Chapter 822 - 392: Three Celestial Venerable Saviors! Successor of Zhongnan Mountain

Chapter 822: Chapter 392: Three Celestial Venerable Saviors! Successor of Zhongnan Mountain

Two days later, Maoshan.

One of the Ten Great Daoist Mountains of the world, and also one of the three major Talismanic Sects, where many Great Alchemists throughout history have practiced, such as Ge Hong, the ancestor of the Ge Family, and Tao Hongjing from the Southern Dynasty.

"I have been in Jiangnan Province for so many years, yet I’ve never visited Maoshan!"

As he ascended Maoshan, Zhang Fan gazed at the towering peaks in the distance and couldn’t help but sigh.

Although the altitude of Maoshan is not considered high, it is nonetheless a Daoist Blessed Land, a Profound Gate Cave Heaven. Even without precipitous peaks, it exhibits extraordinary grandeur, with clouds like immortal garments and greenery like sparkling jewels.

"It’s a perfect opportunity to show you around," Fang Changle whispered.

"This time, it’s really rushed. The day after tomorrow, we’ll set out for Zhenwu Mountain."

Zhang Fan had brought back a fragment of the "Flame Seal" and asked Fang Changle to help refine the "Mighty Spirit Demon-Suppressing Gold Seal" through Maoshan, absorbing the Incense Fire Spiritual Power from the former.

Just one fragment is not enough to advance the "Mighty Spirit Demon-Suppressing Gold Seal" to the level of the "Cyan Feather Treasure," but it can enhance its foundation and save years of effort.

After all, aside from the "White Bone Relic," the only usable item Zhang Fan really had was the "Mighty Spirit Demon-Suppressing Gold Seal," not to mention it was originally a Dharma Seal from Dragon Tiger Mountain, naturally worthy of the effort.

"Do I have to wait until tomorrow?" Zhang Fan asked, unable to hold back.

Only a Celestial Master possesses the means to absorb Incense Fire Spiritual Power and refine a Magical Treasure.

Therefore, attempting to advance Magical Treasures through external aid is not an easy task.

"Yes, this is quite a small task; it should take little effort if dealt with tomorrow," Fang Changle said casually.

The difficulty varies based on the provided materials and the Incense Fire Spiritual Power that can be absorbed, and if the level of the magical treasure advances, considerable effort is required.

To Zhang Fan, who’s brought only a fragment with limited Incense Fire Spiritual Power, advancement seems unlikely—it’s at most a "small surgery," merely minimal intervention.

Such "small surgery" wouldn’t typically prompt a person of Celestial Master level to act; it’s only due to Fang Changle’s influence that Zhang Fan can take a backdoor like this.

Once the "Mighty Spirit Demon-Suppressing Gold Seal" is reforged, Zhang Fan should proceed to Zhenwu Mountain.

"Rest well today; you’ll likely have your turn tomorrow afternoon," Fang Changle advised.

"Tomorrow afternoon?"

"There’s a big task tonight," Fang Changle’s eyes focused, glancing towards Refining Treasure Peak.

"Big task!?" Zhang Fan’s heart stirred, as if he’d guessed something.

"An Wuyang!?"

"Indeed, the descendant of Zhongnan Mountain is on the mountain now," Fang Changle nodded, "You ought to know he has brought two major treasures this time."

Thunder City Demon-Catching Golden Seal!

Jingming Dongyang Seal!

These two residual seals are Dharma Seals from Dragon Tiger Mountain, now both in An Wuyang’s possession, to be used as materials, ignited and fuelled, serving as the foundation for his Magical Treasures and saving years of effort.

"After refining these two major Dharma Seals, An Wuyang’s Magical Treasures are almost certain to advance," Fang Changle sighed.

An Wuyang is a well-known figure who rarely ventures out. Some say he is as gifted as Li Changgeng from the White Crane Temple.

"Have you heard..."

Fang Changle looked at Zhang Fan, hesitating to speak.

"Heard what?" Zhang Fan asked.

"There are rumors outside that the Transcendent Zhenren’s next closed-door disciple will be An Wuyang," Fang Changle gazed downward.

Currently, Zhang Fan bears the title of a disciple of Zhenwu Mountain, and if it weren’t for Xia Weisheng previously verifying that the Transcendent Zhenren’s closed-door disciple isn’t Zhang Fan, he would have almost assuredly believed it.

"I know what you’re thinking," Zhang Fan softly said, "But you also know my background."

Fang Changle remained silent.

He knows very well that Zhang Fan is of the direct lineage of Dragon Tiger Mountain, a direct descendant, the last ember of South Zhang, making him more authentic compared to Beizhang.

Such identity truly isn’t suitable for joining Zhenwu Mountain.

An Wuyang is different. Though he is a descendant of Zhongnan Mountain, the dharma lineage of Zhongnan Mountain remains unbroken. Should he inherit the teachings of Transcendent Zhenren, it would be a tale of one person passing on two sects, enriching the Daoist community—a potential story to be admired.

"Moreover, An Wuyang and the Transcendent Zhenren have deep ties," Zhang Fan remarked.

"You knew that?" Fang Changle was stirred.

Zhang Fan nodded.

Years ago, when Chu Chaoran wandered the world, he adopted many orphans, among whom An Wuyang was sent to Zhongnan Mountain at that time.

Zhang Fan learned this when he was in Chang’an, trying to purchase the "Thunder City Demon-Catching Golden Seal" from Xiao Changfeng.

Now, with such ties present, along with recent rumors of An Wuyang becoming Transcendent Zhenren’s closed-door disciple, it indeed seems plausible.

"This individual has received true transmission from Void Meditation Daoist and is highly appreciated by Celestial Master Ye. If he becomes the closed-door disciple of Transcendent Zhenren, the future Daoist sects might regard him with utmost reverence," Fang Changle whispered.

Generations of talents emerge, each taking the spotlight for a few hundred years; the older generation eventually exits, and newcomers inevitably rise.

The battle in the Hundred Thousand Mountains marks the initial clash of new era forces, revealing future arrangements. Li Changgeng, once considered the future leader of the Daoist sects, has fallen amidst the waves of time.

He was long perceived by outsiders as the future leader of the Daoist sects, but ultimately, his time ended amidst the turbulent tides of time’s change.

Now, An Wuyang gradually comes to prominence.

"Just watch," Zhang Fan murmured softly.

At this moment, the two arrived at a temple, with incense smoke wafting, and upon the temple’s plaque were written the words "Jiuku Hall" in bold characters.

On the divine altar within the hall were three statues, all in the form of a Daoist. The central figure wore a crown adorned with jade strings, clad in a robe of rosy hues, seated on a nine-colored lotus throne, with nine lions beneath breathing flames—none other than the renowned Taiyi Celestial Venerable of Salvation.