No matter how reluctant they were to leave the mortal world behind, the opportunity for ascension had finally arrived.
Before parting, they looked upon the old friends at their side and nodded to each of them in farewell.
By now, everything that needed to be said had already been said. They understood that this journey would divide the living from the immortal, and meeting again in the future would likely not be easy.
Black Tortoise Patriarch sighed and looked at his old friends. "Fellow Daoists, let us meet again in the Immortal Realm."
On the Path to Immortality, all living beings fell silent.
Only a very few, such as Demon Sage Kunpeng, Lin Tianqi, and Chen Nianchuan, remained high-spirited, confident that they could ascend and become immortals. With calm expressions, they replied, "The three of you may go ahead. We will follow shortly."
"Good. This old man will wait for you in the Immortal Realm."
Black Tortoise Patriarch laughed heartily and immediately summoned the immortal guiding light.
In an instant, three beams of immortal guiding light tore through the chaos. They seized the three and drew them toward the depths of endless void.
Who knew how long passed? The three crossed the boundless universe, leapt out from an immortal pool, and stepped onto a lofty platform.
Before the platform stood a figure in robes as white as snow, seemingly having waited there for a long time.
"Leaping Dragon Pool, Ascension Platform."
"Congratulations to you three, Fellow Daoists, on ascending to the Sky-Pillar Immortal Domain. From this day forth, you may enjoy eternal life and immortality."
Li Huang lifted her eyes and immediately cried out in delight, "Master."
The newcomer was none other than Chen Nianzhi. He stroked Little Sparrow's head, then looked at them with a faint smile.
"This is