Jia Baoyu is simply not worth the huge investment he made!
However, Wang Xuan's trip was not without its gains; at least he learned just how powerful the martial arts levels were in the world of Dream of the Red Chamber.
"Normally speaking, only a seventh-tier god-demon level expert can refine a spiritual treasure. However, the powerful figure hiding in the shadows is plotting to use Jia Baoyu's merits and fortune from mending the heavens to perfect the Spirit Jade. Clearly, his own cultivation has not reached the god-demon level, which is why he needs to rely on external forces!"
Wang Xuan sneered: "That person's cultivation level should be at the Divine Power Realm, it can't be any lower. If he doesn't even have the cultivation level of the Divine Power Realm, he wouldn't be able to refine a spiritual treasure even with the help of external forces!"
I wonder how many powerful beings with supernatural abilities exist in the world of Dream of the Red Chamber?
There is currently only one Nan Hua Lao Xian in the main world, but there must be more supernatural-level experts in the Dream of the Red Chamber world than in the main world!
Wang Xuan was not worried about this at all; on the contrary, he was extremely happy.
Although the world of Dream of the Red Chamber is of a high level, it is at most a high-level martial arts world, and even then, it is one of the weaker high-level martial arts worlds, not much higher than the Xuan Tian world.
In such a world, the emergence of several masters at the supernatural level must be due to their control over the world and their ability to reach that level through the power of the world.
The power that the high-martial arts world can provide is limited, and now it has been divided into several parts. The power of the will of heaven in the Dream of the Red Chamber world will also be weakened, and it will definitely not reach the strength of the gods and demons!
"I hope my guess is true. When the time comes, I will open the world passage and guide the power of Xuan Tian to descend. With the power of Xuan Tian's will, which is comparable to that of gods and demons, it will be enough to refine the Red Mansion World!" Wang Xuan chuckled. Just in case, he still needed to train a disciple to test the waters.
The spiritual energy in the world of *Dream of the Red Chamber* is scarce, and it has entered the Dharma-ending Age. People born in such an environment have an inherent limit to their talent. To find a suitable disciple, one can only start with the main characters in the *Dream of the Red Chamber* storyline.
"That little girl Lin Daiyu is quite good. She is the reincarnation of a Crimson Pearl Fairy Herb on the banks of the Western Spirit River. Her talent is not much different from that of Jia Baoyu, who had most of his merits from mending the heavens absorbed."
"Besides, Xue Baochai, another female protagonist in the world of Dream of the Red Chamber, also seems to have some background, and can be included in my scope of apprenticeship." Wang Xuan dared to guarantee with his conscience that he was definitely not going to play with anything like "fairy raising".
The reason is that both of these female protagonists are reincarnations of immortals, and their talents are exceptional, so the cost of nurturing them into talents is much lower.
Chapter 175 Fairy Cultivation Plan
Wang Xuan first found Lin Daiyu. This girl was only fourteen or fifteen years old, but she had already grown into a graceful young lady and was clearly a beauty in the making.
Moreover, Lin Daiyu's delicate appearance, like a sickly Xi Shi, made her exceptionally endearing.
"Little girl, I am the Xuan Tian Dao Ancestor, in charge of Xuan Tian and ruling over all realms. Your talent is quite good, would you like to follow me on the path of cultivation?" Wang Xuan had asked the same question to Jia Baoyu before, and now he was asking it to Lin Daiyu.
Lin Daiyu was startled by Wang Xuan's sudden appearance, looking terrified and clearly unable to accept it for a moment.
With the same reaction, Jia Baoyu only made Wang Xuan look down on him a bit, thinking that Jia Baoyu's character was average.
But now that it was Lin Daiyu, Wang Xuan only felt that the little girl was cute and adorable. Had he frightened the little girl?
There's no way around it; Wang Xuan is a man, so naturally he wouldn't equate pretty boys with cute girls...
To convince Lin Daiyu that he wasn't a fraud, Wang Xuan casually cast a few minor spells and even took Lin Daiyu for a flight in mid-air.
Lin Daiyu exclaimed repeatedly, realizing that she had encountered a legendary immortal, so what was there to hesitate about?
"Master, please accept my bow!" Lin Daiyu bowed three times and nine times to Wang Xuan with utmost solemnity, becoming Wang Xuan's first disciple in the world of Dream of the Red Chamber.
Wang Xuan chuckled and told Lin Daiyu to get up. After thinking for a moment, he reached out and touched his spatial ring, and a dark, ancient sword appeared out of thin air in his hand.
When Wang Xuan was exploring the world of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, he raided the lair of the Black Mountain Demon and found a large piece of Nether Iron. He used that Nether Iron to forge several flying swords, each of which reached the level of a low-grade magic weapon.
With the Qingming Sword, a top-grade magic weapon, protecting him, and having recently seized two top-grade magic weapons from Zuo Ci and Yu Ji, Wang Xuan naturally looked down on low-grade magic weapons.
This doesn't mean that low-grade magic weapons are useless. In fact, low-grade magic weapons are extremely powerful treasures in the world of high-level martial arts. Even experts at the early stage of the Celestial Realm usually only use low-grade magic weapons.
"Little girl, consider this flying sword my gift to you. You must take good care of it and remember not to hurt yourself." Wang Xuan gave the flying sword to Lin Daiyu and gave her these instructions several times.
This flying sword can cut through iron like mud with ease. If Lin Daiyu accidentally injures herself, what will become of Wang Xuan's reputation?
Lin Daiyu carefully took the flying sword, and the more she looked at it, the more she liked it. She asked, "Master, what is the name of this flying sword?"
In the little girl's innocent mind, the flying sword her master had taken out was incredibly powerful and must have a majestic name.
Wang Xuan looked up at the sky. Why would he bother naming a flying sword he made so casually? Wouldn't that be a waste of time?
"You can pick any name you want," Wang Xuan interrupted the little girl's questioning impatiently, and then took out a precious book.
This precious book is not made of paper, but rather of some kind of animal hide. When Wang Xuan attacked the world of Liaozhai, he casually killed a dragon, and part of its hide was used to make this scripture.
The first page of the new book is inscribed with four large characters: Mysterious Heavenly Divine Technique!
This scripture is entirely Wang Xuan's original work!
Wang Xuan had practiced top-tier cultivation techniques such as the Purple Sun True Scripture and the Righteous Qi Technique from the main world, and he also drew on ancient cultivation manuals left behind in the Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio. By combining the strengths of various schools, he finally created a cultivation method that was unique to him!
With the release of this Mysterious Heavenly Divine Technique, Wang Xuan can now teach his disciples the unique techniques of his lineage, eliminating the need to practice techniques created by others.
Of course, the reason why Wang Xuan was able to create the Profound Heaven Divine Technique was inseparable from the enlightenment function of the Eternal Tower of Heaven and Earth, and the Profound Heaven Will also assisted him. All the cultivation methods from the first-level acquired to the seventh-level god and demon realm were perfected, allowing him to cultivate all the way to the seventh-level god and demon realm!
"Little girl, this is the first volume of the Mysterious Heaven Divine Manual. It is divided into three major realms: Acquired, Innate, and Entering the Dao through Martial Arts. Once you have mastered all of them, you will naturally be able to fly on a sword." Wang Xuan encouraged her again before handing the scroll to Lin Daiyu.
"Flying on a sword? Would I become a legendary fairy then?" Lin Daiyu asked with a touch of naivety, her eyes sparkling.
"A fairy? Not quite, more like a fairy maiden."
The term "fairy" naturally refers to someone who has attained immortality. "Fairy" is different; any female cultivator who has achieved success in Taoist practice can be called a fairy, which is more of a compliment.
"I've decided, I'll train you into a fairy first." Wang Xuan made the decision happily.
He reiterated that he wasn't playing some kind of "fairy raising" game, but rather a "fairy nurturing project," and that there was a difference, so his conscience was still intact...
For the next month, Wang Xuan taught Lin Daiyu, constantly giving her various medicinal baths and meals, which caused Lin Daiyu's cultivation level to rise rapidly.
After Lin Daiyu's cultivation had broken through to the perfected acquired realm, Wang Xuan did not stay there any longer, but set off to find another female protagonist in the world of Dream of the Red Chamber—Xue Baochai.
Xue Baochai was also a great beauty whose looks and temperament were no less than Lin Daiyu's. Unlike Lin Daiyu, she was not as delicate and pitiful, but she had an innate nobility.
When Wang Xuan appeared out of nowhere in front of Xue Baochai, although she was momentarily flustered, she quickly forced herself to calm down and respectfully asked, "May I ask who you are, Immortal Master? What business do you have with me?"
It must be said that Xue Baochai's temperament was much stronger than Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu's. Even when a living person suddenly appeared in front of her, she was able to quickly calm down and determine Wang Xuan's identity.
“Little girl, I am the Xuan Tian Dao Ancestor, who rules over Xuan Tian and governs all realms. Your talent is quite good. Would you be willing to follow me on the path of cultivation?” Wang Xuan looked at Xue Baochai with admiration, hoping that the young girl would agree immediately.
To everyone's surprise, after a moment of silence, Xue Baochai said with some difficulty, "I am honored by the immortal's high regard, but I still need to discuss the matter of becoming his disciple with my parents!"
Wang Xuan smiled and thought more highly of Xue Baochai. This girl was calm and not reckless, and remained unfazed even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of her. Her temperament was extremely outstanding.
As for the matter of becoming an apprentice, Wang Xuan was extremely confident. It was just a matter of persuading the girl's parents, right? He, Wang Xuan, was most skilled at persuading others!
Chapter 176 Ten Years to Enter the Dao
Legends of immortals have always circulated in the world of Dream of the Red Chamber, so when Wang Xuan showed his ability to fly and escape into the earth, Xue Baochai's parents immediately regarded him as an immortal descended to earth.
Although they were reluctant to part with Xue Baochai, the fact that their daughter had a "predestined connection with the immortals" was a good thing. Even emperors throughout history had longed for immortality; if their daughter could cultivate herself into an immortal and have an immortal to look after her, wouldn't the Xue family prosper forever?
"Since the immortal has taken a liking to my daughter, of course we have no reason to refuse!" Madam Xue smiled from ear to ear, wishing she could send her daughter away immediately.
Wang Xuan chuckled softly. He vaguely noticed that Xue Baochai's expression was strange and knew what she was worried about.
Xue Baochai, such a beautiful young girl, went out to cultivate immortality with a strange man. Who knew if he was really taking on a disciple or a concubine? Xue Baochai didn't want to become someone else's plaything!
Besides, the immortals in legends all live deep in the mountains and forests and need to sever their ties with the mortal world. They don't know if they will have the chance to see their parents again in the future.
“There’s no need to worry about those things. The Xuan Tian Divine Technique that I created is a divine cultivation technique, and it doesn’t have as many restrictions as the immortal cultivation technique.” Wang Xuan explained, “I will stay at your Xue family for a month. Once you have mastered the basics of cultivation, I will leave.”
Upon hearing this, Xue Baochai's worried expression vanished instantly.
Whether she cultivated to become a god or an immortal, it made no difference to her; both were paths to immortality. Now that she could stay home to cultivate without having to part with her parents, that was naturally the best possible outcome!
Not only was Xue Baochai relieved, but her parents also let go of their last bit of concern and were beaming with joy.
Between a hermit immortal who lives in seclusion in the mountains and is detached from worldly affairs and a deity who lives at home, the latter is naturally of greater help to the Xue family!
For the next period of time, Wang Xuan stayed at the Xue family's residence and taught Xue Baochai the first volume of the Profound Heaven Divine Technique. At the same time, he did not show favoritism and also bestowed upon her a low-grade magic weapon-level flying sword forged from Nether Iron.
During this time, Xue Baochai's parents and younger brother frequently came to bother her, and their attitude towards Wang Xuan was both attentive and obsequious.
Wang Xuan ignored them, inwardly sneering. These relatives of Xue Baochai were simply trying to take advantage of Wang Xuan; they had previously hinted at wanting the elixir of immortality from him…
Wang Xuan was both angry and amused. He himself didn't have the elixir of immortality, and even if he did, he wouldn't just give it away to someone.
Each of those treasures is extremely precious, so naturally they are used to win over those geniuses with the potential to become gods and demons!
Which of these fierce generals, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and Huang Zhong, didn't have several relatives? Even Wang Xuan had a cheap father. If he really found the elixir of immortality, Xue Baochai's relatives wouldn't even have a chance to get a place in line!
Of course, if Xue Baochai's relatives haven't died before Wang Xuan completely refines the Dream of the Red Chamber world, Wang Xuan wouldn't mind bestowing upon them some divine positions like mountain gods or local deities, allowing them to achieve immortality through another method.
When their first plan failed, Xue's parents wanted to become Wang Xuan's disciples and cultivate divine skills with him.
Wang Xuan was too lazy to pay attention to them this time. He simply set up a magical barrier to keep them out, so as not to disturb his teaching of his disciples.
"Master, I know that cultivation methods are extremely precious. Can't you make an exception and let my parents cultivate with me as well?" Xue Baochai hesitated for a moment, but finally gritted her teeth and asked.
Wang Xuan said irritably, "Cultivation is not an easy path. To succeed in cultivation, one must first consider physical talent and spiritual comprehension!"
“Your parents and younger brother have very ordinary talents. Even if they spend a lot of resources to cultivate for decades, they can only reach the perfect acquired realm in the end, and they will never have any hope of reaching the innate realm in their lifetime.”
"Even those who reach the Perfected Acquired Realm can only live for a little over a hundred years!"
Wang Xuan had one more thing he didn't say: Xue Baochai's parents and younger brother didn't seem like the type to endure hardship. They would probably only practice sporadically, and it would be difficult for them to reach the Perfected Realm.
"In short, remember this: without my permission, this sect's techniques must never be passed on to outsiders. Otherwise, I will personally take back this technique and extract the soul of anyone who has secretly practiced the Mysterious Heaven Divine Technique!" Wang Xuan warned Xue Baochai with an extremely serious expression, worried that she might be taking chances.
Xue Baochai was so frightened that her face turned pale, and she completely gave up the idea of secretly teaching her parents and relatives how to cultivate.
Without outside interference, Xue Baochai finally embarked on the right path of cultivation. Although her background was also extraordinary, it was still slightly inferior to that of Lin Daiyu, the reincarnation of the Crimson Pearl Flower.
With Wang Xuan providing a large amount of medicinal baths and medicinal meals, Lin Daiyu only spent one month cultivating to the perfect acquired realm, while Xue Baochai took a full month and a half.
After Xue Baochai reached the perfected acquired realm, Wang Xuan took his leave.
The two female disciples that Wang Xuan just accepted are still in their early stages of cultivation. It will take several years before they start causing trouble.
During this time, Wang Xuan naturally couldn't waste it. He also needed to go into seclusion to cultivate, at least to raise the cultivation level of his Xuan Yin Avatar by one level.
The spiritual energy in the world of Dream of the Red Chamber is scarce, and it is already the end of the Dharma era. There are only five or six places in the world with abundant spiritual energy that can meet his needs for cultivation.
However, those places are inhabited by powerful experts. If Wang Xuan were to rashly barge in, it would definitely trigger a major battle, which would not align with his plans.
So after thinking about it, he communicated with his original body in the Xuan Tian World and activated the Eternal Tower of Heaven and Earth to bring this Xuan Yin incarnation back to the Xuan Tian World.
Time flows like water, and ten years have passed in the blink of an eye in the world of Dream of the Red Chamber!
After ten years of diligent cultivation, and with the cultivation resources left behind by Wang Xuan, Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai's cultivation levels also improved by leaps and bounds.
In that same year, both of them reached the realm of "entering the Dao through martial arts" in their cultivation!