Chapter 195

The years in the mountain are short, and three months passed in a blink of an eye.

During this period, the news of Jiang Daolian inviting Chen Hang to fight had already been spread far and wide under her intention.

Hearing that she was also miserably defeated,

the morale of the clan people was frustrated again, and their spirit was damaged.

Even their usual arrogant and domineering attitude was slightly restrained, their behavior became much more cautious and careful, making many people from cold lineages secretly celebrate.

And after this matter spread,

Chen Hang also vaguely became the number one figure among the Foundation Establishment fellow disciples, with great momentum.

Ranked with Deng Ji, Xie Su, Sima Quantong, etc., of the other three courts, known to the world as the "Crown of the Four Courts."

This reputation even spread to the Xiao Ming Xiao Daze, and Chen Hang received another bestowal of 100,000 talisman coins and several bottles of elixir, his pockets becoming increasingly rich.

But no matter how the outside world boasted and clamored,

Chen Hang, the person involved, still lived in seclusion and did not easily appear in front of people.

If it weren't for the necessary homework examinations and the master's lectures every month, it would be extremely difficult to see his figure...

And besides cultivating and participating in the profound in his own cave dwelling,

Chen Hang went to Shen Yuan's place every seven days to ask her about the doubts and incomprehensions in his Dao practice.

Back and forth,

this matter gradually became a habit.

Those who were tempted by Chen Hang's current reputation and wanted to invite him to banquets, hunting, or invite him to travel outside, or earn merit together, seeing this style of his, had to gradually extinguish their thoughts.

Even if there were some hidden tricks that couldn't be seen, because of Shen Yuan, they became even more difficult to implement...

And on this day,

Lingyin Peak.

Inside the quiet room.

Chen Hang's eyes were bright, sitting cross-legged on the meditation cushion, opening his hands, holding a square of crimson blood mud a zhang wide, secretly urging the dharma seal, making the blood mud wrapped in a group of misty light qi, grinding away its form bit by bit.

One hour later,

he suddenly let out a clear whistle, a scarlet smoke rushed out from the top of his head, and his eyes were completely red for a moment, as if dyed with blood!

And with a muffled thunder sound, the four walls were shaken and trembling,

in the void, slowly,

eighty-one drops of Yin-Yin Shi Hong Shui floated out.

Red, miserable, and cold, burning and compelling, taking people's eyes—

Chen Hang summoned with his hand, and these Yin-Eroding Red Waters began to swirl and fly around his body, glowing with bright colors.

He looked closely and saw that these red waters were full in form, moist like pearls, obviously the essence was sufficient, reaching the extreme of the current Minor Completion realm, and could not be added to, so he couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.

Yin-Yin Shi Hong Shui cannot be created out of nothing.

If it is consumed,

one must collect the spiritual energy of the Yin-Eroding category and re-refine it.

And Chen Hang used it in several battles, until he defeated Wang Dian, the eighty-one drops of Yin-Yin Shi Hong Shui in his hand were only less than thirty, missing more than half.

Spiritual energy of the Yin-Eroding category has always been precious and rare. Although the Changying Court stores this object, it requires merit to exchange for it.

At this time,

the Dharma Contract Gold Paper he signed with Jiang Daolian undoubtedly solved an urgent need.

However, Jiang Daolian did not expect that the spiritual energy required for Yin-Yin Shi Hong Shui would be so huge.

The materials sent several times could barely refine three or five drops of red water, and then there was no more.

And this crimson blood mud, named Blood Sha Mud, is said to be born in the depths of the ten-thousand-zhang earth heart, after the spiritual vein decays, a wisp of divine essence happens to be immortal, and entangled with the evil sha and extremely cold earth nearby, after long-term entanglement, it was born, quite rare and very difficult to find.

Chen Hang saw that after refining eighty-one drops of Yin-Yin Shi Hong Shui, this Blood Sha Mud still had sufficient spiritual energy.

Besides losing a corner, the form did not change much.

He knew that this Blood Sha Mud was indeed a precious object, Jiang Daolian took out a real treasure and spent effort, so he couldn't help but nod slightly.

"It is often said that the clans are wealthy and compelling. Today, I have truly seen it. And what is the number of the family background accumulated since the ancient era?"

He sent out a streak of true qi, took the Blood Sha Mud, played with it for a moment, put it into the Qiankun bag, and thought to himself.

And at this time, a light sound of a chime suddenly came from his heart.

Like a murmuring stream washing over, wanting to sweep away all distracting thoughts and dust.

Chen Hang collected his distracting thoughts, grabbed a small golden bell trembling endlessly from his sleeve.

He knew it was time for the lecture, so he stood up from the meditation cushion and pushed open the door.

Not long after, a series of hurried footsteps sounded, from far to near, and then Tu Shan Ge's figure appeared, hearing him bow and say:

"Congratulations to Master for leaving seclusion!"

Chen Hang nodded slightly and smiled:

"Today is the time to go to Master Shen's place to listen to the lecture. In the few days of seclusion, did Jiang Daolian have anything to ask me?"

"Yes, there is indeed."

Tu Shan Ge nodded hurriedly: "She sent a Dharma message to ask what materials Master still needs, let Master say it clearly at once, don't be fragmented, and go to disturb her many times..."

When the words reached this point,

Tu Shan Ge hesitated, but still bit the bullet and whispered:

"She said Master is very wordy, which is truly annoying..."

"Say it clearly at once?"

Chen Hang smiled softly upon hearing this, and said flatly: "Since she has such a request, how can I not fulfill her wish?"

After speaking,

Chen Hang thought for a moment, returned to the room to take the letter, picked up the pen, and in an instant, filled the whole paper, and handed it to Tu Shan Ge.

"Wait, Master..."

Tu Shan Ge reached out to take it, just took a look, and his face turned a bit horrified.

He opened his mouth wide, wanting to speak but stopping.

"Master Shen summoned me, I shouldn't miss the time, so I'll go first."

Chen Hang lifted his true qi, turned into a streak of white light and soared into the air, heading straight for Qingluo Peak.

Only Tu Shan Ge was left standing in place, holding the page of the letter in his hand, at a loss.

"It seems that today, I, the old fox, will be scolded again..."

For a long time,

he finally came to his senses and smiled bitterly.

And on the other side,

Chen Hang landed from the cloud, was led by a maid who had been waiting outside through several palaces, and arrived at a side hall.

Only to see flowers and trees lush on both sides, ancient trees towering—

The hall was full of flame light, and the golden and red colors were rolling endlessly.

From afar, a heat wave still rolled and attacked, making the skin feel slightly hot.

"Disciple has seen Master."

Chen Hang bowed to the person in the hall.

Shen Yuan turned her body to look out, and after seeing the person coming, she nodded slightly.

She sat on an apricot-yellow meditation cushion, in front of her was a bottomless dark sha pit, a bronze tripod a zhang wide was suspended in the center of the sha pit, and a cluster of fierce fire was burning under the bottom of the tripod, surging and fierce, making the tripod faintly glow with a crimson color.

Chen Hang saw that the bronze tripod was divided into three layers, each layer engraved with images of the sun, moon, and stars, very exquisite, and every time the tripod furnace trembled, it would cause colorful light to scatter, as if it were about to fall, splashing countless debris and flowing colors.

"This sha pit and furnace tripod are the first time I've seen them."

He thought to himself.

"You are here."

Shen Yuan waved her fair hand gently, and the infinite fierce flames rolling in the tripod turned into a point of golden light, which she collected into her sleeve. Then, a cold current rose from the sha pit, like a snake, suddenly wrapping around the bronze tripod.

In a sharp sound of sizzling, the sun, moon, and stars engraved on the tripod shone brightly, as if thousands of rays were shooting together.

At this time,

Shen Yuan suddenly raised her hand and pinched a seal, stopping all strange phenomena and sounds.

"Today I will teach you how to refine Water Cloud Elixir, and the first layer of Purple Palace is also called Ten Thousand Wonderful Return to Root. This elixir can nourish and strengthen the soul, and it can be of great use after achieving Purple Palace."

She said slowly.

"In this way, this disciple thanks Master for the guidance."

Chen Hang bowed and said solemnly.

Three hours later.

With the last elixir formed in the tripod, Shen Yuan also stopped her voice, closed her eyes, and showed an intention to see him off.

Chen Hang stood up and bowed, and after saying goodbye to Shen Yuan,

he exited the hall and was led by a maid out of Qingluo Palace.

"Pot and Cup Dharma Assembly... Xie Huizhai?"

Walking on the mountain road.

Recalling Shen Yuan's words during the alchemy process.

Chen Hang's eyes condensed slightly, and he couldn't help but ponder in his heart.

Water Cloud Elixir is just a supplement.

Today's matter is not just Water Cloud Elixir, but Xie Huizhai and his Pot and Cup Dharma Assembly...

Xie Huizhai's intention to hold a grand Dharma Assembly in the Changying Court to invite many fellow disciples to drink wine and discuss the Dao has long been spread to the four courts.

Clan people naturally don't need to mention it, they are all happy to agree.

The so-called chanting and watching clouds, shooting and playing with willows, is naturally an elegant matter.

And Xie Huizhai and Xie Tang are both from the Twelve Great Clans.

Since they invited,

there is no reason to reject their face and waste their beauty.

But for those like Chen Hang, who have little connection with the clans and even harbor grievances, they didn't pay much attention to Xie Huizhai's Pot and Cup Dharma Assembly.

The relationship between the sect and the clans in recent years has long been tense, not as harmonious as ten thousand years ago.

Open fighting is rare.

But secret fighting has never been lacking.

Such rumors, they have also heard.

However,

listening to the meaning in Shen Yuan's words just now...

"Xie Huizhai and Xie Tang holding a grand Pot and Cup Dharma Assembly at this time is to ease the atmosphere between the sect and the clans, at least among the junior cultivators? This matter is not only acquiesced by the sect, but the clan side is also happy to see it, willing to promote this matter..."

Chen Hang frowned:

"And as the so-called 'Crown of the Four Courts,' if I don't attend, and it is seen by someone with a heart and taken out to make a fuss, it is hard to guarantee that other speculations will not arise? Master Shen's words are also implicitly persuading me to attend the banquet...

However, thinking about it this way, it is also quite funny."

Since he signed a Dharma contract with Jiang Daolian, the two of them are barely on the same boat.

Or perhaps from challenging the clans, she guessed Chen Hang's purpose of seeking fame to protect himself.

Under Jiang Daolian's promotion behind the scenes, Chen Hang was inexplicably given the title of "Crown of the Four Courts," making him equal in status to Deng Ji, Xie Su, and Sima Quantong of the other three courts.

After this matter spread,

Chen Hang was first surprised, but also felt quite funny.

But since he had this prominent title, trouble followed.

For example, this so-called Pot and Cup Dharma Assembly today.

Chen Hang didn't expect that whether he attended or not could even concern the sect's intention?

Recalling his embarrassing situation when he was first brought to Xiao Ming Xiao Daze by Hou Wen.

Looking at it now,

even with his cultivation of mental composure, he was filled with emotions and complicated thoughts.

He shook his head slightly and was about to drive his light away, but his peripheral vision caught a turbid light rushing over from the sky in a hurry.

In that turbid light, it was vaguely a familiar figure.

Chen Hang stopped in place and waited for a few breaths until the turbid light landed from the clouds and stopped beside him. In it, Tu Shan Ge's figure slowly appeared.

"Could it be that Daoist Tu Shan was shut out and returned without success?"

Chen Hang was not surprised and smiled.

"Master, that person wants to invite you to the Chaoyuan Peak where she lives, saying she has major matters to discuss with you."

Tu Shan Ge smiled awkwardly and whispered.

"Now?"

"Exactly, exactly."

Tu Shan Ge nodded repeatedly.

Chen Hang calculated in his heart, and after a few breaths, nodded to Tu Shan Ge, then waved his wide sleeve, rushed straight into the sky, and instantly disappeared into the hazy clouds.

Before long, he landed his escape light at Lingyin Peak, entered the quiet room where he was practicing in seclusion, and pointed his finger at the wall on the left, reciting a dharma seal in his mouth.

Then a brilliant light suddenly rose, like mist and clouds, instantly wrapping Chen Hang in it.

This wall is not an ordinary object, but a secret artifact named "Moving Yi Fang Zhang Tu," which is stored by the Jiang Clan.

"Moving Yi Fang Zhang Tu" is divided into Yin and Yang scrolls. If refined, as long as it is within a thousand miles, those holding the Yang scroll can move themselves to the side of the holder of the Yin scroll through this scroll, in an instant, moving a thousand miles away.

And conversely,

those holding the Yin scroll can also do the same.

It can be called miraculous and very convenient!

After being wrapped in that brilliant light, Chen Hang's vision was dim for a while, unable to distinguish anything, and unable to distinguish north, south, east, or west.

But before long,

his vision suddenly brightened, and he was already in an exquisite hut.

Behind the screen on his left hung a picture of a dragon eating an elephant.

The dragon and the elephant were both black and white, splashing and unrestrained, and the fierce and poisonous qi in them penetrated the paper, as if wanting to choose someone to devour!

"Seen Chen Langjun."

The colorful maid guarding outside the hut saw Chen Hang appear, and hurriedly bowed, her expression very respectful.

"Why is it here?"

Chen Hang looked around and said.

This "Moving Yi Fang Zhang Tu" is not a dead object that cannot be moved or is rigid.

Chen Hang refined the Yang scroll into the white wall of the quiet room.

If he wants to use it, he only needs to pinch a dharma seal to move himself.

And Jiang Daolian also refined the Yin scroll into the wall.

In the past, Chen Hang always appeared in her inner hall.

This time, it was changed to another place, which made him curious, so he asked casually.

"My lady said that men and women should not touch, and putting it in a boudoir like the inner hall, letting Langjun come and go at will, sounds bad."

The colorful maid couldn't help but cover her mouth and smile softly:

"So, my lady moved the Yin scroll to a place and placed it here..."

"It's understandable."

Chen Hang smiled and said:

"Take me to see her."

"Wait, Chen Langjun, please wait a moment. My lady is seeing an outside guest. If Langjun appears, I'm afraid the connection between you and my lady will be broken by the outside guest."

The maid said:

"My lady specifically instructed me to apologize to Langjun. That outside guest suddenly visited after Tu Shan Ge left, and she didn't expect it either."

"Outside guest? I wonder who it is?"

Chen Hang stopped his steps and raised his eyebrows slightly.

"That outside guest is a member of the Qiao Clan of Mishan, little Qiao, Qiao Rui."

The maid explained:

"Little Qiao is also a Yuchen disciple, currently cultivating in the Baishang Lower Court. Speaking of which, she and Langjun are also fellow disciples."

(End of Chapter)