, the Taoist was suddenly taken aback. Could it be that he had encountered his teacher's close friend?

"This disciple, Du'e, is from the Eight Treasures Cloud Light Cave of the Nine Peaks Iron Sha Mountain. I cultivate under the tutelage of the Human Sect. I have met the True Man before, but I do not know his name?" True Man Du'e not only introduced himself but also mentioned the Eight Treasures Cloud Light Cave. He also greeted Li Xuanyang with the respect due to a disciple.

Upon hearing about the lineage of Master Du'e's cave dwelling, Li Xuanyang was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected that Master Du'e would actually be a disciple of the Human Sect.

He had previously sensed that the other party's magical power aura all came from the lineage of the Taiqing Daoist, which he found rather strange, as he had never heard of any other disciples under the Taiqing Daoist besides Xuandu. He hadn't expected that the other party was indeed a disciple of the Human Sect.

Li Xuanyang was quite surprised by this, wondering when the Taoist Taiqing had taken the True Man Du'e under his wing.

"So you're a disciple of Fellow Daoist Taiqing!" Li Xuanyang said with some surprise, asking, "But why have I never seen you before?"

Whether it was when Xuandu assisted Emperor Xuanyuan, or during the Battle of Zhuolu, or outside the Ancestral Witch Hall, Li Xuanyang never saw the True Man Du'e arrive.

Seeing the surprised look on Li Xuanyang's face, Master Du'e did not hide anything and spoke to Li Xuanyang, "Master, you may not know this, but although I am indeed a disciple of the Human Sect, I have only recently become your disciple and am only a nominal disciple."

After he was taken in by the Taoist Taiqing, he was not taken to Shouyang Mountain to cultivate. Instead, he was given a Taoist scripture and sent to the Heavenly Court to be taught by the Taoist Taishang. Therefore, he never met Li Xuanyang.

After hearing what Master Du'e had said, Li Xuanyang chuckled and asked, "In that case, young friend, do you know my two disciples, Changxi and the Antarctic Immortal?"

Changxi is the Taiyin Star Lord, but she has been in seclusion for a long time and has not come out. The Antarctic Immortal is the Antarctic Longevity Emperor, one of the Six Emperors of the Heavenly Court.

Du'e Zhenren had heard of both of them and had even met them. In addition, since Li Xuanyang addressed his teacher, Taiqing Shengren, as a fellow Daoist, Du'e Zhenren immediately recalled the name of a great supernatural being.

It was none other than the Xuan Yang Miao Dao Tian Zun of Xuan Yang Mountain in the East Sea. Legend has it that Li Xuan Yang was the only Hunyuan Daluo Jin Xian in the primordial world, who could be respected on par with all the saints and holy emperors.

"Disciple greets True Man Xuan Yang. Please forgive my rudeness just now!" True Man Du'e was taken aback when he thought of Li Xuan Yang's name and quickly bowed to him.

(End of this chapter)