The Path to Immortality Begins with the Life-Extending Lamp

Chapter 39 The Qingping Banquet in the Tomorrow

"Chu Jun, stop beating around the bush."

"Hurry up and introduce this young man to us properly."

This is Yang Qizu Jun of Liuzhou, also known as Yang Qipan. He is recognized by the Southern Kingdom and is qualified to serve as a judge in the ancestral spirits worshipped in the state.

These are ghosts who have almost reached the end of their journey through the realm of the dead. Their ghostly forms can drink fine wine and taste delicacies, making them almost indistinguishable from ordinary people. If they can go further, they will open the underworld and be proclaimed as the Supreme Ghost General.

Among all the ancestors, spirits, ghosts, and gods present, he was the most senior, and only he managed to catch a glimpse of the wisp of Netherworld Yin Qi on Li Qing's body.

At this moment, Yang Qijun, who looked like a scholar, rose from his seat and went to drink with Wu Xi Chu Jun. In the midst of their laughter and conversation, he also exchanged a cup with Li Qing, seemingly looking after the younger generation and praising him repeatedly...

"The person in question is here... even I, Old Chu, cannot speak carelessly!"

"Gentlemen, you only need to know that the young master is a distinguished guest of our Lingnan and Tiannan prefectures. Now, you should all drink a few cups to toast the young master... So that if he encounters any strife a hundred years from now, he can pray to the underworld for your help, hahaha!"

Wu Xi Shui Jun was also sensible. He had used his connections to find out about Gui Lang Li Qing's background long ago. Since Nan Guan and Dan Shu Yin Shi were trying their best to hide the existence of this young master, he naturally stopped there.

A hundred years later, this Ghostly Gentleman either succeeded in finding a way through the Tiannan Temple, subdued the Cui Ghost Woman, and became another Yin God True Man; or he died and drowned, entering the Underworld and proclaiming himself Ghost King.

Regardless of the outcome, this banquet today will ensure a future connection, and how the guests conduct themselves at the banquet is up to them...

Chu Jun led Li Qing to her seat, but looked around and saw that the Jiao Ji on both sides were playing drums and stringed instruments, and the five notes were played in succession, like celestial music.

"The little ghost girl of the White Bone Path, Jin Zhenchuan of the Six Spirits Mountain, and our young master of the Tiannan Temple are all fellow Daoists of the Twelve Sects of the Southern Kingdom."

"Why bring in one seat each on the east, west, and north sides? Men, add two more seats to my right!"

Immediately, several palace maids stepped forward, carrying trays of eight kinds of delicacies and wine, adding two more seats to the main hall of the elegant palace.

The ghost woman who had been admiring the river view and playing the morning flute outside the elegant hall of the ship could only smile lightly, bow slightly, and tell the guests that the true disciple of the Six Spirits Mountain had also risen from the back row, cupped his hands and stepped forward to get close to the Water Lord's seat. He first thanked him, then paid his respects to Li Qing on both sides before entering the seat.

This large-scale mobilization made Li Qing even more vigilant. The Yin energy of the Netherworld involuntarily dissipated, and the chilling energy was of extremely high quality, desolate and ancient. The frost mist that condensed was already visible to the naked eye...

Sure enough, as soon as this aura of the Netherworld appeared, all the Daoists, ghosts, and gods in the hall fell silent.

The Great Heavenly Capital, suspended on one side of the Milky Way, was a place where, before the immortal path flourished, the Northern Yin Netherworld was worshipped. The Dao was based on prophecies and omens, and the six heavenly ghosts and gods controlled the affairs of the Heavenly Capital before and after death.

However, the Phoenix Dynasty collapsed, and a great demon from beyond the realm descended upon the world. Above, chaotic demons and celestial ghosts clashed, while below, the five generations of chaos reigned in the Heavenly Capital. It wasn't until the death of the Heavenly Demon Emperor, the collapse of the Northern Yin Netherworld, and the annihilation of the Six Heavenly Gods and the celestial demon from beyond the realm that various paths began to rise...

The Six Heavens Ancient Palace - the direct lineage of Xuan Yin? There are still remnants of the Underworld in that dilapidated Netherworld?

Many of the old cultivators were startled and turned their gazes to the Water Lord.

That old dragon is really bold! It dared to hold a banquet in that dilapidated forbidden area of ​​Youhuang Beitian? Luckily, it survived there!

However, the history of the Six Heavenly Palaces ruling the capital has ultimately become outdated, like yesterday's flowers.

Few of the younger generation in the hall recognized Li Qing. When they saw him make a move, they thought he was a scion of some underworld family, displaying his skills by using his chilling aura to suppress the wine.

Seeing the frosty green grapes and the cold wine cup on Li Qing's table, with its shimmering mist, all affected by the chill, the ghost maiden immediately smiled and raised her cup to toast Li Qing.

"I come from the White Bone Path of Lingnan, and I would like to offer you a cup of wine, fellow Daoist!"

This ghost woman was merely an ordinary lady-in-waiting under the White Bone Lady, and was not originally entitled to sit in the main hall. However, since the Dragon Lord had invited her and her companion to sit opposite this young man, she naturally smiled broadly, generously raised her cup, and accepted the invitation.

The true disciple of Liuling Mountain also laughed heartily, peeled a green grape, and praised the young man from Tiannan Temple.

"This Qi is so unpredictable, so effortless, its chill warms the golden goblet—truly wondrous! Fellow Daoist, please!"

This left Li Qing bewildered, unsure whether these people were sincere or not.

He had no idea which six days were the Six Heavens of the Ghostly Relic, nor did he know what the Cui Mansion of Qishan was.

It was said that the Yin energy of the underworld had gone out of control again. Looking at the crowd of ghosts and gods, Li Qing felt a chill in his heart. He thought that the ghost Taoists of Lingnan were the most obsessed with the ghost way.

If these old ghosts figure out my true nature, they might try to detain me and extract the Netherworld Contract Ghost Book to refine the Soul Banner, right?
In this perilous world of cultivation, Li Qing suddenly realized that the young lady from the Cui family must be on the same boat as him!
However, when faced with the toasts from the two high-ranking Daoist disciples, Li Qingjin remained composed and dignified. Even though he was feeling nervous, he did not show any fear on his face. He raised his wine cup and gestured to the two of them from afar before tilting his head back and drinking it down.

"Hahaha!"

"it is good."

Seeing that this devilish young man maintained the demeanor of a Jiangnan scholar, both elegant and straightforward, the Dragon King at the head of the table was greatly pleased. He leaned slightly towards Li Qing and asked with a smile:

"Young master, how is this wine?"

"The wine is mellow and sweet, it seems to be... a fine brew from Jinlin Mansion?" Li Qing picked up the golden cup, his expression strange, feeling that it was somewhat familiar.

"Hahaha, absolutely right, absolutely right! That's why we say that you, sir, were once a scholar from Jiangnan who entered the Daoist path. You know better than these old fogies!"

With a wave of his hand, he ordered the jade maiden to hold the wine pot and fill Li Qing's cup with fine wine. The Dragon King then rose with a hearty laugh and began toasting and exchanging cups with the other cultivators at the banquet.

Before long, the prefect, the vice-prefect, and the Taoist priest from that prefecture brought out their wine cups and approached the table to greet Li Qing and the other two disciples of the sect. The true disciple of the Six Spirits Mountain, referring to himself as the elder brother, conversed with Li Qing and Gui Ji, discussing matters concerning the three prefectures and their sects…

Li Qing listened attentively, and when the conversation reached its climax, he chuckled and sighed, showing great support. But what did he know about the affairs of the sect? He had only been a disciple for a short time.
"Very well, if you ever come to Qingping Prefecture again, you must come to Wuyai Mountain to find me..."

The true disciple of Liuling Mountain, Jin Nancan, was a Qi Refining Perfection cultivator, only one step away from the Purple Mansion realm.

The Six Spirits Mountain in Qingping Prefecture is a beast-taming sect, divided into six mountain branches. It has two Yin God True Persons, which are much stronger than Tiannan Temple. The Wuyai Mountain branch is famous for its skill in raising Silver-feathered Rocs.

He presented Li Qing with the jade token for contacting Wuya Peak, and also gave her a box of high-grade spirit beast food spirit jade paste.

The ghost maiden beside him was also smiling. She made an appointment with Li Qing to meet at the Lingnan mansion and also presented him with a token.

The Five Streams Dragon King is particularly fond of banquets, and he has enough strength and ability to turn these guests into his territory. Even the Six Spirits Mountain in Qingping Prefecture is only on par with him.

The only drawback was that among his many guests, the one with the highest cultivation was the scholar-like wandering ghost, Lord Yang Qizu of Liuzhou; and a few other scattered cultivators from the Purple Mansion, including the Guest Master.

The rest are nothing more than ordinary Purple Palaces.

This ghost might be another underworld deity in his banquet circle, or perhaps even a ghost king of the underworld!

For this long-lived species of dragon, a hundred years is too short; he can certainly wait.

The other ghosts, gods, and Taoists present had long been acquainted with Chu Longjun and were naturally familiar with his conduct. Such a peaceful and grand banquet, yet this person was seated in the seat of honor, must be an extraordinary figure.

only……

Even ghosts and spirits are afraid!

Those local ghosts have heard plenty of tales about the Six Heavenly Gods and Demons. Are they really good people?

"This guy seems quite arrogant. I wonder which day's underworld he came from? Is he from the Southern Kingdom, or from the Northern Kingdom and Ba..."

"Could this person be as cruel as the former Northern Heavenly Clan, specializing in taking the skulls of ghosts, gods, and nobles to worship the Six Ancient Heavenly Ghosts?"

While Li Qing was wary of these old devils, they were also wary of Li Qing. After several rounds of drinks, few dared to approach and speak to him.

at last.

After dealing with the Taoist priests and old ghosts one by one, the Dragon Lord picked up his wine cup and swayed as he approached Li Qing's desk.

This startled Li Qing, who jumped up from his seat, raised his wine cup in greeting, and said, "Lord Chu."

Old Long grabbed Li Qing's wrist, feeling a sudden surge of cold energy emanating from it. He glanced at Li Qing and had no choice but to release his left hand.

She muttered under her breath: What a damned bastard! Do you think I'd fight you for my husband?
However, his expression remained unchanged. After exchanging toasts with the guests at the banquet, he said in a deep voice:
"Enjoy this feast to the fullest! Five years from now, let us hold another banquet here. Be sure to bring your disciples and followers! I'll contribute a little something: two scrolls of Taoist scriptures and a supernatural power as a prize. Hahaha, only the capable will receive them!"

"Let's call it the Qingping Banquet."

A single scroll of Taoist teachings is enough to benefit one to the Yin Spirit realm and can open a Dharma lineage; as for supernatural powers, those are things that are even more rare and hard to come by.

The Dragon Lord has spared no expense in order to hold this peaceful banquet in all these prefectures.

Such a grand prize moved even these Daoists at the Purple Mansion Realm, who praised the Dragon Lord's magnificent appearance...

Amidst the clinking of glasses and the lively atmosphere, Li Qing stood behind the Dragon King for a long time, her heart filled with shock. She thought to herself, "This shouldn't be a banquet I'm allowed to attend!"

As the rosy clouds gathered on the horizon, resembling a five-colored phoenix soaring through the air, boundless magical power spread, revealing extraordinary phenomena on the horizon. The Dragon Lord's brows suddenly furrowed, and Yang Qijun and the old man in charge of the guest also sensed something, their gazes subtly probing towards the Five Streams Dragon Lord, while the others at the banquet remained oblivious, continuing their joyful revelry.

Chu Jun was not in a hurry. He slowly stopped beside Li Qing and praised her with witty words:
"Young master, you and I have a past connection. If you ever encounter difficulties in the future, you can write a letter to Wuxi. I can still help you out."

"Qian'er!"

The Dragon King called out to the rear, and the purple-robed dragon prince immediately put down his wine cup, apologized to his friends, and quickly stepped forward.

"Father, I am here."

"On the coral palace where I reside, there grows a section of red dragon bamboo shoot, which was born from the dragon's aura. Take the jade knife and cut it off to give to my husband!" The Dragon King waved his hand and gave the order.

He then spoke to Li Qing with heartfelt reassurance:
"Young master's great dragon still resembles a python. If it eats the dragon bamboo shoot, it will naturally become a dragon with red dragon roots and feet. In the future, it will be able to serve as your claws and arms."

"We met by chance, but it feels like we've known each other for a long time. We are very compatible. I hope you will study hard and persevere in your studies. In five years, will you come here to attend the Qingping Le Banquet?"

This Dragon Lord has truly mastered the art of social interaction, showing humility and sincerity, and receiving such courteous treatment.

How could Li Qing not be moved? He cupped his hands in thanks and expressed his gratitude.

"Since you are so kind as to invite me, how could I possibly refuse?"

"Very well, let's see if you, young master, have the ability to obtain the old dragon's Five Paths Water and Thunder Divine Power..."

(End of this chapter)