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

With a faint smile, Zhong Bai turned around and saw that his daughter had fallen asleep. Suddenly, he took out four soul lamps from his bosom—the soul-guiding lamps!
As Zhong Bai threw it out, the Soul-Guiding Lamp landed on Zhong Ling's head. The four Soul-Guiding Lamps were arranged in four directions, hanging down countless golden rays to protect Zhong Ling.

With the four soul lamps working together, and Zhong Bai now at the Nascent Soul Realm, it would be difficult for even Zhong Bai himself to break through them, let alone others.

Seeing that his daughter was sleeping soundly, Zhong Bai simply left without worry.

After Zhong Bai left, Zhong Ling, who had been asleep, gradually opened her eyes, looked up at the void, where four soul-guiding lamps hung high. With a gentle smile, Zhong Ling then truly fell asleep.

Inside Jeju Castle.

The night was rather dark tonight, with patches of dark clouds covering the sky, blocking out the moonlight that was originally shining down.

Zhong Bai didn't care about any of that.

Arriving at the center of Jeju City, he sat cross-legged.

In the vast darkness of the night, it appeared particularly inconspicuous, but soon, the hidden blood demon made its move. Drops of blood rain began to fall, and from all directions, around the entire city of Jeju, a sea of ​​blood surged up. All of this happened in an instant.

If Zhong Bai had not arrived, the millions of lives in Jeju City would surely have been slaughtered by the Blood Demon.

But now...

"They're really cautious!"

After muttering to himself, Zhong Bai suddenly unleashed his hidden aura, spreading his Yuan Shen realm aura in all directions. At the same time, the blood and qi within Zhong Bai surged forth, instantly filling the entire Jeju City with terrifying power. The sea of ​​blood was dissolved at this moment, leaving the Blood Demon, who had originally intended to devour Jeju City, completely dumbfounded.

A crimson light enveloped Jeju City, and the surrounding sea of ​​blood, hundreds of feet high, could not break through the crimson light; instead, it was boiling...

Even the most foolish person would realize something was wrong. Blood Demon's gaze pierced through the layers of red light and landed on Zhong Bai. At the same time, Zhong Bai raised his head and met Blood Demon's gaze.

"Damn it!"

Blood Demon cursed inwardly. He had only wanted to devour some blood to heal his injuries, and yet he had managed to run into a Nascent Soul cultivator during such a secret operation. His luck was truly unbelievable.

"Please, sir, mind your own business!"

The arrow was already on the bowstring, and there was no turning back. Now, even if the Blood Demon wanted to retreat, he couldn't. The entire sea of ​​blood had already risen, and if Zhong Bai pursued relentlessly, it would only worsen his injuries...

Hearing the Blood Demon's threat, Zhong Bai shook his head.

"The Blood Demon is ignorant of fate; this calamity is destined for you!"

After saying that, Zhong Bai did not move. He chanted the Golden Light Divine Mantra. Accompanied by golden light, mixed with blood and qi, it spread in all directions. The Blood Demon's sea of ​​blood was being consumed at an extremely fast speed.

The entire city of Jeju remained as solid as a rock, unmoved by the crashing sea of ​​blood.

A burst of flame shot out from the Blood Demon's mouth, piercing through layers of blood and qi, but it was blocked by the Golden Light Divine Spell.

The longer the time dragged on, the more his Blood Sea was consumed. After a brief attempt, the Blood Demon realized that escaping quickly was the priority.

The sea of ​​blood surrounding Jeju City began to recede, but how could Zhong Bai let the Blood Demon have his way?
"Trying to escape?"
It's fate that brought us together, so let's stay!

After saying that, Zhong Bai pointed his finger at the location of the Blood Demon, and a jet-black spiritual sword from his body slashed through the void. In a chilling moment, the spiritual sword pierced towards the main skeleton where the Blood Demon was located.

Countless sword energies split apart, and the Blood Demon, disregarding everything else, condensed a sea of ​​blood to intercept the spirit sword.

Boom!
The sea of ​​blood exploded, and the Blood Demon took the opportunity to escape into the distance.

With a bang, the sea of ​​blood that had condensed in the void fell to the ground and quickly merged into the earth. The reason why the Blood Demon could not completely kill it was because of this talent of his.

As long as even a single drop of blood fails to annihilate the Blood Sea, the Blood Demon can be reborn with just one drop of blood.

Although Zhong Bai wanted to keep the Blood Demon, he knew it wouldn't be that simple.

Hovering in the air, watching the seas of blood trying to escape into the ground, Zhong Bai waved his hand, and all his blood and qi were instantly ignited into Samadhi Fire. The moment the Samadhi Fire fell, a large amount of white smoke rose, and countless seas of blood were evaporated.

Whether it was Zhong Bai or the Blood Demon, they were merely testing the waters.

Stopping there, Zhong Bai watched the fleeing Blood Demon without giving chase, as it had already disappeared underground, making it too difficult to catch up.

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Shushan.

The Sword Saint, who was sitting cross-legged in the main hall, suddenly opened his eyes and his terrifying divine sense swept across thousands of miles away, sensing the aura of the Blood Demon.

Without the slightest hesitation, the Sword Saint immediately stood up, lightly flicked his finger across the void in front of him, and the spatial passage opened.

Meanwhile, in Jeju City, with the departure of the Blood Demon, Zhong Bai was about to return to the inn to rest, but he quickly dismissed the idea.

A crack appeared in the void.

Immediately afterwards, sword energy continued to emerge, and countless sword energies greeted their master. The moment the Sword Saint stepped out of the void, Zhong Bai's eyes became fascinating.

He stopped and looked at the Sword Saint.

The Sword Saint frowned as he sensed the lingering aura of the Blood Demon.

However, he soon noticed Zhong Bai's gaze.

The two of them stared at each other like that.

In a flash, the Sword Saint appeared in front of Zhong Bai, looked him up and down, and while surprised, he was even more envious.

"You've reached the primordial spirit stage in just a few years."

After saying this, the Sword Saint looked around and then asked, "Has the Blood Demon been here?"

Zhong Bai didn't try to hide it.

"He was unlucky; he just happened to run into me and my maid when we arrived in Jeju City."

It did deplete some of his bloodline, but he was too cunning; completely eliminating him without prior preparation would be difficult.

"Little girl?"

The Sword Saint didn't pay attention to what Zhong Bai said about the Blood Demon. Instead, he grasped a key point: the girl. He also knew very well that the girl Zhong Bai was referring to was his granddaughter.

The Sword Saint's gaze darkened, and a smile gradually appeared on his previously calm face.

"How is Ling'er doing?"

"Not bad. I'm currently in seclusion. In a few years, we'll head to the Earthly Immortal Realm..."

Zhong Bai stared directly at the Sword Saint.

However, it was clear that the Sword Saint was not surprised by this. After Maoshan had a passage to the Earthly Immortal Realm, he knew that this day would come sooner or later, and Zhong Bai would definitely not stay for long.

"Hmm, you're very good!"
"May I see the girl?"

Zhong Bai was taken aback.

"The little girl is asleep now. If we're not in a hurry, let's do it tomorrow."

The Sword Saint nodded and did not refuse.

"Then tomorrow..."

The two of them then fell silent again.

It was mainly awkward. Of course, as the Sword Saint turned into a streak of light and disappeared from the spot, Zhong Bai smiled, shook his head, and returned to the inn.

That night, it was as if nothing had happened, but thousands of miles away, as countless drops of blood gathered into a sea deep within the earth, the Blood Demon also coalesced once more.

Seeing the Blood Sea shrink by one-fifth, the Blood Demon was heartbroken.

"He said he was recovering from his injuries, but now he's getting worse and worse..." With a sigh, the Blood Demon began to busy himself with healing his injuries.

Dawn arrives.

Inside the inn, Zhong Ling woke up very early. After getting up, she saw that the four soul-guiding lamps above her head were gone, while her father was sitting cross-legged beside her.

A sense of security arose spontaneously, even though Zhong Ling was not lacking in it.

Sensing that the little girl had woken up, Zhong Bai also stopped his cultivation, opened his eyes, looked at his daughter, and smiled brightly: "Ling'er woke up so early, that's quite rare. Did you guess that someone wanted to see you today?"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Ling's eyes began to dart around.

"See me?"
Could it be my maternal grandfather, whom I've never met?

Seeing that his daughter guessed so accurately, Zhong Bai couldn't help but give her a thumbs up.

"That's right, your maternal grandfather is the head of the Shu Mountain Sect, so it wouldn't be bad to meet him."

After all, the opportunity won't come again in a few years.

Zhong Bai thought the little girl might not understand what he was saying, but unfortunately he underestimated Zhong Ling.

"Alright then, Father will make the arrangements."

Two hours passed in the blink of an eye.

With the sound of knocking on the door, Zhong Bai knew that the Sword Saint had arrived.

"come in……"

As Zhong Bai finished speaking, the door was pushed open, and the Sword Saint was now completely different from the one he had been the night before.

His face was stern and cold, with sharp, chiseled features that exuded a resolute and unwavering spirit.

His skin was slightly bronze, a mark of his long-term cultivation in Mount Shu, where he had been exposed to sunlight and spiritual energy.

His two sword-like eyebrows slanted upwards towards his temples, like two sharp swords, always exuding a heroic and imposing aura.

His eyes were deep and bright, like the most brilliant stars in the night sky, containing endless wisdom and a dedication to the way of the sword.

Dressed in a dark yellow Taoist robe, the moment he saw the little girl, his previously calm face immediately broke into a loving smile.

Seeing this, Zhong Bai also began to introduce the situation.

"Girl, he is your maternal grandfather, the head of the Shu Mountain Sect."

Zhong Ling cooperated well, giving a sweet smile.

"Ling'er greets Grandpa!"

"No, no, no, don't be so polite, girl. It's our first meeting, and I don't have much to give you. Please keep this jade pendant."

As he spoke, the Sword Saint handed over a piece of crystal-clear white jade, densely engraved with runes. Zhong Bai also sensed a wisp of the Sword Saint's divine soul. The power contained in the divine soul was not weak. At the critical moment, he could unleash a fatal blow from this white jade rune at the Nascent Soul Realm!
"Thank you, Grandpa!"

Zhong Ling did not refuse. Seeing this, the Sword Saint, with a trembling hand and excited heart, stepped forward and hung the white jade rune around Zhong Ling's neck.

After doing all this, the Sword Saint reluctantly let go.

"Zhong Bai, from now on... take good care of them!"

After saying that, the Sword Saint forced himself to turn away and leave. He could still glance at Zhong Ling, but if it were Zhao Ling'er, he would have no face to even show his face.

Zhong Bai understood this as well, so he did not try to persuade him to stay.

After the Sword Saint left, Zhong Ling pinched the white jade rune on her neck and examined it with some interest.

"Father, Grandpa is quite willing to spend money."

Zhong Bai nodded.

Don't underestimate this mere white jade rune. The materials that can support a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator to inscribe a rune are extremely scarce, not to mention the fact that a divine soul can be infused into it.
Zhong Bai didn't expect the Sword Saint to give a better gift. As the head of the Shu Mountain sect, there were certain things he couldn't overstep.

"Alright, girl, we should continue our journey now. We'll travel around for a few more months and then head back to Maoshan!"

Zhong Ling smiled, and the two set off again.

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Zombie world.

After that meeting a month ago, Maoshan started to turn like a giant machine.

Within a month, the entire Maoshan sect underwent a complete overhaul. The sect leader, Shi Jian, stepped down, and the entire Maoshan sect gathered dozens of people to head to the new world.

Even the reclusive Maoshan masters in the most mysterious Maoshan Grotto-Heaven did not hesitate.

If they cannot directly enter the Immortal Realm through the other world, then they will choose another world, and these patriarchs are willing to do so.

On the day of departure, Master Qian Yuan looked at the Law Enforcement Hall behind him. At this moment, he felt a little reluctant to leave. However, after hundreds of years in Maoshan, he had already let go of some things.

"Senior Brother Qian Yuan, don't linger. Once we get to the new world, we'll have to keep pushing forward!"
At the very least, he'll achieve the Golden Core stage, and who knows, he might even encounter his junior disciple Zhong Bai. With his talent, it's hard to imagine what kind of scene he'll be in now!

Upon hearing the advice of the Immortal of Longevity, the Immortal of Qian Yuan nodded in agreement.

If there are other things that cannot be confirmed, then there is one thing that he has complete faith in: his disciple, Master Zhong Baiqian.

If one can approach the Nascent Soul Realm in the Dharma-ending Age, wouldn't one be able to take off immediately in a world with abundant spiritual energy?

"Junior Brother Changsheng, we will only know the specifics once we get there."

But nothing else matters, as long as Zhong Bai is safe and sound!

Indeed, the current Master Qian Yuan is very Buddhist, perhaps because he has been cultivating his mind and character. After all, since Zhong Bai left, Master Qian Yuan has become very taciturn.

At this moment, Shi Jian also stepped forward.

"Uncle-Master Qian Yuan, Uncle-Master Chang Sheng, the passage to the new world is in the Underworld. Let's go directly to the Underworld!"

Shi Jian appeared imposing and domineering, after all, his Lightning Thunder Fist was extremely hard, and having served as the head of Maoshan for a long time, his words were full of confidence.

Hell.

The road to the new world was very smooth. The Fourth Patriarch directly asked the Tenth Patriarch to arrange for them. Also arriving at the same time were the seniors from Longhu Mountain who had already chosen to return to the underworld.

Both factions acted together.

The result was successful; they all entered the passage.

Before Zhong Bai returned to Maoshan, two hundred miles north of Maoshan, a rift appeared in space, and figures emerged from it.

Upon landing, feeling the inexhaustible spiritual energy of heaven and earth within the void, the joy in my heart reached its peak.

Soon, the patriarch who had been living in seclusion in the blessed land also came to this world.

Their divine senses were even more terrifying; with a mere sweep, the entire Maoshan Mountain was undoubtedly a place teeming with spiritual energy.

"That's quite a generous gesture!"

As soon as the patriarch finished speaking, a wisp of his divine soul, originating from the zombie world, traveled straight to Maoshan, far beyond the nine heavens.

The number of elders and primordial spirit masters remaining at Maoshan is not large, but even so, they are not people that ordinary villains can offend.

But coincidentally, the moment the five patriarchs sat cross-legged in the Nine Heavens Palace of Ten Thousand Blessings, a terrifying divine sense enveloped the entire Maoshan Mountain. (End of Chapter)