Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 1194, Chapter 1183: Soup Ribs (1+12) (Bonus Chapter 14113 for Hidden Dragon)

There was a golden vertical mark between the eyebrows of this head, and its eyes were wide open. The golden pupils there were round and rotated at a slow speed. If it weren't for the slow airflow between its nostrils, it would look like some kind of demon.

At this moment, Prince Ya had already descended the mountain, and the entire fairyland was empty and shimmering. The Taoist head then turned and opened his lips.

His mouth was covered in bright red, densely covered with tender red nails. Two golden talismans jumped out, landed on the ground, and transformed into two Dao soldiers the size of two fingers. They lifted the curtain and walked outside, one in front and one behind, grabbing [Qingya Huazhi] and slowly dragging her inside.

However, this magical treasure was too heavy. The two Dao soldiers used all their strength, but they could only move it slightly. They put all their strength into it, but they lost their grip and fell over, crying out in pain, which made the Daoist sigh.

"That brat Wang Ziya... he should have kept his troops a little closer..."

The Taoist head, having waited for a long time, bared its teeth and stretched its broken neck, flipping over and falling to the ground with a thud. Its temple pressed against the smooth jade brick, and its round eye peered out.

Beyond the curtain, everything was silver.

The silvery shimmering surface, mixed with white jade and adorned with cold iron, exudes a chilling aura—it appears to be a pair of boots.

"Ok?"

Zheng's first reaction was to find it funny, but when he actually saw it clearly, he immediately froze, the color in his eyes contracted sharply, his heart trembled as if struck by lightning, and a sense of horror he hadn't felt in years rushed to his brow, making his teeth chatter:

"Someone has followed us in!"

"How can it be!"

"I knew absolutely nothing about it!"

Even though he was old, his mind was still blank, as if a storm had swept through it.

"How can it be?!"

What is 【Miaofantian】? It is the location of the Daoist Temple of our own Dao Ancestor, Xuxiang!
He departed from the world to seek the Dao. He once set up an unparalleled divine power to seal off this realm. However, the position of the Treasure Land was not vacant for long. It was once occupied by a True Lord, known as "Guan Shi". However, faced with the great divine power set up by his predecessor, this True Lord, despite being in the position of the Treasure Land, could not even use his position. He wanted to come and pay homage to the mountain gate of the Lingbao Dao lineage, but he could not even find "Miao Fan Tian"!
Furthermore, Guan Shi was a Daoist who attained enlightenment through the Purple Gold Realm, and was a wandering immortal who had personally released the Dao. Therefore, he was not favored by Tong Xuan, who feared that he would seize the Lingbao Dao lineage and the immortal's mantle and thus aid the enemy. Until the very end, when he was burned to death, this True Lord Guan Shi never got to see [Miao Fan Tian] even once!
'Even True Lords of this level cannot be found; who else in this world could possibly find this place? Definitely no more than five! And none would have the leisure or the opportunity to do such a thing!'

Even more terrifying was that when this person found this place, the position of [Yinmiao Zang Zibu] did not respond at all—this 'treasure land' position does not recognize people unless a person of the level of Xu Xiang or Tong Xuan's first disciple comes in person!

With both combined, how could this dish not be terrifying!

Faced with those silver boots, he stood frozen, speechless, his eyes darting about, knowing that nothing he did would make a difference. His mind went completely blank, filled with a chilling sense of regret and pain.

"If I had known this would happen... I shouldn't have agreed to [Dong Mutian]'s proposal!"

But regret was useless. He could only watch helplessly as a white finger touched the gauze, lifted it slightly, and the light that had not shone in for hundreds and thousands of years became even more dazzling, finally revealing a smooth and handsome face.

This man had striking features, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and was extremely handsome. Even though his entire face occupied the view outside the gauze, under such a confined gaze, his face still appeared excessively exquisite, as if it had been created by nature, leaving the Taoist's head in a daze.

This person had no arrogance or terrifying pressure. What was most terrifying was that his features were clearly defined, with not a single blurred part—he didn't even recognize the other person's celestial general-like attire.

The old man, who had been hiding in this place for who knows how many years, was completely bewildered.

But the opponent didn't give him a chance to be confused. The immortal general smiled slightly, his eyes flashing with Yin energy, and he pressed his sword, saying:

"Zhen Gao, Immortal General of Taiyin Suming under the command of Taiyin Immortal Court, greets fellow Daoist!"

'Taiyin? Is it the Yuan Palace? The Celestial Court? No… Taiyin Suming… that title is too grand!'

He was no ordinary person; he understood how arrogant it was to add only two words, "Su Ming," after "Tai Yin."

'Those who dare to do this... are either narrow-minded, reckless cultivators or the most elite Jie Lin under Taiyin's command!'

The person before him was still wearing a thin veil, so he couldn't possibly be some low-class cultivator. His eyelids twitched, and he felt a mixture of shock and fear. He spoke haltingly in a low voice:
"I am...I am...the seventh generation chief disciple of Miaofan Daoting and Lingbao Daotong, Daoting Enforcement Envoy, Xuantu Daoguan Daozheng, Tang Xie."

His eyes were filled with countless questions, yet overwhelmed by horror and fear. Words hovered on his lips, but in the end, he could only hesitate and say:
"What brings you from afar, celestial general?"

As Lu Jiangxian pondered his title, a smile immediately appeared on Zhengao's face, and he quietly said:
"We haven't come from far away. We've known about Miao Fantian for a long time. We've taken the liberty of disturbing you today because there's something we'd like to discuss in detail with you..."

His words chilled Yukichi to the bone:

'They knew all along? Didn't he come in with Prince Ya? The person behind him... knows quite a bit about Miao Fantian?'

Yu Xi felt a chill in his heart, but said aloud:
"I don't know..."

Zhengao laughed:
"Why don't we come to my residence to discuss this in detail?"

Tang Xie stared at him blankly for a moment, a hint of hesitation in his expression, and said:
"Fellow Daoist, you've seen it too... I'm only relying on this person to survive, which is quite inconvenient..."

"【Yinmiao Zangzibu】is indeed amazing."

Zhengao shook his head, completely unconcerned, and said lightly:

"The Celestial Court's gaze encompasses all directions, leaving nothing unilluminated. My lord, you need only close your eyes and listen to me count to three, and you will arrive at my residence immediately."

'It's like they're trying to make fun of me!'

These words were the most scornful joke Tang Xi had ever heard, yet the man's silent presence had extinguished all his hesitation. Tang Xi was incredulously shaken, yet he hesitated and slowly closed his eyes.

In just a moment, his ever-shrugging beard loosened, and his tightly closed eyelids fell into a disordered slumber, hidden behind a dark gauze.

"So his name was Yuwaki... a seventh-generation disciple... at least a figure from the medieval period..."

The two golden-armored soldiers had already moved the items into the gauze cloth, which then turned into a wisp of golden light and dissipated. Lu Jiangxian lowered her head, looking at him through the protective barrier, and slightly reached out her hand.

He held a white stone in his palm, the two golden characters "Tang Xie" rapidly fading away.
'It has been added to the naming stone!'

Lu Jiangxian could see Tang Xie inside, but that was only because of his powerful spiritual sense. With only his spiritual sense, he couldn't pull Tang Xie into the illusion through a distance, given the great supernatural power left by this ancient immortal. It was only because his spiritual sense was there and Tang Xie was trying to lift the gauze to get something that he was able to pull Tang Xie into the illusion and send him back into the world, thanks to his familiarity with the "Mixed Unity Golden Elixir Method".

"The moment he lifted the [Drinking Mystery Treasury Cloth], he was already in my trap. Whether he saw the true text or not, whether he closed his eyes or not, was just a formality... It's no wonder he wasn't careful. The [Drinking Mystery Treasury Cloth] miraculously protected the entire cave. If anyone could bypass other divine mysteries and overcome the supernatural powers of ancient immortals, he would have been fish on the chopping block long ago..."

Regardless, this soup was clearly a significant gain for Lu Jiangxian. He was deeply moved and, through the wondrous extension of the name-ascending stone, gradually sensed the state of the soup.

"Quite mysterious...quite mysterious...this is no mere Purple Mansion True Person...this is truly a person of high status! Even if one is on the Ascension Stone, the nobility of one's soul cannot be searched casually..."

Even though Tang Xie only left behind a head and a trace of supernatural power, Lu Jiangxian could still sense his noble status. His soul was extremely solid and as brilliant as gold, possessing an irresistible aura of immortal nobility.

To put it bluntly, at his peak, this Daoist was absolutely close to a True Lord, and should also be a figure at the level of a Jielin Immortal!

Lu Jiangxian's reasons for taking action went beyond that; more importantly, it was the world before her...

'This is a wonderful place…'

【Miao Fan Tian】bears the status of a dignified ancient immortal, and is guarded by another, complementing each other. Not to mention ordinary Golden Core cultivators, even Dao Embryos would have to put in a lot of effort to find this place... Even if you enter, this cave heaven is not unusual at all. The only thing that might be exposed is the soup behind 【Yin Miao Zang Zi Bu】.

Now that Tang Xie has entered the name-reading stone, everything is under Lu Jiangxian's control. With divine sense monitoring, if the matter is exposed, she can immediately eliminate this person on the spot!

After all, Tang Xie was far superior to Jin Lian and Chi Bu Zi, and could be considered the highest-level immortal cultivator he had encountered in all these years. According to Lu Jiangxian's estimation, it would be extremely difficult to dismantle such a soul before he could recover to the strength of the Golden Core stage... If there were any problems, the only option would be to eliminate any future troubles.

While Lu Jiangxian was overjoyed, she also became more cautious. She first collected his true spirit, but did not enter the cave immediately. Instead, she took a step out and left the fairyland, stepping into a Taoist pavilion.

It is the Lingbao Taoist Temple's Sutra Repository!
"Let's find out first."

The luminous light in his eyes suddenly shone brightly, and countless runes floated out from all parts of the Scripture Pavilion, surging into his mind at an immense speed, condensing into golden characters as vast as the sea deep within his eyes.

Lu Jiangxian's original purpose was to investigate, so his first priority was not to find the cultivation techniques, but to look for the traces left by the various figures. However, he finished reading these biographies in an instant, and was slightly disappointed:

'This Tang Xie... he's really honest! He's kept the Lingbao lineage hidden for so many years, even to the point of lacking talent and being in dire straits, yet he doesn't seem to regret it...'

Aside from those few fellow disciples who inherited the Dao lineage, the number of talented individuals in the Lingbao Dao lineage is extremely limited, especially since the late ancient times. The only one with any hope of ascending to the throne is actually a cultivator of the Yinghuo Dao!
The Flame of Fire is a rising fire, the location of the "Burning Old Chamber" or "Burning of the World" in the Five Trials of Xingbei, which Lu Jiangxian had predicted long ago. Logically, it should also be a supernatural power that penetrates the mortal world, but this Flame of Fire cultivator, named Chongyan, relied on his top-notch talent to cultivate it to perfection in the cave heaven...

Such a person, with perfect supernatural powers, went out to seek gold, and even Xinli was swayed by him, which led Wei Hao to go out and create momentum for him. In the end, he fell at the last step and perished in the northern land of Jieyu.

'Although the Lingbao Daoist lineage tried its best to compensate him and allowed him to attempt to ascend, judging from the phenomena described in the ancient texts, unless he was trapped in the cave for life, the possibility of him ascending to the highest realm was still very high…'

It's a pity, but if this person had succeeded, Lu Jiangxian would have had no chance of capturing Tang Xie. She could only sigh inwardly and shift her gaze. The number of spiritual treasures here couldn't compare to the largest [An Huaitian], but it had its own unique charm:
'The [Divine Manifestation Ceremony Method], the [Transformation of Fire and Ascension Scripture], the [Radiant Light Seeking Blaze Scripture]... a total of twenty-seven practice methods... all of them are [methods for cultivating qi and nourishing nature]!'

These cultivation methods encompass the elements of Earth, Propagation Earth, and Precious Earth, as well as the virtues of Water, Fire, and Wood. They are not chaotic or incomplete methods of the Purple Mansion Golden Elixir Daoist practice; they are all great Daoist practices that can be mastered in one go!
'The cultivation techniques are naturally fine, but of course... the cultivator needs to have the ability to do them...'

This harvest is difficult to share with the Li family members for cultivation, and it would be too easy for cultivators with profound understanding to recognize it. Its greatest use is to greatly increase the materials for Lu Jiangxian to write the Purple Mansion Golden Elixir Dao.

'In comparison, the remaining 1,700 techniques and methods are actually of greater value!'

These techniques and methods are not only precious, but they can also be modified without Lu Jiangxian's intervention. All that's needed is for Dangjiang to check them after he has made the modifications. You see, over the years, thanks to Dangjiang's tireless efforts day and night and Lu Jiangxian's urgent efforts to meet the Li family's needs, these techniques have been almost completely used up. The remaining ones are mostly techniques that the Li family can't use or even use at all.

With such a set of methods, Dangjiang won't have to be idle anymore...

Besides these two, there was something else of great value that greatly moved Lu Jiangxian.

First, it is a rare "Lesser Yin" method, which seems to be extremely ancient. The author is called "Yi Chuan". Its mysteries are half-concealed. Rather than a "Lesser Yin" method, it is more like a record of what he heard!

What Lu Jiangxian valued most was that tiny bit of notes, each sentence concise and to the point, revealing the master's profound cultivation and suggesting that he was probably an extraordinary figure.

'This item is quite useful. With it, writing down the secret methods of the Lesser Yin Purple Mansion wouldn't be a problem. And its uses don't stop there. It would be excellent to keep it for Shao Hui to read. When the time is right, and his cultivation is more profound, and he has more free time, he can also use this item to compose the methods for seeking gold or the wondrous secrets of ascending to immortality in the Lesser Yin path!'

If Lu Jiangxian had obtained this item under normal circumstances, it would have been extremely valuable. However, at this moment, his mind was no longer on it. Although this item was valuable, it was still not as precious as the other one:
A book titled "The Method of Eliminating Yang Fire in Dwellings"!

It is one of the Six Elucidators!

The six methods correspond to three types of Yin and Yang. This method, the Yang method, emphasizes the transformation between the three fires, with Bing as the main and Li as the auxiliary. It is very similar to the [Run Yang Method] in the hands of the Li family. Not only similar, but even complementary!

'The [Runyang Method] emphasizes the three fires of Zhen, Li, and Mu, and this Yang Chan represents... a different direction... Such a wondrous immortal technique exists in the world!'

'The cultivators of the Three Profound Realms cultivate atop such a treasure mountain; how could they not be superior to others in everything!'

Given Lu Jiangxian's current level of cultivation, he could often draw inferences from one instance to another, seeing far more than what was before him. Almost instantly, another answer came to his mind:
'The Pure One Dao has recorded that the Yin Chan of [Chanhua] governs the changes of Luhe as the primary element and Kan as the secondary element. Conversely, corresponding to this Dao [Chanchu Yanghuo Jufa], the Yin Chan should govern the changes of Fu, Kan, and Pin.'

What does this mean?
'Fu and female! '

'Once we obtain this Yin Chan, the method of seeking gold—the "Borrowing the Mansion's Intercalary Female"—that we've been struggling with for so long and making little progress, will finally see a glimmer of hope for its effectiveness!'

Lu Jiangxian has been compiling the method for seeking gold for a long time... Whether it's Mingyang or Pinshui, none of them are simple, especially Chi Buzhi's. They need to be tailored to him, and most of them are outside his scope of cultivation. Even he often finds himself at a loss. The difficulty is still gradually increasing.

This news greatly excited Lu Jiangxian. As long as he could get his hands on that technique, there would be significant progress in both quality and speed. With the help of his Taiyin technique, Chi Buzhi's breakthrough would be a leap from the perilous path, and he would no longer be a hesitant pawn!

"This is the Three Mysterious Secrets Method. Even though it's a whole level below the 'Mixed Unity Golden Elixir Method,' it can still influence a cultivator's life and death and the continuation of their cultivation path..."

After all, with the example of the Ancient Immortal's [Mysterious Heaven], he could be certain that the 'Mixed Unity Golden Elixir Method' was at least similar to a secret method passed down by the Three Mysteries, only it was transmitted among the direct descendants of the True Monarchs of the Three Mysteries…

'Moreover, the Six Explanations originate from the even more ancient Eight Cords, not only simplified but also having one pair of explanatory methods removed... Who knows, there might even be a celestial stele in the world that records the methods of the Eight Cords.'

This gave him a sense of direction almost instantly, and more ideas began to emerge in his mind:
Whether the Lingbao Daoist lineage truly exists is another matter, but the fundamentals in the Scripture Pavilion are definitely not its entire foundation. They're only for lower-level cultivators; the rest either reside within their respective ranks or in Tang Xie's mind!

As for why this "Elucidation of the Yang Fire Dwelling Method" is here, it is very likely that it was prepared for Chongyan, who sought the Dao many years ago. After all, it was the most suitable time for him to use this method when he was cultivating the Yin-Yang Fire!
This means that Tang Xie is not only a high-ranking assistant, but also very likely a treasure trove of Taoist magic, which makes him eager to get started.

"This guy has probably met some important figures. Unlike people like Dangjiang, he's no ordinary person with such abilities. It's not wise to use a high-ranking title when talking to him, lest he try to find out something from us..."

“Use the identity of Zhengao.”

……

The world within the mirror.

In the white jade pavilion, snow was like frost, piled up on the jade bricks and steps. A moon bridge stood on the silvery lake. The Dharma body of the True Manifestation appeared, stood for a moment, and then sprinkled the golden light from the palm of his hand.

As soon as the golden light landed, a mass of colors gathered, intertwining and converging from head to toe, and many garments condensed, instantly forming a person.

The man's attire was strikingly different from his surroundings. His earth-yellow robe had a somewhat bright appearance, and he wore a bluish-white jade buckle at his waist. The lining of his sleeves was also bluish-black and purple, and below that, a pure white inner collar was revealed. His Taoist crown was round and black, and he held a jade ruyi, as long as a sword, in his hand, which he rested on his shoulder.

It was Yukichi!

The Taoist priest looked quite terrifying when he was just a head, but now his bronze beard and imposing eyes, paired with his dignified attire, look surprisingly harmonious, exuding a strong sense of antiquity.

They are definitely different!

Zhengao's incarnation praised him, while Tangxi opened his eyes in a state of shock and looked around with a look of horror. He then stared blankly at his own hands and feet, a multitude of complex emotions surging into his heart.

'How many years? How many years have I been unable to move?!'

He was once known for his unwavering faith and honesty, but no matter how steadfast a person is, after hundreds or thousands of years, if only one head remains, sealed in a small hole, he cannot help but feel endless sorrow and grief. He was so excited that even walking felt unfamiliar. After taking several steps, he recognized the familiar clothes on his body.

'It's the robe of Myōbōten!'

This was a completely different kind of excitement. In a daze, Tang Xie seemed to return to the scene of the Daoist immortals sitting high above, his fellow disciples scattered throughout the world. Tears welled in his eyes, and after a moment of choked sobs, he said:
"It's rare...it's rare to find someone so thoughtful..."

Lu Jiangxian could naturally understand his thoughts. This book was compiled by him based on various classics in the treasure pavilion, and it almost restored the structure of the ancient Lingbao Daoist lineage. Without saying much, he simply stretched out his hand to lead the way:

"please!"

Tang Xie wiped away his tears, nodded repeatedly, and followed him forward. With each step he took, a long-lost joy welled up within him. As he pondered the scenery, he exclaimed in wonder:
'That's strange. I've never seen such a magnificent and ancient style before. It vaguely exudes a sense of profound mystery, but it doesn't quite have that carefree, otherworldly feel. Instead, it has a domineering aura of someone who controls the world with unparalleled power…'

He did have connections, after all; he followed them all the way to the pavilion, and finally couldn't help but speak, saying politely:

"I am truly blind and have never recognized your esteemed Daoist... from which immortal family do you reside?"

"Fellow Taoist, you're welcome!"

This single sentence was enough to force Lu Jiangxian to concentrate fully on responding, and she began to ponder:

'Rather than answering him, I'd rather he answer my questions.'

Zhengao stepped into the hall and said with a smile:
"My Dao dwells between Yin and Yang, resides in the sun and moon, governs all realms, commands the Five Elements, has thirty-six Mysterious Courts and seventy-two Immortal Palaces. When hidden in the world, only those who have accumulated merit can be seen by the gods, and only the most supreme Mysterious Immortals can ascend... There are Immortal Lords riding in the Mysterious Chariot, hence the dragons and crows fly to the bottom, their names must not be spoken of—once, the ancient Penglai was moved, and later the sun and moon no longer resided in the sky."

Indeed, Zhengao's words were magnificent, but in essence, they came down to the last two sentences, which were the legends of the immortals he had obtained from Penglai Grotto!
Lu Jiangxian has many suspicious past lives, such as the Lord of the Prefecture mentioned in the illusionary memories, and Yingze who controls the sun and moon... However, based on the rumors about these two people, they cannot be associated with immortals. The most mysterious Yingze is only called an immortal, and in fact, it is unlikely that they could travel the world with their divine consciousness.

Among those with the highest rank and the most similar supernatural powers, there is undoubtedly the ancient immortal lord who first appeared in Penglai [using a tortoise shell to satirize it]!

'I've heard that he's skilled in the Dao of Heavenly Hearing, which makes Penglai dare not display his cultivation techniques. This is extremely compatible with the effects of divine sense, and he's also connected to the sun and moon. His noble status makes many grotto-heavens dare not presume to control the sun and moon...'

Lu Jiangxian possessed the "Miraculous Method of the Golden Elixir of Unity," and was unafraid of cause and effect; he had long harbored the intention to test her!