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 Seal with her third eye open, and the other Penglai gods, including Zhou Dielan, were all far from the Primordial Spirit level. Therefore, they looked at Shi Xuan nervously and expectantly from the beginning to the end.
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 recovered and opened his eyes, they immediately flew over. "Congratulations on passing the Nine Fires Burning Heart Tribulation. You are one step closer to the Dao."
Zhou Dielan's mood was very complicated. She sighed with emotion. Her friend, who had entered 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 Shi Shuan was still amiable and did not put on airs when he met her and treated her as a friend, she knew very well that no matter what attitude he used, the distance between them would inevitably grow bigger and bigger. Gradually, they could only nod and exchange pleasantries.
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 congratulated Shi Xuan, the Zi Ying Sword under Shi Xuan's feet jumped out. It revealed its body and nodded in front of Shi Xuan, as if it was also congratulating Shi Xuan for passing the Nine Fires Burning Heart Tribulation.
Shi Xuan chuckled. The Zi Ying Sword was originally a Treasure Seal with eighteen layers. Therefore, in the eight hundred years after passing the two tribulations, there was no need for it to be refined. It had always been nurturing its original spirit. In other words, in the 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 intelligence of the Zi Ying Sword, if the third tribulation was not suppressed, there was a sixty percent chance that it would pass within twenty years.
Shi Xuan stretched out his hand, indicating that the Righteous Gods did not need to be so polite. At the same time, he said with a faint smile, "Since the Taoism friend did not hide his trace, why don't you come out?"
Zuo Si, Zhou Diilan, and the others looked at each other. One of them was at the level of 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 did he have?
A long laugh sounded. There was a ripple in an empty place dozens of miles to the left. A middle-aged man dressed like a rich merchant walked out. His facial features were compact, and his eyes were close together. There was a big black mole at the corner of his eyebrow, which made him look very funny. Seeing the surprised expressions of the Righteous Gods, he said humorously, "Although I don't look like a master, I am indeed a real and dignified Fairy Immortal. It's just that I was a merchant until I was forty years old. Later, I entered the path of Dao by chance, so I didn't bother to change my appearance."
Zuo Si and the others were shocked. Fairy Immortal? Meng Zhen was the only one in Yu Yutian! He was a high and mighty figure. It was said that he could crush Lingxiao Palace with one finger. Was this ugly merchant really a Fairy Immortal?
Shi Xuan stepped forward and bowed. "Shi Xuan pays respect to Immortal. What brings you to Penglai, Immortal?" The illusory feeling on his body seemed to come from the Celestial Being Realm.
"Haha, Taoist Shi, you don't have to be so polite. I am Chu Dexian." This Fairy Immortal was very kind. 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 Fairy 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 are really determined. Your life and death are clearly in my hands, but you can still be calm and smile. You are indeed extraordinary. Aren't you worried 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 Fairy Immortals. I don't have any enmity with you, nor do I have any interests involved with you. 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 if he didn't have anything else to rely on, he would inevitably feel a little worried no matter how clear he was. It had nothing to do with reason or temperament, but the huge gap in strength between them.
Under the pressure of the Fairy Immortal, who didn't emit any aura, Shi Xuan was relaxed without 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 Fairy Immortal treat a Fairy Immortal with such an attitude? Therefore, he was even more fearful of Shi Xuan.
"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 that your sect must have some records of the super sects or rogue cultivators in Yu Yutian in ancient times, and you can infer the approximate location of many Grotto-heavens from them."
"Your sect doesn't have a Fairy 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 have minded using other "means" to obtain the information, and he wouldn't have needed 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 a Three-tribulation Yang God.
As it flew closer, a man with a cold face and a cold tone appeared. He looked at Shi Xuan and said in a condescending manner, "Cultivator, seeing that you have passed the third Heaven's Tribulation, you must be the person in charge of Penglai. My master wants you to go over and talk about 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 Shenxiao Palace's name, 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-tribulation Yang God 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 won't be able to see you out."
The Three-tribulation Yang God sounded 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 measured 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 hasn't cultivated his Celestial Arts and Natal Magic Treasures. 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, who was standing on the side, was shocked. Were all Bai Qiao's disciples so decisive?! He wanted to stop it immediately. Otherwise, if the Shenxiao Palace got angry, 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 they would return earlier.
But at this moment, a green sword light shot up from Penglai's Phecda Peak. The sword Qi was condensed and there was only a trace of it, but it was extremely positive and sharp, and it filled a radius of more than a hundred thousand miles. Within this range, regardless of what type of creature it was, they all shivered in fear, their hearts trembling. Even the great sea was calm, 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 light wound between his eyebrows, but the Primordial Spirit inside his body had been completely crushed by the sharpness of the sword light and the dripping Qi, and it was difficult for it to regenerate.
Chu Dexian was just about to use his Celestial Art, but there was no more. 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 a spiritual treasure of a higher level than him! If it was him just now, he might not be able to block it!
"It's indeed a half-step Golden Immortal. The inheritance of the Shenxiao Palace is really profound. Although there are no Heaven Immortals, there are many supreme spiritual treasures! No wonder Shi Xuan is so calm! If I acted rashly before … "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 properly?"
What he didn't know was that Shi Xuan's expression was so strange. It was because he was distressed about activating 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 pushed back another three or four hundred years. Moreover, it could only be activated once in these four or five hundred years.
