Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 1302 Wei Jun
His smile lingered at the corner of his mouth, seemingly meaningful, but it vanished in an instant. The two great masters seemed oblivious to that momentary pause, only their supernatural powers subtly clashing.

"Senior Xiao!"

The blue-eyed master smiled, gazed at him for a long time, and said:

"If that's the case, then it's undoubtedly the attainment of Buddhahood?"

Xiao Chuting let out a breath and said jokingly:
"I'll test my Taoist skills; 'Lord of Kan Water' sounds better."

Chi Buzhi shook his head dismissively and said:

"I do not have the same self-confidence as Senior Xiao. Whether it is a junior position or a senior position, as long as the position is right, I will eventually stand on it. As the saying goes: 'Early cultivation in Gonghua will secure a junior position, while late attainment in Loutai will result in the loss of the Dao fruit.' But as long as the situation and position are right, whether it is a step earlier or a step later, there will eventually be a day when one can look down on the world."

The old man chuckled and shook his head, replying:
"In today's Kan River, only the fruit position is the way forward."

His eyes were bright, without the slightest hesitation. Chi Buzhi immediately understood, looked at him with a smile, and said:
"Senior, do you know... about the opponent on the [Daling River]?"

Xiao Chuting said leisurely:
"Have heard a little bit."

Chi Buzi stepped forward with his hands behind his back and began to speak in a gentle and detailed manner:

"Over the years, I have been in seclusion along the coast of Yan, cultivating and handling various trivial matters. I have also received some news: the Compassionate Path has already set off, and the Great True Man of the Female Water from the Murong family has also headed south..."

The old man nodded and said:
“I know him. There is a rare treasure called the Female Water Spirit Treasure in the Daling River. Apart from Shiqi, there is probably nowhere else to find it. And the Compassionate Path…”

He said:

"The Dragon Clan has been vying with them for Yin Lane for many years. In recent years, you have intervened, and they have gradually lost their momentum. Presumably, the matter has settled down. Since you can come here, they will naturally do the same."

Chi Buzi nodded and said:

"People from Chen State in Longdi have already arrived. As for the Great Mu Dharma Realm and several families in Jindi, I need not say more. I heard that the unique Kong Shu of the Great Mu Dharma Realm, who is said to be 'Worshiping the Altar Without Taking Receipts Based on One's Ability,' is about to set off, which is why the Discipline Dao, which has not been seen for many years, has also appeared."

He smiled and said:
“I know that you are highly skilled, and these people are not to be underestimated. Even General Yang, who has entered Dalingchuan, may not be willing to stand on your side!”

Xiao Chuting shook his head and said:

"Not only that! There's also Changhuai Mountain and the Golden Dao lineage!"

These words caused the atmosphere to freeze. The two great masters had listed several top immortal sects that were the best in the world and powerful lineages that suppressed their respective regions. If all of them entered together, it would be enough to stir up the winds and clouds of the world!

Chi Buzidao:

"Senior, are you confident?"

Xiao Chuting simply shook his head and said quite frankly:
"We'll have to see if Master Xue comes."

Upon hearing this name, Chi Buzhi's previously nonchalant expression finally changed, and the emotion in his pupils gradually turned cold as he said:
"I know him."

"I heard that the old master Lou Xing had surpassed the purple realm and fought him with his sword, but he did not last more than a hundred moves."

Lou Xing was resolute and had a bad reputation in Jiangnan back then, but no one dared to underestimate him when it came to fighting. Back then, they were both just beginning to master supernatural powers, and even the two True Immortals of the Purple Smoke Sect working together were no match for him!
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chuting shook his head and replied:

"He showed mercy."

Chi Buzhi narrowed his eyes slightly, the color in them turning dangerous with surprise. The old man said quietly:

“I have been to the Northern Huan Sect. Fellow Daoist Zhen Su mentioned that... as long as Xue Yang is willing, all cultivators below the Golden Core stage in this world must fight him with their bare hands. Senior Lou Xing also knows about this, so he only brought a sword.”

"But Master Xue had a friendship with him, which did not affect his swordplay."

Chi Buzi whispered:

"Even with sword intent, he couldn't be stopped?"

"It will be affected."

The old man said quietly:

"Senior Lou Xing only possesses sword intent, not sword cultivation techniques. I'm afraid only when that young fellow Daoist Wang mastered 'Nurturing Azure Sky' back then would he be qualified to draw his sword without any hindrance in front of him."

"But it's nothing more than using a sword."

Chi Buzhi had never underestimated Luoxia Mountain, but now he was truly troubled. He shook his head, realizing that discussing Xue Yang was pointless. This direct descendant of Luoxia Mountain was as domineering in supernatural powers as Luoxia Mountain was in the world's lineage. Once he appeared, everything else became meaningless.

He only said:
"The [Xin-You Luze Seal] is in my hands."

【Xin-You Luze Seal】!
Xiao Chuting certainly knew how powerful this thing was. Back then, Ning Tiaoxiao was able to roam freely under the Canzi realm with his supernatural powers when he wielded the [Xinyou Luze Seal]. How much more so now that it's Chi Buzi!

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chuting raised his head and said:
"I do not need you to defeat the enemy, my friend; I only need to stall them."

Those emerald green eyes shifted subtly, and he said:
"Second and third place."

'Second or third...'

Xiao Chuting stroked his beard and gazed at him, remaining silent for a long time. After an unknown period of time, he finally heard the young man say softly:
"Will the Lord of the Defenders of the Way come?"

'Wei Xuanyin.'

If you were to ask Chi Buzhi which True Person is most wary of now that has become involved in the overall situation, without a doubt it would be Wei Xuanyin, the Dao Master of Guanhua Tianlou!
Xiao Chuting frowned and said:

"I've seen him before..."

Xiao Chuting was present during the great battle fought by the Sun Sect in Luoxia Xiangxiang back then, and even intervened to stop Wei Xuanyin.

Chi Buzi whispered:
"This person mastered the Four Supernatural Powers early on, each a top-tier inheritance of the Guan Hua Dao lineage. Now, with his 'Jueyin' unstable and injured by Mingyang, he doesn't seem so terrifying..."

"Most importantly... he has been in seclusion for many years. If he completes the final 'Concealing Clothes' and perfects 'Jueyin', there will be a huge difference."

"His previously cultivated four supernatural powers will all benefit from this, thus making up for any deficiencies. Some of the ancient Taoist supernatural powers will even be further enhanced, resembling the ancient Jueyin Qi of that time..."

Chi Buzhi's eyes flickered, revealing a gloomy expression:
"That King of Wei will also be coming... In that case, it's hard to predict what changes will occur."

Xiao Chuting looked thoughtful. Although he was quite confident, the situation was chaotic, and he still had to face a Daoist Master of Guanhua Tianlou with perfect supernatural powers. It was by no means an easy task.

"That's a problem too."

He didn't say much, only asked:
"What does Fellow Daoist Chi need?"

Chi Buzhi smiled, a strange look appearing in his eyes, and said intentionally:
"Now that I am walking in the sea, you ask me what I need? Rather than me, I should say, sir—you need to prove your path, that's why I'm here to help you!"

Xiao Chuting smiled without saying a word, staring straight at him. Chi Buzhi took two steps before nodding and saying:
"If Senior is willing, the things of Fushui and Lushui in Dalingchuan, as well as the methods related to my attainment of the Dao, will naturally belong to me, Chi Buzhi. Besides that... being able to witness Senior Xiao's complete attainment of the Dao is already a rare and great opportunity!"

Xiao Chuting chuckled and shook his head, saying:
“If you don’t ask for something, I won’t trust you.”

Chi Buzhi stared at him for a long time, then smiled and shook her head. She bowed respectfully, finally turned around, and walked several steps across the dark marshland before slightly turning her head and raising her eyebrows to say:
"If you succeed, senior, one day... one day when I, Chi, attain enlightenment, I will need Master Xiao to intervene. I hope that at that time, you will show mercy."

Chi Buzhi actually understood that if Xiao Chuting really became a Golden Core cultivator, whether or not he made a move would ultimately have little to do with any promise. However, before leaving, he still said all he could—these words brushed past Xiao Chuting's ears like the wind, and the figure of the green-eyed youth also disappeared into the dark marshland like a patch of azure light.

Over the years overseas, Xiao Chuting had actually heard of Chi Buzhi's name long ago. This former genius of the Qingchi Sect, who cultivated the Way of Lushui and came from Luchi, should have been the most powerless.

'The green water changes position, rising and falling in a short time; its master will not last long, and change is inevitable. This is precisely why this transformed purple water is inherently difficult to cross.'

Lu Hong Geng Xuan changed the five paths to a different position, which means he likes change and tends to be prone to leapfrog events. Earlier, he had used the analogy of three horses carrying the road to Li Zhouwei. This leapfrog horse with a different position is particularly powerful. It is strong in the early stage and weak in the late stage, which is extremely obstructive to the right path!

Most of the Purple Mansion True Persons who cultivate these Five Virtues have a desire for enlightenment, and countless of them die before they even reach the Purple Mansion!
"Back then, Chi Wei was so full of vigor... He effortlessly traversed the heavens with his supernatural powers, yet here he suffered a crushing defeat, his lifespan dwindling, which is why he harbored murderous intent. If it weren't for Lu He's guidance on the method, given the lifespan he had already sacrificed, he might never have been able to attain the Gold Realm!"

'But Chi Buzhi's situation wasn't much better.'

Even though they were both in the same Green Pond, he could still pass through the Purple Ginseng in less than three hundred years!
Although the current rumors suggest that Chi Buzhi has to rely on the Dragon faction to get rid of Lushui and is in a bad situation, Xiao Chuting has many thoughts in his mind when he sees him.

Chi Buzhi had too many reasons to help him.

Chi Buzhi's backing, the Dragon Clan, hopes that Xiao Chuting will achieve enlightenment; the Yuanfu faction behind Xiao Chuting may possess the Fushui method that Chi Buzhi yearns for; and the Fushui that Chi Buzhi requests is most likely intricately connected to his Kanshui...

Just as Chi Buzhi said when they met, Xiao Chuting knew that Chi Buzhi would help him, and Chi Buzhi also knew that Xiao Chuting could cooperate with him. This was a tacit understanding between two enlightened beings. This tacit understanding was better than any fear and more reassuring than any promise.

Is that all?

The old man moved with ease, the water on his body constantly shifting and shimmering with a deep, inky light. He traveled north along the dark waters, the light in his eyes growing ever brighter.

……

Liangchuan Mountain.

Liangchuan Mountain is not much different from before, except that the banners of the Ju clan have all been replaced with those of the Great Song Dynasty, and the radiance of the divine power is even more intense than before, almost reaching the sky.

Li Jiangqian came from Wangyue Lake, crossed the Yangtze and Huai Rivers, and arrived in Luoyang, but he did not see Yang Ruiyi. He only saw Ning Wan, the Qiuhu Zhenren stationed in Xiangxiang.

What's remarkable is that this Autumn Lake Fairy already possesses two supernatural powers!
The cultivation of "Cold Qi" is relatively easy, but Ning Wan has not had much time to truly cultivate over the years, whether due to injuries or being plotted against. Now, she has clearly achieved it easily without many failures, which shows her true skill.

Li Jiangqian congratulated her and then asked about Yang Ruiyi. Ning Wan replied:

"The General has received orders and has just left. He must be discussing important matters in the realm of exiled spirits, which we cannot detect."

Yang Ruiyi was meeting someone, but Li Jiangqian was too lazy to bother with him. He immediately rode the Li Huo over the mountains and descended with his divine power. Only then did he see the crimson divine power coming towards him, transforming into a man with a wide belt and tall crown. He looked quite refined and bowed, then smiled and said:

"Master!"

Although Li Jiangqian didn't recognize him, seeing his Qingchi attire and knowing he was a Yinghuo cultivator, she understood and smiled:

"Senior Tantai!"

Tantai Jin shook his head awkwardly and returned the greeting repeatedly:

"I dare not address you as senior...please!"

Li Jiangqian, however, was in no hurry to settle down, and said with a smile:
"I came here to see the situation in the north. There's no need to rush into battle. I'll just find someone who understands the situation and go north with me to take a look."

Tantai Jin paused slightly, seemingly lost in thought, and said:
"please!"

The two then withdrew their supernatural powers and silently headed north. Tantai Jin quickly became solemn. They stopped just as they could see the undulating mountains to the north. Tantai Jin whispered:

"Young master, look to the west."

Li Jiangqian raised his eyebrows and looked around. He saw a dazzling light in the distance, a golden and white color, with various colors converging. There was a city, located between two mountains, completely blocking the mountain gorge.

Tantai Jin said solemnly:

“That place is Mianchi, located between Xiangshan and a small peak at the tail of Xiaoshan. It is both a large prefecture and a pass, and another gateway into Guanzhong. When Zhou was destroyed, Wei troops came out from here to fight against Jin.”

He sighed and said:
"Xiangshan and Mianchi have a long history and are considered large mountains. They have survived to this day. The Xia people refined salt here, and there were salt ponds everywhere. My ancestors also practiced cultivation here."

So he turned his head, looked east, and said softly:
"That place is Badger County."

Li Jiangqian turned his head and gazed at the distant east, where several cities leaned against another mountain. Compared to Mianchi, they appeared dim and even quite ordinary.

Tantai short road:

"Behind Badger County lies Mount Daling, which, along with Mount Xiang on this side, forms the entrance to the Jin region. If one doesn't go to the Jin region, to the northeast of Mount Daling, there is a majestic mountain range with an almost identical trajectory, which serves as a barrier for the Jin region, extending all the way to the Youyan region, and is called Taihang..."

He was, after all, a member of the Tantai family, and possessed extensive knowledge. He paused for a moment, then sighed:

"Legend has it that there was an immortal named Zhidu who attained enlightenment on Mount Taihang. After passing through the three prefectures of Dangyin, Guangping, and Weijun along the eastern side of Mount Taihang, one arrives at the land of Yan..."

Upon hearing this, Li Jiangqian suddenly frowned, a hint of doubt creeping into his eyes, and asked:

"【Wei Commandery】?"

Tantai Jin was taken aback for a moment, then replied:

"It's [Wei Commandery]..."

Li Jiangqian shook his head. His family was from the Wei-Li clan, so he was inevitably a little sensitive to the character "Wei." He figured it was just a place name, so he chuckled and shook his head casually, saying:
"It's rare to find someone with the character 'Wei' in their name..."

Suddenly, Tantai Jin had an epiphany, and was startled. He seemed to hesitate whether to speak, and after a long silence, he said quietly:

"This place was originally called [Wei Wang] during the Qi Dynasty, but Emperor Liang changed it back."

Upon hearing this, the golden-eyed youth beside him stared directly at him, his gaze carrying a cold, dangerous intensity, yet his tone was tinged with amusement:
Is there any connection between them?

Tantai Jin's gaze was complex as she softly said:
"Legend has it that Emperor Gong of Wei died suddenly at the foot of the Taihang Mountains and on the banks of the Hengzhang River during his eastern tour. Emperor Qi then divided these three places into one prefecture, which is called 'Wei Wang' (meaning 'the fall of Wei') and is today's 'Wei Prefecture'!"