Chapter 359

"By the way, there's another important matter," the Water Qilin suddenly called out. "Seven days from now, Brother Daojun is throwing a grand banquet—I'll take you all to witness it. Everyone else is bringing lots of friends; I can't go alone, or I'd look so lonely and lose face."

"To Brother Daojun's place?" Dao Xuan exclaimed in surprise.

The Water Qilin nodded. "Brother Daojun has opened the Thirty-Three Heavenly Realms and attained the Saint-King Dao. Everyone suggested celebrating, so come with me—you won't regret it."

"Since the Spirit Lord has spoken, we are more than delighted," Dao Xuan said, his eyes brimming with ecstasy. Thirty-Three Heavenly Realms? Just hearing it sounded extraordinary.

"Prepare yourselves during your cultivation," Dao Xuan instructed. "Decide who to bring. Don't take anyone who's reckless, rude, or dresses too casually."

His gaze swept over them, lingering briefly on Tian Pangpang, then he added again.

"You all must get ready too. This time we're going to the Heavenly Realms—we represent the Spirit Lord and Qingyun's honor. We can't appear shabby!"

"Master, rest assured—we've seen plenty of grand scenes. We won't make any mistakes."

Everyone beamed, assuring him repeatedly.

The Heavenly Realms? After years of cultivation, they hadn't even touched immortality—and now, suddenly, they'd be going there.

This was truly supreme honor.

Dazhu Peak.

Tian Pangpang returned to Dazhu Peak and immediately sought out his wife, exclaiming repeatedly: "Great fortune! Great fortune!"

Su Ru, puzzled by her usually composed husband's unusual excitement, asked:

"What happened? You're acting strangely today."

Tian Pangpang, beaming, said: "Wife, good news! I'll tell you—our Spirit Lord truly is a divine beast, blessed with immense fortune! He actually..."

He recounted everything in full. Su Ru's eyes widened in disbelief.

The matter was too fantastical.

Immortality!

A Cave Heaven!

A divine weapon surpassing Zhuxian—and seven of them appearing at once!

Was this a dream?

Until Tian Pangpang suddenly produced a porcelain bottle in his hand and handed it to her.

"Lady, inside are two Bone-Washing Elixirs—one for you, one for Ling'er. After taking them, you'll both gain top-tier cultivation talent."

"I'm going to cultivate. Seven days from now, I'll take you to see the Heavenly Realms."

"The Heavenly Realms?" Su Ru frowned.

Tian Pangpang clapped his hands. "I forgot to mention—the Spirit Lord said that in seven days, Brother Daojun is hosting a banquet for guests from all realms. The Spirit Lord was invited too, and told us to come along as part of the entourage!"

Su Ru frowned. "Won't it be problematic for us to go?"

"No problem," Tian Pangpang waved his hand. "The Spirit Lord said everyone else is bringing people—so it's fine for her to bring a few of us too."

"Then alright. I'll prepare well and instruct Ling'er carefully," Su Ru nodded. "Go cultivate—but don't be late."

"Don't worry," Tian Pangpang reassured her, then left.

After Tian Pangpang departed, Su Ru opened the porcelain bottle and swallowed one elixir.

Moments later.

Su Ru stared in shock: "My cultivation speed has increased manyfold—this elixir is truly miraculous!"

She washed up, summoned her daughter, and made her swallow the elixir.

The girl had always been lovely, but after taking the Bone-Washing Elixir, her small frame became icy jade and pure bone, her aura extraordinary.

"Mother, I've become prettier!" Tian Ling beamed, already vain at such a young age. "Is this the immortal elixir Father brought back?"

"Ling'er, this hasn't been announced yet—don't tell anyone," Su Ru warned. "Wait until your father emerges from seclusion for the rest."

Meanwhile, across all peaks of Qingyun, the same thing was happening—only the protagonists changed.

One day later.

From Qingyun's Seven Peaks, eight powerful auras surged skyward, shattering the floating clouds above.

"Such a divine art—truly divine!" Dao Xuan, on Tongtian Peak, beamed. "I've reached the Five Elements Realm—my strength is a thousandfold greater than before. No wonder it's the supreme immortal martial path."

"Brother is right."

The next moment, several figures landed on Tongtian Peak.

"It seems all my junior brothers and sisters have broken through," Dao Xuan marveled. "The Spirit Lord's elixirs are truly like heavenly pills—dissolving instantly, requiring almost no refinement. Unimaginable."

Tian Pangpang nodded. "This level of alchemy is truly unprecedented. Compared to it, what I've brewed is garbage—pure waste of spiritual herbs."

Dao Xuan laughed. "Brother Tian, don't be too hard on yourself. You've already created the Great Yellow Elixir method—that's extraordinary. By the way, since we're going to the Heavenly Realms with the Spirit Lord, we must decide one thing—who stays behind at Qingyun?"

Everyone paused, realizing he was right.

They couldn't all leave for the Heavenly Realms.

If all the top-level cultivators vanished, what would the disciples use to defend against invaders? They'd be wiped out.

"I'll guard the sect," Cang Song suddenly said. "I nearly committed a grave error before—this is my chance to atone."

Seeing his firm resolve, Dao Xuan agreed: "Then it's settled—you'll remain at Qingyun."

Meanwhile.

In the Great Luo Heaven, students of the Divine Chef Academy were feverishly preparing exquisite dishes.

Each dish, once cooked, was stored in a Storage Ring to preserve freshness.

Storage Rings contained no air, and time itself seemed suspended—far superior to any refrigerator.

Meanwhile, Zhang Taixuan was carefully examining the broken sword in his hand, pondering its mysteries.

The broken sword was, of course, Zhuxian Sword.

Even at a price of one hundred million, Zhang Taixuan hadn't hesitated to buy it.

A primordial divine weapon—worth every hundred million.

【You have comprehended the fifth volume of the Celestial Scripture and understood the cultivation path of the Zhu Xian world.】

【Based on the fifth volume of the Celestial Book (Hao Nu Hao), you reverse-engineered the first four volumes and obtained the complete five-volume Celestial Book; your understanding of Qi Refining, Body Refining, and Soul Refining has increased.】

The cultivation in the Zhu Xian world is much the same as ordinary Daoist cultivation.

All follow the path: first Body Refining, then Qi Refining, then Soul Refining, and finally the unification of the Three Primordials.

Among these, Body Refining—the original novel's protagonist once chopped bamboo to hone his physical form.