Pingyan City, Jade Pool Immortal Stone Workshop.
Ancient trees reach for the sky, their branches like dragons, casting vast shade. Beneath them lies a secluded courtyard, studded with strangely shaped rocks, subtly echoing the natural rhythms of the universe.
The spring flows gently, meandering among the pavilions and rockeries, while vines, like emerald waves, climb and entwine, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere reminiscent of a celestial realm.
However, today, this once tranquil place has suddenly become a scene of great upheaval due to the arrival of a fairy.
Divine Rainbow occasionally ripped through the sky, like shooting stars streaking across the heavens, as powerful auras descended upon this place.
They were all outstanding young talents from various powerful forces in the Northern Region of the Eastern Wilderness, full of vigor and vitality, seemingly foreshadowing the beginning of a golden age.
Dozens of young cultivators had already gathered in front of the pavilion overlooking the lake.
Although they did not deliberately release their pressure, the invisible fields were already quietly colliding and intertwining in the Void. It was the mutual resonance and probing of the destinies between geniuses, like a hidden dragon in the abyss, ready to unleash its power.
A handsome young man dressed in the Jiang Family attire stood with his hands behind his back, surrounded by faint divine marks, exuding an extraordinary aura. He was Jiang Yifei, one of the core figures of the younger generation of the Jiang Family.
His gaze swept calmly across the room, a faint smile playing on his lips, as if he were observing everyone present.
"Brother Yifei, you've arrived early."
A man shrouded in a hazy holy light approached, wearing a warm smile; he was Zhao Fa, an outstanding disciple of the Yaoguang Holy Land.
"It seems you're quite looking forward to today's meeting."
Jiang Yifei nodded slightly. "Brother Zhao, aren't you the same? I've heard that the nine stones exhibited by Jade Pool this time are quite special, originating from the Primordial Ancient Mine. They are certainly worth seeing."
"That's true."
Zhao Fa nodded.
"However, more than the stones, I'd like to see the legendary Jade Pool Holy Maiden."
It is said that she was not only exceptionally beautiful, but also possessed unfathomable cultivation, earning her the reputation of a once-in-a-millennium genius from the Jade Pool.
As the two were talking, a young man dressed in a robe with cloud patterns from the Ji Family sneered, "He's just using the Holy Maiden's name to attract a bunch of noisy people, needlessly disturbing the peace here."
Ji Haiyue's gaze swept over everyone present, a hint of arrogance in her eyes.
As a direct descendant of the Ji Family, he naturally had reason to be proud.
"Brother Haiyue, why must you do this?"
A young man dressed in a Five Elements Five Elements Hall robe smiled and said, "Today, heroes have gathered, which is a good opportunity for us to exchange ideas and learn from each other."
I heard that Fellow Daoist Lingxu from the Purple Mansion Holy Land Lingxu Land has also come, as well as Fellow Xuanming from the Dao Yi Holy Land. This is truly a rare occasion.
The disciple of the Purple Mansion Holy Land, known as the Lingxu, smiled slightly, "Brother Five Elements, you flatter me."
However, it is said that Fellow Daoist Feng Xi of the Demon Emperor Hall has made great progress in his cultivation recently and has already touched the threshold of the Four Extremes Secret Realm.
A young man dressed in a golden robe, with a hint of arrogance between his brows, said indifferently, "A little progress, nothing to brag about."
I've heard that the Jade Pool Holy Maiden brought back a mysterious young man at noon; he's said to have extraordinary bearing, which piques my curiosity.
These words immediately sparked a flurry of discussion among the crowd.
"That's true."
A disciple from the Dao Yi Holy Land chimed in, "I heard that the boy is only fifteen or sixteen years old, yet the Jade Pool Holy Maiden treats him as an honored guest; he must be extraordinary."
Ji Haiyue snorted coldly, "Just an unknown nobody, what's so great about him?"
Brother Haiyue, you are mistaken.
Jiang Yifei shook his head, "To be personally introduced by the Jade Pool Holy Maiden, one is no ordinary person. I am quite eager to see for myself."
A glint of light flashed in Zhao Fa's eyes. "Speaking of which, there have indeed been a few remarkable young people emerging in the Northern Region recently."
Besides the holy sons and daughters of the Great Saint, I've heard there's also a young man named Ye Fan who's caused quite a stir in the Southern Region.
" Ye Fan?"
Feng Xi raised an eyebrow, "Is that the kid who appeared in the Demon Emperor's Tomb?"
"They say he's just Desolate Ancient Waste Body; what future could he possibly have?"
"Not to be underestimated."
Lingxu said solemnly, "Ancient Sacred Body can fight Supreme Beings. The Golden Age is about to begin, so who can say for sure?"
This era is about to get interesting.
As everyone chatted, the atmosphere in the room became increasingly lively.
Young talents from all sides exchanged pleasantries, their words containing both probing and competitive spirit.
Some were discussing their recent spiritual experiences, some were exchanging stories from various places, and some were already secretly comparing their strengths.
"It's said that the Yaoguang Holy Son is also in seclusion, striving for a higher realm. It seems the competition this generation will be even fiercer than expected."
Zhao Fa responded at the opportune moment, highlighting the strength of his own holy son while subtly showcasing the profound resources of the Yaoguang Holy Land.
Ji Haiyue snorted coldly, "My Ji Family's Divine King Body has also awakened and will be born soon."
This Lifetime is destined to be one where our supreme families vie for supremacy.
Just as everyone was discussing this, someone suddenly whispered, "Look, the attic door is open!"
In an instant, the world seemed to fall silent, and everyone's gaze was drawn by an invisible principle, focusing unanimously on the doorway.
The first to step forward were several solemn-faced old women with profound and unfathomable auras. They were the protectors of Jade Pool. Their calm gazes swept across the area, yet contained an indescribable majesty, instantly calming the slight commotion in the room.
"It's an elder from Jade Pool!"
Someone exclaimed, "Such a large mobilization! Today's meeting must be extraordinary."
Immediately afterwards, amidst flowing celestial mist and shimmering rosy light, a stunningly beautiful figure, like a fairy descended from the moon palace to the mortal world, slowly emerged.
The Jade Pool Holy Maiden is still shrouded in a hazy glow today, her true appearance appearing and disappearing, adding to her mystery and ethereal quality.
She wore a plain white dress, her figure graceful and slender, as if she embodied all the beauty and charm of heaven and earth.
Unlike her usual glamorous appearances on formal occasions, she was not surrounded by a shower of flowers today, yet her natural, ethereal beauty appeared even more pure and transcendent.
Her long, black hair cascaded down her back, held in place only by a single elegant jade hairpin, the rest flowing smoothly to her waist. With each graceful step, the ends of her hair shimmered with a cool, moonlit glow.
"Is this the Jade Pool Holy Maiden?"
Someone exclaimed in a low voice, their eyes filled with fascination, "Truly living up to his reputation! The Daoist aura flowing around him is almost in harmony with heaven and earth; he truly deserves to be called the contemporary walking figure of Jade Pool!"
"Good,"
A knowledgeable old cultivator beside him stroked his beard and nodded, " The Jade Pool Technique emphasizes nature and the harmony between the body and the world."
For a Holy Maiden of such a young age to have cultivated the " Western Emperor Scripture " to such a level, causing the surrounding Dao principles to resonate with it, is truly a prodigy.
Her every step seemed to correspond to the number of stars in the celestial sphere;
Breathing in and out draws in the earth's spiritual energy.
This kind of aura indicates that it has already received the true teachings of the Western Emperor's lineage.
However, before he could finish his words of praise, his voice abruptly stopped.
Not only this old cultivator, but almost everyone present, including the successors of top forces such as Jiang Yifei, Zhao Fa, and Ji Haiyue, were also present.
Everyone held their breath for a moment, their eyes fixed on the Dao Body beside the Jade Pool Holy Maiden.
If the Jade Pool Holy Maiden resonates with the laws of heaven and earth, she is like a fairy from the moon palace descended to the mortal world, possessing a cool and transcendent celestial charm.
Then, the young man in the purple Daoist robe beside her seems more like the manifestation of the Great Dao itself in the human world!
He simply stood there, without deliberately using any profound techniques, yet his body naturally exuded an indescribable Heavenly Dao charm.
That is not about being in harmony with heaven and earth, but rather about its own existence, just like the core of the heaven and earth's network and the source of all rules!
The surrounding Void seemed to become clearer around him, and strands of the essence of heaven and earth and traces of the Great Dao, invisible to the naked eye but clearly perceptible to the spiritual sense, seemed to be drawn by the supreme attraction.
They spontaneously and joyfully converged and swirled towards him, forming a hazy and sacred halo.
He was handsome, and although young, his deep eyes seemed to reflect the cycle of star formation and the rebirth of the universe.
Its Daoist charm is so pure, natural, and close to the origin that it makes the original, amazing sense of harmony between heaven and earth of the Jade Pool Holy Maiden seem like an imitation acquired through later cultivation!
"This—this is—"
Jiang Yifei's pupils contracted sharply, and a certain cultivation technique within his body involuntarily trembled slightly.
Zhao Fa's warm smile froze completely, and the hazy holy light around him momentarily became disordered. He whispered in disbelief, "How is this possible? His Daoist aura is even better than that of the Jade Pool Holy Maiden who cultivates the Western Emperor Scripture."
More like a direct descendant of the Jade Pool?
No, it's more like the Tao itself!
Ji Haiyue was struck dumb, as he cultivated the Ji Family's Void Ancient Scripture and had a keen sense of space and origin.
In his perception at this moment, the purple-robed youth seemed not to be an independent individual, but rather a human form formed from the rules of this world!
That innate, pure, and supreme aura made his very soul tremble.
At this moment, the peerless beauty of the Jade Pool Holy Maiden seemed to become merely a foil to the purple-robed youth.
He was like a rising sun, whose light, though not dazzling, naturally became the center of heaven and earth, the darling of all paths.
This supreme divine charm, originating from the very source of life and from one's innate foundation, is enough to make any so-called "genius" who cultivates later in life pale in comparison.
Li Qingshan felt the shocked, inquisitive, and even slightly awe-inspiring gazes coming from all directions, but the calm smile on his lips remained unchanged.
He was well aware of the extraordinary nature of his innate Innate Immortal Fetus; at this moment, the slightest release of his primordial energy was enough to create such a scene.
Beside this boy, who seemed to be the embodiment of the Tao, the Big Black Dog proudly raised its head, as if to say:
See that? That's a true prodigy!
"That boy!"
Ji Haiyue's previously disdainful gaze suddenly froze, her expression changing slightly. Her previous arrogance was replaced by disbelief. "His aura... how could it be like this? It's as if the Great Dao itself has descended. How could a mere youth possess such power?"
Jiang Yifei's eyes shone brightly, and for the first time, his face showed an extremely solemn expression. He took a deep breath and slowly said, "It's more than just extraordinary. This person's Daoist aura is innate and perfectly integrated, giving me a feeling of facing the origin of heaven and earth!"
This is by no means something that could be achieved through ordinary cultivation techniques; it's more like some kind of supreme immortal body from legend!
The originally warm holy light around Zhao Fa was now flickering, revealing the intense turmoil in his heart. His voice was dry, without him even realizing it. "My Yaoguang Holy Light Technique relies most on perception, but in front of this person, my spiritual sense is like a mud ox entering the sea, completely unable to fathom its depths. Instead, I have the illusion that my own Dao foundation is being suppressed by the Dao charm naturally emanating from him."
No wonder, no wonder the Holy Maiden treated her with such courtesy; this is beyond the ordinary!
The young master of the Five Elements Hall stared in disbelief, muttering, "My Five Elements Hall's secret technique can sense the energy of all things, but in this person, I only feel a state of primordial chaos."
The primordial phenomenon of all paths returning to oneness—this is simply inhuman!
Even Feng Xi, the Demon Emperor Hall, now had a pair of arrogant eyes filled with astonishment and uncertainty. He stared intently at Li Qingshan and whispered, "Our demon race is most sensitive to the aura of bloodlines. This person has no trace of ancient bloodlines, but possesses a more terrifying and essential innate aura, as if he was born to be the vessel of the Dao!"
The crowd's gazes involuntarily shifted between the Jade Pool Holy Maiden and Li Qingshan.
If the Jade Pool Holy Maiden is a fairy banished to the mortal world, pure and aloof, and close to the Dao;
Then Li Qingshan, standing beside her, is more like the embodiment of "Tao" in the human world, the source of rules, and the manifestation of order!
His pure and boundless innate immortal charm made even the breathtaking beauty of the Jade Pool Holy Maiden seem like a mere backdrop to his existence.
Beside this boy, who seemed to be the embodiment of the Dao, the Big Black Dog with glossy black fur appeared even more mysterious and unpredictable in everyone's eyes.
It still held its head high and looked down on others, but that arrogant attitude now seemed almost self-righteous?
"That dog!"
Feng Xi's brows furrowed even deeper, his tone filled with uncertainty, "To be accompanied by such a person, it is no ordinary beast! I can't see through it at all, I can't even sense a trace of demonic energy, it's like facing an abyss!"
Just then, the Jade Pool Holy Maiden's eyes sparkled like autumn water, and her clear, melodious voice rang out, like a gentle celestial melody, carrying a strange, soothing power that pulled everyone back from their extreme shock. "Thank you all for waiting."
However, this time, the effect of her ethereal voice seemed to be somewhat diminished, and many people still found it difficult to take their eyes off Li Qingshan.
Jiang Yifei was the first to regain his composure. After all, he was a prodigy of the Jiang Family family, with an extraordinary temperament. However, when he spoke, his tone still carried a trace of lingering amazement. "Holy Maiden Fairy, you flatter me. It is truly a blessing for us to witness your celestial beauty today, and even more fortunate to witness this fellow Daoist's unparalleled Feng Cai."
His gaze involuntarily turned to Li Qingshan again, filled with inquiry and respect.
Zhao Fa quickly adjusted his demeanor, a warm smile returning to his face, but with an unprecedented seriousness beneath. "Brother Yifei is absolutely right. Today's meeting is destined to be unforgettable."
Little did he know that the fellow Daoist beside the Holy Maiden..." He didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was already clear.
The Jade Pool Holy Maiden took in everyone's reactions, and her lips twitched almost imperceptibly beneath the misty haze.
She had long anticipated that Li Qingshan's appearance would cause a stir, but she hadn't expected the effect to be so astonishing.
She turned slightly, her black hair swaying in the wind. This time, when she introduced Li Qingshan to everyone, the underlying solemnity she conveyed was even stronger than before.
"This is Fellow Daoist Li Qingshan."
Her voice clearly reached everyone's ears, "She is the most honored guest of my Jade Pool."
Li Qingshan.
The name was repeated in hushed tones by the crowd, as if they wanted to etch it into their minds.
Gone was the previous disdain and doubt; replaced by a powerful awe and curiosity towards the unknown.
Under everyone's gaze, Li Qingshan stepped forward and stood side by side with the Jade Pool Holy Maiden.
He laughed heartily, a clear and natural laugh that seemed to contain some kind of Daoist charm, making people feel comfortable and at ease.
He cupped his hands and looked around, his movements free and unrestrained. The confidence that came from his absolute skill and strength transformed into an extraordinary demeanor that captivated everyone.
"My name is Li Qingshan, and I greet you fellow Daoists."
A simple greeting, yet it seemed to carry a tremendous weight, landing on everyone's heart.