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Chapter 687 - 63 Five Emperors’ True Method (2/3)

Chapter 687: Chapter 63 Five Emperors’ True Method (2/3)

"The Five Emperors’ Righteous Methods include the ’Tianyuan One Beginning Protection World Mysterious Spirit True Method,’ ’Flame Fusion Light Shining on the World’s True Spirit Seal,’ ’Mystic Light Purifying World Demonic Spirit Chapter,’ ’Qinghua’s Sutra of Salvation, Immortality and Spirit,’ and finally, the ’Taibai Disaster-Felling Calamity-Breaking Bright Spirit Divine Prohibition.’ They are the five righteous methods of formation, talisman, law, pill, and artifact, representing the most orthodox inheritance within the Dao Courtyard."

Master Huo She contemplated with his gaze lowered: "Interesting, interesting... I remember many Sword Cultivators cultivated this technique in the various heavens back in the day, but as far as I know, we in Tianyuan do not have such an inheritance... Could it be a Sword Cultivator legacy accidentally left behind during the great calamity?"

"That’s very likely." Mengshan True Person nodded: "That would make sense — he practices the Five Emperors’ Righteous Method, without a doubt one of our own. This is a grand inheritance that leads directly to the Primordial Spirit and beyond."

"Having the inheritance alone is useless," Master Lao Ri spoke softly. "After the great calamity, how many with Immortal God Inheritance have we taken in? Countless! Even remnants of the other three great Primordial Spirit Inheritances have been absorbed by our group, but an inheritance’s depth isn’t just about having a Cultivation Technique."

"You need a suitable, special genius, proper Spirit Veins, a Cave Heaven and Blessed Land, elixirs, talismans, magic treasures, and guidance from a mentor... You say that An Xuan is backed by a Golden Core, I was skeptical at first, but now I believe it’s true. At least, An Xuan doesn’t seem to lack magic treasures and guidance. It’s just that his elixirs and talismans are somewhat lacking."

"So what’s the point of sending such a talent over? Do they really want to integrate with us?"

"Maybe it’s like the survivors within the Ancient Immortal Ruins, hunkering down in a Cave Heaven to cautiously observe the situation. These aren’t questions for us to ponder; let those in the Cave Heavens consider them."

As they heatedly discussed, they gradually dissected the essence of An Jing’s cultivation technique — although the Tianyuan Realm indeed lacked primary combat techniques, the inheritance was indeed ancient and complete, and they could truly see the hints of it.

Even by making such conjectures, they could uncover even more information.

However, during the discussion of An Jing’s cultivation by the true persons, not only the Automatic Puppetry but also Feng Weiyan, who had possessed Qu Tong’s body, was defeated.

The true persons: "?"

What use are you, Feng Weiyan? We thought you were just remote-controlling from a distance, but you went and possessed someone, too? And you lost that fast as a Purple Mansion True Person!?

"Quick, rewind it!"

Master Huo She also found it Incredible at this moment. He raised his hand and reversed the Water Mirror, and the true persons watched in silence, observing every detail of the combat between the two.

"This was simply a one-on-one fight."

After watching the whole fight, the four true persons fell silent for a moment; then, Mengshan True Person was the first to speak: "Moreover, he even has Soul and Spirit secret techniques. Feng Weiyan was caught off guard, the possession was interrupted, and he lost a move."

"That’s another topic altogether; it’s normal to be defeated if caught unprepared."

Master Lao Ri was intrigued, as he greatly valued cultivators skilled in magical combat: "But look, even if An Xuan didn’t make use of secret techniques, he was still able to fight toe to toe with Feng Weiyan... Is his skill that strong?"

"He has Foundation Establishment level Body Refinement." Floating Yang True Person said: "That possessed Qu Tong is only at the ninth layer of Qi Refinement; even in Heavenly Mechanism Armor, they are fairly matched. It’s not strange that Feng Weiyan, having possessed a body, would lose some responsiveness."

"It’s mainly the battle experience." Master Lao Ri shook his head: "He’s too familiar with combat. I can only say that he either has Innate Wisdom from experiencing a hundred battles, or a Great Divine Power used the ’Yellow Millet Dream,’ allowing him to undergo numerous trials in his dreams. Otherwise, the details of his Swordsmanship would not possibly be this refined."

Speaking of this, Master Lao Ri hesitated for a moment, but still voiced his genuine thoughts: "Even if it were me, when I first entered the Purple Mansion and fought using that body, I might not necessarily be able to defeat this youngster."

"Not necessarily now, either," he added.

Although the Purple Mansion True Persons of Xuanye City might have many issues, once they become True Persons, most are disinclined to conceal their shortcomings, instead acknowledging them openly and then striving to improve themselves.

After all, the pursuit of the Immortal Path is one’s own eternal freedom, transcending the ancient world. Being dishonest to others is one thing, but deceiving oneself is no longer true cultivation.

"Eh."

Having said that, Floating Yang True Person said with some surprise: "Doesn’t that mean we are going to take first place in this Four Cities Competition?"

"The premise is that our inspection passes and An Xuan truly qualifies as a member of our youth group."

Mengshan True Person turned to look at Master Huo She while Lao Ri and Floating Yang also turned: "Huo She, you hold a position in Cave Heaven and care little for the interests of those below, I understand that, but the Four Cities Competition is different, there are benefits for us all."

"Right, An Xuan is neither a Monsters/Demons nor a Demon Man, not from Ganyuan Sea nor a Demon Spirit, clearly he has the Righteous Method of the Great Dao, and belongs to the Human Clan, don’t make it too difficult for him."

When had Master Huo She ever heard such straightforward talk? He coughed and said formally: "The Cave Heaven will take this into account, let’s continue, continue."

At this stage, An Xuan had essentially passed the test—while his background was still very mysterious, they hadn’t come seeking a detailed probe, just to confirm that An Xuan didn’t represent an enemy faction.

Next, the Water Mirror showed not just Mrs. Guang’s perspective, but also that of Chairman Chen.

There was not much left to say about Mrs. Guang’s point of view, as she had been following behind An Jing all the way deep into the Fortress Area, while Chairman Chen had been chasing the winds, following behind the Kun Demon.

"This Kun Demon is not normal either."

Mengshan True Person said: "We all know that Kun Demons are extremely interested in Ancient Immortal Ruins, but it didn’t even give Chonggang Town a glance, heading straight for North Lake Swamp—it wasn’t this smart in the past. There’s likely a higher-rank Kun Demon directing it from behind."

"Kun Demons are inherently not stupid, it’s just that the lower-tier Kun Demons lack intelligence, but those that are gifted with brains are quite cunning."

All four True Persons had been to the Northwest Rift Valley Kun Demon frontline, or rather, all Foundation Establishment cultivators within their system are typically sent there to serve, including those from Cave Heaven, so they were all familiar with Kun Demons.

"Look."

Just when a Kun Demon attacked the Earth Vein’s core and was blocked by the Primordial Spirit Sword Lotus wielded by An Jing, Master Huo She slowed down the footage. He zoomed in on the video, focusing on the Sword Lotus: "Look, this sword lotus, doesn’t it seem familiar?"

While saying this, Master Huo She’s tone was somewhat excited, even trembling slightly.

The other three True Persons were initially puzzled, but after examining it carefully, they immediately furrowed their brows: "It really does... looks very similar."

"This Sword Lotus bears a striking resemblance to the ’Main Sacrificial Lotus’ worshipped by Kun Demons at the heart of their nest!"

Although the Main Sacrificial Lotus at the core of the Kun Demon nest is large, being a device meant to convert a great amount of minerals and Flesh and Blood into Refined Spirit Ore, the Primordial Spirit Sword Lotus was small, clearly an offensive magic treasure, yet their appearances were indeed remarkably alike!

"They look alike, but not as bloody or ferocious as those of the Kun Demons."

Lao Ri, who had battled Kun Demons the most, spoke in a heavy tone: "This is more like a man-made Golden Lotus, an innate artifact capable of evolution... The forces behind An Xuan have also battled with Kun Demons, and they have even tailored special defenses against Kun Demon’s Divine Skills!"

"This Golden Lotus clearly has the potential to grow... perhaps, it is an artifact designed to completely destroy the Main Sacrificial Lotus of the Kun Demons? Using a similar source of power to drain the life force of the Main Sacrificial Lotus, utterly severing its roots!"