Chapter 291: Fairy Spirit Qi

"This... this... could this be Fairy Spirit Qi?!"

Guilingzi was so shocked that he began to stutter.

"Fairy Spirit Qi?!"

Xu Chen and the two Elders also changed color almost simultaneously and exclaimed, their faces full of shock.

Guilingzi took a deep breath, forcing his Dao heart to calm down, though his fingers still trembled slightly as he said: "Correct. If this poor Daoist has not guessed wrong, there is a trace of extremely faint Fairy Spirit Qi hidden within this Spirit Pill. It is said that only those top-grade sixth-rank Pseudo-Fairy Pills possess the same aura. Although this poor Daoist has never seen a Pseudo-Fairy Pill, ever since reaching the perfection of the Huashen Realm, I have vaguely sensed the existence of some Fairy Spirit Qi. It is the foundation for Void Breaking and transforming into Yang; it is the same principle as the Danyuan Realm's Spirit Transformation and Infant formation. Qi Refining and Spirit Transformation is the cultivation of Spirit Qi, while Lian Shen Huan Xu is the cultivation of Fairy Spirit Qi."

Xu Chen was both surprised and delighted.

After such a long time, he had finally unraveled the secret of the white Qi from someone else's mouth.

Cultivating immortality; the ultimate goal is to break the void and become an Immortal.

And the biggest difference between Immortals and mortal cultivators is that their cultivation methods are completely different.

In the Mortal World, a Spirit Realm Great Cultivator is the peak, cultivating the Primordial Spirit, also known as the Yin Spirit, relying on the accumulation and strengthening of Spirit Qi.

But a True Immortal cultivates the Yang Spirit, refining and absorbing Fairy Qi.

Fairy Qi can be seen as an upgraded version of Spirit Qi, but its nature is completely different; it is the Qi of extreme Yang, which is why it can continuously strengthen the Yang Spirit, eventually transcending the shackles of the Five Elements and achieving immortality.

The process of transforming from Spirit Qi to Fairy Qi can be called a reversal of life and death, a complete change of power that turns the world upside down.

If this step is taken successfully, one will be free in heaven and earth from then on.

But this step is as difficult as ascending to heaven, strangling countless Huashen Great Cultivators before the gates of hell.

However, without reaching the Huashen Realm, it is almost impossible to sense the existence of this Fairy Spirit Qi.

And among the countless Immortal Sects in the entire Divine Continent, the number of Huashen Great Cultivators can be counted on one hand.

Even Chixia Zhenjun, who first came into contact with the Taiyuan Soul-Entering Pill, could not sense what this faint aura was at all, and naturally could not distinguish the so-called Fairy Spirit Qi.

"Although this Spirit Pill is of a very low grade, it contains this wisp of thin Fairy Spirit Qi, which indeed has the power to turn decay into magic. Even this poor Daoist's Primordial Spirit feels excited by it. But it is a pity that this Fairy Spirit Qi is too thin and is still far from reaching the level of a Pseudo-Fairy Pill."

After pointing out the essence of the mysterious white Qi in the Taiyuan Soul-Entering Pill in one sentence, Guilingzi was full of surprise and deep emotion.

Xu Chen immediately gave a helpless, dry laugh: "Senior is joking. Only a True Immortal can refine Fairy Spirit Qi. This junior accidentally integrated some while refining the pill, and the Spirit Medicine used was very cheap; how could I dare compare it to a Fairy Pill? Today, with Senior's clarification, this junior has finally figured out the source of why this Taiyuan Soul-Entering Pill has such miraculous effects, and it can be considered solving a mystery long hidden in my heart."

Xuanhe and Xuanfeng, the two old Daoists, were also both surprised and delighted, their hearts pounding like drums, and they looked at each other, seemingly feeling that a deeply hidden doubt had been resolved.

If what Xu Chen integrated into the Taiyuan Soul-Entering Pill was indeed Fairy Spirit Qi, then it at least meant that Xu Chen possessed a true Immortal Treasure.

Then the various miraculous abilities he displayed had an explanation and an answer.

Perhaps the initial guess was not wrong; the former Taiyuan Sect senior True Immortal Wuyazi really did look upon him with favor.

However, since Guilingzi could recognize the Fairy Spirit Qi, it is likely that the top five super Immortal Sects in the Divine Continent, which have True Monarchs sitting in command, would also be able to identify it once they come into contact with the Taiyuan Soul-Entering Pill. At that time, the turmoil and waves caused would likely be even greater, and once Xu Chen is dragged into it, the pressure faced by the Taiyuan Sect would be even greater.

Therefore, Xuanhe Zhenren took a deep breath, suppressing his fear with a dry throat, and said: "Chen'er, this matter is too significant. Once leaked, it will inevitably cause greater complications. Although you have returned, the outside world does not yet know. For the sake of safety, I suggest you leave the sect immediately and find a hidden place to hide for a while, and make arrangements after this storm subsides, so as not to be detected by the major Immortal Sects and threaten your life."

Xu Chen, however, shook his head and said: "Master, please rest assured. Although there are many Spirit Realm Great Cultivators in the Divine Continent, there are only a few True Monarchs. This time, having had the honor of meeting Senior Guilingzi, I must win back some face for the Song Kingdom's Immortal Sects and my Taiyuan Sect. Since the Xuanhua Sect was the first to jump out, we must take them as the first target and use them as a stepping stone for the rise of our Song Kingdom's Immortal Sects."

The two old Daoists' faces changed drastically. Xuanhe Zhenren was about to persuade him further, but Guilingzi smiled lightly and waved his hand: "What Daoist Friend Xu said is exactly what this poor Daoist thinks. Seven hundred years have passed; I fear that no one in the entire Song Kingdom, or even the Divine Continent's Immortal World, knows of this poor Daoist's existence anymore. Although cultivating immortality and seeking the Dao warns against being brave and aggressive, if we cultivators dare not even shoulder the word 'righteousness,' how can we dare speak of breaking the void and becoming an Immortal? You two Daoist Friends need not worry about this matter; just do as Daoist Friend Xu said. No matter what powerful enemies or consequences arise, this poor Daoist will bear it all."

Xu Chen laughed and said: "I fear that at that time, Senior will be disappointed, as no one will dare to fight you and satisfy your seven-hundred-year desire for a spar."

Guilingzi's thoughts seemed to have been exposed by Xu Chen, and he also laughed heartily, twisting his beard: "Daoist Friend Xu truly understands me. Having been stranded in the Underworld for seven hundred years, this poor Daoist has also been feeling stifled and helpless. Now that I can return alive, there is truly a sense of relief that the world has opened up, and I do indeed want to find an evenly matched opponent to spar and exchange pointers with, so as not to let my hands and feet grow rusty."

Xu Chen said: "Senior is joking. You have spent seven hundred years fighting Demon Beasts at the Minghuang Boundary, either fifth-rank or sixth-rank. Such level of Demon Beasts are rarely seen in the Mortal World. When it comes to fighting experience, I fear these True Monarchs in the Mortal World are the ones who are extremely rusty; not one of them can catch up to you."

Listening to the two people, one old and one young, separated by several hundred years, chatting and laughing, the two True Persons, Xuanhe and Xuanfeng, did not know what to do.

Xu Chen addressed the other as Senior.

Yet Guilingzi addressed Xu Chen as Daoist Friend Xu, completely as peers, and his tone even carried immense respect.

This situation left the two old Daoists completely confused.

Of course, neither of them dared to act superior in front of Guilingzi. After all, not to mention his cultivation, his age alone was eight or nine hundred years older than theirs. He was a true, genuine senior of the Immortal World. In front of Guilingzi, the two of them were completely like infants.

Just then, footsteps came from outside the hall, and soon Chen Ran, Cao Yang, and Lu Yuan entered carrying various fruits, pastries, and tea.

After simply setting them down, Xu Chen and Guilingzi did not stand on ceremony, grabbing the fruits, pastries, and Spirit Tea and began to eat ravenously.

"Seven hundred years! I never thought I would finally be able to eat food from the Mortal World again!" Guilingzi ate without any demeanor of a high-level expert, unable to help but sigh with emotion while eating.

Although Xu Chen had not been trapped for as long as seven hundred years, he himself could not yet practice long-term fasting like a Spirit Transformation Great Cultivator, so his desire for food was much greater. Thus, with a fruit in his left hand and a piece of rice cake in his right, and having to use his fingers to hook the teacup to take a sip in between, his hands and mouth were so busy he didn't even have time to speak.

At the same time, in another simple Dao Courtyard, Chen Yang and Seventh Senior Sister Qu Mei were also sitting around a table eating until juice was splashing everywhere.

Compared to Xu Chen, Qu Mei, and the others, Chen Yang's eating style was even more ferocious, wishing he could stuff the crushed fruit and pastries directly into his stomach, with no time to chew slowly.

"Senior Brother, eat slowly, there is plenty!" Lin Yuyao stood to the side and whispered a reminder.

"Don't... don't mind me, I'm willing to eat until I burst today..." Chen Yang kept stuffing things into his mouth even while speaking.

These eight years, for anyone who has experienced them, would be a lifelong unforgettable past.

Qu Mei's eyes were red, and halfway through eating with tears in her eyes, she took the food and pastries to the Eldest Senior Brother's sickroom.

For eight years, she had been thinking about finding the Fourth Senior Brother.

But when the Fourth Senior Brother finally returned, she suddenly realized that what she had been clinging to was not actually her original intention, but just a lingering sense of fellow-disciple affection and guilt that she couldn't let go of.

Moreover, among the few people who returned with the Fourth Senior Brother, that woman named Zhong Hui clearly had very deep feelings for the Fourth Senior Brother.

Before that Zhong Hui left the Yelang Ancient City to return to the Southern Border tribe, she had held hands with the Fourth Senior Brother, whispering softly and affectionately for a long time, and before leaving, they had agreed to meet again at the Taiyuan Sect soon.

Therefore, this past relationship came to an end for her.

What's more, after experiencing the ordeal of being trapped in the Mihun Shilin, she felt that her state of mind had undergone a earth-shaking change.

The Eldest Senior Brother had disregarded his own life several times to help and save her. This dedication and affection were worth her entrusting her life to him. Now that the Eldest Senior Brother's Dao foundation had been destroyed and he had almost transformed into a mortal, she decided to take care of him carefully for the rest of his life to conclude this bond of life and death. As for the path of the Dao, she had seen through it; it actually had nothing to do with cultivation.

To live out a plain life in these beautiful mountains and rivers, far from the world, might not be a bad thing.

(End of chapter)