This is the true immortal of the Taoist sect.

The trial on the Xuanhuang Ancient Path has ended.

The whole world was greatly shaken.

All the Earth Immortals who went to the Xuanhuang Ancient Road within the Three Domains and Nine Provinces of the Xuanhuang Great World returned without mentioning a word about the trial.

It's not that they don't want to talk about it, but that they simply can't bring themselves to say it.

Since it is a trial, naturally some people will gain and some will lose.

Many people even perished in it.

Those Earth Immortals or Martial Gods who died in the Immortal Ancient Battlefield were all affected in their mental state, which led to setbacks in their cultivation. Even if they did not fall into a lower realm, they were already in a precarious situation.

But they all understood that once they overcame this mental block, they would surely undergo a complete transformation and see a wider world.

Those who survived the Immortal Ancient Battlefield, were nourished by the primordial spiritual energy, and ultimately left the Xuanhuang Ancient Path ahead of time became the biggest beneficiaries.

They did not attempt the final trial; instead of suffering any loss after leaving early, they were blessed with profound merit and nourished by primordial spiritual energy.

The future is almost unimaginable.

As for those who attempt the final trial, they suffer the worst fate. Most of the strong individuals who survive the trial experience a drop of one or two realms.

But there is always a way out. After all, they have received the merit of Xuanhuang and possess one to several strands of primordial spiritual energy within their bodies. If they can overcome their inner conflicts, they may be able to break through and be reborn.

Finally, Qingfeng, Mingyue, and the others obtained the greatest opportunity of the Xuanhuang Ancient Path, possessing the Xuanhuang Mother Qi.

While it's not certain that he'll become an emperor in the future, he at least possesses the foundation and qualifications to achieve that.

Regardless of the type of trial participants, they all share a common characteristic after returning to the Xuanhuang Great World.

That is seclusion.

People who are in a bad situation attempt to repair their mental state through seclusion, so as to rebuild themselves from the ashes.

Those who receive this opportunity need to retreat into seclusion to process this tremendous opportunity.

The entire Xuanhuang Great World was almost devoid of any immortals above the Earthly Immortal level roaming the world.

Regardless of sect or faction, everyone began to recuperate and rebuild.

This naturally includes the Taoist sect.

After returning to the Xuanhuang Great World, Qingfeng and his companions immediately entered Qingming Island to begin their seclusion.

Unlike others, Li Daoxuan did not need to refine the Xuanhuang Mother Qi, because the Xuanhuang Mother Qi could be used by him naturally.

Only after returning from the Xuanhuang Ancient Road did Li Daoxuan truly deserve the title of Dao Ancestor.

Although he was still at the Three Flowers Realm, he had not yet become a Celestial Immortal.

But with this authority comparable to the Heavenly Dao, one's strength is comparable to that of those legendary emperors.

Despite this, Li Daoxuan still chose to go into seclusion.

He left only one clone outside to continue traveling the world and comprehending the Great Dao.

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The Heavenly Realm, the Central Heavenly Court.

Nangong Yue sat on the steps of the majestic and solemn imperial palace in the Heavenly Court, her hands supporting her cheeks, pouting with some dissatisfaction.

"Honestly, the Heavenly Emperor came back and went into seclusion without saying a word..."

"And there's Di Hao..."

"So boring."

Nangong Yue muttered to herself.

The heavenly soldiers guarding the palace gates not far away felt a chill run down their spines.

I immediately shut out my hearing, afraid to listen anymore.

This is the Heavenly Court. Who would dare to speak ill of the Heavenly Emperor and his son behind their backs?

Of course, this little darling is an exception.

Everyone in Heaven knows that this little ancestor possesses a personal decree from the Heavenly Emperor, a supreme token that even the Emperor's sons have never had.

Those who possess this decree are virtually untouchable in the Heavenly Court.

Nangong Yue sighed and her figure transformed into a rainbow and disappeared.

It flew thousands of miles and landed in front of that enormous heavenly gate.

This is the connection point between the Heavenly Realm and the Mysterious Realm. By passing through the Heavenly Gate and walking the Heavenly Road, you can return to the Mysterious Realm.

As soon as Nangong Yue landed, two guards flew over.

"Who?"

Upon recognizing Nangong Yue, the guards' wariness immediately vanished, replaced by smiles as they greeted her.

"So you are the Holy Maiden. Greetings, Holy Maiden."

Nangong Yue waved her hand casually.

"Don't mention it, um... I'd like to go down to the Mystic Realm, could you open the door for me..."

The two guards exchanged a glance, looking somewhat troubled.

"Holy Maiden, please forgive me. The Heavenly Emperor has decreed that the Heavenly Realm is temporarily closed. Without the Heavenly Emperor's order, it is truly..."

Nangong Yue raised her eyebrows and took out the Heavenly Emperor's Token that the Heavenly Emperor had personally given her, saying:

"Not even this? When the old Heavenly Emperor gave it to me, he clearly said that this thing was equivalent to him..."

Upon seeing the Heavenly Emperor's decree, the two guards almost instinctively knelt down, yet even so, they still shook their heads and said:

"Holy Maiden, please calm your anger. His Majesty has given instructions that this is a time of great upheaval for the world, and everything must wait until he emerges from seclusion..."

Nangong Yue immediately deflated and said with dissatisfaction:

"If I had known it would turn out like this, I should have gone with Sister Bai and the others in the first place..."

The guards dared not speak and could only kneel even lower.

Nangong Yue didn't want to make things difficult for them, so she turned around and flew away.

Only after she left did the two guards, both at the peak of the Ninth Heaven realm, dare to stand up, wiping their foreheads, which were already covered in sweat.

Upon returning to the Holy Maiden Palace arranged for her by Emperor Hao, a maid immediately came forward and served her a thousand-year-old spiritual tea brewed with the nectar of the Nine Heavens.

Nangong Yue waved her hand, showing no interest in drinking tea.

"Get out, all of you get out! I've already told you I don't need anyone to wait on me, don't come back..."

Nangong Yue said with dissatisfaction.

The maid dared not disobey and had no choice but to temporarily leave the Saintess Palace.

Inside the vast palace, only Nangong Yue remained.

Bored, she lay listlessly on the jade table, gazing at the fantastical and beautiful scenery outside the window, feeling like a caged bird.

Although the Heavenly Court was very good, and the Heavenly Emperor and his sons took good care of her, Nangong Yue longed for the carefree days in the Xuan Domain.

That experience of traveling thousands of miles with Li Daoxuan through the martial world was the most unforgettable time for Nangong Yue.

Even if she knew that as long as she stayed in the Heavenly Court, she could become an Earth Immortal or even a Martial God in no time.

But Nangong Yue still wanted to go back.

Go find Li Daoxuan, find Sister Bai, and find Sister Jing Shu...

"Sigh... I wonder when that old man will finally emerge from seclusion..."

After muttering something, Nangong Yue slowly closed her eyes, intending to take a nap first.

Just then, a light footstep came from behind, interrupting Nangong Yue's sleep.

She frowned instinctively, turned around, and scolded:

"Didn't I tell you to get out... uh?"

Before she could finish speaking, Nangong Yue suddenly froze on the spot.

The person in the distance was not a palace maid, but a gentle young man dressed in a blue Taoist robe.

"Has her temper gotten worse since she became a Heavenly Saintess?"

The person who arrived was Li Daoxuan, or rather, Li Daoxuan's clone.

"Ah...you...what brings you here?"

Nangong Yue jumped high and rushed over like the wind, stopping three feet away from Li Daoxuan, her face full of surprise.

Li Daoxuan smiled and said gently:

"I came to see an old friend and also to see if you're settling in well here."

"I'm not used to this, I'm not used to this. Please take me away, I don't want to stay here even for another day..."

Nangong Yue grabbed Li Daoxuan's sleeve and pleaded.

Li Daoxuan couldn't help but laugh:

"Do you know how many geniuses in the Profound Realm are willing to pay almost any price to enter the Heavenly Realm and comprehend the Heavenly Emperor's Stele? You, on the other hand, are oblivious to your own good fortune..."

Nangong Yue pursed her lips and nodded.

"I know, I know this place is great, but... but there's still something I can't let go of..."

Li Daoxuan naturally knew what Nangong Yue was referring to, and nodded, saying:

"Okay, that's exactly why I came here."

"Let's go. Since we're leaving, we should at least inform the Heavenly Emperor first..."