Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 469 Penglai
The East Sea, Penglai Island.

The vast ocean is boundless and the blue waves are surging. This continent is located in the northern region of the East China Sea, bordering the vast outer sea. It is protected by a great array all year round, isolating it from outside cultivators. Few people can enter the continent, and most pass through by passing through.

The vast sea fog deterred cultivators from prying into the area, and even dragons dared not come to offend it, thus maintaining a peaceful coexistence with this immortal path.

At this moment, two people walked up to the sea fog. They were a man and a woman. The woman was charming and graceful, with a slender figure. She wore a long blue silk dress, while the man beside her wore a light blue robe. He was handsome and had an otherworldly air.

The two of them then jointly activated a green willow leaf, its texture like jade, with the two characters "Jiuyin" (meaning "recovering yin") engraved on it, its mysterious light soaring into the sky.

The man in blue raised his head and looked into the distance, activating his immortal foundation. His late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation flowed slightly, and the azure light of the forbidden wood flickered, entwining around him like a ghost. Even so, he could not see through the mist.

Liu Qiuci looked at Qingyun beside him, her brows furrowing slightly, and said only:
"Do not offend this immortal sect."

"Your ancestors had a connection with this path, so it is only right that we see you. Penglai fears nothing more than owing someone karma, which must be repaid. This is what the Demon King Bai Xuan said; she has had contact with Penglai, so she is undoubtedly right."

Qingyun held the arm of the man beside her, leaning against him. Her body was soft and boneless, but her tone was very firm.

Seeing this, Liu Qiuci had no choice but to give up and wait quietly in front of the sea mist. The two of them stood on the sea surface, supported by a faint blue light.

"I wonder how things are in the clan. Is it not even possible for me to take a look?"

He finally couldn't help but ask a question, staring straight at the woman in front of him, his expression somewhat wavering.

"The lord went to the cemetery to find a sacred wood object to shape your body, and also specially helped you sever your karmic ties. Now your background is the purest, and only in this way can the lord of the immortal island take a second look at you."

Qingyun turned her head to look at the man beside her, her eyes filled with helplessness.

"If you were to join the Crimson Cloud again, you would be tainted with karma. How could you then seek the Dao? The Daoist tradition that abhors wood is only flourishing in Penglai. If you do not conform to their rules, your little bit of affinity will be useless."

These words completely silenced Liu Qiuci, but Qingyun beside her only said softly:
"Rest assured, we protected Bai Yuan back then, so the main lineage was not cut off. Now that Sword Immortal Xu has reached the Purple Mansion stage, and he is on good terms with the Liu family. How could he treat him unfairly?"

“Xu Xuan. He has already achieved supernatural powers and has transcended the ordinary. I knew back then that only he could achieve this.”

Liu Qiuci looked on with emotion, recalling the past as if it were a dream. He thought he was going to perish, but he was able to gather his true soul and reshape his body for Bai Qingdong, and broke through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment in one day.

The pale white sea fog in the distance quietly shifted, transforming into countless illusory scenes, like a layer of hazy veil slowly being lifted. Then, a mysterious and indescribable aura spread into the sea, carrying a touch of coolness.

Amidst the misty haze, a long, pure white jade bridge pierces the sea, slowly rising and reaching the ethereal fairyland deep within the clouds.

A white-robed Taoist boy with red lips, white teeth, and bright eyes walked slowly across the jade bridge. Although he walked slowly and appeared to be a great distance away from the two, he arrived in front of Liu Qiuci and Qingyun in the blink of an eye.

The young Daoist's aura was already at the late Foundation Establishment stage, and his Dao nature was evident. However, Qingyun keenly sensed a faint, almost imperceptible aura of a spirit lurking beneath him.

This is no mere child; it is clearly a highly cultivated spirit. The aura emanating from the opponent's immortal foundation is pure, unfavorable wood energy.

"My name is Tao Li. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. My master invites you. Please follow me."

Liu Qiuci and Qingyun exchanged a glance, then followed Taoli onto the jade bridge, walking slowly towards the distant Immortal Continent, both somewhat dazed.

From afar, one could see many jade-like immortal mountains floating on the vast sea, their peaks verdant and lush. White-robed cultivators frequently came and went among the mountains, their Daoist aura evident, which was astonishing. The spiritual energy here was far richer than anything Liu Qiuci had ever seen in his life, and even Qing Yun, who was standing to the side, showed a different expression.

Penglai Fairy Island, or rather, Penglai Blessed Land.

If we were to rank the blessed places in the world, the Blessed Land of White Paper would undoubtedly be number one, but this Penglai Blessed Land would certainly be ranked in the top ten, even before Song's Tianshui and Fuchen Daiye.

Liu Qiuci followed Tao Li for a while, and as they were about to cross the white jade sea bridge, he pondered for a moment and then asked:

"May I ask, fellow Daoist, which esteemed official of your Dao issued the order to grant you this privilege?"

"It was Master Huaiyin who set up the formation and ordered me to come and welcome the disciples of the Liu family."

When Tao Li spoke of his own master, his tone was full of reverence. He turned to look at Liu Qiu Ci beside him and said:

"Fellow Daoist, your timing is unfortunate. These past few days, the True Man Ji Yue from the Changsu Palace has been here discussing metaphysics with my master. This man is a notorious demon, not easy to deal with. It will be easier to let outsiders enter the formation after he leaves."

"The Liu family of Jiangzhou is also a branch of my Penglai. There are some karmic ties between us. Today, we can settle them here, and the karmic debt between the Liu family and Shu can be considered cleared."

The child's voice was wistful, as if he were reminiscing, but Qingyun beside him smiled and said:

"Those from Penglai rarely appear in the world, yet they are knowledgeable about the situation of the world."

"Although I live in seclusion, I still possess immortal techniques to observe the heavens and earth. Whether it is the four seas or the Liaodong Peninsula, I can understand all kinds of major events."

Tao Li spoke calmly, but the methods he mentioned were beyond the Purple Mansion level, indicating a foundation at the Golden Core level. This made Qing Yun thoughtful, and her behavior became increasingly restrained.

The three of them continued on their way, stepping off the sea bridge. Tao Li waved, and a white cloud drifted down from the horizon, lifting the three of them and carrying them toward one of the immortal mountains.

The mountains were filled with ghostly trees, and a mysterious aura permeated the air. The three descended from the clouds and arrived before a grand hall. The hall was built of bluestone and was quite elegant, with vines climbing it and ancient trees providing shade. "White-green demon blood, please wait. The descendants of the Liu clan may enter and pay their respects to the True Person."

Tao Li stamped his foot and made way for Liu Qiuci to enter first. Qing Yun stood behind him, her eyes brimming with tears, and said softly:
"What happened yesterday is all in the past. You have done enough for the Liu family. You should reflect more on yourself."

Liu Qiuci remained silent, nodding slightly. His aura became even more ethereal. Since he began cultivating Qi, he had been working tirelessly for his clan, never having a moment of peace, until today, when he finally gained his freedom.

As he walked to the vermilion gate, he turned around and saw Qingyun standing under a peach tree, smiling at him. Peach blossoms fell with the wind, their fragrance lingering.

'Taoli, it really is a peach tree.'

Liu Qiuci turned around, her green robes fluttering, and slowly walked into the ancient stone hall. Inside, a faint green light emanated from the hall, exuding an aura of dusty books. The lamps lit up one after another, illuminating the figure on the main seat.

This man was dressed in a dark green Taoist robe, with an ancient and simple appearance and a thin figure. He had no magical aura at all. In front of him was a green jade table with various ancient books and jade slips on it. He was silently looking at one of them.

"I've met my lord."

Liu Qiuci immediately knelt down and bowed, having already made up his mind. The person before him was probably the Huaiyin Zhenren mentioned by Taoli, who seemed to be the Zifu of the Jimu Dao.

"The Liu family bloodline has actually been found. What is your name?"

The young man in the green robe on the seat put down the ancient scroll in his hand, turned his gaze downwards, and spoke in a clear, melodious voice.

"I, Liu Qiuci, with the help of Baiqing Cave, have come here to pay my respects to the immortals of Penglai."

Liu Qiuci immediately agreed. He knew the majesty of supernatural powers. Even though this Huaiyin Zhenren appeared unremarkable, as a member of the Purple Mansion of Penglai, his prestige was probably no less than that of the high-ranking cultivators of the Great Li Immortal Sect.

"Bai Qing Cave must have been Bai Xuan's scheme. Qing Ling is a clumsy and stupid person, so she won't be able to find this place."

Huaiyin spoke in a low, somber tone, commenting on the two snakes. He still held some respect for the White Xuan Demon King, but when he spoke of Qingling, he showed no kindness and was quite disgusted.

These words drifted from the hall and landed on the wind in Qingyun's ears, making her expression somewhat strange.

“In the past, a true man was born in Penglai, with the Daoist name Changyuan. He broke away from my Dao, entered ancient Shu, and established a clan. Does your clan have any records of this?”

"There are records that our ancestors came here from overseas, but they never mentioned Penglai."

As Liu Qiuci thought back carefully, he seemed to have a clue. The Liu family's lineage was quite complete. Whether it was the cultivation techniques or the family history, it was comparable to the Chen and Zhu families of the past.

"Now that you have entered the continent, you may become my disciple and cultivate in Penglai. You may attain supernatural powers, but from now on you must not interfere with the cause and effect of the outside world."

Huaiyin's words caused Liu Qiuci to hesitate. He had to choose between his family and his path to immortality, and he couldn't have both. Even though he had anticipated this outcome before coming here, it still pained him to think about it now.

"Bai Yuan."

Thinking of his children, a variety of thoughts arose in his mind, but in the end he let out a soft sigh and looked at the person sitting on the seat.

"The Liu family doesn't need another Foundation Establishment cultivator like me. Qiu Ci has devoted the first half of his life to the family without any regrets. He wishes to spend the second half of his life enjoying the view from above."

"it is good."

The man in the green robe above smiled slightly. He used his supernatural powers to create various scenes of fox spirits, ghosts, and ghostly women, as well as shadowy locust trees and ghostly trees. This caused Liu Qiuci's immortal foundation to be touched, and his magical light changed, like the moon on a treetop.

"Since you are practicing the [Hanging Moon] technique, I will bestow upon you this scroll, 'The Method of Guiding the Moon from the Hidden Tree.' This method has been modified by 'Shangli,' making it simpler to practice. You may carefully study and comprehend it."

"Thank you, Master."

A blue Taoist book appeared before Liu Qiuci. He immediately took it, bowed again to thank the divine power of the seat, and felt extremely emotional.

The Liu family's Purple Mansion cultivation method had long been lost, leaving only two cultivation methods for the Immortal Foundation: the fifth-grade [Shao Xuan Yue] and the fourth-grade [Fu Dong Ming]. Now, this Purple Mansion cultivation method has finally been recovered.

"However, this disciple has one more question to ask."

Liu Qiuci's expression was firm. He raised his head, about to ask a question, but saw Master Huaiyin on the seat smile slightly.

“Cultivators of Penglai may privately keep spirit beasts.”

The meaning behind the supernatural being's words was quite clear, which made Liu Qiuci's eyes brighten slightly. He thanked the supernatural being again, but Huaiyin simply waved his hand, telling him to leave first and follow Taoli to choose a peak for cultivation.

Silence returned to the hall, the blue light was dim, and Huaiyin rose and slowly paced around.

"The Changsu Demon Palace has made moves, and the Liu family bloodline has returned to the mountain. Now that trouble is brewing, we must consult with the lord."

(End of this chapter)