Journey to the head

The Starry Sea is the general term for the oceans between the original seven continents of the Yuanchen Realm. Of course, after the True Immortal Disaster, the Kaiyang Continent collapsed into the Immortal Meteorite Islands, leaving only six continents.

The Star Sea is divided into the outer sea and the inner sea. Generally speaking, the area within ten thousand miles from the edge of the continent is still considered the inner sea. There are fewer strong winds, not many wild beasts and monsters, and there are still human traces.

But the open sea thousands of miles away is extremely dangerous. Strong winds are rampant, Yin fires are everywhere, all kinds of wild beasts and monsters are lurking underwater, and all kinds of aquatic creatures dominate the island.

Only those who are desperate for wealth and fame, and monks who are determined to cross the Starry Sea to another continent, would set foot in this sea.

Ningzhou is right by the Xingchen Sea, and Haidong County, where the Danxia Sect's Liuxia Mountains are located, is even closer to the sea. However, the coastline is very long. Lanshan Island is 4,000 miles away from the mainland, but it is still nearly 10,000 miles away from the Liuxia Mountains.

In order to save time, Lu Qian no longer took the detour through Liuxia Mountains, but went straight to Lanshan Island.

After all, the Liuxia Mountains are still under siege, and I cannot interfere recklessly with my identity. I'd better let the intelligence team investigate.

After entering Ningzhou, Lu Qian randomly found a market town to land in, wanting to buy a map of Ningzhou.

This was just a medium-sized market town, and the people guarding the place were only Foundation Establishment Taoists. When Lu Qian, the Golden Core True Person, came, all the merchants and cultivators had to show their respect.

There was no need to talk about buying the map, as it had been handed over to him long ago. He also told Lu Qian everything he knew and checked the direction of Lanshan Island over and over again for him.

With so many stars praising him, how could Lu Qian have the nerve to take it for free? He left behind a piece of spirit crystal before leaving.

With this calculation, if I bought a map normally, it would cost at most dozens of spirit stones. Now that I have the status of a Jindan Zhenren, I have lost a lot. It's really a bit laughable.

After calibrating the direction, Lu Qian and Zhu Ling flew straight into the air again.

Looking into the distance, the vast and hazy sea level intersects with the sky, which makes people feel relaxed and happy, and feel suddenly enlightened.

Zhu Ling had no time to appreciate the scenery, and seemed to be thinking about something. After a while, she suddenly made up her mind.

"Lu Qian, do you want to take my master as your master?"

Lu Qian was surprised, and then he heard Zhu Ling continue to say: "If you become my disciple, I will teach you the complete "Taishang Yuanling Zhenhai Xuangong".

"Moreover, as the head of Yunshan Sect, you have become the master's disciple, and you have inherited the master's lineage. Naturally, you can pass down the "Xuan Gong" from generation to generation in Yunshan Sect."

Lu Qian had never expected Zhu Ling to make such a suggestion. His mind raced and he took on a serious expression.

Now, Lu Qian breathes in spiritual energy and practices the technique to advance to a higher level, which is the "Taishang Yuanling Zhenhai Xuanong". The method to train his spiritual consciousness is the "Mingjing Wuchen Jue". As for the root of enlightenment, of course, it is the "Xianfa·Dao Mengdie Tianshu".

The "Xuan Gong" that Lu Qian practiced was the part that Wu Yan memorized for Lu Qian at that time, which was only up to the Nascent Soul stage. When Zhu Ling matures, he will naturally not be allowed to play such tricks again.

The Mysterious Art is extremely mysterious. More than 2,000 years ago, Jichuan Xuanjun used this art to suppress Cangzhou and was invincible. Even today, more than 2,000 years later, this art is still considered one of the top arts.

"Taishang Yuanling Zhenhai Xuan Gong", "Zhenhai" refers to its water element attribute, which has the power to calm the sea and subdue the waves, and split the waves, and it also means to suppress the Qi sea in the Dantian.

This skill absorbs spiritual power, exhales spiritual power, and accumulates spiritual power in an amount far exceeding that of ordinary skills. Therefore, the spiritual power of the practitioner is enormous, as vast as the ocean.

After obtaining it, Lu Qian used this skill to replace the "Qianyun Sutra" of the Yunshan School. However, Lu Qian had been using spirit crystals to activate the formation for a long time, and he did not use his spiritual power much. From this perspective, the "Xuan Gong" was a waste of time.

However, now that Lu Qian had suffered a heavenly calamity, he also realized that spiritual crystals were not always effective, and that material possessions did have their limitations.

Apart from anything else, the magical powers of the five-colored divine light and the golden branch alone, if used together, would inevitably consume all the spiritual energy.

In this case, it is necessary to continue to practice the "Xuan Gong" that can enhance the spiritual power reserve. Moreover, in the "Xuan Gong", in addition to the secret art of the empty spiritual root, there are also many water element secrets, such as the "Raging Sea Thunder Palm", which can be used as a means to supplement Lu Qian's formation.

At this moment, Zhu Ling's proposal made Lu Qian's heart jump, especially the second half of the sentence - to let the "Xuan Gong" be passed down in the Yunshan Sect.

Legally speaking, Jichuan Xuanjun was just a casual cultivator, and it was allowed for sect disciples to become disciples of casual cultivators and inherit their traditions, which was not considered as changing sects. Moreover, the sect encouraged such things to happen. After all, the traditions of casual cultivators inherited were incorporated into the sect from then on.

Now, once Lu Qian becomes Jichuan Xuanjun's disciple, Xuanjun's lineage can be passed down forever in Yunshan Sect. The "Xuan Gong" can also be passed down from generation to generation and shine brightly in Yunshan Sect.

Lu Qian didn't know what Zhu Ling had considered, what her mental journey had been, and when she had started to have such an idea. But now she had made this proposal after careful consideration, which was both an infinite remembrance of Xuan Jun and a recognition of Yunshan Sect.

Her proposal was very tempting. But no matter what, there was one thing that Lu Qian could not accept.

"I am so worthy and capable. If nothing had happened before, I would be honored to receive Xuan Jun's Dharma lineage." Lu Qian said helplessly, "But now Xiaoyan has already worshipped Xuan Jun as her master. I am Xiaoyan's master. How can I worship Xuan Jun again?"

"Then I have become Xiaoyan's junior brother? Isn't this a mess of generational ethics?"

Zhu Ling snorted disdainfully: "I didn't expect that you, Lu Qian, are also a vulgar person who cares about these false reputations."

"What's there to worry about? Just discuss your own affairs. If Xuan Jun were still here, he would never care about these things."

Lu Qian smiled bitterly, "If I were a casual cultivator, I would never worry about these things. But I am now the head of Yunshan. The foundation of the sect's survival and inheritance from generation to generation is the ethics of seniority, where the master and the disciple succeed each other, and the fellow disciples take turns."

"If the seniority of master and apprentice, senior brothers and junior brothers, senior sisters and junior sisters, uncles and nephews, and master and apprentice can be changed at will, then the sect's rituals and music will definitely collapse, and even order cannot be maintained. How can we talk about orderly inheritance and passing on the torch?"

Zhu Ling curled her lips and said, "Master Lu always talks nonsense. I am too lazy to debate with you. Since you are unwilling to become my disciple, I cannot teach you the Mysterious Art."

Lu Qian smiled and said, "In fact, I am very satisfied to be able to learn the current part of "Xuan Gong" and think of the elegance of Jichuan Xuanjun in the past. How dare I ask for more."

"In fact, I know it very well in my heart. I can learn these thanks to the grace of Senior Zhu Ling. Without the mercy and love of Senior, there would be no Lu Qian and Yunshan today?" Lu Qian's face was full of gratitude, and Zhu Ling snorted.

"Thinking back on the story of how I met Senior Zhu Ling, wasn't it fate set by heaven? For decades, I am grateful for your grace of rebirth. In my heart, if Xuan Jun ranks first, Senior Zhu Ling must be second."

Zhu Ling turned her head away, her lips curled up: "Stop flattering me."

"Sincere words are truer than gold." Lu Qian smiled and said, "In fact, there is no need to become my disciple. Over the past few decades, my Yunshan Sect has become a branch of Jichuan Sect and the Xuanjun Sect."

Zhu Ling raised her eyebrows and asked in surprise: "Why do you say that?"

Lu Qian said seriously: "First, the foundation of our sect's inheritance, the foundation of cultivation, the Yunshan Seven-Rank Dongxuan True Scripture, mostly comes from Xuanjun's collection. What my disciples practice is all passed down by Xuanjun."

"Secondly, the development and growth of our sect is inseparable from the vigorous development of the hundred arts of cultivation. Most of the key points and secret records of cultivation originated from Xuanjun. What the disciples have learned is all taught by Xuanjun."

"Third, during the battle of Lingsha City, it was a life-and-death situation. Thanks to Senior Zhu Ling who killed Master Lingyin, the situation was stabilized and my sect survived. The lives of my disciples were all saved by Master Xuan."

"Besides, Master Yunshan, what I and the master's eldest disciple Wu Yan practice is the true method written by Master Xuan with all his efforts!"

"All these things are without a doubt true. My Yunshan Sect is the successor of Jichuan Xuanjun!"

The words were sonorous and powerful, and Zhu Ling's heart was greatly shaken, and she suddenly felt a sense of pride.

It is true that the Yunshan Sect is the successor of my master...

Jichuan tributary, Xuanjun lineage, what an honor! If the master were here, I think he would be very satisfied with Lu Qian's character and martial arts...

Wait, why does something always feel wrong?

Just as I was confused, I heard Lu Qian say.

"I have always thought that one day, I must erect a statue of Xuan Jun in the square of my sect for the disciples to pay tribute to him."

"I will engrave the heroic deeds of Lord Xuan and use the mouths of thousands of disciples of my Yunshan Sect to spread Lord Xuan's illustrious reputation and heroism throughout the country and pass it down through the ages!"

Zhu Ling paused, staring blankly at Lu Qian, her face suddenly flushed.

She was extremely excited and was about to speak when she heard Lu Qian suddenly sigh.

"What a pity! This dream may be difficult to realize."

Zhu Ling was anxious and shouted, "Why is it not working?"

Lu Qian sighed, "The various sects in Cangzhou regard Xuan Jun's heroic deeds as a thorn in their side. Even after more than two thousand years, Xuan Jun's might still makes them fearful. Anything related to Xuan Jun will be destroyed by them."

"Our Yunshan Sect is just a small Jindan Sect. If our relationship with Jichuan Xuanjun is exposed, the four sects of Cangzhou can turn us into ashes with just a little effort. In this case, how can we fly the flag of Jichuan Xuanjun?"

Zhu Ling was anxious: "What should I do? Is my master going to sleep in darkness forever? You just said that Yunshan Sect is Xuanjun's Taoist lineage, can't you think of a solution?"

"There is only one way." Lu Qian's eyes were burning as he said in a deep voice, "Become stronger!"

"As long as our Yunshan Sect is strong enough, let alone displaying a statue of Xuanjun, even if we plant Xuanjun's flags all over Cangzhou, who would dare to say no?"

Zhu Ling nodded vigorously with an indignant look on her face, feeling that what Lu Qian said made perfect sense.

"What a pity..." Lu Qian sighed again.

Zhu Ling almost rushed over to beat him up: "What a pity!"

"A good cook cannot cook without rice." Lu Qian said in embarrassment, "My current skills can only reach the level of Yuanying. I can't even cultivate it, so how can I defeat Yuanshen?"

"This is easy. I'll use my profound skills..." Zhu Ling said anxiously, and then her words froze on her face. Her previous excitement turned into shame and anger.

"You are such a jerk, Lu Qian! You want to trick me again!"

Lu Qian laughed. He didn't expect Zhu Ling to be fooled. He just used these few words to make things clear and let Zhu Ling think about it clearly.

So he said sincerely: "What I just said was not false at all. Which sentence do you think is wrong, Senior Zhu Ling?"

Zhu Ling grunted for a long time, unable to put into words what was going on. She could only roll her eyes at Lu Qian.

Lu Qian, however, looked serious and bowed solemnly: "Senior, what I said is from the bottom of my heart, and there is absolutely no falsehood. No matter what, my Yunshan Sect has already been the Xuanjun Dao lineage. If I can be taught the "Xuan Gong", given enough time, my sect will be able to correct the chaos and let Xuanjun's deeds be passed down forever and remembered forever by future generations."

"When the time comes, I will openly raise the banner of Xuan Jun, fight against the villains, clear up the old grudges, and avenge Xuan Jun!"

Zhu Ling bit her lip, struggling in her heart, and finally sighed: "Let me think about it again..."

Lu Qian nodded, knowing that there was a long time to go, so he didn't push the topic any further. He looked at the vast blue sea and sky and gently changed the subject.

Zhu Ling breathed a sigh of relief and turned her attention to the sea.

At this moment, the Yunchariot was already galloping over the inner sea of ​​the Star Sea. As far as the eye could see, it was an endless expanse of ocean. The water and the sky met, the azure blue made people feel broad-minded and comfortable.

This was the first time that Zhu Ling saw the sea with her own eyes. She quickly became excited, leaned on the window, looked into the distance, and asked endless questions.

Lu Qian was replying incoherently when suddenly his mind moved and the formation diagram in his arms unfolded.

The next moment, the cloud chariot suddenly vibrated violently, a terrifying whistling sound exploded, and a strange wind instantly wrapped the cloud chariot.

A powerful tearing force accompanied by a sharp whistling sound came from all directions, as if trying to tear the Cloud Chariot into pieces. The walls of the Cloud Chariot shone brightly, rows of runes flew out, and the orb on the top was shining even brighter, with fine runes forming walls of light.

The two forces wrestled with each other, and a creaking sound could be heard from far away.

This is the terrifying gale that is unique to the Starry Sea!

This wind blows without any warning or trace, as if it comes out of nowhere. By the time the cultivators discover it, it is often too late to avoid it and they are enveloped by the strong wind.

This is a strange wind turbulence with extremely strong tearing power. The common strength reaches the Jindan level, and a few levels will be higher, until it causes a wind disaster. Only a very small number will only have the strength of the foundation.

Therefore, it is almost impossible for a foundation-building feathered practitioner to cross the sea of ​​stars.

Lu Qian felt the force tearing the Cloud Chariot apart, and gently waved his hand on the Jade Sceptre Formation Diagram. Instantly, spiritual power surged, his divine consciousness rolled up, the Five Elements Formation instantly unfolded, the four-fold transformation flashed by, and the weak water torrent danced around the Cloud Chariot.

The fierce gale tore the weak water apart, and the corrosive and slowing power of the weak water continued to weaken the gale. In just a few breaths, the weak water torrent collapsed into a yellow mist that filled the sky, and the gale also dissipated.

Lu Qian’s Niwan Palace vibrated slightly, and his spiritual consciousness surged like a tide, sweeping in all directions.

He snorted coldly, and the golden elixir in his dantian vibrated slightly, emitting radiant light. A mighty and powerful spiritual pressure rose up and spread out.

I could hear the sound of water surging below me as the twisted shapes, colorful scales, and strange fins all retreated in panic and dived into the sea.

These are the wild beasts that gathered together upon hearing the news.

Strong winds and wild beasts often appear one after another. First, the strong winds tear apart the unfortunate creatures, and then the wild beasts hidden in the sea appear and wait to feast on the remaining limbs.

However, the wild beasts that followed the strong wind and competed with their own kind for the debris were naturally not strong, especially in the inner sea of ​​the Star Sea. At this moment, Lu Qian's golden core spiritual pressure rose, and he immediately retreated.

After this experience, I have a more personal understanding of the danger of the Starry Sea. We are still in the inner sea, and we are not unlucky. The strong winds and wild beasts we encounter are not strong. What if we encounter stronger ones?

There are many monsters and various aquatic creatures in the sea.

At that moment, Lu Qian calmed his mind and fled at full speed on the Yunchariot. Half an hour later, Lanshan Island finally appeared in front of Lu Qian and Zhu Ling.

This is a small island with a flat surface except for a few small mounds. A few buildings are hidden by lush trees and are not very clear.

There was a Jindan-level formation protecting the island. Lu Qian stopped the Yunchariot and was about to use his spiritual consciousness to activate the Mirror Lake Secret Method to break the formation, when Zhu Ling suddenly moved his wrist.

"Lu Qian, are you not afraid of being seen here?" (End of this chapter)