Xianye

Chapter 511 Departure
At this time, in addition to Tu Shan Ge, Qiao Qiwu of the Mi Shan Qiao family was also a guest in the hall.

Half a year ago, when Chen Heng asked Xie Jing and Liu Fengye, two elders of the aristocratic families, to wipe out several mountains, Qiao Qiwu happened to be in the Tianbao Cave deep in Beilu Prefecture with a few friends and missed the victory.

Although Qiao Qiwu knew that he was not deliberately avoiding the battle, but just happened to be out of luck, he still felt quite guilty after thinking about it carefully.

At present, only three aristocratic elders—Xie Jing, Liu Fengye, and Qiao Qiwu—have come to Chen Heng's residence to seek refuge.

The rest either remained hesitant and observing, or had already entered other people's homes, or secretly harbored feelings for their own clan.

Since Xie Jing and Liu Fengye both went, it's somewhat unreasonable that he was the only one who didn't show up.

Therefore, after returning from Tianbao Cave, he rushed to Changli Island to pay his respects and happened to witness this scene in the hall.

At this moment, Qiao Qiwu was indeed curious.

Because of Qiao Rui, he considered himself to have some understanding of Chen Heng's temperament.

What could move Chen Heng to such an extent must have been no ordinary matter.

I wonder what kind of amazing feat Yin Wuji accomplished to earn such praise from Chen Heng?
It seemed as if they could guess what Qiao Qiwu was thinking.

After flipping through it again, Chen Heng casually handed over the jade slip in his hand and said with a smile:
"Yin Wuji has now returned to the mountain after achieving his goal. He has reached the first grade of Dan and his inner vision is perfect. As soon as he appeared in the world, he made quite a splash in Nanchan Prefecture."

Qiao Qiwu first stood up and thanked him, then reached out and took it with a slightly puzzled look.

He glanced at the jade slip, and his pupils suddenly contracted. He was momentarily at a loss for words, his brows furrowing unconsciously, his expression inexplicably complicated.

"I wondered why I hadn't heard from Yin Wuji. It turns out he went to Yuqi Heaven? And upon returning to Xudu, he challenged Yu Huangshang of the Innate Demon Sect and even defeated him?!"
This matter, this matter…

After a long while, Qiao Qiwu finally came to his senses, but his face was still full of astonishment.

After muttering to himself for a while, his voice gradually lowered and finally stopped abruptly.

He simply shook his head silently, his expression solemn.

Yu Huangshang —

A first-grade Golden Core cultivator, a true disciple of the Innate Demonic Sect, and also the undisputed leader of the younger generation in Nanchan Prefecture!
Qiao Qiwu's understanding of this veteran Golden Core cultivator is probably far superior to that of anyone on Changli Island. Qiao Qiwu had already witnessed this cultivator's abilities when Yu Huangshang first achieved Golden Core.

At that time, Qiao Qiwu had a close cousin named Qiao Yangzhi, who was exceptionally talented and was hailed as the future hope of the Qiao family. Even Qiao Ding had high expectations for him and frequently held ceremonies to perform rituals for him.

At that time, Qiao Yangzhi also considered himself the second Ji Fakai, with the ambition to test his skills against the world and to gather all the talents in the universe.

However, during a Dharma assembly, he faced off against Yu Huangshang, who had just achieved the Golden Core stage, and all of that came to nothing.

To this day, Qiao Qiwu still clearly remembers how Qiao Yangzhi gradually became unable to withstand Yu Huangshang's offensive.

After five hundred moves, Yu Huangshang, who was already certain of victory, was in no hurry to determine the winner. Instead, he played with Qiao Yangzhi like a cat playing with a mouse, making him lose face in front of everyone.

Only when he finally lost interest did Yu Huangshang suddenly strike, severely injuring Qiao Yangzhi's golden core and completely destroying his physical body. He then swaggered away, not even glancing at the cultivators on the field.

Because there was a powerful cultivator from the Innate Demonic Sect nearby, Qiao Qiwu, who wanted to step forward to help, was firmly suppressed in his seat and unable to move.

He was only able to catch up after Yu Huangshang had gone far away, but by then it was too late.

Afterwards, Qiao Yangzhi, whose physical body and golden core were destroyed, had no choice but to reincarnate because his future path was ruined.

Although time has passed, Qiao Qiwu's hatred for Yu Huangshang has never subsided, and he even wants to eat his flesh and sleep on his skin to vent his resentment.

However, despite harboring murderous intent towards Yu Huangshang, Qiao Qiwu never questioned his talent.

If it weren't for preparing for the Dan Yuan Conference, Yu Huangshang would probably have already achieved the Primordial Spirit and cultivated the Supreme Dharma Form.

If Qiao Qiwu had faced him at that time, his fate would likely have been no better than Qiao Yangzhi's; he would have been beaten to death by Yu Huangshang.

Ke Yin Wuji...

"A first-grade Golden Core cultivator with perfect inner vision is fine, but Yin Wuji has clearly not been cultivating for long. How could he defeat a veteran Golden Core cultivator like Yu Huangshang?"
It is said that the Demonic Sect is now rising in power and its destiny is flourishing.

Such a splendid record is truly astonishing!

Qiao Qiwu sighed inwardly, his mind a jumble of thoughts, and his heart filled with countless emotions.

One is Ji Fakai, the other is Yin Wuji...

Although the aristocratic families were always suppressed by the sects and could not cause any trouble, over the long years, there were still many outstanding talents emerging from within the aristocratic families.

Examples include Liu Xiang of Beijiyuan, Sima Changsheng of Shenyuzong, Xie Yuanchen of Doushupai, and Qiao Yubi of Zhongyijianpai.

Although these people achieved great success after joining a sect, they were still from aristocratic families.

Looking across the vast Mishan Mountains, in recent years, there has been no one among the younger generation who has made a name for themselves throughout the land, clearly indicating a lack of successors.

That's how it started.

Qiao Qiwu couldn't help but sigh...

While Qiao Qiwu was silently pondering, Chen Heng recalled what was written in the jade slip and was also moved.

Although Yin Wuji and Yu Huangshang deliberately moved the battle to the South China Sea, some details were still noticed by those with ulterior motives.

According to the words on the jade slip, after Yu Huangshang released the Xuan Sha of Ji Huaxian, Yin Wuji did not dodge or avoid it, but instead used his physical body to withstand the handful of Xuan Sha.

As fellow cultivators of the Tai Su Jade Body, Chen Heng was perfectly aware of the weight of this action.

Based on his understanding of this wonderful technique, Yin Wuji had probably already cultivated the Tai Su Jade Body to the Golden Core stage, reaching the sixth level of the Yuan Realm ahead of him!
"After defeating Yu Huangshang, Yin Wuji should also be worthy of the title of leader of the younger generation of the Demonic Sect, right? It's quite interesting to encounter such a formidable opponent at the Dan Yuan Conference!"

Chen Heng thought to himself, and a surge of overwhelming fighting spirit welled up in his chest.

He just happened to slightly cover his eyes, so that nothing unusual was visible on his face.

Meanwhile, Qiao Qiwu, who was standing to the side, had already come to his senses.

He held the jade slip in his hand, looked at Chen Heng who stood calmly to the side, hesitated as if he wanted to say something, and finally held back.

"Well, with your abilities, even if you can't defeat Yin Wuji and win the title of Dan Yuan champion, it shouldn't be too difficult for you to secure a place in the top five."

According to past rules, anyone ranking in the top ten of the Dan Yuan realm will receive a reward. Even if you don't get the Xu Du Great Pill, you certainly won't have made a wasted trip!

Qiao Qiwu nodded secretly, thinking to himself.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Qiao Qiwu didn't linger and soon got up to say goodbye.

With the Dan Yuan Conference approaching, Chen Heng has been in seclusion and rarely appears in public.

He only came out of seclusion this time because Qiao Qiwu sent him a formal invitation.

Now that the reason is known, Qiao Qiwu's visit to Changli Island is merely to pay a visit and present some gifts; he will not disturb Chen Heng's progress.

However, as the two stepped outside the hall, before Qiao Qiwu could even politely ask Chen Heng to stay, Chen Heng's voice rang out first. He asked:
"I heard that Junior Sister Qiao Rui has recently returned to Mishan for seclusion?"

Qiao Qiwu was stunned upon hearing this, but before he could even gather his thoughts, Chen Heng continued:
"May I ask if your 'Secret Realm of Rejuvenation' truly possesses the power to transform one's being? And are the dangers within as rumored?"

Qiao Qiwu then understood. He suppressed his suspicions, shook his head, and said with a wry smile:

"Does the True Man also know about Xiao Qiao's entry into the 'Chongguang Secret Realm'?"
To be honest, I was quite surprised when I first heard the news. Although my cousin has never taken cultivation lightly, it's hard to say that she's particularly obsessed with it.

For some reason, she suddenly changed her personality, as if she had gone mad, which surprised many people.

However, the Rebirth Secret Realm…

Qiao Qiwu shook his head at the end of his sentence.

According to him, this "Chongguang Secret Realm" was personally created by Qiao Chongguang, the ancestor of the Qiao family in Mishan.

As rumored, those who manage to pass through the secret realm will receive the benefits of cleansing their nature and increasing their talents.

However, these benefits are merely icing on the cake and do not have any transformative effect.

In addition, the Chongguang Secret Realm is indeed dangerous; a slight misstep could lead to being trapped in a killing field and losing one's soul.

As a result, it is a case of paying a lot and getting little in return. Moreover, due to the extreme risks, even members of the Qiao clan in Mishan rarely choose to venture into the Chongguang Secret Realm.

"If the Chongguang Secret Realm truly has the ability to help people undergo a complete transformation, to put it bluntly, I'm afraid even my Qiao family would not be able to protect such a treasure, and it would have been forcibly taken away by others long ago."

Qiao Qiwu first gave a self-deprecating laugh, then said:
"However, although that secret realm is dangerous, it is not difficult to leave. It only requires a thought. It can be said that one can come and go freely. After all, this is a training ground set up by the ancestors for the descendants of the Qiao family, not a place to lose one's life."

Even if my cousin fails to achieve her cultivation goals in the secret realm, her life is not in danger. This place is fine.”

After listening, Chen Heng nodded.

He said:

"That's good."

After exchanging farewells with Qiao Qiwu, he stood there for a while before getting up and leaving, dispelling the restriction, and re-entering the quiet room deep inside the inner hall.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, another spring has passed and autumn has come.

On this day, Chen Heng, who was meditating with his eyes closed in the quiet room, inexplicably opened his eyes.

He examined himself internally, silently circulating the incantation. Seeing that he was indeed just one step away from success, he took out a palm-sized, gleaming talisman covered with golden tadpole patterns from his sleeve, thinking to himself:
"The moment has arrived!"

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Due to the great calamity of Zhonglang, Xudu has been in a state of imperfection since then, and most of the cultivators from the eight sects and six factions regard Shaokang Mountain as their enemy.

On the day Chen Heng had Lu Shen's three severed heads delivered to Xiaoming Daze, it stirred up a small storm in Kyushu.

Not only did the Jade Emperor Sect bestow benefits upon Chen Heng, but other Xuan and Demonic sects also contributed elixirs, Daoist scriptures, and magical artifacts to reward him for his contributions.

The golden talisman in Chen Heng's hand was a reward from the Taifu Palace.

This talisman is called the Mingjun Shangyang True Talisman. It is a precious talisman that evolved from the forty-nine Shangqing True Talismans of the Taifu Palace. It has wonderful uses such as eliminating disasters and curing diseases, replenishing spiritual essence, and nourishing tendons and veins. It is among the top-tier rewards sent by various sects and is truly very precious.

This Mingjun Shangyang True Talisman was personally selected for Chen Heng by the talisman master.

This old man knew that Chen Heng was cultivating the Tai Su Jade Body, and he also knew just how terrifying the Tai Su Jade Body's need for spiritual energy was.

Therefore, after hearing that Chen Heng had defeated Lu Shen, he put a lot of thought into choosing this talisman for Chen Heng, intending to provide some assistance to Chen Heng's physical cultivation.

To refine the Tai Su Jade Body to such an extent, Chen Heng had nearly used up ninety percent of his treasury's reserves. He even used the Celestial Void White Pill he obtained from the Wonderful Treasure Land, but it was still just a hair's breadth short.

But with this Mingjun Shangyang True Talisman...

Chen Heng smiled slightly and decisively placed the golden talisman between his eyebrows.

With just a little bit of circulating his energy, he felt a surge of pure and abundant spiritual energy continuously flowing into the major acupoints of his body, an endless, surging tide that seemed to be about to burst him apart!
Chen Heng's eyebrows twitched, and he quickly composed himself, seizing the opportunity to refine this spiritual energy into his physical body, so as not to truly damage his meridians.

And with this process being carried out together, more than a month had passed.

As Chen Heng dispersed the incantation, the Mingjun Shangyang True Talisman between his brows suddenly lost its luster.

With just a slight tremor, it vanished into thin air, never to return.

"Sixth level of the Yuan Realm, the pinnacle of the Golden Core stage..."

Chen Heng let out a long breath and thought to himself.

After he exhaled, the huge quiet room trembled slightly, and the protective spiritual light slowly lit up, as if a dragon and elephant were moving their limbs inside, heavy and vast!

After carefully examining the changes within his body and testing his skills in the Realm of Truth, Chen Heng calmed his mind and returned to meditation.

However, his seclusion this time did not last long.

A few months later, a long and melodious bell sound suddenly came from afar, filling the ears. It was clearly coming from a very distant place, across the vast sea and land, yet it seemed to be playing right next to one's ears, making it clear to one's ears.

A symphony of heavenly sounds, beyond comprehension and beyond description.

The sound of the bell swept across the vast Dongmi in an instant, startling countless cultivators, whose expressions varied.

"The Dan Yuan Conference... there are still three months left. Is this an announcement to the local area that we can set off?"

Chen Heng seemed to be deep in thought, then got up and left the quiet room.

Just as he looked up at the sky, a brilliant light descended from the vast blue sky, easily penetrating the island's restrictions as if they were nothing, and was caught in Chen Heng's palm.

"Is this the token for entry?"

Chen Heng examined the small jade pendant in his hand, and tried to stroke it; the touch was like clouds and mist.

Not only in Dongmi, but almost at the same time the bell rang, the entire vast land of China and the four seas were filled with this resounding sound.

Heaven and earth responded in response, and a rain of flowers fell in abundance, clear and bright, filled with auspicious light and mist, swirling endlessly.

"It's time to set off. I wonder where this Dan Yuan Conference will be held?"

In the South China Sea, on a deserted island.

Yin Wuji, who had been sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them. He looked at the vast and magnificent spectacle in the sky and smiled.

(End of this chapter)