Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 1196 Extraordinary
Upon hearing Lu Jiangxian's words, the ancient cultivator put down his cup and weighed it in his hand:
'Reincarnation...come to my [Wonderful Heaven]...'

When Qi Lanyan fell into the cave, Tang Xie had actually considered that others might be plotting against him. Qi Lanyan was a figure of the Guanhua Dao lineage. If he were to achieve Dao in Miaofan Heaven, he might become the leader of a sect. Although he only had a head left, he deeply understood that the schemes of those powerful figures were all-pervasive and should not be underestimated.

As for the [Wonderful Heaven] itself, there is nothing worth planning. Both the Daoist scriptures and treasures have all fallen into the dust of history. The only things of value, and even of great use in the eyes of the Daoist embryo, are the [Drinking Wonderful Treasury of Resources] and the position of 'Treasure Land'!
Therefore, when he told Prince Ya that he could choose to make Xuan or Bao, he actually never left Qi Lanyan the option of "Baotu" in his heart.

'Admittedly, both Lingbao and Guanhua are from the Tongxuan lineage…but…this gives Tongxuan even more reason to take back Miaofantian and its rank!'

Ultimately, Qi Lanyan is still an outsider!

"Back then, that True Lord attained enlightenment outside the Dao, and without the approval of Luo Xia, he couldn't find the grotto-heaven. But if an outsider becomes a treasure trove within my Daoist lineage, and has the support of Luo Xia, he absolutely has the ability to find the grotto-heaven where his own Dharma body once resided!"

Throughout history, there have been many cultivators who have lived in both the present and past lives, and their positions are unclear, often depending on which side is stronger. How could Tang Xie take such a risk?
The moment he heard the request, Tang Xi's guard was raised. He only relaxed slightly when the other party mentioned Xuan Gui. However, being knowledgeable, he almost instantly discerned the scheme involved, but a strange emotion arose within him:

'The state… Qingxuan intends to threaten the state? And using Tongxuan's physical body and Tongxuan's legal lineage?'

He pondered for a long time before finally saying:

"It's a pity that my Myriad Prosperous Heavenly Court only has one or two treasure lands to inherit... offering little help... offering little help..."

'I have quite a good understanding of what's in your wondrous Heaven.'

Zhengao smiled slightly and replied:

"Fellow Daoist, you misunderstand. It's not that we necessarily want him to succeed. It's that a great calamity is approaching, and we're asking him to hide here. If he succeeds, that would be a good thing. If he doesn't succeed, he'll naturally find his own way when the time comes."

'A great calamity is imminent…'

Even though Prince Ya had just spoken of an impending chaotic era, for these words to come from someone of Zhengao's caliber was a serious matter. Tang Xie, filled with worry, said:

"I see... I was just afraid I'd messed things up!"

Lu Jiangxian, who was behind Zhengao, was taken aback by his reaction.

He intentionally or unintentionally steered the conversation here, and finally gave a prophecy of an impending calamity. He should have combined his own possession of the Yin energy with the plan of Luo Xia and the various Daoist sects to test the Yin energy, but this person did not notice it at all!

'Thinking about it carefully, it's not surprising... He stays holed up in his cave, never venturing out, so he certainly wouldn't know what those powerful figures outside are plotting...'

A smile appeared on his face, and he said politely:
"It's alright... but there's one thing I need to explain to you, fellow Daoist. The heavens have not yet revealed themselves to the world, and the intention of the Moon to be hidden still needs to be fulfilled. This matter is locked between your lips and cannot be revealed..."

The immortal general stood up, his smile vanished, and paced back and forth in the hall, quietly saying:
"I fear that you may have made some oversight, and that before the profound secret could even be revealed, you may have already suffered the calamity of being annihilated, body and soul!"

Yukichi was not surprised, and even gave a wry smile, saying:
"The practice of passing on secrets and dying is common throughout history. How could an old man like me, who is unable to move, commit such a grave mistake and be burned to death by the sun? Fellow Daoist, please rest assured!"

Zhengao smiled and said:
"As usual, I'd like to offer a word of advice... Fellow Daoist, please don't worry about it. If this colleague succeeds, I will not hesitate to report back to you, so that you won't be stuck in this vacant position, unable to move."

Upon hearing this, Tang Xie's unease was finally aroused, and he whispered:
"This is no easy task! If Heaven can grant my request, it would be a great favor to me, as if I were reborn!"

Tang Xie's soul was at the True Lord level, unlike that of a Purple Mansion cultivator. It was impossible for him to be deceived by any simple illusion. He naturally knew that his body was formed by supernatural power, and even guessed that the other party had only taken away his soul.

But since his physical body was about to perish, his reaction was exactly the opposite of Chi Buzhi's. He felt it was extremely reasonable, and even thought that taking away his soul from a distance was more ingenious than taking away his body!
Lu Jiangxian had already examined Tang Xie's head. Its supernatural powers and metal nature were extremely weak, and the most complete part was this set of souls that carried the status of a True Lord.

When the disciples of the Baotu Dao lineage perished and their positions were taken by outsiders, the Tangxie disciples who remained in the cave were greatly alarmed. They took the action of having one of them perish and the other cut off his head to hide behind a lower position in order to prolong their lives and avoid being found by the newly promoted Guanshi Zhenjun...

When that Guan Shi Zhenjun passed away and his position became obscured, Tang Xie fell into another awkward situation, to the point where he would die suddenly if he went out to change his position. Before meeting Lu Jiangxian, Tang Xie's only possibility was to teach a Bao Tu Zhenjun to help him escape his predicament.

Even if Lu Jiangxian were to handle this situation, it would be no easy task:

'Although there is the Inscription Stone, which allows his true spirit to reside in my position, if I were to truly replenish his essence, I would inevitably need the 'Precious Earth' of the metal element... It must either be of high quality or in considerable quantity...'

Given Lu Jiangxian's current situation, obtaining the "Treasure Land" gold element is nothing short of a pipe dream. However, Tang Xie's rather mysterious state undoubtedly gave him another inspiration, reminding him of someone.

"Yuan Shang".

This Yuan Shang Zhenren was completely taken away by the underworld, from his metal element to his soul. Only a small part of his true spirit, which he secretly salvaged, ended up in his hands, which surprised and delighted him.

So he nurtured this bit of true spirit, wanting it to slowly condense into a soul and become a cultivator in the Heavenly Palace. However, even after he devoted himself to cultivating and refining the method of seeking gold, this condensed soul was still incomplete and at risk of dissipating at any time!
Now, as he meticulously combed through Tang Xie's head, it was like a sudden enlightenment, making everything clear to him:

The reason is that Yuan Shang has essentially transcended the Purple Palace (a concept in Chinese astrology).

In the words of the underworld, he is a demon. From the perspective of the method of forming a union, he has already achieved the reality of forming a union, but he has not been able to communicate with the Taiyin position and take that final step.

'Therefore… what I should do is not to fabricate ordinary souls for this true spirit, causing it to fall into the mortal realm, but to find a way to propel it forward, allowing it to ascend to a higher level.'

'The best way is for Li Zhouwei to break through to the Golden Core stage. Once I cross that threshold and can control True Monarch-level power, I can instantly have [Yuan Shang] mold a True Monarch soul and achieve the Jie Lin stage!'

But before that, was there any possibility that this person was driven by something? In Lu Jiangxian's opinion, it was not impossible—Tang Xie in front of her was the best example.

He slightly changed his expression and replied:

“Fellow Daoist is right… After all, the ‘Treasure Land’ is quite far away. We don’t have the ability to disturb the master and have him personally rebuild your body. But we do know a few people with supernatural powers. If you still remember the method of becoming a fake immortal, I can ask him.”

Upon hearing this, Tang Xie stroked his beard and pondered.

Clearly, in his view, Zhengao was definitely one of the highest-ranking figures here, and the person he mentioned with supernatural powers must be someone like Jielin Yuyi... Tang Xie wasn't afraid that the other party would covet this method, after all, without Baotu Zhenjun, this method was like an empty object; he was more astonished and suspicious.

'My own rank isn't that low, and given the difference in cultivation paths, how could a few cultivators of the same level possibly resolve this situation? Unless, what he possesses is truly a Golden Core!'

'To be able to freely command the Golden Elixir... and make them all live in seclusion, how could he not be the [Eastern Lord]?'

His smile widened, and after a slight pause, he began to speak:

"The true source of magic lies in the extraordinary supernatural powers of my Daoist patriarch. As for some mental techniques and Daoist formulas, I have some records of them. But more importantly, it is a cultivation method bestowed upon me by my patriarch after I achieved the status of a pseudo-immortal!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Jiangxian was both pleased and worried. She was pleased that the other party indeed possessed valuable information, but worried that Tang Xie's method of attaining enlightenment was most likely custom-made by Xu Xiang using great supernatural powers. Zhengao, however, did not mind at all and said:

"It doesn't matter!"

Tang Xie carefully wrote on the jade slip and quickly delivered it to Zhengao. The immortal general in front of him nodded and read it, expressing his admiration. Tang Xie sat upright in front of him, holding a cup of tea, and longingly and fondly savored the touch of his body.

Even with reluctance, the brief moment had to come to an end. The immortal general before him finally finished reciting the incantation, lowered his head to sip his tea. The time was actually not short, yet it passed as quickly as the snap of a finger. Tang Xie, as if waking from a dream, stood up, releasing the unease that had been suppressed for so long, and whispered:
"I, Tang, have kept the heavenly command firmly in mind and will do my utmost to fulfill it. But Xiao Xiu only knows how easy it was to come, and doesn't know how to return..."

'Impressive... Knowing that Zhen Gao is backed by a Celestial Lord, he still managed to resist greed... and even asked about the way back...'

Lu Jiangxian sighed somewhat, while Zhengao, with a smile on his face, said:
"That's not difficult. I also have many fellow Daoists and colleagues who frequently travel between heaven and earth. People, come on!"

Suddenly, the courtyard resounded, and a celestial official entered carrying a scroll. Zhen Gao then smiled and said:

"Send Fellow Daoist Tang out of the Heavenly Gate."

"I shall take my leave now. I respectfully inquire about your supreme divine abilities and wish you boundless blessings, Immortal Lord..."

Tang Xie bowed solemnly, but his heart was pounding. He suppressed his thoughts and followed the celestial official down the hall. Zhengao simply watched with a smile as the fake immortal walked away step by step, remaining calm and composed.

Upon reaching the threshold of the main hall, Tang Xie finally tugged at his sleeve, sighed, turned around, and whispered:
"The Supreme Heavenly Palace is unforgettable once seen. I wonder... if there will ever be another chance to meet the celestial generals?"

He had been confined in the cave for countless hours, facing the pale yellow veil day after day, enduring untold torment! How could Tang Xi not be moved by such a vivid experience, one he hadn't had in thousands of years!
What's even more difficult is that Tang Xie understands the other party's high status. He was only greeting him out of respect for the Dao Ancestor, and in essence, he didn't need someone like him. As long as he didn't ask, Zhengao would definitely not give him a way out...

Faced with his expectant gaze, Zhengao hesitated, then shook his head and said:

"That's hard to say. Fellow Daoist is not one of my celestial officials, nor do you have the freedom to cross the Heavenly Gate at will. You can only wait for the gatekeepers to take their turn on duty and guide you to the heavens so that you can see us."

Tang Xie wanted to come at any moment, but Lu Jiangxian was afraid of revealing his true intentions. After all, people like Dangjiang and Shaohui were shallow in their knowledge, and the only one in heaven who could truly receive him was Lu Jiangxian himself. He couldn't keep an eye on him all the time, so he made an excuse and said with a smile:

"When that time comes, a beam of pure Yin light will travel through you, and you will sense it within your soul!"

Tang Xie nodded with some regret, taking three steps at a time, and reluctantly descended the mountain. He admired the view along the way, growing increasingly awestruck and amazed. Soon he arrived before the enormous Heavenly Gate, but before he could even fully appreciate it, he heard the person beside him say:
"Fellow Daoist Tang, please forgive me!"

Tang Xie felt a tremendous force surge through him, plunging him into an endless sea of ​​clouds. A strong sense of suffocation overwhelmed him, causing him to slightly part his lips, his face turning icy cold.

"call!"

His eyes shot open.

It was dark before my eyes, with only a faint yellow light permeating through the gauze. The tightly wrapped spiritual treasure and a mysterious medicine were placed neatly in front of me, as if a long time had passed.

He barely managed to move his eyes, realizing that the cold touch was from the smooth ground, as if he had simply fallen asleep by accident—only the intense feeling of powerlessness and suffocation constantly reminded him that this was not a hallucination.

'Incredible skill!'

The brief respite did little to alleviate the embarrassment; it only intensified the pain of being unable to move. Hiding behind this barrier, he forced himself to maintain his dignity and never look back. Though his face remained calm, it concealed the intense devastation within him. He stared blankly at the mysterious medicine before him, his lips moving silently.
'Qingxuan…'

Tang Xie stared blankly at the hazy pale yellow before him, and had to examine his own position.

What will be the outcome when this great man appears in the world?

"This is the Lord of the East! Of all the great figures in the world, only Luo Xia is qualified to see him. The rest—Bei Yao, Xi Yan—in ancient times, couldn't even find the [Sun Palace]... let alone the likes of Bei Jia, who would be too terrified to even stay in the Heavenly Realm!"

A fleeting glint of fervor flickered in his eyes.

If Yukichi receives a favor, he will definitely stand on this side and will not be afraid of any danger to his life. As for whether siding with Taiyou will damage his relationship with Tōgen...

'With three immortals under one eaves, how could there be anything wrong with that?'

Moreover, in Tang Xie's view, although Luo Xia, as the fourth branch of the Tongxuan lineage, was currently powerful, Tang Xie would never admit that she represented Tongxuan. He even sneered inwardly:
"Though I am hidden in my celestial abode and unaware of the details, if I cannot see the process, surely I can see the outcome? Wasn't the upheaval of the past a result of your Wuguang Daoist lineage manipulating the Immortal Path? You have burdened us with a grave infamy!"

It seems... some people's good days are coming to an end!