Chapter 60: Illusory Moon Brilliance Flame

Upon hearing Xu Zhengyang’s question—

Liu Baoshan hesitated for a moment before saying, “This matter is actually an open secret within the Divine Mechanism Palace. It’s fine for you to know, but you must absolutely not mention it in front of Elder Gao.”

After giving Xu Zhengyang this warning—

Liu Baoshan took another sip of Monkey Wine before continuing, “Elder Gao is of the direct bloodline of the Gao family from Azure Moon Cliff, the legitimate daughter of the former clan head. Thirty years ago—A steward of a Gao family branch named Gao Peng broke through to Tier 3 and assumed the Dao title of Master Huan Yue. From that point, the power structure of the Gao family changed dramatically! As a legitimate daughter of the main bloodline, Elder Gao refused to live under others and had no choice but to leave Azure Moon Cliff, wandering the world. After many twists and turns— She eventually arrived at our True Essence Sect, where she was taken in by Peak Head Pei and found refuge at Divine Mechanism Peak.”

In the cultivation world, there existed an unwritten rule—

Once a cultivator reached Tier 3, they could assume a Dao title and be referred to as “Master.”

Upon hearing that Gao Peng had taken the Dao title “Master Huan Yue,” and recalling the Illusory Moon Brilliance Flame that Gao Ge possessed—

A thought stirred in Xu Zhengyang’s mind, and he asked Liu Baoshan, “Does the Gao family of Azure Moon Cliff also possess a Mutant Flame fire seed?”

“Mm, that’s the Illusory Moon Brilliance Flame.”

Liu Baoshan nodded and said, “It’s said that this flame can transform endlessly, and during combat, it can disturb one’s mind. As for the specifics—We’ve never had the chance to witness it ourselves.”

“The Illusory Moon Brilliance Flame, huh?”

Xu Zhengyang nodded thoughtfully, then resumed drinking with Liu Baoshan, saying, “Come, come, Brother Liu, let’s have two more cups!”

……

Three days later—

Under the iron-blooded suppression of Master Xuan Yin, all of Master Gu Hong’s partisans and disciples had been completely purged!

Only then—

Did Pei Zhen remove the formation around the Divine Mechanism Palace and summon Xu Zhengyang for an audience.

……

After receiving the Messaging Talisman—

Xu Zhengyang immediately made his way to the third level of the Divine Mechanism Palace, arriving at the hall where Pei Zhen was located.

At this moment—

Besides Pei Zhen, Xing Yong, weary from travel, was also present.

Xu Zhengyang respectfully bowed to both Pei Zhen and Xing Yong, saying, “Greetings, Master. Greetings, Senior Brother.”

“Mm.”

Pei Zhen gave a slight nod upon hearing this, then smiled at Xu Zhengyang and said, “Though that Gu Hong scoundrel caused no small amount of trouble—After his death, he still left behind quite a few valuable things. Next—I must enter seclusion for a period. Before that—There are some matters I need to entrust to the two of you.”

As he spoke—

Pei Zhen waved his sleeve, producing a white jade seal engraved with the words “True Essence Divine Mechanism” at the base, and handed it to Xing Yong.

He said at the same time, “This time in seclusion, I don’t know how long I’ll be gone. Because of that—During the time I’m absent, all affairs of Divine Mechanism Peak will be left for you to handle.”

“This disciple accepts the order.”

Xing Yong received the Divine Mechanism Peak seal with solemnity and said.

“Though you are young, you are steady and reliable. I still have faith in you.”

Pei Zhen nodded upon hearing this, then turned his head and instructed Xu Zhengyang, “Ah Zheng, your cultivation is still shallow. From now on, focus on cultivating with a calm mind. If you lack resources for cultivation or encounter any difficulties—You may seek assistance from your Senior Brother.”

“Yes, Master,” Xu Zhengyang replied.

“Mm.”

Pei Zhen smiled as he stroked his beard and finally said to Xing Yong and Xu Zhengyang, “If all goes well this time… This master may very well take another step forward and catch a glimpse of the profound mysteries of the Golden Core!”

The stronger Pei Zhen became—

The higher Xu Zhengyang’s status would also rise along with him, so he immediately said, “Master is blessed with great fortune. This seclusion will surely lead you straight into the heavens!”

Xing Yong also chimed in, “Master has accumulated for many years and will now unleash that potential. There’s definitely no problem!”

“Hahahaha!”

Pei Zhen laughed heartily as he stroked his beard and said, “Yong'er, safeguard the family foundation of Divine Mechanism Peak on behalf of your Master! Ah Zheng—You too must cultivate diligently and strive to shoulder the great legacy of our True Essence Sect as soon as possible!”

As he spoke—

Pei Zhen had already activated the teleportation array of the Divine Mechanism Palace, sending himself into the Meditation Room within the Divine Mechanism Palace.

……

After Pei Zhen departed—

Only then did Xing Yong look apologetically at Xu Zhengyang and say, “I had originally said I would go watch your match in Sunset Cloud Blessed Land. But sect affairs were too overwhelming, and I truly couldn’t get away. I’ve only just returned to the sect today.”

“It’s no big deal.”

Xu Zhengyang smiled casually and said, “The official matters take precedence, of course.”

“Mm.”

Xing Yong nodded and said, “If you ever lack pills or magical treasures, just come find your Senior Brother! Now that Master has entrusted me with the seal of Divine Mechanism Peak—I must make full use of it!”

As he said this, Xing Yong gave Xu Zhengyang a deliberate wink.

“Hahaha!”

Xu Zhengyang smiled knowingly upon hearing this, then said to Xing Yong, “Just a couple of days ago, Master let me pick a magical treasure of my choice from the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. I still have plenty of pills, but...”

At this point—

Xu Zhengyang thought for a moment before continuing, “I need some spiritual materials to make a few little gadgets. If possible—I’d also like to borrow the Fire Chamber on the first floor of the Divine Mechanism Palace.”

“No problem.”

As he spoke, Xing Yong immediately handed Xu Zhengyang a jade token with “Divine Mechanism” inscribed on the front and “Xing” engraved on the back, and boldly said, “Take my token. In this Divine Mechanism Palace, if there’s anything you want, just use my token to get it. All expenses—put it on my account!”

Xu Zhengyang gladly accepted Xing Yong’s token and said, “Many thanks, Senior Brother. Then I won’t be polite!”

“It’s nothing.”

Xing Yong waved his hand at Xu Zhengyang and said, “Master has treated me with immense kindness—But I, your Senior Brother, am dull-witted and could not comprehend the profundities of formation arts, thus failing his expectations. All these years—Seeing Master disappointed again and again, I truly felt deeply ashamed.”

At this point—

Xing Yong let out a sheepish laugh and continued, “Thankfully, you, Little Junior Brother, are exceptionally gifted and are expected to inherit Master’s mantle. Ever since you started to shine—Master has stopped forcing me to study those complicated, obscure, and utterly incomprehensible formation diagrams. I should be thanking you!”

Xu Zhengyang smiled upon hearing this and said, “Each has their strengths and weaknesses. It’s just that I happen to be interested in formation arts, nothing worthy of such praise from you, Senior Brother.”

……

Although Xing Yong was Pei Zhen’s first disciple and now held Pei Zhen’s seal—

He had just taken over the authority of Divine Mechanism Peak, and still had many matters to handle and personally coordinate with the elders within the Divine Mechanism Palace.

Because of that—

After chatting with Xing Yong for a while, Xu Zhengyang took the initiative to bid him farewell.

Right after that—

Xu Zhengyang immediately took Xing Yong’s token and went to the warehouse of the Divine Mechanism Palace. He collected one of each Tier 1 spiritual material from the stores, and only then did he return contentedly to his Twilight Shadow Pavilion.

……

Outside the Divine Mechanism Palace—

These past few days, Xu Zhengyang had already refined the Azure Sky Crane Feather that Master Xuan Yin had rewarded him.

Because of this—

With a single thought, Xu Zhengyang burst forth with Martial Qi!

In the next instant—

A pair of snow-white wings suddenly spread open behind Xu Zhengyang!

These wings truly lived up to being a Tier 2 magical treasure.

With just a light activation of Martial Qi to flap the wings, Xu Zhengyang shot into the sky at an astonishing speed!

Startled by this—

Xu Zhengyang couldn’t help but exclaim, “So fast! So powerful!”

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