Chapter 1301
The Sacred Beast that Guards the Xuanwu Holy Sect
Xuan Yuan suddenly raised his head, his huge pupils filled with disbelief.
Ye Yang continued.
"If you trust me, you may serve me as your master and become the guardian beast of my Flying Heaven Sect. I swear on my Dao heart that I will never disgrace the legacy of the Xuanwu Holy Sect."
"At that time, we will select outstanding disciples to carry forward your lineage. One day, our Flying Heaven Sect will stand at the pinnacle of this world, and the name of the Xuanwu Holy Sect will shine again."
"This……"
Xuan Yuan was clearly shocked by Ye Yang's words.
It was prepared to be refined or have a slave mark implanted in it.
But I never expected the other party to make such a condition.
To serve as a master and become a guardian beast of the clan may sound similar to being a slave or servant, but the difference is immeasurable.
The former are sect partners, enjoying the sect's fortune and being revered by all.
The latter are tools to be used at will, their lives and deaths entirely at the mercy of others.
Upon hearing this, Xuan Yuan nodded quickly.
“Fellow Daoist Ye’s method is feasible. Although I am only a descendant of the Holy Sect, I am also a descendant of an ancient true spirit.”
"In addition, I have been cultivating in the Xuanwu Holy Sect since childhood, and I possess several top-notch techniques and supernatural abilities. In particular, before the Dao Ancestor Chonghe left, he imprinted a part of his inheritance into my bloodline, including many techniques and secret arts above the Yuan Shen Dao Realm."
"As long as Fellow Daoist Ye can fulfill his promise, this beast is willing to offer up all these inheritances!"
A glint flashed in Ye Yang's eyes.
Techniques and secret arts for those at the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm and even the Dao Ancestor Realm!
This is an incredible opportunity for the Flying Heaven Sect right now.
It should be noted that although the Flying Heaven Sect developed rapidly under his leadership, its foundation was ultimately shallow.
Even cultivators at the Nascent Soul Dao Realm or above are few and far between.
If one can obtain these inheritances, it will greatly enhance the disciples' strength.
This will lay a solid foundation for the Flying Heaven Sect.
More importantly, the Flying Gate is now developing the wild and untamed regions.
The Star Sea Demon Realm lacks a guardian beast to protect it.
Although Xuan Yuan was seriously injured, he was still a being at the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm.
If they can subdue it, it will be a great help to the Flying Heaven Sect.
Having thought this through, Ye Yang had already made up his mind.
“Fellow Daoist, since you are sincerely willing to submit, I will naturally not refuse you.”
Ye Yang spoke calmly, his body crackling with lightning.
"However, I do not need servants. If you are willing, you can join the Flying Heaven Sect where I am and serve as the sect's guardian beast."
"As for the inheritance, you may choose one or two suitable ones to pass on to suitable disciples in your sect. As for the rest, I will not force you to do so."
Upon hearing this, Xuan Yuan's giant eyes flashed with excitement.
This is an immense blessing for the proud descendants of the true spirit.
"Fellow Daoist Ye, your kindness and virtue will be forever remembered by this beast!"
Xuan Yuan lowered his head excitedly.
Its massive body lay prostrate on the ground, adopting a posture of submission.
"From this day forward, I shall be the guardian beast of the Flying Heaven Sect. I will do my utmost to protect the sect and will never fail Fellow Daoist Ye's trust!"
Ye Yang nodded slightly, raised his hand and waved, a bolt of lightning entered Xuan Yuan's body.
That was a wisp of his condensed essence, which could help Xuan Yuan heal his injuries.
It is also a mark, signifying that Xuan Yuan now belongs to the Flying Heaven Sect.
Xuan Yuan felt the gentle lightning tribulation power within his body.
The wound on its abdomen began to heal at a visible speed, and the gratitude in its eyes grew stronger.
Upon seeing this, Dao Ancestor Xuefeng revealed a hint of envy on his face.
He hadn't expected Ye Yang to subdue a Xuanwu True Spirit at the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm so easily.
Such an opportunity is truly rare and hard to come by.
But he knew it too.
Ye Yang earned all of this through his own strength, and he has no right to comment.
"Dao Ancestor Ye, now that Fellow Daoist Xuanwu has submitted, what about the spoils of war we agreed upon earlier..."
Xuefeng Daozu stopped halfway through his sentence, a hint of embarrassment flashing in his eyes.
Xuan Yuan is now Ye Yang's guardian beast.
If he were to bring up the Xuanwu essence, bone essence, and blood essence again, wouldn't he be slapping Ye Yang in the face?
Ye Yang naturally understood what Dao Ancestor Xuefeng meant, and he smiled faintly.
"Fellow Daoist Xuefeng, rest assured, I keep my word. Although Xuanyuan has submitted, the previous agreement still stands."
As he spoke, Ye Yang raised his hand and waved it. A beam of spiritual light flew out from Xuan Yuan's body, transforming into a fist-sized, dark blue ball of light that hovered in mid-air.
Within that ball of light, the faint silhouette of an earth dragon could be seen moving about, emanating a rich aura of water-attribute essence.
"This……"
Dao Ancestor Xuefeng's eyes widened, his face filled with shock.
He didn't expect Ye Yang to produce another spirit essence.
You should know that the value of this item far exceeds the imagination of ordinary people.
Not every mythical beast can condense its essence within its body.
The higher one's cultivation level and realm, the more blood vessels one possesses, and the more likely one is to condense a spiritual essence.
Judging from this essence, although it is not as precious or powerful as the essence of the Xuanwu True Spirit, it is probably also the work of a cultivator who has accumulated years of experience in the Void Refining Dao Realm.
"Master Ye, this...this is too precious, I dare not accept it."
Dao Ancestor Xuefeng quickly waved his hand, though his eyes were full of longing.
But reason told him that he couldn't have it.
Ye Yang shook his head.
“Fellow Daoist Xuefeng, you have made a great contribution to our joint exploration of this secret realm. Moreover, I have already gained Xuan Yuan’s allegiance and inheritance, so this Xuanwu Essence is of little use to me.”
"I obtained this item after I broke through to the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm by killing someone from the Earth Dragon Sect. If you take it, it will be a good use of it."
As he spoke, Ye Yang flicked his finger, and the Xuanwu spirit flew towards Dao Ancestor Xuefeng.
Seeing this, Dao Ancestor Xuefeng knew that refusing again would be pretentious.
He took a deep breath, solemnly accepted the Xuanwu essence, and bowed deeply to Ye Yang.
"I will never forget the great kindness of Master Ye! If there is ever a need for me, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
Ye Yang smiled faintly and didn't say anything more.
He turned around and looked at Xuan Yuan, who had recovered some of his strength.
"Xuan Yuan, could you perhaps demonstrate some of the inheritance within you?"
Upon hearing this, Xuan Yuan nodded quickly.
"Master Ye, please wait a moment."
As it spoke, its massive body trembled slightly, and the star patterns on its carapace suddenly lit up.
A deep blue light surged forth like a tide, coalescing in mid-air to form ancient patterns.
Some of those patterns were incantations for martial arts techniques, while others were supernatural powers and secret arts.
Others were array formations and restrictions, each exuding a profound and unfathomable Daoist aura. Ye Yang's gaze swept over the patterns, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
These traditions are truly extraordinary!
"Xuanyuan, are you willing to pass on these traditions to the disciples of the Flying Heaven Sect?"
Ye Yang asked in a deep voice.
Xuan Yuan nodded without hesitation.
"Since Fellow Daoist Ye has taken me in, these inheritances naturally belong to the Flying Heaven Sect. I am willing to pass them on in full, hoping to continue the bloodline of the Xuanwu Holy Sect."
Upon hearing this, Ye Yang's heart stirred.
To continue the bloodline of the Xuanwu Holy Sect...
That's a good idea.
If the legacy of the Xuanwu Sacred Sect could be integrated into the Flying Heaven Sect.
It can not only greatly enhance the strength of the disciples in the sect, but also give the Flying Sky Sect a deeper foundation.
"Very well! In that case, Xuan Yuan, you shall come back to the Flying Heaven Sect with me first. After I have made the necessary arrangements, you may pass on these inheritances to the disciples of the sect."
As Ye Yang spoke, he raised his hand and waved it, and a spatial rift appeared in front of him.
"Fellow Daoist Xuefeng, I have troubled you greatly on this trip. If there is an opportunity in the future, I will definitely pay you a visit."
Dao Ancestor Xuefeng quickly cupped his hands in greeting.
"Master Ye, you are too kind. I have gained a lot from this trip, and it is I who should be thanking you."
Ye Yang smiled slightly, said no more, and turned to step into the spatial rift.
Upon seeing this, Xuan Yuan quickly put away the inherited patterns.
Its massive body transformed into a streak of dark blue light, following closely behind Ye Yang, and disappeared into the crack.
As Xuefeng Daozu gazed at the vanished spatial rift, a complex expression flashed in his eyes.
Several days later, at the Flying Gate.
A massive spatial rift appeared above the mountain gate, and Ye Yang and Xuan Yuan emerged from it.
Xuan Yuan's massive body hovered in mid-air, the star patterns on his back armor shimmering with a dark blue light, radiating the pressure of a Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm expert.
The disciples of the Flying Heaven Sect were all shocked to see this.
"That's... the Xuanwu divine beast?"
"Such a powerful aura! It's actually the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm!"
"Master Ye is back! And he brought back a divine beast at the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm!"
At the foot of the mountain gate, countless disciples knelt on the ground, welcoming Ye Yang's return.
Ye Yang glanced around casually, then raised his hand and gestured for everyone to stand up.
"Disciples, heed my command! From this day forward, Xuan Yuan will be the guardian beast of our Flying Heaven Sect. You must treat it with utmost respect and refrain from any misbehavior!"
"Yes! I will obey the decree of Daozu Ye!"
The disciples responded in unison, their eyes filled with awe and excitement.
With this Xuanwu divine beast at the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm guarding the place, the strength of the Flying Heaven Sect will surely reach a new level!
Ye Yang nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Xuan Yuan.
"Xuanyuan, you should first heal your injuries at the spiritual vein behind the mountain gate. Once you are fully recovered, I will arrange your inheritance."
Xuan Yuan bowed his head respectfully: "I will obey Daozu Ye's command."
After saying that, its enormous body flew towards the back of the mountain gate and quickly disappeared into the spiritual mist.
Ye Yang watched Xuan Yuan leave, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
This planetary sea demon realm not only allowed him to witness the dangers of that mysterious sea, but also brought him the guardian beast Xuan Yuan and the inheritance of the Xuanwu Holy Sect.
With these, the Flying Heaven Sect's foundation will be further strengthened, and its status in the Dao Alliance and the cultivation world will rise accordingly.
At this moment, the Flying Heaven Gate was in complete turmoil because of Xuan Yuan's arrival...
Flying Gate, back mountain.
This place is the core area where the sect's spiritual veins converge, shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, where cranes gather.
The spiritual energy, so dense it was almost liquefied, flowed through the mountains, forming visible streams.
The waters wash over exotic flowers and plants, making this place resemble a fairyland.
Ye Yang, dressed in a blue robe, stood with his hands behind his back beneath an ancient pine tree, his gaze deep as he looked at the churning sea of clouds.
With a slight thought, a divine thought traversed space and landed deep within the spiritual veins of the back mountain.
A moment later, a deep, resonant response came from the depths of the spiritual mist.
Immediately, a massive beam of light pierced through the clouds and silently descended in front of Ye Yang.
As the light faded, Xuan Yuan's mountain-like body was revealed.
However, it cleverly kept its size within a radius of ten zhang (approximately 33 meters) to avoid putting too much pressure on this sacred land.
"Greetings, Master Ye."
Xuan Yuan lowered his ferocious yet majestic head, his huge pupils filled with respect and gratitude.
After these days of recuperation, and with the help of the primordial lightning power bestowed by Ye Yang, its severe injuries have been almost completely healed.
"How is your injury healing?"
Ye Yang's voice was calm, yet it possessed a reassuring power.
"Thanks to Master Ye's concern, I am now out of danger."
Xuan Yuan's voice, like a resounding bell, echoed through the mountains.
"With just a little more rest, he will be able to recover his peak combat strength and serve the sect."
Ye Yang nodded slightly, his gaze falling on the tortoise shell of Xuan Yuan, which was covered with star patterns. After a moment of contemplation, he finally spoke.
"Xuanyuan, I have summoned you here today because I have something to ask you. This matter concerns the past of your Xuanwu Holy Sect. If there is any offense, please forgive me."
Upon hearing this, Xuan Yuan's massive head twitched slightly, his eyes showing no displeasure but rather a greater sense of solemnity.
"Master Ye, please speak freely. Now that Xuan Yuan is the guardian beast of the Flying Heaven Sect, he should speak without reservation. The Xuanwu Holy Sect is long gone, but Xuan Yuan will never forget its legacy and glory."
Its words carried a hint of vicissitude and loneliness, clearly indicating that it was thinking of the sect that had long since perished.
Ye Yang sensed its emotional fluctuations and his tone softened.
“I did not mean to reopen your wounds. It’s just that the Xuanwu Holy Sect is an ancient sect with a long history and profound foundation, which must far surpass any sect in the world today.”
"What I'm curious about is, besides those cultivation techniques and secret arts, does your sect have any other inherited treasures for suppressing destiny left behind?"
This question had been lingering in Ye Yang's mind ever since he subdued Xuan Yuan.
A sect capable of cultivating descendants of true spirits at the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm cannot possibly have its foundation limited to cultivation techniques alone.
Xuan Yuan remained silent for a moment, seemingly sorting through long-sealed memories. After a long while, it slowly spoke, its voice carrying a hint of reminiscence and pride.
"What Daozu Ye said is correct. My Xuanwu Holy Sect did indeed have two treasures that were unparalleled in the heavens. It is a pity that with the destruction of the sect, most of them were lost or destroyed in the war."
"Oh? I'd like to hear more about it."
A glint flashed in Ye Yang's eyes.
"Firstly, there is a 'Sea-Stabilizing Pearl,' a primordial treasure that is said to have fallen from the heavens. It does not need to be refined by later generations and can suppress the four seas, calm storms, and has endless uses."
"However, in that war that wiped out the entire clan back then, in order to resist a powerful enemy, the Dao Pearl was detonated by the sect leader at the time, and it has long since turned into dust and no longer exists."
Xuan Yuan's tone was full of regret.
Ye Yang sighed inwardly, realizing just how precious innate treasures were.
It's such a pity to destroy it like this.
"And the second one?"
He pressed for an answer.
When the second treasure was mentioned, Xuan Yuan's voice became noticeably louder, carrying a pride ingrained in his bones.
"The second item is the very foundation upon which my Xuanwu Holy Sect is built—the Divine Treasure Iron!" (End of Chapter)