Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

After meeting with Ao Miaoge.

Gu Qing plans to take two routes simultaneously, observing from the sidelines, first helping the White Dragon repay his debt of gratitude, and then deciding on the specifics based on the actual situation.

The efficiency of the Heavenly Palace, even when underestimated as much as possible, was still slower than the two had imagined. To describe it as missing a crucial opportunity would be an understatement; it was downright inhuman.

Everything was almost ready.

The Heavenly Palace actually wanted to finish holding the Magpie Bridge Meeting first before setting off to support the North Sea.

The so-called Magpie Bridge Meeting.

It is a place called the Magpie Bridge in the Heavenly Palace where you can admire the beautiful scenery of the Milky Way. Every three hundred years, two stars will meet at this time. This is the best viewing spot. To put it simply, it is the matchmaking corner.

Immortals with such intentions would carry palace lanterns and stroll along the Magpie Bridge, striking up conversations with anyone they found agreeable.

Matchmaking is the day that brings together perfect couples, and it's the day that the God of Love (Yue Lao) likes the most.

After learning the truth, Gu Qing was speechless with emotion.

If it's an important banquet that can significantly increase his strength, he can tolerate it. But if it's a blind date, seeing a fairy, or a support unit, he has to attend, right?
What is this "love brain" thing...

They really have no sense of the bigger picture.

Then, at Ao Miaoge's enthusiastic invitation, Gu Qing also attended the Magpie Bridge Meeting.

He didn't mean anything by it. He couldn't get involved in the chaos in Beihai. He always had the illusion that the emperor wasn't worried but the eunuch was. Let it drag on, it didn't really concern him.

It doesn't matter if it rots completely.

The immortals are like this; they prioritize enjoyment over serious matters. Their long lifespans and long periods of peace have gradually fostered this character, which is quite understandable.

"Gu Qing, the Mountain and Sea Realm is really interesting. There are so many banquets like this with unclear meanings, which are not the case in the Cangwu Realm. It's really different."

The Magpie Bridge is a giant bridge spanning the Milky Way. Numerous decorative lights are hung along the pavilions and waterside terraces, creating an ethereal atmosphere. Celestial lotuses bloom in abundance, making it a breathtaking sight.

Gu Qing and Ao Miaoge walked side by side on the Magpie Bridge. Upon hearing what the latter said, Gu Qing also sighed.

"Although I despise the ways of the immortals, this rare scene of peace and prosperity is indeed something to be envied."

Among a group of white-robed immortals, both Gu Qing and Ao Miaoge stood out, especially in appearance, which was significantly taller than that of ordinary people.

Several fairies openly stared at Gu Qing; if he hadn't been holding a palace lantern, they probably would have pounced on him.

Ao Miaoge laughed and said, "You're quite popular. By the way, I forgot to ask last time we met. I felt that your aura had changed a lot. There was a strange sense of auspiciousness about you."

"Don't ask about that..."

Gu Qing changed the subject and strode forward. He was greeted by three immortal lords: Qing Yu, Luo Heng, and Mo Ran. Unlike him, these three were all carrying palace lanterns.

Mo Ran: "Gu Qing, and who is this?"

Gu Qing: "The North Sea Dragon Clan, Ao Miaoge, these three are my good friends."

Qingyu: "You're really quick, kid."

Ao Miaoge rolled her eyes at him and didn't say anything.

Luo Heng interrupted them, "Don't just stand there. The main event is with the Emperor. Go and take a look."

"Even the Emperor goes on blind dates?" Gu Qing was a little curious. A dignified ruler of the Immortal Realm attending such a banquet? Could he be love-struck...?

"No, it's a speech at the Magpie Bridge Festival."

"Each time, the Emperor would personally deliver a speech, ensuring peace and stability in the Immortal Realm for the next three hundred years."

Good guy.

The five people hurried along, and many other immortals were also heading in the same direction. Before long...

From afar, one could see a handsome young man with white hair standing on a lotus leaf in the center of the Milky Way, speaking. He was dressed simply, with a gentle smile on his face, and began his speech with poems composed by ancient sages.

This was the first time Gu Qing had met the Lord of the Heavenly Palace.

He had only witnessed that kind of powerful essence in the Ninth Ancestor, the Third Ancestor, and Tianyunzi. Without a doubt, it definitely reached the strength of the fifth rank.

They're no match for us.

Ao Miaoge and Gu Qing exchanged a glance, both becoming extremely wary of the ancient gods residing in the Outer Heavens.

According to the legends and records of the Mountain and Sea Realm, the power of the ancient gods was far ahead of that of the Immortal Emperors, and the two were beings from completely different dimensions.

It seems that the ancient god has reached the fourth rank.

Fortunately, they arrived late. If it were the early days of the Mountain and Sea Realm, there would have been hundreds of ancient gods, which would have been much stronger than the top-tier power of the Cangwu Realm.

"What a blessed race."

"There's nothing to envy. Not everything bestowed by Heaven is a good thing. Power that doesn't belong to you will one day be taken back. There's only one God-King left in the Outer Heavens."

"Maybe we can outlive him."

The two secretly communicated telepathically, uttering blasphemous words.

The atmosphere of the Magpie Bridge Festival reached its peak, with countless immortals pairing up and making vows by the Milky Way.

Just before leaving, Gu Qing saw the Emperor standing with four Great Immortals, seemingly arguing about something. After a long while, the Emperor turned and left.

Holding a small gift box, he exchanged a few words with a beautiful and enchanting female immortal, and the two of them headed to a secluded place together.

Gu Qing raised an eyebrow: "Who is that?"

Upon hearing this, everyone followed Gu Qing's directions and looked over. Qing Yu's eyes lit up, and her tone was somewhat excited.

"Bai Yazhi, the legitimate daughter of the Bai Lian clan of Qinglian Daozhou, the Nine Heavens Pure Mysterious Maiden."

"She was the dream girl of all the immortals in the Heavenly Palace. I never expected that the Emperor would win her over. Well, why couldn't the Emperor win her over?"

Gu Qing: "..."

He suddenly remembered something. The Emperor looked young, but he already had a grandson of Qi Yue's age. Bai Yazhi should have become famous not long ago.

The age difference between the two is more than a million years.

"You're unbeatable when it comes to eating this tender grass."

With a silent grumble, the five of them traveled together, encountering many acquaintances along the way, or rather, famous immortals and venerables from the Heavenly Palace. Gu Qing's understanding of the Heavenly Palace was greatly expanded.

Who is a couple with whom, who admires whom—if these rumors are true, they can be exploited. XX, you don't want that, do you?
It's an almost universal threatening phrase, and very practical.

Although Gu Qing was confident in himself, he was not blindly so. Since the boundary marker had failed, he had to find a way to save himself. Breaking through his realm was one method, and destroying the Six Realms was another.

Of course, the simplest way is to find a Kunlun disciple. This is a probabilistic event. Placing your hopes on Cangwu is essentially the same as finding a Kunlun disciple.

Relying on the help of others, this kind of plan has always been the worst choice for Gu Qing.

Perhaps he can find another way.

There were many ancient gods in the past, and perhaps some ancient gods who were born to wield the Dao of the Void perished. Although their divine bodies were scattered, their divine power did not die, and they should still be in the world and one with the laws.

In Gu Qing's view, the so-called gods are more like the creation of the Heavenly Dao, which makes the laws of nature spiritual, thus giving rise to the ancient gods.

Divine power is the manifestation of laws, so it will never die unless the Mountain and Sea Realm is completely destroyed, leaving a lot of room for manipulation.

Besides the second and third options, Gu Qing needs to prepare more contingency plans. (End of Chapter)