Please call me Huanxian

Chapter 430: Pretend to be real but exposed

"It's incredible that the old Taoist priest has achieved the Golden Immortal Body."

"This is the first time I've seen a master in the seven regions of the upper realm who can break through to the eleventh-floor Golden Immortal cultivation. How did the old immortal do it? Isn't it said that 'the ultimate number of heaven and earth begins with one and ends with nine'?"

"'Nine is the ultimate, ten is perfection, and twelve is great perfection'. Ancient books record cultivators breaking through to the tenth floor. It is rumored that the great swordsman is at the tenth floor, and is currently stuck there."

As they watched the enviable fairy rainbow disappear into the dark and deep void, the crowd gathered in groups of three or five and talked in low voices.

Among the powerful monks in the Eight-Layered Tower, there is also curiosity among ordinary monks.

A cultivator suddenly raised a question: "That's not right. Why isn't there any rain from the sky when a Golden Immortal ascends? There's also no resonance of grand celestial phenomena. It's said that every time a master successfully overcomes the tribulation and ascends to the immortal realm, the sky will fall and turn into raindrops."

"Yes, apart from the faint celestial music coming from outside the Ninth Heaven, there are indeed many strange phenomena missing."

"Senior Le, you have extensive knowledge. Can you help us solve our doubts? Let us broaden our horizons."

Someone asked for advice from Old Monster Le, who was standing with his hands behind his back, gazing at the starry sky.

There was a chorus of agreement.

Ye Changmeng curled his lips and sent a disdainful message to Taoist Xu: "This bunch of soft-hearted flatterers have been subservient to me for a long time. They want to highlight Old Man Le's status over the smallest trivial matters. They don't have any bones in their bones."

Le Yanzhi retracted his gaze and explained in a very approachable manner: "The cause and effect of the Golden Immortal is heavier than the heaven. Even if a little bit of the miraculous rain leaks through the gap between the fingers, it is not something we can bear. So some benefits should not be considered, just disperse them."

Everyone bowed and said "yes", then left.

In the end, there were only three people left in the vast sky.

Le Yanzhi glanced at the young man standing next to Taoist Xu. He already knew that Ye Changmeng knew Taoist Xu and had lived in Wuliu Mountain for ten years. His subordinates would collect and summarize the information he wanted to know. Now it was confirmed that Ye Changmeng had a relationship with the mysterious Taoist Yanshan.

"Friend Xu, next time you have time, go visit Dongyuan Mountain with Ye Changmeng."

"Yes, I send you off, Senior Le."

Xu Yuanchang clasped his fists and bowed in response to the other party's verbal politeness.

Ye Changmeng bowed and watched Le Laoguai disappear, then he stretched out his arms and said in a nonchalant voice:

"When people leave, the tea gets cold. If he wasn't afraid of Gao Jianren's overbearing strength and unreasonableness, Old Monster Le would definitely invite you to Dongyuan Mountain to interrogate your master's secrets, such as why the old man was able to break through to the eleventh floor, whether he has any special skills, etc. Even if you don't know, but it is related to ascension, he wants to squeeze two ounces of oil from the stone."

Xu Yuanchang understood what Old Ye was reminding him to do and he would be more cautious in the future.

There are different levels of strength, and we must be on guard against the evil hearts of others.

Relatively speaking, Fangcun Mountain, with Mu Xiaoxiao's protection, is where he can settle down.

Even if Gao Jian ascends to the immortal realm at that time, the masters from other realms would not dare to openly go to the Fangcun Mountain Area and act recklessly.

At this point, he somewhat understood the master's intention of handing over the Qiyuntai blessed land to him, because it would allow him to avoid many secret plots as his current strength was too weak.

Ye Changmeng said with a smile: "Let's go, stay in Jinhe Palace for a few days, and I will take you out of Dongyou Territory when the time comes. Ten years ago, your old nephew chased you all the way from Zhoushan Territory to Dahuangshan, and then to Liuyun Territory, followed you around and ate dust before chasing you to Dongyou Territory."

"Every time you miss him, he gets so angry that he jumps up and down. He says that he has done his best and wants you, his uncle, to go meet him by yourself. He will not serve you anymore. He wants to search the world for his Junior Sister Yunzhu. That kid is very interesting."

Xu Yuanchang could imagine his nephew's frustrated and miserable look.

He followed Old Ye and flew down, and asked with a smile, "You didn't leave him in Jinhe Palace?"

He understands Lao Ye, and those who are fun-loving and have a good temper will definitely be kept on his territory.

Ye Changmeng spread his hands and said, "I wanted to keep him, but I didn't dare to compete with Boss Wu Luo for him. That hot-tempered guy had already taken Shengtian to Qingyao Mountain in Zhoushan Domain and accepted him as his disciple to inherit his mantle. Forget it, I won't talk about him anymore."

Changing the topic, he asked in a voice transmission, "Did your master leave any words of advice before he overcame the calamity? Tell me about it, so that I can also get some of the Golden Immortal's glory."

He has always been upset about the fact that the old Taoist priest ran away with Xu boy and he didn't get any advantage.

Xu Yuan thought for a moment and then transmitted his voice: "The old man only left one sentence."

"Hurry up and tell me, hurry up and tell me, don't keep me in suspense, it's making me anxious."

Ye Changmeng circled around Taoist Xu, scratching his head.

Xu Yuanchang did not make things difficult, and smiled as he transmitted his voice: "Since ancient times, all saints and sages who have attained the Tao have accumulated merit internally and practiced externally, only then can they attain the immortal level."

It did not sound profound to him, but rather easy to understand. He had heard his master repeating similar things many times on the road.

But to Ye Changmeng's ears, it was another set of warning words that caused a huge stir. It was obviously advice tailored for him by the old man.

The journey is difficult, and the path of cultivation is even more difficult.

Although it may seem like you are going straight on the main road, it is very easy to get sidetracked and go around in circles without being able to get out, without even realizing it.

The old man used the four words "inner accumulation of Yin merit" to remind him not to forget "a thousand years later, cooperation beyond the nine skies". He had to consider the good intentions and words of the old man Jinxian.

Just like the time when Gao Jian broke the great formation set up by Mu Xiaoxiao and others to besiege Xianzhou, it was for the purpose of accumulating internal Yin energy.

The old man was not so pedantic as to teach him to do good deeds all the time. Killing people and arson did not hinder his accumulation of merit. When he was in the lower world, the old man had done many things that affected innocent people.

"The old man took you to see the high bitch and the smiley woman?"

"Yes, he asked me to establish a sect in Fanghuzhou in Fangcun Mountain and asked Mu Xiaoxiao to take care of it."

"That's right. The old man has planned a way out for you. Has he told the Smiling Lady about the cooperation 'a thousand years later'?"

"As I said, the specific contents cannot be disclosed to outsiders."

With just a few words, Xu Yuanchang stopped all attempts by Old Ye to find out. He knew this guy's true face too well.

He knew roughly what to say and what not to say. Even if he had a good relationship with Lao Ye, he could not sell out Mu Xiaoxiao completely, and he could not reveal that a thousand years later, Mu Xiaoxiao would have "both the opportunity to ascend and the danger of falling."

He has his limits as a human being, but he doesn't get too involved in their mess.

The master didn't ask him to participate in any mediation or anything like that.

Even for the major event that would occur a thousand years later and would require a lot of speculation, no specific arrangements were made for him.

The main feature is a wild and free-range environment where the animals can slide freely wherever the melon rind takes them.

The young man cursed, and then turned his outstretched hand back to scratch his head. He knew that this little bastard would not speak if he didn't want to. He rolled his eyes and asked from the side: "Did the old man take you to see Lin Sanren, Jia Shusheng and others? You can tell me about this, Uncle Xu."

"That's not the case. Master is very busy and spends most of the time traveling with me."

"Talk to me about anything your master said to you on the way that you find touching. When we return to Jinhe Palace, I will arrange a room full of beautiful female disciples to entertain you. I guarantee you won't suffer any loss."

"Old Ye, you are not a Taoist monk, so it is useless to listen to some lofty words." "Get lost!"

"That room full of beautiful female disciples?"

"No more. How did you manage to be so shameless and still be chosen by the old man?"

"Maybe it's because I'm thicker-skinned than most people."

"Hahaha."

The young man stopped prying and started chatting about other topics. From time to time, he came to the mountain gate of Jinhe Palace, went up the mountain from the main gate, and arranged accommodation and guest rooms on the top of the mountain. He actually dispatched a group of beautiful women to serve the distinguished guest.

Xu Yuanchang drove those female disciples out of the yard, closed the door of the quiet room, and sat cross-legged on the cushion alone.

I carefully recalled the ten years I spent with the old Taoist priest, especially the details of my travels in the last five years. From time to time, I took out the jade slips that recorded my travels, looked through them, and added some new ideas to them.

Ten days passed, Xu Yuanchang put away the jade slip notes and stood up.

He recalled the secret of coming and going to the Qiyuntai blessed land that his master had taught him, and pinched his right hand quickly.

The magic fairy ring worn on the ring finger of his left hand revealed his whereabouts, emitting a mysterious golden light, which transformed into intricate three-dimensional runes that fell on his body, and his figure disappeared into the secret room.

After a moment, Xu Yuanchang stumbled onto the dark and desolate rocky ground and arrived outside the Qiyun Terrace.

His head felt like it was hit hard by a door, causing a headache and dizziness. He shook himself for a few breaths to steady himself.

His current cultivation is limited and he cannot travel through the void. The old Taoist priest cleverly uses the Fantasy Fairy Ring as a transmission medium and combines it with the secret technique, allowing him to achieve ultra-long-distance travel at the cost of consuming most of his magic power. The feeling is hard to describe.

After resting for a while, Xu Yuanchang admired the wonder of the seven realms suspended in the air for a moment, and then he made a gesture with his hands to open the passage to the blessed land. Even with his calmness, he couldn't help but feel excited. There was an entire blessed land with countless rare and precious medicinal materials in it, and all of them would be in his pocket.

Walk along the wide passage and slowly into the blessed land where soft light gradually rises.

The passage behind him was closed, and Xu Yuanchang looked down at the picturesque mountains and rivers for thousands of miles, feeling the unique fluctuations of the energy in this place.

He didn't know how long he stood there when he suddenly noticed something strange. He looked to the side and was immediately startled.

Three hundred feet away in the sky, an old Taoist priest wearing an old Taoist robe made of washed-out blue cloth, with white beard and long hair tied in a Tai Chi bun, stood with his hands behind his back, quietly gazing at the beautiful scenery of the blessed land, as silent as a silhouette statue. It was unknown how long he had appeared.

"Master...didn't you ascend to the immortal world?"

Xu Yuanchang hesitated and used his spiritual sense to investigate, and it was indeed the real Taoist Master Yanshan.

He and Lao Ye and others witnessed with their own eyes the old Taoist priest survive a great thunderstorm and fly to the outer sky on a fairy rainbow. How come the master appeared in the blessed land and cave again?
The old Taoist turned around slowly, smiled kindly, and said, "I was worried about you, so I specially condensed an avatar and placed it in the Seven Clouds Platform. I can guide your practice in the future. I didn't tell you in advance because I wanted to give you a surprise."

Xu Yuanchang felt the summoning platform in the spiritual space vibrate slightly, and his heart tightened. The old Taoist priest who could not see any flaws in front of him was a fool. He pretended to be surprised and said, "That's great. I am still worried and cannot accompany you all the time. Master is really considerate."

As he was speaking, the Wuxin Platform that was hovering in the air flew towards him.

He made a prompt decision and launched the attack. Golden rays of light burst out from his body and shot in all directions. No water could get in. The divine light of creation had the effect of restraining evil spirits. He couldn't tell whether the person pretending to be his master was a demon, ghost, god or devil, so he tried to stop the fake first and then escaped to the enlightenment platform.

Master once said that Wuxintai is the core of Qiyuntai blessed land and is the safest place.

Then he escaped through the Wuxin Platform, and sorted out all the doubts and confusions he had, and waited until his life was no longer in danger before he could slowly sort them out.

"Bang", the figure that remained in the original place shattered, and then Xu Yuanchang, who had escaped to the vicinity of Wuxintai using the Phantom Invisibility Technique, was hit by a sudden punch in the air, and his figure appeared and fell to the ground. He was dizzy and his eyes were shining with golden light.

"Boom", a blazing red yang fire emerged from Xu Yuanchang's body. He used the innate fire of the sleeping Phantom Fire Spirit and combined it with his own true fire to try to block the attack of the fake one.

"You wicked disciple, how dare you attack your master? Humph, I will teach you a lesson first."

With an angry roar from the old man, the raging flames went out with a puff.

Xu Yuanchang was still trying to get up, but he was pinned there, unable to move. Except for his eyeballs, he could still speak and yell, "Who are you?"

The guy pretending to be the master should have the ninth level of cultivation and could have easily defeated him.

Even the escape illusion that he was so proud of was easily broken by the opponent.

The paradise opened up by the master should be unbreakable by anyone in this world, so how could an outsider sneak in?

"Traitor, you don't even acknowledge your master. Open your dog eyes and take a good look. Humph, you have wasted my years of careful instruction and guidance. You are so ungrateful and betray your master and ancestors."

The old man's figure swayed in front of Xu Yuanchang who was unable to move.

Xu Yuanchang could feel the altar in his spiritual space vibrating lightly and then intensely as a warning. He secretly groaned in his heart. This place was miserable, as no one could get any help from him no matter how hard he tried.

A gray aura came out from the old man.

Xu Yuanchang's body suddenly felt like there were tens of thousands of black ice ants gnawing at him, causing him to feel numb, itchy and tingling all over his body, and his breathing became sluggish and disordered.

A thin layer of light blue ice crystals quickly condensed on the skin, and the phantom armor did not provide any defensive effect.

……

Outside the mountain gate of Jinhe Palace.

A middle-aged man wearing a crown and a long beard said to the monk on duty, "Please tell Senior Ye Changmeng that Zeng Wanglou is here to visit."

A surprised voice came from my ear, "Haha, Lao Zeng, you finally found me."

Then there was a slight fluctuation in the air, and Ye Changmeng appeared nearby, waving to the monk on duty who bowed and saluted.

"You came at the right time. Xu is visiting us in the mountains."

Zeng Wanglou had already reached the middle stage of the seventh floor. He had been in the lower world for ten years and had become friends with Ye Changmeng. He smiled and saluted meticulously, saying, "I went to Wuliu Mountain in Liuyun Domain to look for Xu Xiaoyou but didn't meet him. I heard about your whereabouts from Xu Xiaoyou's apprentice, so I rushed all the way here." He then asked, "Is that naughty Xu Shengtian also on the mountain?"

"Xu Shengtian has long since passed away, and they have not met each other due to many twists and turns."

Ye Changmeng extended his hand to invite him in. After entering the mountain gate, he flew to the top of the main peak and asked, "Old Zeng, where are you now?"

Zeng Wanglou sighed and said, "When I first ascended, I landed in Longyuan Valley. My identity was accidentally exposed, which caused a big disaster. I hid here and there for a hundred and fifty years and finally survived that difficult time. After I advanced to the seventh heaven, I slowly got rid of those guys who were chasing me. But I was chased by some old guys again and escaped from Longyuan Valley. I wandered outside for a long time. Alas, it's hard to describe it in words."

He did not go to Zhoushan Territory to join the Jinjia Sect recommended by Xuan Xiao.

Later, when he heard that Xu Yuan was growing up in Liuyun Domain, he was overjoyed and thought about joining Wuliu Mountain so that they could take care of each other.

Following the news, I came to Jinhe Palace.

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(End of this chapter)