The improved female villains regained their memories.

The sect leader of Wentian Sect was amused by the situation and sneered, saying, "Back then, I was the one who went against everyone's wishes to make you the empress. I never expected you to be so ungrateful."

"Forget it," Xu Anlu said. "You helped me ascend the throne, wasn't it because all the royal children are dead?"

"Why did the Great Yan Dynasty found its founding? Doesn't the sect leader know best?"

The sect leader of the Wentian Sect remained silent.

After a long pause, he answered with difficulty: "That's right. The century-long plan of the Wentian Sect, to put it bluntly, is to covet the dragon vein in the Northwest. Our sect's collection of Tongchen Light, Taixu Soil, and Wuhe Flower also naturally has its own purpose."

He coughed up a mouthful of green blood, wiped it away nonchalantly, and continued, "That's precisely why I will never let the plan fail because of me. You're willing to poison me with the souls of your loved ones, but don't forget, I am, after all—"

"—A true immortal."

The oppressive aura intensified by another three points.

The signs of aging on the Sect Master of the Asking Heaven Sect vanished, and he returned to his prime. A cold wind howled, fluttering the hem of his robes, announcing the awakening of the fierce tiger.

"I don't understand, how can you, a mere mortal, be my enemy?"

A red soul flashed past behind Xu Anlu.

She looked on with a cold smile, unfazed, and said, "Let's see."

Chapter 104 Following in the King's Footsteps

Deep within the Wentian Sect lie the secrets of yesteryear.

Why has the Wentian Sect collected items like Tongchen Light, Taixu Soil, and Wuhe Flower over the years? Besides collecting them, it's also related to that secret from back then.

Legend has it that the third-generation leader of the Wentian Sect was exceptionally gifted, possessing the potential of an immortal from a young age, and able to absorb spiritual energy even as a child. He was the strongest true immortal of that era, undoubtedly the number one person in the world.

It can be said that the rise of the Wentian Sect began with the third generation sect leader. However, making the sect rise or becoming the strongest in the world was not his goal.

His goal is to reach the legendary realm of immortals.

The Realm of Immortals is a legendary realm, recorded only in ancient, nameless books. Whether such a realm truly exists is unknown. However, most powerful figures who have reached the True Immortal Realm can sense that there is another level above them.

Once you break through that level, you should be able to reach the legendary realm of immortals.

Those at the Earth Immortal realm have explored the origin of the soul, and thus can condense their own immortal artifacts from the soul, thereby creating their own immortal killing moves.

The Celestial Immortal realm has explored the origin of spiritual energy. Spiritual energy is born from a world, and understanding its origin has given rise to the destructive power of their immortal techniques.

The True Immortal realm has explored the origin of reality and illusion, found its true form from the artificial illusion, condensed the truth, and because it has seen through the falsehood, it has sensed the traces left by the Great Dao, and thus can begin to condense the traces of the Great Dao.

So what about the legendary realm of immortals? What can someone who reaches this level discover?

Throughout history, many scholars have studied the paths of cultivation. For example, the most famous book, "Hua Fan Jing," mainly explores the process of mortals evolving into immortals. Another example is "Wen Da Lu," which focuses on why ancient books say that true immortals can condense traces of the Great Dao, while deities are actually one with the Dao of Heaven.

But no matter what these books are trying to say, they cannot give a precise answer to the realm of immortals. Only the nameless ancient books that have been passed down record that "above the true immortals are the immortals, and the immortals are selfless and without merit," and the "Record of Cultivation of the Heavenly Way" records that "the immortals are one with the Heavenly Way." Later generations usually combine the two sentences to understand that people in the realm of immortals can be selfless and without merit, and be one with the Heavenly Way.

So, the question arises: what exactly did the immortals discover to achieve this level?

Or perhaps, what exactly must one discover to reach the realm of immortals?

The third-generation leader of the Wentian Sect was a very curious person. Since it wasn't recorded in the books, he decided to find the answer himself.

He announced his seclusion, retreating alone to the forbidden area of ​​the Wentian Sect, where he pondered and explored day and night. Time passed, and just when everyone thought he was dead, he suddenly announced his return from seclusion, immediately facing a tribulation of lightning.

No one had ever imagined that someone at the True Immortal realm would one day face a tribulation of lightning. Those who witnessed it would remember that day. On that day, vast dark clouds covered the entire continent, and lightning rolled incessantly, like a raging, fully grown thunder dragon. The heavens were enraged, and a sea of ​​spiritual energy converged towards its center, ceaselessly nourishing the thunder dragon.

The third-generation leader of the Wentian Sect was fearless, fighting alone, and the thunder lasted for a full month. A month later, the dark clouds dispersed, and everything was calm. The third-generation leader of the Wentian Sect was seriously injured, and his soul was scattered the next day.

Before his soul dissipated, he clung to his last breath and met his successor in a secret chamber, leaving behind that so-called secret. After his death, his successor ascended to the position of sect leader, becoming the fourth generation leader of the Wentian Sect.

From that time on, the Wentian Sect's plan began.

This plan is so grand that even the century-long plan to cultivate the dragon vein of the Great Yan Dynasty is just one part of it.

Every successor to the position of sect leader must swear an oath before taking office to inherit this plan and never abandon it halfway, otherwise their soul will be scattered and they will die a terrible death.

The current sect leader of the Wentian Sect has also inherited that plan.

That's why he kept Xu Anlu around to continue plotting against the dragon vein, while simultaneously researching the mysteries of rebirth and sending people to search for the Sword Soul Heart.

His original plan was to follow the path of rebirth and develop a resurrection-type immortal technique to revive the previous sect leaders. But who could have imagined that the soul Xu Anlu gave him would be poisonous!

The soul Xu Anlu gave him was indeed Xu Anyin's soul, but it was the remnant left after Xu Anyin attached his soul to a sparrow to protect Yang Pingsheng. Souls have no concept of quantity; even remnants, in essence, are still Xu Anyin's soul. Therefore, the Sect Master of Wentian Sect can indeed read his past life's memories.

But so what?

Xu Anlu, who had also read Xu Anyin's memories, used the traces of the Great Dao to slightly modify them, only letting him know some trivial matters while concealing all the important events.

Ten years ago, Xu Anlu was not defeated by Yang Pingsheng's departure. She was indeed changed, but her heart remained unshaken.

That change transferred her imperial resolve to Yang Pingsheng.

"elder sister."

The red-haired soul embraced her from behind, its gloomy gaze fixed on the sect leader of the Wentian Sect before it, like a man-eating wolf.

"We'll beat him, won't we?"

"Of course, no one will be our match."

Xu Anlu's expression was cold and stern as he opened his arms.

"Xiao Yin, give me your power."

"Okay, sister."

Souls, slowly merging.

The combination of illusion and reality caused his once black hair to turn red.

Xu Anyin's spiritual foundation has reached the True Immortal Realm, but he lacks the traces of the Great Dao and the truth. However, it doesn't matter, with Xu Anlu by his side, she is a monster who, despite being a mortal, can condense the traces of the Great Dao.

As for the truth, they really have no way to deal with it, but it doesn't matter. Their hands have been corrupted by the soul for ten years, so the truth they use will definitely be greatly reduced. In that case, they can use Xu An's Myriad Transformations of Asura to fight against it.

With sisters united, what harm is there even if they are true immortals?

"Let's fight."

The gun, radiating sunlight, was held in Xu Anlu's hand, instantly dispelling the darkness and revealing everything.

The Radiant Sun Spear—this was her divine weapon.

No, to be precise, they are their magical artifacts.

Immortal Path Killer Move - Fire Spirit Double Sun Armor.

Immortal's ultimate move - Spirit Light Fire Boots.

Immortal's ultimate move - Great Sun Fire Ring.

A crimson soul flickered, imbuing Xu Anlu with a series of immortal killing moves.

Crimson armor clung to her body, dripping with scalding magma. Her boots could melt even the hardest granite with a single step. The aura surrounding her made Xu Anlu's surroundings feel as hot as the sun.

finally--

Immortal Path Killing Move - Soul Burning Spirit Million-Strong Army.

The earth cracked open, the mountains trembled, and one after another, burning corpses crawled out, roaring as they charged into the Wentian Sect.

They became the most loyal servants, following the king and vowing to turn this place into scorched earth.

Chapter 105 The Great Reincarnation Technique

The towering flames illuminated the darkness of the night.

The intense heat emanating from the main hall of the Wentian Sect ignited the surrounding forest, turning the area red with the mingled blood and fire.

The moisture evaporated, throats became dry, and skin cracked. Some new disciples, unable to withstand the spiritual energy, suffered burns and fainted, while others became part of the scorched earth.

Twelve immortals emerged from the Shadow Empire, ranging from Earth Immortals to Celestial Immortals, and each faced off against the other peak masters of the Asking Heaven Sect.

However, the moment the sect leader was defeated, the struggles of the other peak masters became futile.

As the high temperature gradually dissipated, Xu Anlu withdrew the three immortal killing moves. The once magnificent hall was now in ruins, with smoke mixed with dust, sporadic flames burning, and the air filled with the smell of burnt flesh.

"..."

Xu Anlu, panting, sat down on a nearby rock. The Sect Master of the Wentian Sect lay motionless on the ground for a long time. After a while, he propped himself up with his charred body and said, "You..."

Flames erupted from within him, scorching everything around him.

He stared intently at Xu Anlu: "So that's how it is..."

The wind picked up.

The sect leader of the Wentian Sect vanished without a trace, leaving no trace of his remains.

Xu Anlu put away the magical artifact, wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, and stood up.

"Sis, are you alright?"

"fine."

Xu Anlu looked down the mountain, where spiritual energy was mixed and battles were taking place everywhere.

"Go ahead, they can't do without you."

"Then, sister, you..."

"I possess the traces of the Great Dao, and ordinary immortals cannot do anything to me."

"I see."

Click-clack-clack—

The mechanism of the stone gate turned.

Behind the main hall is a cave.

Xu Anlu turned the mechanism in the cave and stepped inside. The deepest part of the cave held the secrets of the Wentian Sect.

The secrets of those years.

Enveloped in deep darkness, Xu Anlu, holding a torch, walked step by step into it.

The flowing formation was broken, and the deepest secret was a skeleton.

A scarred palm covered the white bone, and the traces of the Great Dao covered it. Xu Anlu saw everything.