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Chapter 247 The Immortal Fruit of Sumeru, the Human Heart is Unpredictable! Eighteen murals reveal the place where the 'Dao Lord' disintegrated!

All things are impermanent, and the three directions converge.

At this moment, knocking on that door, one is greeted by the faces of various factions at 'Mount Sumeru', whether they are from the powerful families of Beicang who occupy the quota, or from the Xuanfu Sect and the Water Lord's Mansion.

Just as Ji Xiu raised his vajra pestle, intending to strike the towering Jianmu tree before him, he heard a sound and turned around, only to find—

Previously, the three parties had gathered together, and there were dozens of outstanding talents of all kinds. Now, only a dozen or so remain here, while the others have long since disappeared.

Among these dozen or so people, the martial artist who cultivated the Immortal Martial Path had weak blood and qi, and his true qi was swollen; the one who cultivated the Divine Soul Purple Mansion had depleted magical power and his pure qi was weak and floating. It was clear that they had encountered a great change.

But this spectacle made Ji Xiu's mind waver, and he temporarily suppressed the urge to smash the 'Sumeru Immortal Fruit', instead pondering deeply:
"We were all a group of people who entered the ancient site of 'The Impermanence of All Laws' together, but as soon as I stepped in, I experienced a projection similar to 'The Yellow Millet Dream', which gave me a gift. I broke through the shackles and completed the 'Human Immortal Embryo', thus entering the fourth major limit."

"But the others are clearly different from me; they didn't have such an opportunity. So where did they end up after they entered?"

Just as Ji Xiu was pondering this in his heart.

Amidst the dozen or so people who pushed open the 'Mount Sumeru' courtyard, a sudden commotion arose.

Among them, a Daoist prodigy from the Xuanfu Sect, clad in a true disciple's robe and wielding a talisman, had his eyes light up with excitement upon seeing the ancient Sumeru tree behind Ji Xiu.
"Since entering the Yuanfu of Impermanence of All Laws, we have been moving forward along the path of ruins and ancient sites. All we have seen and encountered are monstrous things tainted by the abyss. They are all the remnants of the thoughts of the Great Dao Lord who suppressed the universe and cut off the worship of the 'Six Desires, Seven Emotions, and Five Turbidities' with a single hand."

"Even though these remnants have long since perished, just a tiny bit of their remnants is enough to cause us to suffer heavy losses and fall into danger several times."

"Even among my Xuanfu True Disciples, several have perished, and in the end, we haven't even obtained a trace of the Dao Lord's legacy or any opportunities!"

"But just after stepping over the ruins and ancient sites outside the gate, and entering the Yuan Mansion, there was a precious tree capable of nurturing rare and precious materials."

"After traversing countless mountains, I have finally found a treasure trove!"

"It should rightfully belong to my 'Mysterious Talisman Sect'!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Taoist began to visualize his Purple Palace, his primordial spirit leaving his body and commanding him to cast a spell. Immediately, mysterious clouds rose above his head, and he flicked out several talismans with his fingers. His purpose was obvious: the heavenly material that grew on the ancient Sumeru tree!
The Xuanfu Sect acted extremely quickly.

As for the warriors from the Beicangzhou Clan who represented Daxuan this time, only the leaders of those few powerful clans remained at this moment.

Apart from the so-called "Three Tigers of Beicang," who are under thirty years old and among the few who have broken through the four limits and entered the level of no leaks, Qin Jinkui, Dugu Qi, and Yuwen Xin.

The others were almost all severely injured and had no strength left to continue on the next leg of their journey.

The three looked at the young man's calm aura beneath the ancient Sumeru tree, as if he had been waiting there for a long time.
Because of the complicated family dynamics, Qin Jinkui, who had already developed a deep-seated grudge even after only meeting once or twice, frowned deeply and looked extremely surprised.

"How did this person get into the Yuan residence? How did he manage to get in from the outside!"

"Since the Yuan Mansion was opened, Ji Xiu has vanished without a trace, but now he has appeared here unharmed. Could it be that he knows some secrets of this ancient site?"

A ripple of emotion stirred within Qin Jinkui.

The Yuan Mansion of the Dao Lord of Impermanence is not simple, or rather, it is full of deadly traps!
Ever since being drawn into the vortex portal opened by the East Canghai Sea.

In order to reach the gate of the Yuanfu Palace and the Xumi Mountain Academy, they walked the entire dilapidated ancient road.

The number of abyssal objects encountered during this period was countless. Not to mention those at the Qi Sea Realm, there were even those without flaws, and even terrifying thoughts comparable to 'Dragon and Tiger'!
If they weren't all the pride of the state, the direct descendants of their respective lineages, they would probably have died on the spot.

Even so, those who have made it this far have already exhausted all their tricks and trump cards.

When they reached the end, they were surprised to find that someone was already there, calmly and leisurely waiting to see them arrive!

And
He was just a seventeen-year-old who had only recently broken through to the Qi Refining Master level, and was far from reaching the 'Fourth Great Limit', let alone being a seventeen-year-old boy who was on par with them without any flaws. He was from the prefectural city!

How absurd!
In contrast, Qin Jinkui's eyes were bright and unfathomable.

On his side.

Yuwen Xin, the eldest son of the Yuwen clan, who occupies the position of 'Heavenly Blade Palace Master' and wants to directly rival the Heavenly Blade True Sect and share its power.

He silently watched as the Xuanfu Sect members took the lead in making their move, then stood before the Beicang camp and spoke in a low voice:
"Let's observe the situation first and refrain from making a move. Let's first antagonize this true disciple of the 'Mysterious Talisman Sect'."

"If the gates of this ancient Yuanfu site are so difficult to cross, who knows what dangers await at the place where the mantle will be passed down?"

"If it weren't for the profound methods of the people from the Xuanfu Sect, we probably wouldn't have been able to even step through that gate."

According to the division of the Great Mystery.

These lineages of immortals, just by crossing the gates and entering the Great Profound realm, are enough to rival the true disciples of the Heavenly Pillar and the direct descendants of the Great Clan, which is equivalent to being a whole level higher than a state-level aristocratic family.

Having witnessed it firsthand along the way, Dugu Qi knew that if they were to actually fight over it, they would definitely not be able to defeat these Xuanfu Cult members.

Therefore, the only course of action now is to wait for the right opportunity and make a long-term plan.
however.

Within the lineage of the Water Lord's Palace.

Although she looked slightly disheveled, she was not seriously injured. On the contrary, her charm remained undiminished, and her heroic spirit between her brows made her appear even more sharp and majestic.

Upon seeing Ji Xiu, her eyes lit up with joy. Without hesitation, she lifted her dragon boots amidst the gazes of the crowd, her skirt fluttering, and strode towards the ancient Sumeru tree.

This posture suggests that he intends to stand shoulder to shoulder with the young man.

Seeing that the other two dragon princes of the Water Lord's Palace, Bai Chi and Bai Yuan, who were standing beside her, were both taken aback.

But before the dragon prince of the Water Lord's Mansion, who shared the same bloodline, could speak, Dugu Qi of the Dugu Clan, who had always had some connection with the Water Lord's Mansion through marriage, became anxious:

“Princess Shuo, this person’s whereabouts are unknown. Even if he is an old friend of yours, he must have some secrets to hide now that he is standing at Tiancai’s feet. I’m afraid the Xuanfu Sect will not let him go easily.”

"It's best not to get involved in this mess."

Dressed in black with a jade belt, and wearing a tall, elegant hat, the handsome Dugu Qi sat watching, ready to intervene.

For generations, the Dugu clan sought to marry members of the Water Lord's branch and collateral lineage to strengthen their ties. Finally, in this generation, they discussed with the East Sea Dragon Lord their intention to marry a true direct descendant of the dragon princess, and the Dragon Lord agreed.

And the youngest son of the current leader of the Dugu Clan is none other than Dugu Qi.

He only saw Bai Shuo in full in Jiangyin, and was immediately attracted to him.

After entering the Yuan Mansion, she followed closely behind the group from the Water Lord's Mansion, seemingly intending to ask the East Sea Dragon Lord for his hand in marriage as soon as she left the Yuan Mansion.

Bai Shuo, however, was completely unmoved by his every move, almost ignoring it.

Seeing that his attempts to stop her were futile, he recalled Qin Jinkui's casual remark to him when he entered the Yuan Mansion, after watching Ji Xiu and Bai Shuo exchange pleasantries. It was a perfect example of how Qin Jinkui's words hit the nail on the head.
Dugu Qi clenched his fists, his jealousy surging ever higher.

Sometimes it's like that; the more you can't get something, the more you crave it and want to get it.

As the youngest son of the Dugu clan leader, Dugu Qi's lineage was unparalleled in the entire Beicang. And in the entire Great Xuan world, only Tianzhu, Jushi, and Baiyujing could surpass him. Dugu Qi had never suffered such a defeat before.
In a flash.

His malice toward Ji Xiu even surpassed that toward Qin Jinkui!
Thoughts arose from all three sides; some couldn't resist making a move, while others watched coldly from the sidelines.

But Ji Xiu, at the center of the vortex, only saw the true spirit of the Xuanfu Sect leaving his body and the talismans he unleashed with his magic, all aimed directly at him!

In an instant, with a sweep of his sleeves, all five internal organs opened, his vital energy surged like a furnace, and his voice boomed like thunder:
"First come, first served is a principle shared by all the heavens."

"The Yuanfu Ancient Site first appeared in Jiangyin Prefecture, so it is only right that we, the Great Xuan people, should explore it first. The Xuanfu Sect is an outsider, so why should they want to take whatever they see?"

"I, Ji Xiu, have been here for quite some time, so it is only natural that I would take this 'Ancient Sumeru Tree' into my possession."

If I don't give it to them

"Does Your Excellency intend to rob us by force?"

boom!
The moment the 'Human Immortal Embryo' was formed, Ji Xiu had already condensed it into the strongest martial arts treasure body in history, apart from those 'innate Dao bodies'.

As the complex and mysterious body patterns and martial arts techniques gradually emerged within them.

Even though the Xuanfu True Inheritance who made the move was a fifth-level Daoist cultivator whose primordial spirit had left his body and had traveled extremely far, clearly capable of condensing a great elixir of magical power, he was still a ruthless character who was accumulating more power to solidify his foundation!
Even so, the talismanic magic that swept in like a streak of light was directly shattered by the torrent of blood and qi emanating from Ji Xiu's body and the hidden true energy!
"This is."

"The Fourth Limit, the Power of the Precious Body!"

"How did he break through the four major limits!?"

"No, that's not right. It's not just the fourth major limit; the martial arts body he condensed is also extraordinary, far surpassing what our clan has passed down!"

"The Heavenly Blade True Sect, could it truly possess the secret teachings of the Eight Invincible Body Techniques of the Ancestral Court of Blade Dao?"

"The Great Xuanwu Dao Treasure Body is a physique that ranks among the top 100 throughout history. Only the disciples of the Heavenly Pillar Giant Family can establish such a foundation!"

Qin Jinkui took two steps back. He had originally just been watching the show, but now he couldn't sit still any longer.

And his horrified expression
It also became apparent to the sons of other state tycoons.

"The fourth major deadline."

When Bai Shuo saw the Xuanfu Sect making trouble, he originally wanted to use his identity as the daughter of the East Sea Dragon Lord to take the blame for Ji Xiu. However, seeing his situation, he was stunned and then murmured to himself.

Thinking back to the first time we met, when she concealed her identity and cultivation level, she already possessed a cultivation level comparable to a human martial artist at the third or fourth level of the Secret Realm.

Now that she has cultivated the Ancestral Vein Body, her bloodline has undergone a transformation, and she has advanced to a higher level, roughly breaking through the four limits and joining the ranks of the master of the Wulou School.

As a result, Ji Xiu leaped up and surpassed her, barely matching her level!
What incredible speed!
A ripple of emotion stirred within Bai Shuo, but regardless, she stood firmly beside Ji Xiu, her pretty face icy cold.

“Fellow Daoists of the Xuanfu Sect, the road ahead is uncertain, but there are many opportunities. We will have to help each other. Since Ji Xiu saw this rare talent first, it is only natural that he obtained it.”

"Do you all really intend to start a major conflict and fight here?"

"Have you forgotten the near-infighting outside the Yuan Mansion gates that caused a blunder, leading to a surge in the Abyss's energy and resulting in heavy losses?"

Provoked by Bai Shuo's tone, the Xuanfu Sect disciple's aura faltered, and he hesitated, his original intention to continue attacking becoming somewhat uncertain.

They came here on the orders of the True Lord, with only one purpose: to reach the 'End of the Primordial Palace' and take something from the body of the Dao Lord who may exist after his physical transformation.

The others are all peripheral details and do not attract the attention of the true deity.

"This"

The true story of the Mysterious Talisman was said to be somewhat hesitant to act rashly.

Then, without leaving a trace, he glanced at each of the Xuanfu Sect members, finally looking at Xuan Qingli, who was hiding his aura. As a True Person under the [Xuanxiao True Venerable], he had severed his own path and fallen from a great realm, all for the sake of entering this Yuan Mansion.

Upon seeing this person, he subtly shook his head.

Immediately, a voice reached his ears:
"A single rare herb is far from what the True Venerable needs and what my Xuanfu Sect desires. It is not worth the trouble of a major conflict. Let us go as she says."

"In the end, if we can get what we want, we can naturally take back everything in the Yuan Mansion if we want it. It has nothing to do with who has it in their hands."

Upon hearing this, the true disciple of the Xuanfu Sect finally stopped, his eyes flashing as he gave Ji Xiu a warning look before relenting.

Ji Xiu didn't take it to heart.

He glanced sideways at Bai Shuo, whose long black hair was draped over his shoulders, whose eyes were filled with coldness, and who stood beside him without any regard for others, his gaze gentle.

The old friends were far better than the state clique members who, despite being in the same Da Xuan camp, remained indifferent and cold.

After thinking it over, he immediately picked up the 'Vajra'. For some reason, during the performance, he was able to use the object that only the Sumeru Patriarch could wield with ease.

Simply lift it up and tap it lightly.
The 'Sumeru Immortal Fruit' that had been growing on top for nine hundred years fell into his hand.

At the same time, several Sumeru Spirit Leaves, comparable to earthly treasures, fell one after another, causing everyone to breathe heavily and stare intently.

As a result, before some people could even get their hands on a piece of the pie, Ji Xiu handed it over to Bai Shuo by his side, dividing all the benefits among his own people and leaving nothing for outsiders.

"I feel like I've seen that pestle he's carrying in some record before."

And at this time.

Xuan Qingli, whose identity had not been revealed within the Xuanfu Sect but who possessed high standards and was a disciple of a True Venerable, and even a former True Person, frowned as he looked at the Vajra Pestle in Ji Xiu's hand, which was not yet displaying its full divine power, and pondered deeply:
"How can it be so similar to the Buddhist and Taoist treasures that are kept hidden away and used to control destiny in one of the two Pure Lands, a place that once used the doctrine of 'universal salvation of all beings and the return of all paths to oneness' to establish a Buddhist holy land that integrates all systems?"

"But such a thing shouldn't appear in the Yuan Mansion of the Daoist Lord of Impermanence; I must be mistaken."

And while he was pondering this in secret...
As Ji Xiu, amidst the envious gazes of the crowd, knocked down the 'Sumeru Immortal Fruit,' it was as if a key had unlocked a door, and suddenly—

This 'Mount Sumeru Temple' has undergone another change, just like a flower in a mirror or the moon in the water, it has suddenly shattered!

Immediately
The scene before them was reassembled like a bubble. In just a few breaths, the entire mountain courtyard transformed into a huge corridor supported by many ancient and ancient pillars, instantly placing everyone inside!
The dimly lit, grand corridor is lined with murals on both sides, which depict lifelike scenes and also include titles.

As the group stood at the beginning of the corridor, to their left was a mural depicting the 'Mount Sumeru Temple'.

His nomination —

Daojun learns his skills at Mount Sumeru.

And the sheer number of murals like these is astounding at a glance.
A full eighteen sets!
At the end of these eighteen murals.

There was an archway, its entire surface as clear as jade, seemingly woven with countless laws, forming a hidden barrier, appearing and disappearing intermittently.
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