Xuantian Immortal Cultivation Record

“Yuanjing, is this where you've been cultivating in seclusion?” Daoist Fire Crow asked, pointing at Divine Sword Peak with a surprised expression. The mountain had a strange and imposing appearance, but its spiritual energy was so thin that it wasn't even sufficient to support a Qi Refining realm cultivator.

“That's right, it's this mountain. However, I later moved to the riverside below.” Gazing at the majestic peak that seemed to pierce the sky and the rushing Red Creek River below, Zhang Yuanjing felt a surge of nostalgia in his heart.

After thirteen years, he had finally returned to Mount Meng. The scenery was the same, but the person was different.

He had returned this time with a group of five people and one ape. The ape was naturally Ape Thirteen. As for the people, besides himself, there were Daoist Fire Crow, Daoist Fire Crow's disciple Yuan Zhilin, Qiong Mountain cultivator Liu Jinglong, and Yuan Zhilin's disciple Mei Zhenyi.

Because he had sent Zhang Yuanjing to Six岳 Immortal City, Daoist Fire Crow had clashed with the cultivators of the five factions and was forbidden from entering the city. Therefore, he hurriedly left with Ape Thirteen.

He had been constantly worried about the nun, Immortal Lin, who had been killed by Ape Thirteen in the Dragonfall Valley. If this woman was truly the woman of Bao Xueyang, the Sect Master of the Spirit Control Sect, the consequences would be endless.

Bao Xueyang was notoriously vindictive, overbearing, and tyrannical. If he couldn't find the nun, he would definitely vent his anger on him, and Qiong Mountain would also suffer. After much consideration, he finally made up his mind to abandon this foundation and follow Zhang Yuanjing with his direct disciple to seek a new future.

Thus, he rushed back to Qiong Mountain to pack up properly, dismissed some wandering cultivators who had come to seek refuge, and sent away the attached servants and treasures. He only took Yuan Zhilin, Liu Jinglong, and Mei Zhenyi with him.

He settled these three in a mortal kingdom in the south of幽土 Mountain, told them to wait patiently, and then, together with Ape Thirteen, he passed through Six岳 Immortal City via the northern route and went to a mountain near the Blazing Sand Sea to wait quietly.

Months passed quickly. The Profound Yin Cave had long passed its closing time, but there was still no news of Zhang Yuanjing. Daoist Fire Crow's heart grew colder and colder, thinking that Zhang Yuanjing had met with an accident and that his efforts to curry favor had been in vain.

When he asked Ape Thirteen, Ape Thirteen gestured for a long time and told him that Zhang Yuanjing was still alive. It had a connection with Zhang Yuanjing's soul. If Zhang Yuanjing died, it would definitely be able to sense it clearly.

Daoist Fire Crow secretly went to the vicinity of Six岳 Immortal City to inquire about news. He only heard that the direct disciples of the five factions had been wiped out in this Profound Yin Cave herb gathering, and the wandering cultivators had also suffered heavy casualties. Only a few people had survived.

As for the Star Moon Gate cultivators, it was only said that there were heavy casualties, but there was no more detailed news. In addition, it was said that the five Core Formation cultivators stationed in Six岳 Immortal City by the five factions had a fierce quarrel with the Star Moon Gate Core Formation cultivators, almost coming to blows. In the end, they reached some kind of agreement, and the storm subsided.

Daoist Fire Crow returned to the mountain and waited patiently for more than a year, but still did not see Zhang Yuanjing reply to the sound transmission jade. He was worried about his disciples, so he made an agreement with Ape Thirteen that he would go back first to bring his disciples over. If Zhang Yuanjing appeared during this time, please be sure to wait for him.

As a result, he hurriedly made a round trip that took more than a year, but he still only saw Ape Thirteen waiting boredly and did not see Zhang Yuanjing.

If he hadn't been sure that Ape Thirteen was a strange beast that could establish a mysterious connection with cultivators, he would have turned around and left to find another way out.

This wait lasted for more than seven years. As the saying goes, hard work pays off. He finally waited for Zhang Yuanjing's message in the sound transmission jade: I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Senior. I have come out of the Profound Yin Cave!

The two men and one ape met. Ape Thirteen was naturally overjoyed and somersaulted a dozen times, shouting loudly. This boring waiting day had finally come to an end. Otherwise, he, the old ape, would have gone crazy if he had waited any longer.

Daoist Fire Crow was surprised by Zhang Yuanjing's cultivation. To form his core directly after coming out of the Profound Yin Cave must mean that he had encountered a great opportunity.

Zhang Yuanjing did not hide anything and simply told Daoist Fire Crow about the Profound Yin King Grass being cut down and how he had obtained the Yang Yuan Stone and Profound Yin Fruit, allowing him to break through.

Daoist Fire Crow was amazed and delighted. He secretly thought that his choice to abandon his centuries-old foundation to follow this man was indeed not wrong.

As for Yuan Zhilin, he was secretly complaining about Daoist Fire Crow's decision. During the days of waiting bitterly in this mountain, he had often nagged his master, clamoring to leave, but Daoist Fire Crow had always rejected him.

After seeing Zhang Yuanjing, he naturally did not dare to utter a word of complaint and respectfully called him "Senior Zhang."

How could Zhang Yuanjing allow him to be a generation lower? He insisted on addressing him as a fellow Daoist and still respectfully called Daoist Fire Crow "Senior."

Daoist Fire Crow declined a few times, but unable to dissuade Zhang Yuanjing, he let him have his way. However, he himself still called Zhang Yuanjing "Yuanjing."

Seeing that Daoist Fire Crow had dismissed his disciples, abandoned his foundation, and only left these few people, and that they were all waiting here, Zhang Yuanjing understood his intentions.

Since the matter had originated from him, he could only bear whatever consequences there were. Therefore, he accepted the four and treated them as companions, announcing his true name and giving Liu Jinglong and Mei Zhenyi, who were both in the early stage of Foundation Establishment, each a mid-grade spiritual weapon as a first meeting gift.

The five people and one ape still returned east via the northern route. To avoid being noticed and to prevent being targeted by those with ulterior motives, they did not use low-level Wind Control Carts. Zhang Yuanjing, Daoist Fire Crow, and Ape Thirteen carried the three of Yuan Zhilin and flew, stopping and going. It took nearly a year to return to Mount Meng.

Along the way, Zhang Yuanjing made up his mind that after returning and settling Zhang Xuan, he would take Zhang Jun, Zhang Yu, and Han Ji and find a way to return to the Profound Heaven Sect.

Seeing Zhang Yuanjing fall into deep thought, Daoist Fire Crow smiled slightly and stroked his chin, saying, "This place has beautiful mountains and rivers, and the fishing village is peaceful. It is indeed a good place to take refuge. If this old Daoist remembers correctly, the Fire Dragon Abyss is very close to here, right?"

Zhang Yuanjing chuckled, "That's right, the Fire Dragon Abyss is ten thousand miles to the north. The Scarlet Blood Valley's affiliated sect, the Crimson Cloud Palace, is also nearby. This junior had conflicts with them while cultivating in seclusion here."

Daoist Fire Crow asked somewhat strangely, "Thirteen years ago, when this old Daoist sent you to Six岳 Immortal City, Guan Yinglong of the Scarlet Blood Valley did not seem to make things difficult for you. Instead, he deliberately or unintentionally protected you. What was the reason for this?"

Zhang Yuanjing sighed and said, "The situation is a bit complicated and has something to do with the Candle God Sect in the Barren Death Zone."

Then, he told Daoist Fire Crow and the others about Lin Dushan's matter and the Scarlet Blood Valley setting up a restriction in the Profound Yin Token.

"The Scarlet Blood Valley is really related to demonic cultivators!" Daoist Fire Crow was also shocked. "There have always been rumors that their cultivation methods were passed down from some kind of demonic cultivation classics. I didn't expect them to be related to the Candle God Sect. If the Star Moon Gate knows about this, I'm afraid they won't let it go! Alas, in less than a hundred years, this area will enter a troubled time!"

Zhang Yuanjing smiled and said, "After this junior picks up a few disciples, I will leave this place with Senior. What happens here in the future will have nothing to do with us."

Daoist Fire Crow was stunned and asked, "Yuanjing, do you have a place to go?"

A complex expression appeared in Zhang Yuanjing's eyes, and he nodded lightly, "Of course I do. This junior left the sect due to some changes. Now, it's time to find a way to return to the sect."

A strange look appeared in Daoist Fire Crow's eyes, and he asked calmly, "Yuanjing, what is your sect?"

Zhang Yuanjing said, "The Profound Heaven Sect!"

Daoist Fire Crow suddenly understood, "So it's the Profound Heaven Sect in the northwest. That's a magnificent sect with tens of thousands of years of inheritance. Although this old Daoist is in a remote place, I have long admired its name. However, to go there, you must first bypass the Barren Death Zone. The journey is probably more than thirty million miles. Even if the journey is smooth, it will take several years. Hehe, let's just treat it as a journey. This old Daoist has been cooped up in this so-called Six Factions area for hundreds of years and should go out to see the world!"

Yuan Zhilin was a little dazed as he listened, secretly thinking how sharp the old man's eyes were, seeing the extraordinary nature of this Daoist Zhang at a glance. The older ginger is indeed spicier.

As for Liu Jinglong and Mei Zhenyi, they were shocked, but they were also suddenly enlightened. They had been very puzzled by Daoist Fire Crow's abandonment of the Qiong Mountain foundation, but they did not dare to show it at all. At this time, they understood, their doubts were dispelled, and they all showed excited expressions.

Zhang Yuanjing said with some guilt, "This will trouble Senior to travel long distances and wander in the mountains and fields. This junior is ashamed!"

Daoist Fire Crow laughed, "This old Daoist doesn't have many years left to live. Taking the opportunity to go out and take a look can be considered not wasting this life. What trouble is there? Even for them, it's a very good experience, which is only beneficial to cultivation and not harmful!"

Liu Jinglong immediately nodded and said with a smile, "Yes, Senior Zhang, to be able to follow you to see the atmosphere of a great sect, not to mention thirty million miles, even three hundred million miles is nothing!"

Yuan Zhilin and Mei Zhenyi also chimed in with a few words. These people used the laughter to digest this shocking news and were undoubtedly full of longing for the future.

Zhang Yuanjing led the group to the bank of the Red Creek River. The cave where he had cultivated in seclusion earlier was still as clean as new, as if someone often cleaned it.

He asked Daoist Fire Crow and the others to wait here, while he quietly went around Zhangjiawan Village.

It was noon, and smoke was rising from the village, a scene of idyllic beauty, not much different from more than a decade ago. He returned to the entrance of the cave and prepared to lead the four people and one ape to Misty Spirit Mountain.

At this time, there was a black dot in the low sky, rapidly approaching this side. It looked like a cultivator was flying, but it was still fifty miles away.

Daoist Fire Crow had a high realm, and Zhang Yuanjing had a strong divine sense due to long-term use of the益神 Pill. The two discovered the movement in the sky almost simultaneously.

Daoist Fire Crow looked at Zhang Yuanjing, casting a questioning look. Zhang Yuanjing nodded, "Let's wait and see who it is!"

Ape Thirteen and the three of Yuan Zhilin also followed the two's gazes to look at the black dot.

The black dot moved very slowly, only flying about one mile every ten breaths, obviously a Qi Refining cultivator. Yuan Zhilin and the others immediately lost interest and lowered their heads to chat.

Zhang Yuanjing still stared at the black dot with bright eyes. Daoist Fire Crow looked at the sky a few more times, and his expression gradually became a little serious.

Behind the black dot, separated by more than ten miles, there were several figures, constantly chasing closer. Especially the figure in the front, the speed was very fast, like a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"Yuanjing, are they people you know?" Daoist Fire Crow asked.

"I can't see clearly yet!" Zhang Yuanjing shook his head.

"Since we met here, maybe there is some relationship with you. Don't just wait, go up and take a look. If there is really a relationship, it's good to help, lest you regret it if something happens. If there is no relationship, just avoid it," Daoist Fire Crow advised.

"Senior, these are prudent words. This junior is taught!" Zhang Yuanjing cupped his hands in thanks, no longer hesitated, drove his magic treasure-level flying sword, and rushed over with speed.

After more than ten breaths, the black dot entered the range of his divine sense, and a delicate and lovely, slightly blushing oval face clearly appeared.

She was breathing rapidly, her forehead was sweating, and she was trying her best to drive the flying sword under her feet, but her mana was exhausted, and she lacked strength, making it difficult to persevere, and the situation was precarious.

This woman was his most beloved and valued disciple—Zhang Yu.