Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 766 - 687: Outside Black Wind Mountain: Guang Yuan the Immortal!

Chapter 766: Chapter 687: Outside Black Wind Mountain: Guang Yuan the Immortal!

"Thank you for the reminder, Fellow Daoist," Lu Qingfeng hurriedly expressed his gratitude.

Inside, however, he harbored the desire to compete with the Three-tailed Black Fish. Then he thought: "The Demon Kings command demon soldiers; in the future, once I join the Heavenly Dao Sect Master, they’ll become the main force. Unlike those disciples who followed the Heavenly Dao Sect Master from the mortal realm, Le’er and I need to nurture some disciples and demon soldiers to heed our call."

Beyond that.

Lu Qingfeng also wanted to take the opportunity of teaching his disciples to get a clear understanding of the differences in cultivation between the ancient Earth Immortal World and that of later generations.

With this in mind.

Lu Qingfeng, claiming to have just transformed, took the opportunity to inquire about the matters of cultivation from Ji Yaozi.

Thus, he gained a greater understanding of cultivation in this era.

...

Time changes the world.

The ancient and the present are distinct.

In later eras, cultivation was meticulously divided from Postnatal to True Immortal to Earth Immortal, realm by realm, rank by rank, clearly demarcated.

However, in the Earth Immortal World of this era, they generically divided cultivation realms into four main stages: Introducing Energy into the Body, Qi Refining and God Transformation, Refining God and Returning to Void, and Refining Void and Uniting Dao.

Among them, Energy Introduction, Divinity Transformation, and Returning to Void are still considered the Mortal Stage.

Within the Returning to Void Realm, one who weathers the Nine-Nine Great Heavenly Tribulations can shed the bindings of Karma. Just wait until the Primordial Spirit coalesces into an infant, and one has truly entered the realm of Heavenly Immortal.

Like the Poison Dragon.

Like the Three-tailed Black Fish.

These are beings who have endured tribulations of nine layers.

As for Lu Qingfeng and Ao Le, one has weathered tribulations of seven layers and the other of two, both still far from the realm of Heavenly Immortal.

They can only be called ’Loose Immortals.’

But according to the cultivation progress of the ancient Earth Immortal World.

Ao Le dares not claim.

But Lu Qingfeng believes that it probably won’t take much time for him to become a Heavenly Immortal.

"Let’s set a small goal first—"

Upon returning outside Black Wind Mountain, Lu Qingfeng set his aspiration within himself: "Heavenly Immortal."

...

Time flows like running water.

It flows ceaselessly.

More than eighty years have passed since Lu Qingfeng and Ao Le transformed.

On this day.

As usual, the Earth God and Mountain God of Black Wind Mountain were frolicking and indulging within the Magic Domain, one reeking of alcohol, the other greasy from mouth to hands, both joyous from eating and dizzy from drinking.

Holding a wine jar, the Earth God took a swig, burped loudly, and slurred: "This wine’s not bad, wonder where on earth you old ghost got it from."

Baring his teeth in a grin, the Mountain God was feasting on fragrant roasted goat and chuckled, "Of course, it’s the good stuff. This is the Immortal Brew from Green Bamboo Mountain’s Guang Yuan Immortal. Only when you old Earth God come would I bring it out; not for anyone else."

After hearing this, the Earth God didn’t care about the Mountain God’s flattery, instead scratching his head with flushed excitement, completely itching with desire: "My goodness, Guang Yuan Immortal has brewed new wine again, and I missed out, what to do, what to do!" 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Ha ha!"

The Mountain God burst into laughter upon seeing this: "Guang Yuan Immortal knows you old fellow love this, but since you were away at the City God’s place, I received your share of the Immortal Brew for you."

As he spoke.

The Mountain God gestured in the air, and several jars of fragrant wine appeared on the ground.

"This—"

Upon seeing this, the Earth God dove at them, uncovering one of the jars, the aroma intensified, irresistibly making him break into a wide smile: "Good wine! Good wine!"

Watching, the Mountain God couldn’t help but laugh heartily once more: "Guang Yuan Immortal brewing wine, when has he ever forgotten us brothers? Worried you missed out?"

"Indeed."

"Indeed."

"These past hundred years, thanks to Guang Yuan Immortal’s care, we’ve managed to live comfortably amid the rampant demon threats in Black Wind Mountain, faring much better than other Mountain Gods and Earth Gods. You have no idea, on my recent visit to the City God’s place, those Mountain Gods and Earth Gods were all lamenting, complaining about being oppressed by the Demon Kings daily, even letting the minor demons behave arrogantly before them. They were crying bitterly, a truly pitiful sight."

Saying so, the Earth God collected all eight jars of Immortal Brew, conjured some water to splash over his face, instantly sobering up a fair bit, and tidying his clothes.

The Mountain God was slightly drunk and confused by the Earth God’s actions, asking, "We haven’t finished eating and drinking, where are you off to?"

"Heh!"

"You old ghost just don’t understand."

"Guang Yuan Immortal remembers me, and I’ve received such fine Immortal Brew; how can I not go and express my thanks? Luckily, I have gathered some Immortal Fruits not yet seen on Black Wind Mountain from a colleague to give to the City God, so I’ll just take them to Green Bamboo Mountain to offer to the Immortal and Immortal Ladies."

Leaning on his staff, the Earth God made his way towards Green Bamboo Mountain.

The Mountain God, still muddled, when realising that the Earth God was about to leave the Magic Domain, quickly stopped him: "Hold on, old Earth God. Guang Yuan Immortal and Immortal Lady Ao Le have been in retreat for several days now, they even entrusted me to look after the disciples and students below Green Bamboo Mountain. If you want to give thanks, better wait until those two are out of retreat."

Hearing this.

The Earth God also paused.

"Another retreat?"

"Can’t be disturbing them then."

Setting down his staff, the Earth God chewed his lips and said: "These two truly commit to their cultivation, they’ve already overwhelmed all the Demon Kings of Black Wind Mountain to the point they can hardly breathe, and still, they are so diligent."

"Hmph, hmph!"

"Of course."

The Great Tang Capital was willing to offer a substantial reward to enlist the services of the Guangyuan Immortal, but it was to no avail. The Immortal, seeking the great Dao with a harmonious union like a beautiful duet on the qin and se, graciously declined the offer.

While recounting this, the Mountain God couldn’t help but share a bit of the honor.

The two deities were prattling away.

Just about to indulge in drinks and meat.

Suddenly.

The Magic Domain trembled; someone was summoning the gods.

The two deities felt the call and immediately transformed into Qing Yan, exiting the Magic Domain.

"Which great Immortal has summoned this old one?" exclaimed the elderly Land God, who had been called forth by an incantation. Before him stood a Daoist dressed in a Golden Crow Robe. With Guangyuan Immortal’s backing, he could not see through the Daoist’s true depth but was unafraid and asked blithely.

The Mountain God had been in high spirits, drinking and feasting when interrupted by the Daoist, and was on the verge of an outburst.

Before he could utter a word.

He was abruptly yanked aside.

"What’s the meaning of this, old one? Why did you pull me!" the Mountain God exclaimed indignantly, turning to the Land God with displeasure.

Observing the Land God rub his eyes and take a good look at the Daoist, he suddenly became anxious, fell to the ground kowtowing, and cried out, "The lesser deity did not recognize the Emperor’s arrival, and failed to greet you from afar. Please forgive me, Great Emperor."

It was fortunate they had dispersed the alcohol, for if they had affronted the Emperor, their lives may well have been forfeit!

The Land God inwardly rejoiced.

Noticing the Mountain God frozen in shock, about to burst into laughter, he quickly yanked the Mountain God down to kneel alongside him, and whispered sternly, "Open your eyes wide, you fool. Emperor Gouchen stands before us, do you wish to die?!"

The Mountain God, slightly tipsy,

Was startled sober by the Land God’s shout. Looking up, they realized this Daoist to be none other than the newly appointed Emperor Gouchen as announced by the Heavenly Court just days before.

Immediately.

A cold sweat broke out, dispelling all traces of intoxication.

Thump, thump, thump!

They frantically kowtowed, violently striking their heads against the rocky ground, clearly terrified, shouting, "This humble deity pays homage to the Emperor!"

The two deities knelt on the ground, fraught with fear.

Fortunately,

They reacted swiftly, and the Land God had recognized the Daoist at once, avoiding any rudeness.

The Daoist merely scolded them in passing and moved on.

He then inquired about the situation in this Earth Realm.

Neither the Land God nor the Mountain God dared to delay, quickly reporting everything about Black Wind Mountain.

They had previously been oppressed by the Demon King of Black Wind Mountain, and now facing Emperor Gouchen directly, they didn’t dare to exaggerate. Still, they detailed the nineteen Demon Kings of Black Wind Mountain and their wicked deeds.

They also recounted how Guangyuan Immortal and the Immortal Ao Le from Green Bamboo Mountain, originally a green bamboo and a carp in the muddy swamp of Black Wind Mountain, accompanied each other when they were insignificant, and cultivated together to become Immortals.

"More than eighty years ago, they transformed into Humans."

"At that time, the Demon King Poison Dragon from Black Wind Mountain’s Poison Dragon Pond kidnapped a mortal girl, but Guangyuan Immortal seized his weapon and rescued her. He also fiercely punished Poison Dragon, leaving him in a battered state, fleeing back to Poison Dragon Cave."

"In the following eighty years, every time a major or minor demon from Black Wind Mountain sought to spread calamity among humans, Guangyuan Immortal and Immortal Ao Le would intervene. In less than a hundred years, they fought countless battles with the nineteen Demon Kings."

"They kept the Demon Kings from wreaking havoc, and within Black Wind City, they were praised by everyone."

"Some years ago,"

"The Three-tailed Black Fish aimed to steal blood food from the mortal realm but was discovered by Guangyuan Immortal. He trapped the Demon King in Guiyun Creek for three years, forcing a promise never to eat humans again before the matter was settled."

The Land God and Mountain God exaggerated greatly, depicting the pair from Green Bamboo Mountain as guardians who restrained the Demon Kings and safeguarded the people.

Partly, they feared that Emperor Gouchen might treat Guangyuan Immortal as an ordinary Demon King.

Secondly, they sought to repay the kindness and boost the favorability of Guangyuan Immortal and Immortal Ao Le in the eyes of the Heavenly Court Emperor, potentially landing them glorified positions. They hoped it would not be in vain that they had been under their care and favor.

"Oh?"

"To think such purely good characters could exist in such a desolate and wicked place!"

The Daoist looked surprised.

Turning to gaze towards Green Bamboo Mountain, he saw lush, flourishing green bamboo, indeed emanating an aura of Immortal Charm, without a hint of malevolence—a clear sign of Daoist true Immortals in secluded cultivation.

"Gee whiz!"

"They might be overdoing the flattery."

"Emperor Gouchen is the leader of the Demon Clan across the Three Realms; Guangyuan Immortal and Immortal Ao Le should be within his jurisdiction. If this Emperor has an eccentric disposition, then this act of goodwill could become a misfortune."

The two deities watched the Daoist, anxious as he looked toward Green Bamboo Mountain.

But at that moment.

Woooo!

The wild wind rose abruptly.

Over Green Bamboo Mountain, dark clouds gathered.

"A Heavenly Tribulation?"

The two deities were alarmed, first panicked, then overjoyed: "Guangyuan Great Immortal already achieved Perfection in cultivation and became a Heavenly Immortal decades ago. This must be Immortal Ao Le undergoing tribulation. With her strength, and the Great Immortal’s protection, such a minor Heavenly Tribulation is nothing."

They rejoiced for Immortal Ao Le in their hearts.

"This couple, having attained Immortality from Black Wind Mountain with no ties or roots, are perfect to serve my purpose."

The Daoist, witnessing the Heavenly Tribulation, was also moved.