Great Immortal With Boundless Mana

Chapter 307: Living Up to the Reputation

At the Chishui Peak, in the Xuanzhen Hall.

The statue of the Heavenly Venerable of the Taiwei Xuanzhen Sect stood tall, dressed in a crimson-purple Daoist robe, with hands forming countless seals, exuding a majestic aura.

Zhang Changzhen, the Sect Leader of the Xuanzhen Sect, sat cross-legged beneath the statue, his eyes slightly closed, his back straight, and his demeanor relaxed.

Zhang Changzhen had white hair and a youthful appearance, with long eyebrows that reached his cheeks. He wore a magnificent purple Taoist robe, giving off an air of immortality.

The Xuanzhen Hall was the central hub of the Sect's formations and power. Sitting here, Zhang Changzhen could control everything within the Sect.

It had become Zhang Changzhen's habit to cultivate Qi in the Xuanzhen Hall every day for several hundred years.

"Sect Leader."

Zhang Lan, the Master of the Fuzhen Hall, bowed respectfully at the entrance of the Great Hall.

Zhang Lan had been following Zhang Changzhen for nearly two hundred years, and he knew his teacher's character well. Zhang Changzhen was stubborn, self-willed, and decisive, and he detested those who did not adhere to proper etiquette.

In front of his teacher, it was best to be as respectful as possible.

"Come in, what is it?"

Zhang Changzhen didn't even open his eyes, casually asking.

He knew Zhang Lan's temperament well and knew that he wouldn't disturb him unless it was necessary.

"News has come from the Moon Wheel City. A few days ago, Bai Hengyang and Yue Qingwei intercepted a flying ship, but they didn't find anyone," Zhang Lan said in a low voice, bowing his waist.

"Hmm?"

Zhang Changzhen was a little surprised. He opened his eyes and pondered for a moment before saying, "This kid might have sensed the resonance of the Demon Subduing Whip and ran away halfway."

He muttered to himself, "I've heard that he comes from a low-level Rogue Cultivator background. It's not surprising that he has such agility to come this far."

Zhang Lan asked with some concern, "Sect Leader, will Gao Xian come to seek revenge on the Sect?"

He added, "After all, it is the inheritance of the Shenxiao Sect."

"With his mere Foundation Establishment cultivation?" Zhang Changzhen sneered, "If he dares to come, it would be even better. I can capture him and take back the Demon Subduing Whip."

Last time, when he sent someone to the Azure Cloud Sect to demand the Demon Subduing Whip, he was casually dismissed by Yun Changfeng.

The Demon Subduing Whip was the treasured heirloom passed down through generations of the Xuanzhen Sect and was related to the Sect's inheritance. The Azure Cloud Sect shamelessly swallowed it and treated him with such contempt!

Zhang Changzhen was furious. If it were Yun Zaitian, he would still have some respect, but Yun Changfeng was only at the middle stage of the Golden Core realm, yet he dared to be so arrogant!

Since then, Zhang Changzhen had harbored a grudge and had been looking for an opportunity to seek revenge.

This time, upon hearing the news that the Moon Wheel City was going to auction a Seventh Grade Five-Colored Lotus Flower, which was the Golden Core spiritual object that Gao Xian needed, Zhang Changzhen had been stimulating the Demon Subduing Whip in his hand every time a flying ship took off from the Chishui City.

When the male and female Demon Subduing Whips were together, their power multiplied. Even when they were separated, they could resonate from thousands of miles away.

However, in order to stimulate the resonance through the storage bag, it had to be accurately directed. Therefore, Zhang Changzhen could only choose to stimulate the Demon Subduing Whip towards the flying ship.

After waiting for several months, Zhang Changzhen finally waited for Gao Xian.

He had heard that Gao Xian possessed a marvelous escape technique, with a flying speed as fast as lightning. He wasn't confident in intercepting Gao Xian.

More importantly, he didn't dare to intercept the Wanbao Tower's flying ship.

If he angered some high-level members of the Azure Cloud Sect, he could still handle it. But if he angered the Wanbao Tower, the consequences would be hard to predict.

Zhang Changzhen weighed the options carefully and decided to inform the friends of the Moon Wheel Sect, letting them know that Gao Xian had gone to the Moon Wheel City.

The relationship between the Moon Wheel Sect and the Azure Cloud Sect was so bad that Gao Xian would not have an easy time.

Regardless of whether Gao Xian lived or died, he could use his friends in the Moon Wheel Sect to redeem the Demon Subduing Golden Whip.

To his disappointment, Bai Hengyang and Yue Qingwei, who had a great reputation in the Moon Wheel Sect, let Gao Xian slip away.

Zhang Lan reminded cautiously, "After all, Gao Xian is from the Shenxiao lineage. I'm worried that the Azure Cloud Sect will use this as an excuse to cause trouble."

Zhang Changzhen couldn't help but laugh, "What can Yun Changfeng do? Does he dare to come?!"

Even if Yun Changfeng dared to come, the formation that had been established in the sect for thousands of years was not fake.

In fact, the Azure Cloud Sect had no authority over the Xuanzhen Sect; they did not have a direct subordinate relationship.

Moreover, the Azure Cloud Sect was not the only one making decisions, and Yun Changfeng was not the type to act recklessly.

Zhang Changzhen waved his hand and said, "Be careful recently, try not to go out. No one dares to be presumptuous within the sect."

Before he finished speaking, a clear voice entered the Great Hall, "Gao Xian from the Azure Cloud Sect has come to visit Sect Leader Zhang. Is Sect Leader Zhang here?"

The voice seemed to come from the Nine Heavens, ethereal and distant.

Zhang Changzhen raised an eyebrow, "Gao Xian really dares to come!"

He stood up and walked out of the Great Hall, looking up to see a figure in the distance in the sky.

This person had handsome features, dressed in green with a sword at his side, standing in the sky as if commanding the wind, his robes fluttering, like a Deva.

Zhang Changzhen was seeing Gao Xian in person for the first time, and it was quite unexpected to see that he was indeed handsome.

There were many handsome cultivators, so this was nothing special. However, Gao Xian had a kind of transcendent clarity, as if his body was transparent inside and out.

"This guy must have practiced some kind of Body Refining technique to refine his body so exquisitely!

"They say this person is a master of seduction, specifically targeting female cultivators. It seems that the rumors are true, otherwise, how could a man be so good-looking!"

Zhang Changzhen grew even more disgusted with Gao Xian. It was because of this oily and powdered face that Zhang Zhengxin lost and died.

"Gao Xian, you came at the right time."

Zhang Changzhen waved his hand, and his duster flew into the sky. He was not accustomed to talking to people while looking up.

In the sky, Zhang Changzhen loudly said to Gao Xian, "Gao Xian, you came at the right time. Hand over the Demon Subduing Golden Whip!"

Zhang Changzhen was quite surprised by Gao Xian's arrival. This kid really dared to come! If he dared to come, he shouldn't leave.

Within hundreds of miles around the Chishui Peak, there were protective formations. Even a Gold Core Perfected Being wouldn't be able to contend with the formations at this height.

Gao Xian smiled faintly, "We'll talk about the Demon Subduing Golden Whip later. Zhang Sect Leader, did you leak my whereabouts to the Moon Wheel Sect?"

Zhang Changzhen firmly denied, "Absolutely not. Don't make baseless accusations."

Flirting with the Moon Wheel Sect was his own business. However, betraying the Shenxiao lineage of the Azure Cloud Sect was not his own affair.

He could do such things secretly, but he could never admit to it.

Since Gao Xian had no evidence, it was impossible to clarify this matter by going back and forth.

Gao Xian was also a bit surprised. The old man was quite cautious and didn't leak a single drop of water even on his own territory.

He sneered, "Zhang Sect Leader, as a Gold Core Perfected Being and a Sect Master, you dare not take responsibility. It's a bit embarrassing."

"Stop talking nonsense."

Although Zhang Changzhen had a narrow mind, he was so experienced that he couldn't be mocked by Gao Xian with just a few words of truth.

"If you don't hand over the Demon Subduing Golden Whip today, don't even think about leaving," Gao Xian sneered.

"I am the true disciple of Shenxiao Sect. Who dares to touch me? Sect Leader Zhang, think it through," Gao Xian laughed.

Zhang Changzhen furrowed his brows slightly, finding it difficult to see through Gao Xian's arrogant appearance.

If Gao Xian came from a prestigious family, it would be normal for him to be so foolish. But Gao Xian was different. He came from a humble background and would have died long ago if he were so foolish.

Moreover, Gao Xian's ability to evade the pursuit of the Moon Wheel Sect showed that he was very agile.

Zhang Changzhen couldn't understand and didn't bother to think about it. Gao Xian wouldn't be able to play tricks within the Xuanzhen Sect.

First, capture Gao Xian. If this kid didn't know any better, killing him was not an option, but giving him a taste of hardship was no problem.

Zhang Changzhen waved his duster and said with a cold face, "If you don't listen, don't blame me."

As he spoke, he formed seals with his left hand and swung his duster with his right hand, causing the Hu Mountain Formation and the Taiwei Xuan Yuan Formation to rumble into operation.

Beams of light shot up from peaks like Chishui Peak, occupying all eight directions.

Between the beams of light, there were faintly visible countless runes forming a net of light.

Zhang Changzhen was mainly afraid that Gao Xian would escape, so he activated the Xuan Yuan Formation to lock all eight directions in advance.

Dealing with a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, he didn't need to rely on the power of the formation.

Gao Xian was very interested in the beams of light in all directions. This formation was grand and tight, sealing off all eight directions, showing its extraordinary nature.

With the appearance of the massive formation, he clearly felt an invisible barrier in the space. Being within it made his manipulation of magic power somewhat sluggish.

Gao Xian didn't have much knowledge about formations, but he could tell that this formation combined the power of the earth's veins to guide the orderly transformation of spiritual qi between heaven and earth.

If the formation was seen as a super-sized magical item, it would be easier to understand.

A magical item still needed to be activated with magic power, while a formation could borrow the power of heaven and earth.

From this, one could see the vast difference between the two. This was also the most formidable aspect of formations.

Gao Xian activated the invisible Heavenly Robe of Taiji Xuan Light with a wave of his sleeve. He wasn't very proficient in this secret technique, mainly because he lacked the addition of Human Dao Spiritual Light.

He didn't know if the Heavenly Robe of Taiji Xuan Light could penetrate this formation.

However, with the mighty Vajra Staff, breaking the formation forcefully was absolutely no problem! The Azure Lotus Sword could also break the formation.

Gao Xian was confident about this. Such a large formation was mainly used to adjust the spiritual qi of heaven and earth and to form spatial barriers, among other things.

This spatial barrier should be the weakest variation of the formation.

After all, this formation covered such a large area. No matter how powerful the Xuanzhen Sect was, it had its limits.

Gao Xian said seriously to Zhang Changzhen, "Sect Leader Zhang, you still have time to stop now."

"What kind of unparalleled magic and swordsmanship? I want to see it," Zhang Changzhen waved his duster, and purple lightning flashed out, instantly condensing into a several-zhang-long sword that slashed directly at Gao Xian.

The distance between the two was about two hundred steps, and the Purple Heaven Thunder Sword that Zhang Changzhen unleashed was extremely fast.

The more powerful formation also started to operate, layer by layer, with invisible magic power barriers stacking up, completely blocking all directions. Gao Xian's whole body tensed as he endured the immense invisible pressure of magic power.

In this state, the extreme speed of the Yin & Yang Heaven Wheel would be greatly affected. Even the manipulation of magic power would inevitably be greatly affected. This was why Gao Xian didn't want to enter the formation.

Any large city would have such a formation, the difference being the level of power.

Gao Xian didn't struggle forcefully but decided to first test the old man's abilities by engaging in a battle of magic.

He flicked his finger lightly, and a little crimson light burst out like a bullet, directly hitting the light sword formed by the thunder light.

The flames suddenly surged and exploded, and the Purple Sky Thunder Sword Ray also disintegrated in the impact, exploding into dazzling electric lights.

The power of the Solar Flare Bullet was far inferior to the opponent's thunder technique, but it excelled in its ability to fire rapidly in an instant. Under Gao Xian's control, it could accurately and precisely strike at different levels, easily defeating the opponent's thunder technique.

Zhang Changzhen raised his eyebrows slightly, amazed by the brilliance of the technique. He actually broke his Sect's Secret Technique with the Solar Flare Bullet.

He was no longer polite. With a shake of his Duster, purple thunder light instantly flashed out, and thousands of thunderbolts converged into giant thunder swords, slashing towards Gao Xian with a thunderous sound that shook the heavens and the earth.

In an instant, thousands of thunder swords descended like a raging tide, causing a thunderous roar that scattered the clouds and shook the mountains. Its imposing power seemed to shatter the souls of both gods and men.

"Amazing, truly worthy of a Gold Core late stage cultivator!"

In the past, Gao Xian would always strike quickly against Gold Core Perfected Beings, not giving them a chance to unleash their abilities, relying on various means to quickly kill them.

This time, in a head-on clash, he was one level below as a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

The Great Vajra Staff was ultimately a Body Refining technique, which had a great advantage in close combat but was not as effective in a battle of techniques.

With powerful magic power, exquisite spells, and a strong Divine Sense, coupled with the coordination of the formation, Zhang Changzhen's strike had a tremendous impact.

After thinking for a moment, Gao Xian decided not to dodge. He activated the Solar Flare Bullet and transformed it into a giant red palm, fiercely slapping it against the surging tide of thunder swords.

Thousands of fierce flames erupted, shattering the thunder swords in front, but the Thunder Sword Ray surged like an unstoppable tide.

The power of the Purple Sky Thunder Sword Ray, condensed by the extreme Yin and Yang thunder technique, surpassed that of the Solar Flare Bullet by an unknown amount.

The surging purple thunder light quickly broke through the flames and directly struck Gao Xian.

Gao Xian flicked his sleeve, and a black and white Tai Chi diagram appeared in front of him.

This was the automatic transformation of the Tai Chi Profound Light in the invisible Heavenly Robe, with the rotation of Yin and Yang, combining offense and defense, it was quite exquisite.

The rotating black and white Tai Chi diagram was like a whirlpool, constantly devouring the thunder swords one by one.

However, the Purple Sky Thunder Sword Ray was too powerful. The rotating black and white Tai Chi diagram shattered after devouring only a small portion of the Thunder Sword Ray.

Amidst the thunderous roar, thousands of Purple Sky Thunder Sword Rays descended towards Gao Xian. This technique not only possessed the power to cleanse the heavens and the earth with thunder, but also the sharpness of a sword, making it the top-notch secret technique of the Xuanzhen Sect.

Gao Xian's eyes sparkled like stars, completely occupied by the countless purple thunder sword blades.

Zhang Changzhen looked at Gao Xian being engulfed by thousands of thunder sword blades and felt a bit worried. "If this kid can't hold on, it will be troublesome!"

But at this point, there was no way to back down. He couldn't possibly control such a fierce thunder technique with such precision.

Just then, a clear and melodious sword chant entered Zhang Changzhen's ears, causing his Gold Core at the center of his eyebrows to tremble violently.

It seemed as if an invisible divine sword had cut through the heavens and the earth, cutting through his Divine Sense.

The fierce and powerful Purple Sky Thunder Sword Rays simultaneously shattered and broke apart.

After a pause, the shattered thunder swords crumbled into a purple light rain that scattered in the sky.

Gao Xian stood with his sword in the midst of the light rain, and a three-inch long sword revealed a brilliant blue light in his hand.

Zhang Changzhen's eyes revealed astonishment. What a powerful Sword Technique! What a sharp sword!

Both in technique and sword, he was truly exceptional.

Gao Xian calmly said to Zhang Changzhen, "Old Zhang, I'm going to make a move now. Remember, it's your own fault!"

Zhang Changzhen became furious. This kid was indeed skilled in Sword Technique, but he had no right to boast within the formation.

"Based on your abilities, you're courting death! Do you really think I won't dare to kill you?"

Gao Xian smiled instead, "You're still not convinced, old man. Let me show you how formidable I am!"

(End of this chapter)