The Three Pure Ones Part Ways, As Ordained by the Heavenly Dao!

After giving it some thought, Qin Mu came back to his senses and looked at Daoxing with a smile.

"So it's Junior Brother Daoxing."

"I wonder how my master and the two senior uncles have been lately?"

Caught off guard by Qin Mu's question, Daoxing froze, seeming to have something difficult to say.

"Hmm?"

Seeing Daoxing's expression, Qin Mu sighed inwardly.

Although Daoxing had yet to answer, he had vaguely guessed the truth.

The Three Pure Ones had likely already gone their separate ways.

At that moment, Daoxing took a deep breath before replying,

"Senior Brother Qin Mu."

"Senior Uncle-Master and Third Senior Uncle have each gone to their own Dao Fields."

"Kunlun Mountain is now held by my master."

Qin Mu showed little reaction upon hearing this, as he had already guessed as much.

As expected, the Three Pure Ones still parted ways.

It was ordained by the Heavenly Dao. It could not be defied.

Qin Mu sighed to himself.

He also knew that after the Three Pure Ones split up,

Taishang had gone to the Xuandu Purple Mansion, while his own Master Tongtian had established his Dao Field at Biyou Palace.

After a brief moment of thought, Qin Mu recovered and smiled at Daoxing.

"Junior Brother Daoxing, let's go!"

Though he said this aloud, Qin Mu was thinking to himself.

Since he had returned, he ought to pay Yuanshi a visit. Otherwise, it would be a breach of etiquette.

Upon hearing Qin Mu's words, Daoxing quickly nodded.

"Please follow me, Senior Brother."

With that, Daoxing did not delay and led Qin Mu toward Yuxu Palace.

Along the way, immortal mist coiled through the air, while spiritual birds danced overhead.

The scenery of Kunlun Mountain remained as magnificent as it had been in the past.

Halfway there, a streak of sword light suddenly flashed over from ahead.

Immediately afterward, a Daoist in green robes drifted over and laughed brightly.

"Senior Brother Qin Mu! It has been many years. Have you been well?"

Qin Mu looked over and could not help smiling.

"Yu Ding?"

The green-robed Daoist was none other than True Man Yu Ding.

Back when Qin Mu and Duobao had gone to Buzhou Mountain, they had encountered Yu Ding at its entrance.

At that time, Yu Ding had merely been a Free Cultivator.

Yet now, he had actually become one of the Disciples of Yuanshi.

Of course, Qin Mu was not surprised.

After all, Yu Ding had originally been destined to enter Yuanshi's sect.

Seeing Qin Mu, Yu Ding was overjoyed.

He thought that if he had not encountered Qin Mu and Duobao at Buzhou Mountain, he would never have gained such an opportunity to become one of the Disciples of Yuanshi.

After pausing briefly, Yu Ding hurried forward and cupped his hands in salute to Qin Mu.

"Senior Brother, your bearing surpasses even that of the past!"

Others might not know Qin Mu, but Yu Ding certainly did.

With sheer physical strength alone, Qin Mu had defeated Kuafu, a Great Witch of the Witch Clan, and earned the qualification to enter Buzhou Mountain.

Now, Qin Mu's cultivation had reached the Great Principle Golden Immortal realm.

Yu Ding could naturally guess that Qin Mu must have obtained a tremendous opportunity within Buzhou Mountain.

Hearing Yu Ding's praise, Qin Mu smiled faintly.

"Junior Brother Yu Ding, your cultivation has also improved greatly over the years. Congratulations."

The three of them then continued onward together.

Along the way, they encountered quite a few Disciples of Yuanshi.

When those disciples saw Qin Mu, they all turned to look.

"Who is that?"

"How can he make Senior Brother Daoxing and Senior Brother Yu Ding treat him with such respect?"

"A Great Principle Golden Immortal!"

"His identity must be extraordinary."

"..."

The many disciples speculated in secret.

Qin Mu paid them no mind and looked toward Yu Ding.

"Junior Brother Yu Ding."

"Did Duobao enter Kunlun Mountain?"

Hearing Qin Mu's question, Yu Ding nodded lightly and replied,

"Senior Brother, when Duobao and I arrived at Kunlun Mountain, it happened that the Three Pure Ones were accepting disciples."

"In the end, Fellow Daoist Duobao got his wish and entered Uncle-Master Tongtian's sect."

At this, Qin Mu nodded slightly.

It was just as he had expected.

Before long, accompanied by Daoxing and Yu Ding, Qin Mu arrived outside Yuxu Palace.

Looking up, he saw the Palace Gate standing tall and majestic, Dao rhythms flowing around it. Beyond the gate, Immortal Light shimmered brilliantly.

Qin Mu did not hesitate and prepared to step into Yuxu Palace.

However, just then, a figure suddenly emerged from within Yuxu Palace.

The newcomer wore a Purple Gold Dao Robe, his face stern and dignified, his aura deep and powerful.

Upon seeing him, Yu Ding and Daoxing immediately bowed in salute.

"Greetings, Senior Brother!"

The man swept his gaze over them with an indifferent expression.

At last, his gaze settled on Qin Mu. Frowning, he asked,

"Who is this?"

Hearing the man's question, Yu Ding hurriedly introduced him.

"Senior Brother Guangchengzi, this is the foremost disciple under Uncle-Master Tongtian—Senior Brother Qin Mu!"

"Hmm?"

Upon hearing this, Guangchengzi narrowed his eyes and could not help studying Qin Mu several more times.

Naturally, he had heard of Qin Mu's name.

He simply had not expected to encounter him today.

After a brief pause, Guangchengzi came back to his senses. A strange glint flashed through his eyes as he cupped his hands slightly toward Qin Mu.

"So you are Senior Brother Qin Mu. I have long heard of you."

When he spoke, Guangchengzi's tone was rather unfriendly.

Even though he had saluted Qin Mu, there was not much respect in it.

Qin Mu remained calm, seeing through Guangchengzi's thoughts at a glance.

Guangchengzi did not regard him, the senior brother of the Three Pure Ones' sect, with any importance.

Just as Qin Mu had thought,

after learning that the visitor was Qin Mu, Guangchengzi was deeply unconvinced.

After all, in his eyes, he was Yuanshi's first disciple.

By status, he too was a "Senior Brother," equal in rank and standing to Qin Mu.

"Heh..."

After a moment of silence, Qin Mu gave a derisive laugh but said nothing more.

Boom!

The next instant, a vast and mighty aura erupted from within him.

In an instant, terrifying pressure swept outward and directly enveloped Guangchengzi.

The moment he sensed the dreadful pressure emanating from Qin Mu, Guangchengzi's expression changed drastically. He felt as though Mount Tai were pressing down upon him and nearly could not remain standing!

A Great Principle Golden Immortal!!

Guangchengzi exclaimed inwardly.

He had not expected Qin Mu's cultivation to be so powerful, having already reached the Great Principle Golden Immortal realm.

After all, he himself was only a Taiyi Golden Immortal.

Compared with Qin Mu, the gap was far more than slight.

Qin Mu's strength far surpasses mine!

Guangchengzi lamented inwardly. Under Qin Mu's pressure, even the blood and qi within his body began to churn beyond his control.

Yu Ding and Daoxing, standing nearby, were both silent as cicadas in winter.

They could naturally see that Guangchengzi had intended to give Qin Mu a show of strength.

Who would have thought that Qin Mu would not say a word and simply crush him with his aura?

Just as the atmosphere froze, a majestic voice suddenly rang out from within Yuxu Palace.

"Since Qin Mu has come, why do you not enter?"

The voice was not loud, yet when it descended, it rolled forth like vast heavenly music, instantly dispelling the pressure Qin Mu had placed upon Guangchengzi.

Hearing this, Qin Mu withdrew his aura and smiled faintly.

He naturally recognized the speaker. Who else could it be but his Second Senior Uncle, Yuanshi?

After standing still for a moment, Qin Mu gave Guangchengzi a meaningful look. Then, without lingering any longer, he stepped into Yuxu Palace.