Qinghe Immortal Clan.

"Donghuang Xianzhou" is located in the northern border region, near Wutong Mountain.

A figure in red emerged from the mountaintop cave, where a figure in gray robes was already waiting respectfully.

"Congratulations on your successful completion of your seclusion, Your Highness!"

"Long Feng, what has happened in the clan? Why is the ancestor not on Wutong Mountain?"

"Your Highness, the Ancestor has been invited to the south to deal with the demonic threat and has not yet returned. The clan leader specifically asked me to invite you to a meeting."

"Why was I notified of the matter of dealing with the demonic threat?!"

Seeing the crimson eyes looking at him with a hint of doubt, Long Feng quickly explained:

"Your Highness, please don't be offended. Before the Ancestor left, he specifically instructed that no one should disturb your seclusion to stabilize your cultivation."

"But the patriarch and the others suddenly disappeared half a year ago. The clan leader suspects they may have encountered some trouble, which is why he sent me to invite you."

"I know, you go down first!"

Fire Phoenix waved her hand, signaling Long Feng to step back. She raised her eyes and gazed at the distant horizon, a thoughtful expression on her face.

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Above the "Purple Sun Heavenly Palace," the five-colored spiritual light slowly disappeared.

The surrounding天地元气 (heaven and earth energy) gradually stabilized.

A moment later, Song Qingming, who was sitting cross-legged on the Xuan Yu Treasure Bed, slowly opened his eyes.

The "golden scroll" above its head vanished at that moment.

Bai Yuxian, standing to the side, focused her divine sense on Song Qingming, but could not sense any cultivation level within him. It was as if the person in front of her was just an ordinary mortal.

At this moment, Bai Yuxian seemed to have already known the answer, and a look of joy appeared on her face.

"Junior Brother Song, you have successfully transformed into a Nascent Soul cultivator!"

Faced with Bai Yuxian's cautious inquiry, Song Qingming smiled slightly and stood up.

"After so many years of painstaking cultivation, I have finally succeeded in stepping into this supreme realm today!"

"Thank you for protecting me these past few days, Senior Sister."

Having said that, Song Qingming simply took a small step forward, and his entire body appeared out of thin air in front of Bai Yuxian, who was several feet away.

This is precisely the void-shattering divine power that only Nascent Soul cultivators can unleash.

He has now reached the pinnacle of cultivation in the human realm and successfully entered the realm of Nascent Soul.

"Yes! I've always believed you could succeed."

Upon confirming that the person in front of her had indeed become a Nascent Soul cultivator, Bai Yuxian, whose heart had been tense for a long time, finally relaxed completely and revealed a smile.

Faced with Bai Yuxian's trusting gaze, Song Qingming didn't say much, but simply nodded calmly.

The two of them stood there, silently looking at each other.

After a while, Bai Yuxian took the initiative to step forward and gently leaned on Song Qingming's shoulder.

"Thank goodness, this isn't a dream!"

".

After an unknown amount of time, Bai Yuxian seemed to remember something before she stood up and looked up at Song Qingming.

"Junior Brother Song, what exactly happened during your seclusion? Why haven't you woken up yet, even though you've already successfully broken through to a higher realm?"

Also, what kind of magical artifact was that golden scroll that just appeared? I've never seen it before.

"Uh."

"The path to becoming a Nascent Soul is indeed difficult. I was a bit careless and was pulled into an illusion by my inner demon at the last moment, which is why I haven't woken up yet."

If I hadn't managed to break free from the illusion at the last moment, this retreat might have ended in vain.

Upon hearing Bai Yuxian ask about his seclusion, Song Qingming recalled many scenes he had witnessed.

Still shaken, the smile on his face involuntarily vanished.

Song Qingming was very well prepared for this seclusion to advance to the Nascent Soul stage.

He possesses not only the "Yin-Yang Creation Pill," the "Supreme Spirit Stone," and the "Jade Purity Spirit Liquid," but also three treasures that aid in breaking through realms.

With the help of the ancient spirit-gathering restrictions of the Heavenly Palace's inheritance site, coupled with his own experience accumulated from his previous attempts to break through realms, he also gained a lot of knowledge.

The process of gathering the primordial energy of heaven and earth and fusing with the "natal nascent soul" had been going smoothly.

Compared to his previous seclusion, Song Qingming's retreat this time seemed to take longer, but he progressed more steadily.

Next, with the help of several auxiliary spiritual objects, Song Qingming successfully transformed his nascent soul into a primordial spirit state and dispersed it into his physical body.

He completed the transformation from infant to god, successfully bringing his magical power and aura to the level of godhood.

Just when Song Qingming thought he had successfully transformed into a god, his consciousness suddenly fell into a demonic illusion.

"Inner Demon Illusion" refers to the many demonic obstacles accumulated by cultivators during their own cultivation.

It has always been one of the obstacles for high-level cultivators to break through their cultivation realm.

Back when he was condensing his Golden Core and breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm, Song Qingming had encountered "mental demon illusions" of varying degrees.

However, Song Qingming was well-prepared at that time, and the "Inner Demon Illusion" did not pose too much of an obstacle for him, so he successfully got out of it.

This also caused Song Qingming to become somewhat negligent in his vigilance against his own "inner demon illusion."

During this transformation into a deity, Song Qingming fell into the "Illusion of Inner Demons." Although he could sense that everything around him was an illusion of inner demons.

At first, however, they could only be led by the nose by the other party and were completely unable to find a way to escape the illusion.

Fortunately, after a period of torment, Song Qingming remembered something that was crucial to his cultivation in this life.

With its help, I escaped the illusion without any major incident.

Upon hearing that Song Qingming had experienced the dangers of the "Inner Demon Illusion," Bai Yuxian, who had also gone through similar experiences, deeply sympathized with him.

When I first tried to break through to the Nascent Soul realm, I failed because of the interference of my inner demons.

Otherwise, with Bai Yuxian's unparalleled talent and the full support of the "Xiaoyao Sect," he wouldn't have needed to wait until the second time to successfully form his Nascent Soul.

"Senior Sister Bai, the golden scroll you saw is indeed an important treasure of mine. It was with its help that I escaped the illusion of inner demons this time."

However, I still don't know the specific origin of this item, so I can't explain too much to you.

This item is extremely important to me; please, Senior Sister, do not let anyone else know about it.

Previously, when Song Qingming was escaping the "Inner Demon Illusion," it was with the help of the fragmented map on his body that he was able to successfully break out of the illusion at the last moment.

Bai Yuxian, who was protecting him from the side, happened to witness this scene.

Having never seen this treasure before, she was naturally curious and that's why she asked about it.

Although he and Bai Yuxian were not only fellow disciples who had supported each other for many years, they were also cultivation partners.

However, regarding the incomplete map he possessed, Song Qingming, who had cultivated all the way to this point, always had a vague feeling that this treasure had an extraordinary origin and did not want others to know too much about it.

Not only Bai Yuxian, but also Song Qingyu, Huang Siyuan, Li Xuanyi and others around her were unaware of the existence of this object.

As fellow disciples and longtime partners who have supported each other for many years.

Bai Yuxian, who was already intelligent, understood Song Qingming's intentions immediately when she heard him earnestly instructing her on this matter, and nodded seriously.

"Don't worry, Junior Brother Song, I understand what you mean. I won't say anything more no matter who asks in the future."

Song Qingming was able to rise from a humble family in the cultivation world to the current Nascent Soul realm, which means he must have had some extraordinary opportunities that ordinary people don't know about.

Even if he didn't say it himself, Bai Yuxian and the others could guess some of it.

After all, everyone in the cultivation world has their own secrets.

Even between Daoist partners, fellow disciples, or even brothers or fathers and sons.

It concerns the path forward, and it is difficult to completely break down this barrier.

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"By the way, Senior Sister Bai, what's the situation outside right now?"

After chatting with Bai Yuxian about her seclusion for a while, Song Qingming finally asked about things outside the Heavenly Palace.

Upon hearing this, Bai Yuxian remembered and recounted how she had stopped the golden dragon that had attacked after the "heavenly phenomenon" occurred.

"It's been so long, I never thought she was still alive!"

Hearing that the white-clad woman from the "True Dragon Clan" had reappeared during his previous seclusion, Song Qingming couldn't help but tremble.

Fortunately, the restrictions within the Heavenly Palace were strong enough that Bai Yuxian successfully stopped the opponent.

Otherwise, if it were to rush into this place, it would be hard to say whether I could successfully transform into a god this time.

"Junior brother, although the golden dragon retreated voluntarily, it may not have really gone far."

"You've only just broken through to a higher realm and haven't stabilized your cultivation yet, so let's not rush out."

"Well, that's the only way."

After successfully breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm, Song Qingming originally wanted to return to Huayang Realm as soon as possible.

However, after hearing Bai Yuxian's advice and knowing that there might be a powerful opponent hiding outside, he still did not choose to go out rashly after thinking for a moment.

He has only just advanced to the Nascent Soul realm and has not yet stabilized his cultivation or become familiar with the many supernatural abilities of the Nascent Soul realm.

Forcing a direct confrontation with a powerhouse of the same level will inevitably result in some hidden losses.

After chatting with Bai Yuxian for a while, Song Qingming wanted to return to the "Mysterious Jade Bed" to begin his seclusion and stabilize his cultivation level.

Just as Song Qingming turned around, Bai Yuxian suddenly reached out and stopped him.

“Junior Brother Song, if we cultivate together, it should help you stabilize your realm sooner.”

"Hmm! If you hadn't reminded me, I would have forgotten."

Hearing Bai Yuxian's earnest words beside him, Song Qingming suddenly remembered something.

They exchanged a knowing smile, and then the two walked together toward the "Mysterious Jade Bed".

Before this, Song Qingming and Bai Yuxian had become cultivation partners, but they had not yet broken through to the final level of their relationship.

It wasn't until this time, when Song Qingming was cornered in the "Purple Sun Heavenly Palace" by the woman in white, that he was forced to go into seclusion there to advance to the Nascent Soul stage.

In order to help Song Qingming break through his cultivation realm, Bai Yuxian took the initiative to propose dual cultivation, intending to use this secret method to assist her Daoist partner.

Although the secret technique had a very limited effect on Song Qingming's current breakthrough in cultivation level, it was not crucial.

However, Bai Yuxian's offering of her pure Yin essence helped him save a lot of casting time in the early stages, allowing Song Qingming to complete the condensation of heaven and earth's primordial energy more quickly.

Bai Yuxian, who was the partner in the dual cultivation, benefited significantly more from the cultivation because it was her first time.

Having only recently grasped the essence of heaven and earth, she and Song Qingming, through their secret cultivation technique, saved at least a century of arduous training time, and she successfully used this opportunity to activate the essence within her body to temper it. Unfortunately, Bai Yuxian had not anticipated that she could use the secret technique to activate the essence within her body to temper it, making this breakthrough extremely rushed.

After more than a decade of seclusion, she was unprepared and ultimately failed to reach the half-step Nascent Soul realm.

However, having gained experience from this experience of activating the body's internal energy to temper it.

If she can find a suitable spiritual object, Bai Yuxian has a great chance of advancing to the half-step Nascent Soul realm in the future, given her foundation.

The reason why Bai Yuxian achieved such good results when practicing this secret technique for the first time was that it far surpassed those of Li Xuanyi and Huang Siyuan.

One reason is that she and Song Qingming have higher cultivation levels, both having reached the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage.

On the other hand, both Bai Yuxian and Song Qingming have cultivated the "Purple Sun Divine Light Technique" and have reached the Nascent Soul stage.

When the two were cultivating together, the Purple Sun Divine Light, which they had cultivated for many years within their bodies, made the process significantly smoother than before.

Having spent many years studying this secret technique at the "Purple Sun Heavenly Palace," Bai Yuxian now understands its profound meaning even better than Song Qingming.

If Bai Yuxian hadn't reminded him, Song Qingming wouldn't have realized that this secret technique could also help his Daoist partner stabilize their cultivation level.

"Junior brother, calm your mind and cast the spell."

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In the blink of an eye, another six months have passed.

With Bai Yuxian's help, Song Qingming has successfully stabilized his cultivation.

"Thank you for your help, Senior Sister. It's time for us to head out now."

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Upon hearing this, Bai Yuxian blushed slightly and nodded.

The two removed the surrounding restrictions together, and Song Qingming gently raised his hand to summon the "Purple Sun Token," which quickly enveloped them in a white light.

When they reappeared, they were already in a palace outside the "Purple Sun Heavenly Palace".

Just as he reached the entrance of the main hall, Song Qingming suddenly stopped, his expression turning serious.

"Junior Brother Song?"

"Someone's coming!"

As soon as Song Qingming finished speaking, a white light descended from the sky and landed in front of the two of them.

The newcomer was barefoot, dressed in white, with two exquisite dragon horns hanging on his forehead. He stared calmly at Song Qingming.

"After waiting for you for so many years, I never expected that you would actually succeed in becoming a god."

Upon seeing the person approaching, who was none other than the white-clad woman who had been searching for them, Bai Yuxian's expression immediately became tense.

Unexpectedly, after so many years of not seeing her in the Heavenly Palace, this woman was indeed still hiding in the shadows, waiting for them to come out.

When Song Qingming saw the woman in white appear, he didn't seem too surprised.

Back then, the woman from the "True Dragon Clan" had chased him all the way from beyond the heavens to the Huayang Realm. Song Qingming had already experienced firsthand her persistence.

However, he has now successfully stepped into the Nascent Soul realm, no longer the weak Nascent Soul cultivator who could only turn around and run away.

Facing the woman in white again, Song Qingming wasn't too nervous.

"I am deeply honored that you have waited for me for so long, fellow Daoist."

"When I traded the Heavenly Secret Sumeru Insect with you back then, we agreed to a fair trade and neither of us would owe the other anything."

"I wonder what brings you here in all this trouble?"

In response to Song Qingming's question, the woman in white smiled calmly and nodded, saying:

"You're right. Back then, it was indeed a fair trade between us. Otherwise, I wouldn't have given you the Purple Cloud Jade."

However, besides the Heavenly Mystery Sumeru Insect, I also want two other things you have.

If you're willing to take it out, then there's no need for us to fight; that would be best.

"What if I am unwilling?"

"Oh! You do have some guts."

"You've just advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, you don't really think you're my match, do you?"

To tell you the truth, the reason I didn't forcibly obstruct the path was simply because I didn't want to get involved in the karma of the Heavenly Dao.

Otherwise, how could you possibly be standing here and talking to me like this?

Having said that, the white-clad woman instantly unleashed her aura, directly enveloping the entire "Purple Sun Heavenly Palace".

Standing there, Song Qingming could already sense the other party's cultivation level. It seemed that the other party had reached the peak of the second level of the Nascent Soul stage, which was slightly weaker than the Golden Luo Ancestor back then.

"Now that you've reached the Nascent Soul stage, it's probably difficult for you to remain anonymous!"

Even if you manage to escape today, as long as you remain in Huayang Realm, I will definitely come looking for you. You cannot escape.”

Faced with the white-clad woman's threats, Song Qingming remained calm and said nothing. Instead, he cast a spell to summon a black jade ring that surrounded him.

Upon seeing the "Yin-Yang Double Rings" in front of Song Qingming, the woman in white couldn't help but show a moment of surprise.

"This is a magical treasure!"

"I didn't expect that someone who has just successfully transformed into a Nascent Soul would have such a thing in their possession. No wonder you have the confidence to speak to me like this."

Song Qingming looked at the person in front of him and calmly said:

"If you truly wish to trade with me, you might as well state your requirements directly, and I may consider it."

As for threats, I advise you to refrain from making them!
Otherwise, I certainly won't oblige.

"Oh! Then I'll see where you're headed."

Seeing that he didn't take her words seriously at all, the woman in white was slightly angry and stepped in front of him.

Then, a huge golden dragon claw appeared out of thin air and pressed down directly towards Song Qingming.

Seeing this, Song Qingming immediately activated the "Yin-Yang Double Rings" beside him to stop the opponent.

The next moment, an immense pressure suddenly descended.

Even a simple, ordinary strike caused Song Qingming to stagger back several steps.

Such a powerful physique truly befits the "True Dragon Clan".

Although Song Qingming was at a disadvantage in their first encounter, he didn't seem too afraid of his opponent.

This was his first time facing a Nascent Soul cultivator head-on, and he even showed a hint of excitement in his smile.

Before he could even regain his footing, two more enormous golden dragon claws appeared on his left and right sides, slamming down directly at him.

At this moment, the air around Song Qingming seemed to freeze, making it difficult for him to move.

"Spatial confinement technique. I never expected this guy to not only have a strong physical body, but also such a profound spatial talent."

Seeing that he had no way to avoid the two attacks, Song Qingming immediately cast a spell to summon another dazzling golden tower above his head.

The "Nine-Layer Golden Pagoda" appeared out of thin air and instantly transformed into a giant golden pagoda thousands of feet tall.

Back then, when my cultivation was at the Nascent Soul stage, I was still unable to unleash the full power of the spiritual treasure in my hand.

This magical treasure did not disappoint Song Qingming; it easily blocked the attack of the opponent's two golden dragon claws.

Meanwhile, the white-clad woman in the distance, whose attack had failed, once again showed a look of surprise on her face.

"It's actually a defensive magic treasure!"

When Song Qingming unleashed the "Yin-Yang Double Rings" earlier, the woman in white was surprised but not too shocked.

But at this moment, seeing that the other party had actually taken out another powerful defensive magical treasure, her face gradually became somewhat solemn.

As someone who had just successfully transformed into a Nascent Soul cultivator, Song Qingming possessing two powerful spiritual treasures was truly unexpected.

Seeing that she could not break through Song Qingming's defense, the white-clad woman in mid-air changed her position.

The next moment, a golden dragon, a thousand feet tall, enveloped the entire "Purple Sun Heavenly Palace".

It opened its mouth wide, and several even more powerful golden beams rushed straight at Song Qingming.

However, faced with this fierce attack, Song Qingming did not choose to dodge, but instead retreated back into the main hall with the "Ninefold Golden Pagoda".

The golden light emitted by the golden dragon landed directly above a transparent barrier, without harming Song Qingming in the slightest.

Only when the golden dragon's gaze swept across the front did it notice that Bai Yuxian beside Song Qingming had somehow acquired a silver iron plaque in her hand.

This token is the Ziyang Token, which can control some of the restrictions of the "Ziyang Heavenly Palace".

Back in the Heavenly Palace's inheritance grounds, Song Qingming had already handed over the "Purple Sun Token" to Bai Yuxian for refinement, helping her control the restrictions of this place.

Now, Bai Yuxian can also block an attack from a Nascent Soul cultivator by manipulating the restrictions with the token.

Seeing that Song Qingming and Bai Yuxian had retreated back into the barrier, the white-robed golden dragon looked somewhat helpless.

"Hmph! Do you intend to hide inside for the rest of your lives?"

"It's not for a lifetime, but we're not in a hurry to leave right now. If you'd like, you can continue to wait outside."

"Let's go back and seclude ourselves for ten or twenty years, then we can resume trading."

The white-robed golden dragon is a member of the powerful "True Dragon Clan," whose strength is already comparable to that of a cultivator at the third level of the Nascent Soul stage.

Having just broken through to a higher realm, it would obviously be difficult for him to defeat such an opponent head-on.

However, as long as they can utilize the restrictions within the "Purple Sun Heavenly Palace," the other side also has no good way to deal with them.

Seeing that Jinlong did not continue to attack, Song Qingming gave Bai Yuxian a wink, and the two of them turned around and walked back together.

They hadn't gone far when a voice came from behind them.

"I want the secret technique for crafting demon puppets that you possess, as well as that Sacred Star Disc!"
If you're willing to give it to me, please state your conditions.

Upon hearing the other party finally reveal their purpose, Song Qingming stopped in his tracks, a hint of surprise appearing on his face.

The other party's demand for the "Demon Puppet Secret Technique" was clearly because of the Heavenly Mystery Sumeru Worm, which was something I had anticipated.

Song Qingming was somewhat surprised that the "Sacred Star Compass" he had used to escape had been targeted by the other party.

The "Sacred Star Disc" can deal with spatial rifts, and it is also an excellent treasure that can help people sneak across spatial nodes.

Could it be that she asked for this item so that she could sneak into the upper realm in the future?

After standing there for a moment and thinking, he turned around and replied:
"I can give you the secret method for crafting demon puppets."

But you must also give me something in return for a fair trade.

"As for the Sacred Star Compass, it concerns a friend and is not mine, so I cannot agree to this deal for the time being."

"What do you want in exchange?" (End of Chapter)