Above the sky, the leaden clouds have dispersed.
Just as he was carefully experiencing the changes within himself, the radiant jade chariot that had been hovering in mid-air not far away slowly descended to the ground.
The curtains of the jade carriage were lifted, and under the protection of several solemn old women, the Jade Pool Holy Maiden, shrouded in a hazy mist, stepped out gracefully.
Her skin was like jade, her figure perfectly proportioned, as if she were the most outstanding work of art by heaven.
Although its true appearance is still shrouded in a hazy mist, making it difficult to see clearly, the more obscured it is at such a distance, the more it evokes endless reverie, making one want to penetrate that celestial mist and behold its breathtaking beauty.
She exuded a transcendent, ethereal charm, untouched by worldly dust, as if she stood apart from the mortal realm, residing in a celestial palace, giving people an unreal sense of beauty.
"Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on the completion of your cultivation and the successful passage through this unprecedented tribulation."
His cultivation has improved so much; it is truly admirable.
Lin Qingyao, a holy maiden under the Queen Mother of the West at Jade Pool, greets fellow Daoist.
The Jade Pool Holy Maiden spoke, her voice calm and melodious, like a gentle breeze caressing the heart.
Like a clear spring dripping onto jade, it carries a strange magic that can easily touch the deepest strings of the human heart.
It evokes a sense of goodwill and brings a feeling of peace.
Only after she finished speaking did the others realize that they had been completely immersed in her beautiful tone and Daoist charm.
As for the specific timbre, it's a bit blurry now; I only remember it being incredibly beautiful and cleansing to the soul.
Li Qingshan's gaze shifted slightly as he looked at the group from Jade Pool who had suddenly appeared, especially the one shrouded in mist.
The saintess whose true face is obscured.
Many thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant. Combining his own Innate Dao Embryo physique with his connection to Jade Pool, he had already guessed seven or eight parts of their intentions.
Li Qingshan calmed his surging aura, bringing it back to a peaceful and restrained state.
He calmly looked at the Jade Pool Holy Maiden, smiled slightly, cupped his hands in return, and said with composure, " Jade Pool Holy Maiden, this humble Daoist priest Li Qingshan greets you."
I had a sudden realization just now, which triggered a heavenly tribulation. I apologize for any disturbance caused to the Holy Maiden and fellow Daoists.
His response was neither humble nor arrogant, expressing both politeness and clarifying that he was simply undergoing a normal tribulation and had no other intentions.
"Fellow Daoist Li is too modest."
The Jade Pool Holy Maiden shook her head slightly, and the rosy mist rippled. "A heavenly tribulation of such scale is rare throughout history. Fellow Daoist was able to pass through it safely and seemingly with ease, which shows that you have a profound foundation and extraordinary background. You can be called a genius."
Our Jade Pool lineage most admires those like you, fellow Daoist, who are so close to the Dao and possess extraordinary talent.
Her admiration was undisguised, and the elderly women around her nodded in agreement, their gazes toward Li Qingshan filled with amazement and an indescribable eagerness.
The old woman who had previously recognized the Innate Dao Embryo couldn't help but praise, "Fellow Daoist Li, at such a young age, you have already reached the perfection of the Dragon Transformation, and you even possess..."
Ahem, this is truly a rare occurrence, both ancient and modern.
"When you, my fellow Daoist, were undergoing your tribulation, you were in harmony with all the Daos, wielding the laws of the Great Dao with effortless ease, as if you were the embodiment of the Dao itself. Such Feng Cai is truly awe-inspiring."
She quickly stopped herself from saying " Innate Dao Embryo," but the excitement in her eyes was hard to hide.
Li Qingshan understood; the other party had clearly seen through the fundamentals of his physique.
His expression remained unchanged as he calmly replied, "Senior, you flatter me. It was merely a fortunate encounter, and I have diligently cultivated without ceasing."
The path to enlightenment is boundless; I have only just begun.
Just then, a loud barking and shouting came from the distant horizon.
"Woof woof!! Kid! You weren't turned to ashes, were you?"
"I knew you wouldn't die so easily! Huh? Who are these people?"
A flash of black light appeared, and Big Black Dog, as strong as a calf and with shiny black fur, darted over—it was Black Emperor.
Its large, copper-bell-shaped eyes first glanced warily at the group from Jade Pool, and then, after sensing the unfathomable aura of those old women, it shrank its neck.
But then his gaze fell on the Jade Pool Holy Maiden shrouded in mist, and his dog eyes widened instantly, gleaming with a thieving light.
"Awoo!"
What a bright and intelligent little girl!
That figure, that aura—even though I can't see her face clearly, she's definitely stunning!
You're pretty good, kid!
He'd barely survived his tribulation, and already a fairy was coming to chat him up?
As expected of someone I have high hopes for!
The Black Emperor stood up, one paw on his hip, the other pointing at Li Qingshan, winking and making faces, his tone full of mockery and lewdness.
"Presumptuous!"
"Stop talking nonsense!"
The old women beside the Jade Pool Holy Maiden immediately darkened their expressions and reprimanded her.
A powerful aura instantly locked onto the Black Emperor. If it weren't for the presence of Li Qingshan and the Holy Maiden, they probably would have already taught this foul-mouthed dog a lesson.
The Jade Pool Holy Maiden was not angered. Her gaze, hidden beneath the rosy mist, shifted and landed on the Black Emperor. Her heavenly voice carried a hint of barely perceptible surprise. "This black dog has a rather peculiar aura. It seems to possess the bloodline of an ancient demon god?"
Moreover, his physique is exceptionally strong, a rarity in the world.
As the Jade Pool Holy Maiden, she was knowledgeable and insightful, and she immediately recognized the Black Emperor's extraordinary nature.
Li Qingshan frowned slightly, glared at Black Emperor, and scolded, "You beast, stop talking nonsense! If you dare to disrespect the Holy Maiden again, I'll skin you alive and use your skin as a mattress!"
He then apologized to the Jade Pool Holy Maiden, "Holy Maiden, please don't be offended. I picked up this black dog on the road. It's lazy and has a sharp tongue, but it meant no harm."
Black Emperor, glared at by Li Qingshan and feeling the oppressive aura of the old women of Jade Pool, immediately wilted a bit, but still muttered defiantly, "Woof! I'm just telling the truth, such a beautiful fairy is such a waste to be with a clueless boy like you."
The Jade Pool Holy Maiden gently waved her hand, indicating that it was alright, her voice still calm. "It's alright, it's only in the nature of demons to be straightforward."
Fellow Daoist Li, your companion is quite interesting.
She seemed to have developed some interest in the Black Emperor, but didn't delve into it further, returning her gaze to Li Qingshan.
"Fellow Daoist Li is undergoing his first Heavenly Tribulation; he must need time to stabilize his cultivation. This place is desolate and not a suitable place to linger."
The Jade Pool Holy Maiden changed the subject, extending an invitation in a gentle yet sincere voice, "My Jade Pool has a residence in nearby Pingyan City, a fairly pleasant and quiet place."
If you do not mind, you may come with us to rest for a while, where we can also exchange Daoist teachings and verify what we have learned.
I observe that you, fellow Daoist, are close to the Dao; perhaps there is some common ground with my methods of Jade Pool."
Her words spread like ripples, imbued with Daoist power, making it impossible for anyone to refuse them.
The last sentence, in particular, "has something in common with the methods of Jade Pool," is quite suggestive.
This points to the connection between Li Qingshan's Innate Immortal Fetus constitution and the Queen Mother of the West, the founder of Jade Pool.
Li Qingshan's mind raced.
The Jade Pool Holy Maiden personally invited him, adopting a very humble attitude, clearly indicating that she highly valued his potential and physique.
Although I have made great progress since arriving in the Northern Region, my foundation is still shallow. If I can take this opportunity to establish a relationship with a behemoth like Jade Pool, it will undoubtedly be a great help.
Moreover, he possesses Innate Immortal Fetus, sharing the same physique as the Queen Mother of the West, and has inherited the Jade Pool lineage for millennia. He must have unique insights into the cultivation of the Innate Dao Embryo, and possesses the complete inheritance of the Queen Mother of the West, the " Western Emperor Scripture "!
The * Western Emperor Scripture * is an imperial scripture.
His emphasis may differ from that of the " Sun True Scripture " he practiced.
However, the Secret Realm Method method leads to the same ultimate goal: to understand one's own path by studying hundreds of scriptures. In the original work, Ye Fan also used this method to transform the Chaos Body.
Thinking about it this way, there are indeed many ways to transform into Chaos Body: the Taiyin and Taiyang transforming into chaos, melting and refining the hundred scriptures to transform into chaos, etc.
The Heaven-Devouring Demonic Art transformed into chaos.
As his thoughts turned, Li Qingshan thought of Jade Pool, especially the original mysteries of the Innate Dao Embryo and his insights into its fusion with the myriad Daos of heaven and earth.
It has immeasurable reference value for him.
If he could even get a glimpse of it, even just a portion of its meaning, it would be enough to give him a deeper understanding of his own constitution and future path, and might even make up for some of the shortcomings of the Sun True Scripture in terms of "Daoist principles" and "nature".
This is a golden opportunity!
Having made up his mind, Li Qingshan smiled and cupped his hands, saying, "I am deeply grateful for the Holy Maiden's kind invitation. It just so happens that I need to find a place to consolidate my cultivation, and I also have many questions about cultivation that I wish to ask the Holy Maiden and the seniors of Jade Pool for guidance."
"In that case, I'll be troubling you."
Seeing Li Qingshan agree, a barely perceptible hint of joy flashed in the eyes of the Jade Pool Holy Maiden, and the mist around her seemed to brighten slightly. "Fellow Daoist, you're too kind. Please."
Without further delay, the group decided to proceed.
The Jade Pool Holy Maiden invited Li Qingshan to ride in the jade carriage together, with several old women guarding him on either side.
Still muttering to himself, but showing great interest in the Jade Carriage of Jade Pool, the Black Emperor rode the Divine Rainbow and followed behind the carriage, heading towards Pingyan City.