I became an immortal in the mountains

Chapter 712 Twenty Years

Ten years have passed quickly.

For practitioners, it's really just a matter of going into seclusion once.

However, these ten years have been extraordinary for the Qian Yuan Realm, as countless cultivators have ventured out and spread throughout various realms.

The Qian Yuan Divine Palace is also spread across seventy-six exquisite realms. Some of these realms genuinely want to befriend the Qian Yuan Realm and attempt to gain the opportunity to cultivate within it, while others are simply doing so out of necessity because they dare not offend the Qian Yuan Sect.

The remaining realms remained silent, only saying that the sects still needed to discuss it, and the Qian Yuan Realm did not insist on it.

At the same time, there were many more people in Beiquan Cave Heaven, all of whom were cultivators from other realms.

For this reason, Gu Yuanqing specially designated three thousand li of land within the grotto for Qian Yuanzong to plan and use.

As the Qian Yuan Sect, which was originally loosely organized, gradually developed a complete structure and rules as it took on more and more responsibilities.

This was something Li Chengyi, who had once been an emperor, was very familiar with.

From internal sect rules, temple management regulations, and preaching guidelines, to arrangements for external cultivators' further studies and the standards for exchanging merit points, everything was arranged in an orderly and proper manner.

The wondrous sights seen in the mountains and the various benefits of practicing cultivation there, once passed down by these practitioners, were naturally far more attractive than what the Qian Yuan Sect itself described.

In particular, some cultivators at the peak of the Void Heaven realm in small realms, whose inheritance at the Celestial level was incomplete, found it difficult to break through to the Celestial level in their own realms. However, after arriving at Beiquan Cave Heaven, they exchanged 10,000 merits for an opportunity to learn from Li Chengyi.

With his guidance, he finally broke through the barrier between heaven and man!
In fact, he was not supposed to survive this calamity of heaven and earth, but Gu Yuanqing intervened and wiped away the lightning tribulation!
After all, this is the first cultivator from another Linglong Realm to break through to the Celestial Realm in Beiquan Mountain, which has significant publicity value!
All these factors are gradually changing the status and influence of the Qian Yuan Realm among the many cultivation realms.

Ten years later, the Dharma sounds resounded once again in the Qian Yuan Realm.

"Thirty days from now, I will preach again. All people of the Great Qian Dynasty, except for the most wicked and evil, may listen!"

Upon hearing this, the entire Qian Yuan Realm erupted in excitement once again.

Each of Gu Yuanqing's sermons was a tremendous opportunity for the entire realm, even more enticing than the Heavenly Ladder opportunity.

Many cultivators have broken through their current bottlenecks by listening to the sermons!
This is arguably the most anticipated event for cultivators in the Qian Yuan Realm.

The Qian Yuan Sect, the Great Qian Dynasty, and numerous other sects, from top to bottom, all sprang into action, carefully arranging their respective affairs, all in preparation for the day they would hear the Dao.

At the same time, the news spread quickly, causing a sensation in other realms as well.

They had heard about Gu Yuanqing's preaching for a long time!

Many people sought out cultivators in the Qian Yuan Realm to inquire about the specifics and tried to find a way to reach the Qian Yuan Realm.

However, they were told that even if they went, it would be useless unless they earned a spot to listen to the teachings through good deeds. Otherwise, they would not be able to hear the teachings even after entering the Qian Yuan Realm.

Some people don't believe it. If the entire realm can hear it, does that mean outsiders can't hear it when they go there?
There are now many more ways to enter the Qian Yuan Realm than before, and many chambers of commerce and realms have dealings with the Qian Yuan Realm.

Meanwhile, the cultivators from outside who were studying in Beiquan Cave Heaven were even busier, as they needed fewer merits to exchange for a spot to listen to the Dao compared to outsiders.

This was also a strategy employed by the Qian Yuan Sect.

If you cultivate within the Qian Yuan Sect, you'll inevitably have some connection with them when you leave.

Most of these people already hold extraordinary positions in their respective realms. Even those with low cultivation levels now can influence the strategies of these realms once they grow stronger.

The ancient divine sect of that time did the same thing to some extent.

Li Chengyi's ultimate goal is to gradually transform the Qian Yuan Realm into the same state as the ancient Taigu Divine Sect, and then replace it!
The day of preaching has come.

Many cultivators listened with rapt attention, but some who had come to the Qian Yuan Realm but had not yet redeemed their qualifications were dumbfounded.

Zhai Shoudao was one of them; he came from the Wuwang Sect in the Guanglan Realm.

He possessed the cultivation level of the peak of the Heavenly Tribulation and was also an elder of the sect.

Given his position, he could have earned enough merit within the sect to earn a spot to listen to the teachings.

However, it also comes at a considerable price; the higher one's cultivation level, the more merit points are required to obtain a spot to listen to the teachings.

He was reluctant to pay such a price, and he also found it hard to believe that Gu Yuanqing could do such a thing. Moreover, the quota he obtained by exchanging good deeds was not for entering Beiquan Mountain, but could be heard anywhere, and the item he carried was just a jade token.

But now, even though the jade pendant was right between the two of them, and his senior brother, who was also an elder, was surrounded by Daoist energy and was deep in enlightenment, he could not hear anything even when he listened attentively.

Such scenes occurred throughout the Qian Yuan Realm, but by then it was too late for regrets.

Gu Yuanqing naturally wouldn't pay attention to such trivial matters.

In addition to aligning with the Qian Yuan Realm strategy, this sermon was also a review, organization, and summary of his insights and understanding gained from the books he had read over the past ten years.

With his level of cultivation, his way of reading is naturally different from that of ordinary people.

If it were an ordinary person, even if they had a thousand years, they might not be able to read even a fraction of the books in the Qingping Dao Palace.

But for him, ordinary books could be understood with a mere glance of his mind.

Only when you encounter a truly interesting book will you slow down and savor its meaning.

Even so, Gu Yuanqing only read a small part of it!

Over the past decade, his demeanor has become more simple and composed. The collision between the knowledge and spirit in the books and his own understanding has given him a deeper understanding of the path of cultivation.

All of these will become the resources for him to deduce the Chaotic Undying Technique.

In addition, these books also gave Gu Yuanqing a better understanding of the cultivation world, the spirit world, and the outer realms.

This includes various wondrous and unusual places in the cultivation world, the birthplaces of rare and precious materials, various places of enlightenment, various strange and miscellaneous writings, and the illustrious figures in the cultivation world throughout history.

There are also the unique characteristics of various sects, their extraordinary supernatural abilities and techniques, the ways to deal with them, and the various ingenious ideas that arise from them.

These are the most precious treasures left behind by the cultivators of Qingping Dao Palace throughout the ages.

It provided Gu Yuanqing with many ideas on the path of cultivation that he had never thought of before, broadened his thinking, increased his knowledge, and saved him a lot of effort in refining his magical abilities in the future.

Perhaps the only drawback is that the book records things from tens of thousands of years ago or even earlier, which are certainly different from the current cultivation world, but these differences are probably very limited.

Admittedly, tens of thousands of years is a very long time, which can be considered a great change in any secular dynasty, but for a truly great sect or great cultivator, it is just a few eras.

After this sermon, Gu Yuanqing also had new thoughts and insights. With these insights, he read the Heavenly Dao Scripture again, and it had a completely different flavor.

This scripture contains only a little over ten thousand words, yet it points directly to the fundamental principles of the Tao, and each time one studies it, one gains a different understanding.

Whenever Gu Yuanqing thought that this scripture was actually likely created by the great master who painted the picture, when he was painting it, his Daoist essence condensed and he casually sketched it, he found it incredible.

Just as Gu Yuanqing finished his sermon and shifted his attention back to preparations for the Dao of Derivation, the Qian Yuan Realm and the other Linglong Realms presented a completely different scene.

Within the Qian Yuan Realm, people are constantly breaking through their cultivation levels, and within a short period of time, news has spread that several people are preparing to undergo the Heavenly Tribulation.

The people of the Qian Yuan Realm were not surprised by this move; they were used to it and these kinds of things were just topics of conversation over tea.

But the other exquisite realms are different. I had only heard about them before, but this time I saw them in person. The two are not comparable at all.

Those who participated in the sermon all exclaimed that this act of kindness was well worth the effort.

When one hears the Dao, the corresponding Great Dao condenses and manifests before one's eyes, and the previously obscure Great Dao becomes clear as a result.

Unfortunately, my cultivation level is too low to hear the higher levels of the Great Dao. It is said that the Dao to be spoken of this time still points directly to the Great Dao of Yin and Yang, and only those who have undergone the Three Transformations of Heaven and Man are qualified to hear it.

These messages spread through various channels and reached the Linglong Realm. Hearing these incredible descriptions, even if they came from their own fellow disciples or friends, they found it hard to believe.

But facts speak louder than words. Those who heard the Dao made rapid progress in their cultivation, and the flaws in their original Dao foundation were also made up for, making their path of cultivation more stable and longer.

Cultivation slots in the Qian Yuan Realm immediately became precious, and many people inquired about when the next lecture by Master Gu would be.

Unfortunately, no one knows for sure; it all depends on fate. However, judging from the previous times, the interval between sermons is about a hundred years.

Faced with such an opportunity, some sects or realms that were originally wary of the Qian Yuan Divine Palace and tried every means to avoid it began to feel restless.

Hearing that fellow Daoists or enemies who were originally stuck at a certain level, just like themselves, suddenly broke through their bottlenecks after listening to Gu Yuanqing's lectures, they couldn't help but feel regret.

Some practitioners are devoted to the path of cultivation, while others pursue power, fame, and fortune, but the essence of all of this is cultivation.

Once you reach a certain level of cultivation, everything will fall into place naturally.

Some cultivators are even willing to give up everything for breakthroughs in their cultivation and spiritual practice.

But now, with this opportunity right in front of him, he has to watch it slip away. How heartbreaking that is.

After this incident, the construction of the Qianyuan Hall proceeded much more smoothly.

Even though the establishment of the Qian Yuan Temple may have many hidden dangers, it is still worthwhile compared to the gains.

The rate at which incense smoke accumulated was accelerating, reaching about twice the rate before the temple was built.

The degree of faith that people in other Linglong Realms have in Gu Yuanqing is naturally far less than that of people in Qianyuan Realm, but there are simply too many people in these realms.

The Qian Yuan Realm was previously just a floating realm, and compared to the Linglong Realm, it was far smaller in both size and population.

Even though it has grown considerably in recent years, most areas are still unsuitable for human habitation.

The surge in cultivation and the gifts bestowed upon the new generations by the world's transformation have made them unwilling to marry and have children too early. Therefore, the population growth rate in the Qian Yuan Realm is not particularly fast.

Therefore, although the current strength of the Qian Yuan Realm ranks among the top in the Linglong Realm, its population is only comparable to that of the lowest-ranked Linglong Realm.

It is foreseeable that the growth of incense offerings will be even faster in the future.

The Northern Spring Cave Heaven was already faintly emitting a golden-red light, and the destination of these auras was actually Gu Yuanqing himself, but he was blocked outside by the power of the cave heaven.

However, if Gu Yuanqing touches these incense sticks, he can vaguely sense the presence of believers from a distant place.

This can be considered an added benefit, as it allows us to locate other realms.

Gu Yuanqing didn't mind having too much incense smoke.

He has always used it sparingly. As the level of deduction increases, the consumption of each time is also greater. Without enough incense offerings, the so-called Dao of Derivation becomes a useless thing.

But judging from the current situation, we may soon be able to achieve financial freedom.

"I want to see if the Ancient Divine Sect really dares to remain in seclusion for a hundred years before making a move."

Gu Yuanqing chuckled to himself. He was not careless. If things were to proceed according to common sense, the Ancient Divine Sect might really seal itself off for a hundred years. But once they saw him undergoing the Great Tribulation of Chaos and Immortality, they might not be able to hold back.

After all, the transformation in strength brought about by the advancement of realm is more than several times, and the Undying Chaos Realm and the Shattered Heaven Realm are completely different concepts.

The Ancient Divine Sect wanted to raise fish until they were fat and then kill them, but this fish was about to leap over the Dragon Gate and transform into a dragon. How could he sit idly by?
These are all things that Gu Yuanqing needs to consider.

Heavenly tribulations are not a cause for concern; human tribulations are far more dangerous, especially since this human tribulation could very well be caused by a powerful being from the divine path.

"Perhaps it's time to make some trade-offs."

Gu Yuanqing pondered this in his heart, but did not make a decision immediately, after all, there was still plenty of time.

Everything went according to plan, and there were no surprises.

In the blink of an eye, another ten years have passed.

Gu Yuanqing's aura became more complete, and without needing to enter the state of observing the mountains, his aura could naturally merge with that of Beiquan Cave.

Every action is guided by the Great Dao.

In the world of celestial beings, every Dao principle imprint has been greatly improved, like stars scattering their brilliance.

Leaving aside the spatial Dao imprints, the two extremely yang and extremely yin imprints have undergone tremendous changes, giving the impression of completely transforming into the sun and moon.

The cycle of heaven and earth has become more orderly, and this world has already acquired the potential to nurture life.

All of these changes were brought about by Gu Yuanqing's contemplation of the Heavenly Dao Scripture and the numerous books in the Qingping Dao Palace.

That day, he put down the Heavenly Dao Scripture, which he had read countless times, and turned his gaze to the incense smoke that had accumulated outside the cave.

"That's about right. The amount of incense smoke is much greater than expected, enough to deduce the cultivation technique for breaking through to the Undying Realm!"

His gaze swept across the Qian Yuan Realm, the Cultivation Realm, and the Demon Realm, finding nothing amiss. Then, with a thought, he activated the Dao of Derivation's blessing.

A massive amount of incense smoke transformed into streams of light from outside the cave and quickly entered Gu Yuanqing's body.

Within the sea of ​​consciousness, the images of Yin and Yang, the Eight Trigrams, and the stars of the celestial sphere appeared.

Gu Yuanqing's consciousness was drawn into it, and the deduction began.

Based on his own circumstances, and taking into account everything he knew, learned, and realized, countless possibilities appeared before him. In the end, the one most suitable for Gu Yuanqing remained and was imprinted deep in Gu Yuanqing's consciousness.

In this possibility, Gu Yuanqing seems to have successfully crossed the chasm between humans and immortals!

(End of this chapter)