Tianhai Fairy Journey

Chapter 1486 Qingyuan Sea Area
The eastern part of the Southern Moon Sea.

Since the catastrophe, a new world order has gradually taken shape.

The cultivation world in the vast ocean region experienced rapid development and regained its former prosperity.

As the central point of the entire eastern sea area, the prosperity of Qingyuan Sea Area even surpasses that of its former name, Fengxiang Sea Area.

The establishment of the Daoyuan Chamber of Commerce headquarters has made this sea area the most prosperous trading place in the entire Nanyue Sea, attracting countless sects and families to take root in the Qingyuan Sea.

Meanwhile, on the outer blue sea surface...

Rows of majestic blue spirit ships lined up neatly and headed toward the center of the Qingyuan Sea.

Inside each spirit boat stood nearly a hundred figures. These people had different appearances, some with youthful faces, some middle-aged men, and some with white hair and beards. Not only were they of different ages, but each of them also had a different aura and cultivated a variety of paths. The only thing they had in common was that all of them had a blue and green token hanging from their waists.

That was also their unified identity at this time—cultivators participating in the Nirvana Ranking competition.

On one of the blue spirit boats.

Among the figures sitting cross-legged, a gray-robed cultivator with a somewhat hunched posture slowly raised his head, revealing a thin, young face. Strangely, apart from his face, his entire body showed signs of aging, as if a young man were parasitizing an old man's body.

"These will all be my opponents on this trip!"

The gray-robed, hunched young monk silently observed the crowd around him.

Looking around, almost all of the nearly one hundred figures were at least at the late Foundation Establishment stage, with only a handful revealing the aura of the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

However, those few people became the focus of his observation at this moment.

Because he was also at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

His previous experiences in battle made him realize that every cultivator who entered the spirit boat was no ordinary person. They had gone through various battles to stand out from countless cultivators of the same level and obtain a spot to participate in the Nirvana Ranking competition.

Those who appear to have lower cultivation levels are often the most unfathomable in their methods; otherwise, they wouldn't be qualified to overcome the strong and come here.

"The Rebirth Ranking!"

The thought of these three words stirred a surge of emotion within the gray-robed, hunched young cultivator.

That was an opportunity that countless Foundation Establishment cultivators in the vast Eastern Sea region longed for. Once on the list, they could join the strongest sect that controlled this vast sea region - the Thousand Water Spirit Control Sect.

Moreover, they will not join as ordinary disciples, but will be selected as key talents to be cultivated and join the Nirvana Hall within that sect.

Therefore, the Nirvana Ranking competition, which takes place once every five years, is the focus of attention for countless Foundation Establishment cultivators, and even top families and sects pay close attention to it. Even if one fails to make the list, there is a possibility that one may be absorbed by other sects or families.

Of course, his goal is to actually make the list.

He has his own unique source of confidence in this regard.

He was in the prime of his life, yet he became this ghastly figure, all because of the special inheritance he cultivated.

As the saying goes, every loss has its gain. He lost his glamorous appearance, but he also gained power far greater than before.

"Twenty people!"

Thinking of this cruel number, even the gray-robed, hunched young cultivator, who considered himself no less than the chosen ones of the outside world, couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.

It should be noted that these people were selected through a series of brutal selections, almost one in a thousand, or even one in ten thousand, to board the spirit ship.

Of all the Foundation Establishment cultivators in the vast world, only a thousand can obtain this qualification.

Currently, only twenty out of thousands of people can successfully make the list, which shows how brutal it is.

"Success is the only option on this mission; failure is not an option!"

The next moment, a ruthless glint appeared in the eyes of the gray-robed, hunched young cultivator.

He was ruthless not only to outsiders but also to himself; otherwise, he wouldn't have become the person he is today.

"That inheritance is constantly devouring my life force. If I don't have a powerful sect to support me, one day I will be completely drained by it!"

Looking across the entire eastern sea region, where is there a sect more powerful than the Thousand Waters Spirit Control Sect, the master of this land?

He had already thoroughly investigated the situation of the Thousand Waters Spirit Sect.

Although it possesses this vast world, its sect has relatively few powerful figures. It was only thanks to the Qingxuan Ancestor, who emerged out of nowhere and whose strength surpassed all others, that the entire sect was able to rise to that position.

For him, that was the greatest temptation.

Because the Thousand Waters Spirit Control Sect has relatively few powerful individuals and is located in the eastern sea region, its internal resources are virtually inexhaustible. Once you join it, not only will you be able to advance to the Nascent Soul realm, but your future path will also be smooth sailing.

The gray-robed, hunched young cultivator subconsciously glanced around again.

These people naturally shared the same thoughts as him.

More importantly, the current sect leader of the Thousand Waters Spirit Sect recruits talents without being bound by convention. He also established the Hall of Pride and the Hall of Nirvana, disregarding background and lineage. The Hall of Nirvana doesn't even consider spiritual roots or talent. Anyone who joins the two halls will be cultivated as a Nascent Soul seed.

Even if he joins them, he will not be suppressed by the strange inheritance he cultivates.

On the contrary, as long as he shows enough talent, he will definitely receive full support and guidance.

"The Thousand Waters Spirit Control Sect is currently in a phase of rapid development; otherwise, it wouldn't be so open to recruiting geniuses. I must seize this opportunity."

At this moment.

But all the figures who had been sitting cross-legged at the same time stood up respectfully and bowed.

"Greetings, Deacon!"

A tall figure dressed in a blue Taoist robe slowly emerged from the pavilion inside the spirit boat and stood in front of the crowd.

The gray-robed, hunched young cultivator looked into the distance, his heart filled with renewed turmoil.

But at the end of that vast sea appeared towering spirit islands, each resembling a small landmass. These were none other than the Thousand Water Spirit Sect, which everyone had been longing for.

The ten enormous blue spirit ships accelerated once more, instantly arriving at a massive spirit island on the outermost edge.

Look around.

The vast Spirit Island was already teeming with people, including many powerful Nascent Soul True Monarchs. Clearly, other families, sects, and forces were also eagerly anticipating the realization of the new Nirvana Ranking.

Even compared to the so-called Hall of Pride, the name of the Nirvana Hall is more renowned in the outside world.

This is not because the disciples of Nirvana Hall are stronger, but because every disciple of Nirvana Hall is extremely talked about.

Compared to the Hall of Heavenly Pride, which is always open and only recruits exceptionally talented geniuses, the selection process for the Nirvana Hall is completely open, held every five years. Regardless of talent or spiritual root, anyone who makes the list can join.

There was even a case where an elderly man in his twilight years successfully made the list, sparking countless discussions.

Of course, the final result was not as the outside world expected. The old man did not pass away but instead successfully achieved the Golden Core stage. His cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, and he even became an elder in the Nirvana Hall.

"Welcome to the sect master!"

The numerous Thousand Waters Spirit Sect disciples stationed there bowed in salute.

call!call!
A vast blue spiritual tide surged forth from the depths of the Thousand Waters Spiritual Sect's headquarters, spanning heaven and earth, condensing into a blue crystal path. Figures appeared and strode towards the outer island. Countless gazes instantly shifted from the ten spirit boats in the air, all looking towards the distance.

After seeing the elegant figure in the purple dress at the head of the group.

Countless figures on the outer island bowed in salute at the same time, including Dao Dao Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

Not to mention looking across the entire eastern sea region, even in the entire Southern Moon Sea, or even in the vaster sea region, it would be difficult to find a Golden Core cultivator who possesses such immense power.

In fact, all the major powers are well aware that the figure in the magnificent purple dress is the true ruler of the entire Eastern Sea region.

Not to mention these people, even if the powerful Nascent Soul stage elders from the other top forces were to come in person, they would have to take the initiative to bow and pay their respects.

All of this is because, in addition to being the sect leader, the other party also has a powerful and influential identity – the Daoist partner of the Azure Profound Ancestor.

During that cataclysmic event, it was the Qingxuan Ancestor who overpowered the Ghost King Sect and the Golden Demon Kingdom, successfully protecting the eastern sea region.

"Those guys have all shown up too!"

Countless astonished gazes erupted in response.

But behind Sect Master Mu, who ruled the cultivation world in the eastern region, stood several figures radiating immense pressure.

Although Sect Master Mu would make a brief appearance once in each Nirvana Ranking competition, the other Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the Thousand Waters Spirit Control Sect rarely came in person, with only one or two occasionally showing up to watch.

But now, almost all the Nascent Soul True Monarchs within the Thousand Waters Spirit Control Sect have gathered together.

In an instant, those who came representing their respective sects and families realized that something big was about to happen.

"Fellow Daoists, there's no need for such formalities!"

After Mu Ziyu appeared, she waved her hand gently, revealing an undeniable majesty on her exquisite and beautiful face, and then led everyone to land on the blue crystal jade square where they were already seated.

"let's start!"

At his command, an elderly man in blue slowly stepped forward.

"I, Ling Jie, the Peak Master of Qingshui Peak, will today preside over this year's Nirvana Ranking Competition on behalf of the Qianshui Yuling Sect!"

Five colorful spirit flags suddenly shot into the sky and fell towards the surrounding area of ​​the vast outer island.

boom! boom! boom!
The ancient, dormant formation instantly revived, unleashing a vast torrent of spiritual energy that transformed into a multicolored barrier covering most of the entire spirit island.

Ten enormous blue spirit ships descended towards the location of the great formation.

Over a thousand Foundation Establishment cultivators, selected from the entire Eastern Heavenly Cultivation World, fell into the great formation without any apparent order.

The battle for the Nirvana Rankings has begun.

Meanwhile, the various forces that had already sensed the abnormality began to pay less attention to the so-called Nirvana Ranking competition and instead focused their attention on the distant Blue Crystal Jade Plaza.

Normally, Sect Master Mu would leave after announcing the start, but this time he unusually began to wait for the result.

This, in turn, further confirms the suspicions held by all parties.

After this battle for the Nirvana Ranking, something big is bound to happen.

"That must be the recently promoted True Monarch Miaoling!"

Some eyes began to focus on a figure in a long blue dress in the square.

"It's that True Monarch Miaoling. It's said that this woman possesses a water-based spiritual body—the Yuanmiao Body—and is exceptionally talented. She successfully advanced to the Nascent Soul realm in just over two hundred years."

Just as the outside world began to whisper among themselves.

The figure on the Blue Jade Square remained quietly seated on the jade chair.

"Unbeknownst to us, more than seventy years have passed!"

Mu Ziyu sat quietly in the first seat, her gaze towards the distant array filled with longing.

Even those outside the sect believed that her husband had been in seclusion, unaware that he had been gone for over seventy years.

Over the years, she could only maintain a connection with her husband through the heart bead he left behind, but she could not receive any information from him.

"I wonder how my husband is doing now, and whether he has obtained that opportunity!"

Looking back on these past years, the longing in my heart has grown stronger.

"Indeed, given my husband's methods, he must have already obtained it."

A relaxed smile appeared in Mu Ziyu's heart.

Looking across the world, how many people could compare to her husband?

"I just don't know when my husband will be able to return!"

Mu Ziyu subconsciously looked down at her hands, and a strange sense of melancholy welled up in her heart, her longing growing stronger.

Beneath those seemingly unchanged, fair hands, only she could sense that the vibrant life force of the past was long gone, and time was gradually pulling her back from her youthful appearance to reality.

Even though she is now the most powerful Golden Core cultivator in the entire Southern Moon Sea, she is still just a Golden Core cultivator.

Meanwhile, the lifespan limit of a Golden Core cultivator has already begun to quietly hang in the air.

Just then, Mu Ziyu suddenly looked at the figure of the old man in blue robes standing in front of her.

That was Ling Jie, her and her husband's old friend, and one of the few familiar faces left in the sect.

In recent years, she has gained a deeper understanding of the ruthlessness of time.

Nowadays, apart from Junior Brother Lü Ziming and others who have already advanced to the Nascent Soul realm, almost all the older generation of Thousand Water Spirit Sect disciples and elders from the Haoyuan Sea have disappeared.

Ling Jie is about the same age as her, and he is now also facing the end of his lifespan.

Even though the other party had reached the Great Perfection of the Golden Core stage, he still couldn't hide the air of old age.

She is facing the same dilemma.

"My lifespan is also coming to an end!"

Thinking of this, Mu Ziyu felt a tightness in her heart, and an uncontrollable sense of panic welled up inside her.

Besides fearing death, she was also afraid that she would never have the chance to see her husband again in this life.

Although with her current status, she could easily find the treasure for prolonging life.

However, the lifespan limit is a rule of heaven and earth, and it cannot be easily changed. The treasure for prolonging life can only give her another hundred years of lifespan at most, which is the limit. In order to advance her career, she forcibly formed her core, which actually overdrawn her potential and life essence.

For a powerful figure like her husband, a seclusion lasting over a hundred years is perfectly normal, and even two or three hundred years is common.

"If my husband really begins a long period of seclusion, can I hold on until he returns?"