Chapter 135: The Saint Taiqing Laozi Descends upon Mount Shu

Above the firmament, the starlight is dim, as if trembling for this impending unknown power.

Bai Zihua stands upon the clouds, his white robes as pristine as snow, his eyes deep as the sea; he gazes at the tiny figure below—Hua Qiangu—and cannot help but feel an unprecedented sense of vigilance in his heart.

"With such a majestic and supreme aura, what kind of sacred being is secretly helping Hua Qiangu?"

Bai Zihua ponders in his heart, his brows tightly locked.

At this very moment, to whom else could Hua Qiangu turn for help?

The God Race? Bai Zihua is startled for a moment, then shakes his head.

During that great catastrophe, the God Race suffered heavy losses, countless gods perished, and the God Realm has long since existed in name only.

And Hua Qiangu, as the last deity, to whom could she possibly turn for help?

However, that vast and majestic aura makes even Bai Zihua feel an unprecedented pressure.

As the First Immortal of the Six Realms, his cultivation is unfathomable, and he can be said to be the number one person in the world today. But at this moment, he feels an unprecedented threat; what kind of powerful force is this?

Bai Zihua takes a deep breath, attempting to calm the turbulence within his heart.

He closes his eyes and spreads his divine sense to the surroundings, trying to probe the source of that aura. However, no matter how hard he tries, he cannot capture any trace.

An indescribable agitation surges in Bai Zihua's heart; he had originally intended to strike again, attempting to wipe out the Disciple of Mount Shu to warn Hua Qiangu.

Yet, in the face of that vast and boundless power, he finds that he cannot move even an inch.

What kind of existence is that?

Bai Zihua's heart is filled with doubt; that power has not yet truly descended, yet it has already caused the river of Time and Space to solidify, and even an Immortal with such profound cultivation as him feels an unprecedented sense of oppression, with no power to resist.

He looks up at the firmament, trying to peer through the layers of clouds and mist to glimpse the source of that power.

But apart from endless Darkness and a faint sense of coercion, he can see nothing.

This makes him begin to wonder, is this a contingency left behind for Hua Qiangu by the former God Realm?

If that is the case, then his plans will face great obstacles.

Bai Zihua has been plotting how to seize the merit and Qi Luck from Hua Qiangu to enhance his own cultivation and strength. However, if the God Realm truly left behind a contingency on Hua Qiangu, then his plan will become exceptionally difficult.

Bai Zihua takes a deep breath, struggling to calm the agitation and unease in his heart.

He knows that he must remain calm and rational at this moment, otherwise, he will easily fall into a predicament.

He begins to think of countermeasures, trying to find a way to deal with that unknown power.

However, no matter how he thinks, he cannot find an effective strategy. That power is too strong and mysterious, leaving him feeling helpless.

In the face of absolute power, all schemes and tricks appear as insignificant as child's play.

Bai Zihua stands on the clouds, overlooking the vast earth below, and cannot help but feel a sense of self-mockery.

He has always wanted to plot against the merit and Qi Luck on Hua Qiangu, thinking that this would help him break through to a higher realm and reach that legendary supreme state.

Yet, only now does he understand how ridiculous his ambition and desire are in the face of absolute power.

The intelligence and schemes he has always been proud of are so vulnerable in the face of that unknown power.

Bai Zihua takes a deep breath, attempting to calm the turbulence within his heart.

He does not want to give up just like that, otherwise, all his efforts and sacrifices will come to nothing.

However, he also knows clearly that wanting to obtain the merit and Qi Luck from Hua Qiangu is no longer something that can be solved by simple schemes.

Even though he is the First Immortal of the Six Realms today, he can only wait for the judgment of Fate.

This feeling is so powerless.

This is the reason why he tried his best to plot for the merit and Qi Luck on Hua Qiangu.

Outsiders only think he is the First Immortal of the Six Realms, but Bai Zihua knows that it is not enough, not enough.

Above the Thirty-Three Heavens of the Great Primordial World, in the palace of the Heavenly Emperor Qin Hao, a crisp system notification sound rings out.

【Ding-dong! Detected that the Xianxia World's Hua Qiangu is leading Mount Shu to join the Heavenly Court; shall it be granted?】

Qin Hao sits upright on the dragon throne, his gaze deep and ethereal.

He nods slightly, his voice steady and powerful: "Granted."

Thinking of Mount Shu, a strange look flashes in Qin Hao's eyes.

Mount Shu, as a powerful force in the Xianxia World, has a profound foundation and numerous Disciples; if it can join the Heavenly Court, it will undoubtedly add significant assistance to the Heavenly Court.

Almost every Xianxia World has a Mount Shu, and Mount Shu belongs to the lineage of Daoism.

Mount Shu defeats the ancestors of Mount Shu through the ages, but also pays homage to the Three Pure Ones.

Mount Shu is the representative of the Daoist lineage.

Thinking of this, Qin Hao summons Taiqing Laozi.

As the head of the Three Pure Ones and the Leader of the Daoist Religion, it is time for Taiqing Laozi to take a trip to the Heavens and Myriad Worlds.

Since joining the Heavenly Court, he has been in seclusion, digesting the teachings Qin Hao once gave him, and now his cultivation has reached a new height.

Mythical Da Luo, or Acting by Reduction to Seek Emptiness, he already has a vague direction.

And this is one of the reasons why Qin Hao summoned Taiqing Laozi.

The Great Primordial World is indeed powerful, but in this vast and boundless Heavens and Myriad Worlds, simply closing oneself off cannot lead to continuous growth.

Only by constantly walking through the Heavens and Myriad Worlds and traveling through endless Time and Space can one more deeply comprehend the path above the Heavenly Dao and explore broader cultivation realms.

Qin Hao understands this principle well; he knows that if the Heavenly Court wants to maintain its leading position in the Great Primordial World, it must possess the wisdom to perceive the Heavens and Myriad Worlds and absorb the essence of all realms.

Only a Saint like Taiqing Laozi, walking in the Heavens and Myriad Worlds, can more easily perceive the secrets of heaven, comprehend the principles of all things, and step onto his own path of the Heavenly Dao.

Therefore, Qin Hao decides to send Taiqing Laozi to the Xianxia World to make contact with Mount Shu.

This is not only to bring Mount Shu into the Heavenly Court but also to allow Taiqing Laozi to further comprehend the mysteries above the Heavenly Dao by walking through the Heavens and Myriad Worlds; it would be best if Taiqing Laozi could break through to the the Heavenly Dao Realm as soon as possible.

As the Lord of the Heavenly Court, Qin Hao never worries that the strength of the Saints who join the Heavenly Court is too high.

On the contrary, he hopes these Saints will break through as soon as possible, so that the Great Primordial World will have a sense of confidence when facing supreme worlds.

Qin Hao says to Taiqing Laozi: "Now there is a Mount Shu in the lower realm that wants to join the Heavenly Court; I intend to send you there to take a trip, represent the Heavenly Court to engage with them, and bestow rewards upon them."

Upon hearing Qin Hao's words, a look of excitement appeared on Taiqing Laozi's face.

Since joining the Heavenly Court, he had been in seclusion and had only just emerged.

He was also very curious about the existence of the Heavens and Myriad Worlds.

Moreover, having received such a great favor from the Heavenly Emperor, he also wanted to perform meritorious service for the Heavenly Court and for His Majesty, so as to gain the Heavenly Emperor's regard.

Perhaps, when the time came, if the Heavenly Emperor were to offer him some guidance, he might be able to directly break through to a realm above the Heavenly Dao.

Taiqing Laozi bowed respectfully and said, "I obey the decree, Your Majesty the Heavenly Emperor. I will certainly not fail the task entrusted to me and will successfully bring Shushan into the Heavenly Court."

Carrying the Heavenly Emperor Decree of the Heavenly Emperor Qin Hao, Taiqing Laozi set out on his journey to the Shushan World.

He traversed the endless void, crossed the boundaries of the Heavens and Myriad Worlds, and finally arrived at this world filled with the aura of Xianxia.

The moment he stepped into the Shushan World, Taiqing Laozi restrained all his power to avoid causing damage to the Shushan Xianxia World.

With his arrival, a vast and majestic aura instantly enveloped the entire Shushan, causing the clouds and mist between the mountains to dissipate, revealing the true appearance of Shushan.

With deep eyes, Taiqing Laozi scanned everything around him, then spoke indifferently, "This poor Daoist is the Saint of the Heavenly Court, Taiqing. Where is the Shushan Sect Leader, Hua Qiangu?"

Although his voice was not loud, it echoed over Shushan like a great bell, causing the surrounding air to tremble slightly.

As Taiqing Laozi's vast and majestic aura descended upon Shushan, all the Shushan Disciples felt an unprecedented sense of oppression.

They looked up in awe at that faint clear light, their minds shaken as if they were seeing a true deity.

"Is this the Ancestor Taiqing?"

The Disciples whispered to each other, their voices filled with shock and awe.

Although many of them had never truly seen the Three Pure Ones Ancestors, the legends about the Three Pure Ones had been passed down from generation to generation in Shushan.

Now, could the Saint before them be the Ancestor Taiqing, one of their Shushan's Three Pure Ones Ancestors?

The first-generation Sect Leader of Shushan had revered the Three Pure Ones Ancestors, comprehended the Dao of the Three Pure Ones Ancestors, and subsequently founded Shushan.

Ever since then, generation after generation of Shushan Immortals had worshipped the Three Pure Ones Ancestors.

For Shushan, the Three Pure Ones Ancestors were mythical figures.

Now, the Ancestor Taiqing, one of the Three Pure Ones Ancestors, had descended.

The Sect Leader had actually invited the Ancestor Taiqing to descend; hahaha, they were saved.

With the Ancestor Taiqing present, would a mere Changliu Immortal still dare to be presumptuous?

Even Bai Zihua, this First Immortal of the Six Realms, was lost in deep confusion at this moment.

"The Three Pure Ones Ancestors?"

He silently repeated this name in his heart, his face full of doubt.

Although Shushan had always worshipped the Three Pure Ones Ancestors, as far as he knew, these Three Pure Ones Ancestors had always been figures in legends and myths, never having truly appeared in the world.

Although the God Race of the God Realm was also full of mystery, there were at least traces to follow, but these Three Pure Ones Ancestors seemed to exist only in ethereal legends.

Now, Hua Qiangu actually claimed to have invited the Ancestor Taiqing from the Three Pure Ones Ancestors, which truly made Bai Zihua feel it was unbelievable.

He would rather believe that Hua Qiangu had invited the former God Race than believe that this was some Shushan Three Pure Ones Ancestor.

He widened his eyes and carefully scrutinized Taiqing Laozi, trying to find some flaw.

However, the vast aura emanating from Taiqing Laozi made it impossible for him to doubt its authenticity.

That aura seemed to come from another dimension, deep and mysterious, making one involuntarily feel awe.

"How can this be?" Bai Zihua muttered to himself, his heart filled with confusion.

If this really was the Ancestor Taiqing, and this Ancestor Taiqing also possessed such powerful strength, what should he do?

Hua Qiangu excitedly stepped forward and bowed piously, "Shushan's eighteenth-generation Sect Leader, Hua Qiangu, pays respects to the Ancestor Taiqing."

Hua Qiangu clearly knew that this was a Saint from the Great Primordial World; the ancestors of Shushan might be the Three Pure Ones within the Shushan World.

But it didn't matter, they were all the Three Pure Ones.

By establishing a connection with such a majestic existence, perhaps she could receive some care.

Taiqing Laozi nodded with satisfaction, a gleam flashing in his eyes.

This Shushan lineage belonged to the Daoism lineage.

If Shushan flourished, then the Daoism lineage flourished.

As the Leader of the Daoist Religion, Taiqing Laozi was naturally happy to see this.

Taiqing Laozi realized that his contest with the Western Two Sages was not just a competition between Taoism and Buddhism in the Great Primordial World, but also a game between the Dao and the Buddha in the Heavens and Myriad Worlds.

This contest concerned the rise and fall of Daoism and its status and influence in the Heavens and Myriad Worlds.

Fortunately, in this competition, he had already taken the initiative and occupied a certain advantage.

At the very least, this Shushan World would be a world of his Dao.

At this moment, Taiqing Laozi felt even more fortunate that he had joined the Heavenly Court early.

If he were like the Western Two Sages, then even one step slow would mean being slow at every step.

Taiqing Laozi solemnly took out the Heavenly Emperor Decree and began to read it in a loud and solemn voice.

His voice echoed throughout Shushan, making every Shushan Disciple feel incomparably awestruck.

"Today, the Lord of the lower realm's Shushan, Hua Qiangu, leads Shushan to join the Heavenly Court; as a model for the lower realms, I shall bestow rewards."

"Bestow upon Shushan Sect Leader Hua Qiangu one hundred thousand years of cultivation and one hundred thousand years of lifespan."

As Taiqing Laozi's words fell, a brilliant golden light descended from the sky, enveloping Hua Qiangu.

She felt a majestic force surge into her body, and both her cultivation and lifespan were greatly enhanced.

"Bestow upon the Shushan Disciples ten thousand years of cultivation and ten thousand years of lifespan."

Immediately following, the golden light spread out like ripples, enveloping the entire Shushan.

All the Shushan Disciples felt the nourishment of this power, and their cultivation and lifespans were also correspondingly enhanced.

"Bestow upon Shushan ten volumes of Daoist methods, five parts of divine abilities, and fifty volumes of cultivation techniques."

Taiqing Laozi spoke once more, and as he spoke, books flickering with golden light appeared out of thin air, slowly drifting toward the Shushan Library. These books contained abundant Daoist methods, divine abilities, and cultivation techniques, which would provide precious resources for the path of cultivation at Shushan.

As the reading of the Heavenly Emperor Decree concluded, the entire Shushan was enveloped in a golden radiance; Creation descended, and everyone at Shushan received this Creation.

Taiqing Laozi watched this scene with satisfaction, a light of gratification flickering in his eyes.

Subsequently, he took a deep breath and spoke in an even more solemn tone: "As the Sect Leader of Daoism and also the Founder of Shushan, today, in the name of the Leader of the Daoist Religion, I specially bestow upon Shushan the transformation into a Cave Heaven Blessed Land, to manifest its nobility and extraordinariness."

"Furthermore, I bestow upon Shushan the Three Pure Ones Wonderful Method. This is the supreme cultivation method of Taoism; I hope the Disciples of Shushan will practice it diligently and comprehend the profound mysteries within."

"Finally, I bestow the Taoist Nine Secrets. These nine secret methods are the crystallization of Taoism's heart and blood, containing endless wisdom and power. I hope the Disciples of Shushan will cherish this opportunity and comprehend the Daoist Nine Secrets as soon as possible."

(End of chapter)