Chapter 1 A World Within the Mountain and River Painting

Within a world inside the Mountain and River Painting.

Jiang Xuan felt a shift in scenery the moment he touched the massive painting, appearing in a mountain valley.

Cultivators of the Zifu (Purple Palace), Wanxiang (Myriad Phenomena), and Yuanshen (Primordial Spirit) realms were separated into three small worlds. He was currently in the world for the Zifu realm cultivators' competition.

Looking at the towering ancient trees and jagged rocks surrounding him, Jiang Xuan instantly manifested two long sabers. Simultaneously, he released his divine sense, cautiously probing the surroundings.

The possibility of Zifu realm cultivators manifesting divine sense was extremely low. Therefore, he could only probe others, while others could not detect him.

Of course, even if he encountered a Zifu cultivator with divine sense, he doubted the other party would be foolish enough to engage in a duel under these circumstances, only benefiting others.

Therefore, Jiang Xuan didn't hesitate and directly covered the area with his divine sense, guarding against all directions.

"Within a thousand *li*, there are one hundred and twelve people, several hundred Zifu realm ferocious beasts, and forty-seven Wanxiang realm great demons."

After a long while, Jiang Xuan had a general outline in his mind. His divine sense couldn't reach too far yet, but he could still manage a thousand *li*.

After some probing, he also understood the situation within a thousand *li* centered on himself.

In this competition, the threats were not just cultivators, but also many demon beasts, and even Wanxiang realm great demons. Of course, this was also to select the most outstanding geniuses. If one couldn't even fight against a Wanxiang from the Zifu realm, how could they be called a genius?

"It's good for me that there are currently no Zifu cultivators displaying divine sense," Jiang Xuan muttered, glancing around with a strange smile.

"Don't blame me, it's your fault for not having divine sense, ha... I'm sleepy, sleepy, time to sleep." Yawning, Jiang Xuan chose a direction, transformed into a streak of light, and soared into the sky.

Time passed, and some Zifu geniuses were constantly fighting. In the repeated encounters, the strong emerged victorious, while the weak were directly eliminated.

"Huh, why hasn't that Shizi (son of a feudal lord) from the Zhanwang (War King) Mansion made a move even once?"

"It seems like it's true. Almost all the royal descendants have fought. Logically speaking, Jiang Xuan Shizi is alone and most likely to be targeted. Why has no one found him?"

It was unknown how long had passed, but someone noticed something strange. They hadn't paid attention to Jiang Xuan before. After all, Jiang Xuan was alone and would definitely be targeted. In their minds, Jiang Xuan was bound to be among the first to be eliminated.

However, as time went on, they discovered that Jiang Xuan was not among those eliminated. Moreover, Jiang Xuan had never appeared in any battle scene within the Mountain and River Painting.

However, this Mountain and River Painting was a treasure. Everything within it could be reflected to the world. To see something, one only needed to visualize it with their divine sense. Therefore, they quickly discovered Jiang Xuan's whereabouts.

"This..."

"How could he..."

"He's just lying there openly and aboveboard, why hasn't anyone come to his door?"

"Not to mention people, there isn't even a single great demon within a hundred *li* of where he is!"

At this moment, Jiang Xuan was lying on a flattened boulder, crossing his legs, holding a wine pot in his left hand, and a roasted demon beast leg in his right, basking in the sun, eating and drinking to his heart's content.

"Ah, it's so comfortable chilled. Comprehending the Domain of the Dao of the minor path of Frozen Ice was definitely worth it.”

Jiang Xuan smiled comfortably. On that Kongming (Clarity) Dao Stone, nine minor paths were engraved. The one who engraved the Dao traces should be proficient in the paths of Water and Fire. Among the nine Dao traces, five were Water-based, and four were Fire-based.

After mastering the complete Flowing Water Dao, Jiang Xuan made connections and had some understanding of the other four Water-based minor paths. Two of them had even reached the Domain of the Dao level. The minor path of Frozen Ice was one of them.

When Jiang Xuan said these words, a group of cultivators watching him from the outside almost went mad. Using the power of the Domain of the Dao to chill spiritual wine? They now wanted to kill Jiang Xuan.

This was too humiliating. Others couldn't even comprehend it, yet he was so extravagant, using the Domain of the Dao to chill spiritual wine, you t

He was now like a high-end stealth fighter, while others were like outdated detection equipment. Unless they saw him with their own eyes, it was impossible to find him.

"Want to find me? I won't leave a crack in the door for you!"

At this moment, Jiang Xuan was unaware that his actions had caused countless people to become hostile towards him. After all, he cared a lot about his image. In front of outsiders, he was a serious person!

Within the Heavenly Oracle Hall, a group of Heavenly Immortals observed the world. At their level, they naturally didn't need to visualize with their divine sense like other cultivators. Every one of their thoughts could reflect the scene within the Mountain and River Painting. The performance of all cultivators was under their observation.

"Hahaha, Zhanwang, your grandson is truly interesting."

An old man with white hair and a youthful face laughed. He was an ancient Heavenly Immortal who attained the Dao in the ancient era and was one of the earliest beings to follow the Heavenly Oracle Human Emperor.

"Indeed, using the Domain of the Dao to chill spiritual wine, he really knows how to enjoy himself. Why didn't I think of this method before?"

On the other side, a Battle Immortal wearing black armor also spoke, smiling and teasing since he was a friend of the Zhanwang.

"Not only that, but he also uses divine sense to avoid enemies. Is this a misuse of divine sense?"

The other Heavenly Immortal Ancestors also smiled. Each time the royal family held a competition, not all Heavenly Immortal Ancestors from each family could attend. Most of those who came were those whose descendants had hope of competing for opportunities.

This time was also the same. A total of nineteen Heavenly Immortal Ancestors came, and the Zhanwang was one of them. However, in the eyes of some beings, the Zhanwang was only here because his only grandson was participating. When Jiang Jue participated before, the Zhanwang had also attended.

However, at this time, the Zhanwang's expression was somewhat helpless. He didn't know how outsiders viewed Jiang Xuan, but in the eyes of their close relatives, Jiang Xuan rarely had a serious moment. This was already considered good.

"Is this somewhat inappropriate? He manifested divine sense and has been hiding like this. Is it unfair to others?"

A Heavenly Immortal wearing a Flood Dragon Robe said. After all, this situation had never happened before. Even if geniuses in the past had opened their divine sense in the Zifu realm, they used it to search for enemies and then go to battle.

Who would be like Jiang Xuan, using his divine sense to search for enemies and then running away?

"What's inappropriate? The rules only require the last thirty-six survivors to advance. It doesn't say they must fight with others."

The Zhanwang frowned. Although Jiang Xuan's approach was rather rogue-like, it was his own ability. If you have the ability, go find someone with divine sense and catch him.

If you can't do it? Hehe, then who can you blame?