I became an immortal in the mountains

Chapter 930 The Great Qian Changes Hands
After an unknown amount of time, the illusion vanished, transforming into a torrent of information that flowed into Gu Yuanqing's consciousness.

The new technique instantly became clear to him, as if he had practiced it for countless years.

Gu Yuanqing sorted out and understood the new cultivation method, and then began to practice it.

In the past, he would have first entered the Ling Mountain Trial to conduct experimental cultivation, but this time he did not need to do so.

It seems that as Beiquan Cave Heaven has transformed into a world, the methods of Dao Derivation have become even more wondrous than before.

The cultivation experiences within the illusions are all integrated into the torrent of information. Scenes of failure and success within the illusions are all preserved, providing valuable experience for cultivation.

Of course, it's also possible that his cultivation level is higher, so even if the information in the Dao of Evolution is enormous, it won't impact consciousness and memory itself when it's integrated into his consciousness, and the original protective measures are naturally unnecessary.

The changes to the new cultivation method are actually not many; they are all minor adjustments, such as the order of passing through acupoints and the time spent there. The Yin and Yang energies merge once each time they pass through a place, and then separate again. In the process of interweaving and changing, the true essence becomes more refined and has a more immortal quality.

The laws governing the operation of the Great Dao in the world of Heaven and Man have also changed slightly, becoming more mysterious and unpredictable. The flowing river of the Great Dao has become less deliberate and more natural.

Don't underestimate these changes just because they seem minor. If it were an ordinary cultivator, it might take them several years to complete.

After all, some things require fundamental changes, and changing one thing can have far-reaching consequences.

However, within the Northern Spring Realm, with the aid of magical artifacts, Gu Yuanqing was in almost absolute control over himself. Every change was at his command, and there was no risk of him going astray.

Even if one goes mad with evil spirits, one can easily pull oneself back from the edge of a cliff.

This practice lasted for about a month. The original method was completely changed, and the new method could be naturally circulated in the body without the need for mental guidance.

After the change, although his cultivation level did not improve much, his control over the Great Dao became much smoother and more satisfactory.

Using the same amount of true energy and mental focus, the same spell is almost one point stronger than before.

After stabilizing for another half month, Gu Yuanqing began to deduce the supernatural powers again.

The Palm of Returning to the Void, the Sword of Controlling Tribulations, the Finger of Formless Tribulation, the Great Five Elements Divine Thunder, the Great Yi Illusionary Heaven Step, and even the Golden Palace Qihuang Elixir Scripture deduced after achieving the status of a Void Immortal, were all re-deduced by expending incense energy.

The accumulated incense energy from hundreds of years was exhausted, but it was still not enough, so he used the suppressed true demon energy as provisions.

The shadow's true demonic energy was nearly depleted before it stopped.

Just like the previous deduction of cultivation techniques, these supernatural abilities and techniques also have cultivation memories in the illusion after deduction. When cultivating, it is as if they have practiced it thousands of times, and they can do it with ease and without any sense of awkwardness.

After each supernatural power was re-examined and practiced, its power was vastly different from before.

The Myriad Paths Return to Nothingness Palm technique has become even more refined. With a single palm strike, all things return to nothingness. Whether it is a physical entity or energy, once it falls into it, it will disintegrate directly.

The Sword of Controlling Calamities and Manifestations is so powerful that when it is drawn, the Dao follows. With a single stroke, calamities arise, and the sword undergoes countless transformations, endlessly regenerating.

The Formless Calamity Finger is formless and without appearance, making it impossible to avoid;
The Great Five Elements Divine Thunder is domineering and unrestrained;
With the Great Yi Illusionary Heaven Step, wherever the mind goes, the body goes.

All these supernatural abilities are in harmony with the principles of space, making them even more powerful and mysterious.

Having gained experience with the Illusionary Realm of the Dao, he had retrained these supernatural abilities in just a few years. Although he had not yet mastered them, he used them without any strain or awkwardness.

It was as if these were his innate instincts; every gesture he made was accompanied by the Daoist principles, resonating with the heavens and earth.

Although this trip was quite costly, it was all worth it for Gu Yuanqing. Only now were these supernatural abilities truly commensurate with his Void Immortal realm.

He also transformed all the insights gained from the discussions between the two realms, the Ancient Divine Sect, and over two hundred years of experience into his own cultivation, strength, and foundation.

Meanwhile, Li Miaoxuan was not idle either.

In terms of inherent talent, she is far superior to Gu Yuanqing. Even with the blessing of Beiquan Mountain, Gu Yuanqing may not be able to surpass her by much. Otherwise, she would have difficulty keeping up with Gu Yuanqing's pace.

After all, the path of cultivation is not something that can be steadily advanced simply by having resources; one's own innate qualities and comprehension are also extremely important factors.

Asking about the Way, hearing about the Way, comprehending the Way, understanding the Way, proving the Way, and attaining the Way—each step requires great wisdom and demands a very high level of comprehension.

Moreover, as one's cultivation level increases, comprehension becomes more important than anything else.

If one's understanding of the Great Dao and the workings of Heaven and Earth is insufficient, it is impossible to break through to a higher realm.

Gu Yuanqing's path to enlightenment reveals that although he possesses Beiquan Mountain, which is rich in natural treasures and spiritual energy, each step he takes still requires years of accumulation.

Over the years, she has often discussed the Dao with Gu Yuanqing, and her understanding and insights into the Dao are no less than Gu Yuanqing's.

While Gu Yuanqing was in seclusion, working on his own cultivation techniques and supernatural abilities, she also entered the secret realm.

When Gu Yuanqing emerged from seclusion, her cultivation had also reached the Great Perfection of the Void Immortal realm, and it seemed that the quality of the Dragon-Slaying Guillotine in her hand had also improved.

After they left the pass, they confirmed each other's identities.

Time just passed by day by day.

A major event occurred in the Qian Yuan Realm: Li Guanrong abdicated the throne to Li Yuze.

He was trapped on this throne for five hundred years, and finally got his wish!
After abdicating, he took many senior officials from the court into Beiquan Mountain, and most of them were happy to do so.

Most of the officials in the Great Qian Dynasty were also cultivators, and for them, Beiquan Mountain was a sacred place.

It is even said that many people entered the government as officials so that one day they could go into the mountains to cultivate themselves.

Moreover, many people in the court were originally disciples of the Qian Yuan Sect. They entered the court only to gain experience. Now, they are following Li Guanrong back to the mountain, which is just right and makes room for the younger generation.

The space within the Northern Spring Realm that has been designated as part of the Qian Yuan Sect is nearly a million kilometers long. Such a large space can accommodate even a large number of people.

As Gu Yuanqing's strength grew, he gradually began to reveal his true nature regarding the Northern Spring Realm.

Of course, those who truly know the size of this space are at least the inner disciples of the Qian Yuan Sect. The outer disciples and those who come from the Linglong Realm to further their studies are still only on the first few mountain peaks after entering the Beiquan Realm.

Only those who establish a soul lamp within their sect and sign a contract with the Underworld King are qualified to know more.

The reason for setting aside such a large territory now is to prepare for the possibility of bringing everyone in the Qian Yuan Realm into the realm should an unforeseen and difficult situation arise in the future.

On this day, Li Miaoxuan and Gu Yuanqing sparred, demonstrating all kinds of techniques within a three-zhang radius.

Every inch of space was filled with the Taoist arts and supernatural powers they had evolved, yet not a single bit overflowed.

Li Miaoxuan unleashed the divine power of the Nine Tribulations Sutra of the Great Void, with each tribulation representing a new heaven. The nine tribulations evolved and overlapped, as if to transform this three-zhang-wide area into nine cycles of reincarnation. Within each cycle, tribulations were brewing, and life and death were alternating.

Gu Yuanqing countered with the Sword of Myriad Manifestations of Calamity Control, which also contained the Dao of Creation. All kinds of calamities fell into it and were resolved one by one, turning into new vitality and nourishing this small world.

Li Miaoxuan raised an eyebrow, lightly tapped her fingertip, and a sharp killing move suddenly appeared.

Gu Yuanqing raised his hand and pressed down, the killing intent falling into the vortex in his palm, dissipating silently like a clay ox entering the sea.

Li Miaoxuan gave a light snort, and her moves changed. The aura of calamity was dense and long, like a spring breeze and rain, nourishing things silently, yet hiding a murderous intent.

The two exchanged ideas, demonstrating various methods and verifying each other's understanding.

Just then, Li Chengyi arrived. Gu Yuanqing and Li Miaoxuan stopped.

Li Chengyi paid his respects.

Li Miaoxuan asked, "Is there something you want to say?"

Li Chengyi: "I wish to go out and gain experience, so I have come to ask my father and mother for permission."

Gu Yuanqing and Li Miaoxuan exchanged a glance; in fact, they had expected this to happen.

Li Chengyi paused for a moment, then said, "I am dull-witted, and my progress in the Yin-Yang Zhou Tian over the years has been extremely slow. Father and Mother are fighting against the Ancient Divine Sect and dealing with the Ancient Realm, and I can only watch from afar within the realm. I can neither intervene nor help them."

He paused, his voice lowering slightly: "I don't want things to stay like this."

Gu Yuanqing didn't speak, but calmly looked at Li Chengyi.

Even though he never deliberately probed Li Chengyi's thoughts, as the master of the cave, he could still discern Li Chengyi's thoughts from various signs.

To be honest, Li Chengyi's aptitude and comprehension are excellent in the Linglong Realm, the Spirit Realm, and the Demon Realm, and few can match his progress in cultivation; however, he seems to feel immense pressure in front of me and Li Miaoxuan.

Therefore, over the years, he has never put any pressure on Li Chengyi, and the same goes for Li Miaoxuan.

Li Chengyi continued, "Over in the Xuanqiong Realm, the Spirit Realm and the Nine Domains Divine Continent have been discussing the Dao for many years, with cultivators from all sides gathering, where struggles and opportunities coexist. I wish to go out and gain experience again, to pursue the path of the Dao. Now that Guan Rong has abdicated the throne and entered the mountains, the affairs of the Qian Yuan Sect are being handled by him and Si Yuan, so I can go out with peace of mind."

……

Three days later, at the summit of Beiquan's main peak.

Gu Yuanqing asked, "Are you ready?"

Li Chengyi nodded.

Gu Yuanqing was silent for a moment before slowly saying, "Be careful when you go out. If something really happens, don't try to handle it all by yourself."

"I know, I won't let you worry," Li Chengyi said.

Li Miaoxuan sighed softly: "Go ahead."

Li Chengyi solemnly kowtowed three times to Gu Yuanqing and Li Miaoxuan.

Li Miaoxuan helped him up.

With a flick of his sleeve, Gu Yuanqing unleashed an invisible force that tore through space and reached a certain coordinate in the Xuanqiong Realm.

Those were the anchor points he left behind back then, and although hundreds of years have passed, they are still clearly traceable.

The art of catching fish from the sky.

A spatial vortex slowly opened up in front of Li Chengyi, and on the other side of the vortex, an unfamiliar world could be vaguely seen.

The mountains and rivers rise and fall, and the spiritual energy is abundant. This is the residence of Gu Yuanqing, an elder of the Yujie Alliance, in the Xuanqiong Realm.

Li Chengyi took a deep breath and bowed to his parents again.

"The child is gone."

He turned around and stepped into the spatial vortex.

Gu Yuanqing and Li Miaoxuan watched him leave. The spatial vortex disappeared, and after a brief silence, both of them felt relieved.

As practitioners, we have long lifespans, and it is normal for us to part ways with our masters, disciples, brothers, children, and even our Daoist partners.

A hundred years is but a blink of an eye; today's farewell is but a fleeting ripple in the long river of time.

……

In the northern spring, everything seemed to have returned to its former leisurely state.

The Demon Realm and the Ancient Realm were in constant turmoil, but this did not affect Gu Yuanqing in the slightest.

Throughout history, for so many years, without his existence, both realms have remained peaceful and unharmed.

Both Demon God Mountain and the Primordial God Sect have extremely deep foundations, and they have not yet reached the point where they are completely unable to cope.

Gu Yuanqing wouldn't overestimate his own importance, especially since neither of these two things seemed to have much to do with him.

More than ten years later.

The Spirit Lord came to pay a visit and presented generous gifts.

Back then, when he was undergoing the tribulation of becoming a Void Immortal, if it weren't for Gu Yuanqing's help, he would probably have perished long ago.

This kindness is no different from that of my second parents. I feel ashamed that it has taken so long to come and express my gratitude.

Ji Shan followed.

Over the years, his cultivation has improved, but Gu Yuanqing could tell that he was probably destined to never become a Void Immortal.

Regardless of comprehension, Ji Shan's aptitude and comprehension are not bad, otherwise he would not have such attainments in the Dao of Arrays and the Dao of Heavenly Secrets, let alone reach the realm of the Undying Chaos.

However, precisely because of this, being too distracted by miscellaneous studies inevitably leads to some shortcomings in self-cultivation.

Furthermore, the Xuantian Pavilion's foundation is not as strong as that of long-established sects such as the Lingbao Holy Land, Yunmeng Holy Land, and Lingxu Sect. Its cultivation techniques are also slightly inferior, and its foundation has some flaws. These shortcomings may not be apparent under normal circumstances, but they will be magnified infinitely when seeking to break through to the Void Immortal realm and condense the Dao Source True Seed.

Gu Yuanqing and Li Miaoxuan both came out to greet them and entertained Lingzun and Jishan in Qingping Cave. Afterwards, the group sat down and discussed the Dao.

Lingzun achieved the status of a Void Immortal and had many insights, but his understanding of the Dao was far inferior to that of Gu Yuanqing and Li Miaoxuan.

Only after truly achieving the status of a Void Immortal did the Spirit Venerable realize the gap between himself and Gu Yuanqing. Even after two hundred years as a Void Immortal, he still felt far inferior to Gu Yuanqing when he had just passed the Void Immortal Tribulation.

When he met Gu Yuanqing again, instead of getting closer to him, he felt that Gu Yuanqing was even more unfathomable, giving him the feeling that the two of them were not on the same level. He felt the same way when he was with Li Miaoxuan.

What he gained from this discourse even surpassed what he had learned through many years of arduous practice.

He racked his brains but could not find the answer in the sect's books, but Gu Yuanqing's few words made him suddenly understand.
Those key questions that had troubled him for years, those doubts that he could never understand, melted away layer by layer under Gu Yuanqing's guidance, just like snow meeting the spring sun.

Ji Shan also gained a lot, especially in the art of formations.

He used to be the one guiding Gu Yuanqing, but now the roles have been reversed.

The two lingered in Qingping Cave for seven days. Before parting, the Spirit Lord once again expressed his gratitude and then left with Ji Shan.

Li Miaoxuan returned to the Northern Spring Realm to cultivate, while Gu Yuanqing's clone once again arrived at the Qingping Dao Palace.

Standing atop the main hall, gazing at the painting of immortals, I closed my eyes slightly, and my body transformed into a streak of light, flying into the painting…

(End of this chapter)