Descending Upon the South Sea, a Lively Spectacle

Primal Ancient Realm, South Sea Purple Bamboo Forest.

Su Li looked out from the imperial chariot. Towering purple bamboo groves rose straight into the clouds, while white mist of the immortal path drifted through the forest, hazy and ethereal like a fairyland.

Su Li found this purple bamboo forest unbelievable. The Ancient Realm actually possessed such a pleasant place.

The golden dragon pulled the imperial chariot into the purple bamboo forest. The world suddenly shifted, and the scenery changed drastically. Multicolored rays rose all around, while chaos surged.

This was a world!

The interior of the bamboo forest formed a realm of its own!

White mist brushed past them. The mountains and rivers were imbued with spiritual beauty, immortal birds danced through the air, and auspicious beasts appeared and vanished.

The Golden Dragon Imperial Chariot slowly traveled across the sky, drawing countless gasps of amazement and gazes of attention.

The entire sky seemed to be shrouded in its brilliant radiance, like a dazzling star streaking across the heavens and leaving behind a blinding trail of light.

The Golden Dragon Imperial Chariot was extravagantly magnificent, glittering with flowing light as though it had been carved from the most precious gemstones.

Every detail of the imperial chariot was filled with artistry and mystery, leaving people unable to suppress their astonishment.

Immortal music drifted around the chariot, melodies that seemed to come from heaven itself and left listeners refreshed and at peace. The music echoed across the sky, bringing an incomparable sense of tranquility and harmony.

As the Golden Dragon Imperial Chariot passed by, the entire sky seemed to light up. Its radiance was dazzling, like a brilliant beam piercing the heavens, filling all who saw it with shock and reverence.

The gathered prodigies stared at that dazzling light, all feeling an inexplicable excitement and anticipation.

Within the world inside the purple bamboo forest, countless prodigies had gathered. They came from different races and were all outstanding figures among their clans. They assembled here to exchange insights and discuss the Dao, creating an exceptionally lively atmosphere.

The prodigies who had come here were all beautiful, whether male or female, strikingly handsome or lovely.

Their clothing was magnificent and shimmered with flowing light, as if they were envoys from the immortal realm descended into the mortal world. Their gazes were filled with wisdom and resolve, as though they could see through all illusion and reach the essence of truth.

Yet when they saw the Golden Dragon Imperial Chariot passing through the sky, they were all deeply shocked. They began discussing it among themselves, guessing who had arrived.

Was it an Immortal King? A Quasi-Immortal King? Or perhaps the descendant of an Immortal King?

"Look at that Golden Dragon Imperial Chariot. Whoever has come must be extraordinary," said a young man in white robes. His features were refined and elegant, and his bearing lofty and pure.

"The golden dragon pulling the chariot is a supreme expert of the Dragon Clan. Judging from its aura, it has clearly reached the Quasi-Immortal King realm. Only an Immortal King could command such a golden dragon," said a handsome youth holding a feather fan. Bright light flickered in his eyes as he curiously regarded the person inside the imperial chariot.

"Do you think an Immortal King has arrived?" asked a woman in red. She was graceful and captivating, her charm boundless.

The crowd continued their heated discussion, all wanting to see the newcomer's true appearance.

Their hearts were filled with reverence and curiosity. They had no idea just what kind of exalted being this mysterious guest was.

At this moment, the Golden Dragon Imperial Chariot slowly descended, and Su Li stepped out.

Afterward, the imperial chariot entered a vast residence. This South Sea Grand Gathering was being held within that residence.

Su Li wore a purple-gold robe. He possessed a noble yet mysterious aura, his fair face handsome and refined, his eyes deep as though they could see through everything.

Su Li's appearance immediately drew everyone's attention. They were all captivated by this mysterious guest.

Seeing the people coming and going turn their eyes toward him, Su Li's heart tightened. Why was he feeling a faint sense of panic? Had too much homebound cultivation turned this shut-in into someone socially anxious?

Suddenly, Su Li felt an intense gaze upon him. He looked up and saw a woman as beautiful as a celestial maiden walking toward him.

"This fairy...?" Su Li spoke with a smile as warm and gentle as the spring breeze.

"You jest, Young Master. This humble one is Yue Xian. Greetings, Ancestor Wang." Yue Xian held her jade-like hands at her waist and gave a slight bow, her figure graceful and alluring.

Ancestor Wang?

Everyone present froze for a moment. This handsome man who had descended from the Golden Dragon Imperial Chariot was actually the descendant of an Immortal King.

At once, everyone respectfully bowed. "Greetings, Ancestor Wang."

Su Li raised his brows slightly and nodded in acknowledgment, then shifted his cool gaze to the woman before him named Yue Xian.

Her Five-Colored Feather Garment was radiant. It was a crystalline battle robe formed from Phoenix True Feathers, draped over Yue Xian as thin as gauze and gleaming brilliantly. Even her hair shimmered with five-colored light. Her skin was as white as ivory, and her large, bright eyes glistened as her long eyelashes fluttered.

Yue Xian had a graceful figure and a noble temperament. Her beauty was like an exquisite painting, leaving people endlessly astonished.

In a gentle voice, she said, "Ancestor Wang, I am Yue Xian, niece of True Immortal Moon Radiance. Aunt Moon Radiance specially sent me to accompany you to this grand gathering."

Hearing this, Su Li looked into Yue Xian's clear, luminous eyes, and a faint ripple stirred within his heart.

He politely returned the gesture. "So Mother sent you?"

"Yes. Aunt Moon Radiance said that Ancestor Wang usually cultivates at home and rarely goes out," Yue Xian said brightly.

Su Li could not help but feel deeply moved. "Let's go."

He followed Yue Xian into the residence, his heart filled with anticipation for this journey.

After entering the residence, an Eight-Headed Serpent flew over. Each of its heads was as large as a small mountain, and on its back rested a jade palace glittering with flowing light. It vanished into the azure sea ahead.

"A Quasi-Immortal King has arrived!" someone exclaimed, staring at the disappearing figure.

"Dong!"

A lingering bell toll rang out. A massive bell crossed the sky and entered the South Sea Purple Bamboo Forest. Its chime was peaceful, making people feel as if they were on the verge of comprehending the Dao, and all of them gained a profound realization.

"This lord has come as well? How astonishing!"

"Heavens, Lord Wuzhong has arrived! What is going on? They said he encountered some trouble while comprehending a supreme technique and had secluded himself for who knew how many eras. Who would have thought he would reappear today!"

Even Yue Xian was delighted, revealing an excited expression as she jumped and cheered in place, displaying all the liveliness a young girl should have. Five-colored light bloomed in her eyes, and none of her usual majesty remained.

My father's close friend, Immortal King Wuzhong?

Su Li glanced at the great bell in the sky without showing much surprise.

The azure sea stretched boundlessly to the horizon, like a slab of exquisite jade, crystalline and lustrous. Waves of white mist rose from its surface, and the aura of the immortal path permeated the air.

"This is no worse than Li Palace," Su Li praised. This was a sacred land for cultivation. Meditating in seclusion here would be even better than in his own palace, and it brought peace to one's heart.

Su Li and Yue Xian continued onward. Before long, they saw one massive purple bamboo stalk after another rooted in the azure sea, each one thick and luxuriant.

Su Li clicked his tongue in amazement. Were these really bamboo?

They were far too thick, every one of them like a mountain.

Most importantly, they all grew in the sea, rooted in the seabed, with more than half of their bodies exposed above the water. They stood firm and upright, unbreakable even beneath the occasional waves.

This was the South Sea Purple Bamboo Forest? It was too surreal. Shut-in Su Li had never seen bamboo like this before.

Looking into the distance, he saw an expanse of gleaming purple. Every stalk seemed forged from purple gold, shining brilliantly. Each segment was perfectly formed, and purple radiance flowed across the leaves.

"The bamboo forest within this residence is even more extraordinary than the one outside!" Su Li praised the place once more.

The azure sea was boundless, and giant purple bamboo grew in dense clusters. The sight was magnificent, spiritual energy spreading through the air, so breathtaking that one could not help but marvel.