Immortal weapon refiner

Chapter 1161 Seeking an Old Friend Again
After bidding farewell to the Crimson Emperor, Li Qing left the Fire Spirit Clan's territory and vanished into the void with a single step.

The Xuanhuang True Flame was still dancing on his shoulder, as if it were rejoicing at the correct choice it had made.

Li Qing smiled and asked, "The Crimson Emperor has already gone more than halfway through his journey and has successfully transformed into a Fire Spirit. Even if you choose to stay by his side, he will not fuse you with him in the future."

"There's nothing wrong with staying by the Heavenly Lord's side, and you can occasionally reminisce about the past. But ascending to the Immortal Realm with you, Heavenly Venerable, would allow you to have a much wider world to explore. Heavenly Venerable, don't you often teach your disciples to look forward and not live in the past?"

Having fought its way from the lower realm to the spirit realm, and finally arrived at this point, the Xuanhuang True Flame naturally understands that if it continues to stay by Li Qing's side, it may well advance to become an immortal flame in the future.

Li Qing shook his head, snapped his fingers, and several other different colored spiritual flames flew out from his body, burning around his immortal form.

Although he still uses the Primordial Immortal Flame most often now, these six Heavenly Spiritual Flames have been by his side for so long. If he were to ascend to the Immortal Realm in the future and have the opportunity to transform these spiritual flames into immortal flames, he would naturally do his best to do so.

Li Qing transformed into a rainbow-like beam of light, streaking across the dark void like a shooting star. From a distance, it would definitely be mistaken for a divine light of immortality.

This time, he was not going to the Spirit Realm, but to a plane that was slightly lower in level. Following the guidance of the threads of cause and effect, he passed through layers of space in an instant, flying at a speed that was difficult for mortal beings to comprehend.

Before long, he arrived at a plane with extremely abundant water-attribute spiritual energy. Rivers and lakes could be seen everywhere in this world, and more than 80% of the space was occupied by the ocean. The few land areas were also covered with rivers, making the terrain extremely unique.

Li Qing concealed all his aura, revealing not a trace of it. He stood in the void, quietly overlooking the entire plane.

After a long while, his figure slowly descended, and his usually calm eyes now showed a hint of anticipation and nervousness.

As they approached the sea, Li Qing snapped his fingers, and the vast ocean miraculously parted to reveal a path, exposing a cluster of underwater structures!
The humans in this world also live in the sea, while those living on land are mostly ordinary creatures without cultivation, because all the spiritual veins in this world are located in the sea.

Hongyuan Realm!
Legend has it that this place was once hit by a terrible flood that submerged much of the land, which is how it gradually evolved into what it is today.

As the buildings and cities gradually emerged from the seabed, Li Qing's eyes shone with a divine light, his gaze fixed on a gentle and graceful figure.

Snapped!
He then snapped his fingers again, and his figure disappeared once more. When he reappeared, he was already in front of a water curtain cave in this underwater city.

"Who goes there?" Soon, a surprised female voice came from inside the Water Curtain Cave. But soon, as if sensing something, the woman rushed out of the cave.

A woman dressed in light green with a thin veil covering her face appeared. Her temperament was as mature and gentle as ever. Her willow-leaf eyebrows were like those of a master painter, and her eyes were as beautiful as autumn water.

After the woman clearly saw the tall figure outside the cave, she stood there stunned for a long time, her delicate body trembling slightly, and ripples appeared in her eyes, which were as calm as a lake.

At that moment, she even wondered if she was under some kind of illusion and had seen her own inner demons.

"Is it you? How is that possible? This realm is in the infinitely distant void between the spirit realm and the spirit realm."

"Suxin, it's been a long time."

Li Qing's simple words completely shattered Su Xin's heartstrings. The usually calm and composed Su Xin was thrown into chaos today, and tears welled up in her eyes.

The next moment, Su Xin rushed forward and hugged Li Qing tightly.

"I wasn't under a spell. It really is you, it really is you!" Su Xin sobbed as she leaned against Li Qing's chest, her emotions erupting like a landslide and a tsunami.

Sensing the emotions of the person in his arms, even Li Qing, a half-step True Immortal, felt his body tremble.

The two embraced tightly in the underwater city, which soon attracted the attention of other humans in the city.

"Isn't that Fairy Ruoshui? Why is she hugging a man?"

"Who is this man? Didn't they say that the three fairy nuns of the Three Immortals Temple cultivate the path of detachment from emotions and desires?"

"Hehe, I'm afraid there's going to be a good show. Qi Yunlingjun has always harbored feelings for several beautiful fairies from the Three Immortals Temple. It's said that he even made a grand vow to take all three fairies into his harem once he advances to the Mahayana stage."

Amidst the murmurs of discussion, people also emerged from the two caves adjacent to this water-curtain cave.

They were Wang Chan, the Purple Qilin Fairy, riding a purple Qilin. She was incredibly heroic, and when she saw Li Qing, she froze on the spot, her pupils revealing deep shock.

The other one is Liu Hanyue, who is known as the Cold Moon Fairy. She is also the one with the highest cultivation among the three fairies. She has already reached the mid-stage of the Integration Realm. After reaching this level, Liu Hanyue looks more like a cold fairy from the Immortal Realm.

The three women each possessed their own unique charm and temperament, and were all renowned in the Hongyuan Realm.

"Senior Li? I'm not seeing things, am I? How could Senior Li be in Sishui City?" Wang Chan said in astonishment. Although her memories were from a very long time ago, she still recognized Li Qing very quickly.

Liu Hanyue's gaze was incredibly complex, with an indescribable emotion hidden deep in her eyes. She naturally recognized Li Qing as well.

Gradually, Su Xin raised her head and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with some embarrassment.

Li Qing responded with a smile, "Fairy Wang Chan, Fairy Han Yue, it's been so many years since we parted in the mortal realm, yet your charm remains as captivating as ever."

Upon hearing this voice, Wang Chan finally confirmed Li Qing's identity. She gasped and quickly flew to Li Qing's side, asking, "Heavens, don't tell me you crossed the endless void and came from the Spirit Realm to this Hongyuan Realm?"

Liu Hanyue nodded slightly and asked with equal curiosity, "Brother Li, how did you come to this realm? What is your current cultivation level? I can't sense any magical power in your body. Could it be that you have already advanced to the Mahayana stage?"

"That's right. Only a powerhouse at the Mahayana stage can cross such a vast void and escape from one realm to another. Brother Li, your achievements are truly beyond my reach."

Li Qing neither confirmed nor denied this, but simply chuckled and asked in return, "I would like to ask you all why you didn't ascend to the Spirit Realm, but instead came to this Primordial Origin Realm?"

"Also, what about Wu Chong? I remember the Ascension Platform should have enough space for four people, so why didn't he ascend to the Upper Realm? Did something happen to him?"

Su Xin, who was tightly clutching his clothes, said, "When we ascended, we encountered a rare and massive spatial turbulence, and the ascension passage from the Ascension Spirit Seal was also closed, unable to take us to the Spirit Realm. We drifted in the void for many years before finally arriving at this Hongyuan Realm."

"As for Junior Brother Wu Chong, he has a family in the lower realm and is unwilling to abandon his wife and children to ascend to the Spirit Realm. He only wants to stay with his wife and children until the end in Lingyun Sect." Hearing this, Li Qing couldn't help but feel sad, but everyone has their own pursuits. Since it was Wu Chong's choice, he would naturally respect it.

It's not that every cultivator who embarks on the path of cultivation can possess a steadfast heart devoted to the Dao. Take Wu Chong, for example. After fulfilling his revenge, his lifelong wish was fulfilled. He could spend the rest of his life with his wife and children, which would be a good ending.

"It's a bit of a pity that we didn't get to see Fatty Wu's descendants. If we were to return to the human realm now, and if the Lingyun Sect were still around, we might be able to see Fatty Wu's grandchildren."

As he spoke, Li Qing immediately suggested to the three of them that they should return to the human realm.
After these words were spoken, the three women were stunned for a long time. Generally speaking, once one's cultivation level exceeds the Nascent Soul stage, it is almost impossible to return to the human realm.

Occasionally, a powerful cultivator at the Mahayana stage might be able to send their Dao body to the human realm, but it's impossible for them to bring others with them. That would trigger the suppression of the laws of the entire realm, and if the commotion were to be too great, the entire human realm might suffer a severe disaster.

"Speaking of which, it has been a long time since I left the human realm. If I could go back and visit, that would be a wonderful thing," Liu Hanyue said.

Wang Chan was even more direct: "If Senior Li is confident that he can take us back to the human realm and then safely leave, then I am naturally willing to go back with him!"

"And what about you?" Li Qing asked Su Xin.

The latter nodded and said, "Yes, it's been so many years, it's time to go back to Lingyun Sect for a visit."

"Alright, let's set off now."

At that very moment, a purple streak of light suddenly shot through the city of Sishui!

A middle-aged man was seen staring at the three stunningly beautiful women chatting happily with Li Qing, his eyes burning with jealousy.

"Halt! Who are you, sir? Why have you come to my Sishui Immortal City without even greeting the Haiyuan Pavilion?"

But Li Qing ignored all of this. He snapped his fingers, and a dense celestial light surged from his body, enveloping the three women, and then disappeared from the spot.

What amazing stealth techniques! Absolutely no trace left!
Upon seeing this scene, Qi Yunlingjun's pupils suddenly contracted, realizing that he had seemingly bumped into a very important person!

The next moment, a hearty laugh resounded throughout the entire Hongyuan Realm. No matter what race of beings they were, they could hear it clearly and sense the boundless pressure contained in the sound!

"Hahaha, I'm in a good mood today after reuniting with an old friend, so I'm too lazy to bother with a junior like you."

"If you think you've lived too long, then come find me in the Spirit Realm Tianyuan Continent."

Almost instantly, the few remaining Mahayana-level veterans in the entire Hongyuan Realm emerged from seclusion, their faces extremely solemn as they stared at the horizon, trying to find the source of the loud laughter.

"Such terrifying strength! This person's cultivation is unfathomable. Is this a Mahayana cultivator from the human race?"

"I vaguely remember a few years ago that a human in the Spirit Realm had attained immortality, but he had not yet broken through the void and ascended to heaven, and was still staying in the Spirit Realm."

"Hiss! It's him, the Limitless Celestial Venerable!!!"

"I've also heard that even three True Spirit Kings working together were easily defeated by him. The voice just now contained a faint immortal power, it must be that of the Wuji Heavenly Venerable who has become an immortal."

As for the Nascent Soul stage cultivator in Sishui City who wanted to cause trouble for Li Qing, his face was deathly pale. His entire body's magical power had almost solidified, and his sea of ​​consciousness had nearly collapsed, as if he had just walked through the path of life and death.

It was terrifying; from such a distance, a loud laugh almost overwhelmed him.

From then on, a legend was left behind in the Hongyuan Realm. There were once three stunningly beautiful female cultivators in this realm who ascended together with an incomparably powerful cultivator.

After leaving Hongyuan Realm, Li Qing did not rush on his way, but instead leisurely led the three of them to wander in the void, admiring the magnificent scenery beyond the heavens.

The vast starry sky and the dazzling sun appeared before their eyes, an unforgettable sight.

During the journey, Wang Chan couldn't help but ask, "Senior Li, what level has your cultivation reached now? Mid-stage Mahayana? It can't be late-stage Mahayana, can it?"

Li Qing smiled helplessly and answered truthfully, "My cultivation level should be considered half-step True Immortal, the kind that can ascend to the Immortal Realm at any time."

Wang Chan, however, was somewhat skeptical. A look of doubt appeared in her eyes as she wondered what Li Qing's current cultivation level was.

Su Xin, however, felt a pang of reluctance upon hearing this. She asked worriedly, "Then you're leaving again?"

"Don't worry, I'll take you with me on this ascension," Li Qing said reassuringly.

Just then, in a brilliant sea of ​​stars ahead, a powerful Kunpeng leaped up. Sensing Li Qing's extremely fast speed, it had the idea of ​​having a contest.

Su Xin and the other two all showed signs of tension and unease. Having cultivated for so many years, they naturally understood that it was an extremely powerful true spirit, and even ordinary Mahayana cultivators might not be able to defeat it.

Li Qing smiled slightly. This time, he used the Kunpeng Treasure Technique, using the Kunpeng divine power to compete with his opponent in a speed contest.

In a daze, the light surrounding him vaguely transformed into a Kunpeng, which greatly surprised the other party.

"This is a treasured technique of my race, and at such a high level? It involves the evolution of the immortal path!" The Kunpeng was extremely shocked, realizing that its most prized speed was no match for this human!
Only after Li Qing's figure completely disappeared did the Kunpeng stop and begin to doubt itself.

At this time, a more complete version of the "Kunpeng Treasure Technique" was transmitted. It was left in the Xuantian Immortal Palace and was a legacy left by some Kunpengs at the True Immortal level in the Upper Realm.

"I once received a precious inheritance technique from your clan, and now I return the 'Kunpeng Immortal Technique' as my repayment!"

The Kunpeng stopped, revealing an expression of utter shock. Just now, this human had forcibly stuffed a legacy into his sea of ​​consciousness. This was somewhat terrifying. Didn't it mean that the human could easily disrupt his sea of ​​consciousness?

But what's even more shocking is what comes next, because this really is the "Kunpeng Immortal Techniques". The later chapters continue the changes and cultivation in the realm of immortals, making it a genuine immortal scripture!

(End of this chapter)