Ninety-Three: Visiting Five Villages

  Hongyun abandoned the 'Hongmeng Purple Qi', which led to a mysterious figure hiding on one side, who took the lead in chasing after it. As a result, Kunpeng and Taiyi did not dare to linger, nor did they pay attention to Hongyun's old ancestor, hastily following behind to chase after it.

  Xun Daozi, who had managed to break free from Hong Yun Lao Zu and ran back, saw Hong Yun Lao Zu lying on the ground. He walked over to Hong Yun Lao Zu's side, took out a dan medicine and fed it to Hong Yun Lao Zu, then swallowed one himself. After sending a message to San Yan Xue Shi Shou, he sat cross-legged and began to cultivate his energy to heal his wounds.

  Then, the three-eyed Snow Lion and Jade Qilin arrived, taking Xun Daozi and Hong Yun Laozu to a secret place to treat their injuries.

  Due to Hong Yun's severe injuries, it wasn't until several months later that he was able to stabilize the internal wounds.

  After Hong Yun Lao Zu's injury stabilized, Xun Dao Zi suggested that Hong Yun Lao Zu find a safe place to recover from his injuries before making further plans.

  Hongyun Laozu then decided to go to Zhenyuanzi Wuzhuangguan to treat his injuries, and invited Xun Daozi to go together. With nothing else to do, Xun Daozi also wanted to see the famous Wuzhuangguan people, so he agreed to go together.

  Perhaps Kunpeng and others were busy competing for the 'Hongmeng Purple Qi' and went, Hongyun Laozu and Xun Daozi arrived at Zhenyuanzi's Wanshoushan smoothly.

  This Wanshou Mountain is indeed a blessed land of immortals, with strange and beautiful peaks, lush trees and dense forests; ancient trees entwined with vines, bamboo swaying in the wind; flowing springs and flying waterfalls, rare flowers and sacred grasses; auspicious beasts roaming and hiding, precious birds soaring and dancing; clouds and mist appearing and disappearing, fog enveloping the peaks.

  Xun Daozi and Hong Yun Laozu had just arrived at the gate of Wuzhuang Guan when they saw a Taoist with an ethereal air, three strands of long hair floating in the wind, wearing a moon-white Taoist robe that was spotless, holding a silver silk duster in his hand, accompanied by two young boys waiting at the gate.

  Upon seeing Hongyun Laozu and Xun Daozi, they came forward to greet him, their faces beaming with warm smiles, making one feel as if basking in the spring breeze, and then they bowed their heads to pay respects.

  Xun Daozi hastened a step forward and bowed his head: "Xun Daozi of the Yuanshi Sect has seen Town Yuan the Great Immortal!"

  Zhenyuanzi smiled warmly and said, "I've met fellow Taoist Zhenyuanzi! Today, I coincidentally calculated that there would be a noble guest visiting the Five Villas Observatory. I didn't expect it to be the great saint Yuan Shi's esteemed self who has arrived at my humble abode. Please come in quickly!" He then turned to Hongyun Laozu and paid his respects, saying "Old friend Hongyun, it's been a long time!

  Hongyun Laozu didn't have his usual cheerful demeanor, he just returned a courtesy and said: "Let's talk inside!"

  Zhenyuanzi saw that Hongyun Old Ancestor was acting out of character, although he was puzzled in his heart, but he didn't ask any more questions. He led the way and brought Xundaozi and Hongyun Old Ancestor into the hall, where they sat down as host and guest. The child offered spiritual fruit and clear tea. Zhenyuanzi also instructed the child to go and fetch four ginseng fruits.

  He then turned to Xun Daozi and said, "Today, a fellow daoist has arrived at my humble abode, and it's as if the thatched hut is radiant with splendor. You don't disappoint the great disciple of the Primordial Saint; in such a short period, you've already attained the Great Luo Scatter Immortal Fruit position - truly a heaven-endowed prodigy! Today, I must humbly ask for your guidance!"

  Xun Daozi bowed his head and said: "Great Immortal, you are too kind. Your Taoist way is profound and renowned throughout the world. I was just about to ask for your guidance, and I hope Great Immortal will not hesitate to enlighten me!"

  "Good, good!" said Zhenyuanzi with a smile. "Just in time for a discussion on the Tao."

  Turning back to Hongyun Laozu, he said: "Old friend, your breath is unstable, and you seem to have an injury on your body. Why is this?" After finishing speaking, his eyes shone with a sharp light as he looked at Hongyun Laozu.

  Hongyun Old Ancestor sighed and slowly recounted the events from start to finish. Xun Daozi had already guessed the reason and outcome, but hearing Hongyun's account still evoked a sense of regret in his heart. The "Hongmeng Purple Qi" that didn't even determine whether one could achieve enlightenment or not almost cost Hongyun Old Ancestor his life, and even caused his own protective "99 Scattered Soul Gourd" to explode before he barely managed to escape with his life. It was only thanks to Xun Daozi's help that he abandoned the "Hongmeng Purple Qi" and preserved his life. The lengths to which cultivators in the Primordial Chaos would go to achieve enlightenment were truly extreme, as this incident showed.

  Zhenyuanzi was also furious upon hearing this and sighed in his heart that Xun Daozi could lend a helping hand.

  Meanwhile, the two children brought in four fragrant and shiny fruits on a jade plate, with a piece of emerald green crystal leaf underneath each fruit.

  Two children separately presented two fruits in front of Hongyun Old Ancestor and Xun Daozi's table, then bowed and retreated.

  Xun Daozi couldn't help but satisfy his curiosity, and his eyes turned to the famous and renowned Earthly Immortal Treasure. He saw that the fruit was warm and jade-like, crystal clear and radiant, about the size of a fist, like an infant sitting cross-legged, with a vivid appearance; faintly, there seemed to be an inexplicable aura flowing around it, and a faint fragrance wafted up to his nose, which made his heart feel calm and peaceful, refreshing and invigorating.

  Zhenyuanzi waited for Tongzi to retreat, then turned to Xun Daozi and said: "This Wanshou Mountain has poor products, only this grass can quench thirst, fellow Taoist can try a little!"

  Xun Daozi said, "I've long heard that the Wanshou Mountain Five Villas View Town Yuan Daxian has a pre-heavenly spiritual root ginseng fruit. It blooms once every 3,000 years and bears fruit once every 3,000 years. After another 3,000 years, it ripens. In just one million years, only thirty fruits are produced, resembling three-day-old infants. This is indeed a rare treasure of the Honghuang era, hardly seen in this world. Today, I've finally seen it, and it's truly no ordinary object, worthy of being counted among the treasures of the Honghuang era."

  Zhenyuanzi listened with a smile as Xun Daozi spoke, and in his heart he also felt some sense of self-satisfaction.

  Hongyun finished speaking and grabbed a mouthful from the other side, saying to Xun Daozi: "Taste it, it's not bad!"

  Xun Daozi picked one up and put it in his mouth, biting down. A burst of fragrance instantly filled his oral cavity. The fruit melted as soon as it entered his mouth, lingering for a moment before Xun Daozi's tongue gently sent it flowing into his abdomen, transforming into warm, gentle energy that seeped into his limbs and bones. His entire body was suddenly filled with only one word - refreshing! Refreshing that penetrated deep into his soul.

  Xun Daozi finished eating the fruit in his hand, but picked up another ginseng fruit. Zhen Yuanzi saw Xun Daozi pick up the ginseng fruit and smiled slightly, without saying a word. He waited until Hong Yun finished eating the fruit before continuing to ask about what had happened.

  After the incident, Zhen Yuansu could only be furious and seek revenge. With Kunpeng and Taiyi's strength and power, Hongyun Laozu was no match for them. How could he possibly take revenge? He had to defend himself first to avoid being hunted down.

  As Hong Yun Lao Zu said another sentence, Xun Dao Zi had a new understanding.

  Hongyun Old Ancestor saw his old friend Zhenyuanzi being angry and helpless, and suddenly laughed loudly: "Don't worry, old friend. Maybe giving up the 'Hongmeng Purple Qi' isn't a bad thing. Since I obtained this 'Hongmeng Purple Qi' from the Purple Cloud Palace, my Dao has not made any progress. However, during these few months of healing, I clearly feel that my spiritual platform has become much clearer, and there are signs of improvement in my stagnant Dao. Maybe my opportunity is not with the 'Hongmeng Purple Qi', getting it would be harmful, losing it would be the right path! This experience has made me realize, 'Good fortune is hidden in disaster, disaster is hidden in good fortune'. After this tribulation, I have grasped the proof of the Great Luo Golden Immortal Fruit. Just wait until my healing is complete, then I will find a place to close up and contemplate for some time. When that happens, I will enter the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, and at that time, who will be afraid of Kunpeng, Taiyi?"

  Zhenyuanzi heard Hongyun Laozu's words, as if there was another opportunity, his Taoist practice could be improved, and he was also happy for his old friend, so he first offered congratulations.

  Xun Daozi was shocked and moved by what he heard. The "Hongmeng Purple Qi" was indeed a shackle for Hongyun, as well as the root of disaster. According to legend, Hongyun could not escape this calamity. Unexpectedly, in this life, due to Xun Daozi's efforts, she escaped her shackles and returned to freedom, enlightening her understanding of cause and effect, and advancing on the path of Tao. It seems that this thread of fate has been won for Hongyun Laozu, and the vast expanse will have one more true great master.

  Hongyun Laozu was no longer bound by the shackles, his mind was clear and bright. At this moment, he didn't rush to heal his wounds, but instead discussed Taoist teachings with Zhenyuanzi and Xun Daozi together.

  Three people at Wuzhuangguan each demonstrated their own understanding of the Dao, verified their Dao practice, exchanged various cultivation experiences, and performed some magical skills.

  Among them, Xun Daozi can be said to have benefited the most. After all, Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun Laozu are not ordinary old-brand powers. These two are among the top powers in the vast wilderness, with high moral integrity and broad divine powers. At this moment, discussing Tao with Xun Daozi also has the intention of pointing out, under careful guidance, Xun Daozi naturally gained a lot.

  However, Zhenyuanzi and Hongyunlaozu also gained a lot, and in their hearts, they were secretly shocked by the Taoist divine powers displayed by Xun Daozi. They gained many insights from some of Xun Daozi's unique perspectives, which made the two powerful beings think further about their own Tao.

  As for Zhenyuanzi's magical powers, Xun Daozi was most interested in 'Sleeve Universe'.

  This "Sleeve Universe" technique, all Honghuang cultivators can use it when they reach a certain level, to collect and store items, without much power, just a practical technique. Xun Daozi today can also use it easily.

  Zhenyuanzi's 'sleeve universe' is different, this is a unique divine ability that Zhenyuanzi has, it has the ability to capture and trap enemies, as long as their cultivation level is lower than his, without strong treasures or divine abilities to resist, basically one grab is enough, trapped in the large sleeve can't escape, extremely powerful, the method of casting is also extremely elegant.

  This time, taking advantage of the good opportunity, Xun Daozi also carefully asked Zhen Yuanzi for advice. Zhen Yuanzi was also very open and explained in detail the characteristics, principles, and applications of his "Sleeve Universe" divine ability, telling Xun Daozi everything. This made Xun Daozi feel extremely grateful.

  Hongyun Laozu's method of cultivating his divine soul was unique, and he used the calabaza from the pre-heavenly spiritual root to create the '99 Scattered Soul Calabaza', which specialized in attacking divine souls, with a profound and mysterious power. Unfortunately, it was forced to explode this time to block Kunpeng and Taiyi.

  Hongyun Old Ancestor also unreservedly shared his own experiences and insights in spiritual soul cultivation with Xun Daozi, and passed on some divine techniques for attacking the spiritual soul. This clearly carried a sense of repaying kindness, as Hongyun Old Ancestor had given Xun Daozi all of his most prized possessions.

  If Hongyun Old Ancestor had passed it on to Xun Daozi in the form of repaying kindness, Xun Daozi would have definitely refused. However, Hongyun Old Ancestor instead used his own way of discussing the Tao to pass on his proud divine technique, leaving Xun Daozi with no choice but to accept, and could only acknowledge this feeling in his heart.

  After a comparison, Xun Daozi found that the Red Cloud Ancestor had a unique approach to spiritual soul cultivation, which was quite different from Yuan Shi's "Yu Qing Lian Shen Jue". While "Yu Qing Lian Shen Jue" had methods for defending against spiritual soul attacks, it did not have any attacking techniques. On the other hand, the Red Cloud Ancestor's spiritual soul cultivation method had many techniques for attacking spiritual souls. This discovery greatly benefited Xun Daozi.

  Several days of merriment, host and guest are delighted.

  Xun Daozi left Wanshou Mountain's Five Villas Temple with a heart that was somewhat preoccupied with his own Xundao Mountain, so he no longer continued to travel and headed towards Xundao Mountain.

  PS: I changed my tricycle for spinach, thank you for your support and love. My body is not very good, typing is also very slow, at most a few hundred words can be typed in an hour, it's really sorry to trouble friends, if possible, I will try to send more. Hope friends forgive me! Thank you!