Free Web NovelChapter 366: Chapter 133: Sixty Years in the Mountains, Demon Country Revealed
After Li Xuan landed, he traveled all the way north along the coast. When hungry, he would dive into the sea to solve it, and after eating his fill, he continued on his journey.
The sights along the way revealed a nation at peace and people living in harmony.
The regions inhabited by mortals were mostly free of demons, and tales of strange events had become things of the past.
Among the former "Three Calamities," only the "source of the plague" disappeared abruptly, and the rest had also vanished entirely.
With the emergence of sects, and the shift of power to these sects, there were fewer wars.
Throughout the journey, all living things were at peace.
In the small towns where he stayed, he could still see children running and laughing in the streets.
Li Xuan’s mood improved accordingly.
Who wouldn’t wish for their place of residence to be peaceful?
After crossing the Qing River, he then arrived in Cyan Wood Province to meet the current "Prince Ci," Cao Yi.
Since their meeting at the beginning of last year, Cao Yi had changed greatly over the more than a year. Li Xuan did not even find her in Prince Ci’s Mansion.
The once profligate young master, now donning a specially made ghost mask with a blue face and fangs, looked terrifying, completely different from her originally charming appearance. She had established a force called "Underworld" underground. Many of Li Xuan’s younger siblings, the original members of the Yu Sect, and some cadres from Great Yong’s Esoteric Sect were part of this Underworld.
The "Underworld" specialized in rewarding good and punishing evil.
As the leader of the "Underworld," Cao Yi’s identity was certainly a secret.
On the surface, she remained Prince Ci.
The formerly destitute Cao family, after seeking refuge, had risen to prominence in Cyan Wood Province. Cao Wen, who used to live under the roof of others, also rose with the tide and became the renowned, powerful Uncle Cao in State City.
But his secret identity remained unknown, even to Uncle Cao, Cao Wen.
Unfortunately, even though Cao Yi’s identity was secretive, she couldn’t fool Li Xuan.
Li Xuan found her, got close, and then asked Cao Yi to help send a letter to the Li family, requesting the Li family to escort a shipment of "Firefly Fragrance" to the Lingyi Sect.
Before parting, Li Xuan looked at this Underworld-like organization and said, "Why not follow me north to the Lingyi Sect for cultivation?"
Cao Yi slowly shook her head, refusing him.
Not everyone yearns to become a cultivator.
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A few days later, Li Xuan bid farewell to Cao Yi and continued north. More than ten days later, he arrived at Bronze Plain and then entered the Lingyi Sect.
He returned to "Xiongshan Town" among the "Ten Towns" after entering the sect.
The elderly lady and Master Li were grinning as they looked at a letter.
Li Xuan approached and inquired, discovering it to be a family letter.
The letter mentioned that Great Zhou’s Princess Yang Sui and the Li family’s patriarch had happily married, and not only that, but they had also confirmed a pregnancy. Li Zhili wrote the letter to share the good news with the elders.
Master Li and the elderly lady were accustomed to Li Xuan’s frequent travels, and seeing him return, they happily handed the letter to him to read.
As Li Xuan read it, he was delighted for his younger brother, and an idea formed in his heart.
After a simple visit, he gathered Wei Yao and Su Qiang to discuss having children.
Wei Yao was somewhat unwilling, as she still wanted to cultivate.
Su Qiang, however, was quite different. Even in the sect, she couldn’t cultivate, so she agreed.
Thus, Li Xuan put in the effort.
He worked hard through the night, with unknown results...
...
The next morning.
Li Xuan went straight to Sunrise Peak and took out the "Thought Stone" he had just made that morning, handing it to Jin Tianchan, saying, "Master, as you entrusted, I found some special Thought Stones from the Buddha. However, I cannot guarantee this Thought Stone to be a high-tier one, you can try it."
Jin Tianchan took it, caressed it, and praised, "What a beautiful stone."
His white hair trembled as he said, "Whether it is or not, your intention is truly appreciated by this old man."
He thought for a moment, then beckoned him, "Come closer."
Li Xuan moved closer.
Jin Tianchan suddenly closed his eyes.
Li Xuan felt a strange spiritual wave emanating from Jin Tianchan’s body, an intricate power far surpassing his own, yet not from Jin Tianchan himself...
Soon, he saw a strange pattern emerging on Jin Tianchan’s palm, flowing beneath his skin like a living creature, and then surging into his fingertips.
When it finally settled, it appeared as a pattern of "black dots and white dots," the points connected, possessing an indescribable mystical quality.
Jin Tianchan’s fingertip exuded a soft, faint gleam, making the tip of his finger appear crystal clear.
Jin Tianchan suddenly opened his eyes, extending his fingertip toward Li Xuan, saying, "Quickly use the root of your spirit to take it! This is the array’s inheritance!"
Li Xuan paused, then exerted strength at his fingertip, pointing it forward.
The invisible root of his spirit extended through his finger, grasping Jin Tianchan’s fingertip.
In an instant...
The pattern was pulled out by him, settling onto his fingertip.
Li Xuan observed it, noting the black and white dots bore the semblance of a "River and Luo Book" he had seen in a previous life, with three dots, two black and one white, connected by lines.
Jin Tianchan let out a long breath, then smiled and looked at him, saying, "This is an array pattern. Those who possess the pattern can easily draw arrays. Come, let this old man teach you."
Immediately, he began to teach earnestly.
"Whenever you inscribe an array, point at the object with your fingertip, with white on top, two blacks below, forming a triangle; this is the Spirit Absorption Array.
The Spirit Absorption Array can devour treasures, even demon blood and flesh, to imbue weapons with special power."
"With black on top, white at the lower right, it’s the Alchemy Array.
Thus, you can extract the properties from gold, which is foundational for creating flying swords."
"With black on top, white at the lower left, it’s the Crystal Transformation Array.
The more advanced spiritual mines are, the scarcer they become.
Not all advanced flying swords are made entirely of high-level spiritual mines, as ice crystal is fundamental.
The Crystal Transformation Array can extract properties from ice crystals, akin to gold, forming the two cornerstone blocks in flying sword creation.
