Nine Transformations of the True Spirit.

Yuan Shuheng didn't dwell on it for long. He quickly raised his head, his anger subsiding, and threw the Tai Xuan Token back to Chen Yuan: "Since the Tai Xuan Sect in the Human Realm worships its Sect Leader, Fellow Daoist, you must have seen the Sect Leader's appearance. May I have the honor of seeing it?"

"That's easy, please wait a moment, fellow Daoist."

Chen Yuan flipped his hand and took out a jade slip. He probed into it with his divine sense and drew Fu Huaixiao's appearance based on the jade statue Fu Huaixiao left on Tongtian Island. He then threw it out.

The jade slip passed through the Thunder River and came into Yuan Shuheng's hands. He probed it with his divine sense and most of his doubts were dispelled.

The portrait left by Chen Yuan was indeed exactly the same as that of the sect leader.

Yuan Shuheng then handed the jade slip to his three senior brothers. After reading it, their gazes toward Chen Yuan softened considerably.

Yuan Shuheng's expression turned solemn. He put the jade slip into his mustard seed ring and said, "What you say is too bizarre. I cannot tell whether it is true or not."

"However, many of our sect members have entered the Xuanli Realm this time. I have already sent a message to several senior brothers, and they will arrive here soon."

"At that time, you can recount your experience in detail, and your senior brother will make the decision. What do you think, fellow Daoist?"

The Tai Xuan Token flew through the Thunder River and back into Chen Yuan's hand. He nodded and said, "Very well. I have no other request but to enter the Spirit Realm. Your sect's Nascent Soul stage experts should not have difficulty distinguishing my identity."

"There is a senior in the human realm who is an old acquaintance of Master Fu. He asked me to pass on a message to Master Fu."

"The spirit realm is vast and boundless. I was just worrying about this matter when I unexpectedly met you here and learned about Master Fu's whereabouts."

"If that senior knew that Master Fu had already cultivated to the Mahayana realm and established a sect in the Spirit Realm, he would have no regrets."

Chen Yuan did not remove the Yin-Yang Ring to prove his identity. The demon race also had many ways of disguising themselves as humans, making it difficult for Nascent Soul cultivators to distinguish between them.

Yuan Shuheng's eyes narrowed, and he believed Chen Yuan's words even more.

If he harbored ill intentions, he wouldn't dare to take the initiative to offer an audience with the sect leader.

Yuan Shuheng said, "Leave this matter to me. My father is an elder in the sect and can introduce you."

Chen Yuan smiled slightly: "Thank you very much in that case."

Yuan Shuheng glanced at the calm Thunder River, clasped his hands and bowed: "Fellow Daoist's cultivation is profound and your thunder techniques are divine. I, Yuan, am willing to admit defeat and admire you the most."

"This Thunder River was painstakingly condensed by me. Fellow Daoist, could you please return it to me?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuan didn't hesitate. He flicked his sleeve, and Lei He flew over.

Yuan Shuheng breathed a sigh of relief and quickly raised his hand to form a hand seal, guiding the thunder river back into the bronze mirror. He carefully scanned it with his divine sense and found nothing unusual. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Chen Yuan did not leave any mark of his methods in the Thunder River. He only relied on the roar of the Kui Niu phantom to attract the Thunder River. What kind of method did he use?
Yuan Shuheng specialized in the Way of Thunder, so he naturally recognized the true spirit of the Kui Niu.

But why does a mere phantom have such power?

Yuan Shuheng's mind was in turmoil, and an unbelievable guess emerged.

Elder Yuan did not cultivate the Thunder Path, so he did not accept him as a disciple.

However, the three thousand great paths all lead to the same destination. Elder Yuan had repeatedly guided his cultivation and even personally demonstrated his supernatural powers, allowing Yuan Shuheng to comprehend the wonders of the great path.

The most relied-upon method for cultivators in the Integration Stage is the "Dharma Form" manifested by the power of laws.

Could it be that the phantom of the Kui Niu was a Dharma form condensed by Chen Yuan using the laws of thunder?
Yuan Shuheng recalled the agile appearance of the Kui Niu phantom and the boundless power emanating from it. This thought could no longer be suppressed and spread throughout his mind.

But how could a Nascent Soul cultivator condense a Dharma form that only a Body Integration cultivator could possess?
But if the phantom of the Kui Niu is not a Dharma form, how could it contain such power...?

Yuan Shuheng had many guesses in his mind, but he didn't dare to ask directly.

The techniques and supernatural abilities involve the secrets of cultivation and should not be inquired about casually, otherwise it will lead to enmity.

Yuan Shuheng suppressed this thought, turned around, raised his hand to form a hand seal, and two purple lightning bolts flew out from Lin Huai and Long Que's bodies and were absorbed into the bronze mirror.

He clasped his hands in a fist and bowed to Lin Huai, his face showing apology: "I have offended you greatly, and I hope Fellow Daoist Lin will forgive me."

“I observe that Fellow Daoist Lin is cultivating the Fire Element Technique. This Crimson Crow Three Feather Pill can enhance the spirituality of the fire.”

"This will increase the power of your spiritual fire by at least 30%. Please accept it."

Yuan Shuheng flipped his hand and took out a jade bottle, then pushed it, and it slowly flew towards Lin Huai.

Lin Huai's eyes held a complex expression, a mixture of anger and relief.

The dragon sparrow's body grew to more than twice its original size, resembling a hawk. It cried out angrily a few times, its dragon aura surging around it. It flapped its wings and was about to pounce on Yuan Shuheng, but was stopped by Lin Huai.

Lin Huai took the jade bottle, glanced at Chen Yuan, and sighed softly, "This matter is not Fellow Daoist Yuan's fault."

Chen Yuan sensed something was amiss and asked what was going on. Yuan Shuheng then recounted the whole story in detail.

It turned out that after Lin Huai told Yuan about Chen Yuan, Yuan Shuheng believed that Chen Yuan was impersonating a disciple of the Tai Xuan Sect, so he inquired about Chen Yuan's specific experiences after entering the Xuan Li Realm.

Lin Huai mistakenly believed that the two were from the same sect, so he naturally did not hide it.

He recounted in detail how Chen Yuan displayed his divine power, slaying Ao Xuan and many demon generals, and how he persuaded Chu Weicai and Zhou Muyun to search for the demon generals' whereabouts.

Yuan Shuheng was secretly alarmed and dared not underestimate Chen Yuan.

Worried that Lin Huai would use the homophonous conch shell to send a message to Chen Yuan, he took them by surprise and suddenly subdued Lin Huai and Long Que, sealing the dragon energy within their bodies.

However, Yuan Shuheng still wanted to join forces with Yingshan tribe to deal with the demon race, so he left room for maneuver and did not seal Lin Huai's soul.

He then asked his senior brother Song to set up an illusion array to conceal his presence, so that Chen Yuan would not notice anything unusual and dare not approach.

Chen Yuan approached Lin Huai, clasped his hands in a bow, and said apologetically, "I did not mean to deceive you and Senior Zhou. I was forced by circumstances to do so. I hope you will forgive me."

Lin Huai said solemnly, "Fellow Daoist Chen, you flatter me. If I were also an ascended cultivator, I would not dare to reveal my origins if I entered the Xuanli Realm alone."

"Moreover, what you say is true. You are indeed from the Tai Xuan Sect, but this Tai Xuan Sect is not the same as that Tai Xuan Sect."

"There is a reason for this. I believe that once the Supreme Elder knows the details, he will not blame you, fellow Daoist."

Yuan Shuheng had already acknowledged Chen Yuan's identity, so how could he, an elder of a dragon tribe, dare to make a comment?

Lin Huai knew very well that the Xuanli Realm had been drawn into the vortex of the struggle between the human and demon races, with a Fusion Demon Saint as a pawn behind it, and even the figure of a Mahayana cultivator.

Even the Supreme Elders of the Dragon Transformation Realm treated Chen Yuan with utmost respect.

As a mere mid-stage cultivator in the Cloud Ascension Realm, he could only swallow his anger and endure the humiliation.

Moreover, Yuan Shuheng even offered a treasure as an apology. Although he had never heard of the Crimson Crow Three Feather Pill, Yuan Shuheng, as a true disciple of a major sect in the Spirit Realm and the son of a Nascent Soul cultivator, should not be exaggerating.

This elixir is a priceless treasure, enough to make up for the humiliation he suffered.

Lin Huai's words immediately eased the tension considerably.

Qi Xuan stepped forward and exchanged greetings with Chen Yuan.

The two were of similar cultivation levels, but Chen Yuan's displayed strength far surpassed his. He treated Chen Yuan with utmost respect, as if facing a senior in the Dragon Transformation Realm. His three senior brothers also came forward to pay their respects. Upon learning that all four of them were from the Huayu Peak lineage, Chen Yuan inquired about the Tai Xuan Sect.

This was not a secret, Yuan Shuheng told him the truth.

Master Fu attained enlightenment not long ago, and the Tai Xuan Sect had only been established for a little over 13,000 years, making it the shortest-lived Mahayana sect in the entire Spirit Realm.

Compared to those major sects that have been established for hundreds of thousands or even millions of years, their foundation is extremely shallow.

When the Tai Xuan Sect was first established, there wasn't even a single Nascent Soul cultivator in the sect.

It has the name of a Mahayana sect, but apart from Master Fu, it is not as good as a medium-sized sect.

However, Master Fu was exceptionally talented and possessed extraordinary abilities. In just a few thousand years, he took in ten Nascent Soul disciples and had one Void Refinement disciple advance to the Nascent Soul realm.

Currently, the Tai Xuan Sect has eleven Integration Elders, placing it firmly among the top ranks of the eighty-four Mahayana sects in the Spirit Realm.

Each of the elders who has achieved the Fusion Realm will occupy a beautiful mountain peak on the "Tongtian Island" of the mountain gate, establish a cave dwelling, and their disciples will refer to each other by this peak.

The entire Huayu Peak lineage consists of Elder Yuan's disciples, with a total of four Void Refinement cultivators, hundreds of Deity Transformation cultivators, and countless Nascent Soul, Core Formation, and Foundation Establishment cultivators.

As for Qi Refining cultivators, they are outer disciples. Only those who successfully establish their foundation before the age of fifty can be truly accepted into the sect.

Chen Yuan had heard Qin Wuyai, Yun Jinyue and others say that although the spiritual energy in the Spirit Realm was abundant and there were countless rare treasures, Foundation Establishment was not an easy task and required taking Foundation Establishment Pills.

However, the Spirit Realm is filled with countless spiritual herbs and the art of alchemy is flourishing. There are as many as a thousand recipes for Foundation Establishment Pills, and even demon cores can be refined into Foundation Establishment Pills, making it much easier than in the Human Realm.

Even pseudo-spiritual root cultivators can establish their foundation, and even cultivators with five spiritual roots may not be without the opportunity to establish their foundation.

However, Foundation Establishment is only the beginning. If an outer disciple of the Tai Xuan Sect is not talented, he will only be able to establish his foundation after the age of fifty. He will only be able to become a menial disciple, with a bleak path to cultivation and even the formation of the Core Formation will be a luxury.

When Chen Yuan learned that the Tai Xuan Sect's mountain gate was located on a floating giant island called "Tongtian Island," he couldn't help but think of Tongtian Island in the Jade Purity Sea, and was completely relieved.

He needed the power of the Tai Xuan Sect to enter the Spirit Realm, which is why he did not get angry no matter how Yuan Shu questioned him.

However, Chen Yuan was still somewhat worried that he might be harassed by the elders of the Tai Xuan Sect, or that Master Fu had ascended to heaven long ago and no longer cared about their past relationship.

He cultivates the "Nine Revolutions of True Spirit," and when he fights with others, he inevitably condenses his True Spirit Dharma Form, revealing all sorts of strange aspects.

Although others will not know that he can refine the blood of the true spirit, the fact that a Nascent Soul cultivator can condense a Dharma body is likely to arouse the covetousness of high-level cultivators.

Chen Yuan wasn't worried that the elders of the Tai Xuan Sect would take his life immediately. He had already made it clear that he knew Fu Zhenren from the past and had a message for him.

Regardless of whether the elders of the Tai Xuan Sect believed it or not, they would definitely have to let him see Master Fu first.

Master Fu established the Tai Xuan Sect in the Spirit Realm, and the Tai Xuan Tokens were exactly the same as those in the Human Realm. The sect was also named "Tongtian Island".

It is evident that Master Fu still has considerable affection for the human realm and would not covet the cultivation techniques of this human junior.

Chen Yuan might even be able to join the Tai Xuan Sect by virtue of the Tai Xuan Token in his hand, and with a powerful backer, his cultivation path would be much easier.

Chen Yuan's mind raced with thoughts, but he knew it was just wishful thinking on his part, so he quickly suppressed them.

Yuan Shuheng gave a brief introduction to the Tai Xuan Sect and then asked Chen Yuan how he entered the Burning Demon Realm.

After Chen Yuan ascended to immortality, his experiences in the mortal realm became a thing of the past, and there was nothing to hide.

He briefly recounted his path to ascension, truthfully informing Qin Wuyai, Wan Yaozhou, and others.

However, Chen Yuan did not reveal a single detail about his experiences in the human world.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Shuheng's eyes revealed admiration: "Many ascended cultivators have joined our sect, and I know a few of them. They are all the chosen ones of their respective realms, with profound opportunities and numerous fortuitous encounters."

"But compared to Fellow Daoist Chen, their path to ascension was rather uneventful."

"Only Senior Brother Han can barely be compared to you, fellow Daoist."

Chen Yuan sighed: "I was forced into this situation. The human realm has become a prison. In order to ascend, I had no choice but to wander through the three realms. Today, I have met you, my fellow Daoist, and finally see the light at the end of the tunnel."

"Is this Senior Brother Han you mentioned also from the Huayu Peak lineage?"

Yuan Shuheng's expression turned solemn: "That's right. This time, when we enter the Xuanli Realm, our Huayu Peak lineage will be led by Senior Brother Han."

"He is also the person I admire most. He should be able to arrive here soon."

"As for your matter, I would also like to ask Senior Brother Han to make the decision."

"However, Senior Brother Han always puts the big picture first. Fellow Daoist is so frank, having produced the Tai Xuan Token and having killed Ao Xuan and many demon generals, he shouldn't make things difficult for you."

"I will do my best to persuade Senior Brother Han to return to the Spirit Realm with you. What happens after that will be decided by our sect's elders."

After their conversation, all his doubts vanished, and he completely believed what Chen Yuan had said.

Although Chen Yuan's experiences were full of twists and turns, the details were vivid and lifelike, and did not seem fake.

Chen Yuan's eyes flashed, and he smiled, "Fellow Daoist Yuan speaks so highly of this Fellow Daoist Han, he must be a prodigy in the sect, far superior to me."

"I just don't know what kind of person this Fellow Daoist Han is, or if he has any taboos. I humbly request your guidance."

"It's good that Mr. Chen is making preparations early, so as not to upset Fellow Daoist Han when they meet later and ruin important matters."

Yuan Shuheng said, "Fellow Daoist Chen, there's no need to worry. Senior Brother Han is magnanimous, resourceful, and wholeheartedly considers the sect's interests. He has no reservations whatsoever..."

He recounted in detail the situation of his senior brother Han.

Senior Brother Han's real name is Han Xuan. He is an ascended cultivator from the Flying Balance Realm. More than two thousand years ago, he became a disciple of the Tai Xuan Sect.

At that time, Han Xuan had just ascended to the Spirit Realm and only had the cultivation level of the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

Ascended cultivators have always been favored by sects in the Spirit Realm. The spiritual energy in the lower realm is thin and treasures are scarce, making it more than ten times more difficult to achieve the Nascent Soul stage than in the Spirit Realm.

Every ascended cultivator is a person with a firm Dao heart and profound opportunities, whose strength almost surpasses that of the Nascent Soul cultivators born and raised in the Spirit Realm.

The best among them have the potential to reach the Void Refinement stage.

Han Xuan ascended to the Spirit Realm with the cultivation level of the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm, which was even more difficult than those cultivators who cultivated to the perfection of the Nascent Soul realm and ascended on their own.

Not long after he left the Ascension Platform, he was recruited by more than a dozen sects, the leaders of which were three Mahayana sects, one of which was the Tai Xuan Sect.

However, the other two Mahayana sects are powerful, with countless Nascent Soul cultivators. Even if they intend to recruit ascended cultivators, they simply follow the usual practice, offering treasures and promising that a Void Refinement cultivator will take Han Xuan under their wing.

The Tai Xuan Sect is still in its early stages of development and urgently needs to recruit disciples.

Elder Yuan personally intervened and accepted Han Xuan as his personal disciple, thus winning the competition among the three sects.

Yuan Shuheng was also a Nascent Soul stage cultivator at the time, and was always arrogant. Seeing his father's high regard for Han Xuan, he was very resentful and challenged Han Xuan to a duel, but suffered a crushing defeat. (End of Chapter)