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Chapter 211 Immortal Method of Immortality
"Tai Yizong!"

Hearing Lu Yan's words, all the disciples were shocked. Xiao Shang, who had been arrogant, suddenly changed his expression.

Above the sky, the huge face formed by the gathering of wind and clouds also fell into silence.

Taiyi Sect is the oldest of the ten major Xuanmen sects and also the most mysterious.

All the sects that existed in the same era as the Taiyi Sect have become history without exception. Many of the orthodox Xuanmen sects were even able to be listed among the top ten sects because they received the legacies of these sects that existed in the same era as the Taiyi Sect.

Although the Qingwu Sect has a history of tens of thousands of years, it is just a newborn baby in front of the Taiyi Sect.

In the world of immortal cultivation, antiquity does not necessarily mean power, but to a sect as ancient as the Taiyi Sect, just knowing its history is enough to make one's heart tremble with fear.

After all, there were more than one or two orthodox Xuanmen sects that were killed by the Taiyi Sect.

Of course, if he was just an ordinary Taiyi Sect disciple, he wouldn't be worthy of making a Qingwu Sect's Jindan peak Great Immortal so wary.

The number of disciples in Taiyi Sect is far less than that of other orthodox sects of Xuanmen, but it has many branches that are almost spread throughout the entire world of immortal cultivation, and these branches will spread out and recruit disciples widely.

Since the branches do not value the talents of Taiyi Sect's disciples, but instead focus more on fortune, they need to dig up relics themselves to practice their skills and magical powers. This has led to the fact that Taiyi Sect's disciples are notoriously mixed in quality.

The top disciples of Taiyi Sect have the strongest cultivation strength among their peers, while the weaker disciples of Taiyi Sect are only slightly stronger than independent cultivators.

There are even some extreme branches that, as long as they are given enough spirit stones, are able to join Taiyi Sect and become outer disciples, which is considered shameful by all major sects.

As for these Taiyi Sect disciples who were a disgrace to the sect, Elder Xiao would kill them if he had a suitable reason. At most, he would take the initiative to come to their house and apologize.

But the problem is that the strength and potential displayed by Lu Yan are too amazing. He was able to defeat several Qingwu clan members who were in the late or peak stage of foundation building while being in the early stage of foundation building.

To become a direct disciple of Qingwu Sect, one needs to at least build a foundation in humanity, and reach the late stage of foundation building before the age of forty, and master a complete method of the rudiments of magical powers.

Although the strength of the direct disciples is far inferior to that of the true disciples of Xuanmen, they can still easily sweep away many independent cultivators who are at the same foundation-building stage in the outside world.

Lu Yan easily suppressed the seven Qingwu Sect's direct disciples with just one move. Among them, Xiao Shang even held a golden elixir magic weapon, but he was still unable to compete with Lu Yan.

The fundamental reason is that Lu Yan's Four Symbols Gate already has some of the charm of the Golden Elixir magical power, far exceeding the so-called prototype of magical power.

He comprehended the magical power of Golden Elixir while being in the initial stage of foundation building. With such extraordinary talent, he could obtain the position of true disciple even in Qingwu Sect. In Taiyi Sect, he would at least be a core disciple cultivated with all his strength.

It is even possible that behind Lu Yan is one of the thirteen main branches of the Taiyi Sect!

Even Elder Xiao felt his scalp tingling when he thought of the powerful background that might be involved behind Lu Yan.

You must know that the number of people in the main lineage of Taiyi Sect is small, but their strength is extremely powerful, which leads to the people in the main lineage being extremely protective of their shortcomings.

Those old monsters dug out from ancient tombs according to legends are, without exception, the ancestors of the Taiyi Sect's main lineage.

Although he is an elder of the Qingwu Sect, he is only an outer sect elder at the peak of the Jindan realm. He does not even have the qualifications to enter the blessed land and open a cave. How could he have the courage to provoke a disciple of the main lineage of the Taiyi Sect?

Thinking of this, Elder Xiao began to feel like retreating, and the huge pagoda in the sky slowly retracted.

Seeing that the atmosphere had eased, Lu Yan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

As his spiritual consciousness was operating, the Human Emperor Banner that was about to be taken out from the Xuanpin Gate in his body fell silent again.

This Elder Xiao is a great immortal who has reached the peak of the Golden Core realm. Lu Yan cannot defeat him with his own strength. If he wants to fight against him, he can only use the Human Emperor Banner.

But the consequences of using the Human Emperor Banner are too great.

Not to mention the consequences of temporarily giving up suppressing the Xuanpin Gate, Lu Yan is currently in the blessed land of Qingwu Sect.

Even if the Human Emperor Banner is used to kill the Qingwu Sect's Golden Core Great True Man, it cannot truly solve the current problem.

As long as there are countless strong people in Qingwu Sect, any Yuanying Zhenjun in the blessed land can suppress Lu Yan.

The Xianxia version is not the doomsday version after all, and Lu Yan cannot fight against the behemoth Qingwu Sect with only the Human Emperor Banner.

Moreover, once the Human Emperor Banner is exposed, Lu Yan's identity as the messenger of the underworld will be exposed. By then, all forces will surely see through Lu Yan's true strength, and countless troubles will be waiting for Lu Yan.

In the face of a critical situation, he decisively brought out the Taiyi Sect identity that Lu Yan had bought in the urban version.

The world of cultivating immortals is not about fighting and killing, but about human relationships and worldly wisdom.

As two of the ten orthodox sects of the Xuanmen sect, the Taiyi Sect is slightly superior to the Qingwu Sect.

If it wasn't necessary, Elder Xiao would never dare to attack a Taiyi Sect disciple easily, especially when Lu Yan showed such terrifying potential.

The final result was just as Lu Yan expected. Elder Xiao did not want to provoke Taiyi Sect and was willing to back down. Both sides were ready to let this matter go.

But at this moment, Xiao Shang suddenly spoke loudly:

"You said you are a disciple of Taiyi Sect, what evidence do you have?"

Hearing Xiao Shang's question, Elder Xiao on the sky suddenly looked gloomy, and secretly shouted:
"You rebellious son, are you really trying to cause trouble for me?
This Lu Yan is suspected to be a disciple of the main lineage of Taiyi Sect. Behind the thirteen main lines of Taiyi Sect, which main lineage does not have a few Yuanying Zhenjun? How can you provoke him?"

Facing Elder Xiao's questioning, Xiao Shang seemed much calmer. He responded secretly:

"Don't worry, father. Although I don't know his true background, I can be sure that he is definitely not the descendant of the Taiyi Sect's main lineage."

After replying, Xiao Shang looked down at Lu Yan arrogantly and continued to question:

“It would be best if you could show us the Taiyi Sect’s identity token or exclusive vestments to prove your identity.

Otherwise, you are using the name of Taiyi Sect to deceive the elders of Qingwu Sect, and we have the right to kill you on the spot!"

Lu Yan's heart sank suddenly; Xiao Shang's words hit the nail on the head.

Lu Yan is indeed a disciple of Taiyi Sect, but this identity was bought in the urban version, and he is the lowest-level outer disciple of Taiyi Sect.

And because of the different versions, Lu Yan only had a certificate from the Archaeological Association and did not have Tai Yi Zong's identity token at all.

Faced with Xiao Shang's questioning, Lu Yan was unable to produce any corresponding identification.

The atmosphere in the air changed again, and the huge face above the sky, where wind and clouds gathered, had a hint of unfriendly scrutiny.

Xiao Shang held the whisk tightly in his hand, looked at Lu Yan with a hint of sarcasm in his eyes, and continued to send a message to Elder Xiao:

“Others may not know Lu Yan’s background, so how could I not know?
Two years ago, Lu Yan helped Ji Xingyao recover some of his foundation. As a reward, Ji Xingyao exchanged the treasures he had extorted from us for the Scripture Transmission Order.

It was because of this incident that I started looking for clues about Lu Yan."

“Through information from various sources, I traced all the way to the Bamboo Forest Market under Ji Xingyao’s name and confirmed that Lu Yan was just a servant in a talisman shop three years ago, a lowly mortal who accidentally became a cultivator because he was involved in the affairs of the Demon Refining Sect.

Later in Qinggu Market, Lu Yan accidentally established a relationship with Ji Xingyao and gained a lot of benefits, and then left Qinggu Market.

When he reappeared, he was already inside the sect, and his cultivation had even been promoted to the foundation-building stage."

After hearing these words, Elder Xiao finally understood why Xiao Shang had such great hostility towards Lu Yan.

It takes an ordinary person only three years to reach the foundation-building stage after embarking on the path of cultivation. This progress is already extremely fast. Not to mention that the strength displayed by Lu Yan does not have any unstable foundation. Instead, he has mastered a method that is suspected to be a magical power.

This not only represents that Lu Yan is extremely talented, but also implies that there is a huge opportunity behind Lu Yan.

Even if Ji Xingyao's position as the true successor had not happened, Xiao Shang would not let Lu Yan's opportunity slip away.

Even Elder Xiao's eyes, when he looked at Lu Yan, revealed a hint of barely detectable greed.

He has been stuck at the peak of the Golden Core for more than a hundred years. If he cannot find a treasure to help him break through to the Nascent Soul stage, his achievements in this life will be over. If Lu Yan really has a great opportunity, maybe he can help him.

With this thought in mind, Elder Xiao said in a deep and stern voice:

"You are such a bold lunatic, you dared to enter our Qingwu blessed land and defraud people in the name of Taiyi Sect. You must have other motives.

I will imprison you in the pagoda and interrogate you day and night to find out who is behind you!"

As he spoke, the pagoda emitted divine light and fell towards Lu Yan again to suppress him.

A majestic divine power descended from the sky, and even Lu Yan felt a fatal threat.

Elder Xiao's spiritual sense at the peak of the Golden Core stage was far superior to Lu Yan's, and his spiritual sense could not be intercepted, but Lu Yan could hear Xiao Shang's spiritual sense clearly.

From the telepathic message, Lu Yan also understood that Xiao Shang had traced his true identity. He knew that the key to the problem was not his identity, but human greed.

Even if Lu Yan found a way to prove his identity, Elder Xiao, who had already fallen out with him, would still take action.

Faced with such a situation, Lu Yan did not show any panic on his face, but just glanced to the other side of the sky.

There, Lu Yan vaguely felt another powerful gaze descending here and watching everything. Obviously, the movement here has attracted the inspection of the strong men of Qingwu Sect.

At the same time, an idea quietly emerged in Lu Yan's mind.

Lu Yan's expression, which had been indifferent until now, showed an undisguised sarcastic smile:

"Two idiots!"

Although he did not mention anyone by name, it was self-evident who Lu Yan was insulting in this situation.

There was a strong wind in the sky, and the speed of the pagoda's suppression increased again.

Lu Yan ignored it and continued:
"You ignorant fool, since you have traced it to Qinggu Market, you should know that a remarkable person emerged from Qinggu Market two years ago."

The strong wind from the falling pagoda blew the robes. Lu Yan continued with disdain:

"His name is He Dongsheng, and he is the descendant of one of the thirteen main branches of the Taiyi Sect."

Elder Xiao's face showed emotion, but he couldn't tell whether this matter was true or not.

The arrow had already been on the string and had to be shot. He could only increase his magic power and try to put Lu Yan into the tower before making any plans.

The spiritual light had already fallen in front of Lu Yan, and Lu Yan's last words were also spoken.

"He Dongsheng has a master named Mu Chunqiu."

The moment he finished speaking, Lu Yan felt the pressure from the pagoda loosen, and a green talisman appeared in front of Lu Yan at some point.

With Lu Yan's soul as powerful as that of an ordinary golden elixir, he did not even notice how the green talisman appeared.

The green talisman easily blocked the pagoda, and an old man with white hair and beard and wearing moon-white robes walked slowly out of the void.

True Lord Yuanying!

Ignoring the splendid pagoda, Yuanying Zhenjun looked at Lu Yan with a smile and asked softly:
"Have you met Master Mu?"

As the Yuanying Zhenjun in front of him spoke, Lu Yan could feel the powerful soul enveloping him, as if he would be torn to pieces by the pressure of the soul if he told even the slightest lie.

Lu Yan replied calmly:

"I met Master Mu once before. It was because of Master Mu's approval that I joined the Taiyi Sect."

What Lu Yan said was indeed true. In the urban version, Mu Chunqiu had opposed the buying and selling of places in the Archaeological Association, but it did not have much effect.

Lu Yan was well aware of Mu Chunqiu's extraordinary status, so he took the initiative to make friends with him and gained his recognition, and finally joined the Archaeological Association.

If this matter is replaced with the fairy-tale version, the concept it represents is completely different.

After all, no one could imagine that the Yuanying Zhenjun in the fairy-tale version would be troubled by the elders of the branch lineage when he returned to the urban version.

Hearing Lu Yan's words, the white-haired Yuanying's eyes became more kind.

"How did you meet Master Mu?"

"He Dongsheng and I are friends of life and death. It was he who took the initiative to introduce me to the Master Mu Chunqiu, and that’s how I was fortunate enough to meet him."

The white-haired Yuanying nodded with satisfaction and glanced into the distance. Elder Xiao, who was originally standing in the sky, took the initiative to land at the moment Yuanying Zhenjun appeared.

At this moment, his face no longer had the previous pride, but was instead pale.

He didn't expect that Lu Yan, who was just an ordinary person three years ago, was actually related to Taiyi Sect.

Although he is not a direct descendant of the main line, the person behind Lu Yan is Mu Chunqiu, who is known as the strongest genius of Taiyi Sect in nearly a thousand years. He has reached the Nascent Soul stage at the age of just over a hundred.

There are even rumors that Mu Chunqiu glimpsed some of the ancient underworld heritage in the Beimang Tomb and vaguely touched the threshold of the realm of transformation.

Even though the present Wu Zhenjun is ten times older than Mu Chunqiu, he can only regard himself as a latecomer in front of Mu Chunqiu of Taiyi Sect.

"Wu Zhenjun, I..."

Elder Xiao had just opened his mouth when he was interrupted by Master Wu.

Wu Zhenjun, who had always been amiable in front of Lu Yan, now looked indifferent and said:

“Outer sect elders Xiao Han, Xie Nianci, and direct disciple Xiao Shang are stirring up trouble and trying to murder Taiyi Sect members.

The outer sect elders and disciples of Qingwu Sect are now dismissed from their posts and are to go to the South Sea to suppress the Sea Eye for three hundred years. There must be no delay!"

Xiao Han is Elder Xiao, and Xie Nianci is Elder Xiao's wife and Xiao Shang's mother, completely catching the entire Xiao family in one fell swoop.

He was dismissed from his position in the sect and sent to the South China Sea to suppress the Sea Eye for three hundred years, which almost meant that he would never be able to return to the southern border in this lifetime.

The severity of the punishment made many of his disciples feel terrified.

But it seemed that Wu Zhenjun had only done a trivial thing. If he had not achieved the Nascent Soul stage, he would not be able to enter Zhenjun's eyes at all. Even if he was a great immortal at the peak of the Golden Core stage, he would still be just a disposable tool.

After issuing the decree, Wu Zhenjun turned to look at Lu Yan. The majesty on his face disappeared and he once again showed a kind smile like an old grandfather next door.

“I heard that Master Mu was in seclusion to comprehend the immortality method in the Beimang Tomb, and he is not far from the state of incarnation.

If you see Master Mu, please congratulate him in advance on his attainment of immortality."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Zhenjun stepped into the void and disappeared in front of everyone.

The eyes of many disciples around him were filled with awe and envy when they looked at Lu Yan, but Lu Yan himself frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

"The immortality method of Beimang Tomb? Why does it sound so familiar?"

As memories flashed through his mind, Lu Yan's expression suddenly became extremely strange.

"Could he be talking about the 'Eternal Spring Skill' that I engraved in the urban version?"

(End of this chapter)