Great Immortal With Boundless Mana

Chapter 335: Purple Cloud Flower

Qingxiao Peak, Xuanming Temple.

The ancient Taoist temple was marked with traces of time everywhere.

Gao Xian had been to Xuanming Temple once before, and at that time, he only felt that the temple was ancient and secluded.

But this time, he discovered that the temple was filled with a deep and unfathomable aura. It made him feel a sense of immeasurability, even awe.

This small Taoist temple seemed to be the true center and ruler of the Qingyun Mountains.

Gao Xian sighed in his heart, realizing that this temple was indeed extraordinary. Last time, his cultivation base was too low to perceive the strangeness of this place.

In fact, even with just a little bit of thought, one could understand that a Nascent Soul True Monarch like Yun Zaitian would not choose a place to reside in casually, whether for the sake of cultivation or for safety reasons.

After several years, seeing Yun Zaitian again, he hadn't changed at all.

He wore a simple green Taoist robe, with a calm expression. His eyes were clear and gentle, sitting in the lotus position on a cushion, naturally exuding a peaceful and ethereal aura.

Yun Zaitian was within reach, yet gave Gao Xian a feeling of being untouchable and unfathomable, as if there was an infinite distance between them.

Gao Xian's heart trembled. This could only mean that his divine sense couldn't truly lock onto Yun Zaitian, and his keen senses were confused by the other's aura, making it impossible to determine his true position.

Although his first rank Gold Core was extraordinary, it was completely suppressed in the face of a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

This indescribable feeling only lasted for a moment before everything returned to normal.

But Gao Xian knew that Yun Zaitian had done this intentionally, giving him a small reminder of the vast difference between a Gold Core and a Nascent Soul.

Gao Xian instantly understood Yun Zaitian's meaning and respectfully greeted him.

Indeed, after achieving a first rank Gold Core, he was undoubtedly a bit proud. He also became more curious about the Nascent Soul True Monarch.

After a brief attempt today, Gao Xian immediately understood that even with a first rank Gold Core, he couldn't touch the edge of a Nascent Soul. The gap between the two realms was extremely vast.

For the time being, there was no need to consider the Nascent Soul True Monarch. Such a powerful individual would be the pillar of the sect and wouldn't easily make a move.

When a Nascent Soul True Monarch made a move, it was equivalent to the emperor personally leading the troops.

Winning was normal, but if something unexpected happened, it would cause unimaginable consequences. It could even lead to the collapse of the entire sect.

Yun Zaitian looked meaningfully at Gao Xian and smiled, "I always thought that you had exceptional talent, but I didn't expect you to form a High Grade Gold Core so quickly."

The old man's face showed a pensive expression. "In the thousands of years of the sect's history, sigh..."

Yun Zaitian didn't finish his words but sighed. He then praised, "Truly an extraordinary talent. The future of the sect will rely on you."

Gao Xian quickly humbled himself. Although he was confident, he didn't dare to be arrogant in front of a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

"You don't need to be modest. The Eastern Wasteland is undergoing great changes, and chaos is imminent. You all need to work together to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the sect."

"Cloud in the sky, this is what Yun Qingxuan and Gao Xian were saying. Yun Qingxuan understood and nodded softly in response."

"As a disciple, I am deeply grateful for the great kindness of the Sect. It is my duty to share the worries of the Sect."

"Gao Xian is better at speaking than Yun Qingxuan. In front of the leader, it's not just about whether things are done or not, but also about the attitude."

"Cloud in the sky nodded in satisfaction. Although Gao Xian's performance was a bit exaggerated, there was still some sincerity."

"Observing how this person conducts himself, he still has a bottom line and knows how to be grateful. That is enough."

"Wanting others to give their all and sacrifice their lives is not realistic."

He said, "According to the rules of the Sect, after achieving the Gold Core stage, you can enter the Xuanming Hall and choose a Spiritual Weapon or spiritual object."

"Thank you, Ancestor." Gao Xian's face showed joy. Being able to get something for free always makes people happy, even if it's not something good.

"Whether the Spiritual Weapons or spiritual objects in the Xuanming Hall are damaged or of unknown origin, it all depends on personal opportunities. You can also choose from the Spiritual Weapons in the Sect's internal storage, but you will need to exchange them with good deeds."

"The treatment for Gold Core Perfected Beings in the Sect is very generous, but it's not possible to give away Rank Three Spiritual Weapons for free."

Gao Xian nodded in understanding. The Ninth Grade Five-Colored Lotus Flower alone owed ten million good deeds, and in addition to the Medicine Pill Spiritual Weapon used for the Golden Core, another million good deeds were used.

Adding up the miscellaneous expenses for buying Foundation Establishment Pills, he now owed the Sect twelve million good deeds.

Even as a Gold Core Perfected Being, it would take him one or two hundred years to repay it. If there wasn't a particularly suitable Spiritual Weapon, he didn't plan to take it.

"There is something I need to tell you in advance."

After Yun Zaitian finished talking about the benefits, he changed the subject and talked about the main matter.

"In another twenty years, the entrance to the Purple Cloud Valley will open again. According to the rules, each of the thirty-six sects in Wanfeng County must send five Gold Core cultivators to pick the Purple Cloud Flowers for Wanfeng Sect..."

"Each sect will receive ten Purple Cloud Flowers, and for each flower missing, one Supreme Grade Spirit Stone must be paid."

Gao Xian was suddenly shocked. He had been in Azure Cloud Sect for so long and had never seen a Supreme Grade Spirit Stone, but he had heard of it.

It was said that Supreme Grade Spirit Stones were golden in color, and one Supreme Grade Spirit Stone was worth ten thousand High Grade Spirit Stones. Converted into Low Grade Spirit Stones, it would be one hundred million.

For a large sect like Azure Cloud Sect, it shouldn't be a problem to produce a few hundred Supreme Grade Spirit Stones.

By this calculation, the penalty wasn't too exaggerated. So even if he didn't get a single Purple Cloud Flower, it wouldn't be a big deal.

Yun Zaitian seemed to understand Gao Xian's thoughts and smiled, "This punishment is continuously multiplied. If you don't get a single Purple Cloud Flower, you will have to pay five hundred and twelve Supreme Grade Spirit Stones..."

Gao Xian was suddenly shocked. This fine was quite exaggerated. Even if Azure Cloud Sect could produce so many Spirit Stones, it would be difficult to bear such a huge loss.

For the Sect to operate, the first requirement is people, and the second is money.

Without money, even if the Sect has Nascent Soul True Monarchs, it cannot operate normally.

The severity of this punishment system is clearly aimed at preventing various sects from slacking off.

From this, it can be seen that the Wanfeng Sect values the Purple Cloud Flower.

Furthermore, with thirty-six sects gathered in one place and the preciousness of the Purple Cloud Flower, conflicts are bound to occur.

Moreover, it can be used as an opportunity to strike against enemy sects. If successful, it can greatly damage the opponent's vitality.

Therefore, the Purple Cloud Valley is exceptionally dangerous...

As Gao Xian thought of this, his expression became more serious.

Yun Zaitian calmly said, "Although the Purple Cloud Valley claims to prohibit conflicts, there is no supervision, making it impossible to prevent sects from sending assassins.

"In my opinion, this is also the intention of that Divine Transformation Dao Lord. He governs without interfering in the affairs of the sects, but it doesn't mean he has no thoughts about them.

"The Purple Cloud Valley is using this as an opportunity to test the abilities of each sect. The weak ones, needless to say, should be eliminated. This is also the Dao Lord's way of governing without interfering..."

Gao Xian couldn't tell whether Yun Zaitian was praising or mocking, it seemed to be a combination of both.

Damn it, this Divine Transformation Dao Lord even believes in a wolf-like corporate culture! Gao Xian didn't know how to comment.

Facing the gaze of the Nascent Soul True Monarch, Gao Xian could only solemnly say, "Disciple will do his best and not disappoint the ancestors' trust."

Yun Zaitian nodded in satisfaction and continued, "You and Qing Xuan will be the main members of the Purple Cloud Valley expedition. Be prepared. If there are any mistakes this time, the sect cannot afford it..."

In the past, more than five hundred Supreme Grade Spirit Stones could barely be afforded. Now, with the great changes in the Eastern Wasteland, the sect must accumulate strength to prepare for contingencies and simply cannot produce so many Spirit Stones.

For this reason, Yun Zaitian had to send Gao Xian and Yun Qing Xuan to ensure the acquisition of ten Purple Cloud Flowers.

Yun Qiu Shui was not brought along because as a sword cultivator, he only knew how to fight.

Yun Zaitian did not explain all this to Gao Xian. As a Nascent Soul True Monarch, he didn't need to give so many reasons for Gao Xian to do things.

Furthermore, Yun Qing Xuan had already gone. What else could Gao Xian be dissatisfied with?

After explaining everything, Yun Zaitian pointed his finger, and a golden light passage appeared below the statue of Xuan Ming Heavenly Venerable.

He said to Gao Xian, "Go, don't stay inside for too long."

Gao Xian bowed and then floated into the golden light passage.

In the blink of an eye, Gao Xian had arrived at an ancient Great Hall, which looked exactly like the Xuan Ming Temple outside.

It seemed like a mirror image of the Xuan Ming Temple, or perhaps the Xuan Ming Temple was built based on this Great Hall.

The difference was that there were several long tables in this Great Hall, with over a hundred different types of Spiritual Weapons and spiritual objects placed on them.

Most of them emitted a brilliant spiritual light, revealing a mysterious atmosphere.

Gao Xian was not in a hurry. Yun Zaitian said that the time should not be too long, at least a day.

With so many Spiritual Weapons, there must be some selection.

The Spiritual Weapons displayed here are at least Rank Three, and there may even be some at Rank Four.

However, these Spiritual Weapons were obtained by the sect seniors by chance, without a systematic inheritance, without corresponding secret techniques, or with various problems.

In short, they cannot be coordinated with the sect's cultivation secret techniques, but they have high value, which is why they are displayed here.

White Jade Calabash, black bone flute, golden skull, strange four-winged red snake, and so on.

Among the many strange-shaped Spiritual Weapons, Gao Xian suddenly saw a three-inch Vajra staff. The golden Vajra staff was embedded with many small gemstones, looking very magnificent. It should be an ornament worn by a high monk.

He reached out and picked up the Vajra staff. This small thing weighed more than ten catties and felt unusually heavy.

There was a faint circulation of Spiritual Qi inside the Vajra staff, but it was extremely obscure.

Gao Xian was not sure what it was used for, but he felt that it should be useful. He was about to leave with the Vajra staff when he saw a green Lotus flower placed on a corner.

This green Lotus flower had nine petals that were closed together, resembling a bud. It was somewhat similar to the Azure Lotus Sword Order he had obtained, but also had significant differences.

Gao Xian reached out and picked up the green Lotus flower. It was heavy and made of some kind of forged gold and iron.

In terms of quality, the green Lotus flower was slightly inferior to the Vajra staff. However, this thing was obviously related to the Qinghua Sect.

The secret technique of the Great Vajra staff came from the Dragon Elephant Palace, and he could still add some points to it. If there was a need, he could also go to the Dragon Elephant Palace.

But the green Lotus flower would be gone if he missed it. It was related to the Qinghua Sect, and even to the Dongji Qinghua Divine Rainbow Sword. He couldn't afford to miss it.

As Gao Xian's thoughts turned, he made up his mind. He picked up the green Lotus flower and entered the golden passage.

In a flash of light, Gao Xian had already returned to the Xuanming Pavilion. Yun Qingxuan had already left, leaving only the old man Yun Zaitian.

Yun Zaitian glanced at the green Lotus flower in Gao Xian's hand and nodded slightly, "A thousand years ago, a master of the sect obtained this item from the Eastern Wasteland Iron Ape Mountain. It seems to have the same origin as your sword..."

Upon hearing that it was something obtained from the Eastern Wasteland, Gao Xian couldn't help but be moved. He cupped his hands and saluted, "Ancestor, this item has a connection with disciple. Disciple will choose it."

"Hmm."

Yun Zaitian nodded lightly, leaving the choice to Gao Xian. He would not interfere.

Gao Xian put away the green Lotus flower. Before parting, he couldn't help but ask, "Master, is Yingying not here? I haven't seen her for a long time..."

Yun Zaitian smiled, "Yingying went to practice elsewhere. This child has unlimited potential for the future."

He paused and said, "Don't look down on yourself just because you are a first-rank Gold Core. Compared to Yingying, your aptitude is far behind..."

Gao Xian was somewhat stunned. Was it true or false? Could it be so exaggerated?!

(End of this chapter)