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Chapter 1435: Wang Daoxuan

Kongtong Mountain, reputed as the foremost Taoist mountain in Huaxia.

Legend has it that in ancient times, Immortal Guangchengzi resided here, and the Yellow Emperor visited to inquire about statecraft and methods of cultivation.

This place is abundant with caves, mysterious and serene, each cave hidden among the white clouds on sheer cliffs, amid streams in the forests, exuding an otherworldly feel.

Kongtong Palace is located here.

Xiao Zheng, accompanied by Zuo Longyi and Xiao Jingde, left the Qingcheng Sect’s deep valley, settled them outside, and let Sect Master Yue Qianshan lead the way, claiming the expedition to this place was lightning swift.

When Xiao Zheng emerged with Zuo Longyi, he genuinely startled Ruan Qingfeng and Yue Qianshan; they looked at Xiao Zheng as if he were a monster, accomplishing the impossible task of summoning the hidden elder!

At dawn.

The eastern sky presented a piece of red glow, followed by a blood-red sky covering half the firmament, dazzling and diverse.

Then.

Boom!

A round scarlet sun leaped from the horizon, scattering countless beams of light, instantly illuminating the entire land, with the alternating dynamics of day and night, black and white turning, grand and magnificent, exceedingly beautiful.

Xiao Zheng and Yue Qianshan, walking along a mountain path, stopped upon witnessing this scene.

Yue Qianshan, pointing forward at a cliff face, laughed and said, "We are almost there."

Xiao Zheng looked in the direction Yue Qianshan pointed, seeing a cliff suddenly towering, very high, with white clouds swirling around its midsection.

As morning light radiated through, those foggy white clouds gleamed, appearing like a celestial realm dropped from the heavens onto earth from a distance.

A mystical cave, faintly visible within the depths of the clouds.

It is the Guang Cheng Dan Cave!

In ancient times, the place where Immortal Guangchengzi cultivated.

Now, it is where the hidden elder of Kongtong Palace secludes themselves.

Only those with the highest cultivation can possess this Taoist venue.

Yue Qianshan admired, "Legend has it, Guang Cheng Dan Cave contains many wonders; practicing Taoism there makes entering the Unity of Heaven and Man realm easier, thereby rapidly advancing in martial arts."

Xiao Zheng nodded.

Between heaven and earth, many landscapes exist, due to the mysteries of creation, generating numerous marvelous effects, like soothing the mind and spirit.

These terrains hold significant importance for martial artists. Practicing in such places facilitates reaching higher realms more readily.

Many martial arts sanctuaries, where numerous hidden elders retreat into seclusion in remote valleys, are precisely because of this.

"To occupy such a vital cave, the hidden elder inside must not be ordinary."

Xiao Zheng smiled more broadly as he walked towards that cliff face and said, "Let’s go meet him."

Yue Qianshan naturally dared not say much more, seeing Xiao Zheng walking forward, quickly followed.

It wasn’t long before they arrived beneath the cliff.

Xiao Zheng looked upwards.

What met his eyes were indeed the swirling clouds and morning fog halfway up the cliff.

Evidently, this cliff was very high.

And very steep.

Yue Qianshan remarked, "From here to Guang Cheng Dan Cave, there’s no path, only by one’s ability can one climb."

Xiao Zheng nodded and said, "Wait for me here."

After speaking, he planted his foot lightly on the ground.

Boom!

A soft sound.

Xiao Zheng’s body shot straight up, leaping to a spot seven or eight meters off the ground.

As his strength was about to deplete, and his body descended, Xiao Zheng extended his hand, gently pressing the cliff wall.

Whoosh!

His body leaped upward again.

Repeating this several times.

Xiao Zheng then passed through the white clouds and landed on a protruding rock in front of Guang Cheng Dan Cave.

Yue Qianshan was amazed.

Climbing to Guang Cheng Dan Cave wasn’t difficult.

To ascend so effortlessly, this was indeed the first time he’d seen such a thing.

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Standing on that protruding rock, Xiao Zheng peered into the cave.

"What joy it is to welcome distant guests!"

A clear, cheerful laugh came from the cave, "Young friend, please enter the cave for a chat."

Xiao Zheng felt somewhat strange.

He wasn’t surprised that the presence in the cave had discovered him; those practicing within Guang Cheng Dan Cave naturally had strong cultivation, discovering him posed no difficulty.

What surprised him was that the cave’s inhabitant seemed to hold no animosity towards him.

Xiao Zheng smiled slightly and entered the cave.

The furnishings within the cave were simple.

A stone bed, a stone table, three stone chairs.

But they were all placed at the cave’s edge.

Centered in the ancient cave was a worn and old mat.

On the mat sat an elderly man.

The elder had white hair and beard, a ruddy complexion, and a smiling face as he looked at Xiao Zheng.

His eyes were highly captivating, like warm jade, with restrained brilliance, gentle and soothing.

At first sight, Xiao Zheng immediately recognized this was a seasoned Taoist practitioner, and inwardly set aside some contempt, smiled slightly, and saluted, "Xiao Zheng greets the venerable elder."

"Elder, I dare not claim," the man laughed, "I am Wang Daoxuan. In martial arts, those who excel come first; your cultivation already matches mine, I, relying on age, you may call me Brother Wang Dao."

Xiao Zheng was shocked inwardly.

His current cultivation was at the Early Stage Martial Saint, but he could leap the boundaries in battle, defeating Peak Martial Saint experts, hence his true strength was at the Peak of Martial Saint.

That Wang Daoxuan claimed that Xiao Zheng’s cultivation wasn’t inferior to his; could he have discerned Xiao Zheng’s true strength? How could this be?

Seemingly aware of Xiao Zheng’s thoughts, Wang Daoxuan smiled, "I am a Taoist practitioner, with some minor techniques, hence I can sense the mighty fluctuations of Gang Qi you possess, thus recognizing your actual strength."

Xiao Zheng praised, "Brother Dao is extraordinary."

Wang Daoxuan chuckled, then shifted the topic, "Brother Xiao, your visit to my cultivation venue, for what purpose?"

Upon transitioning to the main subject, Xiao Zheng’s expression turned solemn and he said, "I wish to ask Brother Dao to depart the mountain."

"For what reason?"

"Huaxia is facing peril."

Hearing this, Wang Daoxuan nodded and said, "Very well. We are all children of Huaxia; it’s only right to exert oneself for Huaxia’s land."

"Hmm?"

Xiao Zheng was stunned.

He hadn’t expected this visit to be so smooth.

Wang Daoxuan agreed without saying much.

Wang Daoxuan smiled, "Is there a problem?"

Xiao Zheng wryly smiled, "Brother Dao agreeing too easily makes me somewhat unbelieving."

Wang Daoxuan laughed heartily, saying, "Most hidden elders are deeply engrossed in martial arts, reluctant to leave the mountain is normal; however, occasionally there may be one or two exceptions."

Xiao Zheng saluted, "Brother Dao’s righteousness is admirable!"

With many hidden elders only minding their own affairs, Wang Daoxuan’s willingness to aid Huaxia against foreign tribes is undoubtedly a rare deed.

Wang Daoxuan stood up, walking outside with Xiao Zheng, laughing, "Righteousness I dare not claim, if speaking of righteousness, your courage in seeking out hidden elders for Huaxia without fear of failure far surpasses me. When speaking of admiration, it should be said to you instead."