Preface

This corridor is several li long, three zhang high, and five zhang wide. Two Taoist priests walked along the corridor, and at the end stood a black door, adorned with gold nails, which slowly opened at that moment

At this moment, the moonlight shines, and the night is tranquil. At the foot of the mountain, there is a bustling scene with a throng of people. Many practitioners have set up stalls in the open space at the foot of the mountain, displaying items they no longer need, intending to sell them in exchange for some elixirs and spirit stones for their own use.

"Hmph, this is your misfortune!" Song Zhi sneered coldly, "You possess such a spiritual treasure, yet you do not consider handing it over to the sect, which indicates your disloyalty"

Pei Ziyun, Ye Su'er has been transferred to Qianji Mountain. "Song Zhi said coldly: "Today is the day for the young master to achieve his path, it is time for you to set off.

These individuals are either solitary cultivators or members of small sects. Although they come with congratulatory gifts, the majority cannot ascend the mountain. We need not pay them any mind; we shall proceed directly up the mountain.

The middle-aged Taoist said: "Look, this is Wang Yushan. Observe how the mountains are high and the waters are clear, with layers of peaks and ridges, and a serene atmosphere. This is precisely the hidden dragon vein, stretching for thousands of miles."

Seeing Young Master Xie suddenly turn pale, Song Ping, who understood the situation all too well, immediately left the dungeon

The middle-aged Taoist presented a red letter, and the guardian Taoist did not dare to be negligent, bowing his head and saying: "So it is the True Man Li, please come in"

The crime, under the influence of sorcery, transforms into chains resembling venomous snakes, constantly tormenting the sinner. The wounds on their body, once healed, immediately split open again, causing blood to drip.

If it is forcibly taken, it is merely a lifeless object

This originally belonged to you; this is a treasure of heaven and earth that is not even recorded in the classics. I seized it, and in just ten years, I have become the foremost figure in the current realm of immortality

Haha! I felt a divine inspiration descending from the heavens, causing the underground space to sparkle with countless stars. Golden light fell like rain, enveloping Young Master Xie, illuminating the entire dungeon with brilliance. Pei Ziyun suddenly burst into laughter, his demeanor frenzied.

Pei Ziyun raised his head, beads of cold sweat the size of soybeans covered his cheeks, and his eyes were bloodshot, fixed intently on the two people before him. After a long while, he finally managed to say with great difficulty: "I was wrong to trust you, I have leaked the great secret..."

These runes are dark red, with points of light circulating; upon closer inspection, they reveal several lines of text

But after enduring seven years of suffering in the dungeon, should I not have realized my mistakes?

Ye Su'er possesses great fortune, she is your childhood sweetheart, yet you have lost her

Xie Chengdong

Yes, your restrictions are very malicious. All the power I absorb will be extracted by you, but I am not absorbing it myself

Do you ask me why I have waited so long until now

The young girl said: "Master, you are feeling melancholic again. Since ancient times, true immortals have only lived for a thousand years; how many can achieve immortality? This matter is predetermined for each individual, and sorrow is of no benefit. Moreover, we will always have a blessed place; by the end of the year, we can still become earth immortals, which is not a loss for eternal life and freedom. I kindly ask you to cease your sadness."

The several mountains stretch continuously, and at this moment, there are Taoist priests guarding them. These disciples are dressed in blue robes, secured with golden white crane belts. Some Taoist priests, under the guidance of a Daoist servant, approach this group of disciples and take out invitation letters in white and red from their bosoms, handing them over.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a stone chamber, with an iron ring suspended from above, hanging a person. Below, there was a cluster of dark flames; although they had not yet reached him, the expression on his face was one of considerable anguish. His lips were parched, and blood dripped from his body into the fire below. With each drop of blood that fell, a small burst of sparks erupted, transforming into runes that bound the person.

Some female disciples are wandering in groups at these stalls, selecting various accessories or trinkets

A small boat ascended the Wu River, without a boatman, yet the light vessel moved straight upward

At this moment, the Young Master Xie, who is about to become an immortal and receive the congratulations of the crowd, has already arrived. It seems that he has sensed something, as the sinner also suddenly raises his head, looking at Young Master Xie.

Dao Palace · Underground Corridor

The Qixuan Sect has always had Qianji Mountain, known as Xuansi Heaven, from which several generations of true practitioners have emerged. Now, with the great fortune of Master Xie and the support of Wang Yushan, he has inherited the 'Xuan' title of the sect, known as Yinxuan Heaven. He is destined to become a true monarch, to achieve physical sanctification, and attain immortality. This is a rare grand event in this realm, and we all come to pay our respects. As these words were spoken, the Daoist's expression turned sorrowful, with tears streaming down both cheeks.

Defying the edicts of the Qi Xuan Dao, showing great disrespect to the headmaster of Qi Xuan Dao, unlawfully trespassing onto Wang Yu Mountain, resisting arrest, and committing acts of extreme rebellion

Upon encountering Bai Han, the guardian smiled and said: "Thank you for your presence, fellow cultivator. You may only bring one companion."

After taking a few steps, Master Li pointed to his disciples and said: "Look, these people are all from the Dongtian Dao Sect"

For over a decade, your village has been destroyed because of you. Ye Su'er has been displaced, and it took her five or six years just to gain entry. She joined the Songyun Sect, which has also declined because of you. Look, even your senior brother has turned to me.

Boom! A bolt of lightning struck down, shaking the heavens and the earth, followed by a blinding flash of light, and then, a mushroom cloud slowly rose up

As he spoke, the ship had already docked. The middle-aged man wiped away his tears and revealed a smile as he disembarked.

Young Master Xie, as he spoke, leaned in very close and whispered into Pei Ziyun's ear

"The myriad paths lead to the truth, how glorious it is." The middle-aged Taoist could not help but express his admiration.

I have only transferred the plum blossom, yet it still has roots

Those who share my name, inherit all that I am, and make up for all my regrets

I am about to achieve the status of a True Monarch, while you can only struggle and wail in this prison. " Looking at Pei Ziyun, Young Master Xie suddenly laughed, no longer tormenting Pei Ziyun, and touched his brow: "Look, the time for my enlightenment has come.

"Do you really think I am so afraid of death?" Pei Ziyun's tone was icy cold. Suddenly, with a loud "bang," the heavens pierced through the thick black clouds with a flash of lightning, illuminating the world as bright as snow. It was then that Pei Ziyun's body underwent a transformation, as the descending stars from the sky were drawn into every pore and orifice of his being, growing at an incredible speed with each passing moment

The Taoist priest in front wore a feathered robe and a star crown, with a cloud-like shoulder and a topknot, appearing to be no more than seventeen or eighteen years old. Following closely behind was another Taoist priest, who looked to be in his twenties and exhibited a respectful demeanor

Pei Ziyun, covered in blood, struggled violently, looking at the little person in front of him, his inner fury seemingly ready to erupt

I am absorbing it for that purpose

You see this! Young Master Xie pointed to the plum blossom between his eyebrows and said: "This treasure can be called the Plum Blossom Thief, capable of stealing the secrets of the heavenly path."

Pei Ziyun, do you not think of yourself as useless? You possess such a treasure, yet you have wasted over ten years, especially the first five years. I do not believe you were completely ignorant of it, yet you have not utilized it!

Upon hearing these words, the bloodied sinner suddenly raised his head and began to struggle

On the boat, there were two people, one an old man who appeared to be around fifty years of age, with white hair and beard, and the other a young girl of about twelve or thirteen, who was quite beautiful. At that moment, the evening mist began to rise, and a bright moon gradually appeared.

The gentle sounds of welcoming, carried by the wind, accompany hundreds of people as they enter slowly, some engaged in conversation, some feigning sleep, and others seated on the ground discussing profound topics

Song Zhi

"What are you laughing at?" Young Master Xie was taken aback, a sense of foreboding surfacing.

Pei Ziyun! The Taoist behind him said: "Do you still dare to be defiant?"

In the midst of the darkness, spiritual energy surged, and beams of spiritual light descended from the heavens

No! Young Master Xie no longer hesitated, with a wave of his hand, a beam of sword light flew by, slicing through Pei Ziyun's head, and a head flew up, blood gushing out. However, in mid-air, this head suddenly shed all its rage and madness, its expression blank, merely gazing at the sky

The path on the hillside is winding and twisting, leading to a palace built atop the mountain, with a hundred continuous structures. Surrounded by gardens on all sides, there stands a majestic hall in the center, towering alone. Around this palace, bright lamps are lit, with one every few steps, shining brightly like brilliant stars from a distance

The three individuals exchanged glances, and Young Master Xie looked on with a playful smile on his face

Of course, ordinary spiritual energy cannot activate the Dao root, yet you insist on humiliating me at the moment of enlightenment—I have finally awaited this opportunity

No, this is impossible. You cannot absorb spiritual energy at all, and you have already transferred the plum blossom through the oath. How could there be any remnants?

I am powerless. I realized the existence of the Plum Blossom Thief long ago, yet I pretentiously feared it, for it can take away the knowledge and artistic essence that others have painstakingly accumulated over a lifetime—this is unfair

As the countless stars continued to be absorbed, a faint blood light erupted from Pei Ziyun's body, and strands of black filaments resembling roots suddenly emerged from him, rapidly growing in size.

Behind the door stood two warriors, each towering at two zhang, clad in armor and wielding golden spears, exuding an overwhelming aura of menace

Many disciples from various sects, who were ascending from the foot of the mountain, exclaimed in surprise, while several elders leading the group looked at the spiritual light with complex expressions

... ...

After a moment of silence, Young Master Xie looked at Pei Ziyun with a cold smile: "Pei Ziyun, you are truly favored by nature. Originally, today was a clear and cloudless day for divination, but since you wish to die, dark clouds gather and thunder rumbles."

Heaven does not bestow its blessings, but instead brings calamity upon those who do not seize them. This is why my mother passed away in poverty, Ye Su'er left me, the sect was destroyed, and I have ended up in such a plight myself

"By the way, it cannot be called an anniversary; both form and spirit have perished, so why bother with a memorial?" Song Zhi said through gritted teeth, filled with hatred towards Pei Ziyun

This is the true descent of the sovereign's fruit position, stepping forward in unison with heaven and earth, sharing longevity with the sun and moon.

Your master is the elder of the Songyun Sect, who once taught in Woniu Village for three years. As long as you show a bit of intelligence, you could gain entry, yet you have only disappointed him!

Young Master Xie appeared calm and composed, but at this moment, he suddenly rose, closed his fan, and retracted the playful smile from his face, his gaze carrying a hint of coldness: "Alright, Song Zhi, you may return to preside over the conference now"

When Young Master Xie entered the prison, Pei Ziyun raised his head, utterly unable to anticipate that the one who had come here was Song Zhi of the Songyun Sect, who had once taken great care of him and had sworn an oath with him to revitalize the Songyun Sect. However, upon learning his secret, he immediately defected to the senior brother of the Qixuan Sect to report him.

This is how it is possible to pass through; this situation occurs at the foot of different mountains, where occasionally a few cloud boats drift by in the sky. At this moment, a beam of cloud light will rise from the fairy mountain to greet them

You are truly a failure

With a loud clap, as soon as these words were spoken, the night on the mountain was stirred by the wind, and thick black clouds began to rise in the sky. Even though there was a basement in between, a single line of dense clouds was visible, and in just a moment, they enveloped the sky.

Even according to the sect's regulations, this day next year will still be your anniversary

The Hidden Profound True Lord has arrived

"Thank you, Young Master. Only with roots can there be flowers. Watch as I make a wish with my roots, stripping you of everything..." Pei Ziyun's body exploded inch by inch, flesh and blood in disarray, yet he laughed maniacally.

"You cannot protect your woman, nor can you safeguard your sect, and you cannot retain your innate spiritual treasure either." Young Master Xie smiled and said, "Just for a trivial little calamity, you willingly swore to sell this innate spiritual treasure to me. Do you realize how foolish you are?"