Chapter 577

Twelve years later.

Phecda Peak, Shi Xuan's cave abode.

Shi Xuan sat cross-legged on the cloud bed. The green sword light of the Heavenly Thunder Demon Sword in his hand was constantly changing. Suddenly, after a ripple, the green sword light began to slowly separate into two green sword lights. However, the wave-like shaking on the two green sword lights did not stop. Instead, it became more intense. In the end, the two green sword lights each split into two, adding up to a total of four green sword lights.

However, a bitter smile appeared on Shi Xuan's face. The separation of the illusory and real sword lights, one real and three illusory, was his biggest gain in the past twelve years. However, he was still confused about the path and opportunity to achieve the Golden Core. No wonder all the cultivators in the cultivation world said that a superior-grade Golden Core was illusory. Opportunity, hard work, and temperament were all indispensable. It was something that could be seen but not reached.

According to the Daoist books, the convergence of dragon and tiger was the convergence of divine Qi. However, his spirit was clear, his thoughts were clear, and his vital Qi was condensed and lively. However, he still could not take the crucial step of absorbing divine Qi and embracing each other. As for what his master said, he had to strengthen himself, stick to his heart, and persevere on the path. However, he was still at a loss as to how far he should go.

Therefore, in such a situation, besides cultivating every day, Shi Xuan studied swordsmanship even harder. He hoped that he could practice the Sword Light Separation and deepen the accumulation for achieving the Golden Core. It might even bring about an opportunity. However, the Sword Light Separation was also extremely difficult. Although Shi Xuan had put in a lot of effort, he was still lingering on the separation of the illusory and real sword lights.

On the other hand, among his seven innate magical powers, other than the Prime Clear Cardinal Thunder, which was already a Level Nine technique more than ten years ago, the other six had been cultivated to Level Nine not long ago. As for comprehending their essence and upgrading them into Daoist techniques, he could only take his time.

As for Shi Xuan's Natal Instrument, other than the Green Lamp of Qianyang reaching the Eight Heavenly Layer and the Fan of Flames and Seven Birds reaching the Six Heavenly Layer, there were no major breakthroughs. After all, from the Seven Heavenly Layer to the Eight Heavenly Layer, even a Natal Instrument would need forty years, and the Taiji Diagram would need another twelve years to reach the Eight Heavenly Layer.

Shi Xuan brushed his Cloudy Mist Immortal Robe and stood up. He was ready to make a trip to the Ends of the Earth Tower. Firstly, he was going to exchange for the Daoist books and jade slips as a routine to increase his accumulation. Secondly, he was going to ask Immortal Jiang for advice. Otherwise, he would not be able to continue without any clues.

Shi Xuan walked out of the living room. In the living room, only black dragon Ao Gu was guarding the door of the cave. He had lived for a long time, and after so many years, he didn't seem to have changed much. Seeing Shi Xuan walk out, he hurriedly asked, "Master, are you going to Dubhe Peak?" As for the other Daoist children, after Cang left, Shi Xuan and went. he. Mountain. and Shi Xuan's Mountain.

"Yes." Shi Xuan nodded. For the past twelve years, he had been traveling between the Phecda Peak and the Dubhe Peak. He rarely went to the Daoist Hall to listen to Daoist sermons. It was no different from Closed Door Meditation. Thinking of this, Shi Xuan glanced at Ao Gu. "You have been punished to do hard labor for almost sixty years. You were not the main culprit. When I reach the Gold Core Realm, I will let you go home. " As for exterminating the source of trouble, Ao Gu wasn't qualified to make Shi Shuan worry about him.

Hearing Ji Hao, Ao Gu put on a bitter face and responded, "Master, I, I don't want to go home." He was afraid of Shi Xuan, but he did not resent him much. Firstly, he was intimidated by Shi Xuan's strength. Secondly, it was not Shi Xuan who proposed to castrate him.

"What? Do you think I have feelings for the spirit beast guarding my abode? "Shi Xuan laughed. He did not expect Ao Gu to answer like this.

Ao Gu sighed. "Even if I think with my toes, I know what happened was a great shame to the Dragon Clan. If I go home, even if I am not punished, I am afraid I will never be able to stand up again. I will be treated coldly, ridiculed, and bullied. Master, although the days in your abode are boring, it is suitable for cultivation. The disciples who come and go are also willing to chat with me. They do not discriminate against me." This was the truth. Shi Xuan was a Divine Soul realm cultivator's cave guardian dragon, so the other disciples and Elders had to give him some face. Moreover, Black Dragon Ao Gu was majestic and had an excellent appearance. From a glance, one could tell that he was a God Beast, so it was inevitable that the disciples liked him.

"Moreover, I have heard the stories passed down in my clan since I was a child. In ancient times, many true dragons were used as mounts for Enlightened Masters and True Immortals. They were used as spirit beasts to guard their abodes and mountains, and as spirit beasts to pull carriages. From there, they obtained a lucky chance and became a Dragon King. I can see that you are a genius. In the future, you will definitely reach the Primordial Soul Realm. At that time, you might be able to teach me a thing or two. " Ao Gu looked at Shi Xuan with a flattering look. These words were sincere. If Shi Xuan obtained some top-grade cultivation methods that suited him, he might teach him a thing or two. Most of the Dragon Clan's 72 cultivation methods and higher level cultivation methods came from this way. The rest of the cultivation methods were deduced by True Immortals and even Daozu for their pets.

Shi Xuan smiled and said, "You are a thoughtful one. How about this, you have guarded my abode for almost 60 years. Even if you have not made any contributions, you have worked hard. When I reach the Gold Core Realm, I will give you a panacea to repair the damage on your limbs. "

Ao Gu was overjoyed. He nodded his huge dragon head repeatedly. "Thank you, Master, for your great kindness. Thank you, Master, for your great kindness."

… …

Shi Xuan rode on a breeze and arrived at the Ends of the Earth Tower. Before he entered, he heard some Qi Drawing disciples whispering inside with his divine sense.

"Li Feng, now that Martial Uncle Ling Qing has reached the Middle Grade Gold Core Realm, do you think he will snatch the position of Chief from Martial Uncle Hong?" A delicate female voice asked. It seemed that when they came to exchange for the jade slips, they happened to meet a familiar companion who was guarding the Ends of the Earth Tower, so they chatted about the matters of the sect.

Ling Qing advanced to the Gold Core Realm five days ago. He was already more than 300 years old. Even if he had taken a panacea to prolong his life for 60 years, he no longer had the confidence and time to continue to break through to the High Grade Gold Core Realm. In the end, he took the Nine Transformations Jade Liquid Divine Pill to advance. Moreover, he had become a counterexample in the minds of many cultivators in Penglai. That was, if he could not reach the High Grade Gold Core Realm within 30 to 70 years of Divine Soul Perfection, then he should not continue to break through, so as not to waste time.

A rough male voice sounded, "Definitely not. We are both Middle Grade Gold Core Realm. Martial Uncle Ling Qing has less than 10 years of cultivation than Martial Uncle Hong. Whether it is in terms of cultivation realm or strength, there is still a gap."

Another clear female voice chuckled and said, "Speaking of which, Martial Uncle Shi lives in seclusion and rarely sees people. It is said that it is only possible to meet him in the Ends of the Earth Tower."

The delicate female voice sighed and said, "Martial Uncle Shi is also pitiful. At that time, he only had 20 years of Divine Soul Perfection. It is impossible for him to reach the Gold Core Realm. The rules of the sect are really unreasonable!"

"Ling 'er, you are right. Apart from the time of cultivation, Martial Uncle Shi is far better than Martial Uncle Hong in terms of talent and strength. Alas, everyone says that if the two of them started cultivating in the same year, Martial Uncle Shi would have long reached the High Grade Gold Core Realm." The clear female voice echoed. It seemed that most of the disciples in the sect recognized and sympathized with Shi Xuan because his strength had long been recognized. At this time, it was stained with some tragic colors.

"Isn't it! Even in ancient times, when monsters and geniuses were rampant, the time it took for them to reach the Gold Core Realm from Divine Soul Perfection was no less than 26 years. Generally, it took 30 to 40 years. "The delicate female voice seemed to be very indignant.

The disciple named Li Feng coughed and said, "I remember there was someone who reached the Gold Core Realm in more than 10 years."

The clear female voice sneered and said, "Then Li Feng, why didn't you say it clearly? That person was sent by a Fairy Immortal to be reincarnated after he failed to pass the tribulation."

Li Feng smiled awkwardly and hurriedly changed the topic. "It has been 12 years. Martial Uncle Shi has been Divine Soul Perfection for 32 years. How long do you think it will take for him to reach the High Grade Gold Core Realm?"

"Well, in at most three to five years, Martial Uncle Shi will reach the High Grade Gold Core Realm!" The disciple named Ling 'er said firmly with a delicate voice.

The clear female voice was a little hesitant. "I think it will take another seven to eight years." After all, more than 10 years had passed, and Martial Uncle Shi did not show any signs of reaching the Gold Core Realm.

Li Feng said with a little regret, "In my opinion, Martial Uncle Shi should have been able to reach the Gold Core Realm in 33 to 34 years. However, after suffering a setback a few years ago, I am afraid it will affect him. I estimate that he will need another 20 to 30 years to advance."

Ling 'er said disdainfully, "Why don't we make a bet and see who is right?"

Hearing this, Shi Xuan sighed and walked in. Inside, there were two young girls in a green dress and an apricot red shirt. They were chatting with the tall male disciple who was on duty here. When the male disciple saw Shi Xuan, his face changed and he hurriedly shouted, "Hello, Martial Uncle Shi!"

The young girls in the green dress and apricot red shirt quickly turned their heads. They both looked young and beautiful. They murmured, "Hello, Martial Uncle Shi."

Shi Xuan smiled and nodded to them, then went straight to the second floor.

…

Zhenren Jiang's appearance had changed a lot compared to before the tribulation. Although he still had white hair and beard, he no longer looked old. Instead, he looked quite youthful and energetic.

"Haha, boy Shi, why are you looking for Lao Dao?" Seeing Shi Xuan come up, Zhenren Jiang asked with a relaxed smile.

Shi Xuan greeted him first and then said, "Zhenren, after you passed the tribulation, why didn't you restore your appearance?" The age of a Primordial Spirit Zhenren's appearance was only related to his state of mind.

Zhenren Jiang shook his head and said with a smile, "Why? Lao Dao is used to this look. Alright, if you have something to say, just say it. There's no need to beat around the bush. "

Shi Xuan smiled awkwardly and hurriedly explained his intention. In the end, he concluded, "I am really in a fog, and I don't know what to do. Zhenren, please enlighten me. "

"Haha, boy Shi, boy Shi, Lao Dao thought you would be impatient and ask a few years ago. I didn't expect you to be so calm." Zhenren Jiang pointed at Shi Xuan and laughed heartily. He seemed to be prepared for Shi Xuan's intention. "As for your question, Lao Dao knows where it is, but it's useless to tell you. Borrowing a saying from Buddhism that Lao Dao heard when he traveled to other worlds, 'the evening drum and bell awakens the world of fame and fortune', you need to find the evening drum and bell in the fog to see your own path."

"Then how should I find it?" Shi Xuan asked hesitantly.

Zhenren Jiang touched his white beard and said, "A few years ago, Lao Dao made a divination for you and made a calculation. There were four words: 'Benefit from the West'."

"Benefit from the West …" Shi Xuan repeated these four words in his heart.