I became an immortal in the mountains

Chapter 941 Peak of the Void Immortal Realm
Gu Yuanqing and Li Miaoxuan were not surprised by these changes in the Linglong Realm.

In fact, it doesn't really matter where this force comes from.

The only important thing is whether it can be quelled.

The Primordial Holy Sect is not enough to shake the influence of the Qian Yuan Sect on the Linglong Realm. After all, in this world, strength still speaks volumes.

Even if these people obtained the power of the Demon Lord's soul, they are not even Yin-Yang cultivators, so how could they possibly cause great chaos?

The sects of each realm control the realm tokens, which constitute the highest combat power in this world. Unless someone like Gu Yuanqing, whose power far surpasses that of the realms, appears, it is difficult to shake their foundation.

Moreover, the Qian Yuan Sect is there to back you up.

The emergence of a Yin-Yang Realm expert from the Qian Yuan Sect also shocked many other sects.

At the Heavenly Transformation level, one can only divide their spirit; only Yin-Yang masters can divide their bodies. Li Chengyi goes without saying, but Li Guanrong, Gu Siyuan, and Li Shi'an also made their moves.

However, there are still differences between the clones and the original body. In order to suppress the Linglong Realm, the Qianyuan Sect did not hide them at all.

Only then did the Linglong Realm realize that there were so many experts within the Qianyuan Sect!
Although ordinary Qian Yuan Sect disciples are usually at the Heavenly Transformation Realm, one can guess a thing or two, and even have heard rumors about it before.

However, this is different from true confirmation.

Another key point is that the Yin-Yang Calamity was extremely large, yet no one from other sects within the Qian Yuan Realm noticed it, which is quite perplexing.

In the Linglong Realm, the Yin-Yang Grand Cultivator is absolutely the only one besides the Ancient Divine Sect. After the battle with the Abyss Demon Clan, all the experts in the major sects were killed or injured. Even the Illusion Spirit Sect only has one Yin-Yang Realm expert now.

Besides Gu Yuanqing, whose cultivation level was beyond comprehension, the Qian Yuan Sect also had so many Yin-Yang Realm experts, which undoubtedly pushed the Qian Yuan Sect's reputation to another peak.

However, the matter of the Primordial Holy Sect did not stop there. There were even rumors that the people of the Qian Yuan Sect had obtained the power of the Holy Venerable, which enabled them to grow rapidly from the Floating Realm to this level in just a thousand years.

It is also said that Gu Yuanqing is the successor. The ancient realm is connected to all other realms, and it is by borrowing the power of the ancient realm that it can radiate to all other realms and spread its teachings throughout the world.

They also said that the reason why the Qian Yuan Sect did not want people to cultivate the path of the Holy Venerable was because they wanted to enjoy the benefits all to themselves.

These remarks stirred up countless storms in the shadows. The Qian Yuan Divine Palace issued several denials, seemingly bringing the matter to a halt, but what these cultivators were really thinking in private remains unknown.

Even Gu Yuanqing was at a loss for words when he heard these words.

However, it must be said that the Primordial Holy Sect is indeed quite good at inciting people's hearts, making it difficult to guard against. There were even believers from the Qian Yuan Divine Palace who secretly went to the Qian Yuan Divine Palace to inquire whether Immortal Gu was the disciple of the Holy Venerable.

Gu Yuanqing originally didn't want to get too involved, since his descendants were capable of handling things now. However, after hearing that the rumors involved his own followers, he thought that since he hadn't preached for many years, he might as well preach again. This would both dispel the rumors and reassure people, and also give those who had dedicated their faith to him an opportunity.

One year later.

Gu Yuanqing's voice resounded once again throughout the Linglong Realm, and the Daoist chants reached the ears of cultivators in the Qianyuan Realm and many believers in the Linglong Realm.

He first stated that he had nothing to do with the so-called Demon Lord, and that everyone should kill those who follow the path of the Demonic Cult.

Then he began to speak, and this time, Gu Yuanqing talked all the way up to the Shattered Heaven Realm.

Many cultivators broke through their limits after hearing the Daoist teachings, and the entire Linglong Realm suppressed the matter of the Ancient Realm Demon Lord once again because of his sermon.

The Primordial Holy Sect once disappeared without a trace, with only occasional news of a sect having someone fall into demonic possession and cause calamity.

However, unless the connection between the Ancient Realm and the many exquisite realms can be severed to fundamentally solve the problem, it will be difficult to completely eliminate it.

After all, countless cultivators in the Void Realm or Celestial Realm face threats to their lifespan and the Heavenly Tribulation; otherwise, some would inevitably be tempted to take the risk.

Even those who are indifferent to life and death will still be tempted to see the scenery on the next level.

Such things happen even in the Qian Yuan Realm. However, the Qian Yuan Realm is different from other regions. Gu Yuanqing has almost absolute control over it. The person who has fallen into demonic possession can hide for less than a month before being detected by Gu Yuanqing. Subsequently, experts from the Qian Yuan Sect arrive and directly suppress and kill him.

After making an example of him, no one in the Qian Yuan Realm dared to cross the line again.

Gu Yuanqing saw all of this. As the saying goes, wealth is a powerful motivator, and sometimes even cultivators are not immune to it, only their desires are different from those of ordinary people.

Some seek immortality, some seek the Great Dao, some seek freedom, and some seek power.

What they seek may differ, but their desires are essentially the same.

When one's lifespan is about to end and the path ahead is blocked, it is inevitable that a cultivator will feel a sense of resentment. This resentment is the crack, the opportunity to take advantage of.

The Primordial Holy Sect used this gap to sow its seeds, planting them in people's hearts, letting them take root and sprout. When the branches and leaves flourish, that will be the day they turn into demons.

Gu Yuanqing watched all this without any emotional fluctuation.

It's not indifference, but clarity; this is just how the world is!
Sitting atop the mountain, one can observe the myriad phenomena of the world, listen to the ebb and flow of human emotions, and feel the workings of heaven and earth and the cycle of the great Dao.

As his thoughts shifted, Gu Yuanqing could sense that the profound mysteries of creation within the Dao Source Seed were growing silently.

Unbeknownst to him, his cultivation level had already reached the perfect state of a Void Immortal.

Li Miaoxuan seemed to sense something and looked up at him.

Gu Yuanqing smiled slightly and said softly, "It's done."

Li Miaoxuan was stunned for a moment, then smiled.

She didn't ask any more questions, but simply got up and poured him a cup of hot tea.

"Congratulations," she said softly.

"Congratulations." Gu Yuanqing took the teacup. Li Miaoxuan's progress was no slower than his, and she even seemed to be suppressing her cultivation progress.

The two exchanged a smile and then fell silent.

A mountain breeze swept by, and the sea of ​​clouds surged.

In this small courtyard, life is peaceful and serene, with the aroma of tea wafting through the air.

Gu Yuanqing held his teacup, looking at everything before him, his mind clear and calm.

The Great Perfection of the Void Immortal realm is still just a milestone; the road ahead is long, but he is not in a hurry. He has plenty of time and patience; the important thing is the present moment!
……

On the side peak of Beiquan Mountain.

Another tribulation is coming. Although it is only the second tribulation of the heavenly transformation, even Gu Yuanqing has turned his attention to it, because the person undergoing the tribulation is Gu Yuanying.

Her aptitude wasn't very good, and every step forward after reaching the Void Realm was extremely difficult.

This is the norm for most cultivators. Before reaching the Divine Platform Realm, they can rely on various resources to accumulate strength. As long as their comprehension is not too bad, they will eventually have a chance to succeed. However, after reaching the Void Heaven Realm, in addition to needing a perfect foundation, every step forward requires sufficient understanding of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.

If it weren't for living in the Northern Spring Realm and being nourished by this world, Gu Yuanying would probably never have had the chance to become a Celestial Being. Li Changyan, Li Cunguo, Li Chengyi, and other high-ranking members of the Qian Yuan Sect were all waiting around the Tribulation Ground.

However, it must be said that Gu Yuanying's foundation was also solid, and she escaped the Heavenly Tribulation of the Second Nine Heavens without any real danger.

As Gu Yuanqing saw the final tribulation descend and Gu Yuanying exude an aura of celestial beings, a smile appeared on his lips.

Of all the members of the Gu family, this younger sister was the only one he still cared about.

She achieved the status of a celestial being and extended her lifespan, which put her at ease.

Li Miaoxuan came to Gu Yuanqing's side and pretended to hum, "I see you care more about Yun Ying's tribulation than I did when I was undergoing my own Void Immortal tribulation."

Gu Yuanqing smiled and said, "That's because I have confidence in you. I said you'd be able to handle the Tribulation of the Void Immortal, or even the Tribulation of Immortals."

“Immortal Tribulation…” Li Miaoxuan uttered these two words softly, and then said nothing more.

Gu Yuanqing turned and glanced at her, hesitated for a moment, and said, "You have already reached the peak of the Void Immortal realm, so there is no need to wait for me."

Li Miaoxuan glanced at Gu Yuanqing, looked up at the sky, and laughed, "Who's waiting for you? Don't flatter yourself! I just haven't seen enough of this world yet. I was separated from Cheng Yi back then, and now I want to spend more time with him."

Gu Yuanqing gently grasped Li Miaoxuan's soft hand, and said with a half-smile, "Is that so?"

Li Miaoxuan gave a soft hum, without saying anything, but she tightened her grip on Gu Yuanqing's hand slightly.

The two stood side by side, gazing at the sea of ​​clouds in the distance. Suddenly, Gu Yuanqing said, "I'm planning to go to the Ancient Divine Sect again."

"The Primordial Divine Sect? You went to find Wei Zhao? Could it be that you want to agree to his plan to attack the Demon Lord?" Li Miaoxuan turned her head in surprise.

“The Linglong Realm is in complete chaos, while the Ancient Divine Sect is just watching the show from the sidelines. There’s no such thing as a free lunch. If we can also take back the Ten Directions Token, that would be great!” Gu Yuanqing smiled. “Now that the Qianyuan Realm is the leader of the Linglong Realm, the Ancient Divine Sect will naturally have to retreat to the background. Let’s retreat even more thoroughly.”

"The Ten Directions Token? I'm afraid he might not give it to me!" Li Miaoxuan said.

Gu Yuanqing said, "He will make a choice. Or... let him be quiet for another two hundred years to avoid causing trouble everywhere."

Li Miaoxuan couldn't help but smile: "It seems you still suspect that this was done by the Ancient Divine Sect."

Gu Yuanqing chuckled: "Better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free. We should learn from the ancient divine sect back then. They endured for so long. Now that they are in a weak position, they have no choice but to endure as well."

……

In the Primordial Realm.

Gu Yuanqing appeared, and in a few steps, he was already above the Ancient Divine Sect.

"Wei Zhao, come out and meet me!" Gu Yuanqing said calmly.

As soon as the voice appeared, the cultivators guarding the mountain of the Ancient Divine Sect looked up and their expressions changed drastically.

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"

Within the Taigu Divine Sect, alarm bells rang loudly.

The sect's protective formation was activated, but it was noticeably more fragile than before.

An elder of the Ancient Divine Sect flew up, shouting fiercely but inwardly, "Gu Yuanqing, what are you doing here in my Ancient Divine Sect again? Wasn't the last time enough? Are you trying to wipe out my Ancient Divine Sect?"

"Shut up!" Gu Yuanqing glanced at him, and the elder tilted his head back, spitting out blood as he fell from mid-air.

In mid-air, a gray-white aura appeared, transforming into a human figure, which was none other than Wei Zhao.

Wei Zhao said coldly, "Gu Yuanqing, you are also a great cultivator, why make things difficult for these juniors?"

Gu Yuanqing said calmly, "So he is alive now."

Wei Zhao stared at Gu Yuanqing and said, "Then tell me, what exactly do you want to do here?"

"I want the Ten Directions Token!" Gu Yuanqing said directly.

“Impossible! This has been the property of the Primordial Divine Sect since ancient times; it is impossible for it to be handed over to outsiders,” Wei Zhao said.

Gu Yuanqing smiled calmly: "The Ten Directions Token has always been held by the leader of the Linglong Realm. Its purpose is to protect the safety of the Linglong Realm itself. Since your Taigu Divine Sect has sealed its own gates, and the Linglong Realm is led by my Qianyuan Realm, the Ten Directions Token should naturally be in the hands of the Qianyuan Sect."

Wei Zhao said, "The one who holds the Ten Directions Token does indeed symbolize the head of the Linglong Realm, but the purpose of holding this token is to gather the power of all realms to suppress the Demon Lord. It is not the private property of one person or one sect. Since you, Gu Yuanqing, are unwilling to take action against the Demon Lord, what qualifications do you have to control this token?"

"And what about your Ancient Divine Sect? Right now, the Demon Lord's power has leaked into the Linglong Realm, but I haven't seen your Ancient Divine Sect do anything about it," Gu Yuanqing said.

Wei Zhao sneered: "If it weren't for you, Gu Yuanqing, causing such great losses to my Ancient Divine Sect, how could things have come to this? If it weren't for the intervention of my Ancient Divine Sect, the Boundary Abyss would have been shattered long ago, and if it weren't for the suppression of the Demon Lord by the people of the Ancient Divine Sect, it would have been in chaos long ago. Since you, Gu Yuanqing, have done things you shouldn't have done, you should naturally bear the consequences yourself."

Gu Yuanqing said calmly, "So you're finally admitting that the Great Wei Divine Dynasty is related to your Ancient Divine Sect?"

"So what if I admit it's related? Everything is for the safety of the realm. Unlike you, a great cultivator, you only think about your own important matters, disregarding the overall situation and the safety of the Linglong Realm. You even want to ask me for the Ten Directions Token. Gu Yuanqing, ask yourself, what makes you think you deserve it?" Wei Zhao said.

Gu Yuanqing shook his head and smiled, saying, "We are both cultivators, and we both know the truth. Why bother with these high-sounding words? Do you dare say that the leak of the Demon Lord's power into the Ancient Realm has nothing to do with you? I only ask you one question: will you give it to me or not?"

Wei Zhao sneered, "If you want to find fault, you can always find a reason. My Ancient Divine Sect has protected the safety of this world for tens of millions of years, and instead of being grateful, you question it like this. It's utterly ridiculous. Fine, even if I did it on purpose, so what? It's just a rehearsal for the future. If the matter of the Demon Lord is not resolved, the situation will only get worse in the future."

He paused here, looked coldly at Gu Yuanqing, and said, "I can give you the Ten Directions Token, but you already know the conditions."

Gu Yuanqing frowned slightly. To be honest, he didn't know which of Wei Zhao's words were true and which were false.

However, he immediately smiled and thought, why bother thinking so much about someone with whom he already had a grudge?

"Back then, you summoned the ancient realm to shroud the Qian Yuan Realm, threatening the safety of the entire Qian Yuan Realm to force me to take action. Today, I'll give you a choice: either stay quietly under the heavenly punishment for another two hundred years, or hand over the Ten Directions Token!"

Wei Zhao's expression immediately changed: "Gu Yuanqing, do you really want to be my enemy again? Don't force me to fight to the death!"

Gu Yuanqing laughed loudly: "Then let's give it a try!"

As he spoke, Gu Yuanqing made his move, raising his hand to strike down with a palm.

Wei Zhao's appearance was merely a clone. Upon contact with the palm print, it vanished into a phantom. The palm print, however, continued its momentum and fell directly towards the Ancient Divine Sect.

Boom!

With a deafening roar, countless cultivators from the Primordial Divine Sect coughed up blood and were severely injured.

The protective array rippled continuously.

Gu Yuanqing formed another hand seal, and his palm force transformed into the illusory image of the Beiquan Town World Seal, which once again suppressed the enemy.

(End of this chapter)