Outside Black Wind Mountain: Immortal Guangyuan!

"Thank you for the reminder, fellow Daoist."

Lu Qingfeng quickly thanked him.

But a thought suddenly arose in his mind to have a contest with the Three-Tailed Blackfish.

Suddenly, he thought, "The Demon King has demon soldiers under his command. If they join the Way of Heaven Sect Master in the future, they will become his direct subordinates. Le'er and I are not like those disciples who followed the Way of Heaven Sect Master in the mortal realm. We still need to train some disciples and demon soldiers to serve us."

Besides.

Lu Qingfeng also wanted to take the opportunity, while teaching his disciples, to figure out the differences in cultivation between the ancient Earth Immortal Realm and the later Earth Immortal Realm.

Thinking like that.

Lu Qingfeng claimed that he had just transformed into human form and took the opportunity to inquire about cultivation matters from Ji Yaozi.

I have finally gained a better understanding of spiritual practice in this world.

Times change and the world changes.

Things are different now than in ancient times.

In the primordial Primordial World, cultivation was meticulously divided into stages, from Postnatal to True Immortal to Earth Immortal, with each stage and level clearly defined.

However, in the Earth Immortal Realm at this time, cultivation realms were only broadly divided into four stages: 'Qi Entry into the Body', 'Qi Refining into Spirit Transformation', 'Spirit Refining into Void Return', and 'Void Refining into Dao Union'.

Among them, Qi Guiding, Spirit Transformation, and Return to Void are all still mortal stages.

In the Void-Returning Realm, after passing through the Ninety-Ninefold Great Heavenly Tribulation, one can be freed from Karmic Power. Only by refining the Primordial Spirit into an infant can one truly enter the position of Celestial Immortal.

Like Poison Dragon.

For example, the Three-Tailed Blackfish.

They are all beings who have survived nine tribulations.

As for Lu Qingfeng and Ao Le, one has survived seven tribulations and the other has survived two tribulations, but they are still quite far from reaching the Celestial Immortal realm.

He can only be called a 'Loose Immortal'.

But according to the cultivation progress of the ancient Earth Immortal Realm.

Ao Le dared not speak.

It probably won't be long before Lu Qingfeng becomes Celestial Immortal.

Let's set a small goal first.

Back on the small hill outside Black Wind Mountain, Lu Qingfeng set his sights on a celestial being. "Celestial Immortal."

Time flies like water.

Flowing ceaselessly.

More than eighty years have passed since Lu Qingfeng and Ao Le took human form.

This day.

As usual, the local deity and mountain god of Black Wind Mountain were eating and drinking in the Divine Domain. One reeked of alcohol, and the other had greasy hands and mouth.

They ate with joy and drank until they were tipsy.

The old man, holding a wine jar, took a swig, burped, and slurred, "This wine is good. I wonder where you, old devil, got it from."

The mountain god grinned, eating the fragrant goat, and chuckled, "Of course it's good stuff. This is a divine brew I obtained from the Immortal Guangyuan of Green Bamboo Mountain. Only you, the local earth god, would bring it out; I wouldn't give it to anyone else."

Upon hearing this, the old local deity wasn't focused on the mountain god's coquettish act. Instead, he scratched his ears and cheeks, his face flushed, and he was itching with curiosity. "Oh dear, the Immortal Guangyuan has brewed new wine again! This old man has missed it! What should I do? What should I do!"

"Ha ha!"

Upon seeing this, the mountain god burst into laughter. "Immortal Guangyuan knows that you old man have a fondness for this kind of wine, but since you went to the City God's place a few days ago, I was asked to receive this portion of immortal wine on your behalf."

As he spoke.

The mountain god twisted his large hand in the air, and several jars of fragrant wine fell to the ground.

"This--"

Upon seeing this, the old man immediately pounced on it, opened one of the jars, and the aroma of the wine became even stronger. The sinner couldn't help but grin and exclaim, "Good wine! Good wine!"

Seeing this, the mountain god couldn't help but laugh loudly again, saying, "When has the Immortal Guangyuan ever forgotten us brothers when he brews wine? Are you worried about missing out?"

"That's right."

"That's right."

"For the past hundred years, thanks to the care of the Immortal Guangyuan, you and I have been able to live peacefully in this Black Wind Mountain where demons roam, much better than other mountain gods and local deities. You don't know, when I went to the City God this time, all those mountain gods and local deities were crying and complaining that they were being bullied by those demon kings every day, and even those little demons and monsters dared to act arrogantly in front of them. Their crying and wailing were simply unbearable to watch."

As the land deity spoke, he gathered up all eight jars of immortal wine from the ground, used his magic to summon water to wipe his face, and immediately sobered up, the smell of alcohol dissipating considerably. He then straightened his clothes.

The mountain god was a little drunk. Seeing the earth god's actions, he couldn't quite process it and asked curiously, "We haven't finished our food and wine yet, what are you doing here?"

"Hey!"

"You old devil, you're so ignorant."

"The Immortal Guangyuan remembers me, and now that I have obtained the immortal wine, how can I not go to his door to express my gratitude? It just so happens that on my way to the City God, I exchanged a lot of immortal fruits that are not found in Black Wind Mountain with other colleagues, so I will send them to Green Bamboo Mountain for the immortals and fairies to taste."

Land, leaning on his cane, was about to head towards Green Bamboo Mountain.

The mountain god was confused at first, but when the local earth god was about to leave the Divine Domain, he came to his senses and hurriedly stopped him. "Old earth god, don't go. Immortal Guangyuan and Ao Le Aole went into seclusion a few days ago and asked me to help take care of their disciples and followers at the Green Bamboo Mountain. If you want to thank them, you should wait until they come out of seclusion."

Upon hearing this, the land...

They paused for a moment.

"He's gone into seclusion again?"

"I wouldn't dare disturb you."

The land deity put down his cane, smacked his lips, and said, "These two are truly dedicated to their cultivation. They've already suppressed the demon kings of Black Wind Mountain to the point of not daring to breathe, yet they're still so diligent."

"Hmph!"

"Of course."

"The Great Tang Kingdom was willing to pay a high price to invite the Immortal Guangyuan to make offerings, but unfortunately the immortal was focused on seeking the Great Dao and was also a harmonious couple, so he refused."

The mountain god spoke with a hint of pride in his voice.

The two gods rambled on.

They were just about to drink and eat meat.

Suddenly.

The Divine Domain trembled, and someone invoked the gods.

Sensing this, the two gods immediately transformed into Azure Smoke and left the Divine Domain.

"Which great immortal has disturbed this old man!"

The local earth god was summoned by a spell and saw a Daoist priest dressed in a golden crow robe standing in front of him. With the support of the Immortal Guangyuan, he was not afraid, even though he couldn't see through the Daoist priest's abilities, and asked him casually.

The mountain god was enjoying his wine and meat when he was interrupted by the Daoist priest, which ignited his Nameless, and he was about to question him.

He hasn't made a sound yet.

But someone suddenly shoved him.

"Why are you touching me, you old man?!"

The mountain god was displeased and turned to look at the earth god.

But when the old earth god rubbed his eyes and took a closer look at the Daoist, he suddenly became quick-witted, pushed aside the golden mountain and overturned the jade pillar and knelt down on the ground, shouting, "This humble god did not know that the Great Emperor had arrived, and has failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me, Great Emperor."

Fortunately, I had just gotten rid of the smell of alcohol, otherwise, if I had offended this person, I might have lost my life!

The land felt a sense of relief.

Seeing the mountain god beside him pause in surprise, and then about to burst into laughter, he quickly pulled the mountain god to his knees and shouted in a stern voice, "Open your dog eyes and look! With Gouchen Emperor in front of you, are you out of your mind?!"

The mountain god was slightly tipsy.

Startled by the earth god's shout, he looked up and saw that this Daoist priest was none other than the newly appointed Emperor of Heaven, whom the Heavenly Court had announced to the world dozens of days ago.

In an instant.

I broke out in a cold sweat, and all the effects of the alcohol and my drunkenness vanished.

Bang bang bang!

He hurriedly kowtowed repeatedly, his head hitting the rocky ground with loud thuds, clearly terrified, and cried out, "This humble god pays respects to the Emperor!"

The two gods knelt on the ground, their hearts filled with trepidation.

Fortunately.

Given their extremely quick reaction, and the fact that the local deity recognized the Daoist priest immediately, it wasn't considered impolite.

The Daoist priest merely gave a casual rebuke and then moved on.

They inquired about the situation in this region from the two gods.

The local earth god and mountain god dared not be negligent and hurriedly explained the situation of Black Wind Mountain in detail.

They had been severely oppressed by the demon kings of Black Wind Mountain before, but now that Gouchen Emperor in front of them, they dared not exaggerate, but they still recounted the evil deeds of the nineteen demon kings of Black Wind Mountain one by one.

Remembering the kindness shown to the Immortal Guangyuan and Ao Le Green Bamboo Mountain, he then focused on describing Green Bamboo Mountain.

"The Immortal Guangyuan and the fairy Ao Le on Green Bamboo Mountain were originally a Green Bamboo and a carp in the swamp of Black Wind Mountain. They were companions in their humble beginnings and cultivated together to Attainment of the Dao immortals."

"It took human form more than eighty years ago and was born."

"At that time, the demon king Poison Dragon in the Poison Dragon Pool of Black Wind Mountain forcibly abducted a human woman. Immortal Guangyuan took away her weapon and rescued the woman. He also gave Poison Dragon a severe beating, making him flee back to Poison Dragon Cave in a sorry state."

"For the next eighty years, whenever any great demon, small demon, or even demon king from Black Wind Mountain wanted to wreak havoc on the human world, Immortal Guangyuan and Ao Le would take action. In less than a hundred years, they fought countless battles, both large and small, against the nineteen demon kings of Black Wind Mountain."

"The demon king was so suppressed that he dared not cause any trouble, and everyone in Black Wind City praised him."

"In previous years."

"The Three-Tailed Blackfish wanted to go to the human world to steal blood food, but was discovered by the Immortal Guangyuan. He blocked it in Returning Cloud Ravine for three years and forced the demon king to promise never to go to the human world to eat people again before he would let the matter rest."

The local earth god and the mountain god boasted wildly, exaggerating the many deeds of the two immortals of Green Bamboo Mountain in guarding Black Wind Mountain, controlling the demon king, and protecting the people.

Firstly, there was a concern that the newly appointed Gouchen Emperor might treat the Immortal Guangyuan as an ordinary demon king.

Secondly, he also wanted to repay their kindness by helping the Immortal Guangyuan and Ao Le Aole on Green Bamboo Mountain gain favor with the Heavenly Court Emperor. Perhaps they would catch the Emperor's eye and be granted high-ranking positions in the Heavenly Court, which would be a fitting reward for their care and preferential treatment.

"Oh?"

"I never imagined that there would be such a kind and virtuous person in this remote and impoverished place!"

The Daoist priest looked surprised.

Turning my head to look towards Green Bamboo Mountain, I saw that the Green Bamboo was growing lush and verdant, indeed exuding an ethereal and spiritual aura, without a trace of evil, clearly a place where Daoist immortals cultivated in seclusion.

"Goodness!"

"Isn't this just overhyping?"

"Great Emperor Gouchen is the leader of the demon race in the Three Realms Demon Race, and Immortal Guangyuan and Ao Le should also be under his jurisdiction. If this emperor has an eccentric personality, then he has truly done more harm than good."

The two gods looked at the Daoist priest and saw that the Gouchen Emperor was looking towards Green Bamboo Mountain, and for a moment they were worried.

But at this moment...

Waaaaah!

Whoosh!

A sudden gust of wind arose.

Dark clouds gathered from Green Bamboo Mountain.

"Heavenly Tribulation?"

The two gods were startled, initially panicked, but then delighted. "Great Immortal Guangyuan had already perfected his cultivation several decades ago and become Celestial Immortal being. This must be Fairy Ao Le undergoing her Tribulation Transcendence. With the fairy's strength and the protection of a great immortal, a minor Heavenly Tribulation is nothing to worry about."

He was secretly pleased for Fairy Ao Le.

"This couple Attainment of the Dao in Black Wind Mountain. They are rootless and adrift, which makes them perfect for my use."

The Daoist priest was also moved when he saw the Heavenly Tribulation.