Mount Hao's Withered Pine Ravine and Fire Cloud Cave!

"So stingy! So stingy!"

Lu Qingfeng had hidden the Gourd Baby.

The Azure Fox Great Sage muttered a few words and then sat down to drink again.

Upon hearing Lu Qingfeng's question, the Great Sage Huangfeng pondered and said, "There are quite a few fire-elemental treasure lands. Like the Sun Star in the sky, and the Flame Mountain on earth. But one of these places is high above the heavens, where the Solar True Fire is exceptionally fierce; even Earth Immortal and Celestial Immortal dare not venture in rashly. The Flame Mountain on earth was formed from two fire bricks in Laozi's Pill Furnace, burning with True Samadhi Fire; even someone with a 'copper head and iron body' would be reduced to liquid. It's not a place your child can go."

Lu Qingfeng listened and couldn't help but nod.

These two renowned locations are indeed first-class cultivation grounds, but if one's strength is insufficient, they are also first-class death traps.

Never trespass.

"Apart from these two places."

The Great Sage Huangfeng shook his head. "Most wonderful places are already taken. Everyone loves your Gourd Baby, so going there rashly would be dangerous."

I thought about it.

The Great Sage Huangfeng pointed out a place. "It is the Huoyun Cave in the Withered Pine Ravine of Mount Hao, which contains thirty-six fiery Grotto-Heaven, including fire in stone, fire in wood, fire in the air, True Samadhi Fire, Heavenly Fire, and Earthly Fire. It is a good place for cultivation."

"Huoyun Cave in the Withered Pine Ravine of Mount Hao?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingfeng hesitated and said, "That place isn't—"

"Good."

The Great Sage Huangfeng picked up the conversation and laughed, "That Mount Hao is the Daoist Domain of the 'Great King Saint Infant' Red Boy. I had some past connections with him, so it wouldn't be difficult to recommend your clone to be a vanguard general at the Huoyun Cave. No one dares to offend the Great King Saint Infant, and all the demon kings in Mount Hao are at ease, so you can cultivate in peace."

That's true.

Lu Qingfeng didn't know whether the Great King Saint Infant's strength was superior to that of the Great Sage Huangfeng.

However, the former's father was the 'Great Sage Who Pacifies Heaven' Bull Devil King, one of the Seven Great Sage Who Pacifies Heaven Sages of the Demon Race, and Great Sage Sun, Flood Dragon Devil King, Peng Devil King, and others were his uncles.

Iron Fan Princess is his mother, a Rakshasa woman, backed by the Asura clan.

Even more deadly is...

In the previous kalpa, this Great King Saint Infant had become a disciple of Pangu Zhou Qing, Sage leader of the Way of Heaven Sect. He was a disciple of the Sage and his status was comparable to the Twelve Golden Immortal of the Chan Sect and several Holy Mothers of the Jiejiao.

Extremely revered.

If one could become his disciple and cultivate oneself, there would indeed be no worries.

The Azure Fox Great Sage chimed in, "Let's go to Mount Hao. You come from the Black Wind Mountain's junior sect, and if you were to discuss it in detail, you could be considered fellow disciples of Red Boy. If you meet him, you should address him as 'Senior Uncle'."

One should not call someone "Master Uncle" carelessly.

But there is some connection between them, and the key point is still the Great Sage Huangfeng.

"Thank you for your trouble, brother."

Lu Qingfeng wasn't thinking about anywhere else for the time being, so the place where 'King Zhurong' cultivated would be temporarily set as the Huoyun Cave on Mount Hao.

The location for 'King Zhurong's' cultivation has been finalized.

There are enemies outside.

Another newly promoted Earth Immortal.

Lu Qingfeng was in no hurry to leave and instead focused on his cultivation in Yellow Wind Ridge.

In reality.

Three Mountains and Nine Rivers.

Time flies, and ten years have passed since the Daoist Du Tian cultivated himself into True Immortal and ascended to heaven.

It used to cause quite a stir.

As time went by, it gradually cooled down.

There are rumors that the Daoist Du Tian who ascended to immortality was only an avatar, while his true True Immortal remains in the mountains and rivers.

Some people believe it, and some people don't.

Only.

A recent piece of news shocked all the top cultivators in the Three Mountains and Nine Rivers—

Black Cloud Archipelago.

The Black Mountain Blackwater, like dark clouds, shroud the islands in all directions.

This day.

The group boarded a boat and sailed deeper into the area.

On the deck, two Daoist priests stood in front, one in a green robe and the other in a white robe, both exuding an extraordinary air. Behind them were five men and women. One of them had a simple and honest appearance, bearing a striking resemblance to the Daoist priest in green.

It was Lu Changsheng.

Beside Lu Changsheng, a beautiful woman gazed into the distance and whispered, "I always feel something's strange. This Daoist Du Tian is one of the most ruthless people in the world. For four hundred years before becoming an immortal, he was invincible and slaughtered the entire Azurewood Valley. Now that he's become an immortal, why does he want to preach about his immortality experiences?!"

The woman's name was Pei Qi. She came from the Tianxing Celestial Star Sect of Kongling Gorge, one of the "Seven Gorges Immortal Sect" among the Three Mountains and Nine Rivers. She was also the personal disciple of one of the only two Primordial Spirit True One in the Celestial Star Sect.

He was a disciple of Lu Qingfeng, also known as Lu True One, who was hailed as the "Number One Array Master in the World".

Pei Qi had extensive knowledge of the world's top figures and the strange tales of the Three Mountains and Nine Rivers, and he had heard a great deal about the deeds of the "Daoist Du Tian".

Now that they were about to head to the lair of the most ruthless man in the world, they felt a little uneasy.

"Don't worry about it!"

Chai Junshan gave a low rebuke, then said seriously, "Although the reputation of the Daoist Du Tian was not good before, he turned the tide and saved countless innocent Spirit Birth during the demonic calamity more than four hundred years ago. It is only natural that he would not forget his homeland after becoming an immortal."

Reprimanded by his senior brother, Pei Qi pouted and dared not say another word.

Lu Changsheng watched his senior brothers and sisters argue from the side, his heart pounding with anxiety.

Two months ago.

The Daoist Du Tian sent word from the Black Cloud Archipelago that he would be giving a lecture on his path to immortality, and anyone interested was welcome to attend.

The Three Mountains and Nine Rivers were in an uproar.

This is Old Devil Du Tian world for hundreds of years.

And he has just become True Immortal!

When such an important figure were to preach, not only did the Rogue Cultivator in various places stir up a commotion, but even the top immortal sects such as the Three Mountains and the Seven Gorges.

The Celestial Star Sect acted the fastest, relying on the presence of True Immortal beyond the heavens, and were not afraid of any conspiracy. Two Primordial Spirit True One led several of their personal disciples and arrived first.

They arrived outside the Black Cloud Archipelago.

I have already heard that the 'Three Mountains Immortal Sect' — the Floating Mountain Sect of Guangling Mountain, the Backer Sect of Nine-Lamp Mountain, and the Mountain-Pulling Sect Myriad-Blade Mountain— have already set off, each with their own Primordial Spirit arriving.

Following closely behind.

The Seven Gorges Immortal Sect, including the Myriad Beasts Immortal Mountain in Xiling Gorge, the Seven Absolutes Immortal Sect in Lampshadow Gorge, the Bellows Gorge Sword-Choosing Sect in Fengxiang Gorge, and the Goddess Peak in Azure Nether Gorge, all sent their Primordial Spirit True One and Core Formation True Person to come.

As for Yellow Maple Gorge.

Originally the territory of Azurewood Valley, it was occupied by Dutian Gate after Azurewood Valley was destroyed. This is the lineage passed down by the Daoist Du Tian, so there's no need to elaborate.

However, the Six Dust Temple in Fish Return Gorge remained quiet because it practiced Buddhist Sect teachings and had a past feud with the Daoist Du Tian.

It's just attention; it doesn't translate into action.

"My uncle said that the Three Mountains and Nine Rivers cannot accommodate True Immortal. The Daoist Du Tian Dutian is only giving a sermon this time, and his strength is limited. Moreover, given the Daoist Du Tian Dutian's temperament, it is unlikely that he would plot against us."

Lu Changsheng muttered to himself, yet couldn't help but feel a little expectant. "Since it's True Immortal preaching the Dao, it must be extraordinary. I wonder if my parents, aunt, and little sister will come this time."

I was just thinking about it.

The large ship beneath their feet suddenly lurched and came to a stop. Looking up, they could see that Black Cloud Island was still just a black dot in the distance, at least several hundred miles away.

Why did it stop?

A question lingered in my mind.

Wu Jiu's voice came from ahead. "No boats are allowed ahead, get off."

Wu Jiu and Lu Qingfeng were in front.

Lu Changsheng, Chai Junshan, Pei Qi, and the other five Core Formation True Person followed behind, all jumping off the deck and wading through the waves towards Black Cloud Island.

Clouds and mist rose along the way.

Upside down.

I feel dizzy and disoriented.

Once on land, Lu Changsheng looked to his left and right and saw that he had arrived at a desolate place.

The eldest uncle and Wu Jiu were in front, their hands behind their backs as if waiting for them. The eldest brother Chai Junshan, and one of Wu Jiu's disciples soon passed through the fog, but Pei Qi was nowhere to be seen.

After waiting for a while longer.

Wu Jiu coughed lightly and said, "True Immortal preach the Dao and emphasize the importance of predestined relationships. The three of them, Chai Qi and his companions, do not have the necessary predestined relationships, so there is no need to wait."

"So there was another test!"

The three of them, including Lu Changsheng, looked at each other, but their anticipation grew stronger.

On Black Cloud Island.

A vast, winding mountain range features towering peaks that seem to pierce the clouds. At the very top, a section has been abruptly cut off, creating a platform. Several concentric stone steps have been built around the platform, suspended precariously halfway up the mountainside, adding to the perilous atmosphere.

Whether on a platform or on a staircase, there is always a prayer mat.

Upon closer examination, there are as many as three thousand.

In the very center circle, there are thirty-six jade prayer cushions.

Others dared not sit down without permission.

Only the Primordial Spirit True One is qualified to sit there.

Among them were Lu Qingfeng and Wu Jiu, the Primordial Spirit True One Zhenyi of the Tianxing Celestial Star Sect in Kongling Gorge. To their left and right were the Heavenly Dragon Goddess and the Ice Flask Goddess of the Goddess Peak in Azure Nether Gorge, as well as Gu Yue Zhenyi and Bingyi Zhenyi of the Myriad Beasts Immortal Mountain Ancient Moon True One Mountain in Xiling Gorge.

"What a grand display."

Lu Changsheng sat behind his uncle.

Looking around, he saw a commotion, and upon seeing the newcomer, he was immediately delighted—

At the end of the mountain path, Zhao Yunji, the Primordial Spirit True One the Floating Mountain Sect, and Nanshanzi, one of the Five Elders of Fushan, led seven or eight Core Formation True Person of the Floating Mountain Sect.

Among them was a virtuous couple, the man resolute and the woman gentle.

It was Lu Qingshan and Xu Mi, a married couple.

The two joined the Floating Mountain Sect not long ago.

The least experienced.

The fact that the two Primordial Spirit True One from the Floating Mountain Sect brought them along this time was clearly because of Lu Qingfeng.

Lu Qingfeng was talking to the Heavenly Dragon Goddess, Ancient Moon True One, and Bingyi Zhenyi when he heard the commotion. He turned around and saw the group from the Floating Mountain Sect.

"Qingshan".

He immediately laughed.

He had dealt with both of these Primordial Spirit from the Floating Mountain Sect.

When he was trying to seize the Constellation Stele, he was struck by Lu Qingfeng's staff and nearly lost his way out of the Netherworld.

Those who shared the same fate as the two included the Heavenly Dragon Goddess beside Lu Qingfeng; Xunyangzi and Zun Jizi from the Sword-Choosing Sect not far away; and the two fairy maidens from the Seven Absolutes Immortal Sect, Jade Fairy and Fairy Chen, who arrived earliest.

Others include Purple-Robed Marquis of the Mountain-Pulling Sect, Marquis Yangshan, and Kuang Juezi of the Backer Sect.

Those who can cultivate to the Primordial Spirit are all exceptionally shrewd individuals.

Even though she was badly beaten by the 'Old Devil Du Tian' back then, like the Heavenly Dragon Goddess, whose two supreme treasures Chaos Treasure Mirror and the Goddess Sword, were taken away.

But even though the 'Old Devil Du Tian' had cultivated to become True Immortal, they still arrived.

Compared to spiritual practice.

Compared to the Immortal Dao to Changsheng.

Other grudges are nothing compared to this.

Certainly.

These grudges have nothing to do with Lu Qingfeng.

"My two fellow Daoists."

He stood up with a smile and exchanged pleasantries with Zhao Yunji and Nanshanzi. The two Primordial Spirit were also sensible, knowing that the brothers Lu Qingfeng and Lu Qingshan might have something to say to each other, so they went to sit down.

They started chatting with other Primordial Spirits.

"Big brother."

"Big brother."

Lu Qingshan and Xu Mi greeted Lu Qingfeng upon seeing him.

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