Xianye

Chapter 508 Returning to the Clan
Before long, they left the island and arrived at Yupan Peak.

Chen Heng sat down in the main hall, and Tu Shan Ge led a group of stewards and strongmen leaders from the island to come forward and pay their respects. They were all neatly arranged, and a quick glance revealed that there were more than twenty people in total.

After exchanging a few words with Chen Heng, these people dared not disturb him further, and respectfully took their leave, bowing their heads as they exited the hall.

"Since I left, the island has changed quite a bit. Even that Shouchun peach tree is now lush and full of leaves. As the saying goes, spring goes, summer comes, autumn comes and winter comes again. Time flies like an arrow and turns like a tumbleweed."

The scene before us perfectly illustrates this point.

Chen Heng smiled and said.

Jade Pan Peak is the highest point on the island, surpassing all other peaks in grandeur.

At this moment, Chen Heng looked out of the hall and saw a hundred-zhang-tall peach tree, which would take dozens of people to encircle, standing under the sky. Its canopy spread out majestically, reaching into the clouds and covering an area of ​​about a mile. Its branches were always lush and its flowers were always fragrant.

Occasionally, a gentle breeze would blow by, and the delicate fragrance from the lush flowers and leaves seemed to drift into the hall, lingering around the nose, faint yet present.

The peach tree, in its true origins, grew from the Shouchun peach seed that Chen Lü gave to Chen Heng when he first arrived in Donghai.

Back then, Chen Heng traveled to the Dragon Palace of the East Sea to cultivate in a grotto-heaven, and happened to meet Chen Chan and Cui Jingzhong on the way.

After meeting and getting to know Chen Chan, he was introduced by Chen Chan as an intermediary. In addition, he had also mastered sword escape at that time and ranked among the eleventh in the Purple Mansion in the annual evaluation, which could be considered as having a little reputation.

Later, when he visited Chen Lu in Rouxuan Prefecture, Chen Lu not only treated him with great hospitality, hosting banquets every day, but also specially prepared a generous gift as a token of their meeting.

This Shouchun peach variety is one of them.

In fact, the greatest function of the Shouchun peach seed is to gather spiritual energy. Once planted, it can merge with the earth's veins, thus subtly nourishing the earth's energy and enhancing the quality of the spiritual veins.

However, such effects are of little use to Chen Heng now, almost negligible.

Even if the Shouchun peach seedlings grow to maturity, they can only raise the spiritual vein to the "Geng" level, and then there is no further progress.

However, the abundance of spiritual energy on Changli Island already surpasses that of the "Geng" level spiritual veins. The Shouchun peach tree naturally cannot help it. On the contrary, it benefits from the abundant spiritual energy on the island and grows better than ordinary Shouchun peach trees.

This peach tree was planted by Chen Heng himself after he was promoted to the rank of True Disciple.

When he went to Xiping, it had just begun to sprout from the soil, its tender shoots barely an inch tall.

But now, it has grown into a towering structure, hundreds of feet tall, with branches winding like dragons, and countless petals fluttering about, creating a dazzling display of its lush beauty.

As time goes by.

It truly is a case of things changing and people moving...

Chen Heng remained still, his hands behind his back, watching quietly for a moment, his mind racing.

Chen Lu, Chen Chan —

Chen Heng has never forgotten the help these two men gave him back then.

The former is relatively easy to deal with. Although Chen Heng never went to the Donghai Rouxuan Mansion again, he and Chen Lu still maintained some correspondence. After Chen Heng became the true disciple, he also ordered someone to return the favor.

Only Chen Chan...

"In the end, we can't get around Chen Yushu. This man is truly the root of all evil and the source of all calamities."

"Who else but them brings misfortune to the world?"

Chen Heng shook his head inwardly, thinking to himself.

The news that Chen Chan had angered Chen Yushu because of Chen Zhi and others, and was punished by being thrown into the Bai Tu Ku Chuan, was no longer a secret within the vast Xiantian Demon Sect; almost everyone knew about it.

After all, Chen Chan was not an unknown figure in the Innate Demon Sect.

She is a true disciple of the Innate Demonic Sect, a disciple of the Great True Lord Fu Kuang, and the dignified master of Meicen Mountain. She is also a person who is expected to rise to the upper realm in the future.

If this true disciple of the sect were to disappear without cause, it would likely cause quite a stir in the Innate Demon Sect, leading to suspicion and rumors among the disciples.

Therefore, on that day, Chen Bai and Chen Ying led a group of Heavenly Demon Generals to swaggeringly capture Chen Chan and bring her back to the mountain in broad daylight.

The commotion this incident caused within the Innate Demon Sect needs no further mention.

Upon closer reflection, the deeper meaning behind this made Chen Heng feel a slight chill...

Although Chen Chan was forced to serve under Chen Yushu and was regarded as Chen Yushu's henchman, she was actually a true disciple of the Innate Demon Sect.

The value of true teachings is something that every cultivator in Xudu is probably well aware of.

The esteemed disciple, having committed no wrongdoing, was stripped of his power and honor simply for offending Chen Yushu, and was forced to accept punishment.

Not only did the Supreme Leader of the Innate Demonic Sect turn a deaf ear to this matter.

Even Chen Chan's master, the Great True Lord Fu Kuang, who held a prominent position in the Innate Demon Sect, did not utter a single word to save her.

After this incident, Chen Heng found Chen Yushu's influence within the Innate Demon Sect quite perplexing.

The Primordial Demon Sect was certain that Chen Yushu would be able to secure his immortal career and achieve the Great Dao of Heavenly Immortality after merging the fortunes of the Six Sects.

The three founders of the Innate Demonic Sect who brought peace to the world may not be the Xuanming Five Manifestations Dao Lord.

Even the other two Dao Lords held high hopes for Chen Yushu, believing that he would dominate the future of Xudu and become the master of the vast southern land.
If it is truly valued in this way.

Even Chen Heng paled in comparison.

After all, among the three founders of Yu Chen, Tong Xuan is Chen Heng's most solid protector, and Wei Ling, because of his friendship with Tong Xuan and having witnessed Chen Heng's talent in swordsmanship, also has a certain appreciation for Chen Heng.

Only the simple mountain

Although he accepted Zhang Shou as a disciple, Shan Jian's regard for Ji Fakai far surpassed that of Zhang Shou, let alone Chen Heng.

Since Ji Fakai joined the Yuchen Sect to cultivate Taoism, Shan Jian has devoted a great deal of effort to him.

Although they are not master and disciple, their relationship is even better than that of master and disciple!
Gaining the favor of the sect's founding patriarch not only means increasing power and position and consolidating one's foundation, but also means being able to access the sect's deeper secrets and its true foundation for governing the world!

Like the cosmic thunder pool of Yu Chen.

It's also like the Zhou Tian Entanglement technique of the Innate Demonic Sect...

"If it is really as I think, then in the final battle to come, it is not impossible that Chen Yushu will bring out the world-suppressing treasure of the Innate Demon Sect?"

Chen Heng's eyes flickered slightly.

Given the current situation, even if he wanted to lend a helping hand to Chen Chan in Bai Tu Ku Chuan to repay the kindness of the past, it would be beyond his reach.

However, although Chen Yushu is not to be underestimated, killing this fiend is not something that can be accomplished in just a few hundred years. It requires a long-term plan and will surely be a fierce battle to the death. We must go all out!
But before that, it wouldn't be difficult to remove some of his henchmen and weaken Chen Yushu's power.

"Chen Bai... He was once one of the top ten chief disciples and almost became a disciple of Yu Chen. Later, he defected to the Innate Demon Sect and became a loyal henchman under Chen Yushu."

When Chen Chan was banished to Bai Tu Ku Chuan, Chen Bai was one of the most enthusiastic among them.

I wonder if the Innate Demonic Sect will make him disappear at the Dan Yuan Assembly?

A hint of killing intent flashed in Chen Heng's eyes as he thought to himself.

Although the exact rules of this Dan Yuan Conference are unknown, it is a fortunate opportunity for cultivators from the eight sects and six factions, not a killing field specifically for refining Gu.

Although there will be winners and losers at the meeting, it is unlikely that there will be too many casualties, otherwise it would go against the original intention of the founders of each school of thought.

If Chen Bai really does make a move, Chen Heng will do everything in his power to take his life.

However, if he is constrained by the law and cannot easily do such a thing, then he should keep him out of the top ten so that he can never get his wish!

……

Chen Heng was captivated by the longevity peach tree outside the palace and fell into deep thought.

But to outsiders, he merely pondered for a moment, then shook his head slightly before shifting his gaze. "You've been handling the island's affairs lately; it must have been quite demanding, hasn't it?"

Chen Heng turned around and smiled at Tu Shan Ge.

"My lord, please don't say that. I'm just doing odd jobs, which is really nothing to me. For important matters, I send out spiritual messages and let you make the decisions yourself."

"Not to flatter you, but if we're talking about hardship, it's truly the master who has to work so hard. Not only does he have to handle domestic affairs, but he also has to worry about external matters concerning Elder Xue Jing."

Tu Shan Ge laughed loudly and quickly spread his hands, saying:
"I only manage a few miscellaneous matters here, but I also have the help of many stewards on the island. I am only busy for half the month, and I still have time to drink tea. It is actually quite pleasant and carefree!"

Chen Heng pointed at Tu Shan Ge with his finger and shook his head:
"We are just strangers, so there's no need for such formalities. I've seen how much effort you've put into this island."

During my training in outer space, I obtained quite a few external medicines, some of which can nourish the divine essence.

I will give it to you shortly. You can take it to the Pill and Talisman Hall and ask the Taoist priests there to make it into a pill for you to consume. This will further enhance its medicinal effects.”

Upon hearing these words, Tu Shan Ge felt a surge of warmth coursing through his heart.

His lips trembled as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he held back and simply bowed respectfully.

"Judging from your aura, your cultivation has made considerable progress recently, which is commendable," Chen Heng said, changing the subject.

Speaking of this, Tu Shan Ge's spirits lifted slightly, but not because of himself, but for another reason.

"Speaking of cultivation, I have something to report to you, sir. It's quite a piece of good news, but I'll keep you in suspense for now."

Tu Shan Ge smiled smugly:
"When I met the master, I had already sent out a spiritual message, but she happened to be out at the time. She will be here shortly."

"In that case, I'll wait and see."

After a moment's thought, Chen Heng guessed who Tu Shan Ge was referring to, but he didn't reveal it and simply nodded.

Afterwards, Chen Heng talked to Tu Shan Ge about some old times and chatted with him.

Every so often, Tu Shan Ge, Xue Jing, Wei Yuanzhong, and others would compile all the matters into a book and send it to Chen Heng for his perusal.

Therefore, although Chen Heng was not in Xudu, he was not unfamiliar with the affairs inside and outside the mountain gate. Since there was nothing of great importance, there was no need to mention it again at the moment.

Not long after that, after about half a cup of tea's time, a streak of light rapidly broke through the clouds and flew straight toward the main hall.

Chen Heng saw that the light was composed of two colors, blue and green, shimmering and flowing, and was very pure and clear.

Clearly, the master of the escape light follows the orthodox path of the Xuanmen (Taoist sect), not some evil spirit or monster, and his cultivation is not bad.

"master!"

A clear female voice rang out from the beam of light.

"Tu Shan Ningning".

Chen Heng smiled.

……

……

In an instant, the azure light landed outside the hall, and in the blink of an eye, a figure appeared within the light.

She was a young girl dressed in a lake-green dress with flowing sleeves and silver rings on her hands.

She was about sixteen or seventeen years old, with eyebrows like distant green jade and skin as white as snow. She was extremely pretty and lovely. Her eyes, when blinking, revealed an undisguised excitement and joy, like shimmering waves on a lake.

The girl also had a long sword at her waist, with an ancient design.

As if sensing Chen Heng's aura, the sword flicked slightly and then emitted several ringing sounds, seemingly trying to fly to Chen Heng's side.

"Stop shouting!"

Tu Shan Ningning wanted to go up and talk to Chen Heng, but her thoughts were suddenly interrupted by the sword at her waist.

Helpless, she punched the sword a few times, which gradually silenced the sword's whistling sound.

Seeing this, Tu Shan Ge couldn't help but laugh, then turned to Chen Heng and said:

"After the master went to the outer heavens, Ningning also began to study swordsmanship. Her talent was already higher than mine. She was the most insightful among us foxes. After some trial and error, she managed to master some skills."

The reason she was a step late to greet you, sir, is that she went to the lower courtyard to have a sword fight with someone. Lately, she's been making a fuss about going out to slay demons and exorcise evil spirits. I didn't know this girl was so eccentric. Please forgive her, sir.

Tu Shan Ningning felt a little embarrassed upon hearing this, scratching her head and twitching her nose.

Although it had been many years since they last met, she was not shy when she saw Chen Heng again. She was still the same as before, and her closeness was no less.

"kendo?"

After a moment's thought, Chen Heng casually unleashed a sword aura.

Tu Shan Ningning's eyes lit up when she saw this. She quickly conjured her sword in the air, made a hand seal, and went all out to meet the sword energy.

Light and shadow flickered wildly in the hall, the sound of metal clashing against metal was incessant, and a cold light shone brightly, sometimes in the east and sometimes in the west, making people quite anxious and uncertain.

After about half an incense stick's time, Tu Shan Ningning was already showing signs of difficulty, her breath was gradually shortening, and the sword energy slowly dissipated and disappeared.

"Master, how is it? How is it?"

Tu Shan Ningning was not discouraged by this. She put away her flying sword and instead showed a hint of joy on her face.

"not bad."

Chen Heng nodded slightly and then said:
"It's just that your swordplay is too sharp, leaving you no room to maneuver. In a real fight, you might suffer a hidden loss here. Sword control actually has three levels: technique, skill, and momentum. Regarding the use of momentum—"

After giving Tu Shan Ningning some pointers on the key points, Chen Heng also took out a red copper stove from his sleeve and bestowed it upon her.

This furnace was the protective treasure of Qian Lie, the True Man of the Wonderful Land of Accumulated Thunder. However, when he faced Chen Heng, he was easily beheaded with a single sword strike. Before he could even use any of his skills, he was already dead in an instant.

His life savings, accumulated through hard work, naturally ended up in Chen Heng's hands.

“I see that your protective methods are still insufficient, so I will give you this furnace to commend your achievements. I hope you will not slacken your efforts,” Chen Heng said.

"Is it a magical artifact?"

Tu Shan Ningning carefully held the stove, overjoyed.

"I will definitely practice swordsmanship diligently and never slack off in the slightest, so that I can help you in the future. When you go to fight in the outer heavens, please take me with you!"

Tu Shan Ningning put away the stove, bowed respectfully, and her little face was solemn.

Seeing this, Tu Shan Ge couldn't help but laugh. After Tu Shan Ningning happily bowed and left, not long after, a golden boat slowly emerged from the sea of ​​clouds, like a blazing golden sun, heading towards the direction of the main hall.

"The island is quite lively today since the master returned; even Elder Xue Jing has come."

Tu Shan Ge clearly recognized whose vehicle this golden boat belonged to, and sighed with emotion.

When the golden boat landed, Chen Heng and Xue Jing, who had stepped off the boat, exchanged greetings and pleasantries.

After inviting this person into the hall and exchanging a few pleasantries, Xue Jing put down his teacup and said:
"Besides paying my respects to the Master, I have two matters to report to you beforehand."

"Oh?" Chen Heng also gently set his teacup down.

"Actually, it's not a big deal. But in my humble opinion, we shouldn't make this decision on our own. We should ask the Master to make the decision himself."

Xue Jing said with a smile.

(End of this chapter)