220: Breaking the Barrier Immortal Fruit, the Wind Rises in Taixuan

A piece of news about the “barrier-breaking immortal fruit” rumored to be in the Tai Xuan Secret Realm spread like wildfire throughout the Western Seven Provinces.

The barrier-breaking immortal fruit is said to allow those at the Golden Core or Divine Power Realm Bottleneck to advance to the next major Realm without any side effects.

Even if they are not at a Bottleneck,

it can still directly allow them to Breakthrough several Realms, making it a rare Heaven And Earth Treasure.

Kui Province, Huangquan Pavilion.

As the only Transcendent force in Kui Province, the Huangquan Pavilion naturally wouldn’t miss out on this immortal fruit.

“The barrier-breaking immortal fruit, our Huangquan Pavilion is determined to obtain it,” the Huangquan Pavilion Old Ancestor said in a deep voice. If he could obtain the barrier-breaking immortal fruit, it wouldn’t be impossible for him to directly advance from Golden Core third stage to Golden Core tenth stage.

Even if he couldn't get the immortal fruit, getting some scraps would still be a good harvest.

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In the volcanic magma, Tuo Ba Ye suddenly opened his eyes.

“barrier-breaking immortal fruit!”

He was at a critical point in his Breakthrough, and this barrier-breaking immortal fruit came at the right time. He didn't care about the truthfulness of the news, because he had a guaranteed fallback.

The Tai Xuan Secret Realm is not far from Yun Province.

If he couldn't get the immortal fruit, he would target Chu Jiang and seize his great Opportunity. Going there wouldn't be a loss no matter what.

Anyway, Chu Jiang would definitely go to the Tai Xuan Secret Realm.

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In the depths of a secluded valley, Yu Hualing, Valley Master, graceful and charming, also showed a hint of surprise in her eyes when she heard that the Tai Xuan Secret Realm contained a barrier-breaking immortal fruit.

For powerhouses at their Realm, achieving another Breakthrough could take decades or even centuries of waiting, and it still might not come to fruition.

“Valley Master, I’m afraid there’s a trick to this!” an Elder reminded her. This news spread so abruptly; logically, anyone who knew about the immortal fruit in the Tai Xuan Secret Realm would normally keep it a secret.

“It’s not ‘maybe,’ it’s ‘definitely.’ The probability of a barrier-breaking immortal fruit existing in the Tai Xuan Secret Realm is probably only fifty percent.”

“As for why such news is being spread, either the location of the barrier-breaking immortal fruit is extremely dangerous and requires many powerhouses to clear the way, or it’s a complete deception, intended to attract powerhouses to achieve some ulterior motive,” Yu Hualing, Valley Master said softly. Such incidents have happened in the past, where fake Heaven And Earth Treasure were used as bait to trap and kill a large number of powerhouses.

“Even with only a fifty percent chance, countless people will flock to the Tai Xuan Secret Realm to find out.”

To Breakthrough a Realm, let alone fifty percent, even if there was only a ten percent chance, they would go all out, especially those old fellows whose Lifespan was nearing its end.

“Then Valley Master, should we still go?” The Elders frowned deeply; it seemed this trip would still be fraught with danger.

“Go, of course we’ll go!”

Knowing there's a tiger on the mountain, yet still heading towards it.

The path of Cultivation is inherently a struggle against fate.

Fearing death only leads to being trapped in place.

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Golden Serpent Valley.

“Jin Kui was killed by Chu Jiang, so he must know about our relationship with the Zhennan Royal Family. This person acts without scruples, and will definitely cause us trouble afterwards.”

“We should indeed make a trip to the Tai Xuan Secret Realm. Firstly, to search for the barrier-breaking immortal fruit; secondly, to find a way to secretly kill the formidable enemy, Chu Jiang, within the Secret Realm.”

Several Golden Serpent Valley Elders unanimously agreed to this plan: the Valley Master would lead the team and deal with Chu Jiang within the Secret Realm.

Killing Chu Jiang was the top priority; finding the immortal fruit was secondary.

The Secret Realm is full of dangers, and a few deaths are perfectly normal.

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Taiping Temple.

The moonlight was hazy, and the temple lights were dim. An old Daoist sat beneath an ancient tree, with his Disciples sitting quietly beside him.

Around them, pine shadows swayed, bamboo shadows danced, and a gentle breeze brought wafts of pine fragrance.

The Daoist opened his lips lightly, and scriptures flowed like a spring, calming the minds of the Disciples as if they had merged with heaven and earth.

Wang Xuance, the Taiping Daoist, was also among them, listening quietly.

What the old Daoist was lecturing on was precisely the “Supreme Cavernous Profound Spirit Treasure Immeasurable Salvation Superior Wonderful Scripture,” one of the most important scriptures of Taiping Temple.

It encompasses Cultivation and salvation.

“Thank you, Pacification Envoy, for your lecture.” Wang Xuance suddenly stood up and said respectfully. His demeanor clearly showed that he had benefited greatly, and the Disciples behind him also bowed in unison.

Anyone could listen to the Pacification Envoy’s lecture, it only depended on individual Comprehension Ability.

This scripture, though seemingly about salvation, was actually a true scripture for saving demons, and had miraculous effects on demons. The temple does not save people, because all people have their own karmic connections and life paths.

Forcibly converting them is the act of the Demonic Path.

“Hmm, you may go down the mountain today and make a trip to the Tai Xuan Secret Realm,” the Pacification Envoy suddenly said.

“Tai Xuan Secret Realm? Are there demons there?” Wang Xuance asked. In the past, every time he went down the mountain, it was because of demons causing trouble, so he thought this time would be no exception.

“Yes, and no!”

“At that time, you will know. There is also an Opportunity for your Breakthrough within this Tai Xuan. Take these one hundred Spirit Stones as travel expenses.” The Pacification Envoy casually tossed a Storage Pouch, which flew like a bird entering a forest and landed in Wang Xuance’s hand.

“Pacification Envoy, can we go with Senior Brother Wang?” the other Disciples asked in unison.

“Your Dao is still shallow; Cultivate for a few more decades,” the Pacification Envoy gently shook his head.

“Disciple will descend the mountain immediately.” Although Wang Xuance was puzzled by the Pacification Envoy giving him one hundred Spirit Stones, as he usually received silver when going down the mountain, he still accepted them gladly.

After speaking, he rode his earth-burrowing golden light and disappeared into the ends of the earth.

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Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division.

Chu Jiang had thoroughly rummaged through the several dilapidated large chests in the Prince Zhennan’s ancestral tomb, finding over a dozen martial arts manuals, all of which were Transcendent grade or above, including two Divine Power martial arts manuals.

“Chiyang Divine Palm,” “Divine Blade Slash.”

“Grave robbing is indeed a lucrative business!”

There were even Divine Power martial arts, and even a fragmented Aspect martial art, “King Yue Sword Scripture.” However, he didn’t Cultivate swordsmanship, and Cultivating it would definitely consume a lot of Lifespan to repair, so it was less cost-effective than Cultivating two Divine Power martial arts.

Not to mention all the gold.

It even made him a little tempted.

“Let’s start Cultivating.”

You started Cultivating Divine Blade Slash. Due to the improvement of your talent, your Cultivation speed has increased.

In the five hundredth year, you mastered the fundamentals of Divine Blade Slash.

In the eight hundredth year, you achieved Minor Achievement in Divine Blade Slash.

In the one thousand two hundredth year, you achieved Major Achievement in Divine Blade Slash.

In the one thousand eight hundredth year, your Divine Blade Slash reached Perfection.

Unlocked: Heaven And Earth One Blade Flow.

Heaven And Earth One Blade Flow: The strongest strike, gathering all strength and magical power, capable of sealing the Void Realm, locking onto enemies, and increasing attack power by five times.

In the two thousand five hundredth year, your Divine Blade Slash Advanced to the Transcendent Realm, and the upper limit of Heaven And Earth One Blade Flow increased to eight times, requiring a high-intensity Physical Body and a large amount of magical power to maintain.

Chu Jiang looked at the panel. It had taken him eight thousand years to Cultivate a Golden Core blade technique to the Transcendent Realm, but after his talent improved, a Divine Power Realm one took less than three thousand years.

It really depends on talent.

Continue.

You started Cultivating Chiyang Divine Palm. Due to your improved talent and your Fire Spirit Body, your Cultivation progressed as if aided by a god.

…

In the one thousandth year, Chiyang Divine Palm reached Perfection.

Unlocked: Chiyang Three-hit Combo.

Chiyang Three-hit Combo, a continuous palm strike, each strike stronger than the last.

…

In the one thousand five hundredth year, Chiyang Divine Palm Advanced to the Transcendent Realm.

demon life essence: Four thousand years.

Own Lifespan: One thousand five hundred years.

…

His strength surged again.

Relying on these two Transcendent Realm martial arts and his Divine Power Domain, he feared no one, not even those at Aspect third stage.

“The demon life essence is running low. After the Tai Xuan Secret Realm ends, I’ll have to go to other provinces to slay Advanced demons, otherwise, the progress will slow down again.”

Chu Jiang said in a low voice.

These demon life essence were obtained from clearing out the demon lair in Yun Province last time. Over two hundred thousand years of Lifespan, now all spent.

With that, he left the Cultivation room and strolled leisurely through the Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division.

“Reporting to Pacification Envoy, I have discovered a talent. I wonder if you would like to meet him.”

At this moment, Wang Chao suddenly jogged over and, upon seeing Chu Jiang, quickly cupped his hands and said.

“Talent?”