Pure Yang!

Chapter 470 The Holy Infant of the Water Mansion! A Descendant of the Zhang Family
A single cloud hangs in the vast blue sky, and a baby's cry resounds through the ages.

Originally, it was a divine will from the Water Palace that gave birth to the Holy Infant.

White clouds drift lazily over Tianjin, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

However, if one observes with one's primordial spirit, one can see that a terrifying aura is quietly gathering, with wind coming from the sky, clouds parting in the air, lotus flowers blooming, and heaven and earth turning into a void of white.

The loud cry sounded so jarring and loud to those with profound cultivation, like thunder in winter, disturbing their primordial spirit.

"What's going on? Why is there such an atmosphere in broad daylight? Who dares to parade around Tianjin like this?"

"The sun is high in the sky, and I am restless, as if an external demon is attacking. There is a great change in Tianjin. Quickly... quickly go and find out the source of this strange phenomenon."

"The Water Palace... something went wrong there."

"Quickly, send more men over there to seal off the Sancha River Estuary."

The Xu family ancestral home was in complete chaos, with powerful auras soaring into the sky, searching for the source of the crying.

For ordinary cultivators, it's not so bad; the lower their cultivation level, the harder it is for them to detect. They might not even hear the crying or sense the eerie atmosphere.

But the higher one's level of attainment, the more apprehensive one becomes at this moment.

It seemed that something extraordinary was about to emerge from the place where they stood.

At this moment, the confluence of the three rivers had already been sealed off, and no ships in the surrounding area could approach or enter.

The Xu family of Chunyang has been operating in Tianjin for many years.

In ancient times, they were true aristocratic families, local lords, and uncrowned kings.

Rumble…

Just then, a large, jet-black ship sailed into the confluence of the three rivers and approached the Water Mansion at an extremely fast speed.

This ship is even larger than Xu Jiuzhi's Yin Jia Treasure Ship.

"Father, look, the atmosphere in the Water Palace has changed."

At the bow of the boat, Xu Mingcheng pointed to the faintly visible water mansion in the distance and exclaimed in disbelief.

The wind howled, the turbid waves surged into the sky, and the water vapor around the water palace kept boiling and dissipating, eventually submerging it.

"When the weather changes, human affairs will inevitably change as well."

Beside Xu Mingcheng stood an old man with his hands behind his back. He was hunched over, with long fingernails, and his cloudy eyes shone with an imposing light.

Xu Chengfeng, a master of the second branch of the Xu family, has the cultivation level of a sect leader and is also Xu Mingcheng's father.

"Father, how could this happen?" Xu Mingcheng said in a deep voice.

"What's the name of that little devil who entered the Water Palace?" Xu Chengfeng suddenly asked.

“Zhao Jiexuan,” Xu Mingcheng said in a low voice, “He came back with Changshou. At first, I thought he was Changshou’s disciple.”

“I’ve already sent people to investigate. This kid suddenly appeared in Xijiang. He’s been hanging out with a disciple of Bei Zhang, gathering up the rogue cultivators in Xijiang and forming an organization called the Mortal Clan.”

In just two days, Xu Mingcheng uncovered Zhang Fan's past in Xijiang.

"Moreover, I heard that not long ago, this boy killed Yu Xuanji, the successor of Sanqing Mountain, at the Xijiang Danyuan Dharma Assembly."

"Young and arrogant, ruthless and heartless." Xu Chengfeng raised an eyebrow and said indifferently.

"even……"

"What?" Xu Chengfeng asked coldly.

"This organization called Fanmen has also received support from the former demon chief of Tongluo Mountain."

"The demon king of Tongluo Mountain... Ning Xie? That old thing is still alive?" Xu Chengfeng's eyes narrowed to a single line.

"On the surface, this mortal sect is run by that disciple of Bei Zhang, but in reality, they all revere him."

Xu Mingcheng's intelligence was incredibly detailed, which also revealed the power of the Chunyang Xu family.

"At such a young age, to possess such spirit and skill," Xu Chengfeng said calmly.

As a true high-ranking member of the Xu family, he naturally knew how difficult and dangerous it was to establish a sect and gain a foothold in a place like Xijiang.

In comparison, although there are some outstanding talents among the three generations of Xu family disciples, they are far inferior to Zhao Jiexuan.

“In addition…” Xu Mingcheng suddenly added.

"what?"

"Mingjing just sent a message saying that this kid has already refined his inner core and is a master of the Zhai Shou realm."

Upon hearing this, Xu Chengfeng's expression finally softened.

In the end, this world is ruled by the principle of "the highest virtue is supreme." No amount of fame, fortune, power, or means can compare to one's cultivation level.

Now that the Dharma-ending Age has arrived, anyone who can reach the high-level cultivation realm before the age of thirty is already considered a rare genius.

How old is that kid named Zhao Jiexuan?
At such a young age, he was able to refine his inner core and achieve great success in his life cultivation.
If it hadn't come from his own son, this expert from the second branch of the Xu family would never have believed it.

"A young dragon in the making, he does resemble Chu Chaoran from back then," Xu Chengfeng said solemnly.

"Father, this kid..."

“His ability to enter the Water Palace may be related to this strange phenomenon,” Xu Chengfeng said in a deep voice.

Rumble…

Suddenly, the waves surged even more violently.

The water palace was already in sight, surrounded by billowing water vapor that seemed to blend into the sky and clouds.

Xu Chengfeng's brow twitched, and he saw that the sandbar where the Water Mansion was located seemed to come alive, and a phantom figure was soaring into the air in the vast fog.

"This is……"

At this moment, Xu Chengfeng's expression finally changed.

Amidst the vast expanse of water vapor, an infant appeared, its form immense, like clouds materializing, like rivers soaring into the sky, existing between reality and nothingness. Its cry was loud and clear, shaking the heavens and the earth.

That powerful and terrifying aura stretched for miles without anyone noticing, shaking the entire Sanchahekou area.

"father……"

At this moment, Xu Mingcheng's voice trembled uncontrollably. The pressure from the infant phantom at such close range was unimaginable.

This oppression is like the might of heaven and earth, like the rage of rivers. Even those who have achieved great success in their cultivation, even those at the highest level of spiritual practice, must tremble with fear and unease.

"What's going on here?"

Xu Chengfeng's expression was extremely solemn. He didn't know where the infant phantom came from, but he instinctively sensed danger.

Such a dangerous thing is not allowed to appear above the Xu family's water mansion.

"You stay here and do not make any rash moves."

Xu Chengfeng uttered a soft voice, and immediately afterward, a vast and boundless aura soared into the sky, dispelling the heavy water vapor and parting the endless clouds.

"That is... the manifestation of the primordial spirit?"

"People from the clan have arrived."

At this moment, in front of the corner tower of the Water Mansion, Xu Jiuzhi, Xu Jiuliu, Xu Yinhe, Xu Yindeng, and Xu Mingjing were already so shocked by the sudden change that they could not move. In the distance in front of them, a change in aura was revealed to be a primordial spirit dharma form.

"The Abbot's realm!?"

"Second Uncle is here."

Xu Mingjing's heart skipped a beat, and his eyes instantly lit up again.

Rumble…

In the sky, the primordial spirit finally revealed its true form. The illusory dragon soared into the air, its head transforming into a sword, and the hurricane it stirred up became the sword's edge, traversing the heavens and earth.

"Wind Dragon Sword Master!"

This is the primordial spirit Dharma form that Xu Chengfeng has cultivated.

Once you step into the realm of the Master, all the paths you've walked, the methods you've practiced, and the paths you've comprehended... are all fused together into one, evolving freely, revealing your true nature, aligning with heaven and earth, and existing between the real and the illusory.

This is the wondrous application of the primordial spirit and Dharma form in the realm of the master.

The Xu family cultivates the [Dragon-Slaying Technique]. After reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, each person takes a different path.

Xu Chengfeng is more skilled in wind magic, which he uses to integrate the lineage of his ancestor.

His primordial spirit and Dharma form were like the patriarch's sword slaying the vast ocean dragon demon, taking the wind form and transforming it into the Dao fruit.

Rumble…

The Wind Dragon Sword Head is no ordinary weapon; its roar in mid-air drowned out the cries of an infant.

Immediately afterwards, the primordial spirit dharma image swept in like a hurricane, like sword energy soaring into the sky, breaking through thousands of rivers and seas, and slashing directly at the infant phantom.

"Wow...wow..."

Suddenly, the baby clenched its fists and cried out again, this time even louder.

bang bang bang...

Suddenly, the Wind Dragon Sword Head seemed to encounter a terrifying cataclysmic event, with the surrounding hurricane collapsing and the sword's edge being shattered by an invisible force.

Immediately following that cry, the Dharma form of the Wind Dragon Sword Head collapsed and vanished without a trace. Bang bang bang…

Amidst the deafening roar, Xu Chengfeng's primordial spirit retreated from his Dharma form, his entire body engulfed in a chilling flame. He was blasted away thirty miles away, crashing into the turbulent river like a meteorite.

"father……"

Upon seeing this, Xu Mingcheng cried out in shock, his trembling eyes filled with deep astonishment and fear.

He hadn't expected that the infant's phantom was so terrifying; with just a cry, it had actually shattered his father's primordial spirit form!

"That's the abbot!" Xu Mingcheng's eyes trembled, incredulous.

"What exactly was that thing? How could a powerful master like the Abbot be defeated with a single blow?"

"The cries alone... shattered the abbot's spiritual form?"

In front of the Water Mansion, Xu Jiuzhi, Xu Jiuliu, and the others stood frozen, hardly able to believe what they were seeing.

This water mansion has been in the Xu family's possession for sixty years, and such an extraordinary phenomenon has never occurred before. Its divine power suddenly surged, pressing down on the powerful abbot, putting him in a life-or-death predicament!

"Good Holy Infant!"

Suddenly, a soft, slow voice rang out from the vast, boundless river.

Everyone instinctively looked in the direction of the sound, and at that moment, they were all captivated by the voice.

On the river, amidst the waves, a figure appeared, riding the waves, and came into everyone's sight.

"grandfather!?"

Xu Jiuzhi cried out in surprise, recognizing the figure.

"Uncle Xuanxiao!?"

Xu Mingcheng and Xu Mingjing were both deeply moved and their hearts trembled.

The third branch of the Xu family is dwindling in number, and its voice is becoming increasingly faint and its presence increasingly weak in the many affairs of the Xu family today.

The patriarch of the third branch of the family lived in seclusion, rarely appearing in public.

Even so, no one in the Xu family dared to show the slightest disrespect to this semi-retired old man.

Simply because he is one of the three great celestial masters of the Xu family.

"Zhang Tiansheng..."

Above the waves, Xu Xuanxiao stood on the surging water, looking at the faint phantom of an infant in the sky, a complex light surging in his deep eyes.

"Wow...wow...wow..."

Suddenly, the loud cry resounded again, like thunder, echoing across the river waves, making the vast river flow even more turbulent.

"rise!"

Just then, Xu Xuanxiao uttered a soft voice, and the waves beneath his feet began to flow backward, instantly forming a huge whirlpool.

Immediately afterwards, the entire river began to surge and boil, surging behind it and gradually creating a curtain of water.

"Celestial Master Realm!"

At that moment, everyone's eyes trembled, filled with piety and awe.

The will of Heaven is the will of the people.

Once you reach this level, you can use your own microcosm to influence the macrocosm, achieving resonance between the inner and outer worlds and becoming one with nature.

Rumble…

The water curtain behind Xu Xuanxiao grew higher and higher, reaching more than ten meters in the blink of an eye, and the surging river waves continued to push it higher.

It seemed that at this moment, the vast river had become a part of his body.

"Oh my god, this can't be..."

Xu Jiuzhi, Xu Jiuliu, and the others looked up, their eyes filled with boundless fear.

Even with unparalleled skill and extraordinary cultivation, a person is still just a person. In the face of the power of nature and the wonders of the world, one ultimately feels insignificant.

Such a huge wave crashed down, crushing the entire sandbar; even they could not escape its impact.

"This is the might of the Celestial Master!"

“Uncle Xuanxiao has been living in seclusion for many years, and his cultivation has been constantly improving.”

At this moment, even experts like Xu Mingjing and Xu Mingcheng felt apprehensive when faced with the water curtain that suddenly rose into the air.

As they looked up, they saw a shadowy, oppressive presence, as if the menacing power of the entire Sanchakou estuary had arrived as expected.

"Wow...wow..."

Just then, the enormous phantom of the infant cried again, and the figure formed from clouds trembled violently, with a blazing red light rising from its chest.

Immediately afterwards, the enormous infant's chest heaved violently and swelled continuously.

Rumble…

The next moment, the giant infant let out a long howl, and a beam of fire shot out across the sky.

This fire is unlike any earthly fire; flames bloom beyond the nine heavens.

Within the profound gate, one attains samadhi; when heaven and earth perish, the land transforms into a desolate wasteland.

Crimson fire separated and merged, and dark water descended from the sky. Two terrifying phenomena collided, and the terrifying fluctuations seemed to tear the sky apart. The clouds reversed, the thunder collapsed, and the entire sandbar trembled. The raging waves seemed to swallow everything around it.

The will of Heaven is the will of the people.

Human anger is divine anger.

Such a collision has long surpassed the limits of human capability.

That is not the power of Taoist magic, but the mystery of a realm.

Without reaching the Celestial Master realm, one is nothing more than an ant struggling to cross the mortal world. Only by entering this realm can one witness the mysteries of heaven and earth, and only then will the path to immortality truly begin.

"Such a level is difficult to reach in this lifetime."

At that moment, the same thought arose in everyone's mind.

Faced with such a realm, faced with such power, they couldn't even imagine how to achieve it, how to reach it.

At that moment, everyone's thoughts seemed to freeze.

The fire has died down, and the water has receded.

The clouds dispersed, and the wind stopped.

It's unclear how much time passed before everyone came to their senses, looking at the clear blue sky and seeing everything back to normal.

The enormous phantom of the infant had long since vanished, and Xu Xuanxiao was nowhere to be seen on the river either, as if everything that had just happened was nothing but a dream.

However, everyone knew that it was not a dream, but real.

……

At this moment, on the riverbank.

Zhang Fan looked in the direction of the Water Mansion and let out a long breath.

He hadn't expected that refining the water palace would cause such a commotion. Fortunately, he managed to extricate himself from the situation in time.

The legacy left by Zhang Tiansheng exceeded his expectations.

Now, he has become the true master of that water palace. As long as he is there, he can mobilize the power of this artificial, naturally born spirit embryo.

This power can even rival that of a Celestial Master.

"What a pity, this water palace is ultimately inanimate and cannot be carried with me," Zhang Fan sighed inwardly.

That's why he withdrew in time; the real trump card is the one that's kept secret.

He didn't want the Xu family to be trapped in the Water Mansion, nor did he want them to discover its secrets.

Now, this water mansion can be considered Zhang Fan's last resort, in case he ever truly has nowhere else to turn...

"With such a commotion, the Xu family will probably re-investigate this water mansion," Zhang Fan mused.

He did believe in Zhang Tiansheng's methods. Now that he had refined the Water Mansion, even if the Xu family investigated, they shouldn't be able to find anything.

Zhang Fan is like the primordial spirit of that water palace; without the primordial spirit, the palace is just an empty shell.

“However, I entered the Water Mansion, and the Xu family saw me. They should be able to find me.” Zhang Fan said thoughtfully.

"We probably can't get in touch with them."

After all, that power was comparable to that of a Celestial Master, and such methods should not be associated with a mere Head of the Fast realm.

After experiencing such a change, Zhang Fan was overwhelmed with mixed feelings, and countless thoughts arose in his mind.

"Are you from the Zhang family?"

Just then, an old voice came from behind.

Zhang Fan's body trembled as if struck by lightning. He turned his head and saw an old man walking from a distance. Who else could it be but Xu Xuanxiao?
(End of this chapter)