Immortality starts from the liver proficiency

Chapter 447 The Theory of Grotto-Heavens
As he sorted and put away the spoils, Xu Yunfan suddenly chuckled.

If these treasures were obtained normally, it would probably take ten years of hard work.

He weighed the cloth bag containing the blood marrow crystal in his hand, his gaze sweeping over the few wisps of aura that had not yet dissipated in the distance. He suddenly thought that it wouldn't be bad to have a few more "treasure-delivering boys" like Li Baichuan.

A peaceful life doesn't seem so good either; it's too austere, and without the right opportunities, spiritual practice will be extremely difficult.

pity……

Xu Yunfan sighed inwardly. After this battle, those Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Yuanshi Sect would definitely not show their faces easily. The nail that sticks out gets hammered down. If they couldn't crush him in one fell swoop, the other side would definitely not try to probe again.

Xu Yunfan was certain that if those Foundation Establishment cultivators still harbored designs on his Divine Martial Dao Foundation, they would likely cause him a major setback in the end.

Thinking about this, Xu Yunfan frowned slightly, feeling a sense of unease.

He couldn't help but wonder what was hidden in the True Martial Subduing Demon Scripture he was cultivating, which had forged his divine martial foundation, and why it was so attractive.

Xu Yunfan was puzzled.

After much deliberation, he finally decided to go to Baiyue Peak to find Master Baiyue and ask him for clarification.

Half a month later, when Xu Yunfan arrived at Baiyue Peak in his escape light, the bronze bell on the mountaintop was striking its third time.

As soon as he landed on the jade-paved plaza, he saw Master Baiyue standing with his hands behind his back beside a stone table under a thousand-year-old dragon blood pine tree. The star chart on the table was turning, and he was actually deducing the secrets of heaven.

"You've come at the perfect time, junior brother."

Without even raising his head, Master Baiyue sent a jade talisman flying from his sleeve and hovering it in front of Xu Yunfan. "The garrison commander of Hanya Pass died and was reincarnated yesterday."

Soldiers' death?

This seemingly random sentence caused Xu Yunfan's pupils to shrink slightly.

To put it nicely, it's called "spiritual liberation"; to put it bluntly, it means being killed and forced to reincarnate.

The previous Li Baichuan was killed by him, but because his soul was still relatively stable, he might be able to awaken his innate wisdom in the sea of ​​suffering of reincarnation and embark on the path of cultivation again.

Hanya Pass.

That was the dead zone at the border where the Yuanshi Sect, the Bodhi Pure Land, and the Wancheng Sword Sect stood in a tripartite balance of power.

During the last great calamity, the three major factions established a pact here, designating a buffer zone spanning tens of thousands of miles.

On the surface, it was to prevent the escalation of conflict, but in reality, it was a hunting ground tacitly designated by the three parties.

They can kill and plunder there without even following the sect's rules.

Xu Yunfan took the jade talisman and probed it with his mind, which made his heart sink.

The scene that appeared in the jade talisman confirmed his guess: on the broken city wall, several corpses dressed in the robes of the Primordial Sect were being corroded by black mist.

The most shocking sight was the remains of a Foundation Establishment cultivator at the center.

The skull was neatly removed, and the brain marrow disappeared without a trace. This is a typical method of "extracting marrow to refine Buddhahood" in the Pure Land of Bodhidharma.

If the conversion is successful, perhaps another great Arhat will emerge from the Pure Land of Bodhi and Zen.

"What the True Lord means is..."

Master Baiyue finally looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, "You're almost at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage?"

Xu Yunfan said without changing his expression, "I have gained some insights from studying the True Martial Subduing Demon Scripture recently, and that's why I took a step forward."

In the path of immortal cultivation, every step forward is arduous.

Master Baiyue exclaimed, "Junior brother truly lives up to his reputation as a genius who entered the Dao through martial arts. He has only been at the Foundation Establishment stage for a little over ten years and is already close to the middle stage. With that in mind, I have nothing to worry about now."

Master Baiyue flicked his sleeve and unfurled a map, his fingertip pointing to the shimmering crimson dot in the northwest corner.

"The responsibility of guarding Hanya Pass, which has been a cycle of one hundred years, now falls to the lineage of True Lord Qingyuan."

Seeing Xu Yunfan staring at the map without speaking, he explained, "When the three sects made their agreement, they stipulated that the garrison commanders must be disciples who have not yet formed their core. After all, if a Golden Core cultivator were to stay at the border for too long, it would easily trigger the interaction of their inner energy. Once they start fighting, it would be easy for them to lose control."

Xu Yunfan's heart stirred, and he told Master Baiyue about his battle with Li Baichuan some time ago. This matter was common knowledge among everyone in private and could not be discussed openly.

Therefore, Li Baichuan

"It's just that someone wants to eliminate their competitors in advance."

Master Baiyue sneered, "According to past practice, if you can kill disciples from the other two sects during the garrison period, all the spoils of war will belong to you."

He emphasized the words "spoils of war" in particular, saying, "When the previous garrison commander returned, he brought with him three Bodhi seeds and half of the 'Sword Manual'."

Unfortunately, they were defeated and their mission ended halfway through.

Being too arrogant will only make you a target of everyone's attacks.

Xu Yunfan couldn't help but complain in his heart.

"Senior brother means..."

Xu Yunfan's expression was somewhat strange. "Is this job a sweet one?"

Master Baiyue chuckled and said, "Whether it's beautiful or not depends on how steady the hand holding the sword is."

As he spoke, he pointed to the immortal peak suspended in the sky, "The first three junior brothers who refused to be recruited wanted to betray the sect, and they have already been dealt with."

Xu Yunfan felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this, naturally understanding that Master Baiyue's words were meant for him.

Master Baiyue said meaningfully, "My master often says that opportunities are always reserved for those who dare to reach out. Those who are afraid of death, even if they reincarnate a hundred times and lose their wisdom in every life, will never be able to attain the Golden Rank and become a True Lord. They will only become worse in each life."

Xu Yunfan naturally had his own decision. Now that he had embarked on Qingyuan Zhenjun's journey, he was determined to see it through to the end.

In other words, the ship is sailing steadily and there's no need to jump ship.

"We will begin within ten years."

Master Baiyue flicked his finger and sent over a jade talisman. “There are still twenty-seven steward disciples left in the pass, enough for you to build your team. This is the warrant.”

Seeing that Xu Yunfan accepted the jade talisman without hesitation, he finally smiled and said, "I knew my junior brother was a wise man."

Xu Yunfan stroked the two characters "Zhen Yue" on the tiger tally, recalling the Azure Dragon Thunder Pearl bestowed by Qingyuan Zhenjun five years ago.

The bead had now completely merged into his body.

Cannibals have short mouths and short hands.

In the world of cultivation, cause and effect are intertwined, and today is the time to pay the price.

"Does Junior Brother have any more questions?"

Seeing his expression, Master Baiyue waved his hand and set up a soundproof barrier.

Xu Yunfan immediately took out Li Baichuan's storage bag: "This person broke into the mountain some time ago, claiming that he wanted to extract my Arctic Demon-Slaying Qi."

He briefly described the battle, emphasizing that the opponent seemed to be acting under someone else's orders.

"They're just fools from Blood Fiend Peak. There's nothing to worry about. This matter is fine."

Master Baiyue sneered, "No wonder the secrets of heaven have been so chaotic lately. I haven't been able to figure it out. It seems someone couldn't hold back any longer."

Hearing Xu Yunfan's question, he pondered for a moment, then suddenly pointed to Xu Yunfan's forehead: "Watch closely! Don't resist."

Xu Yunfan followed the instructions and accepted the information transmitted by Master Baiyue.

Instantly, a magnificent picture unfolded in his sea of ​​consciousness.

Beneath the vast starry sky, countless bubble-like cave worlds rise and fall.

Some bubbles are only the size of a fist, with twisted mountains and rivers inside, while others are as large as houses, already showing signs of the sun and moon revolving.

In the center of the painting, three colossal grotto-heavens, comparable to mountains, are clashing with each other. These are the sect-protecting grotto-heavens of the Yuanshi Sect, the Bodhi Pure Land, and the Wancheng Sword Sect!
(End of this chapter)