After the third tribulation, the original heart of the primordial spirit was closer to the Dao. It could regenerate, recover, and gather and disperse at will. This was a reaction from the Dao and a deeper understanding and mastery of the laws of heaven and earth. Even if it was isolated in a space without any spiritual energy, it could still regenerate and cast spells without any hindrance. Therefore, after the third tribulation, there would be no period of weakness.
Not only that, in mid-air, Shi Xuan's damaged body that was burnt black by the Inner Glaze Fire was also wriggling and twisting. His flesh and blood regenerated, and his dead skin was shed. White jade-like skin grew out. Although it was not as good as a Human Immortal's body that could be regenerated from a drop of blood after the third tribulation, it had reached the level of an immortal body, which laid a solid foundation for the first Deva's Blight.
Shi Xuan finally passed the third tribulation, the Nine Fires Burning Heart Tribulation, and was only one step away from touching the Dao.
Therefore, he looked at the Diamond Glaze Celestial Talisman in his palm leisurely, relaxed, and joyful. The golden Buddha light on it dimmed and flickered. It gradually disappeared, turning into specks of golden light that scattered in all directions.
Although the Diamond Glaze Celestial Talisman was only used once, it was very important. Shi Xuan couldn't help but murmur in his heart, "Thank you so much."
Not far away, Zuo Si, who was holding the Purple Thunderbolt Stamp and had her third eye open, as well as the other gods of the Penglai Faction, including Zhou Dielan, had all reached the top in a single step. Their temperament and cultivation experience were far from the level of Primordial Spirit. Therefore, they had been watching Shi Shuan nervously and expectantly.
After all, they knew very well that the reason why they could listen to orders and not listen to orders in the Heavenly Courts was because they had the support of the sect and the few Perfected Ones in the sect. They did not need to listen to others and pay homage to them in the Heavenly Courts. They only needed to make clouds and rain normally and kill evil ghosts and evil spirits with heavy Yin energy.
Among the few Spiritual Masters, they could vaguely feel that the Numinous Sky Palace and the Numinous Sky Emperor Wang Wenhan were most afraid of Spiritual Master Shi. Therefore, they hoped and looked forward to Shi Xuan successfully passing the tribulation.
Seeing that Shi Xuan's body had recovered and he had opened his eyes, they hurriedly flew over. "Congratulations to Spiritual Master Shi for passing the Nine Flames Burning Heart Tribulation. You're one step closer to the Great Dao."
Zhou Dielan's mood was very complicated. She sighed with emotion. Her friend, who had joined the sect at the same time, had actually walked step by step to where he was today. The difference between them was like heaven and earth. Although when Shi Xuan met her, he was still amiable, did not put on airs, and treated her as a friend, she was very clear that no matter what attitude he used, the distance between them would inevitably grow bigger and bigger. Gradually, they could only nod and greet each other.
The things he encountered, the 'world' he resided in, the Dao techniques he discussed … Without exception, all of them made her feel that he was lofty, unreachable, and difficult to catch up to. It was difficult to get along with him normally, and she could only watch from afar in dejection.
"Perhaps, this is the so-called 'Dao is different', and it's different from 'Heaven and Man'." Zhou Dielan did not know why, but these two sentences that were not too appropriate appeared in her heart.
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As soon as the righteous gods finished congratulating him, the Zi Ying Sword under Shi Xuan's feet also jumped out. It revealed its body and nodded in front of Shi Xuan, as if it was also congratulating him for passing the Nine Flames Burning Heart Tribulation.
Shi Xuan was amused. The Zi Ying Sword was originally a Treasure Seal with eighteen layers, so there was no need for it to be refined in the eight hundred years after passing the two Heavenly Tribulations. It had always been nurturing its original spirit. It could even be said that in the almost one thousand and four hundred years after the Zi Ying Sword became a magic treasure again, the only thing Shi Xuan did for it was to nurture its original spirit.
Judging from the Zi Ying Sword's intelligence, it would probably pass the third Heavenly Tribulation within twenty years if it was not suppressed.
Shi Xuan stretched out his hand, indicating that the righteous gods did not need to be so polite. At the same time, he smiled faintly and said, "Since the Taoism friend did not hide his trace, why don't you come out?"
His words made Zuo Si, Zhou Dielan, and the others look at each other. One of them was at the level of One-tribulation Yang Spirit, and the others were at the level of Primordial Spirit, but they did not notice any outsider, especially when Immortal Shi pointed out that the outsider did not hide his trace at all. What kind of realm was this?!
A long laugh sounded, and there was a ripple in an empty place dozens of miles to the left. A middle-aged man dressed in a luxurious merchant's outfit walked out. His facial features were compact, his eyebrows and eyes were close together, and there was a big black mole at the corner of his eyebrow, which made him look very funny. Seeing the righteous gods' surprised expressions, he said humorously, "Although I don't look like a master, I am indeed a real, dignified Celestial Immortal. It's just that I have been a merchant until I was forty years old, and then I stepped into the path of Tao by chance, so I didn't bother to change my appearance."
Zuo Si and the others were shocked. Celestial Immortal?! Meng Zhen was the only one in Yu Yutian! He was a superior figure, and it was said that he could crush Lingxiao Hall with one finger. Was this ugly merchant really a Celestial Immortal?!
Shi Xuan stepped forward and saluted, "Shi Xuan pays respect to Immortal. What brings you to Penglai, Immortal?" The illusory feeling on his body, which seemed to be infinitely far away, was indeed from the Celestial Being Realm.
"Haha, Taoist Shi, you don't have to be so polite. I am Chu Dexian." This Celestial Immortal was very kind, and he even talked to Shi Xuan as an equal, which reminded Shi Xuan of an old saying, "Those who show respect to others must have something to ask of you."
Below, the Penglai Grand Formation was secretly activated. Zhenren Jiang knew that if this Celestial Immortal made trouble, it would be useless for him and the others to come forward to help. It was better to activate the formation and see if they could launch a sudden attack to help Shi Xuan out of trouble. Of course, using a trick to invite Meng Nishang to help was also part of the plan.
After exchanging some greetings, Chu Dexian smiled and praised, "Taoist Shi, you're really determined. Your life and death are clearly in my hands, but you can still be calm and smile. You're really extraordinary. Aren't you worried at all that I will make trouble? "
Shi Xuan smiled confidently, but he didn't answer directly. Instead, he said, "In I's humble opinion, most cultivators who can achieve Primordial Spirit won't act blindly and wantonly, let alone Celestial Immortals. I and Zhenren Chu have no enmity, nor do we have any interests involved, so why should I be afraid that you will make trouble? "
Chu Dexian carefully looked at Shi Xuan, as if he wanted to see a little bit of uneasiness and worry from him. Although what he said was reasonable, Chu Dexian's nearly 10,000 years of experience could prove that when facing his own Zhenren, if he didn't have anything else to rely on, no matter how clear he was of this principle, he would inevitably feel a little worried. It had nothing to do with reason or temperament, but he was afraid of the huge gap in strength between them.
Under the pressure of a Celestial Immortal that didn't emit any aura but seemed to have a substantial pressure, Shi Xuan was very relaxed and didn't have any fear.
Chu Dexian retracted his gaze and laughed. "As expected of the orthodoxy passed down by Senior Shenxiao!"
He found the most possible reliance for Shi Xuan's confidence, and at the same time, confirmed the rumor that Penglai was the orthodoxy of Shenxiao Palace. Otherwise, why would a sect without a Celestial Immortal treat a Celestial Immortal like this? Therefore, he was even more afraid.
"I came to visit your sect this time because I want to join hands with you to search for the deepest Grotto-heaven in the periphery of West Wilderness." After confirming the rumor, Chu Dexian finally revealed his purpose of coming and patiently guided, "I believe your sect must have some records of the super sects or rogue cultivators in the ancient Yu Yutian, so we can infer the approximate location of many Grotto-heavens."
"Your sect doesn't have a Celestial Immortal, so even if you have the exact information about Grotto-heavens, you can't enter the deepest periphery of West Wilderness, let alone the Grotto-heavens. On the other hand, I only have strength, but due to my shallow knowledge, it's difficult for me to gain anything. Both sides are a match made in heaven!" If he knew the approximate location of the Grotto-heavens, he wouldn't have to search for it step by step. Even if Chu Dexian hadn't passed the First Heaven's Blight, he would still have a chance to reach it if he was well-prepared.
"I am willing to make the heaviest Karma Oath. Your sect only needs to provide the information, and I will be responsible for the rest. After the matter is done, I will share the secret technique and give 20% of the secret treasures to your sect." Chu Dexian seemed to be very sincere, allowing Penglai to enjoy the fruits of his labor. If it wasn't for the Shenxiao Palace, he really wouldn't mind using other "means" to obtain the information, and he wouldn't have to do such an unequal cooperation.
Before Shi Xuan could answer, a White Light flew over from afar. It was full of fierce killing intent, and its strength was exposed. It was at the level of Three Tribulations Yang God.
As he flew closer, a man with a cold expression and a cold tone appeared. He looked at Shi Xuan and said with an air of superiority, "That cultivator over there, seeing that you've survived the third heavenly tribulation, I believe you're the one in charge of the Penglai Sect. My master wants you to go over and have a chat to discuss important matters."
Chu Dexian laughed in his heart. Old Bai Qiao was used to being domineering. Even if he didn't dare to act recklessly because of the name of the Shenxiao Palace, he didn't restrain his arrogance at all. He actually only sent his disciple to look for Penglai, not giving any face to Penglai.
He stood at the side and didn't intervene. He wanted to see how Penglai would deal with it. If he was weak, the 20% of the secret treasures might be reduced to 10%, or even 5%.
Shi Xuan looked at the Three Tribulations Yang God Venerable and said with a faint smile, "I'm not free. If you want to talk, please come to me personally. So please go back, I'm sorry I can't send you off."
The Three Tribulations Yang God Venerable seemed to be disdainful on the surface, as if he looked down on Penglai, but he didn't dare to be careless. The reason why he did this was to pressure Penglai and fight for more benefits, and also because he was used to it.
He thought quickly and weighed the strength of both sides, "I can't kill him, and I can't make a big deal out of this. Otherwise, when the Shenxiao Palace comes back and gets angry, the first thing Master will do is to hand me over to ask for punishment. But I can't not take action, or Master will teach me a lesson later. Well, he just passed the Heaven's Tribulation, and he hasn't cultivated his celestial arts and natal magic treasure yet. Immortal Chu is watching from the side. If I take him by surprise, I have an 80% chance of 'inviting' him to talk to Master. "
He made up his mind and sensed again. There were no signs of danger, so the sharp White Light silently turned into an ethereal and illusory white gas and flew toward Shi Xuan.
Chu Dexian was shocked. Are all the disciples of Old Ghost Bai Qiao so decisive?! He immediately wanted to stop it, otherwise, if the Shenxiao Palace vented its anger on him, he wouldn't be able to get away with it. Although the Shenxiao Palace might only return after ten or twenty thousand years, or even almost a hundred thousand years, there was a possibility that it would come earlier.
However, right at this moment, a cyan sword light soared into the sky from the Penglai Sect's Tianji Peak. The sword energy was condensed, and there was only a wisp of it. However, the feeling of extreme righteousness and sharpness filled a radius of more than a hundred thousand miles. Within this area, all living beings shuddered and their hearts trembled. Even the sea was calm and smooth like a mirror!
The green sword light flashed, and the Three Tribulation Yang God Perfected Master stood blankly on the spot. There was only a thin and faint wound between his brows, but the Primordial Spirit in his body had been completely minced by the sharpness of the sword light, and it was difficult for it to regenerate.
Chu Dexian was just about to use his celestial art when he stopped. He stared at Shi Xuan, and his heart was filled with coldness. He didn't see any sign of this sword, which meant that this flying sword was of a higher level than him! If it was him just now, he might not have been able to block it!
"It's indeed a half-step Golden Immortal. The inheritance of the Shenxiao Palace is really deep. Although there's no Heaven Immortal, there's no lack of supreme spiritual treasures! No wonder Shi Xuan is so calm! If I acted rashly earlier … "Chu Dexian was a little scared.
Then, he saw Shi Shuan turn his head to look at him, revealing a sinister and ferocious smile. "I'm a little tempted by Fellow Cultivator Chu's proposal just now, but I have some doubts about the distribution. Why don't we discuss it?"
Little did he know that Shi Xuan's expression was so strange. It was because he was distressed that he had to activate the Green Suo Sword in advance to intimidate those in the open and in the dark, so that it, which could recover more than half of its strength in a hundred years, would be delayed by another three to four hundred years. Moreover, it could only be activated once in these four to five hundred years.
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