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

Zhou Qing and Xia Jiuyou were communicating telepathically. In other words, although Xia Jiuyou stood up suddenly, no one else saw the two talking, so they didn't pay much attention to the table.

After some communication, Zhou Qing finally persuaded Xia Jiuyou to agree to take him to see Gai Jiuyou.

The Chaotic Cloud Prefecture is filled with numerous mountains, and Gai Jiuyou lives in seclusion somewhere within these endless mountains.

Xia Jiuyou led him through countless mountains, turning left and right, until they reached a very remote and desolate place.

Beside a certain rocky mountain, Xia Jiuyou used a special secret technique to open a small world gate.

“This is it,” Xia Jiuyou replied calmly.

She wasn't particularly enthusiastic towards Zhou Qing. Although Zhou Qing's words sounded nice, she didn't completely believe them unless he directly gave her the elixir.

The group slowly entered this small world, passing through a portal that resembled flowing water.

"Who followed us in?" Xia Jiuyou looked to the side of Zhou Qing and saw another figure appear.

"This is an elder of my Zhou family," Zhou Qing introduced simply, without saying much more.

Xia Jiuyou was not angry because of this. In any case, once you enter this small world, no one can act recklessly here.

In a small world, in a beautiful and tranquil place, an old man, who looked sickly, was leisurely fishing. As Zhou Qing and the others passed through the gate of the small world, the old man's eyes suddenly brightened.

"Which fellow Daoist has come to my little world?" he asked, looking at the empty space.

"I am the ancestor of the Zhou family. I never expected that someone like you would be born in the future. It's not easy."

A figure swiftly descended; it was none other than the Zhou family patriarch, accompanied by Zhou Qing, Xia Jiuyou, and a group of others. Just moments before, they had entered this small world, and now they had stepped here in a single instant.

"Oh? What brings you here, fellow Daoist?" Gai Jiuyou asked leisurely.

“Zhou Qing told me before that he had some other plans for this bottle of immortal liquid. I didn’t know what they were at first, but now that I see you, I think I understand what he meant,” the Zhou family patriarch said calmly.

“Master, they say they have a divine object that can prolong your life.”

At this moment, Xia Jiuyou and the others had already walked up to Gai Jiuyou's side.

"I'm quite curious about that. What kind of divine artifact will you bring out, fellow Daoist?" Gai Jiuyou's usually calm and collected mind was now stirred with interest.

"It's this bottle of immortal elixir." The Zhou family patriarch took out a purple jade gourd. As soon as he opened the bottle, a refreshing fragrance wafted out, invigorating the senses. A vibrant life force surged forth like a vast ocean, making everyone feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.

"Comparable to a peerless divine essence!" Gai Jiuyou's eyes shot out two brilliant beams of divine light as he looked at the purple jade gourd.

"Fellow Daoist, are you really going to give me something like this? This bottle of divine liquid is extremely precious, and I'm sure you don't have much of it."

The Zhou family patriarch agreed, saying, "They're all here."

"Alright, to be honest, I really need this elixir. I was planning to go out and find the Medicine King myself in a few years, but the Medicine King is no longer of much use to me. Even six or seven of them combined wouldn't be as helpful as this elixir from you."

Gai Jiuyou smiled slightly and continued, "However, I will not let you suffer a loss, and I will definitely return the favor with a generous gift."

“You don’t need to tell me. This is Zhou Qing’s decision. If you really want to return the favor, go find Zhou Qing,” said the Zhou family patriarch.

Chapter 121 Immortal Song of Tribulation

“In that case, I must thank this young friend,” Gai Jiuyou said.

Zhou Qing smiled faintly and said, "Senior Gai has had a hard time waiting for this path to immortality. Moreover, the longer Senior Gai lives, the more peaceful our human race will be."

“You seem to know quite a lot,” Gai Jiuyou said with a smile.

In the past half month, Gai Jiuyou has been in seclusion for half a month, while Zhou Qing and the others have been cultivating in this small world.

This is a small world created by Gai Jiuyou. It's not that difficult. A saint can create a small world, so Gai Jiuyou can do it too.

This small world isn't very big; it's mostly green mountains and clear waters, with no special exotic beasts, just ordinary wild animals. It's like a typical family home with a few simple houses.

According to Xia Jiuyou, they were merely "commoners living in the mountains and fields," which is quite an apt description.

One day, this small world suddenly began to shake, and a terrifying aura rose up, only to dissipate in an instant, as if it had never existed.

Gai Jiuyou came out, and his appearance had changed drastically.

His body was originally very withered, his hair was sparse, his face was old, and he was sickly, looking like someone who was nearing death in his old age.

But now his body has become much younger, and he has regained his vitality, as if he has traveled a long way against the flow of time.

No one was surprised; Gai Jiuyou now seemed to have returned to his middle age, possessing an unparalleled heroic spirit, with bright eyes and thick black hair.

This was a great man. Standing there, he seemed capable of suppressing the entire universe, emanating a unique aura that even heaven and earth trembled in fear.

"This elixir is miraculous; it possesses the power to return a person to their peak condition and maintain that peak condition until death," Gai Jiuyou said calmly.

"Although it's only two hundred years, that's more than enough." His voice was full of confidence, carrying an astonishing air of confidence.

"Your level of cultivation is no lower than my father's," the Zhou family patriarch exclaimed in surprise. Of all the people present, only he had a profound understanding of Gai Jiuyou's level of cultivation.

"Master!" Xia Jiuyou exclaimed in disbelief, tears welling in her eyes as she spoke with great emotion.

She had changed into a beautiful dress, her hair flowing, and walked quickly to Gai Jiuyou's side. Looking at Gai Jiuyou's heroic and majestic appearance, she burst into tears.

Zhou Qing smiled silently, his hands behind his back, his clothes fluttering, deeply moved.

“Young friend, since you are willing to give me such a precious thing, I cannot leave without giving something in return.”

Gai Jiuyou looked at Zhou Qing and said, "Whatever you want, young friend, I will grant it as long as it is within my power."

Zhou Qing nodded and said, "I don't lack anything. If I had to say, I don't really like external things. I prefer to understand the Dao of different people and comprehend the Dharma of different people."

Zhou Qing pondered for a moment, then said, "I hope to comprehend the Dao within Senior Gai's Tribulation Transcending Immortal Song."

Gai Jiuyou looked surprised and said, "You certainly know how to choose."

The Immortal Song of Tribulation was created by himself, a scripture that can be described as earth-shattering and unparalleled, almost comparable to the scriptures of ancient emperors. He forged his own path to enlightenment, but alas...

We were born in the wrong era.

This is different from the Divine Song, which also existed in ancient times. Although it was comprehended by the God-King, it was one of the secret techniques of the divine body.

However, the Immortal Melody of Tribulation Crossing was first created by Gai Jiuyou, and only after him did this immortal melody come into existence in the world.

"Since you have chosen to comprehend the Dao within the Immortal Song of Tribulation, I will not be stingy. I will impart to you as much as you can accept."

A faint divine sound emanated, containing the Great Dao, unlike the Dao of others. It transformed into wave after wave of Dao, evolving into trace after trace of Dao, resounding throughout this small world.

The Immortal Melody of Tribulation Transcending!

This is the path he created, understanding the origin of the world, playing the divine music of the Great Dao, listening to the secrets of the immortals, and transcending tribulations in this mortal world.

Gai Jiuyou's body was glowing, and wisps of celestial music permeated the air, immersing Zhou Qing in it.

Who in this world isn't struggling to cross over? Life is full of different aspects, and the world is full of various things. As long as a living being has thoughts and feelings, it is all about "crossing over." Whether it's striving or sinking, it's all about struggling and going through tribulations in this world.

Living itself is a process of overcoming tribulations.

Gai Jiuyou emitted the Tribulation Transcending Immortal Melody, but it did not unleash any power, because he did not use any divine power, but was simply conveying his Great Dao.

The concept of "crossing tribulations" is divided into two main ideas: "crossing" and "tribulations".

People are all striving to cross the river, but calamities are everywhere in the world. What should we do? We must overcome all difficulties and dangers and move forward!

The Zhou family patriarch was also listening to the Tribulation Transcending Immortal Melody. He couldn't help but exclaim, "Amazing, truly amazing! They have forged their own unique path, and their Great Dao realm is not low either. They certainly have a great chance of attaining the Dao."

Humans are crossing the river, dust is crossing the river, immortals are crossing the river, all things in heaven and earth, every blade of grass and every tree, are striving to cross the river...

Zhou Qing was immersed in this celestial music, feeling his mind undergo a pure baptism, as if he had seen through the essence of the world, understood all the mortal world, all the causes and effects, all the changes, and heard the secret of the world's essence.

In this life, every blade of grass and every tree can be understood as a struggle, for the power of the Nine Netherworlds is to comprehend creation, which is a wondrous Dao!

At this moment, countless insights into the Great Dao in Zhou Qing's heart collided, his thoughts flowed like a spring, and he fell into enlightenment.

A Daoist sound emanated from his body, indescribable and its meaning unclear. It was quite immature, yet it contained a unique charm.

Gai Jiuyou sensed something was amiss. He looked at Zhou Qing and was amazed by the young man's talent.

"Interesting. This kid's physique is something else. It actually makes me feel a sense of greatness and vastness." Gai Jiuyou looked at Zhou Qing's body with a strange gaze and exclaimed in admiration.

"Master, how does Zhou Qing compare to you when you were young?" Xia Jiuyou asked.

She was indeed quite curious. She had seen some people talking about Zhou Qing and Zhong Huang at the restaurant before, and she disagreed with them. In her opinion, her master was the most powerful. Now she asked directly.

"Well, it's hard to say. Cultivation speed doesn't tell the whole story," Gai Jiuyou replied leisurely.

"However, some people may cultivate quickly, but their foundation is weak. They only have the combat power of two or three forbidden realms. So even if they cultivate quickly, it doesn't matter. They can't achieve the final Dao. This kid is very, very strong, but we'll have to see how he performs in his next Dao-severing journey."

Xia Jiuyou asked in confusion, "Severing the Dao? Why are you talking about this?"

Gai Jiuyou smiled and said, "Because the Great Dao that a person severs basically represents the most essential thoughts in a person's heart, and it is the path of proof that a person will take in the future. This step is very crucial."

Chapter 122 A Sword Freezes Time

Zhou Qing's thoughts kept popping into his mind, and all sorts of insights welled up in his heart.

In his perception, this world had changed.

Although all the scenery remained unchanged, in his eyes, this world had taken on a new feel.

He viewed the world from the perspective of someone undergoing tribulation, and immediately discovered that the calamities in this world were endless, and everything was in the midst of tribulation.

The world is like a vast sea of ​​suffering, and all living beings are in this sea of ​​suffering, enduring endless torment.

"In the vast sea of ​​suffering, life and death become waves."

Threads of ethereal music flowed, brushing past flowers, grass, trees, streams, and beasts, making everything come alive.

Flowers bloom, grass and trees grow in an instant, springs gush forth mist and clouds, beasts lie prostrate on the ground, and birds circle overhead.

The celestial music of tribulation transcending the heavens, simply flowing with a Daoist rhythm, brought about changes to all things in this small world.

Zhou Qing continuously absorbed the Daoist essence within the Tribulation Transcending Immortal Melody, and a wisp of immortal mist swirled around his body, making him appear as if he had become a banished immortal.

He was like a small boat, struggling through endless calamities, amidst raging waves, not knowing when he would sink.

After an unknown amount of time, the light emanating from Gai Jiuyou faded. The Tribulation Transcending Immortal Melody then dissected the world as seen through Gai Jiuyou's eyes, layer by layer, for Zhou Qing to see. Zhou Qing's gains were unimaginable.

This is a gain at the level of the Great Way, a supreme spiritual baptism, and a broadening of vision.

It wouldn't instantly enhance Zhou Qing's combat power like some divine weapon, but it enriched Zhou Qing's foundation, making his accumulated knowledge deeper and transforming it into potential, silently playing its role.

"Thank you very much, Senior Gai." Zhou Qing bowed slightly and said.

"It's nothing," Gai Jiuyou said with a smile.

"Young friend, do you have important business to attend to outside? If not, you may stay in my little world for a while."