CHAPTER 769: 644 SHA HONGYAN

The Heavenly Treasure Mirror emitted Divine Light and covered the bowl; everyone’s gaze simultaneously focused intently on Zongdonar.

That bowl had been passed down from generation to generation by the ancestors of the West Pole Sect since several thousand years ago.

As the Chief Elder, Zongdonar naturally managed the bowl.

The Mystics Yin True Water inside had been refined by him to a point of perfection, capable of flying out and transforming into a vast sea with just a thought!

Zongdonar also wanted to try it out for himself to see what was so mysterious about this Cosmic Treasure of the Central Earth’s Three Emperors from legends.

He initially willed the Mystics Yin True Water to fly out from the bowl, but it did not respond at all.

Then, he formed a hand-seal and started casting, stirring up his True Qi; however, no matter how hard he tried, the Mystics Yin True Water just churned and swirled inside the bowl, whipping up stormy waves, but it simply wouldn’t fly out as usual, not even a drop.

The twelve Sect Hierarchs all inhaled sharply in surprise!

Each of them knew how formidable Zongdonar’s Technique Divine Power was and understood the immense power of the Mystics Yin True Water.

When they went together to the Lizhu Palace on Moqiu Island, they had seen the underground super volcano erupting. Moqiu Island was on the vein of the Earth Fire in the South Sea and housed a super volcano, harboring an Ancient Times Earth Fire Embryo.

However, this one was "younger" due to being an offshoot, smaller in total volume and located in the Western region, where it became the Innate Fire Spirit Snake through the Western transformation of metals into spirits. Thus, it didn’t lead to a major Earth Fire calamity like that on Tongye Island.

That day, Shaoyang God Monarch had triggered the Earth Fire to fiercely battle the West Pole Sect, but Zongdonar suppressed the Earth Fire with the Mystics Yin True Water, broke the Bing Fire energy, and nearly annihilated the Innate Fire Spirit Snake.

The scene of his past glory was still vivid in memory; now, merely bathed in the light of the Heavenly Treasure Mirror, the water couldn’t fly out of the bowl, which was truly baffling.

"We agree to this deal, Dharma King!" one of the three Elders said excitedly.

Everyone noticed that Xuanyuan Dharma King had not fully refined the Heavenly Mirror, only managing to use it initially.

Although the Mystics Yin True Water had been preempted inside the bowl by the opponent, if it fully erupted, it would not be subdued by the Mirror Light like this; even so, it was enough to prove its immense power. Possessing it, the West Pole Sect’s domination of the entire world was within sight!

Xuanyuan Dharma King was very pleased; he finally could trade this hot potato. If he could obtain the Mystics Yin True Water and cultivate the Mystics Yin Great Method with it, his future power would greatly increase!

The Fiery Fire Ancestor and the other five were also very happy as the Mystics Yin True Water had an incredibly strong restraining effect on them.

Although the Heavenly Treasure Mirror seemed more formidable, this treasure wasn’t something that could be fully understood in a short while; even Xuanyuan Dharma King couldn’t fully refine it. Especially since Zongdonar couldn’t grasp the culture of Central Earth, he would, at most, understand just the surface; given time, they would have plenty of chances to wrest it from him.

Everyone was satisfied, so Zongdonar and Xuanyuan Dharma King made a delightful exchange, filling the grand hall with an air of joy.

Xuanyuan Dharma King, lacking a container for the Mystics Yin True Water, asked Zongdonar for the bowl.

Zongdonar refused, "This is a Treasure passed down from Ancient Times within our sect, said to have been granted by Zhunti Buddha Mother from another world to our founding patriarch. It’s absolutely not to be given away..."

Xuanyuan Dharma King’s demeanor changed, "You’ve already traded the Mystics Yin True Water; not providing this would mean the West Pole Sect’s heart isn’t sincere. If that’s the case, then forget it; I’ll go to the Water Mother Palace in the North Sea. The Heavenly Mysterious Ice there is also very compatible with my spells; she would probably eagerly want this Heavenly Mirror."

Saying so, he stood up and made to leave. The Fiery Fire Ancestor stood up to detain him, and the Poison Dragon Venerable along with Monk Shang Heyang also got up, urging Xuanyuan Dharma King to calm down and sit down, while persuading Zongdonar to hand over the bowl...

After all, the bowl was a heritage Treasure of the West Pole Sect and they didn’t have much to do with it; handing it over was for the best.

Zongdonar truly desired the Heavenly Treasure Mirror; although the bowl was also immensely powerful, its utility paled in comparison to the Mystics Yin True Water and even less so to the Heavenly Mirror. Seeing Xuanyuan Dharma King really about to leave, he finally steeled his heart and handed over the bowl containing the True Water to Xuanyuan Dharma King.

Xuanyuan Dharma King handed over the Heavenly Mirror to Zongdonar, took his leave, and departed quickly.

The six Elders of the West Pole Sect were troubled at heart: This man left so hurriedly, could it be that he pulled a trick, using a fake mirror to dupe our sect of its Treasure?

They quickly asked Zongdonar to examine it, and although Zongdonar didn’t understand the True Word on the mirror, he tried infusing it with True Qi. The mirror illuminated brightly, displaying a flurry of blossoms, accompanied by thunder and lightning, indeed proving to be a wonderful Treasure.

The treasure mirror wasn’t fake, which was all that mattered!

The twelve Sect Hierarchs were delighted. Zongdonar and his six Elders believed that once the treasure mirror was refined, they would be able to suppress the six Sect Hierarchs of the Eastern Palace, completely subdue them, sweep across the Four Seas, take over Central Earth, and ultimately become the World King, ruling over the entire world!

Fiery Fire Ancestor and the others were also very pleased. They returned to the Eastern Palace and schemed secretly, "Zongdonar will definitely not be able to refine the treasure mirror in a short time. He will be in retreat for cultivation for some time; without the Mystics Yin True Water, why should we fear him? Let’s seize the opportunity and snatch the treasure mirror, and we will be the masters here. That’s the Righteous Path!"

These twelve individuals were none to be trifled with.

Indeed, that afternoon, Zongdonar announced he would enter retreat to thoroughly comprehend the Heavenly Treasure Mirror.

Subsequently, Fiery Fire Ancestor, Poison Dragon Venerable, Green Robe Ancestor, and Red-haired Ancestor also declared they would enter retreat. They would go to the main altar to cultivate in seclusion with Heavenly Father Cangxu God and refine a Great Technique.

Soon after, Five Ghosts Heavenly King Shang Heyang and Five Poison Heavenly King Lie Baduo left to visit friends, departing from West Pole Mountain.

At this time, the Kunlun Sect also arrived at the West Sea.

The Kunlun Sect was originally going to the West Sea Demon Palace to retrieve the Heavenly Treasure Mirror from Gu Chen for Shi Feiyang.

Upon arrival at the Demon Palace, they found it deserted. After calculating, they learned that Gu Chen had been killed by Xuanyuan Dharma King and the Heavenly Treasure Mirror had fallen into the hands of the West Pole Sect.

After learning this news, the collective heads of the Kunlun Sect immortals buzzed in shock...

The West Pole Sect had been flourishing in recent years with twelve Sect Leader-level experts. Not to mention the now-fallen Kunlun Sect, even if the nine friends of Kunlun from the past gathered with their disciples and attacked together, they still couldn’t contend against the West Pole Sect.

Currently, the top experts of the Kunlun Sect were only two Heavenly Immortal-level masters, Mr. Zhong and Heavenly Pond Master.

The remaining members like Wei Shaoshao the Dragon Child, Cheng Di the Cang Xu Guest, Cui the Dark Lady were merely at Earth Immortal level. Others such as Xiang Shan the Little Bearded Guest, Wei Xianke, Xin Lingxiao hadn’t even reached the Earth Immortal level.

Yu Xiao, Huo Renyu, and a few other disciples were quite exceptional but were only at the Earth Immortal level as well.

With such strength, directly attacking West Pole Mountain was tantamount to suicide, a fool’s errand!

However, a major sect must bear a major sect’s responsibilities. The Heavenly Mirror was taken from them, and they had to retrieve it for the rightful owner.

If they weren’t strong enough themselves, then they needed to seek help!

The Kunlun Sect had made many friends back in the days of their founder, Dao Ancestor Yuan, without taking sides, maintaining good relations with both the Emei and Wutai camps. Yet, in the past hundred years, they had splintered internally, becoming increasingly cautious and reclusive from the world, losing contact with many old friends.

At the same time, Shi Feiyang had invited immortals to South Sea for a tribulation and artifact crafting gathering. Many people were there, leaving them with no good candidates for assistance at that moment.

In the West Sea, many forces had been flattened by the West Pole Sect. Some former Dao friends had either met with disaster or left, no longer being in this area.

After a long discussion, the elders finally thought of one possible candidate: Sha Hongyan, the Purple Jade Lady from Heiga Mountain at the Northwest Sea border.

Sha Hongyan was Ji Nan Gong’s disciple and also his beloved concubine and wife, the love of Ji Nan Gong’s life. Ji Nan Gong could have ascended long ago but chose to stay because he couldn’t part with Sha Hongyan, giving up the Heavenly Immortal position to willingly remain as an Earth Immortal in the Human World.

Sha Hongyan was strong in mana herself and possessed Ji Nan Gong’s Magical Treasures. If they could invite her, she would significantly bolster their strength.

Xin Lingxiao, who was on good terms with Sha Hongyan, went to Heiga Mountain to invite her personally.

After Xin Lingxiao left, Mr. Zhong and the others still looked worried.

The power of the West Pole Sect was immense, and even with Ji Nan Gong’s abilities, he might not dare to provoke them lightly. Although Sha Hongyan and Xin Lingxiao were somewhat acquainted, their relationship wasn’t so strong as to guarantee her aid, and even if she did agree to help, compared to the West Pole Sect, their forces still seemed too weak.

"Our only chance now," Mr. Zhong said, "according to the Gua Xiang, is that there are signs of division within the West Pole Sect. Shang Heyang and Lie Baduo are not on the mountain, visiting friends in the North Sea, and Zong Duo and Fiery Fire Ancestor, among others, are in retreat. The Demon God that Elder Cangxu refined cannot be activated. Now is the weakest time for the West Pole Sect. We only have a few days to seize the Heavenly Mirror back! Otherwise, in the future, Shi Feiyang will only be able to gather ten thousand immortals to wage a fierce battle against the West Pole Sect, inevitably leading to a mass casualty of immortals, blood flowing into rivers—it will all be our fault!"

Luckily, within less than half a day, Xin Lingxiao returned, not only bringing Sha Hongyan but also her brother, Earth Immortal-level master, Sha Liang, the True Man of Heaven’s Punishment, and her disciple, Wu Changshan, an unexpected pleasant surprise. Mr. Zhong joyfully welcomed the three, stating that this time the Kunlun Sect owed them a favor, and if they ever needed assistance in the future, they would repay them with all their might.

However, Sha Hongyan declared, "That West Pole Sect has been domineering and insufferable for far too long! I’ve mentioned to my master several times about eliminating them, but he never agreed. Now that you fellow Daoists are attacking, I naturally want to lend a hand!"

In reality, Sha Hongyan was extremely beautiful, and people from the West Pole Sect had offended her. She harbored this resentment in her heart, which was why she agreed when Xin Lingxiao asked her for help. Knowing that her own mana was not as strong as those of the Sect Hierarchs of the West Pole Sect, she went to steal Ji Nan Gong’s Magical Treasures but was pleasantly surprised to find Ji Nan Gong had already entered retreat. So, she took a large number of treasures, and summoned her brother and martial brother to join the Kunlun Sect in attacking West Pole Mountain for vengeance.