Chapter 366 - Qi Yuans Amazing Adventure (1/2)
Chapter 366 Qi Yuan’s Amazing Adventure
“Eh?”
In front of the straw hut on Little Qiong Peak, Qi Yuan, the Turbid Immortal who had been in seclusion for half a month and ascended to the Perfected Immortal realm with a single immortal peach, was standing in front of the straw hut on Little Qiong Peak. He looked at the situation outside the door in a daze and could not help but raise his hand to draw a few rainbows.
Where’s the lake?
Where is the mountain?
How could a huge lake and mountain suddenly… disappear?! The mountain was like a spirit beast that had been dissected. Dozens of figures flew around inside the mountain…
Qi Yuan took a closer look and realized that the figures had used his appearance! If not for the fact that his eldest disciple did that often and Qi Yuan had already gotten used to it, he would have been frightened by this scene!
At that moment, the Little Qiong Peak was surrounded by layers of light walls, which concealed all changes in the place. Qi Yuan turned his head to the left and was instantly attracted by the huge trees that required three people to hug it in order for the entire circ.u.mference of the trunk to be covered.
The huge trees were scattered in the soil that was s.h.i.+mmering with a faint golden glow. The original forest seemed to have become bushes, and the air was filled with the rich aura of living beings. Qi Yuan realized something. He looked up and was stunned again. The spiritual lake that should have been there was now floating in the sky! Someone had used a large amount of Dharma powers to make a huge transparent fish tank. There were groups of spiritual fish and gentle spiritual beasts inside. They were strolling leisurely. The sunlight shone through the water curtain, making everything seem like a dream.
At the original location of the lake, the mountain was cut open, revealing layers of rocks. Below the rock layer, there were piles of neatly arranged Spirit Stones, and array foundations that were flickering with dense spiritual light… The dozen or so figures were shuttling back and forth between the Spirit Stones and the array foundations, constantly working. Qi Yuan probed with his immortal senses and found that he was clearly petrified. What is going on? Little Qiong Peak is made of Spirit Stones? Why didn’t I know?
No, this is an illusion. It’s definitely a mental demon and an illusion!
Qi Yuan trembled. Just as he was about to walk out of the straw hut to investigate, he saw Ling’e floating over from afar with an ornamental jade tree.
“Master! You’re awake! Aunt-Master s.h.i.+ and Aunt-Master Jiu have returned to Heaven-Breaking Peak! You have some trouble with them now!”
Qi Yuan shuddered and his horsetail whisk trembled slightly. “Ling’e, your senior brother is…” “Senior Brother is modifying the mountain. Master, don’t be afraid. These are all array formations that Senior Brother designed to protect us.”
Ling’e puffed out her chest and shouted seriously, “He’s doing this in order for us to live comfortably in the future, prevent enemies from invading, and protect the harmonious and beautiful tomorrow of our Little Qiong Peak!” “This…” Qi Yuan frowned and said, “Does the sect know about this huge commotion and the existence of so many Spirit Stones and precious materials?” “Don’t worry, Master.” Ling’e used her immortal power to support the jade tree. She took out two scrolls from her sleeve and shook them open gently. “Bang, bang, bang! Senior Brother did that! The Sect Leader has given us special permission to build the Hundred Mortal Hall!”
Qi Yuan opened his mouth and looked at the two ‘doc.u.ments’ carefully. He heaved a sigh of relief…
“But Ling’e, where did we get so many treasures on our peak? Where did we get so many Spirit Stones?”
Ling’e smiled and said, “Senior Brother has been going everywhere outside and selling them. He has worked hard to acc.u.mulate them!” “Sell!?” Qi Yuan could not help but be shocked. “Yes, he’s been selling pills and spiritual beasts.” Ling’e raised her slender fingers one by one. “Sometimes, he also has to work hard for some of the Primordial World seniors. Master, don’t worry. Go into seclusion and rest first. In half a month, the Little Qiong Peak will be completely changed!”
“Well…”
Qi Yuan stepped out of the straw hut and looked around. Li Changshou’s paper effigy bowed from afar. Just as he was about to fly over to explain, Qi Yuan waved his hand and returned to the straw hut.
“Do it, do it. I’ll continue cultivating… Tsk, perhaps I had a dream. I should be fine after being in seclusion for a while. Yes, I had a dream…”
The door of the straw hut slowly closed.
Qi Yuan returned to his meditation cus.h.i.+on and sat down cross-legged. He sighed slightly and kept releasing his immortal senses and retracting them.
Hence, one month later…
Qi Yuan slowly opened his eyes and woke up from his meditative state. Due to the changes in the Little Qiong Peak, he did not have time to stand up and instead, released his immortal senses.
Eh?
Was I really dreaming previously? Outside the straw hut, the small lake seemed to still be the same small lake. The low mountain peak of the Little Qiong Peak had also returned. The forest was still the same… No, there’s something wrong with the forest. The forest is much denser than before.
Moreover, as a Turbid Immortal, he could sense that there was too much spiritual energy in his small mountain!
Qi Yuan pushed the door open and looked around. He had been cultivating there for more than a thousand years. At that moment, he could not see anything unusual. It was as if everything was so natural and that was how it was!
He extended his immortal senses into the mountain and found that there were no obstructions at all. There were ordinary rocks everywhere…
What happened? “Master, they are all illusions.” Li Changshou’s voice sounded from the side. He walked out of the straw hut and bowed to Qi Yuan with a Dao salute.
Qi Yuan asked softly, “Changshou, have you finished setting up everything?” “Yes.” Li Changshou smiled and nodded. He handed a jade token to his master. “Master, there is a way to save yourself after you enter the maze. Please keep it. This jade token is also a Dharma treasure. It can prevent some strange things from eavesdropping on your mind. You have to carry it with you.” Qi Yuan frowned and said, “Child, you have so many Spirit Stones and precious materials. Why don’t you give some to the sect? Why are you burying them? Also, there are only three of us in the Little Qiong Peak. Your Grandmaster has moved to Heaven-Breaking Peak. Why did you create so many array formations and illusions? If the sect’s array is broken, what’s the use of having so many array formations in the Little Qiong Peak?” Li Changshou was rendered speechless. If the mountain gate were to be breached, the Little Qiong Peak might really be able to turn the tide! At the very least, he could evacuate a portion of his fellow disciples. In order to prevent his master from preaching, Li Changshou smiled and changed the topic. “Master, you just happened to come out of seclusion today. Why don’t you go to the Heavenly Courts to take the Deity Position of the Mountain G.o.d and gain some merit in the Heavenly Courts?”
“Alright, what should I prepare?” Qi Yuan had already agreed to Li Changshou’s arrangement. When he heard Li Changshou mention it, he did not refute.
Li Changshou said, “You don’t have to prepare anything. I’ve already made arrangements. You just need to nod and report your background to the Heavenly Courts… Actually, you just have to go and register.”
“Then, I’ll go and change my clothes.” Qi Yuan turned around and rushed back into the house.
Li Changshou smiled when he saw that. He looked at his Grandmaster, Aunt-Master, and Junior Sister who were playing in the chess room and shook his head slightly. Grandmaster and Aunt-Master did not have any pressure on their lifespans. They were not in a hurry to make arrangements. A moment later, Qi Yuan, who had changed into an azure silk Daoist robe, put on a standard Dao hoop. He carried a horsetail whisk and stepped on cloth shoes. He looked like a mortal. “Changshou, what do you think of me?” Li Changshou gave him a thumbs-up. “You still look as mighty as ever!” “Hahaha.” Qi Yuan stroked his beard and smiled. He reminded, “Don’t force yourself. I will be fine even if I don’t gain any merit.” “Don’t worry, Master. I’m confident.” Li Changshou bowed and gave Qi Yuan a jade token. His incarnation turned into a paper effigy and entered Qi Yuan’s sleeve. Li Changshou said, “Master, go to the sect and fly to the east. I’m already waiting outside.” Qi Yuan followed his instructions and looked at the newly added bamboo forest at the back of the mountain, as well as Jiu Yus.h.i.+ who was cultivating in the bamboo forest. He rode a cloud and rushed to the mountain gate. After leaving the sect, he flew towards the East Heaven Gate for a while and saw a middle-aged Daoist flying over from the cloud. Qi Yuan immediately became vigilant and tensed up. “Master, it’s me.” The middle-aged Daoist priest and the paper effigy in Qi Yuan’s sleeve spoke at the same time. Qi Yuan heaved a sigh of relief. Li Changshou walked forward and took the initiative to invite his master to step on his cloud. He continued to ride the cloud towards the East Heavenly Gate.
On the way, Li Changshou reminded, “Master, the ident.i.ty of this incarnation of mine is the Little Daoist Master of Ren School. If you encounter any danger in the future, just report this name…” Qi Yuan frowned and said, “Why is your name so strange? The Great Daoist Master of Ren School is one of the few mighty figures in the world. Are you just trying to get some of his clout with your nickname?” Li Changshou smiled and said, “This name was given by the Great Daoist Master. It’s convenient for me to work for Ren School.”
Qi Yuan could not help but be stunned. “Master, don’t worry. If I tell you too much, it will affect your mental state. Master, you only need to know that I can take care of you and Junior Sister now. Master, forgive me for being disrespectful next. We will address each other as fellow Daoists. If your relations.h.i.+p with me is exposed, I’m afraid it will cause trouble for you.” Qi Yuan frowned and nodded. He wanted to say something but hesitated.
When they were almost at the East Heaven Gate, Qi Yuan sent a voice transmission. “Fellow… Fellow Daoist.”
“Go ahead.”
“If there is no Ren School, there will be no sect. There will also be no Dao Fruit for our cultivation. I’m very pleased that you can work hard for Ren School. Remember, don’t be greedy and delay the important matters in the sect. I don’t know how to remind you to take care of yourself.” Li Changshou replied via voice transmission, “Yes, Master!”
The East Heaven Gate was in sight. Qi Yuan let go of all his worries and admired the magnificent Heaven Gate from afar. He saw the group of Heavenly Soldiers that were ready for battle.
The auras of tens of thousands of Heavenly Soldiers were intertwined. Their might was not inferior to the pressure emitted by dozens of Golden Immortals!
Qi Yuan’s face was a little pale. He said softly, “The Heavenly Courts’ Heavenly Might is so powerful.” “It’s a rather special situation now. Demons are causing trouble everywhere.” Li Changshou smiled and said, “Fellow Daoist, you might not know this, but a few months ago, hundreds of thousands of ancient demons gathered together and many experts of the demon race provoked the Heavenly Courts. The Jade Emperor of the Heavenly Courts sent 300,000 troops to suppress the demons. After that, the entire demon race became restless. It was said that there was a group of old demons who ran to G.o.ddess Nuwa’s Palace and cried… Fellow Daoist, guess what?” Qi Yuan smiled and said, “What?” “The kind and benevolent G.o.ddess Nuwa sent a few fairies to hang those old demons up and beat them up. She warned them not to fight against the Heavenly Courts.” Li Changshou smiled and said, “In the past few months, although the demons from all over the world have been unconvinced, the prestige of the Heavenly Courts has increased greatly. Many people have joined. It’s most reasonable for you to go to the Heavenly Courts to gain some merit.” Qi Yuan nodded. Although he did not understand that, he found Li Changshou’s words interesting. As they spoke, they arrived at the East Heavenly Gate.
Immediately, a Heavenly General stepped forward and asked the two of them where they came from and what they were doing in the Heavenly Courts. Qi Yuan looked up at the Heavenly Emperor Sword hanging above the white jade stone door. His essence soul was… trembling. He felt a little guilty for coming through the back door. Li Changshou replied and returned. He waited with his master at the East Heavenly Gate. A Heavenly General rushed to the Water G.o.d Residence.
Not long after, a young girl arrived on a cloud. The Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals bowed and addressed her as ‘Your Highness’. Li Changshou cupped his hands and smiled. “Why did you come out, Your Highness?”