A Triumphant Return

Chapter 289 A Triumphant Return
"Mutual success..."

Su Yu raised her head slightly: "This matter will surely become a beautiful story in our Great Luo Immortal Sect, and will be sung by countless disciples."

"That's true."

Yue Jiuxiao nodded slightly.

Su Yu glanced at Yi Yuanshi, then at Li Xian…

He was secretly pleased for Yi Yuanshi.

She actually belongs to the Mo Xingzhou lineage.

I am optimistic about Yi Yuanshi.

However, Li Xian's growth rate and actual performance were simply too amazing.

In his thirties, he had already reached the peak of the Dao Realm, and was even able to kill Rahu and become a Heavenly Lord.

During the battle of the Immortal Realm, he swept across the Immortal Realm with his invincible power in the Dao Realm, killing countless people and hundreds of True Monarchs and Heavenly Monarchs under his Great Luo Limitless Sword Qi.

Upon emerging from the Immortal Realm, and facing the blockade of the Nine Heavens Holy Land, he displayed an unprecedented feat, rebelliously defeating a Nascent Soul Immortal, shocking the world with a record unseen in the Great World of True Immortals for ten thousand years.

One can imagine what kind of achievements Li Xian will make in the future.

Becoming a True Immortal was definitely not his choice.

Even a Pure Yang True Immortal is not his limit!
He will become a True Immortal of the Cave Heaven, and in this position, revered as an Immortal Venerable within the Great Luo Immortal Sect, he will lead the Great Luo Immortal Sect to prosperity and create new glories!
Prior to this, Li Xian and Yi Yuanshi had a relationship...

It's definitely not good.

The two had a falling out over the matter of Xiang Dongliu and Cheng Wanli, and agreed to a duel a year and a half later.

Although a true immortal will be present during this duel to prevent accidents and avoid any fatalities, it still reveals the tense rivalry between the two unparalleled geniuses within their own sect.

Now that they have mutually benefited from this situation, the two will surely be able to let bygones be bygones, which is the best thing for Su Yu.

As she pondered, her gaze also fell upon the group of people behind Yue Jiuxiao.

"I have already ordered people to prepare resting places for you. Take the next three days to rest well. We'll talk about everything after you've rested."

"Thank you, Elder."

Everyone bowed and expressed their gratitude.

Soon, disciples from various sects stepped forward and led the group to receive treatment.

The following day, Sect Master Lu Linyuan also returned from the Endless Sea.

Thus, the mission to aid Central Continent and bring back many participants from the Immortal Realm War came to a successful conclusion.

……

Unlike the others who had three days of rest, Li Xian was summoned the moment Lu Linyuan arrived at the Flame Furnace Fortress.

Also summoned were the Shadow Sword Immortal and Lu Baishan, who represented Yi Yuanshi.

In the main hall at the top of the Flame Furnace Fortress, Yue Jiuxiao, Su Yu, and Lu Linyuan wore smiles.

Behind them, there were also beams of light and shadow projected by the array.

Even Xuanling manifested itself, standing amidst the light and shadow.

Seeing the three enter the hall, Lu Linyuan smiled and said, "Let us welcome the Heavenly Lords who fought for the honor of our Great Luo Immortal Sect, who have conquered the Immortal Realm and returned with a full harvest."

After he finished speaking, he took the lead in applauding.

Others followed suit.

Although there weren't many people, the venue...

Including those who condense light and shadow, aren't they all the most prominent figures in the Great Luo Immortal Sect?
Even the weakest among them have already merged with the Great Dao and are now considered true immortals.

Even in the world of true immortals, they would be among the top-tier beings.

The weight of their approval far surpasses the cheers and shouts of tens of thousands of ordinary Dao Realm disciples.

With the approval of the elders, Lu Baishan was the first to step forward excitedly and took out his storage ring: "I traveled with Senior Brother Yi and others and obtained 21 corpses of loose immortals, two usable Dao artifacts, and miscellaneous materials. The total value is about 30,000 Dao crystals. Please take a look, Sect Master."

Lu Linyuan took the storage ring and nodded emphatically: "Okay, thank you for your hard work."

"Two usable Dao artifacts, and various materials worth 30,000 crystals... The average harvest from previous trips to the Immortal Realm is less than this."

Amidst the interplay of light and shadow, someone couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

"I've heard that this time, the demon race interfered with the Immortal Realm, so it was only open for less than ten days, but there were quite a few corpses of rogue immortals that rushed out."

Others chimed in.

"If we don't take special circumstances into account, the annual operating income of my Great Luo Immortal Sect, when converted into Great Dao Mystic Crystals, is only a few tens of thousands. This time, the income of Yi Daozi's team alone is no less than the annual operating income of my Great Luo Immortal Sect."

Some immortals even spoke with a hint of envy in their voices.

The profit of tens of thousands of crystals is not a small amount for these True Immortals who have achieved Dao Integration.

"According to past regulations, all the profits obtained by the Immortal Realm are earned through your hard work. The sect will not take a single penny, but will only temporarily hold them. In the future, they will be exchanged for materials that you can use and distributed in full. These three Dao artifacts and various materials are worth a total of 56,000 crystals. Once Yi Yuanshi wakes up, you can discuss the distribution plan yourselves."

"Thank you, Sect Master."

Lu Baishan bowed excitedly.

Li Xian had previously heard that sects wouldn't seize the spoils of the Immortal Realm. Now, in order to support them, the sect had gone so far as to send two Pure Yang True Immortals, resulting in an extraordinary loss of manpower. He had thought that the Great Luo Immortal Sect would withhold a portion of the spoils to cover expenses, but he never expected...

It will still be fully redeemed.

Although the sect's resources, materials, magic weapons, and pills are used to exchange for these items, and the sect will gain some benefits in the process, it would be time-consuming and laborious for True Monarchs to handle these benefits themselves. If the sect takes these things away and obtains a certain fee, no one can say a word against it.

“My earnings are about the same as Elder Lu’s.”

The Shadow Sword Immortal also handed over a storage ring.

Lu Linyuan took the ring, glanced at it, did a quick calculation, and said, "How about 58,000 crystals?"

"I will follow the sect leader's arrangements."

"The Shadow Sword Immortal immediately said."

"Your next step should be to undergo the physical tribulation. Based on your contributions over the years and the gains from this Immortal Realm, the sect can sell you the superior Dao artifact, the Soul-Suppressing Pearl, for only 50,000 crystals. How about that?"

"Soul-Suppressing Pearl!"

The Sword Immortal's eyes gleamed with barely suppressed joy: "Thank you, Sect Master. Once I refine this artifact into my soul, my physical body will surely be able to overcome the tribulation."

"it is good."

As Lu Linyuan spoke, he gave her a storage ring and said, "You can discuss how to distribute the remaining profits yourselves."

The Shadow Sword Immortal happily accepted the storage ring containing a superior Dao artifact.

Although she was somewhat impatient, she did not leave immediately, but instead turned her gaze to Li Xian.

Although the opening of the Immortal Realm this time was brief, the number of scattered immortal corpses rushing out of the gate of the Immortal Realm far exceeded that of previous years.

Everyone knows that Li Xian, who has been guarding the gate to the immortal realm, is the one who has reaped the greatest rewards.

After pondering for a moment, Li Xian also took out a storage ring: "Among the corpses of the loose immortals I have collected, there are twenty-three. I plan to bury them and give them a proper rest. There is one more that is a little special, and I also want to keep it."

"To be buried in peace?"

Su Yu and the many elders standing to the side were slightly taken aback.

One of them couldn't help but say, "Even if the twenty-three corpses of loose immortals are severely damaged, they can probably yield several thousand Dao Crystals. Normally, it wouldn't be difficult to refine tens of thousands of Dao Crystals. With such a huge profit, is Li Daozi really going to stop here?"

"Since I have gained something from them, I should bear the consequences and bury their remains."

Li Xiandao.

Before the Supreme Elder could say anything more, Lu Linyuan said, "Then let's do as Li Daozi said and bury him on the outskirts of the Ancient Burial Ground."

He glanced at Li Xian and said, “However, the cycle of life and death is the ultimate truth of the universe. Even the remains of a wandering immortal will decay and disintegrate due to the erosion of time. Even if you bury them, they will inevitably return to the world, which would be a waste. There are spiritual flowers and rare herbs planted outside the ancient burial ground for immortals. You should know this.”

"I see."

Li nodded.

He did not insist on it.

"it is good."

Lu Linyuan agreed, but asked with some curiosity, "You plan to bury all twenty-three corpses, but you specifically requested to keep one of the Loose Immortal corpses? Is there any difference?"

"There are indeed some differences."

Li Xian pondered for a moment, while glancing at the surrounding space.

This hall is still a bit too small.

Upon seeing this, Lu Linyuan smiled and said, "Shall I take it out?"

"it is good."

Li Xian was naturally not worried that Lu Linyuan would covet the many benefits in his storage ring, so he directly handed over the ring and pointed out the specific remains.

"This one..."

A hint of surprise flashed in Lu Linyuan's eyes.

As the surrounding space visibly fluctuated and contracted, the corpse of a loose immortal, which should theoretically be two thousand meters in diameter, was quickly shrunk to less than twenty meters and presented to everyone.

The moment the corpse appeared, Su Yu was also somewhat surprised: "This corpse... has such strong vitality."

"It doesn't seem like life, but rather like something is being nurtured?"

Yue Jiuxiao followed up.

"It is not about giving birth to life."

Lu Linyuan examined it for a moment and said, "It's a special kind of perception... like... cause and effect."

"Correct."

Li Xian nodded slightly: "This corpse of a rogue immortal has a special causal relationship with the True Immortal Great World. The events involved in this causal relationship are so significant that they concern the entire True Immortal Great World."

"Ok?"

Lu Linyuan, Yue Jiuxiao, Su Yu, and even the figures created by light and shadow all turned their gazes to Li Xian at the same time.

Among them, Lu Linyuan couldn't help but ask, "Can you see cause and effect?"

Li Xian glanced at these high-ranking members of the Great Luo Immortal Sect and said with some surprise, "I can barely glimpse the cause and effect that is directly related to me, but... I haven't reached the entry level yet."

"Pry into cause and effect!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Linyuan's eyes shone with barely suppressed joy: "Good! Good! Good!"

"Mr. Li, you have really given us a pleasant surprise."

Yue Jiuxiao, standing to the side, couldn't help but smile.

Li was somewhat surprised.

Su Yu, standing nearby, explained, "Time, spacetime, cause and effect, and reincarnation—these three paths combined form the Great Luo Path, which is also the most difficult to cultivate. Once the Great Luo Path is achieved, one can transcend the Three Realms and escape the Five Elements, truly achieving boundless freedom and residing high above the heavens..."

She smiled and said, "However, the Great Luo Path is still far beyond our reach, but the Path of Cause and Effect is crucial for any Loose Immortal. There are two major hurdles in the reincarnation of a Loose Immortal: one is reincarnation, and the other is cause and effect. Only by understanding cause and effect can one find their reincarnated body and awaken their innate wisdom as soon as possible, preventing them from being confused and losing their true spirit in reincarnation after reincarnation." Li Xian understood immediately.

"If you can comprehend the Dao of Cause and Effect in the future, all the scattered immortals who can pass through the cycle of reincarnation can be found by you through cause and effect. Even if you don't do it yourself, just refining Dao artifacts based on cause and effect can still bring immeasurable benefits to the development of a sect."

Lu Linyuan also spoke with a smile.

Although Li Xian has only touched upon the mysteries of cause and effect, he is not even at the entry level.

but……

The very first step before even entering the path of cause and effect has already deterred countless geniuses. Li Xianneng's ability to take that first step has left countless others far behind.

"You want to keep this corpse to study the principles of cause and effect? ​​No problem. In addition, all the scriptures in the sect that are related to cause and effect will be fully accessible to you."

Lu Linyuan immediately replied.

Yue Jiuxiao, standing to the side, offered a reminder: "The most important thing for Li Xian now is to enlighten the Pure Yang within the Thunder Flame, and cultivate the body of a Human Immortal with the power of Pure Yang. Once the Immortal Body is formed, it will be easier for him to comprehend various Great Daos."

After listening, Lu Linyuan nodded: "Yes, the enlightenment of pure Yang is of utmost importance."

He glanced at the storage ring in his hand: "Even without counting the remains of the loose immortals you need to bury, the total value of all the various remains and artifacts here is still beyond our imagination. I can't even calculate it right now."

As he spoke, he handed the storage ring to Xuanling: "I would appreciate it if you could help me calculate and give me a rough estimate."

"Even the sect leader couldn't figure it out? There are so many?"

Su Yu couldn't help but say something.

"I heard from my disciples that Li Xian single-handedly cut off the gate to the Immortal Realm and seized nearly 30 to 40% of the corpses of loose immortals. In addition, the Immortal Realm was greatly shaken this year, and the number of loose immortal corpses far exceeded that of the past. His gains... are probably not small at all."

As Huo Hezhenxian spoke, he looked at Xuanling.

Xuanling is very efficient.

"A total of 650,629 crystals."

It quickly reported this rather accurate number.

"Six hundred and fifty thousand?! Good heavens! That's enough to exchange for several high-grade Dao artifacts!"

"Among all the Supreme Elders of the Great Luo Immortal Sect, there are probably fewer than a handful who can produce 650,000 Dao Crystals in one go, right?"

"Even if Li Daozi undergoes the physical tribulation and becomes a human immortal, he will have more than enough resources. Once these resources are converted into combat power, he will be considered a top-tier existence among human immortals."

The observing elders all spoke up.

"I will exchange these for 650,629 billion in-game currency and transfer it to your account. You can exchange it directly for any supplies you need."

Lu Linyuan looked at Li Xian and smiled meaningfully: "But you have to change it as soon as possible. Once you have passed the tribulation and entered the immortal realm, you will have achieved something in your cultivation. When you are officially removed from the category of disciple, you will be appointed as the deputy sect master of the sect, or you can stay in the sect to assist me in handling matters large and small, or you can go to the Nine Directions World to govern a region."

Li Xian understood what Lu Linyuan meant.

He can still get half-price discounts on supplies now, but what if he went to the fairyland...?

Obviously, the only option is to restore the original price.

The elders standing nearby also understood Lu Linyuan's little scheme.

but……

Li Xianshang is only at the Dao Realm, yet he can still defeat a primordial spirit. Such talent and achievements have already won over everyone in the entire sect.

Even the members of the Supreme Elder Council who could participate in sect decision-making were no exception.

Almost everyone had already assumed that Li Xian would eventually be on par with them.

It is not an unrealistic expectation that we could even surpass them, open up new worlds, and lead the Great Luo Immortal Sect to prosperity.

In this situation, even if Lu Linyuan's behavior was obviously somewhat irregular but outwardly acceptable, the members of the Supreme Elder Council would turn a blind eye.

"Alright, go and rest. In two days, we will embark on the 'True Immortal' class warship, the Great Luo, and set off back to our sect."

……

The Great War of the Immortal Realms gradually came to an end as the participating True Monarchs and Heavenly Monarchs returned to their respective sects.

But the aftershocks of this great battle still linger in the world of True Immortals.

Especially when Li Xian and his group openly sailed towards the Daluo Immortal Sect aboard the Daluo warship, signifying that they had safely escaped from the Central Continent and returned to their sect, news and rumors about him immediately spread among all the top powers.

"Li Xian actually returned to the Great Luo Immortal Sect smoothly? He killed so many Immortal Seeds from the Nine Heavens Holy Land in the Immortal Realm, and because the Immortal Realm suddenly collapsed, he couldn't evacuate immediately and ended up in the Central Continent, falling into the territory of the Nine Heavens Holy Land. In the end, the Nine Heavens Holy Land didn't send anyone to kill him?"

"Do you think the Nine Heavens Holy Land doesn't want to? Isn't it because they're blocked at the gate by Daoist Tianyuan? Forget about True Immortals, they can't even get orders across! Without unified command, how much power can the Nine Heavens Holy Land mobilize to intercept and kill Li Xian?"

"On the one hand, the Nine Heavens Holy Land was blocked at the gate by Daoist Tianyuan and was powerless to do anything about it. On the other hand, the Great Luo Immortal Sect rushed to its aid at the first opportunity, not giving the Nine Heavens Holy Land a chance to kill its own genius!"

Various opinions spread among the major powers.

None of these people mentioned Li Xian's rebellion against the immortals.

All the witnesses to this news have died, and the Great Luo Immortal Sect will not spread it around.

Compared to the four great immortal dynasties, the six great immortal sects, and even the less powerful forces, who have limited knowledge, several of the nine great immortal sects have a more detailed understanding of the inside story.

However, after learning the inside story, these immortal sects were utterly shocked.

"Yue Jiuxiao actually stormed into the territory of the Nine Heavens Holy Land and wiped out several Immortal Realm experts! This... is truly insane! If it weren't for Daoist Tianyuan holding him back, the Nine Heavens Holy Land would probably have directly started a war with the Great Luo Immortal Sect, right? I really don't know what the Great Luo Immortal Sect was thinking."

"What were you thinking? The rogue immortals of the Nine Heavens Holy Land took the initiative to capture and kill the Heavenly Monarch of the Great Luo Immortal Sect. They dared to disregard the rules and bully the weak. So what if the Pure Yang True Immortal of the Great Luo Immortal Sect killed them?"

"That's true... but can the Nine Heavens Holy Land and the Great Luo Immortal Sect be compared?"

"That Li Xian is an invincible figure in the Dao Realm, and the value of his invincibility in the Dao Realm is even higher than that of Zhang Taiyuan. In the future, let alone attaining the True Immortal Dao Fruit, comprehending Yin and Yang and opening up a cave heaven are probably not unrealistic dreams. No wonder the Great Luo Immortal Sect is willing to go to such lengths to bring him back, even if it means going to great lengths..."

The entire world of True Immortals was in turmoil due to the aftermath of the war in the Immortal Realm.

While the top experts discussed the situation between the various sects the most, the disciples of the Dao Realm were most concerned about Li Xian.

After all, true immortals and wandering immortals are too far removed from them.

On the contrary, Li Xian, whose Dao realm is invincible...

Close at hand.

Those cultivators who had previously had direct or indirect contact with Li Xian were stunned when they belatedly learned of Li Xian's achievements in the Immortal Realm.

……

"I knew it! I knew that Rahu Demon Lord wasn't his limit! Zhang Taiyuan! That's the invincible Zhang Taiyuan!"

In the Boundless Immortal Dynasty, Guan Canghai, who was still working at the embassy and whose information was delayed, shouted loudly.

Upon learning that Li Xian had killed Zhang Taiyuan in the Immortal Realm, he was even more excited than when he broke through to the Golden Core stage himself.

"Did you hear that, Elder? Did you hear that? Even Zhang Taiyuan is no match for Li Xian! He has already killed this invincible Dao Realm expert from the Nine Heavens Holy Land and ascended to the top of the Dao Realm Supreme Ranking! And he has only been cultivating for less than sixty years!"

"I heard it, I heard it."

Even Jie Qianchou was gasping for breath.

"What...monster!"

At this moment, even if someone said that Li Xian could defeat a loose immortal with his refined spirit body, he would no longer have any doubts.

Tantai Yue of the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty had a gleam in her eyes.

"Back then, I was fortunate enough to fight against such a powerful expert!"

At this moment, this favored daughter of the Great Yu Dynasty no longer had any intention of competing with Li Xian.

Her mindset underwent a complete 180-degree reversal. She no longer regarded her defeat at the hands of Li Xian as a disgrace, but rather as an honor.

Not only her, but also Song Xuanyan of the Yaoyang Immortal Sect was the same.

Having learned of Li Xian's achievements in the Immortal Realm, he had already made up his mind.

That battle at Xianpinlou was the closest they ever came to Li Xian in their entire lives.

later……

As time goes by, the gap between the two sides will only widen until they can no longer see any trace of him.

……

If the outside world was in such a state, the Great Luo Immortal Sect was even more overjoyed.

Especially since everyone returned safely from the battle in the Immortal Realm, bringing huge benefits to the sect, the entire Great Luo Immortal Sect was plunged into a frenzied celebration under the sect's deliberate promotion.

Everywhere was filled with laughter and joy, and decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, as if a grand festival had arrived.

When everyone returned to the sect aboard the Great Luo warship, almost all the disciples of the Great Luo Immortal Sect came out and looked in the direction of the warship.

The mountain peaks were filled with people who had come after hearing the news.

Everyone looked up at the enormous warship that swept across the void, filled with awe.

On Jumang Peak, a steward was boasting to his disciples.

"Let me tell you, I, Zhang Yi, once fought against Li Daozi! In fact, if I had been just a fraction faster, I might have been able to overpower him... Of course, Li Daozi was exceptionally talented and incomparably gifted. Back then, I only had the advantage of being older, having cultivated for about ten years longer than him. That much must be acknowledged..."

On Candlelight Peak.

At this moment, Yun Tiankuo and Hua Siyu, who had already become Daoist partners, had no desire to compete with each other.

The two stood in their courtyard, gazing at the warship that represented their sect's glory, filled with nothing but感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing both admiration and reflection).

"I knew Li Xian's future achievements were limitless, but I never imagined he could reach this level! The Dao Realm... is what we pursue our whole lives! We can't even imagine living to a Golden Core True Person who lives for a thousand years, but he... is invincible in the Dao Realm!"

"Looking back now, how could we have dared to provoke someone like that back then? And most importantly... we actually survived! What incredible luck!"

"It wasn't luck, it was Li Daozi's mercy!"

In a courtyard on the Proof Peak, Qin Wuyi began to examine his pitiful possessions.

"What kind of gift should we choose to present in order to get an audience with Li Daozi?"

He flipped through the pages, pondering as he went.

As he pondered, his thoughts drifted involuntarily to a place nearly ten years ago…

Once upon a time, he was the second most powerful person on Zhuzhao Peak, known as the Sword Master of Slaughter, a figure who could look down on Li Xian's senior brothers and predecessors.

Looking back on those accolades and titles now, I realize how young and impetuous I was.

Similar exchanges and thoughts occurred in every corner of the Great Luo Immortal Sect.

On this day, no one discussed whether to support Li Xian or Yi Yuanshi regarding the simultaneous shining of the two suns of the Great Luo Immortal Sect.

On this day, no one discussed the upcoming duel between Li Xian and Yi Yuanshi anymore.

It's unnecessary.

Similarly, on this day, countless people in the Great Luo Immortal Sect are destined to suffer from insomnia.

But when the sun rises tomorrow, everyone will know...

A brand new era has begun.

And the leader of this new era...

The most powerful Heavenly Monarch, invincible in the Dao Realm, number one in the world—Li Xian!
(End of this chapter)