Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 313 Reason
Luo Qing, frost returns.

The mountain wind was howling as several people were walking on the mountain road. Liu Xiao heard the sound of their robes rustling in the wind and saw two people standing behind him. They were Zhang Gaoxia and Wang Qiyun. After hearing the news, the two of them came to greet him and took their junior brother back to the mountain gate.

A white bird landed on his shoulder, it was Bai Ling. Liu Xiaowen gave a few instructions, and the white bird flew straight up to the top of the mountain to wait.

"The sect has changed a lot in recent years."

Liu Xiaowen glanced at Qing Wei, Tian Li, and even Hua Qing on the north bank of the Li River. He considered his words carefully and spoke with emotion.

"In recent years, our sect has prospered. There is no Zifu in these counties. Apart from the small Wushi Sect in the north, our sect can be regarded as the number one sect in Chiyun, Chonghua, and Wuhuang."

Wang Qiyun is already middle-aged, with the seventh level of Qi Refining and a calm demeanor. Looking at his junior brother at this moment, even though he has thousands of things to say, in the end, only one sentence comes out of his mouth.

"Just come back."

He felt that the junior brother in front of him seemed to have changed a lot, and he almost didn't recognize him at first glance. The deep sense of fatigue in his eyes made him worry.

"Shuanghui Peak has been empty for many years and no one has lived there."

Zhang Gaoxia took a few steps forward. She was still trapped in the fifth level. After receiving the news, she returned from Changming. Looking at Liu Xiaowen at this time, she felt that the other party had changed his appearance, and there was a lot of depression between his brows.

My Grandfather Now

Liu Xiaowen turned around and looked at his two senior brothers and sisters, and finally asked this question. In fact, he already knew in his heart that after all these years, there would be only one result in the end.

"The old man...lived to a ripe old age and was buried in the ancestral tomb in Baigang. He never suffered from any illness."

Wang Qiyun hesitated for a moment, but finally told the truth. He knew that he couldn't hide this matter from his junior brother, but he was afraid that he couldn't accept it for the time being.

"I see."

Liu Xiaowen heard the voice flat. He thought he would shed tears, but a deeper feeling of exhaustion overwhelmed the sadness, leaving him with an empty heart and only memories.

The three of them strolled along the mountain path, slowly heading towards the top of the mountain. Liu Xiaowen silently listened to what had happened in the sect over the years, from the Black Wind Valley, Wuhuang, to the Lotus Temple, and now to the Zhu family.

"When I returned, I saw the Yin Qi spreading over the plains and the Yuan magnetic light rising. I guessed something had happened, so I deliberately returned along the Li River."

When he heard his master fighting with Zhu Yucheng, a trace of worry flashed across his brows, and finally he could only sigh:
"It has not been easy for the sect these years."

"Fan Gongsheng has left for the South Sea. Now, the sect is building its foundation with the headmaster, Dharma protector Liang, Master, and Fayan. Your return today has eased the situation within the sect somewhat."

Liu Xiaowen just nodded. He had been practicing in Zhenxuan Mansion in the South China Sea for many years and often held a high position. He had a calm demeanor and a solid foundation. He also practiced true fire and was considered to be very powerful in foundation building.

The three of them soon reached the courtyard on the top of the mountain. Everything was the same as before. Not far from Liu Xiaowen's residence was the residence of his two junior brothers, which was also empty at this time.

"Xingfang is in seclusion?"

He thought of his junior fellow apprentice. Fayan had left on his own earlier, saying that he wanted the three of them to have a private gathering, and he hadn't stayed long. As for Xingfang, he hadn't seen her since, so he guessed that she was in seclusion.

"He's making rapid progress. After taking the elixir, I think he'll soon break through to the foundation-building stage. By then, the three of you will all be at the foundation-building stage, which will be a blessing for us."

Wang Qiyun had a smile on his face. He had never imagined the situation today in the past. Now, when he thought of his three junior brothers, his back couldn't help but straighten a little.

Liu Xiaowen was about to say something else when the token suddenly felt something, and a rare smile of joy appeared between his brows. "Master has come out of retreat and is calling me to go to Tianqing."

It was only then that Wang Qiyun saw some of his former junior fellow apprentice in the other person and said with a smile:

"Go ahead. Gao Xia and I will take care of this place for you first."

After hearing the thanks, Liu Xiao turned into a ball of red fire, soaring into the sky, breaking through the clouds and heading straight for the blue sky.

"Xiao Wen, you've changed a lot, but in some ways, you're still the same as when you were young."

Zhang Gaoxia's eyes were sparkling, and there was a smile on the corner of her mouth. Liu Xiaowen's return reminded her of the past, and she felt much better.

Wang Qiyun looked at his junior sister. The two of them were the most senior people in the sect, except for a few elders, and they felt the deepest about these changes.

A flash of true red fire appeared, and a white bird fell from the clouds, dragging a dark gold chariot and landing in front of the yard.

"Greetings, two elders. I am the little demon Bai Ling, born in the East China Sea. I followed you back to the mountain. Nan Rong's carriage contains your accumulated wealth, which you said you want to store in the Spirit Treasury. I hope you can take inventory."

The white bird suddenly transformed into a human body with a bird's head. Three white feathers shot up into the sky, with black pupils and a gray beak, appearing quite mysterious. At this moment, his expression was respectful, and his aura was that of a foundation-building cultivator.

Wang Qiyun and Zhang Gaoxia looked at each other in surprise. They thought that this white bird was just a Qi-refining monster, but they didn't expect it to be a Foundation Establishment monster.

"It seems Xiao Wen is more powerful than we thought in the East China Sea."

Wang Qiyun sighed softly. Bai Ling, upon hearing this, replied with a smug tone, quite proudly:
"Your Excellency is the Right Envoy of the Zhenxuan Mansion, a subordinate of the Dragon Palace. Your authority extends to the Danning and Ning Seas. All aquatic creatures within them are subject to your control. Even when you come to the Dragon Palace, you are a guest of honor."

Liu Xiaowen had not talked about his experience in the East China Sea before, and Wang Qiyun and Zhang Gaoxia also tacitly did not ask any more questions. Now when they heard Bai Ling mention it, they were shocked and looked at each other with surprise in their eyes.

As he spoke, Bai Que lifted the curtain of the dark gold chariot, revealing the various coral pearls, agates, sea jades, etc. stacked inside. All of them were of foundation-building grade and were spiritual objects from the East China Sea that were hard to find in Dali.

"Xiao Wen is a man of the Gu family, but this spiritual object should still be recorded as his private property and does not need to be added to the sect." Wang Qiyun waved his hand and made the decision. He still had the power, and he was in charge of the sect's spiritual treasury.

"Fellow Daoist Bai Ling, can you tell us about Xiao Wen's experiences in the East China Sea?"

He hesitated for a moment, but still addressed him as fellow Daoist. Even if a Foundation Establishment cultivator had a humble attitude, he still had to show due respect.

"Elder, you can't do that. Just call me 'worshiper.' This is the position that the Lord has agreed to ask for me." Bai Ling smiled brightly. "That's a long story. Zhenxuan Mansion is..."
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The sky is blue, under the green pines.

Xu Xuan paced slowly. He had just felt something in his heart, and he felt it as soon as he came out of retreat. There were already disciples waiting outside the hall, bringing him news that Liu Xiaowen had returned.

He stared at the green pine tree. It was he who first urged Liu Xiaowen to practice sword under the tree.

The red flames rose into the sky and slowly dissipated into the blue sky. A man descended from the clouds. He had a young appearance and a bit of depression between his brows. When he saw Xu Xuan, his expression relaxed and turned into genuine joy.

"Master!"

"came back."

Xu Xuan exhaled lightly and sensed the aura of this disciple. He was already in the early stage of foundation building, with solid cultivation and strong magic power.

"First, go to the ancestral hall and burn some incense."

He looked at this disciple with a look of emotion. He had taken advantage of the situation and sent him to the East China Sea. He didn't know how many years had passed before he returned.

Just like before, the two of them walked to the ancestral hall, where they saw incense filling the air and golden energy leaking from the ground, which was extremely precious.

Liu Xiaowen took the incense with a solemn expression and bowed respectfully. Xu Xuan, who was standing beside him, took this opportunity to watch him and carefully count how much the other party had changed over the years.

After leaving the hall, the two stood on the edge of the cliff, looking at the scenery of the majestic mountains. Liu Xiaowen's expression relaxed a little bit, and then he talked about his experience in the East China Sea.

Mentioning Zhang Yu and Qiong Lian, his voice was filled with sadness. "The two of them have been together for all these years, ultimately because of magical powers. Once they are gone, the love they once had will be matched by the hatred they feel today. It's really..."

"The divine power is unfathomable. How do you know that this hatred wasn't instigated by someone?"

Xu Xuan was silent for a while. He felt a chill in his heart after hearing this. Zhang Yu almost gave up his life for Qiong Lian, but ended up like this.

Tian Tuo had been listening for a long time in the Qi Sea before finally speaking, "So it landed here. Zhang Yu and Qiong Lian are extraordinary. I think the dragon clan used them to test Donghua and then came here."

"Donghua."

Xu Xuan felt a little depressed, but he had to put the matter aside for the time being. He led Liu Xiaowen into the Juzhen Palace first, activated the formation, and barely felt at ease.

The candlelight in the hall was dim. Xu Xuan was silent for a while, then took out a red Taoist book and handed it solemnly to Liu Xiaowen.

Liu Xiaowen only glanced at it briefly, and his pupils dilated and his face became solemn.

"Yang Sui Cheng Huo Shen Juan" uses the sun's radiance to achieve Bing Fire, seeks the Heavenly Flame, and cultivates the magical power [Flame Immortal], ranking fifth, and is transformed by [Heavenly Flame].

"This is the Purple Mansion technique of [Tianqiuyan]. It contains complex theories and complete spells. The sect's [Heavenly Fire Eternal Light Sutra] is missing quite a bit, and there's little description of the Foundation Establishment Realm. You can comprehend this technique first."

After Xu Xuan handed over this volume of martial arts, if he had no other plans, Liu Xiaowen would probably be the next person in the sect who had the hope of reaching the Purple Mansion.

He has prepared everything. He has all the skills and spiritual objects. The purple fire on [Qifen Zhenyu] will be cultivated in the next few years, and then he can transform it into Xuanqi and use it with peace of mind.

'But.'

Xu Xuan's brows darkened slightly. He had only told his fellow disciples about the demonic rebellion before, but he did not easily tell others about the conspiracy behind it. Only a few close to him knew a little about it. Wen Sian, Xu Fayan and Liu Xingfang all had a general idea of the situation.

"Now that you've returned, I originally wanted you to practice peacefully within the sect without interfering in anything else. However," Xu Xuan paused as he looked at the disciple in front of him, "it's time to explain the matter of the prairie to you."

Liu Xiaowen's expression straightened up. He had guessed what the Zhu family was doing when he returned. Moreover, he had been in the East China Sea for so many years, so there was no way that Chi Yun's weirdness could be hidden from him.

"Disciple understands. Master, please explain in detail."

Xu Xuan's voice was hazy as he told everything he knew. In the past, he didn't want to involve the people around him too deeply, so he didn't say much, but now what the other party really wanted was this disciple.

Liu Xiaowen's expression gradually darkened. He sighed softly and said in a trembling voice:
"So that's how it is. The master died for this reason. If it was for the sake of the sect, disciples."

"It doesn't have to be this way."

Xu Xuan's voice was low, and silver lightning flashed in his eyes, but his momentum continued to rise. Liu Xiaowen felt at this time that the cultivation level of his master in front of him had reached a level that was difficult to guess and could not be seen through at all.

"There's no reason for a disciple to die before his master."

In his sea of qi, the [Fighting Killing Death Thunder Pattern] has been engraved and listed in the sky, imitating the Big Dipper. The immortal scroll soars straight up and falls at the meeting point of Tianpeng and the handle of the dipper, turning into a large star interwoven with purple and white.

【Tianyu Star】.

(End of this chapter)