The chaotic scene of Heaven-Opening that Li Qingshan saw slowly receded, transforming back into a gentle and peaceful depth.
The immense aura that naturally emanated from him, which resonated with all things, receded into his body like a tide, returning him to his simple state.
He didn't immediately pay attention to Ye Fan and the Black Emperor in front of him, but instead turned his gaze to a stone wall deep in the hall, shrouded in chaotic energy and seemingly empty.
Memories from several years ago resurfaced, and the feelings I had when I set foot on Purple Mountain again resonated with them.
He knew that the Divine Phoenix Immortal Medicine, which had followed the Great Emperor Wushi, must be lurking there, witnessing everything that had happened before.
His face was radiant with a gentle smile, his voice clear and sincere, penetrating the barriers of space and reaching that area with unmistakable clarity.
" The Emperor Bell has been returned to me and will soon depart."
Purple Mountain has lost its greatest protection; it is no longer an absolutely safe place for you.
"The outside world is already in turmoil, and the road ahead is likely to be fraught with troubles, with little real peace to be found."
"Fellow Daoist, would you be willing to leave with me?"
"The outside world is vast, and the stars are boundless. We can join hands and embark on a new journey together."
As soon as he finished speaking, the chaotic energy in that area surged slightly, as if a pebble had been thrown into a calm lake.
After a moment of silence, a dazzling celestial light shone from the void, accompanied by a clear and melodious phoenix cry, as if it came from the ancient times.
A divine herb suddenly appeared from the stone wall.
Its shape is bizarre, with a main trunk that winds like True Dragon and leaves that are as red as blood diamonds.
A magnificent phoenix phantom circled and danced around, scattering a shower of light from the sky.
It exudes an extremely rich life essence and the sacred Daoist charm unique to the Immortal Medicine.
It was that rare and precious Divine Phoenix Immortal Medicine!
It hovered in the air, the phoenix phantom tilting its head, its lively eyes scrutinizing Li Qingshan, as if examining and weighing his options.
It sensed the pure and vast Dao aura emanating from the person before it, a Dao aura that shared the same origin as the Great Emperor Wushi and was fully recognized by the Emperor Bell.
I also sensed the sincerity in his words.
With the Beginningless Bell in his possession, the greatest protector of Purple Mountain has already found its master and is about to leave. For Immortal Divine Medicine relevant.
It is no longer safe. With the emergence of the Primordial Myriad Races, all forces have eyes and ears everywhere, and they will find this place sooner or later.
After a brief hesitation, the Divine Phoenix Immortal Medicine Elixir shimmered with immortal light, and the phoenix phantom let out a more joyful cry, as if it had made a decision.
It transformed into a stream of light, circling around him three times, like an ancient divine bird paying homage to its monarch.
Finally, it landed lightly on his outstretched palm, its radiance subdued.
It has transformed into a seemingly unassuming medicinal plant, whose immense life force can only be felt upon close inspection.
Li Qingshan felt the warmth and affection emanating from his palm, and his smile deepened.
He nodded slightly.
Good. The road ahead is long, let's walk together.
With a flick of his sleeve, he put away the Divine Phoenix Immortal Medicine and placed it in the core of his inner Sea of Bitterness Secret Realm, beside the Divine Spring, where he nourished it with his own Divine Spring.
This scene left Ye Fan, Black Emperor, and Duan De, who were standing to the side, dumbfounded.
Ye Fan was shocked:
"Is this the legendary Immortal Divine Medicine? It's so spiritually connected, and it even chose Teacher Li on its own initiative!"
Black Emperor's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets, drool almost dripped from his mouth, and his voice trembled as he transmitted his thoughts.
"Woof! Awooo! The Divine Phoenix Immortal Medicine!"
It actually... it actually just went with him like that?
"Am I seeing things?!"
Duan De clutched his heart, feeling like he couldn't breathe properly.
"Boundless Heavenly Venerable! The Immortal Medicine has recognized its master!"
This is a privilege reserved for Great Emperor!
Today, I've truly witnessed what it means to be destined by Heaven.
Li Qingshan took in everyone's reactions before turning his gaze back to the group in front of him, a faint smile playing on his lips.
His gaze swept over the group of people in front of him, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"Alright,"
He spoke calmly, as if he were talking about something extremely ordinary.
"It's time to go back."
"Go back?
Where to go back?
Jade Pool?
Black Emperor was shocked by the series of events. He was the first to react. He stood up and rushed forward, rubbing his two front paws together, his dog face full of a fawning smile.
Its bald tail wagged so hard it almost left a blur, and it transmitted its voice with intense eagerness:
"Boss Li!"
Great Emperor Qingshan!
Brilliant!
This poem perfectly captures the sublime beauty of the realm, leaving this emperor utterly captivated and his heart filled with enlightenment!
From now on, I will be your most loyal follower!
If you point east, I will never go west!
You ask me to catch a dog, but I will never chase a chicken. Uh, no, I am a dog!
In short, you mustn't forget your brother in the future! We've been through thick and thin together!
It was so excited that it was incoherent, but its eyes darted around, its gaze constantly drifting towards Li Qingshan's palm as he retrieved the Emperor Bell.
He continued, grinning:
"Um, the Wushi Scripture, hehe, may I borrow it for a moment?"
Just two eyes!
My reverence for the Great Emperor is like a surging river; I only wish to behold the Great Emperor's supreme decree, and have absolutely no other thoughts!
Li Qingshan glanced at Black Emperor indifferently, seeing right through its little schemes, but did not answer directly.
Ye Fan also snapped out of his reverie at that moment, having been captivated by the poem that contained the true meaning of the Great Dao.
Seeing the Black Emperor's shameless behavior, I was both amused and exasperated, but the excitement in my heart was still hard to calm down.
Looking at Teacher Li before him, his heart was filled with turmoil, a thousand words stuck in his chest, and for a moment he didn't know where to begin.
Is it an expression of admiration? An inquiry about past experiences? Or a recounting of what happened since they last met?
Taking a deep breath to suppress the shock and excitement in his heart, he looked at Li Qingshan with sincere respect and complex emotions.
The line "I am but Qingshan, nameless" in the poem, with its carefree and detached air, slowly overlapped with the image of the unfathomable teacher in his memory.
Yet it reached a height he could hardly have imagined.
" Teacher Li,"
Ye Fan spoke, but all his unspoken words were ultimately reduced to a deep bow, everything understood without being said.
Duan De, huddled in the corner, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, muttering to himself:
"That immeasurable Heavenly Venerable, even his recitation of poetry resonates with the Great Dao."
"That scared me to death! Luckily, I didn't really make a move back in the Holy City, otherwise I'd be buried a mountain of grass by now."
He tried to shrink his obese body, attempting to minimize his presence.
At the same time, he couldn't help but wonder if he could get some benefits from this person.
Li Qingshan took in everyone's reactions, remaining noncommittal about the Black Emperor's flattery.
He nodded slightly in respect to Ye Fan, and simply smiled and let it go as to Duan De's little scheme.
He looked up, his gaze seemingly piercing through the incredibly thick stone walls of Purple Mountain and passing through layers of Void.
He saw the bright and clear world outside, and he saw the land of Big Dipper that would soon be stirred up by his actions today.
"The winds of change have already shifted."
He spoke softly, his tone still calm, yet carrying an air of absolute certainty that he was in complete control.
Some people can't sit still anymore.
Some things should be put to rest.
As soon as he finished speaking, he flicked his sleeve, and a gentle yet boundless power instantly spread out.
Like a warm tide, it gently enveloped Ye Fan, Black Emperor, and Duan De, who, seeing the situation was not good, instinctively wanted to shamelessly follow along.
Let's go.
Space distorted slightly, and countless intricate Dao patterns containing the mysteries of time and space appeared out of thin air beneath their feet, intertwining to form a hazy halo.
The next moment, the halo receded, and the figures of the people were erased from the ancient painting as if by an eraser.
In an instant, it vanished from the core hall of Purple Mountain, a place that had witnessed the succession of the imperial line and the retreat of numerous heroes.
Without any earth-shattering fanfare or Void explosion, they left silently, taking away all the focus and Cause and Effect of this place.
The main hall fell silent once more.
Only an empty, soulless platform remained.