Chapter 327

"Bai Suzhen, the Ancestral Master has issued a decree summoning you for an audience." The White Lotus Boy's expression was proud as he gazed at Bai Suzhen, then his eyes suddenly narrowed—"You've already become a Golden Immortal?"

Moreover, in his perception, Bai Suzhen was not weak at all.

This truly exceeded his expectations.

"I happened upon a divine fortune and barely broke through." Bai Suzhen said no more—"Since the Ancestor has summoned me, let us go see Him first."

"Exactly right!" The White Lotus Boy nodded.

With that, one transformed into his true form, the other rode clouds and mist, heading toward Lishan.

Lishan was named so because, during the Western Zhou, it was the territory of the Lirong Kingdom.

Lishan—its grandeur does not rival Taohua, its length does not match Zhongnan, its mystery does not surpass Taibai, its peril does not compare to Longmen, yet this land is the ancient dwelling of the Three Sovereigns and the sacred ground of the Nüwa Saint.

Thus, it is renowned throughout the world.

In the White Snake world, this place is the sacred ground of the Lishan Old Mother.

Passing through a layer of mist, Bai Suzhen and the Daoist boy entered a magnificent world—this was the Lishan Cave Heaven.

As a top-tier Jin Xian, the Lishan Old Mother naturally possessed the ability to forge a Cave Heaven; this Lishan Cave Heaven, shaped by Her hands, was beautiful and majestic, a rare treasure land.

Even though this was not her first time arriving, Bai Suzhen still felt her eyes brighten.

"One day, I too will shape my Cave Heaven to look just like this."

As she thought this, they had already arrived at the Lishan Dao Field.

In the distance stood a simple Daoist palace, built not on towering peaks but upon flat land—yet it radiated an aura higher than mountains, vaster than heaven and earth.

This was the Dao Field of a Jin Xian—naturally mysterious.

Arriving at the Daoist Hall, Bai Suzhen entered, while the White Lotus Boy withdrew.

"Marvelous! Marvelous! Marvelous!"

The Lishan Old Mother still wore the appearance of a kind old woman; seeing Bai Suzhen, her eyes lit up and she praised repeatedly—"No wonder the Heavenly Mandate suddenly shifted, elevating the Tai Xuan Dao as a distinct lineage—this Dao truly possesses the power to reshape heaven and earth."

"Bai Suzhen bows before the Ancestor." Bai Suzhen was somewhat fearful—"Disciple has since switched to another cultivation method; please forgive this transgression."

"Suzhen, rise…" The Lishan Old Mother remained gentle—"You have become a Dao Ancestor, leading a sect and transforming heaven and earth—how could I possibly blame you? I would have wished for nothing more."

"Besides, is it not common for cultivators to encounter divine fortune and switch cultivation methods?"

"Thank you, Ancestor."

The Lishan Old Mother smiled—"You need not worry. I summoned you here because it is good news! Yesterday, the Heavenly Mandate shifted—the Tai Xuan Dao emerged, and the world now has the opportunity to evolve into a Grand Thousandfold Realm. Both the Heavenly Court and Lingshan have issued decrees, which reached me."

As she spoke, two scrolls resembling imperial edicts appeared in her fingers, offered forward.

Bai Suzhen took them and stared, dumbfounded.

The Heavenly Court's edict read: "Now that the Lord of the Tai Xuan Sect has established the Dao, I hereby bestow upon Bai Suzhen the title of Founding Ancestor. The Heavenly Court approves; she shall swiftly establish her lineage to gather virtuous talent for the Heavenly Court."

The Lingshan decree used slightly different wording but meant essentially the same.

"See? The immortals of the Heavenly Court and the Buddhas of Lingshan are all in a hurry." The Lishan Old Mother chuckled lightly—"Even I have my own desires—to glimpse the realm beyond Jin Xian. Thus, the emergence of the Tai Xuan Dao is good. You are cultivating at Mount Qingcheng, correct?"

"Yes."

"Zhang Daoling said he will give you Mount Qingcheng to establish your sect."

"Ah…" Bai Suzhen was stunned.

Mount Qingcheng was Master Zhang Daoling's own Dao Field—could he really just give it away?

"Also, Guanyin said that if you want Emei, you may have it too." The Lishan Old Mother—"In short, you may choose any sacred mountain in the world."

Bai Suzhen was shocked—she had not expected the immortals and Buddhas to be so eager to advance the world's evolution.

In truth, this was not surprising.

For immortals and Buddhas, whose lives are endless, the most important matter is the Dao path.

Now that the Dao is within reach, what is a Dao Field, that it cannot be relinquished?

"Please, Ancestor, guide me." Bai Suzhen pondered a moment, then bowed respectfully.

The Lishan Old Mother smiled—"Using another's Dao Field to open your sect is unseemly. Choose a spiritually beautiful place, move mountains and reshape veins, then forge a celestial peak. For the Tai Xuan Dao to be established, your own mountain peak is best."

"Ancestor's words are most wise." Bai Suzhen was delighted—"Thank you, Ancestor, for your guidance."

The Lishan Old Mother nodded—"Then act at once. Take these edicts from the Heavenly Court and Lingshan, along with these tokens from Dao and Buddhist Ancestors—they may prove useful."

With that, she waved her hand again, and before her, the void floated with numerous treasures.

Bai Suzhen looked and was startled.

The Three-Five Sword of Exorcism, male and female, from Master Zhang Daoling; the Maoshan Ancestor's Seal…

So many treasures, piled like trash before her, left Bai Suzhen utterly unprepared.

Even after leaving Lishan, she remained dazed.