I became an immortal in the mountains

Chapter 745 Home Visit
The Blessed Land of Spirits is situated atop the nine ancestral veins of the Spirit Realm.

It can be considered one of the most sacred and blessed places in the world.

It is precisely because the Lingxu Sect possesses this blessed land that it has been able to produce masters in every generation. Even though the sect lost many masters ten thousand years ago, it is gradually recovering to this day.

With a master of the Chaos Realm and the help of the blessed land's formation, even compared to other top sects, the Lingxu Sect is more than capable of maintaining its foundation. Once Li Miaoxuan becomes the Undying Chaos Realm, the Lingxu Sect will once again become one of the truly top sects.

Therefore, Li Miaoxuan is now more important to the Lingxu Sect than anything else, and in terms of sect status, she is only below the sect master and the major peak masters.

His tribulation was also a top priority for the sect.

At the edge of the sect, the tribulation ground had already perfected the formation, waiting for Li Miaoxuan to adjust her condition to its best and find an opportunity to break through so that she could use it immediately. As a long-established sect, the experience in tribulation is quite rich, and there are records within the sect. The preparations have taken into consideration in all aspects.

Four Seasons Peak is where Li Miaoxuan cultivates.

There is an independent magic array in the peak, close to the main peak's spiritual vein, and only sect leaders can reside there.

This peak possesses the divine charm of nature's creation, containing the wonder of the cycle of time. The scenery changes with the mountain's shape, making it exceptionally beautiful.

At the foot of the mountain, it is always a warm spring day, filled with the vibrant energy of all things growing. The grass and trees are evergreen all year round, and bees and butterflies frolic, creating a scene full of vitality.

As you ascend the mountain path, the scenery subtly changes, gradually transitioning into the height of summer. The forest becomes extremely dense and lush, its branches and leaves blocking out the sun. The air is filled with a humid and warm atmosphere, along with the rich fragrance of grass and trees. The chirping of cicadas and birds fills the air, creating a vibrant and exuberant atmosphere of life.

Further up, you reach the realm of clear autumn, where the mountains are ablaze with fiery maple leaves, and the refreshing autumn breeze brings a touch of mature richness and a faint sense of desolation.

Upon reaching the summit, it was already deep winter. A thin layer of snow covered the green pines, and plum blossoms bloomed proudly. A clear pool was frozen like glass, reflecting the azure sky. All things seemed to be asleep, yet beneath the silence lay a power waiting to burst forth.

At the highest point of the peak, the Time Pavilion stands quietly.

Li Miaoxuan sat quietly, her mind wandering through the vast emptiness, sensing the great Dao of the four seasons simultaneously rotating below the mountain. In the natural cycle of birth, prosperity, harvest, and accumulation, she witnessed the supreme mystery of calamity destruction and rebirth in the Nine Tribulations of the Spiritual Ruins Scripture that she was cultivating.

After returning from the distant lands, she settled here, where true disciples, inner disciples, and miscellaneous disciples took care of various tasks.

Halfway up the mountain stands the Frost Flower Palace.

This was originally the place where the senior disciple of the Lingxu Sect handled affairs, but Li Miaoxuan was about to break through and was in seclusion in the Shixu Pavilion, so the affairs in the Shuanghua Hall were handled by Mu Chuxia, a true disciple of the Yin-Yang Longevity Realm.

Inside the main hall, the host and guests were seated separately.

Xiao Yunqi clasped his hands and said, "Fairy Mu, I have come to pay my respects to Fairy Miaoxuan. Please convey my greetings."

Mu Chuxia said apologetically, "Senior Sister Miaoxuan is about to undergo her tribulation and is in seclusion to cultivate. She has also strictly ordered that no one or anything should disturb her peace."

"I have come here specifically to help Fairy Miaoxuan overcome her tribulation. These are the Azure Sea Tide Myriad Transformation Pill, the Cloud Dream Rebirth Pill, and the Heaven-Stealing Sun-Changing Mirror. The tribulation of chaos is no small matter. With the help of these items, perhaps the chances of successfully overcoming the tribulation will be greater." Xiao Yunqi waved his hand, and the attendant standing behind him brought up the three treasure boxes.

Mu Chuxia did not accept it, saying, "I will certainly convey the Holy Son's kindness, but please take back this treasure. You know my senior sister's personality; she doesn't like to owe favors. The sect has also made preparations for her tribulation, so please don't make things difficult for me."

Xiao Yunqi felt somewhat unwilling, but he couldn't force the issue. In fact, he knew that Li Miaoxuan didn't seem to have any affection for him. In the past, he might have been able to think of other ways, but now that Li Miaoxuan was about to become a Huntian cultivator, even the Lingxu Sect itself didn't want Li Miaoxuan to have any more entanglements with him. However, he was unwilling to give up.

As the Holy Son of Yunmeng Holy Land, he rarely failed to obtain what he desired, and countless women wanted to become his Daoist partner. Yet, Li Miaoxuan disdained him, for what he could not obtain was all the more precious to him.

In his view, only a woman like Li Miaoxuan was worthy of him.

And in this world, only he himself is worthy of Li Miaoxuan!
It's just the Chaotic Heaven Realm, right? He'll reach it sooner or later.

However, it was not a good time to pester her any further. He knew Li Miaoxuan's aloof and decisive nature, and he understood the determination in Mu Chuxia's words. If he continued to pester her, it would only increase her annoyance.

He was not angry at all. He stood up and showed a gentle smile: "In that case, I will trouble Junior Sister Mu. I will stay at your sect's guest house for the time being and wait for the good news of Fairy Miaoxuan's successful tribulation. If Fairy Miaoxuan comes out of seclusion, I hope you will let me know."

Mu Chuxia nodded in agreement and personally escorted him out of the main hall, then had other disciples see him off on his behalf.

……

Gu Yuanqing continued on his way to the blessed land at a leisurely pace.

With his cultivation level, unless he deliberately exposes himself, the entire Lingxu Sect would hardly be able to detect it.

Three days later, they arrived at the Xuanxu Mountain Range.

The continuous mountain range was shrouded in clouds and mist, resembling a fairyland, and various rare birds and animals could be seen appearing there from time to time.

And this is only the outer perimeter of the Xuanxu Mountains.

Flying swords or flying boats can be seen flying across the sky from time to time.

On the ground, many cultivators were also rushing along the mountain path towards the sacred land of spiritual wonder.

Recently, the Lingxu Sect has opened its gates once every hundred years to welcome talented individuals.

Furthermore, the sect's senior disciple, Li Miaoxuan, is about to trigger a great calamity, and the double event has made the once quiet mountain path more lively than ever before.

Most of these cultivators were young, and their cultivation was at the Dao Embryo Realm. Although their auras were somewhat immature, their eyes were bright and full of aspirations and fighting spirit.

They were all outstanding talents carefully cultivated by various Daoist academies under the Lingxu Sect, who came to participate in the selection of outer disciples after receiving their recommendations.

Gu Yuanqing, dressed in a blue robe, strolled along the mountain path. His calm demeanor stood out from the tense or excited young cultivators around him, yet strangely blended into the hustle and bustle.

His pace seemed slow, almost like taking a stroll, but before you knew it, he had overtaken the crowd.

About half an hour passed.

Passing through the ancient archway inscribed with the words "Lingxu," the terrain suddenly opens up, revealing a vast bluestone plaza. At the end of the plaza lies the outer gate of the Lingxu Sect. Beyond that lies the true Lingmiao Blessed Land, the entire Lingmiao Blessed Land enveloped in a magical array.

Even the immortal Hun Tian wouldn't dare to break into such a formation.

This place was originally the first gate for receiving visitors, but now all the disciples were busy preparing for the once-a-decade grand opening of the mountain gate.

A large crowd gathered in front of the hall, with outer disciples of the Lingxu Sect constantly registering the information of those who came, checking their letters of recommendation, and verifying their identities.

Gu Yuanqing did not linger and headed straight for the reception hall.

Before they could even reach the front, a disciple maintaining order blocked their way and said coldly, "What are you doing? Get in line. If you dare to move again, no matter who you are, you will be disqualified."

"My name is Gu Yuanqing. I am not here to attend the meeting, but to visit a friend," Gu Yuanqing said gently.

With his cultivation level, he could naturally reveal his cultivation directly and call out to pay his respects in front of the Spirit Ruins Blessed Land. However, his purpose in coming here was for Li Miaoxuan.

As the senior disciple of the Lingxu Sect, Gu Yuanqing did not want to make a big fuss about Li Miaoxuan before knowing her intentions, and he did not want to cause her trouble because of himself. Therefore, he planned to take the normal route, so as not to be so conspicuous.

The outer disciple of the Fire Gate sized up Gu Yuanqing. Seeing that Gu Yuanqing's aura was not prominent and that he had no companions, the disciple did not think that Gu Yuanqing was any important person. He waved his hand and said, "Visiting friends? Today is the day of our sect's major examination. We do not receive guests. If you want to visit friends, you can send your visiting card after the examination."

Gu Yuanqing wasn't angry. After a moment's thought, he raised his hand and flipped it over, revealing an object. He handed it over, saying, "Please use this as proof to convey my message."

It is the Star Token of the Lingbao Holy Land.

The outer disciple took it somewhat impatiently, but it felt heavy in his hand and he almost lost his grip. Fortunately, he reacted quickly, activated his inner energy cultivation technique, and managed to stand up by gripping it tightly with both hands.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be an ancient, dark silver token with starlight flowing across it, making it clear at a glance that it was extraordinary. However, with his cultivation and strength, he had never seen a Star Token before. Moreover, holding the Star Token in his hands, he was so overwhelmed that he didn't even have the strength to speak. His legs trembled, and sweat beaded on his forehead.

Gu Yuanqing was slightly taken aback. He quickly raised his hand and the token flew back into his hand. He said apologetically, "I had almost forgotten the weight of this item."

The outer disciple, his hands still trembling slightly, clasped his hands and said, "Senior, please wait a moment while I go and report to the elder."

Even if he were stupid, he would know that Gu Yuanqing's cultivation was extraordinary at this moment, and he dared not be as negligent as before.

Gu Yuanqing smiled and said, "Please do as you wish!"

The outer disciple hurried away, his steps unsteady, as he had almost injured his meridians due to the rapid circulation of his true energy.

The young migrants queuing around to register were filled with surprise at this scene, and they all secretly sized up Gu Yuanqing.

Just a few more moments.

A middle-aged man rushed over. Judging from his clothes, he was an outer sect elder. His cultivation level was not high, only at the Void Heaven Realm. As soon as he arrived, he clasped his hands and said, "Greetings, fellow Daoist. My name is Cao Zhengping. May I take a look at the token?"

Gu Yuanqing handed it over again, still wondering if the token from the Lingbao Holy Land would work, since it was just a token issued by the Lingbao Holy Land.

The middle-aged man was startled after just one glance. As an outer sect elder, he was also responsible for greeting guests and had to keep a close eye on the tokens, keepsakes, clothing, and other items of the various sects. Otherwise, he might accidentally offend someone and make a fool of himself.

Although he didn't know it was a Star Token, he recognized its origin. It bore the sect seal of the Spirit Treasure Holy Land. He quickly clasped his hands and said, "So you are a fellow Daoist from the Spirit Treasure Holy Land. My apologies! My disciples are ignorant and have offended you. Please forgive me."

Gu Yuanqing chuckled and said, "He is also fulfilling his duties, so I won't blame him. However, I am not from the Lingbao Holy Land. This was a gift from a fellow Daoist from the Lingbao Holy Land. I thought your sect could probably recognize it."

Cao Zhengping asked, "And who is this fellow Daoist? May I ask your esteemed name and abode?"

"Gu Yuanqing, from Beiquan Mountain, has come to the sect to visit a friend," Gu Yuanqing said.

Cao Zhengping had never heard of Beiquan Mountain, but in his eyes, Gu Yuanqing's aura was restrained, and his cultivation and strength were completely undetectable. However, since he was holding the token of the Spirit Treasure Holy Land, he must have an extraordinary background. He said, "So it is Fellow Daoist Gu. May I ask who in my Lingxu Sect you are looking for on this trip? I will convey your message on your behalf!"

“Li Miaoxuan!” Gu Yuanqing said with a smile.

"Senior Sister Miaoxuan? Are you referring to Li Miaoxuan, the senior sister of my Lingxu Sect?" Cao Zhengping asked in astonishment.

Gu Yuanqing chuckled: "If your clan doesn't have a second Li Miaoxuan, then it should be her."

Cao Zhengping said calmly, "I'm afraid you've come at an inopportune time. Our senior sister is about to undergo her tribulation and is currently in seclusion. She is not receiving any guests. This is the sect leader's order. I hope you will understand."

Gu Yuanqing said, "Could you please inform her that I am an old friend of hers? You only need to say my name."

Cao Zhengping said helplessly, "It's not that I don't want to inform you, fellow Daoist, but even if I wanted to see Senior Sister, I couldn't. If I disturbed Senior Sister Miaoxuan's tribulation, I would be guilty of a capital offense, and even the sect leader wouldn't forgive me. So please forgive me, fellow Daoist!"

Gu Yuanqing frowned slightly. In fact, he hesitated whether to go see Li Miaoxuan. After all, she was about to undergo her tribulation and he did not want to disturb her mind. But then he thought, regardless of whether the two had a romantic relationship, the tribulation of chaos was extremely difficult. Many people in the Chaos Realm had fallen in this tribulation. If he could bring her back to Beiquan Cave Heaven and help her overcome this tribulation, it would be a way of repaying some of the kindness he had shown her.

He was thinking to himself that the Celestial Steed was also in this blessed land, so he might have no choice but to use the Heavenly Fishing Technique to enter and meet it.

Just then, Cao Zhengping suddenly said, "How about this, fellow Daoist, you can stay temporarily in the guest courtyard of my sect's residence. Senior Sister is at Shixu Peak. If you wish to visit her, you can go to Shixu Peak and ask her yourself."

Gu Yuanqing chuckled, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "That's fine then, thank you very much, fellow Daoist!"

“You’re welcome, it’s only right. Since you hold the token of the Holy Land of Spiritual Treasures, you are also an honored guest in my Spiritual Ruins Sect. Please come this way!” Cao Zhengping said.

Then, under Cao Zhengping's guidance, Gu Yuanqing headed towards the front hall.

The disciple who had stopped Gu Yuanqing earlier glanced at Gu Yuanqing, and seeing that he had walked away, he approached his fellow disciple and chuckled in a low voice, "Senior Brother Chen, guess who that person was looking for?"

"Who are you looking for?" The senior brother turned around and glanced back.

"Senior Sister, in the past six months, since you returned from the extraterrestrial battlefield, I don't even know how many people have come across you. Many people haven't even met you once before, yet they dare to call you an old friend. Don't they realize that even the Holy Son of the Cloud Dream Holy Land was thoroughly humiliated by you..."

(End of this chapter)