Chapter 533: The Head of the Immortal Sect Visits the Confucian Thousand World (Part 1)

Chapter 533: The Head of the Immortal Sect Visits the Confucian Thousand World (Part 1)





The Golden Shore split into three layers.

As Lei Jun was slaying Qiu Xuanhe, You Yue Ning, and Huo Zhen on the middle layer of the Golden Shore, Xu Yuanzhen was also facing trouble on the upper layer.

There were other Confucian experts present, who were startled by the commotion caused by Lei Jun's group performing their rituals.

Although they didn't understand the specifics, the situation piqued their curiosity.

"Mountain Lord, they are Daoist Talisman Sect cultivators," Zhang Zhuo said, "I believe they are the unworthy disciples of Dragon Tiger Mountain that High Sky Lord once mentioned."

Mountain Lord Lian Feng frowned slightly.

Currently, they were trying to contact High Sky Lord, but it was extremely inconvenient. They had limited information about the Jiutian Shidi Grand Thousand World, and most of what they knew came from Zhang Wantu and Xiao Chunhui.

Based on the information they had, the situation for the former Heavenly Palace members in the Jiutian Shidi Grand Thousand World was not as favorable as before.

The problem lay with the descendants of Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion after High Sky Lord.

For Lian Feng and Zhang Zhuo, who were determined to reestablish the Heavenly Palace, this was also the biggest obstacle to their success.

And now, these people had secretly come to the Confucian Thousand World.

The changes in the Time Abyss were likely related to them, but it was unclear what their intentions were.

It was a simple principle that one should not give the enemy what they desire.

However, Lian Feng had also learned about Zheng Baiyu's previous plan.

There was a possibility of ascending to the Sage Master Realm in one step, without the need for a long period of quiet cultivation and transition, and success could be achieved directly.

If not for Zheng Baiyu's greed, wanting to use this opportunity to also achieve the Confucian Sage Scholar's form, but instead taking the lead in ascending to the Sage Master Realm, it would have been enough to influence the entire Confucian Thousand World, and even other Thousand Worlds would be affected.

Zheng Baiyu's mistake in this step not only cost him, but it might also have given other Confucian Sage Kings an opportunity.

Although Zheng Yan had died, Wu Hailin, Yan Aoyun, and Qiu Li had already rushed over.

Whether considering their current situation or their grand ambitions, Lian Feng couldn't afford to let this opportunity slip by.

Although he was a step behind at the moment, the competition and restraint between the two Confucian Sage Kings, Wu Hailin and Yan Aoyun, left the outcome uncertain.

Zhang Zhuo also understood this, and he felt it was a great pity: "If not... should we try to contact High Sky Lord? No matter how busy he is with other matters, I doubt he would ignore the commotion caused by Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion here. After all, it's a matter of their growth and our decline!"

As Zhang Zhuo spoke, he scanned the upper, middle, and lower layers of the Golden Shore.

Not only the upper layer, but the middle and lower layers also experienced changes.

According to these developments, it seemed that all three Immortals from Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion had come to the Confucian Thousand World.

They had to inform High Sky Lord about this situation.

Even if High Sky Lord didn't come to the Confucian Thousand World, taking advantage of the situation in the Jiutian Shidi Grand Thousand World could distract Lei Jun and his group.

Upon hearing this, Lian Feng's expression remained unchanged. He shook his head and said, "You can give it a try..."

He took out a talisman and prepared to perform an initial ritual before handing it over to Zhang Zhuo. Then, he set off from the Golden Shore of the Time Abyss, heading towards Yuzhou.

Lian Feng focused his mind and silently recited the talisman, causing blue smoke to rise from it. The smoke curled upwards, not rising directly, but as if sinking into the boundless void.

Before they could hear High Sky Lord's response, a cold female voice reached Lian Feng and Zhang Zhuo's ears:

"High Sky Lord shouldn't be so naive, right? Never mind, let's give it a try."

Lian Feng's heart skipped a beat. On the Golden Shore, a figure in a black cloak with a petite figure appeared, observing the talisman with rising blue smoke.

As the voice sounded, a vast and dark void unfolded in the air, enveloping Lian Feng and Zhang Zhuo.

In the blink of an eye, Lian Feng's Homeland and World also unfolded, clashing with the other side's Dao Realm Mystic Wall. The edges of both worlds pressed against each other.

As a Confucian Sage King in the Third Level Immortal Realm, Lian Feng's strength far surpassed that of a Second Level Confucian Sage. Yet, he still felt a powerful suction force emanating from the profound darkness before him.

His Homeland and World could barely restrain the other side's Dao Realm Mystic Wall from further expansion, but the intense collision at the edges resulted in a fierce struggle.

The silent and dark Dao Realm Mystic Wall silently and steadily devoured and stained his Homeland and World.

Lian Feng was anxious about the situation in Yuzhou, but he had already taken action. He calmed his mind, controlled his emotions, and suppressed his impatience.

His Immortal Stela of Virtue rose first, accompanied by an invisible Virtuous Wind, aiding his Homeland and World in reversing the decline and even countering the other side's Dao Realm Mystic Wall.

With the advantage of cultivation level, the Immortal Virtuous Wind was more effective.

Zhang Zhuo also quickly erected a slightly smaller Immortal Stela of Virtue, assisting Lian Feng from the side.

In the profound darkness, beside Xu Yuanzhen, an invisible force seemed to twist and transform, taking on a physical form.

It was a strange, transparent door.

The door opened, and Xu Yuanzhen casually waved from within.

As the Immortal Virtuous Wind from Lian Feng's Third Level Immortal Realm blew, a light shone from the door.

Then, a sword light flew out, directly cutting through the wind.

Although the wind shifted and didn't disperse, Lian Feng and Zhang Zhuo were still shocked.

The Confucian Sage King's Virtuous Wind, which taught and influenced the world, was so easily cut through?

As the sword light solidified in the air, they could see its shape clearly, and the two Confucian Sages were even more astonished.

The sword blade was flexible and unassuming, like grass.

As one of the top experts in the Confucian Thousand World, second only to Wu Hailin and Yan Aoyun, Lian Feng, as a Confucian Sage King, possessed exceptional cultivation, strength, wisdom, and insight.

After seeing the sword blade clearly, Lian Feng immediately understood its mystery:

Although there was the Virtuous Wind of the noble and the grass of the commoners.

But the strong wind reveals the strength of the grass.

This was the sword intent imbued by Xu Yuanzhen.

Therefore, with this sword, Lian Feng severed Lian Feng's immortal virtue and legacy.

However, the problem lies in...

Words are easy to say, but to truly achieve it, how difficult is it?

Especially when there's still a gap in cultivation realms... Lian Feng's gaze shifted to the strange, almost transparent gateway beside Xu Yuanzhen.

Xu Yuanzhen waved again, and from the gateway, after the Grass Sword, a bronze cauldron flew out.

Its name was the Innovation Cauldron.

Derived from the concept of 'innovating and changing with the times'.

After the Innovation Cauldron appeared, it emitted blazing flames. The flames seemed illusory, but they caused Lian Feng and Zhang Zhuo's immortal steles to tremble.

The steles were immortal.

However, if one renews oneself daily, and renews again, one must embrace change and not cling to the past.

"The Great Purity's Twenty-Seven Abyss of Tai Su?" Zhang Zhuo exclaimed, then quickly realized the vast difference between the two.

But there was also a commonality between them.

Xu Yuanzhen and Gao Tian Sui were both skilled in crafting magical tools, and they were adept at both improvising and accumulating daily, crafting numerous treasures and tools to counter various enemies.

To confront such opponents, one must either strive for perfection, leaving no weaknesses, or constantly innovate and change to survive.

After achieving the Tai Shi Dao Body, Xu Yuanzhen made further remarkable progress in this aspect, ultimately laying the foundation for her third immortal art, the 'Mysterious Gate of Existence and Non-Existence'.

The art's name reflected the concept that all things in the world are born from existence, and existence is born from non-existence.

Compared to the past, when she needed to prepare and nurture for a long time to craft various treasures and tools, now, after cultivating the third immortal art, she could, in most cases, do so effortlessly.

Compared to Lian Feng's immortal virtue and legacy, which were intimidating, Xu Yuanzhen's talent might be even more impressive.

For those who couldn't keep up with her pace of change, she could find their weaknesses more easily and freely than before.

As they gazed at the Gate of Existence and Non-Existence, Lian Feng and Zhang Zhuo's expressions became even more solemn.

The sound of the sword's cry rang out, and both drew their blades from their sheaths.

Zhang Zhuo pointed his sword into the air, and the surging sword energy condensed, not as grand and expansive as other Confucian scholars' moves, but instead, it took on a concentrated form.

The sword energy seemed to transform into tangible flying snow.

And within this snow, a real floral fragrance emerged.

With a move of the Proud Winter Sword, the gathered scholarly aura condensed and spread in all directions, then attacked Xu Yuanzhen from all sides.

Lian Feng's sword move was even more refined than Zhang Zhuo's.

The surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth was drawn by him, transforming into sharp sword edges to assault Xu Yuanzhen.

Within the Confucian scholars' sword energy, there was also a fusion of the essence of the Confucian Recitation lineage's masters.

As the second-in-command under Yan Aoyun in the New Confucian School, Lian Feng was exceptionally talented.

He possessed the 'Sea Embracing a Hundred Rivers' bone, which, to some extent, resembled the Taoist 'Mixed Yuan Immortal Body' and the Confucian 'Left and Right' concept. Although he couldn't master the various Confucian classics like Left and Right, Lian Feng had incorporated some mysteries of recitation and divine archery into his own understanding of the classics.

Additionally, when facing enemies in actual combat, he could, to a certain degree, more effectively defend against various opponents' attacks and even temporarily turn them against his foes.

Combining these mysteries with his ongoing study of the classics, Lian Feng's sword training led to the cultivation of his first saintly art after achieving sagehood, named 'The World Returns to the Origin'.

When The World Returns to the Origin was unleashed, it not only drew upon the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth to attack, but it also seemed like a raging tide, aiming to counter the opponent's attack and directly strike their body.

However, facing Zhang Zhuo and Lian Feng's sword moves, Xu Yuanzhen didn't seem to engage in a direct confrontation.

She just stood there quietly.

Zhang Zhuo didn't notice, but Lian Feng's eyes flashed, and he vaguely felt that the air around Xu Yuanzhen's body, or perhaps the space itself, was slightly distorted.

It was as if her body was covered in a layer of transparent crystal or a layer of water's radiance.

As this thought arose in Lian Feng's mind, he suddenly saw that his World Returns to the Origin sword and Zhang Zhuo's Proud Winter Sword, after hitting Xu Yuanzhen, not only failed to harm her in the slightest, but both their sword energies distorted strangely, as if pausing for a moment.

Then, the surging sword energy seemed to reverse its course and slash back towards Lian Feng and Zhang Zhuo themselves!

The Proud Winter Sword, like plum blossoms in the snow, danced and flew, but every single one returned to its original path.

The condensed sword energy of The World Returns to the Origin also slashed towards Lian Feng himself.

They seemed to be fighting against their own full-power attacks.

Fortunately, their cultivation and strength were not weak, and they could still defend themselves despite their surprise.

But to prevent Xu Yuanzhen from counterattacking, Lian Feng shouted, and above his head, thunder rumbled.

The thunder roared, and a large amount of scholarly aura condensed, directly transforming into lightning.

And as the lightning condensed, a thick pillar of light descended from the sky, like an arrow.

Lian Feng had incorporated the divine archery techniques of the Confucian Recitation lineage into his understanding of the classics, and so the lightning transformed into a giant arrow, shooting towards Xu Yuanzhen's head.

He named his second saintly art 'Heavenly Wrath'.

It was both the wrath of heaven and the bow of heaven.

But the result was the same.

Xu Yuanzhen's second immortal art, 'Great Void Mirror', had already reached maturity and further transformed into the 'Great Void Mirror Body'.

Under its protection, although Heavenly Wrath had immense power, it was still deflected and refracted by Xu Yuanzhen's Great Void Mirror, only taking slightly longer to do so.

And this time, Heavenly Wrath didn't shoot upwards.

Xu Yuanzhen could control the direction of refraction.

Thus, the pillar of lightning transformed into an arrow and flew towards Zhang Zhuo, who was about to approach.

Zhang Zhuo could barely withstand a few moves of The World Returns to the Origin, but he had no confidence in blocking this extremely powerful move of Heavenly Wrath.

Fortunately, Lian Feng acted in time.

The heavenly and earthly threads of light appeared, spreading in all directions, as if setting the rules for heaven and earth.

"Indeed, you're from the same path as Gao Tian Sui." Xu Yuanzhen was neither surprised nor angry, only offering a simple evaluation.

The other party's Confucian saintly arts were similar to Gao Tian Sui's immortal art, 'Supreme Decree of the Golden Palace', in terms of concept and artistry.

In reality, it was after meeting Gao Tian Sui and discussing the ancient secrets of the Heavenly Palace that Lian Feng was able to fully refine his own Heavenly Law and Earthly Righteousness.

With this method, combined with Lian Feng's own Inclusive Waters, most Confucian teachings became ineffective, and he could even restrict them.

After Lian Feng used his Heavenly Law and Earthly Righteousness to block the Heavenly Wrath, Zhang Zhuo continued his charge, approaching Xu Yuanzhen.

Although Lian Feng's Heavenly Law and Earthly Righteousness was extremely exquisite, neither he nor Zhang Zhuo dared to be careless when facing Xu Yuanzhen.

This opponent's supernatural powers and profound methods were extraordinary, as if all methods were easily overcome, and no law could harm them.

Zhang Zhuo had no choice but to attempt close-quarters combat.

The Confucian Sword Qi was vast, but it could also be used in close combat, especially since Zhang Zhuo had specialized in this aspect.

The First Sage Art · Proud Winter Sword transformed into the Second Sage Art · Bamboo-Crushing Sword, embodying the momentum of breaking through like bamboo. All the sword Qi was condensed on the sword's edge and Zhang Zhuo's body.

With this empowerment, Zhang Zhuo's body seemed to rise several feet into the air, becoming extremely tall. As he swung his sword, it seemed capable of splitting heaven and earth.

Unfortunately, his calculations were completely wrong.

When he got close, Xu Yuanzhen's Favor and Prosperity Halberd slashed towards him, and the sword Qi condensed by Zhang Zhuo's Bamboo-Crushing Sword was immediately dispersed.

The Purple-Green Taiji Diagram on Xu Yuanzhen's head suddenly appeared and started spinning, emitting a rapid beam of light.

The beam didn't appear dazzling, nor was it grand, but being so close, Zhang Zhuo had nowhere to dodge. Even with the urgent gathering of the vast and profound aura to protect his body, he was still pierced through by Xu Yuanzhen's Dragon-Tiger Combined Strike.

Xu Yuanzhen paid no heed to Zhang Zhuo and walked towards Lian Feng, already close to her opponent.

Around her body, there seemed to be an invisible river flowing, like the river of time and space, within which the power and realm contained the profound mysteries of the changing world.

Among them, there was more hidden meaning in the vastness of the ocean and the transformation of creation.

Even with the Heavenly Law and Earthly Righteousness, as time passed and circumstances changed, everything might also undergo transformations, no longer adhering to the golden rules.

Thus, as Xu Yuanzhen's Fourth Sage Art · River of Creation flowed, Lian Feng's Third Sage Art · Heavenly Law and Earthly Righteousness, which had created numerous light barriers, began to decay and wither.

Xu Yuanzhen's River of Creation and the combined movement of the Heavenly Qi approached Lian Feng, raising her Favor and Prosperity Halberd.

Lian Feng's Inclusive Waters, adept at accommodating and bearing the myriad principles of the world, could also play a significant role in combat and fighting.

To some extent, some of the profound mysteries within it had similarities with Xu Yuanzhen's current Great Beginning Dao Body.

Lei Jun and the others knew that their senior sister was best at killing those she was familiar with.

The more she understood her opponents, the easier it was for her to defeat them.

So, the question arose: Who was Xu Yuanzhen most familiar with? The answer was someone similar to herself.

She was best at dealing with herself.

And at this moment, with a single halberd strike, the Prosperity and Truth, she advanced without hindrance.

Lian Feng's Inclusive Waters seemed completely ineffective, failing to play any role.

Although Xu Yuanzhen was at the Second Level of the Immortal Realm, with a single strike, she managed to break through Lian Feng's protective Vast and Profound Aura and injure this Confucian Sage at the Third Level of the Immortal Realm.

Lian Feng grunted in pain as the talisman with rising smoke fell.

Without hesitation, he retreated, directly breaking through his Homeland and World, evading Xu Yuanzhen's further capture with her Dao Realm Mystic Wall.

The decaying and withering Heavenly Law and Earthly Righteousness collapsed at this moment, igniting intensely to block Xu Yuanzhen's pursuit.

Xu Yuanzhen didn't insist on chasing and instead raised her hand to catch the smoking talisman, examining it carefully.

After a careful examination, she shook her head slightly, "As expected, Gao Tian Sui isn't that foolish."

Having witnessed Lei Jun's Sound-Seeking Taiyi Emperor Body, with Gao Tian Sui's cultivation and insight, she naturally guessed that Lei Jun was extremely skilled in information exchange.

In this situation, the talisman he left outside could easily become a clue and tool for Lei Jun to trace his whereabouts. How could Gao Tian Sui not be cautious about this?

Although he left the talisman for Lian Feng and the others, Gao Tian Sui would deliberately handle it and find another channel for future communication.

However, for Xu Yuanzhen, keeping this talisman might still play a role.

On the side, Zhang Zhuo witnessed the transformation of the talisman, and a thought of surrender emerged in his heart.

As Xu Yuanzhen collected the talisman, she casually swung her halberd, slaying Zhang Zhuo with a single strike.

"The Primordial Purple Energy has been collected, and the Time Abyss is temporarily stabilized, preventing further changes for now."

Lei Jun conveyed a message, "The Confucian ritual ceremony in Yuzhou may involve the appearance of a Sage Master, which is of great importance. Let's head there as well."

Tang Xiaotang smiled and said, "I'll go ahead, and you should hurry up too."

Although some time was spent, the current situation in Yuzhou, where strict and severe battles are taking place, remains unclear.

The people present, all possess high cultivation and strength.

Zheng Baiyu has injuries, and in this situation, even if he has the heart to destroy the ritual himself and then leave, it is currently impossible to achieve.

Instead, he retreated first, waiting for both sides to continue fighting, and when the time comes, he can secretly operate, perhaps capable of destroying the ritual...

Then, exchanging with Zhang Wantu, she did not relax, but closely followed.

The opponent's speed and body skills are extremely fast, always maintaining the initiative, advancing and retreating at will, leaving it unattended, with Zheng Baiyu's temperament, it is unpredictable, and he may kill a return strike, seeking another opportunity.

Zheng Baiyu left quickly, and when Tang Xiaotang saw Zhang Wantu following, she pouted, and her gaze shifted to Wu Hailin and Qiu Li, who are high-level experts.

She stood on the Supreme Vessel, and under the radiance of the thunderclouds, the sky was filled with light.

As the Primordial Breath blazed brilliantly, countless specks of light scattered in all directions.

It seemed unremarkable, but Wu Hailin's gaze immediately shifted.

Without seeing any signs of preparation, a small seal appeared in mid-air.

The seal was minuscule, only an inch in size, but under the flow of the Vast Profound Scholarly Energy, it swept through the surroundings, encompassing everything within its one-inch space, including Wu Hailin's own Fifth Divine Art · Sacred Dust.

As the Sacred Dust emerged, the countless Opening Pearls scattered by Tang Xiaotang were instantly swept into it.

"Is it... Contemplative Inch?" Tang Xiaotang realized.

However, a sense of alarm arose in her heart.

The Supreme Vessel's rapid movement came to a halt, and its speed slowed abruptly.

At this moment, Wu Hailin's eyes flashed, and his gaze shifted from Yan Aoyun to Tang Xiaotang.

Could the Primordial Body possess such ability? I've never seen any related records.

Although Tang Xiaotang's cultivation level was slightly inferior, the Primordial Breath within her burned, and the speed of the Supreme Vessel was astonishing, leaving Wu Hailin in awe.

But admiration aside, Wu Hailin was not unprepared.

The Sacred Dust from his Fifth Divine Art had been secretly scattered long ago.

Not only would a Second-Level Immortal Realm cultivator from the Immortal Realm fail to detect it, but even a Third-Level Immortal Realm cultivator would find it difficult to notice, making it even more concealed than Tang Xiaotang's Opening Pearls.

Even Yan Aoyun had to be cautious when facing Wu Hailin's Sacred Dust, let alone others.

It was true that Tang Xiaotang's speed exceeded that of the Sacred Dust.

But Wu Hailin could wait for Tang Xiaotang to run into it herself.

To Wu Hailin's surprise, Tang Xiaotang managed to discover it in time.

Not only was her cultivation level higher, but she was also a root bone of the Scholarly Star Illumination · Contemplative Inch, adept at perceiving such subtle existences.

Despite her inferior cultivation, Tang Xiaotang had her own strengths.

Upon witnessing this, Wu Hailin became more vigilant, and Qiu Li beside him tensed up.

What about the other two who followed closely behind Tang Xiaotang?

Qiu Li focused his gaze and saw a petite female crown standing on a black thundercloud as dark as ink, resembling a hanging glacier. She wore a purple Daoist robe, similar to Tang Xiaotang's purple-gold Daoist robe but without the golden patterns. Over her purple robe, she wore a black cloak.

However, what caught Wu Hailin's and Qiu Li's attention was the figure standing on another purple thundercloud.

There stood an extremely tall young Daoist, dressed in a yellow brocade robe with a nine-colored Li Luo cloak draped over it. He wore a Yuan Shi crown, and above him was a ten-colored crane canopy, emitting a radiant light. The surrounding air was filled with pure energy.

...In ancient records, this was the appearance of the leader of the Daoist School.

In the vast world of Confucianism, the Daoist School had not gained much prominence, and the leader of the Daoist School was even less heard of. Although Wu Hailin and Qiu Li had seen Three Purities Daoist Immortals and True Returning Immortals from Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion, they had never encountered a Daoist with such attire in their lifetimes.

But being well-versed in both ancient and modern knowledge, seeing the extraordinary appearance of the Daoist, they naturally recalled the records of the first few generations of Celestial Masters from Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion.

And now, the leader of the Daoist School had reappeared.

"The Daoist School has a leader, and it's safe." Yan Aoyun spoke first, "Xuan Zhenjun, Tang Zhenjun, it's an honor to meet you."

Lei Jun returned the greeting, "Yan Zike, you're too kind."

As he spoke, his Dao Realm Mystic Wall · Yin-Yang Universe had already opened.

Tang Xiaotang's Supreme Vessel disappeared, and she stood on the transparent golden thundercloud, patiently returning Lei Jun's greeting.

(End of Chapter)

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