Outer Sect of the Sect of Interception

Primordial World, East Sea, Ningzhen Island.

The island was dotted with strange peaks, with cascading waterfalls and flowing springs. Spiritual energy condensed into mist, and sunlight shone down, illuminating a rainbow spanning across the mountains.

Above a lake filled with blooming lotuses, a young Daoist with a face like jade and clear, handsome features sat cross-legged on a lotus flower.

The young man wore a plain Daoist robe, its material as light and thin as cicada wings, with runes flowing across its surface. It was clearly an Immortal Treasure.

The young man's eyes were tightly closed, lost in a state of selflessness. A massive vortex enveloped him, and the Five Elements Qi from heaven and earth entered his body in a five-directional, five-element formation.

Suddenly, a black chain appeared above his head, firmly locking his body. The other end of the chain plunged into the void.

This chain was a shackle of lifespan, originating from the Book of Life and Death.

Ever since the Six Paths of Reincarnation were established, beings below the Golden Immortal realm had a lifespan limit. The Book of Life and Death was the treasure that set these lifespan limits.

Although the young man was a Disciple of the Sect of Interception and had the good fortune to obtain a Sage's Dao Method, he had not yet become a Golden Immortal and could only enjoy a lifespan of 129,600 years.

Suddenly, the young man's body emitted a brilliant light, and an aura of immortality emanated from him. Under the illumination of the bright light, the black chain flickered a few times before shattering completely.

Golden Immortal, breakthrough!

The phenomena around the young man gradually dissipated, and he slowly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing within them.

"Fifty thousand years of cultivation, and I have finally broken through to the Golden Immortal realm. From now on, I won't need to take risks. As a disciple of a Sage, only lifespan and tribulation can kill me."

A hint of a satisfied smile finally appeared on Fang Yang's face.

Ever since he transmigrated to the Primordial World and became a human drifting overseas, the string in his mind had been taut.

If he hadn't seen the opportunity for longevity, he would have been content to die of old age. But now that he had obtained the token leading to the path of longevity, he could not help but strive for it.

Fortunately, he was a Disciple of the Sect of Interception and had also received an opportunity left by Sect Master Tongtian in the East Sea.

An opportunity arranged by a Sage could allow any living being in the Primordial World to turn their fortunes around.

Fang Yang had indeed turned his fortunes around. After obtaining this opportunity, Fang Yang joined the Sect of Interception and became a disciple of a Sage.

No matter how low Fang Yang's cultivation was, no matter if he was just an islander in the East Sea before embarking on the path of cultivation, as long as he bore the label of a Sage's disciple, his status would become incomparably noble.

Fang Yang flipped his right hand, and a Jade Scroll appeared in his palm. Lightning flashed on the Jade Scroll, and the words "Shangqing Divine Firmament Art" shone brilliantly.

This Jade Scroll was the beginning of Fang Yang's Immortal Path.

At that time, Fang Yang was still a mortal. He was chopping wood in the mountains when he encountered a mudslide. In his panic, he stumbled into a cave.

In the cave, he obtained the Shangqing Divine Firmament Art and an Immortal Pill. Trapped in the cave by the mudslide, he did not hesitate to consume the Immortal Pill.

Who would dare to misuse the word "Shangqing"?

"The past is like smoke. If I hadn't entered that cave, I would have gone through countless reincarnations by now. Perhaps, in one of my past lives, I would have been refined into the Heavenly Demon Banner by demons and become their nourishment."

For mortals, the Great Desolation Continent is an absolutely perilous world.

The tribe Fang Yang came from had fled overseas to escape the slaughter of witches and demons. According to the elders of the tribe, there were 100,000 people when the tribe set out, and only a thousand remained when they reached overseas.

Carried by the cloud qi, Fang Yang slowly ascended. Once he reached mid-air, he stood up, stepped on the void, and walked out of the lake's boundaries.

Since he had already broken through to the Golden Immortal realm, he should head to Luofu Cave on Mount Emei to pay his respects to Zhao Gongming and receive the reward for his breakthrough.

In the saints' sects, immortals who cannot achieve longevity are not considered immortals, only half-immortals. For every disciple who breaks through to the Golden Immortal realm, the Sect of Interception has generous rewards.

These rewards might be a powerful divine ability, or a Houtian Spiritual Treasure refined by great powers of the sect like Daoist Duobao, all of which disciples eagerly desire.

Fang Yang was an Outer Disciple, and all matters concerning the outer disciples were handled by Zhao Gongming.

Zhao Gongming was the strongest pillar of support for the outer disciples, but Fang Yang had no intention of relying on him.

He was just an insignificant figure in the Sect of Interception, with no one paying attention to him, nor was anyone targeting him. He could completely hide in the dojo and cultivate, quietly developing himself.

If he went to cling to a powerful figure, he might get entangled in the factional struggles of the Sect of Interception.

Fang Yang was unsure if there were undercurrents within the Sect of Interception, but as long as there was even a slight possibility, he was unwilling to take the risk.

When it came to cultivation, Fang Yang was willing to take his time.

For him, he had already lived for an extra eighty thousand years, so even if he died immediately, he would have profited. As for the future, he would do his best, but he wouldn't force it if it didn't happen.

He had no intention of trying to change events like the Battle of the Investiture of the Gods.

Going against the will of heaven and the entire world was a matter for great figures like Sect Master Tongtian and Daoist Duobao to consider. He, a small fry, just needed to protect himself and not cause trouble for the Sect of Interception.

He planned to join the Heavenly Court in advance and become a god through his physical body. After the Investiture of the Gods ended, he would then bring out the cultivation methods of the Sect of Interception to continue its legacy.

Fang Yang's toes tapped, and his figure instantly vanished into the void. He was like a swimming fish, traversing the Space-Time Universe. With a flash, he left Ningzhen Island and traveled a million miles away.

What he was currently using was the secret technique of the Sect of Interception, the Nine Heavens Ten Earths Divine Roaming Technique, which allowed him to merge himself with heaven and earth, becoming a part of it. Its profoundness was akin to the Great Technique of Earth-Traveling Golden Light of the Sect of Enlightenment.

In the overseas lands, the sky was high and the sea was vast, stretching endlessly and immeasurably.

The sea was rich in spiritual energy, with countless sea monsters and demonic beasts. Colossal creatures swam leisurely at the bottom of the sea, occasionally stirring up waves. Various groups of demonic beasts, moving in herds, caused massive ocean storms.

Traveling at full speed, it took only eight years before Fang Yang's divine sense spotted the coastline.

"Ahead is the Great Desolation Continent. Come to think of it, I've never set foot on the Great Desolation Continent before!"

Fang Yang knew his cultivation was insufficient, so he had always lived a secluded life, avoiding trouble and karma. The Great Desolation Continent was a place where various forces vied for power, a melting pot of all sorts. Before he cultivated to the Golden Immortal realm, he had no intention of entering the Great Desolation Continent.

Now, the situation was different.

Golden Immortals might not be considered great powers, but with the identity of a disciple of the Sect of Interception, he could travel the world without issue. He wouldn't narcissistically assume that Sage Zhunti would take a liking to him and ferry him to the West.

Just as he was about to enter the Great Desolation Continent, he suddenly had a sudden inspiration, sensing an opportunity awaiting him.