If you don't give up, I'd like to be your adoptive father.

Chapter 1063 On the Great Luo Path
Dong Ye said calmly, "Fellow Daoist Gu obeys the will of Heaven and is rational; he is truly a role model for us all."

Morality and friendship are certainly important.

"If one clings to worldly desires, even if one becomes an immortal, one can never attain the Dao."

The Old Mother of Qiushan asked, "Great Immortal, after attaining the Dao, is an immortal still an immortal?"

Dong Ye's face held a faint arrogance, while his eyes held a subtle mockery. "After merging with the Dao, one becomes a Great Luo. What is a 'Great Luo'?"

The Old Mother of Qiushan said, "Isn't 'Da Luo' just a modifier?"

The term used to define 'immortal' is 'Great Luo Golden Immortal'.

No matter how you define the word 'immortal', its original meaning remains unchanged: 'a person in the mountains'.

This fellow Daoist Gu has become a demon in his cultivation.

Forgot the "immortal" in "immortal" and the "person".

First come the 'humans', then they enter the mountains, and only then do they become 'immortals'.

It was all destroyed by 'people', leaving only a 'mountain'. Could this be the way of Tao?

A man went into the mountains to cultivate himself, and eventually the mountain became a solitary place, devoid of people.

"Hahahaha~~~" Dong Ye laughed loudly, looking up at the ground.

Fuqiu Gong, Li Futu, and Guo Qiong joined in the laughter, their mockery completely undisguised.

Meng Qi blushed slightly, feeling embarrassed for her, and glared at her reproachfully: You're not even a Celestial Immortal, yet you dare to "talk big" about the Great Luo Dao in front of a group of experts who are about to attain the Great Luo Dao. Do you deserve it?

Seeing that the four friends of Qionglin only mocked her, and even disdained to argue with her, they were unwilling to pay her any attention.

Old Meng kindly explained, "Attaining the Great Luo is not about the absence of people on the mountain, but rather the absence of both people and the mountain, yet there are both people and the mountain. Non-action and naturalness are the state of mind of the Great Luo."

'Wuwei' (non-action) is not about being emotionless or without desire, but rather about following one's true nature and being carefree and unrestrained.

The old woman of Qiushan sighed, "What makes a person human is that their true nature always contains desires and attachments that belong to them."

A person can never become a 'mountain'.

Once a person becomes a 'mountain,' they cease to be a person.

Meng Qi frowned. Yu Fengxian had a lot of fallacies and was indeed not suitable for the Celestial Immortal Path.

No wonder no great being bestowed upon her a celestial destiny.

She is completely unsuitable for the path of immortality. Not only will she go astray on the path, but she may also "fall into demonic possession".

He muttered to himself, but said aloud, "Once a person enters the mountains, they become an 'immortal.' Immortals and humans are inherently different. Going along with this difference is the way of nature."

Xiao Yu glanced at him and said, "Xiao Meng, you knew that the Qin Dynasty was doomed, but didn't you still go to Xianyang and serve as Grand Tutor for ten years ten years ago?"
You know what destiny is, but what are you doing?
To do what one knows to be impossible for the sake of righteousness—that is what makes a true man, a sage!

—Could you please stop calling me "Little Meng"? I already know who you are, stop pretending!
Meng Qi was very dissatisfied, but he couldn't shout it out.

He knew that the Old Mother of Qiushan was Yu Fengxian, but Yu Fengxian didn't know that he knew!

"I am me, and I follow my heart. Fellow Daoist Gu follows Fellow Daoist Gu's heart. We are no different."

Although she acknowledged herself and even praised herself while belittling Gu Zhenjun, Meng Qi genuinely didn't think he was more of a "husband" or a "good person" than others.

Xiaoyu nodded slightly and said, "If that's the case, why are you still shouting?"

Even an old woman has her own heart.

Following her own conscience, she believed that Xiao Gu's "quick and easy" way of earning Heavenly Merit was too utilitarian.

They also felt that his purpose in lending "immortal cultivation loans" everywhere was impure, just like a shady character lending money at exorbitant interest rates.

So when he presented his 2,800 days of accumulated merit to prove to me that he was not filthy, I did not accept it.

Meng Qi said, "Even if you don't acknowledge Fellow Daoist Gu's divine skill, it doesn't mean he's a filthy person!"

Xiao Yu said, "No, it's not that I don't acknowledge his divine skill."

I think that Heavenly Merit is just that—a matter of course. You can't judge a person's character based on Heavenly Merit.

I'm presiding over a case!

Since the case is being heard, the determination that Xiao Gu is a scoundrel is based on corresponding facts and evidence.

Xiao Gu, will you speak yourself, or will you have Li Fushi speak for you?
However, you have a lot of dirty deeds to tell, and I'm afraid I can't finish them all in a short time!
This old woman doesn't mind, but I wonder if you venerable immortals have the patience to listen to the whole thing.

Gu Zhenjun shouted, "I did not do anything unsavory, Old Mother Qiushan. Just because you don't agree doesn't mean I'm wrong."

If I were inherently evil, how could I have accumulated so much merit?

Meng Qi also said, "I have known Fellow Daoist Gu for many years and know that he has always been a gentleman with no bad deeds."

Xiao Yu winked at the talisman envoy who stood with his hands at his sides, and said, "Tell all of you great immortals the story of Xiao Gu eating the seven-colored lingzhi when he was young."

The talisman envoy hesitated for a moment, and seeing that none of the great immortals spoke to stop him, he took out the "Book of Good and Evil" from his robes and began to chant incantations and make hand gestures towards Gu Zhenjun's primordial spirit.

Opening the Heavenly Book again, you'll see a brief introduction of Gu Zhenjun.

Gu Zhenjun's name is recorded in the Heavenly Register, where you can find relatively basic archival information.

For example, the story Xiaoyu tells at this moment about "the boy swallowing the seven-colored Ganoderma lucidum".

If it were Xiaoyu telling the story, she would definitely do it vividly, over two cups of tea and several thousand words.

The talisman opened the Heavenly Book and read aloud: "Gu Tong, a young man, sought immortality and visited the Dao, and made friends with six like-minded friends, who became known as the 'Seven True Men of Mount Lu'."

One day, Qi Zhenzi encountered a mortal immortal who guided him to travel over a hundred miles into the mountains in search of elixirs.

I saw a large vine tree, about five or six spans in circumference, its verdant shade blocking out the sun.

Following the immortal's instructions, everyone waited quietly for several days.

The fruit tree was covered with white fungus, bright and glossy, with filaments growing out and swaying.

All seven sons knew that this was a 100,000-year-old seven-colored Ganoderma lucidum, guided by an immortal, and that consuming it could lead to immortality.

Gu Zhenjun eagerly stepped forward, wanting to climb the tree and pick the immortal mushrooms for everyone.

The crowd helped him climb the vine, but Gu Tong grabbed the fairy mushroom and quickly devoured it.

Liu Zhenzi was furious, but Gu Zhenjun, having already attained immortality, drifted away.

After reading it, the talisman envoy closed the heavenly book, lowered his head, and looked at the ground, not daring to glance at the expressions of the immortals.

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "There's one more thing I haven't finished saying. Before Xiao Gu ascended to immortality, he said something to those six people."

The talisman envoy had no choice but to say, “True Lord Gu said, ‘I have truly failed you, but now that I have attained the Dao, I will leave you behind and enter the ‘Dongling True Heaven’ to pay homage to the immortal. Everyone, please strive to attain the Dao and ascend to immortality as soon as possible.’”

Huang An Daxian's Taoist temple is also located in "Dongling Zhentian" on Mount Lu.

The immortal that Gu Zhenjun encountered in his early years was not necessarily Huang An.

After all, there are many immortals in Dongling True Heaven.

However, after consuming the Ganoderma lucidum and acquiring a divine body, he gained ten thousand years of magical power and went to the Cave Spirit True Heaven.

He was not Huang An's apprentice, but they had a relatively close relationship.

Of course, the fact that he and Huang An came from the same cave and had a close relationship could not be a reason for Xiao Yu to target him specifically.

Xiao Yu sneered, "Deceiving your friends and keeping the elixir for yourself. Before leaving, you even hypocritically advised them to work hard and achieve immortality in the future."

I wonder what you all think.

Anyway, since I've encountered this old woman, I'll only punish her with a beating. It's all because this old woman is old and has too much compassion." In truth, she didn't know Gu Zhenjun at all, nor did she care what kind of person he was or what immoral things he had done.

But since they insisted on provoking her and their own conduct was questionable, they shouldn't blame her for taking advantage of the situation.

Meng Qi frowned in thought, his face showing little expression.

The Four Friends of Qionglin showed no disgust or shock; on the contrary, they were somewhat indifferent.

Gu Zhenjun was excited and defended himself, saying, "Old Mother Qiushan, you are also a great immortal, have you not heard of the principle that 'opportunities should be seized'?"

Cultivation is inherently a "path of great contention," where one strives for extraordinary opportunities and the Great Dao, all of which are righteous paths.

What's wrong with me fighting for my own destiny in the immortal realm?
My ability to become an immortal proves that the destiny to ascend to immortality was inherently mine. If it weren't, I wouldn't have become an immortal.

Xiaoyu nodded and said, "You're absolutely right, you did a great job, but I just don't like you, so what?"

"Old Mother Qiushan, with all the great immortals here, how dare you be so arrogant and domineering?"

Gu Zhenjun called out while glancing at the Four Friends of Qionglin: Fellow Daoists, don't just sit there in a daze, hurry up and do something!
Meng Qi received his gaze. Although Gu Zhenjun had no expectations of him, whose strength was similar to his own, he did not look at him.

"Old Mother Qiushan, how about we go to the side hall for a private chat?"

He stood up and kept giving her meaningful glances.

Xiaoyu raised her cane and gently stomped it on the ground.

"Dong~~"

The invisible ley lines spread out, adding a "Five Peaks Seal" to the "Groundhog Pit".

Fuqiu Gong looked down at the ground, his eyes filled with surprise and uncertainty.

Li Futu stared wide-eyed, his face showing undisguised shock.

Xiao Yu slowly stood up and said, "Tu Chenghuang, please entertain these great immortals on my behalf."

After greeting her, she took the lead and headed towards Tu Ji's study.

Meng Qi gave the four friends of Qionglin a look that said, "Be patient and don't make any rash moves against the people in the pit," and then left the living room with "Old Mother Qiushan."

Seeing them disappear outside the side gate, Fuqiu Gong turned around and secretly asked in a telepathic message: "Brother Futu, you cultivate the 'True Form of the Five Sacred Mountains' and are very familiar with the divine power of the Five Sacred Mountains."

Did Yu Fengxian just cast the 'Five Sacred Mountains Divine Curse' on the earth's veins?

Li Futu murmured, "She did indeed add a 'Five Sacred Mountains Divine Talisman' to the pit where people were buried."

They borrowed some of the power of the Five Sacred Mountains to suppress Chen Sheng, Gu Zhenjun, and others.

If we intend to forcibly dig them out, we either need to possess the strength to lift Mount Tai, or we need to use magic to break her 'Five Sacred Mountains Divine Talisman'.

It's obviously impossible to lift Mount Tai with one's bare hands.

If forced, the people in the pit will surely be crushed into a pulp.

She used magic to break it. Her Five Sacred Mountains Divine Talisman seems even more exquisite than my "True Forms of the Five Sacred Mountains." How is that possible?

"How is this possible?" Fuqiu Gong exclaimed in disbelief, speaking in unison with him.

Finally, he added, "You have comprehended the Great Dao of the Five Sacred Mountains and are about to attain the Dao!"

Li Futu said, "Although I take the 'True Forms of the Five Sacred Mountains' as my fundamental method, I have only cultivated the 'True Qi of the Divine Sacred Mountains'."

His research on the Five Sacred Mountains Divine Registers doesn't seem to be as thorough as Yu Fengxian's.

"Please wait a moment, let me take another look."

After saying this, Li Futu stopped talking. His eyes flashed with an earthy yellow spiritual light, shaped like the Five Sacred Mountains, constantly flickering and changing deep within them.

Fuqiu Gong and the others were deeply troubled and remained silent, only studying the "Earth Seal" left by Yu Fengxian.

The City God, being sensible and perceptive, saw their solemn and unapproachable expressions and refrained from disturbing them.

The Qi cultivators in the pit felt the pressure on their bodies was ten times heavier than before, and they were extremely uncomfortable. Some groaned softly, while others begged Fuqiu Gong and the others.

Then, "Old Mother Qiushan" led Meng Qi into the study.

Before "Old Mother Qiushan" could make a move, Meng Qi himself formed hand seals and chanted incantations, adding a layer of magical barrier to the room.

"Xiao Meng—"

Before Xiaoyu could finish speaking, Meng Qi waved his hand and said angrily, "Don't call me 'Little Meng'! Yu Fengxian, do you think we don't know that you're just pretending to be a ghost?"
"How rude! Upon seeing this old man, instead of revealing his identity, he keeps calling me 'Little Meng.'"

"Old Mother Qiushan" deliberately feigned shock, "You, how could you..."

She composed herself, transforming back into "Yu Fengxian," and respectfully bowed, saying, "Old Meng, cough cough, Senior Meng, how did you know it was me?"

I didn't reveal any flaws! The immortals of Tianzhu Peak thought I was dead.

Haven't there been rumors lately that Yu Fengxian died at the hands of Feng Daoren?

She's putting on airs again.

From the moment "Song Hu" saw Meng Qi, he guessed that "Qiu Shan Lao Mu's" identity must have been exposed.

Fuqiu Zi invited Old Man Meng over just to try and reconnect with her and reminisce about old times!
Once the Four Friends of Qionglin triggered the Great Annihilation of Father and confirmed their true strength, Xiaoyu was even more certain of his conjecture. These four Golden Immortals, stronger than Huang An, already possessed combat power far exceeding expectations, and had no need for Meng Qi, a Profound Immortal, to contribute to their advancement.

The reason for calling him over was certainly not to intimidate him.

"Do you know who the four great immortals who came with me are? They are all about to attain the Great Luo realm. Your transformation technique is like child's play in front of them," Meng Qi said.

Xiaoyu put on airs, and he also used empty threats.

None of them are good.

"Attaining the Dao of the Great Luo? No wonder." Xiao Yu first showed a look of realization.

No wonder the Purple Mansion's annihilation technique quickly became choppy.

Then, with a strange expression, she asked, "How far are they from Da Luo?"

Meng Qi saw no shock, anxiety, or fear on her face. He was a little disappointed but also a little admiring. He said, "You're just one step away. Take Fuqiu Gong for example. Once he completes the Three Corpses Severing, he will immediately become a Great Luo Golden Immortal."

"How can a Great Luo Golden Immortal be so weak?" Xiao Yu no longer hid her disappointment and loss.

"What?" Meng Qi thought he was hallucinating. "You've got a stroke? A Great Luo Golden Immortal... so weak, how weak?"
Are you perhaps caught in a great calamity, the aura of which has seeped into your mind, clouding your spirit and causing you to lose your basic sensitivity to crisis?

"Her words and actions have become rebellious and chaotic?"

Just like the Three Immortal Maidens of the Investiture of the Gods, they directly insulted the Supreme Dao Ancestor and the Primordial Heavenly Venerable.

He even threw out the Golden Dragon Scissors, intending to cut the Dao Ancestor in two.

He threw out the Hunyuan Golden Bucket, intending to trap the Dao Ancestor inside.

Even after the Golden Dragon Scissors and the Primordial Golden Bucket were taken away, they still dared to draw their swords and fight the Dao Ancestor to the death.

To say they're brainless is an understatement; how could an idiot cultivate to the Golden Immortal realm?
It can only be said that, being in the midst of a great calamity, the aura of the calamity suppressed the rationality and wisdom in one's mind, leaving only a frenzied mind.

Meng Qi felt that Yu Fengxian was in this situation.

Xiao Yu said, "I have met Marshal Tianpeng and Daoist Lu Ya, and I can clearly feel that Lord Fuqiu is not as good as Daoist Lu Ya."

It's not just a little bit worse, it's at least two or three levels weaker.

However, compared to Marshal Tianpeng, Fuqiu Gong was not much better, at most half a level better.

Even if the 'Great Luo Golden Immortal' is not the pinnacle of cultivation, it is at least the pinnacle of strength and realm in the Pangu World, right?
Why does it feel like the name 'Great Luo Path' is somewhat misleading?

(End of this chapter)