Chapter 432 - 235: The 5 Directions and 5 Phases Daoist Sanctum (2)

Chapter 432: Chapter 235: The 5 Directions and 5 Phases Daoist Sanctum (2)

He was only able to subdue the Taiyi Rainbow Sword because of the method True Master Xu Chen had gifted him. Due to this karmic debt, if True Master Xu Chen truly had a request, Xuzhuang had no reason to refuse unless it violated his Dao heart.

"Very well," True Master Xu Chen said. "I hope the Mixed Element Child can accompany you in your cultivation."

"What?" Xuzhuang and the Mixed Element Child exclaimed in shock. Just as they were about to respond, True Master Xu Chen said, "Young Friend, Zhenren, please hear me out."

"Young Friend, although the *Five Elements Origin Fusion Art* has been passed on to your esteemed sect, not much time has passed. I imagine you must be the only one who has cultivated it to such a profound level."

"Mixed Element Child, haven’t you also complained about your slow progress in cultivation? Although a True Form Treasure has already attained the Dao, accompanying a cultivator is still the best option unless you can one day become a Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure."

"Not only has Young Friend Xu practiced the *Five Elements Origin Fusion Art*, but he also shows great promise of attaining the Dao. If you follow him now, you can act as his Dao protector. In the future, when he achieves the Primordial Spirit realm, he can also help you with your cultivation."

"If you two join forces, it will be to your mutual benefit. This is my sincere advice."

To Xuzhuang, True Master Xu Chen’s words were not just a charge, but also an immense favor. It would be a lie to say he wasn’t tempted.

’A True Form Treasure possesses Divine Techniques almost comparable to a Primordial Spirit True Man. And the Mixed Element Child was refined using the Dao arts of a major orthodox sect, possibly even an Immortal Venerable Dojo. He’s definitely no ordinary treasure.’

’Such a treasure isn’t something one can obtain simply by achieving success in cultivation, let alone a mere Nascent Soul Cultivator like me.’

Xuzhuang did not hesitate for long. He replied, "I would be delighted, of course, but it still depends on whether Hunyuan Zhenren is willing."

The Mixed Element Child mumbled, "Can this kid really forge a Primordial Spirit..."

True Master Xu Chen said, "The depth of Young Friend Xu’s foundation is something I have never seen before in my entire life. To have achieved such mastery of Dao arts at his young age, his future is sure to be bright."

The Mixed Element Child’s round ears twitched as he caught a voice transmission, a word of persuasion from True Master Xu Chen: ’Young Friend Xu is very likely the cultivator who has reached the most profound level in the *Five Elements Origin Fusion Art* today. My cultivation may be lacking, but I trust my judgment. Zhenren, you will not be making a mistake if you listen to me.’

The Mixed Element Child let out a theatrical sigh and said to Xuzhuang, "Kid, don’t you dare think you can order me around."

Despite his tone, his words were a clear sign of agreement. Xuzhuang’s spirits lifted, and he replied, "Do not worry, Child. Even if I achieve the Great Dao in the future, we shall still treat each other as fellow Daoists."

The Mixed Element Child’s expression softened slightly, and he exclaimed, "That would be for the best!"

Seeing this, True Master Xu Chen gave a nearly imperceptible smile and said, "Now, I can be at ease after I’m gone."

Hearing this, the slightly uplifted atmosphere immediately sank again. Xuzhuang furrowed his brow in thought before he couldn’t help but ask, "Zhenren, since you cannot survive the fire calamity, do you have any arrangements for after your reincarnation?"

"Since the three calamities are upon me, the only path is to disperse my power and cultivate anew. Doing so makes it difficult to overcome the mystery of the womb. Even if I one day regain the rank of Primordial Spirit, I will no longer be Xuchenzi."

True Master Xu Chen said with a carefree air, "The next life will have its own karmic destiny. There is no need for excessive arrangements."

Xuzhuang knew he was not lying. Unless a reincarnated person could break the mystery of the womb, they would no longer be the same person. They would merely be someone who was him, yet not him.

Even though Xuzhuang had been born with innate knowledge, and he was curious about his past life memories and had a desire to seek his Soul Home, he had never once doubted whether he was ’Xuzhuang’. Otherwise, he would have never made it this far.

As this realization dawned on him, Xuzhuang suddenly felt as if a layer of dust had been wiped from his mind. He vaguely felt he had grasped a sliver of opportunity, but alas, it vanished in an instant. Even if he were to enter seclusion to search for it, it would be too late.

’To gain it is my fortune; to lose it is my fate.’ Xuzhuang had already gained far too much today, so he didn’t dwell on it. He let the feeling go and was about to speak again.

Unexpectedly, the Mixed Element Child suddenly said, "Doesn’t the Master have a Reincarnation Talisman that was bestowed by the Immortal Venerable? If you can get that talisman, Xuchenzi, you can reincarnate without being bound by the mystery of the womb!"

True Master Xu Chen was taken aback, then gave a bitter smile. "The Master took all the Primordial Spirit True Men from our sect to the Five Directions Five Elements Dojo and never returned. Where could we possibly go to find him now?"

"We go to the Five Directions Five Elements Dojo to find it, of course!" the Mixed Element Child shouted. "This kid cultivates the *Five Elements Origin Fusion Art*. He might be able to enter the Five Directions Five Elements Dojo and find what the Master left behind!"

"This..." True Master Xu Chen fell into deep thought. Although reincarnating without being bound by the mystery of the womb didn’t guarantee he could forge a Primordial Spirit again, his chances would undoubtedly be much greater.

Despite his carefree demeanor, it was impossible for him not to be tempted when faced with such a choice.

"Wait," Xuzhuang said. "If I can help you, Zhenren, I am certainly willing. But shouldn’t you two explain the situation to me clearly first?"

"Young Friend is absolutely right." At this point, there was nothing that couldn’t be said. True Master Xu Chen sighed and began, "To let you know, Young Friend, the Five Directions Five Elements Dojo is the place where an unimaginably powerful being, the Primordial Extreme Immortal Venerable, cultivated and spread his teachings. The Sect Founding Ancestor Grandmaster of my Dharma Origin Sect came from the Five Directions Five Elements Dojo."

"The Ancestor Grandmaster of Dharma Origin successfully completed his studies under the Primordial Extreme Immortal Venerable, came to the Profound Yellow Realm alone, established the lineage of the Dharma Origin Sect, and passed down the Dao arts he created."

"Tens of thousands of years ago, the Master of our Dharma Origin Sect received a decree from the Five Directions Five Elements Dojo, ordering all the Primordial Spirit True Men of the Dharma Origin Sect to return to the dojo. At that time, I was in seclusion recovering from a Dao injury, so the Master left me behind."

"And to avoid the fire calamity, I obtained the Profoundly Refined Tribulation-Avoiding Ice Soul, sealed my Grotto Heaven, and sealed myself within the Ice Soul. I suspended the recruitment of disciples, waiting to make further arrangements after the Master returned..."

"You know what happened after that," True Master Xu Chen said. "I never expected this retreat of mine to last tens of thousands of years, and that all the Primordial Spirit True Men of our Dharma Origin Sect would never return."