Chapter 1289
[Immortal Realm Chapter] First Entry into the Immortal Realm, Heavenly Palace Above the
Chapter 1289 [Immortal Realm Chapter] First Entry into the Immortal Realm, Heavenly Palace Above the Clouds
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On the vast land, in the golden autumn of October, the rice paddies sway in the breeze, filling the air with their fragrance.
Many tenant farmers worked in the fields, and when they got tired, they would stand up from time to time, rub their backs, wipe their sweat, and look into the distance to rest.
The children were precocious; they were always distracted while harvesting rice with the adults.
"Father, look! There's a big bird flying into the sky!"
The middle-aged man raised his head, wiped the sweat from his forehead with the back of his hand, looked at the vast sea of clouds hanging across the blazing sun, and couldn't help but chuckle.
"Silly boy, that's not a big bird, that's an immortal!"
"Fairy?"
The child stared blankly at the sky with a puzzled expression as the figure soared into the blue sky and disappeared into the sea of clouds.
Why do immortals ascend to heaven?
This remark immediately caused a burst of laughter. The uncles, aunts, and other women around him, wearing straw hats, put down what they were doing and began to explain to him all at once.
"Immortals live in the heavens, so naturally they are going home."
"Then why don't they live on the ground?"
The boy retorted, his earnest expression reminding the adults of their own childhoods, and they patiently explained to him:
"The difference between immortals and mortals is that they do not belong to the same world."
"Mortals live on the earth, while immortals live in the clouds. They do not disturb each other and have little contact. This is a rule that has been passed down for countless years."
"Look at that floating sea of clouds, which is called the Heavenly Cloud Land. That is the real world of cultivation, where countless immortals live."
Upon hearing this description, many children gathered around, each looking up with longing expressions.
At this age, I love to fantasize about beautiful things, and I wish I could become a celestial being in heaven!
"Every ten years, an immortal will descend to test one's spiritual roots. Judging by the years, this winter should be approaching soon."
Clouds and land in the sky.
It stretches endlessly, a vast expanse of misty waters.
A foot-long spiritual herb grows among the clouds, its leaves shimmering with a soft, white light. When it sways gently in the wind, it releases a faint and refreshing fragrance, unlike the strong scents of mortal flowers. It only penetrates the heart and mind, making one feel that the flow of spiritual energy throughout the body has become more relaxed.
Amidst the vast sea of clouds, the grasslands stretch as far as the eye can see!
You can also see many rivers and streams flowing through the area, with spiritual springs flowing through them, nourishing the banks along the way. Occasionally, you can see a solitary spiritual tree taking root, sheltering you from the wind and sun on the sea of clouds.
Birds build nests above, and deer frolic under the trees.
In the vast emptiness, a person walks slowly among the knee-high grass, occasionally lowering their head to smell the wildflowers, and sometimes looking back at the scenery. When tired, they sit on the edge of a cloud, dangling their legs in mid-air, looking down at the mortals working in the mortal world below.
As the saying goes: When you reach the end of the watercourse, sit and watch the clouds rise.
He walked and found a stream. Looking at the colorful little fish in it, he scooped up some water and washed his face. Looking at his reflection in the water, he had never looked younger than he did at that moment.
He vaguely remembered the young man who did odd jobs at the outer gate of the Lin family.
"This is the Immortal Realm."
In a soft murmur, she spoke of what she had seen and heard over the past few days, her tone filled with mixed emotions, a blend of feelings, and a sigh.
A pleasant female voice came from somewhere on my body:
"What, didn't you dream of coming to the Immortal Realm? Now you're actually there. When are you going to the desolate star field outside the Nine Heavens to forge an immortal sword?"
Lin Shan looked at his self-pitying reflection in the water and completely ignored her nagging.
"Breaking through to the Void Realm in the Cosmic Light, I hadn't even had time to properly examine myself. I never expected that I couldn't do it in the Primordial Spirit stage, but I could actually return to my youth in the Void Realm."
A young person's Void Realm cultivation is far more valuable than a young person's Primordial Spirit!
Seeing that this kid was only concerned with admiring himself and completely disregarded him, Xingjianxian couldn't help but snort and undermine him.
"When I became a sword immortal, I was still a young girl! You're not even as good as a true immortal, what are you showing off for?"
Lin Shan shut her down instantly with just one sentence.
"She died in the second year of the Great Calamity of the Epoch. The young sword immortal is indeed powerful."
"you"
There's nothing she can do; this is a hurdle she can never overcome. No matter how she tries to wash it away, the inscription on the cenotaph is clear and indelible, and she can never erase it!
"Hmph, you'd better hurry up and think about your future path. You've been targeted by the people from the Golden Palace Ascension Platform, and they've been searching for you everywhere these past few days. Several patrol teams have come and gone. How long do you plan to wander around outside?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Shan seemed to sense something and suddenly crouched down and hid in the sea of grass. Five golden lights streaked across the sky above the sea of clouds.
With its fierce and unrestrained momentum, carrying a terrifying killing intent, it swooped down and swept across the sky, causing the grass below to bend to both sides.
Fortunately, the Illusory Clouds provided cover, allowing him to narrowly escape.
Only after watching the five golden lights disappear into the vast sea of clouds and feeling completely safe did he stand up again.
Lin Shan still feels lingering fear when he recalls the scene of his ascension a few days ago!
He almost died on the spot!
After killing the Spirit Master on the ancient starry road, he began preparing for his ascension, planning to sneak into the Immortal Realm through that ancient entrance.
Everything went smoothly at first. The Immortal Realm noticed that a cultivator from the lower realm had ascended, and the Tribulation of Cleansing Dust descended as scheduled. This was a trial that everyone who ascended would encounter.
The Annihilation Avatar stepped forward to block the calamity without hesitation, easily withstanding it with its domain and the Xuan Tian Spiritual Treasure.
However, just as he was about to successfully ascend, a bright beam of light suddenly shot out from somewhere in the Immortal Realm, instantly enveloping him!
It came from the Golden Palace of Heaven.
Legend has it that the Golden Palace has a Celestial Monitoring Platform, which is dedicated to monitoring all the heavens and myriad realms. Among them is the famous celestial artifact, the Celestial Instrument. However, any smugglers will be exposed!
Lin Shan had heard Pure Lotus Hermit and Azure Lotus Fairy talk about it back in the mortal realm, but he didn't take it seriously. He thought that the immortal universe was so vast that even if a nobody like him was powerful enough to sneak across, they couldn't possibly find him.
But to my surprise, I actually found it!
On the vast ancient road of the starry sky, no matter how inconspicuous one is, one cannot escape the eyes of Jin Que. As long as the other party is slightly serious, he will cross the river in the open.
When the matter actually happened to him one day, he realized the seriousness of the problem and understood the true value of the Golden Palace Astronomical Observatory!
Why is it that only top-tier sects in the Immortal Realm can organize smuggling, and there are hardly any reports of independent cultivators successfully smuggling themselves across?
You think you can get away with this by hiding it from everyone, but have you considered how many years the Celestial Court has been established? What kind of people haven't they seen? Do you really think you can get away with your misconduct without being discovered?
Just as the celestial globe locked onto him, an even deeper gaze followed, as if trying to see through his entire body. The kind of see-through effect, as if he were naked, was chilling!
Just as he was on the verge of death, Lin Shan suddenly remembered something his cheap master, the Sword Saint Ma Yuanjue, had left him before his ascension, something that the old man guarding the ancient ruins had entrusted to him.
A tattered black umbrella.
When I first examined the enhancement panel, it said it could effectively resist one prying look from the Immortal Realm. At that time, I didn't understand why they would give me this. Now I suddenly realize it's a lifesaver!
It actually came in handy!
The moment he opened the tattered umbrella, the gaze from Jinque was firmly blocked, making it impossible to see him clearly inside and out.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, they hurriedly smuggled themselves into the Immortal Realm.
And then we arrived here.
Since then, he has gradually adapted and learned that this place is called "Cloud Wind Immortal Realm", a remote and unknown corner in the southeast of the Immortal Realm Continent.
But even in such a place, the Golden Palace Guards are stationed!
The next day, teams of three to five began a massive search, acting on orders from above to capture the illegal immigrants. Their aggressive approach was quite frightening, and it terrified Lin Shan.
His domain has not yet recovered, and he has no spirit stones left in his storage ring. He was completely bankrupt after the battle with the Spirit Master, and can be described as a penniless pauper!
Naturally, they had no confidence to oppose the celestial court. If they dared to show their faces upon arrival, wouldn't that be courting death?
Therefore, he could only wander around outside like a savage to avoid being tracked down. He could clearly sense that as an ascendant, even after undergoing the cleansing tribulation, he still had a strong aura of the lower realm, making him somewhat incompatible with the orthodox cultivation world of the immortal realm.
Once discovered, it's easy to spot!
Only when I've fully adapted to this place and completely washed away the earthy atmosphere of the lower realm will this trend truly be over.
half a month later.
After being constantly refined by the Myriad Manifestations Star Flame and assimilated by the environment of the Immortal Realm, his 'lower realm smell' finally became acceptable.
The Golden Guards seemed to know that this was the easiest time to capture people, so they launched increasingly frequent raids, but they still found nothing despite searching.
Finally, restrictions were gradually relaxed.
Lin Shan then stepped out and continued to explore forward.
The Immortal Realm was truly vast and boundless. He traveled tens of thousands of miles without seeing a single native cultivator. The sky was filled with clouds, land, grass, and sea, while the mountains and rivers below were inhabited only by mortals.
Until one day, they discovered a group of teenagers.
These people were all at the Foundation Establishment stage, and they were riding spirit beasts across the grassland, laughing as they cracked their whips. That long-lost sense of freedom echoed through the sea of clouds.
A closer look at their mounts reveals that they are all tall, magnificent horses, and also third-tier spirit beasts suitable for Foundation Establishment stage cultivators. They are majestic and powerful, looking more like scions of noble families who have come out to gain experience than independent cultivators.
"Giddy up! Giddy up! Hurry up and catch up, or we'll be too late!"
"Haha, my cousin is still so impatient. We can still make it tomorrow, but it's tough on our horses."
"You're quite carefree. It's said that a True Spirit descended upon our Cloudwind Immortal Realm a month ago. Judging by the timeline, it should be active in the Cloud Edge City area soon. This is a great opportunity to observe a True Spirit up close. You'll regret it for the rest of your life if you miss it!"
"Look at what you're saying. You don't want to witness a true spirit with your own eyes in your lifetime? But we've already wasted time and set off late. Cloud Edge City is probably already overcrowded, and all the inns and cave dwellings inside are rented out. I'm afraid we won't have anywhere to rest when we get there!"
"At worst, I'll sleep under a bridge. I'm not some kind of picky person."
Lin Shan overheard the group of teenagers talking from afar, and a thought suddenly struck him.
Are we just watching the true spirit?
To encounter such a wonderful thing upon first entering the Immortal Realm!
This immediately piqued my interest, and I knew I had to go and join in the fun.
He immediately patted the spirit beast ring, and the Zouwu Venerable was released.
Herod~~~
This guy snorted and looked around as soon as he came out. Especially when he saw the spiritual herbs everywhere, he couldn't help but take a few deep breaths and subconsciously lowered his head to nibble and chew on the herbs.
"Hmm, could this be the Immortal Realm? Young Master, have we really arrived in the Immortal Realm?"
After a few bites, my mouth was filled with sweetness, and I immediately fell in love with the flavor.
"Mmm, delicious. The herbs in the immortal realm are truly exceptional. Young master, don't you have that newly acquired Spirit Nourishing Pearl? Why don't you pluck some herbs and plant them first?"
Snapped! ! !
Lin Shan's face darkened, and he slapped it across the face, followed by a hard flick on the forehead.
"You're just my mount, yet you dare to boss your master around? This is utterly outrageous! What were you thinking, making me plant grass in the Spirit Orb for you?"
He discovered that this guy wasn't very bright; like Xing Jianxian, he was always getting out of control and even riding on his head.
"Enough with the nonsense! See those people up ahead? Conceal your aura to the Foundation Establishment stage and chase after them!"
He then mounted his horse and shouted, "Giddy up!"
The Zouwu Venerable had no choice but to obey, and galloped freely across the sea of clouds, occasionally lowering his head to nibble on some grass, feeling that the immortal realm was just too wonderful!
The land is full of magical herbs; isn't this a paradise for cattle and horses?
They quickly attracted the attention of the people in front of them. The group of teenagers turned around, their eyes lit up, and they blurted out their opinions without thinking.
"What a magnificent horse!"
Being praised by the natives of the immortal realm made the Zouwu Venerable even more excited. He suddenly lifted his front hooves into the air and made a fly-scratching motion to show off his bulging muscles.
Lin Shan was sitting perfectly still up there when he was almost thrown off!
Seeing this, the group of teenagers cheered in unison, praising it highly and looking on with envy, waving at it from afar.
"Brother, wait a minute, please!"
Before long, the group turned back and caught up with him. They immediately dismounted, clasped their hands in a salute to Lin Shan, showing that they were raised in a strict family and must have come from a powerful clan.
Lin Shan, in return, naturally didn't neglect his duty and dismounted to return the greeting.
"I just saw you riding alone, moving like the wind and lightning, with an extraordinary and composed demeanor. Therefore, I am eager to befriend you. Please forgive me if I have offended you!"
The group was very polite from the start, but their attention was clearly on the horse, drawn by the majestic Zouwu.
The young man leading the group introduced himself:
"We are disciples of the Chu family of Yunyin. It is fate that we met you, brother, on our journey. May I ask your honorable name?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Shan made up a random one.
"My name is Zhong Shenxiu, and I am a student of Bailu Academy."
Both sides immediately spoke in unison:
"I've heard so much about you!"
Okay~
It turns out that the celestial realm and the lower realm are not much different in this respect, which made him feel a sense of familiarity and less of a stranger.
Next, the group introduced themselves one by one. There were seven people in total, all surnamed Chu, but they came from different clans. Fortunately, they were of the same generation and usually ranked themselves by age.
The leader was named Chu Feng, a young master from the direct lineage, who was in the late stage of Foundation Establishment. The other six followed him.
"Brother Zhong has a refined and scholarly air about him. He doesn't seem to be a local. He must be from outside Nankaido, right?"
The "sea" here refers to the sea of clouds. The Cloud Wind Immortal Realm is boundless. The area south of the sea of clouds is collectively known as the South Sea Road. Lin Shan is aware of this.
Seeing that the other party was also in the Foundation Establishment stage, he could naturally guess that the little guy at this stage couldn't have much knowledge, so he could make up stories with ease.
"Haha, that's right. I traveled all the way from the East. When I first arrived here, the land and water were unfamiliar. Although I hadn't gotten to know several people well, I felt like we were old friends at first sight. Isn't that strange?"
"Oh? Hahahaha"
Everyone's eyes lit up and they burst into laughter, instantly bringing them closer. No one had expected Lin Shan to be such a wonderful person.
Chu Feng found that he got along quite well with him and asked where they were going.
Lin Shan answered without hesitation:
"I've heard that a true spirit has appeared in Cloud Edge City, so I plan to go and see for myself."
Upon hearing this, everyone slapped their thighs in exasperation!
Isn't that a coincidence?
"We were just about to head there ourselves. If you don't mind, Brother Zhong, how about we travel together? As your host, I can tell you about our local customs and culture along the way."
"Right on my mind!"
(End of this chapter)