I've already become an immortal lord, and only now is the spiritual energy reviving?

In the center of the screen, the bronze incense burner icon comes to life.

Amidst the swirling purple smoke, a crimson sphere of light emerged, struggling left and right, yet unable to escape its confinement.

A new annotation of the supernatural power was quietly lit up.

[Supernatural Power: The Realm Within the Furnace]

[The fate of mortals is predetermined. The furnace contains the universe. Any other soul that attempts to possess the 'Agent' will suffer a backlash, being drawn into the realm, as if falling into an abyss. Life, death, fortune, and misfortune are all decided by your single thought.]

"The cheat system gave me came at just the right time."

Earlier, when Shu Yan and Chai Wu killed the toad and seized the [Azure Blood Earth Core Lotus], he spotted a small blue dot rushing towards him on the map – Xu Sixing.

Initially, Qingyuan intended for his apprentice to take the lotus and run away.

After all, making money quietly aligns with the core values ​​of the farming genre.

As a result, the incense burner reacted and automatically displayed Xu Sixing's character panel.

【Xu Sixing】

Age: 24

[Cultivation Level: Qi Refining Level 9]

[Spiritual Root: One Inch (Affinity for Lightning, Innate Sword Embryo)]

[Cultivation Techniques: Fifth-grade "Thunderous Awakening Sword Manual", Fourth-grade Ancient Method "Jia Chen Listening and Awakening Notes", Fifth-grade "Yin Yang Intercourse Pivot Thunder Technique", Fourth-grade "Purple Star Capital Heaven Body Tempering Thunder Chapter"...]

[Destiny: Cutting Thunder and Washing the Edge]

【Characteristics: A terrifying shockwave, a chuckle, a sword embryo within, wielding thunderous power to cleanse demonic influence, enhance cultivation, and purify the world.】

[Special Status: Spirit Possession (Contains a high-level remnant soul, coexisting with it)]

The third one!

Following Shu Yan and Chai Wu, the third "wild giant panda" with a destiny!

Not to mention he also has an elderly grandfather by his side.

Qingyuan was overjoyed when he flipped through Xu Sixing's recent diary entries.

Although Xu Sixing held the title of a true disciple of the Imperial Sword Sect, he lived a rather impoverished life.

Perhaps it was due to factional infighting.

Aside from the brocade robe and warm jade that the true disciple wore to show off, and the natal magic sword he had nurtured himself, he couldn't find a third high-level magic weapon that he could use to fight.

"It would be a waste to leave such a talent out here. Since your sect doesn't care about you, why don't you switch sides and come to my Guanhua Sect to shine?"

This game of chess was set up long ago.

As for the toad, it was "Water Moon Illusion" created by Shu Yan.

Shu Yan and Chai Wu, one controlling the battlefield and the other dealing damage, have an exceptionally high level of teamwork.

Qingyuan originally planned to take things slowly, gradually swaying people... no, to win them over.

Unexpectedly, Master Zhu Ming was a man of honor. To protect Xu Sixing's escape, he didn't hesitate to self-destruct, attempting to possess Chai and Shu's bodies.

It was a lucky accident.

The [Furnace Realm] was triggered, and the old man was arrested on the spot.

"A quasi-Purple Mansion remnant soul... to crush it into ashes directly would be a waste."

Since the system indicates that it's under his control, there's no harm in using it.

He got up and looked around the room.

What kind of container should we look for?

cup?

Too low.

Figurines?

No, my wife can't be left with that old geezer.

My gaze wandered and finally settled on the windowsill.

There was a pot of succulents there, its leaves shriveled and on the verge of death.

"You're the one, perfect for making use of waste."

......

Consciousness returned to its proper place, and chaos was first broken.

Zhu Ming felt a splitting headache.

Before his memory was severed, in order to save the simple-minded boy, he burned his soul and split into two groups to crash into the consciousness of the terrifying man and woman.

As a result, a colossal bronze furnace that blotted out the sky appeared out of thin air.

After that... he couldn't remember.

"Is this... the underworld?"

Zhu Ming struggled to open his "eyes".

The world before me is brimming with spiritual light.

The spiritual soil beneath him was the color of cinnabar, fine and smooth as ointment, faintly exuding a misty purple aura.

A bright light hangs high above, with a pure and serene Taoist aura flowing through it, illuminating the vast world, cleansing away all dust and grime. The surrounding walls are spotless and white, their light reflecting off everything.

"A blessed land?!"

Zhu Ming was deeply shaken.

He tried to move his limbs, but found that he had no hands or feet.

Looking down, I saw that several lush, green leaves had taken their place.

"I... have become a spirit of plants and trees?"

Before I could think it through, the void trembled.

A shadow, obscuring the sky and carrying an unparalleled oppressive aura, slowly approached.

Zhu Ming tried to raise his non-existent head.

With the system's filter applied, he witnessed a scene he would never forget.

A divine image that reaches the heavens and penetrates the earth!

The Dharma Image was clad in monastic robes, with stars swirling in his eyes. He held a massive, black, pointed pillar in his hand, his expression indifferent.

"True Lord?!"

Zhu Ming was terrified and instinctively trembled.

"woke up?"

The heavenly sound exploded, rolling like thunder, striking straight to the soul.

"Junior...Junior Zhu Ming!"

Zhu Ming struggled to control his thick leaves, desperately trying to appear as if he were prostrating himself, his tone so humble it was almost groveling:

"This junior unintentionally offended you, sir, and deserves to die! I am willing to serve you like a slave, even at the cost of my life! I only beg for your mercy, sir, to spare my life!"

Qingyuan glanced at the "Loyal and Devoted" scrolling through the chat box and secretly rejoiced.

This old man is savvy.

"Once you enter this grotto, you are now bound by karma."

"This is not a place for you to linger."

Zhu Ming felt a chill in his heart, and the leaves trembled.

Qingyuan paused, then changed the subject:

"You are but a remnant soul, still of some use."

"Go down to the mortal realm."

Zhu Ming wasn't given more time to fill in the blanks.

The voice just fell.

The world spun around.

Zhu Ming felt his soul lighten as he was thrown back into the Xuanhuang Realm.

Before consciousness faded, there was only ecstasy.

The lower realm?

Does Your Excellency intend to use the Xuanhuang Realm as a chessboard and personally make the moves?

Was he himself, the terrifying men and women from before... even that kid Xu Sixing, all the first movers in this grand scheme?!

......

Yujian Sect, descending Leifeng.

The cave was heavily fortified.

The air still carried the acrid smell of thunder and lightning.

Xu Sixing sat cross-legged on the cold jade bed, his face deathly pale.

The crimson-gold vertical pupil line between his brows became even more vivid, as if it might open at any moment.

Seven days have passed since they escaped.

Xu Sixing opened his mouth and exhaled a breath of stale air.

As soon as the breath left his mouth, it transformed into a purple lightning dragon as thick as a thumb, circling around his body once before reluctantly dissipating.

The injury has temporarily healed.

He opened his palm, revealing a yellow strip of paper already soaked with sweat.

[Blackwater City, Huayao Pharmacy.]

Six ink characters, each carrying the weight of a thousand pounds.

"Old man..."

Xu Sixing ran his fingers over the paper:

"You're forcing this life on me, hoping I'll live to take revenge?"

Why...didn't you say anything?

"call......"

He closed his eyes, then opened them again, and all that remained in his eyes was ruthlessness.

"Just you wait. No matter who it is, no matter what kind of den of dragons and tigers Hua Pharmacy is, I will definitely pay this debt with interest..."

"Aha—"

A lazy yawn, utterly abrupt.

Xu Sixing trembled violently, as if struck by lightning, and sprang up directly from the jade bed.

"Who?!"

"Hey, you heartless brat, it's only been a few days! You can't even recognize my voice anymore?"

Xu Sixing stood there, stunned.

His eyes visibly reddened, and then, after being overwhelmed by the huge surprise, anger and embarrassment welled up in his heart.

"Zhu Ming! You old bastard!"

"Are you back to life?! You're not dead and you're not saying anything? Is it fun to play dumb?!"

Zhu Ming clicked his tongue, his tone dripping with sarcasm:

"Young man, you must be patient. I suffered severe damage to my soul while trying to save you, and had to fake my death to recuperate. Now, I've just regained some strength and come to hear your confession."

Xu Sixing slumped back down, unable to suppress a smile.

"It's good that you're alive...it's good that you're alive..."

Even if opportunities are snatched away, as long as this light is still there, the road will not be dark.

"By the way, old man."

Xu Sixing raised the yellow paper in his hand, his eyes turning cold:

"Now that you're awake, shall we go to this damn Hua Pharmacy?"

"Go! We have to go!"

Zhu Ming spoke with unwavering conviction, his tone carrying a hint of excitement that Xu Sixing couldn't comprehend.

"Think about it, it would have been so easy for that man and woman to kill you, so why did they leave a note? They must have something to do with it."

Zhu Ming has entered "master of deception" mode, speaking entirely from Xu Sixing's perspective while actually leading people into a trap:

"Don't you know what kind of life you've been living in the Imperial Sword Sect? That hypocrite Wen Xianyun guards against you more than a thief."

"Since someone's extending an olive branch, let's accept it regardless of whether it's poisonous or not!"

"Moreover, I have a vague premonition that this is a great opportunity that could rewrite your miserable fate!"

nonsense.

Since the adults have specifically named him, even a small amount slipped through their fingers would be enough for this foolish boy to live on for several lifetimes.

Xu Sixing frowned and pondered for a long time.

Finally, a flash of lightning appeared in his palm, and the yellow paper turned to ashes.

"you're right."

He stood up and looked out at the rolling sea of ​​clouds outside the cave.

"Those who have nothing to lose are not afraid of those who have something to lose."

"I'd like to see what kind of medicine this Hua Pharmacy is really up to!"