Cultivating Immortality in a Family: I Prove Immortality Through the Chaotic Dao Realm

Chapter 239 Daoist Couples Take an Oath! Loose Cultivator Welfare Week!
Chen Qian and Chen Yunyi stood side by side in the white jade square, their purple robes and flowing snow skirts reflecting each other.

Chen Hongyuan quickly added several elegant seats in the center of the square for the newly arrived members of the five major immortal sects to sit down.

The time has finally come for the formal establishment of the Daoist vows and the joint cultivation ceremony.

In this world of cultivation, the most basic unit for human cultivators is the family, which is large or small.

Therefore, the joint cultivation ceremony for forming a Daoist couple is quite elaborate, with procedures passed down from the elders.

Chen Qian had instructed that the content be edited down as much as possible, leaving only the most essential part of the oath-taking ceremony.

The ceremony officially began, with Chen Hongyuan, as the master of ceremonies, chanting: "The auspicious time has arrived—please, Lord of the Mountain, bring your Daoist companions, ascend the Chengtian Terrace, in accordance with the opportune time, in harmony with the earth's veins, and in solidarity with the Dao!"

The crystal lamp pillars surrounding Chengtiantai suddenly lit up, and the auspicious patterns engraved on them shimmered with golden light.

The Spirit Land Molten Gold Array was suddenly fully activated, and the spiritual energy of the earth veins rose like dragons, intertwining with the seven-colored clouds to form a dome.

Chen Qian and Chen Yunyi walked hand in hand up the steps onto the stage.

Chen Qianlong strides with the steps of a tiger, while Chen Yunyi exudes a fairy-like grace, her ceremonial robes resonating with the sun and moon symbols and flowing moon spirit patterns.

The two arrived at the center of Chengtiantai and stood facing each other.

Using his essence and blood as a guide, Chen Qian combined the five elements of Daoist philosophy as ink, his divine sense as a blade, and the void as paper, to write the blood talisman of the character "Dao" in mid-air.
Chen Yun acted in accordance with the law, the only difference being that she used the Daoist essence of Frost Flower as ink to write the blood talisman of the character "侣" in mid-air;
The two characters merged into a purple-gold rune, triggering the resonance between the earth's spiritual energy and the origin of the void, producing a booming Daoist rhythm.

"With my essence and blood, I unite with your Daoist principles."

"Hand in hand on the path to immortality, for the rest of our lives we will be of one heart."

"—This is witnessed by Heaven, Earth, Sun, and Moon, and is thus made!"

The two of them each said a sentence at first, and then they said the last sentence together.

The moment the oath was sworn, the Chengtiantai formation drew in seven-colored clouds that converged into a hundred-foot-tall phantom of a dragon and phoenix that circled the arena three times.

The five elements of Daoist energy flowed around Chen Qian, while Chen Yunyi's ice mist transformed into a lotus and bloomed. The two auras merged and rose, manifesting a yin-yang fish phantom that enveloped the entire area, which was extremely dazzling!
Finally, the purple-gold rune formed by the fusion of the two characters "Dao Lu" split in two and disappeared into the space between their eyebrows.

With this, the oath-taking ceremony was completed.

The two looked at each other and smiled, their affection for each other evident.

Master Shiyuan exclaimed, "They are of one mind and in perfect harmony; it is truly a match made in heaven!"

Many of the beautiful female cultivators present had some connection with Chen Qian.

They all watched with sparkling eyes, unable to help but immerse themselves in Chen Yunyi's character.

This ceremony looks simple, but it is actually extremely difficult.

This Daoist couple rune is a combination of the two people's souls, vital energy, magical power, and cultivation insights.

If two hearts cannot be in harmony, and one party hesitates even slightly, the rune will turn into a spell that harms both parties.

Therefore, not all Daoist couples dare to hold such a ceremony.

At this moment, Chen Hongyuan shouted, "The ceremony is complete—the banquet begins, let us celebrate this celestial union!"

Before the joint cultivation ceremony, the jade corridors surrounding Chengtian Terrace had already been set up with glass banquet tables, which were filled with all kinds of spiritual fruits, spiritual dishes, jade spring spirit wine, honey dew produced in the Destiny Wheel Realm, and other delicacies and fine wines.

At Chen Hongyuan's command, a cloud of waiters sprang into action, flitting like butterflies as they served various dishes to the guests' tables in Baiyu Square.

With a warm smile on his face, Chen Qian began to walk around the room to express his gratitude, returning the congratulations from all around with a cupped-hand salute.

Occasionally, when encountering familiar guests, I will stop and chat patiently for a few minutes, showing both friendliness and the dignity of a host.

Chen Yunyi's cool and aloof face softened under the glow of the sunset, appearing gentler as she quietly accompanied her husband, like a blooming Udumbara flower on a snow-capped peak, noble and inviolable.

Behind her were several of her girlfriends, including Zhao Jingni and Qian Yuzheng. She would occasionally whisper a few words to them, which would elicit nods and excited expressions from the girls.

Interacting with the guests was Chen Qian's job; she only needed to quietly stay by his side.

After circling the field once, Chen Qian, along with his wife and numerous concubines, returned to Chengtian Terrace.

"Thank you all for your kind invitation to Qianlong Mountain to celebrate with my wife and me! We are deeply grateful!"

Chen Qian's clear voice wasn't loud, but it clearly drowned out all the noise and echoed in everyone's ears.

"Today, distinguished guests gather to celebrate our journey together on the Great Dao! May we, the cultivators of this path, forge ahead with determination amidst the mighty currents of the Great Dao, and overcome all difficulties together! This wine—is a toast to the Great Dao, to our immortal destiny, and also to our friendship and sense of responsibility!"

Chen Qian raised his jade cup, and in an instant, everyone in the entire White Jade Square, from true disciples of various sects to junior cultivators of families, from pseudo-elixir masters to Qi-refining upstarts, raised their cups in response.

"Respectfully addressed to Master Chen and Madam Chen!"

"Homage to the Great Dao and the Immortal Destiny!"

"Respect for friendship!"

"Respect the responsibility!"

A deafening roar of congratulations, accompanied by the aroma of fine wine and swirling mist, soared into the sky.

The colorful glow of the sunset enveloped the entire Qianlong Mountain, seemingly foreshadowing the imminent arrival of a powerful force!
Amidst the clamor of voices, Wang Qing'er, dressed in a pale white robe, stood quietly in a corner.

Looking at Chen Qian, who was the center of attention, at the elegant and unparalleled Chen Yunyi, and then at the women who depended on Chen Qian for protection, she felt a complex emotion she had never felt before.

She picked up the jade cup in her hand, her eyes flickered slightly, and took a small sip of the ethereal nectar.

The day of her return to the sect is approaching. Having received years of cultivation from the sect, she has a deep affection for it.

Of the four states of Li, Wu, Yue, and Chu, Chu was the strongest.

In this land reclamation, the Li, Wu, and Yue kingdoms cooperated to deal with Kongming Island;
The State of Chu, on the other hand, had to face the Poison Moon Pool alone.

As one of the three great immortal sects of the Chu Kingdom, the Yunmeng Immortal Sect will surely exert all its strength.

Although she was only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, she still wanted to return to the sect and do her part.

Before the great path is completed, one's actions are not one's own.

As for the rest, let fate and destiny decide.

……

The banquet lasted for several hours before it drew to a close.

Su Yueshang and her many friends from the immortal sects had reached the time to say goodbye.

They bear important responsibilities for the sect, and it is truly remarkable that they could spare a few hours to congratulate Chen Qian.

Despite their reluctance, Chen Qian and Su Yueshang could only keep their feelings to themselves.

Fortunately, both of them possessed the Primordial Token, making communication and interaction very convenient, so there was no fear of losing contact.

However, when Chen Qian saw off the members of the immortal sect, the three girls, Yun Meng'er, had watery eyes, Lin Wanshuang's eyes were shimmering, and Ming Xingche's eyes were sparkling. These were all fine...

Li Juefeng also seemed hesitant to speak, as if reluctant to part. What's going on?
Do you also want to take advantage of my body, Chen?!

Pshaw! This guy may lack emotional intelligence, but at least he's not stupid.

He barely managed to suppress the thought of challenging Chen Qian and testing his sword skills, and didn't voice it.

Putting aside whether the occasion was appropriate, the time also didn't allow it.

……

The festivities of the main day of the Qianlong Grand Ceremony had faded, but before dawn the next day, the real commotion outside the gates of Qianlong Mountain was just beginning.

This is the reception area for guests entering the mountain, and it is already bustling with people.

There were still many people hurrying along the mountain path, and some were riding low-level flying swords and miniature spirit boats, heading here. They were all independent cultivators from the southwestern part of the Li Kingdom who had come here because of its reputation.

They included men and women, young and old, dressed in all sorts of ways, a diverse array of people.

These people, whether weary from their journey or reserved in their demeanor, all possessed eyes that revealed a yearning, anticipation, and longing for the future and the path ahead.

Two or three months ago, with the date of the Foundation Establishment Ceremony of the Mountain Lord of Qianlong Mountain confirmed, the "open week" time of this new spiritual land of the Chen family was also set.

Within seven days, independent cultivators can enter without invitations, regardless of their cultivation level, as long as they have no ill intentions.

On the main day of the ceremony, Qianlong Mountain only received invited small and medium-sized families, as well as some cultivator organizations, such as small merchant alliances and various adventure organizations operating in this area.

However, starting from the second day, Qianlong Mountain will open its gates to welcome many independent cultivators from the surrounding area, and even cultivators from other places who are passing by, to participate in the event.

As newly promoted Foundation Establishment cultivators, the Lord of Qianlong Mountain and his wife also hold a daily cultivation lecture, sharing their insights on cultivation, techniques, and secret arts, and imparting knowledge and answering questions for many independent cultivators.

This is a tradition passed down from the elders in the cultivation world. It can enhance the prestige of newly promoted Foundation Establishment cultivators and promote the growth of independent cultivators in the cultivation world.

Of course, this multi-day "sermon" will also be an excellent opportunity for Qianlong Mountain to attract talents from all directions and spread good karma.

……

As the first rays of dawn appeared, the light barrier of the grand array at the entrance of Qianlong Mountain rippled slightly, and after a few breaths, it slowly cracked open, revealing a gap several feet in size.

A group of cultivators emerged from the group, all dressed in uniform black robes with red patterns. Each of them was capable and composed, exuding an imposing aura; they were all cultivators at the late stage of Qi Refining.

This is the Phoenix Cry Guard of Phoenix Forest Valley, the Chen family's trump card military force besides the Foundation Establishment and Great Cultivation stages.

The leader of the group was a young boy, but his youthful face revealed a resolute and composed demeanor.

It was Chen Yunzheng, one of the two "Foundation Building Immortal Seeds" of Fenglin Valley.

Under his command, the Phoenix Guards lined up on both sides of the road, forming a battle formation with their energy connected, instantly suppressing the large group of scattered cultivators not far away, who dared not even breathe.

"We at Qianlong Mountain welcome all fellow cultivators to come and listen to our teachings and exchange cultivation experiences." Chen Yunzheng nodded in satisfaction when he saw that the cultivators outside the gate had consciously arranged themselves in an orderly manner.

After surveying the crowd, he continued, "Within seven days, the mountain lord or his wife will give a sermon each day. Qianlong Mountain will provide food and lodging, and set up a special venue for fellow practitioners to set up stalls and trade, exchanging what they have."

"These are completely free of charge by Qianlong Mountain, not even a single spirit stone will be charged."

Before he could finish speaking, the dark mass of people in front of him erupted in a chorus of excited shouts!
These people had participated in other families' Foundation Establishment ceremonies, and even higher-level Pseudo-Core Ceremony ceremonies, before, but they had never encountered one that was completely free!
At the very least, you have to pay some for food and lodging, and you also have to pay some management fees for setting up a stall. These are all unspoken rules.

You should know that there are not just a few dozen or a hundred people who have come here because of its reputation, but at least several thousand, or even tens of thousands!
This man and horse feed each other, and after several days of this, it must have taken quite a few spirit stones!

The family in charge usually collects a small amount of spirit stones, which is understandable to the independent cultivators.

I never expected Qianlong Mountain to be so grand and spacious!

"The Chen family is magnanimous! They have a grand vision!"

"No wonder several seniors from Fenglin Valley have recently advanced successfully. With such vision and responsibility, even the heavens wouldn't allow them not to succeed!"

"May Lord Qianlong Mountain be victorious!"

Most independent cultivators live a very frugal life, and they would rather split a spirit stone in half to make ends meet.

As long as you can benefit them without them having to pay any price, they'll treat you like royalty.

Many people are already thinking about which close relatives haven't arrived yet and need to be notified as soon as possible.

If you don't take advantage of a good deal, then you've suffered a loss!

"Silence!"

Seeing the crowd in an uproar and in disarray, Chen Yunzheng shouted, drawing the attention of the scattered cultivators back to the scene.

Seeing that the scene had calmed down, Chen Yunzheng spoke up, "Our clan's only requirement for all of you is that once you enter, you must obey all orders and commands! Do not cause trouble! Do not harbor any evil intentions!"

Then his tone became stern, "Do you see the magic array at the entrance? This is a high-level spirit-attaching array that has been improved by the Mountain Lord. Every cultivator who passes through will be attached with a spirit rune. This rune is harmless and is only for identification. It will automatically dissipate after seven days."

"If you all abide by the law, then all will be well; if you harbor ill intentions, then you'll have to see how sharp my Chen family's sword is!"

"Whether you attend or not is entirely up to you!"

After saying that, Chen Yunzheng retreated to the entrance of the mountain gate and remained silent.

……

At this moment, no less than a thousand people had gathered at the mountain gate. Upon hearing Chen Yunzheng's words, some of them hesitated slightly.

After all, human nature is inherently afraid of the unknown, and the character of a rogue cultivator is inevitably marked by caution and hesitation.

But most people walked straight towards the mountain gate entrance without any hesitation.

The cultivation practices of the Li Kingdom's human race are relatively upright. All five major immortal sects are orthodox sects of the Xuanmen, and at least on the surface, they all emphasize morality and etiquette.

Therefore, as long as cultivation families are willing to put things out in the open, they can still gain the trust of the vast majority of independent cultivators.

Moreover, the grand occasion of yesterday's Hidden Dragon Ceremony has already spread like wildfire, and many independent cultivators have heard of it to some extent.

No one would suspect that the Lord of Qianlong Mountain, with such a promising future and great power, would have any designs on them, a group of people at the bottom of the cultivation world.

……

The so-called improved high-level spirit-attaching array at the entrance of the mountain gate, as Chen Yunzheng described it, is actually a monitoring anchor point set up by Aka.

Each person who passes through will be given a tracking talisman by Aka, which will be clearly visible in the cultivator's soul perception, thus reminding the cultivator to obey management and arrangements.

After all, Qianlong Mountain only opened a portion of the front mountain area to independent cultivators as a place for activities, and they were not allowed to enter the rest at will.

If a cultivator steps into a non-open area, the Spirit-Seeking Talisman will issue a "warning," thus preventing any unwise person from deliberately disobeying.

There are too many outside cultivators, and their numbers far exceed those of the Chen family members in Qianlong Mountain. Without strong and effective management methods, this will inevitably lead to a lot of trouble.

……

The magic array at the mountain gate looks like a six-pointed star array, and its style is very different from the common immortal cultivation magic arrays.

When a cultivator steps onto it, a point of spiritual light will flash in the center of the array, disappearing into the back of the cultivator's hand and forming a spiritual pattern that looks like a mirror.

At the same time, the soul will receive a voice transmission that is neither male nor female and has no inflection: "The mark will dissipate on its own in seven days, and the spiritual pattern that crosses the boundary will become hot."

(End of this chapter)