I am a late bloomer in the world of cultivating immortals

"With this junior and Lord Zichi here, the lineage of the Zichen Realm can be considered to have been passed down."

"Neither you nor I... have failed our ancestors."

At the same moment, He Sanyao, who was standing inside the Dark Dragon Domain barrier and seeing Wei Tu off, seemed to sense Wei Tu's gaze looking towards them and said with great emotion.

"Oh? In your eyes, could this junior possibly be ranked alongside Lord Zi Chi?"

Upon hearing this, the hunchbacked old man beside him looked rather surprised, as if it was unimaginable that Wei Tu could be compared to Zi Chi Jun.

If Wei Tu were here, he would be greatly surprised.

Because—when he returned to this place and spoke with the remnants of the Zichen Realm, this hunchbacked old man, as the "ancestor of the Lin family," held him in high regard and took good care of him in his words... He didn't seem like the kind of person who "despised" him at this moment.

"That junior's aptitude is commendable, earning him the title of Hidden Dragon Guard from the Feathered Dragon Clan for protection, but he's still far inferior to Lord Zi Chi... Even at the height of the Zi Chen Realm, Lord Zi Chi was an unparalleled genius. Not to mention, back then, for his advancement to the Mahayana stage... and for that sliver of possibility, you and I didn't hesitate to sever our bloodlines and cripple part of our cultivation to complete that ancient ritual..."

The hunchbacked old man frowned and said.

Hearing this, He Sanyao did not refute, but nodded in agreement.

In his eyes, in terms of aptitude alone, Wei Tu was indeed inferior to Zi Chi Jun.

This is "reality," not his "favoritism" towards Zi Chi Jun!
—At the same level of "early stage of integration", Wei Tu is indeed a "prodigy" with few rivals. He is not much worse than Zi Chi Jun back then, and may even be slightly better... However, "potential for Mahayana" and a genuine "Mahayana Immortal" are far from being comparable.

Talented individuals like Wei Tu, who have achieved the Fusion Realm, are not uncommon within the Feathered Dragon Clan. However, even someone as noble as the Great Princess is not confident that she can successfully break through to the Mahayana Realm without the assistance of the Dragon Lord's position.

"But... this junior is still somewhat different. He is the only survivor of the Zichen Realm in the past ten thousand years to have smuggled himself into the Spirit Realm through this spatial node..."

He Sanyao's gaze was deep as he pondered.

"Great fortune?"

The hunchbacked old man seemed to understand something, vaguely realizing the point He Sanyao had made in looking at the map of Zhongwei.

Among cultivators in the world, those who can stand at the top include those who persevere through hardships and obstacles, those with exceptional talent, and those who rely on the power of others and take advantage of their position... But no matter what, all of these people are bound to have some luck by their side.

This kind of luck is invisible and intangible, but it is the key to their success.

Ordinary people call it "having a lucky life"!
The cultivation realm is summarized as "luck".

Therefore, in the eyes of all cultivators, those who can become immortals in the world all possess great fortune.

This "great fortune" may be a predetermined destiny, or it may simply be a far-fetched interpretation by cultivators.

But no matter how you look at it, Wei Tu, who managed to escape from the pile of dead spiritual cultivators in the Zi Chen Realm to the Spirit Realm, is considered by the world to be a person with great fortune.

"It's just wishful thinking."

"Among the remnants of the Purple Palace Realm, the fact that even one person, the Purple Dragon Lord, could emerge is already a stroke of luck for us."

He Sanyao shook his head and smiled, a rare hint of tenderness appearing in his eyes as he murmured softly, "...but it's always good to have one more person."

"The road ahead has already been borne by Lord Zichi for you, me, and him. There is no need for him to continue to live a life of hardship as a remnant of the Zichen Realm, constantly in a state of panic."

……

After the "reminiscing" in the Dark Dragon Domain ended.

Wei Tu did not linger in Longyan Immortal City for long.

Five days later, led by the Great Princess Qian Ying'er, he rode in her cloud dragon carriage to the capital of the Feather Dragon Clan—Immortal Dragon City.

"If I were alone, there would be no need for this effort; I could simply use the teleportation array. The intercontinental teleportation array would take only a few days to reach Immortal Dragon City on the Wind and Fire Continent..."

"But... since Fellow Daoist Lin is a visitor from another world, taking a teleportation array would be rather uninteresting. We should still see the scenery of these two continents..."

On the cloud-borne carriage, through the transparent gauze curtain that concealed divine sense, Qian Ying'er smiled slightly and explained softly to Wei Tu, who was sitting to the side.

She also regarded this move as a way of "bestowing favors" on Wei Tu and expressing her closeness to him.

Ordinary people are not qualified to ride in the same car with her and spend so much time in close proximity.

"You've gone to so much trouble, Princess." Wei Tu nodded slightly, a look of satisfaction immediately appearing on his face.

The closer one is to the center of power, the greater their position and authority.

Within the Feathered Dragon Clan, among the younger generation below the Great Ascension Dragon Lord, Prince Yin and the Great Princess are the most prominent.

Below the Great Princess, few are qualified to ride in the same carriage as him.

Not to mention... he's a male cultivator.

In the cultivation world, although there is no rule against men and women touching hands, male and female cultivators still tacitly maintain a distance from each other in their daily interactions.

His actions, sharing a carriage with this woman at a distance of only "an arm's length," already hinted at an ambiguous relationship.

Looking up, one can see that stunningly beautiful face hidden beneath the veil, and that voluptuous figure that would be neither too plump nor too thin.

Open your mouth, and you can smell that pleasant, subtle fragrance...

Fortunately, unlike other female cultivators, the Great Princess, who aspires to the position of Dragon Lord, reveals only great ambition and is not entangled in these "romantic affairs".

Still single.

Otherwise, even if the Great Princess invited him to sit in the side seat of the cloud carriage, Wei Tu would not dare to sit there carelessly.

He wasn't that stupid to offend a male cultivator who dared to admire her just for a little "honor."

After exchanging pleasantries with the Great Princess.

After a moment's thought, Wei Tu flipped his palm and took out the "Zhi Lu Dan" that the woman had given him a few days ago outside the Dragon Blood Hall. After glancing at it a few times, he tilted his head back and swallowed it directly to begin refining it.

The Flying Spirit Continent is very far from the Wind and Fire Continent. Even if you ride the "Cloud Dragon Chariot" of the Great Princess, which is comparable to an eighth-order spiritual treasure, it will still take at least one or two years.

He certainly wouldn't let this time go to waste.

Even though... Qian Ying'er regarded this time as an important time to deepen her relationship with him.

However, he was very clear about the fundamental reasons why Qian Ying'er valued him: firstly, Zi Chi Jun, and secondly, his cultivation potential.

Therefore, while the "progression" of the relationship is important, it is insignificant compared to his cultivation time.

In a word.

— Power is responsible for the source of power.

If he were still a "human cultivator" or a "refining Void cultivator" now, even if he tried his best to please the Great Princess, he probably wouldn't be able to win her favor in the slightest.

Conversely, as long as he remains a descendant of Zi Chi Jun and possesses the potential for great enlightenment, even if he is disrespectful to this woman, she will tolerate him as much as possible as long as it does not involve fundamental principles.

As for the safety of cultivation...

There's no need to worry about that. With the Great Princess and her protectors by her side, there's nothing to worry about except for the attack of the Mahayana.

Inside the spirit world.

Who dares to provoke the Feathered Dragon Clan when practicing Mahayana Buddhism?
"I have completely stabilized my Body Integration Realm using that pool of true dragon blood. Once I fully refine this pill, I should be able to break through to the Great Perfection stage of the early Body Integration Realm..."

Wei Tu closed his eyes, sensing the medicinal power of the Zhilu Pill in his abdomen, and slowly guided it along the meridians to his dantian, where it merged with his own magical power.

"He actually refined the Dew Pill at this moment? His magical power is truly terrifying; he actually needs the Dew Pill to break through his cultivation level..."

Seeing this, Qian Ying'er's almond-shaped eyes narrowed slightly. She finally had a personal experience of what her father had said about Wei Tu being "the strongest in magic power at the early stage of the Fusion Realm".

The reason is simple: the "Zhilu Pill" she gifted to Wei Tu was no ordinary seventh-grade elixir, but a cultivation elixir of "mid-grade seventh grade"...

This kind of elixir is sufficient to deepen one's cultivation to the mid-stage of the Integration Realm. However, for Wei Tu, it is merely a tool to break through from the "minor success" stage of the early Integration Realm to the "major success" stage.

"and--"

"To forsake a beautiful woman for spiritual cultivation is no ordinary thing!"

Qian Ying'er admired him inwardly and was not annoyed at all by Wei Tu's actions.

She was quite confident in her beauty. Although she wasn't quite at the level of the most beautiful woman in the cultivation world, she could easily move countless male cultivators.

But Wei Tu remained unmoved.

Such a person is either a "lustful person" who has tasted countless beauties and then remained calm, or a hermit who is devoted to cultivation and not tempted by beauty.

Considering Wei Tu's background, the latter explanation is the only one.

A lustful person would find it difficult to escape from the Purple Palace Realm, which has been invaded by ancient demons, and successfully sneak into the Spirit Realm to stand before her...

"Very well, it's not bad to observe this boy's cultivation. Once we have the experience of riding together with him to Immortal Dragon City, no one inside or outside the Feather Dragon Clan will doubt the relationship between me and this boy."

Qian Ying'er smiled slightly and thought to herself.

……

The two who caught up each had their own thoughts.

Seeing that Qian Ying'er was no longer "disturbing" him, Wei Tu was happy to continue his cultivation in peace.

Time passes slowly.

In the blink of an eye, half a year had passed.

At this moment, the Cloud Dragon Chariot successfully flew away from the Flying Spirit Continent and arrived at the vast ocean that is separated from the Wind and Fire Continent.

But it was different from the "loneliness" he felt on the Flying Spirit Continent.

Upon reaching the sea, cultivators from various races suddenly flew to the front of the Cloud Dragon Chariot, humbly greeting Qian Ying'er and presenting her with various gifts.

This woman's power was on full display at this moment.

"The Dragon King's daughter is indeed extraordinary."

Wei Tu sighed inwardly.

"This is a descendant of Lord Zichi. If you see him in the future, you must not forget to show him respect..." Qian Ying'er introduced Wei Tu to the powerful cultivators of various races.

At this moment, Wei Tu also understood another reason why this woman abandoned the intercontinental teleportation array and used the Cloud Dragon Chariot to take him on his journey.

The powerful figures from various races who heard this.

The look in their eyes as they looked at Wei Tu changed from envy to awe.

"This young man is actually a descendant of the Purple Dragon Lord. I thought he was just a male favorite of the Great Princess... I never imagined he would have such a noble status..."

“This junior of the Mahayana lineage is no ordinary person. No wonder he can ride in the same carriage as the Great Princess.”

The powerful individuals from various races who had merged their powers discussed it privately.

"In that case..."

Wei Tu's eyes flashed, and his heart pounded. He realized the immense power that his current identity brought him.

Behind him stood the Purple Dragon Lord.

Behind Zi Chi Jun stands the Feathered Dragon Clan, the dominant clan in the Spirit Realm!

“Those who are good at swimming drown, those who are good at riding fall... Power may be good, but it is not worth mentioning compared to the realm of enlightenment.” But soon, Wei Tu calmed down again, his wisdom like a sword, cutting off those unrealistic thoughts in his mind.

The power that Zi Chi Jun and the Great Princess could bring him...

It provides many conveniences for doing things here and in the spirit world.

But these conveniences are just that—conveniences—and are not enough to make him a force to be reckoned with in the spirit world.

Those precious resources for breaking through ranks could not be given to him by these powerful beings from various races who had achieved the Fusion Realm.

Even a powerful princess like the Great Princess is still eager for the position of Dragon Lord, hoping to use this position to break through to the Mahayana realm.

They traveled for some more days.

This time, Wei Tu saw a familiar person who had come to visit the Great Princess.

“Panjiang Dragon Marquis…” Wei Tu’s eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at the powerful cultivator at the peak of the Integration Realm who stood in the clouds, exuding an aura of authority without anger, with dragon horns on his forehead and a golden crown on his head.

This was the first time he had ever seen such a repair.

The reason he said "familiar" was because he had seen this cultivator countless times in A-Tong's memory.

Indeed! This peak-level Feathered Dragon Clan expert was none other than Panjiang Dragon Marquis, the biological father of "Prince Qing" whom he had killed in the Dinghai Immortal Ruins.

However, Wei Tu never expected that his encounter with Panjiang Longhou would be so dramatic.

"So Fellow Daoist Lin is a junior of Lord Zi Chi... I have been impolite."

Panjiang Longhou turned his head and looked at Wei Tu, who was sitting to the side of the cloud carriage, and forced a smile on his face.

Like other Nascent Soul cultivators, he initially mistook Wei Tu for the Great Princess's "male concubine" or some other close relative, and thus ignored him.

After all, every cultivator who has achieved the Fusion Realm is a well-known figure in the cultivation world.

Wei Tu was an unfamiliar face and an unknown person... The fact that he could sit so "closely" with the Great Princess meant that he was someone who had been favored by the emperor.

This was his first instinct, and it was the instinct of everyone else as well.

After greeting Wei Tu.

Panjiang Longhou's expression turned serious again, and he got down to business, "Please tell me in detail about what happened in Dinghai Immortal Ruins, Your Highness. This matter will greatly help us in our pursuit of Lou Boyang..."

"This demon's whereabouts are too mysterious and unpredictable. I have been chasing him for many days, but I can't even catch a glimpse of his backside..." As he said this, Panjiang Longhou's face showed a hint of helpless resentment.

"Lou Boyang? This cultivator is still alive?" Upon hearing this, Wei Tu's expression remained calm, but his heart was filled with shock.

Back then, he framed Lou Boyang in front of the three major powerful clans, including the Feathered Dragon Clan, already convinced that this demon would surely perish and disappear due to his "implicated" nature.

There's no other reason than that—with the strength of the three major clans, crushing Lou Boyang, who had lost the [Boundary Stone], was practically no different from crushing an ant.

But now, hundreds of years later...

Lou Boyang not only survived, but also managed to outmaneuver the Feathered Dragon Clan and the Panjiang Dragon Marquis at the peak of the Integration Realm.

“Two hundred years ago, didn’t the clan send a Mahayana senior to hunt down this villain? Could it be that he is still alive today?” Upon hearing this, Qian Ying’er frowned slightly, her expression showing some surprise.

"However, I don't know much about this cultivator either. I reported all that information to the Feathered Dragon Clan when I returned to them back then..."

Qian Ying'er sighed softly, conjured a cyan jade slip, and handed it to Panjiang Longhou.

"No different from the previous intelligence..." After reading the contents of the jade slip, Panjiang Longhou's face showed disappointment. He shook his head and flew away with a dejected expression.

It seemed that he hadn't heard a word of what Qian Ying'er had just said about the 'Great Vehicle Pursuit'.

Seeing this, Wei Tu could no longer suppress his curiosity. He looked up at Qian Ying'er, preparing to carefully consider his words and ask her the reason for this matter.

After all... Lou Boyang was already being hunted down by Mahayana cultivators, so how could he let Panjiang Longhou escape without even "getting a glimpse of his backside"?

Whether it was Panjiang Longhou or the Great Princess, what they said was "reasonable," but when put together, it seemed illogical.

"My uncle... he's gone mad..."

"Or rather... he fell under the spell of the curse cast by the person behind Lou Boyang and went 'mad'."

"I have experienced similar scenes more than once."

Qian Ying'er's face turned cold as she spoke in a chilling voice. (End of Chapter)