The Path to Immortality Begins with the Life-Extending Lamp

Chapter 223 The True Transmission of Taiyue
Tiannan Prefecture is located in a remote corner of the southern country and is a newly established prefecture.

For two hundred years, the South has done much to educate and enlighten people. Although this corner of the South cannot compare with the prosperity of Jiangnan, it can still be called a paradise in the Southwest.

Outside of Lin Yuan Mountain, it is rare to see outsiders coming against the current to pay homage to the mountain.

A man in a jade crown stood with his hands behind his back, riding the waves. Where his feet touched the abyss, the water ghosts below seemed to encounter a natural enemy and quickly hibernated in fear.

"Is this the Qi cultivation tradition of Tiannan?"

Qu Hua, a true disciple of the Taiyue Shangxing Sect, came from Jiangbei. He did not ride in a fragrant carriage or precious palanquin, but instead traveled in a radiant light to greet him from afar. When he was close to the Linyuan Immortal Mountain, he did not pay any attention to the water ghosts under the Yuan River. He came across the river and, upon seeing such an immortal mountain, could not help but sigh softly.

The Tiannan Yiyuan Qidao follows the traditions of ancient Qi cultivators, neither raising altars to open temples, nor recruiting disciples, nor propagating doctrines or spreading beliefs. It is like a group of scattered people who do not participate in the disputes of the Five Immortal Sects. They live in a remote corner of the southwest and have little presence.

The name of Yin Zujun in the southwest of Keyong Town is known to everyone in the cultivation world of the Southern Kingdom. They all know the existence of the Yin God Supreme Realm Great True Person behind the One Yuan Qi Dao.

Qu Hua looked up at the distant Immortal Mountain overlooking the abyss. Even before getting close, he could feel its majestic and perilous presence. The primordial energy within the mountain had long been tamed, and the most direct feeling was that there were no longer distinct seasons in the mountain. In winter, thin snow accumulated, and in summer, one was bathed in warm sunshine. The world within the mountain seemed to be isolated from all other worlds.

Qu Hua gave a light praise and stepped onto the blue stone steps of the mountain gate.

The rocks that have weathered two hundred years of wind and rain now appear as if they were formed naturally, with delicate orchids growing between their seamless joints. Yet, every stone step is extremely clean, as if someone sweeps and polishes it every day.

Not long after we climbed Qingshi Mountain, there were already people waiting in front of the mountain gate halfway up the mountain!
The person who came into view was a man with a cold and aloof expression, wearing a star-studded crown. Unlike when they met in You Tian not long ago, Li Qing, now in the mortal world of Tian Du, exuded a unique aura. His Xuan Yin Qi was too cold, like a cold pool in the dark, constantly observing all worlds. When Qu Hua met Li Qing's deep eyes, he felt ripples flowing in the void...

"Such immense soul pressure, yet his main cultivation isn't the Qi path?"

Qu Hua and the ghostly man, Li Qing, met in the mortal world, and their meeting was filled with astonishment.

At this moment, Li Qing had just obtained the Nightmare Soul Blood, and his aura was not yet fully under his control. His aura was even more chilling than that of the Day Wandering Demon, which was quite imposing. Qu Hua mistakenly thought that he had been hiding some of his cultivation when he was in You Tian, ​​and that this was his normal state!
"Brother Qu has come from afar. Please come into my Daoist temple for a chat?"

Li Qing stood alone before the mountain gate. With a flick of his right finger, a wisp of primordial energy immediately leaped out from his brow and heart, swirling in the sky and transforming into a cloud of auspiciousness, inviting Qu Hua to sit with him.

The arrival of a true disciple of the Taiyue Shangxing Sect, one of the four great Dao sects, should have alarmed a local immortal sect. However, Qu Hua did not consult with the Dao sect behind him and went to Tiannan in a private capacity.

Compared to Li Qing, he was more decisive and resolute, and even the Great Dao Sect behind him could not suppress his ambition!

This time, he will enter the game as the player.

He was aware of Li Qing's plans, but he also wanted to enter the Netherworld to try his luck, to find the spiritual medicine to advance to the Yin God level in the forbidden lands of the various Netherworlds, and to become one of the "chess players" in the chaotic world of Tiandu before the turmoil occurred.

Although Fengdu Heaven is a good organization, its status is ultimately different from that of many other ghosts and gods, so it is impossible to completely believe in it; Taiyue Shangzong is one of the leading sects of immortals, but compared with those Daoist disciples, it has no background in the sect, so it can't be said to be a key figure...

Only the Ghostly Gentleman of the Abyss and the Immortal Sect from overseas might be able to help him break free from his shackles and overcome that insurmountable bottleneck!
"it is good."

"Erlang, please lead the way."

Qu Hua stepped onto the cloud and stood side by side with Li Qing, nodding in agreement.

The closer one gets to Li Qing, the more one can feel the profound Yin Qi emanating from within his body's meridians. The chilling aura is so intense that even this Golden Core cultivator, who has taken elixirs from Cangshan Mountain and achieved immortality through the Golden Core, feels a chill run down his spine.

The Taoist sect cultivates pure Yang, but Li Qing alone has attained the profound Yin, truly making him the first in the Southern Kingdom's cultivation world!

Judging from Li Qing's current aura, he is probably no less than the abbots of various immortal sects, and he is destined to make a name for himself in the world of Tiandu.

The two men, each with their own agendas, nodded and rode the clouds into the Flying Waterfall Dao Mansion. At that moment, several members of the Hunyuan Immortal Sect were already seated in the main hall.

He and his companions were ordered by the Yin God True Man behind the scenes to find a chance to enter the Netherworld in the Southern Kingdom. They had been waiting for several weeks at Lin Yuan Mountain and had long since stopped putting on airs.

As Youhuangzi-Li Qing said, his supporters wouldn't allow anyone else to interfere, but he could introduce another being from the Six Heavens lineage to the various primordial paths. As for whether it would succeed or not, that was up to him...

At this moment, the various sects of the Immortal Sect and the true disciple of Taiyue met face to face, exchanged names, and immediately got down to business!

"To reach the realm of Yin Shen, one must possess perfect and complete magical power, nurture the primordial spirit to leave the body, and roam the Netherworld at night without suffering any loss. This is Yin Shen."

The Yin Spirit Realm is a stage in which the Daoist's formless original self and primordial spirit transforms into a power level equal to that of ghosts and gods. Even when wandering in the Netherworld at night, the spiritual herbs in the Netherworld are naturally most beneficial to the Yin Spirit.

"Could it be that your sect urgently needs spiritual medicine for the seed of a Yin Spirit? Or perhaps a True Person of the Yin Spirit is about to advance to the next level?"

Qu Zhenchuan sat confidently in the head seat of the guest room, facing several overseas Taoists without flinching, and asked with a smile.

Judging from his words, which are casual and unrestrained, there is little sign of any desire to unite.
"I cannot comment on this matter, but it is always one of these factors. Aren't all five immortal sects like this?"

"What kind of assistance can this young master Qu offer? And what price do we need to offer?"

Among the Hunyuan Daoists, the beautiful female cultivator spoke up crisply, throwing the question back into Qu Hua's hands.

What both of them seek is nothing more than the same thing.

Within the Netherworld, a foothold is provided for all the primordial cultivators. The magical boats and altars of the immortal sects set out from the Netherworld in the south of the Nether Heaven, anchoring themselves on various shattered continents of the Netherworld to harvest precious herbs and spiritual medicines. The spoils are then shared among all.

The details were constantly being negotiated. Li Qing sat in the main seat, eyes closed and silent. Linglong Changzhu, sitting beside the couch, watched the two sides bargain with great interest, occasionally taking out paper and pen to record their arguments, as if she wanted to record the matter in her daily records.

This is what Li Qing requested. Next, Linglong Changzhu, Cui Ying, Chan Xian, Ma Daotu, Yu Daotu and others will gain more power to handle the various affairs of the Heavenly Capital and the Netherworld for Li Qing.

In a Daoist temple, there should be many people in charge to share the burden of the master. If Li Qing has to do everything himself, how is he any different from a rogue cultivator?

Li Qing planned to entrust Linglong with handling the follow-up matters. In terms of cultivation and background, Linglong was considered above average in the Day Travel Realm, and it was time to hand over all the responsibilities to her.

While observing from the sidelines, Li Qing suddenly opened her eyes and uttered another sentence in a low voice:
"If Tiannan Temple and Ziyang Sect of Jinping Prefecture also want to get involved, I wonder if it is feasible?" Chen Jin and Ziyang Zhenren had already made plans, but now that the world has changed so much, it is not bad that they have encountered this opportunity.

The only problem is that if four forces get involved, the scale behind it will be too large, and the distribution after the success will be difficult to determine.

"Oh? The two sects in the southwest?"

The female cultivator and Young Master Qu turned around at the same time, frowning as they looked at Li Qing. They really didn't know why Tiannan Temple wanted to get involved again.

The bigger the plate, the bigger the target will likely be, and it will inevitably cause a big commotion in the Netherworld. At that time, it will be impossible to keep it a secret!

"In the Netherworld, spirits and deities lurk in the shadows. Above, the gods of the Northern Dynasty patrol, and below, the eyes and ears of various sects. Without sufficient assistance, one cannot achieve results."

"In the Lesser Netherworld, fire, rain, wind, and blades never cease, making it difficult to produce precious medicines and spiritual herbs. In the Greater Netherworld, the accompanying ghosts and monsters are extremely terrifying, and only Yin spirits can control them..."

Linglong Changzhu spoke up at the right moment, explaining the cause and effect of the matter one by one.

"Oh? Well, that's not necessarily a bad thing."

"If you gentlemen are so inclined, may we inform the sect's master the following day so that the sect leaders can hold a meeting?"

The female cultivator from the Hunyuan Immortal Sect nodded, not objecting to the Tiannan Temple's request. The expansion of Youtian has always been done by the capable, and there's nothing wrong with having more strength.

However, the young master of Qu Hua Qu's expression stiffened slightly. After a few breaths, he placed his hand on the table and tapped it rapidly.

"This matter has nothing to do with the Taiyue Sect, so I will not disturb the True Persons within the sect. If you would like to request a meeting with the True Persons, you may simply communicate with me directly by sending a message!"

Qu Hua shook his head, severing ties with the Taiyue Shangxing Sect behind him. He had no intention of sharing the profits with the sect in this matter.

The Youbo Water Palace is a blessed land in Yinshan that he has painstakingly built over sixty years, almost sacrificing his entire fortune. The Nine Water Gods become Yin Gods upon entering the water, and the Headless Great Venerable tours the Netherworld. Now, the Youbo Water Palace possesses an unparalleled grandeur.

He himself had already become a force to be reckoned with, let alone others?

"Qu Hua of the Qu Clan of Jiushui, once you have accurate information, you may come to find me..."

After leaving a message, Qu Hua and Li Qing nodded in acknowledgment and turned to leave.

With his Daoist cultivation reaching perfection and his Netherworld fully developed, Qu Hua naturally had the confidence to stand on equal footing with many Yin Gods and True Immortals. Even in Fengdu Heaven, many Netherworld Lords had to be somewhat wary of him.

Don't be fooled by his friendly gestures and seemingly gentle words towards Li Qing. How could the young master of Jiushui Qu, who dares to challenge Jin Yao-Tai Bai and Gui Hua Ci Shi at the same time with two peerless old ghosts, be a kind person?

These little guys from the sects in front of him are not worth his promises. If you want a formal alliance, please let the Yin God Master do it himself!

This action caused many Hunyuan Daoists to freeze in shock, their previously eager expressions turning into utter despair.

This person is too arrogant; he doesn't even care about the sect behind him.

Is it possible that he can accomplish anything on his own?
While many Hunyuan Daoists harbored resentment, Li Qing crossed his arms, leaned against the main seat, his brows slightly furrowed, and tapped his arm lightly with his fingertips. After a long silence, he finally spoke softly:
"His verbal agreement completes half the matter; the other half is up to the Yin God Ancestors."

"Don't think he's too arrogant. Such a person has already perfected his Dao foundation in the Purple Mansion and is only half a step away from becoming a Yin God. There are two Yin Gods in the Netherworld. Once, in a fit of anger, he led a hundred ghosts to conquer the two True Men and returned unharmed."

"Consider him as a Yin God True Person. The heirs of the Netherworld Palace have always been like this; they must be regarded as being a realm higher..."

Now that he had made the connection, Li Qing had to see this matter through to the end. He needed to let these self-important Daoists of the Purple Mansion know what true power and authority were, so as to prevent any further mishaps.

Moreover, judging from Qu Hua's behavior, he probably had long harbored resentment towards the Taiyue Dao Sect and had the idea of ​​establishing his own sect.

His relationship with the Taiyue Shangxing Sect was probably much worse than Li Qing's relationship with the Tiannan Temple. Afterwards, it was unknown whether he would return to the Dadao Sect in Jiangbei.

Did that renowned Tianfu Huandan Master from the South really not know that one of his disciples was "Qu Zhen Chuan," who surpassed most Daoist disciples and whose foundation was in no way inferior to that of the Yin Gods?

I'm afraid not...

Li Qing was unaware of what happened to Qu Hua and the Taiyue Shangxing Sect. At this moment, he had just bid farewell to the various Daoist sects and was sitting high on the main seat of the Daoist Mansion.

The changes in recent days have become increasingly complex, and the world he has come into contact with has expanded from Tiannan Prefecture to most of the Southern Kingdom and even the entire Tiandu Great Realm. This constantly refreshed worldview is enough to make Li Qing's thoughts complicated.

Li Qing leaned back in the main seat, gently resting her chin on her left elbow, gazing at Linglong below who was organizing the list of both sides' statements, but her thoughts drifted to something deeper.

Ancient Taoist alchemy classifies all the spiritual substances in the world into stages such as old medicine, great medicine, precious medicine, spiritual medicine, longevity medicine, and even the ultimate elixir of immortality.

Most of the major medicines are used for foundation building in the Purple Mansion realm. Precious medicines and spiritual medicines have transcended the traditional medicinal properties of kings and ministers, possessing incredible abilities. Even Yin God cultivators are extremely eager for them. Longevity medicines are terrifying spiritual objects that can even benefit living Yang Gods. As for the elixir of immortality, it has only appeared in ancient legends...

“I don’t have time to explore the Underworld little by little with him, and that’s not what I’m looking for.”

"If we're going to compete, we should compete to be the first, refine our Dao foundation to perfection, and cultivate our Dharma intent to its fullest potential. In the future, the foundation of Qishan will be far more than just a few yin spirits and ghosts!"

Qishan has the elixir of immortality, and Li Qing also has a Jade Elixir Golden Pill, giving him more choices and more opportunities.

After sending the Faceless Rogue to the temple to collect the first batch of Yuanhe River ghosts sent by various prefectures, Li Qing picked up the "Treatise on Primordial Qi" again to study and comprehend it carefully, reciting the 108,000 characters of the True Dao of Primordial Qi three times.

His cultivation continued, observing the heavens and the earth, taking in all things in the world and understanding the changes in the myriad energies.

He was just half a step away from being able to refine the primordial energy of Yin and Yang, master the prophecies of the netherworld and the luminous, forge the foundation of the Yin-Yang Dao, and nurture the Dharma intent most suitable for himself...

(End of this chapter)