Xianye

Chapter 412: Life and Death, Eternal Life

At this time, stars and smoke rose up, and strong winds covered the sky, all mixed together.

It was like endless long waves, surging and gurgling, suddenly seeming to have the power to shake the city.

Chen Heng looked up, his sight penetrating through the layers of mist, and saw a young Taoist priest with a lacquered hat and hemp robe, standing quietly above the clouds.

This person was looking at me with a slight smile on his face, his expression was calm and peaceful, and his demeanor and bearing were not ordinary.

Although I had never met him before, at first glance I was amazed at his face that bore some resemblance to my own, and at his imposing and majestic aura.

Chen Heng's mind turned, and he vaguely came up with a few names in his mind.

"I have heard about your deeds from Yuanji and Runzi a long time ago. Since it is rare for us to meet today, there is no need to be polite."

Chen Xiang first laughed, then descended from the clouds and spoke.

The Escape Shuttle flew out from Chen Heng's purple palace and transformed into a white-haired old man in the air. He looked at Chen Xiangxian not far away, his eyes full of shock and emotion, as if he had seen something extremely incredible.

After looking at the old man and listening to his message.

Chen Heng smiled, suppressed his thoughts, and took the initiative to greet him and said:
"It's Master Xiang Yi in person? I've heard of Master Xiang Yi's great reputation for a long time. Congratulations to Master Xiang Yi for finally breaking through the barrier of death and making further progress in his merits and deeds."

Chen Xiangxian grew up in Xuhuangtian since he was a child. In terms of age, he is actually the eldest son of Chen Yushu.

Be it Chen Runzi, Chen Yuanji, or Chen Zuo and Chen Daozheng from the Xiantian Demon Sect, none of them are older than him.

And since this person had such supernatural powers that he forced Chen Yushu into a corner and had to exchange moves with him, that was naturally another kind of opportunity and fate.

According to Dunjiesuo, Chen Xiangxian was spotted by a big shot from Yiluo Palace when he was traveling outside the universe. That man brought him back to the mountain gate, accepted him as his personal disciple, and even taught him his secret method.

If Chen Yu had not come out of retreat and personally attacked the gate of Yiluo Palace, I am afraid that Chen Xiangxian would have really had to stay in Yiluo Palace to practice and become the last disciple of that great man.

In fact, Chen Heng had heard a little about the Yiluo Palace's Taoist tradition, so it was not too unfamiliar to him.

After the Taichang Dragon Court had fought all out in vain and was severely damaged by the eight sects and six schools, it was no longer able to rule the Taichang world and completely lost its dominant position.

When the Dragon Court was in decline, Taichang Heaven also experienced great turmoil. Later, it experienced attacks from other heavens, invasions by gods and monsters, riots by demons, and other turmoil. Finally, several powerful forces emerged and succeeded in controlling the situation and became the new masters of Taichang Heaven.

Yiluo Palace is one of those major forces!

As one of the leaders of Taichang Datian, there is no need to say much about the profound heritage of Yiluo Palace.

Even if you look at the entire universe, it also enjoys a great reputation.

Chen Xiangxian practiced in Yiluo Palace for a decade, and his Taoist name at that time was "Xiang Yi".

As for later on, although he returned to Xuhuangtian and became the Crown Prince Regent, his relationship with Yiluo Palace did not diminish at all, and the Taoist name "Xiang Yi" is still used today.

At this time, I heard Chen Heng calling me like this.

Chen Xiangxian burst out laughing and waved his hands:

"This address is too formal. If you don't mind, just call me elder brother like Yuanji and the others."

Without waiting for Chen Heng to speak, he continued:
"The old dog is certainly hateful and deserves death, but you and I have all suffered greatly from him, so we should stick together. If we become estranged for no reason because of the old dog, wouldn't that make our loved ones sad and our enemies happy?"

Chen Heng's heart moved slightly, and he looked up at Chen Xiangxian.

His expression remained unchanged, and he responded calmly:

"Brother, what you said is very true. It should be so."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiangxian smiled and extended his hand to invite Chen Heng into his cave to drink and chat.

Anyone who has achieved the Pure Yang state of immortality must draw in the purity of the sky and the energy of the earth to create a paradise world to avoid disasters. Chen Xiangxian is no exception.

Because this cave is not only a rare treasure land for Sima Ming to protect lives, but also an extremely powerful means of killing.

As long as the cave is not broken, True Lord Chunyang can use it to absorb spiritual energy from all directions to make up for his own deficiencies, and his fighting ability will be increased by several times.

And if he really faces an enemy that is too powerful to fight, he can also fight to the point of destroying the cave and heaven, and forcefully raise his own Qi to make a desperate fight.

Or they could simply hide in a cave, waiting for help from their companions, and use their own cave as an impregnable turtle shell.

Since Chen Xiangxian was a top figure in the Pure Yang realm, the cave he opened up was of course first-class and had an extremely mysterious atmosphere.

Looking around, there are no secular people in this cave named "Tianshi Kaide Zhensui".

Standing here, you can see the sky filled with stars and the moon's shadows. It is a lofty and ethereal scene that makes your heart open and you feel as if you have forgotten the world.

Chen Heng stood on the top of the mountain, concentrating on observing for a moment, and couldn't help but praise.

"The Cave Heaven is the foundation of the Pure Yang Great Dao. If a cultivator wants to achieve immortality, he needs to use this item to condense the Nine Truths and achieve the Mysterious Spirit. You must remember that unless it is a life-and-death situation in the future, you must not destroy the foundation of the Cave Heaven. Be careful when using it."

Chen Xiangxian said something casually when he saw this, then he seemed to remember something and shook his head again:

“And Chen Yushu’s cave was destroyed long before he defected from the Doushu sect.

Now, although the 'Water-Bearing Life-Saving Thing' was created by a great immortal and nurtured by several powerful men, and is known as the 'Principle of All Changes, the Hidden Residence of the Gods', it is indeed a treasure of the Xiantian Demon Sect, no less than the Liuchun Star Platform, but it is not Chen Yushu's original thing after all."

"In other words, if Chen Yushu wants to further advance in his cultivation, he must refine a new cave?" Chen Heng asked.

“Yes, although it is not easy to re-refine the cave heaven, it is not something that cannot be accomplished for him.”

Chen Xiangxian nodded slightly:
“And if one day the Xiantian Demon Sect has a cave-heaven phenomenon of this magnitude that appears in the world, there is a 60 to 70 chance that it will be the time when Chen Yushu will succeed.”

"In your opinion, how long can this thunder tribulation trap him?"

"Judging from his plan...it's hard to say how long it will take."

Chen Xiangxian shook his head.

"I know you are curious about the battle a thousand years ago. How was I able to get into the 'Water Rongcheng Life-Saving' cave? How did I lose a move in the battle with him and almost get killed?
It’s a long story like this.”

Chen Xiang first extended his hand to invite:

"please."

At this moment, green light suddenly appeared, golden light flashed, and the whole area was as bright as day.

Suddenly, the clouds lowered dramatically, and the shape of a jade palace appeared faintly in the sky.

"please."

Chen Heng stepped aside and said.

The furnishings in the Jade Palace are simple, without too many utensils or colorful decorations.

After the two of them entered and sat down, Chen Xiang didn't keep them in suspense for long. He pointed his finger, and a magical talisman instantly appeared in Chen Heng's mind.

Suddenly, the light and shadows flickered and there was a buzzing sound in my ears.

It makes people feel like being in a dream, without knowing where they are.

"So that's how it is. There are actually such mysterious magical powers in this world..."

When Chen Heng finished digesting the contents in his mind, he silently reflected in his heart and realized that half a day had passed by without him noticing.

He opened his eyes and looked at Chen Xiangxian who was drinking by himself at the table, and sighed:
"May I ask, big brother, who created this method?"

The talisman that Chen Xiangxian just passed over was not just a simple message. The talisman actually contained an extremely advanced Taoist magical power.

Under the guidance of that magical power, Chen Heng seemed to have fallen into the river of time, breaking through time and going upstream.

He seemed to have traveled back thousands of years, leaned his mind over Chen Xiangxian's body, and witnessed with his own eyes the peak battle between Chen Xiangxian and Chen Yushu.

Witnessed how the two men used all their means to fight for their lives.

And how Chen Xiangxian was defeated in the end, and ended up with his body destroyed...

During this process, although limited by his magical power level, Chen Heng was still far from fully understanding the two men's methods of fighting the enemy.

It's just like looking at flowers in the fog, the shadows are hazy.

But some of the moves and styles did touch Chen Heng a lot, and he gained a lot of insights...

"This is an immortal scroll that I was lucky enough to obtain when I was young. As for the origin of this scroll, it is suspected to be a relic of the ancient immortal Xiaotai. Its function is to reflect the past time and allow the user to be immersed in the past."

Chen Xiangxian replied:
"It is said that the purpose of Xiao Tai Daxian making this scroll was to teach his disciples. Unfortunately, the Dao Court collapsed suddenly, and Xiao Tai Daxian also died tragically in the catastrophe. The Dao tradition he created was also wiped out by the mastermind behind the scenes.

Now, the only thing he has left in the world, apart from this immortal scroll that can reflect the past time, is a treasure refining technique."

When Chen Xiang said this, he paused for a moment before continuing:
“When I used this scroll before the war, I wanted to leave it to Yuanji and Runzi, so that they could hone their skills.

As a result, by some strange coincidence, I have now personally handed it to you, which is quite interesting..."

"This scroll is of great use to me. Thank you for the gift, brother!"

Chen Heng stood up from his seat and bowed sincerely to express his gratitude.

Although this immortal scroll is not a magic weapon or elixir, to Chen Heng, it is more valuable than most of the treasures in the world and has extraordinary significance.

It should be noted that the fighting methods between those with great supernatural powers can change rapidly.

Often, if one mistake is made, the opponent will seize upon the weak spot and completely decide the outcome.

For this reason, most successful practitioners are very careful to hide their methods.

I would never reveal too much to outsiders, lest someone find out.

Even if you want to watch the game from the sidelines, you will be met with some cold stares.

Immortal talismans like the one in Chen Xiangxian's hand are even more taboo.

And now Chen Heng is destined to confront Chen Yushu.

Between the two of us, it's either you die or I die, there is absolutely no possibility of shaking hands and making peace.

In this case, being able to use this immortal talisman to personally familiarize himself with Chen Yushu's methods would be of extraordinary benefit to Chen Heng!
Although top figures like Chen Yushu and Chen Xiangxian probably don't care whether their methods are seen by others.

But before the decisive battle comes, it is always beneficial to be familiar with Chen Yushu's Taoism, prepare some coping methods in advance, and reduce variables.

“Although I have the golden cicada in my hand and can manifest my mind in the One True Dharma Realm, it is limited to the same realm after all.

Whether Chen Yushu will fight me in a fair fight at that time is still unclear...

Chen Heng thought to himself.

Chen Xiang first looked at Chen Heng and said:
"This is only natural. There's no need to be polite. But after all, thousands of years have passed. Things are probably different now than they were in the past. Do you understand?"

Chen Heng nodded slightly, understanding the implicit meaning in Chen Xiangxian's words.

At that time, Chen Yushu already had the inheritance of Taoist Kongkong and the magical powers of the Doushu School.

Thousands of years have passed, and he has gained the help of the Six Sects and the Xiantian Demon Sect just in public, so his power must have continued.

If his understanding remains at the level of a thousand years ago, he will undoubtedly suffer a great loss.

"I just have a question."

Chen Heng's face showed a solemn expression, his eyes slightly focused: "I know that Chen Yushu once inherited the teachings of Taoist Kongkong, but he has never become a disciple after all, so he is not considered a disciple of the Jiexian lineage. But just now, I reflected on it with the immortal scroll. Why did this person learn so many Jiexian magical powers and hold the treasures of the Jiexian lineage?

Is Taoist Kongkong's inheritance really so generous?"

Chen Xiangxian was slightly startled when he heard this, then he seemed to remember something, and a cold and sarcastic smile suddenly appeared at the corner of his lips.

He said:

"The so-called life is a journey of salvation, and it lasts for eternity...

The calamity is caused by people, and it is destroyed by people. The calamity is caused and destroyed by people. The calamity has no cause or destruction. This is the handwritten inscription of the calamity immortal ancestor in his own Taoist temple. You can rest assured that although Chen Yushu has received many benefits from Taoist Kongkong, Taoist Kongkong will not stand up for him at the critical moment of life and death. "

At this point, Chen Xiangxian changed the subject and said:

"And this immortal scroll is the first gift from me as your elder brother to celebrate your success in making the elixir. As for the second..."

Chen Heng reached out and took the scroll handed to him by Chen Xiangxian. He looked at it carefully and saw that it was painted with various mountains, rivers, lakes and marshes. It was obviously a geographical map.

However, the sky in this scroll is a turbid red color, as if it were dyed with blood.

It looked extremely ferocious at first glance, as if it was no longer in Xudu Heaven, but a scene from the outer world...

"The sword you used is Avici, this ancient sword is very famous. Even I wanted to collect it in the past, but unfortunately, due to various reasons, I never did so."

Chen Xiang first explained:
"The map in your hand is one of the nine documents left by Master Zhi from Dongpan Tianjing in the past.

All the nine certificates have been refined by great magic power. If you possess them, you are qualified to open the inheritance and compete for the pieces of the Avici Sword in Master Jingzhi's hands. Unfortunately, time has passed, and now Dongpantian has been occupied by the blood demon lineage and has completely turned into a land of disaster. It is not easy to find the trace of inheritance in Dongpantian, which has become a blood sea demon cave.

But if you are willing, I can help you.

For the next thousand years, I should be cultivating in the Taifu Palace. When you want to take action, just send a message here."

The Blood Demon is one of the eight royal families of the extraterritorial demons. He is quite powerful and even stronger than the Great Sumeru Heavenly Prince Demon who is also one of the eight royal families.

Although Chen Xiangxian had clearly inherited the teachings from Master Jingzhi, he had yet to go to Dongpantian to take the Avici Sword.

Firstly, because the decisive battle with Chen Yushu is approaching, he cannot afford to split himself for a moment and needs to maintain his spiritual will at its peak state.

As for the second one.

That is also related to the strength of the blood demon tribe entrenched in Dongpantian. This kind of people can never be easily dismissed...

"These two gifts from you, elder brother, are really too heavy. I am overawed."

Chen Heng looked at the map in his hand, then retracted his gaze and looked at Chen Xiangxian, and couldn't help but sigh.

"Early before I came to Xudutian, Runzi and Yuanji advised me against this several times, as if I was very reluctant to share the inheritance of Master Jingzhi."

Chen Xiangxian raised his eyes and smiled:
"Actually, if you want to thank someone, you shouldn't thank me, but these two.

As for gifts, I had prepared more than just these two.

But now that your elixir has reached the first grade, you will surely rise to prominence when you return to Yuchen, so I won’t embarrass myself any more.”

After saying this, without waiting for Chen Heng to react, Chen Xiang clapped his hands lightly.

Suddenly, a strong wind blew in the sky, and the fragrance of flowers wafted in the air.

A peach tree that was a hundred feet tall and had a crown like clouds pierced through the clouds, slowly extended a branch down, and reached into the Jade Palace.

In an instant, petals are falling in a riot of colour, with a rich fragrance, and the eyes are filled with blooming branches, like stacked brocade and velvet, and piled clouds and jade.

The riot of colourful fallen petals look like rainbows and clouds, which are very pleasing to the eye.

At this time, several plump boys who were transformed from flower spirits jumped out with jade cups filled with nectar, bent down, held them above their heads, and presented them to the two men with both hands.

At Chen Xiangxian's signal, Chen Heng picked up a cup, took a sip, and immediately felt relaxed.

It was like drinking a bowl of cold porridge on a hot summer day, which lifted my spirits and I couldn't help but exclaim in praise.

"This peach juice is a local delicacy of Xuhuang Heaven, and it is not rare. I usually boast that I don't like wealth and pleasure, but I can't give up this old thing from my childhood.

I heard that my grandfather once came to Yuchen to meet you. If you go to Xuhuangtian, you might as well stay for a while to get to know the geography and customs of Xuhuangtian."

Chen Xiangxian raised his cup and smiled, then said cheerfully:
"Now that the mundane affairs are over, I have said all that I should say. Now that there are beautiful flowers and a beautiful moon before us, we must not waste our time any longer. Please stop!"

"Brother, please."

Chen Heng smiled and did not refuse. After toasting, he drank the cup in one gulp.

For a while, the guests and hosts were toasting each other and having a great time.

And when the moon above their heads had already rotated once more, the two of them drank and talked for a while, and then they were done with their fun.

When Chen Heng stood up and was about to say goodbye, Chen Xiangxian suddenly stood up and called him to stop.

"My dear brother, have you ever heard of the story of 'using branches to take the trunk'?" he asked.

"This matter is of great importance... I have heard about it before."

Chen Heng's eyes moved, and after a pause, he responded seriously.

……

……

Back then, Chen Yushu used his magical powers to bind the merits of his descendants to himself and divide his fate.

Regardless of whether it was Chen Heng or Chen Zuo, Chen Ying and others from the Xiantian Demon Sect, they were all caught in the net without exception.

However, although this magic is strange and insidious, it is not perfect.

To this day, several masters from the eight sects and six schools have worked together to figure out a solution.

That is if the descendants of Chen Yushu also knew the secret key of that magic, and then practiced the sacrificial ritual they created specifically for this purpose.

Under this premise, if they could kill Chen Yushu, they could successfully reverse good and bad, confuse fate, and take away Chen Yushu's cultivation and use it for their own benefit.

From then on, he broke free from his shackles and soared into the sky!
in this way--

It is to use the branch to capture the trunk!
Although this idea is wonderful, it is not easy to realize.

Not to mention that Chen Yushu, who has combined the fortunes of the six sects, is already a real big shot in Xudutian.

Ever since he started practicing Taoism, he has always been invincible among his peers and has earned a fierce reputation!
Moreover, Chen Yushu was also keeping a close eye on that insidious magic technique.

After several masters worked together to deduce the solution of "using branches to seize trunks", Chen Yushu, in order to prevent future troubles, spared no expense and used the connections of the Jiexian lineage to impose a Taoist ban on that technique.

Now, that magic has become Chen Yushu's exclusive delicacy.

Even if ordinary people are lucky enough to get the complete set of alchemy, they still cannot understand the secrets under the influence of the Taoist prohibitions and can only sigh helplessly...

"Chen Yushu is afraid of human robbery, so he schemes against all his descendants. He even wants to eat you and me so that he can sleep soundly."

Chen Xiang first looked at Chen Heng and smiled slightly. He fluttered his sleeves and extended a hand towards Chen Heng, his eyes sharp as torches:

"In that case, let's make a bet and see who will be Chen Yushu's nemesis! Who can use the branch to snatch the trunk and take the old dog's life first to comfort the dead soul!"

"Use the branch to take the trunk?"

At this moment, Chen Heng suddenly remembered what Chen Xiangxian had just said, "You will be saved in this life and live forever," and his expression froze.

"With your great cultivation, do you still need to gamble with me on a golden elixir?"

He collected his thoughts and said with a smile.

"Before Master Fire Dragon became a Taoist, he used to make a living by herding horses, fishing and hunting. At that time, who could have known that a common slave would become the leader of the 800 great spiritual officials of the Taoist court and command the gods and generals of the capital? Why are you joking, my dear brother?"

Chen Xiangxian said with emotion, "As for the bet, let's use this peach tree as a stake!

If you win, this tree will be yours. If I win, you need to find another tree for me so that we can form a pair in this cave. How do you think?"

Chen Heng laughed when he heard that. Without any hesitation, he strode forward.

The two looked at each other, and both saw the excitement and heroism in each other's eyes, so they didn't say anything more.

He laughed and raised his hand, then clapped his hands three times as an oath, thus finalizing the agreement!

……

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at the same time.

Dongmizhou, in a huge green valley.

Taoist Wei Ling, who had been sitting with his eyes closed, suddenly changed his expression and stood up.

He looked up and saw that the layer of energy above his head suddenly shook.

The vast cloud curtain exploded in chaos, swirling like a tide, and the weather was solemn and solemn.

At this moment, billions of golden lightning bolts were flying and crashing from the depths of the boundless universe, filling the void, with a terrifying power that seemed to rush towards the four symbols and open up the roots of heaven and earth, making people smack their jaws and feel terrified!
"Congratulations, Senior Brother, for surviving the catastrophe. Now that you have overcome another difficult hurdle of the He Dao, I think you are not far from the Heavenly Immortal Dao Fruit!"

Upon seeing this, Taoist Master Wei Ling showed joy on his face and nodded.

Billions of lightning bolts were all retracted when approaching Xudutian, transforming into a wisp of mysterious energy that silently penetrated through the layer of Gangqi and fell into the valley, revealing the figure of Taoist Master Tongxuan.

"If you don't get the immortal karma, you will never be able to transcend. Only the supreme immortal fruit can help you seek true freedom...

I accidentally went astray in my early years, and I regretted it for half my life. Now that I have been reborn, after countless hard work and efforts, I finally see some signs of success. "

Taoist Master Tongxuan sighed softly, feeling deeply moved, and waved his hand again:
"But Junior Brother, you are exaggerating. I have only taken one step further in the Nine Difficulties of Integrating the Dao. I am still some distance away from attaining the Heavenly Immortal Realm."

"It is not easy for us to cultivate again. Brother, you were able to sacrifice your Dao fruit with great perseverance and come back again. This shows that you are determined to pursue the Dao. I cannot compare with you... and today you have made further progress, so I have to congratulate you!"

Welling smiled for a rare moment, and was obviously in a good mood because of this situation.

Just as Tongxuan was about to answer, the dragon-tiger jade ruyi on his waist suddenly flashed with light and emitted bursts of strange brilliance.

He seemed to have realized something, raised his fingers, made some hand gestures, and let out a light exclamation.

He then stretched out his hand to take the letter that Fu Yu Daojun had sent him half a month ago. After opening it, a look of joy appeared on his face.

"It seems like today is a double blessing!"

He handed the talisman to Wei Ling, stroked his beard with joy, and laughed heartily.

The loud sound shook the sky and echoed in the valley, causing the old ape and Zhou Ji to cover their ears with their hands and step back a few steps.

"You are smiling so happily, what's the happy news? Are you going to have a feast and eat your fill?"

Zhou Ji and the old ape beside him looked at each other in confusion.

After all, Zhou Ji knew a lot of inside information.

As soon as his thoughts turned, he could vaguely guess something. There was a hint of embarrassment on his old face, and he said helplessly:
"Could it be that Chen Heng has mastered the art of making first-grade elixirs? If he has mastered the art of making first-grade elixirs, he must be recruiting disciples... Then how can I, Old Zhou, hide my identity?

When we meet again, I’m afraid it will be difficult for me to pretend to be a master again…”

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Half a month passed quickly.

On this day, a golden bell suddenly rang in Zhouxing Palace, making a loud sound.

The sounds resounded throughout the sky, one after another, and in an instant the mountains responded, the clouds suddenly parted, and auspicious light broke through the clouds.

"I'm coming!"

Mi Jingshi, who had received the message long ago and had been waiting for a long time, straightened his clothes again, walked out of the cave, and murmured:

"Today is today!"

(End of this chapter)