Cultivation: I Can Reincarnate Into Various Worlds-Chapter 788 - 398, Four Imperial Immortal Fates [Qinghua Emperor] (Seeking Subscriptions)_2

Xu Xing didn't consider himself so petty as to bear a grudge solely because of a decision made by 15th Master Ding Feng years ago. However, grudge or no grudge, Xu Xing wouldn't show Ding Feng much courtesy. He had previously accepted this Chang Ge magic treasure because "an elder's gift cannot be refused." Now that he had achieved the status of a Free Immortal, he no longer needed to act according to Ding Feng's expressions. Returning the Chang Ge magic treasure signified his refusal to acknowledge Ding Feng's past, insincere favor.

Nascent Soul Treasures weren't particularly precious in the Jing'an Ding Family. At least, back then, they weren't precious to a Free Immortal Disciple like Xu Xing.

Back then, after 15th Master Ding Feng gifted him the Chang Ge magic treasure, Ding Minxiu had exchanged it with him for another Artifact, the Xuantian Shield. This matter should have ended there. Later, after he broke through to the God Transformation Realm, Ding Minxiu mentioned this incident, revealing 15th Master Ding Feng's intentions from that time. His gift of the Chang Ge magic treasure, rather than a protective Artifact, was intended to make Xu Xing more combative, leading to his eventual demise over the long course of Time. Large families often employed such tactics to covertly deal with disfavored clan members: gifting them offensive Artifacts. It was akin to spoiling a child to the point of ensuring their ruin, letting them perish in conflicts. Xu Xing could not simply ignore this matter. Furthermore, Ding Feng was the steward of the Jing'an Ding Family on Mount Wanshou, and Xu Xing, while Inside Wanshou Mountain, wished to avoid future dealings with him.

"This…" Ding Feng gazed at the gleaming bronze Chang Ge before him, his face burning as if scalded. Having a gift he had bestowed returned so publicly by Xu Xing was indeed an unpleasant experience. He sighed inwardly and reluctantly retrieved the Chang Ge magic treasure into his Storage Bag. Then, Ding Feng cupped his fists towards Xu Xing, said little, and returned to his seat.

However, just as Ding Feng's rear touched the chair, Ding Minxiu, seated in the first row on the right side of the hall, stood up.

"15th Master," Ding Minxiu began. "Jing Ren's breakthrough to the Free Immortal Realm is a joyous occasion for the entire family. However, there is a hierarchy within the clan. We cannot keep addressing him as 'Jing Ren' simply because he is young.

"Doing so would lead other families to mock our Jing'an Ding Family for our lack of etiquette and ignorance of proper respect!

"I urge 15th Master to be more considerate."

Previously, while Ding Minxiu and Ding Feng's relationship wasn't particularly close, they had maintained some interaction. But now, with Xu Xing's breakthrough to the Free Immortal Realm, everything had changed. With Xu Xing, a Free Immortal, as their backing, the Third Branch was bound to contend for a corresponding status and benefits within the family. Xu Xing's earlier words and actions had unequivocally shown his strong disapproval of Ding Feng. As the second Free Immortal in the Jing'an Ding Family, one whose prospects far exceeded those of the Ding Family Ancestor, Xu Xing's views could not be ignored by any member of the Jing'an Ding Family. As Xu Xing's closest relative, it was incumbent upon Ding Minxiu to take a stand now, to challenge Ding Feng and pressure him to relinquish his position.

Of course, there was also a crucial point: once 15th Master Ding Feng was ousted, with Xu Xing as their support, the next head of the Ding Family would undoubtedly belong to the Third Branch. And within the Third Branch, only she possessed the requisite Cultivation and strength, along with the closest relationship to Xu Xing.

This... Ding Feng frowned inwardly. He wasn't some junior of the Ding Family; he was a God Transformation Realm expert. What was the big deal about calling Xu Xing 'Jing Ren'?

But after careful consideration, he sighed, bowed to Xu Xing, and addressed him as, "Second Ancestor."

Having done so, Ding Feng returned to his seat with a dejected expression and began drinking Wine alone. Previously, he drank alone because he was tired of the fawning from his clan members. But now, here in the Golden Moon Court, he was truly isolated.

Xu Xing shook his head, paying it little mind. Frankly, Ding Feng's choice back then hadn't been wrong, nor had gifting him the bronze Chang Ge. The error was that, today, Ding Feng's Cultivation was inferior to his. One was an immortal, the other a mortal! People of different statuses perceive matters differently. If this involved an Emperor, it would be the crime of deceiving the Emperor, punishable by law. As a Free Immortal, Xu Xing's power and authority far surpassed that of any Emperor. To not hold Ding Feng accountable would only lead the Ding Family Members to mistakenly believe Xu Xing was easily trifled with.

Soon, the banquet concluded.

Xu Xing went to Ding Jingyu's Cave Mansion and, following the Dual cultivation method, rekindled their old affections. Xu Xing held no disdain or aversion towards this spouse by marriage. After many years of Cultivation, though he hadn't entirely seen through worldly affairs, he could view matters concerning spouses with greater detachment. These were merely experiences in his life.

「Several months of warmth passed.」

By the time Xu Xing departed, Ding Jingyu had already utilized Dual cultivation to elevate her Cultivation to the peak of Nascent Soul Great Perfection.

Indeed, I... I'm still somewhat lacking... After Xu Xing left, Ding Jingyu sat alone on a round stool in her Cave Mansion, somewhat disheartened. This time, when Xu Xing and she had engaged in Dual cultivation, her Dao Body could scarcely withstand the potency of Xu Xing's 'essence', managing to refine only a few drops. Yet, these few drops alone had allowed her Cultivation to advance significantly, surpassing most Prides of Heaven at the same Realm.

Jiang Yueying... Ding Jingyu's gaze drifted, her thoughts returning to the day, over a decade ago, when Jiang Yueying underwent her Tribulation Crossing.

Perhaps she is my Husband's true destined partner... She sighed.

「Leaving Golden Moon Court.」

Xu Xing did not return to Yao Guang Court. Instead, he took Ding Minxiu down Mount Wanshou, heading towards the Jing'an Ding Family's ancestral lands. This time, Xu Xing descended the mountain still for the sake of good deeds, for the path of the Fortune Virtue Immortal.

Has the Immortal Fate successfully condensed? En route, Xu Xing sensed another change in the Bronze Ancient Mirror. He immersed his consciousness into his Sea of Consciousness and examined the panel.

Soon, under the [Immortal Fate] column, a new Immortal Fate named [Qinghua God] appeared.

Is this the new primary Immortal Fate? Xu Xing examined the secondary page for [Qinghua God].

[Qinghua God (Four Imperial): Heavenly Venerate of Deliverance from Suffering, Venerated God. As a God of the highest heavens, you are born with Great Fortune, and all evil will steer clear of you.]

The Four Imperial Immortal Fate, [Qinghua God]... this Immortal Fate is quite remarkable...

I just wonder what benefits solidifying this primary Immortal Fate will bring.

After reading the description for the [Qinghua God] Immortal Fate, Xu Xing mused. His current primary Immortal Fate, [Seven Heavenly Lords], allowed him to continuously generate Longevity Immortal Energy even while in the Nascent Soul Realm. By analogy, he believed the [Qinghua God] Immortal Fate would undoubtedly provide him some assistance within the Free Immortal Realm.

However, the Resources required to solidify this primary Immortal Fate are still too substantial...

I should first raise my Rank. After the [Fortune Virtue Immortal] Immortal Fate manifests and is solidified, then I'll consider solidifying this one.

He had just entered the Free Immortal Realm, and the Resources he had previously accumulated were exhausted resisting the Purple Clouds Thunder Tribulation. He was practically destitute. His current net worth was even less than that of Ding Minxiu beside him. And without sufficient Resources to aid in solidifying a primary Immortal Fate, Xu Xing speculated that the Magic Power required for the solidification of Taoist Fruits might drain him completely.

"We've arrived," Ding Minxiu murmured as they reached the Jing'an Ding Family's ancestral lands. Thanks to Xu Xing's rapid travel speed, the journey had taken only several days. "After more than a thousand years, I've finally returned to the family." An emotional expression touched her face as she stepped within the clan grounds.

"You've returned." Almost the instant Xu Xing landed, the Ding Family Ancestor materialized before him with a greeting.

"In a mere thousand years... your aptitude is even greater than I imagined," the Ding Family Ancestor remarked, his expression complex. He himself had broken through to the Free Immortal Realm at over twenty thousand years of age; the Time Xu Xing had taken was not even a fraction of that. The disparity was truly immense.

"I've returned to the Jing'an Ding Family this time to try the path I once walked, to continue accumulating good deeds and see if I can become a Fortune Virtue Immortal, to once again attempt Sensing the Heavenly Heart," Xu Xing stated.

A thousand years ago, though he had seen signs of achieving the 'Fortune Virtue Immortal' state, he had suppressed his ambition, settling for becoming a [Blessed Earth Immortal] before returning to Mount Wanshou, wary of the Ding Family Ancestor's potential covetousness. But things were different now. Both he and the Ding Family Ancestor were Free Immortals, and Xu Xing had the colossal backing of Mount Wanshou. Should he achieve the Fortune Virtue Immortal state, even if the Ding Family Ancestor coveted it, the Ancestor wouldn't dare make a move against him.