Xuantian Immortal Cultivation Record

Zhang Yuanjing found it difficult to articulate his feelings for Zhang Xuan, so, faced with her resolute decision, he didn't try to dissuade her but allowed her to leave.

He could see the disappointment in her eyes, but he feared that forcing her to stay would only cause her grief.

Perhaps, in fifty or a hundred years, when they had the chance to meet again, everything would be different. Many things can only be seen for what they are after being tested by time.

His only request was that Zhang Xuan stay in Misty Spirit Mountain for a year, reuniting with Zhang Yu and Zhang Jun for a while. Because this departure might very well be a final farewell.

At the same time, he wanted to use this year to refine two more batches of益神丹 (Spirit Strengthening Pills) to give to Zhang Xuan to alleviate the pain of spiritual tearing after Foundation Establishment.

When Zhang Yu and Zhang Jun learned of their eldest sister's decision, they initially vehemently opposed it, but Zhang Xuan brooked no argument. She displayed the authority of a 'parent,' sternly reprimanded them, and instructed them to diligently cultivate under Zhang Yuanjing's guidance. If their cultivation hadn't progressed significantly when they met again in the future, she wouldn't acknowledge them as her younger siblings.

Helpless, Zhang Yu ran to Zhang Yuanjing, begging her master to persuade her sister to change her mind, but Zhang Yuanjing naturally refused.

She then went to find Fire Crow Daoist.

Fire Crow Daoist patiently explained to her, "In the world of cultivation, the one thing you must never obstruct is another person's path. Obstructing someone's path is akin to murder.

Since your sister has chosen the path of demonic cultivation, she can only continue down that path.

"If she has the opportunity to cultivate to a higher realm, why wouldn't you let her go? Imagine, if you kept her by your side, and you reached the Core Formation stage while she couldn't break through her bottleneck, eventually exhausting her lifespan and passing away, wouldn't you regret it? Wouldn't you feel guilty? If you developed a knot in your heart, many inner demons would be born during your cultivation, and your path might end there. Looking at it this way, keeping her here today would only harm both of you.

"Little Yu'er, since you are a cultivator, you must look at things with a cultivator's perspective, from a long-term perspective, from the perspective of the future of cultivation, and not be like ordinary people who are caught up in sentimental feelings and fleeting moments. Your sister, despite her short time in cultivation, sees this very clearly, which is why she insists on going to the Candle Dragon Sect. This is what makes her extraordinary. Even this old Daoist admires it.

"You must remember that cultivation is a very cruel thing. It's not child's play, it's not sightseeing, and it's not wish fulfillment. Only when you have strong strength can you do things according to your heart. Before that, you must learn to endure, learn to give up, and learn to be alone!"

These words undoubtedly greatly shocked the ever-innocent Zhang Yu. She tried to understand, but found it difficult to comprehend, and could only leave in low spirits.

Zhang Xuan also returned to Zhangjiawan and had a long talk with her second younger brother, Zhang Cheng, and her third younger brother, Zhang Wei. Zhang Cheng didn't understand his eldest sister's choice, but he fully respected it. He was very clear that Zhang Xuan had made great contributions to Zhang's family being able to overcome the crisis and achieve today's success. Her vision and choices laid the foundation for the Zhang family to become a great clan in Chixi Country.

Zhang Wei had served as the head of the family for more than ten years after Zhang Xuan faded out of the picture. He was no longer as afraid of Zhang Xuan as he used to be, and his every move exuded the aura of a person in a high position. Zhang Xuan didn't say much to him, only that the Zhang family would rely on him to support it in the future. She, Zhang Jun, and Zhang Yu would all leave this place and go to distant places to cultivate. As for the Tongyun Palace, the hidden dangers had been eliminated, so there was no need to worry.

Her mother, Zhang, was old and frail, living alone in a house to recuperate. She couldn't bear to disturb her, so she secretly took a few glances and then resolutely left.

Time flew by, and a year quickly passed.

On this day, Zhang Yuanjing handed over the hundred or so Spirit Strengthening Pills he had refined to Zhang Xuan, looked at her reluctant gaze, and said softly, "Zhang Xuan, I have never told you my true origins. After this farewell, we will be separated by mountains and rivers, and the ends of the earth. I don't know how many years it will be before we can meet again. I come from the Xuantian Sect in the northwest, which is more than ten million miles away from the desolate and deathly area where the Candle Dragon Sect is located, so it's not too far.

"However, the Xuantian Sect has always been the orthodox sect of Taoism, and it is an enemy rather than a friend to the Candle Dragon Sect. When the Xuantian Sect was strong, there were many conflicts between the two.

In the past two or three thousand years, the Xuantian Sect's power has been somewhat restrained, and it has been living peacefully with the Candle Dragon Sect.

"However, the Xuantian Sect has recently been infiltrated by another demonic sect force, the Abyss of Heavenly Demons, and its defenses against demonic cultivators are very strict. After you leave, I will take Zhang Yu and Zhang Jun back to the sect to formally join the sect. It is indeed inconvenient to have you with them.

"Don't worry, I will do my best to cultivate Zhang Yu and Zhang Jun so that they can all achieve something. In the future, when they have the cultivation of the Core Formation realm, I will let them go to the Candle Dragon Sect to see you.

"I believe that you will definitely succeed in going to the Candle Dragon Sect. However, it is, after all, an unfamiliar environment. Elder Xing said that the Candle Dragon Sect is divided into several factions that fight fiercely with each other.

"After you go there, don't rush. Plan everything carefully and take preserving your life as the top priority. You still have nearly two hundred years of life. If it's not necessary, try not to take risks.

"In a hurry, I couldn't refine more Spirit Strengthening Pills. Use them sparingly. If, I mean if, things are impossible, then find a way to leave there and come to Tianque Mountain to find me!"

Zhang Xuan's cherry lips trembled, as if she had a thousand words to say, but she couldn't say them in the end, turning them into one sentence: "Daoist, take care!"

Watching Xing Guanghan and Zhang Xuan leave on their swords, Zhang Yuanjing looked lonely, while Fire Crow Daoist looked heavy-hearted. Zhang Yu was already in tears. Zhang Jun suppressed his grief, but his eyes looked even more determined.

Zhang Yu cried out, "Master, you are so cruel," and turned and ran away.

Zhang Jun said in a hoarse voice, "Master, I'll go see Yu'er."

After the two left, Zhang Yuanjing asked somewhat helplessly, "Senior Fire Crow, this little fellow Zhang Yu, won't she really hold a grudge against me, her master, will she?"

Fire Crow Daoist laughed loudly, "Zhang Yu is just outspoken and quick-witted. How would she know how to hold a grudge against someone? She has a simple mind and high talent. Her future achievements are limitless. If you explain some things to her clearly, she will be able to understand!"

"Then, senior, do you think that my agreeing to Zhang Xuan going to the Candle Dragon Sect with Xing Guanghan is right or wrong?"

Fire Crow Daoist's smile faded, and he reached out and stroked his long beard, saying after a long time, "In this old Daoist's opinion, this matter is neither right nor wrong."

Zhang Yuanjing knew that this old man was not someone who lacked judgment, so he asked, "What does senior mean by this?"

"These days, I have heard you and Zhang Yu talk about Zhang Xuan's affairs. Her experiences have determined her views on things, which are completely different from those of ordinary people. She was originally just an ordinary person, but later she was forced by her enemies and almost drowned herself. With your help, she led her family through the crisis. Also, because of you, her horizons were broadened, so she wanted to cultivate. Without spiritual roots, she didn't hesitate to cultivate demonic arts.

"She is not the kind of woman who would indulge in love and affection. She has her own pursuits and dares to go all out to fight for them. If she can cultivate the Dao, she will definitely achieve great things with your help. Similarly, if she cultivates demonic arts, as long as her opportunities are not bad, her achievements will not be small.

"She yearns to become stronger, to control her own destiny. Therefore, whether she goes or not is her own choice and has little to do with you."