Lord of the Earth

A scroll, neither silk nor bamboo, appeared in the palm of the Queen Mother of the West. It emitted a soft white light and faint demonic patterns. As its light flowed, it seemed as if thousands of phantoms of races were born, died, and transformed within it.

"This is the full text of the 'Scripture of the Heavenly Demon Transformation into Human'."

The Queen Mother of the West's voice carried a wisdom that seemed to understand the ways of the world.

"This scripture is profound. In theory, it can allow most of the supernatural beings in the world to shed their demonic forms and forge human bodies. If it can be combined with Fellow Daoist Houtu's 'Way of Reincarnation,' it can even allow these supernatural beings to completely transform their origins and become true humans during reincarnation..."

This point is extremely important.

In fact, since entering the Eternal Land over the years, Xia Tian has come to deeply understand the complexity of racial issues.

Since ancient times, China has considered itself the "Celestial Empire," and many dynasties have adopted an attitude of "extermination" towards various barbarian races. From the Han Dynasty's "driving the Xiongnu three thousand miles away, leaving no royal court in the northern deserts," to Zhang Xianzhong's massacre of Sichuan at the end of the Ming Dynasty... However, in fact, all these have proven that indiscriminate slaughter is not the best policy.

"Our human race desires to become a true supreme race, not through indiscriminate slaughter, but through 'winning hearts and minds'... There is a limit to killing, and each nation has its own borders. If we can control aggression, why should we inflict more casualties! When these alien races are assimilated into the human race, it will be a natural progression for the human race to become the 'supreme race'."

"I will remember the teachings of my predecessors and make good use of this scripture to educate instead of conquering, and to embrace all races!"

Xia Tian bowed and solemnly accepted the scroll with its understated radiance.

Perhaps, Xia Tian still has some reservations about the concept of "Queen Mother of the West".

However, in front of this "true god of humanity" who was once a "foreign race" (in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, the image of the Queen Mother of the West is not entirely human), but is now also a "sage of humanity" and has made great contributions to the survival of human civilization, Xia Tian would naturally not refuse this set of techniques!

Moreover, this is the most top-tier "True God Technique," which is fought over by countless races even throughout the myriad realms!
For Qianxia, ​​it is of great value.

"In addition, the Yaochi Banquet can be held once every ten years... Any citizen of Qianxia who has reached the peak of the supreme deity and has the potential to condense the Dao Fruit... can enter the Yaochi Banquet with a token!"

The next words from the Queen Mother of the West brought great joy to Xia Tian's face.

Originally, it was thought that this "Peach Banquet" was just a one-time reward, but unexpectedly, many human gods were willing to provide Qianxia with more opportunities!

It should be noted that the Peach Banquet is the grandest gathering in the entire "First Immortal Court of the Human Race".

Within this "Jade Pool Palace," one can say that every place bears the imprint of powerful deities... Especially the "Jade Pool" banquet venue, which is a gathering place for numerous divine imprints... After all, every "Jade Pool Banquet" involves many supreme deities... There are even true gods like Zhen Yuanzi and Lishan Laomu, who, although not belonging to the "First Immortal Court of the Human Race," are still renowned!

Even if in the future there are not nearly twenty true gods to "preach" like this time, it will still be of great help to the strong in Qianxia!

"Thank you, Queen Mother of the West... I, Qian Xia, will certainly not let down the people of the human race who entrusted me with this..."

Summer spoke out.

"By the way, may I ask, senior? Where should I seek this innate five elemental spiritual root?" However, there was still one thing Xia Tian didn't quite understand.

"The true form of the Yellow Plum should be sleeping deep within the Kunlun Ruins... If you obtain the long-lost 'Western Heavenly Gate,' you might be able to use it to sense its presence and try your luck there..."

With a flick of her finger, the Queen Mother of the West sent a cyan talisman imbued with the rich essence of Yi Wood and the aura of Kunlun Mountain into Xia Tian's hand.

"As for this ginseng fruit tree..."

The Queen Mother of the West turned her gaze to Zhenyuan Daxian, who was stroking his beard and smiling beside her.

"Haha, although this mark of mine is less than one ten-thousandth of my original body, it is not difficult to condense a mark to enter the 'Wuzhuang Temple'."

Zhenyuan Daxian laughed heartily, waving his jade whisk. A mysterious mark, earthen yellow in color and imbued with the unique Daoist charm of the Earth Immortal lineage, slowly drifted towards Xia Tian.

"Bearing this mark, you should be able to sense and open the portal to my Daoist temple. As for whether you can gain the approval of the ginseng fruit tree, that depends on your abilities and fate."

"Thank you, Great Immortal Zhenyuan!"

Summer's face lit up with joy as she solemnly accepted the mark.

In mythology, Wuzhuang Temple is a top-level grotto-heaven independent of the Heavenly Court. As the "True God Kingdom" of the ancestors of earth immortals, it is impossible for outsiders to find it without permission, let alone enter it.

With this mark, it is undoubtedly opening a door for Qianxia to potentially obtain the "Ginseng Fruit Tree"!

"This is a good deed, there's no need for thanks."

Zhen Yuanzi nodded with a smile.

"In this way, we have now obtained three clues to the Five Elements Spiritual Roots: the Peaches of Immortality, the Yellow Plums, and the Ginseng Fruits... What we lack is the Fusang Divine Tree, which represents 'supreme yang' and 'fire,' and the Bodhi Tree, which represents 'wisdom' and 'metal.'"

Summer thought to herself.

"This is a gift for you."

With a flick of his sleeve, Emperor Donghua sent a blazing golden feather, seemingly formed from the pure essence of the sun, flying towards Xia Tian. The natural patterns on the feather faintly formed the phantom of a three-legged golden crow poised to take flight.

"This Fusang Tree is no ordinary tree; it is a twin tree, interdependent and inseparable. In the past, it was the sacred object of the Golden Crow Clan, representing the ultimate of the 'Sun' in Yin and Yang, and the origin of 'Fire' in the Five Elements... Now, it is not with me. Holding this Golden Crow Feather, you can sense the aura of the Fusang Tree. But whether you can obtain it depends on your fate!"

Emperor Donghua spoke slowly, his gaze deep and unfathomable.

"Thank you, Emperor!"

Summer once again expresses her gratitude.

The Eastern Emperor, who governs Penglai and Yingzhou, has a deep connection with the Fusang Divine Tree. With this token, the hope of finding the Fusang Tree greatly increases.

At this moment, the True Martial Emperor waved his sleeve, the sound of which was like metal.

"This is for you..."

A three-inch black sword, carved with a tortoise and snake pattern, appeared in his palm, exuding a chilling aura.

"This is the 'Demon-Slaying Sword Seal.' If you encounter an invincible demon, or if Qianxia needs to suppress evil spirits from the underworld, you can unleash it to slay a true god's incarnation!"

The goddess Mazu then took out a white jade statue surrounded by water shimmering with the power of wishes.

"This 'Compassionate Salvation Statue' can protect ships at sea, increase fish catches, and gather the power of aquatic beings' wishes."

The celestial brilliance of the Purple Star Emperor gathers into a scroll.

"This item is a rubbing of the Zhou Tian Star Array Diagram... Whether you can comprehend it depends on your fate in Qianxia!" This array diagram is all-encompassing, containing the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends, the Twenty-Eight Constellations, and the Four Symbols Array. Theoretically, it can allow all the people in Qianxia to "form an array" together and draw upon the power of the Zhou Tian stars.

In addition, the Old Mother of Lishan gifted a blue seed containing the wonders of enlightenment and spiritual awakening; the Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady bestowed a jade slip containing military strategies and esoteric arts; the Three Stars of Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity jointly condensed three divine talismans to increase fortune, prosperity, and longevity; and the Great Emperor Gouchen also gave a 'Thunder Talisman' with wildly dancing electric snakes, the effect of which can command the thunder of all heavens, allowing the holder to command the thunder of a region for a short period of time.

Of course, these "gifts" are not without cost.

In fact, these items, each containing its own "Daoist essence," can only be condensed by these deities themselves... Theoretically, they will consume the Daoist essence of these "imprints," reducing the number of times the latter can "preach"!

Therefore, those who will be able to enter this place and receive the "preaching" in the future will definitely need to be carefully selected. They will not only need to have top-notch cultivation, but also the potential to become "quasi-gods" and condense the Dao fruit!

"Fellow Daoists, now that this sermon has concluded, this grand Peach Banquet shall come to an end..." "May you all unite as one, so that the Dao of our human race may shine brightly throughout the heavens, and live up to this opportunity..."

Finally, the Queen Mother of the West's words echoed far and wide, announcing the end of the "Jade Pool Banquet".

"Respectfully bidding farewell to all Emperors, Empresses, and True Gods!"

As the general who rolled up the curtain announced the end of the event in a loud voice, the figures of Chinese deities transformed into streaks of light and merged into the celestial mist and jade-like landscape of Yaochi, marking the end of the grand gathering.

"Your Majesty...please wait a moment, this humble Taoist has something else to discuss..."

Just when Xia Tian thought everything was over, a clear and cheerful voice rang out from her side.

Summer suddenly turned around and discovered that not all the "gods" had disappeared!

Only the elegant and unrestrained Pure Yang Master, dressed in a green robe and carrying a sword, was smiling and looking at him intently.

"Fellow Daoist Lü? You..."

A hint of doubt lingered in Xia Tian's heart.

"Hmm, wait a minute, the Daoist aura on Lu Zu seems more real and vivid than the 'marks' on other deities... This is an incarnation!"

Then, with his eyes focused, Xia Tian was able to see more through his newly formed quasi-true god cultivation—this Lü Dongbin was not a pure imprint illusion!
"Your Majesty need not be surprised."

Lü Dongbin seemed to have anticipated Xia Tian's reaction. He lightly swept his whisk, and the unique, vibrant aura emanating from him, distinct from the surrounding environment, became even more pronounced.

"As Your Majesty has sensed, I am different from most of the fellow Daoists here. They are 'imprints' that exist by relying on the immortal Daoist charm of this place, while I am... a wisp of divine thought, a 'carpet' that has manifested across realms by relying on a jade pendant that I left behind here in the past."

"An avatar at the level of a quasi-god?"

Xia Tian immediately understood the key point and also grasped the deeper meaning in Lü Dongbin's words.

"Transcendent manifestation... Could it be that Lu Zu's true form has already broken free, or is about to descend upon this eternal land?"

"Your Majesty is wise."

Lü Dongbin nodded approvingly, a hint of emotion on his face. "The world has undergone tremendous changes, and all realms have returned to their source. We, the scattered remnants of spirits and reincarnated bodies, are also summoned and will return one after another. However... alas, the world has changed, and things are no longer the same."

"In that battle, my former Chunyang Daoist temple was shattered, and most of my disciples were lost... Now I have returned, but I am all alone, and I can hardly find a place to settle down and cultivate in peace."

His words carried a perfectly measured sigh and helplessness, yet his gaze seemed to mean something as he looked at Xia Tian.

In the summer, I understood the elegant meaning behind the music and was immediately filled with great joy!
He immediately stepped forward, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, and said solemnly.

"Why do you say such a thing, Fellow Daoist Lü! If you would not mind visiting us, our entire nation of Qianxia would welcome you! Within the borders of Qianxia, ​​you may choose any famous mountain or great river to rebuild the Chunyang Daoist Temple! Our Qianxia is willing to do everything in its power to help you and provide all the necessary resources! It is the greatest honor for our Qianxia to fight alongside such a righteous role model and sage of the human race as Fellow Daoist Lü against foreign aggression!"

Although the Earth's will is now hidden, even recruiting someone like Lü Dongbin would not yield any additional rewards of fortune...

However, the seven characters "Pure Yang Immortal Lü Dongbin" themselves represent immense fortune, orthodox Taoist lineage, and unparalleled appeal!

Moreover, this is a quasi-true god with unfathomable strength, whose value is immeasurable!
"Oh?"

Lü Dongbin's smile deepened, seemingly quite satisfied with Xia Tian's statement.

"Your Majesty's hospitality is so great that it would seem pretentious for me to refuse. In that case, I will take the liberty of troubling Your Majesty!"

"It is a great fortune for Qianxia that Lü Zu is willing to come; how can this be considered an disturbance!"

Summer's joy was palpable.

"In that case, let's not bother two people with the same matter."

Lü Dongbin changed the subject, his smile carrying a hint of mischief.

"My friends, such as Brother Tieguai Li and Brother Zhongli Quan, are in a similar situation to me, and their true forms are also on their way back. They sensed the changes in the fortune of this place and are quite interested in Qianxia. They asked me to inquire on their behalf... I wonder if Your Majesty would be willing to accept us 'homeless' wanderers as well?"

What surprised and delighted Xia Tian the most was that as Lü Dongbin finished speaking...

In the void, seven streams of light, each with a different color and a powerful aura, suddenly appeared and hovered beside Lü Dongbin!
A mysterious rune entwined with the aroma of wine and medicine (Tieguai Li), a flame emblem radiating pure yang energy (Han Zhongli), a lotus brand of exquisite beauty (He Xiangu), a phantom of a flower basket shimmering with starlight (Lan Caihe), a purple-gold flute sound pattern containing the rhythm of heaven and earth (Han Xiangzi), a jade tablet Dao seal representing human authority (Cao Guojiu), and a cloud of seemingly chaotic yet containing boundless vitality (Zhang Guolao)!

This is precisely the core legacy of the other "Eight Immortals of Shangdong"!

Its proactive appearance at this moment is not a simple gift, but rather represents the owner's complete recognition and sense of belonging to Qianxia!

When the next round of "unlocking heaven and earth" arrives and these deities "descend into eternity," they will surely come directly to Qianxia to gather!

That makes sense. After all, the Eight Immortals are a whole, possessing the legendary ability of "Eight Immortals crossing the sea, each displaying their unique abilities," and they also have a powerful combination formation. If one of them is missing, their combat power will be greatly reduced.

In the Eternal Land where all races are vying for the "Supreme" position, joining the Qianxia Dynasty, which is blessed with great fortune, has boundless potential, and is dominated by the human race, is undoubtedly the best choice for those who want to quickly gain a foothold and deal with the threat from the gods!

"Yes! Of course I do!"

Summer spoke almost without hesitation, her voice rising slightly with excitement.

"Qianxia could not have wished for this! To have all eight immortals present is the greatest fortune since the founding of Qianxia! On behalf of all the people of Qianxia, ​​I welcome you all!"

This is not just the addition of seven supreme gods and one quasi-god!
This is a complete, top-tier immortal cultivation group with profound foundations and powerful combined attack capabilities.

Their arrival is enough to completely change the landscape of Qianxia's high-end combat power; its significance is beyond description! (End of Chapter)