Pure Yang!

Chapter 385 The Three Great Treasures of Longhu Mountain! One of the Nine Weapons, the Corpse-Slaying Sword

Three figures, each wielding a sword, stood encircling the mountain, stabilizing the dark energy of Cangshan.

"Three pure Yang magic treasures!?" Li Yishan's heart stirred slightly as he looked at the ancient painting and couldn't help but exclaim.

"Boss, are you saying that the swords these three Taoist priests are holding are all pure Yang magic weapons?"

“Not bad!” Zhao Menglang nodded.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Fan, Li Yishan, and Meng Qiwu all showed unusual expressions.

Taoist priests in the mountains refine rare treasures, and over the years, these spiritual treasures are formed.

Items created through ordinary Taoist methods can only be considered "ritual implements." Only after being offered incense and prayers for more than a hundred years and gradually becoming spiritually connected can they be called "magical treasures."

However, whether it is a [Yellow Feather Magic Treasure] that has been worshipped for less than 300 years, a [Azure Feather Magic Treasure] that has been worshipped for less than 800 years, or a [Purple Feather Magic Treasure] that has been worshipped for more than 800 years... they can all be collectively referred to as Feather Flow Magic Treasures.

Above it is the Pure Yang Magic Treasure, whose creation could not be achieved even with the accumulation of time.

Those are supreme treasures that can only be forged by those who have entered the Pure Yang Limitless Realm. Each one possesses earth-shattering power and is enshrined within the mountain gate, only able to emerge from a calamity.

Pure Yang magic treasures are already extremely rare in the world, let alone the [Sword-shaped Pure Yang], which is one of the most exceptional items in the world.

"The Taoist priest is holding the Pure Yang Sword, a treasure left behind by Lu Zu in the mortal world."

Zhao Menglang noticed the confusion among the crowd and pointed to the Taoist priest behind him, who seemed to radiate a great sun-like light.

When Lu Zu left behind the Dharma Sword, Chunyang descended upon Zhenwu Mountain, thus securing six hundred years of great fortune for Zhenwu Mountain.

"The sword this Taoist priest is holding is the Qiu family's Everlasting Spring Sword..." Zhao Menglang pointed.

The Taoist standing in the east held a long sword as blue as spring, and his whole body was full of vitality, with fragrant grass growing at his feet.

The Changchun Dharma Sword was left behind by the Qiu Ancestor, hence it is also known as the "Qiu Ancestor Sword". It has been kept in the Qiu family and worshipped by incense for generations for a thousand years.

Despite the loss of a Celestial Master in the ancient town of Qin, the Qiu family's foundation remains strong, thanks to the pure Yang magic weapon they enshrine: the Everlasting Spring Sword.

While masters of the Pure Yang realm may not be found in every generation, Pure Yang magical treasures can be passed down through generations.

With just this sword, one can live forever and be indestructible through countless eons. This can be considered a great blessing that the ancestor has brought to future generations.

"As for this side..."

Zhao Menglang turned and pointed to the Taoist priest standing on the side of the western mountain.

"Taiyi Sword!"

Meng Qiwu blurted out, her expression slightly serious as she looked at the faint phantom of a high mountain behind the Taoist priest, shaped like a pillar of heaven and imposing like Zhongnan Mountain.

"Xiao Meng, you have a good eye." Zhao Menglang gave Meng Qiwu a deep look, then nodded.

“Taiyi is the essence of innate spirit, the supreme deity of the heavens…” Li Yishan said in a deep voice.

As is widely known, the main peak of Zhongnan Mountain is Taiyi Peak, where a magical sword is enshrined. Since the Chongyang Festival, it has enjoyed the incense offerings of the Quanzhen School for generations without end.

That magic sword was the famous Taiyi Sword, the most renowned of the three pure Yang magic treasures.

"Pure Yang!"

"Changchun!"

"Taiyi!"

Zhang Fan looked at the strange ancient painting, staring at the three illusory figures in the painting and the magic swords in their hands, and couldn't help but reveal a strange expression.

"The three pure Yang magic swords, many people have probably never even heard of them in their lives."

“That’s natural.” Zhao Menglang nodded.

Pure Yang magic treasures are the foundation of a sect or mountain's establishment of a religion, and there are very few in the world who can form a sword shape.

Swords are for killing and destruction. Based solely on this principle, pure yang magic weapons in the shape of swords are naturally much more powerful than other types of pure yang magic weapons.

"As far as I know, among the pure Yang magic treasures, there are only a handful that can take the shape of a sword..." Zhao Menglang spoke eloquently, displaying his extensive knowledge.

Swords like the Xu family's "Xu Zu Sword" and the Lao Jun Mountain's "Lao Jun Sword" both belong to the first-class Pure Yang category.

"Of course, among all the sword techniques in the world, if we're talking about the best, it's still the Three-Five Swords of Longhu Mountain back in the day!" Zhao Menglang suddenly changed the subject.

The founder of Longhu Mountain, the Taoist patriarch Zhang Daoling, attained enlightenment at Heming Mountain and was bestowed with a heavenly book and elixir scroll by Laozi, who also gave him the three treasures of talisman, sword, and seal.

The bestowed sword is the "Three-Five Evil-Slaying Male and Female Divine Swords," known as the number one sword in the world. It is also called the Three-Five Evil-Slaying Sword, the Three-Five Sword, the Male and Female Swords, the Celestial Master Sword, the Yin-Yang Sword, etc.

Legend has it that during the first destruction of the mountain and temple, Zhang Daoling defeated all the demons and ghosts in the world, and imprisoned the six heavenly ghosts and gods in the "Ghost-Breaking Well" of Crane Cry Mountain, sealing them with the Yin Sword.

As for the Yang Sword, it was passed down through generations in the Zhang family of Longhu, becoming the sword of the sect leader.

"That is undoubtedly the number one sword in the world. With the power of the Yang Sword alone, it can surpass all others in the world and make all other treasures pale in comparison," Li Yishan said in a deep voice.

"What a pity, more than eighty years ago, the Taoist sect suffered a great calamity, and the Zhang family of Longhu split up in the north and south..." Zhao Menglang sighed.

"It is said that the three treasures passed down by the Taoist patriarch fell into the hands of Nan Zhang."

At this point, Li Yishan glanced at Zhang Fan, seemingly unintentionally.

Because the Nan Zhang lineage inherited the Three Treasures of the ancestral master, it has always been regarded as the legitimate direct descendant of the Zhang family.

"After the Nan Zhang lineage disappeared, the three treasures of the Dao Ancestor vanished without a trace, but..." Zhao Menglang paused, subconsciously glancing at the shop entrance. Seeing that no one was there, he lowered his voice.

“A few years ago, I heard from a friend who does business in the north that the Zhang family’s Yangshen Tiandu Treasure Seal is now in the hands of the Northern Zhang lineage.”

The three treasures of Taoism are the sword, the talisman, and the seal.

The Zhang family's three treasures are all top-notch in their time.

The Three-Five Demon-Slaying Divine Swords, male and female, need no further explanation. These swords embody the numbers three and five, with three flowers gathering at the top and five energies converging at the origin. Crossing the transformation of three and five, one becomes a terrestrial immortal.

People say that this sword contains divine magic.

In addition, the Zhang family's other two magical treasures, namely the seal and the talisman, are the [Yang Shen Tian Du Bao Yin] and the [Taishang Meng Wei Fu Lu].

The Dharma Seals of the Zhang family of Dragon and Tiger are the orthodox lineage of the Dharma lineage in the world. It is said that there are thirty-six large seals and seventy-two small seals, among which the most powerful is the [Yang God Heavenly Capital Treasure Seal].

In addition, all the talismans of the Three Mountains belong to the Dragon and Tiger. The [Supreme Alliance Talisman] is the foundation of the [Celestial Master Talisman] and is the ancestral lineage of talismanic arts throughout the world.

Three or five swords!
Yang Shen Seal!
Supreme Talisman!
These three treasures are the secret essence passed down by the Zhang family of Dragon and Tiger.

"Is the Yangshen Tiandu Treasure Seal in the Northern Zhang lineage?" Meng Qiwu couldn't help but ask.

"I've only heard about it, don't spread it around, lest you cause trouble..." Zhao Menglang said in a deep voice.

The fact that the Zhang family of Longhu Mountain split into northern and southern branches is an open secret within the Taoist community; not everyone knows it.

After the great calamity of the Taoist sect, this family went into semi-seclusion. As for the sudden destruction of the Southern Zhang sect, it is a mystery, and many people do not know the details of it.

However, the [Yang Shen Tian Du Treasure Seal], which was originally passed down to the Southern Zhang lineage, appeared in the Northern Zhang lineage, which explains a lot.

This lineage now wields considerable power in the north, to the point that even the Baihe Temple in Shangjing has to give them a wide berth.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Fan remained silent. The three treasures of Longhu Mountain were originally in the hands of the Southern Zhang. When the Southern Zhang was destroyed, the Northern Zhang would definitely want to take back the three treasures. It was not surprising that the Yangshen Seal appeared in their hands.

"Are the Three-Five Swords and the Supreme Talisman also in the hands of the Northern Zhang?" Li Yishan suddenly spoke up, helping Zhang Fan ask the question that had been on his mind.

"It seems that the Supreme Talisman is not here."

Zhao Menglang has a wide network of connections. His sources of information come from all walks of life, and although some of it may be true and some may not, he definitely knows far more than Zhang Fan and Meng Qiwu.

"I've only heard... I've only heard, so don't spread this around..." "Brother, don't worry, we'll keep our mouths shut." Zhang Fan said firmly, changing his form of address.

"A while ago, Huo Fawang, the deputy abbot of Baihe Temple, encountered a powerful enemy in the Jiangnan area. I heard that the [Supreme Talisman] is in that person's hands."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Fan's heart stirred slightly, and he exchanged a glance with Li Yishan.

“The three treasures of Longhu Mountain have been secretly passed down in the hands of the Zhang family patriarch since ancient times…” Zhao Menglang analyzed.

"This person is not from the Northern Zhang, but most likely from the Southern Zhang... This lineage must still have descendants, and this person might even be the head of the Southern Zhang, otherwise how could he have inherited the Supreme Talisman?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Fan had a general idea in his mind, and his gaze towards Zhao Menglang changed.

No wonder this person was able to thrive in the Qin Chuan area.

"Brother, what about the Three-Five Slaying Evil? Did it also fall into the hands of the Northern Zhang?" Zhang Fan couldn't help but ask.

That is the number one magic sword in the world, a symbol of the Zhang family's legitimacy.

"I don't know about that," Zhao Menglang said, shaking his head.

"The world's number one magic sword can only be drawn by those who are destined for greatness. Even if it falls into someone else's hands, who would be willing to bring it out so easily?"

"In the world today, there are very few magical treasures that can rival it. If we only consider magical swords, there are probably only..."

Zhao Menglang's words came to an abrupt end.

"Only?" Zhang Fan's expression turned strange.

"If it is the number one sword in the world, how can any other magic sword compare with it?" Li Yishan couldn't help but ask.

"You can say yes, and you can also say no."

"I only heard about it from a senior in my early years..." Zhao Menglang said with a light laugh.

"That sword is only in legend and cannot be considered real. However, that senior said that if it were real, the only sword in the world that could rival the Three or Five Swords would be this one."

"What is that?" Zhang Fan and Li Yishan asked in unison.

"Have you heard of the Nine Weapons?" Zhao Menglang asked instead of answering.

"It's that one!?" Zhang Fan said, somewhat surprised.

"Among the nine weapons, there is a sword called the Corpse-Slaying Sword, which is specifically designed to counter the Three Corpses' Fate!" Zhao Menglang said in a deep voice.

All things in nature have their counterparts; for every strong element, there is a counter.

The nine supreme methods passed down through generations are accompanied by nine hidden artifacts that counteract each other.

Zhang Fan knew a little about it, just like how the True Dragon Horn could counter the Five Elements Misalignment King.

The Void Mirror restrains the Vacuum Refining Form.

The Heavenly Punishment Ruler restrains the heavens and earth, seizing destiny.

The innate seal restrains the divine and demonic holy embryo.

The Corpse-Slaying Sword is the nemesis of the "Three Corpses Illuminating Fate".

However, the Nine Weapons are just legends, and almost no one has actually seen them.

Even on that day, in the Ten Thousand Mountains, when Chenlong obtained the so-called "True Dragon Horn," Zhang Fan never saw the true appearance of this treasure from beginning to end.

"The Nine Weapons are just legends, nothing but myths..." Meng Qiwu changed the subject.

That kind of thing is never passed down from one sect or one person, as if no one can truly possess it.

There are nine innate techniques, hidden in the mortal world; when one technique is revealed, a corresponding artifact will inevitably appear.

"Uncle Zhao, this painting is very interesting. Where did it come from?" Meng Qiwu brought the topic back to the ancient painting in front of them.

The simultaneous appearance of three pure Yang magic treasures in one painting is indeed extraordinary, as if it hides some kind of mysterious secret.

"It's a long story..." Zhao Menglang just smiled, but didn't elaborate.

“This painting looks quite old. What is this painting…” Zhang Fan murmured.

"It's hard to say. It looks like a demon has appeared in the mountains, and the patriarch is holding a sword to protect the righteous path. Some say it's a rare treasure appearing in the world, which is an ominous sign. The three great magic swords gathered here to suppress the treasure," Zhao Menglang said softly.

"What extraordinary treasure could possibly warrant the simultaneous use of three Pure Yang magic swords?" Meng Qiwu smiled.

"Brother, was this painting created entirely from imagination?" Zhang Fan asked.

"Well... I'm not so sure. Maybe so. After all, if it really was the three swords drawn at the same time, such a major event would surely be recorded."

Zhao Menglang chuckled and said, "However, this painting is a contemporary work, and it is at least six or seven hundred years old."

According to Zhao Menglang's estimation, this painting should be a work from the Song or Yuan dynasty. Although it is not by a master, it is of great significance to Taoists.

"Brother, how much is this painting?"

"Brother, you've got your eye on someone?" Zhao Menglang asked, his voice tinged with apology.

"Brother, you have a good eye. It's a pity this painting is not for sale; there's a favor involved."

"Favor?"

"To tell you the truth, this painting was a gift from a senior. Years ago, I helped him find some goods, so he gave me this painting in return..." Zhao Menglang said, looking at the ancient painting.

As long as this painting exists, the human connection remains, and the bond between him and that senior will still exist. If he needs anything from that senior in the future, it will be an immense stroke of fate.

"Uncle Zhao, which senior is it?" Meng Qiwu couldn't help but ask.

Zhao Menglang wields considerable influence in Chang'an and even throughout the Qin Chuan region. He can even directly reach Zhou Kongchan, the head of the Zhongnan Mountain sect. Therefore, it seems that ordinary so-called seniors are not worthy of his high regard.

"It's not that I couldn't bear to part with it, but I made up a lie to deceive my own brother," Zhao Menglang said with a wry smile.

"That senior is not well-known, and you wouldn't recognize him even if I told you."

At this point, Zhao Menglang paused slightly before saying helplessly, "That senior came from the Chunyang Xu family and later entered Maoshan to cultivate. He was of a very high generation, but he was quite eccentric and skilled in... archaeology!"

"It's a pity that he's so elusive; I haven't seen him for many years," Zhao Menglang sighed.

His current success is partly due to Zhongnan Mountain and partly due to this senior.

That person was truly extraordinary. He could navigate the large tombs in the Qin Chuan Bei Mang area with his eyes closed as if he were returning home, and the few things he could peek out from between his fingers were more numerous than all the treasures in the entire market combined.

"Surname Xu!? And skilled in archaeology? Is there such a senior in Maoshan?" Meng Qiwu looked suspicious.

She had never even heard of such a person.

"I told you long ago, he doesn't like to be in the limelight, and you wouldn't know him anyway." Zhao Menglang looked at Zhang Fan with a wry smile.

"Brother, you don't believe me, do you?"

"Was that senior's name...?"

“Xu Xuanguan!?” Zhang Fan suddenly asked.

"Huh!?" Zhao Menglang was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then his eyes suddenly lit up.

"Brother, you know him!?"

(End of this chapter)