I became an immortal in the mountains

Chapter 711 Farewell
This is quite normal. Although the establishment of faith is not something that happens overnight, in the beginning, even if one receives the favor of the Qian Yuan Temple, one is only grateful and it has nothing to do with faith.

But as time went by, people burned incense and worshipped every day, and the temple continued to publicize Gu Yuanqing's miracles, attributing all the blessings to Gu Yuanqing.

With constant exposure and influence, believers will inevitably be born.

By casting a wide net and accumulating small gains, coupled with cultivation in numerous fields, the results will naturally become apparent.

All of these things are none of Gu Yuanqing's concern; the Qian Yuan Sect and the entire Da Qian Dynasty will take care of them.

For them, this was also a matter of utmost importance. After all, for hundreds of years, not to mention that all those in power in the Qian Yuan Realm were descendants of Gu Yuanqing, even others had received Gu Yuanqing's teachings but had never received his orders. How could they not do their best now?
With such a significant move by the Qian Yuan Realm, how could the Taigu Divine Sect not know about it?

Although they are self-sealed and no one leaves from the Primordial Realm or the Ancient Divine Mountain, the Primordial Divine Sect has the Celestial Mirror in the Linglong Realm and the Myriad Manifestations Mirror in the Ancient Realm.

They can all monitor various realms across space.

As the power of the Qian Yuan Realm and the Bei Quan Cave Heaven gradually increased, they became difficult to observe, but other realms could not withstand the power of the Heavenly Mirror.

This matter quickly reached the ears of the elders of the Ancient Divine Sect.

These elders had their own objections to the self-proclaimed authority of the Ancient Divine Sect, but upon hearing of the commotion in the Qian Yuan Realm, they could no longer remain silent and flocked to the sect's council hall.

Mu Tianheng sat high above, his expression calm, and said, "As I have said, this matter will be handled in a way that my fellow disciples need not worry!"

Qi Yichen, the lineage leader of the Qingming lineage and the master of the Fengshen Forbidden Land, clasped his fists and said, "It is not that we question the sect leader's order, but we are still completely baffled as to why the sect has sealed itself off. When Gu Yuanqing attacked many realms that time, our Taigu Divine Sect let him attack without any reaction, which caused our prestige in the Linglong Realm to plummet to the bottom!"

Such a thing has never happened before in history!
Right now, they are even setting up temples in various realms, which means they want to extend their reach into these realms and sever the foundation of my Ancient Divine Sect in the Linglong Realm!

If we let them succeed, the Ten Directions Tokens in our hands will be worthless!

“Indeed, Sect Master, this matter concerns the very foundation of our Ancient Divine Sect. As elders, we dare not stand idly by!” another elder said.

Mu Tianheng said calmly, "Fellow disciples, you are mistaken about something. The foundation of my Ancient Divine Sect has never been other exquisite realms, nor the Ten Directions Token, but our sect itself. The reason why the Ten Directions Token can command the four directions is because it is in the hands of our Ancient Divine Sect!"

Qi Yichen said, "That may be true, but this move is tantamount to cutting off one's own arms. Gu Yuanqing is already quite strong. If he succeeds in his scheme, he may become a real threat!"

All the elders echoed in unison.

Mu Tianheng's gaze swept over them, finally landing on Elder Jiantian.

Elder Guo Yongquan apologized, “Sect Master, this was my fault. I spoke carelessly and casually mentioned that the Qian Yuan Realm had established a temple in the Linglong Realm. Actually, I was just curious. Gu Yuanqing is in charge of the Primordial Furnace, yet he insists on taking the path of incense offerings, which inevitably arouses suspicion.”

Lei Fuyue, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up: "Elder Guo's words are quite right. Gu Yuanqing's actions are indeed puzzling. I don't believe he is unaware of the flaws in the path of incense offerings. He has a clear path to follow, yet he chooses to put himself in a predicament. It's really hard to believe. He must have other schemes. And the only one in the Linglong Realm worth doing this for is my Ancient Divine Sect!"

The methods of the Incense Offering Ceremony are inherently strange. Back when his cultivation was weaker, he used the energy of incense offerings to follow the power of cause and effect, committing acts of killing across realms. Now, his cultivation is far greater than it was then, so this matter must be guarded against!

Mu Tianheng frowned slightly, his gaze sweeping over Lei Fuyue and Elder Jiantian before calmly saying, "Alright, I understand this matter. Do any of you elders have anything else to say?"

The elders looked at each other in confusion.

Finally, Qi Yichen bowed and said, "In that case, we shall take our leave. We hope that the sect leader will reconsider his decision."

Mu Tianheng nodded slightly and said, "Junior Brother Lei, come with me for a moment!"

A moment later, the two stood alone on the mountaintop.

"Junior brother, what exactly do you intend to do?" Mu Tianheng stared coldly at him.

Lei Fuyue smiled wryly: "Senior brother misunderstands. I couldn't refuse the other junior brothers who came to me. Since the sect was closed, rumors have been rampant, especially Gu Yuanqing's words. Although no one talks about it openly, no one knows what's going on behind the scenes."

Mu Tianheng smiled indifferently: "Do they suspect that I am eliminating dissidents and therefore framed Senior Brother Li? Or do they suspect that I am seriously injured after this battle and therefore want to close down my sect?"

Lei Fuyue remained silent, but Mu Tianheng's words seemed to have a hidden meaning!
Mu Tianheng looked at Lei Fuyue and said, "Next time, Junior Brother, come with me to the Ancestral Hall."

Lei Fuyue's expression changed slightly, and he quickly bowed and said, "I wouldn't dare, this is against the rules."

……

The Qian Yuan Realm has also been paying close attention to the movements of the Ancient Divine Sect. Gu Yuanqing is also wary of a sudden attack from the Ancient Divine Sect. If one really thinks that the other party has sealed itself off for a hundred years and that it will be safe during this period, then it would be a big mistake. How can one really believe the words of the enemy?
Therefore, Gu Yuanqing was also very careful about the upcoming Chaotic Undying Tribulation.

In the ancient world, in Jiuqu Mountain.

When Yi Yunbo came to visit again, it wasn't actually him who was coming; it was Ning Xuxuan.

More than ten years have passed, and Ning Xuxuan's divine soul has become even weaker. Under the gentle breeze, it seems that even wisps of power are dissipating.

Gu Yuanqing sighed softly, "Fellow Daoist, you should take good care of yourself."

Ning Xuxuan chuckled and said, "Since the main body is dead, this remnant soul won't live for many more years no matter how careful it is. It's better to take advantage of the remaining strength and intelligence to leave more foundation for the sect."

Upon hearing this, Yi Yunbo, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but show a trace of sadness on his face.

Gu Yuanqing said, "This time, I must thank the Illusionary Spirit Sect for allowing the establishment of the temple."

Ning Xuxuan said, "The Illusionary Spirit Sect still hopes to gain your friendship. This move is just going with the flow. The entire Illusionary Spirit Sect also hopes to have the opportunity to enter your immortal mountain for cultivation."

Gu Yuanqing laughed heartily and said, "I am very pleased to welcome you. In fact, I am a guest elder of the Illusionary Spirit Sect. Fellow Daoist, please rest assured that although I have established a temple, I will not interfere in the affairs of other realms. It is only for my own cultivation."

Ning Xuxuan smiled and said, "There's no need for you to say more, fellow Daoist. With your cultivation and the foundation of the Qian Yuan Realm, you probably look down on other realms. However, with such a big move by you, the Taigu Divine Sect will surely find out, which may cause further trouble. You should still be careful."

……

Ning Xuxuan stayed in Jiuqu Mountain for most of the day before preparing to leave.

The two stood side by side on the mountaintop, gazing at the distant scenery.

Ning Xuxuan said, "This time, it should truly be the last time I see you, fellow Daoist."

Gu Yuanqing was slightly lost in thought, then said, "If you are willing to come to the Qian Yuan Realm, perhaps I can think of some solutions."

Ning Xuxuan smiled calmly: "I appreciate your kindness, fellow Daoist, but there's no need. I've lived for over ten thousand years, and I've had enough. There's no point in prolonging my life. I'd rather see what happens after a person dies! However, I'll say it again: if something happens to the Illusionary Spirit Sect in the future, I'll have to trouble you to ensure that the sect leaves behind a lineage and legacy."

This time, Gu Yuanqing did not give an ambiguous answer as he had the previous two times, but nodded and said, "I will do my best!" "I am relieved to hear your words, fellow Daoist. I would also like to thank you for your hospitality today! I also wish you a prosperous Daoist path!" Ning Xuxuan clasped his hands and bowed.

Gu Yuanqing returned the greeting with clasped hands: "Fellow Daoist, may you have a safe journey!"

Ning Xuxuan laughed loudly, then transformed into a wisp of pale silver light and disappeared into Yi Yunbo's body.

Yi Yunbo then bid farewell to Gu Yuanqing.

Gu Yuanqing then invited Yi Yunbo to visit Beiquan Mountain in Qianyuan Realm when he had time.

The two had a very close relationship. Back when Gu Yuanqing was fishing in the Wuliang River, it was Yi Yunbo who helped him deal with the Dao Soul, saving him a lot of trouble.

However, as the gap between their cultivation levels widened, he became increasingly reserved in front of Gu Yuanqing.

Actually, it's not his fault. The two used to be considered fellow Daoists, but now, he can only look up to Gu Yuanqing.

Gu Yuanqing watched Yi Yunbo leave, his expression slightly complicated. He raised his hand, and a jade slip floated in his palm. This was Ning Xuxuan's true purpose for coming here.

This is the legacy of the Illusionary Spirit Sect.

If the Illusionary Spirit Sect were to suffer a calamity, this jade slip in their hands would be the sect's last hope!

……

A floating island in Qingping Cave.

The Heavenly Demon Sword Master lay on the rattan chair, closing his eyes to rest.

Given his current condition, cultivation is useless; no matter what he does, he cannot stop the loss of his vital energy and spirit as his lifespan comes to an end.

However, throughout his life, he rarely had such a free time. In the past, he was either planning, looking for opportunities, or cultivating himself. He was always very tense, as if he would be unable to help but recall those unforgettable past events whenever he had free time.

These past events have long become his obsession, one that is difficult to sever.

But in recent days, this obsession seems to have gradually faded.

He thought to himself that perhaps it was because he was about to die, and he had done all he could and should do, and all that was left was to leave everything to fate!

Feng Jiu Niang massaged his shoulders and legs from the side.

"Alright, Ninth Sister, sit down and talk to me for a bit." Qiu Weifeng pointed to the chair next to him.

Feng Jiu Niang did as she was told and asked, "What would you like to talk about, Master?"

"How many years have you been with me?" Qiu Weifeng asked.

Feng Jiuniang thought for a moment: "It should be 2,632 years. Back then, I was only at the third level of the Divine Platform."

"It's been over two thousand six hundred years already. Time really flies," Qiu Weifeng sighed.

Feng Jiu Niang felt a slight sadness. Her former master had never expressed such sentiments. His ambition seemed to have vanished in the blink of an eye. The Heavenly Demon Sword Master before her now seemed like an ordinary old man reminiscing about the past.

She couldn't help but ask, "My lord, what does it mean that Master Gu... left us here without a word? Is he a man of such high moral character who breaks his promises?"

Qiu Weifeng calmly said, "Don't be impatient. The fact that I'm still alive means there might still be a chance for things to turn around. Actually, to be honest, he didn't promise anything."

Feng Jiu Niang asked, "Then why did the master send the true scriptures from so far away?"

Qiu Weifeng said calmly, "What use is the second volume of the Heavenly Dao Scripture to me? It's just waiting to die. If I take a gamble and lose, I'll have nothing, which makes no difference to me. If I'm lucky enough to survive, then I've made a profit."

Beside the two, a spark leaped from a bronze lamp, transforming into a human figure—it was Chi Jinyu. He sneered, "He speaks so casually, but it's nothing more than fooling young girls. If he hadn't lost his mind, why would he have gone to such lengths? Perhaps at least he could have kept the Heavenly Demon Sword and avoided mortal danger! If he had known this would happen, he should have replaced me back then."

Qiu Weifeng glanced at Chi Jinyu sideways, but said nothing. He was just a remnant soul; he wouldn't stoop to Chi Jinyu's level.

The figure of Qingxu Daoist also appeared, and he smiled and said, "Forget it, so much time has passed, why talk about these things? Besides, even if the power of this lamp is unleashed, it is unknown whether we can escape."

Chi Jinyu gave a soft snort.

Feng Jiu Niang dared not speak, even she only learned after arriving here that her master had once severed two bodies, each with its own will.

Although she had no feelings for the other two, they were ultimately one with their lord, and it was beyond her ability to express them.

Within the North Spring Cave.

Gu Yuanqing withdrew his gaze. He had said he would give Qiu Weifeng a chance, and he would naturally do so, but it was not the right time yet.

In other words, he hasn't even fully comprehended both volumes of the Heavenly Dao Scripture yet, so how could he possibly give them to outsiders now?
He looked at the incense smoke outside the cave, which was accumulating faster and faster, now one-fifth faster than it had been back then.

Currently, there are forty-two realms where the Qianyuan Palace has been established, which is more than one-third of the Linglong Realm.

Even though the scope of the Qian Yuan Temple's influence is limited by various realms, the population base is still there, and the speed at which the Qian Yuan Temple has an impact on the local area after taking root is even more unexpected.

The cultivators of the Qian Yuan Sect who settled in various realms were at least at the Void Heaven Realm. After arriving in the local area, in order to gain the trust of the people around them, they used their magic power to open up mountains and pave roads, control the wind and rain, save people and cure diseases, and do good deeds and give alms.

The great cultivators of the Linglong Realm merely watched with indifference, but to the poor and ordinary people, the Qian Yuan Divine Palace was like a savior.

His reputation gradually spread, and over time, he gained followers.

As time went by, the Qian Yuan Sect summarized its experience and naturally formed a set of methods for spreading its teachings.

Therefore, the rate at which incense offerings accumulate naturally increases.

"Judging from the current situation, in at most twenty years, the incense offerings should be sufficient! By then, my understanding of the Undying Chaos should be enough, and my cultivation should have reached the peak of the Shattering Heaven realm!"

"This seems to be progressing even faster than expected!"

(End of this chapter)