Xuantian Immortal Cultivation Record

After nearly a year of travel, I can see Two Dragons Mountain. The round trip took almost two years, covered more than fifty million miles, and consumed more than half of my mid-grade spirit stones. The fact that I still failed to break through to the Nascent Soul stage really frustrated Zhang Yuanjing.

Fortunately, it wasn't a complete loss. My soul did gain a trace of supreme Yang energy. With this change, my chances of advancing in the future have increased significantly. I also realized that Yuan Shisan is an obstacle that requires more thorough preparation. This can also be considered a trial run.

On his way back, he didn't travel directly from the east. He returned here because he wanted to search for Cai Fengjin's traces again.

He pressed down his flying sword and landed beside the great lake. The lake was tranquil, and the wooden house hidden in the dense forest was still there, but the formation was gone.

There were no cultivators within a hundred miles. He sent his divine sense down into the lake, reaching the entrance of the cave, but it was blocked by the power of the formation and could not extend further.

Could it be Cai Fengjin's doing? As soon as this thought arose, he rejected it. This person is extremely cautious and would never trap himself in such a desperate place. But then, who else would come here to set up a formation?

He chose a flat rock by the lake, sat down cross-legged, and closed his eyes to cultivate. His current cultivation has reached the peak of his realm. No matter how much he cultivates, it is difficult to increase it even by a thread. However, his physical body can continue to be refined, especially after being transformed by the Yang Yuan Crystal. His foundation is even more solid, and his muscles and bones can withstand more intense tempering. Therefore, in his spare time, he would circulate the Sky-Supporting Art to refine the black mud and continuously strengthen his physical body.

More than ten days passed in a flash. On this morning, when the sky was still only dimly lit, the water above the entrance to the underground cave suddenly rippled, and the formation opened without any warning. A Core Formation cultivator came out, followed by another.

The person in front, with flowing green robes and carrying five swords on his back, was Zeng Yuanhui. The person behind him, seven feet tall and as strong as an iron tower, was Zhong Bixing.

The moment the two of them came out, they both noticed Zhang Yuanjing by the lake.

Zeng Yuanhui was first surprised, then a look of joy appeared on his face. He nodded heavily to Zhong Bixing, who was still slightly puzzled, and then used his Qi to break through the water, directly emerging onto the surface.

"Senior Brother Yuanjing, why have you come to this place? Have you returned to the sect?" Zeng Yuanhui landed to the right of the rock, cupped his fist, and bowed to Zhang Yuanjing. His movements were smooth and crisp.

Zhang Yuanjing had already stood up. He returned the greeting and said with a smile, "Junior Brother Yuanhui, after twenty years, your Victory Sword Art is quite impressive!"

Then, he bowed to Zhong Bixing behind him and said with delight, "Brother Zhong's arrival at Sky Peak Mountain fills me with joy! How long have you been here, brother?"

Zhong Bixing had already sensed that Zhang Yuanjing's cultivation was unfathomable. He was extremely surprised and couldn't help but sigh, "Brother Zhang's cultivation is advancing by leaps and bounds. In less than a hundred years, you have gone from entering the Core Formation stage to reaching the Great Perfection of the Core Formation stage. You truly deserve to be a disciple of the Ten Great Sects. I am truly ashamed. My cultivation has stagnated, and I don't know if I can still serve Brother Zhang!"

Zhang Yuanjing was a little touched that he mentioned following and repaying his kindness as soon as they met. He grew even more fond of this man who valued promises and kept his word, so he smiled and said, "Brother Zhong is my friend in life and death. If you are willing to cultivate with me, I will naturally welcome you. There is no need to talk about serving!"

Zhong Bixing solemnly saluted, "Thank you for your concern, Brother Zhang!"

Zeng Yuanhui watched the two of them talk with a smile. Then he interjected and said, "Senior Brother Yuanjing, it's a good thing you returned to the sect. Otherwise, this Brother Zhong would have gone to the Hengduan Mountains."

"Hehe, how long has Brother Zhong been here?" Zhang Yuanjing asked. "What is the situation at Xuan Yin Mountain? Has Thousand Swords Gate conquered Star Moon Gate?"

He secretly guessed whether Thousand Swords Gate had already taken down Xuan Yin Mountain. If so, then the five-faction cultivators would no longer be needed. Their result would be nothing more than two possibilities: either joining Thousand Swords Gate as vassals or being killed to silence them. Either way, for Zhong Bixing, it would be a relief from his duty to protect the sect, and he would no longer have to bear those heavy burdens, but live only for himself.

Zhong Bixing shook his head, "Dong Guanghe of Star Moon Gate has reached the Nascent Soul stage!"

"Dong Guanghe broke through? That's really amazing. It hasn't even been a hundred years, and the great spirit vein of Xuan Yin Mountain hasn't fully recovered yet. This person has actually broken through the realm barrier. He is truly an outstanding person!" Zhang Yuanjing exclaimed. "This is also good. Thousand Swords Gate is jumping up and down. It's a good thing to have such a figure to restrain them."

This is also disadvantageous to the Candle God Sect. They don't know when they will be able to regain Xuan Yin Mountain. However, after opening up the Nine Yin Abyss, the Candle God Sect also has no worries about survival and can slowly plan for it.

"So, Thousand Swords Gate has temporarily given up on taking Xuan Yin Mountain?" Zhang Yuanjing asked.

The seven-foot-tall man nodded, a touch of gloom appearing on his face, "That's right. When Dong Guanghe broke through, Thousand Swords Gate launched a strong attack on Xuan Yin Mountain and paid a heavy price. Just as they were about to break the formation, Dong Guanghe broke through and advanced, controlling a heavy treasure and relying on the formation hub. He fought two Nascent Soul cultivators of Thousand Swords Gate for three days, repelled the two, and took the opportunity to kill more than a dozen Core Formation cultivators, successfully protecting the mountain gate. After this battle, most of the Core Formation cultivators of Heavy Sword Sect were killed. The remaining few lost their morale. Under the coercion and inducement of Thousand Swords Gate, they went to their territory to rebuild the mountain gate and completely relied on this sect. Zhong doesn't want to go with them, and he has a promise that hasn't been fulfilled, so he left his homeland and came to find Brother Zhang. Heavy Sword Sect no longer exists!"

Zhang Yuanjing said, "As long as Brother Zhong is here, Heavy Sword Sect is still here. If you want to establish a sect, I will choose an excellent blessed land for you!"

Zhong Bixing sighed up to the sky, "It is enough for Zhong to follow Brother Zhang with a sword from now on!"

Seeing that he was in low spirits, Zhang Yuanjing changed the topic, "I wonder if the Candle God Sect has taken any action?"

Zhong Bixing said, "I heard that the sect once raided the Ten Thousand Mountains Ancestral Land of Thousand Swords Gate, diverting some of the force that was besieging Xuan Yin Mountain, including a Nascent Soul cultivator who had never appeared. But Zhong didn't see it with his own eyes, so he can't be sure."

Zhang Yuanjing pondered for a moment and then asked, "What about Luo Jia Mountain? Have you seen any cultivators from that sect?"

Zhong Bixing shook his head, "No. Under Xuan Yin Mountain, there were only cultivators from Thousand Swords Gate and the five factions from beginning to end."

When Zhang Yuanjing thought of the existence similar to the Candle Dragon in Luo Jia Mountain, he couldn't help but have a bold idea. However, this distance was too far for him, and it was a bit arrogant to think about it now.

"Forget it, Xuan Yin Mountain, Thousand Swords Gate, Candle God Sect, and Luo Jia Mountain are all tens of millions of miles away, and they are not things we should worry about." Zhang Yuanjing waved his hand and asked Zeng Yuanhui, "Junior Brother Zeng, how many years has Brother Zhong been here? What are the headmaster's arrangements?"

Zeng Yuanhui said, "Senior Brother Yuanqing has already met Brother Zhong. Because you were not at the mountain gate and considering the grim situation in the Hengduan Mountains, he asked him to help me investigate some suspicious Core Formation cultivators here. Now that you are back, the arrangements for Brother Zhong will be decided by you."

This was within expectations, so Zhang Yuanjing nodded and said, "Brother Zhong will be with me." Then he pointed to the bottom of the lake and said, "How did you set up a formation here?"

"Senior Brother Yuanjing, did you kill Ge Yang?" Zeng Yuanhui suddenly asked.

Zhang Yuanjing smiled confidently, "Why do you ask that?"

Zeng Yuanhui curled his lips, "The sect didn't send any Core Formation late-stage cultivators here. Apart from Senior Brother, there can't be anyone else with this strength. Besides, when Senior Brother saw me just now, you said that my Victory Sword Art was quite impressive. This must be because you saw me use the sword art, so you must have arrived near this place a long time ago. I wonder why Senior Brother only appeared now to meet us?"

Zhang Yuanjing sighed and said vaguely, "This is related to the matter of the Hengduan Mountains. I will return to the sect in the future and explain it in detail to True Man Tong and Junior Brother Yuanqing."

When Zeng Yuanhui heard this, he didn't ask any more questions and said, "Those thieves from Thousand Swords Gate have been lingering in this place and digging deep pits. They may have some conspiracy. After we reported to the Hall of Mysterious Control, the sect sent several junior nephews who are proficient in formations to make some arrangements here. Brother Zhong and I are here to protect them."

Zhang Yuanjing nodded and said, "There is indeed a conspiracy here, which may involve the Immortal Rune Sect in the Central Domain. Yuanqing's cautious handling is quite appropriate."

He briefly introduced the matter of Cai Fengjin and told him to pay more attention. Then he gave him some pills and talismans and took Zhong Bixing to Sky Peak Mountain.