Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 1257 Complete
He gazed at the golden divine power in his palm, sighed softly, took a step forward, and teleported out of the void. Suddenly sensing something, a hint of surprise appeared on his face:

'It's fate, really. Just as I achieved my supernatural powers, someone else successfully established their foundation! The Vast Ocean…'

This familiar immortal foundation made him sigh inwardly. He calculated with his fingers and thought to himself:

'That's true... Qi Xu De Ku, Qi Jin means full, and pushing the 'Vast Sea' is also within the realm of profound principles...'

But he only sensed it slightly, and his expression changed slightly, his eyes showing shock:

'He's still an old friend!'

This filled him with anticipation, and his original intention to go to the desert was delayed. He took a step and was already on the green mountain where five streams formed a chain. Sure enough, he saw the cave high up with the sound of flowing water, mysterious and wonderful.
An elderly man with gray hair stepped out, carrying a sword on his back. His eyes were gentle yet powerful, and one could still vaguely see his appearance from his youth. He stopped in the mountains and gazed at the sky as if from another world.

'I never imagined... that I would one day achieve the foundation of immortality...'

Those old eyes were much brighter than before, but they were filled with confusion and heaviness.

This person is none other than Chen Donghe!
As one of the oldest elders of the Li family and the ancestor of the Chen family for many years, Chen Donghe had a very high status and prestige. He had witnessed the departure of his old friends one by one and had long accepted his own fate.

If we were to say who among that group of people back then was likely to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, Chen Donghe would think, both logically and emotionally, that it was Li Xuanxuan—he was the elder of the Li family and the senior of several True Persons. It would not be unreasonable for him to expend some precious resources to achieve this and extend his lifespan by another hundred years!

But it was Chen Donghe.

"The vast ocean!"

It was as if fate had played a cruel joke on him. He used this cultivation method, which was the foundation upon which the Li family prospered, to gather Qi for the first True Person of the Li family. As a result, he missed his cultivation time and was forever stuck at the peak of Qi Refining. But now, because of this True Person and this Immortal Foundation, he was able to take the final step before his death and achieve Foundation Establishment.

But when that immortal foundation sank into his dantian, and the wondrous power of the Purple Mansion level vanished from his body, Chen Donghe still felt it was unreal:
'How could it be me? And how could it be...me at this moment!'

As a cultivator and one of the most talented members of the Li family back then, Chen Donghe could not have been without dreaming of reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, but certainly not in his current state of barely surviving. At first, he aspired to be a support for Tongya Gong, then a ally of Yuanjiao, and after a few years, he still had some thoughts of protecting the younger generation. However, in recent decades, these thoughts have faded considerably.

The Li family already has no shortage of Foundation Establishment cultivators; in fact, allocating spiritual mountains for each Foundation Establishment cultivator who breaks through has become a problem. They also have no shortage of an old Foundation Establishment cultivator who can no longer fight.

This foundation for immortality came too late. If he were fifty years old, Chen Donghe could still be a pillar of strength, protecting Lijing. But now, even though he has achieved Foundation Establishment, he still cannot find a place to stand.

Just as they don't need someone like me who has mastered Qi cultivation.

Even if he were granted a hundred years of extended life, he still stood on the mountain peak, lost in thought, until golden light shone at the end, and a true immortal descended from the sky. Chen Donghe, as was his custom, bowed and said:
"I pay my respects to the sage!"

Liu Changdie glanced at the old man before him, finding him vastly different from his memory. After a moment of silence, Li Wushao appeared using his supernatural powers, bowed to him, and smiled:
"I've met him in person! His achievements have truly helped him!"

Just as Liu Changdie was about to say more, he saw an old man with a full head of white hair hurrying up the mountain. His eyes were full of joy, and a group of people followed behind him, all rushing to help him.

Liu Changdie had become much more familiar with Li Xuanxuan these days, and his gaze was quite gentle. He even nodded slightly to the young man in red robes holding a fan who was following behind him.

Li Zhouming was supporting the old man when he quickly stopped to return the greeting to the Zifu master. He fell behind by three or four steps and then shouted that he was going to chase after him, which made Liu Changdie laugh and shake his head. His gaze, however, fell on a young man who was walking over from behind the group.

This man was tall and slender, with a refined and otherworldly appearance. His long eyebrows and gray eyes made Liu Changdie's gaze linger for a moment, unable to look away. He stared at him for a long time, but Liu Changdie vaguely sensed something and raised his eyebrows to look at him.

Liu Changdie met his gaze and was instantly awestruck:
"What a graceful figure!"

His first thought was of the young master Xi Jun from his past life:
'Both possess first-rate elegance, but this one is much more understated, less dazzling, and lacks that cynical air, instead exuding a free and easy spirit…'

'That must be the sword immortal!'

He seemed lost in thought. The two elderly people on the other side had already embraced and lowered their heads. Compared to Chen Donghe's dejected look, Li Xuanxuan seemed to be on the verge of tears of joy. He simply held the hand of the person in front of him and said:

"With Donghe's achievement... I can finally relax!"

The old man, whose life had been extended by spiritual means, still looked fairly good, but he lived each day counting down the days. It was rare to see him with a radiant smile, which brought tears to Chen Donghe's eyes.
"Even after I reached the Foundation Establishment stage, I could not accomplish anything for the lake, failing to repay the kindness I had received. Living an extra hundred years, I miss my old friends, and my guilt is beyond words!"

Li Xuanxuan simply held his hand tightly and said:

"What are you saying? With you here... I feel much more at ease about some things after I'm gone!"

Liu Changdie couldn't bear to see this scene. He turned away with his hands behind his back, and the gloom of his severed path in his heart actually lessened a bit. Those thoughts had been swirling in his mind for a long time, and only a few bitter words remained:
"At least I'm still useful..."

Before he could even finish this thought, Li Wushao leaned in and whispered:
"The True Immortal... True Immortal Zhaojing is refining elixirs in the mountains. His Highness Changli has gone into seclusion to cultivate. He left a message beforehand saying that if the True Immortal were to emerge from seclusion, he could go to the desert to cultivate..."

Liu Changdie composed himself, then gently shook his head and smiled:
“Since Zhaojing is refining pills in the mountains, I will naturally go there. My ‘Qi Jin’ supernatural power is now complete and called ‘Tian Qi Man’. It can circulate Qi and bring all things to a perfect state! Although it is encountering Li Fire and the effect is not very good, it can reduce Zhaojing’s burden and delay him by a few years.”

He took a step and arrived at Zhijing Mountain. Sure enough, he saw raging flames and the golden alchemy furnace standing in mid-air. Li Ximing was pale and covered in sweat. An old man sat beside him, seemingly cultivating.

The elixir was at a critical juncture, and this mid-stage Purple Mansion True Man of Fire was truly restless. Although he appeared to be meditating cross-legged, he would occasionally raise his head and frown at the elixir furnace.

As Liu Changdie stepped into this place, he stood up, his brows furrowed and his expression wary, and he gritted his teeth, saying:

"Fellow Daoist, what brings you here?"

Clearly, Ji An is truly capable of killing anyone who disturbs Li Ximing at this time!

Liu Changdie, struck by his question, also sensed the warning in his words, his voice neither too soft nor too hard:
"My supernatural powers have been fully developed, and I have come to assist Zhaojing."

These words drifted over, causing Li Ximing, who was sitting cross-legged in mid-air, to nod slightly. Only then did Ji An frown and step back.

Liu Changdie remained unperturbed. A light slowly shone behind him, and he stood suspended in mid-air amidst the mountains, his hands forming a hand seal:

"Heaven is full!"
Then countless golden lights gathered and swirled around him for a while before covering the entire mountain forest like a thin mist. Li Ximing, whose brows were furrowed, slightly opened his eyes, revealing an unusual expression.

He didn't say much, and soon immersed himself in the fire of alchemy. All sorts of wonders seemed to be aided by heaven, and even the supernatural powers in his body became much brighter than before.

Ji An's complexion improved considerably, and he felt grateful. He sighed silently to himself.
'The Li family's foundation...is truly formidable!'

……

The sun and moon shine together over heaven and earth.

A brilliant light shimmered in the sky and earth, while the young man sat cross-legged in the center, his brows furrowed. Behind him, unpredictable weather appeared, sometimes as a rolling desert and a falling heavenly gate, and sometimes as a bright sunset and surging blood.

Just as his aura reached its peak, a crisp sound finally rang out:

"Crack!"

The sound was neither emanating from the mortal world nor echoing in the void, but rather a mysterious rhythm, carrying a sense of melancholy and decline, causing the King of Wei to suddenly frown and turn pale.

His rising sun seemed to shatter like glass, bursting with vibrant colors, a radiant light:
The Imperial View has fallen!
This immortal foundation was lifted into the rising sun, where it shattered with a roar, transforming into a radiant expanse of bright sunlight that scattered throughout the rising sun. This power spread from his rising sun all the way to the depths of his physical body, causing his supernatural abilities to vibrate incessantly and leaving him with subtle injuries.

Li Zhouwei's expression gradually calmed down, his chest heaved, and he suddenly spat out a mouthful of golden blood!

'Ginseng and purple cannot cross…'

Since making up his mind, he has spent the last two years elevating his immortal foundation and, according to plan, shattering the "Emperor's View Origin" to fill it with rising sun!

Of course, a hasty breakthrough also comes at a price. While he was wholeheartedly protecting Sheng Yang, more backlash spread throughout his body. Even with his deliberate indulgence, the three divine powers within his body trembled, showing signs of instability.

After resting for several breaths, Li Zhouwei finally stood up, carefully sensing the surroundings, and a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.
'good…'

This was exactly the effect he wanted.

'This injury is relatively natural, so leaving it is fine. With the remaining time… refine another 'Emperor's Vision Essence,' secretly storing it in your Qi Sea, nourishing it with talismanic Qi, and then you can launch your attack on Luoyang!'

"I mastered my first 'Emperor's Observation Technique' in just three years. This one will only be faster, not slower. Adding the two years it took to ascend to the Immortal Foundation and reach the Ascending Yang stage, I can control it to be completed within five years… I still have five years to conquer Luo Xia."

"More than enough."

However, this is not the time for seclusion. He still has things to arrange, not to mention that the second [Traveling Sun Emperor's Fiend] has not yet been delivered to him!
So he got up and stepped out of the courtyard. Li Quewan was sitting cross-legged in meditation with his eyes closed. He only slowly opened his eyes after sensing his presence.

Li Zhouwei said without hesitation:

"How much is left?"

Li Quewan had just emerged from his cultivation, his body radiating supernatural power, a faint silver-red light flickering between his brows, filled with profound mystery. He pondered:
"I've already taken one pill. If I take the [Empty Sleeve Profound Dao Powder] and nurture it carefully, I'll be fine in less than three years!"

"it is good."

The King of Wei nodded and said solemnly:
"Perfect timing—come with me for a short trip; it'll only take you a few hours!"

With one step, the sun and moon shone brightly behind him, and the heavens and earth seemed to vanish like water. His next step led him into the dimly lit hall. As he entered, the lamps flickered, their light gradually brightening. Li Zhouwei whispered:
"Bring Jiang Chun up here."

Li Quewan immediately understood, nodded slightly, withdrew his supernatural powers, and fell into deep thought.

"crunch..."

In an instant, hurried footsteps could be heard. The young man pushed open the door and entered, closing it tightly behind him. He then straightened up, his eyes filled with joy.
Congratulations, elder sister!

He looked up and saw his sister standing at the bottom of the steps. She was dressed in a Taoist robe, with beautiful features and a red mark between her eyebrows. She looked like she had stepped out of a painting, ethereal and otherworldly. Compared to her younger days, she had lost some of her earthly charm and gained more mystery and divine grace.

'Full Elixir Divine Power!'

But the joy in his eyes had not yet faded before it was overwhelmed by the surging shock.

A real person should be the focus of attention anywhere, but at this moment, Li Quewan was standing in front of him, but the background was deep and conspicuous. On the slightly dim high platform, a person sat there with a resolute and brave appearance, wearing a black robe with gold patterns, and with bright golden eyes, quietly looking at him.

Like two fleeting glimpses of light in the darkness.

"King Wei!"

Li Jiangchun's eyes reddened instantly, she bowed deeply, and choked out:
Congratulations, King Wei!

Without a doubt, Li Zhouwei is the only source of reassurance for the Wangyue Li clan. He was seriously injured by the most severe calamity in the world, the Earth element. Li Jiangchun is far away in the south, and he is also anxious.

The white ape had come from afar, only asking him to return, which inevitably gave him a bad feeling. But when he saw Li Zhouwei standing there naturally and contentedly, looking as if his injuries had been fully healed, he was both surprised and delighted.

Li Zhouwei looked at him with a smile and asked only:

"How is it? Many years have passed. Is the scenery in the capital of the Great Song Dynasty comparable to that on the lake?"

Li Jiangchun had a lot to say, but didn't know how to begin, and could only sigh:
"How can the scenery compare to the number one lake in the world! Even the talent is slightly inferior."

Li Zhouwei glanced at him and immediately understood that his cultivation had been solid and stable over the years, extremely reliable. He nodded with satisfaction and said softly:

"Indeed, if it weren't for the fact that one sword is still incomplete, the family could already begin working on your Purple Mansion Dao path."

Li Jiangchun nodded silently, but did not bring up his own topic. Instead, he bowed deeply and said respectfully:
"My uncle summoned me back, but I don't know..."

Li Zhouwei's smile gradually faded. He stood up, paced a few steps, and said softly:
"Jiang Chun, how is the Song Emperor?"

Li Jiangchun didn't hesitate much, only paused slightly, and immediately said:
"Emperor Song had boundless ambition and flawless character. Had he not been granted the throne, he would have been a hero of the land. Alas, he was confined to a lowly position and further feared by the emperor..."

Li Quewan's eyes flickered for a moment, and she sighed inwardly. Li Zhouwei nodded approvingly and said softly:

"He and I have a deep understanding, and he has long harbored the intention to shake up the situation. He is also the only person who can influence the decisions of the Underworld. Today's important matter cannot be accomplished without him!"

He stood up naturally and said in a low voice:

"I want you to return to the Song court in the south and deliver a message to him. Now, no one but you can deliver this message to the Song court without being spied on and leaked."

These resounding words made Li Jiangchun sense the approaching storm, and his expression turned serious. He lowered his head and said:
"Uncle, please speak!"

The King of Wei paced a few steps in the hall, then turned around, his eyes gleaming with a golden light, filled with murderous intent.
"Western Shu has just suffered a defeat, and Lan Yan has just fallen. The opportunity to fight is fleeting. I will enter Luoyang within three years and ask him to lead Song to support me. In this battle, the Li family is willing to be the vanguard of Xiuwu."

"I want Luoyang to be Song territory for ten years."

The light in his eyes gradually intensified, and he quietly said:
"He once said that he intended to seek truth, ascend to immortality, and cultivate martial arts. Now the time has come. If this battle is successful, all three will be achieved, which can be regarded as a glorious achievement for Mingyang and a divine martial feat!"