Lingyuan Immortal

Chapter 874: The Green Dragon Holds Yunlan and Asks the Reason
"Senior, they..."

Liu Hongyun stepped forward and bowed deeply, his eyes sweeping over the corners of the Zhang clan members' blue-gray clothes.

Chen Mu withdrew his gaze from the sky, waved his hand slightly, and turned back to the villa.

Liu Hongyun relaxed his shoulders slightly and exchanged glances with the bearded man behind him.

The bearded man was already full of anger, and seeing this, he chuckled, walked over in two steps, and "invited" them out with a chuckle.

Without the support of the Yuanying senior, what can the Zhang family use to compete with the Liu family?

They didn't even need to do anything; there were always victims who had suffered losses during this period and came to settle accounts with the Zhang family one by one to settle their grudges...

After the situation was cleared, Liu Hongyun waited for a while longer. Seeing that Chen Mu gave no other instructions, he was about to lead his men to retreat quietly.

But before he could move, he heard a voice coming from the other courtyard: "Please invite Patriarch Liu in to have a chat."

He paused suddenly, signaled the others to leave for the time being, and then tiptoed into the courtyard...

It was dusk at this time, and the sky and the earth seemed to turn from dark green to dark blue, and there was silence all around.

Liu Hongyun stood in the deep shade of the willows with his sleeves hanging down, his eyes passing over the young man in plain clothes in front of the desk.

The tea in the celadon cup gradually cooled down, but Chen Mu was still stroking the winding pattern on the cup. His knuckles were as clear as if they were carved from cold jade, but he couldn't feel the slightest bit of coldness or heaviness.

"Biluo Chaosheng Pavilion..."

Chen Mu suddenly spoke, his voice so soft and steady that it seemed as if he was asking the heavens, "I wonder how much Patriarch Liu knows. Can you tell me the truth?"

Liu Hongyun was stunned at first, then he subconsciously lowered his head and saluted, but no sound came out.

Chen Mu was not in a hurry. He tapped the edge of the teacup with his fingers, as if he was lost in thought.

At this time, Liu Hongyun's face was covered in sweat and his mind was racing.

As for what he knew about "Bi Luo Chao Sheng Pavilion", it was naturally not much, but there was some knowledge after all.

After all, his Jiangdu Liu family was based in Qingzhou, so he had naturally heard about the well-deserved first Taoist sect in Qingzhou since he was a child.

But those are just rumors. As for the real disciples of "Biluo Chaosheng Pavilion" and the real contact with them, today is the first time I have met them.

That's why he didn't know where to start for a moment.

However, the main reason why he was so conflicted was that he was still a little unsure... What was Chen Mu's attitude...

Did he become friends with "Biluo Chaosheng Pavilion", or did the grudge still remain and he did not accept the apology from the Taoist Changsheng in his heart?
Without knowing his intention, he really didn't dare to respond rashly.

But since Chen Mu asked the question, how could I just ignore it?

The corner of Liu Hongyun's eyes twitched, and he looked up at Chen Mu with his head held high.

The original intention was to get some information from his expression, but Chen Mu had already anticipated it. In order to avoid the situation being untrue, he pretended to be calm, neither happy nor sad, and could not see any trend.

Helpless, Liu Hongyun could only speak carefully: "Qingzhou Biluo Chaosheng Pavilion is a true immortal sect. Its specific mysteries are unknown to outsiders. What I know are also well-known things..."

He raised his eyes slightly and saw that Chen Mu's eyelashes were still, so he continued, "More than 70,000 years ago, the True Immortal Biluo attained enlightenment one day. He borrowed a wisp of energy from the Taoists in Qingzhou and ascended to heaven in broad daylight from the place where the blue sky fell. Before his death, he was grateful for the unresolved cause and effect, so he established the True Immortal Dao lineage and passed on the Dharma to the Taoists..."

"The third generation Xuanxi Patriarch took the Dao and established his legacy even further. While ascending to immortality, he also made the Biluo Chaosheng Pavilion the pillar of Qingzhou. His influence was unstoppable, and every few generations, a new True Immortal would appear..."

Liu Hongyun spoke intermittently at first, but when he saw that Chen Mu did not respond, he spoke more and more fluently, telling everything he knew.

"Until now, the Biluo Chaosheng Pavilion has been established for over 70,000 years. During this time, it has never weakened. It has always been the number one Taoist sect in Qingzhou, and its influence in the entire Floating Cloud Realm is also growing..."

The conversation fell silent at this point, and Chen Mu's fingertips also stopped. The remaining tea on the table suddenly began to ripple. There was clearly no wind, but it seemed as if there was a dragon lurking in the abyss.

Liu Hongyun still didn't understand Chen Mu's intentions. He wiped the sweat from his forehead with his hand and said, "Senior Chen, I have told you everything I know."

Chen Mu nodded slowly, his eyes full of stars. After a pause, he said, "Putting all this aside, does Patriarch Liu have any opinions on the Biluo Chaosheng Pavilion?"

"Your own opinion?"

After hearing such an unusual question, Liu Hongyun was visibly stunned.

The Biluo Chaosheng Pavilion is so huge, how could a mere Jindan cultivator like him comment on it?

"Just say it." Chen Mu saw his concerns and couldn't help but smile.

Liu Hongyun's Adam's apple rolled, and his robe sleeves fluttered in the wind. "As for your opinions, I really don't dare to say that I have them. So I will just talk about my feelings about this Taoist school."

His expression straightened as he said solemnly, "Compared to the other True Immortal sects I know of, the Biluo Chaosheng Pavilion has a long and rich heritage."

"Although it is powerful and dominates Qingzhou, everyone in the sect advocates the state of inaction. Therefore, it is not like those Taoist schools that are inherited by a single family in a state or even a city. For this reason, it has gained great reputation throughout the world."

"We also respect them. After all, if it were any other sect, they would be eager to take all the resources under their control. Why would they care about the life and death of a small sect like us..."

Liu Hongyun's voice gradually lowered, and he remained motionless with his head bowed and his hands clasped in front of him. It was obvious that he was speaking from the heart, without a single falsehood, especially the last sentence...

The copper bell on the eaves rang three times, and Chen Mu stood up with a flick of his sleeves: "Thank you, Patriarch Liu, for clarifying my doubts."

His words are disjointed, but the meaning is concise.

That is, although this sect holds the leading position, it can accommodate the coexistence of hundreds of sects in Qingzhou...

Liu Hongyun suddenly came to his senses and hurriedly bowed to take his leave: "These are just my humble opinions, not worth mentioning. Senior Chen, if there is nothing else, I will withdraw first."

Chen Mu nodded, and after the other party respectfully left, he walked to the edge of the pond.

Liu Hongyun modestly expressed his humble opinion, but it was of real help to him.

I'm a newcomer with limited experience, and when facing a great sect like the "Biluo Chaosheng Pavilion", I really need someone to offer a different perspective, even if it's just a slight feeling about this Taoist tradition...

……

Above the clouds, a huge green wooden dragon was roaring and riding on the wind. On its broad back were three Taoist figures sitting. They were the three immortals who were returning to the mountain gate.
"I never thought that after leaving the mountain gate, I would encounter such a rare event that only happens once in a thousand years!"

Liu Tianchi's eyes were like fireworks, and he laughed loudly while leaning on the dragon's horn, unable to calm down for a long time: "This time when I return to the mountain, I will definitely go to Langhuan Pavilion to ask for three jars of Drunken Immortal Wine!"

His voice was blown into pieces by the strong wind, but he couldn't hide the joy on his face.

Li Bing said, "It is indeed the time for Chaosheng Pavilion to have an immortal destiny. If we can accept this Taoist Lingyuan into our fold, it might be a blessing for us."

In his opinion, Chen Mu was able to achieve the Dao Fruit at the Nascent Soul stage, and his hope of becoming an immortal was much greater than that of Brother Changsheng.

If, given time, Chen Mu truly attains enlightenment and becomes an immortal in Chaosheng Pavilion, then as the ones who initiated him, they will naturally benefit a lot.

Liu Tianchi nodded. Given his status, he naturally wouldn't focus on future benefits, but he wouldn't deliberately spoil the fun either. He said loudly to the Taoist Changsheng:
"Brother Daoist, why should we leave so hastily? Wouldn't it be better to chat with Brother Lingyuan for a while longer?"

Taoist Changsheng shook his head and smiled: "After all, this person comes from the outside world. Without the approval of the ancestor, even if we have a good chat with him, what's the point? It will easily lead to misunderstandings..."

Li and Liu were both startled and exclaimed, "Brother, are you returning to the mountain to see the ancestor and ask for instructions?"

"Yes."

Taoist Changsheng's expression grew increasingly serious. "This person's talent is comparable to that of Fairy Qihuang, yet he flatly denies being from the Immortal Realm. If he's not lying, then his only possible origin is the Immortal Venerable's former realm." "And the Immortal Venerable's former realm is different. Some realms are so heavily entangled in karma that even the ancestor wouldn't easily get involved."

"As for whether to accept this person or not, let the ancestor decide alone."

Li and Liu nodded, seemingly understanding. They were about to ask another question, but seeing that the Taoist Changsheng had already closed his eyes, they fell silent and began to ponder in their hearts...

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The "Biluo Chaosheng Pavilion Records" records: "At the easternmost point of Qingzhou lies Cangming Peak, where a sea of ​​clouds surges year-round, and a thirty-six-story jade palace looms on its summit. Every morning at the hour of Mao, purple air rises from the East China Sea, transforming into gentle rain and falling to the sky, revealing the Biluo Chaosheng Pavilion."

Changsheng and his two companions came riding on a dragon, attracting the attention of many fellow disciples, who all greeted them loudly.

Among the three, the Taoist Changsheng is of course on the verge of becoming a true lord, and he has already attained enlightenment of the Dao, only lacking the final manifestation. He is very famous in the sect, and almost everyone knows him. Most people who greet him are directed towards him.

Liu Tianchi has a special identity. His father is True Lord He Yan, and he has reached the pinnacle of Taoism. It is unknown when he will be able to take that step and achieve the title of Taoist Lord.

Out of respect for his father, those who came to ask for his greetings were all friendly and nodded to him.

As for Li Bing, few people are interested in him.

Although his realm is higher than the former, his background is ordinary. His master is just an ordinary True Lord whose time is coming to an end. He himself has no outstanding talent, so naturally he cannot compare with the other two.

However, he had long been accustomed to this and did not feel any embarrassment, which made the Taoist Changsheng, who was paying attention, nod secretly.

The three of them rode on the dragon for a long time and finally arrived at the entrance of Yunlan Cave Heaven.

The ancestor lives in the cave all year round. The entrance is obvious and easy to spot, and he does not stop his disciples from paying him a visit.

However, few disciples come here on their own initiative. One reason is that they are too far behind the ancestor in terms of generation and realm, so there is no reason for them to pay a visit.

Secondly, not everyone can face the face of a True Immortal directly. Even if the ancestor intends to restrain himself, there are still many people whose state of mind is damaged by this...

The sea of ​​clouds is vast, and the green jade steps are arranged like a ladder to the sky, with ripples of the tide appearing on them, accompanied by the echoing sound of the tide.

Taoist Changsheng put away the wooden dragon and climbed up the stairs with Li and Liu. Soon they reached the top and disappeared into the depths of the cloud vortex.

The next moment, they felt as if they were escaping into the void, the mist in the sea of ​​clouds cracked a little, and ninety thousand layers of strong winds turned into tiny ice crystals around their bodies, falling into the surging green waves below.

Just as the three people's minds were gradually sinking, they suddenly heard three sounds of jade chimes coming from the depths of the void. The thousand-foot cloud wall in front of them collapsed like colored glaze, revealing half of a green jade platform hanging in this cave.

"Disciples Deng Jianlin, Li Bing, and Liu Tianchi pay their respects to Immortal Lord Yunlan!"

Although they did not see the ancestor, the three of them bowed their heads without thinking.

At this time, there was another sound from above. The three of them couldn't help but look up, only to see the Milky Way hanging upside down, and a twisted ancient tree taking root from the void, with a clear light like moonlight flowing between the veins of its leaves.

Where the tree roots were coiled was the green jade platform, on which sat a white-haired Taoist priest. Where his whisk fell, a silver carp leaped out of the air, picked up the falling white hair, and disappeared into the invisible world.

"I already know your intentions."

The sound seems to last forever and is ethereal.

"A cultivator from the outside world has landed in Qingzhou. This is the destiny of Qingzhou. Changsheng, you have done a good job. Now go west and lead that person to the mountain gate, and then he can become Fuyuan's disciple."

When these words were spoken, Changsheng and the other two were all secretly stunned and astonished.

Among them, there are reasons why the ancestors predicted the future, and reasons why they lamented the name Fu Yuan.

Fu Yuanzi is the most powerful of the three immortals in Biluo Chaosheng Pavilion. He has experienced four levels of three disasters and nine calamities and survived for more than 20,000 years.

His fighting power is so strong that it is almost comparable to the realm of true immortals, and he is well-known in the entire Floating Cloud Realm.

The fact that this person accepted Chen Mu was beyond their expectations...

After coming to his senses, Taoist Changsheng did not rush forward, but bowed his head and told Chen Mu that he was suspected to have come from the Immortal Venerable's former world.

"Oh?"

Yun Lanzi frowned slightly, as if he had not expected this situation.

He raised his wrist and lightly swept the whisk, and in an instant the surrounding clouds rushed into the veins of the ancient tree like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea.

Changsheng and the other two watched as their flying hair suddenly stopped in the air, and were shocked to realize that the long river of time in this cave had actually stopped for a moment when Yun Lanzi raised his hand.

In the path swept by the tip of the whisk, one could vaguely see the stars in the sky slowly rotating along their predetermined orbits.

Yun Lanzi ignored the three of them. At this moment, he was moving his five fingers, silently calculating the cause and effect of his involvement with Chen Mu.

In the past, he would have understood the general idea in a few breaths.

But this time, he found that no matter how he calculated, there always seemed to be a fog in front of his eyes, and he could not figure out the cause and effect.

Yunlanzi's eyebrows were slightly frowned, and the white hair at his temples moved without wind.

It can make him unable to calculate anything...

"This boy, I'm afraid he has a great background..."

Taoist Changsheng felt something and asked in a low voice, "Immortal Lord, do you still want to accept this boy as your disciple?"

Yun Lanzi was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled calmly: "Of course I will take it. No need to worry too much. Go ahead."

He waved his whisk, and a vast cloud enveloped the three of them. When the skylight reappeared before their eyes, they had already left the Yunlan Cave Heaven.

Li and Liu took a deep breath, their minds temporarily exhausted, but their eyes became brighter, unable to hide the excitement in their hearts.

Seeing this, Taoist Changsheng jokingly asked, "Could you two junior brothers still come with me?"

"Brother Dao, what are you talking about? How can we miss such a good thing?"

The three of them laughed at each other, and then summoned the Green Wood Dragon, which flew away at a swift speed...

Yunlan Cave Heaven.

Yun Lanzi closed his eyes and made hand gestures. Originally his whole body was filled with clear light, but as he moved, it gradually dimmed until there was no more light.

At this moment, the twelve jade hairpins in his hair simultaneously rang out, and an illusory figure emerged from them, whispering, "The cause and effect behind this boy is unclear, so why take the risk of accepting him..."

Yun Lanzi's eyes quietly opened and closed, dispersing his energy, and he shook his head and sighed, "I've sensed the call from Heaven, and I'm afraid I won't be able to stay much longer. If I can't support the next generation of True Immortals for the sect before I leave, how can I leave with peace of mind?"

"Qingshan, Heyan, and at worst, Changsheng. These three will all manifest Dao Fruits, and they know everything about us. Aren't they better than an outsider?"

"Maybe, but who can tell for sure about this kind of thing? The more people there are, the better. Who knows who will be blessed with the immortal fate."

Yun Lanzi's eyes flickered as he continued, "Now, I actually hope that this boy has a deep karmic legacy. That way, he can unleash his potential and even surpass He Yan and Qing Shan, reaching the realm of True Immortal..."

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(End of this chapter)