In the future, Earth becomes a relic of the mythical era.

Chapter 297 Disciples of Taiqing!

"It seems that Laoshan Mountain was indeed the abode of immortals in ancient times."

Located at the border of Zhanzhou and Maozhou, nestled in the mountains by the sea.

Master Jianyue and the others emerged from the realm and appeared here.

Unlike Xie Lingxin, they couldn't directly travel through the chaotic sea of ​​spirits in their primordial spirit form and accurately locate the domain in the boundless chaotic sea.

Even with ancient scriptures as guidance, the search can only be conducted through the fluctuations of the realm and the intersection with the material world.

Walking through the chaotic sea is not something that no one can do.

The legendary "Path of Immortality" was actually carved out bit by bit by people in the chaotic sea of ​​the spirit since ancient times.

Aside from grandmasters and great mages, who would have any idea that Xie Lingxin, with such a low level of cultivation, would possess such abilities, they would never have guessed.

The tall and imposing Xiang Chongyuan recalled the supernatural abilities displayed by the three Great Masters in the Laoshan Domain, and his heart sank.

Because of his position, he naturally has many things to think about.

Lu Wan smiled and said, "Xiang Chongyuan, you are so lucky. You have been parachuted into Far East Star to take charge of the New District Environmental Protection Bureau. You will have plenty of opportunities to deal with the three great masters in the future. I am so envious."

Xiang Chongyuan grunted: "If you're envious, why don't you come to my Environmental Protection Bureau? If you're not satisfied with the deputy director position, I can give you the director position."

Lu Wan chuckled: "Forget it. You, the 'Sea Patrol God,' are known for your fairness, impartiality, and incorruptibility. If I were to follow you, I'd either be driven mad or you'd take everything from me within two days."

She turned to another person: "Qin Zhao, what brings you here this time? Weren't you working for the Jin family? Oh, I see~"

"I heard that two young masters from noble families perished in the East Sea. Could it be that your master was one of them?"

She wasn't so polite to this person.

Qin Zhao glanced at her but didn't take it to heart.

He bowed to the other two and said, "Master Jianyue, Master Beichen, I owe a great debt of gratitude to you both for the opportunity to enter the Ancient Cave Heaven Realm this time. Qin Zhao thanks you both."

Bei Chenmie waved his hand: "It's alright, don't worry about it. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first. Master Jianyue, would you like to come with me?"

Master Jianyue had now returned to his half-dead, languid posture, standing crookedly with unfocused eyes, as if he were lost in thought.

"Master Jianyue?"

Bei Chenmie called out twice before she slowly came to her senses and said leisurely, "What a waste of a trip. That kid got all the benefits. What's the point of keeping it?"

"Let's go then."

She was fine until she brought it up, and then she became quite depressed.

They originally thought they were the first to find the Domain Realm, but it turns out there were others who got there before them.

What's even more unacceptable is that this person is actually a young man who is at most at the sixth level of cultivation!
Judging from the appearance of the three great masters at the banquet, especially the one who seemed to be the host, the Huagai Daoist, he had already taken him under his wing.

A disciple of a great master...

Tsk, if this kid were in the Federation, he could do whatever he wanted.

However, it is unlikely that ancient cultivators, even Great True Immortals, would leave the realm and descend into the material world.

These kinds of people usually have some compelling reason for entering the realm.

It's like the legend of living beings descending into the material world.

This process is almost irreversible.

Once you've escaped into it, getting out won't be so easy.

Even so, this Grand Master couldn't be his backer in the Federation, but he was still someone people looked up to.

Especially someone like the Ten Immortals of the Federation, once they know about him, they might look at him differently.

That makes people envious.

Lu Wan, looking both frustrated and puzzled, said, "It's strange, that kid is quite a figure. Judging from his attire and methods, he should be from a Buddhist lineage."

"Although there are many people who inherit the Buddhist lineage, someone like him, who can be called a 'prodigy,' is one of a kind in the entire Federation. They all have impressive backgrounds, but he seems to have appeared out of nowhere."

"Does anyone here know him?"

Xiang Chongyuan and Qin Zhao both frowned, clearly having no recollection of it.

Bei Chenmie glanced at Jian Yue and said, "We'll meet such a person again someday, why bother to investigate further?"

"Master Jianyue, let's go."

As soon as he finished speaking, he opened his mouth and exhaled a billowing cloud of smoke, which gathered at his feet into a cloud several feet in diameter, lifting him into the air.

It is almost identical to the legendary immortals riding the clouds.

Master Jianyue flicked her light gauze skirt, and something flew out from her wide sleeves.

It is a crystal-clear, ice-like disc, radiating a golden glow, like the moon.

Master Jianyue rose up and stood on the ice plate, as if ascending into the sky on the moon.

The remaining three bowed to them:
"Respectfully seeing off Venerable Jianyue and Venerable Beichen."

The two figures moved with ethereal grace, disappearing into the distance in an instant.

Lu Wancai said enviously, "The Beichen lineage has the treasure Beidou Cloud Qi, and the Yuexian lineage has the Moon Soul Ice Wheel. They really have immortals behind them, and they can get their hands on legendary treasures so easily."

"Truly worthy of being a first-rate mage, he's not much different from the legendary immortals."

Xiang Chongyuan and Qin Zhao also exchanged a surprised glance.

Which cultivator wouldn't yearn for such a state?

Contrary to Xie Lingxin's belief, not all of the five of them were grandmasters or high-ranking monks.

In fact, only Bei Chenmie and Jian Yue are true mages; the other three are merely titled mages.

However, they are all veteran title holders with over three hundred years of cultivation and experience.

He subtly exudes the aura of a grandmaster or Dharma master.

But although they seem close, they are actually only half a step apart, like an insurmountable chasm.

It's tough...

They weren't very familiar with each other, and without a stronger person present, there was naturally no need for them to get together.

After exchanging a few words, they went their separate ways.

... Xie Lingxin reappeared in the quiet room.

I paid my respects to the statue of Taiqing Tianzun before leaving.

When I came out of the meditation room, I saw the old Taoist priest again, standing not far from the door.

She waited with a smile, as if she had known all along that he was going to come out.

After inquiring, it was discovered that a full seven days had passed.

Ancestor Jinghe and Changchunzi have already returned to their respective cave dwellings.

Master Jianyue and the others have also left the domain.

"It seems you have gained quite a lot, young friend."

The old Taoist priest said with a smile.

"I must thank you again for your kindness, teacher!"

Xie Lingxin solemnly bowed deeply to the old Taoist priest.

Sincere and without any reluctance.

The old Taoist priest had kept quiet from the very beginning and had arranged everything for himself.

Even Jinghe, the Old Ancestor, and Changchunzi were all part of his plan.

Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?

Changchunzi's method is the formless way of non-dependence.

What is the formless way? It is a great supernatural power that can create something from nothing.

If it weren't for the unexpected incident involving Taiqing Daozun, this would have been a method he had prepared to steal heavenly secrets.

It was only through the almost supernatural power of the Ancestor Jinghe to create things from nothing that he acquired the innate wood spiritual root, thus completing his last missing piece.

Based on these alone, it would not be an exaggeration to say that their kindness is as heavy as a mountain.

"Please rise, young friend."

The old Taoist priest smiled and waved his whisk, a gentle force lifting him up.

"Just follow me."

The old Taoist priest led him back to the quiet room.

He pulled out three incense sticks from somewhere, bowed to the Supreme Celestial Venerable, offered the incense, turned around and sat on the prayer mat next to him, and beckoned to Xie Lingxin: "Come, sit down."

Xie Lingxin also bowed three times.

The old Taoist priest watched with a smile, and only after the young man finished bowing and sat down in front of him did he say, "Young friend, do you really want to become a disciple of the Taiqing Sect?"

Xie Lingxin quickly replied, "Of course it's true! I couldn't be happier!"

He's already taken all the benefits, why wouldn't he be willing?

As for the benefits he received from other idols before...

So why didn't they have a great master to take them in?
It's not his fault...

"well."

The old Taoist priest nodded and said slowly, "In that case, I will tell you about the origins of Taiqing Palace and this old Taoist priest."

"The Taiqing Palace in Laoshan was first built during the Jianyuan era of the Western Han Dynasty, and its age is now... countless years ago."

"It has been renovated and repaired several times by successive generations of dedicated practitioners to achieve its present appearance."

"Before this, because Fellow Daoist Jinghe cultivated the Three Officials Eunuch in this mountain, his name became widely known, attracting many true cultivators who came to admire him, which led to the establishment of the Taiqing Palace,"

"The old Taoist's secular name was Liu Ruozhuo. He was born during the Tang Dynasty and began cultivating in Luofu Mountain in Lingnan from a young age. Later, he became a disciple of the Qingjing Zhenren and began his arduous cultivation thereafter..."

"When the Song Dynasty was founded, Emperor Song heard of the old Taoist's reputation and summoned him to the palace to preach, bestowing upon him the title of Huagai Zhenren (Perfected Man of the Canopy)..."

The old Taoist priest paused here, then laughed and said, "To my shame, this is because I, an old Taoist priest, entered the world and did some self-promotional things in order to seek an imperial decree, in order to promote my reputation and attract the emperor's favor."

"What I'm trying to do is obtain this imperial decree and find a place to live in seclusion and avoid calamities. That place is Taiping Cave in Laoshan."

To escape the world and avoid calamity?

Xie Lingxin wanted to ask, but the old Taoist priest seemed to see through his thoughts and shook his head: "You don't need to know too much now, otherwise it will not benefit you."

"I'm telling you this for one reason: so that you may know who you are worshipping,"

"Secondly, I also want you to think this through carefully. This old Taoist priest is not the 'immortal' you think he is,"

"He's just someone who cut off his way out and had no choice but to flee here to escape the world."

"So, you're still willing to worship me?"

Without saying a word, Xie Lingxin turned over, knelt on the prayer mat, and kowtowed.

"boom!"

"Teacher, unless you refuse to accept me, I'm determined to stay!"

"Hahahaha... Good, good, good. From this day forward, you shall be a disciple of my Taiqing Sect."

Liu Ruozhuo reached out and helped him up: "Sit, sit."

He stroked his beard and nodded: "In that case, you shall follow me in your cultivation for now. We will make further plans when we find a better place to go."

"You are still a mortal, unable to shed the essence of grains, and you must still have many worldly affairs. From now on, come to Taiqing Palace again every day at the hour of You (5-7 PM) to listen to my teachings and resolve your doubts."

"The rest of the time, you can do as you please, but you still can't slack off on chopping wood, do you understand?"

Xie Lingxin nodded repeatedly.

That couldn't be better!
Chopping wood is good, he likes chopping wood!

He was even worried that the old Taoist priest wouldn't let him continue chopping wood!

"Alright, now that you have successfully cultivated the furnace, I will first explain the profound mysteries of this furnace to you..."

"The furnace, in essence, is the process of extracting lead and adding mercury, cooking with talismanic fire, and forging an indestructible body."

"The primordial energy returns to its source; medicine is fire, and fire is medicine. The body possesses its own natural fire, and no external fire can achieve this..."

(End of this chapter)