To comprehend all laws and attain immortality

Crossing into the secluded city, to the Lin family residence.

Gu Fan and Su Nanzhi descended from the sky, and the Lin family members immediately rushed forward with excited expressions, bowing and saying, "Greetings, Immortal Master."

"No need for formalities," Gu Fan instructed, then asked in a deep voice, "Have you all packed your bags?"

"Reporting to Immortal Master, everything has been prepared," Lin Chen replied respectfully.

Previously, the Lin family had been wronged, and even after being exonerated and released, they didn't have much valuables. When they decided to follow Gu Fan to the Wei Kingdom, they were already making preparations for this.

During the sacrificial ceremony, Xie Linyuan ordered the disciples of the Rebirth Sect to evacuate. When the people in the city saw thousands of cultivators flying away in their escape lights, they panicked and spontaneously fled out of the city, which caused a riot.

Upon seeing this, the Lin family quickly closed their doors and waited for Gu Fan to return.

Gu Fan nodded slightly, summoned the Covering Cloud Umbrella, and packed up the Lin family members and their belongings. Then he and Su Nanzhi fled out of the city.

A moment later, outside Duyou City, the two stopped their escape.

"It has been many years since we parted ways in the Liangyi Hall, and I have not yet had the chance to thank you, fellow Daoist. Would you be willing to accompany me on a tour of the scenery of Chu?"

Su Nanzhi lowered her gaze, gathered a strand of her hair, and asked softly.

Gu Fan paused for a moment upon hearing this, then slowly shook his head: "The Western Continent is currently in a turbulent period. I plan to go to the State of Chen first, and then return to the State of Wei."

Regardless of whether Xie Linyuan can shatter his core and form a Nascent Soul, the Western Continent will inevitably face a period of chaos.

He wouldn't have stayed in Chen Kingdom if he didn't need to go to Jianglong Temple to collect his reward for setting up the formation.

Upon hearing this, Su Nanzhi looked disappointed and remained silent for a moment.

Seeing this, Gu Fan said softly, "If you have any difficulties, you can come to the Lingxiao Sect in Wei Kingdom to find me."

Su Nanzhi pursed her lips, forced a smile, and nodded, saying, "Alright, I hope you take care, fellow Daoist."

......

Because he was carrying the Lin family members in the Covering Cloud Umbrella, Gu Fan traveled at a leisurely pace, stopping frequently along the way, and it wasn't until half a month later that he approached the border of the Chen Kingdom.

Unexpectedly, just as Gu Fan arrived near Black Stone Mountain, a lotus-shaped magic boat flew towards him.

Gu Fan stopped his escape light and saw a plump, fair-skinned Foundation Establishment monk fly out of the Dharma boat, put his hands together, and respectfully say, "This humble monk, Kongming, pays his respects to Senior Gu."

"You recognize me?" Gu Fan asked.

Kongming nodded slightly: "Uncle Juezhen had already instructed that when Senior Gu passed through this place, this humble monk would guide him to Jianglong Temple. Uncle Juezhen had already prepared a place to welcome him at the temple, so this humble monk recognizes Senior Gu."

Gu Fan nodded, then suddenly sensed many more lotus-shaped magic boats nearby. He frowned and asked, "If I remember correctly, this is still within the Qin Kingdom's territory, isn't it?"

Kongming lowered his head slightly and explained, "This place is a heavily sealed area. The Qin cultivators have scattered and fled. To prevent them from breaking the seal and causing trouble, our temple is here to guard it."

Gu Fan scoffed inwardly upon hearing this.

The seal on Blackstone Mountain was personally laid by him; even a Nascent Soul cultivator would have to exert considerable effort to break it. How could a cultivator from the Rebirth Sect possibly break it? Chen Guo's actions were merely an attempt to seize the treasure cauldron within and take advantage of the situation.

But Gu Fan was too lazy to expose him, and simply ordered, "Since Master Juezhen ordered you to come, then lead the way."

"Yes," Kongming replied respectfully. "Please, senior, board the ship."

......

The interior of the Lotus Dharma Boat is decorated in a very simple and elegant style, with a faint sandalwood fragrance in the air, which brings peace to the mind.

After Gu Fan boarded the magic boat, he released the Lin family members.

Kongming did not neglect the Lin family members because they were ordinary people. He even took out some tea cakes and snacks to share with them, and his attitude was very kind, which made the Lin family members feel flattered.

The Dharma boat flew for three consecutive days.

"Senior, we've arrived at Jianglong Temple."

Kongming stepped into the Dharma Boat and called out softly.

Upon hearing this, Gu Fan put down his teacup, stood up, picked up Hulu who was happily munching on a tea cake, and walked out of the Dharma Boat to look around.

Jianglong Temple is built against the mountain, but the mountain is not majestic. Instead, it is like a gentle slope that spreads up slowly.

The mountains are dotted with pavilions and temples, where the smoke of burning incense rises and gathers into a pale yellow auspicious cloud above the mountaintop. Countless tassels drift down, casting rays of light that make the pavilions and towers below appear even more sacred.

At the foot of the mountain, thousands of ordinary people can be seen kneeling and worshipping devoutly, chanting scriptures continuously.

Many people had blood seeping from their foreheads, but the force of their kowtows did not lessen in the slightest.

"Who are these mortals...?" Gu Fan asked.

"Our temple has always been compassionate to the mortals under its jurisdiction, and these believers have come here voluntarily to fulfill their vows," Kongming explained.

Gu Fan looked at the fervor in the mortal's eyes and remained silent.

Then, Kongming led Gu Fan to a palace with the inscription "Juezhen Palace".

Gu Fan immediately saw a golden lacquered statue about ten feet tall, sitting cross-legged on a lotus platform, with a smile on its face and holding prayer beads in its hand. Its face was exactly like Juezhen's.

The statue was visibly enveloped in a thin layer of aura, emitting a faint golden light.

"Is this the scent of incense?" Gu Fan asked Chang Yuan telepathically.

"Not bad," Chang Yuan replied in a hoarse voice. "Sculpting a golden body and condensing incense are also cultivation methods of the Myriad Fates lineage. Don't underestimate these incense offerings; even I dare not consume too much of them."

Gu Fan immediately raised an eyebrow.

Chang Yuan, relying on his Devouring Heaven Secret Technique, could even devour Yin-Yang Spiritual Fiends, yet he was wary of this thin layer of incense.

"What do you know!" Chang Yuan sneered when he saw Gu Fan's expression and explained, "This incense is a great tonic for the Wanyuan lineage, but it is a deadly poison for cultivators of other lineages."

"It contains the thoughts of countless believers. Once it is absorbed into the body, one will be entangled in countless karmas. Without a secret method to refine it, one will be plagued by inner demons and will never have a day of peace."

"Those things down the mountain are just small-scale operations. Some large sects will even turn an entire realm into a pure land, so that the creatures within can pray day and night."

Gu Fan's pupils contracted slightly upon hearing this, and before he could react, he heard a hearty laugh.

The golden statue trembled a few times, its size suddenly shrank, and the aura of a living person immediately emanated from it.

Gu Fan was not surprised by Juezhen's appearance.

As he stepped into the temple, his divine sense immediately perceived that the statue before him was none other than Juezhen himself.

The pale golden scent of incense coalesced into a stream of air, entering Juezhen's nostrils and causing him to squint his eyes, revealing an expression of extreme comfort. He then laughed loudly, "Fellow Daoist has come from afar. This humble monk has failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me."

"It's alright, it's I who have disturbed your cultivation, Master," Gu Fan said, bowing slightly.

Juezhen then led Gu Fan to the back hall.

As soon as the two were seated, a young novice monk served fragrant tea. Juezhen personally poured tea for Gu Fan and asked with a smile, "This humble monk observes that you, fellow Daoist, possess considerable wisdom. Would you like to stay at Jianglong Temple for a few more days, so that this humble monk may fulfill my duty as host?"

Gu Fan waved his hand and smiled, "I am homesick, thank you for your kindness, Master. I have only come to collect my payment for setting up the formation, and then I will return to my sect."

Juezhen didn't press the matter, simply nodding before suddenly asking, "Fellow Daoist, are you from Duyou City?"

"Not bad." Gu Fan's smile slowly faded.

"Then..." Juezhen's tone lowered slightly as he inquired, "About the Lotus of Reincarnation..."

"Whether the effects of the Reincarnation Lotus are true or not, I am not certain," Gu Fan said, looking directly at the center of his forehead. "However, even if it were true, I believe that a compassionate master would not do something as simple as taking the lifespan of a mortal to support the Lotus, would he?"

At this point, Gu Fan recalled the tens of thousands of mortals who kept bowing at the foot of the mountain.

"Of course!"

Juezhen nodded decisively, his eyes clear and bright: "Ancestor Wuchen went to Duyou City a few days ago and has not returned yet. This humble monk was merely curious for a moment."

After speaking, Juezhen took out a storage bag from his cassock and pushed it in front of Gu Fan.

"The spiritual materials promised to you are all here. Please take a look at them."

Gu Fan immediately raised an eyebrow.

Chang Yuan, relying on his Devouring Heaven Secret Technique, could even devour Yin-Yang Spiritual Fiends, yet he was wary of this thin layer of incense.

"What do you know!" Chang Yuan sneered when he saw Gu Fan's expression and explained, "This incense is a great tonic for the Wanyuan lineage, but it is a deadly poison for cultivators of other lineages."

"It contains the thoughts of countless believers. Once it is absorbed into the body, one will be entangled in countless karmas. Without a secret method to refine it, one will be plagued by inner demons and will never have a day of peace."

"Those things down the mountain are just small-scale operations. Some large sects will even turn an entire realm into a pure land, so that the creatures within can pray day and night."

Gu Fan's pupils contracted slightly upon hearing this, and before he could react, he heard a hearty laugh.

The golden statue trembled a few times, its size suddenly shrank, and the aura of a living person immediately emanated from it.

Gu Fan was not surprised by Juezhen's appearance.

As he stepped into the temple, his divine sense immediately perceived that the statue before him was none other than Juezhen himself.

The pale golden scent of incense coalesced into a stream of air, entering Juezhen's nostrils and causing him to squint his eyes, revealing an expression of extreme comfort. He then laughed loudly, "Fellow Daoist has come from afar. This humble monk has failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me."

"It's alright, it's I who have disturbed your cultivation, Master," Gu Fan said, bowing slightly.

Juezhen then led Gu Fan to the back hall.

As soon as the two were seated, a young novice monk served fragrant tea. Juezhen personally poured tea for Gu Fan and asked with a smile, "This humble monk observes that you, fellow Daoist, possess considerable wisdom. Would you like to stay at Jianglong Temple for a few more days, so that this humble monk may fulfill my duty as host?"

Gu Fan waved his hand and smiled, "I am homesick, thank you for your kindness, Master. I have only come to collect my payment for setting up the formation, and then I will return to my sect."

Juezhen didn't press the matter, simply nodding before suddenly asking, "Fellow Daoist, are you from Duyou City?"

"Not bad." Gu Fan's smile slowly faded.

"Then..." Juezhen's tone lowered slightly as he inquired, "About the Lotus of Reincarnation..."

"Whether the effects of the Reincarnation Lotus are true or not, I am not certain," Gu Fan said, looking directly at the center of his forehead. "However, even if it were true, I believe that a compassionate master would not do something as simple as taking the lifespan of a mortal to support the Lotus, would he?"

At this point, Gu Fan recalled the tens of thousands of mortals who kept bowing at the foot of the mountain.

"Of course!"

Juezhen nodded decisively, his eyes clear and bright: "Ancestor Wuchen went to Duyou City a few days ago and has not returned yet. This humble monk was merely curious for a moment."

After speaking, Juezhen took out a storage bag from his cassock and pushed it in front of Gu Fan.

"The spiritual materials promised to you are all here. Please take a look at them."

"What do you know!" Chang Yuan sneered when he saw Gu Fan's expression and explained, "This incense is a great tonic for the Wanyuan lineage, but it is a deadly poison for cultivators of other lineages."

"It contains the thoughts of countless believers. Once it is absorbed into the body, one will be entangled in countless karmas. Without a secret method to refine it, one will be plagued by inner demons and will never have a day of peace."

"Those things down the mountain are just small-scale operations. Some large sects will even turn an entire realm into a pure land, so that the creatures within can pray day and night."

Gu Fan's pupils contracted slightly upon hearing this, and before he could react, he heard a hearty laugh.

The golden statue trembled a few times, its size suddenly shrank, and the aura of a living person immediately emanated from it.

Gu Fan was not surprised by Juezhen's appearance.

As he stepped into the temple, his divine sense immediately perceived that the statue before him was none other than Juezhen himself.

The pale golden scent of incense coalesced into a stream of air, entering Juezhen's nostrils and causing him to squint his eyes, revealing an expression of extreme comfort. He then laughed loudly, "Fellow Daoist has come from afar. This humble monk has failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me."

"It's alright, it's I who have disturbed your cultivation, Master," Gu Fan said, bowing slightly.

Juezhen then led Gu Fan to the back hall.

As soon as the two were seated, a young novice monk served fragrant tea. Juezhen personally poured tea for Gu Fan and asked with a smile, "This humble monk observes that you, fellow Daoist, possess considerable wisdom. Would you like to stay at Jianglong Temple for a few more days, so that this humble monk may fulfill my duty as host?"

Gu Fan waved his hand and smiled, "I am homesick, thank you for your kindness, Master. I have only come to collect my payment for setting up the formation, and then I will return to my sect."

Juezhen didn't press the matter, simply nodding before suddenly asking, "Fellow Daoist, are you from Duyou City?"

"Not bad." Gu Fan's smile slowly faded.

"Then..." Juezhen's tone lowered slightly as he inquired, "About the Lotus of Reincarnation..."

"Whether the effects of the Reincarnation Lotus are true or not, I am not certain," Gu Fan said, looking directly at the center of his forehead. "However, even if it were true, I believe that a compassionate master would not do something as simple as taking the lifespan of a mortal to support the Lotus, would he?"

At this point, Gu Fan recalled the tens of thousands of mortals who kept bowing at the foot of the mountain.

"Of course!"

Juezhen nodded decisively, his eyes clear and bright: "Ancestor Wuchen went to Duyou City a few days ago and has not returned yet. This humble monk was merely curious for a moment."

After speaking, Juezhen took out a storage bag from his cassock and pushed it in front of Gu Fan.

"The spiritual materials promised to you are all here. Please take a look at them."