Chapter 592: An Huaitian

The Literary Arts of Pen and Ink, The Profound Mirror Immortal Clan!

Fine drizzle fell across Anhua Heaven. Dark green and light green palaces nestled within, with small bridges and flowing streams weaving through the many structures. The entire complex was artfully arranged, showcasing the exquisite aesthetics of Jiangbei.

“It is indeed beautiful.”

Lu Jiangxian’s gaze followed the watery landscape of Anhua Heaven, moving upwards. His divine sense penetrated the area, surveying all the scenery thoroughly, encompassing the entire vicinity, and reaching deep into its core.

He then saw a luminous immortal palace, bright green lamps, and crystalline light flowing like a waterfall from the palace entrance, spreading everywhere. A set of glistening steps ascended to a solitary immortal throne, positioned directly facing the starry night sky of the grotto-heaven.

Lu Jiangxian only took one glance, but he momentarily caught his breath, his pupils slowly widening as he murmured, “What is that...?”

The immortal throne at the highest point was carved with dragons and phoenixes, its armrests adorned with two flood dragons, each large enough for two adults to lie upon. The seat was empty, yet a small, shimmering object rested there. This object was no bigger than a fingernail, appearing insignificant on the vast immortal throne, yet it possessed a unique charm that made it impossible to look away.

It was crystalline, as if emerging from a small aperture, connecting at its end to form a jade-like object the size of a finger. All sorts of illusions surged forth from it. These visions depicted various scenes: a Daoist refining elixirs and ascending after consumption, white cranes carrying fruits, monkeys knocking on doors, crystals shattering, or brine solidifying—a truly dazzling display of phenomena. From time to time, white cranes and Daoists flew out from it, landing on the palace. The Daoists calmly refined their elixirs, while white cranes arrived with fruits, gently dropping them into the alchemy furnace, igniting a burst of white flames. In an instant, as spiritual energy wafted through, these illusions shattered and vanished, transforming again into scenes of monkeys knocking on doors and immortals touching heads.

“Golden Essence… it’s Golden Essence.”

“There’s residual Golden Essence in Anhua Heaven!”

He had personally witnessed the Mingyang Golden Essence, and as he watched the grotto-heaven’s scenery slowly manifest in the Grand Void, he reacted with disbelief, immediately realizing something was wrong: “There’s residual Golden Essence… the situation in Anhua Heaven has definitely surpassed everyone’s expectations… These Zi Mansion cultivators who laid out the plan never imagined that fishing for one fish would unleash an entire pond of big fish! These Zi Mansion cultivators won’t be able to handle this!”

“The Grand Void is teeming with Mahas, and cultivators are slowly entering Anhua Heaven! It won’t even take half an incense stick of time. Soon, Zi Mansion Mahas will be able to see the scenes inside… The situation will quickly spiral out of control. Li Xuanfeng must not be allowed to enter any further!”

Chengshuiling.

The sky was a dark expanse, where Mahas and Lians were seated, radiating layers of colorful light. At the other end, the Zi Mansion True Immortals wore various expressions, some holding magical artifacts, others seated on clouds, quietly gazing downwards. The water below was like a table, with pavilions and towers no bigger than a palm. The figures atop them were ant-sized, brandishing magical artifacts as they fought over things, occasionally striking out tiny, hair-thin flashes of light that quickly vanished. The eyes of the Zi Mansion cultivators varied even more; some were indifferent, others placid, all gazing at the scene below. Their spiritual senses roamed, occasionally lingering on one another.

As the situation on the water unfolded, gazes gradually converged on two individuals: one was the stern-faced Yuan Xiu, and the other, naturally, was Bolie Wang Gaofu, who possessed both excellent bearing and appearance. This burly man, wreathed in true fire, stroked his beard and revealed a slight smile. His Gao clan was not among the strongest forces in the northern regions and would not normally attract so much attention. However, Gao Fangjing was the clan’s foremost genius in nearly a century, and he had caused quite a stir on the water, gaining much, which explained Bolie Wang’s beaming smile. True Immortal Yuan Xiu, however, remained expressionless, but the hand resting on his sleeve was relaxed, showing a comfortable and at ease posture, clearly indicating his secret pride.

True Immortal Qiushui watched quietly, her gaze lingering on Zhong Qian. True Immortal Chang Yun, with lowered brows, had an unreadable expression, making his thoughts inscrutable. True Immortal Qiushui spoke softly, “Daoist Friend Yuan Xiu, this Si Yuanli is someone I’m seeing for the first time. He truly is a talent; no wonder you kept him so well hidden.”

Sibo Xiu’s stern face barely managed a hint of a smile as he whispered, “Daoist Friend Qiushui, you flatter me. My Si clan has seen its talents wither; only this one has emerged in all these years. He does possess some ability, but calling him a true talent might be overstating it.” Though he spoke thus, he felt quite pleased. Not only was the Si clan sparsely populated, but the few who showed promise often went against him, which had always been a headache for Yuan Xiu. Now, finally, a junior brought him credit, and he felt much relieved.

No sooner had Qiushui finished speaking than a crystalline pillar of light, reaching to the heavens and piercing the earth, emerged from the Great Ning Palace. The Zi Mansion cultivators exchanged glances, all showing expressions of triumph. True Immortal Chang Yun chuckled lightly and merely said, “You all truly calculated accurately! The entrance to Anhua Heaven is indeed within the Great Ning Palace!”

“For this, we must thank True Immortal Qiushui…” True Immortal Yuan Xiu casually returned the compliment, to which True Immortal Qiushui simply smiled and said, “You all had your suspicions, but you’re just putting the credit entirely on me for no reason.”

The True Immortals were all in good spirits. Subtle movements also stirred within the Grand Void, and other hidden Zi Mansion cultivators cast their gazes towards them. True Immortal Yuan Xiu, with his stern old face, whispered, “They weren’t willing to exert effort when it was needed, but now they’ve come to share the spoils.”

“Even if they send people now, they’ll be a step behind us…” Chang Yun replied, but Yuan Xiu secretly felt it wasn’t secure enough. Fearing further complications once they entered the grotto-heaven, he quickly activated a divine ability in secret, sending a message down to have Li Xuanfeng hold the Huaijiang Map.

As he was transmitting the message, he noticed that everyone around him had fallen silent. His relaxed brows gradually stiffened, and as he felt the aura emanating from the crystalline pillar of light, his old face froze in disbelief, his eyes filling with shock. “This… this…”

The crystalline pillar emitted waves of pure white light, and the aura it revealed caused a terrifying silence in the Grand Void. Three-headed, six-armed Mahas and Lians unbelievably began to calculate with their fingers, while Zi Mansion cultivators exchanged glances, their eyes filled with both surprise and obsession. Bolie Wang Gaofu stroked his long beard, and his black cloak shivered, releasing rings of red halo behind him. Blazing true fire burned from his robes into the surrounding void. This Barbarian King murmured, “Golden Essence?”

His single exclamation was like a silver vase shattering, causing the entire Grand Void to tremble. Instantly, Mahas in the Grand Void opened their eyes, Lians rose, and all Zi Mansion cultivators started in unison, exclaiming with booming voices, “Golden Essence!”

Golden Essence!

Suddenly, it was as if a palette of red, orange, green, and various other colors had been overturned before their eyes. Diverse light instantly spread, and the Grand Void trembled incessantly. Over a dozen divine abilities acted simultaneously, pouring into Great Ning Heaven in a rush, exploding into a burst of colorful light. In an instant, all plans and strategies were completely swept away. With Golden Essence at stake, it was worth risking their lives to seize it; who had time to consider advances or retreats? The Zi Mansion Mahas, without a second thought, reacted entirely differently from their usual calculated composure, plunging fiercely and decisively into the grotto-heaven.

“Boom!”

“Jinlian! You!”

A roar echoed in the air. A three-headed, six-armed Maha manifested his true form, his colossal body filling the entire Grand Void. His golden chest was as vast as a mountain range, and his eyes hung in the sky like two suns. As he moved, golden dust rained down, and the magical artifacts on his two arms gently swayed, causing the mountains and plains of the present world to tremble.

“Boom!”

This Maha descended towards the Great Ning Palace, his weight causing the entire immortal palace to groan under the strain. A voice, filled with both surprise and rage, cried out, “Act first to stabilize this realm! If the Great Ning Palace collapses, no one will be able to enter!” This person’s words only caused the atmosphere in the air to pause briefly. How could the Great Ning Palace’s barrier withstand the assault of a host of Zi Mansion Mahas? It immediately dissolved like winter snow meeting fire, vanishing completely in an instant. A multitude of immense divine ability hands surged forth simultaneously, forcibly maintaining the immortal palace within the Grand Void.

True Immortal Yuan Xiu suddenly opened his eyes, his expression changing dramatically. He completely lost his composure and sense of propriety, a ruthless look appearing on his old face as he cried out, “Qiushui! It’s a legacy from the Ning Dynasty! It’s still in the Great Ning Palace!”

True Immortal Qiushui was also stunned, staring intently at the colorful light within the ruins. Her heart pounded, her pupils dilated, and she suddenly looked up into the Grand Void, where Zi Mansion True Immortals were manifesting their forms, almost crushing this expanse of the Grand Void into fragments.

“Something big has happened…”

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