Tieguai Li Stands Up for Justice and Encounters an Immortal

Upon seeing the middle-aged man's sword strike, the expressions of the surrounding martial artists all turned solemn. They retreated hastily, fearing they might be caught in the crossfire.

Seeing the middle-aged man's sword strike, Tieguai Li showed no sign of panic. His expression remained calm. He swung his arm sharply to the left, and a dark spear suddenly flew from his hand, arcing through the air as it fiercely stabbed towards the middle-aged man's attack.

The spear in Tieguai Li's hand was also a Heaven-Grade Treasure Artifact, and moreover, a Mystic-Grade Treasure Artifact. Although Tieguai Li had not completely refined this Mystic-Grade Treasure Artifact, it had also fused with Tieguai Li's soul imprint. Therefore, the power of this treasure was even more terrifying than that of ordinary Mystic-Grade Treasure Artifact.

"Boom!"

The two spears collided, producing a loud bang. As the sound reached everyone's ears, a terrifying gust of wind swept outwards.

This gust of wind contained extremely violent power, which sent the weaker martial artists flying backward. Even the floor tiles beneath their feet were overturned, creating deep craters.

Those martial artists with powerful cultivation all hid to the side, their faces extremely grim, fearing that they might be caught in the gust of wind.

"No, no, we wouldn't dare! Great Immortal!" Those who dared not be presumptuous again could only keep begging for mercy.

Tieguai Li sneered, "Then why don't you quickly release those wives, concubines, and children you've forcibly taken?"

"Release them! We'll release them right away!" The person in charge hurriedly released the people as if they had seen a savior.

As for his wives, concubines, and children, Tieguai Li only fought against the Black Dragon Gang, but he saved countless families.

An elderly man with a white beard, exuding an air of Daoist wisdom, suddenly called out to him, "Why are you helping these ordinary mortals?"

Tieguai Li didn't care at all. "I've traveled the world and seen countless things. I'll help if I can."

The white-bearded old man chuckled, then turned and transformed into an immortal. "I am Taishang Laojun, the Supreme Lord. You are devoted to goodness; do you possess the talent to cultivate into an immortal?"

Tieguai Li was taken aback. "So you really are an immortal. No wonder you're so powerful."

The immortal nodded. "Then you shall come with me to Taiyi Mountain."

Tieguai Li nodded. "Alright, please lead the way, Immortal Master."

"Immortal, please wait."

Tieguai Li turned around, only to hear the white-bearded old man call out to him again, "I already have a successor, but this child is unreasonable. Could he cultivate with me?"

Tieguai Li pondered for a moment, then agreed, "Alright! Then you can take her with you."

The white-bearded old man smiled with satisfaction, "Very good, very good! I knew I hadn't misjudged you! Let's get going now."

Tieguai Li nodded and disappeared with the white-bearded old man.

Taiyi Mountain, located in the south-central part of West Ox Hezhou, sits on the shore of the West Sea West Ox Hezhou. It is the foremost of the three Immortal Mountain of West Ox Hezhou. It is known as Taiyi Mountain, a sacred place in West Ox Hezhou, and also the highest ruler of West Ox Hezhou.

On Taiyi Mountain, there stands a magnificent palace called Taiyi Temple, a classical building with a long history. It is not surprising that Taiyi Temple was built on Taiyi Mountain, as the history of Taiyi Mountain is much longer than that of Taiyi Temple.

Tieguai Li followed Taishang Laojun into the Taiyi Temple. Taishang Laojun led Tieguai Li to his room and said, "From today onwards, you will live in this room."

Tieguai Li nodded, then followed Taishang Laojun out of his room.

Entering his room, he saw that the furnishings were luxurious and elegant, and there was a faint medicinal fragrance. As Tieguai Li smelled the fragrance, he suddenly found many things appearing in his mind, as if he had experienced them before.

"Could this be the internal space of the Taiyi Divine Cauldron?" Tieguai Li was startled.

"Hmm." Taishang Laojun nodded and continued, "This is indeed the internal space of the Taiyi Divine Cauldron. I have transformed it into a medicine garden and planted many rare medicinal herbs inside."

Taishang Laojun pointed to a blueprint on the table. "Look, this is a spirit medicine called 'Heaven and Earth Spirit Pill,' which the Taiyi Divine Cauldron obtained by chance."

"Is this a magical herb?" Tieguai Li asked in surprise.

"Indeed," said Taishang Laojun, "This Heaven and Earth Spirit Pill is made from ten-thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum, thousand-year-old snow lotus, nine hundred and ninety-nine-year-old ginseng, and eight hundred and eighty-seven kinds of spiritual herbs. Although it is not a divine elixir, it is a top-grade spirit medicine. Taking one can delay aging and increase lifespan."

Tieguai Li nodded. "I see."

"As you know, the Heaven and Earth Spirit Pill used to prolong life, and you also know how precious it is. Therefore, I transformed it into a medicinal garden specifically for your use. However, the flow of time here is only half that outside. In other words, if you stay outside for just one day, it can add hundreds of years to your lifespan, but here it only has the effect of two or three days," Taishang Laojun continued to explain.

Tieguai Li suddenly realized. "So that's how it is! No wonder you were so generous, sir."

Taishang Laojun smiled and said, "I don't like hearing you say that."

Tieguai Li chuckled awkwardly, "Hehe."

"Alright, since the Spiritual Qi here is abundant, I'll adjust the air quality. You can familiarize yourself with the environment first, and then begin your cultivation."

"Yes, sir."

Taishang Laojun nodded, waved his hand, and the entire room instantly became dark.

Taishang Laojun closed his eyes to rest and stopped speaking.

Seeing Taishang Laojun in this state, Tieguai Li didn't dare to disturb him.

After a while, Taishang Laojun opened his eyes and looked at Tieguai Li: "Although the concentration of Spiritual Qi here cannot compare to those heavenly Spirit Stone, it is still much better than your previous living environment. These Spirit Stone are indeed treasures outside, but the Spiritual Qi here is far from sufficient. Therefore, I have decided to renovate this place. From now on, our Taiyi Temple on this place and will no longer search for spirit medicine outside, but concentrate on cultivating heavenly spirit herbs. What do you think?"

Tieguai Li was slightly amazed. He realized that Taishang Laojun had such cunning. It seemed that he still had a lot to learn from him.

"Master is wise, Master is wise!" Tieguai Li hurriedly exclaimed.

"You don't need to flatter me anymore, just focus on learning from me." Taishang Laojun laughed heartily.

"I will do my best to instruct you, Immortal Master," Tieguai Li said respectfully.

"Hahahaha! Great!"