I became an immortal in the mountains

Chapter 713 The Choice of the Divine Child

In the Primordial Realm, inside the Ancestral Hall of the Primordial Divine Sect.

Seven statues of gods stood tall, with Mu Tianheng kneeling on one knee below.

His thoughts then entered a strange space.

This is the Divine Realm, formed by the intertwined domains of powerful figures from the Primordial Divine Sect, which allows them to circumvent certain rules and thus endure here!
This is the greatest secret of the Ancient Divine Sect, and also one of the greatest foundations that allows the Ancient Divine Sect to suppress the past and present!

Mu Tianheng remained kneeling on one knee in this space, with seven towering figures standing between heaven and earth in front of him.

Some people's figures are like a galaxy, their massive bodies covered with billions of starlight, and their every move draws upon the power of the stars in the heavens.

Some resembled giants forged from thunder, their bodies crackling with purple and golden lightning, their eyes piercing the void like thunderbolts from the heavens, and the phantom of a thunder city above their heads suppressing all evil, emanating an aura that annihilated all laws.

Some people have a solemn appearance, wearing a crimson fairy robe, sitting on a rosy throne, with the phantom image of the Great Crimson Divine Palace reflected behind them.

……

But all of these figures had their eyes closed, except for one whose gaze fell on Mu Tianheng.

The figure was ancient and weathered, with a terrifying aura emanating from it, which intertwined around its body to form the shape of a celestial bell.

It is obvious that this person is also practicing the Primordial Calamity True Scripture!
Within this space, Mu Tianheng remained kneeling on one knee, not daring to raise his head, and reported on the recent events concerning the Qian Yuan Realm one by one.

A moment later, a faint sound came from behind.

"The path of incense offerings deviates from the Great Way and is not the right way. It is not worth worrying about. Wait until it achieves immortality and chaos before you come and report back to me."

"I obey the ancestral master's decree!" Mu Tianheng replied.

"Go back!"

"Yes!"

Mu Tianheng's figure vanished from the divine realm, and he, in the Ancestral Hall, opened his eyes and bowed as he withdrew.

His expression turned somber only after he left the temple. He was somewhat unwilling, but there was nothing he could do.

As the sect leader, he knew many secrets that others did not, and this had happened many times within the Ancient Divine Sect.

He thought this time would be an exception, but clearly, he was delusional.

Gu Yuanqing was born in response to the calamity of the Yuanhui era, and is the chosen one of destiny in the Linglong Realm. Such an existence is the best nourishment for cultivating the Primordial Calamity True Scripture.

If he succeeds, he will have a great chance to break free from his shackles, become a powerful being on the path of divinity, and transcend the void.

But at the same time, it is also the best choice for the divine embryos of the ancestors who have left this world!
During its chaotic and immortal calamity, it seizes the soul of the immortal, imprints its own mark on it, thus circumventing the rules of the world, reappearing in the world, and continuing its path!
Within the Ancient Divine Sect, only those who have achieved the Great Cultivation of the Chaotic Undying are qualified to know even a fraction of this secret, because everyone who has not yet achieved the Great Cultivation of the Chaotic Undying is a potential candidate for the Cauldron of Divine Embryo.

Including members of the Ancient Divine Sect themselves!
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Inside the North Spring Cave.

Gu Yuanqing sat quietly, letting the deduced technique settle in his mind. Through the vague feelings he gained during the deduction, he savored the subtleties of this technique.

Compared to previous techniques, this newly deduced Heavenly Dao Zen Heart Technique is far more profound, incorporating the Dao of Swords, the Dao of Arrays, and the Dao of Weapons.

These three cultivation methods can be said to be the most superior cultivation methods that Gu Yuanqing has obtained. They directly lead to the path of immortality and even surpass the Heavenly Dao Zen Heart Technique before this deduction.

With the complete understanding of the Heavenly Dao Scripture, the Heavenly Dao Zen Heart Technique can now be said to encompass all Daos, and at least at the level of Undying Chaos, it is no less than any other cultivation method in the world.

With a thought, he felt the vast true energy flowing through his meridians. His soul sat in the world of heaven and man, and the illusory image of Beiquan Mountain appeared in the heavens. Various Daoist imprints subtly adjusted their positions in the world of heaven and man, transforming into the Zhou Tian Star Array. Among them, the twenty-eight Daoist imprints formed four arrays: Subduing Demons, Sealing Demons, Heavenly Demons, and Vanquishing Demons.

This is the result of the fusion of the Zhou Tian Huan Yu Da Yan Jing and the Zhen Jie Si Xiang Jian into the cultivation technique.

At the same time, a raging Chaotic Primordial Flame ignited on Gu Yuanqing's body, tempering his physical form as if he were refining a weapon. This was a combination of the Golden Palace Qihuang Elixir Scripture and the Nine Tribulations Undying Scripture that he had previously deduced.

Gu Yuanqing's spirit and will are the core of all this, completely integrated from the inside out, from the physical body to the Dao imprint, under this newly created cultivation method.

This is the power of the Dao of Derivation: although the three cultivation methods are of the same origin, they are completely different in direction.

The Three Masters of the past were masters of swordsmanship, formations, and weaponry, but their foundation was still the way of the sword. Although their skills in formations and weaponry were also considered top-tier in their time, they could not achieve the same unparalleled dominance as their swordsmanship because their techniques were difficult to fully integrate.

The Four Symbols Sword of Suppressing Calamity is his fundamental technique, which is why he also has the title of Heavenly Sword Elder.

But under the Dao of Derivation, none of this is a problem!

In fact, these three techniques are just the tip of the iceberg!

The various wondrous changes that occurred during the operation of the technique amazed Gu Yuanqing himself, giving him a sense that the technique could be structured and operated in such a way.

Gu Yuanqing could feel that when he was practicing the new technique, his strength, which had already reached its peak and bottleneck, was actually taking another step forward. Every wisp of his soul, every wisp of his true essence, and every inch of his physical body were slowly improving.

Moreover, the connection between the three is further strengthened under the operation of this technique, which means that while cultivating, one is actually moving towards the level of the Chaotic Immortal.

And this is the wonder of truly superior cultivation techniques! Breaking through a realm is merely a natural change after cultivating to the limit of this level; once the opportunity arises, it will happen effortlessly.

It was seven days later when Gu Yuanqing emerged from his cultivation.

He examined his own condition and estimated the progress.

"If one focuses on cultivation, one should be able to reach the Tribulation Transcending stage within three years. By using the power of the Heavenly Tribulation, one can thoroughly imprint the divine soul, will, and Dao imprint onto the physical body, thus achieving the unity of the three and attaining the Undying Chaos!"

Looking outside the grotto now, the incense that had accumulated over twenty years was reduced to thin wisps, indicating the extent of the depletion.

"Fortunately, it was enough; otherwise, I would have had to use the power I obtained from the Heavenly Demon Sword Master's clone."

Gu Yuanqing smiled, everything was proceeding according to plan.

And then came the truly crucial moment.

Three years will pass quickly. Once you overcome the tribulation, you may face an attack from the Primordial Divine Sect.

This leads to the trade-offs involved!
He frowned slightly, pushed open the palace door, and walked slowly out, pondering the gains and losses as he walked through the mountains.

Different choices also affect subsequent preparations.

After a long time, he still couldn't make a decision.

My mind is in constant turmoil.

"Now I face two choices: either avoid the Linglong Realm when I undergo my tribulation and only undergo it in the cultivation world and the demon realm, so that the Ancient Divine Sect will not know about my tribulation, and perhaps I can delay their attack until a hundred years later!"

However, doing so would mean losing some of the benefits from the Linglong Realm!

Although the Linglong Realm is actually the weakest among the Three Realms Heavenly Tribulations, this loss is still considerable for me.

Moreover, without experiencing the Heavenly Tribulation in the Linglong Realm, one cannot receive the blessings of this world; in fact, during battles within the Linglong Realm, one might even be suppressed by the rules of this world!

For others, the Heavenly Tribulation is a test, but for Gu Yuanqing, it is an opportunity! However, because of the existence of the Ancient Divine Sect, he has to consider the potential dangers.

"The reason why the Ancient Divine Sect sealed itself off this time is strange. They are not afraid of my improvement and breakthrough in cultivation. It is very likely that they have made preparations for a divine expert to take action."

"I am not afraid of Mu Tianheng. Even if he is a demigod, he cannot defeat me in Beiquan Cave Heaven. But he may not be able to defeat a god-level expert who is comparable to an immortal. The person in the painting once had the power to pull me into an illusion across Beiquan Cave Heaven. I'm afraid that a god-level expert using the power of a rule artifact can also avoid the power of Beiquan Cave Heaven."

Having experienced the incident with the person in the painting, Gu Yuanqing knew that even within the cave heaven, one was not truly invincible; there were still some flaws, and some ingenious techniques that would prevent him from using the power of the cave heaven in time.

Even grandmasters can impulsively avoid danger, so it's unlikely that a powerful cultivator of the divine path would be foolish enough to enter the Northern Spring Cave Heaven to fight against him.

However, Gu Yuanqing was somewhat unwilling to let these potential dangers affect his own path, which was precisely the reason for his hesitation.

He stood atop the mountain with his hands behind his back, his brow slightly furrowed.

One leans towards conservatism, while the other presents both risks and opportunities.

A long time passed, and Gu Yuanqing still hadn't made a decision.

Whenever he leaned to one side, it was as if another voice was telling him about the losses that would result from doing so.

"I never imagined that I would hesitate for so long over a single decision!"

Gu Yuanqing suddenly muttered a self-criticism.

But as soon as he said those words, he suddenly froze.

"Hmm? You've been hesitating for this long?"

Looking back, he discovered that he had thought about the tribulation twenty years ago, but to this day, he still hadn't made a decision.

I used to think there was plenty of time and no rush to make a decision, but now that the moment is almost here, I still feel the same way.

This was simply unbelievable for someone whose cultivation had reached such a level.

His pupils suddenly contracted.

This is very wrong!
That should never be done.

"Moreover... given my personality, my true body has not stepped out of the North Spring Cave Heaven for hundreds of years. Even though I know that the other party may have a divine powerhouse and may even break through the North Spring Cave Heaven, I still hesitate to risk myself. This in itself is incredible!"

"Is the Great Dao of the Linglong Realm so attractive to me? It doesn't seem so! After all, the Great Dao of this realm is the power of a divine artifact of rules, and I myself am unwilling to draw upon the power of a divine artifact."

"My power does not originate from the Linglong Realm, so why should I concern myself with combat strength within that realm?"

Suddenly, a chill ran down my spine; I felt like I'd been tricked!

Thinking of this, he took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and then, with a thought, completely merged with the Northern Spring Cave.

Next, he activated the ability to observe mountains and control objects, first observing himself, but he didn't see anything.

Suddenly, an idea struck him. He looked towards the Qian Yuan Realm and, upon closer inspection, discovered that wisps of calamity energy were seeping into the Qian Yuan Realm. In fact, some of the calamity energy was even eroding into the Qian Yuan Cave Heaven through the earth's vein energy, thus entangling Gu Yuanqing.

Compared to the last time, this time the aura of calamity is more subtle and delicate, silent and difficult to detect.

If I hadn't noticed something was wrong with myself today, I probably wouldn't have discovered it at all.

But the aura of calamity was different from others; he was unaware of it and therefore could not stop it.

"So the Ancient Divine Sect had already made its move against me long ago!"

Gu Yuanqing certainly didn't believe that this was something that came about naturally; only the people of the Ancient Divine Sect could do something like that.

Gu Yuanqing even suspected that the person who did the deed was not Mu Tianheng!

Mu Tianheng had previously fought against Gu Yuanqing, who was manipulating the Calamity Qi, but compared to his current methods, it was far inferior.

If it weren't for the power of the cave and the way of observing mountains, Gu Yuanqing would have had difficulty noticing even if he sensed something was wrong.

"Openly repairing the plank road while secretly crossing the Chencang pass! The Ancient Divine Sect's tactics are truly impressive! They've used the calamity energy to obscure my Dao heart, potentially leading me to unknowingly walk down a path of death amidst numerous choices!"

With a thought, Gu Yuanqing's body ignited with a raging Chaotic Primordial Flame, and he used the technique of controlling objects to burn away all the calamity energy.

A moment later, he felt a sense of relief wash over him, as if a great burden had been lifted from his body!
Now it's time to think about the tribulation in detail.

After weighing all the options in his mind, he immediately made a decision.

"My true nature is not in the Linglong Realm. What is the harm in abandoning this heavenly tribulation? I can exchange it for a safe tribulation and several decades of growth. The choice is obvious!"

Gu Yuanqing then looked at the calamity energy within the Beiquan Cave Heaven, let out a soft snort, and fully harnessed the cultivation resources that had transformed into the Chaotic Primordial Flame.

As for the calamity energy outside the cave heaven and within the Qian Yuan Realm, he has no plans to touch it for the time being.

Within the Beiquan Cave Heaven, the calamity energy can be neutralized without being known to outsiders. However, the situation is different outside the cave heaven. If one were to refine it, it might alert the enemy and cause unforeseen events.

"Then let's wait a bit longer, until I've survived this calamity before dealing with it!"

Two and a half years have passed.

Gu Yuanqing's cultivation has reached the peak of the Shattered Heaven Realm, which is half a year faster than expected.

However, he did not rush to break through, but instead focused his mind on the Ling Mountain Trial.

We followed the routine procedures, practiced them repeatedly to familiarize ourselves with them, and strived to ensure that everything went smoothly, making the breakthrough process as perfect as possible!
After that, he put aside all his deliberate pursuits and spent his days leisurely in the mountains, doing as he pleased.

Before we knew it, Gu Yuanqing's birthday was approaching.

Seeing that his father was idle every day and did not devote himself to cultivation, Li Chengyi suggested that since many of the family's descendants had not visited their father for many years, they should take advantage of his birthday to have a gathering.

Gu Yuanqing naturally had no objection. To be honest, there are many of his descendants who he has never met.

The scene in Beiquan Mountain was bustling again. Seeing the descendants gathered in the square, with more than a thousand people bowing down, one could truly appreciate the size of this family.

The only people who could truly speak with Gu Yuanqing were his great-grandsons; the others could only watch from afar, with no chance to interject.

The Gu family also came to offer their birthday wishes; they had come to the mountains with Gu Yuanying.

At this time, Gu Yuanying was also at the Void Heaven cultivation level. The two siblings had not seen each other for decades, and they inevitably had a chat when they met again today.

……

Seven days later, the mountains returned to calm.

Gu Yuanqing stood atop the mountain, his gaze fixed on the cultivation world.

"That's about enough, it's time to undergo the tribulation."

(End of this chapter)