I forge immortality with spiritual treasures.

Chapter 101 Taixu Palace, Wanshan North

"That Xuanbing True Evil was discovered by me during my travels in the north of the Wanshan Mountains."

In mid-air, Jiang Haiyue rode the clouds ahead, leading the way as he said, "It is more than tens of thousands of miles away from our sect."

Ying Chan was slightly taken aback: "So far away?"

Although a Xuan Guang cultivator, if skilled in escape techniques, could theoretically travel ten thousand miles a day, the consumption of magical energy involved is undeniable.

However, if one were to fly using only clear and turbid air, it would inevitably take several days and weeks.

Moreover, the journey is not always smooth.

Therefore, tens of thousands of miles is a long distance even for Xuan Guang cultivators.

“That’s right,” Jiang Haiyue said. “However, Junior Brother, you don’t need to worry about the journey.”

Seeing that Ying Chan was puzzled, he smiled and said, "Junior brother, you don't know yet, do you? There is a Taixu Hall in Xuandu Temple, which can send us to a place ten thousand miles away in an instant."

"Is there such a thing?"

"Junior brother is probably devoted to cultivation and has never had the thought of leaving the mountain."

Jiang Haiyue said, "When our sect members travel, if the journey is long, they usually go through the Taixu Palace."

As they spoke, the two had already flown to the top of the Pillar God Peak.

The Xuandu Immortal Abode is a place beyond the mortal world. Even disciples of this sect need to use the array gate to enter and exit the Immortal Abode.

This peak is called Jietian Peak, which is the location of the array gate connecting to the Xuandu Temple on the outer mountain.

This was indeed the first time Ying Chan had left the Immortal Abode since joining the sect. Jiang Haiyue, on the other hand, was quite familiar with the place. He led Ying Chan to the Jietian Peak, took out his disciple certificate, and then made a hand seal, pointing forward.

This time, there was no grand display of immortal abodes or a path paved with azure clouds.

Ying Chan saw a point of white light appear in the sky ahead, which gradually expanded to the size of a gate.

"Let's go," Jiang Haiyue called out, then walked through the gate and left.

Ying Chan readily agreed and passed through the gate. In a flash, he found himself in the Xuandu Temple, situated on a blue stone square with a hall on each side.

The plaque above the hall on the left reads "Tai Xu Hall".

"Junior brother, come with me."

Jiang Haiyue took the lead and headed towards the Taixu Hall, followed closely by Ying Chan. Upon entering the Taixu Hall, they saw a vast and open space with a Dharma altar built in the center. The altar was 33 feet high and covered with intricate runes.

Ying Chan tried to take a closer look, but after only a few glances, he felt a little dizzy.

"Junior brother, the Void Rune should not be looked at for too long."

Just then, a voice came from the side: "If you are interested, you can first read the 'Void Scripture' and then go to Mount Taifu to learn it from the beginning."

Ying Chan turned his head and saw a Taoist priest approaching. He smiled and asked, "Junior brothers, are you about to go out?"

“Indeed.” Jiang Haiyue stepped forward and bowed, saying, “We wish to travel north of the Wanshan Mountains. We would appreciate it if you could accompany us.”

"North of Ten Thousand Mountains?"

After a moment's thought, the Taoist priest said, "In that case, we can go to Butterfly Spring Mountain, Haiyin Mountain, and Tonglin Mountain..."

Jiang Haiyue was clearly prepared and replied, "Please escort us to Butterfly Spring Mountain, Senior Brother."

"can."

The Taoist priest raised his sleeve and gestured, "My two junior brothers, please ascend the altar."

"Thank you for your trouble, Senior Brother." Jiang Haichao bowed again and led Ying Chan up to the altar.

Ying Chan looked around and saw a depression on the altar that looked like a jade pendant used as a disciple's token.

Sure enough, Jiang Haiyue quickly took out the jade pendant and pressed it onto the surface.

At this moment, the Taoist priest bowed below the altar and said, "I wish my two junior brothers a smooth journey."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ying Chan saw the runes on the altar emit a faint light, and in the next instant, all the colors suddenly faded away—

Ying Chan felt as if he had suddenly fallen into a colorless world, and an indescribable sense of loneliness washed over him. The expected dizziness did not occur.

Ying Chan felt as if he were being enveloped and pulled by an invisible force, heading towards the depths of the void, which was of unknown distance.

Then, the view suddenly opened up before me.

When Ying Chan came to his senses, he realized that he had changed into a different space, surrounded by rocky walls, as if he were deep in a cave.

However, the cave is not dark because of the pearls embedded in the rock walls.

He looked down again and saw that the platform beneath his feet was still 33 feet high.

"Is this also the Taixu Altar?" Ying Chan's heart stirred: "Could it be that by using this altar, one can return to the Taixu Palace?"

“That’s natural.” Jiang Haiyue was standing next to Ying Chan. Hearing this, he smiled and said, “Just embed the disciple’s certificate into the altar and use the sect’s incantation to send a message to the senior brother in the Taixu Hall and ask him to guide you back to the sect.”

"That's really convenient."

"It's natural."

Jiang Haiyue said, "Altars like these are scattered throughout the mountains, so the footprints of our sect's disciples can reach all directions..."

In fact, if Ying Chan were to travel away from the mountains, he would naturally know about these things when he registered with the Ministry of State Affairs.

Therefore, Jiang Haiyue did not say much, only saying, "Alright, we still have a long way to go, so let's not linger here any longer."

Ying Chan nodded and followed Jiang Hai down from the altar.

The two emerged from the cave, then rode on clouds and sped northward.

This northern part of the Da Wan Mountain is the most remote place Ying Chansheng has ever been to.

Unfortunately, while the western part of Da Wan Mountain connects to Tianping Mountain and the eastern part reaches Shenzhu Mountain, each with its own unique and magnificent scenery, the northern part of Da Wan Mountain has nothing particularly special about it.

Although the view is of lush greenery stretching as far as the eye can see, it can become monotonous after a while.

Ying Chan quickly lost interest and followed Jiang Haiyue, focusing on their journey. After flying for an hour or two, they finally saw the clouds ease.

“We’ve arrived.” Jiang Haiyue stood atop a cloud and pointed downwards.

Ying Chan looked down and saw a mountain hollow, surrounded by mountains and facing away from the sun, with a heavy yin energy. There was also a dark pool with murky water, which inevitably made it look somewhat gloomy.

"That Xuanbing True Evil is at the bottom of the deep pool."

Jiang Haiyue said, "Originally, because of the surging evil energy, this pool was extremely cold, and fish and shrimp could not survive. The nearby plants and trees were also withered."

"Only after I sealed the evil acupoints did this place regain some vitality."

"That's probably why the monsters came to dwell there."

Ying Chan nodded.

Although this place is gloomy and turbid, it is a wonderful place for some spirits to live and cultivate.

I just don't know what kind of spirit it is.
"Senior brother, you've fought that monster several times, do you know its true nature?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Haiyue said, "It is a large red-scaled, two-headed serpent. I don't know how long it has been cultivating. Not only is its demonic body powerful, but its cultivation is also quite profound."

"Of course, the most troublesome thing is its method of spewing out clouds and miasma..."

"Oh?"

Ying Chan frowned. A giant red-scaled, two-headed serpent that could spew clouds and miasma—he had never heard of such a monster before.

But this world is vast and boundless, and it is not uncommon to find all sorts of strange creatures. Moreover, these unusual beings have bloodlines that can be passed down, so who can possibly distinguish them all?

Therefore, Ying Chan did not ask any further questions and said, "In that case, shall we proceed according to the agreement between my senior brother and me?"

"As it should be."

Jiang Haiyue smiled slightly, "Junior brother, please wait. I will force that wicked creature out first, and then you can help me."

(End of this chapter)