He was invincible from the beginning of the Heaven-Covering Era.

Clouds rise and colorful mists flow, creating a magnificent scene. The towering mountains all seem to hang in the sky, never sinking.

Each mountain is majestic and imposing, as if it has existed for countless ages, exuding an ancient aura.

"who!"

Approaching within approximately one hundred miles

Immediately afterwards, some powerful figures rushed out and shouted at Zhou Qing.

"The Zhou family, Zhou Qing."

As he answered, Zhou Qing took out a Divine Wood Token, which was given to him by the God King when he was in Purple Mountain. He had never used it before, but today was the first time he had used it.

"So it was you!" Upon hearing Zhou Qing's words and seeing the token, those people immediately recognized the newcomer.

A name can be fabricated, but a token cannot lie, because such an important token was created by the Jiang family using their unique methods, and there is no possibility of it being forged.

Soon, an elder with even stronger cultivation flew out; he was a Supreme Elder of the Sendai Secret Realm.

"So it was Zhou Qingxian's nephew. I didn't believe it when others reported that someone had come to our door with the Divine Wood Token, but since it's you, then it must be you."

The old man was very enthusiastic because he was from the lineage of the God King and had learned a lot about Zhou Qing.

If they were unaware of Zhou Qing's existence before, after Jiang Yun of the God King lineage met Zhou Qing, the people of that lineage basically all knew about Zhou Qing.

After all, being summoned by the God-King Ancestor meant that even if they didn't know what had happened between the two, they could guess that there must be an unusual relationship between them.

Zhou Qing followed the old man on his journey, and along the way, Zhou Qing became the subject of much discussion among the younger generation of the Jiang family. Recently, Zhou Qing's popularity has not yet subsided, and he is easily the subject of discussion.

"What Zhou Qing? Is he really that strong?"

Not far away lies a floating island, with ancient trees reaching for the sky, silver waterfalls cascading down like ribbons, and mountains standing side by side—a truly beautiful and enchanting place.

A boy of about ten years old, dressed in blue, with a hint of arrogance in his eyes, felt very unhappy when he heard people around him talking about Zhou Qing.

"Jiang Yichen, if you're not convinced, you can go up and try it. I'm also curious whether the rumors are true. Why don't you go up and check it out?"

Nearby, there was a girl, also around ten years old, very pretty, with a pair of big eyes that revealed a cunning look, urging the boy on.

"Jiang Caixuan! Aren't you annoying? Why don't you go by yourself!" Jiang Yichen waved his hand impatiently.

"What? You actually think I'm annoying? Is it because your sister hasn't hit you for a few days that you dare to talk to me like that?"

After saying that, Jiang Caixuan grabbed Jiang Yichen's ear and twisted it until it turned bright red, causing Jiang Yichen to scream in pain.

Zhou Qing was unaware of these little farces. Under the old man's guidance, they traversed hundreds of floating islands and arrived at a floating island deep within the island.

"This is the residence of our ancestral god-king. I'll leave you here," the old man said kindly.

"Thank you, senior."

"It doesn't matter, it's just a small matter."

After saying that, the old man flew away. He had his own things to do. If the Divine Wood Token hadn't been so amazing, it wouldn't have alarmed a Supreme Elder of this level.

Zhou Qing looked at the floating island in front of him and landed directly on the island's land.

This is a magnificent little island, with groves of flowering trees, babbling brooks, and water flowing down from the edge of the island, shrouded in colorful mist.

In the distance lies a bright lake, its surface shrouded in mist, its surface shimmering with light—a truly beautiful sight.

A man stood by the lake

A figure in white robes stood with his back to Zhou Qing, his clothes fluttering, untouched by dust, as if he were a deity descended from the heavens.

Zhou Qing quickly walked over and stopped a short distance away, calling out, "Greetings, Senior God King!"

Jiang Taixu turned around. His eyes were deep, his eyebrows were sword-like, his white clothes were whiter than snow, and his demeanor was as elegant as jade. He was completely different from his appearance in Purple Mountain. He was incomparably charming.

“You don’t need to be so polite,” Jiang Taixu said.

Suddenly, a woman walked out of a nearby room. She was a beautiful woman with a full head of black hair, fair skin, and a smiling face.

"Brother Taixu, is this the Zhou Qing you told me about? He's truly a young hero; he's got some of your flair from back in the day."

The woman chuckled softly, though she was talking about Zhou Qing, her gaze remained fixed on Jiang Taixu.

"Greetings, Senior Caiyun!"

Upon seeing this person, Zhou Qing was startled and quickly bowed again.

The story between Fairy Caiyun and Jiang Taixu also sparked a lot of discussion when the God King returned several years ago.

Due to the rule that the holy maidens of the various holy lands cannot marry outside, Fairy Caiyun could not be with Jiang Taixu. Jiang Shenwang broke into the Wanchu Holy Land to take her away, but Fairy Caiyun, mindful of her master's kindness, ultimately did not leave.

However, she never married the holy son, spending her life alone in a secluded cave with only a lamp, never again venturing into the mortal world.

After enduring four thousand years of hardship, upon hearing the news of the God King's return, he immediately went to the Jiang family.

Throughout these four thousand years, Fairy Caiyun suffered constant inner torment, desperately wishing that time could turn back. She never imagined that she would actually live to see this day come.

Now, Fairy Caiyun's master has been gone for thousands of years, and she has protected the Wan Chu Holy Land for thousands of years. She no longer owes the Wan Chu Holy Land anything. Now, in order to make up for her regrets, she has been living with Jiang Taixu ever since.

“You are someone that Brother Taixu values, so I should give you a little gift. I’ll give you this.” Fairy Caiyun said with a smile, taking out a jade bracelet. The bracelet was inscribed with the Dao and the principles of reason, making it a powerful artifact.

"Thank you, Senior Caiyun. Please accept this divine fruit."

After accepting the jade bracelet, Zhou Qing also took out a divine fruit that could increase lifespan; it was crystal clear and had a wonderful fragrance.

"You've put your heart into this," Jiang Taixu said after Fairy Caiyun accepted the divine fruit.

"Unfortunately, apart from the elixir of immortality, the effects of other life-extending spiritual items have been greatly weakened," Jiang Taixu sighed.

He once found the Earthly Fruit and extended the lifespan of Fairy Caiyun, which is why Fairy Caiyun is still alive today.

This fruit extends one's lifespan by a full two thousand years! Its effects are astonishing. But precisely because of this, even the King of Medicine, which can extend one's lifespan by four hundred years, cannot have much effect on Fairy Caiyun.

This is the suppression of low-level life-extending spiritual objects by high-level ones, with the only exception being the Immortal Elixir.

“I have recently been studying the Divine Furnace of Departing Fire and have been able to activate the Eternal Emperor's Aura within it. I intend to use this as a reward to give the younger generation of the Jiang family some opportunities. That is why I asked you to come here today.”

"You brought me out of Purple Mountain, and I passed on the Nine Secrets to you. You can also be considered one of my disciples. You share in this opportunity."

Jiang Taixu then explained why he had summoned Zhou Qing.

"Thank you, Senior God King!" Upon hearing the reason, Zhou Qing was overjoyed; this was indeed an unimaginable opportunity.

Jiang Taixu, dressed in white robes that fluttered in the wind, was a man of imposing stature, his eyes deeper than the starry sky.

He was detached from joy and sorrow, his clothes were spotless, and he exuded divine might. He moved through the world like a dragon, and his whole being seemed to be surrounded by a sacred glow. Every gesture and movement of his feet revealed the demeanor of an unparalleled master.

At this moment, in Zhou Qing's eyes, Jiang Taixu's figure suddenly became majestic.

Chapter 70 Riding a Dragon and Soaring Through the Vast Void

The Emperor's insights are something cultivators dream of; they are a bright path leading to the pinnacle of the ultimate path, and an unparalleled spiritual imprint that can guide people to sainthood.

Even a Great Sage, or even a Quasi-Emperor, would be tempted by this opportunity.

And now, such an opportunity has been presented to Zhou Qing, leaving him both surprised and delighted.

Although it's impossible to unleash all the imperial aura, with Jiang Taixu's cultivation at the Saint level, he can at least unleash the Saint-level insights within it.

Moreover, Jiang Taixu was not a novice in the Saint Realm; he had already broken through to the Saint Realm many years ago in Purple Mountain.

At that time, Jiang Taixu, who was still the Great God King, accidentally entered Zishan Mountain and inadvertently awakened some ancient ancestral kings who were sleeping there. He was eventually forced to enter the strange stone wall, where he suffered greatly and tasted all kinds of bitterness.

The attacks of the ancient ancestral kings were blocked by the strange stone wall, but even so, they were almost obliterated.

At that time, Gu Tianshu had already awakened from the divine source. Perhaps he was pleased to see Jiang Taixu and wanted to train him. Therefore, he did not stop the Ancestral Kings from attacking Jiang Taixu. He only occasionally made a move to eliminate the attacks that could actually kill Jiang Taixu, and the remaining attacks were used as a form of training.

Jiang Taixu did not disappoint Gu Tianshu. Despite being on the verge of death, he persevered and eventually broke through to the Saint Realm within the strange stone wall.

Now, Jiang Taixu's cultivation has already reached the ninth level of the Saint Realm. He only needs an opportunity to break through to the Saint King Realm. To activate the imperial aura in the Divine Furnace of Li Huo with this level of cultivation would truly be an incredible opportunity.

As for whether Zhou Qing will be burned to death by the Divine Furnace of Li Huo, that's a bit of a fantasy. The sage's understanding of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth has reached the stage of the Order of the Divine Chain, not the stage before the Four Extremes where he only knew how to forcefully activate the device with magic power.

For such a person, controlling the power of the flames in the Divine Furnace of Departure while simultaneously drawing upon the imperial aura within it using their own Great Dao makes such a subtle operation very simple.

Therefore, during the month he spent on this small island, Zhou Qing was constantly looking forward to the day he would enter the Divine Furnace of the Departing Fire.

The elders of the Jiang family had been arguing fiercely for the past month, and the clan hall where meetings were held was often filled with shouts of quarrels.

This is a selection process for those who can enter the Divine Furnace of Departing Fire. Such an opportunity cannot be obtained by just any disciple. So what kind of genius is qualified to obtain this opportunity? This is the subject of the argument among the elders of the Jiang family.

Everyone hopes that the pride of their lineage can enter, and no one is willing to back down even slightly, so they argue fiercely every day.

As for why Zhou Qing was able to obtain such an opportunity, the people of the God King's lineage didn't say anything. They all respected the God King's choice and didn't spread any rumors.

However, the head of the family was somewhat dissatisfied and made some sarcastic remarks, but that was all.

Originally, the God King lineage and the family head lineage were in a relatively balanced state. The God King lineage had fewer members but more powerful individuals, while the family head lineage held the title of the righteous leader of the Jiang family.

However, after Jiang Taixu's return, the balance between the two was immediately broken, resulting in a complete collapse of the military. Although the Jiang family...

On the surface, the Lord is still the ruler of the Jiang family, but in reality, everyone knows that the real power has definitely fallen into the hands of the God King.

Even if the God King himself had no intention of taking power, his status, cultivation, and seniority were still there, so the Jiang family head had to report to the God King no matter what he did.

Therefore, the family head's lineage had some dissatisfaction with the God King's decision, but they could only suppress it and at most give Zhou Qing a hard time.

Zhou Qing had originally planned to stroll around the Jiang family's estate and enjoy the scenery, but whenever he went out, he was constantly surrounded by humming sounds. Helpless, he stopped wandering around and stayed on the God King's island to cultivate.

Although Zhou Qing has now reached the third stage of the Dragon Transformation Realm, because he used the essence of the Heavenly Dragon, although the condensation of his spine is real, his understanding of the Dragon Transformation Realm is not very high.

During the month that Zhou Qing spent cultivating on God King Island, he would occasionally ask God King some questions about cultivation. God King was not stingy and would directly interpret Zhou Qing's questions, drawing out Dao diagrams in the void for Zhou Qing to comprehend on his own.

As Zhou Qing continued to study these Dao diagrams, his understanding of the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm deepened.

On this day, Zhou Qing's understanding of the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm reached a new stage.

"What is this? A wandering soul between heaven and earth?"

Zhou Qing's divine sense rode a great dragon through the sky, soaring through the void and witnessing many mysterious and unpredictable things.

Ancient books record that when a dragon leaps up, it undergoes nine transformations and gazes at the immortals, where one can see strange sights such as the gates of immortals and various mysterious and unpredictable events. Sometimes, one can even ride a dragon to travel beyond the void.

However, no one can say for sure how it works; everyone's experience is different, and everyone has their own process of enlightenment.

Zhou Qing was in such a wondrous state at this moment. His divine consciousness transformed into a small, seven-colored figure, flawless and pure in thought, riding a great dragon into the azure sky. Then, he looked down at the earth, roaring past and seeing many strange lights and colors.

"It can't be... this is some kind of legendary spirit particle, can it?"

Zhou Qing said jokingly that he had suddenly thought of this after seeing the countless points of light between heaven and earth.

After all, this is a truly magical sight, one that is rarely seen in ordinary times. These countless points of light can only be seen when one's spirit travels through the void and rides a dragon to roam the heavens and earth.