Daojun, start from Penglai foundation building

The internal layouts of the Xuanmen sacred sites are very similar.

For example, whether it is Penglai, Qinghua, and Tianhe of the Mountain and River Taoist school, or Qiankun, Kongdong, and Huayun of the Nine Provinces, they all inherit the tradition of three thousand years of true teachings, one selection every hundred years, and one thousand years of selection of the best.

The Chixiao Dao Sect, being a sacred site of the Xuanmen (Taoist sects) and an ally of the Shanhe Daoist School, also maintains this tradition.

The Seven Sons of Chixiao Dao Sect were selected through a millennium-long selection process.

Ling Yan has now witnessed the abilities of the Seven Sons of Chixiao. Although it was merely a discussion of the Dao, their profound and mysterious supernatural powers and methods were enough to prove that the Seven Sons of Chixiao were among the most renowned in the myriad realms of the Heavens and the Worlds.

The Seven Sons of Chixiao are all Dongxuan masters.

Watching the four Dongxuan Immortals—Xu Yuanzi, Zhao Xingzi, Zhen Leizi, and Zhu Yuzi—discuss the Dharma, Ling Yan also gained some insights.

Suddenly, a lazy voice rang out again: "Who cares about fish, dragons, fire, or phoenixes, who cares about thunder magic and heavenly secrets."

"My cultivation method is in heaven and earth, my Dao heart is in nature, nurture spiritual pills to transform into wonderful medicines, and cultivate precious materials to refine true gold."

"Compared to fighting and debating, it's better to grow flowers and plants and enjoy a carefree life."

"Ha ha ha ha."

Ling Yan looked up and saw the person speaking with disheveled hair, wearing an open hemp robe, reclining on a bamboo mat, drinking and making merry, looking quite carefree.

Without the welcoming True Lord needing to say more, Ling Yan recognized this dashing Taoist: Yan Huazi.

Amidst laughter and revelry, Yan Huazi suddenly raised his hand and sang: "The moonlight condenses into crystal jade, and the starlight of the sky becomes jade nectar."

"Our distinguished guest has come from afar, why not take a seat and enjoy a drink?"

Clearly, the Seven Sons of Chixiao already knew of my arrival.

Since he had been discovered so early, Ling Yan made no attempt to hide it. He immediately strode forward and bowed to the Seven Crimson Clouds in the courtyard: "This humble Daoist is Ling Yan from Penglai. Greetings to my seven fellow Daoists."

Yan Huazi looked Ling Yan up and down. Ling Yan was handsome and dashing. He wore a three-peaked crown and a pale yellow brocade robe. He was truly extraordinary in appearance. Yan Huazi couldn't help but say, "He is indeed good-looking. None of the people from Penglai have bad bone structure."

This aligns with the consistent requirements of the Taoist school of mountains and rivers.

The Taoist sect of mountains and rivers, whether it is Penglai, Qinghua or Tianhe, not only possesses remarkable skills, but also has members who are all good-looking. Whether it is their bone structure or skin appearance, they are at least of superior quality.

Although Ling Yan is not as aloof and ethereal as Jiang Sheng, nor as dashing and spirited as Lin Fan, she possesses a unique inner elegance and refinement.

"Come and drink!"

Yan Huazi gave a gentle push, and the wine in front of him flew to Ling Yan. Ling Yan did not hesitate, took the wine cup, toasted the Seven Sons of Chixiao, and then drank it all in one gulp.

After finishing his drink, Ling Yan smiled and said, "Boiling snow washes away the starlight, clear ripples flow with the moon's elegant fragrance."

"The Boiling Snow Flowing Moon of the Crimson Cloud Dao Sect truly lives up to its reputation as one of the ten most famous wines in the myriad realms. Drinking it leaves a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth, and intoxicates the soul."

Yan Huazi's eyes lit up: "This fellow Daoist understands wine. He truly deserves to be a distinguished guest of Penglai. Please have a seat."

Seeing that Ling Yan was so knowledgeable about wine, Zhen Leizi's goodwill towards Ling Yan also increased.

The seats that originally seated seven people instantly became eight. Ling Yan took her seat with ease, and Yan Huazi began to introduce everyone to her: "That's Xu Yuanzi, that's Zhao Xingzi, and that's Zhen Leizi."

After introducing the three people on the left, Yan Huazi began to introduce the three people on the right to Ling Yan: "You should know Zhu Yuzi."

"As for the one who's holding the Bagua compass but not drinking, that's Mingjizi."

Ling Yan raised his cup in greeting, and Ming Jizi, wearing a Confucian cap and dressed in white, with an elegant demeanor like a refined scholar, smiled and gestured to Ling Yan.

"And the one who kept fiddling with that broken alchemy furnace was the Alchemy Mirror."

Ling Yan raised his cup again in acknowledgment, and Dan Jingzi, wearing a white jade crown and a black robe and fire-colored clothes, also raised his cup.

After meeting all seven members of the Crimson Cloud Sect, Yan Huazi said, "Ling Yan, we understand why you've come without you having to say it."

"In the end, Chixiao and Penglai are allies, so it is only right that we help each other. However, how many people you can get rid of is up to you."

"If you have the ability, invite all seven of us, then we have nothing to say."

Ling Yan thought for a moment and looked at Xu Yuanzi first: "Senior Brother Xu Yuanzi, I heard that Senior Brother Ling Yuan met Senior Brother Xu Yuanzi before entering the depths of chaos."

"Furthermore, Senior Brother Xu Yuanzi is the leader of the Seven Sons of Chixiao. This time, I, your junior brother, am here on behalf of Penglai to request assistance. Surely you will not refuse?"

Xu Yuanzi was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "Very well, I have no reason to refuse."

Immediately, Ling Yan looked at Zhen Lei Zi: "Senior Brother Zhen Lei Zi, my sect's Jiang Ying Ling Yu Zhenjun is currently in the Nine Provinces Realm. If Senior Brother Zhen Lei Zi is willing to lend a hand, I can arrange for Senior Sister Ling Yu to have three rounds of Dao discussions with Senior Brother Zhen Lei Zi. What do you say?"

Zhen Leizi's eyes lit up: "Ling Yu? She's currently in the Nine Provinces Realm?"

"To be honest, I pride myself on my powerful thunder magic, but I've never actually competed with the Shangqing Thunder Magic of your Penglai. If she's willing to discuss the Dao and fight with me, then I wouldn't mind taking a trip to the Nine Provinces!"

After dealing with the two at once, Ling Yan looked at Yan Huazi. Yan Huazi's heart tightened: "I don't like fighting, and I have no self-defense skills. I can only take care of plants. Asking me to fight is tantamount to taking my life."

Ling Yan said, "Senior Brother Yan Huazi, when my Penglai Qingxiao Yuming True Lord held a banquet earlier, I obtained several jars of Heavenly Court's Nine Heavens Jade Liquid from there. If Senior Brother Yan Huazi could persuade one of my senior brothers to help me, I would gladly give it to you."

Heavenly Jade Elixir?!

Yan Huazi thought for a moment, then turned to look at Zhu Yuzi, who immediately lowered his head and remained silent; Yan Huazi then looked at Zhao Xingzi, who was resting with his eyes closed.

Seeing this, Yan Huazi had no choice but to say, "Alright, alright, no one is willing to go, then I'll go myself. The Nine Heavens Jade Liquid is worth taking a few hits for."

Having achieved his goal, Ling Yan toasted Xu Yuanzi, Zhen Leizi, and Yan Huazi in gratitude, and then discussed the Dao and Dharma with the Seven Sons of Chixiao, thoroughly enjoying himself.

Ling Yan neither has the ability nor the intention to remove all seven members of the Crimson Cloud Sect at once.

It is said that he encountered the Seven Sons of Chixiao discussing the Dao as soon as he arrived in Cangwu Realm. What a coincidence! It was just that both sides had the same intention and were looking for an excuse.

The great battle has not yet begun, and three of the Seven Sons of Chixiao have already agreed to come; that is enough.

As Ling Yan persuaded the Seven Sons of Chi Xiao in the Cangwu Realm, Ling Wei, the current head of the Penglai Dao Sect, also sent a letter to Jiang Sheng.

Inside the Xuanqing Hall of Xiaopenglai, Su Yutong and Zhuang Yi looked at Jiang Sheng expectantly, while Jiang Sheng quietly read Lingwei's letter.

After reading the letter, Jiang Sheng looked up at Su Yutong and Zhuang Yi, and then took out two tokens: "Yutong, Zhuang Yi, take my edict. Yutong, go to Jinchan Temple, and Zhuang Yi, go to the Demon Emperor's Palace to invite Venerable Guangwen and Venerable Guanghui, as well as Demon Lords Kongzhen and Jinqiong."

Su Yutong and Zhuang Yi received the imperial edict and immediately headed to Jinchan Temple and the Demon Emperor's Palace.

Jinchan Temple is a sacred Buddhist site in the southern continent of the Three Realms.

Although all Buddhist sects in the myriad realms now regard the Great Lingyin Temple of the Western Heaven as the most revered, and no Buddhist temple dares to claim the title of Great Ancestor under the Golden Awakening Buddha who holds the True Yang Realm, the Golden Zen Temple and the Heavenly Dragon Temple are not ordinary small sects.

Not to mention that both Jinchan Temple and Tianlong Temple originated from Hengsha Realm, the fact that these two temples could remain stable for ten thousand years under the suppression of the Mountain and River Daoist School is enough to prove their extraordinary nature.

Today, Jinchan Temple has three Bodhisattvas presiding over it. Apart from the Golden Cicada Bodhisattva, neither the Precious Light Bodhisattva nor the Tide Sound Bodhisattva is weak.

The three Bodhisattvas upheld the heavens of the Buddhist path of the Southern Continent.

However, as the news of Shaoguang Realm's impending merger into the Three Realms spread, and it became clear that Shaoguang Realm was about to settle in the South China Sea, it would be a lie to say that Jinchan Temple was not anxious.

On this day, a Taoist guest arrived at the gleaming Golden Zen Temple. "I, Su Yutong from Xiaopenglai, respectfully request an audience with Master Tongbing Guanghui, on the orders of my master, the Jade Emperor Lingyuan True Lord."

The monks in charge of receiving guests at Jinchan Temple did not dare to underestimate the matter. After confirming that the talisman was correct, they immediately invited Su Yutong into Jinchan Temple.

This was Su Yutong's first time visiting such a Buddhist place. Everywhere she went, there was dazzling glass, radiant treasures, golden pagodas, and magnificent halls.

Monks coming and going, all incense burning in quiet meditation; the guardian deities, each one majestic and resolute.

Upon entering the Sandalwood Hall, Su Yutong encountered a handsome young monk with rosy lips and white teeth.

The monk had a bright red dot between his eyebrows, wore a white robe adorned with necklaces, had a gentle expression, and exuded an otherworldly aura; he was clearly a highly accomplished monk.

Upon seeing the monk for the first time, Su Yutong knew who he was: Venerable Guanghui of Jinchan Temple.

“Little Penglai Su Yutong greets Venerable Guanghui.”

"Young friend, there's no need for this."

Guanghui invited Su Yutong to sit down, and then asked, "I wonder what brings True Lord Lingyuan here, young friend?"

Su Yutong replied, "My master instructed me to invite Venerable Guanghui and Venerable Guangwen to Little Penglai for a gathering."

Guanghui nodded: "Even so, I will attend the banquet. Please tell True Lord Lingyuan that Guangwen and I will definitely be there on time."

Upon receiving Guanghui's reply, Su Yutong immediately rushed back to Xiaopenglai.

No sooner had Su Yutong left than Guang Wen entered the Sandalwood Hall: "It's quite rare for someone to invite us as guests."

Guanghui calmly sipped his tea: "The Eastern Heaven Daoist School is now fighting in the Nine Provinces Realm. Apart from the Cangwu Realm and the Kunlun Realm, all the other Xuanmen Great Realms are its enemies. Naturally, the Eastern Heaven Daoist School needs to find some allies."

“Our Jinchan Temple is from the Shanhe Realm, so it’s only natural that they would come looking for us.”

Guangwen pondered, "It seems that this time we'll have to risk our lives for Lingyuan."

Guanghui shook her head and looked at Guangwen seriously: "It's not about working for Lingyuan, but about contributing to my Shanhe Realm."

Guangwen was taken aback, then chuckled and said, "That's how it should be."

While Guanghui and Guangwen were about to attend a banquet at Xiaopenglai, Zhuangyi also arrived at the Demon Emperor's Palace in the Northern Continent.

Having received Jiang Sheng's talisman, Zhuang Yi traveled without hindrance. Many demons, upon hearing that he was a disciple of the True Lord of Penglai Lingyuan, took extra care of him along the way. This made Zhuang Yi very suspicious. What exactly did his master do in the Northern Continent back then that made these demons respect him so much?

Before long, Zhuang Yi arrived at the Demon Emperor's Palace and met Kong Zhen and Jin Qiong.

The first thing Kong Zhen said to Zhuang Yi was, "You don't need to say anything more. Go back and tell Jiang Sheng that I, Kong Zhen, owe him a favor. Now that he needs my help, I, Kong Zhen, will certainly not refuse."

Having received the reply, Zhuang Yi did not linger and immediately hurried back to Xiaopenglai.

After receiving replies from Zhuang Yi and Su Yutong, Jiang Sheng instructed the two to immediately prepare for the banquet.

Several days later, several methods were used to drive into Xiaopenglai.

Kong Zhen, Jin Qiong, Guang Hui, and Guang Wen all arrived, and Jiang Sheng immediately ordered a banquet to begin.

Inside the Xuanqing Palace, the Qionghua Banquet is held, where jade mirrors and crystals await the immortals.

Amidst the elegant music, Jiang Sheng raised his cup to the four people, saying, "You all know the purpose of inviting you here today."

"There is no great war in the Nine Provinces now. Only Penglai and Qiankun Dao Sect are vying for supremacy in Yan Province. In the end, it is just a battle between us who are at the Void Refinement stage."

"It has nothing to do with anything else; it is all a contest between the beings of my Mountain and River Realm and the beings of his Nine Provinces Realm."

Kong Zhen understood: "If that's the case, then I understand. In the end, it all comes down to which side makes the first move and wins the battle for luck."

"Throughout the myriad realms, although our generation has engaged in battles of magic and vying for supremacy, there has never been such a grand battle to determine the victor."

"Since such a stage exists, I certainly won't miss it."

Guanghui also smiled and said, "True Lord Lingyuan is right. The creatures of our mountains and rivers are competing with the creatures of his Nine Provinces to determine the fate of the two families. Our Golden Zen Temple will certainly not miss such a grand event."

"There is one thing I don't understand: why didn't the True Lord invite Tianlong Temple?"

Jiang Sheng explained, "In this battle, the Qiankun Dao Sect did not ask for help from other realms, but only a few people from Kongdong and Huayun. Therefore, it is not appropriate for my Penglai to ask for more help."

"The four of you are the first to enter. In addition, there are several fellow Daoists from the Cangwu Realm and the Kunlun Realm who have also entered."

"Fellow Daoists of Tianlong Temple, when the Qiankun Dao Sect requests reinforcements again, I will also go and invite them."

Guanghui nodded: "In that case, this humble monk has no objection."

Then, Jiang Sheng brought out several brocade boxes: "In these brocade boxes is a small token of my appreciation, some pills and talismans, to lend you four fellow Daoists a helping hand. Please don't find them offensive."

Kong Zhen laughed and said, "Daoist Jiang Sheng's pills and talismans are all top-grade immortal items, so there's no reason for him to be picky."

"Since we are going to enter the Nine Provinces Realm this time, I will not be polite with these things."

After putting away the brocade box, the group had a feast with Jiang Sheng, and then settled down temporarily in this Little Penglai, waiting for their opportunity.

Several days later, the four of them left in a starship from Penglai.

After watching the four leave, Su Yutong and Zhuang Yi watched as their master gazed eastward in deep thought, remaining silent for a long time.

After a long silence, Jiang Sheng said softly, "The number of contemporary Void Refinement prodigies heading to the Nine Provinces Realm will continue to increase."

"Whether it's my Xuanmen sect or a side sect, no one can escape it."

Su Yutong immediately said, "This disciple believes that no matter which realm or sect a Void Refinement cultivator is, they are no match for Master."

Jiang Sheng paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "What I consider is never the Void Refinement prodigies from various factions and schools."

"They are not my opponents either."

Not them?

Su Yutong and Zhuang Yi exchanged a glance, both looking at each other with disbelief. If their master's opponent wasn't a Void Refinement cultivator, then it should be...
At this moment, Jiang Sheng turned around leisurely and said, "The wheel of heaven turns, and the sun and moon rise and fall."

"The Yin and Yang tribulations are extinguished, and the Three Transformations and Five Elements arise."

"Observe the beginning of heaven and earth, observe the creation of yin and yang, observe the return of all things to oneness, observe the true nature of things."

"To obtain the fruit of the Supreme Mystery, to obtain the spirit of the Immortal, to obtain the Dao of Taiyi, and to obtain the truth of eternal stillness."

"If I do not enter the Nine Provinces, all will be well; but if I do, my only opponent will be a combined being."

Su Yutong and Zhuang Yi looked at the golden, silver, and lead flowers and the canopy of fortune that had condensed above their master's head, and vaguely felt that their master's aura seemed to have become even more profound.

The feeling was as if a mysterious, immortal energy was about to be born in Jiang Sheng's chest.

Unbeknownst to them, that meant Jiang Sheng had reached the pinnacle of the Void Refining Realm; the next step would be the Body Integration Realm. (End of Chapter)