Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 1325 Cleansing Yin
The void was dark and gloomy.

The sunlight flowed through the heavy shadows. Yang Ruizhao held a pure black talisman in his hand, holding his Qi in front of him. The man behind him looked down, his vision piercing through the void, seeing the various scenes on the earth.

The counties were bustling with noise, and the ground was filled with figures of all sizes. A huge number of people were kept out of the city and stood barefoot in the slowly receding river, most of them holding infants, with an atmosphere of bewilderment pervading the air.

Seeing Li Zhouwei staring silently, Yang Ruizhao paused slightly before saying:

"Your Majesty, you may not know this, but while a fierce battle raged within the grotto, and some great figure intervened, the outside world was thrown into chaos... The great river nearby changed its course, and countless fields have been lost..."

"However, the river had a female element, so the millions of people swept away didn't suffer much damage. The men had their old wounds treated, and every woman who had given birth emerged from the river carrying a baby..."

Li Zhouwei could also see clearly that the children's abdomens were all smooth and without navels—a rare sight in China, but not uncommon in the East China Sea.

He raised an eyebrow:
“The earth nurtures its offspring.”

"Exactly!"

Yang Ruizhao sighed deeply and said:
"I'm afraid that once this river flows, nearly a million more mouths will be needed along the eastern border of the pass, both upstream and downstream..."

Li Zhouwei lowered his head, seemingly understanding something, then looked at the crowd gathered outside the city walls and said:
"Dangyin... such a large place, yet it doesn't even have a Purple Mansion Grand Array, but it has two True Persons?"

Yang Ruizhao quickly began to explain.

Originally, Dangyin County was located at the foot of Taihang Mountain. The land was fertile. Legend has it that Emperor Mingyang killed his enemies here, hence the name. The truth of the legend is unknown. However, during the Wei Dynasty, Dangyin was always the fiefdom of a prince. The Mingyang energy was strong, and the Dang River that flowed through this area was warm to the touch.

With the fall of the Great Wei, the mystique of this place gradually faded. For a thousand years, it remained nameless among mortals, and no noble families lived there for long. In addition, Dangyin had no natural defenses and its spiritual energy was not abundant, barely enough to support one or two Purple Mansion cultivators. Although it was said to be under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Yan of the Great Zhao, it was actually always managed by Gu County.

“Unless it’s a famous mountain or river, usually only powerful forces outside the Purple Mansion realm would set up a grand formation. The talented people here have all been taken away by cultivators from Gu County. There are no great families here, so naturally there aren’t any Purple Mansion grand formations…”

A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes as he said:
“In previous years, this place was unmanned. Only those from the Zifu sect who frequently went to Taihang would come here to cultivate. It seems that Jiang Fuwang specifically left an order a few years ago to transfer two True Persons from the east... and even one of them was in the mid-stage of the Zifu realm!”

Li Zhouwei had met Jiang Fuwang before and knew that this master was also capable, able to see the situation clearly and make plans in advance, which was not surprising. However, the current changes were too extraordinary, and he probably had no choice but to deal with them.

Li Zhouwei was pressed for time and didn't think much before using the [Cha You] tool to investigate the enemy's situation. He found a magnificent palace at the foot of the Taihang Mountains. Inside, the Purple Mansion was dazzling, and two old men sat on a jade table.

Unlike the dazzling scene inside the palace, the two remained silent, not uttering a word. Turning to the kneeling people below, they said:

How is the river?

Those below exclaimed:
"Reporting to the Master... yes... the river flowed north, then receded, destroying countless homes. Fortunately, there were females in the water, so it didn't harm the common people, but it did cause the loss of many infants..."

"Right now, people are piled up outside the city. It's alright for the time being, but if we wait too long, we're afraid they'll trample each other... Moreover, once they're displaced, food will probably be a big problem."

His answer did not satisfy the two men. These two were both True Immortals who had come to guard the area, but they had left at some point, showing no concern for the people's livelihood. The man in the main seat frowned, while the man in the secondary seat slammed his hand on the table and said coldly:
"I asked you about supernatural powers, and you're giving me this nonsense about the common people? I'm asking you, which path have you taken?"

Those below dared not wipe their sweat and hurriedly said:
"It's the northernmost Yu River... it receded quickly. Our people are watching from the riverbank; it probably won't last more than half an incense stick's time..."

The person in the second seat sighed, and the person in the first seat waved his hand, shooing him away like a fly, saying:
"Activate the formations, and don't let anyone enter the city!"

The subordinate hurriedly retreated, and only then did he hear the second-ranking master say:

"Lord Tang, how could such a big thing happen... It's just Dalingchuan... These days of hiding in formations and not daring to show our faces are only recorded in books..."

"Whoa!"

Both of them came from prominent families in Gu County. These families have their own way of dealing with the world, and when a celestial phenomenon of this level occurs, these people in the Purple Palace will not look outwards, but will only hide in the mountains and whisper among themselves.

The person in the main seat spoke:

"It's said that whenever there's a change in the river, it's always the dragons proving their power, but I just don't understand. In the current situation, what proof is there—it can't possibly have become true..."

These aristocratic families were always at the center of the world's affairs, and rarely unaware of the inside story. They only suddenly heard a commotion outside the formation, and the two of them looked up at the same time. They saw the clouds rolling in the sky, and the person from before had actually come up again.

Master Tang raised his head and said coldly:
"What happened!"

The man trembled and said:

"My lord... there is a lord down the mountain..."

Upon hearing this, Master Tang finally frowned. Although Dangyin did not have the Purple Mansion Grand Array, over the years, many Purple Mansion masters had been stationed in this palace and made modifications, which added a touch of the Purple Mansion's wonders—how could someone have arrived at the foot of the mountain and no one knew about it?

The two exchanged a glance, their expressions changing drastically.

'Exiled Qi?'

"Boom!"

The next instant, the palace standing in the mountains roared, every palace door opened at the same time, and everything was plunged into a dim darkness. The doors and windows collided, and the two immortals raised their heads together.

A young man had appeared in front of the palace gate.

The man was tall and stood alone in the darkness, yet a halo of light surrounded him, outlining his figure. His eyes were fixed on the two men, and although there was no murderous intent in them, he was like a tiger or leopard emerging from the darkness, sending chills down their spines.

A peculiar smile played on his lips:

"Fellow Daoists... I've been looking for you for ages."

Finally, a tremor of horror rushed into Tang Zhenren's mind:
'White Kirin Li Zhouwei!'

'Shouldn't he have just come out of the cave...?'

Doubt and fear flickered in his mind, but were instantly dispelled, replaced by a clear and enlightened understanding:

'I see! ’

It can't be said that the two were careless—the current state of the void is trembling, the female water is flowing, and there is a battle between Dharma forms on the horizon. Each and every one of these events is in line with the grand scene when a True Lord-level figure proves his Dao. In front of a True Lord, these Purple Mansions are nothing but ants, and they are too busy hiding in a corner to even think about it. How could anyone dare to stand up ambitiously at this time?
Don't you see that Tang Jiyu and Zhou Feng, who are guarding this place, are two dignified True Immortals, and even their spiritual consciousness is bound to their sides, not daring to look out!
'How dare you!'

As this thought arose, his spiritual consciousness finally surged forth, enveloping the entire sky. However, apart from Li Zhouwei standing in the exiled Qi and Yang Shi Chixuan behind him, there was no one else there.

And so, along with the horror, a sense of solemnity washed over him:
"So confident."

The fact that this King of Wei came alone must mean he intends to suppress the two of them single-handedly!

Both were patriarchs of their respective families, and having given up hope of cultivation, they came out to guard Dangyin. Tang Jiyu was a mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivator, while Zhou Feng, though of lower cultivation, possessed two supernatural abilities. Both had accumulated supernatural abilities over many years, were highly skilled, and had extensive knowledge…

Tang Jiyu remained silent, gazing at the King of Wei standing amidst the swirling mists, his aura dim and indistinct, and softly said:
"I, Tang, was ordered to guard Dangyin. I apologize for the offense!"

In an instant, the hall trembled, and a thick, earthy-yellow halo spread out. A rolling earth-elemental aura climbed onto his physical body, and his eyes shone with a convergence of colors. His aged form, however, resembled a nimble demon, taking a step back.
"Ciao Luoyuan"!
Tang Jiyu naturally wouldn't underestimate him. Facing this King of Wei, his first reaction was to create distance between them, and the supernatural power "Jiaoluoyuan" was the best choice!

Under the illumination of this supernatural power, the distance between the two instantly widened, as if separated by a vast plain. Zhou Feng beside him also disappeared into the distance. The old man had already formed a hand seal in front of his chest, summoning another supernatural power:

"The Sound of the Cave Spring!"
Neither of them possessed simple supernatural abilities; their backgrounds and cultivation levels were both extremely high. Otherwise, how could they have been so confident in holding out against him until reinforcements arrived?
Unexpectedly, the King of Wei before them remained calm and composed. His voice, like boundless light traversing the vast plains, shone into their ears.

"Two fellow Taoists."

"There's no need to rush into action."

In an instant, the vast and magnificent light of the sky appeared in their eyes. The Purple Mansion Palace had already collapsed under the power of the divine power, but now, the heavy palace buildings were pushed open in front of them, and the doors of the halls were moving!
"Emperor Guanyuan".

And what surged out from the doorway... was none other than a bright golden bracelet.

【Qianyang Bracelet】.

Tang Jiyu's old face instantly lifted up. This magical treasure had a single function, yet it had been domineering from beginning to end, causing this old master from Gu County to lose all his judgment in an instant. Various colors flashed before his eyes, leaving him completely bewildered.

Zhou Fengze stood frozen in place behind him.

The King of Wei had already passed Tang Jiyu and arrived in front of him. The golden halberd was blocked by the magical weapon in his hand, but a little bit of bright white light shone through the illusion.

"Pfft!"

In his field of vision, he could only see the halberd suppressing his spiritual weapon like a phantom, while its true form leaped up from it and pierced straight into his chest without any obstruction.

Behind this King of Wei was the Heavenly Gate descending from the sky.

Li Zhouwei's achievement of "Emperor's View of the Origin" linked the three supernatural powers into one. The clumsy and sluggish nature of "Visiting the Heavenly Gate" was finally broken. With ease, the bright gate foot almost instantly suppressed the back of the old master who had been easily bypassed and was under the shock of the spiritual treasure!

"Boom!"

With the combined blessings of "Emperor's View" and "Heavenly Gate," Tang Jiyu decisively spat out a mouthful of blood. This blood shot out like a sharp arrow, only to be shattered by the scorching sunlight. He seemed to awaken from a dream, letting out a sound of shock and horror from his throat:
'Great Master!'

'No wonder...no wonder...that's his confidence!'

But he wasn't the one who was most desperate.

Instead, it was Zhou Feng standing in front of Li Zhouwei.

The power of "Dongquan Sheng" was evident; the halberd that pierced through Zhou Feng's chest did little damage to the True Man of Lushui, only causing him to retreat like the wind. However, Zhou Feng's face showed no sign of relief, only a stunned and dazed expression of fear.

'The White Qilin with Four Supernatural Powers!'

Whether it's Tang Jiyu or Zhou Feng, their mindset is all about preparing to deal with Li Zhouwei, who possesses three supernatural powers—but what's the meaning of the sudden appearance of "Di Guanyuan"?
Even ordinary cultivators experience a qualitative leap when they cross the Ginseng Purple Realm, let alone the White Qilin.

Even though the halberd had been withdrawn, Zhou Feng could still feel the bone-chilling emptiness spreading from his chest to his back. This battle-hardened old master did not hesitate at all. He bent his knees forward, his body suddenly lowering a bit, barely dodging the golden halberd that swept in like a meteor!
He felt a burning, throbbing pain in his head.

Indeed, this is only the beginning of their exchange. Zhou Feng still has many supernatural abilities yet to be used, and he still has many trump cards up his sleeve. Moreover, as a member of a prominent family in Gu County, he also possesses the ultimate spiritual treasure, the [Wenshui Suoye Stone]... Furthermore, Tang Jiyu also has many trump cards in his hands, and perhaps he is not afraid of the Grand Master...

But Zhou Feng, an old man in the early stage of the Purple Mansion realm, is going to fight against the White Qilin, who is in the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm and possesses four supernatural powers.

He remained kneeling on the ground, refusing to rise. With lightning speed, he lowered his head and shouted in a powerful voice:

"King Wei!"

"Xiao Xiu is willing to be the king's pioneer!"

In that instant, he felt a fiery light brush past his face, and a deafening roar erupted on the palace steps and the ground beside him. The scorching flames swept over him, causing his robes to flutter, and the suffocating sense of danger finally dissipated.

Tang Jiyu's loud curses were immediately suppressed beneath the "Yetian Gate":

"Hey Zhou! Where's your [Wenshui Tanye Stone]?"

Zhou Feng looked slightly ashamed and could only cover his face, saying:

"No trouble."

Only then did Tang Jiyu stand up amidst the violent shaking of the "Yetian Gate." Rays of sunlight swept across his body, but were blocked by the iridescent brown-yellow light, producing a harsh friction sound.

Tang Jiyu's heart sank to the bottom.

His lineage is not simple. If Tang Jiyu could have seen that he was a Great Master the moment he met the King of Wei, he would have had a chance to escape. But Li Zhouwei deliberately borrowed the Qi of the banished and concealed his aura, which was obviously to scheme against him!
Having reached this point, having attained the supernatural power of "Emperor's Observation of the Origin," and with the "Gate of Heaven" above him, how could he simply leave at will!

His eyes were full of apprehension, yet he still hesitated, gritting his teeth as he said:

"King Wei...I, Tang..."

But his words caught in his throat as he realized the young man in front of him had turned around, his golden eyes seeming to pierce right into his heart, and only then did he hear his cold, ruthless voice.

"I told you there was no need to rush into action, but you two stubbornly refused to obey... Fine, I have plenty of time, and I'm just waiting for an opportunity to establish my authority..."

The King of Wei gave him no chance to negotiate; a slight smile appeared on his imposing and masculine face, appearing extremely domineering in this imperial palace-like setting.

"Master Tang, kneel down now, or I will use you to proclaim to the world and to all the fellow Daoists of Gu County—the White Qilin has surpassed the Purple Realm!"

(End of this chapter)