This humble Taoist priest, Qianhe, begins his quest for immortality by slaying demons and monsters.

Even if it's just a formality, some things still need to be clarified, otherwise people will become restless...

Master Jinghong rose and calmly swept his gaze across the group of Nascent Soul elders in the hall.

"Everyone, the passage between the two realms has been opened, and we now have the opportunity to go to the Earthly Immortal Realm. I know that you all have a strong desire to enter the Earthly Immortal Realm and make your mark. However, there are no rules, and not everyone can roam freely in the Earthly Immortal Realm."

It's impossible to let all disciples leave, so a rule was established: those with exceptional talent can enter the Earthly Immortal Realm; those lacking talent, even if they go, will only be cannon fodder. You all understand this. As for the specific distinction, the Fourth Ancestor will descend with the Light Gate!

Master Jinghong has made it very clear that neither Maoshan nor Longhushan can allow everyone to leave this world. After all, they have finally gained a foothold, so how can they all leave?

Moreover, some disciples are indeed not suitable to go to the Earthly Immortal Realm. They do not have the aptitude to achieve the Nascent Soul Realm in this world. What can they do in the Earthly Immortal Realm?

Of course, the patriarchs Jinghong and his followers did not make a blanket decision on whether someone had the aptitude to reach the Nascent Soul Realm. Instead, they entrusted the test to the four patriarchs of the underworld, who would send down a gate of light as a trial. This way, they could convince the public more.

The elders in the hall remained silent; some were delighted, some were calm, and others could not hide their disappointment.

Overall, it's a good thing. Opening up the passage between the two worlds provides a space for those with exceptional talent to rise, rather than allowing disciples to travel freely between them. No one is stupid enough to do that.

After Master Jinghong finished speaking, Master Sanxian of Longhu Mountain also stood up and echoed his words.

That basically determines the general direction.

These words were addressed to the elders at the Nascent Soul stage. After all, the Primordial Spirit stage had already discussed it, and both Maoshan and Longhushan would leave 3 to 5 Primordial Spirit stage elders to oversee the area. However, their tenure would be rotated every thousand years to ensure their status in this world remained unchanged.

Everyone agreed to this suggestion and decided to determine the candidates by drawing lots, using the simplest method.

The high-level meeting between Longhu Mountain and Maoshan Mountain came to an end. After Zhong Bai returned to his own dojo, his brother-in-law Mo Chen followed closely behind, since he would be heading to the Earthly Immortal Realm in about a month.

The siblings were always happy to see each other, and the days were very peaceful, one after another, until the Fourth Patriarch set up the Guangmen.

"Brother, be careful!"

Mo Ling felt genuinely worried about her elder brother. Unlike the Nascent Soul Ancestors and Transformation Elders of Maoshan, Mo Ling knew very well that these elders and ancestors of Maoshan had powerful backers and deep foundations after going to the Earthly Immortal Realm.

His elder brother was all alone after going to the Immortal Realm, and heaven knows what the Immortal Realm is like, so it was inevitable that he was worried.

Hearing his younger sister's words, Mo Chen felt a pang of sadness, but he also understood that his sister was worried about him.

Patting his younger sister on the shoulder, Mo Chen tried his best to make his smile bright.

"Little sister, big brother, aren't you worried?"
"Just run if you encounter danger. Besides, you'll all come to the Immortal Realm in a few years, and we can reunite then."

"Ok!"

Mo Ling didn't say anything more. After saying goodbye, Mo Chen followed the patriarchs and elders of Maoshan to the Earthly Immortal Realm via the Ascension Platform.

From the Maoshan sect, five patriarchs at the Yuan Shen realm were left behind, excluding Zhong Bai.

As for the elders at the Nascent Soul stage, nearly half of them left, and those who remained were not talented enough to reach the Primordial Spirit stage.

The younger disciples naturally couldn't let them leave, since for those below the Nascent Soul stage, cultivating in this world was already sufficient.

Suddenly, the entire Maoshan Mountain was deserted. Of course, this was from Zhong Bai's perspective, since he usually didn't have any interaction with the disciples below the Nascent Soul stage.

Time passed by little by little, and six months later, Mo Ling and Zhao Ling'er both began their seclusion.

Although Mo Ling had only recently broken through to the Nascent Soul Realm, her talent was exceptional, as was Zhao Ling'er's. They chose to go into seclusion in a few years, hoping to ease Zhong Bai's worries after they went to the Earthly Immortal Realm.

The key is that the little girl is two years old now, and Zhong Bai is able to take care of her.

Looking at the empty courtyard, Zhong Bai smiled and shook his head, then turned to look at his daughter, feeling a sweet warmth in his heart.

Zhong Ling also looked at her father, a clever glint in her eyes.

Since her birth, she hasn't had a chance to properly explore this world. She will be returning to the Immortal Realm in a few years, so Zhong Ling wants to go out.

The simplest way is to pester your father...

There's nothing to be embarrassed about; I'm already used to it.

"Father, Mother has gone into seclusion. Can you take me to see the outside world?"

The little girl's voice was still a bit soft and sweet, which made it impossible for Zhong Bai, her father, to resist.
He had already spent very little time with the little girl these past two years, so naturally he didn't want to refuse now. Besides, Zhao Ling'er and Mo Ling were in seclusion, and staying in Maoshan would be boring, so it would be good for them to go out for a stroll.

"no problem!

"Shall we go to Fairy Island to see your grandma first?"

Speaking of Lin Qing'er, she left Maoshan when the little girl was only half a year old and went to Xianling Island alone. No matter how Zhao Ling'er tried to persuade her, it was no use. Actually, it's understandable. She was not comfortable staying in Maoshan. Who wouldn't want to stay in their own territory?

"Okay, okay!"

Zhong Ling clearly didn't care where she went; she just wanted to leave Maoshan and see the world.

Zhong Bai smiled, picked up the little girl, and then transformed into a stream of light and disappeared into the cave.

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On Fairy Spirit Island.

Since Lin Qing'er returned, the once quiet Fairy Spirit Island has become lively.

However, after a while, Lin Qing'er would also feel tired of it, especially when she thought of the little girl's face, she missed her terribly.

It is said that grandparents love their grandchildren more, and Lin Qing'er wanted to visit Maoshan several times, but in the end, she suppressed this impulse.

Seeing her young mistress's worried expression, Madam Jiang felt somewhat helpless. There were some things she could do, but others she could only worry about.

"Sigh, I wonder how old Zhong Ling is..."

Just as Lin Qing'er sighed, a streak of light suddenly fell from the void.

Immediately afterwards, a crisp shout reached Lin Qing'er's ears.

"Grandma!"

The little girl's voice was so melodious that Lin Qing'er was completely stunned when she turned around.

Looking at the father and daughter in front of him, he was somewhat incredulous, and his hands began to tremble.

However, Zhong Ling was also quick, running directly to her grandmother.

After picking Zhong Ling up, Lin Qing'er finally came to her senses.

"Oh dear, little Ling'er, Grandma has missed you so much!"

After a moment of tenderness, Lin Qing'er looked at Zhong Bai with a puzzled expression.

Zhong Bai understood what his mother-in-law wanted to ask, so he simply said, "They were all in seclusion, but the little girl was bored, so she brought her out."

Hearing this, Lin Qing'er understood.

The grandparents' affection for their grandchildren continues. They've been on Fairy Island for a few days now, and the little girl is basically spoiled every day, getting whatever she wants.

However, this period of time will come to an end in seven days.

Zhong Bai was about to leave with the little girl. He had only come to Immortal Spirit Island to visit relatives. Although Lin Qing'er was a little reluctant to see them go, she did not try to persuade them to stay.

He simply instructed Zhong Bai to take good care of the little girl.

Among the clouds.

The ink-black longsword was several feet long. The speed of flying on the sword was not fast, after all, the little girl wanted to see the outside world, and if the speed was too fast, she would not be able to see clearly.

"Father, why is Grandma all alone?"

"Isn't Grandpa here?" There was a hint of gossip in the little girl's eyes, but Zhong Bai didn't think much of it.

Who would be wary of their own daughter all the time?
"Your grandfather..."

This is a long story.

"I want to hear it!"

Zhong Ling said resolutely, "I definitely need to hear this kind of story."

Seeing this, Zhong Bai did not refuse and started talking to the little girl about the older generation.

After listening, Zhong Ling began to complain.

"So, Grandpa abandoned Grandma just because of a rule of the Shu Mountain sect and a ruthless principle?"

Don't you know the Tao follows the natural way?

Really!

Zhong Bai found it somewhat amusing to hear Zhong Ling say this, but the little girl's assessment was not wrong. After all, although she was only two years old, she was naturally intelligent, which was Zhong Bai's perception.

However, Zhong Ling was completely spontaneous. Apart from not revealing that she possessed memories, she didn't hide anything else.

As for reincarnation, compared to being reborn into Zhong Bai's family, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden usually just ate gossip about the fates of the other celestial beings.

Basically, reincarnations of immortals and gods don't end well; they suffer all sorts of hardships and misery before they can regain their memories, rebuild their Dao, and finally return to the Heavenly Court.

Compared to those, her life is much better now. This is a world of cultivation, where she can fly and escape into the earth, living a carefree life.

She was then placed in Zhong Bai's home, where her parents doted on her. With Maoshan as her backing, her life was incredibly comfortable. Even if she revealed that she possessed memories and awakened her innate wisdom, it wouldn't really matter. It would just mean that she could no longer play around in the tone and style of a two-year-old girl.

This is why Zhong Ling has never chosen to be honest. She feels that her current life is good enough, with no barriers between them, only the warmth of family affection.

Inside a teahouse near Emei Mountain.

It's supposed to be a tea house, but you can also eat there, and the food is decent.

Although Zhong Bai and the others can live without grains, they can still satisfy their cravings sometimes, mainly because the little girl wants to eat them.

The two were like a real father and daughter in the mortal world, without any aura about them. At least Zhong Bai seemed exceptionally ordinary.

The shop was doing good business, with quite a few people coming and going. Zhong Bai had the little girl sit at the table first, while he looked around and then discussed the shop's special features with the waiter.

Zhong Ling sat at the table, her hands cupping her head, looking around at the mundane world with interest. The peddlers and laborers coming and going were a stark contrast to the coldness of the Heavenly Court.

Just then, a woman entered the shop, and her gaze fell on the little girl.

Zhong Ling also felt someone looking at her, and looked up to meet their gaze.

Thump thump, the woman felt a flutter in her heart.

Without the slightest hesitation, she went to the table and looked at Zhong Ling with a smile.

"Little sister, where are your parents?"

Zhong Ling looked at the auntie's smile across from her, shook her head, and replied directly, "Order more food."

Li Yingqi seemed to be deep in thought, a feeling of excitement welling up inside him.

Just one glance in the crowd, and the instant Li Yingqi saw Zhong Ling, he felt that this person was exceptionally talented; that feeling was very strong.

Only after getting closer did they realize that the little girl in front of them had such rich innate energy, her body was pure and spotless, and she had an innate Dao body. She was simply a rare talent that was only seen once in thousands of years!
As for Zhong Bai, Li Yingqi really didn't notice her. It's no wonder, though, as Zhong Bai was dressed very simply and didn't reveal any of her presence. While she was talking with the waiter, Li Yingqi didn't notice her at all.

Zhong Bai naturally noticed her arrival, but he didn't stop her. After all, who would dare to bully his daughter right under his nose?
After scanning the area, Li Yingqi found nothing unusual, which meant that the little girl's father was just an ordinary person.

Get straight to the point.

"Little sister, I am a fairy from Emei Mountain, would you like to..."

Before Li Yingqi could finish his charade, Zhong Ling shook her head with a smile.

"I don't want to!"

The immediate and unwavering refusal caused Li Yingqi's expression to pause.

"Ahem, little sister, you may not have finished listening. Once you join Emei, you can fly and escape into the earth, live forever, and be carefree. Do you understand all this?"

"I still don't want to. I have my father, that's enough."

Zhong Ling sensed that although the woman in front of her was trying to fool her, she didn't have any bad intentions, so she became interested in teasing her.

Just kidding. Not to mention that I already have innate wisdom, I can do cultivation on my own. Even if I hadn't awakened innate wisdom, how could Emei compare to my father teaching me personally?

Therefore, from any perspective, Li Yingqi could only end in defeat.

However, she still didn't want to give up.

"Little sister, why?"

Li Yingqi couldn't understand. Wasn't the allure of immortality tempting?
Zhong Ling raised the teacup in front of her and took a small sip, immediately revealing an air of profound mystery.

"If I go to Mount Emei with my sister, can I attain the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm?"

"Gathering past, present, and future within the long river of time, unbound by its flow, roaming freely across the vast world, freely venturing into the netherworld, residing high in the nine heavens, watching the unfolding of all beings?"

Hearing this, Li Yingqi was stunned.

Even the Great Luo Golden Immortal...

What a load of rubbish!

She had reason to suspect that the young girl in front of her was just fooling her, and she even had evidence...

But it's too embarrassing to say it out loud.

Just then, Lian Xing walked over with a gloomy expression. He had overheard the entire conversation between Zhong Ling and Li Yingqi.

His gloomy expression was tinged with anger.

"Junior Sister, why waste your breath on this girl? Our Emei Sect recruits disciples, and who dares to refuse!"

After speaking, Lian Xing looked at Zhong Ling, surprised by her talent, and even more so by the greed in his eyes.

"oh?

"I won't become an apprentice of Emei, so what can you do about it?"

Zhong Ling looked at Lian Xing with a mocking gaze. How dare this kind of person try to take advantage of her?

Why don't you look in the mirror...

"Follow Emei and you will live; defy Emei and you will die!"

Lian Xing rarely showed his strength in front of his junior sister, but Li Yingqi frowned, showing no sign of happiness. He felt that his senior brother was too domineering, even embarrassing.

Zhong Ling laughed when she heard this.

Threaten yourself?

How many dishes were there? How did you get so drunk? (End of Chapter)