A quiet courtyard.

Mr. Chen came back from outside. He hadn't been out for ten years. He seemed to have forgotten the time, enjoying himself and dissipating his happiness.

During these peaceful years, he read books on alchemy, organized what he had learned, comprehended the great truth, and gained a lot.

However, like a treasured artifact, this brilliance is unknown to outsiders.

He himself is a low-key person and doesn't look magical at all. He usually carries a hoe and tills a small medicinal field. His gray Taoist robe is often stained with a little mud, like a flower farmer.

"It's been ten years, why hasn't the elixir formed yet?"

Chen Sheng took a look at the medicine house, his eyes were as sharp as torches. There were streams of aura rising into the sky, one of which was particularly powerful and conspicuous like a beacon smoke.

That was Zhou Xian's spirit, he had touched the threshold of the Golden Core Realm ten years ago, and he has been accumulating energy until now, but he has not yet made a real effort to reach the top.

"The younger generation is all very strong. The Guangxiu Immortal Sect has successors."

Mr. Chen was not worried about Zhou Xian. The condition of that young man was very good, and it should not be a problem for him to form a golden elixir.

After Zhou Xian, the younger generation of Guangxiu Xianzong were also reliable. Each of them was talented and much stronger than he was back then.

He shook his head, not thinking about it, and said: "As an old ancestor, I'd better practice diligently, so as not to be caught up by the younger generation."

This was of course a joke, but he had never neglected his cultivation. If he wanted to suppress all the major immortal sects and become the most powerful, he had to possess absolutely powerful combat power to achieve his wish.

"call……"

In the yard, a cloud of gas floated down, one or two inches off the ground, and turned into a cushion. Chen Sheng sat on it, closed his eyes, and the health-preserving meridians in his body began to circulate.

Immediately, streams of majestic spiritual energy descended from all directions. An ordinary courtyard became extremely sacred under the reflection of the spiritual energy.

Each time, after completing a large cycle, the refined magic power is vast and surging like the sea or river, but when it reaches the Dantian, the golden elixir only shines for a breath and then becomes empty.

"Buzz"

The golden elixir inhales and exhales in a mysterious and extraordinary way, occasionally gushing out a stream of golden energy, which boosts the body's essence and spirit and nourishes the flesh, allowing the immortal to live for 800 years.

The sun sets and the moon rises, and the cycle repeats itself three days later.

Mr. Chen woke up, stood in the courtyard, and stretched his body, as graceful and agile as a pine tree or a crane.

"When Zhou Xian forms the elixir, I will have to refine two furnaces of third-level elixirs."

He murmured, lamenting once again the slow pace of Qi refining. The real reason was that the resources in the border areas were scarce, and the advancement to the Golden Core Realm required a huge amount of mana. If he wanted to meditate and practice Qi refining like in the early days, it would be a process that would take a long time.

Therefore, although he has no lifespan limit, he still wants to swallow the pill to shorten the accumulation time.

But this time the situation is a bit reversed. There are third-level alchemists, but third-level spiritual herbs are hard to find. A skilled cook cannot cook without rice, so it is a pity that no one can refine it on a large scale.

It is difficult for him to enjoy all these resources by himself. If people like Zhou Xian rise up and succeed in forming the elixir, they will have to share the profits.

In addition, Zhou Xian's attainments in alchemy are extremely high, or he can take this opportunity to observe the third-level alchemy method and thus advance. If there are two golden elixirs in one sect and two or three-level alchemy masters, it will be enough to support the prosperity of the Guangxiu Immortal Sect.

"As for cultivation resources, the Immortal Sect's foundation is no longer sufficient, so we can only research on magic techniques."

Afterwards, Mr. Chen thought of several younger generations and indeed shouldered the burden of “ancestor”.

It is difficult to find spiritual objects that can improve one's cultivation, but there are still ways to improve one's combat power.

Yes, the traces of "Guangxiu Immortal Sect" on several geniuses are too shallow. Zhou Xian is clearly from the Yaolu lineage, Chang An practices Taibai Xijing, which is something from the outside. Qin Lin inherits Chen Ergou and forms his own lineage. Mo Longyun has some influence, but if we talk about Taoist lineage, he was more influenced by him.

Once they have fully comprehended and understood the fundamental inheritance of the Guangxiu Immortal Sect, it will be difficult for them to find rivals among their peers, and their prestige will increase greatly.

Thinking about...

He moved his feet, and rainbow light spread out. In a blink of an eye, he was in front of a tall and majestic attic full of prohibitions.

This is the inner sect’s scripture repository. To the outer sect disciples, it is like heaven and they cannot enter. Even the inner sect elites cannot read it at will as the threshold is extremely high.

However, Mr. Chen had never had such a feeling. When he was young, he was taken care of by Chen Ergou, and after he grew up, he was able to protect himself from wind and rain. Therefore, he walked in calmly.

“Grandmaster…”

His cultivation level has reached heaven. His gray Taoist robe is dark and chaotic, his expression is gentle, but his eyes are deep, and even his demeanor is tainted with the breath of time.

The Sutra Repository was a quiet place, but at this moment it was boiling with excitement. Every eye was fixed on Chen Sheng, with admiration, excitement, and awe. They all bowed and did not dare to overstep the limit.

This is the Jindan Zhenren of their Guangxiu Xianzong, and also the founder. He protects his disciples and teaches them Taoism. He should be worshipped as if he were the sky.

"Dear disciples, there is no need to greet each other politely. Please feel free to come and do not disturb the peace and order."

Chen Sheng looked at these young people with a breath of youth, a smile appeared on his face, and he became more gentle. He waved his hand and told them to behave normally.

"yes……"

These inner sect disciples also knew that the Grand Master had come for something, so they did not dare to disturb him. After taking another look, they all retreated.

Then, a middle-aged man hurried down from the attic and said respectfully, "Ancestor, what book do you want to check?"

He is the guardian of the inner sect's Scripture Library. His name is Lie Wen. His cultivation has reached the great perfection of the foundation-building stage. No matter where he is, he is an extremely powerful master.

Of course, in front of Mr. Chen, he had nothing to be proud of and was very respectful.

"Is Wen Zaiying gone?"

Mr. Chen saw a strange figure and was startled, just like the last time he returned to Zhuxia Peak and saw the deacon on the mountain, who looked like a different person.

"The previous guardian of the Sutra Library has left."

Lie Wen was stunned. After thinking for a while, he remembered the origin of "Wen Zaiying", who was a Taoist brother who had passed away many years ago.

“It’s been so long.”

Mr. Chen suddenly realized and nodded. It had indeed been a long time.

For the people and things he often comes into contact with, he can feel the passage of time because the changes around him remind him.

However, when he revisited an old place like this, he was not very clear about the span of time. He only felt that in a flash, an old friend who was familiar yet unfamiliar in his memory passed away.

"The ancestor has a long life and a long vision, and his achievements are comparable to those of nature."

Lie Wen exclaimed in praise.

This is the Golden Core True Man, who has a long life and has reached the Great Perfection of the Foundation Establishment Stage. So what? He has been replaced twice, but he is still alive.

“It’s something to be proud of, but sometimes it’s not something to be happy about.”

Mr. Chen shook his head and chose to let it go. The long time had washed away some people, such as "Wen Zaiying", but for many other people, they were like mayflies and smoke, and their appearance had long been forgotten, without even the slightest impression left.

Lie Wen did not show it on his face, but there was a hint of confusion in his eyes. He didn't know why he was so upset when he had some leisure time.

"You don't need to accompany me. I'm going to the ninth floor to look at some techniques."

Chen Sheng said no more. His goal was clear: the essence of the Taoist canon on the ninth floor of the Sutra Repository.

"Master, please do as you please."

Lie Wen said something at the end and then disappeared. The rules of the Immortal Sect were to be set by this person, and he would agree to everything.

Unobstructed, all the way to the ninth floor.

"These are the essence of the Guangxiu Immortal Sect's Taoist canon."

This floor was extremely empty. Chen Sheng saw many inheritances, all of which were very ancient and powerful, but few in number. It was obvious that the Taoist treasures at the Jindan level in the Guangxiu Immortal Sect were not boundless.

"Boguan Sutra."

He withdrew his gaze, walked around casually, and then stopped, took out a scroll of scriptures beside him, and began to study it in his hand.

This is a jade book, exuding an ancient and vicissitudes of life atmosphere. When it is spread out, the small golden characters on it seem to float, full of magnificent atmosphere.

Chen Sheng saw the "root" of the Guangxiu Immortal Sect from this scripture. This is the source of all the sect's laws and scriptures. Many Qi-refining methods are derived from it.

The same was true of the health-preserving sutra he once practiced, but after repeated changes, it had completely changed beyond recognition and became the method that best suited his practice.

Therefore, although this Boguan Sutra was extremely mysterious, he did not feel much about it. He handled it with care and was extremely calm.

"The Divine Essence Method."

Walking forward, there is a piece of animal skin on the shelf. I don’t know what kind of exotic animal it is, but it has a sweet fragrance and seems to have naturally evolved into words and turned into a scripture.

This is a powerful secret technique that can ignite the spirit, increase combat power, and kill enemies above their level.

"The Jade Hoop Curse."

Afterwards, Chen Sheng saw a strange stone, as high as a child's arm, extremely ancient, with a kind of magic engraved on it, which was extremely narrow and could be called an unorthodox method.

However, the fact that it could be placed on the ninth floor already showed that it was extraordinary and was a terrifying secret killing technique.

Mr. Chen read a number of scriptures. He memorized some of them and forgot some of them after reading them. He did not care. At his level, everything was at his will. He had already moved from the level of "technique" to the level of "Tao".

As long as you understand the true meaning, you can deduce from "one" and evolve various techniques. Many things are the same.

"Buzz"

Suddenly, a stone slab attracted Chen Sheng's attention. Specifically, the sword marks on the stone slab were slightly white, forming natural dragon scale patterns. It was actually a white dragon.

Sword technique, Fu Long Flying Sword.

"When I was in the Qi Refining Stage, I saw Ergou perform it. He was extremely handsome and fierce."

There were ripples in his heart, not like the sudden realization he felt when he heard about the death of "Wen Zaiying", but real emotional fluctuations.

That was a very long time ago. At that time, he was a young cultivator who was practicing Qi, and Chen Ergou was equally weak. The two of them went out to explore the world and wandered in the world.

At that time, I was really calm and relaxed. One was a young genius, confident that he could conquer the world and be invincible in the world. The other was a young man in body and mind, with long life. Both could be called young men in fine clothes and riding horses.

Now, he has become a Golden Elixir True Man, and his fame is boundless. However, his heart is full of hardships, his old friends have withered and fallen, and he is now alone.

Chen Ergou's golden elixir was damaged, so he fled to the borderland and went to the Yuanliang Dynasty. He continued his journey, making rapid progress, and was named "Yuanliang National Master". However, he encountered an unknown and terrible attack, and his life or death was unknown.

"Both brothers have had rough lives..."

He sighed softly, stroked his fingers over the sword marks on the stone slab, and carefully sensed the true meaning of the Fulong Flying Sword.

then……

Gained a little.

"I have studied the Star-Severing Sword Technique in depth. Although I am not a sword practitioner, my understanding of the sword art is still profound."

In an instant, he had comprehended 50% to 60% of the Fulong Flying Sword. This was the result of accumulated insights into the way of the sword, not innate talent. It was acquired over time and was not worthy of praise.

In the past, Chen Ergou, who was in the Qi Refining Stage, cultivated the Fu Long Flying Sword. That was a display of his natural talent and made him an unparalleled genius.

…

Medicine house.

Dragon Hall.

In the room, a figure was sitting cross-legged on a cloud bed with his eyes closed. He had an extremely extraordinary aura, giving off a natural and ethereal feeling.

"After ten years of silence, it's time to break through."

Zhou Xian opened his eyes, and the whole room was brightly lit, as if thunder and fire had washed the face of the statue of a god, reviving the divinity within, full of majesty.

Four or five years ago, he could have reached the Golden Core realm, but he suppressed it a bit, wanting to enter the Golden Core realm in the most perfect and flawless state.

And now, the time has finally come.

“Gurgle…”

Zhou Xian's spirit, energy and magic power are perfect, they have all been polished to the ultimate perfection of the foundation building stage. His body is flawless and glowing, divine light is dancing in his spirit, condensing astonishing visions.

Full of confidence, he took out a golden object, which was the Qianyuan Dragon and Tiger Pill. He opened his mouth and swallowed it directly.

It was like a huge lake filled with magic power, into which a sacred mountain was placed, or like a fire was thrown into an oil field, and the balance was broken.

The limitations of the Foundation Establishment Realm were shattered, and Zhou Xian leaped into a more profound and vast realm.

His spirit, energy and magic power were burning, and his magic power was boiling and roaring. Like a dragon, he raised the true energy refined from his spirit, energy and magic power high up and rushed towards an unattainable place.

Higher and higher...

Gradually, a mysterious and powerful aura diffused from this place, hazy and deep, like clouds stirred up by wind. Faintly, a figure as bright as a god could be seen, about to transcend and fly away.

"That's... the direction of Yaolu. Did something happen?"

In the mountain gate, each and every cultivator sensed something strange. Even through the layers of empty sky, they could all feel the increasingly vast and majestic aura in the medicine hut.

It was like a newborn holy spirit, emitting a strong vitality from the inside out, and a kind of joy that was like a new life.

"Long Xing Hall, elder... this is the breakthrough to the Golden Core Realm."

The alchemist in the medicine house was close by and had a keener sense, so he could tell it was Zhou Xian's aura.

It was reported before that this elder had reached the Golden Elixir stage. After sitting in meditation for a long time, he finally made a breakthrough towards the Golden Elixir path.

"call……"

Zhou Xian, who caused the strange vision, sat cross-legged in meditation. His whole body was emitting fierce light. Every inch of his flesh and blood was as shiny as jade, highlighting his extraordinary aura.

A bright light flashed in his dantian, revealing a ray of immortal golden energy, brilliant and magical.

Dan formation!

At this time, Zhou Xian knew that it was the most critical moment. He concentrated his mind and gathered that wisp of immortal golden energy into a pill.

Hearing the "boom" sound, boundless joy arose in his heart.

That was... breaking through the realm and becoming a golden elixir! At the same time, attracted by the aura of the golden elixir, calamity clouds from the sky rolled in, their color was dark blue, as majestic as the blue sky, and violent thunder was churning inside, which was extremely terrifying.

(End of this chapter)