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

After leaving Xizhou, Zhong Bai returned directly to Maoshan.

Dongfuzhong.

Zhao Ling'er and Mo Ling were enjoying tea while holding the little girl, looking relaxed and comfortable.

Just then, a crack appeared in the void in front of them, and Zhong Bai's figure emerged from the crack. Upon seeing Zhong Bai's return, both women smiled gently.

They knew why Zhong Bai left Maoshan. Although they were worried, they were able to remain calm. Now that their husband had returned, it was clear that the mission was complete.

"Husband, come and sit down."

Mo Ling stood up with a smile and came to Zhong Bai. She then pressed Zhong Bai to sit down in her seat and poured him tea.

Zhong Bai did not refuse. He raised his teacup, took a small sip, and began to tell his story.

"The Plague Demon has been slain, and the Blood Demon was also unexpectedly severely injured. It's highly likely that it won't be able to leave again..."

Hearing her husband speak so calmly, yet with such outrageous words, Mo Ling couldn't help but chuckle.

"My husband is truly amazing. Only a few days have passed, and that plague demon is already at the Nascent Soul stage. But my husband is powerful, so our family will be more secure when we reach the Earth Immortal Realm."

When the topic turned to the Immortal Realm, Zhong Bai immediately chimed in.

"Ling'er, Mo'er, let's go to the Immortal Realm as a family in three years."

When Zhong Bai made his decision, neither Zhao Ling'er nor Mo Ling objected; they nodded with smiles.

For Zhao Ling'er, anywhere is fine, as long as she is with her brother Zhong Bai, life will be peaceful wherever she is.

And Mo Ling...

She had no reason to refuse either. Her elder brother had been in the Earthly Immortal Realm for a year. Although she didn't know the specifics of the Earthly Immortal Realm, it was a great world where immortals and Buddhas lived. A Nascent Soul Realm cultivator might be able to dominate a region in this world, but in the Earthly Immortal Realm, they would be nothing more than a nobody.

How could Mo Ling not be worried?
She just didn't want her husband to find out.

"We will all listen to our husbands!"

Mo Ling and Zhao Ling'er did not refute, but Zhong Ling pouted, looking somewhat unhappy.

To it, the Immortal Realm was just like that, and it was already tired of it. Cultivators fought to the death, and the disciples of the Heavenly Court, Mount Ling, and the three religions schemed against each other. It was better to stay in this world and enjoy some peace and quiet for a while.

Of course, she has no right to speak now, even if she were the Goddess of the Nine Heavens...

Why is Zhong Ling still unwilling to confess?
Once the decision was made, life became very peaceful. Zhong Bai would go into seclusion for half a year every month. When he came out of seclusion, he would spend time with Zhao Ling'er and Mo Ling, and take the little girl to see his master, uncle, and two senior brothers.

Speaking of which, the cultivation speed of Master Qian Yuan and the others is not slow. They have been in Maoshan for two years and have all formed their Golden Cores, which can be considered as rapid progress.

Of course, the road ahead is still long...

Time flies, and the day to travel to the Immortal Realm is fast approaching.

In front of Zhong Bai's secluded chamber, Zhong Bai slowly walked out, his aura exceptionally restrained. His plain-colored Taoist robe fluttered slightly in the wind, and the young man's face showed signs of vicissitude and profundity.

"Late stage of the Nascent Soul Realm, just a little bit away from crossing the threshold of the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm..."

"But there's no need to rush. Once we reach the Earthly Immortal Realm, we should be able to break through quickly."

Zhong Bai smiled faintly and exhaled a breath of turbid air. In three years, all the demon-slaying points on his body had been used up, leaving not a single one. The effect was naturally not bad. However, in this world, it was extremely difficult to break through to the next level after reaching the Nascent Soul stage...

Even with the Demon Extermination Panel's speed-up bonus, he still couldn't push his cultivation level to the peak of the Nascent Soul realm.

Even so, Zhong Bai had already decided to be satisfied.

As Zhong Bai's figure gradually faded, he soon disappeared from the spot.

Ten days later.

Maoshan Ascension Platform.

Zhong Bai did not inform anyone else about his departure this time, but only informed the five Yuan Shen Ancestors who were in charge of Maoshan. Qian Yuan Zhenren and the others had known about this news for half a year, but they did not know when Zhong Bai would leave. Zhong Bai did not want to be too sentimental when he left, so he chose to keep it a secret.

Besides Zhong Bai's family of four, there were two other rather special visitors at the Ascension Platform at this moment.

"Hahaha, young friend Zhong Bai, in just a few short years, you've almost caught up with my thousands of years of cultivation. It's really... sigh!"

Master Bai Mei was truly envious. He thought that Zhong Bai's ability to break through to the Nascent Soul realm was due to his extraordinary talent. However, he knew this world too well. Once you reach the Nascent Soul realm, there are no opportunities or talents; you can only grind it out little by little. It took him a full three thousand years to grind from the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm to its peak!
But when it came to Zhong Bai...

It's only been a few years, how can one not be envious?
Zhong Bai smiled slightly, holding Zhong Ling's little hand in his fair palm.

Three years have allowed Zhong Ling, who was originally three or four years old, to grow into an even more beautiful young woman.

At six or seven years old, he was already up to Zhong Bai's waist, with calm eyes and excellent self-control.

At least that's how it appears to outsiders...

Even at the same level, it's terrifying!
Zhong Ling started cultivating a year ago, practicing the Maoshan Shangqing Great Cave True Scripture. She started cultivating at the age of six and is now at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage. If she weren't afraid of scaring her father and two mothers, Zhong Ling felt she could have advanced a few more steps.

Of course, that's unnecessary...

Upon arriving in the Earthly Immortal Realm, one can either choose to refine their own Great Luo Dao Fruit and become their own Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden Great Luo Golden Immortal, or continue cultivating and then merge the two to see if they can break through to the next realm. However, to break through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, one would probably have to cultivate to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm first, which is too difficult and would take too long.

"You flatter me, senior. Zhong Bai was just a bit lucky."

Zhong Bai replied very politely.

However, Master Bai Mei couldn't help but frown and roll his eyes.

Luck? Nobody believes that!

All four members of the family are perverts.

Mo Ling has reached the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, approaching the late stage.

Zhao Ling'er is in the mid-Nascent Soul stage, and even a six or seven-year-old girl is almost at the Core Formation stage. Who would believe such luck? Bai Mei Zhenren certainly doesn't. His disciple, Li Yingqi, is still only in the early-stage Deity Transformation stage.

After letting out a soft sigh, Master Bai Mei stopped talking about these unrelated matters.

"Young friend Zhong Bai, after you go to the Earthly Immortal Realm this time, I'm afraid you will be like a fish in water, a dragon soaring into the four seas, and flying high into the sky!"
At that time, I hope you will look after the old Taoist priest and his disciples!

Master Bai Mei spoke very sincerely.

He knew very well that Zhong Bai's future achievements would be absolutely terrifying, so befriending him in advance was perfectly fine.

Hearing his master fawning over Zhong Bai like this, Li Yingqi, who was standing to the side, also felt a mix of emotions.

Thinking back to the first time I met Zhong Bai, it was six or seven years ago. At that time, Zhong Bai was only at the early stage of the Nascent Soul Realm, while I was at the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm. Now, the other party has reached the late stage of the Nascent Soul Realm, while I have just broken through to the Nascent Soul Realm. The difference is obvious.

"It's alright, it's alright, senior. But if you and Junior Sister Yingqi go to the Immortal Realm together, Emei will be leaderless."

Zhong Bai looked at Master Bai Mei, trying to discern his emotions, but Master Bai Mei seemed completely unconcerned.

He waved his hand and said, "Emei doesn't belong to me alone. I've been guarding Emei for thousands of years. If Emei declines after I leave, then it's just a matter of fate!"

Zhong Bai understood what this meant: Master Bai Mei had given up on Emei and was leaving it to fend for itself. Of course, Zhong Bai could understand that.

The lifespan of the White-Browed Immortal is limited, and the Primordial Spirit Realm is not immortal. Continuing to stay in this world will only result in him slowly dying.

Bringing Li Yingqi to Maoshan was also to take advantage of the passage between the two realms, rather than forcibly ascending to the Earthly Immortal Realm alone. It's clear that Bai Mei Zhenren (White-Browed Immortal) cares a lot about Li Yingqi. Maoshan didn't refuse; the friendship between the two sects was there, and bringing Li Yingqi along wouldn't cause any harm.

"In that case, without further ado, let's head to the Immortal Realm!"

After saying that, Zhong Bai waved his hand, and the interdimensional passage in front of the ascension platform immediately burst into light, with runes opening the passage.

Once the entire passage was fully completed, Zhong Bai, holding Zhong Ling's hand, led his two wives ahead of him.

After watching Zhong Bai and his family of four disappear, Master Bai Mei followed closely behind with Li Yingqi.

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Earth Immortal.

Dongsheng Shenzhou!

Maoshan Taoist sect.

As mountain peaks rise high into the clouds, cranes soar through the sky.

Above the plaza of the Maoshan Dao Sect, a crack appeared as space trembled.

Immediately afterwards, Zhong Bai and his family of four walked out of the passage. The passage was only closed after Master Bai Mei and his apprentice arrived.

Suspended in mid-air, looking down at the plaza below, Zhong Bai's gaze swept across the surroundings.

However, before Zhong Bai could see clearly, a streak of light swept over them.

Lingxiao Palace.

When Zhong Bai and his family of four arrived, they were still a little dizzy, but after seeing the people in the palace, Zhong Bai couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

They are all old acquaintances.

Master Jinghong, Master Tianning, Master Feihong... Besides them, there were three white-haired old Taoists whom Zhong Bai did not recognize. However, seeing that the three of them were sitting cross-legged in the center, he figured they must be from the Maoshan Taoist sect in the Earthly Immortal Realm.

"Zhong Bai greets all the venerable masters!"

Without even looking, Zhong Bai knew that the person was of a higher generation than him, so he bowed respectfully. Mo Ling and Zhao Ling'er followed suit, while Zhong Ling simply stood there.

It seemed a bit abrupt, but almost everyone in the hall knew that she was the reincarnation of the Nine Heavens Goddess, so no one dared to say a word against it.

Once Zhong Ling's innate wisdom awakens, he can transform into a powerful immortal at any time!
Not to mention them, even the Three Mao Ancestors and the Four Heavenly Masters of the Heavenly Court did not dare to ask this lady to pay her respects.

Just ignore it...

"Ahem, Zhong Bai, no need to be polite. Let me introduce you. These three are the elders of our Maoshan Dao Sect in the Earthly Immortal Realm."

The First Elder is Qianhe Immortal, the Second Elder is Qianbi Immortal, and the Third Elder is Qianxun Immortal.

Currently, the sect leader is in seclusion, and the affairs of the Dao Sect are being handled by the three elders.

The three elders are all at the Celestial Immortal realm!

Master Jinghong emphasized that there was no other way. While a Loose Immortal might be considered a big shot in the lower realms, once they reached the Earthly Immortal Realm, they were merely just beginning to enter the realm of immortals. They weren't even considered the worst Human Immortals and needed to pass through the Tribulation of Becoming an Immortal to be considered a Human Immortal.

Above the Human Immortals are the Earth Immortals, and above the Earth Immortals are the Celestial Immortals. Celestial Immortals are carefree and belong to the core of the Earth Immortal realm.

However, for other living beings, it is an existence that is absolutely unattainable.

After all, those who emerge from the Heavenly Court and Mount Ling are extremely rare in the mortal realm, and those who can reach the Heavenly Immortal realm are as rare as phoenix feathers.

Zhong Bai bowed very respectfully.

"Disciple Zhong Bai greets the three elders!"

The Grand Elder Qian and the Immortal stroked their beards, their gazes toward Zhong Bai shining brightly.

In their eyes, Zhong Bai was far more important than Master Jinghong and the others.

Zhong Bai was specially invited by the four patriarchs of Maoshan. His talent is terrifying. After arriving in the Earth Immortal Realm, he can also serve as a seventh-rank Yin official in the Underworld, which is a position comparable to the Heavenly Immortal Realm!
Moreover, Zhong Bai's rise to power was too astonishing, occurring before he was even a hundred years old...

Besides the First Elder whose eyes shone with excitement, the other two elders did the same.

Three intense gazes fell upon Zhong Bai, making him feel somewhat embarrassed.

"Ahem, Zhong Bai, right?"

You're doing great! Now that you've arrived in the Immortal Realm, there's a vast sky ahead. Just let me know if you need anything in the future.

By the way, the potential of the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Technique that you cultivate is limited, and the same goes for the Upper Clarity Dragon Elephant Technique. They are not considered respectable in the Earthly Immortal Realm.

You can go to the Scripture Pavilion to choose from the Great Celestial Immortal Manual and the Supreme Clarity Great Cave True Scripture. However, the most suitable one for you should be the Eight-Nine Arcane Technique, which cultivates both the physical body and the primordial spirit, though it is more difficult.

Hearing these words from the three elders, Master Jinghong and the others were filled with envy.

The difference in treatment between people is so obvious. When they arrived in the Immortal Realm, they didn't have these conditions and weren't even directly recommended...

Even the reception was handled by ordinary disciples.

Of course, everyone can understand.

Although their cultivation level was higher than Zhong Bai's, their talent was worlds apart!
Hearing the three elders' warm hospitality, Zhong Bai couldn't help but smile with gratitude.

"Zhong Bai thanks the three elders!"

"Haha, no need for formalities, no need for formalities. You four can decide where you'd like to live, and the sect can arrange it."

Zhong Bai didn't have any requirements in this regard; he just wanted to see how things were allocated.

However, in the end, the Third Elder, Immortal Qianxun, arranged for Zhong Bai and the others to stay on a mountain peak. The entire mountain peak consisted of only one courtyard, which was antique and elegant, made of white jade, and filled with spiritual energy.

It can be considered a fairy cave dwelling!
Even if we disregard the monk's reputation, we should still consider the Buddha's. Zhong Bai's talent was already valued by them, and Elder Qianxun wasn't stupid. Even if it weren't Zhong Bai, the Nine Heavens Goddess wouldn't just arbitrarily assign him a poor cave dwelling.

“Zhong Bai, take a look at this courtyard. It used to be the residence of a senior elder of the sect. It is quiet and secluded. However, three hundred years ago, this senior elder went to the Heavenly Court to report on his duties at the behest of the Three Mao Ancestors.”

They won't be back for hundreds of years, so this space is conveniently available for your family to use.

Are you satisfied?

Looking at the courtyard in front of him, how could Zhong Bai say he was dissatisfied?

"Ahem, satisfied!"

"Thank you very much, Third Elder!"

"Hahaha, no need to thank me. Please settle in first, and I will come back in a few days to take you to the Scripture Pavilion to choose a magic formula."

After saying this, Elder Qianxun did not stay any longer and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Zhao Ling'er and Mo Ling were completely bewildered throughout; this treatment was truly unexpected.

"Husband, isn't the Maoshan sect being a little too kind to us?"

Mo Ling was somewhat incredulous, while only the little girl Zhong Ling remained calm, as if to say that Maoshan was at least somewhat sensible... (End of Chapter)