Zhang Yan's eyes unconsciously fell on the map. He didn't expect that Golden Luan Sect would leave behind such an item instead of the Two Realms Dial. He asked, "Sect Master Xue, may I have a look at this?"
Xue Dingyuan said, "Please take a look, but this Xue can't open it."
Zhang Yan took it, but even though it was the real thing in his hands, when he wanted to open it, the atlas became illusory as if it didn't exist. He handed it to Zhenren Meng and said, "Zhenren Meng, please take a look."
Meng Zhen took it and examined it for a moment before saying, "I don't think it can be opened if it's not from the same origin."
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "If one has the same cultivation as Kong Yin, they can open it. If Sect Master allows it, we can take it to Ying Gui's place and try it."
Meng Zhen agreed, "Yes, it's better to report this matter to Sect Master first."
He apologized to the two, cupped his fists, and soared into the sky with the Sealed World Map.
Zhang Yan said, "Sect Master Xue, since Great Sage Crooked Lotus became a Protector of our sect, he has been moving thousands of trees and flowers on an island. I heard that the scenery there is exquisite and interesting. It's not far from here, why not take a look?"
Xue Dingyuan knew that this matter wasn't over yet and that he would definitely be found later, so he said, "Alright, this Xue will follow the host's wishes."
When Great Sage Crooked Lotus heard that they were going to visit the island he managed, he was both happy and nervous. He quickly moved aside and said, "Two Exalted Venerables, please come this way."
Zhang Yan raised his hand and made an inviting gesture. Xue Dingyuan cupped his fists and the two soared into the sky, heading southeast under Great Sage Crooked Lotus's guidance.
After traveling for a hundred breaths, Great Sage Crooked Lotus pointed and said, "Two Exalted Venerables, please take a look, this is Blue Sky Island."
Xue Dingyuan looked over and saw a long and narrow island below. One side of the island was like a pagoda, with cliffs and cliffs towering like a forest. It was both dangerous and strange. The other side extended into the sea like a fish in the deep water. It was about the same size as the original Nine Continents, but in the current Qincang School's domain, it was just one of the thousands of islands.
What was different about this place was that Great Sage Crooked Lotus had transplanted almost all the spirit plants that could be found in the Northern Heaven Cold Abyss to this place. Therefore, the place was filled with verdant greenery and had a clear spiritual aura. As soon as one got close to it, one would feel refreshed and their eyes would be clear.
They could see that on one side of the island. There were also quite a number of cultivators having fun here. Many of the children formed by the plant spirits were also having fun together.
As the island was full of exotic flowers and plants, the spiritual vigor was exceptionally clear. There was no cultivator's abode, and if one was lucky enough to lure a plant spirit to follow him out, it would be a great benefit.
Xue Dingyuan looked around and subconsciously nodded. "It's a good place."
Great Sage Crooked Lotus was delighted. "The Star Leaning Peak on the island has a spectacular view, and there's also the Hundred Herb Spring that I've carefully guided here. It's a good place to taste tea."
Zhang Yan said, "Then let's go to this place."
The three of them turned in the sky and landed on a peak not long after.
Xue Dingyuan looked around. As Great Sage Crooked Lotus said, this was a good place to go. It was the center of the spiritual vigor of the entire island. The leaves dripped like rain, the spring sang a clear sound, and the branches that fell into the ground would turn into new branches. It was a constant reflection of the wonders of life and death. What was rare was that this place looked like it was naturally formed, there was no trace of it being man-made. The spirit plants that were planted in the surroundings gathered their clear Qi and slowly melted into a big cloud above them. It twisted and turned and moved up and down like a river. This was the Hundred Herb Spring. It was naturally formed water. If it flowed on the land, it would be contaminated with impurities. Only by guiding it down from the sky and using cups made of Xian wood could it be drunk.
Great Sage Crooked Lotus called out, and a vine spirit wood demon came out and transformed into a tea table. It was simple and elegant, but it also contained a hint of Dao.
A few plump fruits on a nearby tree shook and fell to the ground. They turned into a few white and fat frogs that looked like two or three years old. They jumped around and happily brought over plates of fruits and vegetables.
These fruits and vegetables were formed from the essence of plants. No matter where they were placed, they were rare treasures. Due to the limited number of them, even people from the Heavenly Abode could replenish their essence by eating them. However, after Zhang Yan and Xue Dingyuan cultivated to the Mortal Transformation Realm, other than external medicines like Pure Purple Spiritual Vigor, the essence of the world was no longer useful to them. However, it was fun to taste it occasionally.
After the two sat down, they heard a few tinkling sounds that sounded like music. Drops of tea fell into the cups. Wisps of black Qi condensed on the sides of the cups, and the tea inside gradually decreased.
Great Sage Crooked Lotus explained, "This Hundred Herbs Sweet Water can't be contaminated at all. Although this Xian Wood is also considered an external object, it has an advantage. If it's contaminated, it will solidify. This way, the water can be kept clear."
Xue Dingyuan picked up a cup and took a sip. He nodded slightly and said, "It's sweet and refreshing. It's a good tea. It reminds me of the Golden Phoenix Cult's Wandering Spirit Water."
Zhang Yan's expression changed slightly. He said, "Is it what Sect Master Xue saw in the illusion?"
Xue Dingyuan smiled. "Since you want me to go to the Ancestral Realm, you must give me some benefits. If the Golden Phoenix Cult isn't lying, the Wandering Spirit Water can make up for the consumption of divine will. Then there's the Swift Feet Powder. It sounds like an ordinary item, but it can actually strengthen one's vitality. However, this is only a manifestation of the divine will. I can sense it a little, but I can't see it in person."
Zhang Yan smiled. He also picked up the cup in front of him and took a sip. He said, "The future is long. You might not be able to see it today, but you might not be able to see it tomorrow."
Xue Dingyuan nodded slowly. "You're right."
He understood that after witnessing the vastness of the outside world, the cultivators of the Nine Continents would no longer be trapped in a corner of the Mountain and Sea Realm. Once their strength reached a certain level, they would definitely choose to expand outwards. Since the Golden Phoenix Cult was pointing them in the right direction, they would sooner or later come knocking on their door.
Zhang Yan said, "The Golden Phoenix Cult's cultivation method is also based on Qi. However, they say that mortals can shed their Golden Wings. What is the meaning behind this?"
Xue Dingyuan said, "That's because the natives of the Golden Phoenix Cult's Ancestral Realm are not purely human. They are proud of the Golden Luan bloodline, and consider themselves to be descendants of the Golden Luan. Normally, they look no different from us. However, if their mood is agitated, or if they circulate their magic power, a pair of wings will appear on their backs. Gold represents immortality. The so-called Golden Wings Realm is a realm in which, after attaining a Dharma body, the wings on their fleshly body can be refined into magical treasures that will accompany them forever. "
Zhang Yan said, "Then what kind of person is in charge of the cult?"
This was the key question. Xue Dingyuan thought for a moment, then said, "The divine will appears to be a human cultivator and a descendant of the Golden Luan. However, this is most likely only on the surface. As long as the Golden Luan is high and mighty, as long as the descendants of the Golden Luan are not too flawed, human cultivators will never be able to keep pace with them."
Zhang Yan nodded and said, "Sect Master Xue, do you know who the woman in the divine will is?"
Xue Dingyuan said, "She calls herself the Minister of Salvation. She said that if disciples return to the Ancestral Realm, they need to report her name, in case there is no one to receive them."
Zhang Yan said, "Someone whose divine will is undamaged must have a high cultivation level. However, from what Sect Master Xue said, according to common sense, she was not an honorable person in the cult at that time.
Xue Dingyuan said, "That silver pillar has been in our world for at least a hundred thousand years. It is hard to say what changes have occurred after such a long time."
After the two of them spoke for a while, they both sensed Sect Leader Qin's Divine Will coming over to summon them. They both summoned their Divine Wills and arrived at the mysterious Void Space one after another. However, they saw that Yue Xuanxiao and Ying Chunqiu had already arrived before them.
After greeting the Zhenrens, Sect Master Qin said, "Sect Master Xue, please tell the Zhenrens about what you saw in the silver pillar in detail."
Xue Dingyuan cupped his hands and said, "Of course."
Then, he told the Zhenrens everything he saw in the silver pillar in full detail.
Sect Master Qin said, "I have already asked Ying Gui to solve the 'Map of the Yingxuan Realm'. Sect Master Xue, Just Now, can we use this item to go to the Golden Luan Cult's ancestral land?"
Xue Dingyuan replied, "That is what the woman in the divine will said."
Sect Master Qin said, "Only, in that diagram, the locations of the four realms are clearly indicated. In that case, either Golden Luan Sect's ancestral land is scattered in these four places, or, apart from that ancestral land, there are at least three other realms that are known to them, or lower realms."
When the Zhenrens heard this, their hearts trembled slightly. They had the intention of turning the Jun Chen Realm into the Mountain and Sea Realm, but if the Golden Luan Cult controlled three Realms, how powerful would they be?
Ying Chunqiu said, "If this cult has been around for a long enough time, it is highly possible that such a situation exists."
Everyone understood what he meant. They had originally migrated from the Nine Provinces Sect, and the reason for this was that their spiritual opportunity had been exhausted, and they had no choice but to look for a new Heaven. If the Golden Luan Cult had existed long enough, it would not be strange for them to live in other Realms.
Xue Dingyuan said, "The divine will was left at least a hundred thousand years ago. From all the signs, the Golden Luan Cult must have been prosperous at that time. It is highly possible that they occupied the Four Realms, or else they would not have been drawn on the map. However, if it was like that a hundred thousand years ago, it might not be like that after a hundred thousand years. According to Zhenren Zhang, the Golden Luan Cult had a great battle with Mount Qingjue, and within a short hundred years, they were on the verge of collapse, and the remaining cult members fled in all directions. That must have been because the upper levels of the cult no longer existed. "
Meng Zhide said in a low voice, "Sect Master Xue, if Mount Qingjue had a great victory back then, then the place indicated on the map might have become their territory?"
Xue Dingyuan said, "It is not impossible."
All of them were deep in thought. Now that they had obtained this World Map, they wanted to learn more about the Void Realm from it. However, if the enemy was strong, they had to be very cautious. The Golden Luan Sect seemed to be very powerful, but in comparison, Mount Qingjue, who had almost annihilated the sect, was clearly superior.
Zhang Yan thought for a moment, and said, "If Mount Qingjue really occupied these Realms, we actually have a better chance. However, these two sects must have people who have severed the past and the future, and there might even be True Yang cultivators. If we are going to search for them, there should at least be people who can fight them. Why don't we wait until after the Jun Chen Realm is over, then we can think about it."
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