Xuanjian: Jade True Sword Immortal, my Dao Wisdom keeps increasing.

Northwest of the Kingdom of Wu.

The area is rugged with exposed boulders, the soil is barren, the air is thin, and in the distance, towering snow-capped mountains stand like silent statues.

On this Great Western Plain, the earth's veins are so thick and powerful that even the void cannot traverse them.

At this moment, a sword-shaped magic boat slowly flew through the swirling snow.

Standing on the Dharma boat were Jiang Heqian and Cheng Gao.

That day, the two of them debated swordsmanship atop Jianmen Peak until they were both thoroughly satisfied.

After waiting for another half month at Jianmen until the matter of the fall of Donghuo Cave Heaven was completely over, the two of them finally sailed their magic boat to the Great Western Plain of Shu.

Looking at the vast and desolate Northwest region, Jiang Heqian said with excitement:

"Fellow Daoist Cheng, this place has many mountains and a majestic terrain, which should be of great help to cultivators who cultivate the Earth Virtue."

Cheng Gao stood at the very front of the Dharma Boat, reaching out to catch the falling snowflakes, and said with emotion:

"Indeed, the land on the Great Western Plain is thick and the sky is low, its spiritual energy is no less than that of the Jiangnan region, making it a good place to cultivate the virtue of earth."

"However, nowadays, the Earth Virtue path is clear, and most of those who cultivate the Earth Virtue are in the north, disdaining to come to this bitterly cold place to cultivate."

The Earth Virtue path, specifically the true nature of [Gen Earth], is missing and has no one holding a position. The [Precious Earth] path is regarded as private property by the Northern Tongxuan Lingbao Dao lineage.

Because of the overthrow of the Thunder Palace, [Gui Tu] and [Xuan Tu] were feared by all parties. It is said that the master of the fruit position died suddenly, and no one has dared to prove the fruit position to this day. Only the Taiyi True Lord of Changhuai Mountain, with the help of the [Wu Tu] brilliance, proved the [Gui Tu] intercalary position.

As for the [Earth] path, it is the private property of the Wu Guang Dao Gui of the Tongxuan Dao lineage. How can a rogue cultivator achieve enlightenment?

In this era, each of the Five Virtues has its own problems, and the Twelve Qi is an even bigger pitfall. The Three Yin and Three Yang are not tolerated by various forces, and the faster one cultivates downwards, the faster one will die.

While the paths of water and fire are prosperous, the journey remains arduous.

The Chi clan regards the virtue of water as their private property. For the sake of the great cause of the "True Dragon", they push the Fu into Kan, causing the Fu water to dry up and the Kan water to overflow, making both the Fu and Kan water channels a mess.

The Green Water Sect is even more outrageous. The Green Water True Lord in his position is not secure and dares not allow lower cultivators to obtain the extra merit.

Without a powerful background and exceptional opportunities, those who cultivate in the lower realms will only face certain death.

As for the female water, her position is clear, and perhaps there is a slight chance for her to seek a supplementary intercalary period.

In this degenerate age, those who cultivate to the lowest level only seek the remainder or the leap month; to think of attaining enlightenment is nothing short of a fool's dream.

Even when Shangyuan Zhenjun attained the Jade True Fruit position, it was with the tacit approval of various forces, as he went to test that [First Jade True] master.

Those who aspire to attain the Golden Core and ascend to a higher position, like sitting at the card table, only have a few paths to cultivation.

Either cultivate water and fire to seek surplus or cultivate the [ancient] path to seek surplus or surplus, but don't even think about it. The faster you cultivate, the faster you will die.

Jiang Heqian snapped out of his thoughts and nodded slightly.

The two traveled in a magic boat amidst a blizzard and landed at the Jianmen garrison in Ganzi County.

Cheng Gao cast a spell, summoning his identity token.

In just a few breaths, the array in front of him trembled slightly, and a passage the size of a wooden door cracked open in front of him.

A young man dressed in a white Taoist robe greeted them with a smile:

"Junior Uncle, this way please. My junior brothers and I have prepared a feast to welcome you back."

Then, looking at Jiang Heqian with a puzzled expression, he asked Cheng Gao:

"Junior Uncle, who is this?"

Cheng Gao led Jiang Heqian quickly into the formation and solemnly introduced:

"This is Fellow Daoist Jiang, a sword immortal who has mastered sword intent. He will be stationed with me in Ganzi Prefecture for the next two years. Do not neglect Fellow Daoist Jiang."

Upon hearing the name of a sword immortal who had cultivated sword intent, the young man in the white Taoist robe's eyes lit up, and he bowed in astonishment, saying:

"So you are the Sword Immortal Senior. I am Cheng Wangchuan, a disciple of the Sword Sect."

Jiang Heqian replied politely with a smile. After exchanging pleasantries with everyone, he entered the main hall to participate in the banquet.

......

Longdi.

A dark and damp underground cave.

A pale-faced, effeminate man with disheveled hair sat in the main seat, listening to his subordinates' reports.

"Your Majesty, according to our informants in the Bai Li Qiang Kingdom, two more disciples from the Sword Sect have been stationed in Ganzi County, and they seem to be quite powerful," a Qi Refining demon cultivator said in a hoarse voice.

Upon hearing this, the effeminate man looked displeased and spoke in a shrill voice:

"Damn the Sword Sect! What does this Great Western Plain have to do with their Sword Sect? Why are they constantly opposing us?"

"Why is it that eating a few Baiqiang mortals is such a never-ending problem?"

Still not satisfied, he raised his hand and waved it, causing black mist to billow behind him, within which white bones and skeletons appeared and disappeared.

The Qi Refining demon cultivator kneeling on the ground knew that his king had gone mad, and he was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat and his legs trembled.

The effeminate man said in a sharp voice:

"Am I really that scary?"

Upon hearing this, the Qi Refining Demon Cultivator kowtowed repeatedly to the ground, stammering as he begged for mercy.

Upon seeing this, the effeminate man frowned and emitted a grayish-white [Jueyin] magical light with a look of disgust, turning the kneeling Qi-cultivating demonic cultivator into a pool of blood.

He muttered in a tone of disgust:

"Spineless bastards deserve to die."

Then he let out a very unpleasant laugh.

......

Luosa.

Dakangzhao Temple.

The magnificent temple stands atop the snow-capped mountain, with rich incense smoke wafting from it, rising into the sky like smoke and mist.

At this moment, the tall golden statue sitting on the lotus platform in the temple suddenly opened its eyes, and with a series of chanting sounds, it spoke:

"Zangyuan, your time has come. Go down the mountain to the Bailiqiang Kingdom and convert 1,800 believers for me."

A handsome monk in a kasaya stepped out from the right side of the lotus platform and respectfully bowed, saying:

"Zang Yuan respectfully obeys the decree."

Then, carrying a golden staff, he slowly walked down the snow-capped mountain.

......

The Li family of Wangyue Lake.

Ever since Li Yuanjiao brought the Foundation Establishment Hook Serpent back to the Li family from the Salt Lake, he has had the idea of ​​subduing this demonic serpent.

Upon inquiring, they learned that the Yuan family of Xunlinyuan possessed a method for subduing the spirits of demonic beasts.

After a series of operations, the necessary spiritual objects for the spell were finally gathered, and with the assistance of Yuan Chengdun from the Yuan family, the spell was about to be cast on the hook snake.

The hooked serpent, imprisoned in Moon Gazing Lake, saw the two Foundation Establishment cultivators land on the lake and immediately twisted its massive body, kowtowing and begging for mercy:

"This little demon has cultivated for a hundred years before awakening its intelligence. Even when I entered the sea, I only cultivated in that salt lake and have never harmed anyone. Please, two immortals, spare this little demon's life."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuanjiao sneered and said:

"I might spare your life, but you must hand over your spirit willingly. I have borrowed a secret technique to imprison your spirit."

"If you submit to the Li family from now on, we will spare your life this time. Are you willing?"

The hooked snake was overjoyed upon hearing this and kept saying that it was willing.

Li Yuanjiao and Yuan Chengdun both made hand seals and cast a spell, and a silver-white ball of light disappeared into the head of the hooked snake.

The hooked snake deliberately opened its mind, its eyes momentarily dazed, but it quickly regained its senses.

Yuan Chengdun, feeling utterly exhausted, whispered:

"Mission accomplished! Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Li, on subduing a Foundation Establishment spirit beast."

Feeling a sense of gratitude, Li Yuanjiao was overjoyed to have successfully subdued the hook snake and repeatedly expressed his thanks to Yuan Chengdun.

The hooked snake of the Fu River entered the Li family's gate at Wangyue Lake.