From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 598 This is Li Chengqian, the Ascended Vice Sect Leader

On Mount Sumeru, the extraordinary phenomenon of Li Chengqian's breakthrough slowly subsided. The world-shaking Dharma form, which was ten thousand feet tall and had thirty-six wings on its back, had been retracted. However, the majestic aura of the second level of the Longevity Secret Realm, "Immortal Body," still enveloped the entire Linglong Blessed Land like an invisible tide, making all the cultivators who participated in the birthday banquet feel uneasy.

The news spread like wildfire, reaching every corner of the Xuanhuang Great World at a speed far exceeding any escape light.

"Li Chengqian of the Feathered Ascension Sect broke through two barriers at the birthday banquet of the Linglong Immortal Venerable, and directly entered the second level of the Longevity Secret Realm, the Undying Body!"

"Three years! From the Physical Body Realm to the Immortal Body, it only took three years! What an astonishing cultivation speed!!"

"A reincarnation of an ancient powerful being! He must be a reincarnation of an ancient powerful being! Otherwise, it's absolutely impossible!"

"The Xuanhuang Great World is about to change! Li Chengqian's talent is by no means inferior to that of the Linglong Fairy back then. With Li Chengqian in charge, the Yuhua Sect may have the potential to suppress the Taiyi Sect and become the leader of the immortal path in the future!"

The entire cultivation world was in an uproar, buzzing with discussions, a mix of emotions including astonishment, jealousy, fear, and speculation. Li Chengqian's name transcended the realm of the younger generation, becoming synonymous with the ancient giants of the major sects, a legend in the path of immortality.

The Immortal Gate of Ascension, deep within the Heavenly Palace of Ascension.

Three days later, Feng Baiyu looked at Li Chengqian, whose aura was as deep as the sea and whose Daoist charm flowed naturally around him, as if he were one with heaven and earth. His usually gentle and peaceful face revealed an uncontrollable joy and excitement.

"Good! Good! Good! Chengqian, you have never disappointed me!" Feng Baiyu exclaimed three times. "A three-year immortal body is unprecedented! This is a sign of the great prosperity of my Feathered Ascension Sect!"

His expression turned solemn as he said, "From this day forward, Li Chengqian will be the Vice Sect Leader of my Yuhua Sect, wielding the sect's authority. His position will be second only to me and the three Ancestors, and his rank will be comparable to that of the Supreme Elder! All disciples of my Yuhua Sect shall regard the Vice Sect Leader as if they were me!"

The decree spread swiftly throughout the Feathered Immortal Mountain, and no one dared to object. Li Chengqian's absolute strength solidified his unshakeable position within the Feathered Immortal Sect.

At the same time, the entrance to the Lesser Immortal Realm flashed with light, and a graceful, aloof figure emerged—it was Fang Qingxue. Her aura was perfectly balanced, her lightning contained, demonstrating that she had already reached the peak of the tenth level of Divine Power, the ability to defy fate, and was only one step away from the Realm of Immortality. She sensed Li Chengqian's aura, as vast as a starry sea, and a genuine joy and a barely perceptible hint of pride flashed in her clear eyes.

"cousin."

"Qingxue, you've emerged from seclusion." Li Chengqian smiled and nodded, showing no surprise at Qingxue's progress.

The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.

Lanyue Peak, Lanyue Palace.

At this moment, Lan Yue Peak was packed with people, a scene of unprecedented grandeur. Not only were all the disciples and servants of Lan Yue Peak gathered, but many inner and outer disciples, as well as friendly disciples from other True Inheritance Peaks, also came to offer their congratulations.

Xu Wenyuan, Yuan Zhi, and Su Muyu stood at the forefront, their bodies trembling slightly with excitement. Looking at Li Chengqian, who sat high above them, his aura as majestic as a divine mountain, their hearts were filled with fervor and pride.

"Congratulations to the Vice Sect Leader (Master) on achieving immortality! May your Great Dao flourish forever!"

A deafening roar of congratulations echoed through the sky.

Li Chengqian's gaze swept over the crowd below, and with a flick of his sleeve, a dazzling light shot into the sky!

"Xu Wenyuan, Yuanzhi, and Su Muyu, you three have managed the affairs of the peak with utmost dedication. Each of you is hereby rewarded with a top-grade magic weapon, a million Nascent Soul Pills, and the cultivation method of the 'Ancient Cold Prison Divine Qi.' You may also enter my secret mansion to cultivate for one year!"

"The remaining disciples will be rewarded according to their merits and cultivation levels!"

A vast amount of resources were bestowed upon them as if they were free: pills, magical treasures, and secret manuals of supernatural powers... a dazzling array that left onlookers breathless. Xu Wenyuan and his two companions, thanks to these rewards, even showed signs of breaking through to the fourth level of the Yin-Yang Realm of supernatural powers. The cohesion and strength of the entire Lanyue Peak surged once again under Li Chengqian's generous gifts.

The Li family of Yuehua Province in the Great Li Dynasty.

When the news of Li Chengqian's achievement of immortality spread, the entire Yuehua Province, no, the entire Dali Dynasty, was shaken.

This is not something a disciple of a supernatural realm can compare to. This is the deputy sect leader of the Feathered Immortal Sect, someone who can refer to himself as "this one" when he goes out. His status is far more noble than that of the mortal kingdoms under the jurisdiction of the immortal sect. It can be said that Li Chengqian doesn't even need to say anything now. As long as he expresses an attitude, people will immediately rush to change the master of the Great Li Dynasty.

Moreover, these are immortal giants, beings with eternal lifespans that are beyond measure. The rise and fall of mortal dynasties are nothing but fleeting clouds in their eyes. Li Chengqian is too young to become an immortal giant at such a young age. He still has tens of thousands of years ahead of him. He is not someone that a mortal kingdom like the Dali Dynasty can easily mess with.

Upon receiving this news, the patriarch of the Great Li Dynasty royal family, who had been in seclusion for many years, personally emerged from seclusion, carrying the imperial seal and countless rare treasures, to request an audience with the Li family in Yuehua Province. Yes, not an imperial visit, but a request for an audience.

When the old ancestor saw Li Zhenyue, he was also stunned. This governor of Yuehua Province of the Great Li Dynasty was actually a cultivator of the same supernatural power realm as him. However, his realm was slightly higher, at the seventh level of supernatural power, the Golden Core Realm, while Li Zhenyue was only at the third level of supernatural power, the Qi Realm.

But is this gap a problem?

"Fellow Daoist Li, congratulations! Immortal Venerable Chengqian is a genius of unparalleled talent, an unprecedented glory for our Great Li Dynasty! From this day forward, Yuehua Province and the three surrounding prefectures will be the eternal fiefdom of the Li family. Seeing the Li family is like seeing the royal family!" This royal ancestor was extremely humble towards Li Zhenyue, even with a hint of flattery, making Li Zhenyue, who was used to being a subject, feel a little embarrassed.

"I have brought the imperial seal. If Fellow Daoist Li has any further needs, please feel free to make the request, and I will seal it on the spot."

Li Zhenyue calmed down at this point, said a few words of modesty, and did not make any excessive demands. Instead, he insisted on having a few drinks with the royal patriarch.

Meanwhile, under Feng Baiyu's guidance, Li Chengqian entered the depths of the Feathered Heaven Palace.

This place is full of time tunnels, like a maze. Li Chengqian scanned it with his divine sense and immediately noticed the difference. At many time-space rifts, there were roars of demon gods everywhere. He even sensed the aura of some demon gods at the Longevity Realm and ancient divine beasts.

This is the true foundation of the Feathered Ascension Sect. Li Chengqian also knew that deep within the Feathered Ascension Heavenly Palace, in the Golden Immortal Hall, there were three patriarchs who had been cultivating in seclusion in the Time-Space Secret Realm: Wang Kunlun, Zhao Shenyang, and Wu Mingkong. These three were the foundation of the Feathered Ascension Sect, truly beings that had stood the test of time for countless ages.

He had always been curious about it, and today he finally saw it for himself.

"Indeed, with a solid foundation and perfected Dao, your future is limitless." Above the star in the sky, Wu Mingkong spoke slowly, his voice like the clash of metal and stone, "This is the 'Void Divine Crystal,' which may be beneficial to your understanding of the laws of space."

Zhao Shenyang then flicked out a rune: "This is a minor supernatural ability I acquired in my early years, the 'Concealing Breath and Returning to Origin Technique.' Although it is not a Great Dao, it is quite useful for concealing one's aura and confusing the secrets of heaven."

Li Chengqian accepted them respectfully. These two items were of little use to his physical body, but he needed to appreciate the attitude and the sect's sentiment.

Wang Kunlun was quite good, though, as he passed on his insights into cultivating the Great Yin-Yang Technique to Li Chengqian.

In addition, there were some other rewards, which Li Chengqian accepted with a smile.

After paying their respects to the Three Ascended Saints, they then met with the various Supreme Elders of the Golden Immortal Hall. The Demon-Slaying Immortal Deng Ao and Sun Xihua did not look too good, especially Sun Xihua, who stared at Li Chengqian and asked, "Li Chengqian, have you ever seen Ruyi Zi?"

"Elder Ruyi?" Li Chengqian blinked, looking puzzled. "Elder Ruyi is an elder of my Feathered Ascension Sect. I've met him a few times. I wonder which time you're referring to?"

"This..." Sun Xihua was speechless for a moment. She knew very well that Ruyi Zi had disappeared because she was chasing Li Chengqian, but this matter could not be said in the Golden Immortal Hall. It was a strict violation of the sect rules. But even so, she was still somewhat unwilling. Her voice suddenly became stern, "Ruyi Zi has disappeared. Before she disappeared, she had a falling out with you. Tell me, did you secretly plot to kill Ruyi Zi?"

Li Chengqian smiled at Sun Xihua but didn't speak. Just then, Lin Feiyan, the master of Elder Tianxing, spoke up, "Elder Sun, this is the Golden Immortal Hall, the highest place in my Feathered Immortal Sect. Li Chengqian is the deputy sect leader of the Feathered Immortal Sect and a peerless genius cultivated by our sect. Don't make things up without evidence."

"Lin Feiyan, what do you mean?"

"Alright, that's enough." Feng Baiyu's smile faded, and his expression became serious.

"Elder Sun, I have just appointed Li Chengqian as the deputy sect leader of my Feathered Ascension Sect. Are you dissatisfied with this appointment?"

"Sect Leader, you've misunderstood. I..."

“Since it’s a misunderstanding, let’s let it go. Elder Lin is right, don’t make things up without evidence.” After saying that, he turned to Li Chengqian and said, “Chengqian, we obtained some fragmented information about the Divine Race Spirit Illusion Master that you captured last time after searching his soul and refining his spirit.”

Feng Baiyu's tone grew increasingly somber. "The Divine Race is indeed plotting a major operation against my Xuanhuang Great World. It seems to be related to finding a key object or person, but this scoundrel is not of a high enough level to know the specific details."

He looked at Li Chengqian: "This matter concerns the survival of our realm and must be investigated thoroughly. Your strength has greatly increased now, and you often travel overseas, so the task of investigating the movements of the gods is entrusted to you. Be careful, the gods are mysterious and their powerful members are numerous."

"Rest assured, Sect Leader, this matter concerns the safety of our Xuanhuang Great World, and Chengqian has an inescapable duty to do so," Li Chengqian said resolutely.

(End of this chapter)