I became an immortal in the mountains

Chapter 755 Would you be willing to be a guest minister?
The grand formation in front of Nine Tribulations Peak came to an end.

"We finally won!"

"Miaoxuan has survived the Heavenly Tribulation, and our Lingxu Sect now has two great Chaos Realm cultivators. From now on, we will no longer have to live in constant fear like before!"

"If one day Miaoxuan achieves the Undying Realm, then our Spirit Ruins Sect will have truly returned to the ranks of the top sects in the Spirit Realm!"

Looking at the results of the battle, and then turning back to look at Li Miaoxuan on the mountain, the cultivators of the Lingxu Sect were even somewhat dazed.

At this moment, some people were already cheering and laughing!
However, the cheers were quickly replaced by solemnity. Although they were prepared for this battle, the casualties were still considerable.

The sect elders had no time to cheer; instead, they rushed around treating the wounded.

Fortunately, most of the casualties were among the wounded, and very few disciples actually perished, most of whom were casually killed by the enemy in the early stages of the battle.

This shows that the Lingxu Sect truly deserves its reputation as a top-tier sect, as its disciples are indeed skilled in preserving their lives.

Of course, this is also related to the fact that the purpose of the visitors was not to kill these ordinary cultivators who had undergone Heavenly Transformation. In addition, with the cover of the formation and the restraint of the experts in the sect, there were no large-scale casualties.

Lingxu Sect is located in a blessed land. As a top sect, although it lacks high-end combat power, it has no shortage of spiritual medicine. As long as they are left with a breath and have not been completely killed, most of them can be saved.

Severed limbs and broken bodies can be restored using the sect's secret techniques, but the restored body needs to be tempered and cultivated again to restore its original cultivation foundation, which comes at a considerable cost.

Outside Nine Tribulations Peak, everything was bustling with activity, but at the summit, it was remarkably quiet.

Li Miaoxuan sat cross-legged in meditation, with Gu Yuanqing standing beside her. The Lingxu Sect seemed to have become outsiders, and no one attempted to climb the mountain.

An invisible force isolated the mountaintop. Let alone walking up, just getting close enough that a single glance from Gu Yuanqing was enough to make anyone feel overwhelmed by the pressure.

The Lingxu Sect cultivators who had some free time looked towards the direction of Nine Tribulations Peak from afar, whispering and discussing among themselves.

"Who exactly is this person... this senior? Is he a Yin-Yang cultivator, or a Chaos Realm expert?"

"It must be some senior Hun Tian, ​​but I wonder what his relationship is with Senior Sister Miao Xuan?"

"The relationship must be extraordinary. He came here with Senior Sister and Peak Master Yun before."

"Could it be the resurrection of one of our Lingxu Sect's seniors? Or perhaps a protector specially found by the sect for our senior sister?"

"This possibility cannot be ruled out."

However, some people have also raised questions.

"This is the territory of my Lingxu Sect, and Li Miaoxuan is also the senior sister of my Lingxu Sect. What right does she have to stop us from below?"

"Perhaps it's for Senior Sister Miaoxuan's safety. After all, who knows if there are people in the sect now who might be like Tu Chang... Tu Muyun?"

……

Most of the people from the Lingxu Sect were unaware of Gu Yuanqing's background. With the great battle imminent, they had no time to pay much attention, but now that the battle was over, their gossipy nature was aroused.

Mu Chuxia was surrounded by a lot of people, most of whom were female cultivators.

"Senior Sister Mu, who exactly is that person up there? What is their relationship with Senior Sister?" a female cultivator asked in a low voice.

"I don't know either!" Mu Chuxia replied helplessly, having answered this question countless times.

"Oh, I understand. It was Master and Senior Sister who issued a gag order, right?" the female cultivator nodded.

Mu Chuxia remained expressionless. Although she had her own guesses, she dared not speak rashly.

Beside Yun Yinghe, an elder also transmitted a message: "Peak Master Yun, please tell us the truth about that person on the mountain..."

“Miaoxuan’s old friend!” Yun Yinghe replied calmly, without revealing any further information. This matter was of great importance to the Lingxu Sect, and how to handle it still needed to be discussed with the sect leader before proceeding.

……

After Li Miaoxuan overcame her tribulation, she sat cross-legged atop the Nine Tribulations Peak. She had detached herself from the long river formed by the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth and was digesting what she had gained from this enlightenment.

His aura became completely stable, and he slowly stood at the level of the early stage of the Shattered Heaven Realm.

Gu Yuanqing sensed its aura and was slightly surprised.

Among all the Shattered Heaven Realm cultivators I knew, Li Miao had just entered the Shattered Heaven Realm, yet her aura was so profound that it was no less than that of many cultivators who had reached the Great Perfection of the Shattered Heaven Realm, and it was comparable to my own back then.

Yun Yinghe concealed her aura and came to the mountaintop, exchanged a few words with Gu Yuanqing, and then left.

Rumors about Gu Yuanqing spread rapidly within the sect. The elders of the sect with real status could easily obtain information about Gu Yuanqing from the guest hall, but all they knew was that Gu Yuanqing came from Beiquan Mountain, held the token of the Lingbao Holy Land, and was an old friend of Li Miaoxuan. They knew nothing more.

Information about the perpetrators of this attack is gradually being gathered.

Inside the sect's main hall, a group of elders gathered.

"Are they from the Heavenly Demon Sect?"

"It shouldn't be. I've heard that the Heavenly Demon Sect Master is just a Yin-Yang cultivator. How could he possibly control so many Yin-Yang cultivators? I think it's probably a heretical sect using his name!"

“Although they all deliberately concealed their true nature, in the end, they still exposed their true nature. I dare to guarantee that one of them is from the Netherworld Sect and the other is from the Taiyin Palace!” Yun Yinghe said in a deep voice.

"Indeed, I sensed it too. One of them clearly possesses the Nine Netherworld Purgatory Demon Scripture as his foundational technique!"

With everyone chiming in, the secret was revealed.

"It's a pity we didn't capture a single one. Otherwise, we could have taken him to the Spirit Treasure Holy Land and asked the Spirit Venerable to intervene and make the evil sects give an explanation!" an elder sighed.

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly fell silent.

Yes, this is the Lingxu Sect now. If the Youming Sect and Taiyin Sect had dared to do this ten thousand years ago, we would have attacked them first.

Whether the visitors are from these two major sects or not is irrelevant. Even if they are truly controlled by the Heavenly Demon Sect, or if other forces used your sect's methods to attack my Spirit Ruins Sect, then your sect should take responsibility!

But now, all the Spirit Void Sect can rely on is the Spirit Venerable and the so-called rules of the righteous and evil paths!
"Huh? Did I say something wrong?" The elder looked around.

"Elder Lin, you are not wrong. The mistake lies in the fact that our Lingxu Sect is too weak right now!" Sect Master Ye Zhenghong suddenly spoke up, then shook his head helplessly and asked, "Have the people around Tu Muyun been thoroughly interrogated?"

"Reporting to the Sect Master, all those associated with him have been apprehended for the time being and questioned using the Mind-Asking Mirror. Three of them have some issues, but two of them left the sect half a month ago and their whereabouts are unknown. Little is known about the remaining one." Tu Muyun's incident has dealt a significant blow to the Lingxu Sect.

Because of their betrayal, the protective array of the Lingxu Sect needs to be re-examined and adjusted; otherwise, no one knows what kind of accident might occur.

Moreover, the betrayal of an elder who had stayed in Lingxu for thousands of years cast a shadow over the hearts of the elders of Lingxu Sect.

Fortunately, Li Miaoxuan successfully overcame her tribulation; otherwise, the morale of the entire sect would have been shattered.

“And what about Gu Yuanqing here…” an elder said.

Ye Zhenghong said, "I will meet with Miaoxuan in person after Miaoxuan finishes his enlightenment."

……

Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

The vast and boundless aura surrounding Li Miaoxuan had completely stabilized and settled, becoming perfectly harmonious and flawless. It was as if she had already made considerable progress in the early stages of the Chaotic Heaven Realm, rather than just entering it. Her profound foundation was truly astonishing.

She opened her eyes, her gaze sweeping over Gu Yuanqing, who was not far away, and Gu Yuanqing seemed to wake up at the same time.

Their eyes met.

"Thank you," Li Miaoxuan said, her voice clear and melodious, carrying a hint of the Daoist charm unique to cultivators of the Chaotic Heaven Realm.

Gu Yuanqing smiled slightly and said in a relaxed tone, "Even if I hadn't made a move back then, he wouldn't have been able to hurt you in the slightest."

Li Miaoxuan gently shook her head, her gaze sweeping over the few remaining traces of battle in the distance, and said, "But the opportunity to comprehend the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth after breaking through one's realm may be missed. Even if one spends decades more honing one's skills, it may not be able to match even a fraction of what one gains from the interaction between Heaven and Man in these days."

Gu Yuanqing smiled and said no more. The invisible aura that had enveloped the entire Nine Tribulations Peak for half a month also quietly subsided.

Just a moment later, a streak of light arrived rapidly, landing on the peak and revealing Yun Yinghe's figure.

With barely suppressed joy and excitement on her face, she strode forward.

Li Miaoxuan stood up and, following the usual etiquette, cupped her hands and bowed, saying, "Miaoxuan greets Master!"

Yun Yinghe quickly stepped forward and helped her up, her eyes filled with relief and pride: "Get up quickly! Good! Good! Good! I never thought that in my lifetime, I, Yun Yinghe, would be able to witness my disciple achieve the Great Dao of Chaos! This is the greatest blessing of my life!"

Her laughter was hearty, but she unconsciously softened the word "teacher" slightly, and her words and actions showed more respect and courtesy towards a stronger person than a pure teacher-student relationship.

Li Miaoxuan keenly sensed this subtle change in her master. In the cultivation world, strength is paramount, an ironclad rule. It is not uncommon for former masters and disciples to become equals due to one's significantly advanced cultivation level, or even for the higher-level cultivator to guide and mentor the former master in their cultivation.

She understood perfectly well, but she didn't point it out, maintaining her respect for the teacher's kindness.

After exchanging pleasantries, Yun Yinghe's expression turned serious, and she said, "Miaoxuan, the sect leader wishes to see you." She paused, then turned her gaze to Gu Yuanqing beside her, her tone becoming even more polite, "Would Fellow Daoist Gu do me the honor of accompanying me?"

Li Miaoxuan also looked at Gu Yuanqing, her eyes questioning.

Gu Yuanqing smiled calmly and said, "In that case, let's meet."

"Alright! Please follow me, both of you!" Yun Yinghe was delighted and quickly led the two of them on a flight of light, heading towards the blessed land of spiritual wonder.

The moment Gu Yuanqing stepped into the blessed land, a rainbow bridge of seven-colored light extended from the summit of the mountain, like a magnificent staircase, stretching directly to the feet of the three.

At the end of the Rainbow Bridge, Ye Zhenghong, the sect leader of the Lingxu Sect, stood with his hands behind his back, waiting there.

This is already a high-level welcoming ceremony from the sect!

Yun Yinghe stepped aside and said, "Fellow Daoist Gu, please."

Gu Yuanqing did not refuse and walked calmly in the center, with Li Miaoxuan and Yun Yinghe following half a step behind.

The three stepped onto the rainbow bridge, which then automatically contracted, carrying them across a vast distance in an instant, directly to the gate of the main hall atop the summit.

Ye Zhenghong stepped forward with a smile, cupped his hands and said, "Fellow Daoist Gu, your presence is an honor to our Lingxu Sect. We have been negligent in the past, and we hope you will forgive us."

In her words, she treated him with the utmost respect as a fellow cultivator of the same or even higher level, and did not feel that her status was superior just because Gu Yuanqing was Li Miaoxuan's Daoist partner.

Gu Yuanqing returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "Sect Leader Ye, you are too kind. It was I who concealed my cultivation level during my visit. I hope you will not take offense at any inconvenience caused."

Li Miaoxuan stepped forward and greeted the sect leader with proper etiquette.

Ye Zhenghong looked at her, his eyes full of admiration and joy, and laughed heartily, "Miaoxuan, there's no need for such formalities! You have already advanced to the Chaotic Heaven Realm, and the Great Dao is within reach. This is truly a blessing for the Lingxu Sect!" His words carried a touch of heartfelt emotion and a hint of subtle complexity.

The group entered the main hall and took their seats according to their status as guests and hosts.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Ye Zhenghong once again expressed his amazement at Gu Yuanqing's cultivation level and apologized again for his previous poor hospitality, while also thanking him for his help.

Gu Yuanqing also exchanged pleasantries and said, "It is only right that I, Gu, protect Miaoxuan during her tribulation."

In the midst of the harmonious atmosphere, Ye Zhenghong changed the subject and looked at Li Miaoxuan, asking, "Miaoxuan, now that you have achieved the Chaotic Heaven Realm, according to sect tradition, a grand Chaotic Heaven Banquet should be held to invite fellow cultivators from the Spirit Realm to celebrate. What are your thoughts on this?"

Li Miaoxuan, who preferred tranquility and disliked such noise, spoke frankly: "Sect Master, the situation on the outer battlefield is tense right now. At most, the great cultivators of the Spirit Realm are leaving their avatars within the realm. It is a time of great turmoil. For a mere Chaotic Heaven Realm cultivator to mobilize such a large force and hold such a grand banquet for the world is far too ostentatious. Let's just let this go. If we are fortunate enough to glimpse the Chaotic Heaven Undying Realm or even the Void Immortal Realm in the future, then we can host a banquet for our fellow cultivators."

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhenghong pondered for a moment and agreed, saying, "In that case, let's celebrate within the sect. Firstly, to congratulate you, and secondly, to boost the sect's morale and mitigate the impact of the recent troubles. What do you think?"

His words carried a hint of negotiation, which was a result of the changes brought about by his cultivation level.

Yun Yinghe, standing beside her, nodded in agreement: "That's exactly right. The matter of Tu Muyun has greatly shaken the entire sect. We need this joyous occasion to dispel the gloom and unite everyone's hearts."

Seeing that her master also said so, Li Miaoxuan no longer refused and nodded in agreement: "I will leave it to the sect leader and master to arrange."

Then, Ye Zhenghong turned his gaze to Gu Yuanqing and asked in a solemn tone, "I wonder what Fellow Daoist Gu's plans are after this?"

Gu Yuanqing took a sip of spiritual tea and said calmly, "Now that this matter is settled, I plan to travel to the outer battlefield, which can be considered as fulfilling an appointment with someone else."

Ye Zhenghong and Yun Yinghe exchanged a glance, then slowly said, "Fellow Daoist Gu's cultivation is extraordinary and admirable. I wonder... would you be willing to condescend to become a guest elder of my Lingxu Sect? You need not concern yourself with worldly affairs, just lend a helping hand to the sect in times of crisis, and my sect will certainly treat you with the highest honors."

Upon hearing this, all eyes in the hall focused on Gu Yuanqing.

(End of this chapter)