Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 728 - 654: Times Have Changed!

In the Sky-reaching Gorge, "Three Creeks, Six Valleys, Eighteen Peaks", each creek and valley are magnificent scenes, and every peak as if from poetry and painting.

One of the Eighteen Peaks, Jade Seal Peak.

Here, Purple Smoke rises naturally.

It's also a fairyland of Spiritual Mountain.

Han Ling'er departs.

Lu Qingfeng leads Qingshan, Qingyu, Xu Mi, Lu Changsheng, Lu Jing, and the Nine Little Ones to the Jade Seal Peak.

Lu Qingyu stands on the mountainside, gazing up at the Purple Smoke, looking out over thousands of miles of smoke and clouds, vast like rippling water waves.

Truly a splendid immortal mount of the Immortals.

"Brother."

"Is this Immortal Mountain yours now?!"

Lu Qingyu sizes up the Jade Seal Peak, growing more joyful, somewhat leaping for joy as she looks toward Lu Qingfeng.

"Mm."

"Not many True Immortals in Sky-reaching Gorge; each True Immortal may possess an Immortal Peak."

Lu Qingfeng smiles.

Including him, there are only ten True Immortals in Sky-reaching Gorge.

Of the eighteen peaks, apart from the Three Peaks and Six Valleys occupied by the Outer Sect and the Foreign Affairs Hall, and the north and south peaks where an Alchemy Room and an Artifact Refining Room are being built, there remain fifteen peaks, enough for these True Immortals to distribute, with some to spare.

Lu Qingfeng formally joined Sky-reaching Gorge.

And was granted Jade Seal Peak.

From here on, whether it's for personal cultivation, meeting relatives and friends, or taking in and teaching disciples inside and outside the Sky-reaching Gorge, all is at ease.

To become a True Immortal, one enjoys a lifespan of 129,600 years, an esteemed status, and receives preferential treatment in any faction.

"Fantastic!"

Lu Qingyu doesn't care for details.

Just seeing her brother arrive at the Sky-reaching Gorge and acquire a great Immortal Mountain, she's overjoyed.

Although she is now a Jiedan True Person, having traveled through Three Mountains and Nine Waters, considering the Four Seas home, this first visit to such an excellent Immortal Mountain gives her a sense of belonging.

Just like before— 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

"When we first went from Yang Country to Luoxia Sect, Brother joined Luoxia Sect and was given 'Silver Horn Mountain.'"

Lu Qingyu recalls the scene, thinking of the low mountain at Luoxia Sect, laughs even happier: "Silver Horn Mountain is no match for Jade Seal Peak."

A thousand years in contrast.

Indeed, as different as heaven and earth.

"Silver Horn Mountain."

Lu Qingshan hears mention of the old location from a millennium ago, though he had not cultivated there, but still visited Silver Horn Mountain often to see his brother and Qingyu during their time at Luoxia Sect.

Now suddenly reminded by Qingyu, thinking about that period in Luoxia Sect, he also feels a bit nostalgic: "It's a pity Senior Sister Yue didn't want to ascend."

Initially, the three of them were led by Yue Miaoyin out of Crying Swamp and into Luoxia Sect.

Now the times have changed.

Similar circumstances, but the people have changed.

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Lu Qingshan sighs, suddenly feeling the surroundings eerily silent, strangely so. Turning his head, he sees his sister, son, and daughter all looking his way, his brother also with a smile.

The Nine Little Ones are all sneakily snickering.

Turning his head again.

He sees Xu Mi with a bright smile, nodding in agreement: "Yes, it's indeed a pity for Senior Sister Yue."

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Lu Qingshan gives a wry smile, wisely says no more as he turns his back to gaze at Qingyun, hands behind him.

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The first day settling in Sky-reaching Gorge.

Lu Qingfeng, Qingshan, Qingyu, Xu Mi, Lu Changsheng, Lu Jing, and the Nine Little Ones sit around a table, Xu Mi prepares an abundant spread of dishes.

Qingyu and Lu Jing bring out fine wine.

All drink and dine,

reminiscing about the past,

settling into the present,

looking towards the future.

In high spirits.

Laughter and joyful voices rise on Jade Seal Peak, Lu Qingfeng invites only his family to gather.

They enjoy themselves to the fullest.

After a bellyful of food and drink.

Already not holding up against the alcohol, Xu Mi and Lu Changsheng both blurly fall asleep early; the Nine Little Ones also succumb one by one. Soon even Lu Jing cannot hold on, resting his head on his aunt's shoulder, snoring away.

Only the three siblings remain.

Lu Qingfeng and Qingyu show no change in their expressions, unfazed by any number of cups.

Lu Qingshan is slightly tipsy, cheeks flushed.

The three sit on the mountain stones, gazing at the Bright Moon, enjoying the night view.

Lu Qingfeng takes a sip of wine, looks toward Qingshan, "What are your plans for the future?"

Qingshan and Qingyu are different.

The latter pursues her whims within limits, whether traveling or living at home 'freeloading,' all without a tinge of guilt. She listens and complies with all of Lu Qingfeng's arrangements without resistance.

But Qingshan is different.

Back in Yang Country and Luoxia Sect, this younger brother had already consciously sought to forge his own path in the world.

Unfortunately, Elder Brother Lu Qingfeng was too brilliant, unrivaled, too dazzling.

Leading to Lu Qingshan being unable to break free no matter what.

Fortunately,

Later on, as Lu Qingshan established his family and settled down, he became more composed and adapted, no longer resisting the radiance of his elder brother.

But Lu Qingfeng understands him well.

Whatever arrangement he makes, he always consults with Lu Qingshan first, avoiding falling into the moral trap of 'I'm doing this for your own good.'

In guiding his younger brother,

Lu Qingfeng has quite some insights.

"I've been a disciple of Floating Mountain Sect in the Three Mountains and Nine Waters. I heard the Floating Mountain Sect also has a lineage in the Upper Realm, and I wish to cultivate there," Lu Qingshan states clearly, not beating around the bush.

Lu Qingfeng nods.

That's indeed not bad.

He initially sought the inheritance of 'Mu Ye Sword Venerate' for Lu Qingshan to offer him a solid backing.

However—

"Floating Mountain Sect belongs to the sword dao lineage of Guangling Mountain. And 'Guangling Mountain' is further divided into 'Chongxiao,' 'Tai Jue,' and 'Po Gu' branches. You cultivate the 'Thirteen Extremes of Po Gu Sword' left by 'Mu Ye Sword Venerate,' rightly belonging to the Po Gu Peak branch of Guangling Mountain."

Lu Qingfeng explains to Qingshan, who listens attentively.

Qingyu, standing beside him, clicked his tongue in wonder, "Does Floating Mountain Sect really have such a prominent background?"

Po Gu Peak.

Guangling Mountain.

Sword Empty Path.

Chasing up level by level, rank by rank, how enormous must this flourishing tree be?

"Sword Empty Path is one of the three branches of the Spirit Domain Daoist sects, naturally it is not minor in significance."

Lu Qingfeng smiled and said to Lu Qingshan, "Among the Three Mountains and Nine Waters, the 'Three Mountains Seven Gorges' Ten Immortal Sects each have their extraordinary Dao heritage. But in the Spirit Domain, they are merely one of thousands of inheritances from the Lower Realm. Ascension from the Lower Realm has quotas and standards; those who are not at the Primordial Spirit Level, or those who ascend without authorization, will find it difficult to enter the sect gate."

One of the grand three branches of the Daoist sects, the vast Sword Empty Path, even just one of its branches has countless Lower Realm inheritances. If every mortal cultivator who achieves Core Formation or Primordial Spirit ascends, the disciples would certainly be overflowing.

"That means."

"Is second brother now unable to enter Po Gu Peak?"

When Lu Qingyu heard this, he burst into laughter.

With a meaningful and affective tone, he patted his older brother's shoulder, "Second brother still needs to strive harder, to achieve the Primordial Spirit sooner."

Lu Qingshan shrugged off Qingyu's hand, ignoring the jest from his younger sister, and said to Lu Qingfeng, "Then, I'll start cultivating at Jade Seal Peak. If I get the chance to achieve Primordial Spirit, I'll head to Po Gu Peak."

Primordial Spirit?

It's not far off.

He had ascended to Core Formation Realm over 700 years ago and after many years of cultivation, he had reached the second realm of Core Formation, the Solid Pill level. After listening to teachings at Black Cloud Mountain for nine years, both his Dao ability and cultivation levels had significantly increased.

Presently, he is at the Gathering Law Realm cultivation level, Golden Core Realm Dao ability.

Once he condenses the evil and refines the gang to refine his mana, he will be able to forge his Golden Core.

By then,

The Primordial Spirit is just a step away.

However, since cultivating a Primordial Spirit is difficult, Lu Qingshan was uncertain he could achieve it. Should he fail to achieve it before his life ends, spending more time with his elder brother and Qingyu would also be good.

"Primordial Spirit, huh!"

As the topic came up, Qingyu seemed a bit lost, looking at her elder brother, "Big brother, do you think I have a chance to cultivate into a Primordial Spirit?"

Placed within the scope of Three Mountains and Nine Waters,

A Primordial Spirit is a top-tier figure.

Lu Qingyu, roaming mountains and rivers, traveling all directions, had seen countless Core Formation True Men trapped in Golden Core Realm, unable to break through, and ultimately dying unwillingly of old age.

Having seen so many,

Even with a True Immortal elder brother, Lu Qingyu was not confident she could cultivate into a Primordial Spirit.

"My sister Qingyu has the potential of an Immortal Emperor."

"Just keep cultivating diligently," encouraged Lu Qingfeng noticing Qingyu's frown.

Upon hearing this, Qingyu was immediately heartened, "I don't need to become an Immortal Emperor. An Earth Immortal can achieve longevity, right? Then I will just try to become an Earth Immortal."

Qingyu lacked ambition.

Merely seeking Longevity.

Unaware that even obtaining that longevity would mean surpassing countless True Immortals.

And presently—

She was merely a Jiedan Mortal Cultivator.

"Big brother could become an Immortal Emperor, and then you can appoint me as an Alcohol Immortal," Lu Qingshan joined in the teasing as the discussion between the elder brother and Qingyu continued with no end.

"That sounds good."

As Qingyu heard this, she too laughed.

The three siblings, drinking and appreciating the moon, talked of past and future.

Unknowingly, Qingshan and Qingyu also got drunk.

Qingshan leaned against a rock, fast asleep, while Qingyu held tightly onto her elder brother's shoulder.

Lu Qingfeng took the liquor gourd out of Qingyu's hand, took a sip of the potent human-world liquor, its strong aroma causing Qingyu to twitch her nose and smack her lips even in her drunken dreams.

Lu Qingfeng watched amusedly.

Continuing to drink and appreciate the moon, he pondered over the futures of Qingshan and Qingyu, making plans at the same time.

Ascending to the Spirit Domain,

where the world is vast, held much potential, favorable for Lu Qingfeng. For the cultivation of Qingshan and Qingyu, it also inadvertently presented many opportunities.

Not just for their own selves,

but for Lu Qingfeng as well.

"The Spirit Domain is boundless."

"There will be no shortage of Immortal Herbs and Immortal Fruit, nor of various refining materials compared to Three Mountains and Nine Waters."

With Immortal Herbs and Immortal Fruit, Lu Qingfeng could refine Immortal Pills.

With various ores and refining materials, he could forge Immortal Devices.

"The analysis of 'Little Shushan Realm' is complete."

"The old monster Lu Yu refined treasures, using a broken Grotto Heaven as the foundation, infused with countless precious treasures. He also collaborated with Elder Kuzhu to refine, ultimately creating the Fourth-rank Immortal Device 'Little Shushan Realm.'"

Lu Qingfeng reflected.

Given the aptitude and understanding of Qingshan and Qingyu, it's hopeful they could achieve Primordial Spirit Awakening. However, without his assistance, becoming a True Immortal would be exceedingly difficult, and beyond that—

True Immortal Four Realms.

Longevity Mist.

Then afterwards, attaining the realization of an Earth Immortal.

Each step was as difficult as ascending to heaven.

If there was a 'Little Shushan Realm,' allowing them to cultivate within, blessed by the fate of the heaven and earth, leveraging it, the likelihood of becoming a True Immortal would be greater. True Immortals have an extensive lifespan, as vast as a full cycle of life.

Translated to the Primordial timeline, that equates to twelve million nine hundred sixty thousand years.

With so much time, heaven knows to what extent Lu Qingfeng could cultivate.

"First, refine a 'Little Little Shushan Realm' just to be perfectly prepared."

"Keep collecting, in the game, methods to elevate to True Immortal, Earth Immortal," Lu Qingfeng secretly planned.

At this point, even if the talents of Qing,shan and Qingyu are comparable to Ao Le, a hopeless cause, he was not what he once was during his time in the Immortal Qin Realm as Guangyuan God.

Although he was anxious about their future, it was nowhere near the desperation of before.

If all else fails,

"There's still the 'Buddhist Sect's Little Wheel, Three Ride Marvelous Forms, Transformation Birth Method' as a foundation."

In summary,

With the passage of time, Lu Qingfeng would only grow stronger, his means more numerous. Concerns for the futures of Qingshan and Qingyu had already lessened substantially.

Twelve hundred years,

from then, a small postnatal Foundation Establishment Cultivator, careful and diligent,

at this moment, having cultivated into a True Immortal, with a revered status, his foundation brought confidence.

From Luoxia Sect through Dao Tongtian Gorge.

From Silver Horn Mountain to Jade Seal Peak.

Each place similar yet each place different.

Lu Qingfeng glanced around, seeing both people deep in sleep, and couldn't help but to smile, "Times have changed!"

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