Please call me Huanxian

Chapter 433 Return and Rise

There is no mountain range left, and the top of the mountain is in a daze.

Yan Hanlin, the sect's guardian, personally investigated a handsome man who wanted to join Wuliu Mountain. The man's name was Zhao Jun, and he said he was a casual cultivator from Longyuan Valley. He knew the great guardian Xu Yuanchang before and had a good relationship with him, so he came here specifically to join him.

"Friend Zhao, can you produce one or two tokens to prove your relationship with Protector Xu, or your identity?"

Yan Hanlin had made a breakthrough with great difficulty eighty years ago and was promoted to the seventh-level formation master. The process was quite thrilling and tortuous, and he almost didn't make it. He was very grateful to Brother Xu for giving him a book that year, which allowed him to master the "Qingping Suanjing" secret technique and find another way to complete the upgrade and construction of his natal formation diagram.

On the title page of the Qingping Suanjing that he copied, there were the words "Please correct me, Mr. Anonymous, Xue Chunni, Meng Caiqin, Zhao Jun". He had to confirm that the Zhao Jun in front of him was not an imposter.

Brother Xu has been away for more than a hundred years and has a bad reputation, so he must be on guard against villains who might come and do harm.

Ever since the scandal of Lu Jiuzhen's possession of a demon occurred in Wuliu Mountain, it has had a long-term negative impact on the sect.

Several other forces in the Qiaojiao Mountain area are beginning to stir undercurrents, and we have to be on guard.

Zhao Jun thought for a moment, took out a book from his sleeve, and used his magic power to carry it to the middle-aged man with messy hair. He smiled and said, "Please take a look, senior. This is the arithmetic book that the great guardian Xu gave to me."

He has been in the upper realm for more than twenty years, survived several crises, and his cultivation has recovered to the late sixth level.

Hearing about the whereabouts of Xu Yuanchang by chance, he was overjoyed and spent a lot of money to teleport from Longyuan Valley to Liuyun Territory twice, and came to join Wuliu Mountain, hoping to curry favor with Brother Xu.

It is not easy to practice cultivation at any time or in any place.

He had been looking for the few people who had ascended to heaven before, and did not dare to join other forces rashly. Other sects would not easily recruit a wandering sixth-level cultivator, and there were many restrictions.

Yan Hanlin recognized the Qingping Suanjing that was placed in front of him at a glance. It was from the same printed version as the one he had read before. He had already confirmed the other party's identity in his heart. He opened the cover and saw the words "Presented to Zhao Junhui. Deng Xianguan, Xu Yuanchang" written on the title page. It was the handwritten inscription of the Xu brothers.

After returning the book, Yan Hanlin stood up and said enthusiastically: "Welcome Daoist Zhao to join Wuliu Mountain."

Zhao Jun felt relieved. He no longer had to run around. With the sect behind him, he could enjoy the shade and stability of the sect. He could practice in peace and quiet for decades and prepare for his future advancement to the seventh floor.

"Thank you, Senior Yan."

"Don't be polite. Brother Xu and I are close friends. This is my duty. Let's go. I will take you to Wuliu Temple to confirm your status as an elder. Then I will ask Brother Xu's apprentice to help you with the assignment of the mountaintops for cultivation and other miscellaneous tasks."

After Yan Hanlin was promoted to Dharma Protector, he had the right to recruit formal elders.

He took out the communication talisman, muttered a few words silently, raised his hand and sent it out, saying hello to Senior Brother Cao. It was only natural.

As soon as he walked out of the side hall door, a talisman flashed and flew over. Yan Hanlin was a little surprised. Senior Brother Cao's reply was too fast. It took less than three breaths. He took a glance and said to himself, "It's strange that Yu Fengwu came to visit casually."

He was ordered to run through the Fangcun Mountain Area and travel across the five continents including Fanghu Continent. Even after spending spirit stones to hire brokers to inquire, he still could not find the sect called "Dengxian Temple".

He had of course heard of Yu Fengwu's name and knew that he was the disciple of Gao Jian, the great swordsman of the Tenth Floor. According to Senior Brother Cao, Brother Xu and Yu Fengwu were good friends, and both of their masters were hermits.

This secret information was circulated within a small circle, and not many monks knew about it.

What surprised him was that there really was a sect called Dengxianguan.

Yan Hanlin said to Zhao Jun who followed him out, "Wait a moment. I'm going to receive a distinguished guest. I'll handle your business when I come back."

Zhao Jun hurriedly bowed and said, "Senior Yan, I am also familiar with Fairy Yu. Can you take me to see her?"

He searched everywhere but couldn't find them. He used to hang out in Longyuan Valley, but his circle was not high enough, so he didn't get any news about Yu Fengwu and Xu Shengtian. But now, he ran into an old friend.

Yan Hanlin said "Oh" in surprise, and without thinking too much, he smiled and said, "You have a lot of connections. Since he's an acquaintance, it's okay to meet him. Let's go."

He also wanted to have an acquaintance so that he could talk to him more easily when they met.

Not sure why Fairy Yu is here?
When he brought Zhao Junfei, who had not yet joined Wuliu Mountain, to the mountain gate, Senior Brother Cao had already arrived.

Cao Wanxin glanced at the strange man and frowned slightly. Junior Brother Yan was a man of temperament, so he didn't want to lose face at this moment. He quickly walked out of the mist and opened the mountain gate. He bowed to the young woman in a bright yellow fairy dress and said, "Cao Wanxin of Wuliu Mountain, I'm sorry for being late to welcome Fairy Yu!"

"My two Taoist friends are too polite. I am sorry to come here so abruptly and disturb your meditation."

Yu Fengwu greeted the two Wuliu Mountain monks who introduced themselves. His eyes were fixed on Zhao Jun, who was smiling from ear to ear and pretending to greet them. He asked, "Zhao Jun, have you joined Wuliu Mountain?"

She did not rashly ask the other party when he would ascend.

Having all experienced that difficult process, they knew that they could not easily reveal their identities as ascended monks.

Especially before advancing to the seventh floor.

Zhao Jun smiled and replied, "I just came to Wuliu Mountain today, and wanted to seek refuge with the Great Protector Xu... Unfortunately, Protector Xu has been away from the sect for more than a hundred years, and I haven't applied for the identity card of the Wuliu Mountain elder yet."

Yu Fengwu immediately understood what Zhao Jun meant by beating around the bush. It was really a coincidence that she had found an old friend who had ascended to the upper realm for free. She smiled and said, "How about coming with me to Dengxian Temple? Lao Zeng and Shengtian are both here. A few years ago, Lao Ye also lived there for a while."

Zhao Jun was so happy that he almost laughed out loud. He nodded repeatedly and left the rest to Fairy Yu.

He had racked his brains and tried every means to find one before, but couldn't find one. Now they are coming out in droves.

Yu Fengwu turned to Cao and Yan and apologized, "I happened to meet an old friend whom I haven't seen for hundreds of years. I hope you will forgive me and let Zhao Daoyou be given to Dengxianguan."

Cao Wanxin smiled heartily and said, "Friend Zhao has not yet joined Wuliu Mountain. It is up to him to leave or stay. Fairy Yu is too polite. Please come in!"

Welcoming music sounded, and two rows of ceremonial monks filed out.

Yan Hanlin didn't care too much. A casual cultivator in the late sixth level was not worth fighting with Fairy Yu.

He originally took the other person in just for the sake of Brother Xu's face.

Zhao Jun hurriedly walked behind Yu Fengwu, and was respectfully invited into the mountain gate. He guessed that Yu Fengwu's current identity and status must be extraordinary, otherwise the two seventh-floor cultivators of Wuliu Mountain would not have given him such a big honor by opening the main gate.

The group went to the main hall on the main peak of Wuliu Mountain, where the host and guest took their seats and exchanged pleasantries.

Yu Fengwu explained his purpose: "I am here to visit our sect's leader, Xu Yuanchang, on behalf of our sect."

Cao Wanxin and Yan Hanlin were surprised. They knew that Junior Brother Xu Yuanchang's teachers were mysterious and had powerful backgrounds. They didn't expect that Junior Brother Xu would give up his position as the sect leader and run to Wuliu Mountain in Liuyun Domain to be an elder and seek a breakthrough in his cultivation realm.

"Junior Brother Xu left Wuliu Mountain more than 110 years ago, saying that he was going to visit a friend at Jinhe Palace in Dongyou Domain, and then travel far away. We really don't know where he is now."

Cao Wanxin explained a few words and then said, "The soul lamp that Junior Brother Xu placed in Wuliu Mountain has been safe and sound, so we did not go out to look for its whereabouts."

Yan Hanlin added: "Junior Brother Xu has left a direct disciple in the sect, how about calling him to meet Fairy Yu?"

Yu Fengwu got the important information she needed, and was relieved to hear that the soul lamp was safe. Old Ye guessed that the hands-off manager was in seclusion in the secret place of retreat left by Taoist Yanshan. More than a hundred years have passed, and she was worried about going out.

Her master quietly ascended to the immortal world ten years ago. Apart from her and Mu Xiaoxiao seeing him off, no one else was alerted, which made other forces in the Seven Regions mistakenly believe that her master was still cultivating in the Blue Sky Peak.

Not long after, Nie Xiaomeng received the message and rushed over.

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Xu Yuanchang checked the feng shui map and flew to the vicinity of Dudeng Mountain. He was a little dumbfounded and then very angry.

Who is so wicked as to dare to occupy the mountain gate territory chosen for him by his master?

Looking at the sect that had set up a mountain gate formation but did not hang a plaque, it looked quite abrupt.

With an idea in mind, he landed on the bluestone platform in front of the magnificent mountain gate in the south and asked several low-level monks who had come out, "What is the name of your sect? Why is there no plaque hanging at the mountain gate?"

The leading cultivator was only at the fourth level of cultivation. He bowed and said, "The name of our sect is Deng Xian Guan. Because the sect master has not returned, we do not have a plaque. May I ask, senior, are you visiting a friend or do you have anything else to do?"

A smile appeared on Xu Yuanchang's lips. He guessed that Yu Fengwu must have been impatient and came up with the sect framework, which gave him a big surprise. Or maybe Fengwu understood him and knew that he was lazy and afraid of trouble.

"Please inform the person in charge that the leader of Dengxian Temple, Xu Yuanchang, has returned."

"Ah... Senior, please wait a moment!"

Several monks on duty were shocked. They could not recognize the sect leader and did not dare to shout.

The leading monk rushed in through the side door and sent out several messages in succession.

A moment later, Zeng Wanglou and Xu Shengtian appeared on the field in front of the mountain gate. They were delighted and laughed loudly. Then they bowed and said, "We respectfully welcome the Sect Master back to the sect!"

Xu Yuanchang clasped his fists and said, "Thank you for your hard work. Please stand up quickly. You have worked hard and have made great contributions. We will reward you later."

He could no longer suppress his joy and laughed loudly, "I never expected that. I almost misunderstood who came to grab the territory. When did you arrive, Mr. Zeng? Has Shengtian not found Yunzhu yet? Where is Hall Master Yu?"

Zeng Wanglou said with a smile, "Where have you been? You haven't been seen for over a hundred years, and we were worried. Hall Master Yu was so worried that he went to Wuliu Mountain to see with his own eyes whether the soul lamp you left there was safe and sound." He instructed the disciples on duty who were saluting, "Open the mountain gates, gather all the disciples from all halls, and welcome the return of the master."

"Yes, obey!"

Several monks on duty rushed into the mountain gate happily.

Xu Shengtian complained, "Uncle, the first thing you said when you came back was to expose my scars. I have been out looking for her for decades, and I have searched all over the seven regions, but there is no news about Junior Sister Yunzhu. Alas, I don't know what's going on with her."

He was very worried.

"Look at how useless you are. With Yunzhu's abilities and skills, nothing will happen to you."

Xu Yuanchangxu gave him a kick and said comfortingly, "In the name of the sect, we will send out notices to all regions, offering a generous reward for finding clues. I believe Yunzhu will come to Dengxianguan after hearing the news, unless she is not in the Seven Regions."

He looked up and glanced into the air.

Xu Shengtian said worriedly: "I also guess that Junior Sister went to Yuxu Territory, which is full of dangers."

If Zeng Lao and Yu Fengwu hadn't tried their best to stop him, he would have gone to the Upper Realm alone.

Dengxian Temple had just been built, so he couldn't just ignore it like his uncle did, and had to stay and help share some of the affairs.

Otherwise, Old Ye will stab you in the back in person.

Two quarters of an hour later, more than three hundred low-level disciples were gathered outside the mountain gate to pay homage to the mysterious sect leader who had never appeared. A grand ceremony was held to welcome Sect Leader Xu back to the mountain.

After struggling for more than half an hour, the three of them were finally able to walk into the Dudengshan Hall, which had no plaque hanging on it, and sit down.

Zeng Wanglou looked relaxed and said with a smile: "Since the sect master is back, I, as the temporary deputy sect master, will unload the burden and have a few days of leisure."

Xu Yuanchang smiled mysteriously and said, "Deputy Sect Leader Zeng, I'm afraid you can't unload the burden on your shoulders. Instead, it will become more complicated. Well, this hall is spacious enough. I'll put some good things here. If you feel that you can unload the burden, I'll find someone else without saying anything."

Zeng Wanglou's eyes lit up, and he rubbed his hands and urged, "A good cook cannot cook without rice. Let me see what good things you brought back?"

When Dengxianguan was first established, it cost money and resources everywhere, and it had been running at a loss for a long time.

They have emptied their family's savings.

Xu Yuanchang waved his hand and moved all the chairs and tables to the wall. He released the corpse of the Earth Spirit Hidden Dragon that had been imprisoned, and filled the space of the hall in an instant.

He also took out the spoils he had collected and a bunch of rare treasures he had obtained from the Yunyin Secret Realm.

Zeng Wanglou and Xu Shengtian's eyes widened. They were almost stunned by the sight of such a huge and intact hidden dragon corpse.

"Okay, okay, I will reluctantly serve as the deputy sect leader for a few more years. You are a seventh-level hidden dragon, and your whole body is full of treasures. I hope you didn't waste the Hidden Dragon Demon Pill. Bring it to me quickly. I will prepare more than ten kinds of ingredients and refine it into a pill. We can all use it."

Zeng Wanglou quickly put the huge creature into the Nine Illusion Palace space he carried with him, and then reached out to ask for the demon pill.

Xu Yuanchang took out a jade box with a sealing talisman on it, handed the sealed demon pill to Lao Zeng, and then took out half of the fairy dew and gave it to Lao Zeng, who was so happy that his teeth were bared. He knew that Lao Zeng would not leave even if he was driven away.

"Haha, what a great harvest! Where did you get so many good things?"

Zeng Wanglou couldn't put down his eyes and observed several four or five thousand year old spiritual medicinal herbs and the elixir that was as sticky as gel. He never suffered any loss when following Xu Xiaozi. These natural treasures were hard to buy even with a lot of money.

He cared more about the Creation Altar on the sect leader's body, which was a treasure that could transform decay into something magical.

Can he refine the best elixir?

We must rely on the cooperation of the suzerain.

Once he refines a few bottles of sixth- and seventh-grade elixirs, the resources in Zhuangguan will be able to be revitalized. In the future, whether they are used to exchange for necessary supplies or for their own use, they will not eat up all the resources.

Xu Yuanchang also brought back almost the entire collection of books in Wuliu Mountain, filling up the sect's library in an instant.

Three days later, the arrival of Yu Fengwu and Zhao Jun made the mountain gate lively again.

Zhao Jun naturally took over the position of the head of Tianzhen Hall.

He was busy selecting disciples with potential to train in the art of formations and to supplement the sect's mountain protection formation.

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(End of this chapter)