Chapter 281: The Name of Dong Yang
Facing Dong Yang's strength and dominance, as well as the terrifying sword lights and sword intent lingering in the void.
A single sword, beheading a Sky Immortal.
What a terrifying sword intent!
The probing divine senses that descended silently dissipated without any response from the Sky Immortals to Dong Yang Sword Immortal's words.
However, this sudden eruption of a battle at the Sky Immortal level was destined to cause a huge stir in the Red Moon Immortal Island.
It had been a long time since Sky Immortal-level powerhouses openly fought on the Immortal Island.
...
"Are there other Sky Immortals observing?"
"The divine senses of Sky Immortals can traverse millions of miles in the blink of an eye. Although the Red Moon Immortal Island is vast, it's not considered large for Sky Immortals. It's normal for them to sense something."
"But Dong Yang's ancestor is truly domineering."
"Beheading a Sky Immortal with a single sword?"
"Incredible."
"Judging by Dong Yang's ancestor's tone, it seems he has beheaded other Sky Immortals before?" In the sky above the Dragon Star, the Earth Immortals of the sect communicated through their divine senses, all in awe.
In their eyes, Sky Immortals were high and mighty. Even the weakest Seven Tribulations Sky Immortal could rule a sect for billions of years.
The weakest Sky Immortal could easily defeat Five Tribulations and Six Tribulations Upper Immortals.
Yet today, they witnessed a miracle: a single sword from a Upper Immortal beheaded a Sky Immortal!
In the main hall of the Dragon Star Immortal Sect.
"The battle power of the Law Avatar is no less than mine. In the vast world, countless immortals, those who wander outside, mostly have Law Avatars."
"Killing the Law Avatar of a Sky Immortal is generally considered equivalent to killing a Sky Immortal."
"In the history of our Dragon Star Immortal Sect, when has such a heaven-defying existence appeared?"
"Don't doubt it. In the more than a billion years of the Red Moon Immortal Island, such a heaven-defying Upper Immortal has never been born. I know the history of the Immortal Island."
"Senior Brother Dong Yang, under a Sky Immortal, is almost invincible." The group of Time-Space Immortals of the Dragon Star Immortal Sect gathered here, equally amazed and shocked.
"So, as I said."
A sudden voice echoed among the Upper Immortals: "Before, you dared to argue with Senior Brother Dong Yang. It's quite courageous."
Silence.
Many Upper Immortals couldn't help but look at the figure in the black robe, exchanging silent glances.
"Senior Brother Hei Yuan."
The Purple-robed elder, who had opposed Dong Yang before, smiled bitterly, "At that time, I didn't expect Senior Brother Dong Yang to be so powerful."
"Now that we know, let's be honest." Hei Yuan Immortal smiled ambiguously, "You must understand that with Senior Brother Dong Yang's strength, once he overcomes the ninth tribulation... It's probably difficult for even Red Moon Immortal to suppress him."
Many Upper Immortals nodded.
Indeed!
Chapter 281: The Name of Dong Yang
You must know that today Dong Yang Sword Immortal beheaded a Sky Immortal, due to the gap in the foundation of his magical power, still lacking a major realm.
Once he overcomes the ninth tribulation, his magical power will undergo a transformation.
His strength will rise to another level, making him undoubtedly the pinnacle of the entire Immortal Island!
"Alright."
"Elders, Dong Yang Senior Brother's strength is so powerful, which is also good for the sect." The red-robed martial arts master spoke slowly, "However, as Dong Yang Senior Brother is about to cross the tribulation, revealing his strength today..."
"Various prying eyes will increase."
"If there's nothing else, everyone should return to their respective sects as much as possible and be vigilant about the outside." The red-robed martial arts master instructed.
"Yes." Many Immortal Elders slightly bowed and saluted.
Similar matters, once the head of the sect gave the order, these Immortal Elders generally wouldn't refute it, nor was there a need to.
...
Dragon Star.
On a towering peak adorned with countless broken swords, millions of flying swords were densely inserted, and a vast sword aura enveloped the entire mountain.
From a distance, the entire mountain looked like a divine sword.
At the top of the Sword Mountain, there was an ancient palace.
Whoosh! A figure with an extraordinary temperament and a jade-like face in a white robe suddenly appeared out of thin air and stepped onto the palace ground.
Inside the palace, the wind leaked from all sides, with only a huge jade platform in the center.
In the palm of the white-robed youth's hand, he held a piece of dry wood.
Swoosh! Taking a step, he sat on the jade platform. Dong Yang Sword Immortal silently contemplated this battle, and there was still a hint of coldness in his eyes. "Huo Gao, you are quite brave."
"You dare to actively come to my Dragon Star Immortal Sect and even want to kill my disciple?"
"Damn, truly damn!" Dong Yang Sword Immortal's heart was still filled with killing intent.
Killing just one Law Avatar couldn't extinguish his anger at all.
There was still a lingering fear in Dong Yang Sword Immortal's heart.
"If I didn't leave a trace of my thoughts on my disciple, I'm afraid he would have been killed, and I wouldn't have sensed it." Dong Yang Sword Immortal's gaze was cold.
Throughout his cultivation journey, he had too many enemies, each one a mortal enemy, and all extremely formidable.
After all, those who weren't formidable enough had long been killed by him.
Therefore, the matter of accepting disciples was taken very seriously by Dong Yang Sword Immortal.
However, he still underestimated the madness of these enemies. Like Sky Immortal Huo Gao, even if he couldn't confirm that Wu Yuan was his disciple, he still directly killed him.
For this, Dong Yang Sword Immortal also felt helpless.
"Although it doesn't fit the plan, it's good to have a deterrent. Probably not many people dare to recklessly spy on us." Dong Yang Sword Immortal thought to himself.
In fact, in his plan, the eruption of his strength wouldn't happen right now.
But Huo Gao's actions touched his bottom line.
In his fury, he directly killed him.
"As for this treasure, the Origin of Wood Immortal Treasure? Bai Cang Star Lord is generous enough to give it to his named disciple." Dong Yang Sword Immortal played with the dry wood in his hand.
He understood that this piece of dry wood was considered a treasure for Sky Immortals.
But for Bai Cang Star Lord? It was just ordinary.
It was normal to give it to a named disciple.
Dong Yang Sword Immortal muttered to himself, "Originally, I prepared another treasure for my disciple, but in comparison, this treasure is more effective and can help him advance on this path more quickly."
"Hmm."
"Huo Gao, consider it as compensation for my disciple." Dong Yang Sword Immortal's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness. "As a gift, when I kill you in the future, I'll give you a quick death."
Dong Yang Sword Immortal never thought of returning the treasure.
Return?
That word wasn't in his dictionary.
Dominance and arrogance permeated Dong Yang Sword Immortal's entire life.
If some Sky Immortals were aware that Dong Yang Sword Immortal was planning to give such a precious treasure to a Nascent Soul realm youngster, they would surely cry out, 'wasting a precious item.'
...
Bai Cang Immortal Country, commanding over more than six thousand Immortal Islands, with endless beings, and the core was the Bai Cang plane.
It was the core of the entire Bai Cang Immortal Country.
In a vast world within the plane, it was like a world of flames, covered with void divine fires, and countless beings, including mortals and cultivators, lived there, constantly bowing and singing day and night.
In the central part of the world, there was a towering palace.
"Damn Dragon Star Immortal Sect, damn Dong Yang, damn!" Angry roars echoed in the palace.
At the throne at the end of the palace, a figure in a red robe stood up angrily.
He was burning with black flames all over, and the trembling flames contained terrifying power, causing the space to distort.
It was evident that his heart was filled with anger.
"What to do? That was the only treasure bestowed upon me by the Master. I used it as the core to construct my Law Avatar, making its strength surpass my original self. It could also guide me to a higher level. My hope of crossing the ninth tribulation relies on this treasure. Ah, ah, ah!" Huo Gao roared in anger, his heart filled with pain.
He had envisaged many possibilities, and the worst possibility was being chased away by Dong Yang Sword Immortal, losing some face.
Just like back in the day.
However, being directly killed? He had never thought of that.
But reality was like this. Faced with Dong Yang Sword Immortal's fury, Sky Immortal Huo Gao had no power to fight back and was directly killed.
"What to do?" Sky Immortal Huo Gao fell into deep thought.
Similar treasures.
Wanting to obtain them again was as difficult as reaching the sky.
"Go find the Master?"
"No!"
"The Master has tens of thousands of named disciples under his command. Although I have become a Sky Immortal and have a higher status, I haven't gained the Master's favor. Besides, with the Master's personality, he definitely won't help me retrieve the treasure."
He took the initiative to attack Dragon Star Immortal Sect, which was unjust.
Moreover, in battles at the level of Sky Immortals, as long as a true Sky Immortal didn't fall, the great Star Lords would generally not interfere.
"Damn! How could Dong Yang's strength be so terrifying?" Sky Immortal Huo Gao recalled the sword from not long ago.
Ruthless to the extreme, penetrating deep into the soul with an icy chill!
Even now, recalling it still sends shivers down his spine.
Throughout his long years, he had encountered countless Sky Immortals, but never had any Sky Immortal's sword been so terrifying.
Incredibly strong.
"He's not even a Sky Immortal yet, but he's so terrifying? Once he crosses it? His strength might be close to the level of Star Lords." Sky Immortal Huo Gao thought more and more fearfully.
Although losing the treasure was painful, his life was still intact.
If Dong Yang Sword Immortal became a Sky Immortal?
"Why is he so powerful? Back when he was a Earth Immortal, he wasn't too remarkable. As time went on, he became more powerful. Now, he probably can be considered the first Sky Immortal in the history of the Red Moon Immortal Sect. Looking at the history of the Immortal Country, he might even leave his name." Sky Immortal Huo Gao gritted his teeth.
Dong Yang's level of abnormality exceeded his imagination.
"Wait!"
"With such abnormality, the ninth Immortal Tribulation will also become unimaginably powerful. I don't believe you can pass it." Angry roars echoed from Sky Immortal Huo Gao.
"Even if you can pass it, with such domineering actions, I don't believe your luck can last forever."
The more Sky Immortal Huo Gao thought about it, the angrier he became. Suddenly, he slapped the ground, and black flames erupted, turning the towering and endless palace into nothingness.
A terrifying pressure covered an area of billions of miles.
Making countless beings kneel down in fear.
...
Above the Red Moon Immortal Sect, the Red Moon Immortal Palace stood high, ranking as the top force.
And dozens of first-class sects, with profound backgrounds, each sect ruled over vast and vast lands.
However, in terms of absolute power, in the eyes of generations of cultivators in the Immortal Country, the four major royal families were slightly superior to many first-class sects.
The first-class city, Zuo Xing City, the stronghold of the Zuo Clan.
A mysterious place, where countless trees grew, forming an endless forest, yet no flesh-and-blood creatures could be seen, making it quite eerie.
On a high mountain in the south, there was a giant tree towering over a hundred miles.
Under the giant tree.
"Old Zuo, don't you think this little guy Dong Yang is a bit arrogant?" A middle-aged man dressed in starry robes said with a faint smile.
"Oh? Is that so?"
The silver-robed old man, called 'Old Zuo,' smiled faintly and poured tea slowly, "Try this tea. It's a new product I cultivated after millions of years."
"Oh? I'll give it a try."
The middle-aged man in starry robes picked up the tea cup, and his eyes lit up, "Not bad! Really good, it has a unique taste."
The silver-robed old man became even more proud.
"However, although the taste is good, it's a bit too unique to be considered tea," the middle-aged man in starry robes added.
A strange look appeared on the silver-robed old man's face.
"Old Zuo, you are not a tea cultivator," the middle-aged man in starry robes said, putting down the teacup.
The expression on the silver-robed old man's face became calm.
A wave of his hand.
All the tea sets on the wooden table disappeared.
"Speak, why have you come to find me?" the silver-robed old man said indifferently. "I know your temperament. You wouldn't visit the Three Treasure Hall for no reason."
"Old Zuo, then I'll be straightforward." The middle-aged man in starry robes solemnly said, "Dong Yang is so powerful even before becoming a Sky Immortal. Once he becomes a Sky Immortal, there won't be a place for us. I think, why not take advantage of his Ninth Tribulation and..."
"Stop!" The silver-robed old man suddenly spoke, staring at the middle-aged man in starry robes. "Old friend, today, I'll treat you as someone who came for tea. I don't want to hear anything else. I haven't heard anything. Now that the tea is finished, it's time for you to leave."
"You should go."
The middle-aged man in starry robes's pupils slightly contracted.
He didn't expect that the silver-robed old man would directly dismiss him.
"Old Zuo, I'm doing this for you..." the middle-aged man in starry robes tried to persuade.
"I prefer to grow tea here," the silver-robed old man said lightly. "That little guy Dong Yang is indeed powerful, but even the Red Moon isn't worried, and there's no indication. Why should we worry?"
"This Red Moon Immortal Sect ultimately belongs to the Red Moon, not us."
"Go back." The silver-robed old man closed his eyes and leisurely lay back on the recliner.
The middle-aged man in starry robes frowned slightly but had to stand up. He said in a low voice, "Old Zuo, you will regret this in the future."
After speaking, he disappeared directly under the giant tree.
"Regret?"
The silver-robed old man opened his eyes and murmured to himself, "I finally passed the Ninth Tribulation and achieved longevity. I won't rush to seek death."
"Dong Yang?"
"Humph! If you have the ability, go kill him yourselves. Even the Red Moon isn't in a hurry. Why should I be in a hurry?" The silver-robed old man shook his head slightly. "I only know that when he faces the Ninth Tribulation, there's a chance for a fatal blow. But if he fails, won't he be courting disaster?"
"Forget growing tea, let's grow some vegetables."
"Well, let's start with a hundred thousand miles and see how it goes after ten thousand years." The silver-robed old man appeared with a hoe in his hand and flew leisurely into the distance.
...
Red Moon City, the core of the hundreds of billions of miles of the Red Moon Immortal Sect, covered an area of nearly a hundred million miles, vast and boundless, bustling and prosperous, inhabited by endless beings.
With such a vast area.
It was because Red Moon City was also the core of the Red Moon Immortal Palace.
A Red Moon star with a diameter of over a million miles hung above Red Moon City, as if it would last forever.
The Red Moon star emitted an invisible pressure that covered the entire Red Moon City.
At this moment, three figures were leisurely strolling in the sky above the Red Moon star.
It's worth noting that if Red Moon City is the core of the Red Moon Immortal Sect, then this Red Moon star is the core within the core.
Without permission, any Earth Immortal or Sky Immortal cannot fly above this Red Moon star.
In other words.
Anyone who can freely fly in the sky above the Red Moon star is undoubtedly the true power wielders and top figures in the Red Moon Immortal Palace.
Among the three, the leader was a human with a height of only one meter, a dwarf-like appearance. He wore black armor, and his short and chubby limbs looked quite comical at first glance, but only his eyes exuded an endless warmth.
It made people involuntarily feel close to him.
And following him were two people, one in a white robe, a graceful woman, and the other a burly man with four eyes wearing silver armor.
"Fang Rong, are many people asking about Dong Yang?" The dwarf-like bald man said lightly.
"Yes." The graceful woman in the white robe nodded. "Many hidden Sky Immortals on the Immortal Continent have come to inquire. It seems like they want to understand your intentions, Lord Palace Master."
"Palace Master."
The four-eyed silver-armored strong man took the initiative to speak, his voice deep, "This battle has caused quite a stir. Many Star Lords in the Immortal Realm have received the news and are paying close attention."
"Hmm."
The dwarf bald man nodded slightly, "It's normal for them to be concerned. The strength erupted by Dong Yang is indeed extraordinary, probably enough to frighten many people."
"Palace Master, what should we do?" the white-robed enchanting woman asked.
"What should we do? Do nothing," the dwarf bald man said lightly. "Just wait for Dong Yang to pass the Ninth Immortal Tribulation."
The white-robed enchanting woman and the four-eyed silver-armored strong man exchanged glances.
"Palace Master." The four-eyed silver-armored strong man couldn't help but say, "Huo Gao's strength, among the Sky Immortals, is quite good. Dong Yang's strength, once he passes the Immortal Tribulation, undergoes a transformation in magical power. His strength..."
"Once he passes, his strength, among the many Star Lords in the Immortal Realm, will be enough to rank in the top ten," the dwarf bald man said lightly. "Enough to rival me, and even the old Celestial Dragon won't be his match."
The white-robed enchanting woman and the four-eyed silver-armored strong man were shocked.
Top ten?
The Immortal Realm is vast, and over countless years, it has accumulated many Sky Immortals. But anyone who can be titled as a 'Star Lord' is undoubtedly one of the top figures among the Sky Immortals.
To be able to rank in the top ten among the Star Lords? It is definitely one of the most terrifying Sky Immortals.
Like the Red Moon Sky Immortal.
He stands at the top of many Sky Immortals in the White Cang Immortal Country, shaking the endless ages, and few Sky Immortals dare to challenge him.
"I saw the sword he displayed. Although I didn't see it all, I could see that he has great ambitions. The Ninth Immortal Tribulation he is about to undergo will be the most terrifying type," the dwarf bald man smiled slightly. "The last time I saw such an extraordinary figure was the one from the Hengyang Immortal Country thousands of years ago."
"However, Dong Yang has a great chance of success." The dwarf bald man sighed sincerely.
Seemingly a bit admiring.
"Palace Master, are we really not going?" the white-robed enchanting woman couldn't help but ask.
"If you want to die, go by yourself. Don't drag me into it," the dwarf bald man said calmly.
The white-robed enchanting woman felt a sudden chill.
As an ordinary Sky Immortal, how could she dare to go?
In terms of strength, she is even weaker than Huo Gao.
"Do you know that over the years, when Dong Yang traveled through many planes and spaces, behaving arrogantly and causing many enemies, he dared to kill even the Star Lord's offspring, but there has never been a Star Lord-level powerhouse coming out to deal with him. Why?" the dwarf bald man said softly.
"I don't know."
"Don't understand." The white-robed enchanting woman and the four-eyed silver-armored strong man both shook their heads.
This was not only their confusion but also the perplexity of many Sky Immortals in the White Cang Immortal Country.
Yes!
The strength of Dong Yang Sword Immortal is strong, and his talent is terrifying. He has risen in brilliance all the way, becoming stronger and stronger, and he even has an old Celestial Dragon with the strength of a Star Lord standing behind him.
However,
The Immortal Realm is vast, and standing at the pinnacle are the Star Lords who rule over vast territories. Each one of them can shake any Immortal Isle with a stomp of their feet.
Even the Lord of the White Cang Country respects those Star Lords.
"If Dong Yang successfully passes the tribulation, he should have the opportunity to meet the great Immortal Emperor," the dwarf bald man said softly. "In the rumors among us Star Lords, he is said to be a named disciple of an Immortal Emperor."
Boom!
This news was like a thunderbolt, making the white-robed enchanting woman and the four-eyed silver-armored strong man feel a bit dizzy.
Immortal Emperor? How is that possible!
They couldn't believe it.
What does Immortal Emperor mean? The sovereign of the Immortal Realm!
"No one knows whether it's true or not, but rumors are based on something. So, none of those Star Lords dare to bully the small," the dwarf bald man said softly. "However, at this point, whether he is the disciple of an Immortal Emperor or not doesn't matter much."
"The Red Moon Immortal Isle is my territory."
"No one can take it away."
"If he passes the Immortal Tribulation, the probability of breaking through to become a Star Lord is extremely high in billions of years."
"If he can really break through, the small Red Moon Immortal Isle can't contain such a great Immortal. Why worry?" the dwarf bald man said softly. "Now, it depends on whether he can pass the Ninth Immortal Tribulation."
...
The battle over the Dragon Star Immortal Sect, where one sword cut down a Sky Immortal, shook the entire Immortal Isle.
It also caused a sensation throughout the Immortal Realm.
Some restless forces and strong individuals stopped their actions.
Many top forces were waiting, waiting for the outcome of Dong Yang Sword Immortal's 'Ninth Immortal Tribulation.'
If he succeeds, he will soar, and the entire Dragon Star Immortal Sect will benefit.
If he fails, not only will he die, but the Dragon Star Immortal Sect, despite having the Celestial Dragon Immortal Ancestor presiding over it, will also be greatly affected.
Of course.
All of this has little to do with the still extremely weak Wu Yuan.
In the mansion world.
After half a day, Wu Yuan finally calmed down from the 'fear' and 'unease' emotions.
Inner peace was restored.
This was different from a life-and-death battle. In a battle, at least fate is still in one's own hands, even if one dies, it is not so powerless.
This feeling of powerlessness and despair.
It would not feel good for anyone.
"What kind of existence can almost kill me with just a glance, even through the sect's formation?" Wu Yuan remained puzzled.
During this half-day, there was calm within the sect, and there was no movement. The discussions about the roar that occurred in the Dragon Star Immortal Realm quickly subsided.
It was as if it was just Wu Yuan's illusion, and no one specifically attacked him.
But Wu Yuan couldn't forget that feeling.
Suddenly.
"Hmm, did Master call me?" Wu Yuan received a message from Senior Nan Yin, slightly surprised. "It's not time for guidance yet. Why would Master suddenly call me?"
"Could it be related to the attack not long ago?" Wu Yuan pondered.
Not daring to delay.
Quickly.
Wu Yuan, through the teleportation array, arrived at Senior Nan Yin's mansion.
The mountains were lush, with no one in sight.
Only a floating palace.
"Master." Wu Yuan flew into the palace and respectfully saluted.
Senior Nan Yin still looked dirty.
Over the years, meeting time and time again, Wu Yuan had also become accustomed to Master's appearance.
"Hmm, it seems like nothing is wrong."
"Oh?" Senior Nan Yin suddenly brightened his eyes, revealing a set of large yellow teeth. "No wonder the attack of the Sky Immortal seemed to have no effect on you. It turns out that you have developed consciousness."
"Haha, good!"
"Very good." Senior Nan Yin seemed very pleased with Wu Yuan's development of consciousness.
"Sky Immortal's attack?" Wu Yuan was shocked.
Really?
"Don't tell me you didn't notice anything," Senior Nan Yin laughed.
"I noticed, but that mysterious existence seemed to have not truly attacked; it was stopped." Wu Yuan said respectfully, "Thank you, Master, for saving me."
"Don't thank me."
Senior Nan Yin shook his head like a drum: "That was a Sky Immortal. I don't have the ability to save you."
"Not Master?" Wu Yuan was stunned.
In Wu Yuan's opinion, the only one with enough strength to save him so quickly should be his Master.
"It's Dong Yang Sword Immortal," Senior Nan Yin said.
"Dong Yang Sword Immortal?" Wu Yuan's pupils shrank.
Him?
Regarding these two Sword Immortals, Wu Yuan had only heard their names and never seen them. When he first came to the Dragon Star Immortal Sect, he also hoped to be accepted as their disciple.
Unfortunately, they refused.
"Not only did he stop it," Senior Nan Yin smiled, "Dong Yang Sword Immortal, in a fit of anger, fought against the Heavenly Roaring Immortal. He even killed him."
"Killing a Sky Immortal?" Wu Yuan was shocked, finding it somewhat unbelievable.
That was a Sky Immortal.
A great Sky Immortal.
"Quite shocking, isn't it?"
Senior Nan Yin sighed, "Even I find it shocking. Dong Yang Sword Immortal is indeed powerful, and his strength has reached an unimaginable level, probably approaching that of an Immortal Ancestor."
Wu Yuan instinctively nodded.
The Immortal Ancestor is only a Sky Immortal, and Dong Yang Sword Immortal can kill a Sky Immortal? Perhaps he is even more formidable than an Immortal Ancestor.
"Of course, that was just the Law Avatar of a Sky Immortal," Senior Nan Yin said with a smile.
"Oh?" Wu Yuan suddenly realized, but couldn't help asking, "Disciples have heard that many cultivators' Law Avatars, in terms of strength, can rival their true selves."
According to the scriptures Wu Yuan had consulted, once reaching the Nascent Divinity Earth Immortal level, one could cultivate a Law Avatar.
Most cultivators who ventured out relied on their Law Avatars.
The true self going out? Rare!
If the Law Avatar perishes, it can be restored by the true self through repeated cultivation. If the true self perishes, there is no chance of survival.
"It's extremely difficult to kill the Law Avatar of a Sky Immortal, let alone a true Sky Immortal," Senior Nan Yin laughed, "Cultivators are very cunning; most of the time, they hide in secret places, their lairs, and so on, rarely showing themselves."
Wu Yuan nodded involuntarily.
He couldn't help but think that in the future, if he could cultivate both the Law Avatar and the Source Self simultaneously and send them out to battle, that would be terrifying.
"This time, you were fortunate that Dong Yang Immortal saved you, so remember it well," Senior Nan Yin earnestly advised.
"Disciple remembers."
Wu Yuan nodded, saying seriously, "Master, should I go and express gratitude to Dong Yang Sword Immortal?"
"No need."
Senior Nan Yin shook his head, saying, "Dong Yang Sword Immortal has been in seclusion, and he wouldn't come out if he hadn't sensed the aura of a Sky Immortal."
Wu Yuan nodded gently, finding it reasonable.
"Master, why would a little guy like me in the Golden Elixir realm attract a Sky Immortal?" Wu Yuan couldn't help asking.
Sky Immortal! According to Master's words, this Sky Immortal was only killed in his Law Avatar form.
In other words, there might be future attacks. Who wouldn't be worried?
Wu Yuan naturally wanted to understand the reason.
"No reason."
Senior Nan Yin sighed, "This Sky Immortal is an enemy of Dong Yang Sword Immortal. The reason he came to kill you is probably suspecting that you are Dong Yang Sword Immortal's disciple."
"After all, your performance is very dazzling," Senior Nan Yin chuckled.
Wu Yuan was stunned.
How big must the hatred be?
Just because of suspicion, a dignified Sky Immortal shamelessly came to kill a little guy like him?
In Wu Yuan's heart, he was momentarily unsure whether to feel proud or to cry.
"Heavenly Roaring Immortal?" Wu Yuan silently pronounced the name, remembering it.
A trace of killing intent also arose.
This feeling of being on the brink of life and death, Wu Yuan hadn't experienced it in a long time.
Although, it was quite ridiculous for a little guy in the Golden Elixir realm like himself to harbor killing intent towards a great Sky Immortal.
After all, how many cultivators could become a Sky Immortal?
"The ants have anger, and the sparrows have aspirations. How can you know my future? Can I not reach that step?" Wu Yuan heard the deeds of Dong Yang Sword Immortal and felt a hint of longing. "As a sword cultivator, I should be like Dong Yang Sword Immortal, wielding my sword to slay Sky Immortals!"
Though he hadn't witnessed the battle where Dong Yang Sword Immortal killed a Sky Immortal, just thinking about it made Wu Yuan's blood boil.
Defying the heavens and challenging immortals!
What a magnificent feat.
"Don't stand there in a daze, and don't worry," Senior Nan Yin chuckled. "After this battle, there will be far fewer people daring to spy on our Dragon Star Immortal Sect."
"Although the Law Avatar died and can revive multiple times, a powerful Law Avatar, even if cultivated by a Sky Immortal, would take about a 'million years,' so there's no need to worry too much."
A million years? Wu Yuan was secretly shocked. Only Sky Immortals, with their long life spans, can afford to wait.
"Dong Yang Sword Immortal said that this incident was caused by him, so he will compensate you." Senior Nan Yin turned his palm.
In the palm was a piece of withered wood.
"This?" Wu Yuan was stunned.
At first glance, this piece of withered wood seemed ordinary, as if it had been casually cut from a dead tree that had been dead for many years.
But upon closer inspection, Wu Yuan could faintly feel the surging breath of life emanating from the withered wood.
Very vast.
It gave Wu Yuan an illusion that it was not a withered piece of wood but a vibrant spirit tree.
At the same time, Wu Yuan could sense that this piece of withered wood seemed to contain a mysterious and unpredictable Dao.
Very familiar.
Also very profound.
"The mystery of the Wood Dao." Wu Yuan judged. Over these years, he had been contemplating the "Eternal Sword Canon." Although he had not truly mastered it, he had touched the surface.
At least, he could barely recognize it.
"No, not just the mystery of the Wood Dao, there is another mysterious force." Wu Yuan vaguely sensed an extremely violent and intense power.
As if it could erupt from the withered wood at any moment.
However, this power was very secretive and weak.
"The core is still the mystery of the Wood Dao." Wu Yuan immersed his consciousness in it.
The more he comprehended, the more he felt the magical nature of this piece of withered wood.
Definitely a precious treasure.
"Disciple, can you feel it?" Senior Nan Yin smiled.
Wu Yuan nodded heavily.
"This withered wood, in terms of preciousness, is comparable to an immortal tool." Senior Nan Yin smiled. "Immortal tool?" Wu Yuan widened his eyes.
Heart pounding.
According to Wu Yuan's knowledge, above the first-grade spiritual weapon is the spiritual treasure, which is further divided into lower, middle, and upper grades.
Upper-grade spiritual treasures are already considered precious, and even Earth Immortals would go crazy for them.
As for immortal tools?
In most sects on the Red Moon Immortal Island, any immortal tool is considered a sect-protecting treasure.
"Such a treasure is given to me?" Wu Yuan couldn't help but say.
"Yes, this is compensation from Dong Yang Sword Immortal to you," Senior Nan Yin sighed. "It's much better than the precious item I originally prepared for you."
"With this treasure, your cultivation will be much smoother."
"This treasure has two uses."
"First, it contains an extremely vigorous wood source. What you need to do is slowly absorb it with your lifebound flying sword, assist with various rare items, and continuously transform your lifebound flying sword, making its foundation even more profound." Senior Nan Yin instructed.
Wu Yuan listened attentively.
"Second, is to comprehend it."
"This piece of withered wood can be considered the ultimate treasure for you to condense your 'Law Avatar' in the future, and it also contains the mysteries of the 'Way of Eternal Life.'" Senior Nan Yin smiled. "Comprehending it will be more effective than comprehending the sect's sacred places by at least threefold."
Wu Yuan nodded heavily.
Although he had only observed it for a short while, he could sense that this piece of withered wood was indeed a treasure of the Wood Dao lineage.
"Hold onto it, but remember, you're not allowed to take it out of the mansion world temporarily." Senior Nan Yin instructed. "Wait until you've entered the 'Way of Eternal Life,' initially refined it, and can conceal its aura before carrying it with you."
"Yes," Wu Yuan whispered.
He understood the principle that an innocent man carries a guilty conscience. Although it was safe within the sect, revealing a treasure equivalent to an immortal tool could attract the covetous eyes of many immortals.
There was no guarantee that some sectless immortals wouldn't take risks.
The reason for not betraying was simply that the benefits were too few.
Even though the rules of the sect were strict, throughout history, due to precious treasures, breakthrough opportunities, and some special circumstances, there were still defectors.
"Take it." Senior Nan Yin waved his hand and casually threw the piece of withered wood to Wu Yuan.
Wu Yuan caught it and tried to store it in his storage treasure.
However, he couldn't store it at all.
"The level of this treasure is too high, ordinary storage treasures can't handle it." Senior Nan Yin reminded. "Wait until you've initially refined it, then store it in your Qi Sea."
"Understood." Wu Yuan nodded and stored the piece of withered wood in his inner armor.
"How is the situation with your body refining Law Avatar on Xia Mountain?" Senior Nan Yin asked.
Swiftly.
Wu Yuan recounted everything that happened in Xia Shan these past few days to Senior Nan Yin.
"Some recklessness, but indeed, you had no choice," Senior Nan Yin whispered, "I want to remind you, if that Fire Yan True Man really comes to kill, and you can't win, don't insist on resisting."
"When it's time to escape, you must escape." Senior Nan Yin looked at his disciple.
Wu Yuan nodded silently.
Escape?
Once he fled, the Central Continent would undoubtedly be destroyed, and those good friends, relatives, and elders would probably not survive.
"Leaving the green hills, no fear of having no firewood to burn," Senior Nan Yin changed the topic, "But, according to the information you obtained, there should be other channels for the Blood Refining Demon Palace to infiltrate the entire Xia Shan world."
"So."
"If you want to resist Fire Yan True Man, or even want to preserve the Central Continent, the best way is to join the Blood Refining Demon Palace, become the ruler of Xia Shan, and even the Lord of the Xia Shan Realm," Senior Nan Yin said.
"The ruler of Xia Shan?" Wu Yuan murmured to himself.
According to the rules of the Blood Refining Demon Palace, becoming the ruler of a small world allowed the unrestricted spread of faith. However, resources, including human resources, still needed to be handed in on time.
Becoming the Lord of a world was basically equivalent to being an independent prince. As long as the Lord was alive, the entire world would be free from interference by the Blood Refining Demon Palace.
However, becoming a Lord was equally challenging. Just like the Red Moon Immortal Island, although the major sects and forces seemed huge, only the four major royal clans and the Dragon Star Immortal Sect had secured permanent territories without interference from the Red Moon Immortal Palace.
The same principle applied within the Blood Refining Demon Palace.
Although becoming the 'Lord' of a small world wouldn't be as difficult as establishing a first-class sect, it still wasn't something an ordinary Refining Void Realm cultivator could achieve.
"Disciple will strive to become the ruler of Xia Shan first," Wu Yuan said solemnly.
Facing the powerful Blood Refining Demon Palace, this was the best path Wu Yuan could take.
"In the battle at Xia Shan, if the news spreads back to the Blood Refining Demon Palace," Senior Nan Yin said, "then you must be careful; the Blood Refining Demon Palace will demand your participation in the Blood Refining Battle."
"Be mentally prepared."
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Chapter 282: All Things Prepared
"Blood Refining Battle?" Wu Yuan was slightly puzzled.
He had some understanding of the Blood Refining Battle from the sect's intelligence. However, the deeper details were unclear to him. After all, there was very little information about the Blood Refining Demon Palace on the Red Moon Immortal Island.
Wu Yuan, being a nominal 'Celestial Disciple,' had the authority to access a large amount of information.
"In our Hengyang Immortal Realm lineage, we adhere to the concept of 'Everyone as Dragons.' Therefore, cultivating disciples is relatively peaceful, whether it's the competition for the Seven Star Heaven Proud Tower in the Divine Void Realm or the practical battles like the Dragon Star Duels and Moonlight Duels. There are various protective measures," Senior Nan Yin explained, "Even the life-and-death experiences are selective and targeted, often not forced."
"Carelessness won't expose some geniuses to danger."
Listening attentively, Wu Yuan acknowledged that the protective systems of sects like the Dragon Star Immortal Sect were well-established.
Even so, entering the Violet Palace Realm, repeated life-and-death experiences would still claim the lives of many elite disciples from various sects.
The path of cultivation was inherently cruel. Without experiencing life-and-death trials, one couldn't reach the end.
"The Blood Refining Demon Palace adheres to the 'Demon Dao of Asura,' and the core of this philosophy is actual combat!" Senior Nan Yin said solemnly, "Almost no protective measures, just practical combat, adventure, and exploration."
Wu Yuan was secretly amazed.
Almost no protection?
"Wouldn't the probability of falling be very high?" Wu Yuan couldn't help asking.
"Terrifyingly high," Senior Nan Yin said softly, "As far as I know, the Blood Refining Demon Palace's Crimson Moon branch allocates numerous worlds and vast territories to its underlings, who, in turn, cultivate large numbers of disciples."
"Let them fight each other, undergo life-and-death adventures time and time again, and in the end, only those who survive can emerge victorious," Senior Nan Yin continued, "And the Blood Refining Battle is the most crucial among many life-and-death experiences."
"The Blood Refining Battle is divided into the Battle of Golden Dan and the Battle of Violet Palace."
"Once every hundred years."
"Hundred years?" Wu Yuan thought to himself.
Based on the information he knew, the next Blood Refining Battle was only three years away, which was quite close.
"The Blood Refining Battle is crazy and bloody."
"The greater the potential, the higher the requirements set by the Blood Refining Demon Palace." Senior Nan Yin stared at his disciple, "Given the potential you've demonstrated, once required to participate, you will be asked to seize at least 'ten thousand' Blood Demon Tokens."
"Or even 'a hundred thousand' Blood Demon Tokens."
Wu Yuan was shocked to hear this.
He knew that talented cultivators from lineages like the Hengyang Immortal Realm, if they wanted to participate, once their application was approved, they would have to seize ten thousand Blood Demon Tokens to leave alive.
However, ordinary participants from the main Blood Refining Demon Palace branch could usually survive with just 'ten' Blood Demon Tokens.
Like Fire Yan True Man in his early Golden Dan Realm, he miraculously survived the Blood Refining Battle.
One Blood Demon Token represented one participant in the Blood Refining Battle.
A hundred thousand?
It meant that behind them, a hundred thousand cultivators would fall.
"Blood Refining Battle, looking across the entire Qingling Great Boundary, is considered the most brutal 'genius tempering battle,'" Senior Nan Yin sighed with emotion, "However, despite its cruelty, the benefits are equally significant."
"The existence and prevalence of the Asura Demon Dao in the endless river of time have their reasons. Entities like the Abyssal Prison Demon are one of the supreme forces in the river of time."
"Being on the brink of life and death can indeed maximize a person's life potential."
"It's just that the cost is too high. In this tempering process, too many geniuses are worn down." Senior Nan Yin shook his head slightly, "So, there are also many forces that resist this philosophy."
Wu Yuan nodded lightly.
These philosophical disputes, in a sense, all belonged to the 'struggle of the Great Dao,' a manifestation of the will of the most pinnacle experts in the world.
In the struggle of the Great Dao, there was no right or wrong, only strength.
The powerful were correct!
"Besides greatly stimulating life potential, the Blood Refining Battle can attract numerous geniuses for another important reason." Senior Nan Yin explained, "The location of the Blood Refining Battle is called the Blood Refining Plane, also known as the 'Blood Refining Demon Realm.' Deep within the Blood Refining Demon Realm, there are great opportunities, some of which even Celestials desire."
"Celestials desire it?" Wu Yuan was more astonished.
Celestials!
Throughout the Red Moon Immortal Island, a Celestial was born every tens of thousands or millions of years. In this long time, how many cultivators would be born?
It could be said that Celestials were rare and extremely noble.
"Of course, many opportunities that even Celestials covet are very rare. However, the worst opportunities are equivalent to obtaining a high-grade spiritual treasure, and the more powerful ones are close to immortal artifacts," Senior Nan Yin said.
Immortal artifacts?
Although getting treasures with values comparable to immortal artifacts, Wu Yuan didn't think any genius could easily obtain them.
Immortal artifacts were enough to drive Earth Immortals crazy and make Celestials envious.
Therefore, it was enough to attract a large number of geniuses to compete for them.
"If you want to compete for the ultimate opportunity in the Blood Refining Plane, the prerequisite is to seize a hundred thousand Blood Demon Tokens and survive until the end," Senior Nan Yin explained.
Wu Yuan nodded slightly.
A hundred thousand Blood Demon Tokens?
This requirement was indeed high!
Participating in the Blood Refining Battle meant facing a large group of living cultivators, not puppets. They would definitely not surrender easily but struggle desperately.
However, from a certain perspective, it wasn't very exaggerated.
"My disciple, with your talent, if you don't volunteer, it's very easy to become a member of the Blood Refining Demon Palace directly," Senior Nan Yin said, "However, as a disciple of the Demon Palace, it's also possible for you to actively participate in the battle."
"As far as I know, some top geniuses in places like the 'White Abyss' of the White Cang Immortal Country often actively participate in battles," Senior Nan Yin said, "Their goal is the final Blood Refining opportunity."
"Actively participating in the battle? For the Blood Refining opportunity?" Wu Yuan understood.
Those who could enter the White Abyss were all outstanding among millions of cultivators.
They were powerful.
Even if same-level cultivators formed an array and possessed an array disk similar to the 'Divine Fire Great Array,' it would often take dozens of people to match them.
Without particularly powerful arrays, relying solely on ordinary combined attacks?
Someone like Wu Yuan, as a body-refining Supreme Being, could single-handedly contend with hundreds or even thousands of cultivators of the same level.
If they were scattered, he could easily slaughter them.
Therefore, participating in the battle for such exceptional talents?
"The probability of falling is not actually very high."
"Regarding your physical refining avatar, you can decide for yourself. I can only offer some advice." Senior Nan Yin looked at Wu Yuan. "There's only one point: if you are truly forced into the Blood Refining Battle, then go all out!"
"If it's a calamity, it might also be an opportunity."
"Yes," Wu Yuan said solemnly. After listening to his master's explanation and considering the information he had received earlier, he had a rough idea in his mind.
"There's one more thing, and it's about your identity," Senior Nan Yin said. "Previously, you had no fame and hadn't been exposed, so no one would connect you."
"But with your growing strength in the Blood Refining Demon Palace, the demon palace will surely investigate your details."
"And your physical refining avatar's reputation is already very significant in the Red Moon Immortal Island. As time passes, your strength will only grow stronger," Senior Nan Yin said. "The experts of the Blood Refining Demon Palace, even if they don't notice you immediately, will eventually pay attention to you."
Wu Yuan listened quietly.
Yes, if he were just an ordinary Golden Core cultivator, exposure would be impossible. The Blood Refining Demon Palace's methods were boundless and challenging to detect.
But if his fame increased, revealing his talents, the two could easily expose each other.
"Although the Blood Refining Demon Palace and my Hengyang Immortal Realm are both under the Divine Court, even if you are exposed, it won't be fatal. At least, it won't lead to your conviction," Senior Nan Yin said. "However, you are currently too weak, and some powerful individuals may have ideas."
"Just like this time, a Celestial's thought could kill you."
Wu Yuan nodded slightly. Despite his excellent talent, his strength was indeed too weak.
"So, until you have enough self-defense ability, you have to keep the information secret. That's what I've prepared for you." Senior Nan Yin flipped his palm, revealing an Immortal Scroll. "Take a look."
In the palm was an Immortal Scroll.
"This?" Wu Yuan was startled, reaching out to take it and probing with his divine sense.
Immediately, a massive amount of information surged into his mind.
After a while, he said, "Master, can this work?" Wu Yuan couldn't help but express his shock.
"If you publicly disclose this and say so yourself, you can deceive people for a while, at least until you become powerful enough," Senior Nan Yin smiled. "Remember, you are now the 'First Strong in the Nine Summer World.'"
Wu Yuan nodded lightly.
The content in the Immortal Scroll was very simple, a new identity compiled by the Dragon Star Immortal Sect for him. Born in a small world called the 'Nine Summer World,' he grew up, broke through after entering the Golden Core stage, and then came to the Red Moon Immortal Island.
From birth to obtaining the inheritance of the "Mysterious Yellow Sword Canon," breaking through all the way, everything was detailed and exhaustive!
According to the Immortal Scroll, the high-level expert proficient in illusion techniques from the sect personally descended into the Nine Summer World, using Immortal and Demon illusion techniques to implant memories directly into the minds of all living beings in this small world, and fabricated many traces.
In short!
Unless a high-level expert at the Celestial level or above personally investigates, there are no flaws to be found.
At the same time, in this compiled information, the age of "Li Xia," his alternate identity, was increased by two years compared to his actual age.
This created a distinction from Xia Shan Wu Yuan's identity.
"Your spirit beast, 'Qiong Hai,' we will let it consume a special treasure for bloodline evolution, making it completely different from its past appearance. We will also make it swear not to reveal any secrets about Xia Shan." Senior Nan Yin said.
Qiong Hai was the only flaw in Li Xia's alternate identity.
Now, that flaw had been addressed.
"Master, you've gone to a lot of trouble." Wu Yuan felt grateful in his heart. These matters might not be difficult for a dignified immortal, but for him, it was a great help.
"Completing each task requires time and energy."
"All completed quietly and imperceptibly."
It's evident that Senior Nan Yin Immortal had thoughtful intentions.
"Haha, it's alright. You are my only disciple," Senior Nan Yin Immortal chuckled. "As a teacher without blood descendants, if I don't consider you, who else will I consider?"
"I only hope."
"In my lifetime, I can see you, renowned in the Immortal Islands, echoing throughout the entire Immortal Nation and Immortal Realm."
"I will certainly strive for it," Wu Yuan said earnestly.
Feeling his master's care and expectations, his motivation for cultivation naturally became stronger.
"I've exchanged for you a special technique for concealing your identity, which you can learn in the Dragon Star Immortal Realm," Senior Nan Yin Immortal said. "Additionally, the cultivation resources your physical refining avatar needs, such as source techniques and knife arts, can be exchanged within the sect. I will isolate the information related to you, and apart from the Sect Master, a few like East Sun Sword Immortal, no one else will know."
"Alright, with these matters settled, you can go back."
"When the day comes for guidance in cultivation, come see me again," Senior Nan Yin Immortal issued the decree to leave.
"Yes." Wu Yuan stood up, bowed, and left.
...
Returning to the mansion world, Wu Yuan immediately entered the Dragon Star Immortal Realm. In his personal palace, a virtual realm resembling a book was suspended.
Shining brightly.
"Read." Wu Yuan's divine sense moved, rapidly absorbing the information from the virtual Immortal Scroll. A large amount of information flooded his mind.
Prominently, it was a cultivation technique – "Nine Soul Transformations."
Its effect was simple – through deliberate cultivation, subtly causing essential changes in the aura of the soul.
The changes wouldn't be significant but were very practical.
"For cultivators, physical appearance doesn't matter much," Wu Yuan thought to himself.
Any cultivator could easily change their appearance.
Physical appearance had no truth or falsehood.
For Qi Refiners, once they reached the Foundation Establishment stage, they essentially abandoned their physical bodies.
In reality, when the Qi Refining avatar arrived at the Red Moon Immortal Island, the appearance had already undergone many changes and was significantly different from the physical refining avatar.
Over the years, with changes in temperament, the two avatars had undergone earth-shattering transformations, and judging solely by appearance, it was impossible to tell them apart.
For cultivators.
The truly unique aspect was the soul!
"The only unique thing about the two avatars is consciousness," Wu Yuan silently contemplated. "Soul? The core is the same, but the outward manifestations will change over time."
It was like twins; fundamentally similar, but as they grew older, their appearances gradually differed.
Over these many years, under Wu Yuan's deliberate control, the two avatars' soul auras had distinct differences.
The Qi Refining avatar was more ostentatious and sharp.
The physical refining avatar's temperament was more restrained.
"Once the two avatars cultivate 'Nine Soul Transformations' again, changing in different directions, by then, even Teacher, Fang Xia, and the others may not recognize them," Wu Yuan thought.
Hiding the two avatars and safeguarding his own safety.
This matter was crucial.
In the future, even if one of the avatars truly perished, at least, in the enemy's ignorance, the other avatar could survive.
"Boom! Boom!"
Without much hesitation, in the Xia Shan World and the headquarters of the Red Moon Immortal Sect in the Central Region, Wu Yuan's two avatars simultaneously began their cultivation.
Each evolved their soul aura in different directions.
If one were to cultivate the "Nine Soul Transformations" like an ordinary Qi Sea Realm or Golden Core Realm cultivator, it would naturally be extremely difficult.
However, among the two avatars, even the physical refining avatar, with a relatively weaker soul, still ranked at the top among the cultivators on the Zi Fu Mountains and Rivers.
For them, cultivation was naturally not difficult.
In just one day, the physical refining avatar had cultivated the "Nine Soul Transformations" to a minor completion, while the Qi refining avatar had completed it in one go.
"Now, the difference is quite significant. After a bit more time, when the physical refining avatar completes the cultivation, it will be even more unrecognizable," both of Wu Yuan's avatars revealed a smile.
The "Nine Soul Transformations" wasn't a spell or source technique; it couldn't provide combat power.
However, as a special secret technique, it could play an important role at critical moments.
After cultivating the "Nine Soul Transformations" to completion, Wu Yuan's Qi refining avatar took out the piece of withered wood from the inner armor and silently contemplated it: "This piece of withered wood is indeed a treasure."
"With a little contemplation, I feel a clearer understanding of the deductions from the 'Eternal Sword Manual.' Progressing faster than before, in some time, I should be able to have a preliminary understanding of the 'Eternal Sword Manual,'" Wu Yuan felt Senior Nan Yin Immortal's thoughtful intentions.
He was very grateful to East Sun Sword Immortal.
But even more so, he was grateful to his master.
Wu Yuan felt that East Sun Sword Immortal and himself had no personal relationship. The willingness to gift such a valuable treasure was probably due to the critical role played by his master.
"Comprehend it and then preliminarily refine it."
"After refining, gradually absorb the essence of wood within the withered wood to strengthen the innate flying sword." Wu Yuan's train of thought was clear.
With an increase in magical power, reaching the ninth layer of the Golden Core, the innate flying sword could continue to undergo transformation.
With the Withered Wood Immortal Treasure and the large amount of precious metals and materials he had purchased with over a hundred million Source Crystals during this period, complementing each other, Wu Yuan believed that by then, the nine innate flying swords would surely undergo a more powerful transformation than originally planned.
"Ten years left until the Moonlight Duel. My magical power has not yet reached the ninth layer of the Golden Core, and I haven't even started with the 'Eternal Sword Manual.' There's no rush; I'll take my time to cultivate," Wu Yuan planned the next path for his Qi refining avatar.
Two words: cultivate in seclusion.
As for the master's suggestion to exchange for a suitable knife manual from the sect's Dao Collection Pavilion?
Wu Yuan had his own considerations.
"If the exchanged knife manual is too weak, it won't make much difference in strength."
"If it's too powerful, then when the physical refining avatar explains it in the Blood Refining Demon Palace, it might cause trouble," Wu Yuan thought.
This might not be something Senior Nan Yin Immortal hadn't considered.
It's just that Wu Yuan had never handed over all the information about the Xia Shan World to Senior Nan Yin Immortal, still retaining some information.
While he sincerely appreciated his master, Wu Yuan was more rational and would not disclose all his secrets.
"No hurry."
"Now that the strength of the physical refining avatar is strong enough, even if I exchange for a knife manual in a short time, it won't significantly enhance its strength," Wu Yuan decided. "Wait until entering the Blood Refining Demon Palace and then exchange for a powerful knife manual from the Demon Palace; there's no rush."
This was Wu Yuan's plan. When the time came, the physical refining avatar would directly obtain the method it needed from the Blood Refining Demon Palace.
...
Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, two more days had passed.
Xia Shan World, Southern Sea in the Central Region.
On an island less than a thousand miles from Minzhou, this island was very small, only a few miles in diameter, so it was uninhabited all year round.
On the beach on one side of the island.
A huge black dragon, half-lazing on the beach, allowed the sea to slap its dragon body.
Beside it stood a middle-aged man in a blue robe, his face showing a trace of worry. He walked back and forth on the beach, occasionally looking north.
It was in the direction of the Central Region.
"Jingshan, can you stop wandering around here? It gives me a headache." The black dragon said in a deep voice. "You've been cultivating for thousands of years and even founded a sect. Can't you be more stable?"
The man in the blue robe was none other than another peak powerhouse in the Xia Shan Continent - Real Person Jingshan.
He was also the highest leader of the Jingshan Sect, one of the three major immortal sects in the Xia Shan Continent.
"Senior Dragon."
"Can I not be anxious?" The middle-aged man in the blue robe shook his head and said, "Wu Yuan, it's related to the future situation of my Xia Shan World. Senior, you established a relationship with him early on."
"But what about me? Now there's a danger of destruction in the Fire-Extending Sect. Who knows if he will deal with my Jingshan Sect in the future?" The middle-aged man in the blue robe expressed his concern.
"What's the use of being in a hurry?" Dragon Daoist shook his big head.
He had set up his layout early on.
Moreover, he was valued by Guardian Xiong Yuan and was about to become an official member of the Blood Refining Demon Palace, so he was naturally calm.
"Senior Dragon, is Wu Yuan really as strong as you say? And has Guardian Xiong Yuan really promised?" The middle-aged man in the blue robe suddenly asked repeatedly.
He was anxious inside.
"Of course, it's true. Jingshan, you have grown up in front of my eyes. Would I lie to you?" Dragon Daoist shook his head.
"If I wanted to deceive you, there would be no need to pass on the news to you at all."
Real Person Jingshan suddenly fell silent.
Passing on news?
He received the news because of the great turmoil caused by the Fire-Extending Sect, causing the entire sect's headquarters to be empty, and countless cultivators from the Fire-Extending Sect fled for their lives.
This kind of news, where could it be hidden?
The entire Xia Shan Continent cultivators were spreading the battle that erupted in the Central Region, and Real Person Jingshan got the news, so he went to ask Dragon Daoist.
Where was Dragon Daoist actively passing on the news?
It's just that.
Real Person Jingshan couldn't be bothered to argue with Dragon Daoist; it didn't make much sense.
For hundreds of years, to resist the Fire-Extending Sect, especially the strong rise of Fire-Extending Real Person, the Star Tower and the Jingshan Sect had joined forces.
"Senior Dragon, Wu Yuan promised to come today, why hasn't he arrived?" Real Person Jingshan spoke again. "I think we might as well go directly to the Cloud Capital in the Central Region."
"He said he would come, and he will naturally come. Even if he really doesn't come, we can go there tomorrow," Dragon Daoist said in a deep voice.
"Remember, now the Guardians in the Demon Palace, and even the great immortals, are full of expectations for Wu Yuan."
"Once he comes out alive from the blood refining, his status will definitely soar. At that time, unifying Xia Shan will be a breeze." Dragon Daoist said.
Real Person Jingshan remained silent.
What he was worried about was exactly this point, which was why he rushed here the first time.
Once Wu Yuan rises strongly, what should the Jingshan Sect do in order to unify Xia Shan?
Different from Dragon Daoist.
The Star Tower was established by Dragon Daoist to collect cultivation resources. He was the founder, even if it were to be destroyed in the future, Dragon Daoist might not be too distressed.
It's like an object that, although used for a long time, if it were to be truly destroyed, it would be destroyed.
Real Person Jingshan?
He grew up in the sect since childhood, received teachings from the elders of the sect, and later became the leader of the sect. He had deep feelings for the sect.
Naturally, he didn't want to see the sect destroyed.
"He's here." Dragon Daoist looked up, gazing towards the north, his massive dragon eyes fixed on the distance.
He had already received the communication from Wu Yuan through a token.
"Where?" Real Person Jingshan couldn't help but look.
An endless blue sky, vast waves of the sea, and no one in sight.
With Real Person Jingshan's vision, he could easily see the scenery of the Central Region thousands of miles away.
Suddenly.
"A hum~" silently, a stream of light tore through the sky, quickly approaching from thousands of miles away, and in just a breath, it was close to the island.
Whoosh~
In a white robe, restrained aura, seemingly ordinary at first glance, but the more you looked, the more you felt an extraordinary temperament, with a special charm.
The figure in the white robe slowly descended.
"Dragon friend, sorry to keep you waiting." Wu Yuan smiled faintly, then glanced at the middle-aged man in the blue robe beside him.
And he sensed the other's aura, Purple Mansion Realm!
It was probably the sixth level of the Purple Mansion Realm (sixth-level Immortal Foundation).
Those who could step into the Purple Mansion Realm, more than ninety percent were at least at the sixth level of Immortal Foundation or above.
After all, although there was no absolute requirement for the foundation to break through from the Golden Elixir Realm to the Purple Mansion Realm, a weak foundation often meant weak talent, and the level of enlightenment would often not be high, making the breakthrough naturally difficult.
Just like first and second-level Immortal Foundation cultivators.
Having such a strong foundation, there were usually very special reasons, and even if the talent for enlightenment was a bit weaker, it was still superior compared to ordinary cultivators.
"Wu Yuan friend is here, and I just arrived."
Dragon Daoist looked up and smiled, "Let me introduce you. This is my good friend, Real Person Jingshan, also the supreme elder of the Jingshan Sect."
"Friend Jingshan." Wu Yuan nodded slightly, just as he expected.
In the entire Xia Shan world, there were only a few top powerhouses, and he had received information from Dragon Daoist, understanding this.
"Friend Wu Yuan." Real Person Jingshan was secretly amazed by Wu Yuan's powerful aura and smiled, "I heard that Friend broke the grand formation of the Fire-Extending Sect and even defeated the Godfire Bow in cooperation with the Divine Fire Array."
"I deeply admire it," Real Person Jingshan said with a smile, taking a very humble stance.
"Friend Jingshan, you flatter me." Wu Yuan smiled.
He was not familiar with Real Person Jingshan.
However, in the absence of conflict, Wu Yuan didn't mind smiling and being friendly.
"Friend Wu Yuan, don't be modest. Nowadays, the entire Xia Shan Continent is singing about your achievements." Dragon Daoist grinned, his dragon beard shaking, "The remaining elders of the Fire-Extending Sect, some of them in the Golden Elixir realm, fled overnight, and a large number of Sea of Qi realm cultivators scattered."
"The entire territory of the Fire-Extending Sect is in chaos." Dragon Daoist sighed.
"Oh?" Wu Yuan was slightly stunned.
In these days, busy with the cultivation of the two main bodies, Wu Yuan didn't pay much attention to the affairs of the Xia Shan Continent.
"Now that we're all gathered, let's talk about business first." Dragon Daoist said with a smile.
Wu Yuan naturally had no objection, but he didn't speak first,
He was grateful to Dragon Daoist but also guarded against him.
"Friend Wu Yuan, Friend Jingshan and I have been working together for hundreds of years to seek ways to counter Fire-Extending Real Person." Dragon Daoist said, "However, our strength is weak, and we have never dared to confront him head-on."
"To some extent, if Fire-Extending Real Person could return to Xia Shan at will, we would have no place to stay." Dragon Daoist shook his head with emotion.
"His strength far surpasses ours," Real Person Jingshan added.
"So strong?" Wu Yuan whispered.
"Mm." Dragon Daoist nodded solemnly. "Although Fire-Extending Real Person is only at the sixth level of Immortal Foundation, he is a practitioner of the eighth level of Purple Mansion. I believe Wu Yuan understands what this means."
"Purple Mansion eighth level?" Wu Yuan's pupils slightly contracted.
He understood, trouble ahead!
From the sixth to the seventh level of Purple Mansion, there was a qualitative change.
Normally, as long as one deduced a lower-level law to the seventh realm and accumulated enough mana, stepping into the Purple Mansion realm could be achieved smoothly.
But to leap from the sixth to the seventh level of Purple Mansion? That required comprehension of true intent!
And this step was extremely difficult.
In places like Dragon Star Immortal Sect, out of millions of Golden Elixir disciples, less than a hundred people could comprehend the true intent within one or two hundred years.
They were considered the hope of becoming true disciples.
Even Purple Mansion Realms in Dragon Star Immortal Sect, among the two hundred thousand Purple Mansion cultivators, only twenty to thirty thousand people comprehended the true intent, barely ten percent.
And this was in Dragon Star Immortal Sect; outside, the probability of breakthrough would be even lower.
Wu Yuan hadn't expected that such a formidable Purple Mansion cultivator would emerge in the Xia Shan world.
"The majestic mana of the Purple Mansion eighth level, combined with true intent, is overwhelming to me," Wu Yuan instantly understood; in a direct confrontation, he was no match.
Dragon Daoist and Real Person Jingshan exchanged a glance.
They were both extremely shrewd; although Wu Yuan concealed it well, they still sensed his fleeting surprise and anxiety.
Steady!
"Wu Yuan, you don't need to be too anxious," Dragon Daoist smiled. "In our resistance against Fire-Extending Real Person, we won't just watch you lose."
"Fire-Extending Real Person is now an official member of the Blood Refining Demon Palace, and he can't easily return; even if he applies immediately, by the rules, it will take ten days for him to come back," Dragon Daoist explained.
"Ten days?" Wu Yuan murmured to himself.
In other words, there were still seven days left?
"Fire-Extending Real Person's own strength is formidable. What I'm more worried about is him borrowing power from the Blood Refining Demon Palace," Real Person Jingshan said, his tone heavy. "He has accumulated for many years in the Blood Refining Demon Palace and inviting a few friends is effortless."
Hearing this, Wu Yuan felt even more pressure.
Handling one Fire-Extending Real Person was difficult enough; what if more came? Becoming an official member of the Blood Refining Demon Palace was not something to be taken lightly.
If it came to that point, not to mention preserving the Central Region, Wu Yuan would struggle to preserve himself.
Suddenly, Wu Yuan seemed to realize something. He raised his head abruptly, bowed to Dragon Daoist and Real Person Jingshan, and said, "I hope both friends can offer guidance."
If there was no chance of winning, these two peak powerhouses from the Xia Shan world wouldn't bother seeking him out, nor would they be so composed.
"Yes, Fire-Extending Real Person is strong, but I'm afraid he's not as formidable as they describe," Wu Yuan thought. "In the Blood Refining world, it's difficult for internal powerhouses to leave, but it's equally challenging for external powerhouses to enter."
Before his eyes, these two were exaggerating the situation.
Wu Yuan thought of a type of person—a mediator!
Usually, they would exaggerate the facts and intimidate the other party.
Then, they would reveal their purpose!
"We can't contend with Fire-Extending Real Person." Real Person Jingshan sighed. "We want to help, but we're powerless. At most, we can provide some information."
"Please think of a solution, my friend," Wu Yuan suggested, his facial expression showing utmost urgency.
"It's almost there," Real Person Jingshan's voice echoed in Dragon Daoist's mind.
"Wu Yuan, my friend."
Dragon Daoist suddenly spoke up, "I do have a solution, but I don't know if you're willing."
"Please speak directly, my friend."
"Fire-Extending Real Person is formidable mainly because he's an official member of the Blood Refining Demon Palace," Dragon Daoist said solemnly. "With the Blood Refining Demon Palace as his backing, we find it challenging to deal with him."
Wu Yuan knew this was the truth.
"The best solution is for you to join the Blood Refining Demon Palace," Dragon Daoist finally revealed the key. "Jingshan and I find it difficult to enter the Demon Palace due to insufficient talent and strength."
"With your strength, it will be easy to join the Demon Palace. At that time, Fire-Extending will find it hard to deal with you. Moreover!"
"When you eventually rise to a high position, killing Fire-Extending will be a simple matter," Dragon Daoist said solemnly.
"Join the Demon Palace?" Wu Yuan seemed taken aback, a struggle evident on his face.
"Wu Yuan, joining the Blood Refining Demon Palace involves fierce internal competition and may not align with your Dao heart," Real Person Jingshan said solemnly. "But, we have no choice!"
"Born in the Blood Refining world."
"This is our destiny," Real Person Jingshan shook his head and sighed. "People like us find it difficult to become official members of the Blood Refining Demon Palace."
Wu Yuan nodded involuntarily.
Place of birth often determined the path ahead.
Born in the Blood Refining Demon Palace-ruled Blood Refining world, if you wanted to grow stronger, you had to follow the path set by the Demon Palace.
No other way.
"For the sake of survival, for my hometown, I naturally wish to join the Demon Palace," Wu Yuan's voice was low. "But how do I join?"
"I don't know the channel for joining the Blood Refining Demon Palace."
Dragon Daoist and Real Person Jingshan exchanged glances but didn't immediately speak. Wu Yuan understood.
"Two friends, as long as you're willing to help me, anything I can do, I'll do my best to accomplish," Wu Yuan took the initiative. "If there's anything I can do, I'll give it my all."
Wu Yuan didn't believe these two were genuinely here to help him.
In this world, there were only four words: mutual benefit and exchange.
Dragon Daoist and Real Person Jingshan were helping him for sure, but there must be a purpose to their cooperation.
"My friend, don't worry. It's not that we're unwilling to help; there are indeed two main reasons," Dragon Daoist said solemnly. "First, when you join the Demon Palace and rise to prominence, you'll definitely unify Xia Shan."
"We are okay."
"However, at that time, what will happen to our underlings in the Stellar Tower and Jingshan Sect?" Dragon Daoist shook his head. "We must consider the disciples and descendants under our sects."
Wu Yuan squinted his eyes.
The crux of the matter lay here.
"Two friends, what do you think?" Wu Yuan threw the question back without answering directly.
"Wu Yuan, we know you'll definitely spread the faith," Real Person Jingshan said.
Real Person Jingshan whispered, "We won't obstruct, and we can even help spread the faith in the Xia Shan continent."
"Only one thing."
"We hope that when you unify Xia Shan in the future, you can preserve Jingshan Sect and the territories it governs, allowing Jingshan Sect to be passed down for generations," Real Person Jingshan earnestly stated.
"I have no concerns about that," Wu Yuan couldn't help but smile. "Real Person Jingshan is worrying too much. What's the big deal? I'm willing to agree."
Having a bird in hand is better than ten in the woods.
For Wu Yuan, quickly joining the Demon Palace to resolve the current trouble was more important than seeking dominance over the Xia Shan continent. For the present Wu Yuan, that was too distant.
Moreover, Real Person Jingshan had already promised to relinquish the spread of faith, and Wu Yuan didn't expect more.
"What about Dragon Daoist?" Wu Yuan looked to Dragon Daoist.
"I can give you everything from the Stellar Tower," Dragon Daoist said with a smile. "Just one thing, I hope that in the future, if you become the Demon Palace's Saint's Son, you can enlist me as your attendant."
"Attendant?"
This time, it wasn't just Wu Yuan.
Real Person Jingshan was also stunned. This was completely different from what they had discussed earlier.
Wu Yuan quickly calmed down, realizing something.
He thought of Lu Sui.
"Alright, even though I don't know what Dragon Daoist is thinking," Wu Yuan smiled, "I can promise you that if I really rise to a high position in the Demon Palace in the future, I will fulfill today's commitment."
"Good," Dragon Daoist smiled.
Stellar Tower?
The territories governed by the Xia Shan continent?
He didn't value any of these; in his view, they were all external things that could be abandoned without any harm.
It wouldn't affect him.
What he yearned for was to enter higher realms in the future, to have stronger power, and even become a existence in the Saint Domain.
However, Dragon Daoist was aware of his limited talent.
Rely on himself? Even if he became an official member of the Blood Refining Demon Palace, the hope was extremely slim.
As for Wu Yuan.
He was the 'great opportunity' that Dragon Daoist had identified.
"Three thousand years ago, during that adventure, I gambled everything and eventually became a Mountain and River Realm expert," Dragon Daoist sighed secretly. "Now, I'm staking everything again, hoping to advance to a higher level by following Wu Yuan."
What he gambled on was the chance to see Wu Yuan truly rise before his lifespan reached its limit.
By then, Wu Yuan might be able to help him break through with a few treasures he casually gave.
Moreover.
Dragon Daoist understood that such opportunities were rare, and now that Wu Yuan had not yet risen, it was still effective for him to join.
In the future?
People who wanted to join Wu Yuan would probably be as common as carp crossing the river. Where would there be a shortage of an ordinary Mountain and River Realm like himself?
"My friend, the reason we have concerns is not primarily due to our own considerations," Dragon Daoist said solemnly. "It's about you, my friend."
"Me?" Wu Yuan was stunned.
"Yes," Dragon Daoist nodded. "Do you know that the Blood Refining War is about to begin? At that time, all the Golden Core disciples cultivated by the entire Demon Palace will participate."
"All of them?" Wu Yuan's pupils constricted.
"Yes, all of them, not a single one left," Dragon Daoist said. "Not only the cultivated disciples but also a large number of Golden Core and Qi Sea realm experts recruited from various worlds will be driven to participate."
"If a friend joins the Blood Refining Demon Palace at this time."
"Then you must participate in the Blood Refining War."
Dragon Daoist said solemnly, "The Blood Refining War is extremely cruel. With your strength, it's likely not difficult to survive, and you might even have the chance to stand out."
"However, it's still extremely dangerous."
"Even geniuses can fall in the blood refinement," Dragon Daoist added.
Wu Yuan nodded involuntarily.
Indeed, unless one was monstrously invincible, under the gathering of countless geniuses from various worlds, there was always the risk of falling in countless life-and-death struggles.
"So, whether to participate or not, it's something you should think carefully about." Dragon Daoist looked at Wu Yuan, his eyes filled with a hint of anticipation.
Although Xiong Yuan Protector had given orders, he didn't want to force Wu Yuan.
That would easily make Wu Yuan resent him, something Dragon Daoist didn't want to see.
After a brief contemplation.
"I'm willing to participate," Wu Yuan smiled. "Although the Blood Refining War is dangerous, the probability of survival is still relatively high."
"But if I stay in Xia Shan, once Fire Yan True Person arrives, I'll undoubtedly die," Wu Yuan shook his head.
No choice!
From Wu Yuan's perspective, facing Fire Yan True Person would undoubtedly lead to defeat, and the destruction of Central Earth was imminent.
Participating in the blood refinement offered a considerable chance of survival.
"Good!"
Dragon Daoist nodded. "If the friend has made up his mind, it would be best to accompany us to the Demon Palace residence today."
"Today?" Wu Yuan was slightly surprised.
"Yes, the sooner, the better."
"Delaying it too long, once the ten days are up, Fire Yan True Person may come back." Real Person Jingshan said.
"If a friend wants to protect Central Earth, the best way is to obtain the identity of 'Blood Refining Seed.'"
"Blood Refining Seed, with a status equivalent to a protector. By then, you can completely command the Demon Palace to protect Central Earth, and Fire Yan True Person won't dare to violate the Demon Palace's orders."
"If you're late, you'll regret it," Real Person Jingshan shook his head.
Blood Refining Seed?
Wu Yuan remembered it.
"I know you're young, and your close friends and relatives may not have passed away. You must have concerns," Dragon Daoist smiled.
Turning his palm, he handed out ten blood-red divine virtual jade.
"This?" Wu Yuan looked at them.
"These are divine virtual jade from the 'Blood Refining Immortal Realm,' but they are only the lowest level," Dragon Daoist said. "You can give these divine virtual jade to your close ones. In the future, you can use them to communicate in the Blood Refining Immortal Realm."
"The Blood Refining Immortal Realm can ignore world barriers."
"In the future, when Daoist friend becomes an official member of the Demon Palace, more advanced Godly Illusion Jades can be sent back," Dragon Daoist said. "Communication is not a problem."
Wu Yuan sighed inwardly.
Godly Illusion Realms constructed by Purple Mansion Realm and Nascent Soul Realm cannot penetrate world barriers. Once they leave a small world, communication becomes impossible. However, realms like the Red Moon Immortal Realm and the Blood Refining Immortal Realm can bypass world hindrances.
Clearly, they are more advanced.
"And please rest assured, Daoist friend, we will also take care of Central Earth."
Jing Shan Daoist, standing aside, also smiled. "As long as it's not Fire Yan making a move, we can handle other dangers. If Daoist friend is not at ease, we can make an oath."
At this point, Wu Yuan had already believed in Dragon Daoist and Jing Shan Daoist. Seeing their anxious appearance, he had more speculations.
But it was not convenient to inquire.
"Alright, then please wait for three hours, after three hours, we will go to the Demon Palace together," Wu Yuan said.
"Okay."
"No problem!" Dragon Daoist and Jing Shan Daoist readily agreed.
Under the orders of Xiong Yuan Protector, they both understood very well. Fire Yan True Man? It's impossible for him to return to Xia Mountain.
Just worried that the night might be long and dreamy, they wanted Wu Yuan to hurry to the Blood Refining Demon Palace.
Swoosh!
Wu Yuan quickly returned to Central Earth.
...
In the distant spacetime away from the Xia Mountain world, outside a majestic palace in a continuous palace complex,
"Immortal Lord."
Xiong Yuan Protector, with a bear-like build, respectfully knelt down. "I have received Wu Yuan's response. Within half a day, he will arrive at the Demon Palace."
"Good!"
An indifferent voice came from the palace. "Once he arrives, organize the 'Blood Refining Seed' practical assessment."
"Other fools have mocked me for many years because of this. I hope this time, this Wu Yuan won't disappoint me."
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