The Path to Immortality Begins with the Life-Extending Lamp

Chapter 267 Two True Inheritances
"Then thank you very much, Master!"

Upon hearing this, Li Qing paused slightly as he raised his finger, then released the spell and snapped his fingers.

In the blink of an eye, the spiritual light around Li Qing shattered like porcelain shards. During this time, he did not use the "substitute death" divine power of the substitute witch puppet, but his aura returned to its peak in the snap of his fingers.

This caused the smile that Nine Dragons True Man had just begun to smirk to freeze halfway through, leaving him speechless.

This guy is really impossible to kill!
The exchange just now would have been enough to leave even the most powerful demons and ghosts exhausted, but this Taoist priest merely brushed the dust off his clothes and patted his sleeves, without sustaining the slightest injury.

"He is definitely not a body cultivator, and there is nothing unusual about his life cultivation. How could this be?"

If even the methods of a Yin God True Realm cultivator cannot suppress this person now, wouldn't he become lawless once he also achieves the Yin God Realm?
Li Qing was unaware of the other party's thoughts, but she was equally wary of the Nine Dragons True Man's supernatural powers. Since the matter was only partially resolved, it was even better.

With a flick of his sleeve, the Taoists who had just been captured in the painting fell to the ground one by one, and the domain that was originally surrounded by divine fire like balsam flowers was now slowly dissipating.

As the domain of law receded and the void returned to one, before the gazes from all sides in the shadows of the Spirit City could be seen, and before the smoke had even dissipated, the Taoist priest, standing in the center of the scene, picked up a roll of red paper, brushed off the remaining scorch dust, and bid farewell to the Nine Dragons True Man with a light smile: "May you rest in peace, True Man."

"You're just taking the person with you?"

The red-clad master who dominated Lingnan stroked his black beard, nodded and smiled, as if there had been no friction between the two.

"Hmm!" Master Jiulong nodded expressionlessly and indifferently, letting the Taoist leave.

Such behavior is not like that of the vengeful and domineering master of Jiulong Immortal Mountain who reigns supreme in Lingnan!

No one knows what happened between the Nine Dragons Immortal and the Ghost Gentleman. The conflict that the various forces in Lingnan were happy to see did not happen, and the collision between Lin Yuan Immortal Mountain and the Nine Dragons Immortal Mountain ultimately disappeared without a trace.

When one's spiritual practice reaches this level, even though their temperaments differ, their actions are all imbued with profound meaning.

Those who resent his power and hope he will anger them and create unnecessary enemies are simply indulging in wishful thinking...

As Lin Yuan walked, Youhuangzi-Li Qing came and went quickly. With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned a gust of wind and rode a cloud of auspiciousness, leaving only the three paths of Jiulong Mountain standing in place.

At this moment, no matter how arrogant the noble Taoist was, he lowered his head in front of his ancestor.

"Master, your grandson... has brought shame upon our sect!"

The Taoist's voice was so embarrassed that it was almost choked up. He had always been superior to others as the young master of Nine Dragons Immortal Mountain. With just two Purple Mansion Protectors and his extraordinary Taoist cultivation, who would not show some respect to Nine Dragons Immortal Mountain?

Who knew...who knew that today I would meet that person, who could carry with him a jar of powerful and potent medicine.

He couldn't even get past that jar of savage soldiers!

To everyone's surprise, the usually strict Master Jiulong had changed his tune today, waving his hand and chuckling lightly:
"It's alright! Why should we need others to give us face? You have your own supernatural abilities, so why should we fear others' opinions?"

"Besides, do you even know who that young man is!"

"That is Gui Lang - Li Qing, the person chosen by the sect of ghosts in the previous era. Not to mention you, even the leaders of the other immortal sects would never dare to get involved with this person's karma."

The continuation of a Yin Mountain in the underworld, the cause and effect were greater than the heavens. It should be known that the Yang Gods and Heavenly Ghosts of the Six Heavens Era were true half-immortal beings, and some even possessed forbidden secret powers. In the moment before their fall, they eternally wandered in the cracks of time, peering into the past and future of the Heavenly Capital Great World, an indestructible existence.

The terror of Youtian lies not only in the visible vengeful ghosts and monsters, but even more terrifying are the things you cannot see...

Otherwise, what are the old dragon in the East Sea, the ancient god of the Northern Dynasty, and the famous immortals of the Dao? What do they matter in the Netherworld?
"It was him!"

The noble Taoist's right hand, which was holding the Thunder Sword, trembled, and his emerald pupils suddenly contracted. Recalling the gloomy and chilling aura on the Taoist, apart from the Underworld Prince of Lin Yuan Immortal Mountain, there was probably no one else in the Southern Kingdom who could match him.

"It is my grandson's foolishness that has so rashly brought such karmic consequences upon the sacred mountain, truly..."

With the patriarch in front, the Taoist priest's attitude of admitting his mistake was extremely sincere. He turned the Thunder Sword downwards and was about to kneel on one knee to ask the patriarch for punishment.

Because of a moment of impulsiveness, he lost a Purple Mansion protector who had protected him for nearly sixty years. He was already somewhat ashamed and did not know how to face the disciples of that Purple Mansion Daoist. After learning the identity of the young man, he naturally dared not stand presumptuously in front of the ancestor.

Before he could finish speaking, a surge of powerful magic lifted him from his kneeling position.

Master Jiulong usually adored this great-grandson, saying that he was proud and capable of handling big occasions, yet humble in front of his elders, and was quite a character.

But today he suddenly felt that his grandson should learn from Li Qing, take on less so-called responsibility and honor, and be more casual and indifferent. Perhaps then he could walk all the way on this secluded path. "Oh, this is not necessarily a bad thing. Getting involved in karma and grudges is better than not knowing each other at all."

Grudges are easy to settle!
Sometimes, having a grudge means that the two parties have a connection, and with a connection, the relationship can be further developed in the future, and that's how friendships are formed.

"Isn't it because your soul sea and spiritual consciousness are stagnant and incomplete, preventing you from fully cultivating the Nine Dragons Thunderfire?"

"Find an opportunity to visit the Immortal Mountain of Linyuan and the Daoist Mansion of Feipu, and offer some Lingnan treasures as an apology. There is no need to bow your head or be subservient. With your background and cultivation, no one will refuse to give you some face. After a few visits, you can sincerely ask Li Erlang to find some soul-cultivating medicines for you, so that you can strengthen your soul sea and cultivate the Eight Scenery Divine Fire."

"Aren't grudges and favors predetermined by fate? Only by having the magnanimity to turn enemies into friends can you go far on your path."

"Look at the fellow Daoists I've invited from all corners of the world today, aren't they all my former rivals? Many of them gave me quite a beating..."

Master Jiulong chuckled lightly, showing no regard for such so-called karma or face.

His reputation wasn't given to him by anyone; it was earned through his own fists. How could he tolerate anyone disagreeing with him?

After carefully instructing and giving advice to the richly dressed Qilin child, the old master flicked his sleeves, instantly conjuring up a hundred miles of red clouds, and headed southeast...

Li Qing didn't know how this matter would end. At this moment, he had already returned to the Spirit Paper Temple by riding the auspicious cloud. The Nine Dragons True Man had promised that everything would be left to him, which meant that this matter would fulfill Li Qing's path of the paper way, and the Nine Dragons Immortal Mountain would not make any further obstacles.

The old Taoist priest in Lingzhi Temple had a somber expression since his return. Perhaps he knew the origin of the young man in front of him. The old Taoist priest frowned and entered the Ancestral Hall alone, not appearing for a long time.

It wasn't until figures like Jiazi Zhuchang and Caidie'er grew impatient that the old Taoist priest finally pushed open the long-neglected door with a creak.

Just now, the red clouds on the horizon had just disappeared, leaving the sky clear and calm for thousands of miles, reflecting the present state of Lingzhi Faguan.

"I don't know what those monkeys down there are up to. The Ancestral Hall hasn't been repaired for many years. I'm sorry to have made you laugh, fellow Daoist."

"You have disrespected the foundations of our ancestors, and you deserve to be punished!"

The old Taoist priest's hunched and thin figure seemed to have straightened out at this moment, and beneath his reprimanding words lay a deep affection for his young servants.

A mere spirit paper shrine could hardly catch the eye of the Nine Dragons Immortal Mountain. In the past sixty years, people have left or scattered, and the people are filled with anxiety. Even if he were waiting for him, how could he notice such a trivial matter? And where would he find the mind to repair the shrine?

The old Taoist priest, as if relieved of a burden, gave a light scolding to his disciples, and then immediately came out carrying two jade plates covered with red cloth. He walked slowly and deliberately, bowing and exchanging greetings with Li Qing and the others.

“My lord has kept his promise and relieved my temple from its siege. I, too, shall keep my word and offer you the true teachings of the spirit paper.”

"These two jade slips, one is 'The True Transmission of Paper Dolls,' which contains twenty-four spells such as 'The Art of War on Paper,' 'The Book of Death by Calling Names,' and 'The Paper for Resurrection in Six Days.' The 'Art of War on Paper' is the core of these spells, which can be considered as touching upon the way of words through the way of paper. Perhaps it can be of some help to help you understand the way of prophecy on paper, my lord."

"The second 'True Transmission of the Paper Sedan Chair' is a gift from this old man to you. This lineage was passed down to the seventh patriarch. I believe that the seventh patriarch was the one who held the power over the ancient treasure of Lingnan—the Rebirth Sedan Chair. The first white paper sedan chair he created was also a magical artifact..."

The old Taoist priest immediately summarized the true teachings neatly, and even gave an extra true teaching of paper bridge because of Li Qing's passing. Although such a Purple Mansion level Taoist technique is not particularly precious, the paper way has always been a niche and obscure path. For some people, its value is as high as the sky!

"Oh?"

"A strategy based on mere theoretical discussion?"

Li Qing raised his finger and took the two jade slips of true teachings into his hand. In particular, the structure of the Daoist branches of the true teachings of the paper figure immediately attracted his attention.

Originally, he used a technique called "armchair strategist" to control thousands of paper figures, summon thousands of paper spirits, and command them, thus achieving all sorts of transformations...

With just a quick glance at the two jade tablets, Li Qing knew how her family's next steps would unfold!

They exchanged a glance with the old Taoist priest, then entered the main hall and lit three sticks of incense in front of the two huge paper statues. After that, they took off on a cloud.

The purpose of this trip has been achieved. With the true transmission of the Paper Dao in hand, Li Qing will have a direction to glimpse the innate Great Dao before he reaches the perfection of the Purple Mansion Dao Foundation. He can command the spirit and gain enlightenment, and he can achieve immortality by communicating with the netherworld. This is called the art of immortals.

Just after the 'uninvited guest' left Lingzhidao's place on a whirlwind, the old Lingzhidao, leaning on his peachwood staff, pushed open the Ancestral Hall again, wiped the memorial tablets clean, restarted the incense burner, and replaced the wind chimes in front of the window with new ones. Finally, he returned to the back courtyard, trembling.

"Alas... The path ahead is uncertain, the sixty years have passed in the ebb and flow of life, how many rises and falls are but fleeting clouds?"

"Between life and death, there is always the great Dao that determines everything..."

Lingzhi Faguan, the Taoist priest who guarded the altar, has passed away!
(End of this chapter)