Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 136 Duan Family
Dajingyuan, Duan family.

This place is close to Chonghua, with several sacred mountains standing tall, majestic and vast. Xu Xuan and Liu Qiuci were led by someone and flew towards the Dixu Mountain, the most central mountain.

The person who came to guide them was Duan Pingdu. This disciple of the immortal was wearing a bright yellow robe and had a sharp gaze as he led Xu Xuan and the other two into the mountain.

In the mountains, the two peaks in the east and west face each other from a distance, with a stone beam crossing and a stream flowing through it. There are many caves hanging on the cliffs, and you can vaguely see various kinds of stalactites and stalagmites, which look like sleeping green cows, coiled dragons and snakes, pillars, swords, and hundreds of thousands of strange shapes.

Xu Xuan looked intently and saw that the spiritual veins and formations of this mountain were connected as if they were one. The entire Dixu Mountain was like a magic weapon, which had been refined everywhere with superb techniques.

Several people fell towards the West Peak. There were many mansions and pavilions on the peak, connected to the blue cliffs. The clouds were floating, and the place was high, bright and open. The spiritual energy was so rich that it far exceeded that of Luo Qing and even the Liu family's spiritual land.

A man came flying over, with a slim figure, a square face and prominent eyebrows, wearing a black robe, and an extremely imposing aura. It was Duan Chengsi, who was already a foundation-building cultivator at this time. It was as if a fairy peak had fallen here, giving people an awe-inspiring and inviolable aura.

"You two, please come with me."

Duan Chengsi had a smile on his face as he led a few people into a mansion in a very heroic manner. The red gate was majestic and the jade steps were crystal clear. In front of the gate, there was a stone statue on each side. They had no face, but were wearing armor and holding swords and halberds, looking very majestic.

Xu Xuan sensed it slightly and found that the two stone men had auras hidden within them, which were obviously spiritual and had subtle fluctuations, indicating that they had reached the ninth level of Qi Refining.

"That's a good trick. Is it a puppet or enlightenment?"

Duan Chengsi was very polite and led the two into the mansion, while Duan Pingdu followed behind them, observing the etiquette of a junior.

After entering, everyone in the mansion bowed. Duan Chengsi called Duan Pingdu, whispered a few words to him, and asked his own son to lead everyone away. Then he led Xu Xuan and the other man into a high hall and took their seats.

There are red pillars and carved rafters, carved beams and painted rafters, the floor is paved with white jade, and the room is filled with bright light. Behind the main seat in the hall, there is an ancient painting hanging high up. The painting is so large that it almost covers the entire back wall.

The painting has blurred brushstrokes, emphasizing spirit rather than form. On top is a high sacred mountain reaching into the sky. On the top sits a Taoist with a blurred face, holding a whisk in his hand, and thousands of mysterious yellow auras hanging around him. This is the center of the painting.

There were three people kneeling at the foot of the mountain, each holding a large talisman. In the middle was a stone man, extremely tall, with nine orifices and eight holes, and extraordinary supernatural powers. Only his back was seen, and the talisman he held had the words "Shenhe" written on it.

There is a person on each side, both wearing bright yellow robes. The person on the left holds [Ding Ji], and the person on the right holds [Fu Shan]. The picture has a natural rhythm of Taoism. If you stare at it, the whole sacred mountain will be hidden in the mysterious yellow air and cannot be seen.

Liu Qiuci, who was standing by, also noticed the painting and took a few more glances. Duan Pingdu, however, looked back with a normal expression and said with a smile:
"This painting was left by my ancestors. It's called [Yuanshan Preaching], and the person on the right is my ancestor."

Liu Qiuci, who was standing aside, looked towards the left. This person was holding the [Dingji] Talisman. Curiosity flashed in his eyes, and he asked quietly:

"Is the person on the left from Dingji Immortal Mountain?"

"That's right. My family and the ancestors of the Immortal Mountain are of the same lineage. That true man is willing to accept Pingdu from my family. Once he has established his foundation, he can let him enter the mountain to practice."

Talking about this, Duan Chengsi had a smile on his face. His son did well and he, as a father, was proud of it.

"Pingdu's talent is the best among his peers on the prairie, and building a foundation is inevitable. Fellow Daoist Cheng Si is truly blessed."

Xu Xuan said softly, there is nothing false in this statement, Duan Pingdu has now reached the seventh level of Qi Refining, his speed is terrifying, and he is probably not far from establishing his foundation.

Duan Chengsi said a few polite words, while Xu Xuan looked at the stone figure in the middle. His heart moved slightly, and he thought of something and asked casually:

"The nobles and Dingji Immortal Mountain are from the same lineage. I wonder who the stone figure in the middle is?"

Duan Chengsi looked at the stone man and said with a smile:
"My ancestors regarded this stone man as their senior brother, but unfortunately he met with disaster later and his legacy was not passed down."

Xu Xuan's mind moved. He was afraid that the stone man might be the one Tiantuo met when he was young. However, according to what Tiantuo said, this stone man should have fallen on the Xikang Plain and was trapped at the foot of the Dabenxiang Mountain. He was not dead yet.

"If they are truly from the same lineage as the Duan family, why are they colluding with Zanluo from Xikangyuan? With a real person on Dingji Mountain, how could they tolerate lamas humiliating their own lineage like this?"

Looking silently at the [Fushan] talisman, Xu Xuan thought of the [Earth Axis Fushan Cauldron] given by the Duan family, wondering if there was any connection between them.

Looking back, Liu Qiuci beside him had already taken out a treasure box and said with a smile:
"Fellow Daoist Cheng Si has achieved a breakthrough in the Immortal Foundation. My family has already prepared a gift for you. I hope you will accept it."

Duan Chengsi thanked him with a smile, took the treasure box, and opened it. Inside was a piece of muddy sand emitting a muddy yellow precious light. The young man in green said with a smile:

"The [Accumulation of Dust and Sand] of the Yuntu Dao Path, which symbolizes the accumulation of wind-blown sand into hills and mountains, can strengthen one's foundation and is suitable for cultivators of the Earth Virtue."

"Fellow Daoist Qiuci is so thoughtful. I thank you."

Xu Xuan looked at it and his eyes moved slightly. Liu Qiuci still had the "Yuntu" foundation-building spiritual object. If there was any left, he could exchange it for Fa Yan, which would be of great use.

Then, Xu Xuan took out a sky-blue gem and sent it to Duan Chengsi with his magical power, saying:

"I see there's also a gift, a precious orb called 'Hanshui,' containing a spiritual water. With a little ritual refinement, it can be used."

Duan Chengsi took it, looked at it for a while, and said with a smile:
"It's actually the 'Hanshui' gemstone. It's truly rare. This kind of spiritual object is only found in the East China Sea. It's quite rare. Thank you, fellow Daoist."

Naturally, the value of this gem is not as great as that of the [Earth Axis Mountain Cauldron], but both parties have a tacit understanding, and it can be regarded as an apology by the Duan family for their previous probing behavior in Cixin Mansion.

Duan Chengsi looked at the two of them seriously and said:

"You two, there are two things going on right now, one near and one far away, that concern our lives and property. Please pay attention to them."

Xu Xuan and Liu Qiuci listened quietly, waiting for the Duan family patriarch to continue.

"The most recent one is the Wuhuang incident. The main peak of Tiandu Mountain was moved, and many sacred mountains and peaks were left nearby, and many of them have produced a lot. Although the methods of the Wuzhu Dao are treacherous, if you prepare in advance, set up a formation, and fight hard, you still have a good chance of winning."

"My family is good at moving mountains. If you two are interested, we can cooperate. If the three families work together, we won't be afraid of several old witches in the late stage of foundation building." "How do you do it?"

Liu Qiuci on the side spoke first. He had discussed it with Xu Xuan before coming. If this matter was mentioned, he could agree, but how to divide the mountain needed to be made clear.

"I wonder how many families will get Lingshan and how they will divide it up?"

They both looked at Duan Chengsi. The man stood up and said with a smile:

"We will first conquer the mountain together, and after we move it back, we will divide it according to the merits. My family can help move the mountain and connect the earth veins, so you don't need to worry about it."

Xu Xuan pondered for a moment. Moving mountains and shifting meridians is not a small expense. If he were to look for a sect that specializes in this, it would probably cost a huge amount of money, especially the mountains around Tiandu Mountain. If he wanted to move them, it would probably be a sky-high price.

If the Duan family is willing to help for free, it would be a really good deal. The two of them looked at each other and agreed.

"You two are very straightforward. The situation in Wuhuang is in chaos now. It is the perfect time for us to act."

Duan Chengsi waved his sleeves, his black robe swirled around him, and said with a smile:

"What's more, the senior from the Zhu family has already fought his way in. Most of the wizards are busy dealing with him, so the pressure on us can be greatly reduced."

Liu Qiuci's eyebrows turned, and he said with some emotion:
"An old witch in the late Foundation Establishment stage ordered him to kill with three moves. Zhu Ye Nan is even more skilled at breaking through obstacles. He charges forward fearlessly, and is formidable in every battle. The Zhu family member charged forward without a single person being able to stop him."

Duan Chengsi's expression became complicated upon hearing this.

"After all, he is a renowned figure who has been building his foundation for many years. Back then, he was respectfully called the [General of the Southern Sky]. He even defeated the direct descendants of the Immortal Sect, and even the Immortal Master wanted to accept him as his successor. His strength has only grown over the years. How could we compare to him?"

Duan Chengsi spoke in a low voice, looked at the two of them, and continued:
"Another matter I want to discuss with you two is about the Zhu family's Patriarch, Zhu Yucheng."

"This man wants to unify Chiyunnan. Except for the Chen family, every family must obey his orders and become his vassal. Do you have any countermeasures?"

There was a moment of silence, and Xu Xuan also frowned. If the other party really attacked, how could several people in the early and middle stages of foundation building be able to stop him?

Liu Qiuci looked over and said softly:
"If the Chen family doesn't mediate, the other families on the primordial ground will probably be unable to stop them. Recently, the Zhu family has also had direct descendants and worshippers break through to the foundation building stage, and it's not just Zhu Yucheng. Their power is second only to the Chen family."

Duan Chengsi's eyes fixed slightly, and he said hesitantly:
"The Kongjian Sect is now under the control of a branch, and they are close to the Wu family. I heard that there are many witches in the Wu family, and they seem to come from Tiandu Mountain."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan's mind moved slightly. Tiandu Mountain fell into the void and no one knew where it went. It was obvious that they were planning to seek gold. They had abandoned Wu Huang, so why did they send a branch to the Wu family?

As for the Kongjian Sect, Xu Xuan also learned a lot of information through Dong Yuan. The Taoist master must be from the Taizhen Sect, with the Taoist name "Wanjin", and is in the early stage of the Purple Mansion. The name of the "Golden Scale" spirit sword is too famous, and many monsters know it.

"Wei Yan is still outside. This man is a big shot. If he builds his foundation and comes back to kill him, there will be a river of blood."

Duan Chengsi paused for a moment and continued:
"The Wu family and the Kongjian Sect are just a bunch of mud. We can't rely on them. The three of us should make plans early so that we can deal with them."

"Let's bring this up today. Once Wu Huang's mountain-moving mission is complete, we'll make further plans. Each family should first occupy a sacred area on the edge of Wu Huang so we can reunite when the time comes."

"My family has already started, and I hope you two can start as soon as possible. If the Wuhuang War stops, these witches will come back to their senses and will unite to deal with us immortal cultivators."

Xu Xuan and Liu Qiuci both agreed, and after they talked for a while, Xu Xuan and Liu Qiuci took their leave and left the Duan family.

In the clouds, Liu Qiuci spoke first, saying in a deep voice:
"Moving mountains is a big deal. There are many sacred mountains and peaks left in the center of Wuhuang, each with its own mysteries. There is one called the Hanging Thunder Peak. Keep an eye on it; it will be beneficial to your thunder magic."

"My family will be attacking the Witch Wasteland in the next few days. It's easy to capture a wizard in the early stage of foundation building. How are you doing?"

Xu Xuan first thanked Liu Qiuci for the reminder, then said:
"There's a late-stage foundation-building wizard from Dongmi. He's a tough nut to crack. If we can't get him anywhere, I'm afraid we'll have to enter through another route."

"Why did the late Foundation Establishment stage retreat to the edge of the Witch Wasteland?"

Liu Qiuci looked suspicious and whispered:
"I'm afraid Zhu Yucheng fought them off. Just ask around. If that doesn't work, my family will send someone to help you."

Xu Xuan had also thought about this point. Now, as long as he could find Xiong Youqi and ask about the situation of Luo He, he would be able to break in and make his way there.

"We'll see then. If it really doesn't work, I'll have to ask you to come out."

Xu Xuan was helpless, but Liu Qiuci beside him was very proud and said with a smile:

"I have achieved the Immortal Foundation, but I haven't shown my power yet. It's just right for me to fight a wizard in the late stage of Foundation Establishment."

"Let's see, maybe I can take this guy down myself."

Xu Xuan spoke in a low voice, with lightning flashing around him, and then asked:

"Do you still have that [Dust Sand]? I can use it, I'd like to trade it for you."

Upon hearing this, Liu Qiuci frowned slightly and said softly:
"Yes, I do, but I'm afraid you'll have to get it yourself. When you invade the Witch Wasteland, come find me."

Xu Xuan thanked him again. This [Accumulated Dust and Sand] was very suitable for Fa Yan.

The two of them left at this point, neither of them noticing that a faint breeze gathered in the clouds was moving silently.

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