Xuantian Immortal Cultivation Record

When Zhang Yuanjing had closed to within thirty-odd miles, Lao Daoren finally saw his face clearly. His complexion paled instantly, followed by a sinister look in his eyes, which flickered uncertainly, as if contemplating something.

He flew for another several dozen miles, and seeing a barren plain below with no surrounding cover, he turned his sword light and descended.

Standing on the sparse, grassy yellow earth, Lao Daoren stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his head slightly raised, looking at Zhang Yuanjing, who was constantly approaching from behind, his expression calm.

Zhang Yuanjing first sent a sound transmission to the Bijing Suanni beast, instructing it to patrol the surroundings, guarding against enemy reinforcements. Then, he slowly descended, landing a hundred zhang in front of Lao Daoren.

“I never expected to meet Fellow Daoist Zhang again, and even more unexpected, after decades, that Fellow Daoist has already entered the late stage!” Lao Daoren sighed softly, saying with some emotion.

Zhang Yuanjing's eyes were cold as he stared at his seemingly calm face, silent.

Lao Daoren gave a wry smile and said, “Regarding the matter of that year, although Lao was compelled to act, he ultimately had the intention to harm, but I dare not beg for Fellow Daoist's forgiveness. Over the years, if there is anything Lao regrets, it is probably this one thing!”

Zhang Yuanjing sneered and said, “Let's not talk about the past for now. I saw you wielding the jade tablet earlier, fiercely battling Bao Xueyang, which was quite extraordinary. This object is probably not easily obtained. I wonder which faction you have joined now?”

Bao Xueyang wanted to lead the Yuling Sect to join Mount Luojia, which could certainly not be concealed from the other five factions. And this Lao Daoren had no connection with Bao Xueyang, and his cultivation was far inferior. Originally, there should have been no conflict, but they fought in Zhizhu Mountain, where few cultivators venture. The situation inside must be more complicated than it seems.

Lao Daoren sighed again, saying helplessly, “Lao offended the five factions and was discarded by the Xingyue Sect like worn-out shoes, so he could only flee this region. However, things are unpredictable. Lao is ultimately destined to be a lackey, and is now incorporated into the outer sect of the Qianjian Sect, given a job to win over and divide the cultivators of the five factions.”

He paused slightly and continued, “After Bao Xueyang led the Yuling Sect to join Mount Luojia, it disintegrated. One part went with him, one part went far away, and another part was taken in by the other factions. Because… because that important figure above Lao is very interested in Bao Xueyang, he asked Lao to find him. It was also a coincidence that I ran into him near Zhizhu Mountain, and as soon as I followed him, he discovered me and led me into the mountain to fight. If Fellow Daoist Zhang and his party had not happened to arrive, Lao would probably have had a hard time escaping death. Speaking of which, Lao has received a life-saving grace from Fellow Daoist Zhang once again. Alas!”

Lao Daoren's last sigh contained endless sorrow and helplessness, and it lasted a long time.

“I suppose the important figure you mentioned is a Yuanying True Person from the Qianjian Sect? I wonder where this person is stationed?” Zhang Yuanjing asked.

Lao Daoren looked deeply at Zhang Yuanjing, his expression calming down, and said in a deep voice, “This True Person is in Liuyue Immortal City presiding over the attack on Xuanyin Mountain, but he often goes to the forward camp set up on the edge of the Lieyan Kuangsha, and does not stay in the city for long.”

Zhang Yuanjing nodded lightly, “I see. When did the Qianjian Sect begin their attack on Xuanyin Mountain?”

Lao Daoren's eyes flashed as he asked, “Fellow Daoist has not been here all these years? That makes sense. I really can't imagine what opportunities there are in this so-called Six Sect Alliance region that could allow Fellow Daoist to directly enter the late stage!”

Zhang Yuanjing did not answer, but did not deny it either.

Seeing this, Lao Daoren's eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment, almost imperceptible, and he said, “True Person Huan Zhou arrived in Liuyue Immortal City twenty-seven years ago. In the past ten years or so, he has subdued the Chongjian, Hanyin, and Qianyang sects, gathered some of the scattered members of the Yuling Sect, driven out the Chixue Valley, and gathered manpower to attack Xuanyin Mountain, which has been going on for fifteen years now. The so-called Six Sect Alliance no longer exists. Liuyue Immortal City has also been renamed—Liting!”

The Qianjian Sect only sent one Yuanying, combining the manpower of four sects to attack Xuanyin Mountain from the south, mostly just as a diversion. The real main force must still be on the north side of the mountain, but I don't know how many Yuanying there are. The Qianjian Sect has at most four or five Yuanying cultivators. If they invest too much here in Xuanyin Mountain, they will have less in Hengduan Mountain, which is also a good thing. Of course, that's assuming the Xingyue Sect can hold on.

He smiled indifferently, “'Plowing the courtyard and sweeping the caves,' your sect's True Person has quite the ambition, but I wonder if he can achieve it. If you can't take Xuanyin Mountain, it will become a joke, widely circulated!”

Before Lao Daoren could speak, he suddenly asked, “Where did Chixue Valley go?”

Lao Daoren was stunned, wondering why Zhang Yuanjing suddenly cared about Chixue Valley. After hesitating for a moment, he said, “Lao is not sure about that. After this sect received True Person Huan Zhou's decree, they did not surrender, nor did they resist stubbornly, but directly relocated, their whereabouts unknown.”

Zhao Guangnai's old face appeared in Zhang Yuanjing's mind. This person's style of doing things was very different from Xing Guanghan. Xing Guanghan could go his own way and give up everything in order to break through to Yuanying, but this person was always reluctant to part with the foundation of Chixue Valley. He probably took a group of disciples to establish a new sect elsewhere.

“What about the Xingyue Sect? Has a Yuanying appeared?”

Lao Daoren answered every question, “Currently, there shouldn't be one. However, the great formation of Xuanyin Mountain is aided by the special environment and is exceptionally powerful. The Qianjian Sect has not yet found an opportunity.”

Zhang Yuanjing felt relieved upon hearing this. This situation was quite favorable to him. If the Zhushen Sect continued to maintain the chaotic situation, the Qianjian Sect would most likely continue to put pressure on Xuanyin Mountain, or even launch a concentrated and frenzied attack, hoping to take Xuanyin Mountain in the short term, so that they could free up manpower to support the Hengduan Mountain side. At that time, after he went to Hengduan Mountain, he would have to face both the forces behind Tianmoyu and the Qianjian Sect cultivators, and the danger would be extremely great.

However, now that Zhang Xuan had taken the position of Sect Leader and could also promote Huashen Realm demon cultivators, the Zhushen Sect's strength would immediately undergo a qualitative change. They would naturally not stand idly by while Xuanyin Mountain was taken by their enemies and would definitely send troops to participate in the war. With the three sides checking each other, it would be difficult for the Qianjian Sect's Yuanying to escape, and he would be much more relaxed in Hengduan Mountain.

“Fellow Daoist Zhang is familiar with Xuanyin Mountain? I heard that the last time Xuanyin Cave was opened, the Xuanyin Royal Grass was cut down by someone, the spiritual veins under Xuanyin Mountain were restored, and the Xuanyin Mountain Great Spiritual Cave may reappear. If the Xingyue Sect can withstand the Qianjian Sect's frenzied attack, when the Great Spiritual Cave is restored, the clouds will clear and the moon will appear, and the situation will be reversed!” Lao Daoren could not guess Zhang Yuanjing's origins and thought he was also serving a certain faction, so he said tentatively.

Zhang Yuanjing shook his head and said, “I have my own origins and have nothing to do with the six sects. I have asked everything I need to ask. Thank you, Fellow Daoist Lao, for telling me. Consider it as a reward for helping you out of your predicament this time.”

Then, he changed the subject, his tone turning cold, “Fellow Daoist Lao, you and I can be considered acquaintances. Back then, we destroyed the Huolong Palace together, and I gained a lot. In the end, I decided to enter Xuanyin Cave to seek opportunities, which was not unrelated to your persuasion. In Liuyue Immortal City, I also received guidance from Fellow Daoist, and gained a deeper understanding of the inside story of Xuanyin Cave.

“However, I have always treated Fellow Daoist with sincerity and righteousness first. Not to mention harming Fellow Daoist, I have never even taken advantage of you. I ask myself, I have done nothing to be sorry to you. Why, in that Xuanyin Cave, after receiving my life-saving grace, did you lead me into a dead end?”

His voice was not loud, but every word was spoken with attached mana, which was extremely impactful. A look of shame appeared on Lao Daoren's face, but it quickly disappeared.

His expression was solemn, and he said firmly, “Lao's aptitude is mediocre, his background is ordinary, and his opportunities are average. To reach the Great Perfection of the Zhuji Realm is already exhausting all my resources and opportunities. However, this is far from enough. My lifespan is about to end, I don't want to die, I still want to climb the Great Dao, enter Jindan, become Yuanying, and even try the Huashen Upper Realm!

“If there were no cultivation methods in this world, and being born as a human could only be mediocre for decades, then I would accept my fate and go with the flow like everyone else. However, there are methods to achieve the Dao in this world, methods to go against the heavens and achieve immortality. Moreover, I also have spiritual roots and can cultivate. How can I be willing to end my path in Zhuji, living a mere two hundred and some years and turning into a pile of yellow earth? No, I am not willing! For that glimmer of opportunity, I am willing to give up everything, willing to exchange everything, whether it is my own or someone else's!”