Pure Land Reception

In the pitch-black night sky, the cold wind whipped up goose-feather snowflakes, which fell densely, covering the entire earth with ice and snow, creating a sense of boundless desolation.

Braving the wind, snow, and cold, Qin Ming ventured into this Beyond the Mundane.

The night was thick and dark, but amidst the biting wind and snow, there was a warm and spring-like "Blessed Land" filled with the fragrance of flowers and the songs of birds, shrouded in a hazy, Immortal Light.

"Brother Lu!" Grandmaster Ling Canghai had been waiting there for some time and warmly greeted him.

Nowadays, all paths treat Lu Zizai with great courtesy. In the battle in the Western Territory, he single-handedly suppressed an entire realm, displaying the domineering style of Supreme Grandmaster.

He even killed an opponent at the Ancestor Realm!

Such a person will surely pave the way for New Life Path and open up new paths for the future.

"Hmm?" Ling Canghai was suddenly startled. He had keen senses and felt that Lu Zizai in front of him had returned to his original simplicity and was even more unfathomable than before.

He was genuinely startled. Could it be that the other party had already broken through to a higher realm and should now be addressed as Ancestor Lu? Once one steps into that realm, one can go anywhere in the world.

Everyone could see that Ling Canghai treated Lu Zizai with even greater respect, even bowing to him.

Lu Zizai stopped him, saying, "No need for empty titles. Just call me Brother Lu."

Soon, the others found out what was going on: Lu Zizai had already reached the Sixth Realm, and the New Life Path had gained a new Ancestor with an astonishingly profound foundation.

People were alarmed, but not surprised; it was entirely reasonable. Rumors had circulated that he wasn't concerned with breaking through the Heavenly Gate, but rather with how to pave the way in the future.

"Both of you are exceptional individuals," Ling Canghai sighed, not overlooking Qin Ming and paying close attention to him as well.

Since Qin Ming set foot in the Pure Land, many people's eyes have been on him.

After all, even someone as transcendent as Lu Zizai values him highly, stepped forward on his behalf, and personally led him to the Beyond the Mundane. Who could underestimate him!

In fact, since the battle achievements were tallied, Qin Ming's record was truly astonishing, leaving the renowned figures from all walks of life feeling that it was unreal.

He single-handedly killed more than two dozen Heavenly Demon Seed, a commanding lead!

Those from Beyond the Mundane and the younger generation of the Esoteric Sect were all stunned when they learned of the number of heads he had beheaded.

Even some of the Heavenly Prodigy were somewhat lost in thought.

Some of the Immortal Seed and God Seed even went to verify in person whether he had really killed so many Heavenly Demon Seed.

After all, some of the most outstanding Heavenly Demon Seed were likely to become Demon Ancestor-level beings in the future, yet he prematurely killed so many of them.

Now, some people call Qin Ming "the Heavenly Demon Killer" behind his back.

He has undoubtedly become the leading figure of this generation on New Life Path.

In particular, news came from the Immortal Land that Qin Ming's aptitude on the Immortal Path is comparable to Jiang Ran's, making him potentially more suitable than taking the New Life Path.

This undoubtedly caused a huge sensation!

Immortal Seed are hard to come by, but exceptional individuals like Jiang Ran are extremely rare.

Qin Ming is straddling two paths, both of which lead to the pinnacle of success, which is quite astonishing.

The combination of these two attributes makes his aura even more dazzling.

Some even suspect that he might have a talent for the Esoteric Sect and should be tested.

At this moment, Qin Ming himself was somewhat distracted, never expecting that one day he would ascend to the Pure Land in such a way.

It should be noted that this is Cao Qianqiu's stronghold, and also home to a behemoth like the Helian Family, making it extremely dangerous for him.

Li Qingyue, needless to Say More, was naturally present, dressed in white like snow, with her black hair flowing like a waterfall, a smile on her face, waving to Qin Ming.

He responded immediately, and at the same time saw other acquaintances, such as Wang Caiwei, who had escaped from the Western Territory Battlefield and was recovering from a serious illness, as well as Pei Shuyan and Tang Xumi.

To his surprise, Luo Jingxiao also came.

Qin Ming felt that he, Helian Zhaoyu, and Wei Cheng seemed to be drifting further and further apart.

Being in Beyond the Mundane Pure Land, one naturally has to face Helian Zhaoyu and others from the Imperial Immortal Sect. Some people are not afraid, but Chen Bingyan, whose injuries have not yet healed and whose face is pale, bears a lot of pressure. Yet, she still greets them at the mountain gate.

"Please come in." After exchanging pleasantries, Ling Canghai personally led the way into the depths of the Pure Land.

This Blessed Land is quite large, as several major religions reside here.

The colors of the springs Earth Fire are truly vibrant and colorful, rich and dazzling. The substances flowing out are imbued with Daoist charm and are accompanied by rare and precious treasures.

For example, beside a Super Fire Spring, there grows a Violet-Gold Vine, and the unripe fruits on it are shaped like knives, spears, cauldrons, and swords.

In addition, Qin Ming also saw a Heavenly Light Pool, its surface shimmering with light, accompanied by mist and arcs of electricity, which was quite mystical.

The entire pool of "water" is a liquid formed from the condensed Worldly Heavenly Light.

This extravagant undertaking can only be described as astonishing.

In the Heavenly Light Pool, there is an old tree with an extremely vigorous life force. Each branch is like a winding dragon, and even on the same branch, the leaves have five colors.

Qin Ming immediately recognized what kind of precious tree it was; he had heard of it for a long time and had even received some gifts from it before.

It is Five-Colored Immortal Tree. Every early spring, the "Five-Colored Spiritual Branch" and "Fallen Fruit" that are intentionally cut off are all rare medicinal herbs.

These are all products that were "discarded" in the spring.

The most valuable part of the immortal tree is naturally the "Five-Colored Fruit" it produces. Once ripe, the tree is filled with Five-Colored Divine Light that can illuminate the heavens and the earth.

Its production is limited, and its medicinal effects are extraordinary, so it is impossible for it to be passed down. Only when the Ancestor visits can one have the opportunity to enjoy it.

Ling Canghai said, "Alas, it's really unfortunate. After the great battle in the Western Territory, many people, from the Ancestor to the Master, are now half-crippled. All the ripe divine fruits have been picked to refine medicines to save people."

Otherwise, after Lu Zizai arrived, the people of the Pure Land would surely have picked a Five-Colored Fruit to entertain him.

That's true; all kinds of Great Medicine are currently in extremely short supply in Night Prefecture.

Even when Qin Ming used his battle merits to exchange for rewards, he did not choose those spiritual medicines because the cost-effectiveness was too low. Famous elders and Master who were seriously injured and on the verge of death were all queuing up to wait for the Treasured Medicine to be produced to save them.

From what I've seen along the way, it's clear that Pure Land has a very rich foundation.

Soon, two more Grandmaster appeared. They had been recuperating from their injuries, but upon learning that Lu Zizai arrived after breaking through to the next realm, they rushed over immediately.

Some even wanted to invite the reclusive Ancestor, but Lu Zizai stopped them.

He had attacked Cao Qianqiu and Sun Taichu's Personal Disciple, and their relationship was not harmonious.

The people in the Pure Land also breathed a sigh of relief. If they were to invite Lao Cao out of seclusion, they were genuinely worried that a fight would break out between the two sides. It was better not to cause trouble unnecessarily.

Among the Grandmaster accompanying them, Helian Yunji was clearly not present. When he tried to target Qin Ming at the Immortal Grave, he was instead forced to lower his head by Lu Zizai.

"You young people should go and have a gathering," Ling Canghai said. Clearly, the young disciples were not at ease in front of these Grandmaster.

A moment later, Qin Ming, accompanied by Li Qingyue, Pei Shuyan, and others, arrived at another palace.

"Qin Ming, are you really cultivating both paths simultaneously?" Pei Shuyan couldn't help but ask. He hadn't expected that Qin Ming, who was still Second Realm cultivator in Kunling, would make such rapid progress. If this continued, he would catch up with him, who was in the Fourth Realm, in just a few years!

Qin Ming tasted the "Golden Haze" tea that Jiang Ran had mentioned. He put down his teacup and laughed, "I've learned a little bit of everything, but I certainly can't be as proficient as you guys who specialize in one area."

Pei Shuyan sighed, "You're being too modest. You've slain over a dozen Heavenly Demon Seed, more than Jiang Ran has ever done. Some of the Immortal Seed in our Pure Land have fallen silent upon hearing this."

Li Qingyue smiled and said, "Senior Brother Pei, don't flatter him too much. Qin Ming has reached this point only through a combination of fortuitous opportunity opportunities. He still needs to mature and refine himself further."

As she spoke, she prepared a cup of Golden Haze's "Thorough Comprehension Tea," which was even stronger, for Qin Ming, knowing that he would be reading the True Scripture soon.

Pei Shuyan shook her head and said, "I didn't mean that, I was genuinely amazed. Sigh, Junior Sister, although you've known each other for a long time, your bias is too obvious..."

Helian Zhaoyu appeared and had just arrived at the entrance of the main hall when he saw Li Qingyue displaying her exquisite tea ceremony skills. Upon hearing Pei Shuyan's words, he remained expressionless and immediately turned and left.

During the Western Territory War, his performance was originally outstanding, but he was unlucky. After defeating two Heavenly Demon Seed in a one-on-one battle and killing them with great force, he was targeted by several old demons and was almost beaten to death. He barely escaped with his life.

Qin Ming caught a glimpse of his back but ignored him, instead inquiring about Chen Bingyan's injuries.

"It's not a big problem, she'll recover after a while." She was very sad, as Lu Zhenyi, who was closest to her, was left forever on the Western Territory Battlefield.

"Qin Ming." Another familiar face appeared: Zeng Yuan, who only had one leg left, and the tall and burly Zheng Maoze. The two entered the hall, both with complicated expressions.

Their relationship with Qin Ming wasn't good; they had all ridiculed him and even tried to "step on" him when he was down on his luck.

However, as Qin Ming's fame grew, they completely gave up the idea of competing with him and faced reality.

"How are your injuries? Have they healed?" Qin Ming asked.

Zeng Yuan said listlessly, "I've lost a leg, so I'm practically crippled. I'll be leaving the Pure Land soon to go back and be a wealthy old man, get married, have children, and live out my remaining years in peace."

Then, he whispered, "I'm sorry!"

In the beginning, he and Qin Ming had a very good relationship, but later he sided with Li Qingxu. Now, he has endless feelings and is quite depressed.

"Take care!" Qin Ming said.

Zeng Yuan was helped away, his departing figure exuding an indescribable desolation.

Zheng Maoze remained silent. He and Zeng Yuan had always been together, but now they were about to be separated by vast distances.

"Qin Ming, I'm sorry about what happened in the past." He secretly transmitted his voice, still somewhat unable to let go of his pride.

He was overwhelmed with mixed feelings, his heart filled with indescribable emotions. Back then, neither he nor Zeng Yuan and Qin Ming had the aptitude for the Immortal Path, and they might not even be qualified to serve as their Golden Armor Guard in the future.

He never expected that the other party's aptitude for the Immortal Path would be comparable to Jiang Ran's, surpassing that of ordinary Immortal Seed!

In the end, despite his arduous training, he only became an Elite Disciple.

Zheng Maoze spoke up, "Sigh, there's a Xiang Yiwu on your path, known as the 'gateway to the New Life Path,' a kind of recognition, praised by everyone. I'm also big-physique, but I'm called the 'threshold' for elite disciples on the Immortal Path."

He chuckled to himself, admitting that this attempt to ease the tension made Qin Ming unable to hold back his laughter.

Others couldn't help but chuckle; there was indeed a saying in private about the "Immortal Path Threshold."

Subsequently, Zhuo Qingming and other Immortal Seed arrived one after another. They were quite curious about Qin Ming, who possessed two different types of immortal beings, and they had serious exchanges with him.

"Which True Scripture do you wish to borrow from my Pure Land this time?" Luo Jingxiao asked.

Qin Ming said, "What I can view is naturally the incomplete scripture."

Immediately, everyone became interested and turned their attention to him.

Qin Ming said, "It's that fragmented Jade Book."

The room fell silent; no one had expected him to choose a classic text with an extremely high level of difficulty.

Li Qingyue frowned slightly, revealing a serious expression, and said, "That is Heavenly Scripture with only a few pages, but it is severely damaged. It is known as one of the three most difficult classics on the Immortal Path. In history, only one person has gained something from it and comprehended a copy of the <Subduing Heart Scripture>."

Tang Xumi also solemnly reminded him, saying, "Senior Cao wanted to take the Destruction-and-Rebirth Path, and he even went to study it not long ago, but even he eventually hit a wall and returned, unable to comprehend it."

Wang Caiwei also earnestly advised, "You need to think carefully. It would be best to choose another one, otherwise you might waste the opportunity."

All the Immortal Seed nodded in agreement; this was a fact.

Not only Cao Qianqiu, but many Ancestor throughout history have tried to comprehend those few pages of the Heavenly Scripture, but all have returned empty-handed.

In their view, Qin Ming was being overly ambitious.

At this moment, Helian Zhaoyu returned, appearing with Cui Chonghe and Wei Cheng. Upon hearing this, they all smiled faintly.

"So it's called Heavenly Scripture, is it really this difficult?" Qin Ming murmured.

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