Chapter 405: Chapter 398: Daoist of Returning Ruins, Return to Chu Country (Request Subscription, Request Monthly Tickets)
In the great hall, Lu Xuanji searched for a long time, but found only bones, only broken magical treasures, nothing else.
At this moment, suddenly hearing a voice, surprised, he calmly asked, "Senior, how should I address you?"
"Haha, you ask who I am?"
The voice asked, "The world does not know my name as Gui Xu. I, known as Daoist Gui Xu, was once a supreme overlord only a step away from becoming an Immortal. As for this forbidden zone, it was specially set up to seal me. I have been suppressed in this forbidden zone for a full million years, maybe even longer!"
"The array outside the Gui Xu Forbidden Zone is just a warning, to prevent cultivators from mistakenly stepping into this place. The array patterns of the Immortal Dao are carved on this great hall, with the supreme immortal artifact [Gate of Three Lives] suppressing it from above. I have been suppressed here, mostly asleep for the majority of the years, only awakening occasionally!"
"Over these long years, some minor cultivators entered here, expiring when their life spans ran out, it’s pitiful, lamentable, and regrettable!"
"As for you breaking through the shackles, stepping into the Golden Core Twelfth Transformation, and forging an unmatched foundation, you even stand a sliver of hope in contending the immortal path and competing for the sole Immortal spot. Unfortunately, due to poor fortune, you entered the Gui Xu Forbidden Zone. Here there are no resources, no treasures, not even the Spiritual Qi needed for cultivation."
"Here, time passes quickly, eventually ending in sitting and perishing, it’s a pity, lamentable, and regrettable!"
It seemed like he hadn’t spoken for a long time, hence when Daoist Gui Xu began to speak, his voice was somewhat hoarse, and his speech was not smooth, gradually returning to some normalcy.
"Senior, is this portal in front of me the immortal artifact [Gate of Three Lives]?"
Lu Xuanji asked.
Over the years, he constantly wanted to leave, familiarizing himself with everything about the great hall, extremely well acquainted with it.
Deep within the great hall, there were three giant stone doors, closed, with terrifying auras brewing, great terror, and danger emanating.
It was unexpected that these three stone doors would be a famous immortal artifact.
Immortal artifact, it was his first encounter with one.
"You also have the aura of an immortal artifact on you, for example, that broken sword, it’s an immortal artifact! It was broken in battle, causing its grade to fall!" said Daoist Gui Xu, a terrifying aura being incited.
At once, Lu Xuanji felt the [Pure Yang Broken Sword] fly out, directly landing on the ground.
Screech!
The broken sword landed on the ground, making a crisp sound.
"Senior, this Pure Yang Sword was once an immortal artifact..." Lu Xuanji said with slight excitement.
"Naturally, it was!"
Daoist Gui Xu said, "The aura of an immortal artifact, my senses aren’t wrong! Generally speaking, mortal world cultivators can’t refine immortal artifacts. Only those who have crossed the Ninefold Immortal Realm, about to ascend, have the possibility of forging an immortal artifact. Upon ascension to the Immortal Realm, they can’t carry any treasures or other cultivators, ascending stark naked!"
"Many cultivators leave their lifebound treasures in the lower realm right before ascension, partly to take care of lower realm sects, partly to set aiming points, locking onto the coordinates of the lower realm."
"In my time, several Pure Yang Dao Body cultivators emerged, yet none ascended to the Immortal Realm. It shows that in future generations, an exceptional genius might arise, using the Pure Yang Dao Body as a foundation, ascending to the Immortal Realm. This Pure Yang Broken Sword in your hands was once an immortal artifact, but now it’s broken, its functions damaged seventy-eight times over, repairing it is almost impossible!"
This person, not recognizing the Pure Yang Daoist, seems to be an even older peerless wight.
"Senior, who suppressed you here?"
Lu Xuanji asked.
Daoist Gui Xu said, "Back in the day, I battled with the Lord of Time, vying for the sole Immortal spot, and slightly lost, getting suppressed here by the Gate of Three Lives."
"The Lord of Time? Never heard of him!"
Lu Xuanji frowned.
"Haha, the world does not know my name and that’s fine, but not knowing the Lord of Time? Back in the day, when the Outer Heaven Demons invaded, causing devastation in the Purple Mansion Realm, the Lord of Time slew countless Outer Demon Gods... and you don’t know!" Daoist Gui Xu laughed, seemingly mocking the world’s forgetfulness.
Lu Xuanji asked, "I was born in a Purple Mansion family, up till now, I’ve achieved Nascent Soul, the strongest in the family with shallow heritage, naturally unaware of some ancient secrets."
"No more to say, the past is dust!"
Daoist Gui Xu said, "Golden Core Ninth Transformation and Golden Core Twelfth Transformation, in combat power, there’s not much difference, but the difference lies in destiny. One lacking destiny is like a dragon confined to shallow waters; one with strong destiny soars nine heavens. Back in the day, I also hoped to ascend to the Immortal Realm, but ultimately missed it!"
"Sadly, now I will die of old age here!"
Lu Xuanji sighed slightly.
"I will gather some strength, tear open the Gui Xu Forbidden Zone, help you escape!" Daoist Gui Xu said, "Just remember this favor!"
Lu Xuanji joyfully said, "Thank you, senior."
...
Time passed, in the blink of an eye, another ten years went by.
In the great hall, Lu Xuanji circulated his magical power, transforming it into two clusters, one being Yin, another being Yin Yang, the Yin Yang Qi circulated, transforming into a flood dragon, a fierce tiger, a python, a Black Tortoise, etc., continually evolving.
In the past, excessively reckless use of magical power in battle led to severe waste; but after these years of tempering, the efficiency of magical power usage improved.
Now, ten Armor Years of Magical Power could unleash the combat power of the past fifteen Armor Years.
Here, unaware of the passage of time, encountering cultivation problems, he would immediately seek the wisdom of Daoist Gui Xu.
Daoist Gui Xu was also happy to respond.
"What is Yin Yang?"
"Yin Yang is all things, everything can be explained with Yin Yang!"
"What is Unity of Heaven and Man?"
"Union of Heaven and Man, mutual interaction, mutual proving, borrowing techniques from heaven and earth, sun and moon operate, wind and fire move."
And so, question followed by answer.
Many times, Daoist Gui Xu would ask, Lu Xuanji would answer, then point out the key issues in his cultivation, guiding through the changes of each realm.
Many answers left Lu Xuanji enlightened.
Years of hard practice are not as good as one session of guidance.
The Lu Family, just a Purple Mansion clan, with shallow heritage; Jin Xi was born into the Jin Family, which at its peak spawned a Divinity Transformation expert, but that’s about it.
When asking about Jin Xi, he could speak about Nascent Soul knowledge, but was clueless on Divinity Transformation knowledge.
As for higher realms like Refining Void, Harmonization, Tribulation Crossing, all the intricate knowledge, the big traps in cultivation, each realm’s characteristics, each realm’s characteristics, etc., were unknown, or vague, or fake.
Inquiries could be addressed to this master, and the master provided accurate answers.
Precautions for Nascent Soul, the mysteries of Divinity Transformation, changes during Refining Void, dangers of Harmonization, and wonders of Tribulation Crossing—all were explained.
At this moment, it opened his horizons.
Though his cultivation didn’t improve, his insights continually elevated.
In ten years, his comprehension of Divine Secret Techniques, understanding of cultivation technique, etc., rose by a level. Indeed, having a good teacher’s guidance is immensely beneficial, constantly compensating for various foundations, remedying the drawbacks of too rapid early cultivation, establishing a solid base.
Now, he is no longer confused about the future path and has a clear understanding.
This adventure was quite rare.
Previously obscure places now all became clear.
"Time is almost up; we should part now!" said Daoist Guixu.
"Senior..."
Lu Xuanji showed a slight expression of joy.
"The seal of the Guixu Forbidden Land is easy to enter but difficult to leave. I sympathize with your difficult cultivation and can tear the seal here to let you escape?" Daoist Guixu said: "But how will you repay me?"
Lu Xuanji laughed: "Junior is poor and destitute; I have no treasures, no money, but what does Senior need?"
Daoist Guixu said, "You are as weak as an ant now, but your Golden Core Twelfth Transformation holds supreme creation and destiny. I am willing to save you, but in return, when you are strong, you must tear the seal here and save me!"
"Okay!"
Lu Xuanji said.
"Don’t brag!" Daoist Guixu said, "If you tear the seal here, you will surely offend the Master of Time!"
"Back then, the Master of Time was strong, and after ascension to the Immortal Realm over the years, must be even stronger. If the seal here is removed, it would offend the Master of Time, and you will face calamity in the future."
"Haha! That is a matter for the future. As for ascension to the Immortal Realm, sorry... I haven’t thought that far. To me, ascending to the Immortal Realm is too distant; becoming Divinity Transformation is a success!" Lu Xuanji laughed, his words imbued with an indescribable broad-mindedness.
"Haha, you lack ambition, but that’s fine!" Daoist Guixu said; "Wait for me while I tear the grand array!"
Buzz buzz buzz!
At this moment, the hall trembled like an earthquake, a force of destruction surging.
Next moment, the Three Creation Gates extended, projecting a hand.
It sliced through the void.
Suddenly, it ripped the void of the Guixu Forbidden Land, revealing a large opening.
"Quickly leave!"
Daoist Guixu said.
"Yes!"
Lu Xuanji transformed into a streak of light and entered the fissure.
The void changed, and next moment, Lu Xuanji appeared above the sea.
Behind, a huge void fissure.
The next moment, the fissure closed.
Breathing the air, the taste of the sea breeze here, familiar world, was again in the East Sea.
Looking back, unable to find the Guixu Forbidden Land.
The Guixu Forbidden Land vanished.
Opening Baidu Map to investigate the location of Guixu Forbidden Land, couldn’t find any trace.
Guixu Forbidden Land seemed to completely disappear.
"The Master of Time is somewhat terrifying, placing the Guixu Forbidden Land in a void of chaotic flows, constantly moving... finding the Guixu Forbidden Land is a bit difficult!" Lu Xuanji slightly frowned, confirmed his position, already far from Chu Country.
Fortunately, there’s [Baidu Map] for positioning.
About a year later, finally returned to Chu Country.
...
Returning to Purple Sun Mountain, seeing familiar peaks and familiar people.
Lu Xuanji breathed a sigh of relief.
At this moment, a figure flashed, it was Jin Xi.
"You’ve returned, reached Nascent Soul!"
Jin Xi inquired, somewhat joyful.
"Finally Nascent Soul!"
Lu Xuanji said, recalling the process of Tribulation Crossing, being chased, entering Guixu Forbidden Land, almost aging to death within, his mind fluctuated.
Activating the Grotto World Pearl, Long Xuan also appeared.
"Miss!"
Long Xuan said.
"It’s good that you are safe!" Jin Xi said.
Upon entering the Cave Mansion, Long Xuan left.
Jin Xi and Lu Xuanji were intimate, leaning against each other, recounting these years’ experiences.
"Xuanji, don’t be afraid of anything!"
Jin Xi comforted: "Chu Country, Wu Country, Yue Country, all human race territories. The East Sea lineage won’t dare to be too presumptuous."