Immortality Trial

During the first major upheaval in the Evergreen Realm, their first batch of True Immortal were reincarnated and descended to the mortal world. However, before they had even grown up, they heard of the title of the World’s Number One Immortal, Spirit-Seeking Guangyuan.

After awakening his Past-Life Wisdom and reflecting carefully, he realized that he had only been fortunate to have the favor of heaven and earth in the Spirit-Seeking Guangyuan.

So the three of them swept up the momentum and accumulated their fortune. After building up their power to its peak, they came to capture Lu Qingfeng and plunder his fortune.

Looking at it now...

It's probably not just a matter of being favored by fate, but perhaps the luck on his body is too strong.

Unaware of their thoughts, Lu Qingfeng played with the Twin Windfire Pearls for a while before turning his gaze to Sima Han and Lin Chao standing to the side. A harmless smile appeared on his face as he said, "You two have come from afar; perhaps you would also like to spar with this humble Daoist? This humble Daoist—"

"Fellow Daoist Guangyuan, you jest. I was merely passing by!"

Before Lu Qingfeng could finish speaking, Lin Chao interrupted loudly.

He had witnessed the battle clearly; Changfengzi had been killed, and his rare fortuitous opportunity had vanished.

Under these circumstances, who would dare to fight Lu Qingfeng?

Lu Qingfeng then looked at Sima Han.

"I concede defeat." Sima Han, sparing with words, also declined the challenge.

"What a pity."

Lu Qingfeng shook his head.

Had he known this would happen, he would have held back some of his strength, and perhaps he could have tricked the two into fighting him and obtained two more magical Law Artifact. Unfortunately, Changfengzi harbored murderous intent, and Lu Qingfeng reacted instinctively, killing him.

It's just a matter of habit.

Lin Chao heard Lu Qingfeng's whisper and his lips twitched slightly. He was even more grateful that Changfengzi was leading the way.

Otherwise, even if they survive, the Law Artifact might be lost.

Seeing that Sima Han and Lin Chao had no intention of sparring, Lu Qingfeng looked around and said loudly, "It is a rare opportunity for you all to come to this remote and impoverished place of mine. Why don't we go inside and gather, have some tea, and discuss the Dao?"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

Siming Sect's Fuyunzi bowed first and said apologetically, "Fellow Daoist Guangyuan, please forgive me. I have important matters to attend to in my sect, so I will take my leave now."

With that, he hurriedly left.

Lu Qingfeng was speechless upon seeing this.

Years ago, when he went to Yellow Cliff Cave in the Wei Country to seek the immortal sect, he encountered Fuyunzi. Fuyunzi was not as good as his name suggested; he had a very fiery temper. Upon hearing that Lu Qingfeng wanted to borrow the inheritance method to take a look, he immediately started a fight.

Unfortunately, he was outmatched and was utterly humiliated by Lu Qingfeng. In the end, not only did he hand over his inherited cultivation method for Lu Qingfeng examine at will, but he also took away several spiritual plants from Yellow Cliff Cave.

At this moment, Lu Qingfeng's expression was exactly the same as it had been back then.

Harmless to humans and animals, yet extremely deadly.

They dared not linger any longer and turned to leave.

With Fuyunzi taking the lead, all the cultivators present also moved.

"I suddenly remembered that there are also important matters to attend to within the sect."

"I am too."

"Goodbye."

"Goodbye."

After a period of commotion, only the cultivators who God-Seeking Abbey, Sima Han, Lin Chao, and Yuyangzi of the Six-Eyed Heavenly Gate remained.

Lin Chao was born into the Six-Eyed Heavenly Gate and was Reincarnated True Immortal. Although Yuyangzi was the sect leader, he regarded Lin Chao as his master.

"They're all blind fools; they might as well leave."

Lin Chao looked at Lu Qingfeng and said loudly, "Since Fellow Daoist Guangyuan has invited me, I, Lin Chao, will be the first to accept!"

"It would be my great honor."

Sima Han nodded in agreement.

Yuyangzi stood there, somewhat embarrassed. Lin Chao waved his hand and said, "The Six-Eyed Gate has many mundane affairs to attend to. Sect Leader, you should hurry back to take charge."

"In this way."

"This humble Daoist takes his leave."

Yuyangzi felt as if he had been granted a pardon and took his leave.

His Golden Mountain Ridge had been visited by Lu Qingfeng years ago. The two hadn't gotten along very well. Staying here would only create awkwardness, so it was better to return.

"I was indeed a bit absurd in my early years."

As Yuyangzi left, Lu Qingfeng noticed Lin Chao and Sima Han looking at him and felt a little embarrassed. He then clapped his hands and laughed loudly, "Thank you both for your hospitality. In my temple, I still have two jars of fine aged wine. Today, let's drink until we're both drunk!"

"Good!"

"Let's drink until we're completely drunk!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Chao was filled with pride, struck the air with his palm, and laughed heartily.

Sima Han nodded slightly.

Evergreen Realm.

Since Lu Qingfeng used his great formation to kill Changfengzi, no cultivator in the world has dared to come and provoke him.

Lu Qingfeng was delighted with this.

Cultivate oneself at General Ridge, comprehend the principles of formations, and observe the ever-changing world.

Time passed year by year.

In the blink of an eye, sixteen years have passed since Lu Qingfeng killed Changfengzi.

Gathering Cloud Mountains.

Three months have passed since the day the Entwining Cloud Old Ghost his sneak attack.

Shangyang Country.

The edge of the Weeping Marsh.

The five of them came side by side.

These were Zhang Bo, Ma Wenju, Xie Tian, Xie Di, and Han Baiyun, the five disciples of the Azure Origin Sword Sect with the highest cultivation levels.

A full year has passed since I first heard about the trial in the Weeping Marsh.

After a year of preparation, the five finally decided to venture together into the Weeping Marsh, known as the 'Immortality Trial'.

"The Immortality Trial requires traversing the Weeping Marsh."

"But the Weeping Marsh is shrouded in mist, and directions are hard to discern. Only with the guidance of the black-clad protector can one follow the correct route out of the swamp."

"To complete the trial and escape the swamp."

"First, you must survive. You must cross the many dangers of the Weeping Marsh, including Demon Beast, natural barriers, and floods. If you cannot survive, you must call upon the black-clad Dharma Form. Even if you fail the trial, you will be sent back to Shangyang Country."

"Secondly, one must cultivate to the Foundation Establishment stage. In the cultivation world, only Foundation Establishment Grand Cultivator have some ability to protect themselves. Before leaving the Weeping Marsh, Foundation Establishment Realm cultivation is indispensable."

Zhang Bo led the way, repeating the requirements of the Immortality Trial. He then turned to Ma Wenju and the other three, his expression serious, and said, "The Immortality Trial requires a minimum of three people per group and a maximum of five people per group. Only by helping each other can we resist the Demon Beast in the Weeping Marsh and reach the Foundation Establishment Realm as soon as possible by utilizing the spiritual lands within it."

"This journey will take at least three to five years, and at most ten years. Our lives will then be in each other's hands."

The Immortality Trial.

This was a plan that Lu Qingfeng had been planning for a long time. It was a means of selecting disciples of the Qingyuan Sword Sect in Shangyang Kingdom, and also the first step in the flexible application of the Qingyuan Sword Sect.

He wanted to operate the Azure Origin Sword Sect in the same way as the 'Main God Space', but its essence was completely different from the Main God Space.

There are still many difficulties along the way, Lu Qingfeng is working to overcome.

Therefore, they intentionally prolonged the trial period.

Also.

Firstly, the Weeping Marsh can be used to hone the Azure Origin Sword Sect disciples' combat skills, coping abilities, and sense of unity and mutual assistance.

Secondly, the Spiritual Qi in the Weeping Marsh is gradually becoming denser compared to that of Shangyang Country. During the trial, the vast Weeping Marsh hides countless dangers, but also countless fortuitous opportunity. With the help of this environment, those with perseverance and wisdom can easily advance to the Foundation Establishment.

After all, those who can participate in the Immortality Trial are all geniuses who have cultivated to the Fourth Level of True Qi in an environment like Shangyang Country.

The Weeping Marsh will filter the waters once more.

Once disciples reach the Foundation Establishment Realm and enter the cultivation world, they are among the best of the millions, and even the tens of millions, in the future in Shangyang Country, regardless of their cultivation aptitude or various abilities.