fifth form

Chapter 3380 In the Underground Palace

"'Zhu Xian' is advantageous, 'Lu Xian' is fatal, 'Xian Xian' is everywhere with red light; 'Jue Xian' is infinitely wondrous, even the blood of the Great Luo Immortal stains their robes. These four sword formation diagrams contain different sword techniques that lead to the ultimate in the world. In addition, with that Sword Heart Exquisite Pill, those skilled in swordsmanship will surely gain some understanding!"

The new emperor entered the quiet room, and the Holy Mother of Wudang made no introduction.

After the stone gate closed, Zhang Xuezhou asked again and again before the Holy Mother of Wudang explained the mysteries of the four sword formation diagrams.

"This is absolutely the most powerful catalyst for sword cultivators. If he has even a little aptitude for comprehension, he will definitely find the opportunity to break through and achieve his true self," the Holy Mother of Wudang said confidently.

"Did you use these four sword formation diagrams to enter the True Self Realm back then?" Zhang Xuezhou asked.

"I... I'm the dumbest in the sect, I only got there through hard work and perseverance," the Holy Mother of Wudang said hesitantly.

"Does your sect have any other sword-wielding cultivators who can use the four sword formation diagrams to break through to the True Self Realm?" Zhang Xuezhou asked.

If the words of the Virgin Mary of Wudang are not false, this may confirm that Ren Anran's breakthrough and upward progress were based on a sufficient foundation.

Given enough time to refine and solidify the foundation, everything else will fall into place naturally.

This method requires the cultivator to live a long enough life and possess a strong and healthy physique; seemingly simple requirements, but in reality, very few people can meet them.

After pondering and making comparisons, Zhang Xuezhou couldn't help but ask further questions.

"Our sect... sigh, my senior brothers and sisters don't need the sword formation diagram," said the Holy Mother Wudang. "For them, breaking through to the True Self Realm is as simple as eating and drinking; they don't need any external aids!"

"Where are they?" Zhang Xuezhou asked.

“Dead, all dead,” the Holy Mother of Wudang shook her head repeatedly, “The more skilled the cultivator, the faster they die; those who survive are often just cowards like us!”

Were you a coward back then?

Unable to find any cultivators who had broken through their cultivation levels using the sword formation diagram, Zhang Xuezhou could only inquire about others.

He kept asking questions, and kept bringing up the topic of the Holy Mother of Wudang. The Holy Mother of Wudang pursed her lips and did not respond, after all, she did not possess any particularly good character.

The former bottom-ranked student has become the current ruler of a sacred place, which the Holy Mother of Wudang finds outrageous.

In the past, many powerful figures have indeed emerged, but these people were only powerful for a time before disappearing like shooting stars.

Thinking of Zhang Xuezhou's intention to kill Daojun with a stone, the Holy Mother of Wudang couldn't help but advise Zhang Xuezhou, mentioning various things and what kind of people could survive in the great struggle.

"Can you tell me about your past?"

Daojun might be separated in another part of the underground palace, so Zhang Xuezhou could only keep a close eye on the Holy Mother of Wudang.

Listening to the repeated persuasion from the Holy Mother of Wudang, Zhang Xuezhou's heart stirred. He couldn't help but want to hear about the past of this lord who was closest to the holy land of Chang'an.

This not only allows him to obtain information about the top cultivators in the Three Realms, but also allows him to compare his own experiences with those of the Holy Mother Wudang, thus providing a reference for himself.

Using historical stories as a reference for oneself is unreliable. After all, nothing in history can be repeated, and no one has the same experience as the historical figures. Moreover, the circumstances involved are different for each person. The failure rate of copying is very high. However, if these historical figures were still alive, that would be a different story.

Zhang Xuezhou did indeed come into contact with this level. Whether it was the Emperor, Empress, the Western Sect Leader, or cultivators such as the Jade Emperor, Zhu Jiuyin, and Dao Lord, these cultivators all possessed long lifespans and had remained at the top of the Three Realms from ancient times to the present.

If Zhang Xuezhou had known more, he wouldn't have been stumbling around like a headless fly.

For example, his relationship with Daojun and others should not have deteriorated to the current state of hostility, but in the end, they had no choice but to engage in a life-or-death struggle.

If there were a clear comparison, this might be able to improve.

After many battles, there will inevitably be times of defeat, and Zhang Xuezhou really didn't want to linger in these matters for too long.

If there is any conflict he absolutely must participate in, it is only fighting Donghua to the very end, and there is no reason for him to fight with other great cultivators.

Participating in the grand scheme of things requires struggle, but it doesn't mean making enemies of everyone. Zhang Xuezhou's goal was clear, and he needed to maintain a good balance. As he pondered this, a slight unease stirred within him; he felt a vague sense of something stirring within him.

"...That's how it is. I didn't do much, and I was beaten up all the time. In the end, I had to run for my life. The people who were chasing me stopped chasing me. They turned a blind eye to me and tolerated my existence as long as I didn't cause trouble!"

"Why didn't Yuanshi Tianzun come after you back then?"

“Soldiers against soldiers, generals against generals. Just because he has the strength to kill me doesn’t mean he needs to hunt down a nobody like me. He’s so high and mighty, how could he lower himself to such a lowly position? Just like you wouldn’t kill a bunch of people from the Fiend Kingdom who haven’t even reached the Divine Power Realm!”

"What do you mean it's impossible? I killed several weak members of the Xiong Kingdom not long ago!"

Zhang Xuezhou's casual reply caused the Holy Mother of Wudang great distress.

Even if Yuanshi Tianzun and others had some sense of shame, they would still consider the feelings of others, but Zhang Xuezhou and his group had absolutely no bottom line.

These people have the ability to defeat Daojun, yet they still kill the weak.

This means that Zhang Xuezhou and his associates are vindictive and will tend to act by any means necessary.

The Holy Mother of Wudang would rather offend those virtuous high monks than provoke the latter type of people.

She was naturally cautious, and after talking with her for a while, she became more wary and guarded.

For Zhang Xuezhou, the change in the attitude of the Holy Mother of Wudang was obvious, but he didn't care too much. After all, he had no grudges against the Holy Mother of Wudang, and it was difficult for him to have a conflict with such a wise and self-preserving great cultivator.

The Holy Mother of Wudang is indeed an excellent case study. Unlike Yang Jian, who correctly chose his side, the Holy Mother of Wudang survived a defeat, making her a more valuable case study.

While waiting for the new emperor to break through to the True Self Realm, Zhang Xuezhou asked a lot of questions here and there, and gained a more complete understanding of the character of the top cultivators in the Three Realms.

"Why are you asking so many questions about the past? Those things happened a long time ago, and they can't change the outcome!"

Perhaps feeling she had said too much, or perhaps feeling ashamed of her past, the Holy Mother of Wudang felt that these old, trivial matters should be put to rest.

"Then let's talk about Daojun, where did you arrange for him to recuperate?"

Zhang Xuezhou didn't press the matter further. He picked up the spiritwood staff and asked a question.

Their conflict with Daojun was not over. The three parties were temporarily bound together by a contract, but the core contradictions remained.

Even if the new emperor failed to break through to the True Self Realm and was ultimately cursed to death by the Seven Arrows of Nailhead, they would still have a need to confront him and deal with the aftermath.

"Don't try to fool me, this underground palace can't hold me!"

The moment the expression in Wudang Mother's eyes changed slightly, Zhang Xuezhou, who understood her nature, immediately issued a warning.

For the cautious, the "Mother of No Way" will not do high-risk things unless there is a high probability of success.

Zhang Xuezhou wasn't sure if he could escape the underground palace, but when he called out, the Holy Mother of Wudang immediately became more cautious, no longer displaying her previous ambiguous attitude.

"The time hasn't come yet, don't be in such a hurry, just wait a little longer!"

The Holy Mother of Wudang repeatedly offered advice, when a clear voice came from behind a wall.

"Fellow Daoist Wudang, you've said too much. He's already figured out your thoughts and actions. What you say is useless; in the end, you still have to do what he asks!"

The Daoist behind the wall sighed softly.

The Holy Mother of Wudang hesitated for a moment, then reached out and pulled. A stone wall behind the underground palace slowly moved, revealing the Daoist Lord healing inside.

When Daojun looked at Zhang Xuezhou again, he felt a sudden pang of fear for no apparent reason.