I forge immortality with a pagoda.

The fact that Shen Yu had mastered a superior Dao technique with his Kaiyuan cultivation level filled him with immense joy.

He immediately opened his mouth and exhaled, and a gust of wind blew out from the Jade Pool, swirling up the scorched earth and rubble in front of him, and sweeping away the thick smoke from the crater.

Flames flew in the wind, and the scorching heat surged forth instantly, forming a huge ball of fire.

Shen Yu could see nothing but flames filling his pupils.

The high temperature slightly distorted the surrounding air, and Shen Yu also felt a wave of heat.

A sense of emptiness followed, and the innate energy within his body suddenly thinned out.

"As expected of a superior Taoist technique, its power is truly extraordinary, but the consumption is too great."

"If you want to use this technique without any worries, you need to reach the Qi Refining stage at least."

After further careful reflection, Shen Yu discovered that his cultivation level had also increased considerably.

His previous full-force activation of the Three Lights Jade greatly enhanced his control over his vital energy, while his relentless practice of the Fierce Nether Wind Summoning Technique made his meridians even more resilient.

"In a little while, I will be able to advance to the third level of the Kaiyuan realm and reach the state of complete physical clarity."

For Shen Yu, this was an unexpected surprise.

At this moment, many cultivators on Mount Zhuoyan are focused on their cultivation.

Many of the cultivators were drawn to the commotion on Shen Yu's side and turned to look.

Shen Yu nodded in greeting.

For some cultivators who bowed to him, Shen Yu would stand up, bow, or clasp his hands in greeting.

Although Mount Zhuoyan is rich in spiritual energy, the turbid energy of its earth veins is too violent. If a cultivator cultivates here for a long time, he will definitely be infected by a trace of fire poison contained in the earth veins, which is very difficult to remove. Moreover, the volcano here erupts every once in a while, burning everything in the surrounding area to the ground, making it unsuitable for long-term residence.

Therefore, no sect would place its property here, and over time, it became a wild land that no one cared about.

Various sects tacitly acknowledge it as a public place, and many cultivators come here to practice their cultivation techniques and Taoist arts.

Everyone was in perfect harmony and generally wouldn't attack other cultivators here.

Therefore, the cultivation atmosphere here is quite good.

As Shen Yu was immersed in joy, he bowed to the cultivators.

Suddenly, several figures flew down from the crater.

Shen Yu immediately gripped the Three Lights Jade in his hand, in case the others suddenly attacked him.

He looked at them one by one and saw that the cultivation levels of these three were unfathomable. Their true qi was condensed but not revealed, making it impossible for Shen Yu to discern their true strength.

Not daring to be presumptuous, he immediately bowed deeply and said, "This humble Taoist greets the three seniors."

One of them had white hair and a youthful face, wore a black Taoist robe, and wore a pair of flying cloud shoes. He held a whisk and had an air of otherworldly elegance.

He looked Shen Yu up and down, stroked his beard, and couldn't help but praise, "Good young man! Was that wind and fire technique you used just now? Judging from the momentum, you must have either mastered a mid-to-lower level Dao technique or successfully entered the realm of a superior Dao technique."

"Such cultivation and such achievements truly make him a genius, one in a million."

"Why not join my sect? I will personally teach you..."

Before the old man could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a burly man with fiery red hair.

His voice boomed, "Old man Qingling, you've got a good plan. Going sightseeing with you, only to search for something so ethereal and unreal, isn't that a complete waste of time?"

"Judging from this lad's robust physique and exceptional skill in wind and fire techniques, it would be a complete waste not to cultivate my Blazing Sun Peak's 'Nine Yang Burning Heaven Technique'!"

"You brute, what else can you do besides burn mountains? This boy possesses a clear and pure Daoist nature, and his spiritual awareness is innate. He is an excellent candidate for cultivating our sect's 'Mother Without Limits Life Essence Scripture.' To go with you to Blazing Sun Peak to forge iron every day? What a joke!"

The sound was like ice beads falling onto a jade plate, chilling to the bone.

Shen Yu looked toward the source of the voice and saw a female cultivator dressed in a dark blue palace gown. She had a graceful figure and captivating, alluring eyes, and was quite enchanting.

He quickly lowered his head and dared not make a sound.

The man suddenly became unhappy and shouted, "What kind of woman's life-extending scripture is this? If you're a real man, you should learn my powerful technique. If you don't like someone, just punch them. Come with me, and I guarantee you'll refine your Qi in one year, build your foundation in three years, and form your core in ten years. When that time comes, when you unleash your punch, the blazing sun will follow, and all evil will be warded off."

The woman in palace attire glared at him with disdain.

The old man previously referred to as Qingling Lao'er ignored the other two and spoke gently to Shen Yu:

"Young friend, the strong are easily broken, and the treacherous path is unsustainable. Our sect's 'Vast Heavenly Evolution Scripture' is upright and peaceful, evolving the Heavenly Dao, emphasizing the foundation, and is the grand and majestic path. It is truly a good match for you."

As soon as he finished speaking, a huge fist came straight at the old man's face.

He dodged aside and roared, "Hong Lie, you brute, have you gone mad?!"

The burly man actually intended to take on the old man and the woman separately, one against the other.

His punches were fierce and powerful, each punch creating a gust of wind. Even though Shen Yu was far away, the strong wind still stung Shen Yu's face.

The woman in palace attire extended her palms and fingers in unison, her slender hands fluttering like butterflies. With each movement, an invisible force would block Hong Lie's fists from a great distance.

The old man used the whisk in his hand to deflect the man's fist, using softness to overcome hardness.

Shen Yu was astonished. The aura that these three people casually released was stronger than that of Daoist Yunhui, and they were probably all Foundation Establishment cultivators.

But the three people in front of him were clearly not going all out; they were holding back some of their strength.

The three fought for a while, and the old man grew impatient. He said, "Hong Lie, stop now! Have you forgotten why you summoned us here?"

Upon hearing this, Hong Lie quickly withdrew his fist.

He chuckled, "Please don't be angry, gentlemen. I just couldn't resist showing off my skills and couldn't stop myself."

The woman in palace attire rolled her eyes at him and said angrily, "You're just making a fool of yourself in front of the younger generation."

Shen Yu kept his eyes down, his mind focused on his thoughts, and remained silent.

It was called a friendly sparring session, but in reality, it was a display of strength. It seems that these three Foundation Establishment cultivators really wanted to take me under their wing.

Qing Lingzi still had that warm demeanor, but her face clearly held a more smug expression.

He said, "Young friend, are our three skills enough to impress you? Which sect would you like to join?"

Shen Yu clasped his hands in a fist and asked, "May I ask which immortal sect the three seniors hold?"

"Mysterious Gate, Blazing Sun Peak, Easy Killing Gate."

The three of them spoke separately.

Shen Yu was in a dilemma. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "I have long admired the reputation of the immortal sects, but..."

But I am truly not suited to join the sects of my predecessors.

"Um?"

Qing Lingzi frowned, Hong Lie looked displeased, and Cai Mei looked puzzled.

All three looked at Shen Yu, waiting for his explanation.

"It's because I've already promised the seniors of the Lu Jing Sect that I'll soon go there to pay homage to them and seek their guidance."

"He's actually a disciple of the Lu Jing Sect." Qing Lingzi draped his whisk over his arm. "It seems none of the three of us can take this young friend away."

Hong Lie's lips twitched, and he snorted heavily, "Once I form my Golden Core, I will definitely have a match with that old man who knows the secrets of the bone!"

What are you two still standing there for? We need to get down to business.

He flew ahead to the summit without looking back.

Cai Mei smiled charmingly: "Young friend, you are truly blessed with good fortune, to have the opportunity to enter the Lu Jing Sect to seek the Dao."

"After you ascend to immortality, don't forget your sister."

Shen Yu quickly replied, "Senior, you flatter me. My cultivation is currently too weak, and I dare not be ambitious enough to attempt to attain the status of an immortal from beyond the heavens."

These were naturally humble words. Although Shen Yu was single-mindedly pursuing immortality, he did not dare to be too presumptuous in front of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Cai Mei chuckled twice, said nothing more, and drifted away.

Qing Lingzi sighed, feeling resentful, "Such a precious herb has been snatched up by someone else. What a pity!"

He shook his head and bid farewell to Shen Yu before heading to the main crater.

Shen Yu found it somewhat amusing. He hadn't expected to become so sought-after. Even if he couldn't go to the Lu Jing Sect, he wasn't worried about not being able to find a sect to join.

Even if one cultivates superior Taoist arts to the basics during the Kaiyuan period, one can still possess such great charm.

However, what those people were plotting just now...

Shen Yu pondered for a moment, then looked up, straining his eyes to the limit.

Amidst the billowing smoke, the three men were talking at the mountain pass, and it seemed they had gotten into a bit of a dispute.

Then they jumped into the volcano together...

Shen Yu felt a chill run down her spine.

Are these three trying to commit suicide?

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