Chapter 46

Chu Feng's demonic cultivation had reached its peak, and in the Yellow Crystal Hall, she arranged exotic flowers and fruits, as well as delicacies from land and sea. Chu Feng, Er Feng, San Feng, Hui Zhu, Jin Xunü, and Dong Xiu sat in the main seats, while Xu Feiniang and Yue Qing sat as guests. San Feng and Dong Xiu had issued orders in advance, instructing Wu Fan to direct all the disciples and servants to bow and congratulate Chu Feng in sequence.

The entire Purple Cloud Palace celebrated for three days, and Chu Feng was quite pleased, especially when San Feng showed her the divine demon gourd and Dong Xiu's Five Yin Demon Banner, praising them endlessly: "You and Dong Xiu have both developed great skills, and Jin Xunü has a supreme treasure in hand. I believe we can safely weather the calamity. Only my second sister and our benefactor mother lack such means..."

Er Feng, holding a wine cup, said from the side: "Jin Lang and I are one, so we naturally live and die together. Jin Lang has the Taiyi Qingning Treasure Fan left by Master Lianshan, which should ensure our safety."

Hui Zhu also said: "I believe that the calamity is a reflection of one's karma. The more sins I have committed, the more severe the calamity will be. When I studied Buddhism in the past, I gained some insights and have a clear understanding. You should seek your own means and not worry about me. I plan to set out to sea tomorrow to accumulate some merit and blessings to resolve the disaster."

Yue Qing interjected: "The palace masters are troubled by the calamity, but I have a method that can help."

San Feng, who had been practicing the divine demon gourd these days, was increasingly amazed by its subtlety and the power of the Ding Jia spirits. She was already very impressed with Yue Qing and said: "Junior brother, what method do you have? Speak quickly!"

Yue Qing said: "Our Wutai Sect has ten great mountain-guarding divine swords, renowned in the world. The three immortals of the East Sea have been refining swords at the Jiaojiao Reef for years to counter our Wutai Sect's immortal swords. Our sect has a set of Five Poison Immortal Swords, which are incredibly powerful and versatile. During the sword duel on Mount Huang, my master defeated Qi Shumeng with this sword."

Xu Feiniang quickly said: "Junior brother, the Five Poison Immortal Swords are a secret of our Wutai Sect!"

"Senior sister! The palace masters are not outsiders. They have treated us with great hospitality these past few days, and we also need their help."

"That's not acceptable!" Xu Feiniang said sternly, "If you dare to reveal the sect's secrets, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

As they argued, San Feng saw an opportunity: "Junior brother said he needs our help? Just speak your difficulties. If it's something I can do, I won't stand idly by! Even if it means sacrificing my cultivation, I will do it for you!"

"I thank you in advance, Third Palace Master." Yue Qing explained his intentions: "I want to ask the palace master for some Tianyi True Water to refine a magical treasure. If the palace master can part with it, I am willing to share the method of refining the Five Poison Immortal Swords as a token of gratitude!"

"Yue!" Xu Feiniang screamed, releasing seven flying swords that transformed into green beams, encircling Yue Qing. "If you dare to leak the sect's secrets, I will destroy you completely!"

Seeing Xu Feiniang release her flying swords, Chu Feng and the others knew she was serious and hurried to mediate. Er Feng and Dong Xiu held Xu Feiniang's arms, trying to calm her down and make her retract her flying swords. They also had the palace servants serve tea.

Xu Feiniang, with a grim face, said: "It's not that I'm stingy, but that sword is too extraordinary. Our Wutai Sect has ten great divine swords, and the Five Poison Immortal Sword ranks fifth. Think of how arrogant Qi Shumeng was and how powerful the three immortals and two elders were. My master defeated Qi Shumeng and Xuanzhenzi with the Five Poison Immortal Sword, and only when the three immortals and two elders joined forces did my master suffer an injury. The Five Poison Immortal Sword was then seized and destroyed by the ascetic Kuxing, who feared it might be summoned back by our sect's disciples for revenge."

San Feng and the others exchanged glances. Xu Feiniang's words struck a chord with them, as they had obtained many elixirs and treasures from the Lian Shan Treasure Vault on Yue'er Island, including the Heavenly Demon Secret Manual they were now practicing.

However, all this was due to the planning of the two elders of Mount Song. Although they felt grateful, the two elders' powers and skills always made them feel inferior and unreachable, even after a lifetime of cultivation.

Jin Xunü, the most powerful among the six, was even stronger than Chu Feng, but he could only flee from his old enemy, the Iron Umbrella Daoist, who was like a child being toyed with by the two elders of Mount Song.

Therefore, the two elders of Mount Song were always a heavy shadow on San Feng's and the others' minds. Hearing that the Five Poison Immortal Sword was so powerful that even the three immortals and two elders were no match for it, even Chu Feng was moved.

San Feng gave her elder sister a look, asking her to negotiate with Yue Qing, while she tried to persuade Xu Feiniang. After a while, seeing that Xu Feiniang was unmoved, she shed tears: "Please have pity on your little sister! The great calamity that comes every five hundred years is no small matter. Although I have the divine demon gourd, it's not entirely reliable, and there's also my second sister and our benefactor mother!"

Dong Xiu also joined in: "Xu sister has always been generous and compassionate. We have been sisters for a hundred years, and she would never stand by and watch us perish."

On the other side, Chu Feng and Er Feng also tried to persuade Yue Qing. Yue Qing, who was already in favor of teaching the Purple Cloud Palace sword refinement, discussed happily with Chu Feng: "The Purple Cloud Palace is a paradise on earth, a divine palace. In my travels with my master, I have visited countless immortal caves, but none of them can compare to the Purple Cloud Palace."

Chu Feng felt proud and modestly acknowledged it.

Yue Qing then changed the subject: "However, because the Purple Cloud Palace is such a sacred place, it needs powerful immortal swords and magical treasures to protect it. Ancient immortals all had 'cave-guarding' and 'mountain-guarding' treasures to protect their caves and mountains. Otherwise, they would be easily coveted by evil forces. Although the palace masters have already refined the divine sand corridor to repel external enemies, it is far from sufficient!"

Chu Feng thought about it and realized that her palace indeed lacked a 'palace-guarding' treasure. Among all the magical treasures, Jin Xunü's Taiyi Qingning Fan was the most powerful, but it could not be considered the palace's guardian treasure.

Yue Qing continued: "We immortals refine treasures to ward off disasters and calamities. Disasters, in essence, are natural and human calamities. Without powerful magical treasures, it is difficult to survive them. Have you heard of the old demons of West Kunlun, each possessing world-destroying treasures? Among them, the Star Lord has sealed the sources of the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers. If an enemy attacks, he can activate the seal, returning the Central Plains to a state of chaos, which only a reincarnation of Yu the Great could resolve. This is why they have stood for a thousand years."

Chu Feng nodded in agreement: "I have heard of those old demons, who were great figures in the demon world over a thousand years ago. So... what does Daoist Yue think the Purple Cloud Palace should do?"

Yue Qing pondered: "If I suggest this, I will bear the responsibility if it causes a great disaster in the future."

Chu Feng waved her hand: "The method you suggest should only be used as a last resort. If it comes to that, it will be due to the enemy's excessive aggression. Any disaster will be shared equally, and it cannot be blamed on you!"

Chu Feng pleaded several times, and Yue Qing could not refuse: "If I must speak, the Great Palace Master must agree to one condition. Otherwise, it will leave endless troubles for both sides, and even if I am beheaded, I cannot speak."

Chu Feng nodded: "Daoist, speak your mind. If I can do it, I will not shirk."

Yue Qing said: "The Great Palace Master must establish strict palace rules to约束弟子们，不得让他们在外肆意妄为。”他看了一眼正在那边和许飞娘说话热闹的三凤和冬秀，就没有再深入说下去。

初凤明白了他的意思，但有些疑惑：“这与向道友请教有何关系？”

“大宫主向我要镇宫之术，是为了自保，实际上我让大宫主严令宫规也是为了帮助大宫主自保。所谓天作孽犹可为，人作孽不可活。如果有了倚仗，行事势必越发没有顾忌，到时横行霸道，像峨眉一样跋扈可恨，惹得天怒人怨，便有再高的法力也难幸免。峨眉之所以那样跋扈横行还能越来越强，主要就是因为他们有还算严厉的门规。至于不要规矩的，像当年天淫教主，哪怕把法力练到无人能伤的地步，还是得受天诛而死。”

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"Great Palace Master, you must establish strict palace rules to约束disciples, preventing them from acting recklessly outside." He glanced at San Feng and Dong Xiu, who were chatting animatedly with Xu Feiniang, and did not elaborate further.

Chu Feng understood his meaning but was somewhat puzzled: "How does this relate to seeking your advice?"

"Great Palace Master, you are asking me for a method to protect the palace, but in fact, by having you enforce strict rules, I am also helping you protect the palace. As the saying goes, 'Heaven's wrath can be endured, but man's cannot.' If you have a powerful support, your actions will become even more unbridled. When you act tyrannically and arrogantly, like the Emei Sect, you will incur the wrath of heaven and man, and even the highest powers will not save you. The Emei Sect can be so tyrannical and still grow stronger mainly because they have strict rules. As for those without rules, like the former leader of the Heavenly Lust Sect, even if he cultivated his powers to the point where no one could harm him, he still met his end by the will of heaven."

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