Damp mist swirled among the vast forest, like layers of gauze, shrouding the entire Shikkotsu Forest in a hazy veil. Tian Yueqing knelt by the hot spring pool, her fingertips lightly tracing the surface, creating ripples. The luminous moss at the bottom of the pool shimmered with the ripples, its faint glow seeming to tell ancient stories.
Suddenly, a familiar figure flashed by in the Mizukage, and Tian Yueqing's heart skipped a beat. In a daze, she saw the hallucination again—it was Tsubasa, her husband. He seemed to appear and disappear in the mist, reaching out his hand to her, only to vanish in an instant. Tian Yueqing clenched her fist tightly, her nails digging crescent-shaped bloody marks into her skin. The stinging pain brought her back to reality. This was the seventh time she had experienced such a hallucination this month.
"Mom! I keep sensing Father's presence lately!" A cheerful voice came from the treetop, interrupting Tian Yueqing's thoughts. She looked up and saw her eight-year-old daughter Tian Yu, riding on the back of an eagle, her bright eyes sparkling with excitement. Tian Yu's hair was jet black and smooth, tied into two playful pigtails that swayed gently in the wind. Her face was round and lovely, her skin fair, and a naive smile always graced her lips, much like Tsubasa when she was little.
Kaidō Senju slowly emerged from the house, her steps steady and powerful. Though considered advanced in the Shinobi World, she remained remarkably vigorous. Her hair was streaked with gray, and the gold ornaments swayed gently with each step, shimmering softly. Her face, though marked by the passage of time, still exuded a blend of dignity and compassion. She glanced at Tian Yueqing's lost-in-thought profile, sighed, and said, " Qinger, it's time to teach the children. The newly opened Immortal Cultivation on the back mountain is ready." Her voice was deep and gentle, tinged with a hint of melancholy.
Tian Yueqing rose, her sleeve slipping down to reveal intricate Sealing Jutsu techniques on her forearm. These runes, composed of Immortal Power Chakra, had traversed her skin like living beings since they settled in Shikkotsu Forest, seemingly protecting her and her children. She gazed at the distant, mist-shrouded mountain peaks—the very place where Tsubasa had last sent a message six years ago. A resolute glint flashed in her eyes as she murmured, "Mother, I always felt my husband would return soon. Establishing the God Sealing Sect here is both to cultivate new strength for Konoha and to await his return."
Kaidō Senju walked to Tian Yueqing's side, gently patted her shoulder, and comforted her, "Child, Tsubasa has been missing for more than five years, and you've been guarding this Shikkotsu Forest for almost three years now. If he's still alive, he'll find you sooner or later. Don't put all your heart into him." Her voice carried a hint of helplessness, but more than anything, it showed her understanding and heartache for her daughter-in-law.
Tian Yu jumped off the eagle's back, skipped and hopped to Kaidō Senju's side, hugged her leg, and looked up at her with her little face, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. "Grandma, I can't wait to see Father! Last year, Father didn't appear as predicted by the Toad, and my younger siblings were very disappointed. But this year, I have a strong feeling that Father will definitely come back!"
Kaidō Senju smiled slightly, stroking Tian Yu's hair, and said, "Silly child, if only your father could sense your thoughts." She turned to look at Tian Yueqing, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes, "Qing, you've been having hallucinations lately, are you too tired? Why don't you rest for a few days and let the children practice on their own in the training ground?"
Tian Yueqing shook her head and said firmly, "Mother, I'm fine. Although these hallucinations are bothering me, I always feel that my husband is sending me a signal. He must still be alive, and he's getting closer and closer to us." A glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes.
Kaidō Senju sighed and said nothing more. She knew that Tian Yueqing was stubborn and persistent; once she made up her mind about something, she wouldn't give up easily. She could only silently pray that Tsubasa would truly return safely.
Tian Yueqing arrived at the Immortal Cultivation on the back mountain of the villa complex. The Immortal Cultivation was newly built, with complex sealing runes on the ground, surrounded by wooden stakes, and some seats were placed in the middle. The disciples were very excited to see the new Immortal Cultivation and chattered excitedly about it.
Standing in the center of the Immortal Cultivation, Tian Yueqing Kiyoshi looked around, her heart filled with anticipation. She believed that this place would cultivate a group of excellent ninjas skilled in cultivation Senjutsu, who would contribute new strength to Konoha in the future.
A ghostly blue light shone from the Immortal Cultivation on the back mountain of the Shikkotsu Forest villa complex, illuminating the entire mountain like the brightest Xingchen in the night sky. More than two hundred female ninjas dressed in moon-white robes knelt on the ground. Their faces were varied; some had resolute features, some were lively and intelligent, and some were calm and reserved. But without exception, their gazes were all focused on the sealing array scroll in Tian Yueqing's hand.
Princess Tsunade, one of the Hokage's secretaries, stood at the front of the crowd. She was the first disciple of Tian Yueqing Sei, tall and beautiful, with a heroic air about her. Her gaze was intense as she stared intently at the scroll in Tian Yueqing's hand, as if it were a key to a new world.
"Our so-called Immortal Cultivation in the God Sealing Sect is nothing more than another form of cultivation that combines Natural Energy with Chakra." Tian Yueqing's voice was clear and powerful, echoing throughout the Immortal Cultivation platform. She unfurled a scroll, upon which densely packed Sealing Jutsu arrays swirled with a mysterious aura, trembling slightly as if alive. "Our God Sealing Sect uses Sealing Jutsu as its foundation, combining Natural Energy with Chakra, and condensing it into Immortal Power through sealing arrays. This power is a level higher than Chakra, but a level lower than true Immortal Cultivation energy; of course, the requirements for cultivation aptitude are also much lower."
"Then does that mean we'll never reach the true realm of Immortal Cultivation?" A timid voice came from the crowd. The speaker was a somewhat young-looking female ninja with a round face and large, bright eyes that revealed a hint of curiosity and unease.
Tian Yueqing smiled slightly and patiently explained, " Xiaoya, the path of Immortal Cultivation is inherently difficult. Although we may not be able to reach the true realm of Immortal Cultivation, we can still gain powerful strength through this method. Moreover, this is currently the most suitable cultivation method for us."
"What will it be like when we reach the highest level of cultivation?" another female ninja asked, her voice clear and her eyes revealing a defiant spirit.
"Cultivation of Immortal Power is divided into nine realms. With each breakthrough, the Immortal Power becomes twice as pure." Tian Yueqing raised her hand and gently stroked the bronze pillar. The runes on the pillar's wall suddenly transformed into streams of light and entered her palm. "Breaking through the ninth realm is the Immortal Essence Realm. You need to compress your Chakra into a liquid state. At that time, your combat power will be at the level of High Immortal. The Immortal Essence Realm is divided into nine levels. Breaking through the ninth level of the Immortal Essence Realm is the Immortal Core Realm. Currently, you are all at the Immortal Power Realm. You need to practice Sealing Jutsu more. When you can perfectly control your Immortal Power to fuse with the sealing array scroll, I can draw a sealing array scroll specifically for you, and you can Immortal Cultivation on your own."
"Master, what should we do now?" Tsunade couldn't help but ask, her voice tinged with urgency.
"Now, the focus is on mastering and cultivating the array." Tian Yueqing said, Hand Seals. The scroll of the sealing array slowly unfurled, from which bronze pillars engraved with runes rose. The smoke rising from the pillars condensed in the air into mysterious runic chains, connecting everyone together. Natural Energy and Chakra were absorbed and fused by the chains, then returned to everyone.
Tsunade gasped. She could clearly feel that the Immortal Power within her body had undergone another tribulation. She guided the Immortal Power through her meridians, which were now clearly displayed in her mind like winding rivers, with the Immortal Power flowing through them, bringing an unprecedented sense of fullness.
"Master, this is amazing!" Tsunade exclaimed in surprise, her voice trembling slightly.
"This is just the beginning." Tian Yueqing smiled slightly and continued, "You must remember, Sealing Jutsu are the core of our God Sealing Sect. Only by mastering Sealing Jutsu can you better cultivate Immortal Power."
Before she finished speaking, a silver thread of Chakra flicked from her fingertip, precisely binding the flying insects on the edge of the Immortal Cultivation. In the blink of an eye, the hundreds of insects were enveloped in Sealing Jutsu technique, suspended in the air, unable to move. The female ninjas gasped in amazement, and Tsunade couldn't wait to begin trying to learn the Sealing Jutsu.
"Master, I want to try too!" Xiaoya excitedly raised her hand and said, her voice filled with a touch of childlike anticipation.
"Alright, you give it a try." Tian Yueqing smiled and nodded, handing a simple sealing talisman to Xiaoya. "Try activating it with your Immortal Power, then aim it at that flying insect."
Xiaoya took the sealing talisman, closed her eyes nervously and excitedly, and slowly poured her Immortal Power into it. After a moment, she opened her eyes and saw that the sealing talisman emitted a faint blue light and slowly floated towards a flying insect, fixing it firmly in the air.
"I did it!" Xiaoya jumped up excitedly, her voice filled with an unbelievable joy.
"Well done, Xiaoya!" Tsunade couldn't help but applaud, her eyes filled with approval.
"Master, this Sealing Jutsu is truly amazing!" another female ninja exclaimed, her voice filled with amazement. "Can we use Sealing Jutsu to protect the village like Master in the future?"
"Of course," Tian Yueqing nodded with a smile. "As long as you cultivate diligently, one day you too can become the pride of the God Sealing Sect."
Upon hearing this, the female ninjas' eyes shone with anticipation, their gazes hardening. They knew that from this day forward, they would embark on a completely new path of cultivation, a path that would make them stronger and more capable of protecting everything they cherished.
Looking at these energetic disciples, Tian Yueqing felt a surge of satisfaction. She knew that the Mirai of the God Sealing Sect rested on their shoulders. And she would do everything in her power to cultivate them into strong individuals capable of standing on their own.
The pale blue light on the Immortal Cultivation platform gradually softened, as if illuminating the path for these female ninjas.
As night deepened and all was still, the Shikkotsu Forest was shrouded in a thin mist, as if veiled in mystery. In this tranquility, Tian Yueqing arrived alone before the sealed training Tsubasa of the Third Hokage, Tianyi. At the entrance of the cave, a powerful sealing array emitted a faint light, subtly resonating with the spell she wore. Tian Yueqing slowly placed her palm on the sealing array, whispering softly, her voice carrying a hint of gentleness and determination.
"My lord, you built this Immortal Cultivation cave in pursuit of greater power. Did you ever imagine it would one day become a forbidden Immortal Cultivation ground for our God Sealing Sect?" Her voice echoed before the cave, as if transcending time and space to speak with Tsubasa's soul. "My lord, perhaps you are trapped somewhere. I will find it, break its seal, and bring you home."
As she whispered, the sealing array of the cave began to tremble slightly, emanating golden light. This light, as if possessing a spirit, gathered around Tian Yueqing, solidifying and enveloping her entirely. Her figure gradually blurred, as if merging with the sealing array of the cave. Inside the cave, dense Natural Energy transformed into mist, permeating every corner, as if responding to her call.
Tian Yueqing clenched her fist, then slowly released it, rapidly Hand Seals. Her movements were fluid and precise, each gesture imbued with powerful Chakra. With each movement, she took out a sealing array scroll from her robes, gave it a gentle shake, and the scroll slowly unfurled. Instantly, 64 bronze pillars rose from the scroll, arranging themselves in a perfect circle around her. From each pillar extended a golden runic chain, these chains intertwining in the air to form a complex sealing array.
Tian Yueqing sat cross-legged in the center of the sealing formation, closed her eyes, and began to cultivate. Her breathing gradually became steady and deep, and the Chakra within her body began to merge with the surrounding Natural Energy. Golden light emanated from her body, echoing the light of the sealing formation, and the entire cave was enveloped by this powerful energy.
Meanwhile, in the Shikkotsu Forest villa complex, Tian Yu and Tenrai were playing. Tian Yu was Tian Yueqing and Tsubasa's eldest daughter, eight years old this year, while Tenrai was her younger brother, only six years old. The two children chased and played in the yard, their laughter clear and cheerful, startling the Fire Fly perched on the giant mushroom. The Fire Fly danced in the air, flickering with faint light, as if accompanying the children's joyful dance.
" Tenrai, you can't catch me! You're going to get a spanking!" Tian Yu shouted back as she ran, her voice tinged with mischief.
"Just you wait, sister, I'll definitely catch you!" Tenrai was not to be outdone, his speed increasing like a phantom as he stared intently at his sister's back.
Their laughter echoed through the Shikkotsu Forest, breaking the stillness of the night. Kaidō Senju stood on the villa's balcony, gazing at the Fire Fly dancing in the sky, a happy smile playing on her lips. Her gaze was gentle and warm.
"These two children have studied in another dimension for a hundred years, yet they still retain such childlike spirits. They're so lively! They must know I love watching fireflies dance, so they make the fireflies in this Shikkotsu Forest fly while practicing their movements," Kaidō Senju said softly, her voice tinged with a hint of relief. " Tsubasa, you would be so happy if you could see them."
She turned and went inside, gently closing the door, leaving behind a sky full of fireflies continuing to dance in the tranquil Shikkotsu Forest. Beneath this tranquility, Tian Yueqing was diligently cultivating in her cave. She believed that as long as she was strong enough, one day she would be able to find Tsubasa, break his seal, and bring him back to her side.
Inside the cave, the golden light grew brighter and brighter, and Tian Yueqing's breathing became more and more even. She held only one belief in her heart: for the God Sealing Sect, for the children, for Tsubasa, she must become stronger.