The Mystic Origin Sect's predicament! Three hundred years of change! A 4,000-word chapter

"Qingfeng".

"Don't act impulsively!"

Gu Buyan was taken aback by Lu Qingfeng's unwavering tone, then his expression turned serious with a hint of admonition.

The safety of the Mystic Origin Sect now rests entirely on the mind of the Rogue Person Blazing Fire. With Lu Qingfeng's talent, there's no need for him to risk staying in the Mystic Origin Sect.

"Master, please don't try to persuade me."

"My mind is made up. I will not fear the power of demons and will not leave the sect in its time of crisis. Even if they forcibly send me out of the Mystic Origin Realm, I will definitely return to face this challenge with the sect!"

Lu Qingfeng was unwilling to elaborate on this topic, and Chong Gu Buyan bowed respectfully, saying, "This disciple takes his leave."

He turned and left the hall.

Judging from the direction it went, it was heading towards Flying Cloud Island.

"..."

Gu Buyan stood there stunned for a long time, pointing at Lu Qingfeng's departing figure, and finally sighed deeply, "Foolish! Foolish indeed!"

"I didn't expect that."

Flying Cloud Island.

Lu Qingfeng sat cross-legged in his cave abode, feeling somewhat at a loss for words—

The Rogue Person Blazing Fire displayed invincible prowess in the Illusory Wave Sea, so much so that the Mystic Origin Sect began preparing for their 'aftermath'!

That's an overreaction.

But upon closer reflection...

Mystic Origin Sect's thoughts were not unreasonable.

A powerful Demon Dao cultivator, one who could easily kill even Demon Dao True Person at the Spell Gathering Realm, stood before the Mystic Origin Sect. Anyone would feel uneasy. No one knew whether this Devil Cultivation Method Demon Dao, with his unpredictable temperament, might one day, in a fit of pique, casually destroy the sect that stood in his way.

"Only."

"I have been in seclusion on Blazing Fire Isle for many years, clearly detached from worldly affairs, so why would I do this?"

Lu Qingfeng shook his head.

This kind of thing is really hard to explain.

The effects can only be gradually absorbed over time. However, during this period, the Mystic Origin Sect will likely be on tenterhooks, and may even miss out on the excellent opportunity to conquer the White Bone Realm and the Heavenly Wander Realm.

"Never mind."

"The sect has its own blessings; let nature take its course."

Lu Qingfeng closed his eyes, immersing himself in "The Primordial World Era".

Mystic Origin Peak.

Inside the main hall.

"He doesn't want to leave?"

"Swearing to live and die with the Mystic Origin Sect?"

Qian Lai, Shi Wan, and Wu Jie glanced at Gu Buyan and exchanged bewildered looks.

"Ha ha!"

"OK!"

"As expected of a disciple of my Mystic Origin Sect, Junior Brother Gu has taught a fine student."

Qian Lai spoke first, his words full of praise.

"You don't even understand such a simple principle as 'Qingshan's life, there's hope'? It's my Gu Buyan to teach you properly!" Gu Buyan shook his head, his eyes filled with helplessness but unable to hide his pride.

This disciple, whom he had snatched from Gai Yuntian decades ago, was indeed his greatest pride over the past few decades.

Whether it's innate talent or inherent nature.

He often secludes himself, and his mind is very single-minded.

"Regardless, Palace Master Lu is exceptionally talented and possesses the cultivation of the Spirit Void, so he should be on the list of disciples who are evacuating. I urge Grandmaster Uncle to persuade him again." Wu Jie frowned and said, "We must be wary of the Blazing Fire Old Devil."

"Um."

Gu Buyan nodded, then thought of the determination on Lu Qingfeng's face when he left Sunset Peak, and said with a wry smile, "Qingfeng is too stubborn, I'm afraid I can't persuade him. I'll try my best."

The four looked at each other, unsure whether to feel relieved or worried.

Upon Shi Wan spoke up, "Junior Brother Gu, please take this matter to heart. At the latest, the three groups of disciples should evacuate simultaneously in seven days."

"That's good."

Gu Buyan responded, then fell silent, pondering how to offer advice.

Wu Jie then changed the subject, saying, "The matter of Zhou Su at Jade Pillar Peak— "

"This matter should not be acted upon rashly."

Qian Lai interrupted, "The fact that Daoist Watercloud can casually bestow Unorthodox-Grade Cultivation Method and Transcendent-Grade Spell shows that his strength is extraordinary. He might even be a wandering Nascent Primordial Spirit True One. Regardless of whether such a master has any hidden tricks, if we anger him, we will be making an enemy for nothing."

It has to be said.

The fact that Qian Lai could maintain his rationality in the face of Unorthodox-Grade Cultivation Method and Transcendent-Grade Spell already surpasses that of ordinary cultivators by countless margins.

"Grandmaster Uncle".

"Could it be like this—"

Wu Jie stared intently and said, "First, select those with the best cultivation aptitude within the sect to cultivate the 'Watercloud Method' and the 'Water Dragon Art.' However, they cannot cultivate within the sect; they must leave the Mystic Origin Realm. In this way, they can avoid the might of the Blazing Fire Old Devil and cultivate more profound techniques, thus improving their strength more quickly. If they are fortunate enough to break through to the Primordial Spirit stage in the future, even if it is only at the Golden Core level, it will still be a source of hope for the Mystic Origin Sect."

"This--"

Qian Lai, Shi Wan, and Gu Buyan listened and pondered whether it was feasible.

"Or."

"We can also offer these two methods to the Southern Non-Smoke Pavilion for protection."

"Or should we not offer up our methods, but simply submit to them in order to guard against and fight against the Blazing Fire Old Devil?"

Wu Jie had many thoughts.

For months, I've been pondering how to break free from the current chaotic situation, but deciding on the right path remains a major challenge.

The Mystic Origin Sect is now standing at a crossroads of Fate; one wrong step and it will be doomed.

The four people discussed the matter in the Mystic Origin Hall.

Although Lu Qingfeng wasn't among them, upon returning from Sunset Peak, he was aware of the considerable confusion his triple identity had caused the Mystic Origin Sect.

The Daoist Evergreen's slaughter of the Demon Dao has caused the Mystic Origin Sect Rogue Person Blazing Fire might follow suit.

The Rogue Person Blazing Fire stood on the Illusory Wave Sea, his demonic power awe-inspiring, causing the Mystic Origin Sect to feel apprehensive and fearful of the end times.

Daoist Watercloud accepted Zhou Su as his disciple and bestowed upon him two great teachings. Mystic Origin Sect was both surprised and hesitant, and dared not rashly claim them for themselves.

In comparison.

The stubbornness of the Hall Master of the Pill Convergence Hall was actually insignificant.

Lu Qingfeng had a plan in mind and decided not to pay attention to any of this.

He was completely absorbed in "The Primordial World Era".

Forty-five years have passed since the end of the three-year sermon at Abyss-Suppressing Mountain.

Fifty years have passed since Lu Qingfeng arrived in the Barbarian God Realm.

With two powerful figures at the Grand Duke level, Ferdinand the White Jade Skeleton and Branlet the Hellhound, Abyss-Suppressing Mountain is as stable as Mount Tai.

Time passes.

The first sermon on the Immortal Dao, which imparted many low-level Immortal Dao techniques, gradually had an impact. In the First Layer the Heaven's Punishment Abyss, cultivators began to switch to the Immortal Dao of Immortal Dao, or those who had practiced it from the very beginning.

On Abyss-Suppressing Mountain.

While the Grand Duke Guangyuan remained in the capital without leaving his residence, his nine disciples frequently descended the mountain to instruct those practicing the Immortal Dao.

The beginnings of the Immortal Dao to immortality.

There are always those with exceptional talent who overcome the Foundation Establishment Tribulation Lightning and step into the Foundation Establishment realm.

A hundred years later.

The Grand Duke Guangyuan preached twice at Abyss-Suppressing Mountain, attracting even more visitors. This preaching lasted for another three years.

Then they dispersed again.

The Immortal Dao began to emerge.

Among cultivators of the Immortal Dao, Spirit Void Cultivator began to emerge in large numbers.

Another century has passed.

Abyss-Suppressing Mountain gave three lectures.

This time.

Those who came to listen to the Dao entered and exited the Azure Sky, soaring through the air on their swords. Among them, there were already quite a few Spirit Void Cultivator, and Postnatal Foundation Establishment and Acquired cultivators were countless, like carp crossing a river.

Three lectures were given over three years.

The three-year term has ended.

In Abyss-Suppressing Mountain, the Guangyuan Immortal Sect was established. After accepting three personal disciples during his first sermon, the Patriarch Guangyuan accepted twenty-four more Registered Disciple, all of whom were top geniuses who had cultivated to the Spirit Void level.

From then on.

Abyss-Suppressing Mountain is now closed.

Nine direct disciples and twenty-four Registered Disciple under the tutelage of the Patriarch Guangyuan descended the mountain. The Guangyuan Immortal Sect's fame resounded throughout the abyss, spreading far and wide even to the second level.

The Immortal Dao immortality finally flourished.

In the blink of an eye.

Another hundred years have passed since the three sermons and the establishment of the Guangyuan Immortal Sect.

Iron Ring Mountain.

Located in the northwest of the First Layer of the Heaven's Punishment Abyss, this place was visited by a wandering mage many years ago. He built a mage tower and recruited disciples. Because the mage tower resembled an iron ring, like a lighthouse, it became known as the 'Iron Ring Tower' for a radius of dozens of miles.

More than a thousand years ago.

A group of Cave Demon emerged from the second level of the abyss, killed the only Blazing Sun Archmage of the Iron Ring Lighthouse, and many other mages of the Iron Ring Lighthouse, and occupied the area, wreaking havoc on the region.

Eighty years ago, in the Guangyuan Immortal Sect of Abyss-Suppressing Mountain in the south, Xuanchengzi, who ranked fourth and was known as one of the "Nine Sons of Guangyuan", Mountain-Splitting Earth-Rending Technique, slaughtering the entire Cave Demon clan. This caused the land within a radius of dozens of miles to collapse, rivers of blood to flow, and the stench of blood and the thick Sha Qi lingered for ten years.

Ten years later.

Having listened to two lectures on the Great Dao at Abyss-Suppressing Mountain, and renowned throughout the surrounding area for his "Wind Control Technique," Immortal Dao cultivator known as "Yufengzi" took a liking to this place and carved out a cave abode on Iron Ring Mountain.

In his spare time, he would take on apprentices and teach them.

In just seventy years, he managed to train six disciples with remarkable cultivation.

The master and his six disciples guarded the region, upholding justice and slaying many abyssal Devil Creature, earning the deep respect of many mortals in the surrounding areas. Whenever aspiring Daoists traveled dozens or even hundreds of miles on foot to become disciples of Yufengzi of Iron Ring Mountain.

Half of Yufengzi's six disciples were acquired in this way.

However, like the Guangyuan Immortal Sect Yufengzi was very strict in accepting disciples. Over the past seventy years, countless people have sought his apprenticeship, and many of them were devout, but he has only accepted six disciples.

This day.

Not far to the north of Iron Ring Mountain, on a gravel path, two people rode on wild oxen, slowly making their way.

"Guangyuan Immortal Sect has very strict requirements for recruiting disciples. Although many cultivators and even mortals go to Abyss-Suppressing Mountain to become disciples every year, only a very small number of them can pass the test and become disciples of Abyss-Suppressing Mountain."

"We are close to the Funeral Bell Plains, and we don't know how long it will take to get to Abyss-Suppressing Mountain. Rather than traversing thousands of mountains and rivers and possibly being turned away, it would be a good choice to go to a powerful immortal cultivator like Yufengzi from Immortal Dao Iron Ring Mountain."

Of the two.

The older man, with a full beard, looked to be in his forties or fifties, and appeared weathered. He pointed to the faintly visible hills ahead and explained to the young man beside him.

The young man turned his gaze from the distance to the weathered giant and asked curiously, "Uncle Wulff, I came from the Funeral Bell Plains in the north to the Heaven's Punishment Abyss. Along the way, I heard the most about the Guangyuan Immortal Sect. But the north is too far from the Guangyuan Immortal Sect, and everyone has only heard rumors about it and doesn't know anything about it."

"Since people from the Guangyuan Immortal Sect have appeared here, Uncle Wulff must know a lot about the Guangyuan Immortal Sect, right?"

The young man seemed very interested in the Guangyuan Immortal Sect, his face full of curiosity.

"Ha ha!"

"I knew it. You young people came all the way from the north, crossing mountains and valleys, definitely for the Guangyuan Immortal Sect." Wulff laughed loudly, then explained to the young people, "But you've come to the right place. This Guangyuan Immortal Sect is extraordinary. The Patriarch Guangyuan, who is also the sect leader of the Guangyuan Immortal Sect, killed 'Grand Duke of Thorns' Augustine in the Thorn Grand Rift. In the past two hundred years, he has preached three times at Abyss-Suppressing Mountain, passing down the Immortal Dao methods."

"From then on, the Abyss of Heaven's Punishment Abyss was filled with cultivators practicing the Immortal Dao, and fewer people continued to follow the path of mages and warriors."

Luo Gu listened and nodded in agreement.

The Immortal Dao Primordial World the Great Dao of the Primordial World, far superior to the countless minor paths in the Barbarian God Realm.

Not to mention the various mysterious methods, Law Artifact, and elixirs, the lifespan alone in the early stages is enough to make cultivators in the Barbarian God Realm switch to the Immortal Dao Path.

"In the Immortal Dao, Foundation Establishment cultivators are roughly as powerful as formal mages and warriors. However, ordinary formal mages and warriors can only live for two hundred years, while Foundation Establishment cultivators can live for at least three hundred years."

"The gap widens even further once you reach the Spirit Void level. Even Blazing Sun Archmage can only live for a maximum of five hundred years. But Spirit Void Cultivator can live for at least eight hundred years."

Wulff grinned, a hint of regret in her voice. "Who wouldn't want to live longer? It's a pity we're in such a remote place. The Patriarch Guangyuan gave his first sermon at Abyss-Suppressing Mountain 309 years ago. But it only reached us about 70 or 80 years ago. By then, I was almost at the Apprentice level, and it was too late to switch cultivation. Otherwise, I would at least be a Foundation Establishment cultivator now."

Wulff was a good talker.

He kept talking.

Luo Gu interrupted Wulff, who was rambling on, "Uncle Wulff, tell me first which experts the Guangyuan Immortal Sect has?"

"A master!"

"That's a lot."

Wulff didn't mind, and after a pause, she began to speak fluently, "The strongest one must be Patriarch Guangyuan. His strength is probably even greater than that of the Lord of the Abyss. He killed the Thorn Duke Augustine, subdued the Eclipse Grand Duke Neham, and even the Hellhound Branlet was impressed by Patriarch Guangyuan's strength and took the initiative to join his ranks."

Guangyuan.

Luo Gu listened and pondered at the same time.

Being able to crush the Abyssal Grand Duke, regardless of his cultivation level, his strength alone must be no weaker than that of an ordinary Golden Core Realm True Person.

"I wonder which True Immortal from the upper realm he is reincarnated from." Luo Gu pondered deeply but could not find an answer.

Wulff continued, "Besides Patriarch Guangyuan, there are many other powerful figures in the Guangyuan Immortal Sect."

"'The Nine Sons of Guangyuan' are the nine disciples personally taught by the Patriarch Guangyuan during his first sermon. Over the years, they have all successively cultivated to the level of 'Core Formation True Person'. Oh right, you outsiders don't know what 'Core Formation True Person' means. It's a ranking system in the Guangyuan Immortal Sect, roughly equivalent to the Lord Rank. There are also more detailed rankings, but I'm not too clear on them either."

"It seems that Yufengzi of Iron Ring Mountain is only Spirit Void Cultivator, and Dharma Form with the Nine Sons of Guangyuan."

"Take Xuanchengzi, for example. He is only ranked fourth, but he wiped out thousands of Cave Demon eighty years ago. Moreover, after passing the Heavenly Tribulation forty-six years ago and becoming Core Formation True Person, he went directly to the Bone-Eroding Nest and killed the Lord Rank Hell Illusion Fox, causing quite a stir."

"There is also Xuanningzi, the strongest among the 'Nine Sons of Guangyuan,' who comes from the Black Prison Clan but can summon a powerful Flame Demon God. Twelve large banners are engulfed in Scattered Adept Blazing Fire, and ordinary Lord Rank abyssal Devil Creature can only flee when they encounter him. He is the strongest in the Guangyuan Immortal Sect besides the Patriarch Guangyuan."

"And then there's Xuan Renzi's ranked second..."

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