Simulation becomes reality, have I ever looked down upon the eternity?

Chapter 551 Half a Year in Spring and Autumn: The Great Ming Dynasty's Peacock Five-Colored Divine Light!

[The "Three Mountains Purple Gold Light" in your hand suddenly burst forth, and all lust vanished from Xiao Wan'er's eyes, leaving only a purple-gold hue.]

The pounding outside the door grew more rapid, then suddenly a sword's cry pierced the air. A golden sword light flashed, cleaving through the protective array and splitting the door of the quiet room in two.

[Lü Qingyu charged in, riding on five-colored sword light, his spiritual sword unfurling behind him like a peacock's tail, its blade pointing directly at Xiao Wan'er: "Xiao Wan'er! Hand over Junior Brother Zhou at once!"]

Upon seeing the situation inside, her sharp aura suddenly faltered.

Amidst the chaos, Xiao Wan'er sat slumped on the ground, her hair disheveled, her white silk robe half-fallen to her shoulders, revealing her alabaster skin flushed with an unusual rosy hue.

Those usually tender, affectionate eyes were now unfocused, rolling upwards.

[Lü Qingyu quickly looked around, but there wasn't a soul in the small, quiet room. Only the carved wooden window was open, letting in the sound of the wind.]

A moment later, Xiao Wan'er immediately stood up, "Lü Qingyu, did you take the wrong pill?! What are you doing!"

Lü Qingyu walked back, sniffed the air, fanned the air with her hand, and said with disdain, "What's that smell in your room!"

[Xiao Wan'er was surrounded by icy currents, her eyes dangerous.]

Seeing that the commotion had been too loud and had attracted the attention of the disciples of Xiaoqing Peak, who were now peeking out and whispering amongst themselves, Lü Qingyu noticed...

"Never mind, I can't be bothered to talk to you."

"You think you can just leave like that?"

The two were on the verge of battle, their Five Elements Sword Intent clashing violently with the Black Emperor's palm energy. The entire quiet room trembled amidst the surge of spiritual energy, and all the tables and chairs were overturned.

Just as the battle was about to erupt, the law enforcement elder on the airship arrived and forcibly separated the two.

"Nonsense! This is blatant fratricide! What kind of behavior is this!" The elder forced the two to stop.

Xiao Wan'er snorted coldly, straightening her disheveled clothes, her eyes still gleaming with a chilling light.

[Lü Qingyu stood with his sword clasped in his hand. Though he no longer attacked, the hostility in his eyes remained undiminished.]

[In the end, both men, considering Xiao Qingfeng's feelings, yielded a step, but their parting glances still clashed like swords, sparks flying.]

[After you used the "Three Mountains Purple Gold Light" to immobilize Xiao Wan'er, you transformed into a wisp of sword light and quietly escaped, returning silently to your residence.]

[A moment later, the door was pushed open, and Lü Qingyu burst in, her sharp eyes scanning you up and down.]

"Junior brother, where did you go just now?"

[She had searched for you unsuccessfully before, but learned from other disciples that you had visited Xiao Wan'er's residence, which is why she angrily went to her door.]

Your expression was calm, your eyes clear, and your tone natural: "I just went out to take care of some trivial matters. Why did you suddenly ask about this, Senior Sister?"

[Lü Qingyu stared at you for a long time, seemingly judging whether it was true or false, but in the end she just snorted softly, turned around and left, as swift as the wind.]

You couldn't help but sigh softly. Your junior sisters were so much more obedient and adorable; these senior sisters were just too much trouble.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

The flying boat pierced through the clouds and mist, finally landing steadily atop Fangcun Mountain.

Amidst the veil of clouds and mist, the verdant peaks of Xiaoqingfeng can already be seen in the distance.

[Upon landing, Lin Shuang and the other four approached together. Zhang Tong was the first to bow, saying, "We are deeply grateful for Senior Brother Zhou's care during this trial, and even more so for his meticulous guidance these past few days. We are truly thankful."]

You replied calmly, "The bond between fellow disciples is only natural."

The usually arrogant Wei Zhi now looked embarrassed and said in a low voice, "I apologize for my rudeness the other day, senior brother."

You nodded slightly, seemingly unconcerned.

The Xue sisters, their almond-shaped eyes blinking, were about to approach when you froze them in place with a single glance. The little girl could only pitifully retreat back into the line.

After exchanging greetings, you said nothing more, turned, and walked away along the cobblestone path.

Watching your retreating figure, Zhang Tong smiled wryly and said, "This Senior Brother Zhou doesn't seem to have any intention of becoming close to us."

They can naturally sense your distant attitude.

[As the five most outstanding disciples who have been with Xiao Qingfeng for two years, the senior brothers and sisters who led the group in the past would deliberately befriend them, so as to leave a legacy of goodwill for their future cultivation, whether on the mountain or for their families.]

Wei Zhi twirled a strand of hair between her fingers, lost in thought, and said, "I once heard someone on the peak mention that this Senior Brother Zhou seems to plan to descend the mountain and become a mortal disciple after completing five years of cultivation."

Zhang Tong frowned upon hearing this: "Impossible, right? Judging from the strength Senior Brother Zhou has demonstrated..." He suddenly remembered something, "Right, Senior Brother Zhou has indeed been a disciple for four years, and his term will expire in another year."

"I hadn't heard of Senior Brother Zhou's reputation before."

Upon hearing this, the Xue sisters immediately objected, retorting, "What do you mean by 'no reputation'? We've already said it, but you just didn't take it to heart!" Zhang Tong clapped his hands, "Fine, you win."

[The mountain is too vast; what does it matter if one or two people praise it?]

"That's just how it is," the two sisters said, still indignant.

Lin Shuang gazed at your retreating figure until it completely disappeared at the end of the path before turning her gaze away. "Regardless, our safe return from this trial is all thanks to Senior Brother Zhou. We should all be grateful and remember this kindness."

She paused, then added, "If I have the opportunity to help in the future, I will definitely do my best. But I'm afraid that's unlikely."

Lin Shuang thought to herself, "Aside from the peak master and elders, Senior Brother Zhou is probably the most unfathomable person on Little Green Peak."

This type of person is the most dangerous, yet also the kind that makes people want to investigate them.

You have returned to your daily spiritual practice at Fangcun Mountain.

Surprisingly, while the righteous sects had all heard of this momentous event that shook the various factions of Yuzhou, it remained largely unknown within Fangcun Mountain, rarely mentioned.

However, being on Little Green Peak, you can keenly sense some subtle changes—the overt and covert targeting by disciples from other branches seems to have subsided considerably, and even the number of people coming to provoke you has decreased significantly.

Life in the mountains remained as peaceful as flowing water.

Spring has passed and autumn has come; half a year has gone by in the blink of an eye.

The spirit tea tree in front of the courtyard has sprouted new buds again, and you've been staying on Fangcun Mountain for four and a half years.

On this day, the morning dew had not yet dried.

Your secluded courtyard has long been shrouded in layers of magical arrays, separating the inside from the outside into two separate worlds.

On the stone platform in the courtyard, you sit cross-legged, your breath calm and still.

Suddenly, a five-colored radiance surged from his dantian, initially just wisps, but in an instant it burst forth like a river bursting its banks, illuminating the entire courtyard with a dazzling light. The green bricks and gray tiles even appeared to have a glassy texture in the divine light.

Suddenly, a clear, melodious cry pierced through the rocks and clouds.

[No one was in sight anymore; only a magnificent peacock stood proudly.]

As its tail screen opened and closed, five-colored divine light surged like a reversed Milky Way, causing even the array patterns to dissolve wherever it passed.

[You felt a slight tremor in your heart and quickly withdrew your supernatural powers. This Great Ming Peacock Dharma Body, newly formed, already possessed such power.]

As the divine light receded, a five-colored radiance unfolded, revealing a remarkably handsome young man.

[He bears a four- or five-point resemblance to you, yet possesses an added divine quality, with five-colored mountain patterns on his forehead.]

You touched the mudra on your forehead, a slight smile playing on your lips. After half a year, you had finally successfully condensed the Great Ming Peacock recorded in the "Seven Treasures Mystic Book."

[These are the five feathers you obtained from the Emperor in the Imperial City, and they are the most important source of the Great Ming Peacock.]

You also obtained a portion of Wuzhiqi's true spirit bloodline from the Demon Lord of All Living Beings.

[Considering this, although Wuzhiqi is an ancient water ape capable of manipulating great rivers and ruling over all waters, he is still inferior to the "Great Ming Peacock" Dharma Body.]

The Great Ming Peacock's innate divine power—"Five-Colored Divine Light"—is composed of the innate five elements, manifesting outwardly as five colors: blue, yellow, red, white, and black.

[Nothing is beyond our reach, nothing is beyond our attack.]

This divine power aligns with the cycle of Heaven. No matter what kind of magical treasure or spiritual artifact you possess, or what kind of profound spell you employ, as long as you haven't transcended the boundaries of the Five Elements, once this divine light shines upon you, you and your treasure will be completely subdued.

[With the power of this divine ability, the Great Ming Peacock dares to fight even true dragons and phoenixes head-on, making it one of the most outstanding innate divine abilities in this realm.]

However, this "Five-Colored Divine Light" is inextricably linked to the life of the Great Ming Peacock, and they are mutually reinforcing. It is its innate divine power, and it is impossible for humans to learn it unless they can also be born with innate five-elemental feathers, like that true spirit, who is uniquely endowed with such talent.

[In contrast, other true spiritual supernatural abilities, such as the innate supernatural ability of the Purple-Gold Heavenly Horned Ant, have long been learned by Taoists as the "Three Mountains Purple-Gold Light."]

Wuzhiqi's "River Diagram Water Transfer Method" was deciphered by Taoists in ancient times, leaving behind a complete Taoist lineage.

This is precisely the fundamental reason why humanity has been able to stand tall between heaven and earth: learning from the strengths of all races and following the ways of heaven and earth.

Unfortunately, over the vast span of millennia, countless astonishing feats have been lost to time, leaving only a very, very small number remaining today.

You slowly extend your hand, and in your palm, five-colored divine light leaps and condenses, gradually flowing and containing endless mysteries.

The "Seven Treasures of Wonderful Physiognomy" is truly profound. Since a human body cannot learn the peacock's supernatural powers, then one can transform into a true spirit and use the peacock's methods against it.

[This human Taoist who created the "Seven Treasures Mystic Manual" may not have left his name, but he must have been a powerful and influential figure who dominated the world at that time.]

(End of this chapter)