blogombal Chapter 30 The Primordial Daoist Charm of the Mysterious Moon Cave Master
Chapter 30 The Primordial Daoist Charm of the Mysterious Moon Cave Master
The main hall of Qingxia Gate.
Li Xian leaned back in the headmaster's chair, lightly tapping the armrest with his fingers.
"The old master of Xuan Yue has been in seclusion for many years, and five years ago he cultivated three Dao Palace deities." Ning Qingyi stood below the hall and reported in a low voice, "Now, he has most likely broken through to the fourth level of the Dao Palace."
Li Xian stopped tapping.
The Dao Palace has four heavens.
He closed his eyes and mentally simulated the combat capabilities.
The Nine Mystic Fruits reshape the foundation of the mortal body, which is considered a forbidden technique.
The Heavenly Venerable's scriptures are studied day and night, and the Daoist essence is used to cleanse one of the forbidden practices.
The Demon Emperor's Nine Slashes starting stance, combined with the Azure Sun and Moon Seal and the Golden Lotus Body Technique, can barely be considered a forbidden move.
Currently at the peak of the Other Shore Realm.
Having crossed three realms, Xuan Qingzi, who had reached the third level of the Dao-Slaying Palace, had already reached his limit.
If facing the fourth level of the Dao Palace, and being in the enemy's main camp, surrounded by formations and disciples, the chance of winning is less than 50%.
"A direct confrontation is unwise."
Li Xian opened her eyes.
The player's bottom line is flexible; he's starting to use his brain and intends to use someone else's name to intimidate others.
"Elder Ning, guard Qingxia well, I'm going to Xuan Yue Cave."
Ning Qingyi was startled:
"Immortal Master, the Mysterious Moon Cave is a den of dragons and tigers; you're all alone..."
Li Xian did not answer, but got up and walked out of the hall.
He needs to ascertain the truth and, if given the opportunity, assassinate the cave master.
If there is no opportunity, disrupt the opponent's formation. Even if blocked, the Golden Lotus Movement Technique is enough to escape.
……
Half a day later.
Xuan Yue Cave.
Two towering peaks stand facing each other, with a deep valley between them. The valley is filled with spiritual energy, and auspicious omens seem to be bursting forth from it.
In front of the mountain gate, a dozen disciples were chatting idly when a refined and aloof young cultivator swaggered over.
"Halt! Who goes there?"
Li Xian paused, flaring his nose in the air:
"Go and call your cave master out. Tell him that Duan De, an inner disciple of the Yao Guang sect, has come to discuss the Dao with him."
"Insolence! Where did this madman come from, daring to address the cave master so directly—"
Li Xian snorted coldly and stomped his right foot hard.
"boom!"
The ground shook violently, and a crack spread from beneath his feet, splitting open the stone steps in front of the mountain.
The divine power of the peak of the other shore, mixed with a trace of the mystery of the source technique, turned into a whirlwind, blowing more than a dozen disciples away, leaving them dizzy and disoriented.
"I have a bad temper," Li Xian said with a smile. "If you don't go and report this, I'll tear down this mountain gate."
The commotion alerted the inner gate.
A long rainbow streaked out, landing as an old man in gray robes, with the cultivation level of the first level of the Dao Palace.
"Fellow Daoist, please calm down."
The old man subtly sized up Li Xian, his eyes filled with suspicion and uncertainty.
He couldn't fathom the other's true strength, only sensing that the aura emanating from them was terrifyingly solid.
"Elder Zhao Sen of Xuan Yue Cave. May I ask which immortal mountain you cultivate on?"
"The disciples of Yaoguang are currently traveling in the Northern Region, honing their cultivation..." Li Xian said, adopting a composed demeanor. "Where is your cave master? Tell him to come out."
"It's actually a high-ranking cultivator from the Yao Guang Sect!"
Zhao Mu feigned surprise, but inwardly he was puzzled, though he dared not press the matter further.
"The cave master is currently in seclusion with the patriarch and is unable to receive guests. If any fellow Daoists from the Yao Guang Holy Land are in the mood, this old man can entertain them on his behalf."
Li Xian felt a chill in her heart, but smiled brightly on her face.
The former master of Xuan Yue Cave is in seclusion and has been placed under the protection of the current master, thus cutting off any possible routes of attack.
"Very well, I'm thirsty, may I have a cup of tea?"
Zhao Mu led Li Xian to the Welcoming Peak.
Walking through the valley, Li Xian's eyes were slightly closed, and silver light flowed deep within his pupils.
He was surveying the terrain.
Master Zhang once took out a leather book, which at first glance appeared to be just a travelogue about mountains and rivers. However, when combined with the Stone Village Source Technique, it allowed him to comprehend exquisite source techniques, confirming that it belonged to a fragment of the "Source Heaven Book".
Li Xian comprehended the method of observing qi and observed the underground outline of Xuan Yue Cave.
The geological ley lines in this area were discovered to be not naturally formed.
Deep underground, a faint dragon-shaped mist swirls around, and the earth's energy gathers to form a strange pattern—a dragon spitting out a pearl.
This is a terrain that only ancient sages were worthy of enjoying.
"Elder Zhao, this place has excellent feng shui."
Li Xian casually remarked, revealing his soft power.
Zhao Mu looked smug:
"Fellow Daoist, you have discerning eyes. Our founder of the Xuan Yue Dong Kai Sect once said that this place is the former residence of an ancient great being, and it holds a connection to immortality."
"Oh? Then take me to see that former residence."
Zhao Mu hesitated for a moment, then, considering Li Xian's mysterious strength and not daring to offend him easily, he said:
"That former residence is just an abandoned rocky cliff, barren of everything. If you wish to see it, please follow me."
……
The two crossed several mountain peaks.
We arrived at a secluded cliff in the back of the mountain.
The cliff face was bare, the rocks were dark red, and it exuded a sense of vicissitudes accumulated over the years.
At the bottom of the cliff is an ancient cave that is mostly buried by rocks.
Li Xian approached.
Without using any source techniques, he sensed a grand and desolate Daoist aura.
This melody was extremely faint, almost worn away by the passage of time, but in Li Xian's divine perception, it shone brightly like a candle in the dark.
Pushing aside the vines on the cliff face, a line of blurry inscriptions came into view.
The characters are deeply etched into the stone, having endured countless years, carrying an air of domineering arrogance.
"Is the Way boundless and unknowable? Is the heart free and unrestrained? Are things ever-changing and without exception?"
Li Xian paused for a moment.
The Beginningless Sutra!
This is clearly recorded in the original work.
This is the former residence of the Great Emperor Wushi when he first created the scriptures!
"No wonder Xuan Yue Cave was able to establish itself in this barren land; it turns out it's thanks to being the secluded cultivation location of the Great Emperor Wu Shi."
A wave of emotion surged within Li Xian.
His eyes, however, remained calm as still water.
This ancient cave definitely holds some good stuff, but now is not the time to explore it.
The Xuan Yue Cave Master and the old Cave Master could emerge from seclusion at any time; once trapped inside the cave, it would be a dead end.
First, calm them down.
"Beautiful calligraphy." Li Xian nodded in admiration, "It's a pity the Daoist charm has dissipated."
Zhao Mu smiled and said:
"For thousands of years, our predecessors have tried to comprehend this countless times, but all have failed. If you are interested, you may take a few more glances."
"I'm not watching anymore, I have something to do."
Li Xian turned around and walked to a stone table at the edge of the cliff.
Extending her crystalline fingers, her fingertips exhaled a wisp of extremely condensed divine power.
He carved a character on the stone table.
"harmony".
The strokes are as sharp as iron and as delicate as silver, penetrating an inch into the stone.
Each stroke contains a trace of the Daoist realm he gained from studying the Daoist scriptures day and night, subtly matching the shape of the nine Emperor characters.
"Elder Zhao, my master is currently staying at the Qingxia Sect for a while. He prefers peace and quiet. It would be best if you disciples of Xuan Yue Cave did not disturb him."
Li Xian patted the stone chips off his hands.
"Leave this word to your cave master. Tell him, 'Harmony brings wealth.'"
Having said that, he laughed three times, and with each step he took a golden lotus, he vanished into the sky in an instant.
Zhao Mu stood still.
Looking at the words on the stone table, I was completely baffled.
……
Half an hour later.
When the Master of Xuan Yue Cave came out of seclusion, he heard that someone had forced their way through the mountain gate, so he immediately rushed to the cliff.
He stared intently at the character "睦" (harmony) on the stone table.
The moment their eyes met, they felt an incomparably sharp sword intent rushing towards them, as if a golden sun was about to explode in their sea of consciousness.
The cave master grunted, his expression changing slightly.
"Such a rich Taoist aura!" he exclaimed.
Zhao Mu was shocked: "Cave Master, those Yao Guang Sect members..."
"That person's cultivation level is comparable to mine, at least at the second level of the Dao Palace realm, and possibly even the third level!"
The cave master's forehead was covered in cold sweat:
"He said his master is at the Qingxia Sect?"
"Yes, he said his master prefers peace and quiet and told us not to disturb him."
The Master of Xuan Yue Cave gasped.
If the apprentice is this strong, what level must the master be at?
A renowned figure in the Hualong sect?
Or is he a powerful figure from Sendai?
"Pass down the order!" the cave master roared. "All disciples outside, retreat immediately! Without my command, no one is to approach Qingxia Sect even a step!"
"But what about the grudge against my junior apprentice, Li Youran..."
"Shut up! Do you want to bring annihilation upon Xuan Yue Cave?" the cave master gritted his teeth. "We'll discuss everything after Master emerges from seclusion!"
Xuan Yue Cave is closed to the public.
……
Hundred miles away.
Li Xian glanced back at the direction of Xuan Yue Cave.
The delaying tactic has worked.
They not only bought time, but also found the former residence of the Great Emperor Wushi.
"I'll settle this score once I break through to the Dao Palace level," Li Xian said, touching the ring-shaped knife at his waist with a cold look in his eyes.
Xuan Yue Cave and Qing Xia Sect are in cahoots. They may appear glamorous on the surface, but they are actually filthy and dark inside. Sooner or later, they will be wiped out by fire.