Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 252 Formation Start
In front of the palace.

After passing through the Heavenly Gate and stepping over the bluestone steps, they saw a dark palace in front of them. It was made of glazed tiles and had gray wood pillars. On the palace was a plaque formed by the condensation of gray air, with silver ancient characters written on it, which read [Tianguan].

Wei Yan's face was pale at this time, and a lot of evil spirit was condensed around his body. The light on the [Blood Drinker] became brighter, and the blood light spread over the evil spirit, and grew long and dense blood-colored beards, which pierced into Wei Yan's right arm like the roots of a magic medicine.

"It's really a fierce weapon, can you still suppress it?"

Xu Xuan looked at it intently. This sword didn't look like a magic weapon at all. Instead, it looked like a living creature. If the owner couldn't control it, it would devour the owner. It was even more bizarre than ordinary magic weapons.

"It's okay. I'll be able to recover once I've recovered. But, Senior, this is the ancestral land of my Kong Jian."

Wei Yan's pupils shrank slightly and he looked around, still a little dazed.

"I'm afraid it's the residence of Master Yaokong."

Xu Xuan slowly took a step forward and entered the Tianguan Palace. Only then did he truly arrive in this palace. The formation here was still in operation, and a faint sense of pressure was emanating.

There were traces of someone breaking in here, and the other party did not cover up the traces of poisonous fire and rotten water. Traces remained beside the gray wooden pillars. It was Wu Heyong, who had entered this place first.

[Hengguang] pointed forward, with a faint response. Xu Xuan sensed it at this time, but found that [Chenhe] was stationary, just not far ahead, blending with the fierce murderous intent.

"It's not Wu Heyong's aura. Has [Chenhe] been taken away? Is there anyone else in this mansion?"

Xu Xuan's mind raced. In this case, he couldn't act rashly now. If he hastily confronted that person, it would give Wu Heyong an opportunity to take advantage of him. Since he hadn't figured out the situation yet, he had to act with caution.

As soon as he thought of this, he walked closer to the Tianguan Hall, ready to go in and take a look. Wen Guang then stuck his head out, glanced under the eaves of the hall, and exclaimed in surprise.

"Why are the thirty-six [Falling Star Glass Lamps] missing? Which thief stole them?"

Xu Xuan followed Wen Guang's gaze and saw a lot of faint blue fire remaining under the eaves. It was the remnant of the Ding fire from the foundation-building period. The fire was very stable, almost solidified, and emitted wisps of faint blue light.

With a roll of warm light, the fire energy was attracted. With a blow of air, it turned into a dark blue flame, similar to the fire of Chen Liu, which was condensed from star fire and not the light of the sun or moon.

"This is the [Falling Star Fire Essence], formed by the convergence of starlight. It is stable, does not emit flames, and does not manifest itself. Therefore, the Purple Palace often uses it to illuminate the night."

Wei Yan was watching from the side. He had heard about Wen Guang's background a long time ago, but he was still a little surprised to see that he knew so much about the situation in the mansion. He just said:

"There was one like this in our sect in the past, but it was used up by our predecessors to refine weapons."

Xu Xuan thought for a moment. After all, this palace was left by Yaokong Zhenren, and belonged to the Kongjian Sect, and was a close branch of Dachi. It should not be used casually. He immediately opened his mouth and wanted to hand over the fire essence to Wei Yan.

Wei Yan saw Xu Xuan's move and immediately shook his head. There was some worry in his determined eyes. He only said softly:

"No need, Senior. Wei Yan is not someone who doesn't know how to advance or retreat. I'm afraid that the moment this mansion was opened, it will no longer be returned to Kong Jian."

"How did the Chi Ming Mansion disappear in the past? You masters are asking me to reclaim the ancestor's mansion. I'm afraid it's a joke. I haven't seen anything of the Purple Mansion level along the way."

Xu Xuan's eyes darkened slightly, and he understood the implicit meaning in Wei's words. This cave had already had its owner since it was opened. At least on the surface, Wan Jin and Zhe Du were watching over it.

"Now that we can take it, let's take it. It's better than giving it to outsiders."

Wei Yan's eyes looked sincere at this moment, and his tone was low. After all, this was the foundation left by the ancestors, but now he had to hand it over to others, so he naturally felt uncomfortable.

Xu Xuan certainly understood this sentiment. When he entered Chi Ming Mansion today and saw the devastation it was in, he couldn't help but feel a bit sad and humiliated. At this moment, he could only sigh and said in a deep voice:
"The residence of the Chi Ming Patriarch is now in my hands, but it is empty. Today, the empty sword..."

"Senior, there's no need to say more. If it weren't for your Excellency's intervention, the empty sword would have been doomed in Liang Xilan's hands. Previously, Liang Xilan and I were dragged into this place. I was at a disadvantage in the fight, and it was you who killed me."

Wei Yan sighed lightly at this time and said:

"Senior has given Kong Jian a new life. Although there are many spiritual objects here, they are not something Kong Jian can keep. Wei Yan knows this in his heart."

Xu Xuan's mind sank a little. Seeing the other party's attitude, it inevitably reminded him of his own past situation. He still separated a wisp of [Falling Star Fire Essence] and handed it to Wei Yan, saying:
"After all, we are from the same lineage. There is no need for this. I will take care of the matters concerning the empty sword."

Wei Yan's eyes lit up at this moment. This was exactly what he was waiting for. After wandering around for so many years, he already knew clearly what he could take and what he could not take.

At least for now, most of the things in Yaokong Mansion are not something Kongjian can keep. Instead, it would be better to do a favor and get closer to him.

"Being able to ask a foundation-building sword immortal to help is more precious than any foundation-building spiritual object."

Wei Yan was now at peace. Kong Jian had gone through this catastrophe and was almost weakened to the extreme. He was just about to rely on Da Chi. Xu Xuan's statement was exactly what he wanted.

The two men entered the hall at this time. The hall was not high and was three rooms wide inside. In the center was an unfolded star map, about the height of one person.

The diagram depicts the Three Enclosures, the Big Dipper, the Twenty-Eight Mansions, and the Four Spirits standing in all directions. If this object is made of some kind of spiritual light, gazing at it for too long would make one's mind and body become absorbed in it, lost in the vast starlight. "This is the [Spiritual Constitution Celestial Star Map], a mid-grade spiritual artifact of the Purple Mansion, the core of the entire mansion."

Wen Guang rushed out from the magic sword at this moment, his whole body agile and blazing, and he said softly:
"The main material of this spiritual weapon is [Spiritual Observation of Night Color], which was refined daily using supernatural powers and imitated the constellations. However, after so much time has passed, the positions of the stars have changed a lot, so I'm afraid its power is not as strong as before."

Even so, this star map is still extremely mysterious and is shrouded in the Purple Mansion Formation. It is not something that Xu Xuan and the others can shake.

"Don't even think about it. I just saw that several Purple Mansions have arrived in Taixu one after another. How could they let you, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, take this spiritual weapon away?"

"Let's think about the two magic swords first. If they are truly restored to the Purple Mansion level, they will not be within your grasp."

Tiantuo's voice sounded faintly, making Xu Xuan's heart sink. This was the top priority at the moment.

Wei Yan was looking at the [Lingxian Tianxingtu] with a look of emotion at this time. The inheritance of the Kongjian sect was orderly, so there were more secrets recorded in the sect. The more he knew about the glory of the past, the more sad he felt in his heart.

"The ancestor's spiritual weapon must be handed over to others."

What arose in his heart was not greed, but a kind of helplessness. It had been running through his life since his master's death. Even until now, it was still unclear who planned all this.

Below the [Lingxian Tianxingtu] are twelve green jade tables, all of which are empty, each with a different star pattern. Only the table symbolizing the Big Dipper still has the aura of a spiritual object, as if it had just been taken away.

"This diagram will automatically connect to the stars and refine their light. In previous years, someone presided over it, and it produced a large amount. It is estimated that the light generated in the Big Dipper position must be the [Divine Aura], which is the result of divine thunder responding to the Tianshu star."

Wen Guang leaned out half of his body, his spiritual fire flickering as he carefully examined the star map and the jade table. After a while, he sighed:

"There's nothing good here. The [Spiritual Constitution Star Map] cannot be moved. The only thing left is the [Divine Ceremony and Might], and it's been taken away."

'Tianshu.'

When Xu Xuan heard Wen Guang talking about the changes in Beidou, he had some guesses in his mind. He felt that it was related to the Tianshu Sword Immortal in the north. Now this person is in seclusion to break through the Purple Mansion, so it should not be a difficult task for him.

There was nothing else in the Tianguan Hall, so Xu Xuan rolled up the green jade table, which contained twelve items in total, and divided them with Wei Yan.

"Senior, isn't this a bit inappropriate? This table is a ceremonial object, and our ancestors showed respect to it. Do you want to take it away too?"

"What else are you picking? Are you going to leave it here for someone else?"

Xu Xuan shook his head slightly, looked at Wen Guang, and said:

"Have you seen this Fire Spirit? If we talk about seniority, I wonder how high he is. He is still working in the sect, refining weapons day and night."

Wen Guang looked normal, smiled flatteringly, and said softly:
"What the Sect Leader said is absolutely right. Whether it's respectable or not is not something we, the Foundation Establishment cultivators, should consider. If it can bring more benefits to the sect, it's a small matter."

"This jade table is also considered a spiritual object. It is made of [Bingguang Qingyu] and is a spiritual object for the Xinjin foundation."

Upon hearing this, Wei Yan nodded and put the six green jade tables into the mustard seed object. At this time, there was nothing left to explore in the hall. The two of them walked out together and saw that the starlight gradually dimmed, and a total of three portals appeared.

One is in the shape of a perfect circle, with sun patterns and flowing flames on it, and white gas gushing out from the door. The other is in the shape of a waning moon, with a jade toad and laurel on it, and it is dark inside.

In the center is a portal made of starlight, from inside comes bursts of Taoist sounds, shaking the mind.

[Hengguang] sensed something at this moment, and [Chenhe] was behind the moon cave portal, but Xu Xuan did not move rashly. He only felt that there seemed to be a certain cold aura in the darkness.

"What is it?"

He asked Tiantuo in his mind. The other party now had the observation skills of Zifu, so he could naturally see the truth behind the portal.

"This is..." Tian Tuo's voice was unusually hesitant. "He's a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Judging by his aura, he looks like someone with an empty sword, but he doesn't look alive. His condition is a bit strange."

A series of images flooded into Xu Xuan's mind. He saw the entrance to the Seven-Layered Moon Cave. In the darkness, there stood quietly a Taoist priest in a gray robe. He had an old face, a long face, deep eyes, and a slightly hunched back.

This person's body was covered with wounds and bloodstains. His qi sea was pierced, revealing his bloody abdomen. His eyes were lifeless. He held the [Chenhe] tightly in his hand, starlight surging, and murderous aura overflowing.

Xu Xuan naturally knew this person. He was the former leader of Kongjian, Taoist Kongle, and also the former head of the Qi family.

"Why is he here? He must have died on the battlefield."

Xu Xuan had seen with his own eyes in the past that Taoist Kong Le was captured in the scroll, recreating the scene when Zhenren Yaokong fell. Now this person appeared in this mansion.

The lifeless eyes looked over slowly, and along with it the entire Purple Mansion Formation moved. Starlight surged, and extremely terrifying majesty slowly emanated.

(End of this chapter)