Xuantian Immortal Cultivation Record

Fire Crow Daoist and Zhang Yuanjing, having obtained the identity of Divine Grace Emissaries, were directly invited into the Holy Temple and housed in a luxuriously decorated room on the second floor.

The Left Divine Envoy originally intended to arrange separate rooms for each of them, but Fire Crow Daoist insisted that they were a principal and deputy, and must act together.

The Holy Temple was the most vital place of the Candle God Sect, hence its strict defenses.

Deputy Altar Master Quan Youxuan of the Main Altar and Deputy Altar Master Lü Yang of the Transmission Altar each led two Transmission Envoys and a hundred Foundation Establishment demonic cultivators to guard inside and outside the temple.

Fire Crow Daoist and Zhang Yuanjing, these highly respected Divine Grace Emissaries, were essentially under house arrest, cut off from outside news. Fortunately, there were representatives from the six factions as witnesses, so they didn't have to worry about the Left Divine Envoy suddenly taking action. Otherwise, the two of them would have been restless and seeking a way out long ago.

"Yuanjing, what do you think of this Left Divine Envoy?" Fire Crow Daoist asked.

"Very powerful, much stronger than Golden Dharma King!" Zhang Yuanjing blurted out.

"Yes, I feel the same way. However, this person's temperament is even more terrifying! The stone statue's revelation clearly contradicts what he said, yet this person is calm and composed, as if it should be so. This is definitely not something an ordinary cultivator can do!" Fire Crow Daoist said with a solemn expression.

"Senior, what do you think is the problem here? We clearly didn't see the Inherited Divine Beast, so why did the Divine Beast's stone statue acknowledge our identities?" Zhang Yuanjing asked.

Fire Crow Daoist paced back and forth in the spacious room with his hands behind his back before saying, "Compared to that, I'm more concerned about the Left Divine Envoy's attitude of being in control when he spoke to us. He seemed to be able to decide the Inherited Divine Beast's opinion! Hehe, of course, the result wasn't what he expected. But when he spoke, he clearly had absolute certainty. This shows that he may have a means of controlling the Inherited Divine Beast. However, this method still has flaws, and the Inherited Divine Beast can still express its own opinion."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuanjing couldn't help but fall into deep thought. He recalled the Left Divine Envoy's words and attitude, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that Fire Crow Daoist's speculation was reasonable.

"As Senior said, then there must be something wrong with the Inherited Divine Beast. Otherwise, with its original strength as a Bug King, it definitely wouldn't be something a Saint Core Realm demonic cultivator could deal with. However, this Inherited Divine Beast just happened to take advantage of the Left Divine Envoy's flaw when we entered the main hall to make such a move. What is its intention? Could it really be placing its hopes on us?"

Fire Crow Daoist shook his head and said, "Not necessarily. A Bug King that has lived for who knows how many tens of thousands of years is definitely not simple. Perhaps it is very weak, but it definitely doesn't lack the power to protect itself. If it were really at an extreme disadvantage, it wouldn't act rashly, lest the Left Divine Envoy patch the loophole and completely control it.

"Since it dares to make a move, it must have something to rely on and not fear the Left Divine Envoy's methods. It's very likely that it gave a revelation through the stone statue not to have us do anything, but as a warning, a warning to the Left Divine Envoy, to protect someone or stop some excessive action of his."

Then, he waved his hand, somewhat melancholically, and said, "These are all just guesses and cannot be taken as accurate. We know too little about the Candle God Sect, especially about this main altar. We have no understanding at all, so we can't make an accurate judgment. The only thing we can be sure of is that this time will be extremely dangerous. Not to mention the Left Divine Envoy and Right Divine Envoy, just this Inherited Divine Beast is not easy to deal with.

"The Golden Dharma King's North Three Altars are indeed powerful, but that's in the northern desert. Once he gets to this Candle Shadow Valley, I don't think he's a match for the Left Divine Envoy and Right Divine Envoy at all. In this matter, we were careless, overestimating the Golden Dharma King's strength and neglecting to understand the situation on the main altar's side."

The two of them thought about it left and right, but still couldn't come up with any means to break the situation. They had no choice but to wait for the Nirvana Sacrifice, when the various forces gathered, and then act accordingly.

Early in the morning three days later, Chang Guangming came to inform the two that a ceremony would be held in front of the Holy Temple at noon, where the two envoys would bestow blessings upon the Candle Shadow Valley disciples. The Left and Right Divine Envoys, the Four Great Dharma Kings of Gold, White, Azure, and Red, as well as the Holy Maiden who was a candidate for Sect Leader, would also be present.

Upon hearing this, the two were overjoyed. This was indeed an opportunity, especially to see the Holy Maiden, at least to confirm whether this person was Zhang Xuan.

Chang Guangming had personally witnessed Fire Crow Daoist and Zhang Yuanjing emerge from the Netherworld Cave, and with the goal of disrupting the Golden Dharma King's plan, he had guided the two to impersonate Divine Grace Emissaries. Who would have thought that they would now truly become Divine Grace Emissaries recognized by Lord Candle Dragon and about to be embraced by all the disciples? He couldn't help but sigh inwardly at the tricks of fate and the unpredictability of the world! However, he didn't say much. After conveying the matter, he turned and left.

Two hours later, Quan Youxuan and Lü Yang came to urge them, guiding the two downstairs and out of the Holy Temple.

The Holy Temple's plaza was very wide, about two hundred zhang in circumference. At this time, it was already a sea of people, no less than a hundred thousand. In the middle of the crowd, there was a high platform of twenty zhang in circumference, with canopies erected, colorful flags fluttering, and tables, chairs, and flowers arranged.

Quan Youxuan pointed to the high platform and said, "Two envoys, please ascend to that altar."

The two had already scanned it with their divine senses. There were already several people on the high platform, including the Golden Dharma King, but not the Left Divine Envoy or the Holy Maiden.

Fire Crow Daoist and Zhang Yuanjing exchanged a glance, and the two nodded slightly. They gathered their magic power, and with a leap, soared into the air and landed on the high platform.

At this time, the disciples on the plaza had already discovered the two. Someone spoke out their identities, and immediately a tsunami-like cheer erupted from the crowd, soaring into the sky like a storm.

Fire Crow Daoist and Zhang Yuanjing, flying in the air, remained calm and composed. They were already accustomed to the fanaticism of the Candle God Sect disciples.

Landing on the high platform, the Golden Dharma King was the first to greet them with a hearty laugh: "Two envoys, how was your stay in the Holy Temple these past few days? That is my sect's forbidden area. In the past, only the Sect Leader and the Left and Right Divine Envoys could enter."

Fire Crow Daoist chuckled: "Thank you for the Dharma King's concern. The stay was acceptable, but it was a bit boring not being able to see the Dharma King!"

At this time, a middle-aged man dressed in white and with a handsome face walked out from behind the Golden Dharma King. His eyebrows were very distinctive, thick and long, reaching straight into his temples, as if about to fly. He first cupped his hands in a salute, and then said, "Bai Tianming greets the two envoys."

The Golden Dharma King curled his lips: "He is the White Dharma King, also surnamed Bai, a cunning fellow!"

The White Dharma King smiled, not taking it to heart, and said, "Bai has heard of the two envoys' extermination of the Earth Demon Beasts in the North Three Altars. I am truly both moved and envious. I have been hoping to personally meet the two envoys and sincerely request the two envoys to bestow blessings upon the disciples of the South Three Altars! I wonder if Bai's sincerity can persuade the envoys to make the trip?"

The Golden Dharma King scoffed: "Old Bai, you're just saying useless things. It's not known how things will end up here at the main altar. Where would the two envoys have the leisure to care about your South Three Altars' affairs!"

The White Dharma King still ignored him, only smiling at Fire Crow Daoist and Zhang Yuanjing, bowing and requesting: "Please enlighten the two envoys!"

Fire Crow Daoist's heart stirred, and he nodded in response: "After the new Sect Leader ascends to the throne, Zhang Deputy Envoy and I can make a trip to the South Three Altars."

The White Dharma King bowed in thanks, took a few steps back, and said no more.

At this time, the Golden Dharma King pointed to a man and a woman standing and whispering on the east side of the high platform and said: "That old fellow with an ordinary appearance and a somewhat listless air is the Azure Dharma King, whose real name is, what's his name, Yue Sanyang, I think. Anyway, he has nothing to do with Sanyang, and is gloomy all day long. That woman, um, is the Red Dharma King, whose real name is Long Lingfang, and is the only Saint Core Realm female cultivator in the sect's main altar."

The Golden Dharma King did not introduce the other people. These people were all Saint Core Realm demonic cultivators, and should be Transmission Envoys from the Main Altar, Transmission Altar, and South Three Altars. They were all standing on the west side, some with their eyes closed to rest, and some looking calmly at Fire Crow Daoist and Zhang Yuanjing, turning a deaf ear to the fanatical shouts under the high platform.

After a quarter of an hour, several figures walked out of the Holy Temple, eliciting even more enthusiastic cheers from the disciples.

"Holy Maiden! Holy Maiden!…"

Zhang Yuanjing suddenly raised his head, his eyes burning as he looked over. He saw the Left Divine Envoy and a middle-aged man of equally tall stature and a very effeminate face, protecting a woman dressed in a black top and a white long skirt, walking forward slowly. The disciples in front of them automatically made way for a path of more than ten feet wide, extending all the way to the high platform located in the center of the plaza.

This woman had a beautiful face and firm eyes, and was none other than Zhang Xuan, whom he had not seen for more than forty years.

She walked through the sea of people, frequently waving to the emotionally charged disciples, as if she had not noticed Zhang Yuanjing, who was watching her on the high platform.

"Yuanjing, is this woman Zhang Xuan?" Fire Crow Daoist asked through voice transmission.

Zhang Yuanjing woke up from his trance, nodded slightly, then stopped and switched to voice transmission: "It is her. However, her cultivation has increased too quickly. It has only been a few years, and she has gone from the early stage of Foundation Establishment to the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment. It's simply unbelievable!"

Fire Crow Daoist transmitted his voice: "It must have been a secret technique used to hastily improve her cultivation, in order to merge with the Inherited Divine Beast and ascend to the position of Sect Leader as soon as possible."

Zhang Yuanjing said: "Yes, it can only be the Left Divine Envoy forcing it. It seems he is eager to advance to the Avatar Realm, perhaps his lifespan is running out. However, the Golden Dharma King doesn't seem to have mentioned this."

Fire Crow Daoist said: "Let's not consider so much for now. When we meet later, be careful not to reveal any flaws and arouse the suspicion of the Left Divine Envoy and Right Divine Envoy."

Zhang Yuanjing understood Fire Crow Daoist's meaning and quickly replied: "I will transmit my voice to her and see her reaction!"

He pretended to be unintentional, took two steps on the high platform, and using Fire Crow Daoist's cover, sent a voice transmission to Zhang Xuan: "Zhang Xuan, it's me, I'm on the high platform!"

Zhang Xuan, who was greeting the disciples in the crowd, trembled all over and stopped abruptly. She immediately raised her head and looked towards the high platform, but could not find that deeply hidden and extremely familiar figure.

The Left and Right Divine Envoys behind her both looked at the high platform with puzzled expressions, not understanding why the usually dignified and steady Holy Maiden would have such an abnormal behavior.

"Don't look anymore! I am one of the two Divine Grace Emissaries, and we can't reveal our identities now!" Zhang Yuanjing saw her reaction, knew she was safe, and felt relieved. He quickly sent a voice transmission to dissuade her.

Zhang Xuan quickly recovered her composure, withdrew her gaze from the high platform, and continued to walk slowly amidst the cheers of the disciples, waving with a smile.

However, her heart, like the surface of the water after a gust of wind, stirred up layers of waves, which could not be contained.