Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 1308 Imperial Edict (1+12) (Bonus Chapter 29113 for Hidden Dragon)

The supernatural power shook the water, causing it to boil.

The jade palace was bright and clear, but it was completely submerged by the shimmering light. The dragon-like and snake-like shapes rolled on the bottom of the water. Yu Xi's eyes were gloomy, and his body was surrounded by female water as he looked at the figure in the dark water.

This man, holding his large belly, smiled and rode on a cloud behind him, with six Arhats standing beside him. The flames on his body were suppressed by the rolling river, yet he still exuded a fierce and awe-inspiring aura.

'Sad brows…'

This compassionate Maha has lived four lifetimes and is qualified to fight against someone in the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm. Now, his prized masculine fire has been suppressed here, and Yu Xi is a long-time female water cultivator. Given this shift in power, he should have been able to defeat the enemy easily.

However, Maha of the Compassionate Path was indeed quite capable. Relying on those Arhats, he maneuvered left and right, and his female essence was good at self-preservation but not at attacking, so for a time they were really deadlocked.

The sky was filled with colorful lights from the clash of supernatural powers. He felt annoyed, but the monk before him was quite smug, saying:

“Fellow Daoist Yu! We have met once before. You possess countless treasures in your grotto-heavens and endless palaces. Why bother arguing with me?”

Yu Xi sneered:

"You destroyed my clan's great formation and tried to excavate my secret realm. Is this what you call a mere acquaintance? Besides, this formation is surrounded by female water; how could I possibly give it up to you?"

Bei Mei laughed heartily and said:

"Destroying your grand formation was a matter of war between two countries. You surrendered to the enemy chieftain first. As for the secret realm... I sent one or two people there, which could only be considered stealing, and they couldn't even steal it properly. That white Qilin smashed your secret realm to pieces, and you don't even care!"

Yu Xi withdrew his supernatural powers, and his attacks became even more ferocious. Being an old man, he remained composed and answered confidently:

"Of course, you will be rewarded. How could someone like you, without father or ruler, possibly understand the affairs of the Celestial Empire?"

The two fought for a while, and as more and more people gathered around, Bei Mei became increasingly displeased and his attacks became more ruthless. Suddenly, a loud bang was heard, and the distant palace collapsed. Three white lights shot out and went in different directions!

The brightest light, however, pierced straight toward the two of them, manifesting its form in the river water. It was a dark, swirling object, about three fingers wide, shaped like a small snake.

'Female fluid'?!

In that instant, their expressions changed simultaneously, one of greed and the other of joy. They leaped up and reached for the black creature!
Yu Xi cultivated the female water, and although the distance was greater, he arrived a step ahead. However, before he could even place his hand on the dark light, a white light rushed over and manifested in front of him.

Yu Xi felt his body sink, as if something powerful had struck his forehead. His head throbbed with pain, and his mind went completely dark.
"not good!"

The man behind him, Bei Mei, moved slower but escaped the attack and saw it quite clearly—what came before the white light was a golden ring with bird-script inscriptions, its colors extremely vibrant, which had already struck Yu Xi's forehead, causing him to spit out blood!
Bei Mei's heart trembled:
"【Jade Green Carving】!"

Sure enough, a wisp of white mist drifted over at the same time, transforming into a man in a wide-sleeved robe in front of this person. He had a gourd tied around his waist and a stone tablet about an arm's length on his back, looking as ethereal as a celestial being.

He grasped the dark, fluid-filled thing with two fingers. Yu Xi's eyes had regained their clarity, and he recognized the person before him at a glance, his soul trembling with fear:

"Hold on to Guang!"

Linxiang Pavilion Great Master, Chi Guang!
This Master Chi Guang has been famous for a long time and is the leader of the immortal path in Jin. Unlike Zhu Kui, who became a Master by relying on other paths and whose reputation was notorious, Chi Guang has connections with the Da Mu Dharma Realm and the Tuoba family. He has been treated as an honored guest by the Han family on several occasions and is known for his ruthless cultivation of immortality.

What's most unique is that he cultivates "Pure Qi"!
'Although the orthodox "Pure Qi" only involves methods of cultivating one's inner nature through breath control, his method, a later modification of an unorthodox practice, possesses extraordinary power, capable of things that many other traditions cannot achieve.'

Considering his age, when Yu Xi had already achieved the status of a True Person and gained fame, Chi Guang had only just begun his cultivation. However, as time went by, he felt ashamed of himself compared to this rising star.

In addition, Chi Guang possessed an extremely peculiar treasure. His female water supernatural power was not always effective in front of this great master. Now, having been struck by the jade pendant, he was filled with fear and dared not linger. His figure transformed into various gray waters and fled at top speed!

Bei Mei was slightly taken aback. He had a friendly relationship with Linxiang Pavilion, but immediately a wicked thought arose in his mind, and he called out:
"Great Master! I'm here to help you!"

Unexpectedly, the river beside them boiled and rushed away, as if they were in a boundless fairyland, and everywhere they looked was white light!

‘Suffer it! ’

Sure enough, the man in the distance closed the distance in one step. His middle-aged face was full of calm smiles, and his black beard flowed freely. He said:

"You're too kind, Maha!"

His words were gentle, yet he had already removed the stone tablet and smashed it down on his head. In an instant, a surge of white light swept across the great river and suppressed Bei Mei's face!
"Senior Yu is cultivating the female waters, making him difficult to capture. I'm sorry to trouble Maha!"

"Boom!"

This stone tablet, like a mountain peak, is suppressed on the seabed, causing turbulent waves and dissipating its supernatural powers.

Such a tremendous commotion attracted many eyes, and white light flowed in the deep sea, with faint signs of movement.

Li Quewan had been waiting here for a long time.

She harnessed the light of the moon, remaining silent and quietly observing the struggle in the sky, until the stone tablet appeared out of nowhere, at which point her brows slowly furrowed.

'That great master has indeed noticed... This is troublesome...'

As Li Jiangqian had predicted, Li Quewan and Li Zhouwei arrived at breakneck speed and quickly entered the cave. They immediately became separated, and because they were a step too late, they almost became the target of everyone's attacks when they reached the river!
Fortunately, with the protection of the Taiyin Spiritual Treasure, they were able to escape with ease, falling into the deep river. However, many of the Xuan Palaces had already been seized and concealed with witchcraft. They managed to retrieve one or two places using the [Chayou] tool, but dared not be too obvious, and eventually went to the bottom of the river.

Upon reaching the bottom of this dark river, a grand hall finally appeared. He opened a passage for himself, but it was discovered by others. It was Jian Yan from Linxiang Pavilion!
This person was quite powerful, and Li Quewan did not want to get entangled with him. Jian Yan was also not confident in defeating her. The two tacitly split up and went their separate ways. Li Quewan then used Cha You to move forward until she arrived at this place.

The emerald-green palace is surrounded by flowing water, and is the most magnificent and spacious palace in this mountain range. It is located among a group of pavilions and has a splendid atmosphere. It is also the place that Yu Xi and Bei Mei fought over!

The two remained locked in a stalemate for a long time without being able to open the great formation. Li Quewan used Cha You to make an extremely surprising discovery!
The hall was filled with a dazzling array of spiritual objects and resources, but this was not the real reason that attracted her. In the center was a pool that appeared calm and still, but inside was a jade box, blessed by the [Cha You] technique. Li Quewan could clearly see that there was also a pill inside the jade box.

This pill was no bigger than a fingertip, and it was completely black with bright silver patterns drawn on it. Although it was sealed in a jade box, it still shimmered with an obscure spiritual energy, as if it were about to burst out of the box at any moment.

'This shape...this size...'

Li Quewan was all too familiar with this item; it was extremely similar to the [Mysterious Jade Edict Pill] he possessed!
'It is highly likely to be one of the Five Edicts of the Xuanwu Censorship from the Dongzhen Terrace back then!'

Li Quewan knew the benefits of the [Xuanheng Imperial Elixir] best. Putting aside other things for the time being, Li Wushao's supernatural abilities and the spiritual energy surging within his body due to the [Xuanhuang Crimson Water] were all thanks to this spiritual treasure!
'If I could get another one, I could finally use the newly acquired [Tianyi Chunyuan] at home!'

Since obtaining this spiritual treasure, Li Quewan had inquired about it in many ways, but found no trace of it. She also understood that such a spiritual treasure, which would even tempt a direct descendant of a Golden Core cultivator, was most likely collected in various grotto-heavens.

Just like the [Mysterious Jade Edict Pill] was in the hands of the Yang family.

This is why Li Quewan's thoughts became even stronger:
The chances of obtaining the [Five Edicts of the Mysterious Vow] from outside are incredibly slim; this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Her gaze was fixed on the jet-black spiritual treasure engraved with silver patterns. Even though a Grandmaster had already appeared, she remained cautiously lurking in the distance, quietly waiting.

'Although Chihiro has arrived... there's still a chance... what's more...'

A look of surprise appeared in her eyes.

The entire battlefield was filled with shimmering light and gradually quieted down. Countless gazes were cast upon this place. Master Chiguang remained calm and collected several spiritual items amidst the continuous pleas for mercy from Mohe below. He then casually released them, and with his other hand, he made a clenching motion in the air and held the jade pendant in his hand again.

"Boom!"

The storm at the bottom of the river roared again, and boundless power swept out. Finally, a crisp sound rang out, and amidst the gazes of many supernatural beings, the great formation shattered!
Chi Guang did not move forward. He suddenly squinted, raised one hand, and pinched something between two fingers.

This object was a dark blue bronze sword, covered with dark patterns, seemingly rusty, with a golden tassel hanging from it, emitting a strong dark light.

It's actually the [Dahe Kui Bronze Sword]!
The person who arrived was none other than the Northern rogue cultivator, [Zhu Kui]!
In that instant, all the supernatural powers, like wolves that have smelled blood, swarmed in and rushed toward the shattered main hall!
This Zhu Kui is truly cunning. Instead of making a move, he hides to the side, deliberately obstructing him and drawing in various forces. As long as Chi Guang is temporarily blocked, he will inevitably not be able to fully benefit. Zhu Kui only needs to turn around and chase after those who have obtained the treasure.

The great master clearly saw through his intentions, but it was too late. Even though the green palace could accommodate several supernatural beings, it could not withstand such destruction and immediately shattered!

"Boom!"

In an instant, countless white lights shot into the sky. Some were supernatural powers that had seized treasures and fled at high speed, while others were spiritual artifacts and treasures that were imbued with spirit and scattered in all directions. Furthermore, countless pavilions crashed down in all directions like mountains and seas, and even more were the ruins of collapsed Xuanlou buildings that collapsed to the bottom of the river.

'good chance! '

Li Quewan's gaze remained fixed on the hall. Without hesitation, he stepped into the air and landed on the foundation of the hall.

The dome of the main hall had been lifted, leaving behind only broken walls and ruins. Amidst the earth-shaking tremors, the female water in the pool gushed out, almost revealing the bottom and the jade box at the bottom!
But at that moment, another surge of golden light rose up, and a person made a swift move, taking advantage of his supernatural powers to also set his sights on the jade box.

This person was dressed in gold and looked quite old. His gaze was calm, and he seemed to be a True Person of the Golden Feather Sect!

This old man possessed extraordinary supernatural powers, having attained the three supernatural powers for many years. He had also cultivated the art of escape, so his movements and transformations were naturally far superior to those of a 'complete elixir' cultivator. Although Li Quewan possessed the [Jiangxi Dividing Light Lotus], this item was used to escape predicaments, and it couldn't stop him for the time being.

Just as his hand was about to grasp the jade box, the seawater suddenly boiled rapidly, and a crimson light shot through the air, crashing down on the golden-robed cultivator with a deafening roar!

【Dae-ri Kim Hee-kwang】.

It was Li Jiangqian.

The brother and sister didn't need to communicate at all. Li Jiangqian also knew what Li Quewan needed—although he was far away and couldn't catch up, he had already prepared the spell in advance and was waiting for this moment!
The real person's expression suddenly changed, and he had no choice but to raise his hand and summon a magical artifact to defend himself. Sure enough, it was dazzling with golden light and was extraordinary. This real person was none other than Chun Shuo!

"Senior... I'm sorry to offend you!"

Li Quewan naturally recognized him as a member of the Golden Feather Sect. Out of consideration for the relationship between the two families, she offered a slight apology. However, she could not give up such an opportunity and rare treasure. With piercing eyes, she reached out to snatch it without any mercy.

Chunshuo seemed to recognize the woman in front of him. Hearing her soft voice, he was quite surprised, and a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.

But as the three were fighting over it, the jade box suddenly flipped over, like a cunning fish, and her supernatural powers missed their target. It flew into the sky as fast as lightning!

Li Quewan and Chunshuo looked up at the same time and saw a middle-aged man standing in the sky with a calm expression. He had one hand on his chest and the other hand clenched in front of him, as if holding an invisible fishing rod, tightly locking the jade box!
'The Water Spirit of the Old Man by the Stream!'

This familiar life-saving technique was truly brilliant, fast and accurate, soaring rapidly into the sky. However, the gloomy-faced man in black suddenly materialized halfway up and precisely seized the jade box.

Li Wushao!
Although the jade box was made of good material, it could not withstand so many supernatural powers fighting over it. Finally, it shattered with a crash, revealing the magical treasure with a black background and silver patterns!
Upon seeing Li Wushao, the magical treasure showed him great affection, gently landing in his hand, which instantly brightened Li Quewan's eyes.

'It really is the [Edict of the Five Mysterious Ones]!'

Li Quewan already knew this man was lying in wait, and now, his heart burning with fervor, he leaped up to meet Li Wushao. His brother's figure appeared beside him, and he could already hear his urgent voice:
"Hurry! Something's wrong here!"

Li Jiangqian's gaze didn't even fall on the people around him, but stared straight at the broken walls and ruins beside the pool, where a painting still stubbornly hung on a broken stone wall.

The painting depicts a vast expanse of water, with the Dragon King appearing and disappearing amidst the rain. A figure stands with his hands behind his back in the sky, looking mysterious and extraordinary. Endless lightning flashes incessantly, and the floodwaters are slowly surging.

Unlike before, this painting was outlined with dense red ink and suppressed with a black talisman.

Seeing the scene of the previous hall in complete disarray, while this place remained remarkably intact, Li Jiangqian suddenly had a clear idea:

'This scene must be Dongfang Heyun! There are spies within this grotto-heaven, ready to swarm and disrupt the situation at any time… but they're being thwarted by methods left behind by the grotto-heaven's cultivators… My area has already been unsealed due to some unknown trouble, but the rest remain sealed…'

'The source of the Dragon Lord's power projected here is this painting!'

He was naturally quick-witted, and with the perspective of [Cha You], he could see everything clearly and had a deep understanding of it, so he understood in an instant.

'Those paintings are like entrances to caves, conveying the power of the dragon; Dongfang Heyun... may also emerge from here!'

Li Quewan also sensed the intense danger emanating from this seemingly ordinary painting. She immediately stood up, turned around, took the jade box from Li Wushao's hand, and suddenly met a pair of eyes in the distance.

These eyes were slightly narrow, containing a pale white supernatural power, and as they flickered, they were filled with an overwhelming sense of surprise.

Hold wide.

The great master's gaze hardened slightly, and his expression showed some surprise.

'broken! '

A chill ran through Li Quewan's heart.

A great cultivator like Chi Guang could not possibly be unaware of the renowned [Five Edicts of the Mysterious Rank], nor could he possibly be unmoved by it!
Earlier, when the jade box was intact, Li Quewan believed that the Golden Feather True Person must have sensed something and came specifically to prevent it from being broken. The two of them did not break the jade box for fear of attracting attention. However, the Kan Shui True Person in the sky acted on impulse and did not know the weight of the box. Now that it was broken and its aura was revealed, it immediately caught the attention of this Great True Person!

A bone-chilling cold rushed into her mind. Without hesitation, she activated her divine power, clasped her hands together, and a crystal lotus flower materialized, casting a clear light upon it.

【Jiangxi Fenguanglian】.

This wondrous power was unleashed for the first time, emitting countless rays of female light. Yet the Great Master in the distance remained unhurried, his lips moving as he gazed at her silently, seemingly reciting something.

The graceful female water lily froze for a moment, but then broke through the blockade, already enveloping the woman's body, and was about to fly away at top speed!
'Um? '

A moment of surprise crossed the eyes of the person in the distance.

When Xuan Yi came to the mountain back then, he mentioned this magical artifact. This thing is extremely domineering. Although it takes a long time to use, it is difficult to suppress most supernatural powers. Now it has finally become a miracle!
But just as that stream of light rose, the Great Immortal in the distance vanished, his figure floating like a cloud, holding a round bead in his hand, emitting a mesmerizing blue light, and chanting:
"Go!"

Such a radiant and beautiful female water was momentarily sluggish in the face of the pure energy in his hand. It could not fly far before being bound in place. In the blink of an eye, the situation had suddenly deteriorated. A dark cloud suddenly rose in Li Jiangqian's eyes, and a sense of horror instantly filled his heart.

''Qingqi'! '

The treasure in the hands of this great master was actually an extremely rare item of pure qi!

In that brief moment of stillness, the stone tablet in the sky crashed down with immense power. It was clearly a dignified Great True Person dealing with a cultivator who had just entered the Purple Mansion realm without holding back at all!
But then a golden light rose up, transforming into a small, exquisite pearl, possessing boundless power. It leveled a section of the river, swaying gently beneath the stone tablet, causing Chi Guang to show a strange expression for the first time:

'【Heart's Jewel】! Jin Yi?'

Sure enough, under the dazzling golden light, a person stood with his hands behind his back, his face calm.

It's actually Chun Shuo!
Because of his extensive contact with the outside world, this old master who came from Qinggetian was one of the few Golden Feather Masters who supported Li Quewan's attainment of the Dao. He was old and had no hope of pursuing the Dao. He also did not need to take care of his children and grandchildren. He entered this place not with a strong sense of self-interest. He wanted to see the mystery of the Five Edicts of Xuanxuan and came with the purpose of observing the changes in the world.

This old master, who acted as he pleased, regarded Li Quewan as half one of his own. Thus, he hesitated during the struggle, but surprisingly stepped forward at this moment!
Chi Guang was actually extremely calm. If it were any other treasure, and he had to face both the Li family and Jin Yi at the same time, even as a Grand Master, he would naturally have taken a step back...

'But that's the [Imperial Edict of Xuanwu]!'

His eyes were devoid of any emotion as he raised his hand and flicked his sleeve:
"Wow!"

His sleeve suddenly snapped open, and endless seawater surged in, enveloping the woman from afar and draining every inch of space around her, causing Li Quewan's expression to change slightly.

'【The Art of the Sleeve】!'

Her figure froze on the spot for a moment, the clouds gathered, and the Great Immortal actually walked out in front of her.

'Floating Cloud Body'...

As everything around him dissipated, transforming into an endless expanse of drifting clouds and mist, the middle-aged immortal arrived with a smile, the jade pendant in his hand constantly swirling and dancing.

The great master before her gave her no chance to hesitate; the jade pendant had already rushed over and smashed down in front of her.

"I'll give Jin Yi and Prince Wei face and have them put this down. I won't hold it against you!"

With a solemn expression, she gathered all her supernatural powers and unhesitatingly unleashed the magical treasure in her hand, sinking into the drifting sea before the clouds and mist could close in!

Li Quewan wasn't actually too panicked. She hadn't used her trump card, the "Scattered White Feathers," yet, which allowed her to escape temporarily. However, whether or not she carried this imperial edict pill would determine whether this great master would continue to make things difficult for her.

With her supernatural powers, she absolutely could not withstand a pursuit like that of a Grand Master!

But as long as this treasure is not left in the cave, not lost in someone's hands, and we know who has obtained it, whether it is exchanged or seized, with Li Zhouwei around, we will be able to get it back sooner or later!
Li Quewan felt a chill run down her spine, surrounded by endless killing intent. Without hesitation, she pushed out the magical treasure in her hand. The jade pendant suddenly withdrew its force, but even so, she still coughed up blood after being struck on the head, and finally fell from the cloud-shrouded world!
The familiar riverbed reappeared before her, and she landed right in front of the pool of female water. Chi Guang leaped forward without any hindrance, intending to grasp the spiritual treasure in his palm, but unexpectedly, a shadow came crashing down on her!
Even the mighty Master Chi Guang suddenly felt a sense of danger. Without hesitation, he withdrew all his supernatural powers, pinched two fingers together in front of him, and carefully fixed the shadow in front of him.

It was a painting.

The painting depicts a raging torrent of water, with dragons rising and falling in the rain. The figures in the sky have disappeared, the vermilion has faded, and endless lightning flashes incessantly, striking the painting and creating dark cracks. The water in the painting is constantly surging, as if it is about to burst out of the painting at any moment!

Not far away, Li Jiangqian casually tossed away the black talisman, his eyes filled with malice, as he helped his sister rise up using supernatural powers!

His original intention was to seize the treasure and leave quickly, but he never expected that this great master would interfere. His own sister was also trapped in the supernatural power. Given his personality, how could he let it go?
'Why not have Dongfang Heyun intervene?'

Although Dongfang Heyun appeared to have a good relationship with the Li family, the world inside the cave was ever-changing. Li Jiangqian did not place any hope on this person's friendliness, but given the current situation, with his own sister imprisoned in someone else's supernatural power, he might as well help the dragon's subordinates one more time!
Although Chi Guang didn't understand his meaning, he knew it wasn't a good thing. His expression slowly darkened, and he said coldly:
"How dare you!"

Li Jiangqian turned his head without looking back, intending to pull his sister away to avoid being caught in the crossfire of their battle, but he noticed that the woman suddenly froze, grabbed his robe, and her voice trembled slightly:

"Brother!"

Li Jiangqian's pupils dilated instantly.

The painting, frozen in mid-air, trembled slightly, erupting with a tsunami-like roar and an extreme thunderous boom, as golden Xuan characters flashed out one by one below:

[Water descends and thunder rises].

Dongfang Heyun's figure did not step out; instead, an extremely dense lightning flashed. Chi Guang's gaze gradually turned cold, and all the buildings beneath his feet transformed into a calm, mirror-like lake of boiling purple lightning.

Li Quewan wiped the blood from her lips, her eyes brightening as she reflected the flat, buckwheat-like black spear pointing diagonally at the ground. Her clear, melodious voice, like a spring, illuminated the world.
"Fellow Daoist, you are quite bold."