Xuantian Immortal Cultivation Record

A month later, Zhang Yuanjing returned to the Xuan Yuan Hall with Huo Zhengkai.

Daoist Fire Crow already knew about Zhang Yuanjing's slaying of a Nascent Soul cultivator and his promotion to Elder. He led three disciples and all the Foundation Establishment stewards of the hall to greet him outside the hall.

"Yuanjing, I thought it was just a routine trip, but I didn't expect you to achieve such a great feat. Congratulations!" Daoist Fire Crow said with a smile, cupping his fist in congratulation.

Behind him, Yuan Zhilin, Liu Jinglong, and Mei Zhenyi looked at Zhang Yuanjing with a hint of awe.

All the Foundation Establishment stewards, led by Zheng Yuandu, bowed deeply to Zhang Yuanjing and shouted, "Welcome Elder Zhang back!"

Zhang Yuanjing nodded slightly and said, "No need for formalities, let's talk inside the hall."

The crowd parted, making way for him. Zhang Yuanjing gestured to Daoist Fire Crow to enter first, then stepped into the hall and sat in the main seat before the long table.

The others also took their seats. Huo Zhengkai found an empty seat near the entrance.

Zhang Yuanjing first said to Daoist Fire Crow, "Thank you for presiding over the affairs of the hall during this time. The attack by the True Lord of the Heavenly Devil Abyss must have frightened you and everyone else!"

Daoist Fire Crow laughed, "Frightened, yes, but it was a narrow escape. Fortunately, True Lord Tong was in the secret realm. We provided cover for the True Lord, helping him severely injure the Heavenly Devil Abyss's Nascent Soul cultivator, so we got some credit."

Zhang Yuanjing nodded. Some things needed to be clarified, but not here. He asked, "Were there any losses among the disciples in the hall?"

Daoist Fire Crow glanced at Zheng Yuandu, who quickly replied, "The Heavenly Devil Abyss's Nascent Soul cultivator did not harm the disciples in the hall, but more than a dozen Qi Refining disciples who entered the secret realm strayed into dangerous areas. Only half of them have been found. The remaining few are mostly dead."

Zhang Yuanjing sighed softly and said, "Report the facts to the outer sect headquarters."

He then inquired about the affairs of the hall. Regarding the array, Daoist Fire Crow answered personally, saying that the array had been repaired and was the same as before. The rest was reported by the six Foundation Establishment stewards.

After the matters were settled, Zhang Yuanjing stood up and said, "A few days ago, True Lord Tong summoned all the Core Formation cultivators in Flowing Cloud City to discuss matters, reward merits, and punish demerits. Everyone in the hall, from Senior Fire Crow down, has been credited. I will reward you according to your merits!"

The stewards immediately stood up and bowed to Zhang Yuanjing, "Thank you, Hall Master!"

Zhang Yuanjing added, "True Lord Tong also specifically instructed that although the Heavenly Devil Abyss has temporarily retreated to Huan Yue Mountain, its strength remains, and there are still several Nascent Soul True Lords who may make a comeback at any time. Everyone must be vigilant from beginning to end, be on guard, and never be negligent, lest the enemy take advantage of it!"

Everyone responded, "We will obey the Hall Master's orders!"

Zhang Yuanjing told everyone to return to their posts, leaving behind Daoist Fire Crow and his three disciples, as well as Zheng Yuandu, the Grand Steward of Xuan Yuan Hall.

"Junior Brother Yuandu, is Pei Yuanjian still around?"

Zheng Yuandu glanced at Daoist Fire Crow, hesitant to speak.

Daoist Fire Crow said, "Just tell me."

Zheng Yuandu said with a wry smile, "Since returning from the secret realm, he insisted on returning to the sect. I couldn't stop him, so I asked Senior Fire Crow for instructions. Senior Fire Crow captured Senior Brother Pei and locked him in the forbidden hall. As a result, he died within a few days."

Zhang Yuanjing frowned and asked, "How did he die?"

Zheng Yuandu said, "After tossing around in the secret realm, the last bit of his lifespan was exhausted, and he died."

Zhang Yuanjing breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Since he died of old age, report it to the Hall of Palm Xuan as it is."

Zheng Yuandu said with some embarrassment, "I don't know, I don't know if we should mention that he was imprisoned."

This matter could not be concealed, so he didn't want to fabricate anything on this matter, lest he become a scapegoat in the future.

Zhang Yuanjing waved his hand, "Report it as it is."

Zheng Yuandu responded. Seeing that Zhang Yuanjing did not ask further, he took the initiative to report, "Junior Nephew Zhou Zhengming has been in Xuan Yuan Hall for some time. Should we ask Junior Nephew Pan to find him and ask Junior Nephew Zhou to come out of the secret realm to pay his respects to the Hall Master?"

Zhang Yuanjing shook his head, "No need to look for him, let him train in the realm."

Zheng Yuandu responded and then took his leave.

Zhang Yuanjing, together with Daoist Fire Crow, led his four disciples back to the Zhi Zhi Building.

"Senior Fire Crow, I am truly ashamed to have put you in danger this time! However, these arrangements were all decided by True Lord Tong alone, and I don't know much about them."

Inside the room, there were only Zhang Yuanjing and Daoist Fire Crow. Zhang Yuanjing quickly apologized to him.

Daoist Fire Crow laughed, "Yuanjing, there is no need to be like this. This True Lord Tong, although gentle in appearance, is very unyielding inside and is a man of his word. He was hiding in the Xuan Yuan Secret Realm, and I'm afraid no one knew about it. If we hadn't hidden in the secret realm, he would have been worried about disrupting his plans, and I'm afraid he still wouldn't have appeared to meet me. However, this is also good. Only such a True Lord can support the sect in times of crisis."

Zhang Yuanjing sighed, "The Heavenly Devil Abyss wants to get the news from me, they will not give up. If Senior and I stay here, we may encounter great danger at any time."

Daoist Fire Crow said, "If I am with Yuanjing, it is safe. I am only afraid that when Yuanjing is not here, the Nascent Soul of the Heavenly Devil Abyss will come, that is the most dangerous. Therefore, Yuanjing, you don't need to worry about us, as long as you are here, this place is safe."

Zhang Yuanjing was stunned for a moment, then understood that Daoist Fire Crow was implying that he carried the "Senior Divine Cauldron" with him, and even if a True Lord took action, there was no need to worry.

He was speechless and had to say, "I have brought back the few volumes of insights on cultivation techniques from senior experts given by the sect, I hope they will be of some help to Senior."

Daoist Fire Crow was overjoyed, "Thank you so much, Yuanjing!"

Zhang Yuanjing hesitated for a long time, but in the end, he did not mention that he might go to the Hengduan Mountains. After all, this was only a possibility, and to determine whether it was true or not, it would take at least several years.

He asked Daoist Fire Crow to return the Spirit Locking Armor, called Huo Zhengkai in, and tempered Huo Zhengkai's meridians in front of Daoist Fire Crow.

Huo Zhengkai had practiced the Xuan Tian Technique since he was a child, and his foundation was well laid. After taking the Golden Scale Fruit, with the help of the Spirit Locking Armor and Zhang Yuanjing, he refined the medicinal power quickly. In just over an hour, he completed the transformation of his meridians and dantian, and his cultivation was greatly reduced, only resembling someone who had just entered the Foundation Establishment stage.

However, he understood in his heart that he had obtained a great opportunity. There would be almost no bottlenecks in his entire Foundation Establishment stage of cultivation. This alone would save him countless days compared to others.

He knelt on the ground and paid a great salute to show his gratitude to his master.

Zhang Yuanjing accepted it calmly. After he stood up, he asked Daoist Fire Crow, "Senior, can you see anything?"

Daoist Fire Crow stared at the Spirit Locking Armor still worn by Huo Zhengkai, pondered for a few breaths, and said, "The old Daoist has touched some of the surface, and needs to comprehend it before he can gain something. If I can understand the inner principles, it may be of great benefit to the old Daoist's comprehension of Nascent Soul techniques!"