Journey to the head

The Myriad Wonders Immortal Gate, the Profound and True Lord!
Lu Qian had also heard True Lord Heming mention the name of the Myriad Wonders Immortal Sect.

This is a reputable and righteous sect with an excellent reputation. They have always been a strong supporter of Taiyi Paradise's decisions and are highly valued and trusted by Taiyi Paradise. In this war against the Hundred Races, the Zhongmiao Immortal Sect has always been at the forefront.

In terms of strength, both the Myriad Wonders Immortal Sect and the Langhuan Danque Sect have three cultivators at the Refinement stage. However, because the Langhuan Danque Sect has long been located within a grotto-heaven, its total number of cultivators cannot compare to that of the Myriad Wonders Immortal Sect, which has a vast territory on the Jade Balance Continent.

Xuan You Zhenjun is the strongest among the three Void Refinement cultivators of the Zhongmiao Immortal Sect, and also the actual leader of the Zhongmiao Immortal Sect.

Originally, when Ziwu Zhenjun used force to intimidate Lu Qian, Lu Qian was not surprised but delighted. He did not expect that this great cultivator from Langhuan Danque would be so reckless, releasing spiritual pressure on the core floating island of Taiyi Paradise, in a place where guests gathered!

Ziwu Zhenjun may only want to scare Lu Qian, but if things really escalate, he will definitely make him suffer!
But just as Lu Qian was about to call for help, Xuan You Zhenjun suddenly appeared, and Lu Qian temporarily stopped thinking about the situation. Now, seeing Xuan You Zhenjun speaking up for justice and helping Taiyi Paradise protect him, Lu Qian couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

It seems that the Myriad Wonders Immortal Sect is a staunch supporter of the Taiyi Paradise. Whether it's truly out of a sense of justice or to curry favor with the Taiyi Paradise, we should be grateful to this True Lord Xuanyou for his assistance.

The atmosphere was tense, with the spiritual pressures of the two True Monarchs clashing, and an invisible force field began to circulate in the space.

Suddenly, the two stopped moving and looked up. They saw the third True Monarch of Refining Emptiness standing in mid-air, staring at them menacingly. He suddenly let out an angry shout.

"The two True Lords are far too presumptuous! How dare they resort to violence in the core forbidden area of ​​my Taiyi Paradise!"

This is Qiong Gao Zhenjun, who holds the same status as Heming Zhenjun and is one of the four patrol envoys of Taiyi Paradise. Lu Qian has also met him several times!
Ziwu Zhenjun's face turned as black as ink as he withdrew his supernatural powers, while Xuanyou Zhenjun laughed heartily: "Fellow Daoist Qionggao, please don't be angry. Ziwu Zhenjun just had a sudden enlightenment in his cultivation and was showing it to me. How dare we make a move in the Taiyi Paradise Cave Heaven?"

Facing Xuan You Zhenjun, who was very close to him, Qiong Gao's expression softened a bit. He then glared at Zi Wu Zhenjun and said, "Dan Fengzi, this is the first and last warning. You'd better restrain yourself and not cause trouble for Langhuan Danque!"

Ziwu Zhenjun turned his head angrily, gave Qionggao Zhenjun and Xuanyou Zhenjun a cold look, then stared at Lu Qian, but in the end he did not say anything and turned to leave the courtyard.

Qiong Gao Zhenjun cupped his hands in greeting to Xuan and nodded to Lu Qian.

"Lu Qian, you're attracting a lot of attention right now. But don't panic. In my Taiyi Paradise, no one can touch a hair on your head! Just call me anytime if anything happens."

Lu Qian bowed in gratitude, and Qiong Gao Zhenjun moved and disappeared into the spatial fluctuations.

Xuan You Zhenjun laughed and said, "Lu Qian, you hold a very high position in the hearts of Taiyi Paradise. Even I am jealous."

Lu Qian led him into the room and served him tea: "True Lord, you are too kind. The Zhongmiao Immortal Sect is the left and right arm of Taiyi Paradise, and you are the helmsman of the Zhongmiao Immortal Sect. Naturally, you are treated as an honored guest by Taiyi Paradise. How could a mere Nascent Soul cultivator like me compare?"

After chatting for a while, Lu Qian found that this True Lord Xuanyou was extremely knowledgeable, straightforward, and didn't mince words. His stories about cultivation miscellanea and his experiences in the void were very novel and beneficial to Lu Qian.

But considering that this True Lord had come to visit on his own initiative, he certainly wasn't just here for idle chatter, so Lu Qian waited for True Lord Xuanyou to speak up and get down to business.

Unexpectedly, after chatting for half an hour, Xuan You Zhenjun got up to take his leave, leaving Lu Qian with no choice but to ask.

"What virtue or ability does Lu Qian possess to warrant the True Lord's personal visit? If there is any need for your service, please give your instructions."

Xuan You Zhenjun laughed and said, "Young friend, your reputation has risen so high, and you have also been favored by Taiyi Paradise. Naturally, I would like to come and get to know you."

He hesitated for a moment: "Of course, if there is anything, it is that I heard that Yunshan Sect has a lot of points. I wonder if you can exchange them for my sect? We are willing to offer more favorable exchange options than Taiyi Paradise."

So that's how it is; it was all for the sake of "Daoist Dew."

Lu Qian could only smile wryly: "I am very sorry, True Lord, you are a step too late. Just two or three hours ago, I happened to run into True Lord Yan Yi of the Tai Su Xuan Qi Sect and exchanged all my points with him."

Xuan You Zhenjun was stunned, his face full of surprise, looking at Lu Qian in disbelief.

He lowered his voice: "Tai Su Xuan Qi Sect? I thought you knew that those two Nascent Soul prodigies who ran to Qingzhou to attack you were from the defense zone under the Tai Su Xuan Qi Sect's jurisdiction!"

Lu Qian chuckled: "I'll make my own judgment, True Lord, as I trouble you with your concern."

Xuan You Zhenjun gave him a deep look, nodded, and walked out: "I hope you are right."

Lu Qian escorted him to the courtyard gate, and gave him a final warning: "The people of Langhuan Danque are the most arrogant, conceited, and petty. You have offended them today, and they may cause trouble for you. Be very careful."

He handed over a jade tablet: "Take this jade tablet. If anything happens, just inject some spiritual energy to activate it, and I will sense it and come to your aid immediately."

Lu Qian was taken aback and waved his hands repeatedly: "I cannot accept a reward without merit. How could I dare to accept such a generous gift from the True Lord? With the Taiyi Paradise looking after us, the Langhuan Danque would not dare to make any moves. Please rest assured, True Lord."

Xuan You Zhenjun did not insist and smiled as he put away the jade token.

"Very well, you are exceptionally talented and will surely achieve great things. I look forward to the day when we fight side by side."

After saying this, he drifted away, and Lu Qian bowed his head to see him off until his figure disappeared on the stone path.

Early the next morning, maids knocked on the door to invite them. Amidst the swaying spiritual flowers, the invited primordial spirits and mystical lords in this area dressed solemnly and walked out of the courtyard. They then followed the stone paths and gathered on the golden avenue.

All forty-four primordial spirit sects on the Jade Balance Continent that worship immortal talismans have gathered here!
Each Yuan Shen sect sent one Yuan Shen representative to participate in this grand event, so there are a total of forty-four Yuan Shen Xuanjun here.

The weakest among them were leaders of a state, and the strongest were powerful leaders who dominated several states. Now that they were gathered together, not to mention those who already had grudges against each other, even complete strangers couldn't help but feel a sense of comparison.

Immediately, various colors of spiritual light rippled and all sorts of spiritual energy flew about, the spiritual treasures shone brightly, and the spiritual pressure subtly displayed its power.

This is a gathering of outstanding talents from the Jade Balance Continent, and the arrival of wise rulers from ninety-nine states!
If they weren't in the Immortal Spirit Cave, many of them would probably immediately unleash their Dharma Domains and compete to see who was superior!
As the forty-fifth person and the only one at the Nascent Soul stage, Lu Qian immediately attracted everyone's attention when he joined the group.

Most people were well-informed and had already guessed Lu Qian's identity. Some of their primordial spirits had even exchanged a few words with Lu Qian last night, and even shared a drink together.

Lu Qian's hair was simply tied up, and he wore a dark blue, narrow-sleeved short robe with only silver thread outlining cloud patterns; there were no other decorations, making him appear simple yet neat. He had even completely concealed his spiritual pressure, appearing as if he were a mortal, with only a faint light emanating from between his brows, and his eyes were gentle yet firm. All eyes were on him, and Lu Qian responded to their gazes with composure, then smiled and bowed: "Lu Qian of Yunshan greets all the Xuanjun."

Lu Qian, this is Lu Qian!

The Lu Qian who, according to legend, used his unparalleled supernatural powers to kill six great demons of the primordial spirit and obtain a huge amount of points; the Lu Qian whose spiritual veins revealed a magnificent celestial landscape, causing changes in the wind and clouds and shaking the continent; the Lu Qian who, since entering the Dao, has frequently created miracles and made unparalleled contributions, making Taiyi Paradise very favored.
All sorts of rumors about him flooded his mind. Part of his primordial spirit saw the real person for the first time and couldn't help but examine him closely, wondering whether those shocking rumors were true or false.

But upon closer inspection, I was truly filled with doubt and uncertainty.

How could the legendary Lu Qian be such an old, listless, and mediocre person?
The Xuanjun who had interacted with Lu Qian yesterday returned the greeting to him. In an instant, the focus of the room was completely on Lu Qian, and his every word and action attracted everyone's attention!

“Lu Qian, your fame is growing. Now, everyone in every state and sect knows you. But everything has its advantages and disadvantages, and you need to make the most of it.” This was Wuliang Xuanjun, who was walking on Lu Qian’s left.

Then, another Xuanjun to Lu Qian's right laughed: "Lu Qian has been low-key enough. Such a young talent has achieved so much. If I had been in his shoes back then, I would have made the whole world know about it long ago."

This is none other than the Abbot of the Shuyu Temple, a branch of the Yuanshen Sect in Luzhou, and the Taoist Caiji.

After seeing off Xuan Youzhenjun yesterday, Lu Qian began to visit various places, including Shuyu Temple, which had just established a friendly relationship with his family.

Caiji Daoist was still reeling from the shock of Jichuan Xuanjun's swift slaying of two powerful demons at the primordial spirit level, so he was exceptionally polite to Lu Qian.

He has a mild personality, and although they haven't known each other for long, Lu Qian feels that working with him would be quite pleasant.

Several more Yuan Shen from the twenty-three western prefectures near Cangzhou, Qingzhou, and Ningzhou arrived. The group chatted and laughed as they continued forward, leaving behind only increasingly loud whispers and more and more scrutinizing glances.

Walking all the way to the center of the floating island, a long jade staircase extends upwards, disappearing into layers of spiritual mist. A ray of light seems to float above the celestial canopy of the cave, where the main hall of Taiyi Paradise is located.

This jade staircase is constructed using a spatial secret technique, making it appear to extend infinitely. Without the guidance of a cultivator from the Taiyi Paradise, it is impossible to approach it casually.

Just as everyone was praising them, two True Monarchs of the Taiyi Paradise appeared and used magic to send everyone up the jade steps to the main hall.

A thousand auspicious wisps of purple mist billowed forth, while ten thousand rays of golden light rolled across the crimson clouds. Amidst the ethereal clouds, high-ranking immortals gathered; within the layers of jade palaces, the Daoist aura rippled.

Looking further afield, amidst the magnificent palaces and towers, primordial spirits guard the array, and nascent souls stand solemnly; where fragrant aromas waft, true lords sit in attendance, and mystical lords perform rituals. The sounds of silk and bamboo instruments drown out the celestial whale songs, and the ethereal wine reflects the gleam of jeweled robes.

What a paradise on earth! What a peaceful and happy gathering!
Even though it wasn't Lu Qian's first time entering the main hall of Taiyi Paradise, he was still deeply shocked, and his steps slowed considerably.

Upon entering the hall, rows of jade tables were already prepared. The scale of today's grand gathering was so high that even a Nascent Soul Spirit Lord could only serve as a servant, guiding everyone to their seats.

The high seat, needless to say, is the throne of a Celestial Lord in the Taiyi Paradise. To the left is the throne prepared for the True Lords of the Five Great Void Refining Sects, while to the right is the throne of the True Lord of the Taiyi Paradise itself.

Below that are the positions of the various factions' primordial spirits, arranged in order.

The various Nascent Soul Mystic Lords had gradually taken their seats, and to their astonishment, Lu Qian, guided by the attendants, bypassed them and moved forward step by step, getting closer and closer to the seat of the Refining Void True Lord!

It wasn't until they arrived at the third table under the Refinement Void realm that the attendant stopped and respectfully invited Lu Qian to sit down.

Lu Qian pretended not to see the complicated gazes of the other primordial spirits and sat down with the help of the attendants who were also primordial spirits.

He could guess that the seating arrangement was based on merit, or rather, on the points earned. In other words, in this great battle, the Yunshan Sect ranked third among all the Yuan Shen sects in terms of points earned!
While they were pondering this, the first and second place winners had already sat down.

Lu Qian recognized them and had heard their legends.

The second place goes to the Primordial Spirit Grandmaster who follows Taiyi Paradise and directly fights against the Hundred Races of the Underworld on the front lines.

In fact, those ranked from fourth to teenth place were all drawn from the north and south ends of the Yuheng Continent and were directly transferred to the front lines by Taiyi Paradise to fight the enemy, thus accumulating a lot of points.

The demon race that invaded and wreaked havoc in the heart of the Jade Balance Continent was, after all, just a small, surprise attack force compared to the main army of the Hundred Races. As a result, the points allocated to the various sects in the heartland were significantly less.

Only the Yunshan Sect emerged as a dark horse, achieving tremendous success and accumulating over 90,000 points, overshadowing many Yuan Shen sects on the main battlefield!
And the first-place Yuan Shen Xuan Jun is even more legendary.

The Five Immortals Sect: Like father, like son; father and son are both Divine Beings!

The father, "Golden Spear Mystic Lord," and the son, "Heavenly Punishment Mystic Lord," are both highly skilled and powerful, and they possess a unique combined attack technique that, when unleashed, can approach the power of the Void Refinement Realm in a short period of time!

The Five Soldiers Immortals Sect was originally located in Hanzhou, one of the five northern states of the Jade Balance Continent. It was powerful and had no rivals in that wild land. Several surrounding states, including Linzhou, were under its control.

However, the sudden invasion of the underground races, led by a large force of demon masters, caused the Five Immortals Sect to collapse almost instantly. Fortunately, the father and son were quick-witted and skillful, and the demons did not take them seriously. They broke through the encirclement with a small number of elites at the cost of serious injuries and escaped into the heart of the continent.

After recovering from their injuries, the father and son, under the command of Taiyi Paradise, invited like-minded people to carry out guerrilla warfare in various places. They took advantage of their local strength and frequently made great achievements. As many as seven demon primordial spirits died at their hands!

Add to that the countless Nascent Soul cultivators and Golden Core cultivators, and this first place is truly well-deserved.

Upon hearing their deeds, Lu Qian was genuinely impressed, realizing that there are always extraordinary people out there, and the world is never short of heroes. Even if he created a new legend, there would always be even more amazing figures to emerge, so he must never become arrogant.

At this moment, attending the grand gathering is the father, "Golden Spear Mystic Lord".

Lu Qian had intended to visit last night, but found no one there. Now, after observing for a while longer, Jin Ge Xuanjun frowned and glanced at Lu Qian.

At that moment, they heard the smug laugh of the True Lord Ziwu, who had just taken his seat above.

"Look at him, Jin Ge truly lives up to his reputation as my senior brother's disciple, ranking first in merit among the primordial spirits! We should really put some pressure on those arrogant juniors!" (End of Chapter)