Fengyunlu

Master Gu Yuan nodded gently, glancing at Fairy Ji Yao, who immediately understood. Her previous hesitation was actually a result of weighing the pros and cons of various possibilities. She knew that as long as the risks weren't too great, some losses were acceptable. After all, the trade-offs often concealed subtle and inscrutable truths.

Yao Chi might lose the Taiyin Mirror, but if it could bring greater opportunities, the deal would be worth it. After all, given the precedent set by Bai Di and others, no one could accurately predict the future achievements of Feng Chen, a congenital spirit. In other words, helping Feng Chen grow now would actually accelerate Yao Chi's fortune. When Feng Chen achieves enlightenment, the impact he brings could potentially surpass the legacy left by the Xuan Emperor. Furthermore, the immortal flower before him is the Qilin, a creature that has been passed down since ancient times. If Feng Chen's guess is correct, its value could rival that of the Xuan Emperor. While the Qilin might not fully understand Yao Chi's dao, upon reaching a certain level of cultivation, it could fully grasp its principles. The principles are universal, requiring only adjustments in methods, and the various methods can complement each other. With the Qilin's guidance, the Yao Chi lineage might be able to regain its former glory, even rivaling the glory of ancient times.

Taking these factors into account, while Fengchen's hypothesis may seem full of loopholes and a bit fanciful, its core direction is undoubtedly correct. Who can guarantee that his hypothesis won't become a reality? Logically speaking, this is worth considering.

"Your idea is indeed sound," Fairy Ji Yao was the first to break the silence. Since this matter had its significance, before considering it, we must first consider the potential risks that might arise. After all, if all our efforts were in vain, the Tongtian Talisman was nowhere to be found, and the Taiyin Mirror was lost, then not only would Yao Chi be affected, but even the Qilin issue would become hopeless.

Fengchen and the Golden Crow Emperor had already made preparations for this. When Fairy Ji Yao raised the question, Master Gu Yuan also cast a questioning look. Fengchen immediately replied, "The Tongtian Talisman is actually not difficult to find. As long as Chen'er perfects it within the sea and refines the Taiyin Mirror, the Tongtian Talisman's problem will naturally be solved. Moreover, this will benefit those who are destined to find it. The Tongtian Talisman that is recovered is the lost scroll of the Yaochi lineage."

"The Taiyin Sutra?" Master Gu Yuan's eyes flickered slightly. The Taiyin Mirror was of vital importance to Yao Chi, perhaps even paramount importance. However, it had escaped, and successive generations of ancestors had been unable to recover it. This is why the Yao Chi lineage placed their hopes for the continuation of their legacy on the Taiyin Mirror. Although both were inherited from their ancestor, the Xuan Emperor, the Taiyin Mirror was only a part of creation. The foundation of the Taoism lay in the Taiyin Sutra, which Xuan Emperor had comprehended and attained. If this matter could be resolved, the loss of the Taiyin Mirror could be ignored. After all, how could a replacement compare to the original?

"Yes, it is the Taiyin Sutra." Feng Chen's answer was direct and firm. Such an answer also made Master Gu Yuan and Fairy Ji Yao show joy on their faces one after another, and their eyes were full of questions.

Feng Chen also understood the importance of this matter, so he continued to explain, "As Senior said before, the Taiyin Sutra itself has escaped, but its source remains in Yaochi. Therefore, we can search for each other and call upon each other. If it is sealed by someone else, with the magical power of our innate spirit, we can escape a trace of our soul and use our true spirit as a guide to follow the trail. Even if we can't bring it back, at least we can determine its exact location. With Senior's help, retrieving the treasure will not be difficult. If we are lucky enough and it is simply hiding, then I can guide it and naturally return it."

Fengchen spoke fluently, and Master Gu Yuan understood, and Fairy Ji Yao also understood even more clearly. The three of them smiled at each other, and the matter was finalized. Next, the elders and the young worked together to help Fengchen refine the Taiyin Mirror. However, when it came to refining, Fengchen felt a little confused.

"Since Senior and Aunt Ji Yao have both agreed, then the Taiyin Mirror..." Fengchen meant, where is the Taiyin Mirror now? Now that the matter has been agreed, then the Taiyin Mirror should be taken out and refined first.

Fairy Ji Yao smiled gently: "You have what you have gained from refining the True Yang Diagram. You have sensed it before, and now you can feel it carefully."

Feng Chen couldn't help but feel a little confused. His sense was indeed there, but only a hint, and it was very weak. He only knew that the Taiyin Mirror was nearby, but he had no idea where it was. However, since Fairy Ji Yao had said so, Feng Chen thought that Fairy Ji Yao might be testing him to see if he could find the Taiyin Mirror on his own. However, Feng Chen thought about this and calmed down to feel for a long time, but still had no clue. Finally, he was forced to open his eyes, only to find that Fairy Ji Yao had a half-smile on her face, and Master Gu Yuan's eyes also looked a little strange.

"What do you mean, seniors... Aunt Ji Yao, is there any deeper meaning behind your expression?" Feng Chen felt increasingly confused. The reactions of these two seniors seemed somewhat amusing, but the specific reasons were difficult to discern.

Master Gu Yuan gently reminded him, "Don't rush to achieve success overnight. Calm down and try again. Remember the principle of yin and yang complementing each other? Although it sounds simple, the profound meaning is the key."

"Deeper meaning?" Feng Chen muttered to himself, closing his eyes. His second soul began to work, wrapping his entire sea of ​​consciousness with the power of his soul. He savored it carefully and brewed it slowly, as if he was preparing some big move.

Though his eyes were closed, his spirit body was busy outside, his heart not completely sunk. He did this simply to avoid exposing both of his spirits. For Fengchen, the split of his mind didn't matter; his second spirit was fully capable of handling the problem independently. His spirit body appeared relaxed, but he wasn't idle. A sudden thought occurred to him, suggesting that this attempt to improve the sea might not be a good thing for him, but rather could bring him trouble.

"This feeling..." Fengchen muttered to himself. His innate spirit could predict certain signs, but he was stubborn by nature, and he'd choose to go where the tiger lay, even knowing there was a tiger in the mountain. He couldn't avoid the Taiyin Mirror incident, not only because he was being plotted against to save Qilin, but also because of Baiyu's relationship. With this opportunity, he could at least save him faster and with a greater chance of success. Compared to all this, the so-called trouble seemed less important. And now, Fengchen's second spirit was ready.

His sea of ​​consciousness seethed with fire. The True Yang Diagram had long since been refined. Fengchen's sea of ​​consciousness now resembled a replica of the True Yang Diagram, and his magical powers were similar. The only difference was the strength of the person wielding it. Fengchen's sea of ​​consciousness was now turbulent, aiming to unleash the True Yang Diagram's true nature. It was originally half of the Cang Xuan Order, a natural pairing with the Taiyin Mirror. Originally one, their induction was intense, and the stirring of its essence naturally intensified its power.

Facts proved that Fengchen's approach was correct. When he opened his eyes, the entire Yaochi fairyland, the room he was in, the thick fog and fairy clouds in the sky, the pool water in front of him, and the looming stone pillars that reached the sky, everything shook suddenly.

"This is……"

It turns out that the Yaochi Fairyland is the Taiyin Mirror! !

Feng Chen suddenly realized what was going on. No wonder Master Gu Yuan had such a strange look in his eyes, and no wonder Fairy Ji Yao looked a little embarrassed. If this happened to any other sect, it would have touched the very foundations of the sect. Feng Chen couldn't imagine Master Gu Yuan's attitude, nor could he imagine how Fairy Ji Yao could have agreed to this.

But then he realized why Master Gu Yuan didn't stop him. On closer inspection, it wasn't hard to understand. The so-called Yao Chi Wonderland, while a nice name, was actually just a magical weapon with the power of creation. The Yao Chi lineage specialized in the Taiyin, making it a perfect match for it. Without the Taiyin Sutra, the source of their ancestors' enlightenment, the Taiyin Mirror was the natural replacement.

This item was obtained by the Great Emperor Cang Qiong while fighting against the Heavenly Dao. It's part of the Cang Xuan Order, belonging to the Taiyin, perfectly aligned with the Yao Chi. Naturally, it has its uses, and can relatively replace the supreme treasure, the Taiyin Sutra. However, when it comes to inheritance, external merit, good fortune, and opportunity are ultimately no match for the Taiyin Sutra's ability to enlighten oneself and fundamentally resolve the problems of cultivation. This is one of the key reasons why the Yao Chi lineage gradually declined and could no longer rival its predecessors.

Even a junior like Fengchen could see this, so how could a great figure like Master Guyuan not understand it? However, he had many limitations and was unable to comprehend the inheritance of his ancestors. The Yaochi lineage had not produced anyone who could open up new paths and defy the will of heaven. Therefore, the glory of the Yaochi and the status of the five major sects were only slowly declining.

Master Gu Yuan was powerless to do this, and Fairy Ji Yao was helpless too. She possessed the Taiyin Sacred Body, identical to her ancestor, the Xuan Emperor, but during the last years of the Dharma, she lacked the Daoist Path, and the Taiyin Sutra was nowhere to be found. She desired to revive Yao Chi, but lacked the means. Her cultivation was still rudimentary, lacking a truly formidable level of skill and the means to pass on her legacy. Under her leadership, the Yao Chi Fairyland remained at its current state, standing tall among the five great sects. Besides Master Gu Yuan's continued presence, it could be said that Fairy Ji Yao had given her all.

At this rate, the Yao Chi lineage would likely fall from its pedestal before long. By then, if no exceptionally talented individual emerged, and Master Gu Yuan's spirit returned to the Imperial Temple, even if the Taiyin Mirror remained within the Yao Chi, the declining sect would only be guilty of possessing the precious treasure.

That said, this isn't so absolute. There's also the variable of Fairy Ji Yao. She possesses the Sacred Taiyin Body, the rising star of Yao Chi. If she were to experience a transcendental realization, or hit upon some stroke of luck, if she could cultivate her Sacred Taiyin Body to its ultimate perfection and soar to the pinnacle of strength, even if she didn't aim to reach the realm of her ancestor, the Xuan Emperor, such an opportunity would be enough to give Yao Chi a break, perhaps even a chance to regain its former glory.

This matter was also a major concern for her master, Xuan Gu Zi. She would rather offend the entire world than shoulder all responsibility. For her, reviving her master's sect was her lifelong dream. Even if she herself fell into the abyss and her soul was shattered, she would do it willingly and without complaint, as long as it could help her master's revival. It was precisely because of this that Fairy Ji Yao could sense her master's selfless heart. Although the past events left her with some pain, she didn't harbor much resentment, but rather a sense of helplessness and unwillingness to accept her fate.

However, even though Xuan Gu Zi had painstakingly fought for such an opportunity, it still seemed quite unlikely. Fairy Ji Yao, despite her tireless efforts, was limited by the current Xuanmen environment, where the Dao was hazy and the principles of heaven were unclear. Although she had clear ideas about many things, she struggled to find solutions or the corresponding opportunities. Ultimately, she could only shake her head helplessly. In the last years of the Dharma, there was no luck, and even after having traveled almost everywhere between heaven and earth, Fairy Ji Yao couldn't help but sigh. Even though she had visited many places of life and death and traversed countless secret realms of immortal mountains, she ultimately gained nothing. In the end, she could only close herself off in seclusion, with no idea how to improve her cultivation.

She herself didn't quite understand this, and even Master Gu Yuan couldn't offer guidance. They were both in the same predicament, lacking the comprehension of Dao Ji and the intuition of Hong Meng. No matter how much they talked, it was just empty talk. After all, everyone understood the general principles, but true and profound understanding could only be achieved through personal experience. It was precisely because of this that Master Gu Yuan became even more anxious. He wanted to find a way to save Qilin, because Qilin's case was related to the ancient times, and no one knew what opportunities lay hidden within.

Furthermore, if Qilin awakens, it will directly reduce the loss of Yaochi's essence, and at the same time, the magical powers possessed by Yaochi will be mobilized accordingly. This will further enhance the Yaochi, allowing all disciples of the sect the opportunity to come here to meditate, thereby gaining insights and perhaps even realizing their own path, and even restoring the sect in the future.

After all, the Qilin resides in Yao Chi, the very body of the Taiyin Mirror. Most of the essence has already been supplied to it, even taking away half of the essence left by the Taiyin Sutra to forcibly prolong its life. This is one of the reasons for the decline of the Yao Chi lineage. What was once a holy spirit has become a cancer, clinging to Yao Chi and eroding the very foundations of the sect. Both Yao Chi disciples and Fairy Ji Yao herself are able to sense very little of the Taiyin power. Half of the Taiyin essence is supplied to the Qilin, and about 30% is used to maintain the sect. Only about two layers of Taiyin essence can be freely used. With such scarcity, how can the Yao Chi lineage, founded on the Taiyin, achieve recovery?

Looking back on the current situation, even the Yao Chi lineage's ancestor, the only female among the Five Ancient Emperors, the original Xuan Emperor, might not have foreseen it. Despite the challenges left by their ancestor, the Yao Chi lineage remained uncomplaining. Even in the sect's critical moments, the Yao Chi disciples' first thoughts were always Qilin. Despite the most difficult challenges left by their ancestors, the then Yao Chi Immortal Master and the sect's masters expended immense effort, transferring the Yao Chi, the ancestor's enlightenment-leaving water, along with the entire immortal flower transformed from the Qilin within it, into the Taiyin Mirror. This was done so that, in the event of a desperate situation, the Taiyin Mirror could be handed over to a trusted person, both to preserve the sect's continuity and to uphold the ancestor's legacy, ensuring the Qilin's safety. As a loyal supporter, one must sacrifice oneself for the sake of justice.

This spirit was passed down to Master Gu Yuan, who, with his own life, safeguarded the Yao Chi tradition. Later, Fairy Ji Yao achieved mastery of her Dao, becoming the designated heir to the Taiyin Sacred Body. After ascending to the throne as Immortal Lord, Master Gu Yuan briefly recounted the history and concerns of Yao Chi, revealing nearly all of its secrets to Fairy Ji Yao. Fairy Ji Yao lived up to expectations. As Immortal Lord, she diligently cultivated, finally achieving the pinnacle of cultivation during the Battle of Thunder Mountain. At this point, even within the entire Xuan Sect, only a figure as skilled as Lei Gong could rival Fairy Ji Yao in a life-or-death battle, let alone Master Gu Yuan.