Chapter 208: Dao Child

At this moment, within his Purple Palace.

He saw that, unbeknownst to him, a crimson miniature sword two fingers wide and long had appeared, swaying in the void, exuding a sharp sword intent and killing intent!

It seemed as if it would break out of his body at any moment, splitting both him and the world before his eyes into two halves.

Piercing and sharp, nothing could withstand it!

And when he touched the sword's body with his mind.

Aside from conveying the name "Formless Limit Sword Cave" and the method to open it, the crimson miniature sword released no other information.

It was as if it were a dead object without intelligence; no matter how Chen Hang called out to it, it did not respond.

When exactly did this object come to reside in his body?

What function did the Formless Limit Sword Cave have?

Or perhaps, the true origin of the Formless Limit Sword Cave...

All sorts of doubts.

None could be resolved.

After pondering for a moment, Chen Hang gave a slight wave of his hand.

Instantly, the crimson miniature sword shook out from his Purple Palace, drifting and floating until it landed between his palms, light and thin as if it had no weight.

As the saying goes:

The Purple Palace is originally established in thought, thought must be quiet at the source, knowing the purity and clarity is constant, this is the Purple Palace Pivot Realm.

This palace inside and outside the body is both within the body and outside the body, existing between the virtual and the real, seemingly illusory yet true, born and existing from the innate.

Whether mortal or sage, everyone possesses it; it is the source of the nature of life and creation!

Yet only those who have cultivated their mind and spirit to the "Wonderful Observation of No Desire" can, in the midst of the dark, discern the position of the Heavenly Gate and faintly perceive the existence of their own Purple Palace.

And only those who have cultivated to the third layer of Foundation Establishment can condense the tortoise and snake into a jade key, open that Heavenly Gate, and truly excavate their own spiritual treasures to strengthen their soul.

After cultivating the Purple Palace, it means one has formed an inner landscape world, where one can move precious cultivation items into the Purple Palace for storage, entering and exiting without hindrance.

It can be said that after reaching this realm.

A cultivator's need for storage items like Universe Bags and sleeve pouches is greatly reduced.

As for those great cultivators, they each possess mysterious means such as "Universe in the Sleeve," "Shrinking Space," and "Everything as One Wishes," which are not things that Purple Palace cultivators can compare to...

After Chen Hang held the crimson miniature sword in his palm, his gaze flashed, and following the guidance of the method, he suddenly released a sharp sword Qi, slashing directly at the crimson miniature sword!

The next moment, unsurprisingly, there was no unusual sight.

The sword Qi he was in could easily pierce through even massive boulders and rocks, splitting everything instantly! Yet, when it struck the small crimson sword, it was like a clay ox entering the sea, unable to stir up the slightest sound.

Instead, after the crimson miniature sword absorbed and swallowed Chen Hang's sword Qi, the red light flowing on its body became slightly more intense, adding a bit more sharpness, as if it had received some nourishment...

"It seems that this kind of progress is indeed a laborious task. How many years and months will it take? I fear that even if I spend thirty or fifty years, I might not be able to refine it to completion."

Seeing this, Chen Hang couldn't help but shake his head.

After crossing the Small Pure Yang Thunder, he suddenly felt that this crimson miniature sword had appeared in his Purple Palace.

Although the miniature sword's intelligence was not apparent, like a dull dead object, it only followed the rules.

But besides knowing that this crimson miniature sword was the entry credential for the Formless Limit Sword Cave.

Chen Hang also knew.

How to use this miniature sword to enter the Formless Limit Sword Cave...

That was to refine the crimson miniature sword with sword Qi, prying it open bit by bit, just like continuously pouring water into a dry well until the water overflows the wellhead; only then is it considered a complete success!

Only at that time.

The sword intent of the crimson miniature sword will be sufficient, and naturally, it will be able to reveal its true function and send Chen Hang into the Formless Limit Sword Cave.

And this step of refining the crimson miniature sword has nothing to do with the Immortal Dao realm, only with the sword Qi poured into it.

As for the strength of the so-called sword Qi, it mostly depends on the level of sword Dao cultivation, not involving anything else...

Chen Hang's current sword Dao cultivation is only at the second realm—Sword Intent Manifestation—barely touching the threshold of the third realm of sword Dao, but not yet truly stepping into it.

Releasing the same sword Qi.

Those at a low sword Dao realm can only manage to split flesh and break metal and iron.

But the giants and great powers who have cultivated sword Dao to the ** realm can use this sword Qi to easily divide rivers into land, slash and extinguish the vast blue sea, and tear apart the heavens and earth!

The two are truly not to be mentioned in the same breath!

And if one wants to fully refine the crimson miniature sword, with Chen Hang's current second realm of sword Dao cultivation, it is truly a difficult task, not at all easy...

"Need to pour sword Qi into it, waiting until it overflows, only then is it activated and refined, and this miniature sword can reveal its function and take me in and out of the Formless Limit Sword Cave?"

Afterwards.

Chen Hang released a hundred or so sword Qi in succession, pouring them into the crimson miniature sword, waiting until his strength was slightly exhausted before pausing.

Pondering for a long while.

He frowned slightly, and suddenly took out a willow-leaf-shaped, deep cyan talisman from his sleeve pouch, pinched it with two fingers, and activated it.

Instantly, a cyan sword Qi rose up, like a rainbow, quite dazzling, and after finding the position of the miniature sword, it fell regardless, its speed extremely fast.

In the sudden rush of wind, the cyan sword light was absorbed completely by the crimson miniature sword, leaving not a drop, without a single wisp of sharpness leaking out.

And at the same time.

The crimson miniature sword also flashed slightly, its aura becoming stronger.

"It seems my guess was correct, it really is feasible!"

Seeing this scene, Chen Hang felt a joy in his heart and said with a light laugh.

He had obtained this sword talisman in the Earth Abyss from a member of the Yan family.

And this attempt confirmed.

That the sword Qi used to refine the crimson miniature sword does not necessarily have to originate from his own body; using external talisman objects is also feasible!

This kind of thing gave Chen Hang room to operate.

If executed properly, it could save a lot of trouble and speed up the process of refining the crimson miniature sword.

And although Chen Hang had doubts about the Formless Limit Sword Cave and had never heard the name before.

But just looking at the miraculous nature of the crimson miniature sword, he knew that this Formless Limit Sword Cave was undoubtedly a rare great fortune!

Even the credential for entering the sword cave was so extraordinary; as for the true Formless Limit Sword Cave, it must be even more mysterious!

After reaching this conclusion.

Chen Hang cast aside all distracting thoughts and focused his mind, immersing all his spirit in the study of the crimson miniature sword.

However, time passed quickly, and it was not long before the Flowing Fire Macro-Transformation Fan Dongtian would fall back to the Xudu Heaven, and the time for departure was approaching.

Naturally.

There was not much time left.

To allow Chen Hang to retreat and cultivate.

In a flash, two days passed, the night before leaving Jin Tingshan to go to the Flowing Fire Macro-Transformation Fan Dongtian.

On this day.

Chen Hang, who was meditating in the quiet room, was suddenly startled by a clear sound, and then a voice sounded faintly outside the room, saying:

"Chen Hang, it's me."

Hearing this voice, Chen Hang couldn't help but be startled, tidied his clothes and robes, opened the door, and walked out a few steps.

At this time.

He looked at the person in the courtyard, feeling surprised in his heart, and bowed deeply:

"Chen Hang has seen the Dao Child."

The cold water was clear, the cold moon silent.

In the small pavilion in the pool outside the quiet room, a handsome, god-like cyan-robed Daoist was sitting there.

Seeing Chen Hang bow, Master Junyao raised his hand slightly, lifting him up, his voice gentle:

"No need for such formalities when seeing me, take a seat, come forward and let us talk."

When the figure was close.

He lifted his eyelids, looked deeply at the visitor, his expression rarely softening, a trace of regret in his eyes, and sighed:

"It's a pity, if you had been born sixty years earlier, how good that would have been. At that time, I had not yet reached the end of my rope, and protecting you until you entered the Yuchen Upper Sect would not have been difficult, but now..."

"Dao Child?"

Chen Hang felt a chill in his heart.

"From today onwards, the news of my death will be spread.

The twelve clans and those in the sect who hold ill will towards you will surely act even more unscrupulously in the future."

Master Junyao shook his head slightly:

"I'm sorry, I originally intended to hold on for a few more years, at least until you reached the Cave-Mystic realm. But now the situation is pressing, and the will of the masses is hard to defy, so I have to take the first step."

"The Dao Child's words make me feel truly unworthy and ashamed!"

Chen Hang bowed again.

However, after suppressing the surprise in his heart.

Chen Hang heard the meaning in Master Junyao's words; he thought for a while, his eyes flickering, but he was sensible and did not pursue the matter.

"In front of me, you don't need to be formal, nor do you need to worry about anything, you can speak freely...

You guessed correctly, I am not truly dying, but from now on, I am going to the heavens to ask the Dao Court's Grand Historian Master Mei Gongxing for advice, seeking a way to survive."

Master Junyao said.

"May I ask if the Dao Child can achieve results on this trip?"

"Only twenty or thirty percent, according to Master Mei Gongxing's words, even if it succeeds, there will be hidden dangers, let's see what Heaven's will is."

Master Junyao said faintly.

Chen Hang was silent for a moment after hearing this, without words.

Since he was reborn into this world and stepped into the Immortal Dao to cultivate.

Along the way, although he mostly encountered wolves and tigers like Yan Feichen and Yue You, fierce and vicious, without good intentions, there was no lack of those who treated him with sincerity.

Undoubtedly, Master Junyao was one of them.

If it weren't for his help, Chen Hang would probably have died in the Yuchen Sect's Xuanjiao Hall, let alone entering the Changying Courtyard and participating in the study of profound learning as an inner disciple.

This kind of kindness is truly hard to express, and no matter what, it should be repaid.

But now...

"Life and death are determined by Heaven. Whether to choose the Immortal Career or Chen Yan, I have long since made a decision. Even if I die now, it is just my own fault, not worth regretting; on the contrary, it fulfills my wish."

Master Junyao smiled freely and patted Chen Hang on the shoulder:

"What's more, there is still a twenty or thirty percent chance, it's not a dead end. Who knows, I might luckily find a way out of a desperate situation and open up a new path.

Instead, it's you.

After I go to the heavens, I don't know what your plans are. I am a few years older, so I can give you some advice."

"The disciple intends to go to the Flowing Fire Macro-Transformation Fan Dongtian first..."

Chen Hang calmed his mind, arched his hands, and without hiding anything, stated his plans one by one.

And when Master Junyao heard that Chen Hang wanted to go to the East Sea to participate in the Dragon Lord's selection of a son-in-law.

He thought for a moment, nodded slightly, and said:

"The relationship between the East Sea Dragon Clan and the Yuchen Sect has eased a lot since that battle. If you want to go to the East Sea, the sect will not think otherwise.

And the Dragon Lord also wants to make friends with the talents of the world. If you can suppress everyone during the selection, I think borrowing the Fan Dongtian should not be difficult.

However, if you want to participate in the Four Courtyards Grand Competition six years later, you need to be wary of a few people. If there are no accidents, they should be the biggest opponents you will encounter in six years."

"Please teach me, Dao Child."

Chen Hang asked humbly.

"He Lizi, Shi You, Wei Daofu... these three are quite interesting."

Master Junyao said calmly:

"Among them, one is a sword cultivator, whose talent in sword Dao is not even inferior to those true disciples of the Zhongyi Sword Sect;

Another is the reincarnation of a Great Arhat from the Bliss Heaven. This life, he gave up a great favor to change his sect and enter our Yuchen to cultivate.

As for the last one, Wei Daofu, she is a cousin of Wei Lingjiang from the Chiming Sect. This woman can be considered exceptionally talented, and her talent is not below Wei Lingjiang's.

She once followed her elders to Xiyi Mountain to visit me. At that time, I observed her fortune with my Dharma eyes and saw dragon and phoenix energy circling above her head, intertwining into palaces, terraces, towers, and crowns, with five-colored light, just like her cousin from the Chiming Sect, both are figures favored by Heaven and Earth."

Chen Hang silently kept these names in his heart and nodded, indicating he knew.

"With your talent and character, you will surely have a place in the Four Courtyards Grand Competition thirty years later, so there is no need to be so urgent, but the current situation..."

Master Junyao sighed lightly, shook his head, and a strange look appeared in his eyes.

And because Chen Hang wanted to go to the East Sea to borrow the Fan Dongtian for cultivation.

Next, Master Junyao talked about some customs of the East Sea, so that Chen Hang would not be confused and ignorant when he got there.

And this also included some secrets of the Dragon Clan, which are extremely difficult for outsiders to know, which opened Chen Hang's eyes.

At this time.

Master Junyao seemed to have thought of something and suddenly smiled:

"Chen Hang, if you suppress everyone during the selection and the Dragon Lord wants to marry off his daughter, will you follow or not?"

"What does the Dao Child mean?"

Chen Hang did not answer immediately, but thought for a moment, then arched his hands and asked back.

"Humans and demons are different after all, and several ancestors have prejudices against demon clans. If you want to fight for power in the sect in the future, you should not follow, just owe the Dragon Lord a favor."

Master Junyao said.

As soon as this sentence came out.

Chen Hang lifted his eyelids, his eyes moved, meeting Master Junyao's gaze.

The two looked at each other and smiled, both shaking their heads.

"May I ask Dao Child, the dragon is an innate god-monster, not an ordinary mountain spirit or water monster, but in the eyes of the ancestors, is it no different from the demon kind?"

Chen Hang wondered.

"In the eyes of several ancestors, I'm afraid these are all scaly and armored creatures, no different. Especially Ancestor Shan Jian, who has no good feelings for different kinds, and his disciples are not even allowed to keep birds."

Master Junyao opened his mouth.

And at this time.

He suddenly turned his gaze, looked somewhere, and said faintly:

"Alright, you've listened for so long, you should have heard enough, why don't you say something?"

Chen Hang focused his eyes and looked over.

Only to see a flash of blue light in the dark, and then the embarrassed Dun Jiesuo scratched his head, gave a dry laugh, and kept bowing and apologizing.

"The old man just happened to pass by here, and accidentally listened too intently, don't blame me, don't blame me..."

After speaking.

Dun Jiesuo suddenly became serious, bowed deeply to the ground, and pleaded:

"Yuchen Dao Child, the old man has one thing I don't understand, I ask the Dao Child to have mercy and open your mouth to clear my doubts."

"Speak."

Master Junyao said.

"I don't know who will take over the Dao Child's position after you go to the heavens?"

After hesitating again and again.

Dun Jiesuo bit the bullet and said tremblingly:

"Is it Cang Taichu... or Zhang Shou?"

Hearing this, Chen Hang was shocked and frowned: "Senior! This matter is not something you or I can know, don't inquire about this, Dao Child, please forgive..."

"He is asking this specifically for your sake."

Master Junyao shook his head, interrupting Chen Hang.

He looked at Dun Jiesuo and said:

"You are indeed loyal."

No update tomorrow, taking a day off.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 209 =====