Starting from the two realms, cultivating immortality by taming beasts

Chapter 591 The Path of the Celestial Star

Was it a powerful demon from the Imperial Texts who sealed off the space, or is there an error in the sect's records?

As Chen Beiwu's thoughts raced, the scene before him rapidly changed, and a burly, solemn-looking middle-aged cultivator appeared.

He was dressed in the Taoist robe of the Thousand Gu Sect, with rugged features, exactly like the portraits of the five generations of ancestors passed down through the Thousand Gu Sect.

If there are no surprises, this person is none other than Teng Yuan Zhenzun, who was renowned throughout the realm in ancient times.

"Ancestor, where are we going?" a disciple asked, confused.

"Eastern Land".

Teng Yuan Zhenzun turned his back to the mountain gate and activated his escape light without looking back.

The next instant, the scene reflected by the Emperor's writing slowly dissipated, leaving behind a dark and mysterious passage that inspired fear.

Immediately, a line of dark gold seal script appeared, shimmering with a faint spiritual light.

[If future disciples encounter difficulties, they may follow the celestial path to cross the sea eastward and avoid disaster.]

The Road to Celestial Stars?

Chen Beiwu frowned slightly, his mind stirring.

This Heavenly Star Path is quite strange. Is it a way to reach the Eastern Region, or a refuge left by the Thousand Gu Sect's immortal cultivation giants for their future disciples?

Chen Beiwu's mind raced, wondering if the former was extremely unlikely and if he was overthinking things.

Back then, his cultivation was weak, and he was unaware of the ancient secrets of the Southern Wilderness. He only instinctively felt that the ancient teleportation array mentioned by Yan Yue, a disciple of the Burning Flame Sect, was a trap, so he did not take the risk.

Now that he is the sect leader of the Mirror Moon Sect, he knows more secrets and that under the blockade of the Great Array of Heaven and Earth, many teleportation arrays left by the ancient ruins are ineffective, and no one can go to the Eastern Land.

Even if the True Venerable of the Southern Wilderness were to take action, he would not be able to cross the membrane of heaven and earth to leave the Southern Wilderness and successfully reach the Eastern Region.

Even the Mirror Moon Sect, which inherited part of the Taiyi Dao Sect's legacy, didn't have a way to travel to the Eastern Region, let alone a mere Thousand Gu Sect. Chen Beiwu thought about it more and more and found it impossible.

The Southern Wilderness has flaws in its heaven and earth, resulting in incomplete creation and Daoist principles, to the point that Nascent Soul True Monarchs have almost no hope of transforming into gods.

If the Thousand Gu Sect truly possessed a passage leading to the Eastern Region, it would likely have been targeted by some immortal old men and Nascent Soul True Venerables long ago, so how could it have ended up being destroyed?

"Huh?" (What if?)

The golden dragon's eyes gleamed slightly.

The Southern Wilderness is barren of resources, making it difficult to nurture beings at the level of Nascent Soul True Venerable, and is far less resource-rich than the Eastern Region.

If they can really find a special passage to the Eastern Region, wouldn't that give them another way to acquire high-level cultivation resources?

Woof. (I'm afraid there's little chance of anything happening.)

Tie Dan barked softly, holding no hope.

The True Venerable One who has transformed into a deity can deduce heavenly secrets and seek opportunities.

Now, tens of thousands of years have passed, and unless the Heavenly Star Path left by the Thousand Gu Sect Ancestor is special enough, it is impossible to escape the divination of the Nascent Soul True Venerable.

"Why not give it a try? I'm quite interested in this Path of the Stars." Chen Beiwu smiled.

Imperial writings are difficult to reveal; only those of sufficient rank and status can see them.

However, the later generations of cultivators from the Thousand Gu Sect were incompetent and failed to notice the imperial Daoist charm on the purple-gold coffin lid. They only had eyes for the sect's heirloom, the Heavenly Cicada Gu.

It is evident that the opportunities and resources left behind by the Thousand Gu Sect's patriarch on the Heavenly Star Road are quite extraordinary, and it is likely that only beings at the Nascent Soul stage or above can obtain them.

So Chen Beiwu put away the purple-gold coffin, left the tomb chamber, and returned to the outer perimeter of the Heavenly Corpse Cave.

"Greetings, Sect Master."

Upon seeing Chen Beiwu appear, Li Xingyuan quickly stood up and bowed.

"Do you know the Path of the Celestial Stars?" Chen Beiwu asked bluntly.

Li Xingyuan was slightly taken aback, then shook his head, a look of doubt in his eyes: "I have never heard of the Celestial Star Path within the Xuan Yan territory. Could the Sect Master reveal where you learned of it?"

"It's fine if you don't know."

Chen Beiwu asked casually, just to try his luck.

If even Li Xingyuan knew the location of the Heavenly Star Path, the potential opportunities and resources within it would probably have been exhausted long ago.

"Is the sect leader interested in the forbidden areas within the Xuan Yan territory?" Li Xingyuan asked cautiously.

"Oh, what forbidden areas are there in the Profound Realm?" Chen Beiwu asked, intrigued.

"There are nine forbidden areas within the Xuan Yan territory, and the foremost of them is Gui Xu Mountain in the far west of Xuan Yan, near the Endless Sea —"

At this point, a look of apprehension flashed in Li Xingyuan's eyes.

What is Guixu?

There is no return; it is the place where all things return to their final resting place!

From ancient times to the present, Guixu Mountain has been shrouded in white mist all year round. No cultivator in Xuanyan knows how tall it is, but there are many rumors about it.

Some say that Guixu Mountain is the place where ancient great beings in the Southern Wilderness attained enlightenment and transformed into spirits, containing opportunities for enlightenment and spiritual refinement.

Some say that Guixu Mountain is a deadly place where all who enter will die. Whether they are Golden Core cultivators, Nascent Soul cultivators, or even half-step Nascent Soul cultivators, once they enter, they will completely disappear and never come out. Even the True Lord lamps lit by the sects will go out.

Some say that Guixu Mountain is the number one divine mountain on the Ten Thousand Star, with powerful spiritual energy deep within the mountain range and the Daoist charm of creation still remaining. It is rich in fifth-order Yuan medicines and even sixth-order Dao medicines.

The veracity of these messages is uncertain, but one thing is certain: Guixu Mountain is fraught with danger, and those who enter never return.

Even a half-step Nascent Soul expert, a figure who could be considered the linchpin of a sect, would disappear without a trace, their fate unknown, if they entered it.

"Within the Xuan Yan territory, only Nascent Soul True Monarchs with little lifespan will risk entering Gui Xu Mountain to explore the elusive opportunity of becoming a Divine Transformation Realm cultivator."

Li Xingyuan gently reminded him, fearing that the sect leader might develop an interest in Guixu Mountain.

Guixu Mountain may be mysterious, but it's probably not the Tianxing Road I'm looking for.

Finding that the purple canopy within the chaotic world showed no reaction, Chen Beiwu made a judgment based on his intuition.

"Tell me about the other forbidden areas as well," Chen Beiwu said casually.

The result was beyond Chen Beiwu's expectations; the information about the other eight forbidden areas did not match the Heavenly Star Path at all.

It seems that if he wants to find the path to the celestial stars, he must place his hopes on the purple-gold coffin.

With this in mind, Chen Beiwu temporarily abandoned the idea of ​​searching for the Path to Heavenly Star.

Compared to cultivation resources, what he lacks most right now is luck.

If he has enough luck, he can definitely turn the purple aura into a serendipitous encounter.

At that time, he will not need to deliberately seek the Path of the Celestial Star; a suitable opportunity will naturally arise.

"Do you know anything about the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect?" Chen Beiwu asked, getting down to business.

Thousands of years ago, there were three dominant forces in the Xuan Yan Realm: the Thousand Gu Sect, the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, and the Cang Mo Sect.

But no sect can last forever. As time passed, the Thousand Gu Sect was replaced by the rising Desolate Gu Sect.

The Cangmo Sect, on the other hand, has gradually lost its influence, using the perilous nature of the Desert Ruins to shrink its power, and no longer participates in the struggle for supremacy in the Profound Realm. It has long since withdrawn from the ranks of the dominant forces.

Currently, within the Xuan Yan territory, only the Desolate Gu Sect and the Myriad Poisons Sect can be considered the dominant forces.

The Desolate Gu Sect has been half-defeated. Now, Chen Beiwu only needs to bring the Myriad Poisons Sect under his command to overwhelm the Cangmo Sect with overwhelming force, unify the Xuan Yan Realm, and seize the fortune of the realm.

"The cultivators of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect specialize in the path of poison, using poison to prove their Dao. Their sect's most treasured technique is the 'Ten Thousand Poisons Eroding the Dao and Returning to Immortality Manifestation True Scripture.' They are a powerful force, with as many as nine Supreme Elders at the True Monarch level."

Li Xingyuan was interrupted by Chen Beiwu halfway through his sentence: "That's not what I wanted to ask. What's the reputation of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect within the Xuan Yan territory?"

They don't care about ability, they only care about public opinion?

Li Xingyuan thought to himself that this was strange.

Is this the style of the leader of the Earth Evolution Sect?

In the eyes of cultivators at the Profound Realm, reputation is useless; only strength is the sole guiding principle.

After a moment's thought, Li Xingyuan had to admit one thing: "The reputation of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect within the Xuan Yan territory is quite good."

"Tell me about it," Chen Beiwu said, intrigued.

If the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect has always maintained a good reputation, then he should adopt a different, gentler approach to subdue them, rather than resorting to force like the Desolate Gu Sect.

"Although the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect specializes in the path of poison, it also has considerable expertise in alchemy. Some cultivators of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect even travel throughout the Profound Realm year-round to treat illnesses and injuries to Qi Refining mortals."

"If any Golden Core or Nascent Soul cultivators within the Xuan Yan territory encounter incurable chronic illnesses, they will immediately seek medical help from the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect."

"The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect also opened its doors wide, never refusing customers, only accepting some highly poisonous substances as consultation fees."

Li Xingyuan recalled: "In addition, the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect advocates fair trade and never bullies smaller sects. The small sects and independent cultivators within the Xuan Yan territory all form alliances with the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect and regard it as the leader of the righteous path."

It is no exaggeration to say that within the Xuan Yan territory, the reputation of the Huang Gu Sect has been severely damaged due to its rebellion against the Shang Sect, making it far inferior to that of ordinary Nascent Soul sects.

Not to mention compared to a dominant sect like the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, which has an excellent reputation and always keeps its word.

"That's interesting." Chen Beiwu's eyes lit up slightly.

It is said that wicked people come from poor and remote places, but I never expected that there would be such a righteous force in Xuan Yan territory.

"Do you know any cultivators in the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect? Could you send them a letter of introduction?" Chen Beiwu asked.

"Can."

Suspended Heaven Realm, Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons.

As the most famous alchemy holy land in Xuan Yan territory, Wan Du Valley is rich in spiritual energy, and various high-level poisons emerge in an endless stream.

At this very moment, deep within the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons, in the Sect Master's Hall.

Fairy Wan Du picked up the visiting card from the jade table, her delicate brows furrowing slightly: "The Three Ruins isolate the world from the heavens and earth, and there has been no news from the Southern Wilderness or other realms within Xuan Yan for a thousand years."

"Why would Sect Master Jingyue suddenly visit our sect for no reason? Could it be that top-secret information about our sect has been leaked?"

Fairy Wan Du glanced around, while the Supreme Elder inside the hall remained silent, pondering the purpose of Sect Master Jing Yue's visit.

With the Immortal Feast about to be held, the invitation from the Mirror Moon Sect Master was presented by the True Monarch of the Desolate Gu Sect at this time. It was too coincidental. Could there be a traitor among the sect's Supreme Elders?

But here's the problem!

Those who can become the Supreme Elders of a sect are all Nascent Soul True Monarchs with profound experience and unwavering loyalty to the sect. How could they abandon their own interests and those of the sect?

In order to complete the Feast of Immortals, the sect spent two thousand years feeding the sect's guardian beast, the Azure Ridge King Serpent, with countless poisons and stimulating its bloodline with the secret method of ten thousand poisons, in order to gain a chance to transform into a dragon.

Once the Feast of Immortals is successfully completed, the Azure Ridge King Serpent will be able to complete its final molt, undergo a bloodline transformation, and ascend to become the Ten Thousand Poisonous Dragon, a rare sight in the Southern Wilderness.

When the dragon's blood falls, all the Nascent Soul True Monarchs in the sect can bathe in it, temper their bodies and refine their souls, greatly improving their cultivation, and the sect's power will surpass that of the Desolate Gu Sect in one fell swoop.

However, if the news leaks out, other cultivation forces within Xuan Yan territory will surely be eyeing it covetously, plotting to seize their sect's treasure.

The reason is simple: according to the sect's ancient records, the essence blood of fifth-tier Yuan Beasts and Creation Beasts can be refined into Creation Dao Rhyme using secret methods, helping half-step Nascent Soul cultivators take the step towards becoming True Venerables.

However, such a breakthrough comes at a price: the probability of success is extremely slim, less than half a percent, almost tantamount to suicide. Only Nascent Soul True Monarchs nearing the end of their lifespan would attempt it at any cost.

Even though for tens of thousands of years, the number of cultivators in Xuan Yan who have successfully attained the Dao True Venerable realm using the secret method of Yuan Beast bloodline has remained zero, and no one has been able to succeed, there are still Nascent Soul True Monarchs who spare no effort for a glimmer of hope.

"All the elders present are trustworthy people and would never leak information about the Immortal Feast. Perhaps it is just a coincidence that Sect Master Jingyue is visiting us this time," Xu Tianchi pondered.

"A coincidence? If that's the case, then how do you intend to explain the recent movements of the Desolate Gu Sect, Master Xu?"

Lan Xinyi, the Fairy of Ten Thousand Poisons, glanced at Xu Tianchi and casually tossed out a jade slip.

Xu Tianchi scanned the area with his divine sense, and his expression gradually turned ugly.

The fact that the Desolate Gu Sect mobilized its army of cultivators at this time was most likely in preparation for a large-scale invasion of the Suspended Heaven Realm, or even because they had their eyes on the Azure Ridge King Serpent, which the sect had cultivated for two thousand years.

"Could it be that the Mirror Moon Sect is an outside aid invited by the Desolate Gu Sect?" another elder speculated.

"Whether it is or not, we'll know once we meet."

Lan Xinyi's eyes narrowed, and she raised her hand to stop the discussion in the hall: "Pass down the order to prepare to welcome the guests. The Immortal Feast will be postponed for the time being."

The elders present said no more, and their divine sense clones disappeared as spatial ripples.

The Immortal Feast can be held sooner or later; the most important thing now is to find out the purpose of the Mirror Moon Sect and the Desolate Gu Sect.

Unlike the shallow Desolate Gu Sect, the Mirror Moon Sect is a behemoth that inherits the Taiyi Dao lineage. Even the Nascent Soul True Venerable is quite wary of it, let alone the Myriad Poisons Sect, which is currently without a Nascent Soul True Venerable in charge.

"These are truly turbulent times."

Lan Xinyi looked up at the gray sky and a sense of foreboding arose in her heart.

But as the strongest member of the sect, a half-step Nascent Soul cultivator, she would shoulder the burden even if the sky were to fall.

The next day, in the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons.

Under the astonished gazes of many cultivators, the mountain-protecting array, which was usually open, was closed for the first time, revealing a white jade staircase.

On both sides of the steps, the Wan Du Sect cultivators, dressed in Daoist robes and holding various ritual implements, stood solemnly according to ancient rites.

The Fairy of Ten Thousand Poisons, who was standing in front of the mountain gate, suddenly lowered her eyes and looked at the end of the jade steps.

"tread!"

"tread!"

"tread!"

A figure in white slowly ascended the steps.

His cultivation was formidable, and his demeanor extraordinary, like a celestial being descended to earth. Behind him, a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator followed half a step, his eyes filled with awe.

"So young! This person is probably no more than three hundred years old!"

Lan Xinyi remained calm. While she was surprised, she felt no sense of defeat. Instead, a fighting spirit arose within her.

The Nascent Soul True Lords discuss the Dao and seek truth, without distinguishing between superior and inferior based on age.

If given the chance, she would like to see just how capable the Mirror Moon Sect Master is, in order to assess the threat posed by the Earthly Realm.

While Lan Xinyi was observing Chen Beiwu, Chen Beiwu also looked at the many Nascent Soul True Monarchs standing in front of the mountain gate to welcome him.

As the energy flowed, only a wisp of purple mist caught Chen Beiwu's attention.

"To be able to ascend to the position of sect leader while being a woman, the Fairy of Ten Thousand Poisons truly lives up to her reputation." Chen Beiwu thought to himself.

After advancing to the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, few powerful figures in the Southern Wilderness Region could make him sense even the slightest threat.

The Heavenly Corpse King is one, and the Myriad Poison Fairy in front of them is another.

"please."

The Fairy of Ten Thousand Poisons stepped aside to lead the way, gesturing with her hand. She exuded a transcendent aura, revealing her unfathomable cultivation.