Xuantian Immortal Cultivation Record

Zhang Yuanjing was too lazy to bother with the chaotic situation at Tongyun Palace. After a brief discussion with Fire Crow Taoist, he took Han Ji and had Ape Thirteen carry Guan Yinglong south to Misty Spirit Mountain.

Zhang Yuanjing took Han Ji to the deep valley alone, allowing him to meet with Zhang Jun and Zhang Yu. Given his age, he naturally acted as the senior brother.

He instructed the three to seize the time to cultivate, and asked Yuan Zhilin and Liu Jinglong to provide more guidance. Then, he left the valley to meet up with Fire Crow Taoist and Ape Thirteen, and together they headed to the Crimson Blood Valley, which was eight hundred thousand miles away in the south.

The two men and one ape traveled in haste, flying for more than twenty days, when a lush, verdant, and majestic mountain came into view, looming in the clouds.

Fire Crow Taoist pointed at the mountain and said calmly, "That is Luo Yu Mountain. Crimson Blood Valley is in the eastern part of the mountain range, in a strategically important location. The valley top is covered in blood mist, and the poisonous gas is extremely heavy. One can only enter from a gap below."

After a pause, he added, "The Crimson Blood Valley has six Core Formation stage cultivators, excluding this Guan fellow. Two late-stage cultivators, two mid-stage cultivators, and two early-stage cultivators. A direct attack is definitely not possible. Just the mountain protection formation alone is something the three of us can't break."

Fire Crow Taoist said this not because he was afraid of difficulties, but to remind Zhang Yuanjing that if he really wanted to attack the mountain gate of a medium-sized sect, he could seek help from Senior Divine Cauldron.

Zhang Yuanjing naturally knew the power of the mountain protection formation, and nodded, saying, "Senior, don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Since Xing Guanghan of Crimson Blood Valley has a great use for capturing Zhang Xuan, her life should be safe, at least in the short term. We'll use this Guan Yinglong as a hostage to exchange for Zhang Xuan. If that doesn't work, we'll think of another way."

Fire Crow Taoist hesitated for a moment, then said, "Yuanjing, regardless of whether you have Yang Yuan Crystals or not, you can't say you do, otherwise, countless Core Formation cultivators will come looking for you!"

Zhang Yuanjing said with a wry smile, "I understand that. There were Yang Yuan Crystals in the Profound Yin Cave, but Senior Divine Cauldron devoured them all. It only left me with one Yang Yuan Stone."

Zhang Yuanjing did not tell Fire Crow Taoist about the departure of the Hou Tu Transformation Cauldron, which was also a precaution to prevent him from having any ulterior motives.

Fire Crow Taoist did not suspect anything, nodded slightly, and said nothing more.

At the foot of Luo Yu Mountain, ten thousand miles away from Crimson Blood Valley, there was a small immortal city, built by Crimson Blood Valley. Cultivators from nearby cultivation forces, especially some rogue cultivators, came here to trade goods, making it look very prosperous.

The two men and one ape bypassed the city and headed straight for the eastern part of Luo Yu Mountain. The mountains were deep and the caves were dangerous. Clouds rose above the ridges, and the forests were lush and verdant, with a variety of exotic flowers. The streams gurgled, and the spiritual energy was rich, making it a beautiful and blessed immortal mountain that was favored by nature.

However, when they reached the eastern side of the mountain range and entered a deep valley, the beautiful scenery seemed to disappear, and the mountain colors were only a dark gray. Boulders jutted out on both sides, resembling various demons and monsters. The valley was filled with a chilling wind, like the wailing of ghosts and wolves.

After traveling for several miles, a fishy smell gradually filled the air, and the light became dim.

Zhang Yuanjing looked up and saw a faint red mist floating above, but it was only a thin layer.

Looking further ahead, at a height of a hundred zhang, bright red mist swirled between the cold and severe rocks. The further into the valley, the thicker the red mist became.

This kind of environment was oppressive, and Zhang Yuanjing felt a little depressed in addition to his worries.

After passing more than ten miles, Zhang Yuanjing's divine sense spread out and discovered traces of cultivators' activities more than thirty miles ahead.

There was a gap less than three zhang wide, guarded by four Foundation Establishment cultivators and twelve Qi Refining cultivators. Among the Foundation Establishment cultivators, one was at the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

Before long, the two men and one ape entered the range of that late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator's divine sense. They did not conceal their aura, so the man immediately noticed the anomaly.

The man quickly issued orders. Two Qi Refining cultivators turned around and sped into the valley, while the remaining fourteen cultivators stood in a certain formation, closing the formation at the gap.

The mountain walls on both sides became steeper and steeper, the red mist above was thick, and the environment was extremely dangerous.

At a place where the road suddenly narrowed, Fire Crow Taoist stopped and said, "Yuanjing, the terrain here is too dangerous. It's still seventeen or eighteen zhang wide here, but further ahead, there will only be four or five zhang of space. It would be extremely dangerous if the enemy blocked us. This old Taoist's idea is to have Brother Ape stay here to prevent the enemy from cutting off our retreat."

Zhang Yuanjing heard this, thought for a moment, and shook his head, saying, "It's better to have Brother Ape go with me to the gap, and Senior stay here. After all, Brother Ape doesn't know much about cultivators' methods and may not be able to react correctly in time."

Fire Crow Taoist didn't say much, only saying, "Then Yuanjing, be careful. As long as the enemy makes a move, retreat back here first before making plans."

Zhang Yuanjing nodded, and then continued forward with Ape Thirteen. After walking for six or seven miles, they arrived at the gap.

The late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator from Crimson Blood Valley cupped his fist in salute from afar and asked loudly, "May I ask for the senior's name? What brings you to our valley?"

Zhang Yuanjing said straightforwardly, "This poor Taoist is Zhang Jing. A junior of mine was brought to the valley by Elder Xing Guanghan of your sect. I've come to find him, please ask him to come out for a while!"

The Foundation Establishment cultivator's face remained unchanged, but he respectfully replied, "Then please wait a moment, Senior. I will immediately send someone to report to the sect leader."

Zhang Yuanjing didn't say anything, but stood with his hands behind his back, signaling Ape Thirteen to lift Guan Yinglong up and show his face.

After the Foundation Establishment cultivator saw clearly, his expression changed drastically. After giving a few instructions, he hurriedly left.

After about half an hour, two Core Formation mid-stage cultivators and one Core Formation early-stage cultivator appeared at the gap. The mountain protection formation opened a door, and the three walked out at the same time.

The person in front had a round face, a wide forehead, a high nose, a big mouth, and red eyes. He wore a large red robe, with a gold silk belt around his waist, and had an imposing manner. He didn't even salute, and questioned, "Fellow Daoist, why did you injure my sect's Core Formation Elder?"

Zhang Yuanjing raised his eyebrows: "This poor Taoist has already said that it was your sect's Fellow Daoist Xing Guanghan who kidnapped a junior of mine, let him come out and answer!"

This person sneered: "Fellow Daoist has a big tone. Elder Xing is the most powerful and respected person in our valley. How can anyone just find an excuse to summon him! If you know what's good for you, release Martial Nephew Guan first, and I will go and ask Martial Brother Xing to see if there is such a thing."

Zhang Yuanjing was furious at his arrogance: "Hand over the person, and I will release the person. Don't say any other nonsense!"

This person was about to say more, but another Core Formation mid-stage cultivator stepped forward and stopped him, smiling and saying, "Sect Leader Brother, Martial Nephew Guan is still in the other party's hands, so don't be angry first. Let me ask a few questions!"

Of the two Core Formation mid-stage cultivators in Crimson Blood Valley, one was the sect leader, named Hong Guanghao, and the other was called Lu Guangyuan. This person was of medium build and had an ordinary appearance, but he had an extraordinary temperament and the air of a high-level cultivator.

He nodded and smiled at Zhang Yuanjing, and then asked: "I am Lu Guangyuan, I have met Fellow Daoist. Fellow Daoist said that our sect's Elder Xing kidnapped your junior, what evidence do you have?"

Zhang Yuanjing transmitted his divine sense to Ape Thirteen, telling him to wake Guan Yinglong up. Then, he pointed at him and said: "Fellow Daoist can ask him yourself."

Guan Yinglong had been suppressed and in a coma. At this time, he opened his eyes and saw the familiar environment. He immediately cheered up, turned his head and looked, and sure enough, he saw his sect leader and two martial uncles, and immediately shouted: "Sect Leader, save me!"

Hong Guanghao, who had a look of anger on his face, glared at him and did not speak.

Lu Guangyuan said with a smile: "Martial Nephew Guan, this fellow Daoist said that Elder Xing captured his junior, is there such a thing?"

Guan Yinglong did not answer this question, but shouted: "Is my master in the valley?"

Lu Guangyuan's face changed, and he shouted: "Answer my question!"

Zhang Yuanjing's eyes showed a look of doubt, and Fire Crow Taoist, who was several miles away, had already transmitted his voice: "Yuanjing, be careful, the internal factions of Crimson Blood Valley are divided, and I heard that the fighting has been fierce. If the other party shows signs of making a move, immediately take Guan Yinglong and retreat out of the valley!"

His heart trembled, and he transmitted his divine sense to Ape Thirteen, telling him to be prepared.

Guan Yinglong looked at Hong Guanghao and asked again: "Sect Leader Martial Uncle, is my master in the valley?"

Hong Guanghao "hmm" a sound, vaguely.

Guan Yinglong did not understand what he meant, and was a little anxious, and suddenly shouted: "Everyone martial uncles, this person has Yang Yuan Crystals on his body, quickly capture him!"

As soon as this remark came out, it was like a thunderbolt, and the three Core Formation cultivators in Crimson Blood Valley were all stunned. Hong Guanghao was already holding a red long sword in his hand, and slashed towards Zhang Yuanjing.

Zhang Yuanjing heard the voice of Fire Crow Taoist in his ears: "Retreat quickly, Zhao Guangnai is out!"

Lu Guangyuan and another Core Formation cultivator were half a beat slower, and also sacrificed their magic weapons.

On this side, Zhang Yuanjing's shot was not slow either. As the Hou Tu spell sword waved, a circle of yellow mud rose into the sky, encircling all three Core Formation cultivators of Crimson Blood Valley.

"Retreat from here first!"

Zhang Yuanjing shouted in a low voice, turned around and fled back. Ape Thirteen slapped Guan Yinglong unconscious, carried him on his shoulder, and followed Zhang Yuanjing closely.

At this time, a sharp roar came from mid-air, and a fiery red sword light split the blood mist and attacked Zhang Yuanjing's head.

Ape Thirteen roared, raised his Heaven Swirling Rod, and smashed it at the sword light. The sword light was very flexible, twisted slightly, and dodged the black iron long rod, still slashing at Zhang Yuanjing's head.

Zhang Yuanjing mobilized his mana, and the earth sword struck upwards, using a move of Earth Defense, a deep yellow air shield was born from the sword, blocking the fiery red sword light.

With a "bang", the air shield shattered, and the sword light was also exhausted. Seeing the Heaven Swirling Rod strike again, it rose in height and dodged it first.

At the same time, a cyan figure, driving a black sword light, broke out of the earth prison, and the other three, who were temporarily blocked by the earth prison, also flew up to follow.

The cyan figure approached, and it was an old Taoist with white hair wearing a Xiaoyao scarf and wearing a light cyan Taoist robe. His aura was deep and his pressure was like a mountain. He was obviously a late-stage Core Formation cultivator who had accumulated years of experience.

This person is Zhao Guangnai, one of the two late-stage Core Formation cultivators in Crimson Blood Valley.

This person created a series of mental methods in Crimson Blood Valley, created a school of inheritance, and was also famous among the six schools.

After he appeared, he immediately made dozens of magic formulas. The black sword light under his feet trembled slightly and turned into a black torrent, directly hitting Ape Thirteen. And the fiery red sword light drew an arc in the air and attacked Zhang Yuanjing again.

Ape Thirteen roared, golden light flashed on his body, raised the Heaven Swirling Rod, and smashed the black torrent head-on, splitting the torrent in half. Occasionally, a few streams of air hit his body, and he was also protected by the golden light, unscathed.

Zhang Yuanjing, who was fleeing, still used Earth Defense, but compared to the last time, his mana was doubled, and the condensed air shield was more solid.

However, the red sword light suddenly virtualized and passed through the air shield, undiminished in speed, and shot at his back.

In this moment of crisis, Zhang Yuanjing's spirit, energy, and spirit were integrated with the Origin Stone. The Origin Stone suddenly changed in the Dantian, turning into a stone armor covering his whole body.

The fiery red sword light nailed on the stone armor, sparks shot everywhere, but it could not break the armor, and had to fly back helplessly.

After receiving this blow, the stone armor collapsed and still turned into a small black stone, sinking into the Dantian, slowly absorbing mana to replenish its vitality.

Zhang Yuanjing staggered forward a few steps, and then regained his balance.

The figure of Fire Crow Taoist was already clearly visible in front of him, and his Xuantian Great Gourd was suspended in the air, transforming into two zhang, and the huge gourd mouth was facing Zhao Guangnai, who was chasing rapidly like a cyan light.

When this person saw the power of the gourd, his face sank, and he immediately slowed down. The other three also slowed down.