Terran Guardian - Chapter 3375

Chapter 3356 The True Purpose of Xuanqing Immortal Sect

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Shen Changqing put aside his thoughts for the moment.

With Jianxu leading the way,

this void held no secrets for him.

However,

over the next period of time,

Shen Changqing discovered numerous immortal palaces. But   without exception, the restrictions within

these palaces   had long since been completely dismantled.   Seeing this, Shen Changqing   shook his head, but didn’t take it too seriously.   Many cultivators had entered the Changsheng Immortal Palace, so it was natural for some to find an immortal palace by chance. Furthermore, there were other Creation Pills here.   If he could subdue Jianxu, perhaps other cultivators could also benefit from other Creation Pills.   Regardless,   chance is something that cannot be forced.   Furthermore,   Shen Changqing’s journey wasn’t entirely without gain.   The resources he had gained from the Heavenly Universe alone were already a worthwhile one.   That day,   the jade talisman left by the Xuanqing Immortal Sect vibrated slightly. Shen Changqing’s mind entered it, revealing a message from Xu Yangzi.   ”Here we are!”   A cold glint flashed in Shen Changqing’s eyes.   He glanced at Jianxu beside him and asked, “Are you absolutely certain that there’s no Profound Heaven-Slaying Pill in this Changsheng Immortal Palace?”   ”Yes!”   Jianxu nodded confidently.   He had been here for so many years; how could he not know whether the Profound Heaven-Slaying Pill existed?   ”That’s interesting!”   Shen Changqing smiled.   The news from the Xuanqing Immortal Sect was that they had found the Profound Heaven-Slaying Pill and were now willing to join forces with him to seize this opportunity.   Naturally, Shen Changqing trusted Jianxu more than the Xuanqing Immortal Sect.   Then,   he took Jianxu to the Xuanqing Immortal Sect’s location.   …   At that moment,   within an ancient immortal palace, a terrifying, scorching aura filled the air. An alchemy furnace stood in the center of the hall, beneath which burned a supreme immortal fire that had burned since ancient times and had never truly extinguished.   Numerous cultivators gazed at the furnace, their eyes concealing a blazing heat.   After all, any discerning eye could see that this immortal fire had burned unextinguished since ancient times, and the furnace must contain a supreme elixir.   Even if the furnace were empty   , the furnace itself would be considered a treasure beyond   compare .   After all, the aura of the immortal fire before them was terrifying, potentially reducing even an Immortal Emperor to ash upon contact. This furnace, having endured the flames since ancient times without a single problem, demonstrated its exceptional rank, possessing at least an innate imperial weapon.   A treasure of this caliber was formidable for any faction.   Even for those with a legacy of immortality, the mere presence of an innate imperial weapon was enough to significantly enhance their power.   Yet,   no one took action.   Again,   the immortal fire was terrifying.   With such a scorching aura, even approaching it would be a challenge, let alone seizing the furnace and its treasures.   Among the numerous people, cultivators from the Xuanqing Immortal Sect were prominently present.   ”Grand Elder, what should we do now?”   an Immortal Emperor whispered.   Xu Yangzi remained calm, observing the numerous cultivators present. A subtle divine light flickered in his eyes.   ”Wait!”   He uttered a single word,   quelling the restlessness of the other Immortal Emperors of the Xuanqing Immortal Sect.   Meanwhile,   other Immortal Emperors from the sect also gazed at the alchemy furnace, their eyes blazing with excitement.   ”Could this furnace truly contain the Profound Heaven Crossing Pill?”   ”Of course!”   Xu Yangzi nodded.   ”This news was relayed by our ancestors, and it’s absolutely true. We don’t need to rush now. This Immortal Fire is terrifying. Only by waiting for enough powerful individuals to gather will we be able to suppress it and seize the elixir!”   Upon hearing this,   the Immortal Emperor who had spoken nodded and remained silent.   Since it came from the ancestors themselves, it must be true.   If the Profound Heaven Crossing Pill appeared, they would seize it at all costs.   After all.   Once the Heaven-Surpassing Profound Pill is taken, the sect will gain another Immortal Semi-Saint in his prime. During this great calamity, a Semi-Saint in his prime could be of immense significance.   Therefore, no matter what, the Heaven-Surpassing Profound Pill must belong to the Xuanqing Immortal Sect.   If it were in any other immortal realm, they would naturally be less certain, but here in the Xuanxiao Realm, considered the Xuanqing Immortal Sect’s home turf, they could be more confident.   Time passed slowly.   More and more cultivators arrived.   At this moment,   Xu Yangzi saw a familiar figure, and his expression suddenly relaxed.   ”Fellow Daoist Shenhong!”   ”Fellow Daoist Xu Yangzi!”   Shen Changqing nodded, his gaze settling on the alchemy furnace before him.   ”Is the legendary Heaven-Surpassing Profound Pill within this furnace?”   ”Yes!”   Xu Yangzi said gravely.   ”As expected, the one in this alchemy furnace is the Profound Heaven Crossing Pill. However, the Immortal Fire is   currently terrifying. Only by assembling the strength of many cultivators can we suppress the Immortal Fire and seize the elixir. There are still too few cultivators present, so we must wait a little longer!”   ”I see!”   Shen Changqing nodded slightly.   From Jianxu’s words, he had gained a better understanding of the Profound Heaven Crossing Pill.   This kind of elixir   is actually not enough to allow a person to break through to the Semi-Saint realm, let alone a Semi-Saint.

The so-called “surviving the Five Degenerations” simply offsets the Five Degenerations a Semi-Saint would otherwise have faced, delaying their passage by a billion years.

Immortal Semi-Saints!

Every billion years, they must survive the Five Degenerations.

If, by the time the time comes, they haven’t survived, they’ll be constantly watched by the Heavenly Dao. Once exposed, the Five Degenerations will immediately descend upon them.

However, consuming the Heaven Crossing Profound Pill grants them a billion more years of freedom, free from the threat of the Five Degenerations.

For example,

a Semi-Saint facing the Three Tribulations could, after consuming the Heaven Crossing Profound Pill, mitigate the Five Degenerations, but still remain at the Three Tribulations level, unable to break through to the Four Tribulations.

Thus,

the effect of the Heaven Crossing Profound Pill was somewhat different from what Shen Changqing had anticipated.

Of course,

even so,

the power of the Heaven Crossing Profound Pill was undeniable.

Even if it didn’t allow a Semi-Saint to break through, allowing it to offset the Five Degenerations was enough to drive many immortals mad.

Soon,

several days passed.

Within the Immortal Palace, there were no fewer than hundreds of Immortal Emperor-level powerhouses.

The aura emanating from them was truly terrifying.

But at this moment,

a mysterious fluctuation suddenly emerged,

instantly alarming cultivators from all directions.

“What’s happening?”

One Immortal Emperor, sensing the shift in the hall’s void, suddenly changed expression.

At the same time,

another, as if sensing something, his expression drastically changed.

“Oh no! This is a formation!!!”

As soon as the words fell

, a terrifying Daoist aura emerged from the void, a vast, abyssal pressure descending, suppressing every cultivator

in the hall. The sheer power of this force made every cultivator present grimace.

Immediately,

one cultivator boldly attacked, attempting to forcibly shatter the formation.

However, the force only caused a slight ripple, with no sign of breaking.

This scene

caused the faces of many cultivators to change again

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Only Shen Changqing’s gaze fell on Xu Yangzi. Many of the Xuanqing Immortal Emperors looked perplexed and uncertain, while Xu Yangzi remained remarkably calm.

More importantly,

the other party was standing outside the formation.

A tiny difference

made the difference between inside and outside the formation.

“Fellow Daoist Xu Yangzi, shouldn’t you explain this?”

Shen Changqing spoke slowly, his words instantly quieting the previously noisy atmosphere.

By this time,

the other cultivators had also noticed something was going on. How could they not understand what was happening? They flew into a rage.

“What are you, Xuanqing Immortal Sect, planning?”

“Urgently open the formation, or we will fight you to the death!”

“Even if your Xuanqing Immortal Sect is an immortal force, what can it do? The many forces behind us are far beyond your reach—”

The Immortal Emperors shouted furiously, gazing at Xu Yangzi with eyes filled with rage, as if they were eager to burst out of the formation and slay him on the spot.

Xu Yangzi remained indifferent to the angry outbursts of the numerous cultivators, his gaze fixed on Shen Changqing.

“Fellow Daoist, you don’t seem surprised at all?”

“At this point, there’s no point getting angry. I’m simply curious as to what your motives are!”

Shen Changqing gave Xu Yangzi a deep look, as if trying to penetrate his inner thoughts.

He remained silent for a moment, then said calmly, “Since you’ve asked, I have no problem telling you. This way, you can die with a clear conscience, and it will also settle the cause and effect between you and me!”

With that,

Xu Yangzi paused, glanced at Shen Changqing, then glanced at the other cultivators, finally resting his gaze on the alchemy furnace, his eyes filled with fiery greed.

“From the beginning, this Changsheng Immortal Palace has never possessed the Profound Heaven-Surpassing Pill. Instead, there exists only a furnace of the Immortal Entry Pill

, which has yet to be fully refined!” “This furnace of immortal pills was personally refined by the Venerable Danxin of the Ancient Ages. However, due to the arrival of the Great Tribulation, the elixir could not be truly refined. Not wanting to waste this elixir, they set up a formation here.

If another cultivator could one day enter the Changsheng Immortal Palace and offer a blood sacrifice to the Immortal Emperor, there’s hope that the Emperor’s blood could enable the elixir in this furnace to complete the final stage of its transformation. A true Immortal Entry Pill has never been refined!”

Xu Yangzi’s words shocked many cultivators.

Some ancient Immortal Emperors looked stunned.

“Could this Immortal Entry Pill be the legendary, heaven-defying item that can directly enable cultivators to reach the realm of immortality?” As

soon as these words fell, many cultivators looked horrified.

If they hadn’t heard it mentioned, they wouldn’t even have known such an incredible elixir existed in the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm.

When Shen Changqing heard what the other party said, a strange look flashed in his eyes.

“So, the goal of the Xuanqing Immortal Sect has always been to obtain the Saint Immortal Pill!”

“That’s right!”

Xu Yangzi admitted frankly.