Immortality starts from the liver proficiency

Chapter 302: Buried Sword Abyss

"Don't say such polite words," Qingluan interrupted him, a golden needle sliding out of her sleeve. "After taking the pill, you need to immediately perform acupuncture to lock in the thunder spirit energy inside."

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth is gradually recovering, although it will only last for a few decades, but it will allow many useless and ingenious methods to become effective again.

She turned to the strongman and instructed him, "Place the medicine cauldron in the courtyard, and prepare a bucket of Cold Jade Ice Spring water."

Chi Shao had already opened the medicine box on her own, picked up the Purple-Gold Bone-Forging Pill with two fingers, and waved it in front of Xu Yunfan: "Junior brother, open your mouth..."

Xu Yunfan swallowed the pill without hesitation. Instantly, the medicinal power burned his body like a raging fire. He groaned, but took advantage of the situation to activate his cultivation technique, forcing the medicinal power into his limbs and bones.

At this moment, Qingluan touched the bronze medicine cauldron with her delicate hand, and the medicine in the cauldron surged and rippled, even shimmering with a faint, hazy luster.

"Junior brother, this is the Daoist sect's secret 'Eight Treasures Heaven-Cleansing Soup.' After swallowing the pill, come in immediately, and remember not to wear clothes."

Without hesitation, Xu Yunfan took off his robes and, with a thought, the layers of dragon scale armor on his body peeled away, revealing his naked body.

With Qingluan's slightly flushed cheeks and Shaoyao's unblinking gaze, he forcefully suppressed the rising heat beneath him and stepped into the bronze cauldron without changing his expression.

"Just focus on calming your mind, circulating your blood and qi to digest the medicinal power, and leave the rest to us."

As Qingluan spoke, she lightly touched Xu Yunfan's Jianjing acupoint with her fingertips, and the medicinal power seeped into his flesh and blood with the Nine Turns Pushing Palace Hand.

Xu Yunfan felt a stinging pain all over his body, as if he were being bitten by thousands of ants, but amidst the intense pain, he sensed that his muscles and bones were undergoing another transformation.

Chi Shao's palm moved like a butterfly, forcing the medicinal energy into his dantian. She whispered, "The sect leader instructed that after this medicinal bath, you must use the Dragon Tiger Hibernation Technique to seal your energy and prevent outsiders from seeing your true strength."

Amidst the rising steam from the medicinal cauldron, Xu Yunfan's muscles and bones shone brightly, and the chaotic internal cultivation techniques gradually became more harmonious under the influence of the secret medicine.

He clenched his fists, thinking to himself, "The completion of the Marrow Cleansing Technique is just around the corner..."
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Before the morning dew had dried and the clouds and mist on the summit of Qingwei Mountain had dissipated, Xu Yunfan had already stepped onto the bluestone steps and arrived in front of the Qingwei Hall.

Two bronze Qilin statues stood on either side of the palace gate, their eyes gleaming with a spiritual light, as if scrutinizing the visitors.

He took a deep breath, straightened his robes, and covered the dragon scale armor underneath. Today he was not only meeting his master Bi Yuan, but also many high-ranking members of the Dao Sect. He could not afford to be impolite in the slightest.

Pushing open the palace door, a rich sandalwood fragrance wafts out. The interior is dimly lit, with thirty-six ever-burning lamps hanging from the dome, illuminating Bi Yuan, who sits in the main seat.

Today, this Grandmaster of the Ninth Realm of Qi Refining was not wearing his usual clothes, but instead a black Taoist robe with gold patterns and a seven-star crown on his head, making him even more dignified than usual.

Cui Yu, the head of the Punishment Hall, stood like an iron tower to his side, a long sword exuding a chilling aura hanging at his waist, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the hall like lightning.

Xu Yunfan shifted his gaze slightly and saw more than ten elders with profound auras standing on both sides of the hall. Each of them was a being who could shake the Dao Sect with a stomp of his foot.

The first one on the left is Li Zhi, the chief of Longhu Peak. He has a red face and a long beard. Although he deliberately restrains his sharp sword intent, it still makes those who get close feel a stinging pain on their skin.

He had an unsheathed ancient sword hanging at his waist, the blade of which was faintly marked with dragon and tiger patterns. It was the famous "Dragon and Tiger Golden Elixir Sword" that was renowned throughout Qingzhou.

Zhou Xuanqing, the chief of Yuheng Peak beside Li Zhi, appeared to be an immortal being, holding a white jade whisk. However, when he turned slightly to the side, his wide Taoist robe revealed muscles that were as gnarled as old tree roots.

This giant, nearly two and a half meters tall, cultivated the "Giant Spirit Divine Force," a technique that could overcome any skill with sheer force. He had once torn apart a colossal elephant in the desolate southern desert with his bare hands. At this moment, he was squinting at Xu Yunfan, the end of his whisk moving without any wind.

Next was Lu Jiuxiao, the leader of Qingming Peak, with a cold and stern face and a chilling aura emanating from him. It was rumored that he had mastered the "Mysterious Jade Scroll" and was only one step away from transforming the internal energy into true qi. However, he had wasted half a century and still had not made any progress on that step.

The right-hand side is led by the deputy sect leader, Shen Wuyai.

Today, the giant who had been secretly fighting with Bi Yuanming for many years specially changed into a black Taoist robe. Wu Ming, the chief of Hanya Peak, was as thin as a bamboo pole, and his fingernails gleamed with black light. It is said that his "Nine Nether Poisonous Fiend" can corrode gold and iron. Although it is not at the ninth level, it has been refined into a poisonous fiend due to the revival of the primordial spirit of heaven and earth, which is extremely extraordinary.

Xu Yunfan quickly scanned the hall, his heart tightening slightly. If these people were to leave the Dao Sect and venture into the martial world, each of them would be a top expert whose mere presence could shake the entire martial world.

He stepped forward steadily and stopped three zhang away from the main seat, performing the three kneelings and nine kowtows: "Disciple Xu Yunfan greets Master."

The voice was clear and resonant, echoing in the silent hall.

Bi Yuan smiled and raised his hand, using a gentle force to lift Xu Yunfan up: "Get up."

This simple action caused the pupils of several elders to shrink slightly. The sect leader's skillful use of both yin and yang true qi undoubtedly demonstrated that he had reached an extremely profound level in the Ninth Realm.

Xu Yunfan then turned to Cui Yu and the elders, and greeted them one by one with the respect due to a disciple.

When facing Li Zhi, he deliberately performed an extra half bow, while when he approached Bai Wuchen, he deliberately slowed down his movements, making sure his posture was impeccable.

These details, observed by many, prompted various interpretations.

After the ceremony, Bi Yuan stroked his beard and smiled, "I summoned you here today because there is good news. The evil energy and tide are at their lowest at noon today, which is the perfect opportunity to enter the abyss and retrieve the weapon."

He then turned his gaze to Shen Wuyai, his tone tinged with amusement: "Junior Brother Shen is generous, giving you his spot in the Burial Sword Abyss. According to the rules, the holder of the token can take two divine weapons."

The air in the hall suddenly froze.

Shen Wuyai's smile remained unchanged, but as he stood up and cupped his hands, a soft cracking sound came from his sleeves: "Nephew Xu has broken through thirty-six challenges in a row, which I am naturally happy to see."

But Wu Ming, who was standing nearby, clearly saw that the vice sect leader's left hand twitched slightly. After years of getting along, he naturally knew that Shen Wuyai was forcibly suppressing his anger, which was why his body reacted in this way.

Xu Yunfan keenly sensed that when Bi Yuan mentioned "two divine weapons," at least five sharp gazes swept over him.

He calmly activated the "Dragon and Tiger Hibernation Technique," disguising himself as an ordinary Marrow Cleansing Realm cultivator. Some things are better left hidden to make people ponder and speculate, and dare not extend their claws too much.

He bowed deeply to Shen Wuyai and said, "This disciple thanks the Vice Sect Master for his generous gift and will certainly not fail to live up to this opportunity."

Bi Yuan's gaze swept over the slight fluctuations in Xu Yunfan's aura as he secretly circulated the "Dragon and Tiger Hibernation Technique," and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips, but he did not point it out.

He turned to face the group of chief disciples and elders in the hall, and with a slight flick of his sleeves, he bowed and said: "Fellow disciples, senior uncles and senior aunts, this young man is Xu Yunfan, who will be buried in the Sword Abyss today."

As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became subtle.

Li Zhi, the chief of Longhu Peak, nodded first, his red face and long beard trembling slightly.

Zhou Xuanqing of Yuheng Peak leaned forward slightly, his giant-like body causing his whisk to move without wind. Cui Yu of the Punishment Hall clapped his hands and chuckled, nodding with a smile. The three of them immediately drew the agreement of more than half of the elders.

(End of this chapter)