I became an immortal in the mountains

Chapter 744 The Spirit Realm, Before the Spirit Ruins Sect! (Please give me your guaranteed monthly votes!)

Gu Yuanqing didn't notice whether the other person had also seen him, but even if he had, it wouldn't have affected him at all.

About half an hour later, everyone had boarded the celestial boat and, under the guidance of the servants and disciples of the Lingbao Sect, settled into their respective rooms.

After a disciple of the Lingbao Holy Land checked the surroundings and confirmed that everything was in order, he signaled to the watchtower.

A moment later, the runes around the Void-Crossing Sky Ship lit up one by one, transforming into a cyan barrier. The Sky Ship slowly rose into the air, reached mid-air, then turned slightly, drew an arc, and quickly accelerated away, heading towards the huge sword mark that stretched across the sky and had no end in sight.

Throughout the entire process, there was no movement inside the spaceship; this enormous flying vessel, as large as a mountain, was as agile as a swallow.

Its speed is also extremely fast, surpassing that of ordinary cultivators at the Heavenly Transformation level, and comparable to Yin-Yang level escape techniques.

In the blink of an eye, they had entered the airspace above the Falling Star Plain, and the airship's acceleration stopped, beginning to fly at a constant speed.

At this moment, the wind was unlike anything else; colorful rosy clouds rolled and churned, and streaks of annihilating aurora borealis fell silently like deadly veils hanging from the sky.

These various forces intertwine and interact, gradually transforming into dark clouds that sink down. If they accumulate to a certain extent, they will turn into a rain of spiritual energy that falls down.

However, the spaceship sailed exceptionally smoothly, and no matter how much the external environment fluctuated, it could not be shaken in the slightest.

The ship's hull glowed with layers of protective lights, not to withstand the attack head-on, but to cleverly guide, divert, and transform the terrifying external forces.

The massive side wing panels constantly adjust their angle, precisely using the force of the storm to glide; streaks of clear light fall, prematurely detonating or deflecting the most threatening annihilation aurora.

The runes on the hull flickered, and it could even convert some of the absorbed Annihilation Power to replenish its own consumption.

A cultivator from the sacred land of spiritual treasures spoke calmly through the array, echoing throughout the celestial ship: "The Void-Crossing Celestial Ship is now flying steadily. If you wish to observe the various sights of the chasm, you may board the deck. However, you must not transgress the rules of the celestial ship. Slight fluctuations in spiritual pressure and vibrations during the journey are normal phenomena, so please do not be alarmed."

As the sound rang out, many of the cultivators who were originally in their respective rooms came out.

In the cultivation world, it is somewhat different from the Linglong Realm. Even if a cultivator at the Divine Platform Realm can fly, it cannot do so for long and dares not fly too high. Cultivators at the Void Realm also dare not enter the gale. Even cultivators at the Heavenly Transformation Realm must be cautious when entering the gale.

As for the Fallen Star Plain, it is even more dangerous, and Yin-Yang cultivators would not dare to enter it rashly.

Therefore, few people have seen what is happening before their eyes, and naturally, they are unwilling to miss this opportunity.

Gu Yuanqing leisurely admired the ever-changing wonders in the sky, even extending his divine sense beyond the celestial vessel to engage with various forces and comprehend the extraordinary sights rarely seen elsewhere.

At the same time, they admired the power of the flying boat, watching it skillfully carve out a safe passage in the chaotic energy field with exquisite technique.

The noise on the deck does not affect the top floor, as every floor and every room is soundproofed.

No one came up to disturb them along the way.

Although Chu Yiyi had met Gu Yuanqing once, it was only once, and she didn't know anything about him. She didn't dare to visit him rashly, let alone others.

A day and a half passed in the blink of an eye.

The speed of the Sky Boat had slowed down. The closer it got to the Sword Mark, the more chaotic the power within the gale became, even causing the void to shatter from time to time. The power emanating from the Sword Mark also stirred up a storm of laws, and its danger level increased dramatically.

Even those at the Chaos Realm level would have to be extremely cautious once they get here.

Half a day later, the colossal teleportation array—the Gate of Two Realms—finally appeared ahead, constructed from thousands of components in the void.

The runes on the array moved in a regular pattern, emitting stable spatial fluctuations, and the spatial array bypassed the sword marks to directly reach the spirit world.

On the celestial vessel, everyone looked up at the enormous teleportation array, feeling its immense power.

At this moment, even Gu Yuanqing stepped out of the room, looked up into the distance, and activated his Void-Piercing Heavenly Eye in an attempt to glimpse the mystery within. Unfortunately, a flash of spiritual light blocked any attempt to see.

This magic array also dates back to ancient times. Even a Void Immortal would probably find it difficult to construct such an array in this kind of space.

Putting aside everything else, the fact that this formation can ignore the power emanating from the sword mark that severed the two worlds and has existed for eternity speaks volumes.

"Fellow Daoists, please be careful, there may be some bumps in the teleportation process!" The voice of the Spirit Treasure Holy Land rang out.

With the sound, the Sky Boat was getting closer and closer to the teleportation array. However, in everyone's sight, the teleportation array seemed to grow larger and larger, eventually seemingly covering the entire world. The Sky Boat was like a small boat on the sea within the teleportation array!
A strange light flickered in Gu Yuanqing's eyes. This kind of spatial Dao even amazed Hun Tian Bu Si, who had condensed the spatial Dao Law!

The protective shield on the spaceship also began to change, transforming from an oval shape into a spindle shape, and the pale blue light screen turned indigo.

Om-!
As if a thin membrane had been torn open, a strong sense of spatial pulling came, and the scenery outside the celestial ship was instantly stretched and distorted, turning into a dazzling passage.

The spaceship trembled continuously, and the indigo protective shield seemed to be constantly twisting.

Then, endless darkness descended, as if time and space ceased to exist. Most people experienced a momentary blankness in their senses. When they came to their senses, the Sky-Crossing Ship had already arrived at the other end of the Gate Between Two Realms. Looking back, they could see the teleportation array constantly shrinking!

"Have we arrived in the Spirit Realm?" The cultivators who were visiting the Spirit Realm for the first time all came to the ship's side and looked down at the scene of this world.

However, the outside scenery was just like the area near the sword mark in the cultivation world, with annihilation clouds, annihilation aurora, law storms, spatial rifts and so on intertwined. In fact, due to the spiritual energy, this space seemed even more dangerous.

The view was blocked by the light emitted by various forces, making it impossible to see anything in the distance.

However, as they moved further away from the Sword Scar Abyss, the speed of the Sky Ship gradually increased, the surrounding dangers began to weaken, and the protective shield on the Sky Ship began to gradually diminish.

After another day or so, the fluctuations in the surrounding energy had weakened, and finally, we could occasionally see the ground through the clouds, and our divine sense could also extend beyond the protective shield.

The ark descended slightly, breaking free of the gale layer.

Exclamations of amazement rang out: "Is this the Spirit Realm? Compared to the Cultivation Realm, it's worlds apart!"

In the distance, the sky was as clear as crystal, the sacred mountains stood tall, waterfalls cascaded like the Milky Way, celestial birds and mythical beasts darted among the auspicious clouds, spiritual plants flourished on the earth, and the rosy glow of the sunset filled the air. Further away, one could vaguely see the majestic celestial palace and the floating immortal island, all imbued with the natural charm of Taoism and brimming with vitality.

Exploring with divine sense, one could even sense that the spiritual energy floating in the air was comparable to that of an ordinary spiritual mountain in the cultivation world.

Gu Yuanqing remained calm. He had already visited the Spirit Realm once when Li Chengyi was in danger. Moreover, in terms of spiritual energy, how could the Spirit Realm compare to Beiquan Cave Heaven?
Just then, Qi Yingchen walked in from the other end of the corridor, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and bowed slightly, smiling, "Senior Gu, this is now the Spirit Realm. In another hour, the flying boat will land at the top of Thousand Spirit Mountain. I wonder if you have any plans or destination after arriving in the Spirit Realm? If not, you can stay temporarily in the Spirit Treasure Holy Land. The Holy Lord also looks forward to your esteemed presence." Gu Yuanqing asked, "How far is the Spirit Ruins Sect from here?"

"Senior is going to the Spirit Ruins Sect?" Qi Yingchen was slightly taken aback.

Gu Yuanqing smiled and said, "It's just some private matters."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yingchen didn't press further and said, "The Lingxu Sect is located in Zhenyuan Continent, which is quite far, over four million miles away. However, there is a flying boat in Qianling Mountain that goes towards Zhenyuan Continent. Senior can take a ride there."

Gu Yuanqing waved his hand: "No need for that. Since we've come to the Spirit Realm, let's take this opportunity to walk around and have a look."

Qi Yingchen smiled and said, "That's true. Moreover, with your cultivation level, it would be slower to travel by flying boat. Please wait a moment, Senior."

He closed his eyes slightly, and after a moment handed over a jade slip with both hands: "This contains a map of the distribution of sects in the Spirit Realm. Although it is not very detailed and there may be many changes, it is generally accurate. Perhaps you can use it or not, senior."

Gu Yuanqing did not refuse the kindness. He accepted it with both hands, clasped his hands in thanks, and said, "In that case, thank you very much, fellow Daoist!"

"You're too kind, senior." Qi Yingchen then took out another token and handed it over, saying, "This is the Star Token of my Lingbao Holy Land. Those who hold this token are all honored guests of my Lingbao Holy Land. Whether it's riding a flying boat or visiting the properties under the Lingbao Holy Land, they will receive preferential treatment. Perhaps this token is somewhat inconsistent with your status, senior, but I am just an ordinary elder and only have this kind of authority. Please don't find it offensive."

Gu Yuanqing said, "Since arriving in Wangxiang City, Fellow Daoist Qi has taken great care of me, which makes me feel a little embarrassed."

Qi Yingchen cupped his hands and said sincerely, "Please don't refuse, Senior Gu, otherwise the Holy Lord will surely blame me for not handling things properly."

Gu Yuanqing was both amused and exasperated: "Very well, then I, Gu, will accept your offer without further ado!"

An hour passed in the blink of an eye.

The celestial vessel landed on a huge plaza, and the cultivators on board disembarked one after another.

Gu Yuanqing declined Qi Yingchen's offer to see him off by flying boat.

Qi Yingchen then used his spiritual technique to open a gap in the no-fly formation atop Thousand Spirit Mountain, personally sending Gu Yuanqing into the air before respectfully seeing him off in a flash.

This scene once again drew the attention of the cultivators who were disembarking from the celestial ship, because given their status, the only way to fly away was to follow the road all the way to the foot of the mountain!

Those who could make the Lingbao Holy Land do this must either possess exceptional cultivation or hold an extraordinary status.

The maid beside Chu Yiyi couldn't help but say, "Miss, this young master seems to be of extraordinary status. Could he be the holy son of some holy land?"

Wearing a white veil, Chu Yiyi's eyes gleamed slightly as she said, "I sensed his extraordinary nature that day. It's a pity; I should have gone to invite him myself."

……

Gu Yuanqing rode his escape light unhurriedly through the gale, holding the jade slip given to him by Qi Yingchen in his hand, and reading the information within with his divine sense.

After a moment, he murmured, "In general, it's similar to the situation 50,000 years ago. The biggest difference is that these heretical sects seem to occupy a larger territory!"

Overall, the spirit realm is divided into three factions: righteous sects, evil sects, and demons, standing in a tripartite balance, but the three factions are also intertwined within their respective forces.

In truth, the Spirit Realm is not much different from the Cultivation Realm. The only difference is that the spiritual energy here is more abundant, there are more spiritual mountains, and there are also more high-level cultivators. Even ordinary people are strong and healthy, and can easily reach the Yuan Shi level, so their aptitude is naturally better.

But for Gu Yuanqing, even though there wasn't much difference between Void Heaven cultivators and mortals, ordinary Yin-Yang cultivators were just large ants.

He walked calmly as if he were in the cultivation world, seeing all kinds of beautiful scenery and wonders. Occasionally, he would stop in some cities to experience the different customs and cultures of the spirit world. Perhaps some people could sense his extraordinary nature, but who could guess that this young man was a great cultivator of the Chaotic Undying who stood at the peak of the spirit world?
He walked through the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers, witnessing the rare and exotic plants cultivated by the Wood Spirit Clan, their rich spiritual energy condensing into clouds; he also lingered in the Thunderous Swamp, watching the sky filled with thunderstorms like dragons and snakes rising from the land, their destruction concealing boundless vitality. In the mortal metropolis, he listened to stories and sipped tea; in the border markets, he idly observed cultivators coming and going, trading, witnessing the myriad aspects of life in the mortal world.

He climbed Wangxian Mountain and watched the sea of ​​clouds surge like a tide, and the sun and moon shine side by side; he looked out over the Ancient Demon Mountain Range and felt the wild atmosphere.

The spirit world is vast and diverse, with landscapes that are sometimes ethereal and otherworldly, sometimes majestic and perilous, and sometimes bizarre and fantastical.

Along the way, he was like a pure passerby, not deliberately pursuing opportunities when they came, nor easily getting involved in battles. During this time, he even saw the Celestial cultivators of the Holy Heaven Sect, but he just watched quietly and walked indifferently.

Only its direction remained unchanged, passing through bustling cities, crossing desolate mountains and wilderness, and traversing boundless spiritual lakes, steadily heading towards Zhenyuan.

Millions of miles is a distance that ordinary people, or even most cultivators, would find difficult to traverse in their entire lives. But for Gu Yuanqing, even with his frequent stops and starts, less than three months had passed.

As he got closer to Zhenyuanzhou, his mind became increasingly unsettled, with waves of turmoil rising within him, because he would hear news of Li Miaoxuan from time to time, whether he was traveling or sitting in a restaurant.

Faced with this woman who had given him so much, he felt as if he were no longer the supreme, immortal cultivator standing at the pinnacle, but an ordinary man.

He could even feel a sense of tension and unease rising within him, a feeling he had never experienced even when facing Mu Tianheng and the Demon Lord's attack.

"Love?" Gu Yuanqing murmured to himself.

To be honest, this feeling seemed very distant to him since he began cultivating, so distant that he could hardly remember it. But at this moment, it seemed to remind him of the innocent emotions he felt before his rebirth, when he was studying.

He had very complicated feelings about Li Miaoxuan.

Back then, when he was reborn in the Great Qian Dynasty, the legend he heard most often when he was practicing martial arts was about this woman who became a Zhenwu at the age of ten.

For him at that time, the True Martial Realm was already out of reach. Li Miaoxuan was a chosen one of heaven, whose status and cultivation were something that could only be looked up to by others.

After that, he only met her three times. She helped him a lot in his cultivation and eventually left him a child, which finally gave him a sense of belonging to the Great Qian Dynasty and made him no longer feel alone.

But how should we measure the feelings between the two?
What are her thoughts now that more than three hundred years have passed?
Gu Yuanqing didn't know!

However, there are some things that, no matter how much one has seen or how high one's cultivation is, are ultimately difficult to understand unless one has personally experienced them.

With this feeling in mind, he finally set foot on Zhenyuan Continent and arrived in the territory controlled by the Lingxu Sect.

Within the many large cities, the number of outer disciples of the Lingxu Sect has increased, and the name and legends of Li Miaoxuan have also become more widely known.

In the Lingxu Sect, Li Miaoxuan is still considered a legend. She is a woman who has only cultivated for a little over three hundred years, but now she is about to undergo the Great Tribulation of Chaos!
(End of this chapter)