mtl008 Chapter 772
Chapter 772
Qing Tian Xiao Lou looked at Chen Xuan, shook his head and said, "And this is only part of what I know. What great fortunes and opportunities are hidden in the Ancient Immortal Road? Only by going in and exploring can we find out."
"However, one can imagine that when the Ancient Immortal Road descends and opens three years later, it will not only be the three thousand cities of the entire Xuanxiao Great World, but also the four islands of the North Sea, and even the great tribes and sects of the extraterrestrial dynasties, who will use immortal-grade magic treasures to bring their monstrous disciples across the void to come."
"Wow, this is so grand!" Chen Xuan was thrilled, his eyes filled with longing. "So, the ancient road to the Immortal Realm contains various divine bodies and phenomena naturally born from ancient gods and demons?"
“Yes, the Divine Demon Body Refining cultivators go through countless hardships to temper their divine bodies, just so that the unique divine body phenomena of the Divine Demon Body Refining can be manifested.” Qing Tian Xiao Lou said, his eyes also revealing envy. “A Divine Demon Body Refining cultivator with divine body phenomena can truly be considered an existence that can crush Qi Refining cultivators in the same realm.”
"The so-called Myriad Manifestations Realm originates from this." Qing Tian Xiao Lou looked at Chen Xuan and said with anticipation, "Within three years, you should try your best to cultivate the Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Diagram to the Foundation Establishment Realm. The Qi Refining Realm is secondary. If you are lucky, with the foundation of the Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Diagram, you will definitely be able to awaken your own divine body phenomenon."
Looking at the gleaming eyes of Qingtian Xiaolou, Chen Xuan nodded solemnly: "Thank you for your guidance. If you hadn't told me, I might not have known this kind of secret information for a long time."
Seeing Chen Xuan's attitude, Qing Tian Xiao Lou laughed heartily: "You and I are brothers. I only hope that you will have gained something in the Ancient Road of the Immortal Realm in three years. The stronger you are, the more secure I will be as the Marquis of Qing Tian in the future."
This frankness was something Chen Xuan hadn't expected.
Logically speaking, someone of Qing Tian Xiao Lou's status and position would not openly express their kindness, but rather let the recipient benefit from it subtly. In the future, when the recipient needs something from him, the recipient will surely lend a helping hand to repay the favor.
But now, Chen Xuan understands.
This kid really wants to be my friend.
As the saying goes, tricks may win people's hearts, but sincerity is the ultimate weapon.
Human relationships can eventually run out, but close relationships are eternal.
"Chen Xuan understands." Chen Xuan looked at the Azure Sky Pavilion with a smile, his mind already clear.
"Haha, but don't be careless, kid. You'll be facing more than just the geniuses of Qingtian County. Protecting yourself is the most important thing," Qingtian Xiaolou joked.
“Yes, no matter how great the opportunity, you have to be alive to enjoy it. I am very clear about knowing when to advance and when to retreat,” Chen Xuan nodded and said.
After this long conversation, Chen Xuan secretly made up his mind that once he joined the sect, he would immediately begin preparations for his journey on the Ancient Road to the Immortal Realm three years later.
Even if it weren't for the extraordinary phenomenon of the divine and demonic body, he still had to participate in order to find his clansmen, disciples, and friends scattered throughout the Xuanxiao Great World.
The moon hangs high in the sky and the stars twinkle.
The two strolled and chatted leisurely.
As Qiongyu Tower came into view in the distance, and they passed by the artificial hill and flowing water, Qingtian Xiaolou changed the subject and jokingly asked, "What do you think of the disciples from the three major academies today?"
"How was it?" Chen Xuan recalled Tianxing, Zimo, and Lingchen, and replied, "It was just a discussion of the Dao, how can that be evaluated?"
"puff--"
Upon hearing this, Qing Tian Xiao Lou nearly vomited blood in anger. "Is strength all you care about, kid? Didn't you notice the way Fairy Zi Mo looked at you?"
Chen Xuan squinted and thought for a moment, then shook his head: "Her eyes looked normal. She didn't seem to be scheming or trying to harm me."
"That's it." Qing Tian Xiao Lou waved his hand helplessly to interrupt. "Anyway, in my opinion, Zi Mo's gaze towards you is a bit off. But given her usual aloof personality, it doesn't seem right. In short, it feels strange."
"You're overthinking it. Those looks in their eyes are just a longing for the Daoist arts," Chen Xuan said confidently.
"hope so."
The two strolled to the front of Qiongyu Tower. Qingtian Xiaolou said, "These next few days won't be peaceful. People from various sects will definitely come to visit, wanting to take you as their disciple. Moreover, my sister's welcoming banquet will be held in two days. The manor will be very lively then."
Chen Xuan nodded: "Given my complicated relationship with the Qingtian Marquis's Mansion, I will not show up at this grand event."
“That’s right. If you show up, and given your sister’s attitude towards you, the incident of trying to assassinate you last time will definitely be linked to this,” Qing Tian Xiao Lou said. “Since our enemy hasn’t shown up yet, to avoid any unforeseen complications, you shouldn’t participate this time.”
Chen Xuan nodded again: "Thank you."
The two walked side by side. Qing Tian Xiao Lou couldn't help but look up at the sky and said, "It snows every year during the Spring Festival. I wonder if it will snow this year."
"Chinese New Year?" Chen Xuan murmured the word, his heart filled with mixed emotions. Since he brought the people of Qushan to this world, he had never celebrated the Spring Festival even once.
Qingtian Xiaolou seemed to sense Chen Xuan's mood, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I'll take care of the arrangements for the New Year. You're here with me, I won't let you spend the New Year alone."
Chen Xuan simply smiled and nodded. He knew that Qing Tian Xiao Lou couldn't possibly understand the complex emotions he was feeling at that moment.
At this point, Qing Tian Xiao Lou looked at Chen Xuan and asked, "By the way, have you decided which sect you want to join?"
Chen Xuan thought for a moment and replied, "The God-Slaying Guard has too many rules, and I have many things to do, so it's not appropriate."
"You also mentioned that although the Heaven and Earth Taiqing Palace is a top-tier sect, it has a large number of female cultivators. From this, we can infer that their top-tier techniques are more suitable for female cultivators. Therefore, the only option left is the Nine Heavens Profound Purity Palace."
"You guessed right. The founding ancestors of the Heavenly Purity Palace were a couple who failed to transcend their tribulations. When the man was alive, the sect was mainly composed of male disciples. However, with each of the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations, the male ancestor could not withstand them and perished. His wife, in extreme grief and despair, underwent a transformation in her state of mind, making further progress in her understanding of the Great Dao, and her strength increased by several levels. She has lived to this day. I estimate it has been about 300,000 years, right?"
"What?!" Chen Xuan was shocked. "The Xuanxiao royal family has only occupied this great world for a few hundred thousand years, yet she has already lived for nearly three hundred thousand years? This..."
"Hahaha." Qing Tian Xiao Lou burst into laughter upon hearing this. "Who said this couple are native humans of this world? Couldn't they have come from outside and settled here after the establishment of the Xuanxiao Great World?"
"According to you, the ancestor who created the Nine Heavens Mysterious Purity Palace was a loose immortal who lived for a million years. Doesn't that mean he's older than this great world?"
"A rogue cultivator with a million-year history?" Chen Xuan was stunned. "What's the difference between that and immortality?"
"If you fail to transcend the tribulation, what kind of immortality and carefree life is there? Even if a rogue immortal can live for millions of years, he will eventually be unable to escape the fate of falling." Qing Tian Xiao Lou couldn't help but sigh when he mentioned the ancestor who founded Xuanqing Palace.
"The first Qingtian Marquis of my Qingtian Clan, who was also my great-great-grandfather, once discussed the Dao with this formidable figure several times. He once said that the strength of this million-year-old wandering immortal was no less than that of a true celestial immortal."