Of course, understanding the theory was one thing, but actual cultivation was another entirely. The Xuanguang Talisman realm, for instance, involved profound knowledge: how to inscribe talismans onto Magic Power while maintaining its unimpeded flow and preventing stagnation, and also how to ensure these runes could lend their strength during Jade Liquid Reversion Pill refinement, safeguarding the Immortal Base and preserving "Elixir Qi."
Top-grade fixed light talisman... Thinking of this, Xu Xing looked forward to the Top-grade fixed light talisman in the Hangu Mountain Secret Realm.
According to the Sound transmission via divine consciousness from the Giant Sword Daoist Monarch, the Hangu Mountain Secret Realm, like the Purple Magpie Valley, opened once every thirty years. Each time, there were limited spots available for entry.
Although he was a First-class genuine transmission disciple, the quotas for the Hangu Mountain Secret Realm had been determined before he became a True lineage disciple. The Giant Sword Daoist Monarch had applied for his disciples as per custom, but he hadn’t truly expected success this time. Who would have thought that Xu Xing would be among those selected for the Hangu Mountain Secret Realm?
Moreover, Hangu Mountain was not the only place to obtain a Light Sealing Talisman. The Flying Feather Immortal Palace also offered a glimmer of hope to Commoner Disciples: braving the Profound Truth Hall’s Secret Realm in the Inner Sect.
In addition to the five Great Halls controlled by the Five Temple Surnames, there were also three Great Halls within the Inner Sect controlled by the Sect Master and the Master and Disciple Lineage. These were divided into the Profound Truth Hall, the Flying Immortal Hall, and the Feather Transformation Hall.
These three Great Halls held a higher status than the five Great Halls of the Five Temple Surnames. In fact, since the founding of the Flying Feather Immortal Palace, only these three Great Halls had existed within the Inner Sect. The other five Great Halls were separately established by the Family Line, essentially functioning as outer halls.
Now that his Cultivation Method had achieved a breakthrough, Xu Xing rose from the flat Stone couch. He placed the Crane Spirit Immortal Lamp from the niche into his Storage Bag, then recalled the Carp Dragon Flying Sword hanging at the entrance of the Cave Mansion into his Sea of Consciousness. Walking to the entrance, he retrieved the Array Eyes of a Killing Formation, a Concealment Formation, and an Illusion Formation one by one, then sorted them into his Storage Bag.
If anyone dared to forcibly enter his Cave Mansion, they would first face two primary array formations. Should they break these formations, the suspended Carp Dragon Flying Sword would unleash a full-power strike from Xu Xing’s Divine Soul. Such an attack would leave even a Seven Tribulations Ghost Immortal reeling. With these layers of protection, Xu Xing wasn’t at all worried about anyone from the Northern Barbarians breaking into his Cave Mansion.
Xu Xing struck out with his Magic Power. The rocks blocking the Cave Mansion entrance exploded with a bang.
Hearing the commotion, the Northern Barbarian Cavalry stationed on the nearby plains and the Northern Barbarian Prince quickly exited the Khan Tent, looking towards the valley. They saw a strikingly handsome young scholar ascending on Cloud Mist from within the valley. Dressed in a green robe, he resembled an Immortal from the Ancient Books, his sleeves billowing in the wind, perfectly in harmony with nature.
"Is it someone from the Jiang Kingdom of the Southern Dynasty?"
"Is it one of the legendary Top Ten Demon Immortals?"
"No," the Northern Barbarian Prince mused, "This king has seen the Cloud Tiger King with my Father King in the Khan Tent before; he is a far cry from this man. Though the Cloud Tiger King is handsome, his face is lifeless, paling in comparison to this Immortal’s radiance..."
After catching a glimpse of Xu Xing’s true appearance, the Northern Barbarian Prince’s mind raced with thoughts. Suddenly, as if struck by an idea, he vaulted onto his horse, dug his heels into its flanks, and galloped towards Xu Xing’s direction, shouting, "Immortal, please wait!"
If they could win this Immortal’s favor, their Fire Luo Department might rise on the grasslands and perhaps even produce another Khan. However, no matter how loudly he called, the Immortal never paused to glance his way.
Biyuan Mountain Cave Mansion.
Two years passed in a flash, and only half a month remained before the trip to the Hangu Mountain Secret Realm.
A slender Feather Token shot in from the northeast, heading for the Biyuan Mountain Cave Mansion. It paused momentarily upon encountering the Cave Mansion’s array formations, then swiftly penetrated the protective shield, whirling to a stop before Xu Xing.
The token floated silently. Xu Xing, meditating on the Jade Seat in the Cultivation Room, didn’t rush to check the message. He took the last Golden Marrow Pill from the Jade Bottle, swallowed it, and then slowly refined it with his Magic Power.
About half a day later, he retracted his Magic Power and tucked the Feather Token into his sleeve. With a sweep of his Divine Sense, he began to investigate.
This Feather Token was a Ten Thousand Mile Voice Transmission Talisman, specially crafted by the Flying Feather Immortal Palace. However, the sender wasn’t a Deacon or House Elder from the Flying Feather Immortal Palace who managed the Hangu Mountain Secret Realm. Instead, it was Jiang Yan from the Lu Shi Pavilion. Jiang Yan knew Xu Xing had a spot for Hangu Mountain this time and sent this voice transmission talisman to ensure Xu Xing wouldn’t miss the departure due to his cultivation.
Brother Jiang is thoughtful. Xu Xing smiled faintly.
Previously, when Xu Xing had first befriended Jiang Yan, he wasn’t yet a First-class genuine transmission disciple. Although their relationship was amicable, Jiang Yan typically used ordinary voice transmission talismans for communication. This time, however, Jiang Yan had used a Ten Thousand Mile Voice Transmission Talisman to deliver this news. It clearly indicated that Xu Xing’s standing in Jiang Yan’s eyes had significantly surpassed what it once was.
After tidying up the Pill Bottles, bloodstains, bone fragments, and other miscellaneous items in the Cave Mansion, Xu Xing prepared to leave.
However, just as he stepped out of the Cultivation Room, he saw a bowl-sized, azure-green spider crawling out of the Dan chamber. It was the Azure Fire Wolf Spider, having successfully molted.
The Azure Fire Wolf Spider was very affectionate towards its master, Xu Xing, rubbing against his Morning Cloud Shoes. It remembered that two years ago, its molting had nearly cost it its life. It was Xu Xing who had tossed it a Wangxi Pill, saving it and allowing it to successfully complete its transformation in one go.
"Divine fortune, indeed!" Xu Xing exclaimed, casually placing the Azure Fire Wolf Spider into the Spirit Beast Bag to reside with the Gold-eyed Turtle.
Seeing the Azure Fire Wolf Spider’s successful advancement, his spirits lifted considerably. A first-level Spirit Beast wasn’t particularly important to him; he could slay one with a casual strike. However, the probability of an Azure Fire Wolf Spider evolving from a Ferocious Beast into a Spirit Beast was merely thirty percent. Its success this time truly showed heaven’s favor.