From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 610 Returning to the Sect Amidst Chaotic Heavenly Secrets
The Gate of Immortality is the source of all supernatural powers and magic in this world, and can be said to be similar to the most basic logic. The spirit of the Gate of Immortality was brought out of the Gate of Immortality by the Heavenly Lord of Lightning. From the moment it was brought out, the cause and effect between the two became intertwined.

Now that Li Chengqian has severed the causal relationship between the two with the Great Immortal Technique of Severing Cause and Effect, it will inevitably cause a backlash from the entire world. A series of chain reactions will inevitably cause the secrets of heaven to be disordered. The chess game that was originally set up will be in chaos in an instant. Even the most powerful beings will find it impossible to deduce the secrets of heaven.

Having done all this, Li Chengqian smiled at Fang Han, who looked lost and dejected, and said to the two of them, "Now that this matter is settled, my cousin and I are returning to the Feathered Immortal Sect. Please make yourselves at home." With that, he used the Great Teleportation Technique to sweep up Fang Qingxue and disappear from their sight.

"What, you're interested in Fang Qingxue too?"

Looking at Fang Han's expression, Yan Shui felt a pang of jealousy for no reason.

“Something’s not right.” Fang Han said solemnly, shaking his head. “Just now, Li Chengqian suddenly drew his sword, as if he had severed something. I had a feeling that I had lost something important, but I couldn’t be sure what it was.”

“Even if he did something, with your current strength and realm, you can’t change it.” Yan Shuiyi said calmly, “Now that I have achieved immortality, I think the sect will no longer press me about Hua Tiandu’s matter, and I can return to Taiyi Sect.”

"Are you going back to Taiyi Sect?"

"Otherwise, we'll have to go back eventually. Now that you've reached the Longevity Realm, as long as you don't provoke someone like Li Chengqian, you shouldn't be in any danger overseas. As for our affairs, once our strength advances further, there shouldn't be any obstacles."

"That's not what I'm worried about; it's the matter of the gods."

Hearing about the gods and the World Tree from Yan made Fang Han somewhat uneasy. "And about the Yellow Springs Demon Sect, I'm probably being watched by them now, so it's best to be careful."

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The Immortal Ascension Gate, Mount Lanyue.

Li Chengqian and Fang Qingxue's return from the doomsday graveyard did not cause much of a stir.

The two concealed their presence and, like ordinary disciples returning from an outing, quietly returned to their respective peaks.

Inside the Lanyue Palace, Xu Wenyuan, Yuanzhi, and Su Muyu were all delighted to see Li Chengqian return and stepped forward to pay their respects.

"Welcome back to the peak, Vice Sect Leader!"

Li Chengqian nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the three of them. He saw that their auras were steady and their cultivation had improved, clearly showing that they had not slacked off during his absence. He was quite satisfied.

"During my absence, has anything significant happened in the sect?" Li Chengqian asked casually, seated in the main seat.

Xu Wenyuan stepped forward, his expression slightly solemn, and replied, "Reporting to the Vice Sect Leader, there is indeed something. Senior Brother Hua Tiandu... successfully passed through the Gate of the Immortal Realm half a month ago, breaking through to the Longevity Realm in one fell swoop and becoming an Eternal Giant!"

"Oh?" Li Chengqian raised an eyebrow. Hua Tiandu had finally taken this step, albeit later than he had anticipated. But breaking through under the pressure he had exerted was no small feat. "What are the Sect Leader's plans?"

"The Supreme Master has issued a decree appointing Senior Brother Hua Tiandu as the Vice Sect Leader of the Feathered Ascension Sect, a position equivalent to yours," Yuan Zhi said directly, a hint of worry in his voice. "Moreover, Vice Sect Leader Hua has recently recruited several ancient giants from the rogue cultivator world to serve as guest elders in our Feathered Ascension Sect. In addition, among the Supreme Elders, besides the Demon-Slaying Immortal Deng Ao and Sun Xihua, there are also the 'Five Swords True Monarch' and the 'Blue-Faced Venerable' who have expressed their support, making our influence unparalleled. Senior Brother Wan Luo and Senior Brother Ling Xiao have also clearly stated that they will follow Vice Sect Leader Hua's lead."

Su Muyu added, "However, Vice Sect Leader Hua and his subordinates acted with great discretion and did not overstep any boundaries in their dealings with Lanyue Peak and Zidian Peak. It seems they were deliberately keeping their distance."

Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian's lips curled into a faint smile. Hua Tiandu's actions were simply an attempt to consolidate his own position and counteract the pressure he posed. Bringing in outside help and forming cliques were not new methods, but they could indeed quickly increase his influence within the sect. As for why he dared not provoke Lan Yue Peak and Zi Dian Peak, it was naturally because he was well aware of his and Qingxue's strength and dared not easily break off relations.

"Ignore them. As long as they don't provoke our disciples, we should ignore them as well," Li Chengqian said calmly. "As long as they don't touch our fundamental interests, let them do what they want. You just need to guard Lanyue Peak and diligently cultivate."

"Yes!" the three replied in unison. Seeing Li Chengqian's composure, their slight unease vanished. They knew very well that their deputy sect leader and Senior Sister Fang's strength far surpassed that of ordinary Longevity Realm cultivators, and even if Hua Tiandu achieved the Myriad Longevity Realm, he would still find it difficult to match them.

Meanwhile, on Purple Lightning Peak, Fang Qingxue received similar news. She merely coldly instructed Fang Qingwei to manage the affairs within the peak, paying no attention to Hua Tiandu's promotion and actions. In her view, comprehending the Great Dao and pursuing the secret of immortality with Li Chengqian was the right path; these power struggles within the sect were nothing but illusions.

A few days later, Li Chengqian and Fang Qingxue went together to the Golden Immortal Hall deep within the Feathered Heaven Palace.

Inside the Golden Immortal Hall, the atmosphere was solemn and dignified. Sect Leader Feng Baiyu sat in the central seat, with three blazing suns overhead—the Three Ascended Saints.

Below them were the Supreme Elders, led by Sun Xihua, Lin Feiyan, and the Demon-Slaying Immortal Deng Ao, as well as the newly promoted Hua Tiandu.

The moment Li Chengqian and Fang Qingxue stepped into the main hall, the previously noisy whispers abruptly ceased.

All eyes were focused on the two of them. Then, divine senses swept over them uncontrollably, followed by a series of uncontrollable gasps of cold air!

"The Cave Heaven Realm!?"

"Not only Li Chengqian... Fang Qingxue too..."

"How is this possible?! How long have they been gone?!"

An unprecedented glint flashed in Feng Baiyu's eyes, his face filled with shock and surprise.

Although he knew these two were exceptionally talented, he hadn't expected their progress to be so rapid! How long had it been? From the time of the Linglong Immortal Venerable's birthday banquet until now, in such a short time, the two had both advanced from the Immortal Realm to the third level of the Longevity Cave Heaven Realm! What terrifying cultivation speed was this? The Feather Transformation Sect had never seen anything like it since its founding!

In the sky, the three great suns representing the three immortal saints also rippled slightly, clearly indicating that their hearts were not at peace.

Hua Tiandu stood below Feng Baiyu, dressed in a brand-new deputy sect leader's robe. His aura was profound, and his cultivation at the Longevity Realm made him look extremely dignified.

However, his expression was stiff at this moment, and his fist clenched unconsciously in his sleeve. He had thought that by achieving the Longevity Realm and gathering power, he could rival Li Chengqian, and even surpass him in the future with the inheritance of Panwu Immortal Venerable. But reality had dealt him a heavy blow!
Two Cave Heaven Realm cultivators! The gap between him and Li Chengqian had not only not narrowed, but had widened to a point that filled him with despair!

An indescribable bitterness and jealousy spread through his heart, but he knew he could not show it at this moment. He could only suppress it and try to keep his face calm. He even forced out a slightly stiff smile and nodded slightly to Li Chengqian and the other man.

The most shocked and conflicted were none other than Deng Ao, the Green-Faced Venerable, the Five Swords Gentleman, and other Supreme Elders who supported Hua Tiandu.

It seems there's a big problem with the investment!

(End of this chapter)