Longevity: Starting as a Sect Servant

Although the foundations of Dao Mountain were once broken, after being restored by the Purple Fairy with the celestial veins, it became a place where immortal energy gathered and Dao charm thrived. Contrary to other famous mountains with grand gold and jade halls, this area was built with stone, displaying a primitive and simple style.

Li An could tell that these buildings were, to some extent, reminiscent of the former Dao Sect.

The main hall, in particular, was identical to the Celestial Dao Hall on Celestial Dao Peak from those days, even the layout was the same.

Did the people of the Dao Sect who fled here use this way to remember their homeland and not forget their mission?

Entering the main hall, he saw the upper seat was empty, with two rows of elders sitting on either side.

The first person on the left hand was none other than Xiang Yuntian!

After many years, he appeared to be middle-aged, looking dignified and solemn, already a ruler of a domain, and his cultivation had long reached the Celestial Immortal realm.

The cultivation speed of the genuine Life Nourishing Immortal Skill is extremely slow, but Li An, with the help of the Fire of Time, found that his orthodox Immortal Dao cultivation had not fallen much behind Xiang Yuntian and others.

However, in terms of combat power, people like Xiang Yuntian and Gu Canye were no match for Li An now, even if he only used Profound Immortal Level power of the orthodox Immortal Dao. It would be difficult for them to gain an advantage against him, as he had broken through the legendary forbidden numbers with his orthodox Immortal Dao cultivation!

Xiang Yuntian’s Celestial Immortal cultivation naturally allowed him to maintain a youthful appearance the same as Li An, but ’appearance’ needs to serve status. Those of their generation now are the leaders and elders of the Dao Sect, hence they should have the appearance of elders.

Besides Xiang Yuntian, the others were also familiar faces.

Gu Canye sat on the right, opposite Xiang Yuntian, his cultivation on par with Xiang Yuntian but showing a bit of untidiness. His beard had not been shaved for years, looking unruly, with a straw hanging from his mouth, he casually observed Li An and Li Nianxue with an indifferent gaze.

Li Qingran, a direct descendant of Li An. Years ago, Li An brought back two descendants from the Li Clan at Evil Spirit Lake of Spirit Realm New Continent, placing them at Evergreen Peak of Dao Sect as servants, without further involvement. Li Qingran was a descendant of one such servant. After Li An became the Supreme of Dao Sect, he nurtured her with care, and she later had the chance to leave the Spirit Realm.

Seeing her, Li An felt quite emotional. In his previous life, the Li Clan was just a small Core Formation family, but later his descendants developed the Li Clan into a Nascent Soul force. However, it was as if Li An personally destroyed his family, rebuilt the Li Clan at Evil Spirit Lake, and subsequently, in the great tide of heaven and earth transformations, the fate of the Li Clan at Evil Spirit Lake became unknown...

The immortal path is long and distant, how many can truly accompany oneself in the end? The intersections of fate over thousands, tens of thousands of years, even with a lifespan of longevity, are merely fleeting moments.

The descendants of Celestial Fire Peak, Fen Yuan, whose grandfather once contended with Li An. His father died in the transformations of heaven and earth...

The descendants of Celestial Thunder Peak, Lei Dang, of the same generation as Fen Yuan, have strong cultivation. Initially entering the Immortal realm, they show remarkable potential, much like his predecessors.

...

Unwittingly, Li An had witnessed the rise and fall of countless generations.

Of course, there were also some he did not see.

Tan Qingxue, she once severed her past completely, beginning a new life, stepping onto the path of leaving the Spirit Realm. Where is she now?

Lihua, the eldest disciple whom Li An took in during the Emperor Origin Realm. After entering the Spirit Realm, she was taken in by Tan Qingxue. Only after Tan Qingxue’s severance did Li Nianxue inform Li An of the truth, allowing her to reunite with Li An. Li An, using the position of Dao Sect Supreme, arranged for her departure.

...

Even with a heart of stone, at the reunion with former friends, Li An couldn’t help but feel quite emotional and gratified.

"Li Nianxue, we have long established the rule that people of the Dao Sect may cultivate the Life Nourishing Immortal Skill, but absolutely cannot engage in the act of devouring others. Such conduct, despite cultivating Immortal Skills, is akin to the Demon Dao! You went to Purple Cloud Province, repeatedly defying rules, letting Chi Yilan devour many talents of the Fire Phoenix Nest, causing a tremendous massacre. Do you know the gravity of your crime!"

Xiang Yuntian stood up, his face full of authority.

"Disciple is willing to confess and accept any punishment!"

Li Nianxue knelt down, saying, "But this disciple has never devoured any person. All of this was for the Purple Fairy, for the Dao Sect, this disciple holds no personal motives—"

Xiang Yuntian shook his head, saying, "Regardless, wrong is wrong!"

"In accordance with Dao Sect’s rules, for your crimes, you must descend to the Blade Mountain! From now on, you are to enter the Blade Mountain prison to reflect on your mistakes!"

Li Nianxue did not argue further, bowing his head, "Disciple accepts the punishment!"

Then, Xiang Yuntian’s eyes fell on Li An, saying, "Chi Yilan, you are not of our Dao Sect. Now that you are here, would you like to join our Dao Sect?"

Li An said, "I would."

Xiang Yuntian nodded, "Very well, then pay your respects to our Dao Sect Supreme!"

He pointed to the empty seat above.

A trace of confusion appeared on Li An’s face, while beside him, Li Nianxue softly explained, "Our Dao Sect’s ancestors are no longer in the world, but the true teachings of the Purple Fairy and Li An the Supreme remain. All matters, large and small within the sect, must be decided by Li An the Supreme, although he is not currently within the mountain, thus the empty seat signifies respect."

Upon hearing these words, Li An’s heart suddenly trembled.

Dao Sect Supreme...