Chapter 379 Suli (1/2)

It was not easy to find Mount Shouyang. Even if one knew of its actual location, it would not be easy to access it.

Even Yuming the Honored Celestial had to spend a full day to calculate and find the entrance.

He was dressed casually. He wore a black set of royal ceremonial robes and gave off the solemn vibes of the chief of a reputable sect. After entering into the celestial environment, he was greeted by three flying waterfalls. The waterfalls were flowing in reverse - from the ground towards the sky. It seemed to defy common sense and was a shocking sight to behold.

The waterfalls extended all the way up till the depths of the clouds, at which they had disappeared without a trace.

As the waterfalls rolled, the Qi of vitality in the mountain put into motion and nourished the plants. The plants blossomed and produced strange fruits and flowers. Spiritual beasts were playing around, and the animals loitered around carefreely.

The inverted waterfalls went beyond the peak of the cliff, which highlighted the majestic state of the celestial environment.

Yuming the Honored Celestial walked along the mountain path and came across an abode of immortals not long after. It was shrouded in purple air; the Purple Palace was just as what Daoist cultivators imagined it to be. A set of couplet was found above it.

'He who observed the world in detachment, Taishang Wangqing the Honored Saint.'

Each stroke was demonstrated the Way of Dao, and one would find one's attention inevitably drawn to it.

A boy was waiting outside of the door. He stood proudly. After noticing his arrival, he said loudly, ”You, are you Yuming?”

Yuming the Honored Celestial felt anger welling up from within. He thought that even if he were to meet with the boy's respected Dao master, he would be his equal. To think that he was being treated so disrespectfully by a mere boy! Even though he came to ask for a favor, he was not about to be taken so lightly.

He remained calm and gestured respectfully. He spoke as he bowed, ”I'm Yuming, and I'm here to meet your respected Dao master.

Yuming was one of the few immortal Zhenrens in the world. It would not be pleasant to be on the receiving end of his respectful salute. At that moment, the boy felt a crushing pressure being applied to him, pressing him tightly against the stone wall. Inch by inch, as though he was about to be crushed into powder.

However, the pressure was too strong for him to even do anything.

Right at this moment, a voice came from within the abode of immortals, ”Young boy, how dare you receive Brother Yuming's respectful salute. Hurry up and pay him your respect.”

The voice that came from the abode was akin to the wind in spring. Gently, it dispersed Yuming the Honored Celestial's absolute mana. It did so gracefully, without a hint of worldly desires.

As the pressure receded, the boy had no choice but to kneel and salute Yuming.

Since Yuming the Honored Celestial had shown the boy his place, he was not about to press the matter further. With a wave of his hand, he stops the boy from saluting him. At the same time, he was impressed with the capabilities of the respected Dao master of Taishang Daoist Sect. Just one move, he was able to tell that he had strong mana. Moreover, he predicted his arrival, which showed his high level of attainment.

The Daoist child led the way for him. It did not take long for them to arrive at a scenic pavilion surrounded by waterfall and mountains.

A young man sat in the pavilion. The young man noticed his arrival and greeted him with a bow. He smiled, ”My place is rural and detached from the rest of the world, please pardon the child's insolence earlier.”

The young man wore a head-kerchief and was dressed in grey Dao robes. If he was in the mortal world, most would probably think that he was a poor and miserly Daoist who failed the Imperial Examination. Moreover, his facial features were not striking. He looked very plain.

However, as he bowed, he moved with such indescribable grace. Not even the royals and Dragon Kings from the four seas could compare with him.