Evergreen Immortal.

Chapter 773 Gathering Fragrance
"Well"

Li Rui suddenly woke up from his dream, and the book in his hand fell to the ground with a thud.

The old scholar standing to the side looked concerned:
"Young friend, there is a balance between work and rest when it comes to scholarship. Why don't you go back and get some rest?"

This old scholar is known for his strictness in his studies, but now he actually said something about the balance between work and rest. I wonder what his students would think if they heard this.

There was nothing that could be done; Li Rui was just too diligent, to the point that even the old scholar couldn't find any fault with him. He was truly a fine young man.

"Thank you for your concern, Master Lin."

Li Rui nodded to the old scholar.

He put the fragment back on the bookshelf and then walked out of Hongwen Pavilion.

"It's been a long time since I've experienced the taste of death."

Li Rui thought to himself.

Not bad.

He died just now at the Taixu Dojo.

Is the inheritance of immortal-level skills so easy?
Even with Li Rui's talent, he only took three steps before his soul was obliterated.

That white jade bridge was originally prepared for those who ascended to immortality, at the very least True Lord. Naturally, he, a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, could not withstand it, and it was only natural that he was instantly killed.

"My senior brother once said that the dojos of the eldest and second senior brothers are located at the end of the White Jade Bridge."

Although he had the title of successor to the Lord of the Celestial Court, he did not expect his own master's dojo to make an exception for him.

As for seeing his two senior brothers, he had no hope at all.

However, Li Rui discovered...

Walking across that white jade bridge has the miraculous effect of creating a grotto-heaven.

"The Jade Bridge was originally intended as a test, to pressure people with the Dao, but unexpectedly, it greatly helped in opening up the Crimson Palace Grotto Heaven."

He had to guess.

Perhaps his senior brother Wuzhong, who was the disciple of his master, already knew about this matter, which is why he used the excuse of his senior brother and second senior brother to guide him.

"Having such a senior brother is a great blessing in life."

"History books say that my senior brother was ruthless and heartless, which is pure slander."

Li Rui couldn't help but feel indignant on behalf of his senior brother, Wu Zhong.

How could such a considerate senior brother be heartless?
He's clearly a good senior brother.

With the help of the White Jade Bridge, the chances of opening up the Crimson Palace Grotto are much greater.

Li Rui was determined to climb the white jade bridge every day and master the first level of the Hunyuan Wandao Method as soon as possible, so that he could add the two Dao Seeds to himself.

He has the power of two Dao Seeds as his reliance.

When faced with a struggle over the fundamental principles, one can remain much more composed.

Chaotic Demon Plain, on Mount Funiu.

"Grand Guest, you're back."

When the elders and disciples guarding the mountain saw Li Rui appear, they all showed obsequious smiles.

The events of that day on the Chaotic Demon Plains had already spread far and wide.

Well known.

Sword cultivators are even more dangerous than demonic cultivators.

The reason no one died in Funiu Mountain was because this excessively young guest elder was strong enough that even Ye Yuan, who had received the true teachings of the Dragon Slayer, dared not make a move easily.

Demonic cultivators have always been very reasonable.

If you're stronger than me, then kneel down and call me grandpa, and I'll be completely obedient to you.

Previously, some of them might have thought that this senior guest was just relying on his powerful background, but now they are certain that this senior guest is definitely very capable, so they are naturally convinced.

Li Rui returned to his cave in Funiu Mountain.

I was away for three months.

With the help of the female cultivators sent by the Black Wind True Lord, everything remained the same.

Day two.

Li Tai then eagerly approached Li Rui.

"Great Guest, you're finally back."

Li Tai was the sinister man who had surrounded Li Rui with his men in the restaurant that day. Now that Li Rui's status had risen so much, he was extremely polite.

Although both of them were in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, Li Tai still consciously lowered his seniority, showing arrogance after being respectful at first.

'As expected of a demonic cultivator, they know how to bend and stretch.'

"So it's Fellow Daoist Li." Li Rui smiled and sat down on the large couch with an air of nonchalance, while two pretty female cultivators massaged his shoulders and legs.

He showed no intention of getting up.

In the Chaotic Demon Sea, a good temper will only lead to being bullied.

Seeing this, Li Tai was not annoyed; instead, his attitude became even better: "Did you encounter Zhong Li on your trip, Grand Guest?"

Li Rui gave a soft "Oh," and asked, "Why do you say that, Fellow Daoist Li?"

"It seems to be a coincidence. I thought the Grand Guest Elder went out for that illusory immortal stone."

"Speaking of which, that Zhong fellow is indeed formidable. He actually defeated seven of our Chaotic Demon Plains demon cultivators and snatched the Illusory Immortal Stone away. I reckon he's probably not far from reaching the Integration stage."

Li Tai recounted all the information he knew in one go.

"I see."

Li Rui waved his hand.

Seeing this, Li Tai wisely left.

'You, Zhong Zisong!'

He knew, of course, that Zhong Li had come to the Chaotic Demon Sea in search of the Illusory Immortal Stone, but he hadn't expected it to cause such a commotion.

Just as Li Tai said, at most a hundred years, Zhong Li will definitely be able to enter the Integration Realm.

What a prodigy!
"Ancestor, you're back."

Black Wind True Lord looked at the old man who walked into the main hall, a hint of joy appearing in his eyes.

Zhu Yuanlong simply nodded.

Black Wind True Lord looked at Zhu Yuanlong, whose posture was becoming increasingly hunched, and sighed in his heart.

Although both of them were True Monarchs at the Integration Realm, Zhu Yuanlong was much older than him in terms of seniority.

Let's just put it that way.

Zhu Yuanlong was the founder of the Funiu Sect.

When he met Zhu Yuanlong, he was already a fourth-generation disciple. What else could he be but an ancestor?
"Did the Ancestor gain anything?"

"Black Wind True Lord asked."

Zhu Yuanlong shook his head: "Heifeng, you've worked hard all these years."

Black Wind True Lord: "If it weren't for the Ancestor, I would have died long ago. It's all as it should be."

A hint of worry flashed in his eyes.

A sense of death emanated from Zhu Yuanlong.

This is now the fifth incarnation, the limit of a true monarch.

If one cannot attain the Dao Lord status in this lifetime, then one will perish completely, with no further possibility.

There was a boom.

The stone gate to the cave closed, and Zhu Yuanlong was nowhere to be seen.

Black Wind True Monarch sighed softly, a hint of anger flashing in his eyes: "If it weren't for the schemes of the Dao Lord back then, with the abilities of the Ancestor, he would probably have already stepped into the Dao Lord realm. Why would he have to hide in the Chaotic Demon Plains now and become an evil cultivator in the eyes of others?"

The difference between even one True Lord can be enormous.

Zhu Yuanlong cultivated immortality for five lifetimes, becoming a True Lord in each one, which is enough to demonstrate his exceptional talent and ability.

"hatred"

This day.

Li Rui woke up in the room again, walked across the white jade bridge, and got the same result as before.

After taking only three steps, he could not advance an inch further.

Introspect on the heart.

At this moment, a spark has already appeared. It only needs to be fueled by immortal power to make the spark burn brightly, and then it can be opened up into a small cave world.

At that time, the first level of the Hunyuan Wandao Method will be mastered.

"The heart is the restraint, the master of the body. The heart can restrain, preventing the body and spirit from going astray. The heart is the spirit, unpredictable and ever-changing, therefore without a fixed form. The heart is fire, the essence of the southern sun, governing fire. Above it is Mars, and below it corresponds to the heart."

The Heart Palace corresponds to the Fire Star, therefore the genius of the Crimson Palace Cave manifests in the form of fire.

Burning immortal power as firewood.

But just as Li Rui was cultivating—

A loud shout suddenly rang out from within the lake of my heart:
"The remnants of the Juxiang Cult should be exterminated!"

(End of this chapter)