Chapter 1226
Ascending to Immortality Across the Mortal Realm
The man in the straw hat on the other side didn't explain this to him.
"You have other powerful figures behind you, so it's not appropriate for me to get too involved in your growth or disrupt your cause and effect. Whether you can break through to the Void Realm depends entirely on fate; if you can't, then you simply don't have that opportunity."
Lin Shan curled his lip and thought to himself, "Aren't you my destiny?"
Unfortunately, the person wouldn't say more, and there was nothing he could do.
"The reason I'm contacting you this time is not only to say hello before my ascension, but also to discuss my Nirvana Avatar."
He feared that the matter of the Nirvana Avatar would be exposed in the Upper Realm, so he asked the man in the bamboo hat if he had any good ideas.
To everyone's surprise, a gasp of astonishment came from the other side!
"Huh? You've actually got involved with the supernatural?"
Lin Shan was even more surprised when he heard this.
"You don't know?"
"Nonsense, why would I know!"
The man in the straw hat replied irritably, and then a profound divine sense descended from the sky, probing this place from an infinite distance and scanning the entire cave inside and out.
"Your clone is quite something."
Clearly, the Immortal hadn't taken it seriously before, probably because he hadn't noticed the Nirvana Avatar. Now that he had revealed himself, he started to take it seriously and muttered to himself.
"You're really courting death, kid. You even dare to get involved with the supernatural. Could it be that you're risking your life for the Great Cataclysm? Is this also part of your backer's plan?"
Lin Shan was confused but impressed, and he himself was even more bewildered, so he hurriedly asked what to do.
"It's alright. As long as you don't show off in front of others and obediently hide your clone in your personal cave, even immortals won't be able to tell. There's probably no need for that."
The man in the straw hat replied casually, but Lin Shan clearly didn't believe him.
"How did the Queen Mother of the Void Nest and the Underworld Envoy Ying discover me?"
"Who is this?"
Lin Shan had no choice but to explain the situation of the Queen Mother of the Void Nest and the Underworld Envoy Ying, so that the man in the bamboo hat could roughly understand.
"Wait a moment, let me look for it."
Not long after, as if they had discovered something, a voice came from the other side.
"The two people you mentioned are also involved with the supernatural. In fact, they belong to the same category as you, which is why you have a connection with each other. That's all."
what?
It's one thing for the Underworld Envoy Ying to be involved, but the Queen Mother of the Void Nest is also entangled with the supernatural?
Lin Shan almost jumped up and cursed. So that guy had also sided with the Weird Sect and was playing along with the pursuers from the Underworld!
"In short, you must be extremely careful if you go to the Upper Realm. If you are discovered and reported, it could lead to serious trouble! If your clone can stay in the Lower Realm, it's best to leave it there. Of course, the risk of it getting out of control will also increase dramatically. You need to think this through carefully. Oh, it's taken the bait!"
After giving a few instructions, the man in the straw hat hung up the phone. Clearly, his fishing business on the other end was doing well, and he couldn't afford to pay attention to his own situation anymore.
Lin Shan reluctantly retracted the branch and left the cave alone.
Upon arriving at the council hall, they found Lü Xiuming.
"Master, the things you asked me to prepare and arrange a while ago have been gradually built over the past two years. With Venerable Zouwu personally supervising and Venerable Kuisang and Demon King Kuihu assisting, the requirements have been basically met."
"Okay, thank you for your hard work."
Hearing that everything was ready, he finally took a deep breath.
No need to wait any longer, it's time to set off!
half a month later.
The Star-Swallowing Mountains, a forbidden land of cliffs.
In the center, a mighty celestial river flows, branching into three streams that spread into the unknown void in the sky. Within it lies an island, surrounded by eight mausoleums, its golden light faintly visible amidst the clouds.
This is the land where dragons lurk!
The legendary Heavenly Ladder is right above!
More than half of the great beings who have ascended to this realm have chosen to ascend here, because it is located in the land where the Milky Way originates, and the projection of the Heavenly Ladder is always present, which is of great help in opening the Gate of All Wonders. Therefore, it has become the most popular first choice for ascension.
Standing atop the mountain, Lin Shan finally realized that this mountain truly lived up to its reputation as the highest mountain in the world, offering a panoramic view of the entire forbidden area of the precipice!
Surrounded by the aurora-filled sea and encircled by the Milky Way at its feet, the scene is absolutely magnificent.
Beneath my feet is an ascension platform, which was recently built using many precious materials and countless manpower and resources.
The array below contains even more restrictions, designed to assist in the interaction between heaven and man, and to successfully summon the Gate of Myriad Wonders!
A large crowd gathered to watch, all of them relatives and friends who came to bid him farewell.
"Master Lin, your children are all in position, and the 100,000-strong army is ready to assist you, awaiting your command!"
Venerable Kuisang came up to report and pointed to the distance.
With the Demon King Kuihu holding up his command flag, the vast demon army, spread across the mountains and plains, stood ready and prepared, filling every node of the formation in the jungle, leaving no room for carelessness.
After bidding farewell to the various demon kings of the Devouring Star Mountain Range, the Zouwu Venerable came to his side with reluctance, and then transformed into a stream of light and entered the Spirit Beast Ring.
Outside, the Demon King Qinghe, along with the little fox girl, Fox Buju, and other demons, were eagerly watching this side.
As a spirit pet, Lin Shan only planned to take Zouwu Venerable, Thunder Otter, Illusionary Spirit Ancient Tree, Void Butterfly, and Cursed Spirit with him to ascend. As for the Old Toad, the Three Evil Spirit Brothers, the Three Void Spirit Brothers, and so on, he would release them all from their contracts.
"Quack quack, quack quack"
"Master, how can we live without you!"
"Waaaah, how could Master abandon us like this?!"
The old toad shed tears and sobbed, but his mouth remained open beneath his claws. The little toads hopped around happily, while the evil spirits howled and wailed, but none of them could suppress the corners of their mouths.
Clearly, they've wanted to break free from control for a long time!
The Zouwu Venerable and the Thunder Beast were delighted. Being able to hitch a ride to ascend to heaven was a once-in-a-millennium opportunity, so naturally they wouldn't leave Linshan.
Below, Lin Fan and Brother Chicken brought along the main figures of the Luosong Demon Clan, including the Peacock King of the Peacock Demon Clan, the Reed Demon King, the leader of the plant spirits, as well as the White Centipede Demon King, the Tapir Demon King, and the Blue Rush Demon King from the original Red Maple Forest, and the Skeleton Crocodile Demon King from the Dark Swamp, and so on.
"Brother, take care on your journey!"
"Oh, Lin Shan, wait for me! After we go up there, let's establish a new sect in the Immortal Realm. At that time, the Xun Gu Sect and the Kun Sect will merge into one, and you and I will be the sect leader and vice sect leader. We will definitely be able to create a world of our own!"
Lin Shan chuckled. Chicken Bro is always so lively and energetic.
"Okay, I'll go upstairs and make the sample first. Remember to look for me when you get up there!"
People from the Xun Gu Sect and the Kun Sect also arrived, looking up at him from the mountainside. Many of the members of their faction, built up over hundreds of years, were elites who had fought their way up with him.
At this moment, everyone is waving flags and shouting:
"Please wait, Master. We will come to you again when we ascend to the Immortal Realm!"
With tears welling up in his eyes, Lü Xiuming choked up and choked with emotion.
Master Zhankong, with a look of satisfaction on his lips, puffed on his pipe and waved to him from afar.
Ancestor Lu Que, along with his two disciples, Lu Tou and Ma Mian, Wu Hanqiao, and many students from Lujiang Academy, as well as his former subordinates Gao Zuoda, Li Yuanjie, Ru Yu, Dong Chanzi, and others, were all filled with excitement!
Mu Yan supported the Black Skull Demon Lord, and the two of them looked up at the sky with envy.
"My disciple, I'm counting on you to ascend and take me with you in the future. That old bastard Lu Que is narrow-minded. He holds a grudge for the life of him because of the time he was imprisoned. Let's ascend and get rid of him as soon as possible!"
"Master, rest assured, your disciple will not let you down. I will definitely take you with me to ascend to heaven."
Logically speaking, ascension doesn't mean you can't bring people along. As long as you can open the Gate of All Wonders, even a dog can jump in!
Whether they could ultimately cross the Heavenly Ladder and safely pass through the barrier of the Immortal Realm to undergo the baptism of the Cleansing Tribulation and enter the Immortal Realm was still unknown. Luan Chun, supporting Huang Xianshi and Yan Yuanchun on either side, the family of three also arrived at the ascension site. Looking at the vast Milky Way and the auspicious opening of the Eight Mausoleums, they simply smiled quietly at Lin Shan.
That smile contained encouragement, satisfaction, and blessings; it was the pride of an elder looking at a younger generation, a thousand words condensed into one sentence.
Go for it!
Lin Shan smiled back, as if he saw his spirited self from that year, sitting on Protector Yan's handkerchief with Luan Chun, who was still a young girl, flying towards the vast East Sea to the Black Lotus Sect headquarters, to embrace an unknown and brand new life!
Their past connection has continued to this day. Luan Chun gave him an encouraging look, and his pride and playfulness returned, leaving him momentarily dazed.
Zuo Ning, the son of Master Zuo, was also present. He had been brought from the Song Dynasty to the Chu Kingdom by Master Zuo and had grown up through trials and tribulations. He had now reached the Nascent Soul stage, achieving a level that his father had never reached in his lifetime. At this moment, he inexplicably thought of his father and murmured to himself.
"Father, the junior you once sponsored has now come to this. Can your spirit in heaven see this?"
The rest of the Kun Cult members, such as Master Molian, Master Xiexin, Sacrifice Godmother, Zhiyu Daoist, and Master Xiyin Cave Master, were also present, lamenting that they were lucky to have chosen the right person to join, otherwise how could they witness the ascension in person?
Jian Guhan stepped forward and solemnly bid farewell to Lin Shan:
"Senior brother, you go ahead and give my regards to Master. I will take good care of Senior Sister in the mortal realm. I will catch up with you and ascend to immortality soon. See you in the immortal realm!"
"Alright, see you in the Immortal Realm!"
Lin Shan patted him on the shoulder, looked around, and knew that Sunflower Fairy, his nominal junior sister, would definitely not come, but Zhong Shenxiu did come, accompanied by the Kong family patriarch.
"Second brother."
"Third brother, now that your second brother has left, who knows when he will return? Your eldest brother in heaven probably never imagined this. It's a pity that the three of us brothers couldn't ascend together. It's truly a regret. If you encounter any difficulties after you ascend to the upper realm, remember to come find me!"
"I'll remember you, Second Brother."
Zhong Shenxiu appeared meek and obedient, but inwardly he scoffed.
Why would I go upstairs to look for you?
A true man is born between heaven and earth; how can he remain subservient to others for long? I will go it alone and make a name for myself, then strengthen the Confucian school and surpass you, so that you will never dare to look down on me again!
Lin Shan looked at him with a half-smile, having already guessed the boy's inner thoughts, but he didn't expose him, and simply patted him on the back.
"My brother, you should be like Yao and Shun!"
The patriarch of the Kong family did not share his younger brother's rebellious spirit. He simply shook hands, and everything was understood without words.
"Godfather, oh godfather, what will I do without you? Waaaaah!"
Qianbu, the adopted son, suddenly appeared and became a movie star. He started crying and shouting at the slightest provocation, and his tears were so professional. He was truly a full-time son. He hugged Lin Shan's leg and cried his eyes out.
"Alright, alright, my son will be no ordinary person in the future."
This eldest son is just as cunning as his third brother. When Lin Shan is around, he's the one who's in control, but when he's not around, he probably has his own agenda.
However, these are all things that happened after his death, and they have nothing to do with him afterward.
With the Ghost Valley Holy Land, this kid is not short of resources. He might really be able to ascend in the future. He is looking forward to his performance in the Immortal Realm. It would be best if he could recognize a few rich female godmothers so that he could also benefit from their influence.
Neither Yu Xing Shen Jun nor Xing Jin Shu came, which was expected. However, Mo Gou Da Jun arrived with the Azure Dragon and She Yi Xiao from the Qing Alliance. They sat far away on the clouds and waved to him with their dog paws, which was considered their last farewell.
Meanwhile, Venerable Yushe led the aquatic tribe to observe from afar, Venerable Hanhai led the Tonghe demon tribe, Divine Lord Yuming led the people of Yuhuo Holy Land, and even Holy Lord Taixuan came to join in the fun, claiming to be acting on behalf of Divine Lord Shouzhuo.
These are old friends who fought side by side in the past, and they may ascend together in the future. Today, we'll just watch Lin Shan set an example and learn from his experience.
Besides them, Xu Jizi from Xushen Mountain also came with his three disciples, Ji Wangzi, Ji Yuanzi, and Ji Kangzi, but they were squeezed out at a great distance at the foot of the mountain and dared not come over.
A large number of people from the Lujiang Alliance also followed, along with other forces from the Lu Kingdom such as Green Vine and Starfall True Lord, as well as the High Priest of the Witch Clan from the Nine Li Lands and the Master of the Underworld Curse Sect.
Feng Haochuan, the master of Fenglei Pavilion on the west coast, also came. However, his cultivation level was very low, only at the early stage of Nascent Soul. He couldn't squeeze forward in front of so many experts, so he could only wave to try to attract Lin Shan's attention.
"Don't worry, I will find Ouyang Feng!"
Lin Shan sent a telepathic message to the boy, assuring him that he had informed him before leaving that Lei Fengzi of the Zixiao Sect would not cause any more trouble.
The Western Region Alliance's leader, Tailong, and the Demon Lord Xiangren of the God-Slaying Palace also arrived. Seeing that the once arrogant and domineering Burning Fire Venerable Chi Hong in the Piluo Desert had now become Lin Shan's underling, they couldn't help but sigh at the fickleness of fate.
"Master, take me with you!"
Chi Hong, that lackey, begged repeatedly, wanting to take a gamble and bet everything on Lin Shan's ascension, even risking his life.
He just wanted to gamble!
I followed Fairy Qinglian back then because of that promise of ascension, but now that Fairy Qinglian is gone, my hopes are pinned on Lin Shan.
But he was unsurprisingly rejected.
"I need to find ways to follow in the footsteps of Qu Gong and the rhinoceros spirit, and also search for ways to break through to the Void Realm in the lower realm. It is really not suitable for me to bring people along."
The main reason is that I'm afraid of holding them back. With your skills, it's better to team up with someone else. Of course, I can't say it outright, because it would be too hurtful.
Chi Hong's face was full of sorrow, just like a young wife abandoned by a heartless man. She stumbled down from the platform, looking lost and dejected.
Finally, amidst the bustling crowd, Lin Shan spotted an inconspicuous face hidden within the Confucian camp.
Qianjizi of Jingyang Academy, the former intelligence senior who used to speak the truth when drunk and claimed to know everything, opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but hesitated and said nothing.
Lin Shan knew who he was referring to.
And even after his ascension, he never forgot to go to the Immortal Realm to find someone!
That was a promise he had made. He couldn't forget his powerlessness within the Ice Soul Inheritance, and could only watch helplessly as the Ice Python was sealed and forcibly ascended.
One hundred thousand demon soldiers activated the great formation, causing the eight hills to tremble violently!
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he took a deep breath, gathered all his primordial thoughts, and dispersed them into the void spiritual energy that entered his body. He adjusted the vibration of his own frequency with that of the world, and summoned the portal that he had practiced countless times in seclusion, finding the feeling and opening and closing it again.
The Gate to All Wonders!
Boom~~~
In an instant, boundless golden light filled the sky, the Milky Way surged and boiled, and a heavenly ladder appeared above the golden cliff, standing just outside the gate and the void.
Behind the door lies a vast and boundless starry sky, the ancient path to immortality!
I cast aside all worldly concerns and traverse ten thousand miles of cloud-covered land alone.
The flames of calamity consumed him, solidifying his Daoist bones; the frost of darkness cleansed his marrow, forging an immortal legacy.
Lin Shan looked quietly at what was in front of him. It was a dream he had longed for but could never have since he transmigrated, and now it had finally come true!
Those who came before him have either passed away or become memories. He sighs as the past unfolds before his eyes, and the landscape of the mortal realm flashes through his mind, each fragment etched in his heart.
Looking back at all the friends who came to say goodbye, I suddenly had a new understanding of life: life is a process of constant gathering and parting, repeating itself endlessly.
Some people are destined never to meet again in this life; once they part, it's goodbye forever. He imprinted everyone's faces deeply in his mind, and then suddenly turned and left!
Step into the door!
"Hahaha, farewell everyone, don't bother seeing me off!"
With a carefree laugh, he chanted a verse and leaped away, leaving only an empty echo lingering in everyone's ears.
"Transcending the three-foot-wide realm of the human world, soaring into the nine-story tower of the heavens."
"When we meet again in the celestial abode in the future, we'll laugh and talk about how many autumns have passed in the mortal world."
The Gate of All Wonders gradually became illusory, shimmering in endless golden light, before collapsing under the watchful eyes of the crowd, turning into specks of gold in the blazing sunlight.
"Bingyue, I'm here!"
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(Volume 10, End) (End of Chapter)