The First Immortal of Destiny

Shen Mo and Qin Zhen flew into the mirror light together, and the scene before their eyes suddenly opened up.

It’s unclear whether this place is a corner of a cave paradise or a masterpiece crafted by the Jade Spring Fairy using superior techniques. The atmosphere is beyond words, and the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful!

Looking around, there are faint glimpses of magnificent buildings with flying eaves and towering corners, vermillion walls and emerald walls; there are also ancient trees that have stood for a thousand years, lush and full, providing shelter from the sun; celestial beings descend to play heavenly music, the sound of music fills the air; auspicious beasts tread on clouds, birds soar with emerald wings, a hundred birds sing in unison... all showcasing the grandeur of the immortal abode!

The banquet is set above the clouds, in the Jade Pool, surrounded by swirling mist and full of celestial charm.

The spiritual energy of the world here contains almost negligible traces of Demonic Qi, Evil Qi, and Turbid Qi, nearly extinct, while the Clear Spirit Qi is ten times more concentrated than in the Outer Realm. Just a breath of inhalation and exhalation brings a sense of peace, and one’s mana is enriched somewhat, like a true earthly paradise.

Already, many Divine Bridge Realm and Formless Realm beings are seated.

Shen Mo and Qin Zhen flew into the Jade Pool and casually chose a vacant seat near the water to sit. Soon, an elegant fairy arrived gracefully, holding a delicate jade tray filled with delicacies like Dragon Liver and Phoenix Marrow, Spirit Fruit peaches, jade nectar, and other fine foods.

The beautiful fairy had a gentle, shy smile on her face as she presented the delicacies and fine wines before the two, then gracefully left!

"The fairies weaving between the seats, although their aura is pure and clear, their cultivation is not very high, and their demeanor lacks any hint of killing intent... they should be creatures residing within Jade Spring Cave Heaven. Apparently, Jade Spring Fairy only taught them the cultivation method without rigorous training, which indeed aligns with this female immortal’s temperament!" Shen Mo pondered silently in his heart.

Until now, Jade Spring Fairy has not established a spiritual lineage or founded a direct immortal sect, always maintaining a solitary stance, and it’s unheard of her having disciples or sect members;

The immortal and mortal beings residing in her cave paradise, having been taught the cultivation method by her, could in some measures be considered her "direct lineage"!

Unlike sect disciples cultivated by normal immortal sects like the Red Flame Sect, the immortal beings within Jade Spring Cave Heaven are "unconcerned with worldly affairs", except for small matters like hosting banquets, it’s difficult to utilize them in significant events... this approach makes it so Jade Spring Fairy doesn’t waste her mind on mundane affairs and can focus wholeheartedly on cultivation.

However, there are always both advantages and disadvantages.

The products offered by the immortal beings within the cave cannot support Jade Spring Fairy’s daily cultivation needs, requiring various forces to supply spiritual resources, Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures;

Moreover, when faced with major events, there is no one available to assist, such as a few years back during the expedition against the Corpse Mountain Range, she had to rely on the Taihua Mirror to trade various resources and benefits to enlist the cultivators from the mountain!

Though Shen Mo is envious of Jade Spring Fairy being unburdened by mundane affairs, he cannot emulate her;

Without the support from the Red Flame Sect, not to mention anything else, simply using [Martial Performance] to deduce cultivation methods would require him to spend a significant amount of time and energy to earn a massive amount of Spirit Stones.

...

Before Jade Spring Fairy revealed herself, Shen Mo started chatting with Qin Zhen.

"Recently, has True Master Bian visited you, asking you to go to Kang’s ancestral land at Canluan Lake to inquire about the whereabouts of fellow daoist Fulong?" Qin Zhen picked up a cup of spiritual wine, toasted with Shen Mo, and then poured it into a puppet’s mouth. The food and wine consumed by the puppet would automatically fall into the magic treasure space for its real body to enjoy.

"Since I achieved Formless, he has come over ten times!"

Shen Mo sipped the spiritual wine, exhaling its fragrance as he spoke, "There’s no sign of fellow daoist Fulong, either he was slain by Kang Family’s Formless or suppressed. If it’s the former, heading to Canluan Lake won’t be of much use. If it’s the latter, he has no worry of losing his life, after I cultivate for a few more years and raise my cultivation level, I will visit Canluan Lake myself."

In the silver-haired child’s soul, there’s an accompanying demon soul, capable of unleashing terrifying combat power in moments of life and death. It’s unlikely to have been slain by Kang Family’s Formless Patriarch, it’s more likely suppressed.

In consideration of the trials they shared back then, Shen Mo plans to enhance the Demon Soul General in the Soul Refining Flag’s power. Once he’s confident, he will pay a visit to Canluan Lake; however, the connection between him and the silver-haired child does not warrant him taking on another Formless Realm Immortal Master. Whether he can ultimately rescue the silver-haired child depends on his own creation!

Besides the silver-haired child, they also talked about matters regarding puppets, Longevity Demon Lord, Longevity Pill, and Qin Zhen’s Master.

Approximately an hour later, a profound Dao sound suddenly resonated in the void, causing Shen Mo and Qin Zhen to cease their conversation and look toward the direction of the host seat of the celestial banquet... only to see an ethereal figure manifest out of thin air, garbed in immortal attire and crowned with jade. She shimmered with celestial light, her visage appearing unclear; her presence was overwhelmingly strong, immediately becoming the ruler of this world, with everything expressing a sense of subjugation!

There’s no need for much introduction, this person is indeed the master of Jade Spring Mountain, a True Immortal Realm expert, Jade Spring Fairy.

"Endless blessings and longevity to the Fairy!"

Shen Mo, Qin Zhen, and other Immortal Masters rose, bowing to the female immortal in greeting.

"Endless blessings and longevity to all fellow daoists." Jade Spring Fairy smiled faintly as she spoke.

Her voice is indescribably pleasant and comforting, like a gentle spring breeze, a cool summer drink, or a Dao sound purifying the heart; including Shen Mo, everyone felt somewhat refreshed, as if the dust on a mirror was brushed away, making their Path Heart and soul clear and transparent!

...

At the gesture of Jade Spring Fairy, the crowd of cultivators retook their seats, drinking, discussing Dao, and laughing merrily.

After three rounds of drinking, Jade Spring Fairy spoke of the main matters.

She first expressed gratitude to everyone who significantly contributed during the campaign against the Corpse Mountain Range and then talked about Hallow Venerable, the demon true immortal...

What Jade Spring Fairy revealed was quite surprising to Shen Mo.

According to her, although Hallow Venerable died in the cultivation world, he had previously left a contingency in the Immortal Realm, meaning at the instant he perished in the cultivation world, he had "come back to life" again in the Immortal Realm.

"During my battle with the evil demon, I was gravely injured, with my capabilities reduced to less than ten percent of what they were, requiring over a hundred years for recovery and nurture, but unfortunately, time does not permit. If delayed too long, I’m afraid the evil demon may recover a significant portion of his vitality, and although he still won’t be a match for me, fleeing would not be difficult."

"I plan to personally go to his cave paradise a year from now to completely annihilate him..."

This time, Jade Spring Fairy invited the cultivators, hoping they would join her in heading to Hallow Venerable’s lair to lend a helping hand.

Jade Spring Fairy herself will naturally deal with Hallow Venerable, there’s no need for all Divine Bridge and Formless Realm cultivators to face this demon true immortal’s terrifying might directly; however, during this process, other Thousands Insects Evil Corpse may take the opportunity to escape, and Hallow Venerable is highly likely to have left a contingency in them. If even one evil corpse escapes, Hallow Venerable could use its Soul Body to resurrect himself once more.

Therefore, Jade Spring Fairy hopes Shen Mo and the other Immortal Masters will act to chase down and eradicate the scattered Thousands Insects Evil Corpse completely!