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

Chapter 607 The First Person of the Righteous Path in Dao Ling Sect, Taihua Sect, and Ziyang Academy!
The Blood Sea Demon Sect group had clearly been waiting for a long time, their expressions revealing barely concealed anxiety.

Yue Yunqing stood quietly to the side, understanding in her heart that the Heavenly Emperor's youngest son must have gone to deal with some important matter.

[Shortly afterward, the magic array shimmered, and a figure gradually solidified. Li Luosheng slowly stepped out from within the light.]

The members of the Blood Sea Demon Sect hurriedly stepped forward and respectfully said, "Holy Son..."

Li Luosheng nodded slightly, then turned to you apologetically and said, "Brother Zhou, some trivial matters have kept me delayed for a moment."

A slight tremor ran through you; you vaguely guessed that the only thing that could make the guardian spirit of the teleportation array quietly retreat was his identity as a "Dan Spirit."

Li Luosheng looked up and surveyed his surroundings; the group had been transported to a secluded spot.

[The lush bamboo groves were tranquil and pleasant, with several stone paths winding their way into the heart of the bamboo forest.]

Behind the bamboo shadows, the outlines of ancient palaces, exuding a sense of grandeur, are faintly visible.

The scene before them was quite different from what they had expected.

Looking towards the Heavenly Emperor's palace, one sees magnificent jade towers and pavilions standing tall, with countless divine lights flowing endlessly, presenting a grand and imposing sight.

However, upon arriving at this place, one finds a serene and secluded realm, resembling a simple Taoist temple hidden amidst the mists of a sacred mountain.

[Li Luosheng seemed to sense everyone's confusion and said, "The Heavenly Emperor's residence is indeed like this. The divine light and magnificent buildings projected from the outside are for divine manifestation, but the true depths are as simple and unadorned as this place."]

"The Heavenly Emperor's daily practice place was originally just an ordinary-looking Taoist temple."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked around again and indeed sensed that this place was extraordinary.

The surrounding spiritual energy was even denser than in the Heavenly Emperor's Garden, like mist and dew, and contained a serene and tranquil Daoist aura that calmed the mind.

A trace of reminiscence flashed in Li Luosheng's eyes as he softly recited, "May I live as long as heaven and earth, and shine as brightly as the sun and moon..."

He then sighed softly, "In the end, my soul returns to its resting place."

Led by him, the group embarked on a forest path, gradually entering the depths of the bamboo grove.

Li Luosheng walked with ease and composure, as if revisiting a familiar place.

You intended to lag behind, but Danling deliberately chose to walk alongside you.

[After Yue Yunqing took a step, the other disciples followed in order at the very end.]

As the group ventured deeper into the bamboo forest, it suddenly ended, revealing a bright and open space before them.

A clear stream meanders through the landscape, spanned by a simple, arched stone bridge, about six steps wide, just wide enough for several people to walk side by side.

The Taoist temples on the opposite bank of the bridge are arranged in a pleasing, staggered pattern, evoking a serene and idyllic scene reminiscent of the ancient Chinese poem about "a small bridge, flowing water, and a family dwelling."

【However! 】

On this side of the bridge, three or four groups of people were already waiting, none of them crossing the bridge.

Only after crossing the bridge can one enter the Taoist temple.

The moment you stepped out of the bamboo forest, countless gazes were fixed upon you, sharp and piercing.

A whisper arose from the crowd: "It's Li Luosheng! The Blood Sea Demon Sect has arrived too!"

"That is Fairy Yun Qing from the Supreme Dharma Sect."

"But...who is that person walking alongside Li Luosheng? I've never seen him before."

[Yue Yunqing's gaze swept around, and she had already recognized some of the people on the bridge.]

[You have also identified several sects—the Taihua Sect, a branch of unorthodox sects, from which your "Pure Yang Skill" originates.]

[Also included are disciples of the righteous sect leader, Dao Ling Sect, and Zi Yang Academy, another prestigious and orthodox school.]

There are two schools of thought: one for those who follow heterodox paths, and two for those who follow righteous paths.

Both the Daoling Sect and the Ziyang Academy possessed imposing grandeur, subtly overshadowing the Taihua Sect, which represented a non-Buddhist sect.

Although the Taihua Sect once produced the greatest person in the world and had a glorious past, it has gradually declined over the past four hundred years and has now become a minor, heretical sect.

[The leader of the heretical group, Yue Yunqing, entered, his face beaming with joy, and quickly greeted them.]

"Junior Sister Yun Qing!"

"Senior Brother Feng."

[Yue Yunqing's expression was indifferent, but those from other paths were all familiar with the temperament of this otherworldly fairy.]

This man was Feng Qingyun, a tall, middle-aged man with a composed demeanor.

Fangcun Mountain has already gathered intelligence; you have information about the outstanding disciples of the three families.

Feng Qingyun possesses a pure Yang body and is the only disciple of the Taihua Sect in this generation to have cultivated the Pure Yang Technique to the seventh level while still at the Dragon Court Realm.

[His strength ranks fourth on the Outer Path Dragon and Tiger List. The fact that the Pure Yang Master subdued four continents with his Pure Yang Skill back then is proof of his abilities.]

Feng Qingyun, leading ten disciples of the Taihua Sect, walked towards the group from the Supreme Dharma Sect.

Seeing Yue Yunqing standing with the Blood Sea Demon Sect members, he didn't pay any attention. After all, the teleportation locations of various sects in the Heavenly Treasure Vault were random, and it was common for them to temporarily set aside past grievances and join forces with other sects in order to seek opportunities.

However, his gaze shifted, and he noticed a man beside Yue Yunqing, whose cultivation was only at the early stage of the Dao Embryo realm. What was even more noteworthy was that this Holy Maiden of the Supreme Dharma Sect seemed to be intentionally lagging behind this man by half a step.

[At first glance, his posture made it seem as if the entire group from the Supreme Dharma Sect regarded him as their leader.]

Feng Qingyun frowned slightly and asked, "Who is this?"

[Yue Yunqing hesitated for a moment, then said, "This is Fellow Daoist Zhou Jing, who once saved my life."]

"A life-saving grace!?"

Feng Qingyun was even more surprised upon hearing this. Upon closer inspection, he saw that the other party possessed orthodox Xuanmen martial arts techniques and had a pure and upright demeanor, clearly indicating that he was not a member of any unorthodox sect.

He knew Yue Yunqing to be aloof and never spoke without reason; his words clearly showed how highly he regarded her.

"Taihua Sect, Feng Qingyun," he said, bowing slightly.

[A subtle glint appeared in your eyes, revealing that you had already discerned Feng Yunqing's cultivation level: mid-stage Dragon Court cultivation, comparable to Sun Miao, Yue Yunqing, and others.]

[However, with his pure Yang energy at its peak, he is no weaker than someone cultivating to the late stage of the Dragon Court realm; truly remarkable.]

You returned the greeting with a smile: "Fangcun Mountain, Zhou Jing."

"Fangcun Mountain?" Feng Qingyun was taken aback again; they were actually disciples of the righteous path.

What puzzled him even more was that Zhou Jing seemed to have come alone, which was highly unusual.

[Just as he was about to speak, a seemingly refined man from the Ziyang Academy across from him preemptively spoke:]

"Lord Li, how have you been? I've been eagerly awaiting your departure from the Southern Frontier."

[You looked up at the sound and recognized a refined and handsome scholar, yet a sharp edge shone through his brows—it was Cao An, the current "Chancellor of the Academy" at Ziyang Academy.]

He was originally the top scholar in the imperial examination of the Sui Dynasty in Yuzhou, a region of central China, and was renowned for his achievements. When he passed the examination with flying colors, his righteous spirit resonated for miles around, which led to him being accepted as a personal disciple by Master Dong, the headmaster of Ziyang Academy.

[You sensed his cultivation level; Cao An also possessed the mid-stage Dragon Court realm.]

[It is said among the righteous that Cao An's destiny corresponds to the celestial star of literature.] [Cao An's actions, a direct confrontation with Li Luosheng, are understood by everyone to be a matter of the past—the appearance of ancient ruins years ago, in which both the righteous and demonic paths were involved.]

[Taiyinzi of the Blood Sea Demon Sect killed the previous headmaster of the Ziyang Academy, but was ultimately killed by Xu Wuji of the Daoling Sect.]

That battle cemented Xu Wuji's reputation as the top of the Dragon and Tiger Ranking, and also sowed the seeds of enmity between Ziyang Academy and the Blood Sea Demon Sect.

Although Cao An had not yet taken over as the head of the academy, he was present at the event.

[Li Luosheng was the same; it was only after Taiyinzi's death that he succeeded to the position of Holy Son of the Blood Sea Demon Sect.]

The two had similar experiences and had long harbored this wish.

Therefore, upon seeing Li Luosheng appear, Cao An, the Chancellor of Ziyang Academy, immediately provoked him.

Li Luosheng merely raised an eyebrow, ignoring him.

This demeanor did not anger Cao An; he appeared quite composed. He simply said calmly, "It seems that Saint Li has made further progress in his 'Blood Sea Netherworld Demon Art'."

Standing beside Cao An were fifteen people from the Dao Ling Sect, but Xu Wuji, the number one figure of the righteous path, was not among them.

The leader was a handsome young man with fair skin, dressed in brocade and black robes. His eyes were bright and his brows exuded arrogance.

[You also recognized this person. Besides Xu Wuji, two other people from the Dao Ling Sect, a man and a woman, have also entered the top ten of the Righteous Path Dragon and Tiger Ranking.]

Sun Miao, the Heavenly Star of Fangcun Mountain, did not even make it into the top ten, ranking eleventh.

[This is also why Sun Miao mostly stayed in seclusion and rarely fought others.]

However, this also reveals the Dao Ling Sect's profound strength.

[This person's name is Gu Yu. His cultivation level is also at the mid-stage of the Dragon Court realm. Moreover, he should be practicing the "Innate Five Virtues Revolving Scripture," the sect's most treasured scripture, which is no less powerful than the works of everyone present.]

Gu Yu scoffed, "Senior Brother Cao, why waste your breath on this Li Luosheng?"

"He's nothing but a cowardly demonic cultivator who's been terrified of Brother Wuji."

"He's all alone here now, why don't we join forces and kill him!"

Upon hearing this, Li Luosheng merely chuckled, showing no anger, but his gaze subtly fell upon the stone bridge before him, as if scrutinizing something.

Faced with this almost dismissive attitude, Gu Yu narrowed his eyes, his magical power circulated once more, causing the surrounding spiritual energy to surge, and a faint five-colored light emanated from his palm.

"Li Luosheng, how dare you look down on me like this!"

Seeing this, Cao An of Ziyang Academy rolled up his sleeves, and a gentle breeze actually gathered in his hand. He smiled and said, "Holy Son, try out my book-turning style."

[You probably didn't expect that the first person to become the target of everyone's attacks after entering this place would be this Holy Son of the Blood Sea Demon Sect.]

Li Luosheng didn't even glance at it, and his magical power remained completely unmoved.

Such composure, ironically, drew a hint of admiration from Feng Qingyun.

[This holy son of the Blood Sea Demon Sect remained unfazed even when facing the intense gazes of the two righteous sects, indicating that his strength and demeanor surpass even the rumors.]

[You glanced around, noticing another unfamiliar presence emerging from the bamboo grove behind you.]

Everyone sensed something amiss, and their gazes all turned towards the path shaded by bamboo shadows.

Footsteps approached from afar through the thin mist, followed by a voice:

"Since Xu Wuji is not here, who do you, Gu Yu, think you are? Everyone here is a disciple of a sect; when did it become your place to dictate the world?"

"Cao An, Ziyang Academy has always upheld the principles of gentlemanly conduct and virtuous behavior. Now, you're bullying the weak with numbers—is this your gentlemanly style?"

Before the words were even finished, the billowing demonic energy parted the clouds like a tidal wave, revealing a group of people among them.

Gu Yu and Cao An frowned simultaneously, having already recognized each other's identities: the Extreme Demonic Sect.

The person who had just spoken also revealed himself completely. He was a lean and strong young man with flowing red hair, shirtless, and wearing a black jade belt around his waist.

His upper body was covered in red stripes, his eyes gleamed with a sharp light, and he exuded an imposing aura.

[You gaze intently and realize that this group is indeed disciples of the Extreme Demonic Sect. Especially the leader; although his blood and energy surge and boil, it is firmly suppressed within his body, not leaking out in the slightest.]

This person is named Xiahou Li, the Holy Son of the Extreme Path Demonic Sect, and ranks even higher than Li Luosheng on the Demonic Path Dragon and Tiger Ranking.

Xiahou Li walked slowly among the crowd, his gaze sweeping over the righteous sects, and raised his voice: "What, do you think the demonic path has no one to rely on?"

Gu Yu dispersed the five-colored magical power in his palm, his eyes filled with disdain: "If it weren't for Brother Wuji not having arrived yet, how could you, Xiahou Li, be allowed to speak so arrogantly here?"

Xiahou Li said, "So what if there's Xu Wuji? My Holy Sect's Holy Son of All Living Beings has also emerged from seclusion."

"Tianjingxu?!"

A hint of apprehension flashed in Gu Yu's eyes, then he sneered, "Let's see how Tian Jingxu is defeated by Brother Wuji."

Cao An also spoke calmly: "Although my Ziyang Academy studies Confucianism, what we seek are the three great realms of regulating one's family, bringing peace to the world, and cultivating oneself."

"A virtuous person repays injustice with justice; if one's heart is pure, there is no need to concern oneself with the means employed."

With the addition of the Extreme Demonic Sect, the Purple Sun Academy and the Dao Ling Sect knew they had no chance to intervene, so they temporarily held their positions.

[Just as Xiahou Li was about to speak, Li Luosheng suddenly turned to look at Gu Yu and the other man, and said calmly, "You two are lucky. If you had made your move just now, you would be dead by now."]

These words, spoken with extreme arrogance, stunned not only Gu Yu and Cao An, but also Xiahou Li of the Extreme Demonic Sect, who was momentarily speechless.

Xiahou Li had no close relationship with Li Luosheng, but was acquainted with the deceased Taiyinzi.

[Back then, Taiyinzi was so arrogant and conceited that he insisted on fighting Xu Wuji, and was ultimately killed on the spot.]

Who would have thought that the succeeding Holy Son, Li Luosheng, would also possess such a nature?

Could it be that the Blood Sea Demon Sect truly shares the same lineage?

Only Yue Yunqing knew the truth—the person before her was no longer Li Luosheng, but Danling, the youngest son of the Heavenly Emperor. His words just now were no empty boast.

Within the Dragon Court realm, Dan Ling possesses almost all the abilities of a Great Dao Golden Core cultivator.

Gu Yu's face was ashen, barely able to contain his murderous intent: "Li Luosheng, I've tolerated you so many times, are you really courting death!"

Li Luosheng, however, seemed oblivious and turned to you, saying, "Brother Zhou, beyond this bridge lies the Heavenly Emperor's Palace, also known as the 'Dao Palace.'"

You nodded slightly, but then noticed that Gu Yu had already made his move—five colors swirled in his palm, the very essence of the Five Innate Virtues transformed from the "Scripture of the Revolve of the Five Innate Virtues."

[Li Luosheng suddenly turned around, and behind him, a surging, blood-red phantom rose up, within which countless ghostly faces floated and howled.]

However, before Li Luosheng could make a move, another aura suddenly arrived from outside the bamboo forest.

You gently raise your eyes, only to sense that the newcomer's aura is unfathomable, seemingly above even the wind and clouds.

A name suddenly pops into your mind—Xu Wuji!

Xiahou Li's face was grim; he hadn't expected Xu Wuji to arrive so quickly.

[Not only him, but Feng Qingyun and the other disciples of the unorthodox sects also thought it was because of his pale complexion.]

(End of this chapter)