Xuantian Immortal Cultivation Record

As soon as the Second Temple Council concluded, Lan Kuisong immediately set off, quietly heading to Youdu Mountain to fetch Three-Life Water.

However, Fire Crow Taoist grabbed Zhang Yuanjing, requesting to speak with Zhang Xuan alone. Zhang Xuan was initially taken aback, then smiled calmly and said softly, "Then please, the two Divine Grace Envoys, come to the third floor to talk."

The temple had a total of four floors. The first floor was the main hall and the place where major gatherings of the Divine Sect were held. The second floor was the leader's guest rooms, used to entertain important guests. The third floor was the leader's living quarters, including the bedroom, kitchen, study, and so on. The fourth floor was the leader's secret chamber for storing treasures.

Zhang Xuan's invitation to speak on the third floor could only mean her study, a privilege reserved for extremely close individuals.

Zhang Xuan's study was large, with books stored in the inner room and guests received in the outer room. The outer room was about five zhang long and three zhang wide. The ceiling was a chandelier made of a hundred or so night-shining pearls, shining brilliantly. The four walls were covered with silver foil, with formations flickering on them, which could block divine sense probing.

Near the inner side was a low couch, made of an unknown type of wood, emitting a faint fragrance. Below the couch, on the left and right, were two armchairs each, simple and practical in design.

"Please sit, esteemed envoys. Would you like tea, fruit juice, or wine?" Zhang Xuan sat cross-legged on the low couch, gesturing for them to sit down.

Fire Crow Taoist quickly said, "Leader, no need to trouble yourself! This old Taoist just wants to say a few words and make a request!"

Zhang Xuan waved her hand at the two female attendants at the door, and only after they left did she speak solemnly, "Fire Envoy, please speak!"

Fire Crow Taoist sat up straight and said, "This old Taoist is here for the 'Yin-Yang Eye' Secret Realm. May I ask, Leader, can this secret realm allow two people to enter at the same time?"

Zhang Xuan's expression remained unchanged, and she nodded lightly, "Of course it's allowed."

Fire Crow Taoist's eyes lit up, and he immediately said eagerly, "In that case, this old Taoist requests to enter the 'Yin-Yang Eye' Secret Realm with Fellow Daoist Xing Guanghan!"

Zhang Xuan asked, "Doesn't Fire Envoy want to understand the situation of this secret realm before deciding whether to enter?"

Fire Crow Taoist shook his head, "As long as there's an opportunity to advance to the Nascent Soul stage, no matter what the situation, this old Taoist wants to enter!"

"Senior, it's better to ask first," Zhang Yuanjing advised.

Fire Crow Taoist said firmly, "This old Taoist doesn't have much lifespan left. No matter how dangerous the 'Yin-Yang Eye' Secret Realm is, this old Taoist wants to enter!"

Zhang Yuanjing wanted to persuade him further, but Zhang Xuan above them said, "Since that's the case, I agree to this matter!"

Upon hearing this, Fire Crow Taoist quickly stood up and bowed, "Thank you, Leader, for your fulfillment!"

He then winked at Zhang Yuanjing, preparing to leave together.

"Fire Envoy, please return to your guest room first. This leader has something to say to Vice Envoy Zhang!" Zhang Xuan said suddenly.

Fire Crow Taoist, who had already taken two steps back, paused slightly, then said, "This old Taoist takes his leave," and quickly walked out of the room.

Zhang Yuanjing had already stood up, but upon hearing Zhang Xuan's words, he had no choice but to sit down again.

He felt a little apprehensive. Since seeing Zhang Xuan in Candle Dragon Valley, he had not had the opportunity to talk to her privately.

On the one hand, it was because of a series of important matters, leaving no free time. On the other hand, it was because Zhang Xuan, whom he saw in the valley, had changed greatly compared to before, and after merging with the Candle Dragon, she was even more like a different person.

"Daoist... was your return to the sect successful?" Zhang Xuan hesitated for a moment, opened her red lips slightly, and asked slowly.

Zhang Yuanjing replied, "Thank you for your concern, Leader. This poor Daoist's return to the sect was smooth. Zhang Jun and Zhang Yu also successfully entered the mountain gate and became formal disciples of the Xuantian Sect."

"There are no outsiders here at this moment, I hope Daoist will still call me Zhang Xuan. In front of Daoist, there is no leader, only Zhang Xuan. If it weren't for Daoist passing on the Candle Dragon Art to me back then, Zhang Xuan would have been old and half-buried in the ground long ago. How could I have today's cultivation and circumstances!"

Zhang Xuan's deep eyes stared straight at Zhang Yuanjing, and she said with a complex expression, "No matter what step Zhang Xuan takes in the future, I will not forget Daoist's life-saving grace, the grace of imparting the Dharma, and I will not forget the peaceful and tranquil years by the Chixi River!"

Hearing the words "Chixi River", Zhang Yuanjing couldn't help but recall the scene of that year, and a wave of nostalgia surged in his heart. However, this emotion was quickly calmed down by him.

He said with a smile, "The Daoist sect has always emphasized fate. These are actually your fate. This poor Daoist only brought it to you by chance. You don't need to talk about this grace, that grace. Accepting a share of fate is not an easy thing either."

"This poor Daoist always thinks that involving you in this vortex may not be a good thing. This path may not really be what you want to walk. Therefore, as long as you don't blame this poor Daoist, and don't regret it in the future, this poor Daoist will be at ease!"

A trace of sadness appeared in Zhang Xuan's beautiful eyes, and she said in a low voice, "Cultivating the Candle Dragon Art and becoming the leader of the Divine Sect, in just a few decades, I can already be comparable to the Transformation Realm. If it were someone else, it would take hundreds of years of hard accumulation, and the probability of achieving such achievements would be one in ten thousand. However, if I could choose, Zhang Xuan would rather be a Daoist Qi Refiner, cultivating from Daoist."

"It's just that Zhang Xuan's aptitude is dull, and I can't cultivate the Dao, I can only cultivate the Devil. But being able to transcend innate defects and achieve an extraordinary body, even if it means entering the Devil path, Zhang Xuan is willing to continue walking until there is no road ahead. It's a pity that I can't accompany Daoist and walk together, it's a great regret."

"Originally, I thought that if I could successfully seize Black Yin Mountain, I would give this mountain to Daoist as a Daoist field for cultivation, and it would also be convenient for Zhang Xuan to visit often. In the future, when the foundation of the great spiritual cave of Black Yin Mountain is restored, Daoist can also take the opportunity to enter the Nascent Soul stage."

"However, it seems that Black Yin Mountain is difficult to take down suddenly, and it may take decades, or even hundreds of years of repeated struggles, before there is a result. And Daoist is a disciple of the Xuantian Sect, and has his own allegiance. Although Zhang Xuan is reluctant to let Daoist leave, I can't force Daoist to stay here and delay Daoist's cultivation."

"I only hope that in the future, when Daoist needs something, you can remember Zhang Xuan. This Candle Dragon Valley, this Candle God Sect, will always open its doors to Daoist. No matter what danger Daoist encounters in the future, or what kind of opportunity you need, Zhang Xuan is willing to bear it for Daoist!"

Zhang Yuanjing was even moved in his heart upon hearing these words. But he also understood that Zhang Xuan's feelings for him were not simply the love between a man and a woman, but also contained various other emotions.

So he said gently, "If you can open the 'Yin-Yang Eye' Secret Realm to this poor Daoist in the future, this poor Daoist will be very grateful! As for Black Yin Mountain, that is the fundamental place of the Divine Sect, and there is also the precedent of Kuiyin Zhenren back then, how can it be lent to Daoist cultivators again! Although you are the leader, don't act arbitrarily and lose everyone's trust."

Zhang Xuan smiled lightly and said, "As long as the underground passage is completely opened, Black Yin Mountain will no longer be a necessary place for the Divine Sect!"

"Are you so sure? Clearing the Yin-Yang Evil Qi is probably quite dangerous!" Zhang Yuanjing was about to change the subject, so he asked along with her words.

"There will definitely be danger, but as long as you are well prepared, the probability of success is more than 80%. Daoist doesn't need to worry!" Zhang Xuan said confidently, "Actually, leaving Daoist alone is not just to reminisce about the past, but also to discuss something with you."

"Oh, what is it?" Zhang Yuanjing asked in surprise.

"It's about Fire Envoy," Zhang Xuan said.

"Oh, it's related to Senior Fire Crow, I wonder what it is?"

"According to the Candle Dragon's memory, when using Three-Life Water to clear the Yin-Yang Evil Qi, the Pure Yang Evil Qi and the Profound Yin Evil Qi will partially collide together and produce an unstable fusion. This fused gas, of course, is not necessarily the innate energy that allows Core Formation cultivators to advance to the Nascent Soul realm, but it can also be regarded as a great opportunity for Core Formation Great Perfection cultivators to break through their realm. Daoist, do you think this opportunity should be given to Senior Fire Crow?"

"Is it inconvenient, or is there something else mysterious about it?" Zhang Yuanjing asked with some confusion, "If there is such an opportunity, Senior Fire Crow will definitely not give up. I certainly hope you can fulfill him."

Zhang Xuan said solemnly, "There is no inconvenience. However, if the breakthrough fails, he may die on the spot."

Zhang Yuanjing's eyebrows jumped, and he didn't speak. After a long while, he asked, "Compared to the probability of obtaining an opportunity in the 'Yin-Yang Eye' Secret Realm, is absorbing this fused gas higher or lower?"

Zhang Xuan said calmly, "Of course it's the latter. For tens of thousands of years, about twenty Divine Sect friends have entered the 'Yin-Yang Eye', but only two have succeeded. One was a very early cultivator who stayed inside for eighty years before coming out, and the other was Kuiyin Zhenren, who only used nine days. The rest all fell in the secret realm."

"And this time, clearing the Yin-Yang Evil Qi, because so much Three-Life Water is used, it will definitely produce fused gas. As for whether you can break through after absorbing this gas, it purely depends on each person's foundation and luck."

Zhang Yuanjing pondered for a moment, then asked again, "In the Candle Dragon's memory, did it say what the key to success or failure is in absorbing this gas to break through?"

Zhang Xuan shook her head, "There is no record of this matter."

Zhang Yuanjing felt quite embarrassed and was unable to make a decision for a while.

Zhang Xuan said, "Daoist, if you are embarrassed, you might as well discuss it with Fire Envoy and let him decide for himself."

Zhang Yuanjing sighed, "With Senior Fire Crow's temperament and temper, he will definitely not give up this opportunity!"

Zhang Xuan smiled, "Since that's the case, why should Daoist worry so much. If you hide this matter and decide to give up this opportunity for him, he will blame you in the future."

Zhang Yuanjing smiled wryly and nodded helplessly.

Coming out of the temple, Zhang Yuanjing quickly walked back to his newly arranged guest room, knocked on Fire Crow Taoist's door, and told him about the opportunity Zhang Xuan had mentioned. Fire Crow Taoist first looked surprised, then resolutely stated that even if he died on the spot, he would give it a try.