I became an immortal in the mountains

Chapter 936 Help Me Become a God?

The grand ceremony held at Demon Mountain caused quite a stir.

Although Gu Yuanqing couldn't see it, he could still sense it slightly.

However, none of this mattered to him. He glanced at it a couple more times and then turned his attention back to his own affairs.

What he said to Lieshan Yu back then was also what he truly thought: he didn't want to get involved in the affairs of the Demon Realm.
He is currently unable to fundamentally solve the problems of the Demon Realm, so he will not interfere.

He cultivated leisurely in the Northern Spring Realm, his cultivation level increasing day by day. The aura of the Dao of Creation sprouting in the Dao Source True Seed became clearer and clearer, as if he would begin to transform after taking another step forward.

Through continuous practice, all kinds of supernatural powers gradually approach perfection, and each supernatural power can be used at will.

The vast true essence and the celestial world, along with the profound understanding of the Great Dao, allow the power of his supernatural abilities to surpass the level of a Void Immortal even without the blessing of the Northern Spring Realm.

He once clashed with Zhuo Ming at his peak during the trials at Mount Ling, and the two were evenly matched.

In other words, Gu Yuanqing already possessed the strength of a true god, and the insurmountable barrier between realms seemed to become less pronounced in him.

This is also one of the reasons why Gu Yuanqing can maintain his position in the Northern Spring Realm!

At this point, he was no longer deliberately seeking the next breakthrough, but instead focused on making his own accumulation more profound and his understanding of the great Dao of Heaven and Earth more in-depth.

As the saying goes, a tall building starts from the ground. If you want to go further, you need to lay a solid foundation for every step. Otherwise, even with the blessing of the magical artifacts from Beiquan Cave, it will still be difficult to make up for the shortcomings.

The progress of the cultivators in the Qian Yuan Realm is a good example of this.

There are now more and more Celestials in the Qian Yuan Realm, but many of them were originally exceptionally talented. In their pursuit of higher realms and breakthroughs in cultivation, they left flaws in their foundation. After reaching the Celestial Realm, these flaws immediately limited their subsequent path.

On the contrary, some who seem dull-witted have laid a more solid foundation. Although they started a little slower, they are now gradually catching up and surpassing others.

This was achieved through Gu Yuanqing's several lectures, where he broke down and explained the paths of cultivators at each level based on his own experience, conveying them to the cultivators in the realm in a simple and easy-to-understand way, enabling the people in this realm to have a far greater understanding of the path of cultivation than those in other realms.

Otherwise, the gap would be even more pronounced.

Since the last attack on the ancient realm failed, the prestige of the Qian Yuan Realm in the Linglong Realm has completely surpassed that of the Taigu Divine Sect.

This powerful sect, which has suppressed countless sects throughout history, has gradually faded from everyone's sight.

At this moment, Gu Yuanqing had become the number one person in the Linglong Realm!
Beiquan Mountain has become the undisputed premier cultivation holy land in the Linglong Realm.

Those sects that had initially sided with the Ancient Divine Sect now rarely dared to antagonize the Qian Yuan Sect.

Of course, these various beginnings did not significantly affect the major realms themselves. The Qian Yuan Divine Palace also adhered to its initial declaration, only preaching the Dao and not interfering in the affairs of any sect.

However, it is undeniable that even if they do nothing, their influence will gradually spread and will affect the situation within each sect.

For cultivators in the entire Linglong Realm, the biggest difference from before is that they still dare not enter the Ancient Realm easily, and the changes in the Ancient Realm are gradually becoming known to others.

The chaos in this world also stirred up a huge wave within the Linglong Realm.

The world, which had remained unchanged for countless years, suddenly became like this; how could it not attract attention?

Rumors gradually spread that the Ancient Realm had become like this because the people of the Ancient Realm had invaded the Qian Yuan Realm.

However, these things are difficult to verify.

The Heavenly Ladder and the Centennial Grand Competition remain unchanged, except that the Ancient Divine Sect is no longer present.

The power of the Heaven and Earth Stele and the Tower of Babel will not change in the slightest because of the Ancient Divine Sect and the Great Wei Divine Dynasty.

This is also the only time when people from the Linglong Realm can safely enter and leave the Ancient Realm. However, there are naturally far fewer spectators on the Ancient Realm stage. Only the realm lords who control the realm tokens of various realms and the cultivators participating in the trial can enter.

Gu Yuanqing didn't care much about any of these things; naturally, the descendants of the Great Qian Dynasty and the Qian Yuan Sect would take care of them.

The Heavenly Ladder resources were no longer of any use to him; their limit was the Yin-Yang Cycle Realm!

This trial path was designed to cultivate more geniuses from the lower levels, not for a master like him.

After handling the affairs of the Lingxu Sect, Li Miaoxuan returned to the Northern Spring Realm to cultivate.

At this time, the Northern Spring Realm far surpassed the Spirit Ruins Sect in every aspect.

Moreover, her home and her descendants are all here, so the importance of the Lingxu Sect to her is getting weaker and weaker. At this time, it is more the Lingxu Sect that wants to maintain its relationship with her.

Her cultivation and realm were also getting higher and higher, and overall, she was only half a step behind Gu Yuanqing.

The feelings between the two deepened over time and had long surpassed those of ordinary Daoist couples.

We treat each other with respect, walk together in peace and tranquility.

Gu Yuanqing cherishes and enjoys his current life. Compared to his previous life of working 996 to make a living, and compared to all the pressures he faced before, his current life is exactly what he wants.

Seventy years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Gu Yuanqing preached to the world once again, and countless people in the Linglong Realm listened to his teachings.

The aroma of incense has become richer and stronger over the years.

After so many years of growth, the signs that the Northern Spring Realm is about to break through to the next world are becoming stronger and stronger. Others can't feel anything, but Gu Yuanqing can clearly feel the subtle ripples that occasionally appear in the sky above the Northern Spring Realm.

It seems that a difference of just a hair's breadth would break the final spatial boundary.

That same year, another great war broke out in the Demon Realm.

This time it was far more intense than before, and Gu Yuanqing even felt a power that surpassed the peak level of a true god.

That night, the light of the blood moon completely obscured the sun, and the power of the demonic path almost completely gained the upper hand, weakening the power of the divine artifacts to the extreme.

However, after that day, the True Demon Apostles completely disappeared, and even the blood moon in the sky returned to normal, though it still seemed slightly more crimson than before.

Li Miaoxuan said, "It seems that Demon God Mountain has used its true strength to completely suppress the True Demon Apostle and reseal the underground rift." Gu Yuanqing looked into the distance and chuckled, "It seems that it is indeed as we thought before. They had the means to suppress it, but they just didn't want to use it, or rather, they wanted to use the threat of the True Demon to contact the Dharma Source Realm."

Li Miaoxuan said, "But what Lie Shanyu swore with his soul that day is probably true. Whether it is the Ancient Realm or the Demon Realm, they will become a great threat sooner or later."

Gu Yuanqing nodded: "I hope that day comes a little later, maybe by then we will already have the strength to deal with it."

"Let's hope so."

……

Peace was restored in the Demon Realm, but some changes occurred in the Ancient Realm.

It is unclear when it started, but a rumor began to circulate in the Linglong Realm and has only grown stronger over time.

The news quickly reached the Qian Yuan Sect.

After Li Chengyi left, Li Guanrong and Gu Siyuan, who were in charge of sect affairs, came together to pay their respects to Gu Yuanqing and Li Miaoxuan.

The two kowtowed in greeting.

Gu Yuanqing chuckled and said, "Let's sit down and talk."

Li Miaoxuan personally poured tea for her two grandsons, who quickly bowed and accepted the teacups from their grandmother's hands, feeling extremely apprehensive.

Gu Yuanqing looked at his two grandsons with great satisfaction.

Although Li Guanrong was somewhat lazy, his two grandsons were undeniably capable, managing the Great Qian Dynasty and the Qian Yuan Sect in an orderly manner, and never neglecting their cultivation despite being preoccupied with worldly affairs.

Gu Siyuan's personality is quite similar to Gu Yuanqing's; he is calm, composed, indifferent to fame and fortune, and possesses extraordinary mental cultivation.

Li Guanrong carefully put down his teacup and said respectfully, "Grandfather, I have come here because there is a rumor in the Linglong Realm that has spread far and wide and has even affected you."

Legend has it that the Demon Lord's soul is suppressed within the ancient realm. The reason why countless cultivators of the Great Wei Dynasty were trapped in a state of neither life nor death was because the seal was breached, allowing the Demon Lord's power to corrupt them. Now, the Demon Lord's power is leaking more and more, causing chaos in the ancient realm. If it is not resolved, the entire world may be plunged into catastrophe!

Gu Siyuan continued, "The rumor also says that only the Dao of Creation, which Grandfather possesses, can resolve this calamity. My brother and I do not know whether this rumor is true or false, so we have come to ask Grandfather for his opinion."

Gu Yuanqing picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and chuckled, "You are also at the Yin-Yang Realm level, so you may know some secrets. Indeed, the Demon Lord's soul is suppressed in the Ancient Realm."

The two grandsons' expressions changed slightly, and Li Guanrong couldn't help but ask, "That rumor..."

Li Miaoxuan said, "You don't need to worry. Your grandfather, your father, and I all know about this. The reason we didn't tell you is that we didn't want these things to affect your state of mind. After all, this matter doesn't have much to do with you. Back then, the Ancient Divine Sect summoned the Ancient Realm to attack the Qian Yuan Realm in order to force your grandfather to take action."

Gu Yuanqing also laughed and said, "This matter has been quiet for so long, so it must have been spread by people from the Ancient Realm or the Primordial God Sect. Their purpose is probably to force me to take action."

Li Guanrong said, "Is there anything I can do to suppress these rumors? The Linglong Realm is in a state of panic because of this, and many sects have sent people to inquire about it."

Gu Yuanqing said calmly, "You can handle it as you see fit. Actually, the Linglong Realm isn't that important to us."

Li Guanrong and Gu Siyuan exchanged a glance.

Li Miaoxuan looked at her two grandsons and smiled gently, "You don't need to worry about too much. Just focus more on your cultivation. As for these rumors, just listen to them and let them go. Don't take them to heart."

Li Guanrong and Gu Siyuan exchanged a glance, then stood up and bowed, saying, "Grandson understands."

After Li Guanrong and Gu Siyuan left.

Li Miaoxuan said, "What do you think the Ancient Realm and the Primordial God Sect are trying to do? They've had quite a few dealings with you, so what's the point of spreading this information? Do they think they can force you to change your mind and take action by relying on these people from the Linglong Realm?"

Gu Yuanqing picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and said slowly, "It may not be that the people of the Linglong Realm forced me to take action; perhaps they just wanted to remind me. In fact, I have secretly entered the Ancient Realm over the years. The situation in the Ancient Realm has indeed been getting worse and worse, which means that the power of the True Demon Soul is leaking more and more. The one in the Ancient Realm should be getting restless soon."

Li Miaoxuan frowned slightly: "So, the situation in the Ancient Realm is quite dangerous. We should prepare for the worst as soon as possible."

Gu Yuanqing said, "Perhaps, let's wait and see."

……

As time passed, the Qian Yuan Sect's understanding of the matter became clearer and clearer. The source of the information was also identified: several Celestial cultivators had secretly entered the Ancient Realm, but were found by Celestials from the Great Wei Divine Dynasty, who informed them of the relevant information, and thus brought them back.

However, this matter did not have an immediate real impact on the Linglong Realm. The turmoil it stirred up in the Linglong Realm gradually subsided over time, but this matter always left a shadow in everyone's hearts.

As for Gu Yuanqing and Li Miaoxuan, they quickly put the matter out of their minds, because thinking about it would be pointless.

More than thirty years have passed, and the spatial ripples above Beiquan Realm have become increasingly apparent.

This time, it seems that because the world he is about to break through is more powerful, the breakthrough is much slower than Gu Yuanqing had expected.

Just then, he sensed that Wei Zhao of the Ancient Divine Sect had once again arrived outside the Qian Yuan Realm.

Gu Yuanqing made his move directly, but all that arrived was a wisp of divine soul, which was shattered within Gu Yuanqing's sword shadow.

The next second, a divine soul arrived and said softly, "Wait, I am just a wisp of a divine soul. Even if you kill me, it will be useless. Why don't we have a good chat?"

Gu Yuanqing thought for a moment, and the sword energy that had been piercing through the air transformed into a human figure. He said indifferently, "If it's just the same old story, then there's no need for that."

Wei Zhao said in a deep voice, "Gu Yuanqing, I know that you have entered the Ancient Realm over the years and witnessed its changes. The Demon Lord's soul is about to completely spiral out of control. Are you really unwilling to take action?"

Gu Yuanqing smiled calmly: "Actually, it's very simple for me to take action. You can summon the Ancient Realm to descend upon the Qian Yuan Realm again, and I can also use the Dao of Creation."

Wei Zhao's eyes narrowed slightly: "I don't know what you did back then, but do you know how much trouble it would bring if your actions caused the Demon Lord's soul to escape?"

"Calamity? You're the ones who forced me to take action, and now you say my actions will cause calamity? What a joke. You've said everything, good and bad." Gu Yuanqing's words carried a hint of sarcasm. "You want me to exert myself, but you want to take advantage of me. Is there such a thing as a free lunch?"

Wei Zhao gave Gu Yuanqing a deep look and slowly said, "If you want benefits, I can give them to you, and I might even help you achieve the position of a true god!"

"A true god?" Gu Yuanqing couldn't help but laugh. "Is it a true god like Zhuo Ming or Li Huang? I have no interest in that."

“A true god, I could even use the Gui Cang Palace to help you overcome the divine tribulation!” Wei Zhao stared at Gu Yuanqing. “If you really come from the Dharma Source Realm, you should know something about the situation there. It is no longer what it used to be. Perhaps you also control other rule artifacts, but even so, it will be extremely difficult for you to overcome the divine tribulation on your own!”

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