Chapter 727 - 522: Zhao Yu Leaves the Pass (Part 2)
He is the supreme ruler of the Taihuang Realm, the Heaven Venerable.
At this moment, the Heaven Venerable slowly opened his eyes. His gaze spanned across endless time and space, and a dazzlingly magnificent celestial path phantom suddenly emerged in his eyes!
That celestial path stretched endlessly, with myriad spirit lights and thousands of auspicious auras. Every step contained supreme Dao Rhyme, reaching the eighth step of the Celestial Path.
"Illusions become one, Dao Heart is clear, truly a fine seed."
"Unfortunately, the foundation is still somewhat lacking. To aspire to make a sudden leap skyward, the chances are slim."
Sure enough, in the next moment, this celestial path phantom, condensed with endless Dao Power, shattered abruptly, turning into countless gold lights.
Where the gold lights dissipated, a slender and graceful figure slowly appeared.
That figure was dressed in a Moon White Daoist Robe, with delicate eyebrows and features, transcendent temperament, surrounded by faintly illusory spirit lights, precisely Qin Zhaoyu.
Before she could react, an irresistible formidable power lightly lifted her up.
In the blink of an eye, she traversed endless distances and landed steadily in the heavenly palace.
Instantly, Qin Zhaoyu felt an overwhelming pressure enveloping her, not intentionally released, yet mysterious and profound, like facing the heavens and earth.
She quickly composed her Heart Spirit, recalling her master’s advice before departure–"If summoned by the Venerable, be respectful and humble, without a trace of affront."
Qin Zhaoyu did not dare show any neglect, immediately bowed and greeted, her voice clear and respectful, without the slightest panic:
"Disciple Qin Zhaoyu from Panwu Hall, pays respects to the Venerable!"
The Heaven Venerable nodded slightly, the pressure around him slightly receding, his voice remained solemn, yet carrying a hint of appreciation:
"You are quite impressive!"
"The eighth step of the Celestial Path, each step solid, Dao Heart unblemished, among those who tread the Celestial Path in nearly ten Primordial Assemblies, you are the foremost."
He raised his hand, a strand of golden Spirit Light appeared, wrapped within it an intangible insight, slowly drifting towards Qin Zhaoyu.
"Your luck is also quite favorable. Now, in the Immortal Dao Great Era, I bestow upon you a scroll of my cultivation insights, which can aid you in refining your Dao Domain."
"Hope you soon condense your Dharma Seed, and return to the Taihuang Realm to comprehend the Great Dao."
Qin Zhaoyu, hearing this, felt a sudden stir in her heart, quickly raised her hands, and respectfully accepted that strand of golden Spirit Light.
As the Spirit Light entered her body, a vast insight instantly surged into her mind, all were the Heaven Venerable’s Great Dao insights, extremely precious.
She once again bowed, her tone full of gratitude:
"Thank you, Venerable, for the bestowed insight. Disciple shall wholeheartedly cultivate, fulfilling the Venerable’s expectations!"
The Heaven Venerable waved his hand, his tone indifferent:
"Be off!"
"Be off!"
The ethereal Dao sound echoed within the grand hall, gradually dissipating.
Qin Zhaoyu felt the scenery before her suddenly distort, the space and time around her transforming once again, the vast pressure instantaneously vanished, the Great Dao chant by her ears also faded away.
But in a mere instant, she had already left the heavenly palace, left the Taihuang Realm.
...
Panwu Hall.
"Disciple Qin Zhaoyu, pays respects to Master!"
Chen Sheng’s incarnation sat at the main seat, his gaze falling upon Qin Zhaoyu, clearly sensing the aura surrounding his disciple.
It was a flawlessly refined Dao Domain, condensed and substantial. If corresponding to the current Realm, it was the Void Refining Thirteen Tribulation!
If blessed with a Divine Technique that complements herself, she could step into the Void Refining Fourteen Tribulation.
Chen Sheng’s eyes revealed a hint of appreciation, a satisfied smile played at the corner of his lips:
"Rise."
"Among the disciples under my tutelage, in terms of talent and comprehension, you stand the highest, most reassuring to me."
"You all happen to catch this opportune moment, in such a magnificent era, endless opportunities abound, the best time to achieve Dharma Master level."
"Great Era?"
Qin Zhaoyu’s heart stirred, this was already the second time she heard the words "Great Era"—just now in the Taihuang Realm, the Heaven Venerable also mentioned.
The doubt in her heart grew deeper, hesitated for a moment, ultimately could not resist asking, her tone respectful yet curious:
"Master, disciple was just now in the Taihuang Realm, summoned by the Venerable, whom also mentioned the ’Immortal Dao Great Era’. What is this Great Era, after all?"
"Disciple is perplexed, kindly ask Master to elucidate."
Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng chuckled softly, a knowing look in his eyes. He gestured for Qin Zhaoyu to approach, his tone gentle:
"Even if you don’t ask, I would still want to tell you."
He paused, then slowly began speaking, explaining the external situation, the changes over the years, one by one.
"This is an unprecedented opportunity for creation... True Immortal inheritance..."
Upon hearing ’True Immortal inheritance’, Qin Zhaoyu’s eyes immediately lit up, revealing a trace of delight and longing.
As Chen Sheng’s Direct Disciple, the Antarctic Immortal Mansion’s scriptures were virtually all open to her.
She possessed a clarity of understanding regarding the Spirit Realm’s situation far surpassing the ordinary cultivators.
She pondered quietly in her heart:
Since eighty million years ago, when the Mahayana Venerable from the Nine Heavens Thunder Immortal Mansion ascended beyond the Grand Thousand.
In the entire Spirit Realm, no Mahayana cultivator has emerged anymore.
Even the legacy left by the Mahayana Venerable, within the Spirit Realm, consists of only thirteen families, all of which are top-tier forces of the Spirit Realm.
Mahayana cultivator, already the pinnacle that Spirit Realm cultivators can aspire to!
And the Immortal Mountain of Tianmang is a sacred place opened by a True Immortal, a realm above Mahayana Venerable, only existing in the legendary True Immortal Realm!
"True Immortal!"
"Eighty-eight thousand volumes of Mahayana legacy!"
"Such unprecedented great opportunity, great fortune indeed!"
Reflecting upon this, Qin Zhaoyu’s yearning grew stronger.
With the opportunity of this Immortal Dao Great Era, she can pursue higher realms of the Great Dao.
Chen Sheng observed her expression, nodded lightly, his tone gentle and slightly reminiscent:
"The descent of the Tianmang Immortal Mountain brings endless opportunities, gathering countless top-tier cultivators from two realms."
"Your fellow disciples Qi Mang, Zhang Longhu and others are presently honing their skills within the Immortal Mountain, discussing Dharma, and seeking breakthrough opportunities."
"If you desire to achieve the Dharma Master level, there should be tremendous support here!"
"Disciple heeds the teacher’s teachings!"
...
Edge of the Source Sea.
The fierce wind howls, striking against the invisible spatial barrier, conveying a heart-pounding danger.
The void slightly twists.
A slender and upright figure suddenly appears, it is Qin Zhaoyu.
An ancient talisman hanging at her waist glows with a faint golden light, protecting her within.
She slowly surveyed the surroundings:
"Even just the peripheral area is fraught with dangers."
"Without the protective talisman bestowed by my master, I fear I’d find it difficult to traverse here."
"No wonder the teacher said that only Dharma Master-level cultivators dare to train here."
Qin Zhaoyu no longer hesitated, her eyes slightly closed, silently chanting Tianmang in her heart, a power of absorption enveloped her, and her figure abruptly vanished from the spot.
...
"Fellow Daoist, please stay; by your appearance, it seems this is your first time at the Tianmang Immortal Mountain?"
Following the voice, Qin Zhaoyu looked over, only to see an old Daoist clad in a vermillion Daoist robe with a face full of red beard, briskly approaching.
A hint of surprise flashed in Qin Zhaoyu’s eyes:
"Fellow Daoist, you have keen insight. It is indeed my first time at the Tianmang Immortal Mountain. How did you know?"
The red-bearded old Daoist laughed heartily, raising his hand to stroke his red beard, his laughter hearty:
"Because your strength is formidable!"
"I, an old Daoist, have long observed the Immortal Rankings; haven’t seen anyone listed amongst the Great Powers on the list whom I haven’t somewhat encountered..."
Qin Zhaoyu couldn’t help but chuckle:
"Fellow Daoist, you flatter me."
...
Soon after.
Qin Zhaoyu held a Jade Scroll in her hand.
It recorded the distribution of cultivators on each peak of the Immortal Mountain, the rules of mountain traversal, and detailed information about the Immortal Rankings...
The old Daoist initially intended to use this item to form a good relationship, yet it was purchased by Qin Zhaoyu.
Holding the Jade Scroll, a slight movement of Divine Thought was enough for her to delve into it, quickly browsing through the information within.
The contents within the Jade Scroll were detailed and organized.
"Tenth Peak of Immortal Mountain, Void Refining Fifteenth Tribulation (Fifteenth Realm of Longevity), a total of twenty-one people."
"Ninth Peak of Immortal Mountain, Void Refining Fourteenth Tribulation, a total of one hundred and seven people."
"Eighth Peak of Immortal Mountain, Void Refining Thirteen Tribulation, a total of one thousand two hundred and seventy-two people."
"Seventh Peak of Immortal Mountain, Void Refining Twelfth Tribulation, a total of three thousand one hundred and forty-four people."
Qin Zhaoyu quickly swept through the distribution of each peak, her gaze falling onto the overall rankings of Refining Void Great Power at the Immortal Mountain.
Soon, she spotted a familiar name.
"Yunjie Heavenly Lord, Qi Mang, ranked twenty-third on the overall rankings of Refining Void Great Power, located at the ninth peak, ranked second!"