Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 97 Viewing the Ceremony
It is the Spring Equinox, a good time of the year, with clear skies, high winds and scattered clouds.

The ice and snow melted, the river thawed, and the clear water waves reflected the sky. Suddenly, a thundercloud passed by, and there were three people on it: Xu Xuan, Liu Xiaowen, and Liu Xingfang.

When the appointed time came, Xu Xuan led two disciples to the jurisdiction of Yuanshangkong Jianmen.

When we arrived at the place, the first thing we saw was two magnificent cities, standing east and west respectively, guarding the sacred mountain in the middle.

The three sacred mountains are located in the north, southeast and southwest respectively. The Dengchen Mountain in the center is like a heavenly sword, tall and straight, reaching directly into the clouds.

"These are the two cities of Shiguang and Huijia. They are very prosperous and not much worse than the Chen family's Duwang City."

Xu Xuan looked down and saw a constant stream of people, with the common people living in peace and contentment. The number of ordinary people was several times that of Qingyuan Town. There were more than 100,000 people in the two cities, creating a peaceful scene.

Following behind him were Liu Xiaowen and Liu Xingfang, who also looked emotional. Originally, there was only one sect, and the mortals under Kong Jian's rule all lived and worked in peace and contentment. There were many cultivators patrolling the city.

"The Kongjian Sect has a good tradition. The monks under its jurisdiction all obey its rules, and mortals are also happy to settle down here."

Liu Xiaowen sighed softly, such a scene was really rare, even his own Qingyuan Town was incomparable, after all, it was newly built and there were many troubles.

"Someone is here to greet me."

Liu Xingfang saw from afar a man in a silver-gray Taoist robe with a sword on his back coming towards him on the wind. He was at the fourth level of Qi Refining. Beside him was a smiling old cultivator who was at the ninth level of Qi Refining.

The other party quickly came forward. The man with the sword on his back was Qi Wen, who laughed loudly at this moment:
"Greetings, Senior. I apologize for not welcoming you in person. Please follow me into the mountains."

Xu Xuan responded with a smile. After a few pleasantries, they were led by Qi Wen to fly towards Dengchen Mountain.

After entering several sacred mountains, Xu Xuan realized that something was wrong. The atmosphere in this sect was a little weird.

There seemed to be martial law along the way, with many monks patrolling with sad expressions. A sacred mountain to the north of Dengchen seemed to be shrouded in blood.

Xu Xuan practiced the [Jade Blood Heavenly Heart Technique], which is an orthodox magic of "blood qi", so he could naturally tell the truth from the false.

"There are people in this mountain who are using blood and energy, and their methods are very sophisticated, with little demonic energy. It seems that there are also some shady activities in the Empty Sword Sect."

He looked calm as he followed Qi Wen to a large bronze hall. On the ceiling of the hall was a star map with constellations painted on it. A red light was flowing and stopped between Yi and Zhen.

This star map is extremely similar to the one on the white jade Taoist platform. As for the red light, Xu Xuan is even more familiar with it.

【Tian Bing Zhao Yuan Burning Heart Sword】.

The sword intent of the True Lord "Binghuo" of Fengxuan Palace. The star map on this temple only depicts its shape and there is nothing magical about it. However, there is a real sword intent in Xu Xuan's Donghua Sword Box.

"There is indeed a connection, as evidenced by the star map of the Kongjian Sect."

Everyone sat down, and the old man who was at the ninth level of Qi Refining went to watch outside the hall. Xu Xuan was of a higher generation and had a higher level of cultivation, so Qi Wen led him to sit next to the main seat.

Qi Wen is now temporarily taking over the position of the head, representing the Kongjian Sect. He sits in the same seat as Xu Xuan, but still behaves with the etiquette of a junior, being extremely respectful.

"How are your family's sword tests arranged?"

Xu Xuan spoke first, coming here for the purpose of sword purification in the sword pool, and testing the sword was the most important thing.

Qi Wen hesitated for a moment, as if he had something to hide, and said:
"Reporting to the senior, there is no fixed number for this sword test. It all depends on the changes in the sword pool."

"The [Great Wilderness Sword Pool] in our sect was passed down from our ancestors. It is quite magical and contains a sword spirit."

"Generation after generation of ancestors refined it with sword energy, gradually refining it into a powerful weapon that could suppress the sect. Disciples who enter, as long as they persist long enough, will gain the opportunity to refine it through their understanding of the sword."

"The so-called sword test is to prove to the sword pool that the sword path you have cultivated can be refined."

Xu Xuan was slightly moved. There really was a sword spirit in this sword pool. He said in a deep voice:

"So, there will be less fighting?"

Qi Wen shook his head, looked at Liu Xiaowen and Liu Xingfang beside him, and said softly:
"That's not the case. The sword is a killing weapon. If you want to qualify, you must compete with others in swordsmanship. Only then can you gain the favor of the Sword Pool."

"Don't worry, senior. This sword pool has the ability to teleport, and it won't harm your life."

Xu Xuan pondered for a while. This sword pool has the ability to improve sword skills and can enable people to break through from the sword force to the sword essence realm. Naturally, it should not be missed.

With him here to look after me, I don't have to worry too much about my disciples' safety. I smiled and said:

"If that's the case, I feel relieved. But I wonder which disciples of your sect have entered?"

Qi Wen was relieved to see that the other party agreed, and said softly:

"My Kong Jian Men is divided into three branches. The Qi, Liang, and Yuan families each sent one person. The Qi family is me, the Liang family's is a Qi Refining Level 2 cultivator, and the Yuan family sent a Qi Refining Level 3 cultivator."

"In addition, there is also a quota for the disciples promoted from the outer sect, and it falls to my junior brother."

"He is at the third level of Qi Refining, and his talent in swordsmanship far surpasses mine. He is currently training outside and will soon return to the mountain."

Suddenly, there was a gust of wind outside the hall, a surge of air, and the sound of several quarrels.

"Liang Xilan, there are distinguished guests here, how can you be so reckless?"

"What distinguished guest? I'd like to take a closer look!"

An old woman who had reached the ninth level of Qi Refining came in. She was wearing a plain grey robe, had white hair, a murderous look in her eyes, a faint black aura between her eyebrows, and carried a black jade magic sword on her back.

Xu Xuan naturally recognized him. This was the person who had fought for the precious pill in Cixin Mansion.

"I thought it was someone else who had come, but it turned out to be Master Xu. That was quite unexpected."

The other party's tone was unfriendly, and he seemed to be targeting Xu Xuan. The magic sword on his back was glowing.

Xu Xuan did not reply, his sword energy surged, and he gradually confronted the opponent.

"Is this the elder of the Liang family? His aura is not right, something is strange." Xu Xuan could see clearly that the other party's aura was impure and quite turbid. It was obvious that he was using some external object, probably blood.

"Elder Xilan, please don't disturb the guests. It was the headmaster who decided to invite Dachiguan to participate in the sword test. What are your opinions?"

Qi Wen stood up and scolded coldly.

Liang Xilan frowned below, glanced at Xu Xuan's two disciples, and said dissatisfiedly:

"The sword pool in the sect is about to dry up. This should be the last time it is opened. The quota has to be given to outsiders. This Kongjian Sect does not belong to Zuo Hemo alone!"

"If you have any objections, Elder, why didn't you say it before my master went into seclusion? Why did you choose this moment?"

The starlight of the Chen River flowed on Qi Wen's back, echoing with the star map on the top of the hall, causing Liang Xilan's face below to change slightly.

"Qi Wen, you're using the sect's possessions to curry favor with outsiders. As an elder, I naturally have to take care of it."

As she spoke, the old woman turned around, looked at Xu Xuan, and said coldly:
"I wonder how much of Wen Fufeng's teachings Xu Guanmen has received. You've just broken through to the ninth level, and instead of consolidating your realm, you're running to someone else's mountain gate. I'm afraid that's unwise."

Xu Xuan finally stood up, his sword energy dissipated, and he took over Qi Wen's confrontation with Liang Xilan. The other party's tone was violent, and it seemed that this matter would not end well.

He looked at the people below with a playful expression and said with a smile:
"So, you want to discuss swordsmanship with me?"

The other party called Xu Xuan's name directly, which was quite rude. Xu Xuan was not going to give Liang Xilan any good face at the moment.

"If Master Xu thinks that he can do whatever he wants just because he has cultivated sword energy and looks down on us, the older generation, he will probably suffer a lot."

The other party refused to give in at all, and his words became more and more aggressive.

"This Liang Xilan is not in a good state."

Xu Xuan could see clearly that no matter how stupid the elder of a family was, he would not provoke directly like this. It seemed like he had some mental problems.

"Here we are, guests. How can we resort to violence? Elder Hiram, please stop making trouble."

Qi Wen still wanted to dissuade him, but Liang Xilan drew his sword directly. The inky black sword edge swallowed up the light and was so powerful that it was breathtaking.

"Qi Wen, there's no need to say more. The truth lies in the sword. Let me see what Elder Xilan of your sect wants."

Liang Xilan said coldly: "Please."

Xu Xuan and her rode the wind out of the hall and went straight up to the top of Chenshan Mountain, standing in the clouds.

"Where does Liang Xilan get the confidence to be so arrogant?"

The opponent has barely cultivated the sword essence, which cannot be activated outside the body. There is a world of difference between it and the sword energy. In terms of swordsmanship alone, he is no match for Xu Xuan.

Liang Xilan had stayed in the ninth level of Qi Refining for a long time, and probably had a deep accumulation of experience and had practiced many magic spells. She wanted to use this to suppress Xu Xuan, taking advantage of the fact that the other party had just broken through to the ninth level and his realm was still unstable.

The two of them exuded a powerful aura, attracting a lot of attention. Qi Wen, who was leading everyone on the peak, looked calm at the moment, which made Xu Xuan secretly think about this matter.

"I'm afraid Qi Wen is also trying to take advantage of the situation. Liang Xilan is dissatisfied with the words of the acting leader. My coming here will only exacerbate the conflict."

He had to let his two disciples go to Jianchi, and it would be best if they could get a glimpse of the truth there. In that case, he had no choice but to face Liang Xilan.

The wind was blowing fiercely, the clouds were drifting away, and the two men were each holding a sword, their auras clashing.

The ninth level of Qi Refining is the ultimate in this realm. The life essence and nature are both there, the power of spells has increased a lot compared to before, and the magic power accumulated in the Qi Sea is even more powerful.

Liang Xilan has a head full of white hair, but her body is full of energy and blood, which is not like that of someone of her age. It seems that she has taken blood and qi or something.

Xu Xuan drew out Dan Ting. The opponent was also using a magic sword of the highest grade for Qi Refining. He did not want to use Heng Guang to suppress the opponent.

"please."

The two spoke at the same time, Liang Xilan's figure trembled and became blurred, as if countless shadows overlapped, and the whole body was shining with starlight.

Xu Xuan's sword energy was crisscrossing, like a net from the sky, constantly capturing the opponent's position.

Liang Xilan moved first, and his figure disappeared in an instant. In just a short moment, he appeared in different places, which was somewhat similar to the magic method of using the thunder lake to move in the [Shanze Tenglong Technique].

"Is this a 'Zhou Chen' move?"

Xu Xuan thought of Kong Kong'er whom he had met before. The other party practiced "Wen You". His body turned into a ghost wind, invisible and formless, so he could change his shape at will.

Liang Xilan's figure disappeared directly and reappeared in an instant, which was somewhat similar to the teleportation method left by the ancient cultivators.

"Zhou Chen is unpredictable. It was the key to ancient immortals teleporting thousands of miles and ascending to the stars beyond their domains with a single thought. Although it is not apparent now, Zi Fu's ability to traverse the vast universe relies on this tradition."

Tiantuo reminded Xu Xuan at the right time, and he calmed down. The Danting sword kept ringing, and there were loud thunder sounds. He was using the secret technique of [Tian Gu], which had the wonderful effect of disrupting the qi and shocking the mind.

Every time the thunder sounded, it could sense the surrounding area and gradually lock onto the opponent's body shape.

Liang Xilan's methods were far inferior to Kong Kong'er's. The distance between his disappearance and reappearance was similar, and the fluctuations were obvious, so Xu Xuan quickly caught hold of the traces.

Seeing this, Liang Xilan stopped moving, and the dark jade magic sword's obscure sword energy fluctuated unsteadily.

She used the escape technique to avoid the opponent's sword energy, and wanted to move forward and rely on her accumulated cultivation to defeat the opponent.

Seeing this, Xu Xuan did not stop it. Dan Thunder roared loudly, and a misty purple light appeared on the tip of the sword, [Great Shock Prayer for Thunder Lightning].

Then, the layers of lightning and sword energy merged into one, like a river pouring down, unstoppable and surging endlessly, which was [One Qi Penetrating the River].

He didn't want to get entangled and wanted to decide the winner with this move.

The two swords collided, and lightning and starlight burst out, blocking the view below.

(End of this chapter)