Courtyard House: The Cultivation System Takes Me Flying

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Inside the Eternal Immortal Abode, all was peaceful, yet filled with a hint of anticipation.

All the disciples of the academy had already packed their belongings, possessing little of the mundane world, only their cultivation, unwavering loyalty, and a commitment to following their path. They felt little attachment to the mortal realm. Mortal relatives, friends, and the past had gradually faded with time and the rigors of their cultivation. Now, the immortal abode was their home, the immortal lord their refuge, and their fellow disciples their family. Their shared wish was to journey to the true immortal world.

Qin Lindong sat upright on the stone platform in the center of the cave, holding the Immortal Dao Guidance Token in his palm. The black token, profound and ancient, exuded an aura of immortality, capable of tearing apart the barriers of the mortal world and opening a passage to the cultivation realm at any moment. The white jade spirit rhinoceros lay obediently at his feet, its spiritual horns glowing, ready to protect him at any time. All the Foundation Establishment disciples of the academy stood neatly below, each with a resolute expression, respectfully awaiting the Immortal Master's command.

He Yuzhu stood at the forefront, his body radiating fiery spiritual energy, his aura calm and composed, ready to protect everyone at any moment. Yan Bugui, Liu Haizhong, Qin Huairu, and others stood on either side, their expressions calm, expectant yet composed. The three children clung tightly to Qin Huairu, gazing curiously at the guiding token in the Immortal Lord's hand, their eyes filled with childlike innocence and anticipation. The Jia family of four stood at the rear, respectful and obedient, daring not to make the slightest move.

Inside the grotto, all was silent, save for the flow of spiritual energy, creating a solemn atmosphere.

Outside, in Nanluoguxiang.

Countless people, sensing the vast, departing aura of immortality within the celestial abode, knelt in reverence, tears streaming down their faces, their sorrow overflowing. They knew that the immortal lord, who had protected the mortal realm and brought about a golden age, was about to depart for the true immortal realm.

"Immortal Lord, don't go!"

"We are deeply grateful for the protection of the Celestial Lord, who blesses us mortals!"

May the Immortal Lord's path to immortality be smooth and his blessings everlasting!

"The Eternal Immortal Abode, to be passed down through the ages!"

The sounds of kneeling and worship echoed through the heavens, sorrowful yet devout. Across the mortal realm, spanning six thousand miles, countless people spontaneously knelt in farewell to their immortal lord. Court officials, dressed in mourning clothes, respectfully knelt to bid farewell to this supreme immortal lord who had brought about a golden age. The mortal realm's prosperity arose because of their immortal lord; its peace and stability were sustained by him. Now that their immortal lord had departed, the people were reluctant to let him go, yet they understood that their immortal lord belonged to the celestial realm, not to the mortal world.

Within the grotto, Qin Lin spread his spiritual senses, taking in everything around him. The people's reluctance to leave, the mortals' lingering attachment, and the court's respect all settled in his heart. He felt calm, yet a faint, almost imperceptible warmth lingered within him. He had protected the mortals, and in return, they would forever revere him; it was a fulfilling endeavor.

"Mortal relationships end here."

After I depart, you mortals should continue to uphold your conscience and do good, live in harmony, and ensure national prosperity, peace, and favorable weather.

The legend of the Eternal Immortal Sect will forever remain in the mortal world; my protection will forever remain in this world.

In the future, if any great calamity befalls the mortal realm, I will sense it and lend a helping hand.

A gentle yet solemn divine voice pierced through the celestial realm, spreading across 60,000 miles of mortal territory, reaching the ears of everyone and imprinting itself deep within their souls.

Ordinary people, with tears streaming down their faces, respectfully kowtowed:

"I will obey the Immortal Lord's decree!"

We will forever remember the Immortal Lord's kindness and forever revere the Eternal Immortal Sect!

May your immortal journey be smooth and safe, my lord!

The sound of farewell echoed throughout heaven and earth.

Qin Lindong said no more, his eyes narrowed, and he unleashed the power of the Immortal Dao Guiding Token in his palm.

"Immortal guide, open the passage!"

Having transcended the mundane world, I embark on the path of cultivation!

Om-!

The Immortal Guidance Token erupted with endless golden light, and profound Dao patterns soared into the sky. Silently, a massive spatial passage opened above the mortal realm. Within the passage, shimmering light flowed, and the aura of the Immortal Dao surged forth, far exceeding the spiritual energy of the mortal realm by ten thousand times—vast, sacred, and profound. It was the true aura of the cultivation world!

The passage opened, and the barriers of the mortal world shattered.

A gentle yet powerful force enveloped the entire Eternal Immortal Abode. The abode automatically contracted, transforming into a stream of light that enveloped Qin Lindong, the White Jade Spirit Rhinoceros, all the disciples of the academy, the spiritual fields and herbs, the spiritual lake and bamboo... everything was merged into one.

[Ding! The Immortal Path has been successfully opened!]

[The entire relocation of the Eternal Immortal Abode is ready!]

[All disciples, guardian beasts, and resources within the grotto-heaven have been successfully bound!]

[Target: The cultivation world—Qinglan Prefecture in the Eastern Region, a secluded and unsafe place!]

[Movement begins!]

A flash of golden light!

The entire Eternal Immortal Abode, along with all its inhabitants, transformed into an eternal stream of light, rushing into the Immortal Path passage. There was no earth-shattering event, no pain or discomfort, only a warm and peaceful atmosphere, as if traversing through starlight. All the disciples of the academy felt a blur before their eyes, and suddenly they were within the passage, utterly safe and without danger. The White Jade Spirit Rhinoceros, gentle and protective, shone with spiritual light, providing a profound sense of security. Qin Lindong stood in the center of the stream of light, in control of everything, steadily protecting everyone.

Outside, in the mortal realm, above the sky, the golden light dissipated, and the passage closed.

Nanluoguxiang remains the same alley, but it no longer possesses that vast, celestial aura, nor that rich spiritual energy. The celestial abode has departed, the celestial master has departed. Only an eternal legend remains, a memory of a glorious era, and an eternal reverence.

The people knelt on the ground, unwilling to rise for a long time, tears streaming down their faces, repeatedly shouting:

"May you have a safe journey, Immortal Lord!"

"The Eternal Immortal Abode, to be passed down through the ages!"

From that day forward, the mortal realm gained a legendary celestial abode, a legendary celestial ruler, and a legendary golden age. May its incense burn eternally, and its reverence everlasting.

Inside the Immortal Path.

Qin Lindong protected everyone, guiding them forward steadily. Inside the passage, starlight flowed, and the aura of immortality was rich. All the disciples in the academy unconsciously circulated their cultivation techniques, frantically absorbing this pure immortal spiritual energy. Their Foundation Establishment cultivation was rapidly stabilizing, showing signs of breaking through to the mid- or late-stage of Foundation Establishment. They hadn't even stepped into the world of cultivation yet, but they had already begun to benefit.

"This is the Immortal Path... The spiritual energy is so rich!"

He Yuzhu was shocked, his eyes filled with excitement. This spiritual energy was several times denser than that in the cave! The cultivation world truly was a world of immortals!

Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong closed their eyes to cultivate, feeling their cultivation levels rapidly increasing within them, their hearts filled with gratitude. They were grateful to follow the Immortal Lord, grateful to embark on the path of immortality, and grateful to have such an opportunity.

Qin Huairu gently protected the three children, nourished by spiritual energy, feeling relaxed and at ease, her face filled with a peaceful smile. The three children, curiously watching the starlight in the passage, laughed and played carefree. The four members of the Jia family, focused on their cultivation, dared not be distracted in the slightest, desperately absorbing spiritual energy to improve their cultivation level.

Qin Lindong looked at everyone, his heart calm.

He didn't absorb spiritual energy; he simply controlled the direction of the teleportation, ensuring everyone's safety and that the immortal abode landed in a safe place within the cultivation world. He didn't seek rapid advancement, only a safe arrival and the well-being of everyone in the abode.

The path to immortality is both long and short.

I don't know how much time passed.

A bright light shone ahead, and the exit of the passage was in sight.

Beyond the exit lay a range of verdant mountains, rich in spiritual energy, filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers, a secluded and peaceful place, rarely visited by humans. This was Qinglan Prefecture in the Eastern Region, a tranquil haven untouched by human presence! No strife, no disturbance, no danger. Exactly the place he desired!

"Hold on tight, we're about to arrive in the cultivation world."

Qin Lindong spoke softly, his voice gentle.

All the disciples immediately composed themselves and waited respectfully. Bai Yu Lingxi's spirit invigorated, its spiritual horn glowing, ready to land and protect.

boom--!

The light stream rushes out of the channel, and the channel closes automatically.

The Eternal Immortal Abode landed with a resounding crash, merging into the green mountains and automatically concealing itself, restoring its original appearance. Spiritual fields, spiritual lakes, spiritual bamboo groves, houses, courtyards… everything remained as it was, utterly peaceful. Surrounded by green mountains, the aura of spiritual energy surged, and the immortal energy was incredibly rich, ten times, even a hundred times, more powerful than any mortal abode!

[Ding! The Eternal Immortal Abode has been successfully relocated to the cultivation world—Qinglan Prefecture in the Eastern Region!]

[The immortal abode is automatically hidden; outsiders cannot detect, explore, or disturb it!]

[Spiritual energy from the cultivation world automatically flows into the grotto-heaven, increasing cultivation speed tenfold!]

[All disciples of the academy receive the blessing of the cultivation world: Foundation Establishment breakthroughs are accelerated, lifespans are greatly increased, and Dao hearts are stabilized]

It worked!

Arrival in the world of cultivation!

A brand new, peaceful, and spiritually rich new world has officially appeared before the people of the Eternal Immortal Sect.

The moment it landed, the grotto-heaven merged completely with the green mountains, as if it had been there since the beginning of time. Even if cultivators from the outside world flew over the immortal abode, they would only feel that the spiritual energy here was slightly denser, and they would not be able to see that there was a grotto-heaven-level immortal abode hidden below, let alone sense the aura of the cultivators in the abode.

Qin Lindong slowly stepped out of the central cave and stood in the newly renovated courtyard.

The aura of the third level of the Golden Core realm began to loosen slightly under the influence of the spiritual energy of the cultivation world. The realm, which was difficult to advance in the mortal realm, now showed signs of climbing upwards. The Undying Battle Body operated automatically, frantically absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and the strength of the physical body increased at a visible speed.

The white jade rhinoceros chirped merrily, transforming into a beam of white light that circled the cave. As its light swept across, the poisonous insects and evil spirits in the surrounding mountains and forests were instantly purified, leaving no trace of malevolent energy within a ten-mile radius.

All the disciples stepped out, gazing at the new world before them, shrouded in mist and filled with spiritual energy. They were all mesmerized and their hearts were filled with excitement.

He Yuzhu took a deep breath, feeling his spiritual energy surge throughout his body, causing his fire-attribute spiritual root to roar, and the barrier of his early Foundation Establishment stage immediately loosened. He bowed and clasped his hands, his voice resounding:

"Immortal Lord, we... have finally embarked on the true path to immortality!"

This disciple swears that for the rest of my life I will guard the gates of the Immortal Abode, protecting the peace of the entire academy and ensuring the safety of the sect master!

Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong exchanged a glance. Both elderly men had graying beards and hair, and were remarkably spry, showing no trace of their former worldly or commoner nature. They bowed together.

"The two of us wish to spend the rest of our lives tending the immortal abode and cultivating the spiritual fields, with no worldly desires whatsoever."

"Wherever the immortal abode is, that's where we'll be."

Qin Huairu, holding the hands of her three children, bowed gently, her eyes filled with peace.

"Whether it's the cultivation world or the mortal realm, as long as I'm by the Immortal Lord's side, that's home."

The fact that the children can grow up here is the greatest blessing of their lives.

The three children ran curiously to the edge of the spirit field and the spirit lake, looking at the spirit valley that was even more dazzling than the mortal world, listening to the clear birdsong in the forest, their laughter ringing out, carefree and joyful.

The four members of the Jia family stood aside, bowing respectfully, not daring to overstep their bounds in the slightest. To have risen from the mortal realm to the world of cultivation was already an immense blessing for them; from now on, they would only be more obedient and diligent in their cultivation.

Qin Lindong's gaze swept over the crowd, then looked towards the boundless world of cultivation beyond the cave, his mind clear.

The legends of the mortal world have come to an end.

The chapter of the cultivation world begins from this moment.

He did not seek to dominate the Eastern Region, nor did he seek fame in Qinglan Prefecture, and he had no interest in any immortal alliances or secret realm opportunities.

All he wanted was for this grotto to be peaceful, for the people of this prefecture to be safe, and for the spiritual energy to remain and for life to be serene.

[Ding! Host has successfully entered the world of cultivation, completing the leap from mortal to immortal!]

[Reward: Golden Core Realm Level 3 cultivation improved by 50%!]

[The Eternal Immortal Abode automatically activates exclusive buffs for the cultivation world: spiritual herbs automatically advance, spiritual grains improve in quality, and the area of ​​the grotto-heaven slowly expands.]

[Note: The cultivation world contains cultivators, sects, demonic beasts, and opportunities. The host may freely choose whether to engage with them.]

Qin Lindong nodded slightly, without the slightest ripple of emotion.

He stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the harmonious and peaceful people in the courtyard, at the joyfully running white jade spirit rhinoceros, at the spiritual energy pouring down upon the immortal mansion, and spoke softly, his voice gentle yet firm, echoing throughout the entire cave heaven:

"From this day forward, the Immortal Abode will remain the Immortal Abode, and life will remain life."

Cultivation, peace, harmony, and longevity.

Everything else is irrelevant to my Eternal Immortal Sect.

"I will obey the Immortal Lord's decree!"

The crowd responded in unison, their voices echoing through the green mountains and caves.

I have left the mortal world behind and embarked on the path to immortality.

The old legends remain in Nanluoguxiang, and the new era flows quietly from this moment on.

As the setting sun cast its rays, it gently imprinted the shadow of the Eternal Immortal Abode onto the green mountains of Qinglan Prefecture.

No strife, no disturbance, peace, longevity.