The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 527 - 23 Xuanming Returns to the Mountain

Chapter 527: Chapter 23 Xuanming Returns to the Mountain

Looking for Xuanfeng, figuring out how to obtain the Image Stone, I wonder if this could be considered a test by the Shadow King.

However, in Qing Yu’s mind, even if the Shadow King held him in high regard, he wouldn’t act like a treasure-giving grandfather, setting up some sort of test.

In his heart, Qing Yu marked the Shadow King’s intentions with a question mark.

Moreover, Qing Yu was not in a rush to obtain the Image Stone. After all, he had just advanced to the True Pill Realm, and it was still a long way to Divine Communication. Even if he acquired the Image Stone, he would have to wait until Divine Communication to obtain the Zhenwu Sword.

This was still based on the assumption that the Shadow King’s words were reliable.

However, the Shadow King’s recent conversation did remind Qing Yu that he should also prepare for his future actions.

"It’s time to take the initiative."

Qing Yu pondered, urging the White Phoenix to fly in another direction.

Shu Province, located in the western part of Daqian; beyond Shu Province to the west lay the vast but arid and sparsely populated Western Regions.

Speaking of the most famous force in Shu Province, it would naturally be the Ten Thousand Poison Sect, the foremost poison sect in the Central Plains.

The poisons of the Ten Thousand Poison Sect, renowned alongside the Gu poison of the Southern Border, were considered two of the world’s most deadly poison arts. Due to the Southern Border being located beyond the frontier, its interaction with the Central Plains was minimal. Thus, historically, many used poison, but most notable poisoners in history were from the Ten Thousand Poison Sect.

Despite their notorious reputation spreading throughout the world, the Ten Thousand Poison Sect was extremely principled, always sticking to their own land and never initiating trouble.

There was no choice; poison skills had always been greatly feared, particularly some extremely lethal poisons.

For instance, Meng Wuchang had once used the Ten Thousand Poison Sect’s "Black Spirit Rain" on the official road outside the Divine Capital, slaughtering five hundred members of the City Guard Army in one fell swoop.

With such a notorious reputation, the Sect Leader of the Ten Thousand Poison Sect was very wise in survival, always forbidding the sect’s disciples from leaving Shu Province without permission, limiting their activities within Shu Province.

And on this day, a white majestic bird flew into Shu Province.

"This should be the area, White Phoenix, let’s descend," Qing Yu stood on the back of the White Phoenix, observing the terrain below and directing the White Phoenix.

"Chirp—"

A loud clear chirp sounded as the majestic bird glided and landed on a dirt path.

As the White Phoenix flapped its huge wings, thick dust rose from the ground, but as the dust approached the White Phoenix, it was blocked by an invisible barrier, unable to touch its pure white body.

Slowly landing on the ground, Qing Yu looked around, employing the Heavenly Son’s Qi Observation Skill to examine the Earth Qi.

"Not bad, although the land is desolate, within this desolation, there is a convergence of Earth Qi; that place must be an excellent living place. I must have found the right location."

The place Qing Yu was searching for was a Taoist Temple. Since ancient times, Taoist temples were built according to geomantic trends to gather spiritual energy and produce good fortune.

This could also be considered a common trait among Taoists, as their mysticism originally came from the Mystical Sect.

"Go ahead."

Qing Yu gently patted the White Phoenix’s wings, signaling it to leave.

As the White Phoenix ascended with a whoosh, Qing Yu too stepped forward, heading towards his destination.

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Outside the True Martial Dao Sect, a spacious carriage rattled along.

A familiar scene caused the two Taoists guarding the gate to exchange glances. The Zhenwu Sect always encouraged its disciples to travel the world on foot; let alone carriages, it was rare for the disciples to even ride horses.

The last time a carriage had arrived at the gates of the Zhenwu Sect was two years ago. Back then, Qingzhou had returned to the sect with his uncle Xuanfeng, his junior sister Qingling, and the coffin containing Qing Yu’s body. This time, what could it be?

When the two disciples saw that the driver was none other than Xuanming, the Peak Master of Chi Ming Peak, their sense of foreboding intensified.

Could they be any more unlucky?

That was the deepest cry in their hearts at that moment. Two years ago, when that carriage arrived, it was these two. Two years later, although the driver and the occupants of the carriage had changed, the two who received them had not.

"True Martial Dao Sect, we have finally arrived," Xuanming sighed wearily as he gazed at the seven towering peaks in the distance.

In fact, his mood was much like that of the two disciples guarding the gate.

The last two times Xuanming had left the sect, once was to protect Qingxu and his group, and to ambush Gong Ziyu. The other time was this instance, accompanying Xuan Yun to Yu Jian Manor.

The first time, everyone in Qingxu’s group was killed, with Qingxu himself dying without a trace left.

The second time, Xuan Yun wasn’t dead, but was now grievously injured and unable to awaken.

The Xuanyin Sword Energy was extremely venomous and relentless in extinguishing one’s vitality. Due to delays on the road, by the time Xuanming and Xuan Yun reached Yu Jian Manor, the Xuanyin Sword Energy had deeply embedded itself within Xuan Yun’s body.

Under such circumstances, and with the severe injuries Xuan Yun had sustained, even Xu Qianxiu, the Manor Master of Yu Jian, despite his Divine Communication abilities, found it difficult to heal him.

After all, Xu Qianxiu was a swordsman, whose Sword Qi was not inferior to the Xuanyin Sword Energy, perhaps even surpassing it.

Xu Qianxiu’s treatment method was to forcefully expel the Xuanyin Sword Energy with his Sword Qi. Had Xuan Yun not suffered such severe injuries, this would have been an extremely effective method.

But now that Xuan Yun was close to death, letting two streams of Sword Qi struggle within his body was merely hastening his demise. To heal Xuan Yun, a gentler approach was needed. Using softer methods, they had to slowly extract the Xuanyin Sword Energy while simultaneously restoring Xuan Yun’s body.

Therefore, Xuanming had no choice but to bring back his heavily injured junior brother and let Xuanzhen, the most skilled in medical arts and Peak Master of Su Nu Peak, treat him.

"Junior brother, just hold on a little longer."

Xuanming helped Xuan Yun out of the carriage, infused him with vigorous True Qi to prevent further invasion of the Xuanyin Sword Energy.

Their carriage journey was long and arduous, and day by day, the Sword Qi invasion grew more severe. Were it not for Xuanming continuously using his True Qi to sustain his life, what they would have brought back to the True Martial Dao Sect might have been another dead body.

The intense Yang Fire energy, under Xuanming’s control, transformed into pure and gentle Yang Qi, which slowly entered Xuan Yun’s body, causing the dark green marks on his neck to gradually fade.

’Junior brother, I hope you can make it through,’ Xuanming silently sighed as he watched the faint green veins on Xuan Yun’s neck.

The situation within the True Martial Dao Sect was also fraught with turmoil; the death of a Xuanfa Disciple, which triggered old resentments against Sect Leader Xuan Chen who had once conspired with Xuan Guang. And with Qingxu’s grisly death, Xuan Chen, who had no other exceptional disciples, found himself in quite a predicament.

Given the current situation, Xuan Chen could not afford to lose a single supporter, especially a junior brother of the same generation as Xuan Yun.

"You two," Xuanming called out to the two disciples at the gate, "take care of this carriage."

Having said that, Xuanming completely enveloped Xuan Yun in True Qi, supporting him in his palm, and using qinggong, he flew towards the mountain.

PS: Three more Chapters today.

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