The Three Pure Ones Divide Their Households, as Willed by the Heavenly Dao!

After giving it some thought, Qin Mu came back to himself and smiled at Daoxing.

"So it's Junior Brother Daoxing."

"I wonder how my master and my two martial uncles have been faring lately?"

At Qin Mu's question, Daoxing froze, as though he had something difficult to say.

"Hm?"

Seeing Daoxing's expression, Qin Mu sighed softly to himself.

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

The Three Pure Ones had likely already divided their households.

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

"Senior Brother Qin Mu."

"First Martial Uncle and Third Martial 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. After all, he had already guessed as much.

Sure enough, the Three Pure Ones have still divided their households!

It is willed by the Heavenly Dao and cannot be defied!

Qin Mu sighed inwardly.

He also knew that after the Three Pure Ones divided their households—

Laozi had gone to Xuandu Purple Mansion, while his own master, Tongtian, had established his Dao field in Biyou Palace.

After a moment's thought, Qin Mu came back to himself 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.

Hearing Qin Mu's words, Daoxing hurriedly nodded.

"Please follow me, Senior Brother."

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

Along the way, immortal mist curled through the air, while spirit birds danced in flight.

Kunlun Mountain's scenery remained as magnificent as it had been in years past.

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

Then an Azure-robed Daoist drifted over, laughing heartily.

"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 Azure-robed Daoist was none other than True Person Yu Ding.

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

At the time, Yu Ding had been nothing more than a Rogue Cultivator.

Yet now, he had become a disciple under Yuanshi.

Of course, Qin Mu was not surprised.

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

Yu Ding was overjoyed to see Qin Mu.

He thought that if he had not met Qin Mu and Duobao at Buzhou Mountain back then, he would never have received such an opportunity to enter Yuanshi's sect.

After a brief pause, Yu Ding quickly stepped forward and cupped his hands in salute to Qin Mu.

"Senior Brother's bearing surpasses even that of the past!"

Others might not have known Qin Mu, but Yu Ding did.

Relying solely on the strength of his physical body, Qin Mu had defeated Kuafu, a Great Witch of the Wu Clan, and earned the right to enter Buzhou Mountain.

Now, Qin Mu's cultivation had even reached the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm.

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

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

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

The three of them continued on together.

Along the way, they encountered quite a few disciples under Yuanshi.

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

"Who is that person?"

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

"A Zenith Heaven 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."

"Has Duobao entered Kunlun Mountain?"

Hearing Qin Mu's question, Yu Ding nodded lightly in reply.

"In answer to Senior Brother, when Duobao and I arrived at Kunlun Mountain, the Three Pure Ones happened to be opening their gates to accept disciples."

"In the end, Fellow Daoist Duobao got his wish and entered under Martial Uncle Tongtian."

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 towering palace gates, Dao Resonance flowing around them, and dazzling immortal light faintly visible within.

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

But just then, a figure suddenly walked out from within Yuxu Palace.

The newcomer wore a Purple-Gold Dao Robe. His face was solemn, and his aura was deep and powerful!

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

"Greetings, Eldest Senior Brother!"

The man swept his gaze over them, his expression indifferent.

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

"And this is?"

Hearing his question, Yu Ding hurriedly introduced Qin Mu.

"Senior Brother Guangchengzi, this is Martial Uncle Tongtian's chief disciple—Senior Brother Qin Mu!"

"Hm?"

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

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

He simply had not expected to meet him today.

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

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

Yet Guangchengzi's tone was somewhat unfriendly.

Though he had saluted Qin Mu, there was little respect in it.

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

This man did not regard him, the eldest senior brother under the Three Pure Ones, as worthy of notice.

Just as Qin Mu had thought.

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

After all, in his view, he was Yuanshi's First Disciple.

By rank, he too was an "Eldest Senior Brother," equal in status 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 surge of force erupted from within him.

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

The moment he sensed the dreadful pressure Qin Mu had released, Guangchengzi's expression changed drastically. He felt as though Mount Tai were pressing down upon his head, and he nearly could not keep his footing!

A Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal!!

Guangchengzi cried out inwardly.

He had never expected Qin Mu's cultivation to be so powerful, already reaching the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal level.

After all, he himself was only a Primordial Unity Golden Immortal.

Compared to Qin Mu, the difference was not merely one star and a half.

Qin Mu's strength far surpasses mine!

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

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

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

Who would have thought that Qin Mu would not say a word, directly suppressing him with sheer presence?

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

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

The voice was not loud, yet when it descended, it was as vast as heavenly music, instantly dissolving the pressure Qin Mu had placed upon Guangchengzi.

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

Naturally, he recognized the speaker. Who else could it be but his Second Martial Uncle, Yuanshi?

After pausing for a moment, Qin Mu gave Guangchengzi a meaningful look. Then, without lingering further, he stepped into Yuxu Palace.