The cave dwelling of Luo Yu, this was the name of the cave dwelling assigned to Li Xuan.
After the disciples' celebration concluded, Li Xuan returned with Xi Chuyun and the other.
"Brother Li Xuan, I wish you success in your breakthrough here!" Xi Chuyun said to Li Xuan with a smile at the fork in the path leading to the cave dwellings.
"Then I'll gladly accept Brother Xi Chuyun's good wishes," Li Xuan replied with a smile.
"Alright, I won't chat with you much longer. Judging by your expression, you're likely eager to return and go into seclusion. In that case, I'll await your good news." Xi Chuyun also said with a smile upon seeing this.
Li Xuan nodded again with a smile at this. Then, his figure moved, and he immediately flew towards his cave dwelling. After inserting his token into the stone structure, Li Xuan's figure vanished instantly.
"Is this the Breaking Barrier Meteor Pill? This pill is truly extraordinary! Merely its medicinal aroma has already stirred the spiritual energy within my body." Li Xuan took out the jade bottle, glanced at it, then uncorked it and took a whiff. He felt refreshed and couldn't help but become a little eager.
However, Li Xuan did not rush to consume the Breaking Barrier Meteor Pill. After entering the Zhen Prison, he slowly closed his eyes and began to regulate his breathing.
A few breaths later, Li Xuan's aura gradually stabilized. When his aura reached its peak state, Li Xuan's eyes snapped open. With a wave of his hand, dozens of immortal swords floated around him. As the immortal swords pierced into his body, Li Xuan closed his eyes and began to absorb.
Time quietly slipped away, and in the blink of an eye, a month had passed.
Li Xuan's aura had already reached the peak of the Dao Origin realm.
The next moment, Li Xuan's eyes opened, and he tilted his neck back, swallowing the Breaking Barrier Meteor Pill from the jade bottle in one gulp.
Sensing the warmth within his body, Li Xuan quickly circulated his dantian. Pure spiritual energy wrapped around the Breaking Barrier Meteor Pill, rapidly refining it.
A rich medicinal aroma permeated the surroundings. Under the refinement of the spiritual energy, Li Xuan's aura began to continue its ascent.
Above his head, a vortex quickly formed. The pure spiritual energy within the Zhen Prison was all drawn into Li Xuan's body by the vortex.
As the Breaking Barrier Meteor Pill was refined, the potent medicinal power rapidly nourished Li Xuan's internal organs. More of the medicinal power was absorbed by Li Xuan's dantian. Li Xuan's aura grew increasingly powerful.
Everything proceeded in an orderly fashion. Li Xuan was not in a hurry, his eyes slightly closed, refining it at a steady pace. Li Xuan's figure became increasingly solemn amidst the spiritual light.
As time passed, another month went by in the outside world.
With the passage of time, the fervor of the disciples' celebration gradually subsided. The entire Xuan Sect returned to its original tranquility. Even Xi Chuyun, after visiting Luo Yu's cave dwelling once during this period, returned to his own to go into seclusion.
Cultivation knows no time; it passes like flowing water.
While Li Xuan was still refining the Breaking Barrier Meteor Pill within the Zhen Prison, on the mountaintop in the pavilion, Xie Yushan stood to the side, listening to Gong Zimo's teachings with his head slightly bowed.
"It is a time of much upheaval. The Holy Sect's movements have been so frequent lately. I fear the news of the Ancestor's disappearance has been confirmed by the Holy Sect. Yushan, what do you think of this Li Xuan?" Gong Zimo poured himself a cup of spiritual tea and then asked Xie Yushan.
Xie Yushan cupped his hands upon hearing this and replied, "Junior disciple Li Xuan's strength is extraordinary, and the fact that he could engrave ać„ç (Ming Pai) on the ninth level of the Soul Tower demonstrates the power of his soul and body. He even obtained the Breaking Barrier Meteor Pill, making him a perfectly prepared disciple. Most importantly, he is not old, and achieving this much is truly commendable."
"That is true. Even in my youth, I would have been inferior to this young fellow Li Xuan. Currently, he is likely still refining that Breaking Barrier Meteor Pill. Once he has fully refined and absorbed it, entering the Harmonious Dao realm will be a natural progression."
Gong Zimo nodded upon hearing this, then sternly cautioned, "You will be accompanying him to the Yinglong Cave Heaven this time, and you will be able to handle matters independently. At that time, you must seize the Yinglong fortuitous encounter and achieve your own growth."
"Disciple remembers. However, Master, to fully refine the Breaking Barrier Meteor Pill requires half a year. Even I took a full four months back then. Junior disciple Li Xuan has only been refining it for a month. I fear it will be too late to participate in the Yinglong Cave Heaven in three months."
Xie Yushan said with surprise at Gong Zimo's words.
"I had forgotten about that. However, if he cannot emerge from seclusion before you depart, then the opportunity of the Yinglong Cave Heaven will likely be out of his reach. The Holy Sect will be deploying all their Holy Sons this time, so while ensuring the safety of Xuan Sect disciples, you must protect yourself. Master, you are my only disciple currently."
Gong Zimo smiled and then looked at Xie Yushan with some concern.
"Master, please rest assured, disciple will return safely." Xie Yushan smiled and bowed in response.
"That is good. Alright, you may leave." Gong Zimo nodded and waved his hand.
"Disciple takes his leave." Xie Yushan bowed again and then turned to depart.
After Xie Yushan left, Gong Zimo's gaze seemed to pierce through layers of clouds and mist, falling upon the area of Li Xuan's cave dwelling, and he murmured, "I still remember the last time all the Holy Sons of the Holy Sect were deployed, five of our Xuan Sect's Holy Sons perished. I wonder how many will not return this time. Old Ancestor, oh Old Ancestor, if only you were still here."
Another month passed, and the news of the Yinglong Cave Heaven's appearance had spread throughout the entire Xuan Sect. Many disciples rejoiced and discussed the upcoming expedition. Even Xi Chuyun emerged from seclusion due to the commotion.
"It takes at least half a year to refine the Breaking Barrier Meteor Pill. I wonder if Li Xuan will be able to participate in the Yinglong Cave Heaven," Xie Yushan said helplessly outside Luo Yu's cave dwelling, looking at the peaceful cave.
Xi Chuyun smiled and replied, "I believe Brother Li will emerge before our departure."
"I didn't expect you to have such confidence in him. However, if he can emerge before we leave, it will likely shock many people again," Xie Yushan said with a smile.
After a brief chat, the two departed separately. In the following half a month, the entire Xuan Sect became abuzz. Personnel arrangements from each peak were communicated, and a fervent fighting spirit permeated the air.
Clearly, all disciples who would participate had made their preparations.
As the day of departure drew nearer, many disciples gathered in the squares of their respective peaks.
"There are five days left until we depart. It is said that quite a few newly initiated disciples will be going this time. I wonder how many will return alive."
"Even the Holy Sons have fallen when the Yinglong Cave Heaven appeared, let alone us. However, if we can return alive, it will be a great fortune for us."
"Our opponents, besides the Holy Sect, also include the Myriad Flowers Palace and the Ghost Prison Sect. The Holy Sons of their respective sects are also very powerful. Especially in recent years, the Myriad Flowers Palace and the Ghost Prison Sect have produced many outstanding disciples. I hope we can return alive this time."
"The Holy Sect and our Xuan Sect are irreconcilable. As for the Myriad Flowers Palace and the Ghost Prison Sect, although they are also very powerful, they have never interfered in the matters between us and the Holy Sect. This expedition will likely be the same. Therefore, our ultimate opponents will still be the Holy Sect."
"..."
The crowd discussed, their expressions tinged with solemnity. Clearly, even disciples of their distinguished status felt a sense of gravity participating in such a grand event.
Moreover, as disciples of the Xuan Sect, they were more aware of the struggles between the sects on the Sacred Origin Continent. Especially with the long-standing conflict between the Holy Sect and the Xuan Sect, both were vying for dominion over the Sacred Origin Continent.
If the Holy Sect were to suppress them in terms of strength, they, the disciples of the Xuan Sect, would inevitably face restrictions on cultivation resources. They might even face greater crises.
As everyone knew, the Xuan Sect and the Holy Sect were among the top forces on the Sacred Origin Continent. If one gained dominance, the other would inevitably be affected.
After all, no one would want to see their opponent continue to exist. As the saying goes, "How can one sleep soundly with a sword pointing at one's side?"
Boom!
Just then, a booming sound erupted into the sky. Those who were discussing all looked up towards the direction of the sound.
A pillar of crimson light shot into the sky above Langya Peak. A terrifying spiritual pressure rapidly spread. Then, as a figure appeared within the light pillar, they quickly moved towards the crowd's location.
Upon seeing this, everyone exchanged glances.
"Is that the cave dwelling of that new disciple who obtained the Breaking Barrier Meteor Pill?"
"If I recall correctly, his name is Li Xuan!"