Xuanjian: Jade True Sword Immortal, my Dao Wisdom keeps increasing.

The fourth Min Commandery of the Yue Kingdom.

The Qingchi Sect's [Heavenly Origin Dao Spirit Array] flickered with azure-green magical light.

A white mist hung over the main peak, Qingchi Peak, exuding a rich spiritual aura.

At this moment, two Purple Mansion True Persons were sitting on the stone chairs in the main hall at the summit.

A young man dressed in blue, playing with a small jade seal in his hand, with a cynical expression on his face.

An old man with a wrinkled face and a serious expression stared intently at the blue-green pool in the hall with calm, unwavering eyes.

Elemental Master and Yuanxiu Master sat silently on the stone chairs, as if waiting for someone.

In the time it takes to eat a meal, a golden light flashed in the hall, and an old man dressed in golden robes, with eyes full of golden lines and graying temples, appeared out of thin air on the stone chair in the hall, riding on the [Gengjin] supernatural power.

His face was gloomy, and he was in a very bad mood.

Element glanced at the newly appeared Yuanwu, casually hung the jade seal in his hand on his waist, and said in a sarcastic tone:

"Senior brother, your journey to find that Penglai Island overseas must have been fruitful, and you'll surely have a great chance to prolong your life."

Element's words really hit home.

Yuanwu, whose lifespan was running out, shamelessly went to seek out the True Man Puyu of Penglai, intending to seize his body.

As a result, Master Puyu flatly refused and ignored him completely.

Yuanwu then rushed back from the East Sea with a gloomy face.

Having his sore spot touched, Yuanwu's supernatural powers became unstable for a moment.

In an instant, the white-gold [Gengjin] divine light illuminated the entire hall.

He said in an unfriendly tone:

"Element, you... all these years you've been all talk and no action, don't go too far."

Upon hearing this, Element's expression darkened, and he said nonchalantly:

"What, Senior Brother Yuanwu, do you want to spar with me? In your current state, if you can't control your supernatural powers when you make a move, you might die on the spot. I don't want to end up with the infamy of killing a fellow disciple."

The elements mocked mercilessly, and Yuanwu's chest heaved as if he were trying his best to endure it.

Sitting to the side, Master Yuan Xiu could no longer bear to listen and interrupted:

"Alright, now that everyone is here, let's discuss this. That green-eyed ghost, Chi Buzi, has been wandering around the East Sea for so many years; he won't be returning to Qingchi this time."

Seeing someone trying to smooth things over, Yuanwu's expression softened slightly. He flicked his sleeve, sat down on the stone chair, and said nonchalantly:

"What's there to discuss? If Shangyuan wants to see him, let him go. Are we supposed to stop him?"

"Even if the three of us were tied together, we wouldn't be a match for Shangyuan. Besides, that Jiang family descendant has the favor of Yinghua Wangshi. I don't have much time left to live, so I won't get involved in these matters anymore."

Element yawned, nodded, and said in a strange tone:

"What you say is absolutely right, senior brother. This matter has nothing to do with us, nor is it something we can interfere with. I will return to Yishan City in Southern Xinjiang now."

"By the way, Senior Brother Yuanwu, remember to let me know when you die. I will definitely be there in person to witness your passing."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yuan Su's body flashed with azure light, and his Green Water Divine Power [Cave Spring Sound] emitted a series of crisp sounds before disappearing from the spot in the blink of an eye.

Looking exhausted, Master Yuanwu reached out and pinched his forehead. He was completely helpless with this junior brother from the elemental realm.

They couldn't beat him in a fight, nor could they win an argument; it only added to Yuanwu's frustration.

His eyes were cloudy, and he sighed deeply, muttering to himself:

"This time I return to Yuanwu Peak and will not go out again. When my life ends, I will sit here and pass away."

Yuanwu seemed to be saying goodbye to himself. After speaking, he used his supernatural powers to disappear from the spot.

The Yuanxiu Zhenren, who was sitting at the lower end, remained silent for a while, then sighed softly and departed using his supernatural powers.

The once grand Qingchi Peak Hall now only has six stone chairs and a pool of blue spring water remaining.

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Jungle County.

Not long after the Great Demon of the Flaming Fire left the Yue Kingdom, withered trees were everywhere in the Jiangnan region.

The land was baked, and it was temporarily impossible to grow spirit rice and other grains.

The people of Yue were filled with grief and wailing, and the phenomenon of exchanging children to eat was commonplace.

Following the instructions of the Immortal Shangyuan, Nian Yi flew south, soaring through the air. Wherever he passed, cries of agony filled the air, and the more he looked, the more solemn his expression became.

He unconsciously sped up his escape, hoping to reach the Milin County of Yue Kingdom as soon as possible.

After flying for only a few days, a silver-white streak of light appeared above Jade Peak.

With a few flashes of light, it landed on the summit of Jade Peak.

A handsome young Taoist priest, dressed in a white Taoist robe, appeared.

The visitor was none other than Nian Yi of Xiu Yue Sect.

He straightened his robes, placed two fingers in front of his lips, and amplified his voice with magic:

"Xiu Yuezong Nianyi has come to visit. We would like to request that Fellow Daoist Jiang Heqian make an appearance to meet him."

The deep, resonant Dharma sound echoed at the mountain peak.

At this moment, Jiang Heqian was sitting cross-legged in the cave, fully comprehending the [Jade Body] Purple Mansion Secret Technique.

He had been practicing this secret method of meditation for less than half a year when he was awakened by this sudden sound of the Dharma.

Jiang Heqian suddenly opened his tightly closed eyes, his face showing displeasure.

Upon hearing that it was Xiu Yuezong Nianyi who had come to see him, Jiang Heqian froze, his mind racing with a thousand thoughts. He suppressed these thoughts and stood up with a slightly surprised expression.

He waved his hand and cast a spell to open the great formation, then eagerly appeared outside the cave.

Jiang Heqian greeted them with a smile, cupping his hands in a respectful gesture:

"I am Jiang Heqian. I wonder what brings you here, fellow Daoist Nian. Please come inside and let us discuss this in detail, so that I may do my best to be your host."

Nian Yi, dressed in a white Taoist robe, looked Jiang Heqian up and down, slightly surprised, and thought to himself:

"This person exudes a refined air, which is quite rare in Jiangnan, a place teeming with demonic cultivators. His cultivation is at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, and his aura is steady. I wonder about Yu Zhen's cultivation level; we'll find out once we enter the cave."

Nian Yi smiled and returned the greeting with clasped hands:

"My name is Xiu Yuezong Nianyi. Let's go into the cave and talk in detail. Please."

He was courteous and respectful, and did not presume to be a disciple of the Immortal Sect.

The two entered the mountain cave one after the other and sat down at a stone table. Jiang Heqian took out some fine spiritual tea and personally poured a cup for Nian Yi.

Nian Yi accepted it with both hands, looked around the cave, and said solemnly:

"I have come to find Fellow Daoist Jiang on the orders of my master, True Man Shangyuan, to escort you to Xuanzhen Mountain of our sect. Fellow Daoist Jiang, please arrange the important matters first, and then we will set off."

Jiang Heqian, who had been all smiles, was utterly astonished upon hearing this, his mind reeling.

After a long while, Jiang Heqian pointed to himself and confirmed aloud:

"Fellow Daoist Nian just said that True Person Shangyuan wants to see me? And that I want to go to Xuanzhen Mountain with you? I didn't mishear, did I?"

Having anticipated this, Nian Yi calmly nodded, confirming:

"Fellow Daoist Jiang is right."

Jiang Heqian's expression changed several times upon hearing this. He had never expected that Shangyuan Zhenren would want to see him. He thought to himself:

"What's going on? I haven't done anything outrageous, so why are they targeting me? Yuzhen Sect isn't like Mingyang Sect. Oh well, whatever, I'm just a lowly Foundation Establishment cultivator, what can I do? I'll just go with them."

After a moment's thought, he exclaimed with wild joy:

"Of course I am willing to go and see the Supreme Yuan Immortal. What Fellow Daoist Nian just said has truly shocked me. I feel as if I am in a dream. Please forgive me."

Nian Yi smiled slightly and said calmly:

"This is only human nature, Fellow Daoist Jiang, please do not worry."