Becoming an Immortal and Ancestor, Starting from the Clan-protecting Divine Beast

141: Chapter 141 Xuan Yuan’s Scheme, The Four Symbols SectA Golden Core True Monarch is among the truly powerful in this Realm.

Without reaching the Golden Core, one cannot know the vastness of the heavens and earth, nor the boundlessness of the seas.

As the saying goes, ”Once a single Golden Core is swallowed into the belly, my fate is decided by me, not by the heavens.”

From the Golden Core Realm onward, Cultivators in this world possess the mighty power to pluck stars and seize the moon; with a mere movement, they can destroy the heavens and extinguish the earth, shattering mountains and rivers in all directions.

”This is far more terrifying than the Golden Core described in the Xianxia novels I read in my past life.”

Yuan Feng watched the high-status Golden Core Dharma Idol, his heart surging. This was true manifestation before others, shocking the world.

When he reaches the Golden Core Realm and holds a Golden Core Grand Banquet, he would do the same, unfolding his own Golden Core Dharma Idol to suppress the Nine Heavens and look down upon the Eight Desolations!

Rumble!

”Congratulations to Fellow Daoist on breaking through to the Golden Core Realm, gaining ten thousand years of Lifespan.”

The rolling, thunder-like voice, sounding like the speech of a Heavenly God, arrived; it was True Monarch Qiusha, who was stationed in Xuan Prefecture City.

Artifact Inscription, on the day he broke through to the Golden Core, immediately killed his way to the outer heavens to assist True Monarch Shuxuan in confronting True Monarch Lu Ge and other Golden Core True Monarchs.

In the eyes of the Great Qi Imperial Family, as long as a Golden Core True Monarch was hostile to the Xuan Yuan Sect, they were considered friends.

”Fellow Daoist Qiusha is too polite.”

The crimson furnace in Artifact Inscription’s hand suddenly grew larger, resembling a massive crimson star spanning the firmament, crushing across millions of miles of the vault of heaven, and smashing viciously toward the Xuan Yuan Sect, which was currently sealing its mountain.

Boom!

With an earth-shattering roar, a crimson furnace fell like a meteorite above the Xuan Yuan Sect. Before it even approached, the firmament above shattered completely, revealing the pitch-black Void Realm.

The Disciples of the Xuan Yuan Sect turned pale, their hearts filled with terror as if disaster were imminent, and they fled in all directions while screaming.

Those Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators and Purple Mansion True Persons also felt a sense of powerlessness rising in their hearts, able only to watch helplessly as the star-sized crimson furnace smashed down.

Facing a Golden Core True Monarch, even one who had just broken through, they were still unable to cope; a single wisp of the residual power leaking out could take their lives.

”Everyone, do not panic!”

A shout rang through the entire Xuan Yuan Sect, and a figure holding an ancient bell appeared in the sky; it was Great True Person Jing Feng.

Clang!

The ancient bell vibrated leisurely, activating the Calm the Wind and Waves Divine Ability, stabilizing the panic and unease in the hearts of the Xuan Yuan Sect Disciples and causing them to calm down.

”It is merely a newly ascended Golden Core. My Xuan Yuan Sect has a Legacy of over seventy thousand years; what great winds and waves have we not seen?”

”Let alone a Golden Core; we have even withstood attacks from Nascent Soul Earth Immortals against our Xuan Yuan Sect. This is nothing, everyone just rest assured.”

Great True Person Jing Feng’s words carried the power of the Calm the Wind and Waves Divine Ability, which put the hearts of the anxious Disciples and deacons at ease.

After doing all this, the Great True Person watched with a gloomy expression as the crimson furnace continuously bombarded the protective barrier formed by the immortal artifact, a feeling of indescribable bitterness welling up in his heart.

Why? Why would the Xuan Yuan Sect, renowned for its water-based Dao, produce a Geng Metal Golden Core?

This was the root of all disaster; the Great Qi Imperial Family would never allow a Geng Metal Nascent Soul to emerge within their territory.

”The Great Qi Imperial Family, heh, they are the biggest beneficiaries, the black hand behind the scenes.”

Great True Person Jing Feng descended from the sky, holding the ancient bell, and walked into the Xuan Yuan Sect’s council hall, where a group of Purple Mansion Elders and Grand Elders were gathered.

A group of old fellows who had lived for hundreds or even thousands of years were arguing endlessly, each holding their own opinions, and a few with hot tempers were even about to start fighting.

It was not until Great True Person Jing Feng entered that these old fellows restrained themselves slightly.

In terms of status and position, Jing Feng was second only to True Monarch Lu Ge and the two Grand Elders who had refined the Golden Nature of the Golden Core within the Xuan Yuan Sect.

”Jing Feng, you are here, sit.”

An old man sitting in the seat of honor opened his eyes. His eyes were turbid, and his body exuded a dense Death Qi and a sense of decay, appearing as though he did not have much time left.

This person’s Daoist title was [Xuan Hua], the other Five Laws Great Zhenren of the Xuan Yuan Sect, whose Lifespan was running out, his Physical Body already failing and his Qi and blood withered.

Jing Feng sat in the seat of honor and scanned the group of Xuan Yuan Sect Purple Mansion Cultivators in the hall. He sighed slightly in his heart, but said aloud: ”Everyone, the Sect has reached a moment of life and death; it is time to activate the backup plan.”

”Junior Martial Uncle Jing Feng, cooperating with the Yao Race is no different from seeking a skin from a tiger; those who are not of our race must have a different heart.”

A young-looking Purple Mansion True Person spoke up. He was the previous generation’s Dao Child of the Xuan Yuan Sect, with the Daoist title [Yuan Hua]. His talent was extraordinary, and he was already at the Three Divine Abilities cultivation level, with hopes for the Five Laws in the future.

In fact, for a Golden Core Upper Sect with deep foundations like the Xuan Yuan Sect, several Violet Palace Peak Cultivators could basically appear in every generation.

But the vast majority would choose to charge toward the Golden Core Realm; even if they failed and died, turning into golden ash, they would have no regrets.

”Yuan Hua, the Sect is currently in imminent danger, why care whether they are of our race or not? As long as it can help our Xuan Yuan Sect overcome this difficulty, what does it matter even if the entire Xuan Prefecture is plunged into deep water and scorching fire?”

”Winners are kings and losers are bandits; this has been the case since ancient times! In this world, if you are not ruthless, you cannot stand firm; you will be trampled underfoot and never be able to turn your life around!”

”As long as our Xuan Yuan Sect can produce another Water Dao Golden Core, all difficulties will be easily resolved!”

Yuan Hua clenched his fists tightly. The Xuan Yuan Sect claimed to be a Righteous Path Sect, but the backup plan they were about to execute was too bloody and cruel; how was it any different from the Blood Fiend Demonic Path?

But this was not something he could stop alone; it was the will of everyone in the Xuan Yuan Sect, and he could only go with the flow.

”Then... what about Grandmaster Slaying Halberd? Did he agree?”

Yuan Hua raised his head and looked directly at Great True Person Jing Feng.

The latter stood up, his tone cold: ”This plan was proposed by Grandmaster Slaying Halberd; we just need to execute it as Grandmaster instructed.”

Upon hearing this, Yuan Hua’s body trembled violently, and he forced a smile onto his pale face: ”I understand.”

Meanwhile, above the Xuan Yuan Sect.

The star-sized crimson furnace was recalled, and a heaven-supporting, earth-standing Dharma Idol crossed over in a few steps, arriving here from the Qi Xuan Sect.

Artifact Inscription’s eyes were cold and ruthless, surging and scorching Bing Fire rising around his body, and blood Qi as vigorous as an abyss-sea permeated the heavens and earth; the crimson iron axe in his hand had grown countless times larger.

Bang!

The sharp axe blade was surrounded by a layer of raging flames, burning the Void Realm until it collapsed and the Void Realm melted.

Subsequently, the crimson iron axe slashed down, like a red lightning bolt striking from the Nine Heavens, bombarding the protective barrier formed by the immortal artifact, causing countless ripples.

He slashed eighty-one times in succession until the protective barrier had dimmed significantly, and only then did Artifact Inscription stop.

Relying on his own strength, it was impossible to break the barrier formed by the immortal artifact.

The reason he chose to attack the Xuan Yuan Sect was, firstly, to vent, and secondly, to weaken the Xuan Yuan Sect’s foundation.

Activating an Immortal Artifact requires consuming a large amount of resources, especially when facing attacks at the Golden Core level; every defense consumes a massive amount of resources.

If it weren’t for the fact that the current world could not support beings above the Golden Core level in prolonged combat, Artifact Inscription would definitely have kept attacking until the Xuan Yuan Sect could no longer hold on.

Swish!

The Dharma Idol that towered into the Nine Heavens dissipated, revealing Artifact Inscription’s true form.

”Lu Ge, you were heavily injured and your Realm fell; have you become a turtle shrinking into its shell? Dare you go to the outer heavens and fight me again?”

The voice, like a great bell, spread throughout the entire Xuan Prefecture, as if a god were speaking; the sound waves rippled through the Void Realm, and the sonic waves shattered the sky and earth.

For a long time, the Xuan Yuan Sect remained dead silent; no one responded.

”What a pity.”

Artifact Inscription shook his head and sighed softly, took a step, and the stars shifted; he had already returned to the Qi Xuan Sect, sitting in the central seat of honor.

”Greetings, True Monarch Bing Zhu Chi Ji Gui Fu.”

Qizhen, this False Core Great Power, took the lead in saluting, and Qi Xuan followed closely behind.

The group of Purple Mansion True Persons attending the Golden Core Grand Banquet also saluted, the mountain-calling and sea-howling sound resounding throughout the Qi Xuan Sect; even Changli Commandery City, over a hundred thousand miles away, could hear it.

”Everyone, no need for such formalities, please sit.”

Artifact Inscription waved his hand, and Golden Core Dao Power supported them in the air.

Everyone felt their bodies become light, and before they could even react, they were seated in their places.

”A Golden Core True Monarch is terrifying to this extent.”

Yuan Feng exclaimed in admiration.

The closer one gets to this Realm, the more one understands its power; compared to it, the Purple Mansion is like a firefly compared to the bright moon.

”Everyone, eat and drink as you please.”

Artifact Inscription appeared approachable and did not put on the airs of a Golden Core True Monarch; he picked up his wine cup and drank it in one gulp.

Seeing this, everyone raised their cups, the spirit wine entering their throats, feeling very satisfied.

Subsequently, the group of Purple Mansion Cultivators took turns coming forward with their Disciples to toast Artifact Inscription. Artifact Inscription responded with a smile, looking no different from a kind and amiable little old man, occasionally offering a few words of guidance.

When it was the Chen family’s turn, Artifact Inscription’s gaze first fell on Yuan Feng, and he exclaimed in admiration: ”What a powerful Yao Race body; I fear all the Divine Abilities you have inscribed are related to the Physical Body.”

”Senior True Monarch Ghost Axe has a Wisdom Eye,” Yuan Feng said, cupping his hands.

”Separated Fire Dao Body, and the aura of the Vermilion Bird, the intent of Burning Heaven... Little girl of the Chen family, is the Cultivation Technique you practice the ’Vermilion Bird Burning Heaven Canon’?”

Artifact Inscription stroked his beard, then looked at Chen Zhuhong, his eyes instantly lighting up.

”Replying to Senior True Monarch Ghost Axe, the Cultivation Technique that this Junior practices is indeed the ’Vermilion Bird Burning Heaven Canon’.”

Chen Zhuhong replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

”Do you know the origin of this Cultivation Technique?” Artifact Inscription asked.

”This Junior does not know.” Chen Zhuhong shook her head; she only knew that this Cultivation Technique was obtained by her father at an auction.

”The ’Vermilion Bird Burning Heaven Canon’ is the Sect-guarding Immortal Classic of the Vermilion Bird lineage of the ancient great Sect, the Four Symbols Sect. It was created by an Immortal Lord of the Separated Fire Dao, and its full name is the ’Vermilion Bird Burning Heaven Immeasurable Immortal Classic’.”

”The part you have learned should only be from Qi Refining to the Purple Mansion; is what this old man says correct?”

Artifact Inscription was calm and composed, fully displaying the demeanor of a True Monarch.

”Senior is correct; the ’Vermilion Bird Burning Heaven Canon’ that this Junior practices only has the parts for the Purple Mansion and below, without the methods for the Golden Core level.”

Chen Zhuhong replied with a bow.

”What a coincidence; after I achieved the False Core, I traveled through other immortal cultivation kingdoms and happened to obtain the Golden Core method of the ’Vermilion Bird Burning Heaven Immeasurable Immortal Classic’ within a Four Symbols Sect ruin.”

Artifact Inscription’s words were astonishing, carrying a deep meaning.

”What does Senior want this Junior to do in order to grant the subsequent methods?” Chen Zhuhong asked, thoughtful after hearing this.

”You are destined to go to the Zhiyang Sect to cultivate; this old man considers it building a good karmic connection.”

”How about this: if you can defeat all the Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators present today, this old man will gift you the subsequent methods, how about it?”

Artifact Inscription’s eyes carried a look of expectation, seemingly hoping that Chen Zhuhong would agree.

”This Junior accepts!” Chen Zhuhong’s eyes were bright, her voice cold and clear.

”Good!”

Artifact Inscription stood up, scanned the Cultivators present, and spoke loudly: ”Everyone, let’s add a little something extra to today’s banquet.”

As he spoke, he pointed to Chen Zhuhong: ”Whoever can defeat this young girl in the Foundation Establishment Realm, this old man will grant them one request.”

As his voice fell, the scene erupted; fiery gazes turned toward Chen Zhuhong, and one Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator after another was eager to try.

Afterward, the appearance of the Yingqi Hall changed greatly; a competition ring ten thousand zhang wide and long rose up, the positions of the crowd turned into spectator stands, and they could clearly watch the battle on the ring.

Chen Zhuhong transformed into a Vermilion Bird and landed on the ring, her phoenix eyes sweeping across the audience, her black hair flying, and her words were domineering: ”Chen Zhuhong of the Chen family is here; who will come to fight me?!”