Xuantian Immortal Cultivation Record

Following the Fire Crow Taoist's instructions, Zhang Yuanjing destroyed the corpses and remains of the female nun and the old man. He also discarded the storage bracelets of the female nun and Shao Fengyang, burying them deep underground. After the Fire Crow Taoist inspected the area to ensure nothing was missed, the two men and the ape mounted their flying swords and flew out of Dragon Fall Valley.

Emerging from Dragon Fall Valley, they were still surrounded by dense mountain peaks. After flying southwest for twenty to thirty thousand miles, the mountains gradually became more open, and plains began to appear. They then turned due west, where the terrain was mainly hills, interspersed with a few tall mountains, where low-level cultivators were often seen.

The Fire Crow Taoist enveloped Zhang Yuanjing and Ape Thirteen in his escape light, traveling at high speed, quickly passing through these areas. The cultivators below recognized the power of a Core Formation cultivator and dared not come up to question them. After traveling another thirty thousand miles, the ground gradually became more prosperous, with many caves and pavilions built by cultivators, and even a few small-scale markets, which were quite lively.

"Yuanjing, it's only twenty thousand miles to the Immortal City. Judging by the sunlight, we'll arrive around dusk. I have some things to tell you, so you can be prepared," the Fire Crow Taoist said, slowing down his escape light and pointing to a cloud of mist to the west. "Do you know anything about the situation of the Six Sects?"

Zhang Yuanjing said, "I haven't had time to inquire yet. Please enlighten me, Senior."

The Fire Crow Taoist stroked his short beard and slowly said, "The name of the Six Sects originated from the Six Sects Alliance. The origin of the Six Sects Alliance was three thousand years ago when the Thousand Swords Sect, a large sect located fifteen million miles northeast of the Profound Yin Mountain, came to seize the foundation of the Star Moon Sect. This sect had three Nascent Soul True Lords and dozens of Core Formation cultivators, causing great distress to the Profound Yin Mountain.

"In a time of crisis, the Star Moon Sect sacrificed heavy treasures and invited twenty-three Core Formation cultivators from the Heavy Sword Sect, Spirit Control Sect, Cold Yin Valley, Crimson Blood Valley, and Hidden Yang Sect to help. Relying on the mountain protection array left by their predecessors, they finally forced back the great enemy. The leaders of each sect, to prevent the Thousand Swords Sect from making a comeback, signed a covenant. The Star Moon Sect promised the benefit of Enlightenment Pills, and the five sects fulfilled their responsibility to provide assistance. Thus, the name of the Six Sects was established.

"Since then, regardless of changes in the world, the Six Sects have stood firm. Among the Six Sects, the strongest is naturally the Star Moon Sect, with fifteen Core Formation cultivators, three of whom are in the late stage of Core Formation or above, including one at the Great Perfection stage.

"Second is the Heavy Sword Sect, with eight Core Formation cultivators, one in the late stage, and one at the Great Perfection stage.

"Third is the Spirit Control Sect, also with eight Core Formation cultivators, and the Sect Leader is at the Great Perfection stage. Moreover, the Spirit Control Sect is good at controlling beasts, making them very troublesome to deal with. If it's not necessary, don't confront them.

"The remaining three sects, Cold Yin Valley, Hidden Yang Sect, and Crimson Blood Valley, are about the same, with about five or six Core Formation cultivators each, and the strongest is only in the late stage of Core Formation.

"Among the Six Sects, the five sects have constant conflicts with the Star Moon Sect, as you know. Among the five sects, the Heavy Sword Sect and the Spirit Control Sect have always looked down on each other because their cultivation philosophies are so different, while the Hidden Yang Sect and the Crimson Blood Valley are both in the east, not far apart, and there is also a lot of competition. Cold Yin Valley has always been low-key and does not antagonize any sect. This is the general situation of the Six Sects; I'm not very clear about the specifics."

Zhang Yuanjing asked, "Senior, after the Six Sects formed an alliance, did the Thousand Swords Sect ever attack the Star Moon Sect again?"

Zhang Yuanjing had heard Lao Deren and Guan Yinglong mention the Six Sects Alliance before, but not in as much detail as the Fire Crow Taoist. He had heard Wu Yuankui say that the Thousand Swords Sect was a major enemy of the Profound Heaven Sect, especially after the Shumi Mountain seal appeared, they had repeatedly taken advantage of the Profound Heaven Sect's misfortune, and the two sides had forged a bloody feud. Therefore, when he heard the Fire Crow Taoist mention it, he thought he knew a lot of inside information, so he asked another question.

The Fire Crow Taoist said, "In the millennium after that, they attacked twice, but were repelled by the Six Sects. Later, the Thousand Swords Sect changed its approach and detoured to attack the Hidden Yang Sect, but this sect had keen ears and eyes, received the news in advance, packed up their resources, transferred their disciples, and hid.

"The Thousand Swords Sect had no choice but to destroy the Hidden Yang Sect's mountain gate, leave threatening words, and retreat completely. Afterward, the Star Moon Sect gave the Hidden Yang Sect a lot of compensation to appease them, and nothing happened. Later, the Thousand Swords Sect attacked the Hidden Yang Sect and the Crimson Blood Valley once each. The Six Sects shared the same hatred and helped each other, all of which made them return without success.

"After that, the Thousand Swords Sect never attacked again. Today, more than two thousand years later, the Six Sects have naturally relaxed, and their disciples are constantly fighting. This time, the opening of the Profound Yin Cave is unknown what secrets it holds, and it has caused such waves, with the Core Formation elders of the Six Sects personally taking the field, swords drawn and bows bent, which is probably not easy to deal with. Yuanjing, you must be very careful on this trip."

Zhang Yuanjing nodded in agreement and asked, "This junior occasionally heard some loose cultivators say that there will be a great opportunity when the Profound Yin Cave opens this time, so the Foundation Establishment cultivators of each sect are fighting fiercely for it. I wonder if there is any truth to this?"

The Fire Crow Taoist shook his head and smiled, "This statement is vague and only serves to lure people in. It must be related to the secrets in the Profound Yin Cave. For loose cultivators entering the cave, being able to come out of the Profound Yin Cave alive is considered a great opportunity. Otherwise, if people die in it, what does the great opportunity have to do with them? Yuanjing, you must understand that regardless of the size of the opportunity, the dangers in the Profound Yin Cave are equally great. Without strong strength and extraordinary luck, you will definitely die!"

As they spoke, they saw several escape lights flying out of a scenic high mountain in front of them, led by two Core Formation cultivators, followed by six or seven Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"Fire Crow Old Taoist, where are Shao Fengyang and the other three?" A gloomy voice floated from the front, asked by the Core Formation cultivator on the right.

This person was an old man over half a century old, with all white hair and beard, a face full of wrinkles, six or seven spirit beast bags tied around his waist, and a pair of dark and shiny animal skin gloves on his hands.

"Humph, so it's you, Old Insect You, you're actually willing to come out of your snake den!" The Fire Crow Old Taoist recognized this person, immediately stopped his escape light, sneered, and replied from afar, "As for those three, one is dead and two are injured. The dead one has already been burned, and the two injured ones have fled into Dragon Mountain Marsh, and are probably already food for the demon beasts!"

He turned his head and transmitted his voice to Zhang Yuanjing, saying, "This is You Fangming, an elder of the Spirit Control Sect. His cultivation is only in the early stage of Core Formation, but he controls hundreds of highly poisonous snakes and pythons, which is very cruel."

"Humph, then you better pray that they return safely, otherwise, neither the Hidden Yang Sect nor my Spirit Control Sect will let you off!" The distance between the two sides was already close, and You Fangming's expression could be seen clearly, looking gloomy and cruel.

Zhang Yuanjing looked at the other Core Formation cultivator, but the other person was staring at him with bright eyes. When this person saw Zhang Yuanjing looking at him, he immediately smiled coldly.

This person was exactly Hao Taichang, the Core Formation cultivator of the Hidden Yang Sect that Zhang Yuanjing met in the Fire Dragon Abyss. However, this person's current cultivation was already in the middle stage of Core Formation, and he was no longer as long-faced, shriveled, and weak as he was then. He wore a white jade crown on his head, a long fire-red robe, a gold-inlaid jade belt around his waist, a ruddy complexion, and a majestic look in his eyes, with the aura of a superior.

Hao Taichang stared at the Fire Crow Taoist gloomily and said, "Fire Crow Old Taoist, your courage has grown a lot after your cultivation has greatly improved. You even dare to protect a wanted criminal of my Hidden Yang Sect!"

The Fire Crow Taoist looked at him coldly, "How should I address you, friend? Which elder of the Hidden Yang Sect are you?"

Hao Taichang said expressionlessly, "I am Lieyangzi Hao Taichang! Hand over the Foundation Establishment cultivator behind you, and leave quickly. I will not hold you accountable!"

According to the Hidden Yang Sect's rules, all elders in the middle stage of Core Formation can be named "Zi". After Hao Taichang obtained the Flame Beast demon core that day, he asked Guo Pingjian, the only remaining Foundation Establishment alchemist of the Guo family, to refine a furnace of middle-grade Fire Dragon Pills. After ten years of hard work, he not only recovered from his injuries but also took advantage of the momentum to break through the bottleneck, entered the middle stage, and inherited the title of Lieyangzi in the sect.

In the past ten years, he was sent by the Sect Leader to the Immortal City to meet with the other Core Formation elders of the Five Sects to preside over the interception affairs on the northern line. His methods were tough and his reputation was fierce. He would not take a Fire Crow Taoist seriously.

At this time, several Foundation Establishment cultivators also flew over and stood behind the two Core Formation cultivators. Among them was also an acquaintance of Zhang Yuanjing, namely Guo Pingjian of the Guo family in the Fire Dragon Hall. However, he was wearing a tiger mask at that time, so Guo Pingjian did not recognize him from his appearance alone. This person had made contributions in alchemy and was accepted as a disciple by Hao Taichang, and also came to gain experience.

The Fire Crow Taoist was angered by Hao Taichang's arrogant arrogance and immediately sneered, "What a big tone. I'm just standing here. I want to see what ability you have to snatch people from behind me!"

You Fangming was staring at the disguised Ape Thirteen with great interest at this time, and interjected, "Fire Crow Old Taoist, this golden-haired giant ape of yours is very extraordinary. Where did you get it from? Haven't you always practiced fire techniques? When did you learn beast control!"

The Fire Crow Taoist didn't even look at him, "What I learn is none of your business!"

You Fangming chuckled, "I'm not interested in what you learn. However, you injured Immortal Lin, and this matter cannot be settled easily. I think, let's take this giant ape to apologize. Don't think that you've broken through to the late stage of Core Formation and think you have some ability and can go against our Six Sects! For thousands of years, any cultivator who dares to disobey the Six Sects, regardless of their cultivation level, will not end well."

As soon as his voice fell, a deep voice came from behind, "Fellow Taoist You is wrong. Whether you are talking about two sects or five sects, don't casually say six sects. Our Star Moon Sect is not so domineering, and we will not arbitrarily insult and plunder a late-stage Core Formation cultivator!"

Zhang Yuanjing looked up and saw an escape light approaching rapidly thirty miles away. These words came from there.

Hao Taichang's expression changed slightly, thinking: This old boy's ears and eyes are quite sharp! Then he lowered his head and pondered, as if thinking about countermeasures.

You Fangming didn't care and still stared at Ape Thirteen with his two turbid eyes, repeatedly looking at it. Ape Thirteen was a little agitated by his gaze, and his two round eyes glared at him, looking like he wanted to swallow him alive.