Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 216 Peace
Outside Luo Qingshan, above the clouds.

A young man in a white robe stood quietly in the clouds. His face was not handsome, but he had an extraordinary demeanor. He carried a moon-white magic sword on his back. The moonlight lingered around him, and the fragrance of osmanthus was distant. His figure was blurred with the boundary between him and the clouds.

Xu Xuan rode the wind out of the mountain, looking normal, but doubts arose in his heart.

"Sword Sect?"

Among the seven sects of Li Kingdom, he knew that there were Shangxiao, Taizhen, Fuchen and Qinghua. There were many people walking around in these four sects. Among them, Taizhen and Fuchen were the most deeply involved in the world and made great efforts in the dispute between Li and Liao.

As for the remaining three sects, most of them kept to themselves and were not well-known. Xu Xuan had seldom heard of them, but only knew their names, namely, Taiping, Muwu and Shiyi. Now that someone from this sect had arrived and called himself the Sword Sect, Xu Xuan couldn't help but feel a little confused.

The young man in white robe smiled when he saw Xu Xuan. He took out a white token with the word "Peace" written on it. It was shining with magical power and was obviously a token left by Zifu.

"Xiyuan Daotong, Taiping Mountain, Lv Guan, have met the Sword Immortal."

"Before, we called ourselves the Taiping Sword Sect, but that was what outsiders said. Now that I have met you, I will explain the legal system to you. I hope the Sword Immortal will not be offended."

Xu Xuan looked at the other person. This person had a spirit hidden inside, and his immortal foundation was faintly fluctuating. Sometimes he was in front of him, and sometimes he was in the sky. The nature of Taiyin's changes and mutual dependence was condensed in his body, which was extremely extraordinary.

"Da Chi Guan, Xu Xuan, nice to meet you, fellow Taoist. We can go into the mountains and have a chat."

Xu Xuan looked at the other person, but saw Lu Guan shaking his head slightly with a serious expression.

"No need. Your temple adheres to the Xuan Fa system, which conflicts with me. It is inconvenient for me to enter."

"I'm here to invite the abbot to come into my mountain for a chat. Several real people would like to meet the Sword Immortal."

"This"

Xu Xuan was silent for a moment. He didn't know the background of the Sword Sect, so how could he dare to go there rashly? If he let this sect find out that there was something wrong, his life would be in danger.

"How should I answer?"

Xu Xuan asked softly about Tiantuo, and the old demon's voice sounded faintly.

"Taiping Mountain is well-known for its righteous ways, so it won't be difficult for you. It's okay to refuse. However, you were worried about your retreat earlier, so perhaps you can find some hope from this family."

Xu Xuan looked forward with a serious look and said:

"I don't know what you mean, could you please explain it more clearly?"

Lu Guan's expression remained normal, and he said in a deep voice:

"Of course you can. My Taiping Mountain wishes to clarify the sword veins and determine the origins of the sword path. Therefore, every generation has sent people out of the mountain to invite the world's sword immortals to come into the mountain for a discussion and to leave their sword intentions on the Shengyuan Immortal Monument."

"There are only four newly-accomplished Foundation Establishment Sword Immortals in this world. Yu Hua and Tian Shu have already visited my Taiping Mountain. The Sword Immortal Hun Ming in the South Sea is too far away, so I will come to the North first to invite the Sword Immortal Bi Jie."

"Baijie? I have never used this name."

Xu Xuan showed some doubts on his face, but his heart was at peace. According to the [Donghua Sword Box], the two sword intentions in his body were [Hunjie] when combined, and [Hunming] and [Bijie] when separated. It seemed that Taiping Mountain really could not see this strange thing.

"Fellow Daoist, you may not know that this is not a Daoist name, but a venerable name for the sword." Lu Guan's face darkened slightly, and he sighed, "Back then, our mountain also invited the Chongyang Sword Immortal. He was a pure Fengxuan Sword Vein, and his sword was named [Xuan Cong]."

"This time, I asked Master Xu to enter the mountain, and I also wanted to see whether Master's swordsmanship is inherited from the Thunder Palace, rather than Fengxuan."

Lu Guan sighed softly and said:
"Our mountain belongs to the Xiyuan Sword Lineage, and actually has some connection with Master Xu's mountain gate. If Master Xu's swordsmanship really belongs to Fengxuan, then it will be a bit troublesome. But if it's the Thunder Palace, the road will be much easier."

"Back then, when Wen Jianxian came to our Taiping Mountain, the other immortals wanted him to abandon the mountain gate and cultivate Taoism in our mountain to protect himself. However, he insisted on leaving the world, which led to disaster."

Xu Xuan understood in his heart that Taiping Mountain seemed to have some good intentions. If he could sort out his sword skills on this trip, it would at least reduce the pressure from the Fuchen Sect. For some unknown reason, this sect was extremely wary of the sword immortal of the Fengxuan Sword Vein.

"In that case, you can go."

Xu Xuan looked at the other party, his mind racing, and said:
"I don't know where the fairy mountain is, and how long it will take to get there?"

"My mountain is in Yue, which is not too far away. I can go back and forth in a few days by flying boat."

Wu Guan smiled, as if relieved, and said, "But before returning to the mountains, I still need to go to the border of Li Liao and stay there for more than a month to observe a sword."

"Fellow Daoist, are you willing to go? My master has accurately calculated that the last remaining sword strike of the Yue Jue Sword Lineage is about to be unleashed. It will be a truly magnificent spectacle in the world of swordsmanship. Many sword cultivators will be there to watch. The Sword Immortal Tianshu is in seclusion for a breakthrough, but the Sword Immortal Yuhua has already gone."

After the other party finished speaking, Xu Xuan was still thinking, but Tiantuo's voice had already sounded, shouting strangely:
"[Yue Jue], how come you don't have this news? I almost missed it. I must go to the border. Taiping Mountain or something like that doesn't matter. Maybe I can get a glimpse of the Yue Jue Book of Life and Death on this trip."

"The Book of Life and Death?"

"This is a true sword immortal inheritance, left behind by an immortal. It is said that if one obtains it, as long as one's sword realm is high enough, one can achieve a golden elixir in one day."

Xu Xuan was shocked. He knew nothing about this matter. It was obviously extremely confidential information. Lu Guan was willing to tell him, obviously with some good intentions.

"Since such a legacy has been revealed, perhaps even the real masters will take action."

"What are you afraid of? Anyway, with this kid from Taiping Mountain by your side, no matter which Purple Mansion goes crazy and attacks you."

Tiantuo seemed to care very much about the so-called "Book of Life and Death", completely disregarding the risks. Previously, when Xu Xuan took out the "Taishang Fengxuan Book", which contained the Fengxuan Taoist Canon, the old monster was still not interested.

"Since there is such a magnificent view, we should go and see it."

"Okay, in that case, I will come to find Master Xu in ten days."

After Lu Guan finished speaking, he bowed and said goodbye. The moonlight surged, and his figure disappeared in an instant, leaving no trace. Even Xu Xuan did not notice anything unusual.

"He is indeed cultivating Taiyin. I wonder who is He Xianji?"

It was the first time that Xu Xuan saw the Taiyin Immortal Base. The magic of this change was even greater than that of the Zhouchen Taoist School, and the space did not fluctuate at all.

"You are blind to the truth. This immortal base is the same as the Moon Pond in the Dao Realm. The name is exactly the same, called [Shadow'e Pond]."

"So, Taiping Mountain is the Taiyin Dao lineage, and there are True Lords of this Dao?"

Xu Xuan was a little surprised when he heard this, but then he heard Tiantuo laugh and said:

"How is that possible? The fruit positions of the Four Symbols, except for Shaoyin, are all vacant. Even that Golden Crow Yang you mentioned must have used some method to preserve a True Lord of the Consort rank."

"The positions of the Four Symbols and Ancestral Qi have always been reserved for immortals. Golden Elixir is not worthy of them at all."

Xu Xuan was about to continue asking questions when he heard Tian Tuo sigh:

"I won't say much. I dare not make rash comments on these matters. Just prepare for what's next."

After he finished speaking, Tiantuo fell silent and said no more.

Xu Xuan was too lazy to discuss these matters with him anymore, and instead went into the main hall of Tianli. He gradually calmed down and thought that now that Taiping Mountain was willing to intervene, there was a turning point, and he should make good use of it. Perhaps breaking through the Purple Mansion would be smoother.

The worst case scenario now is the death of the human body. As for the dragon body, even though there are some troubles, Xu Xuan is confident that he can still break through safely.

The Shangguang Demon King has left, but Fengyan Mountain is not alone. The Baihu and Feilian clans are both there, and the Stealing Text Demon King is about to break through to the late Purple Mansion period. The three clans are already the top force in the South China Sea. If the Golden Elixir does not appear, who can stop them?

The only variable is the Dragon Palace in the East China Sea. Xu Xuan thought about this and felt a little doubtful. He didn't know what the attitudes of the Dragon Kings were towards Nanming.

Donghan and Nanming were originally close, but later became enemies due to the death of the Dragon King Guiming and the matter of Donghua. Even though Xu Xuan asked Tiantuo, the old demon could not tell him anything and just asked him to go into seclusion first.

Xu Xuan calmed his mind and slowly adjusted his breathing. Now he should first prepare to travel with Lu Guan, and on the way, try to figure out the intentions of several immortal sects.

Chi Yunnan got involved with the Song, Taizhen, and Fuchen clans. If he could sort out the relationships among them, he would have a chance to escape.

As for the "Book of Life and Death" that Tiantuo mentioned, although Xu Xuan was interested, he did not want to take the initiative to look for it. Tiantuo did not even have any interest in the Golden Elixir Taoist Canon. He was so excited to hear the news of this book. It seemed that once it came out, the True Lord would take action, so he should be cautious.

"Yue Jue. I wonder what kind of sword art this is?"

Xu Xuan's mind was calm, and the sword intent slowly flowed around him, stirring the candlelight in the hall.

(End of this chapter)