Fairy Endures Humiliation to Become a Luan Bird

Wuhun flipped his hand and took out a jade bottle, putting the "Ghost Fire in the Wind" into it.

He chanted a spell to prevent the Spiritual Energy of the flame in the bottle from dissipating before putting it away.

Wuhun didn't ask Chen Ming the reason for doing so and said, "Wuhun will surely keep the senior's trust and wait for him to arrive."

"Good, the tribulation you experienced today has made you understand your own Dao. Although I witnessed it, I also gained a lot. This trip has not been in vain!"

The White Bone Demon Pot in Chen Ming's hand seemed to exude a bit more killing intent as his thoughts shifted.

The Blue Lotus Monk also said, "Fellow Daoist Xuan Mingzi speaks the truth!"

"Fellow Daoist Wuhun, since you have established your foundation, you should firmly adhere to your Dao and cultivate diligently!"

Wuhun thanked them again and consolidated his cultivation in the temple.

Chen Ming and the Blue Lotus Monk then left the temple and exited Golden Sun City.

"Fellow Daoist Xuan Mingzi, where are you headed?" the Blue Lotus Monk asked.

Chen Ming did not wish to reveal his whereabouts and said, "I have just reached the Spirit Condensation Realm, and my Spiritual Power is not yet stable. I will travel around to seek opportunities and spiritual items for cultivation. I don't know where I'm going for the time being."

"If the divine monk knows of any treasures of the five elements, I would be extremely grateful if you could inform this humble one."

The Blue Lotus Monk's heart stirred and he said, "Fellow Daoist, our karmic affinity is not shallow. When I came out of the monastery this time, settling matters for those disciples was just a casual act.

Actually, I know of a secret realm that is about to open. Several fellow Daoists in the Spirit Condensation Realm from other sects have already received the news.

We have agreed on a time to go to Beichen Mountain and enter the secret realm together.

You might be able to find the spiritual items you desire in the secret realm!"

Chen Ming remained noncommittal. It was true that there might be spiritual items in the secret realm, but before it opened, no one knew where it led or if there were any dangers.

Moreover, the secret realm had a limited opening time. If one accidentally got lost within, it would be extremely difficult to get out.

The Blue Lotus Monk saw Chen Ming's hesitation and said, "This secret realm has opened before."

"Back then, I was only at the Contemplation Realm, and I had already been there. There were no dangers."

"Last time, I sensed the aura of a spiritual treasure of the five elements within the secret realm!"

"A monk does not lie. If you believe me, Fellow Daoist, once we enter the secret realm, I can help you search for it."

"However, I also have a request. There is a pair of twin lotus flowers in that secret realm, and they should be ripe by now. It is something I must contend for. I only ask that you help me hold off other contenders for the time it takes an incense stick to burn!"

Chen Ming calculated for a moment with his fingers and indeed, as the Blue Lotus Monk had said, he sensed no danger.

If he could obtain a spiritual treasure of the five elements from the secret realm, he could completely condense an Emperor's Omen Body, greatly increasing his strength.

At that time, he would have a better chance against Fairy Caiyi!

"Alright, I will accompany the divine monk to witness it!"

Chen Ming agreed. The two of them performed a secret technique, each transforming into a streak of light, heading towards Beichen Mountain.

Meanwhile, Fairy Caiyi rode her Colorful Feather Luan Bird eastward, arriving at a divine mountain.

The divine mountain towered into the clouds, its peak unseen.

Fairy Caiyi chanted a spell, transforming into a ball of colorful light and entering the Luan Bird's forehead.

The Colorful Feather Luan Bird immediately became agile, spread its wings, and soared high into the sky.

After flying upwards for an unknown duration, she finally saw a layer of azure clouds.

Fairy Caiyi urged the Colorful Feather Luan Bird and plunged headfirst into the azure clouds.

Then, within the azure clouds, she chanted spells, sensing the direction, and searched for a long time before finally spotting a celestial palace.

The Biyun Heavenly Palace was bathed in myriad rays of auspicious light and streams of auspicious energy. It was constructed from deep azure glass and adorned with brilliant precious jade.

Within the clouds were deer of longevity and immortal foxes, and within the mist were mystical cranes and jade herbs.

The pillars of the celestial palace's Heavenly Gate were carved with dragons and phoenixes. Through the Heavenly Gate, seventy-two treasure halls could be vaguely seen within.

Upon reaching the Heavenly Gate, Fairy Caiyi recalled the Luan Bird and manifested herself.

Two young disciples in Taoist robes emerged and blocked her path.

These two young disciples only had the cultivation of the Contemplation Realm, but they were from the Biyun Heavenly Palace, and their bearing was extraordinary.

Although Fairy Caiyi was in the Spirit Condensation Realm, she did not dare to be presumptuous. Despite her impressive tea ceremony skills, she knew the gravity of the situation.

Those who could serve as disciples here might be blood relatives of some great cultivator, so Fairy Caiyi dared not offend them easily.

"Two immortal attendants, I am a servant of Mingxia Hall. I have returned today to see the Hall Master," Fairy Caiyi said softly.

The two on duty disciples exchanged glances, sizing up Fairy Caiyi from head to toe, and said, "Oh, it's Mingxia Hall, then we won't stop you."

"You know the rules of Mingxia Hall, right!"

Fairy Caiyi's expression was not very pleasant, but she dared not retaliate. Suppressing her anger, she said, "Of course, I know."

"Then please help yourself!" The two disciples chanted a spell, opening a corner of the Heavenly Gate's protective formation.

The clouds and mist on Fairy Caiyi's body shimmered, merging with her Spiritual Power. She completely transformed into a Colorful Feather Luan Bird and flew through the opened gap.

"One day, I'll enter the Heavenly Gate with my head held high, and you'll all have to bow to me."

Fairy Caiyi thought this, but dared not show any emotion.

The two young attendants looked at Caiyi, who had transformed into a Luan Bird, and said, "It's a colorful tail. The light from the clouds it draws is indeed beautiful."

"True Person Mingyun is good in every way, except for his peculiar habit of raising birds. The Sect Leader has told him off countless times, yet he only ends up raising more."

"Shh, be careful what you say. True Person Mingyun has already reached the peak of the Spirit Condensation Realm and is preparing to merge his Spiritual Power to break through to the Origin Return Realm. His strength is unfathomable. It wouldn't be good if he sensed us talking about him behind his back!"

Despite their words, the two young attendants burst into laughter.

They must have had powerful backing, as they showed no fear of True Person Mingyun of Mingxia Hall. They spoke as if they weren't afraid of being sensed.

Servants like Fairy Caiyi, although they learned Spiritual Power in Mingxia Hall, were not considered official disciples of Biyun Heavenly Palace.

Furthermore, True Person Mingyun had a peculiar hobby!

Servants like Fairy Caiyi, who had mastered Spiritual Power under him, were required to transform into Luan Birds in Mingxia Hall and were forbidden from walking around in human form.

Fairy Caiyi dared not defy True Person Mingyun's will.

Her freedom outside of Biyun Heavenly Palace was also thanks to the influence of True Person Mingyun and Biyun Heavenly Palace.

After all, Biyun Heavenly Palace would not want to lose face by publicizing the fact that she was merely a Luan Bird servant there, and the outside world was unaware of it.

She had benefited greatly herself, and her cultivation in the Spirit Condensation Realm was not fake.

To Fairy Caiyi, she was enduring humiliation and hardship for the sake of cultivating the Great Dao.

At this moment, Fairy Caiyi repeatedly told herself that all of this was a trial set by True Person Mingyun, daring not to reveal her true thoughts.

There was once a servant, just like Fairy Caiyi, who accidentally let True Person Mingyun sense her emotions. She was immediately stripped of all her Spiritual Power and cast down to the mortal realm.

Moreover, after falling to the mortal realm, that servant was filled with resentment and committed suicide. However, True Person Mingyun condensed her soul and infused it into a sparrow.

Later, when the matter was revealed to the Sect Leader of Biyun Heavenly Palace, True Person Mingyun remained unfazed, merely stating that the servant was ungrateful. If she refused to be a Luan Bird in the heavens, then she could only be a sparrow.

Ultimately, True Person Mingyun received no punishment and remained the Hall Master of Mingxia Hall, the exalted True Person.

Fairy Caiyi entered Biyun Heavenly Palace and flew directly towards Mingxia Hall.

Mingxia Hall was protected by a spell cast by True Person Mingyun, allowing Luan Birds transformed from Spiritual Power, like Fairy Caiyi, to pass through without hindrance.

True Person Mingyun had reached the pinnacle of the Spirit Condensation Realm and possessed great Spiritual Power. As long as he could merge his cultivated Spiritual Power into one, he could achieve the Origin Return Realm.

However, the Origin Return Realm was incredibly difficult to attain, and True Person Mingyun had been stuck at this stage for many years.

Fortunately, his talent was exceptional and he had a long lifespan, so he was not in a hurry.