You, a druid, go to practice Taoism?.

Chapter 421 The Emperor of All Ages

After sealing the black box and the bronze throwing knife, Qi Ping's life returned to peace.

From the moment he embarked on the path of cultivation until now, he has gradually adapted to the rules and current state of this world. It seems that starting as a mortal, the difficulties ahead are endless. Even if the problems in the near future are solved, there will be all sorts of problems to deal with in the future.

Therefore, when faced with the strange "immortal" and the bronze flying knife, as well as the severed Mahayana path, Qi Ping only worried for a short while before adjusting his mindset.

The world is what it is, so worrying is useless. What matters is making the most of all the power you have, accumulating and preparing adequately, and enjoying everything in the process.

"Now that I think about it carefully, I realize I really missed out on a lot of the heartwarming and wonderful moments on the path to immortality."

Thinking of this, Qi Ping shook his head, but then a faint smile appeared on his face.

He now unifies the starry sea, sweeping away all demons, monsters, and treacherous officials, creating a starry sea cultivation world that no one had ever dared to dream of doing before, providing a stepping stone for everyone's path to immortality, and gaining the sincere support of countless people.

In terms of his achievements, it is no exaggeration to call him the greatest emperor of all time.

In fact, the people of the Nine Realms of the Star Sea addressed him in even more exaggerated terms. The only Immortal Emperor in history and the Star Emperor respected by all in the Star Sea were all respectful titles for him. It was just that Qi Ping felt that his strength was too weak and he did not dare to use such a flamboyant title. In addition, Qi Ping also felt that he was not as good as they said. His real purpose was still for himself.

However, having achieved such success, this achievement is something to be cherished and proud of.

Furthermore, the spirit stones, wealth, and various resources he had accumulated had reached a point where he could no longer calculate the exact number; this was the joy that wealth brought.

Furthermore, the forces he has cultivated are increasing, including Star Sea Academy, Azure God Army, and the rapidly growing Spirit Wood Academy and Spirit Beast Academy, all of which represent a significant boost to his foundation.

His animal companions, including some of the core ley line ants who have grown to the sixth rank along with the ley lines, have become his animal companions with the strongest bloodline power besides the little green dragon. In addition, the void fish, the little fairy tiger, and the golden marrow bees are all growing stronger rapidly, and their future achievements are bound to be extraordinary!
"I wonder how Crow, Little Fox, and Little Flower Fairy are doing? Will we be able to meet them this time?"

The crow who diligently cultivates and finds joy in it, the little fox who likes to sleep in his arms, and the little flower fairy who buries her roots in the soil and daydreams every day—these are all the most adorable parts of Qi Ping's memory.

Qi Ping wondered if his friends' personalities would change after they met again.

It's likely that they have changed. They've always been by his side since they were little and haven't experienced much of the world. Now that they've suddenly entered the cruel Forest Demon Realm, their personalities and perceptions are bound to change.

Finally, his friends and family who grew up with him are still by his side.

Thinking of this, Qi Ping suddenly realized that he hadn't gone back to see Old Man Zhou and Sister Nan for many years.

"It's time to go back and see them. Stop saying you're waiting for the future. Who can be sure about the future? If something unexpected happens one day, then it will be too late for regrets!"

Having witnessed the power of the "immortal" and the bronze flying knife, Qi Ping became calmer after his worries subsided. He had a clearer understanding of the path he was on, and his resolve to follow the Dao was stronger than ever before.

Even in the face of the most desperate circumstances, he will never be defeated or intimidated. No matter what he faces, he will do his best and maximize the power he has controlled and accumulated.
Thinking of this, Qi Ping condensed a spiritual body so that he wouldn't have to delay his cultivation.

The spirit's appearance was exactly the same as when it kept bees in the Cloud and Mist Mountains.

His clothes were still as simple as before, but he no longer wore the straw hat to protect himself from the sun. The youthful innocence on his face was long gone, replaced by a simple and calm demeanor that came with experience.
Qingtian Domain, Qingshi County, Cloud and Mist Mountains.

This place is no longer what it used to be; the No. 007 peak, where Qi Ping made his fortune, has long since disappeared into the past.

Qi Ping had not heard any news about the Nascent Soul level demonic insect king that had been sealed away on the Star Sea Continent.

Perhaps it has already left the Star Sea Continent, perhaps it is lying dormant in some corner, or perhaps it was casually collected by some powerful cultivator after leaving the Azure Sky Domain and used as material for cultivation and weapon crafting.

This once infamous and terrifying demonic insect, whose battle shockwaves were enough to destroy the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, is now nothing more than a threat in Qi Ping's eyes. His Earth Vein Ants, Void Fish Swarm, Golden Marrow Bees, and Azure God Army are all more than capable of easily sweeping away all demonic insects!
Faced with his rule and resources, even the so-called Demon Insect King, capable of causing widespread devastation, didn't have a chance to develop.

At this moment, the Cloud Mist Mountains have undergone tremendous changes in their topography and structure due to the reshaping of the earth's veins and the reintegration of high-level spiritual veins.

This place is no longer one where you have to be extremely careful even to rent a sacred field.

In the Cloud Mist Mountains today, every piece of land has a standard price, enough for ordinary cultivators to work hard and earn the resources they need for their cultivation.

In terms of cultivating spiritual herbs and fruits and raising spiritual livestock, the Cloud Mist Mountain Range has also established a special teaching site, where the latest breeding experience and knowledge are taught every once in a while.

If problems arise that Lingnong cannot handle on its own, such as epidemics, natural disasters, or pests, Lingnong can seek help from Xinghai Academy for assistance, and the cost will be covered by Xinghai Academy.

If significant losses are incurred due to these issues, the leasing agency will waive the corresponding rent and provide certain compensation. Therefore, with this security in place, the farmers here are generally full of enthusiasm.

Needless to say, the area is safe and secure; the people of the Cloud and Mist Mountains haven't experienced any serious incidents for a very long time.

The relevant authorities will handle any conflicts. No one can hide the truth from Xinghai Academy. If you want to resolve it privately, you can sign a life-or-death contract and fight to the death in the arena. Cultivators are warlike, so the life-or-death arena is now one of the characteristics of Qingtian Domain.

Because those who step onto the deathmatch arena are generally confident in themselves, there are many times when they are evenly matched, making such battles exceptionally exciting.

The people of Qingtian Domain had no complaints about this. After all, as much as they liked to fight, who would want to live in a place where they could be beaten to death at any time, killed by powerful people, and have no way to reason with them?
The voluntary signing of the deathmatch tournament has surpassed countless previous standards in terms of fairness.

Of all these things, the only thing that hasn't changed is the stone tablet inscribed with the words "Cloud and Mist Mountain Range".

Of course, there might also be a stinky old man.
At this moment, on a hilltop filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers, all sorts of bees flitted and danced among the blossoms, creating a lively scene.

At the top of the hill, there was a somewhat dilapidated little courtyard that Qi Ping was familiar with. It was the one that he had helped Old Man Zhou build.

Despite the changing landscape and the transformation of mountains and seas, this courtyard seems to have remained unaffected, suggesting that its owner has deliberately protected it.

In that courtyard, Old Zhou was leisurely dozing on a purple bamboo recliner, with a pot of fruit wine and a book of interesting stories about the Mountain and Sea Cloud Domain beside him.

"Hey old man, can't you go check it out yourself? The teleportation array wouldn't even take a day."

Qi Ping picked up the book "Tales of Mountains and Seas," glanced at it, shook his head, and said helplessly.

Hearing the sound, Old Man Zhou slowly woke up.

Upon seeing Qi Ping, his expression wasn't overly surprised; instead, he gave Qi Ping a somewhat disdainful look and muttered:
"Dreaming about that brat Qi Ping again? Looks like I'm really getting old! Why would I dream about that kid for no reason? Could it be that my time is coming to an end, and I'm sure I won't make it past the Nascent Soul stage?"

Then Old Zhou chuckled self-deprecatingly, not paying any attention.

He didn't doubt that someone had indeed come. After all, he was now a powerful cultivator at the Golden Core stage, and there was an array set up outside. No one should be able to arrive here silently.

Moreover, Qi Ping's appearance clearly indicates that it was shortly after he picked up the kid and brought him back to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

"No, you'll be fine then! But you probably don't have time to deal with this old geezer right now!" With that, Old Zhou rolled his eyes at Qi Ping and prepared to go to sleep again.

Until his eyes caught sight of the old mountain man, who was standing nervously in the corner, looking at Qi Ping with utmost respect and fear.

It wasn't until this moment that Old Man Zhou regained his senses and took a closer look.

"Huh? You actually came?"

Qi Ping was speechless at this sight. It seemed that the old man's personality hadn't changed at all even after he became a Golden Core cultivator.

"What do you think?" Qi Ping said, somewhat speechless.

"Who told you to turn back into the way you used to be? This old man thought he was dreaming!"

Old Zhou ignored Qi Ping's gaze and answered Qi Ping's initial question again:

"When people get old, they don't want to travel anymore. Maybe they'll be disappointed if they go to see it. These records are a collection of fascinating events, along with the author's own perspectives and viewpoints, narrating these things from angles I never imagined. Reading is much more exciting than going myself. By the way, how come you suddenly have time to come back?"

Old Zhou then looked at Qi Ping with some surprise.

He now knows Qi Ping's true identity: Star Lord, Star Emperor, Immortal Emperor—he can't even count all those titles!

"I haven't been back for a long time, so I came back to visit. By the way, why is your cultivation still only at the early Golden Core stage?"

Qi Ping looked at Old Man Zhou's cultivation level with some doubt. Under normal circumstances, given Old Man Zhou's current resources and wealth, as well as the resources he provided, he should be at least at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm.

"I think my lifespan is probably coming to an end!" Old Zhou explained.

"What nonsense are you talking about? With me here, how could I let you die young?" Qi Ping rolled his eyes at Old Man Zhou.

With his current strength, it wouldn't be difficult for him to forcibly raise Old Man Zhou's cultivation level.

However, in response to Qi Ping's words, Old Man Zhou shook his head and said firmly:

"This old man's destiny in this life is truly coming to an end!"

Upon hearing what Old Man Zhou said, Qi Ping narrowed his eyes, then manipulated the power of the Great Dao to observe carefully, and actually found a trace of death aura on Old Man Zhou.

"How is that possible?" Qi Ping's brows furrowed immediately.

Old Zhou's physical body is full of vitality and his lifespan is still sufficient, so how could he possibly show signs of death?

This strange phenomenon immediately put Qi Ping on alert.

He had never seen anything like this before.

"Could it be that some terrifying being wants to use Old Man Zhou to attack him? Or is it those people from Tianlong Continent, or just some remaining rats?"

Thinking of this, Qi Ping's killing intent surged.

He will make sure those who mess with him know the consequences of their actions by using his family and friends to attack him.

The more Qi Ping manipulated his power, the more carefully he examined Old Man Zhou's body.

It wasn't until Qi Ping combined the Earth Immortal Druid techniques with the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth that a glimpse of the truth appeared.

However, it was precisely this clue that made Qi Ping's killing intent vanish instantly.

Because he discovered that behind the deathly aura lay immense vitality and a mysterious power that even startled him, and the source of this power was none other than Old Man Zhou himself.

"What's happening here?"

at the same time.

"Little Tiger!" Qi Ping immediately called out from his body within the Seven-Colored Ancestral Vein.

Hearing Qi Ping's anxious tone, the little tiger approached him with a puzzled look.

"Boss, what's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Without the slightest delay, Qi Ping immediately said:
“Old Zhou, there’s an aura of death about you, but I’ve observed that behind that aura lies a powerful life force. The root of the problem lies with Old Zhou himself. This matter is not simple. You are well-versed in the secrets of heaven and destiny, so perhaps you can see more!”

"This matter is not simple, so be cautious!" Qi Ping added as a final reminder.

At this moment, Qi Ping had some guesses in his heart. Could it be that Old Man Zhou's identity had a great secret?
His encounter with Old Man Zhou and his acquisition of the Druid's legacy were also orchestrated by a powerful force behind the scenes.

However, Qi Ping was not sure, because if that were the case, it would involve an absolutely earth-shattering secret.

However, Qi Ping would not give up the opportunity to investigate further.

Therefore, he immediately channeled the power of destiny from the Nine Realms of the Star Sea onto the little immortal tiger, and protected the little immortal tiger's soul with the principles of heaven and earth and all living beings.

Faced with this situation, Little Fairy Tiger did not hesitate at all and immediately began to seriously deduce the possibilities.

As the power of good fortune and the power of heavenly secrets surged into the little immortal tiger, it spat out a mouthful of blood in just a moment, and its body quickly withered, as if the tiger had aged considerably in an instant.

"What happened? How are you feeling?"

Qi Ping was startled and immediately used all his power to protect the little fairy tiger, injecting rich life force into its body. Honey with powerful healing effects was also continuously refined into the little fairy tiger's body.

It took a full fifteen minutes for the little tiger to finally recover.

"Boss, fate...reincarnation!"

(End of this chapter)