I became an immortal in the mountains

Chapter 737 Fallen Star Plain
Midday on the moon.

This tea-and-philosophy discussion finally came to an end.

The two members of the Myriad Manifestations Sect watched Gu Yuanqing leave.

Ji Chang stood with his hands behind his back and said, "This Fellow Daoist Gu is no ordinary person."

Zhao Yunting said, "He is indeed extraordinary, with a profound understanding of the Great Dao. Senior brother, do you think this Brother Gu might be a master of Yin-Yang cultivation?"

Ji Chang nodded and said, "Most likely. I asked him some questions about the cultivation of Yin and Yang, but in his eyes, it was as if it were just a thin sheet of paper on a window lattice, easily broken. There was no seriousness or hesitation in his words, as if that step was the most natural thing in the world!"

Even... it points it out lightly with a bird's-eye view. It's not like a deduction or exploration of the Yin-Yang principle, but an almost instinctive cognition, a perspective from a higher place to look down on and enlighten those at a lower level.

Yun Ting, think about it. If you hadn't personally experienced it and far surpassed that stage, how could you explain the secrets of Yin and Yang so effortlessly and so directly to their essence?

Zhao Yunting nodded: "Senior brother is right. In that case, the time when Uncle Qi from Lingbao Holy Land came to Tianren Inn a few days ago, he must have been looking for this Brother Gu."

“That should be the case. This is the cultivation world, not the spirit world. Even before this Heavenly Gate Forbidden Domain, how could there be so many Yin-Yang cultivators, all living in an ordinary inn? There are too many coincidences,” Ji Chang said.

Zhao Yunting didn't say anything more, but his heart was in turmoil.

There are things he doesn't want to tell others, even his senior brother Ji Chang, who is someone he trusts very much.

He felt that the way Brother Gu was looking at him today had a special meaning. Today, he said that he was discussing the Dao, but in fact, he seemed to be giving him pointers. Most of what he said seemed to be related to the Heart Sutra of No Form.

Moreover, he hadn't realized it before, but now that he thought about it carefully, even seemingly unrelated content was actually closely related to his doubts in his cultivation, as if the other party could see through everything about him.

Besides, whether it was just his imagination or not, when he saw Gu Yuanqing, he seemed to instinctively feel closeness and trust, which was probably why Gu Yuanqing caught his attention the first time they met.

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Three days passed.

The spiritual rain on the Falling Star Plain gradually thinned out.

Upon seeing this, the city of Wangxiang suddenly seemed to become lively.

This rain has been falling for more than half a year, and cultivators who went to the spirit world and came to seek opportunities could only wait in vain. But now it seems that they have finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel.

Throughout the city, one could hear people exclaiming with joy, "It's finally going to stop!"

Immediately, someone went to inquire when the celestial vessel from Lingbao Holy Land would depart, so that the itinerary could be planned and friends who were not in Wangxiang City could be notified to hurry over.

Some people stand on high ground, looking towards the Falling Star Plain, waiting for the Spirit Rain to stop and most of the evil energy to dissipate before they can enter.

Meanwhile, inside the Celestial Inn.

Qi Yingchen from the Lingbao Holy Land personally came to the small courtyard where Gu Yuanqing lived and asked if he wanted to take a flying boat to the Spirit Realm this time, otherwise the next trip would be three months later.

Gu Yuanqing did not change his original plan. Even though he had the urge to see Li Miaoxuan immediately, he was not in a hurry.

Two more days passed, and the evil rain finally stopped.

A misty fog shrouded the Falling Star Plain. After three more days, the fog finally dissipated somewhat, and some of the cultivators who had been cooped up in Wangxiang City finally couldn't resist stepping into the Falling Star Plain.

They were either shrouded in thick protective energy or used magical artifacts and talismans to isolate themselves from the malevolent energy. Their protective energy was visibly being worn away by the mist.

However, this is unavoidable. Even after several years, the fog over the plains will not completely dissipate. The only way to resist it is with the help of elixirs, talismans, and magical artifacts.

Gu Yuanqing also summoned Song Tianrui and Gu Chengping.

At this moment, the two of them were extremely respectful to Gu Yuanqing, not daring to have any other thoughts, for fear that if they were not careful, they would offend Gu Yuanqing and face life and death.

Gu Yuanqing saw this and thought to himself, "With my cultivation level, why would I bother arguing with two Void Heaven cultivators?"

I just really wanted to take a look at Song Tianrui's treasure-gathering place. The broken sword could not possibly be the weapon of the Heavenly Sword Elder, but its aura did have the charm of the Four Phases Sword of Calamity Suppression. This means that the place where he gathered the weapon was likely the place where the Heavenly Sword Elder attained enlightenment and became a Void Immortal.

Another point is that these two people actually regarded him as easy prey, so he should be punished as well.

Seeing Gu Yuanqing's indifferent expression, both of them were filled with apprehension!

In their eyes, this was a supreme cultivator, a figure of unparalleled importance; to them, Gu Yuanqing was like an ant.

Judging others by one's own standards, would a person care about two ants? Perhaps they could easily crush them with a mere thought.

As independent cultivators, they have experienced countless life-and-death situations throughout their cultivation journey. Although they may not be afraid of death, they did not want to end up with such a tragic fate.

Before the Heavenly Inn.

Song Tianrui and Gu Chengping respectfully led Gu Yuanqing out of the inn.

Then Song Tianrui raised his hand and waved it, and a point of blue light flew out from his sleeve.

Initially only the size of a walnut, it was an exquisitely crafted, small bronze chariot, complete with wheels, shafts, and carved windows, and even the fine lines on the chariot walls could be seen clearly.

This thing grows taller when it's in the wind, and it spins endlessly in the air.

A series of bluish-green rays of light burst forth from the bronze chariot, and the ancient runes engraved on it lit up, drawing in the surrounding spiritual energy like a tide, emitting a deep hum.

The buzzing sound seemed to come from across eternity, carrying the echoes of time.

The next moment, a strange change occurred!

The bronze chariot seemed to have broken free from some invisible constraint, its material suddenly bursting with vitality from its cold metal state.

The carriage stretched and expanded in the blue light and mist, the wood grain replaced the metallic luster, the canopy tassels hung down naturally, and the carriage shafts became thick and resilient. In the blink of an eye, it transformed from a model of a magical artifact into a real, spacious carriage that could be ridden in!

The carriage even exuded a faint sandalwood fragrance, but what was even more surprising were the two horses pulling the carriage!

The horse sculpture, originally cast in bronze, was now being infused with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth drawn by runes and a certain law of transformation between reality and illusion. Its bronze body seemed to flow and reshape like molten gold! Its muscle lines suddenly bulged, covered with smooth and shiny fur (one as red as flames, the other as white as frost), and its mane and tail grew out of thin air, flying in the wind.

"Xilulu——!"

A clear, resounding neigh suddenly pierced the sky. The two horses reared up and stomped their hooves, their eyes shining with a spiritual light, becoming lively and spirited. White spiritual mist spewed from their mouths and nostrils, and wisps of cloud naturally rose from beneath their hooves, lifting them up an inch or so, suspending them in the air. These were unmistakably two extraordinary, divine steeds, possessing immense spiritual power!
The carriage was fully formed and floated steadily in the air.

The vehicle was ancient yet magnificent, the horses were extraordinary, and they were surrounded by a faint spiritual light and misty clouds, blending seamlessly with the surrounding world, without any trace of the artificiality of magical artifacts.

Gu Yuanqing also showed a hint of surprise when he saw the carriage.

“Senior Gu, this carriage was obtained by me in a mining area in the Falling Star Plain. Even in the Falling Star Plain, it can travel 30,000 li a day. Although it is certainly slower than your escape technique, it saves effort. Moreover, the magic array in the carriage can also resist evil energy.” Song Tianrui said with a slight bow.

Gu Yuanqing probed the carriage with his divine sense, sensing its structure, but was slightly disappointed after a moment.

Sensing the spirituality within, I initially thought it contained the Dao of Creation, bringing the two dragon-horse sculptures to life. However, it was actually just an extremely sophisticated law of spatial expansion and the Dao patterns of illusion and reality. The Dao patterns contained strands of spirituality, which were nurtured by the magic array and then processed through the Dao of puppetry, as if endowing them with spirituality and life.

Of course, the methods involved are still far beyond what ordinary cultivators can achieve.

A pang of reluctance flashed through Song Tianrui's heart, but he had already made up his mind when he took it out. He put on a smile and said, "If you are interested in this bronze chariot, senior, I am willing to offer it to you as an apology for my past mistakes."

Gu Yuanqing smiled calmly: "Forget it, I wouldn't covet what you have. However, this item does have many aspects worth studying. We can use this carriage to travel to the Void Sea and gain some insights."

Song Tianrui was overjoyed, but his expression remained unchanged, full of flattery. He said, "Senior, you are of noble character and integrity, which I admire. There is also a set of spiritual techniques that are compatible with this bronze chariot. With this method, one can control and refine this treasure. If the two are combined, it will be even better for research."

As he spoke, he handed over a jade slip.

Gu Yuanqing didn't stand on ceremony. He took the package, scanned it with his divine sense, read the information inside, and then tossed it back, saying indifferently, "Thank you for your thoughtfulness!"

"No, no, it's what we should do! Senior, please get into the carriage, we'll drive for you," Song Tianrui said.

Gu Yuanqing stepped inside, and found that there was a whole world inside.

It was much more spacious and grand than it appeared from the outside, clearly due to the use of extremely sophisticated spatial arrays such as the Sun and Moon in a Pot or the Sumeru in a Mustard Seed.

Inside, it resembles an elegant yet luxurious quiet room, large enough for more than ten people to sit comfortably or even stroll around at their leisure.

There were no open flames or candlesticks inside the car; the soft light came from the countless luminous pearls and gentle moonstones embedded in the walls and ceiling.

A faint, calming fragrance permeated the air, emanating from the natural wood of the carriage interior.

At the innermost part of the carriage is a large cloud-shaped couch, covered with smooth, water-like ice silk brocade, with a few soft pillows casually placed on it. On both sides in front of the cloud-shaped couch are several exquisitely carved tables and chairs.

The interior walls of the carriage are carved with patterns of wind and clouds, and changing landscapes. Upon closer inspection, the patterns appear to be slowly flowing, as if miniature landscapes are being sealed within them, and one can even hear extremely subtle sounds of wind and waves.

On one side of the car wall hangs a traditional Chinese ink painting depicting a vast sea of ​​clouds, evoking a sense of tranquility and peace.

Seeing this, Gu Yuanqing even regretted refusing the treasure. Putting everything else aside, sitting in it was indeed very comfortable.

Of course, this was just wishful thinking. In terms of comfort, his flying boat might not be much worse than this carriage.

Moreover, if what Song Tianrui said is true, this carriage only travels 30,000 li a day, which is only the speed of a Void Realm cultivator, so it is indeed a bit slow.

"Senior Gu, is there anything else you need to instruct us on or prepare? If not, shall we prepare to depart?" Song Tianrui asked.

"Let's go!"

"As ordered!"

With a soft shout, the whip cracked, and the carriage began to move.

The carriage initially traveled along the street, but once outside the city, it suddenly accelerated, yet the driver felt nothing at all.

He sat down on the cloud couch and began to study it with his divine sense.

I am quite interested in these spatial arrays and methods for cultivating spirituality.

Spatial arrays are actually formations created by cultivators who are proficient in the Dao of Space, transforming their supernatural abilities, which could be directly used, into arrays for cultivators who find it difficult to control these spatial Dao techniques.

Gu Yuanqing was already proficient in the Dao of Space, so he could also trace back to the source, glimpse the original supernatural power, and thus verify the Dao principles within it.

After a long while, a faint joy appeared in Gu Yuanqing's eyes, and he chuckled and said, "I didn't expect that doing things casually would yield such a result."

The carriage had now arrived at the Falling Star Plain and stepped into the mist.

Gu Yuanqing slightly withdrew his attention from studying the carriage and turned his focus to the view outside the window.

Only upon truly entering it did one realize the impact of the malevolent energy on one's divine sense. Even with Gu Yuanqing's cultivation level, his divine sense dissipated rapidly after traveling less than a thousand miles, and the energy consumed in the process was also enormous.

If it were someone at the Void Heaven level or the Heavenly Transformation level, their divine sense might only reach less than ten miles.

Beneath the ground, the malevolent energy was even stronger; probing with divine sense was like walking through a swamp, quickly being worn away.

This is why countless people have entered the Fallen Star Plain, yet it still holds treasures that have never been found.

Besides, there are many special places here where malevolent energy gathers, turning them into dangerous areas. If an ordinary cultivator accidentally enters one, at best they will lose their vital energy and mental strength, and at worst they will perish.

Of course, with Gu Yuanqing's cultivation level, he could easily lead the two of them quickly, but since they were going to enter this place to observe and comprehend the wonders, why was there any rush?
Just like this spiritual energy, it is the power that dissipates from the Dao trace and the power of the annihilating aurora within that sword mark. Feeling this power can also prepare one for comprehending the true sword mark later.

After traveling for about half a day, Gu Yuanqing suddenly reached out and grabbed something, his palm tearing through the void and taking it into his hand. It was a piece of extraterrestrial meteorite the size of a fist.

"It is indeed a top-quality material for refining weapons, which is hard to find in the outside world. Moreover, the material has a special magnetic field, which will have a unique use when it is refined into a weapon."

Gu Yuanqing chuckled softly and placed it into his storage bag.

The two people driving the carriage were completely unaware of what was happening, focusing only on traveling. Occasionally, they would take out a compass, use a spiritual incantation to protect it, and then determine their direction.

Every three hours or so, the two of them would take out several high-grade spirit stones and place them into the magic array in the carriage, their eyes seemingly showing some heartache.

Before I knew it, the sky was getting dark.

Song Tianrui turned around and asked, "Senior Gu, it will be completely dark in about half an hour. At that time, the earth's energy will rise and the evil aura will spread. Even this carriage won't be able to hold out for long. If I'm not mistaken, there is a safe place about three hundred miles away. Why don't we stay there for the night?"

Just then, several streaks of light appeared in the distance, heading in the direction Song Tianrui had pointed out.

(End of this chapter)