Chapter 87 Flight, Steam and Industry
A phoenix does not live in a phoenix tree, and now Xu Xuan also lives in the phoenix tree.
After Xie was buried naturally in Wutong Cave, Xu Xuan cleared away the ruins and built a house and a spirit gathering array inside.
As the platform stone of the Spirit Gathering Formation was buried, the spiritual energy of this place formed an internal circulation.
"Another huge improvement." Xu Xuan took a deep breath.
He seemed to be in a real world of cultivating immortals, and he started a new round of cultivation.
After practicing the basic skills, he immediately went outside to practice spells, such as the Golden Light Spell, the Flying Cloud Spell, and other spells.
"It might be more convenient if you refine the elixir inside."
Xu Xuan looked at the vacant land around him. Twenty square meters were used for living and practicing martial arts, and the other eighty square meters... "You can plant some spiritual grass."
Xu Xuan has ordered Zhou Yuan and others to collect new elixir recipes and related spiritual grass seedlings.
As his cultivation level improved, he gradually discovered that the elixir prescriptions in this world actually had many drawbacks, such as the high proportion of gold and stone, and the high consumption of refining the true energy.
"There are twenty-eight more Phoenix Stones. Using better stones for these elixirs may have better effects and increase lifespan." Xu Xuan increasingly felt that the original refining method was too wasteful of natural resources.
Put it in the mirror world, I don’t know how many people were angry to death by his approach.
With a pinch of fingers, he walked out of the cave.
Outside the cave, Li Changsheng directed the craftsmen to carry out construction.
Bury jade, stone pillars, etc. according to the drawings.
These are the construction drawings of Chilong Baichi Cliff and the prototype of the formation of Iron Bamboo Forest.
Where tree roots are spread all over, the formation can operate without relying on spiritual energy. This is the wonderful use of earth energy.
Just like running water without aura, it can still flow gurglingly; mountains without aura can still stand for thousands of years.
By setting up two formations, you can keep the peace of the cave forever.
Not far away, Gu Yunsou, Shanke and Li Jianxing were chatting.
"Heavenly Master!"
When everyone met Xu Xuan, they all stepped forward to salute.
"No ceremony, longevity, how is the situation in the world?" Xu Xuan asked.
"Fortunately, the world is at peace, national power has greatly increased, steam engines have been developed, railways are currently being laid, and more powerful muskets are available, and the imperial army is currently expanding overseas."
Li Changsheng talked about his achievements one after another.
When he heard that the steam engine was completed, Xu Xuan was distracted for a moment.
Not only the era of warriors has changed, but the era of monks has also changed.
The age of steam and industry has arrived, productivity has increased, and more and more powerful weapons have appeared. No matter what, I must keep pace with the times.
"Keep a firm grip on the political power, and the insect cultivators around the Baidi Sect must also be armed with live ammunition, so that they are safe."
Of course, the most important thing is to improve your own cultivation.
Ten days later, the two arrays were completed.
The Chilong Hundred-foot Cliff and the Iron Bamboo Formation made Wutong Cave disappear from everyone's sight in an instant.
Judging from the technology of later generations, even if this place is scanned by satellite, nothing abnormal will be found.
As spring passed and autumn came, Xu Xuan practiced in seclusion.
At the same time, Zhou Yuan and others in the Mirror Realm found a stronger Qi training prescription - Bailian True Fire Pill. The main ingredient of the pill is a true fire fruit similar to tomatoes. The surface of this fruit burns with flames. Water cannot destroy it.
In the Wutong Cave, a fire was burning brightly in front of Xu Xuan. True fire fruits were planted around the mansion, and the red firelight illuminated all directions.
"The new elixir has begun."
Xu Xuan's talent for alchemy is very poor, and his success rate is appallingly low, but he has endless resources and can make it at will.
All the resources of the entire China and nearby vassal states are for their own use.
The mines in the Mobei area alone are enough to last for dozens or hundreds of years, not to mention Japan, Australia, and America. If this kind of place is not connected now, it will definitely be used by ourselves in the future.
The only thing that limits you is the number of true fire fruits.
But this is very simple. The real fire fruit is the last step. You need to practice the front first, and then add the phoenix stone.
"Start training!!"
boom!
fail!
boom!
Failed again!
Carriages pulled goods up the mountain one after another.
…
There is no sun or moon in the cave.
As spring passes and autumn comes, snow falls in the north and thousands of miles are covered with ice.
The Zhongnan Mountains are covered with a light silver veil.
The sycamore tree became golden, but its leaves refused to fall off.
Inside the cave.
Xu Xuan was sitting cross-legged, his skin was as white as jade, and he was full of spiritual energy.
After a long time... Xu Xuan opened his eyes, and his eyes flashed with purple meaning.
"Phew!! It's the second level of Qi training!!"
Xu Xuan took a long breath, and his body was full of true energy.
Looking at the spiritual stones again, they have increased to 600 over the years, and this is after deducting the used ones.
"Go out and take a look." Xu Xuan stood up and relaxed his muscles.
The fingers are pinched together, and the figure appears in the outside world.
Outside, covered with snow, the bamboo forest is not afraid of the cold and grows in a way that goes against the seasons.
Walking out of the iron bamboo forest, the outside world is completely white, and there are palaces a few miles away.
When Xu Xuan walked out of the valley, the houses of Guyunsou and Shanke in the valley were gone. They probably moved outside to enjoy life.
"Meet the Heavenly Master!!" When the unknown disciple saw Xu Xuan, he looked as if he had seen a ghost. He said hello and ran away immediately. Xu Xuan was speechless for a while.
Soon, a middle-aged man came running quickly.
"Immortality? Are you so old?" Xu Xuan asked in surprise.
"It's been ten years, and the disciples are no longer as good as the Heavenly Master." Li Changsheng said with a bitter smile. After planting the bugs, he could live to be a hundred years old, but compared to the Heavenly Master, he was still shorter than the Heavenly Master. At least the Heavenly Master did not look old.
"Ten years? Where are Guyunsou and the others?" Xu Xuan asked.
"Over there!" Li Changsheng pointed at the two tombs.
"Why didn't you call me?"
There is a big bell on the mountain that ordinary people cannot ring. It has to be rang by the insect cultivator. At this time, Xu Xuan will hear it and leave the seclusion temporarily.
"I told them and they wouldn't let me disturb you."
"Okay..." Xu Xuan offered a stick of incense to the two of them. Li Changsheng followed Xu Xuan and told him what had happened over the years.
"Leopold I of the Holy Roman Empire sent people here. They unified the Holy Roman Empire and are currently competing with France and Britain for hegemony in Europe. I sent more White Emperor disciples there, and he sent a lot of supplies."
"Yongli was the king of Japan, and his master (Li Jianxing) returned to Changsha to retire. Chongzhen died of illness in Zijin Mountain a few years ago. Before he died, he asked me to tell you that he was very grateful to you. It was you who allowed him to live the rest of his life. Very wonderful."
Chongzhen was the emperor for more than ten years, and the king of Yueyang for more than twenty years in the second half of his life.
Compared with other Zhu family members who were killed, he was already very happy.
"The first railway from Chang'an to Zhongjing was completed last month, using many Siamese Cochin slaves."
In the past ten years, the disciples of the Baidi Sect have fought against all sides. Firearms have made their lethality even more terrifying, especially at sea. They have continuously fought against Shuangya, Great Britain and other countries, which has frightened them.
Sea trade gradually became prosperous.
Xu Yong was born into a merchant family and attached great importance to tax collection, and did not repeat the mistakes of the Ming Dynasty.
"The imperial examination has also been changed in recent years, and there are many more subjects and Royal Academy."
The birth of industry was accompanied by dozens of times more jobs. Scholars in the old days did not become rich immediately after reading the books of sages. Many people began to gradually come into contact with emerging things.
"Okay, China should be the most powerful country in the world now, right?"
Whether on land or sea, they can all be defeated by crushing force.
"Yes."
After some questioning, Xu Xuan left. Before leaving, he warned many old acquaintances that if they were about to leave, they must inform him.
This may be the last time he sees them, and Xu Xuan doesn't want to miss it.
In Wutong Cave Heaven, there is abundant energy, and the whole person's condition becomes excellent.
Xu Xuan sensed the mirror, and his information appeared on it.
Name: Xu Xuan
Lifespan: 60/210
Realm: second level of Qi training, pure body
Kung Fu: Golden Guan Jade Lock Quiet Technique (78% success)
Spells: True Fire Pill (68% success) Alien Spell (perfection) Flying Cloud Curse (perfection) Wind Summoning Technique (perfection) Alchemy (63% entry level) Golden Light Spell (38% success)...
Sure enough, ten years have passed and Xu Xuan is now sixty years old. No wonder the world is changing so fast.
"The Quiet Art is about to be completed. Because of the Phoenix Stone, the upper limit of lifespan has been increased by twenty years."
This makes Xu Xuan quite satisfied. There are a total of twenty-eight Phoenix stones. He has used twelve of them, which has increased his life span by twenty years, and may increase even more in the future.
"Phoenix..."
Xu Xuan speculated that the way of cultivation in this world may have originated from this mysterious phoenix, and maybe the spiritual energy was brought by the phoenix.
Fengming Qishan led to the revitalization of Bangzhou, and the monks used the spiritual energy on the Phoenix Stone to practice. The Heshi Bi was watered by the essence and blood of the Phoenix. The pupils may be the eyes of the Phoenix. As for the mirror, it is probably related to the Phoenix.
The reason why the Phoenix Stone increases lifespan is probably because it is too rare. This kind of stone is also top-notch in the mirror world.
Don't look at the dragons and phoenixes all day long in the mirror world. In fact, the so-called dragons and phoenixes are just branches with a trace of related blood.
"You must get the double pupils..."
Xu Xuan thought.
He wanted to see what the legendary incredible power was.
Before that, cultivation is the main thing.
The increase in life span made his tense heart relax.
He can still live for one hundred and fifty years, which is still relatively abundant.
Stay close to the mourning platform and calm down your mind.
Boom, boom, boom!
Half a year later, the bell rang outside, indicating that something urgent had happened.
When Xu Xuan went out, Li Changsheng hurried over and said, "There is news from Zhongjing that the Supreme Emperor passed away last month."
"What?" Xu Xuan asked in surprise.
"His Majesty the Emperor's life has come to an end and he passed away in his sleep. His Majesty the Emperor may have been too sad and has also been admitted to the hospital. Heavenly Master, the special train back to Beijing is ready."