Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 1304 Guanyuan
Upon hearing his words, Li Jiangqian simply raised an eyebrow and smiled:

"My sister has conveyed the senior's words to my father, but he went into seclusion to cultivate a year ago and has not emerged since. We do not know what his plans are."

Tian Huo smiled and shook his head.

'Is Li Zhouwei in seclusion?'

He didn't know about others, but since the King of Wei had conquered Luoyang, he was bound to come. Given Bai Qilin's personality, how could he miss such a grand occasion where the world's heroes gathered?
He also knew that this prince was not as sincere as Li Quewan, and that he would not get anything out of him, so he simply turned around with his hands behind his back and smiled:
"What arrangements will be revealed in the Dalingchuan region. Please stop here!"

He gestured forward, indicating that Li Jiangqian should also head north. The golden-eyed youth's eyes flickered for a moment, a look of doubt on his face, and he said softly:

"Judging from your words, senior, this grotto-heaven is about to open."

Tian Huo glanced at him and said:
“Master Xiao has already crossed the Yangtze and Huai Rivers. Judging by the time, it will take at least a few days to travel there, and if he is fast, he can arrive in an instant. You and I are both supernatural beings. If we stand in the mountains, several days will pass in the blink of an eye.”

Li Jiangqian was shocked.

He remembered that his father and that Master Xiao had agreed on a four-year timeframe, but now it was only the third year. Counting the days, it was really too early!

He hesitated for a moment, but Tian Huo, with bright eyes, quietly watched him and smiled:

"Which fellow Daoist is Changli waiting for?"

Tian Huo was no ordinary person. Li Jiangqian had only asked one more question, yet Tian Huo immediately sensed it. The young man, however, remained calm, shook his head solemnly, and sighed:

"Not at all. Such an opportunity should be shared by all, but unfortunately my sister is cultivating secret techniques at home, which is inconvenient. That's why I came north first to observe the situation... I didn't expect it to happen so quickly!"

He brazenly crushed the jade talisman in his sleeve, while Tian Huo frowned secretly:

'The secret technique…it is…his profound strategy on the lake…'

Although the Li family's forging of the Xuantao technique wasn't particularly high-profile, mobilizing hundreds or even thousands of cultivators was something that couldn't be kept secret. Several major powers were well aware of it, so Tian Huo nodded and said:

"This is also a problem. Several masters have entered the cave, and the lake is rather empty."

His words were by no means alarmist. Qingji was acting on a whim and was an unstable variable. It was not impossible that this general of Western Shu might abandon Dalingchuan and go to the lake!
Therefore, when the Dalingchuan River opened this time, several of the Li family's subordinate officials, and even Li Ximing himself, had to remain on the lake.

'The Dalingchuan region is teeming with supernatural beings, making it extremely dangerous. Que Wan and I are protected by the [Cha You], which not only allows us to avoid danger but also to explore for potential benefits. Furthermore, our numbers are small, so we can rely on the strength of the Song Dynasty…'

While Cui Jueyin and others had only recently broken through to the Purple Mansion realm, their supernatural powers were still somewhat limited. Cheng Qian, in particular, needed to stabilize his unfinished Xuan Tao while Li Quewan Teng made his move, rendering him unable to move. Li Ximing, remaining on the lake, could also rely on [Cha You] to detect the offensive from Western Shu.

This was arranged by Li Jiangqian and Li Ximing before their departure, so even though things have suddenly changed, they don't seem flustered.

'It's just too late to turn back!'

He was very clear-headed:

'With the Yang family present before me at Dalingchuan, no one will dare to do anything to me in public. But once this grotto-heaven opens, there will inevitably be turmoil both inside and outside. Within the grotto-heaven, I can come and go freely, but if I return to the lake and miss the opportunity, Yang Ruiyi and the others will have already entered Dalingchuan. If I then travel to Huan County, I will surely be intercepted by Shi Xiu in Luoxia.'

Although Li Quewan possessed the Taiyin Spiritual Treasure, it could only empower one more person, and he didn't consider using it to assist Li Zhouwei, since it might be meant for that purpose.

"Since that's the case, there are only two paths now: either follow the great Song Dynasty's supernatural beings into the grotto-heaven, or go back and hide on the lake, waiting idly and missing the opportunity."

As for Dalingchuan, the Li siblings absolutely had to go. Based on Li Zhouwei's experience going to Wanlingtian, with their talisman seeds, the two of them were the best choices to go to the cave heaven! One more person meant one more source of income…

'Furthermore... we really need to make at least one or two gains!'

Li Zhouwei's support for the entire Li family is self-evident. If it weren't for this Prince Wei, the Li family's wealth would not have exceeded one-tenth of its current value. Li Jiangqian knows in his heart how much nourishment he has received since he achieved supernatural powers.

When Li Jiangqian was building the foundation, he managed the entire Li family in an orderly manner. But now things are different. Li Quewan has made great contributions to converting resources and building Xuantao. To put it bluntly, Li Jiangqian has done nothing so far. In his opinion, this is not a sustainable way.

"When my father possessed two supernatural powers, he could roam Wanling Heaven and obtain the family's first spiritual treasure. Now that I also possess two supernatural powers, Dalingchuan is right before my eyes!"

He considered himself an outstanding individual, a son of a unicorn, and how could he be at peace without gaining some benefit from it?

Furthermore, family members are not without their own thoughts, so Li Jiangqian didn't need much prompting. He made his decision in an instant, then sighed with worry and said:
"Alright...please."

Tian Huo nodded with a smile, seemingly unconcerned that the two belonged to different countries. They rode forward together, and Tantai Jin, standing beside him, bowed and took his leave to return south. Tian Huo glanced at his retreating figure before saying:
"This must be the real person from the Tantai family..."

Li Jiangqian nodded, but seeing Tian Huo's extremely regretful expression, he shook his head and said:
"I've heard that the ancestors of the Tantai family had some connection with my lord, Jin Yi, and could be considered friends. Back when the Wei Dynasty was not yet established, my lord advised him to establish his lineage within the country, but he firmly declined..."

"It's a pity that a great clan that could be as famous as the Han family after Yuanxia in ancient times, and who cultivated the Three Yin for generations, has now fallen to such an obscure state. They finally produced a True Person, but he cultivated 'Yang Huo'."

Li Jiangqian shook his head and said:
"Isn't there another True Immortal Yuan Dao? I heard he's also a great cultivator!"

Tian Huo sighed and shook his head, seemingly disagreeing, but said nothing more. As the mountains and rivers beneath their feet gradually came into view, the two parted ways. Li Jiangqian landed to the side and waited for a while. Sure enough, he saw Sima Yuanli, dressed in green, riding on the clouds, with Yu Xi beside him, his old face gloomy.

This Master Qinghu arrived in a hurry. After looking around, he felt his scalp tingle. Finally seeing him, his eyes lit up, and he quickly bowed and said:

"Master Changli!"

He scanned the area carefully, a hint of hesitation creeping onto his face. Yu Xi was more direct; the old man seemed to be facing a greater sense of urgency these past few years, his complexion appearing much paler. He stepped forward, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, and said:

"Where is the King of Wei?"

They can't be blamed for this. The Dalingchuan River is now overflowing with supernatural powers. Several great cultivators from different lineages have arrived, and each of them stands in the sky, exuding divine might!

Yang Ruiyi is typical of the underworld; he won't show himself until a fight breaks out, silently lurking in the void, making him impossible to detect. Li Jiangqian, however, has the ability to investigate the underworld and can see clearly, so neither of them can be sure of his whereabouts...

After much thought, he actually remembered Li Zhouwei's good points—this King of Wei was comparable to a Great Immortal, and the mere presence of this white Qilin in the human realm made people feel much more at ease.

Li Jiangqian could see through their intentions and chuckled inwardly, only sighing and shaking his head. Yu Xi hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back. Sima Yuanli, guessing that Li Zhouwei and Yang Ruiyi had something planned, didn't say much, only saying:

"I asked Fellow Daoist Yang, and she was ordered to invite True Man Ye Hui to Jianghuai. True Man Chang Yun has already arrived in Liangchuan..."

Upon hearing this, Li Jiangqian's heart stirred.

'Chang Yun, Ye Hui…'

Clearly, these two cultivators did not have a deep relationship with Shui De, so they were left in Luoyang by the Yang family. Yu Xi, on the other hand, was a female cultivator and was determined to come this time. It is unknown what concessions he made to the Yang family.

Li Jiangqian only said:
"Father may have made arrangements with Lord Yang in advance. I don't know where he is now. If there is not enough time, we may have to go in first."

Sima Yuanli nodded thoughtfully, but then he saw snow rolling in the distance, and a clear light rushed from the river, revealing a person in front of him, dressed in white, riding the water with great elegance.

Upon seeing him, Sima Yuanli felt a great weight lifted from his heart and finally breathed a sigh of relief. He stepped forward to look at him and said:
"Fellow Daoist Guanghou!"

'The Immortal Guanghou?'

Li Jiangqian's heart skipped a beat, and Yu Xi beside him looked even more horrified.

'Purely pure! He's sided with the Song Dynasty…'

The celestial beings attracted many onlookers, exchanging messages and maintaining an eerie silence. Guanghou, however, reluctantly gave him face and nodded casually.

He simply turned his face to look at Li Jiangqian and said softly:
"You must be the eldest son. I am Guanghou!"

Before Li Jiangqian could speak, the sky suddenly darkened, and a fierce wind howled through the mountains. The two men sitting facing each other on the mountaintop finally shifted their gazes. Master Qu drank the clear wine in his golden goblet in one gulp, straightened his sleeves, and the monk in black stood up, gazing into the distance.

Amidst the ethereal clouds, the towering golden body slowly moved its massive head, casting an enormous shadow on the ground. The churning clouds ceased their movement, and the long-haired man stepped out into the air. Meanwhile, crimson flames rolled across the southern horizon, as if real fire was approaching.

In an instant, all the immortals who had been like a backdrop in the sky came to life, their supernatural powers surging. Countless gazes, some filled with envy, some with malice, some with pity, and some with coldness, all fell towards the southeast. On the fertile plains, where wind and rain were raging, a small figure, brownish-green in color, was growing larger and larger.

He still wore the same ordinary straw raincoat, and was still the same composed old man, his jade-like fishing rod swaying gently in the rain.

Xiao Chuting.

……

The sun and moon shine together over heaven and earth.

The moonlight shone brightly, illuminating the heavens and earth. Rays of spiritual light shone forth, like flowing gold, converging together.

On the stone platform in the pavilion, a man sat upright, dressed in a black robe embroidered with gold, exuding great nobility. The bright sunlight shone on his chiseled face, making it gleam and captivating.

These extremely dense spiritual energies converged into his body, flowing into his dantian and condensing into supernatural power, which lifted him to the heavens!

Within the Shengyang Palace, light and color intertwined, the Heavenly Gate towered high, exuding boundless nobility, Qilin leaped about, brimming with murderous intent, and the crimson sunset stretched endlessly, all intertwined. At the very center, the heavenly light shone brilliantly, and a white pearl as bright as the moon shone subtly within.

Above the three divine powers, a radiant light suddenly descended, like an unparalleled and noble emperor trying to suppress his ministers, causing the Qilin to become unruly and the Heavenly Gate to be enraged, resulting in a great uproar!

Li Zhouwei had already lifted "Di Guanyuan" into Shengyang and experienced the power of this Purple Immortal Threshold. But when he actually carried "Di Guanyuan" into Shengyang Palace and tried his best to stabilize his supernatural powers, he also experienced the hardships involved.

"Over the past two years, after consuming the [Mingzhen Heshen Pill], the 'Emperor's Vision' has reached perfection. Suddenly elevated, it has transformed into a divine power within the Shengyang Palace, but it is incompatible with the three original Mingyang divine powers, making it difficult to fully integrate..."

With his cultivation level, he managed to suppress the "Crimson Arrowhead" with all his might. There were countless ups and downs during this process. Sometimes the Heavenly Gate was restless, sometimes the Qilin was uneasy, and even the "Emperor's View" in the sky was still fighting, trying to fall as soon as possible.

'This is the moment to test your cultivation!'

At this moment, Li Zhouwei not only needs to have a deep understanding of these four supernatural powers, but also needs to be able to resolve the various entanglements between them and understand the changes in each one. If he is not careful in any one way, all his previous efforts will be in vain.

No wonder.

Li Zhouwei didn't know how other lineages had overcome this hurdle, but at least the Mingyang Method and his own breakthrough were in the same way. It wasn't too difficult, and it actually gave him a sense of peace.

'Something...too easy—I was too cautious.'

Li Zhouwei was born with a bright Yang destiny and was also blessed with talismanic energy. He often seemed to rely on overwhelming power in battles, but in reality, his cultivation was second only to the long-lost Master Zi Mu in Jiangnan.

The destiny of the Bright Yang and the entanglement of the Metal element that he carried were like a ray of light, tied around the neck of the Bright Yang stallion, and like a poisonous whip, forcibly driving his supernatural powers toward the fruition, just as he had said to Li Xuanxuan when he picked up [Yuan E]:
'The sun shines brightly, and it was born to love me!'

With these eight characters, it is actually enough—the world of Ziwei is the confinement of an ordinary person, how can it limit a Qilin!

In less than two hundred days, he forcefully suppressed the 'Crimson Arrowhead' into the depths of the Rising Sun!

However, when the 'Crimson Arrowhead' sank into it, things changed completely. Under Li Zhouwei's deliberate harmonization, this place of bright yang and yin transformed into a vast desert, becoming an endless landscape at the bottom of the rising yang. The Heavenly Gate, the Qilin... and even the 'Emperor's Observation of the Origin' that replaced the 'Crimson Arrowhead' and descended between the Heavenly Gate and the Qilin, all transformed into a mysterious scene in the desert, dividing his rising yang into three parts!
A chill rushed into his mind from the rising sun, dispelling the fog and finally bringing the fourth ray of light to the three supernatural powers that were clearly visible in his consciousness.

In that instant, the black-robed youth suddenly opened his eyes, his pupils flashing with a bright white light. The violent sunlight whipped up his robes, and countless bright golden Qilin patterns crawled up his cheeks!
"Emperor's View of the Origin" Achieved!
The scorching sunlight shone brightly behind him, transforming into rings of colorful light. King Wei finally stood up, stretched out his hands, and the four divine powers—Heavenly Gate, Imperial Garden, Great Desert, and Qilin—converged and merged into one.

The bright sun on this white Qilin went from being in a reversed, dim position to a state of perilous supernatural power, and then rose again from the setting sun in the desert, finally reaching the position of Emperor Guanyuan, where the bright sun is upright!

His eyes shone with a golden hue, bright as the moon. His fingers suddenly clenched, revealing strong, defined lines. The dark jade talisman shattered with a deafening roar, turning into black sand that poured down from between his fingers.

Today he is—the Great Master of the 'Bright Sun'.