Chapter 888
Taoist Companions Participate Together
Chapter 888 Taoist Companions Participate Together
Upon returning to his sect's headquarters in the Xuanqiong Realm, he went straight to Li Miaoxuan's cave.
Mu Chuxia, who was halfway up the mountain, sensed the sect leader's presence and rushed over.
"Greetings, Sect Master!"
Ye Zhenghong asked, "Is Miaoxuan in seclusion inside her cave?"
Mu Chuxia quickly replied, "Reporting to the Sect Master, Senior Sister Miaoxuan has indeed been in seclusion in her cave and has not come out. Even when she sent a message to Senior Sister last time, it was only Senior Gu who came out, and she did not see Senior Sister!"
Ye Zhenghong asked, "Did Gu Yuanqing come out of the cave back then?"
"I saw it with my own eyes!" Mu Chuxia said.
Ye Zhenghong nodded slightly, took a step upwards, stood at the entrance of the cave for a long time, but ultimately did not make any other move.
He then went to the main hall of the residence and summoned the sect elders stationed there.
Have any of you heard the rumors circulating recently?
"Sect Master, are you referring to the matter of Daoist Miaoxuan achieving the status of a Void Immortal?"
Ye Zhenghong nodded slightly.
An elder said, "There are indeed some rumors about this, but Daoist Miaoxuan has always been within the sect, and her attainment of the Chaotic Undying Realm is only recent. We all believe it is just hearsay!"
"Yes, this is simply unbelievable. Daozi was still fighting against the Heavenly Demon in the Boundary City three years ago, and then returned to Tianling Peak to cultivate in seclusion. He hasn't come out since. Where would he go to help some illusory immortal?"
"However, this matter is indeed strange. A few days ago, I met an elder from the Heavenly Dao Palace who congratulated me, saying that my Lingxu Sect has turned the tide and with a Void Immortal in charge, it may become the number one sect in the future. At the time, I was puzzled."
"However, they all spoke with great conviction, saying that the place for tribulation was deep in the Spirit Realm Ocean."
The elders in the hall all felt that something was amiss.
The sect's disciple has become a Void Immortal, but no one in the sect knows it. On the contrary, outsiders seem to know all about it. This is simply a joke.
“There’s no smoke without fire, Sect Master. Has Daoist Miaoxuan truly achieved the status of a Void Immortal?” an elder asked.
Ye Zhenghong slowly said, "This matter is not yet settled. Miaoxuan is currently in seclusion and the magic array is activated, so it is not advisable to disturb her. I have already sent a message to my avatar in the spirit world to find out the truth."
Just then, a disciple rushed in to report.
"Sect Master, the Spirit Venerable of the Spirit Treasure Holy Land and Ji Shan, the Pavilion Master of the Xuantian Pavilion, have come to pay their respects!"
Ye Zhenghong was shocked. Not to mention the Spirit Venerable, even if Ji Shan was a Hun Tian Undying Great Cultivator, before he became a Hun Tian, even with the title of Sect Master of the Lingxu Sect, it would be difficult to meet him alone, let alone come to pay his respects.
When he ascended to the position of sect leader, even though only an ordinary elder from the Lingbao Holy Land came, he still had to leave the mountain gate to greet him.
Even now, its status in the spirit world is far inferior.
He immediately stood up and ordered in a deep voice, "Open the main gate immediately, and all elders, come with me to welcome them."
A moment later, the mountain gate of the Lingxu Sect's Xuanqiong residence opened wide, and cultivators stood solemnly on both sides, with music playing in unison.
Ye Zhenghong, dressed in the sect leader's robes, led Elders Chen and Han, along with several core disciples, to personally come down the mountain to welcome them.
"Haha, Sect Master Ye, it's been a long time! I apologize for my unauthorized visit!" Lingzun laughed.
Ji Shan also clasped his hands in greeting: "Sect Leader Ye, I, Ji, pay my respects!"
Ye Zhenghong dared not be negligent and returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "The presence of Venerable Lingzun and Pavilion Master Ji is an honor to our Lingxu Sect. How could you be so presumptuous? Please come in and have some tea!"
After exchanging pleasantries, the two entered the mountain gate and walked along the rainbow bridge shrouded in mist, directly to the main hall of the residence.
The hall had already been properly furnished, with spiritual fruits and fine teas on display, their fragrance filling the air.
After the guests and hosts were seated, Ye Zhenghong, as the host, spoke first: "You two fellow Daoists are distinguished guests with many affairs, yet you have both graced us with your presence today. May I ask..."
"Sect Master Ye, you are too kind." The Spirit Venerable smiled and said, "We two came here today to offer our congratulations upon hearing of your return from the Boundary City! Congratulations to your esteemed sect's Fairy Miaoxuan for successfully completing the Void Immortal Tribulation and stepping into the gate of the Immortal Path of Longevity! This is an unprecedented event for your sect and a rare piece of good news for the entire Spirit Realm!"
As the voices spoke, a true disciple of the Yin-Yang Realm of the Lingbao Holy Land presented a treasure box with both hands.
The Spirit Venerable smiled and said, "This is a pair of Nine-Aperture Bright Jade, which has the effects of calming the mind and spirit, assisting in comprehending the Great Dao, and nourishing the immortal soul. It is just right for Miao Xuanzi to consolidate her realm. It can be considered a small token of the Holy Land's appreciation."
Ji Shan also smiled and said, "The emergence of a Void Immortal, with the Daoist aura filling the heavens, is a blessing for the entire realm. Congratulations, Sect Master Ye, and congratulations, Lingxu Sect! However, my Xuantian Pavilion is no match for the Lingbao Holy Land. Only this Xuantian Array Plate is presentable. I hope Sect Master Ye will not find it distasteful!"
……
Even after sending away two top cultivators from the Spirit Realm, Ye Zhenghong still found it hard to believe.
"Could it be that Daoist Miaoxuan has truly become a illusory immortal?"
The elders exchanged bewildered glances. They naturally did not believe that the righteous leader of the spirit world would send a congratulatory gift without a definite message.
What happened next confirmed everything. The arrival of the Spirit Venerable was just the beginning, and many righteous sects came to offer their congratulations.
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Beiquan Cave Heaven.
Li Miaoxuan and Gu Yuanqing sat in the courtyard.
"So, the only threat posed by the remaining six True God remnants of the Ancient Divine Sect is the Divine Dao cultivator they call Great Venerable?" Li Miaoxuan asked.
Gu Yuanqing nodded slightly: "Indeed, the Gui Cang Hall, which is also the ancestral hall of the Taigu Divine Sect, is also in his hands. By using this hall, he can at least exert the strength of a True God without fear of incurring divine punishment!"
Li Miaoxuan asked, "You just said he might be related to the ancient realm?"
"It's just a guess. I once saw two golden-armored puppets in the Taigu Divine Sect's mountain gate. They seemed to have some similarities to the puppets of the Great Wei Divine Dynasty. Afterwards, I called Zhuo Ming out to ask him questions, and I also noticed some clues from his expression. That's why I made this guess," Gu Yuanqing said with a smile.
Li Miaoxuan pondered for a moment: "I remember you once said that the only sect in the Ancient Realm Great Wei Divine Dynasty that is connected with the Linglong Realm is the Ancient Divine Sect, so it is not surprising that you have obtained its puppet technique. However, Zhuo Ming's reaction, if it is really as you said, is indeed suspicious."
Gu Yuanqing nodded: "It seems that the lives of the other True Gods of the Primordial God Sect are all in the hands of this person. The fact that none of the other True Gods are willing to mention his origins is itself suspicious. However, his origins are not that important. What matters is his strength. If we can deal with him, it doesn't matter where he comes from!"
Li Miaoxuan smiled and said, "That's true!"
Gu Yuanqing then spoke to Li Miaoxuan about the many rules and artifacts of the Ancient Divine Sect, which Li Miaoxuan might encounter in future battles.
Each of the rule-based artifacts has its unique features, but this time it is facing Gu Yuanqing, who is proficient in all kinds of great Daos. He can find a corresponding way to deal with the power of each rule-based artifact, and then use his own vast true essence to resolve it.
Moreover, Gu Yuanqing also gained a lot in this battle.
Although the Great Dao of the Linglong Realm relies on the divine artifacts of rules, it also shares similarities with the Dao of the Spirit Realm. When he communicated with Li Miaoxuan, he even used the method of manipulating objects to manifest the power of the divine artifacts of rules for Li Miaoxuan to observe. Li Miaoxuan, like Gu Yuanqing, was at the Void Immortal Realm. Although she had just attained the Dao, her understanding of the Great Dao, after observing its long river, surpassed even Gu Yuanqing's in many aspects.
Due to differences in their experiences, temperaments, and even their emphasis when observing the Great Way, the two people's paths diverged considerably.
Gu Yuanqing's way is vast and boundless, based on all methods, emphasizing integration, overcoming skill with force, and entering the space between the thin and the thick.
Li Miaoxuan's way seeks innovation amidst tribulations, breaks down and then establishes, reveals the truth in the subtle details, excels at discerning the essence, goes straight to the core, and manages complexity with simplicity.
These two styles constantly collide, complement, and blend in the process of communication.
For Gu Yuanqing, many of Li Miaoxuan's questions were like pebbles thrown into a calm, deep pool, sparking new associations and reflections.
Some subtle details that he had overlooked were also illuminated again, reconnected, and he rediscovered another possibility, or even a deeper Daoist essence, contained in his path.
For Li Miaoxuan, the various changes in the Dao and power that Gu Yuanqing manifested broadened her knowledge and understanding, as if opening door after door for her.
They filled in the blind spots in each other's understanding or paths, and together they explored a more fundamental understanding of the path of immortality and the rules, artifacts, and power of the Linglong Realm.
Let our paths become clearer and more harmonious through mutual reflection and verification.
And this is also the advantage of being a Daoist partner: you can trust each other, communicate without reservation, and support, help each other, and accompany each other on the path of cultivation!
Time passed by unnoticed.
The two continued their conversation from sunrise to sunset, and it wasn't until two days later that they finally ended it, still feeling quite unsatisfied.
Looking at Li Miaoxuan, whose aura was becoming increasingly profound and distant, Gu Yuanqing nodded with a smile: "If it were me now fighting against these old guys from the Ancient Divine Sect, I'm afraid it would be much easier."
Li Miaoxuan smiled gently, her eyes sparkling: "It is my good fortune to be able to explore the Great Dao with you. Even if there are dangers on the road ahead, I feel at peace."
Gu Yuanqing laughed and stood up, saying, "I've been sitting for two days, and my legs are sore. Why don't you accompany me for a walk, Miaoxuan?"
Li Miaoxuan then stood up and smiled sweetly: "That's exactly what I was thinking too."
It was early morning, and as the first rays of sunlight appeared, a few golden rays shone down on the mountains.
The air was filled with a refreshing scent that blended spiritual dew, herbs, and flowers, which was invigorating.
The two walked out of the courtyard side by side and slowly made their way up the mountain along the jade steps.
The forest was quiet, with only the occasional chirping of birds and the occasional appearance of wild animals.
A hawk soared across the morning sky, its clear cries echoing through the valley.
A wild fox peeked out from the stream, and upon seeing Gu Yuanqing, it happily approached and affectionately nuzzled against Gu Yuanqing and Li Miaoxuan's knees.
In the distance, the bamboo shadows sway, but it is the round, chubby children playing carefree.
Higher up on the cliffs, monkeys could be heard calling out.
They walked to a wide-open spot where they could see a sea of clouds, and the two stood side by side.
“Sometimes I feel that just looking at the peaceful mountain scenery and the carefree creatures makes my heart feel at peace,” Gu Yuanqing said softly.
“Yes! If there were no external enemies, this place would be a paradise.” Li Miaoxuan’s black hair fluttered slightly, and her profile looked gentle and serene in the morning light.
……
An hour later, the two rested in a mountain pavilion.
The Monkey King brought over monkey wine, and Gu Yuanqing rewarded him with a pill.
Overjoyed, it kowtowed in gratitude and then retreated.
Li Miaoxuan chuckled and said, "It's becoming more and more like a human."
“There are many people in the mountains, and it has been influenced by what it sees and hears. I heard that it even went to the Qian Yuan Sect to listen to the Dao last time,” Gu Yuanqing said with a smile.
After chatting for a long time, Li Miaoxuan suddenly said, "This time when I am undergoing my tribulation, all the great cultivators of the Chaotic Undying should be able to sense my approximate location. It just so happens that Ji Shan also came that day. I'm afraid that many people in the Spirit Realm already know that I have achieved the status of a Void Immortal."
Gu Yuanqing laughed and said, "Even if you guessed it, it's nothing."
Li Miaoxuan said, "That's true, but I still plan to go back first, after all, I am also a Daoist disciple of the Lingxu Sect."
Gu Yuanqing suddenly asked, "Do you intend to take over as the sect leader of the Lingxu Sect?"
"Probably not, but I will probably take in one or two disciples within the sect, as a way of repaying the sect's kindness." Saying this, Li Miaoxuan smoothed a stray strand of hair and looked at Gu Yuanqing, asking, "Aren't you planning to take in a few disciples?"
Gu Yuanqing laughed and said, "Let's talk about that after we've resolved the matter with the Ancient Divine Sect. I don't have much patience to teach others right now. By the way, what are your plans for your cultivation next? I'm still saving a Void Immortal Great Demon for you, or you could come with me to the Nine Domains Divine Continent again and see if we can gain anything!"
“Once you achieve the status of a Void Immortal, there will be another path to cultivation. It’s a pity that only one person can go there at a time, and you can’t bring others in. I’ll try to find another way later.” Li Miaoxuan said apologetically.
Gu Yuanqing laughed heartily: "It's alright, everyone has their own destiny!"
……
Two days later, Gu Yuanqing sent Li Miaoxuan back to the Xuanqiong Realm. However, this time she did not plan to cultivate there. Instead, she went there to take care of some sect affairs before returning to the Lingmiao Blessed Land.
Lingxu Sect was originally a top-tier sect, and it had some senior experts who ascended to the Immortal Realm, so naturally they would leave behind some opportunities at the Void Immortal level.
However, no new illusory immortals have been born over the years, and the place has fallen into silence. Now that Li Miaoxuan has become an illusory immortal, this opportunity naturally belongs to her.
As for Gu Yuanqing, after refining the power of the Demon Lord and increasing his divine soul origin, his cultivation had not yet reached a bottleneck. He cultivated step by step in Beiquan Cave Heaven, and his cultivation level advanced by leaps and bounds.
Its ethereal immortal body was constantly being refined and perfected, and the aura of its Dao Source True Seed became even more profound.
The entire Realm of the Immortal is the process of perfecting the True Seed of the Dao. The progress of the soul, the physical body, the Dao imprint, and the world of heaven and man will ultimately be reflected in the True Seed of the Dao.
The forces of Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and other great principles intertwine within it, just as chaos brews new life.
At the same time, the cultivation realm of the cave is closely related to Gu Yuanqing's and complements each other. The Beiquan Cave is also rapidly transforming as he improves.
In particular, the Dao of Ultimate Yang in the Cave Heaven, which absorbed the Great Sun True Fire drawn by the Great Sun Sky-Patrolling Mirror of Demon God Mountain, was already in its rudimentary form. After years of nurturing, the Dao of Ultimate Yang is close to perfection, and the Dao of Ultimate Yin is also gradually growing stronger under the stimulation of the Dao of Ultimate Yang.
It seems that all that is needed is a trigger, and the ultimate yang and ultimate yin paths will leap out from their final perfection and transform into the great sun and the bright moon.
At that time, Beiquan Cave Heaven will truly become a self-contained entity, which can be called a world, and the power within it will naturally surge.
The Ancient Divine Sect had not made any moves, but Gu Yuanqing had not let his guard down either, and he paid close attention to everything during his cultivation.
Three years have passed in the blink of an eye, and the day for Gu Yuanqing to preach has arrived...
(End of this chapter)