In the beginning, he was ranked alongside An Shigeng as a spoiled brat.

"Kunlun Chunyangzi (Liyang) pays respects to the five seniors!"

Zhang Xiaoshan and Li Yang bowed respectfully, meeting the astonished gazes of the five from Qingwei.

Ten years had passed, and Zhang Xiaoshan had advanced from the fourth stage of the Golden Core realm to the Nascent Soul realm. Moreover, his foundation was so solid that it was in no way inferior to any of the people present, leaving the Five Elders of Shu Mountain in awe.

In addition, the girl beside Zhang Xiaoshan possessed the pure Yin energy of a true Xuanmen sect, just like when Zhang Xiaoshan first arrived at Mount Shu.

"Little friend, you're so lucky!"

Looking at the young man and woman who looked like a perfect couple, they wouldn't doubt their master-disciple relationship just because of the difference in their cultivation levels.

After all, Zhang Xiaoshan was only at the fourth stage of the Golden Core realm ten years ago. Furthermore, the intimate relationship between Princess Liyang and Zhang Xiaoshan clearly indicates they are Daoist partners.

"But Chunyangzi was quite lucky; he encountered Liyang when he went down the mountain that year."

Moreover, after the severed Yang meridians were opened, he underwent a process of destruction followed by reconstruction, his physique defying his innate constitution and entering the ranks of the innate Dao body.

"profound?"

Upon hearing this, the Five Elders of Shushan looked at Li Yang with even greater eagerness.

The Xuan Yin Body is the most superior cultivation aptitude. Combined with Zhang Xiaoshan's Pure Yang Body, they complement each other perfectly, making it even more powerful.

At this moment, everyone sat cross-legged, and the Five Elders of Shu Mountain were also pleasantly surprised by the arrival of Zhang Xiaoshan and Princess Liyang.

They needed the help of several exceptionally talented individuals for a specific matter, and unexpectedly, Zhang Xiaoshan arrived.

Chapter 960 Escorting the Evil Sword Immortal? Merit Seal

"Seniors, are you referring to escorting a magic box to the realm of gods?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaoshan's gaze became somewhat unreadable.

Spirit world?

It is said to be the upper realm, and the final destination for most cultivators, but it may not be Zhang Xiaoshan's final destination.

Because Zhang Xiaoshan's Pure Yang Daoist Technique is similar to the ancient methods, refining essence into qi, refining qi into spirit, refining spirit to return to emptiness, and returning to emptiness to merge with the Dao!

After the Return to Emptiness chapter comes the Union with the Dao, which is the completion of cultivation and ascension to immortality.

This is the ancient Taoist tradition—the Supreme Golden Chapter!

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan himself doesn't know what the future holds.

The realm of gods is not a place that ordinary people can go to.

First, they possess the appearance of a celestial being, even if they are born with a Daoist physique, they have the potential to become immortals;

Secondly, one must be recognized by the divine realm to be eligible to enter it.

Therefore, upon seeing Zhang Xiaoshan and Li Yang, the Five Elders of Shushan immediately had a thought: if even cultivators of pure Yin and pure Yang are not qualified to enter the God Realm, then who in Shenzhou can enter the God Realm?

“Senior, it’s not that Chunyangzi dares not, but the God Realm is the upper realm, and even Chunyangzi would not dare to venture there easily.”

I don't know what the 19 items inside the magic box are. If I didn't know, I wouldn't dare go there lightly.

The Five Elders of Shushan were not surprised at all when Zhang Xiaoshan asked them so probing questions.

If it's a disciple of Mount Shu, they can naturally exert pressure.

But Zhang Xiaoshan is a disciple of Kunlun, and his current magical power is no less than theirs; he is just of a lower generation.

They were powerful figures from the same era as Bai Xuan, Tong Xuan, and Ling Xuan, which is why they dared to act arrogantly in front of Zhang Xiaoshan. This is what the righteous path is all about.

Otherwise, in the demonic path, strength is paramount, and Zhang Xiaoshan wouldn't need to give them any face at all.

"Hehe, it's normal for you to be so cautious, young friend. Actually, even if you hadn't asked, I would have explained it to you."

The item we five asked you to escort is precisely what we five harbor evil intentions for.

"malicious thoughts?"

Upon hearing this, Princess Liyang looked at the Five Elders of Shu Mountain in astonishment and confusion.

Mount Shu is a major sect of the Xuanmen and one of the leaders of the righteous path. Its strength is second only to the Kunlun Daoist sect, along with the Emei Sword Sect. How could such a highly respected group of five sword immortals harbor evil intentions?

"Indeed, Miss Li Yang, being from a mortal royal family, do you know of the demonic calamity a hundred years ago?"

The Dali royal family is considered a prominent family in China. A hundred years ago, a calamity caused by demons swept across the land, and this must have been recorded in the royal family's records.

Therefore, Princess Liyang nodded her head upon hearing this, indicating that she knew about it.

But I don’t understand what this has to do with the evil intentions of the five great sword immortals.

"The great calamity of demons in those years was the rise of demons and the decline of the righteous path, a calamity of the heavens."

The orthodox sects of Xuanmen, such as Kunlun, Emei, and Shushan, have all suffered heavy losses due to the siege of various demonic factions. The demon that Shushan is facing is the Heavenly Demon Emperor of the Demon Realm, who is extremely powerful and commands a large number of demons. None of us elders of Shushan are a match for him.

For the sake of the Shu Mountain's foundation and to end the chaos caused by demons, the five of us had no choice but to cultivate the forbidden spells of Shu Mountain—

Purification!

"Purification?"

When Princess Liyang heard the truth about the great calamity of that year, even the Demon King of the Demon Realm couldn't help but sigh at the many troubles that had befallen the Shu Mountain sect.

This is the Demon Emperor of the Demon Realm.

Regardless of its strength, the few demon kings under its command are not easy to deal with.

They were also curious about what exactly the Shushan Purification Method was, that it could help Shushan end the demon chaos of that year and defeat the demon king of the demon realm.

"This method is a forbidden technique of Mount Shu. Practicing this method can expel one's evil thoughts and greatly increase one's magical power."

We are currently only at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, but our strength is comparable to that of an immortal expert, similar to that of a young friend who cultivates the Pure Yang Dao lineage. Our magical power far exceeds our cultivation level, which is the mystery of this method.

However, there is also a major problem with practicing this method, which is the evil thoughts we expel.

This evil thought is invisible, therefore it is neither within the Five Elements nor the Three Realms, and we cultivators simply cannot kill it. Only the most sacred Heavenly Pool in the Divine Realm can completely purify it.

Otherwise, once it is born, it can absorb the evil thoughts in the world and grow, endangering the Three Realms!

Upon hearing the account of the Five Elders of Shu Mountain, even Princess Liyang was shaken and her eyes showed worry.

Zhang Xiaoshan nodded, knowing that the evil thoughts the five old men spoke of were those of the evil sword immortal who would wreak havoc on the world in the future.

But this was not a big deal for him.

Moreover, once this evil thought is purified by the Heavenly Pool, the Five Elders of Shu Mountain will also perish, resulting in a huge loss for the righteous path.

The Five Elders of Shu Mountain are pillars of the righteous path, just like Bai Xuan, Tong Xuan, and Ling Xuan.

Moreover, this is a calamity ordained by Heaven.

Once they are escorted out of Mount Shu, problems are bound to arise.

"Esteemed seniors, may I have a word to say?"

It's better to stay still than to act!

This evil thought is suppressed by the five seniors in Shu Mountain, so there shouldn't be any problems.

Leaving Mount Shu may mark the beginning of a calamity. As you all know, I possess some talent, and thus I have a sense of impending doom. This malevolent thought is undoubtedly the key to the future calamity of the Heavenly Dao.

The matter entrusted to me by my seniors is likely the beginning of this calamity.

what?

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed drastically, especially the Five Elders of Shu Mountain, who looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with great difficulty.

Knowing that Zhang Xiaoshan was exceptionally talented and even had the ability to refine merit, they wanted his help. They never expected him to utter such shocking words.

“I believe what you say, young friend.”

However, that evil thought had absorbed the resentment of the demons within the Demon-Sealing Tower and grown to a certain extent, rendering ordinary seals ineffective against it.

Otherwise, why would the five old Taoists want to send it to the God Realm for purification?

"It was because the old Taoist priest and the others underestimated the threat posed by this evil thought back then that they have caused this trouble today."

"Actually, it's not difficult to completely seal away this evil thought."

The senior noticed that the 890 Four Symbols Demon-Subduing Mirror that the junior had given him last time contained a mysterious and profound power of merit.

At this point, the evil intention was not strong, the magical power was not high, and it had not yet caused any harm.

If one were to use merit to refine the magic box, and then suppress it under the demon-suppressing pillar of the Shushan Demon-Locking Tower, it might be possible to permanently seal it away.

Furthermore, Xiao Dao and his junior sister Li Yang cultivated the ancient immortal technique—the Great Divine Power of Yin and Yang Unity—which also has a sealing effect.

"really?"

The five members of Qingwei were shocked and looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief.

Leaving aside the profound mysteries of the power of merit, the ancient immortal technique jointly cultivated by Zhang Xiaoshan and Li Yang alone was enough to leave them in disbelief.

Ancient immortal techniques are equivalent to the Shu Mountain Pure Land Method.

However, their ancient immortal techniques clearly had no side effects, while they almost brought a catastrophe to the human world, which was a major loss of food. This is the foundation of the ancient Taoist sects.

“How could Chunyangzi dare to deceive you seniors? Besides, the merit seal doesn’t involve any risks.”

If that doesn't work, then escort them.

"Indeed, then I'll trouble you, young friend."

No one wants to die, so the Five Elders of Shushan were grateful for the method that could suppress this evil thought.

As for what happened afterward?

Suppressed beneath the Demon-Locking Tower, and sealed by the Yin-Yang Unity Great Divine Power of the Kunlun Daoist Sect, there is no risk for at least a thousand years.

A thousand years later, they will be dead and their spirits will vanish, so who cares about the great flood that follows their death?

Chapter 961 Reincarnation of a Divine Being Eliminates Hidden Dangers

"Sect Leader, Master! Junior Brother Chunyang, you've come too."

The Sanqing Hall of Mount Shu.

When the Five Elders of Shushan led Zhang Xiaoshan and Princess Liyang into the main hall, Xu Changqing, who was guarding the hall, quickly stood up and saw Zhang Xiaoshan beside the Five Elders of Shushan.

Xu Changqing had a very deep impression of Zhang Xiaoshan after their parting years ago.

As leading figures of the younger generation in the Xuanmen sect, Zhang Xiaoshan's achievements are nothing short of astonishing.

In particular, the Bashui Dam has irrigated countless acres of fertile land over the past decade.

They supervised the flood discharge and irrigation in Shushan, so they knew the role of this dam best.

Inside the main hall, a seemingly hoodlum-like youth glanced past the Five Elders of Shu Mountain and looked at Zhang Xiaoshan, his face immediately showing curiosity.

Unlike the attire of the Shu Mountain disciples, and compared to Xu Changqing's refined elegance, Zhang Xiaoshan exudes a more otherworldly air.

"Long time no see, Senior Brother Xu!"

"Li Yang greets Senior Brother Xu!"

"Changqing greets Junior Sister Liyang!"

After exchanging greetings, everyone turned to look at Jing Tian, ​​the thug standing to one side.

"Young friend Chunyangzi, this is young brother Jingtian. He is no ordinary person, hehehe..."

"Young man, I can tell that the one who can be here is no ordinary person!"

Zhang Xiaoshan nodded to Jing Tian, ​​leaving the latter somewhat bewildered.

Although they were not from Mount Shu, their status was clearly not low, otherwise the Five Elders of Mount Shu would not have been so polite.

"Young Brother Jingtian, Young Friend Chunyangzi is a direct disciple of the Kunlun Daoist sect."

This identity might not interest young Master Jingtian; however, he might know of another identity: the owner of the Royal Merchant Guild and Kunlun Pharmacy in the mortal realm, was founded by this Chunyangzi during his trials in the mortal world. The Royal Merchant Guild's headquarters are currently located in the Mechanical City above the Ba River, not far from here.

"Royal Merchant Guild? Kunlun Pharmacy?"

Upon hearing this, Jing Tian looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief.

It should be noted that this is the largest chain of stores and pharmacies in China, and Kunlun Pharmacy's unique characteristics are unparalleled in China.

Unexpectedly, these two giants of China were both created by the young man before us.

"I've heard so much about you..."