Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 1292 Yang Palace
After seeing Xiao Chuting off, Li Zhouwei headed towards the center of the continent alone. Passing through the dark main hall, with each step, the scenery changed, and he arrived at a world where the sun and moon shone together.

The aura of yin and yang in balance reappeared, and Li Zhouwei's mood underwent a subtle change.

'I only ask for one treasure.'

Li Zhouwei was highly skilled. Xiao Chuting didn't explain it in detail, but he already had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

"The moon is hidden; as long as one survives, there is always a chance to turn things around..."

'Yin and Yang are in balance... Yin and Yang are in balance... Not only Taiyin, but also Taiyang.'

He had a few thoughts in his mind, but before he could dwell on them, his attention had already wandered elsewhere:

Four years.

Gongsun Bei's strength cannot compare to Qi Lanyan's. This man is resolute, but his distinction between demonic and sorcery is not as clear as Guangchan's. As he progresses, his gains gradually diminish.

Even so, the feedback from Gongsun Bei was far beyond what the likes of Lianmin could provide. The surging supernatural power swirled within his body, and for several days it was suppressed within his Qi Sea, surrounding the bright and radiant 'Emperor's Origin' Immortal Foundation.

'In terms of immortal foundation cultivation, the difficulty of 'Emperor's View' is no higher than that of 'Crimson Arrowhead.' Conquering a region and commanding cultivators is far more pleasant than the image of returning severely injured…'

'Moreover, I've already cultivated this immortal foundation, and the effects of [Qilin Light Illuminating the Pill] are far superior to the previous divine ability, 'Crimson Arrowhead'!'

According to Li Zhouwei's estimate, after this great victory, "Emperor Guanyuan" is already shining brightly. He has taken the pills and gone into seclusion. With the help of the talismanic energy, he only needs about a year.

'With three years remaining, one dose of Ginseng Purple will surely be enough!'

Upon returning from Luoyang, with his conversation with Tao still ringing in his ears, Li Zhouwei's thoughts deepened.

"The Tao family has put in a lot of effort this time. Several requirements cannot be omitted, and there is also an old spiritual treasure in [Dalingchuan], which may provide some room for maneuver."

Xuanwei's stance is different; if the Tao family wants to enter, they will most likely still have to ask that Tao family sword cultivator for help…

'Since that's the case, we can certainly allow him to seize the [White Curtain Old Dream Pavilion]. Tao already possesses one spiritual treasure; with both on one person, and him being at the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm, it wouldn't be unreasonable for him to hold off a Grandmaster.'

According to Li Zhouwei's judgment, since Jin Yi knew that Li Zhouwei was going, there would most likely be a Grand Master who would take action, and the Tuoba family would send at least one mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivator... a Grand Master might not be impossible.

"The problem is that the Buddhist and Taoist sects certainly won't let this ancient Daoist site like Dalingchuan go easily. Yang Ruiyi is stationed in Luoyang, and Jiang Toushi can't make any rash moves, but people from the Da Mu Dharma Realm and Lotus Temple will definitely come."

Among the seven, the Lotus Temple is closest to the immortal cultivators, and the Great Mu Dharma Realm is closest to the ancient Buddhists. Both are adjacent to Luoyang. One is greedy for immortal items, and the other loves ancient items. Both are eyeing it covetously.

"Now it seems that the Great Mu Dharma Realm's indifference to the Song Dynasty's northward advance might actually be a case of hoping to invite a wolf into the house. Whether it's Luoyang or Dalingchuan, as long as the two tigers fight, there will surely be an opportunity for Buddhist practitioners to benefit..."

'If I were in the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm, surrounded by wolves, even if they were wary of each other, they would still inevitably swarm in, all wanting a piece of the pie, when faced with the Kan Water inheritance.'

Li Zhouwei sneered, and with a flick of his sleeve, two jade bottles appeared before him. One bottle contained a radiant pill, while the other churned with true qi.

'A decisive blow is needed to intimidate them and force them to scatter in disarray, preventing them from committing further evil deeds.'

……

On the north bank, snow fell incessantly, and several mountain peaks were submerged in white snow. A man in crimson robes stood atop a mountain, gazing into the distance.

Flames danced around him, like blazing fire, silently melting away the oncoming snow, yet without affecting the mountains in the slightest. The ice and snow beneath his feet were extremely solid, shining like jade in the flames.

Li Jiangqian remained silent, his gaze peculiar, his lips moving slightly:

A river of red tears flows, I am a solitary ghost.

The person walked silently, the snow beneath their feet crunching softly underfoot. Their face was expressionless, but after closing their mouth, a gritted-teeth gesture appeared.
The old father wanted to kill his son, but alas, a deity guarded him in the netherworld.

His gaze was indifferent, yet he unconsciously began to take steps amidst the pure white snow.

A spring breeze swept across the land, leaving the fields silent. Flames roared in the northern sky, faintly tinged with purple light. The woman, riding a vermilion wind, arrived late. Li Jiangqian's worries vanished, and a smile appeared on his face.

"My sister arrived at just the right time."

Li Quewan, weary from his journey, glanced briefly at the northern scenery before asking:

"King Wei..."

"He has gone into seclusion."

Upon hearing this answer, Li Quewan nodded secretly and said:
"Tantai..."

No one came.

Li Jiangqian nodded and said:

"They intentionally borrowed it from us."

Li Quewan breathed a sigh of relief and then smiled:
"I just got back. It was lively in Qu Si's place too. Master Kuang Yu has come out of seclusion. He was so enthusiastic. He held my hand and talked for a long time. He even asked about my great-uncle. If the Great Elixir hadn't been incomplete, he should have gone too."

Upon hearing Kuang Yu's name, Li Jiangqian chuckled softly, then heard his sister say:

"It just so happens that Master Liao Luo has come out of seclusion... He only handed over two spiritual artifacts and discussed them in detail. It's just a pity that... He missed the chance to see the great master."

Li Jiangqian smiled and said:
"That master cultivates 'water harmony,' it's not good to ask him to become a master."

The woman nodded sadly and said:

"I've thought about it too. I was just asking for his ideas, hoping that the Great Master would help... I didn't expect Senior Liao Luo to ask me in detail and discover that he's in seclusion. I can't ask him for help for the time being..."

"He said he could exchange for a complete pill for me, but for the matter of refining weapons, it would be best to find a cultivator with 'complete pill' and 'metal virtue', or at the very least, someone with 'true fire' and 'mansion water'."

"No wonder it was so fast."

Li Jiangqian had originally estimated that she wouldn't be back for quite some time, but after thinking for a moment, he frowned and said:
“Troublesome… We don’t need to consider ‘Full Core’ cultivators. I’ve only heard of Dao Mian Zhenren, and he’s not a master of weapon crafting either. ‘Golden Virtue’… usually means Golden Feather. Even the most famous weapon crafting master of True Fire is a member of the Golden Feather faction.”

"Actually, Hengzhu is even better, as it is closer to Quandan, but unfortunately Hengzhu has already closed its doors."

This is quite awkward—Li Quewan needs to use Jin Yu, but the upcoming battle in Dalingchuan will definitely involve Jin Yu… who knows how it will turn out.

Li Jiangqian also frowned and said:
“It takes at least three to five years to refine a weapon. If we deal with this matter before any conflict arises, it will be even more difficult to get the weapon back if we encounter any trouble later or offend some powerful figures.”

The two exchanged a glance and fell silent. Li Quewan then said:

"There's a man named Dingyangzi in Qize who cultivates 'Supreme Witchcraft,' which is close to 'Complete Elixir.' He's a capable individual, but unfortunately, he's in Western Shu, so going there now is still somewhat risky..."

"Let's ask first if they're also collecting spiritual resources here."

Li Jiangqian pondered for a moment and said:
"Actually, there's also the North... the 'True Fire' Grand Master Gao Fu, this King Bo Lie is extremely famous, but it's not very convenient to travel between them, which is also a hassle."

Li Quewan could only postpone the matter. As the two were talking, the purple flames that were raging from the north became even more brilliant, dyeing the sky a hazy purple, attracting a large number of cultivators to stop and watch.

In the eyes of these two True Immortals of the Purple Mansion, however, the situation was quite different. The void trembled, as if boiling. Li Quewan couldn't help but praise:
“Xiu Yue is truly extraordinary. The aura of a battle between ordinary Grandmasters is nothing compared to the sheer power he unleashes, which immediately shakes the very void. They are actually evenly matched!”

Li Jiangqian then stepped forward, riding the fire, and said with a smile:
"Fellow Daoist Yin! Thank you for your trouble!"

Kuang Hong rode out on a beam of light, his face showing remorse. He performed a meticulous bow before speaking:
"Your Highness is too kind! This formation has a long history and isn't entirely controlled by 'Xiuyue.' The spiritual atmosphere is different after crossing the river, which caused the delay... Fortunately, it's [Guanghong Xuanxu], otherwise it would have taken half a year..."

When Li Zhouwei made the arrangements back then, he gave Kuang Hong two or three months, and Kuang Hong gritted his teeth and agreed. He never expected it to take almost four months to arrive; he was undeniably to blame. Li Jiangqian, however, shook his head and said:
"It's no big deal; it's the same whether it's a month earlier or later."

The three members of the Li family had carefully discussed the location where the palace had fallen, considering the north bank, Zhijing Mountain, the west bank, and even the south bank. In the end, after much deliberation, they finally chose another location.

'Zhijing Mountain should have been an excellent choice, as Mingyang already resides there… but the site where this palace was built must have other uses besides alchemy…'

The Li family has many secrets. Whether it's Li Jiangqian or Li Ximing, they hope to have a place to settle down and discuss confidential matters. Once this place is settled, the number of supernatural powers on the lake will increase, and Zhijing Mountain will have to be handed over to the Purple Mansion cultivators...

In this way, the location closest to the Li family's ancestral home, Zhijingshan on the south bank, becomes somewhat unstable.

'The north bank is mountainous, yet has been covered in snow for millennia. Its ley lines are scattered, and it is rich in pine and cypress trees, which are incompatible with the fire element. Moreover, it faces a large river and is constantly threatened. The west bank, although it has many fire veins, lacks large mountains and is unlikely to attract spiritual energy.'

'Only the dense forest remains.'

The east bank controls many small aristocratic families and faces the river. It is not too far from Huzhou and the south bank. It is convenient to station one or two Purple Mansions there and send reinforcements in all directions.

'As the only large mountain in Wangyue Lake, Milin Mountain is a suitable match for Muhuo. We've already reaped considerable rewards. If there's still some left over from creating the Taixu Secret Realm, considering the current situation, it might be worthwhile to establish a base here…'

The two accompanied him all the way to the top of the dense forest. The cultivators and common people below had already been dispersed. A hint of anticipation appeared in Li Jiangqian's eyes as he smiled:

"Please keep watch, sister. I'm going to the palace."

Indeed, this Duyang Palace is quite different from others. As the only remaining palace of the Wei Kingdom in Luoyang, Li Zhouwei easily recaptured it with the mandate of Mingyang and has gained full control of the palace, handing it over to Li Jiangqian and Kuang Hong.

Otherwise, Kuang Hong would not have been able to move this hall here. This hall is just like the spiritual artifact in Cui Jueyin's hands. It can be merged with Wei Guo Xuan Tao and can be connected with the earth veins. The Li family can also preserve the entire hall!

'If we obtain a secret realm in the future, this Duyang Palace can naturally be placed within it! It's just a pity that those two divine generals were formed through the Wei Kingdom's profound secret techniques... and they're about to dissipate...'

Li Jiangqian stepped through the flames and entered the hall. His gaze swept over the writing on the ground before he raised his eyebrows to look at it. His eyes lit up, and he exclaimed:

"What a fine robe!"

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately raised his hand, gently guiding it as if grasping something out of thin air, before suddenly exerting force and pulling hard:
"Buzz!"

In the blink of an eye, a copper plate the size of a breastplate appeared in his palm!
This plate is divided into five sections, each with twelve markings. The center is hollow, where the light of the sun and the energy of the fire constantly converge. All the firelight is enveloped by the light of the sky, like a blooming red flower, presenting an extremely magnificent scene!
Before Li Jiangqian could examine it closely, the moment he grasped the array plate, a subtle sound reached his ears:

"Crack."

The grand hall suspended above the dense forest suddenly trembled, and a faint buzzing sound enveloped the entire Moon Gazing Lake. In an instant, the vibrations grew increasingly sharp, and many cultivators seemed to lose their hearing. The sounds and colors of the entire world faded away, leaving only this endless buzzing sound.

A hazy, almost white flame erupted from the main hall, surging along the corridors and bursting forth from all directions, shooting straight into the sky. Above was blazing heat, and below was earth fire, distorting the view between heaven and earth.

Li Quewan waited for a long time, his supernatural powers quietly observing the void. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he activated his supernatural powers, locking onto an invisible place.

"laugh!"

This object, which seemed to be nothing, suddenly exploded into sparks under her strike. Activating the "Hou Shen Shu" technique, she instantly caught it and saw the invisible fire burning fiercely, flowing with a crystal-clear color.

Oyster!

The Li family had long suspected that this person must possess the Peony Flame. However, the Peony Flame is hidden either in the void or somewhere in the mortal world, making it extremely difficult to detect!

With the Li family possessing the [Cha You], Li Quewan naturally wasn't afraid of losing it. However, he still needed to put on an act. He activated his supernatural powers, and the [Hou Shen Shu] was subtly attracted to the fire, tightly hooking it in place.

Upon seeing this scene, Li Quewan was already delighted.

"The 'Hou Shen Shu' possesses the virtue of nurturing; since this object resonates with the 'Hou Shen Shu,' it must also possess the virtue of conceiving. I'm afraid... it's either for alchemy or weapon forging!"

Li Quewan had been thinking about Li Ximing losing the [Three-Holding Guardian Fire], and although it was also obtained by Li Zhouwei, as long as it could be used, she would at least let Li Ximing use it for now.

She intercepted the flames here, and the great hall only lasted for a moment in the face of this divine power's fall before turning into pale white light and drifting away, which was then taken into Li Jiangqian's hands!

The flames burst forth from the palace.

Strangely, after the raging, out-of-control flames burst out of the entire hall, the supernatural aura that had lost its containment also suddenly disappeared with the departure of the hall. The remaining energy rushed into the ground, turning into boiling, incessant fire veins that drilled deep into the earth.

"He truly is a Purple Mansion True Person of the Wei-Li bloodline!"

Li Jiangqian used his supernatural powers, patting off the invisible fire from his body, looking somewhat disheveled, but his hand was already gripping the robe.

The bright crimson of the sun on his robe shone on his face, and Li Jiangqian's eyes were filled with joy. His other hand had already put away the bronze plate and grabbed something from the invisible flames.

A fist-sized, hollowed-out stone ring with interwoven purple and red hues!
'It is none other than the storage container of the Marquis of Yincheng!'