Chapter 973: Laying the Foundation

Chapter 973: Chapter 698: Laying the Foundation

One year later.

In the heart of the Purple Cloud Temple, within a makeshift Grotto Heaven, five figures stand quietly.

Around the five, layers of celestial phenomena unfold, outlining the Secret Realm by the Water, creating floating pavilions, and cold pools under the moon, endless in change.

At this moment.

Under the influence of these five, this temporary Grotto Heaven has become the most favored place of Feng Ze’s Water Virtue.

Long winds stir the clouds, tides rise and fall with the strong breeze!

Countless spirit streams gather with the wind into the main vein, with secondary veins crisscrossing, spreading through every corner of the Grotto Heaven, forming a water-wall barrier as solid as jade, firmly establishing the four extreme barriers of the Grotto Heaven.

The five present are True Masters of the Taiyi Profound Sect’s [Ji Shui] lineage, each having cultivated the Dao Fruit of the Purple Mansion, with profound Daoist Techniques.

Among them is Elder Master Canggu, guardian of the Purple Cloud Temple.

However, at this moment, everyone is solemn and silent, concealing their breath, seemingly waiting for something.

In no time, the void in the whole Grotto Heaven trembles lightly.

In an instant, the wind and clouds surge, the sea within the Grotto Heaven roars, waves sweep in all directions!

A mysterious and ethereal world descends from the depths of the void, built with numerous Feng Shui borders within, countless Small Realms merge and overlap with one another.

At the core of the world, a borderless Weak Water is drawn by the wind, invisibly forming a Purple Mansion, surrounded by three rings of clear light and glow.

Inside the mansion, radiant clouds drift, soft Spirit Water wafts with the wind, scenes shift with the mind, swirling with an aura of mystery and wonder.

Seeing this, the five Purple Mansion True Masters of the Ji Shui lineage bow in unison, respectfully greeting:

“Greetings to Grandmaster Cheng Lan!”

As the greeting voice falls, the massive ethereal world slowly contracts inward, the core Purple Mansion of Weak Water condenses into a phantom stream of light.

This light transforms with the long winds and Spirit Water, weaving reality and illusion, and quickly condenses into a young Daoist dressed in a deep blue Daoist Robe.

Behind him, three streams of innate Divine Technique light slowly revolve, the Dao Rhyme of Wind and Water strike one’s face.

Master Cheng Lan lightly sweeps his gaze over the five fellow sect members, finally resting on Master Canggu…

“Canggu, the planning and execution of this Grotto Heaven layout were all led by you, the mental and physical efforts over these years must have been taxing.”

Master Canggu bows his head even lower, with increased deference, responding gravely:

“To serve the sect of the Ji Shui lineage and fulfill my duty, there’s no talk of hardship.”

Master Cheng Lan’s eyes soften with a slight smile, speaking slowly:

“Merit deserves reward, and your recompense will not be lacking.”

Turning his gaze towards the other four Purple Mansion True Masters, he continued in a steady, composed voice:

“You all have also assisted diligently, and have contributed to this plan.”

“Before I came, Uncle Shui had already instructed, once this endeavor is completely accomplished, each will be rewarded with a Heavenly One Divine Water.”

Upon hearing this, all five present could not hide the excitement in their eyes, a sparkle illuminated their expressions, barely containing their inner joy.

Reaching the Purple Mansion Realm in cultivation, mundane Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures are hardly noteworthy, and rare are those that enhance one’s advancement.

The Heavenly One Divine Water is a supreme treasure nurtured by a True Monarch’s Immortal Mansion, containing the pure origins of Water Virtue Dao Rhyme, not only purifying the Purple Mansion but also clearing the spiritual platform, greatly enhancing enlightenment intuition.

If the opportunity aligns, harnessing the power of the Divine Water to break through cultivation and forge another Innate Divine Technique is well within reach, it is a supreme Spiritual Object coveted by Purple Mansion cultivators.

Seeing this, Master Cheng Lan spoke again:

“Canggu, you will receive an additional reward. After the success of this endeavor, you are allowed to enter the Haoran Water Mansion for a hundred years of secluded cultivation.”

Everyone was moved by this, full of admiration.

The Haoran Water Mansion is a Holy Land for cultivation, passed down countless ages within the Ji Shui lineage, personally established by the founder of the Profound Sect, Taiyi Qingwei Dao Ancestor.

Throughout history, the geniuses and Great Powers of the Ji Shui legacy have sought seclusion, questing the Dao, leaving behind an accumulation of profound Water Virtue origins.

Traditionally, only those who have achieved great merit can be granted access for peaceful cultivation.

This grant to Canggu breaks the norm, subtly implying a future aspiration for the position of a Great True Master, wielding authority over the lineage.

As the eldest son of the Ji Shui Primordial Monarch, Uncle Shui’s status is revered, surpassing many Great True Masters. His decrees carry no falsehood.

Master Canggu, internally stirred and excited, quickly bows deeply in gratitude:

“Thank you, Uncle Shui, for your graciousness, and Grandmaster Cheng Lan for your support!”

Master Cheng Lan nods slightly, solemnly advising:

“Rewards are future matters; the primary task now is to execute this mission flawlessly without any mistakes.”

“We will adhere to the decree faithfully!”

As the statement ends, Master Canggu retrieves a simple and aged scroll from within his wide sleeve.

The scroll is suffused with rich, pure Wu Earth essence, showing the blurred shadows of mountains and land, exuding a tranquil, distant Dao Rhyme of the earth.

With a deft pinch of his fingers, he channels Dao Power into the scroll through a subtle spell.

Suddenly, virtual images rise from the scroll, revealing an endless expanse of Vast Earth, spreading for thousands of miles, with innate earth flourishing around, nurturing all life and spirit plants, showcasing the uppermost phenomenon of Central Wu Earth bearing all, creating all spirits.

Millions of Earth Vein Spiritual Qi interweave and gather, eventually condensing into a clear, definitive stream of light coordinates.

“The Wu Earth Mansion of the Weituo lineage burrows into the Southern Border Earth Veins, concealed within the void, perpetually relocating through the Power of Origin of the land.”

“This scroll, named the Immortal Mansion Guide, was refined with painstaking effort, allowing us to forcibly lock onto the exact location of the Wu Earth Immortal Mansion.”

The Wu Earth Mansion, established by the [Central Yellow Palace Xu Mi Divine Monarch], one of the four Earth Stars, is a place for cultivation.

Five hundred years ago, in an unvoiced stratagem, the Ji Shui Primordial Monarch poured efforts into supporting a genius of destiny, aiming for the Golden Position of the Weituo.

Several covert explorations captured faint traces hiding within the Southern Border, followed by a secret decree, orchestrating this detailed plan.

Master Cheng Lan’s eyes passed over the [Immortal Mansion Guide], his glance penetrating the intricacies within, understanding that the artifact is linked with the Essence Blood of a direct descendant of the Xu Mi Divine Monarch to sense the Earth Veins, establishing the tracking method.

The refinement of this item surely involved bloodshed and sacrifice.

He did not express further judgment, merely uttering one word: “Excellent.”

After speaking, a cold Spirit Light burst forth from his palm, causing the void to slightly tremble.

A dark blue ancient flag slowly unfurls in the air, its fabric imbued with the essence of age-old Blackwater, ancient patterns flowing with the stars’ course, overshadowing a phantom constellation of the Ji Shui Leopard Star.

Flapping with no breeze, wind stirred across the whole Grotto Heaven, water surged, all flowing streams and tides bowed, circled around the flag in reverence.

The other Purple Mansion True Masters focused intently, whispering in surprise:

“The Xu Mi Water Control Flag!”

This flag, meticulously consecrated by the Primordial Monarch, is a supreme water virtue treasure, generally wielded by VIP Uncle Shui.

Deploying such a pivotal artifact shows the importance attached to this mission.

Master Cheng Lan did not elaborate on the reasons, simply intoning once more:

“Move out.”

With a lightweight gesture, the Xu Mi Water Control Flag hovers above, aligning with the three innate Divine Techniques’ light behind him, harmonizing synergistically.

Instantly, the flag’s surface erupted with light, displaying a myriad of Dao Patterns, layers of Weak Water veils cascading from the flag to all sides.

Mighty winds and vast cold waves integrated, becoming a dual sturdy Feng Shui Barrier, enveloping all those present securely within.

In the next moment, they transform into a clear blue stream of light, following predetermined coordinates, tearing through the void ahead, silently heading towards the vast, boundless Cloud Sea of the Grand Void, covertly journeying to the Southern Border realm.