Qinghe Immortal Clan.

The "Purple Sun Heavenly Palace" mountain-protecting formation has reached the fifth-grade mid-level, and its complexity far exceeds that of ordinary formations in the outside world.

Fortunately, Song Qingming's current skill in formations is no less than that of the two saints back then.

With the assistance of Xia Mo, Bai Yuxian, and others, Song Qingming spent more than ten years and consumed millions of spirit stones worth of various materials.

Finally, they successfully restored about 70-80% of the Heavenly Palace Array.

Although the restored formation is of a lower grade and lower power than it was back then.

However, this formation is still powerful enough to reach the fifth-grade low level, which is sufficient to deal with the various gales, thunder, and fire in the outer void.

Even if a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator were to attack, it would be difficult to break through the great formation easily.

After successfully repairing the Heavenly Palace Array, Song Qingming, Li Xuanyi, and Huang Siyuan rearranged several palaces inside the Heavenly Palace and stayed there to cultivate.

Although Bai Yuxian also chose her own cave in the Heavenly Palace and lived there for a while, she did not intend to stay there for long and soon returned to her sect.

Xia Mo and Song Qingyu stayed in the "Tower of Babel" near the Heavenly Palace.

In their spare time, they would also take the initiative to visit Huang Siyuan and Li Xuanyi at the "Ziyang Heavenly Palace".

The group had known each other for many years and now lived nearby. They could occasionally get together to enjoy tea, chat, and play with jade pendants, which was a way to find some fun amidst the monotony of cultivation.

Song Qingming, on the other hand, spent most of his time in seclusion cultivating.

However, when he occasionally encountered setbacks in his cultivation or felt frustrated, he would take the initiative to leave seclusion and discuss the Dao with Li Xuanyi and Huang Siyuan.

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Time flies, and another century has passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, Xia Mo, who was in seclusion in a stone chamber, suddenly saw a fluctuation of spiritual energy coming from the direction of "Ziyang Heavenly Palace" and immediately opened her eyes.

Xia Mo had just gotten up and stepped out of the cave when she startled Song Qingyu, who was also meditating nearby.

"Sister Xia, is someone at the Ziyang Heavenly Palace trying to break through to a higher realm?"
Could it be Senior Sister Li? Or is Seventh Brother about to break through to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm so soon?

Although her own cultivation was inferior to Xia Mo's, Song Qingyu also sensed a slight disturbance in the distance.

Seeing the other party's delighted expression, Xia Mo and Song Qingyu shook their heads slightly.

"This commotion is indeed from someone in the Heavenly Palace attempting to break through to a higher realm. However, given the distance, I can only sense a slight movement and cannot confirm who caused it."

Whoever it is, we'll find out when we go see for ourselves; there's no need to speculate here.

"Um!.."

Having confirmed that the disturbance was coming from the "Purple Sun Heavenly Palace," Song Qingyu didn't say anything more and quickly followed Xia Mo to the outside of the Heavenly Palace.

As soon as the two arrived in front of the "Mountain Protection Formation", they saw a burst of colorful light appear in the sky above the center of the Heavenly Palace.

The surrounding天地元气 (heaven and earth energy) was being frantically drawn into it.

Seeing this, Xia Mo finally spoke to Song Qingyu beside her:

"The commotion of breaking through to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm shouldn't be like this. It seems that it wasn't Fellow Daoist Song who broke through."

It must be either Fellow Daoist Li or Fellow Daoist Huang, currently undergoing Qi tempering.

"Oh! It's Senior Sister Li and the others. I thought it was a strange phenomenon caused by Seventh Brother's seclusion."

A few years ago, both of my sisters-in-law mentioned they were going into seclusion, and I honestly couldn't guess which of them had actually broken through to a higher realm.

Decades ago, Xia Mo had already successfully broken through to the fourth level of the Nascent Soul realm.

As someone who had experienced it firsthand, Xia Mo could tell at a glance that the celestial phenomenon before her was not caused by Song Qingming.

Upon hearing Xia Mo confirm that it was either Li Xuanyi or Huang Siyuan who was in seclusion to break through to a higher realm, Song Qingyu was pondering who exactly was attempting to break through.

Suddenly, a beam of light flew out from the palace ahead and stopped in front of the two of them.

"Qingyu, Fellow Daoist Xia, it's been a long time!"

"Sister-in-law, why are you the one who came out? So it's Senior Sister Li who triggered the celestial phenomenon?"

Upon seeing Huang Siyuan come out to greet them, Song Qingyu and Xia Mo immediately confirmed that the person inside who was in seclusion to break through to a higher realm was Li Xuanyi.

Upon hearing this, Huang Siyuan immediately nodded to them.

"My husband is inside protecting him. Let me take you in first!"

Having said that, Huang Siyuan led the two people in front of her into the formation, where they met Song Qingming, who was guarding in front of a palace.

"Fellow Daoist Xia, you've arrived too!"

"It's only been a few decades since I last saw you, fellow Daoist. I didn't expect you to have already reached the pinnacle of cultivation so quickly."

It seems my calculations were correct; it won't be long before you catch up with me!

More than a hundred years have passed. Not only has Xia Mo broken through to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, but Song Qingming's cultivation has also improved, reaching the peak of the third level of the Nascent Soul realm.

He is not far from breaking through to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

Faced with Xia Mo's praise, Song Qingming quickly replied with a humble expression:
"Although I have made some progress over the years, breaking through to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm is not an easy task for me. It is probably impossible for me to catch up with Fellow Daoist Xia so quickly."

Once one's cultivation reaches the Nascent Soul stage, breaking through each level is extremely difficult.

Although Song Qingming's cultivation was nearing perfection, he was not entirely confident that he could successfully break through to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

In contrast, Xia Mo, who inherited the legacy of "Tongtian Sanren", had already successfully broken through to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm decades ago.

Although the gap between the two may seem small, the actual difference is far more complex than it appears on the surface.

Faced with Song Qingming's modest words, Xia Mo smiled slightly and said nothing more.

After exchanging greetings, the group quickly focused their attention on the palace ahead.

As everyone looked on with anticipation, the strange celestial phenomenon above the palace lasted for more than half a month before slowly dissipating.

Seeing that there was no abnormality in the spiritual energy around the cave, Song Qingyu finally relaxed and a hint of excitement appeared on her face.

"Seventh Brother! Senior Sister Li, it looks like it's done."

".

Before Song Qingming could reply, a figure had already flashed out of the palace.

At this moment, the aura emanating from Li Xuanyi was clearly different from before her seclusion, indicating that she had successfully completed the "Qi Tempering" and stepped into the half-step Nascent Soul realm.

Her overall demeanor has also changed considerably compared to before.

Upon seeing this, everyone smiled and surrounded him.

"Senior Sister Li, congratulations on your successful completion of seclusion!"

"Congratulations, Sister Xuanyi."

".

"After hundreds of years of preparation, I have finally succeeded. I am very grateful to everyone for protecting me so that I can successfully break through my cultivation level."

And my husband, if it weren't for your unwavering support, I'm afraid I might never have had this opportunity in my life.

Li Xuanyi has cultivated to the ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm for over three hundred years.

Over the years, she has twice attempted to break through to the half-step Nascent Soul realm without success, consuming a considerable amount of high-level spiritual items.

Fortunately, with the full support of Song Qingming, a Nascent Soul cultivator, Li Xuanyi's cultivation progress was not affected even though she failed to break through her cultivation realm twice.

A few years ago, Song Qingming was fortunate enough to encounter a fierce wind and thunder descending near the Heavenly Palace from beyond the heavens, and found two pieces of "Purple Heavenly Jade" inside.

With the aid of this treasure, Li Xuanyi, after ten years of seclusion, finally broke through this barrier, living up to everyone's expectations.

Now, she has successfully advanced to the half-step Nascent Soul realm, and her lifespan has been extended by another three hundred years, greatly increasing her chances of breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm in the future.

Upon emerging from seclusion, he was greeted with congratulations from those around him.

Li Xuanyi also did not forget Song Qingming's full support, and in front of everyone, she hugged him tightly.

Seeing this, Song Qingyu and the others exchanged glances and quickly turned away, leaving the two of them alone to talk.

"Seventh Brother! Speak slowly."

My sister-in-law and I will go prepare a feast first, and then we'll celebrate Sister Li's birthday properly.

".

It was a rare and joyous occasion for Li Xuanyi to break through her cultivation level, so the group put their cultivation aside and held a proper celebration for her at the "Purple Sun Heavenly Palace".

In addition, Song Qingming also sent a message to Bai Yuxian, who was in the sect, to inform her of the good news.

".

Not long after, Bai Yuxian, having learned the news, personally came to the heavens to congratulate him.

They also proposed holding a celebration on Qingyun Mountain for Li Xuanyi, who had just broken through to a higher cultivation level, to announce the news to the public.

Originally, Li Xuanyi did not want to go through so much trouble, feeling that there was no need to hold a special celebration for him.

However, Bai Yuxian, as the sect leader, was very insistent on this.

Finally, after Bai Yuxian, Song Qingyu, and the others took turns persuading her, Li Xuanyi nodded in agreement.

Because Li Xuanyi needed some time to stabilize her cultivation, Bai Yuxian set the celebration for six months later.

Normally, it takes at least one or two years for a cultivator to stabilize their cultivation after breaking through to the half-step Nascent Soul realm.

However, after Li Xuanyi and Song Qingming jointly practiced the secret technique, they could use each other's assistance to consolidate their cultivation.

With Song Qingming's full assistance, she successfully stabilized her cultivation level in just a few months and walked out of her secluded cave with a radiant face.

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Six months later, at the summit of Qingyun Mountain.

The "Huixian Pavilion" located on the mountaintop was already a lively and festive place.

It was a rare occasion for someone in the sect to advance to the half-step Nascent Soul realm, so Xu Ziyan, Yao Muling, and other Nascent Soul elders of the sect had already begun preparing for this celebration long ago.

Even Song Yuanhao and others who were often stationed outside rushed back to the sect ahead of time.

Every now and then, high-level cultivators participating in the celebration would arrive from all directions outside Qingyun Mountain, presenting their own congratulatory gifts to the Xiaoyao Sect.

On the third floor of the "Meeting Immortals Pavilion," Long Ziyun, dressed in a beautiful palace gown, was just led into the hall by a cultivator.

Then, Bai Yuxian, the leader of the "Free and Unfettered Sect," personally came to greet her and led the great cultivator Long Ziyun to a seat near the head of the hall. Once Bai Yuxian was seated beside her, Long Ziyun took out a jade box from her person and handed it to him.

"Sister Bai, this is what you asked me to find out before. Although it took a lot of effort, Ziyun has finally lived up to my mission."

Please check, Sister Bai, to see if this gift meets your expectations.

"Oh! That thing has been found."

Upon hearing what Long Ziyun said, Bai Yuxian quickly took the jade box from her hand and took out a jade slip from it.

As soon as her divine sense entered the jade slip, a hint of joy flashed across Bai Yuxian's face, and she immediately and carefully put the jade slip back into the jade box.

"After searching for so long, we finally succeeded in obtaining this item. Thank you for your hard work, Sister Long!"

"Please rest assured, Sister Long, I will absolutely keep my promise to you. If you need anything, just let me know!"

"Sister Bai and I are like sisters, there's no need to be so polite."

The cultivation technique my sister gave me last time has already helped me a great deal. It's only right that Ziyun can help now; how could I dare ask for anything more?"

Seeing Long Ziyun's sudden politeness, Bai Yuxian looked at the jade box in her hand and quickly waved her hand.

“Sister Long, you are mistaken. Since we agreed on this beforehand, how can we go back on our word? If that’s what you think, then I’m a little embarrassed to accept this gift.”

I know that Sister Long is different from others, so please feel free to speak your mind.

Now that our sect governs many territories, there shouldn't be much we can't offer. We will certainly grant you any requests that are within our power."

"this.."

Seeing that Bai Yuxian's attitude was very firm, it was impossible for her to accept the congratulatory gift she had brought.

Long Ziyun's gaze shifted slightly before she slowly replied:

"Sister Bai, to be honest, the Four Seas Business Alliance is now on the right track. Zi Yun has no other desires but to focus on improving her cultivation."

Besides congratulating Fellow Daoist Li, I also came to Qingyun Mountain this time.

Zi Yun would like to humbly seek guidance from her elder sister on comprehending the primordial energy of heaven and earth, as well as the methods for tempering the body with primordial energy. She hopes that Elder Sister Bai will not stand on ceremony.

Since breaking through to the late Nascent Soul stage and advancing to the Great Cultivator realm, Long Ziyun has completely taken control of the "Four Seas Business Alliance" and has gradually expanded and strengthened its business.

Today, the "Four Seas Business Alliance" has an influence not only in Lei Yuanhai, but also in Donghuang Immortal Continent, far exceeding what it was back then.

Having secured a powerful patronage from the "Free and Unfettered Sect," Long Ziyun has integrated many of the business alliance's operations into the various markets of the Floating Cloud Mountains over the years, making it the largest business association in the area.

Currently, the Four Seas Business Alliance's business volume around the "Floating Cloud Mountain Range" alone accounts for 40-50% of its internal business, and several Nascent Soul Elders have been stationed there.

Long Ziyun has a plan to move the business alliance headquarters from Lei Yuanhai to the vicinity of "Qingyun Mountain" to better manage the business there.

With the Alliance of Merchants developing so smoothly, Elder Long Ziyun no longer needs to do everything herself and can confidently entrust everything to the Nascent Soul Elders below.

Having no shortage of resources and spiritual objects, she now devotes all her attention to cultivation.

A hundred years ago, Long Ziyun's cultivation had already reached the peak of the ninth level of the Nascent Soul stage, and she began to try to comprehend the primordial energy of heaven and earth.

However, despite her smooth cultivation at the late Nascent Soul stage, she repeatedly encountered setbacks in comprehending the primordial energy of heaven and earth, facing the same predicament as Bai Yuxian back then.

To this day, I have still not been able to successfully comprehend the primordial energy of heaven and earth, and I am extremely anxious about it.

Upon learning that the "Xiaoyao Sect" was going to hold a celebration for Li Xuanyi, Long Ziyun brought a carefully prepared gift and came to seek guidance from Bai Yuxian.

I wanted to learn from her, a half-step Nascent Soul cultivator, about her experience in comprehending the primordial energy of heaven and earth, and in tempering the body with primordial energy.

Seeing that Long Ziyun had finally revealed what she wanted for this trip, Bai Yuxian immediately smiled.

"I do have some experience in comprehending the primordial energy of heaven and earth, as well as the techniques for tempering the body with primordial energy. Many of these techniques were already recorded in the manuals of cultivation methods I gave you back then."

Has Sister Long seen it yet?

"To be honest, I not only read the cultivation manual my sister gave me carefully, but I also tried to practice that cultivation method."

Although this method has given me some insights, I still lack a certain opportunity, which is why I have to come and ask Sister Bai for advice again.

Now that she had said it, Ziyun felt a pang of shame, but she had no other choice.

A hundred years ago, when Long Ziyun's cultivation had just reached the ninth level of the Nascent Soul stage, Bai Yuxian had given her a cultivation manual.

It not only records part of the "Purple Sun Divine Light Technique" that she practiced back then, but also details Bai Yuxian's experience and insights into the primordial energy of heaven and earth.

However, despite having studied and practiced this technique over the years, Long Ziyun has still not been able to successfully comprehend the primordial energy of heaven and earth.

Now, seeing that Bai Yuxian, Song Qingyu, Li Xuanyi, and others whom he knew well had all successfully stepped into the half-step Nascent Soul realm, he was overjoyed.

Long Ziyun's desire to break through to a higher realm was already written all over her face.

Having exhausted all methods, she still couldn't succeed, and felt quite helpless at this moment.

Seeing this, Bai Yuxian had no choice but to reply, "Since Sister Long has already seriously studied my experience of comprehending the primordial energy of heaven and earth."

With your natural talent, comprehending the primordial energy of heaven and earth should be a natural progression.

However, the path of cultivation is sometimes inexplicable; perhaps it's simply a matter of the right opportunity not yet arriving!

"So-called opportunities don't come just by sitting around waiting for them."

"I've come today to ask Sister Bai for her help in person. Could you possibly point me in a useful direction? I would be eternally grateful."

As someone who had been through it all, Bai Yuxian could naturally understand Long Ziyun's current state of mind.

After a brief silence, she slowly began to speak:

“Sister Long, when I first comprehended the primordial energy of heaven and earth, I wasn’t actually within the sect, but in a special place, and I had the help of others.”

"I just didn't know if this method would be able to help you, which is why I haven't told you explicitly!"

"Sister Bai, now that things have come to this, regardless of whether it will work or not, please give me your advice. I will never forget your kindness."

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Several days later, as more and more cultivators gathered on the mountaintop, the entire "Meeting Immortals Pavilion" was filled with them.

Those qualified to sit here are all Nascent Soul elders sent by various sects.

Besides the various vassal forces under the "Xiaoyao Sect," there were also many cultivators who came all the way from the Eastern Phoenix Kingdom after learning about the celebration.

Now that a large "teleportation array" connects the two places, communication between the Floating Cloud Mountains and the Eastern Phoenix Kingdom is becoming increasingly close. Any major events that happen on either side will be quickly reported to the other side.

At the celebration of the "Xiaoyao Sect", all ten major sects of the Donghuang Kingdom sent cultivators to offer their congratulations.

Just as everyone was looking forward to the start of the celebration.

Outside the "Meeting Immortals Pavilion", several streaks of light suddenly flew over and landed directly outside the door.

The leading cultivators were Song Qingming and Li Xuanyi, who had just returned from beyond the heavens.

In addition, Song Qingyu and Huang Siyuan also followed closely behind them.

"Senior Song has arrived!"

"Wow! I didn't expect to have the honor of meeting Senior Song while attending the celebration. This trip was definitely worthwhile."

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As a Nascent Soul ancestor of the sect, Song Qingming has been cultivating outside the heavens for the past few years. Apart from a few elders such as Bai Yuxian, almost no one outside knows his whereabouts.

Over the years, the "Free and Unfettered Sect" has held various celebrations, but he has never shown his face.

Many people were surprised to see this old ancestor of the Nascent Soul realm appear at the celebration of Li Xuanyi's advancement to the half-step Nascent Soul realm.

When Song Qingming led the group into the hall, it was already filled with nearly a hundred Nascent Soul cultivators.

Upon seeing this elusive and mysterious Nascent Soul Ancestor, everyone immediately stood up and bowed to him in respect.

"We pay our respects to Senior Song!"

"No need for formalities, please have a seat!"

".

After inviting everyone to sit down, Song Qingming first raised his glass and drank with everyone.

Li Xuanyi then shared her insights on breaking through her cultivation level, which immediately attracted many cultivators to listen attentively.

Everyone present was a Nascent Soul cultivator, and naturally no one wanted to miss this opportunity easily. They all pricked up their ears and patiently listened.

Li Xuanyi finished her sermon and left the banquet hall with Song Qingming and the others, having listened intently to everyone's sermon.

For the past century, these individuals have been in seclusion in the heavens.

Having finally returned from beyond the heavens, Li Xuanyi and Song Qingyu both wanted to take this opportunity to travel around before returning to the Heavenly Palace for secluded cultivation.

Huang Siyuan took this opportunity to collect some high-grade alchemy herbs to use after returning to the Heavenly Palace.

Seeing that they weren't in a hurry to go back, Song Qingming contacted Huo Feng, who was in the "Northern Frontier," intending to exchange some spiritual items he needed.

Just as Song Qingming was contacting Huo Feng, a voice transmission suddenly flew in from outside Qingyun Mountain, causing him to change his plans, which originally included a trip to the Northern Frontier.

Inside the "Huixian Pavilion," Song Qingming held the letter he had just received, his face remaining silent for a moment.

Bai Yuxian, standing to the side, asked with some confusion:
"Husband, judging by the dates, there are still several decades until the Eastern Phoenix Sword Gathering. Why is Senior Chen in such a hurry to hold the event and also want you to attend?"

"Could it be that something has happened again?"

The one who sent the message to the Free and Unfettered Sect was none other than Chen Qingxuan, the number one expert of the human race in the "Eastern Phoenix Kingdom".

This time, Chen Qingxuan personally sent a telepathic message to the "Xiaoyao Sect" to invite them to the Donghuang Kingdom to participate in the Donghuang Sword Tournament. In the letter, he also specifically requested that Song Qingming, the Nascent Soul Ancestor, accompany them.

The "Eastern Phoenix Sword Tournament" is held once every two hundred years, and only about one hundred and fifty years have passed since the last tournament.

Moreover, with Chen Qingxuan, the Nascent Soul Ancestor, present, there is no need for Song Qingming to preside over the conference at the same time.

Upon seeing such a strange letter, the quick-witted Bai Yuxian immediately noticed the problem.

After carefully considering the letter for a while, Song Qingming nodded in agreement.

"For years, Senior Chen has been plotting to smuggle himself into the upper realm. The fact that he's in such a hurry to find me this time is probably related to that matter!"

"Does my husband mean that Senior Chen is planning to leave Huayang Realm immediately?"

"..." (End of Chapter)