Chapter 156

"The legendary Sages, the foundation of the various sects and holy lands..."

Fairy Zixia was shocked in her heart. These were ancient Sages who were rarely seen, like dragons that only show their heads but never their tails. To be ranked alongside them, the Saint Master of Tianxuan was definitely not some cultivator of the Four Extremities Realm; he was absolutely a high-level expert traveling through the mortal world.

Thinking of this, the Saintess of the Purple Mansion became even more respectful and humble. Placing herself in the position of a junior, she stepped forward and bowed: "Zixia pays respects to the Saint Master of Tianxuan. I will keep the grace of your previous sermon in my heart."

"So it is you." Lin Xian feigned surprise, as if he had not expected the two to meet again, and just smiled indifferently: "Seeing that your Dao Fetus was extraordinary earlier, I felt a desire to cherish talent and passed a technique to you. Have you gained any insight?"

"I have gained some understanding; please correct me, Senior."

Fairy Zixia's posture was ethereal. She stepped forward and performed an opening stance. In an instant, an invisible momentum was conceived, and she transformed from a fairy into a female war god, resonating with the Great Dao.

It was not limited to fists or fingers, nor limited to leg techniques; every part could be used to attack, and every inch of her snow-white skin could erupt with terrifying power.

"This is the Battle Saint Art!"

The Sage of the Ji family had acting skills that were pure and perfect. He let out a sigh of amazement and remarked: "This technique is the ultimate in offensive arts. It can evolve into thousands of moves and styles. Every time one gains insight, one will realize different lethal great arts."

"So it is the Battle Secret, one of the Nine Secrets." The Sage of the Jiang family was also an old veteran actor. He said thoughtfully: "In my Jiang family, there was a God King who practiced this technique. He was hailed as the number one in attack for five thousand years, not weaker than an Emperor Art."

"The Battle Secret is an ultimate secret art created by a mythological Heavenly Venerable, a forbidden chapter; naturally, it is not weaker than an Emperor Art." The Sage of Yaochi smiled slightly and added: "Naturally extraordinary. This girl truly has good fortune."

In just a few words, the several Sages outlined the preciousness of the Nine Secrets, calling it a supreme great opportunity. This made Fairy Zixia's heart tighten, and she began to attach immense importance to it, feeling even more grateful to Lin Xian.

A Saint Master who could master the Nine Secrets and chat and laugh with the foundations of various sects was definitely a high-level expert of a generation.

"Deep mountains hide tigers and leopards, fields bury unicorns"—this is exactly what describes this Saint Master of Tianxuan.

"You do have some talent." Lin Xian first praised her, then immediately asked: "Where are you from? State your name before paying respects."

"This junior is a disciple of the Purple Mansion Holy Land. I have no secular name, only the Daoist name Zixia." Fairy Zixia put away the Battle Saint Art and said honestly.

Her background was plain and unremarkable. She was born into an affiliated force of the Purple Mansion Holy Land. Because she was an Innate Dao Fetus, a body close to the Dao, there were visions at her birth that startled many cultivators.

By the time she reached an age of understanding, she was sent by her parents and teachers to the Purple Mansion Holy Land to cultivate the Dao wholeheartedly, without being tainted by too much of the secular world.

"Purple Mansion Holy Land? It is a pity you are not a disciple of the Yaochi Holy Land." Lin Xian sighed with regret: "In the past, the Western Empress was an Innate Dao Fetus who became an Emperor. If an Innate Dao Fetus can learn the Western Empress Scripture, it would be of great benefit to cultivation."

"The Ancient Scripture of Yaochi is never passed on to outsiders." The Wang Mu of the West of Yaochi said with a calm expression: "Unless someone can stand out in this tournament, they cannot receive the guidance of the Emperor Weapon's spirit."

"Zixia, do you have this confidence?" Lin Xian laughed and said meaningfully: "Being the second Western Empress is not so easy."

Fairy Zixia had a flash of inspiration. In an instant, she seemed to have grasped something. She hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, saying sincerely: "If I could obtain the Great Law of the Western Empress, this junior would naturally desire it. However, geniuses are gathered at the tournament and heroes are rising; Zixia fears it will be difficult to win. I hope Senior will teach me."

"Very well. Considering your piety and eagerness to learn, I will pass on some Dao techniques." Lin Xian smiled slightly and stood up, walking towards the surroundings. Seeing this, Fairy Zixia quickly followed.

By the side of the Immortal Pool, various ancient medicines grew in patches. Plants took shape, orchids were everywhere, and the air was intoxicatingly fragrant. There were even Qilin beasts lying down and auspicious beasts appearing.

It was a sacred land for preaching the Dao—the Yaochi Immortal World.

Lin Xian stood by the pool with his hands behind his back and said leisurely: "My Tianxuan Great Sect has three thousand Great Daos and eight hundred side doors. The number one Dharma gate, our sect-suppressing divine ability, is named Wind Spirit Moon Shadow. It is a method for immortal cultivation and a shortcut to transcendence."

"You are not a member of my Tianxuan Sect, so I cannot pass it to you. Besides that, there are upper, middle, and lower grades of Dao methods, all of which lead to the fruit of the Great Dao. I wonder which one you wish to learn?"

Fairy Zixia's heart stirred. Since ancient times, those who seek the upper get the middle, those who seek the middle get the lower, and those who seek the lower get nothing. Today, having met the Tianxuan Senior, she decided to seek the great one, so she stepped forward and bowed: "This junior wishes to learn the upper-grade Dao method. I wonder what mysteries it holds?"

"This upper-grade Dao method of mine is called the 'Gathering' Character Formula." Lin Xian looked like a Daoist with immortal bones and righteous spirit, and said solemnly: "After learning this method, in your youth, you can gather the milk of a hundred beasts, fuse the bone inscriptions of ten thousand races into one, and become a natural supreme being."

"You are a bit older, so I fear you have no fortune to enjoy this beast milk, but you can also gather Yin to nourish Yang..."

Fairy Zixia's expression changed. If she were not in the Yaochi Holy Land and had seen Lin Xian chatting and laughing with the Wang Mu of the West, she would have thought she was in a pleasure-seeking holy land. She shook her head repeatedly and said: "This junior is wholeheartedly cultivating the Dao, with no distractions, and has no intention of forming a Dao companion with others."

"Very well. Since you do not have this fortune." Lin Xian shook his head: "I will teach you the middle-grade Dao method. How about 'Restraining Spirits and Sending Generals'?"

There was no forced buying or selling, which made Fairy Zixia secretly breathe a sigh of relief. Then she asked: "How should one cultivate this 'Restraining Spirits and Sending Generals'?"

"It requires reading scriptures and chanting Buddha, paying respects to the true and descending saints, praising the Great Emperor, and is related to faith and connected to the Dao lineage." Lin Xian smiled indifferently: "Once this technique is released, I guarantee that when you call for an immortal, an immortal will respond, and when you call for an emperor, an emperor will be spiritual."

A trace of surprise appeared in Fairy Zixia's eyes. Her long eyelashes trembled, and she couldn't help but mutter: "Since ancient times there have been no immortals, and in the human world there are no emperors. How can it be efficacious?"

"That requires the depth of your affinity with the Great Emperors and True Immortals." Lin Xian said leisurely: "If you learn the Western Empress Scripture and gain the recognition of the Emperor Weapon's spirit, should you encounter danger in the future, how could the Emperor Weapon sit idly by?"

Fairy Zixia's eyes narrowed, and she was speechless. What kind of Dao method was this? She only felt that the Saint Master of Tianxuan was trying to fool her.

This was a dead loop: to win at the tournament, one needed to obtain the recognition of the Emperor Weapon; to obtain the recognition of the Emperor Weapon, one first had to win at the tournament.

"This junior is not a disciple of Yaochi." Fairy Zixia said tactfully: "I fear the Western Empress Pagoda will not easily recognize this junior."

"Aside from the Western Empress Pagoda, there is another affinity. Where is the Master Master Hei Huang!" Lin Xian shouted. The big black dog, which had been lurking in the Immortal Pool for a long time preparing to catch a dragon loach, let out an 'Awoo' and jumped out, spitting out a piece of golden paper that shone with ten thousand rays of light, soaring into the sky and hanging in the void.

This golden paper was solemn, vast, sacred, and auspicious. The aura it emitted made people unable to help but want to kneel down. Such a thing was difficult to imitate; it was absolutely an artifact of an ancient Great Emperor.

In an instant, not only was Fairy Zixia stunned, but even the several Sages under the Flat Peach Sacred Tree not far away were taken aback.

The Wang Mu of the West of Yaochi said with half-surprise and half-doubt: "The Great Emperor Wu Shi still has a decree left behind?"

During the temple meeting in the past, when the Emperor Weapons of all the Sages gathered, a decree had already descended. How could there be another one now?

"Just how many Great Emperor decrees does this dog have..."

The Wang Mu of the West of Yaochi had a complex expression. Why did she feel that the second-generation founder, Great Emperor Wu Shi, favored this dog more than his own sect?

"This Emperor is the Dao Protector appointed by Great Emperor Wu Shi. Young girl, bow down quickly; this Emperor will take you as a disciple!"

The big black dog held its large head high and spoke in a boisterous manner, incomparably proud, with divine radiance radiating from its whole body, looking sacred and inviolable.

At this moment, everyone had to show some awe, because at this moment, the Master Master Hei Huang represented Great Emperor Wu Shi.

Only Lin Xian, holding the Wu Shi Emperor Jade, was not afraid of the Emperor's aura from the decree. He stepped forward a few steps, kicked the big black dog back into the Immortal Pool, splashing water, and then slapped the decree away, holding it in his hands. He smiled indifferently: "I am the messenger of Great Emperor Wu Shi."

The big black dog glared, just wanting to go up and bite someone, but a divine sense echoed in its ears: "Do you want an Innate Holy Body Dao Fetus? With your methods, you will only be counterproductive."

"Everything must follow its natural course!"

Innate Holy Body Dao Fetus—the Master Master Hei Huang immediately wilted. These few words were like a tightening spell, firmly restraining it.

"This is the decree of Great Emperor Wu Shi."

Lin Xian entrusted the Emperor Jade and the decree to Fairy Zixia, exhorting: "Holding this item, you can enter the Dao field of Great Emperor Wu Shi, Purple Mountain, once. This is your affinity."

"This is the Wu Shi Emperor Jade. There are nine parts in total. If you can piece them together, you can form an affinity with Great Emperor Wu Shi."

Fairy Zixia's heart and spirit were shaken. She did not take it immediately, but shook her head and said: "Such a great gift, this junior is unworthy."

"It is not that I am giving it to you; it is that you have an affinity with Great Emperor Wu Shi." Lin Xian said meaningfully: "The Innate Dao Fetus has an affinity with Great Emperor Wu Shi."

Fairy Zixia was slightly stunned, and an incredible thought emerged in her heart: Could it be that Great Emperor Wu Shi was also an Innate Dao Fetus?!

"Catch it." Lin Xian threw the Emperor Jade and the decree over and said leisurely: "The affinity has already been given to you. Whether you can achieve it depends on your own fortune."

"Many thanks to Senior for the treasure." Fairy Zixia hurriedly took the decree and the Emperor Jade, sensing the Emperor's aura on them. It was like a dream or an illusion, with a sense of unreality.

She had only come to ask for Dao techniques; how did she end up encountering such a great opportunity?

Did this feel like a pre-ordained arrangement?

The fairy, with skin like ice and bones like jade, ethereal and noble, had her long eyelashes tremble slightly, unable to remain calm.

"The nine parts of the Emperor Jade symbolize nine heavenly destinies. You have obtained one; in the dark, there is a fixed number."

Lin Xian's large sleeves fluttered, dancing with the wind, fully displaying his romantic and dashing temperament. Unrestrained, he waved his hand and said: "This Venerable has settled the karma of Great Emperor Wu Shi. Now I am light and free, and I do not wish to be tainted by any more karma."

"As for this Battle Saint Art, you may comprehend it yourself. If there is anything you do not understand, go and ask my sect's Saint Son, Ye Fan."

"He is a Desolate Ancient Holy Body who has attained the Dao, his blood energy soaring to the heavens, his talent extraordinary, and he has deeply grasped the essence of the Battle Secret. Let him teach you; this Venerable prefers to be idle."

Saying this, Lin Xian leaped up, turning like a gust of wind, and landed under the Flat Peach Tree like a gourd, whispering to the several Sages again.

Seeing this, Fairy Zixia did not rashly step forward to disturb them, fearing she would offend the seniors discussing the Dao. For a moment, she stood rooted to the spot, not knowing where to go.

"Congratulations to Junior Sister for obtaining such a great opportunity." The Saintess of Yaochi took the opportunity to step forward, took Fairy Zixia's jade arm, and smiled softly: "The seniors are discussing the Dao; we juniors should not linger here and disturb the seniors' interest."

"I know where that Tianxuan Saint Son, Ye Fan, is. I will take you to find him."

"Then many thanks, Senior Sister." Fairy Zixia's eyes were bright, her brows relaxed, and she was in a pleasant mood because today's events had gone surprisingly smoothly.

"A mere trifle, why thank me?" The Saintess of Yaochi laughed and whispered: "That Tianxuan Saint Son is idling about in Yaochi, making friends with heroes and goddesses from all sides, and has also fought a few fierce battles with many geniuses and heroes."

"The Wang Mu of the West fears he will cause trouble, so she arranged for that Holy Body, Ye Fan, to cultivate and nurture his character in the Flat Peach Garden."

(End of this chapter)