Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 754 - 675: Yu Mountain Ye Qian

In the midst of Tian Shu Mansion, Ye Qian stepped out.

Just moments ago, she was within the mansion seeking guidance from Ao Jun on difficulties in her cultivation practice. They were engaging in a pleasant conversation when suddenly, Ao Jun paused and transformed into a streak of light to hastily leave.

His departure was so rushed.

It startled her, and she hurriedly followed.

As soon as she emerged, she saw Ao Jun prostrating on the ground, calling himself "nephew" and addressing someone as "uncle."

"Uncle?"

"The Marshal only has one aunt, who is always at Fu Long Mountain. The 'Guangyuan God' uncle has also passed away long ago."

Confounded, Ye Qian looked towards the four individuals outside the mansion.

"Lu Xiao and Lu Yao, the two True Immortals?"

"And the person beside them is—"

Ye Qian instantly recognized Lu Xiao and Lu Yao.

All being generals in the Tian Shu Mansion and among the few True Immortals there, they naturally knew each other well.

But as she had just recently reached True Immortal status and had not yet visited Fu Long Mountain, she naturally couldn't recognize the renowned 'Fu Long Saint Mother.'

Yet observing the woman's noble demeanor and the overwhelming Immortal Energy she exuded, Ye Qian immediately had her suspicions.

Seeing Ao Jun worshiping this person, her heart surged with shock: "Could that person be—"

...

"Rise."

Upon seeing Ao Jun, Lu Qingfeng felt joy in his heart as well.

Back then, through a twist of fate, he married into the Min River clan. Among the three uncle-in-laws, he was closest to the third, 'Ao Lie.'

He was more distant from the eldest, 'Ao Feng,' and the second, 'Ao Yu.'

Although the generation of Lu Xiao and Lu Yao had many cousins, with Ao Feng and Ao Yu having numerous children.

Lu Qingfeng and his wife, Ao Le, were still closest to Ao Lie's only son, 'Ao Jun.'

When Ao Jun was young, Lu Qingfeng was in the Chunshen Realm and was close to his aunt.

By the time Lu Qingfeng returned, having transformed into the Investigation God Monarch, Ao Jun always followed him.

When Lu Xiao and Lu Yao were born, Lu Qingfeng's first thought was to entrust them to Ao Jun.

The affection was, of course, different.

Named as a nephew, but in reality, almost as dear as his own flesh and blood.

"Uncle."

Ao Jun stood up.

Looking at his uncle who was within arm's reach, his eyes couldn't help but redden as he choked up with emotion.

"A mighty War God should not be the butt of jokes among the subordinates."

Lu Qingfeng said to Ao Jun, glancing at the female True Immortal who had just walked out of Tian Shu Mansion.

Nearby.

Lu Xiao and Lu Yao, who had almost been moved by the scene, saw Ye Qian approaching, and their eyes suddenly lit up; they secretly sent a message to their mother, Ao Le: "That's Ye Qian from the Yu Mountain sect."

"Oh?"

Ao Le had not paid much attention at first, but upon hearing this, she took a closer look.

She saw Ye Qian in shining silver-white armor, with her long hair tied back and a treasure sword slung at her side. She cut an impressive and valiant figure, clearly a True Immortal who had fought her way through battles.

"Not bad."

"Not bad."

She nodded inwardly with approval.

Looking at Ao Jun who stood properly in front of Lu Qingfeng, Ao Le spoke up: "Jun'er, this female general looks unfamiliar. Won't you introduce her to your uncle and aunt?"

Ye Qian, hearing Ao Le speak up.

Immediately realized her speculation was correct, and quickly stepped forward to salute: "Ye Qian of the Yu Mountain sect pays her respects to the Saint Mother."

Then she bowed to Lu Qingfeng, addressing him as 'senior'.

She was not at all stick-in-the-mud and behaved with great openness and confidence.

Ao Le was touched by this gesture once again.

"Yu Mountain?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingfeng's gaze shifted abruptly from Ao Jun to the female general.

Ao Jun, seeing the situation, hurriedly introduced: "This is 'Ye Qian' a True Immortal from the Yu Mountain sect, a highly capable general in our Tian Shu Mansion."

"Yu Mountain True Immortal."

Lu Qingfeng turned to Ye Qian warmly and asked: "How many True Immortals are there in your Yu Mountain sect now?"

"Replying to the senior."

"After my Master Guangning passed away, I am the only remaining True Immortal of the Yu Mountain sect."

Ye Qian replied respectfully.

Her heart was still guessing, but seeing this senior seemingly having a connection with Yu Mountain and showing a wistful and sighing look when hearing of her Master, his eyes even resting on the treasure sword at her waist—

She was certain—

"Is it truly the Guangyuan God?!"

Ye Qian was a disciple of the Yu Mountain sect's Guang Hui Ancestor and being a True Immortal herself, she knew many secrets of yore.

She knew that when the Chunshen Realm had just merged into Ancient Shang, the then sect leader of Yu Mountain, who went by the name 'Luo Fu,' and 'Guangyuan God' both originated from the Shang River and Min River bloodline.

But it wasn't until after Guangyuan God's death, when the Fu Long Saint Mother went berserk and broke into Yu Mountain, that the world learned—

The Yu Mountain sect leader 'Luo Fu' was merely a split incarnation of Guangyuan God.

With Guangyuan's fall.

The split incarnation perished.

The 'Three Light Heavenly Xin Sword' that forged the incarnation 'Luo Fu' was never claimed by anyone and thus became the possession of the Yu Mountain sect.

That was none other than the treasure sword at Ye Qian's waist.

"Senior."

Ye Qian drew the treasure sword and presented it with both hands.

Yu Mountain only had her as a True Immortal, and there were more than one set of Eighth Rank Magical Artifacts in her possession, but this sword was especially valued by the Yu Mountain sect because of its connection to the Fu Long Saint Mother, seen as a symbol of the sect ancestor.

At this moment.

Faced with the distinguished 'Guangyuan God,' Ye Qian dared not keep the treasure and quickly returned it to its rightful owner.

"So you're a disciple of Guang Hui Ancestor."

Lu Qingfeng looked at Ye Qian, watched her offering the 'Three Light Heavenly Xin Sword,' and took it in his hand.

As he gently stroked the treasure sword and recalled the past, he then asked Ye Qian, "Is the 'Guang Hui Ancestor' still alive?"

Guang Hui Ancestor.

Not a True Immortal, not a cultivator, but a divine tree.

Back when Lu Qingfeng went by the name 'Qing Yuanzi' and joined the Yu Mountain sect, he was once granted a branch of the Guanghui Tree by Rong Hong Ancestor of the sect.

At that time, he thought it was a supreme treasure and was delighted.

"After numerous battles and upheavals, the 'Guang Hui Ancestor' has long been shattered."

Ye Qian replied,

"No wonder."

Lu Qingfeng heard this and couldn't help but sigh.

To cultivate myriad practices and converge divine spirits.

The Yu Mountain Sect's cultivation emphasizes "authenticity," focusing on true nature, real techniques, and genuine practices. Under the Guang Hui tree, it enlightens spiritual wisdom and refines one's nature, making it the ultimate sacred place for cultivation.

If this tree still stood, Yu Mountain wouldn't be left in the embarrassing situation of having only one recently advanced True Immortal.

However,

Apart from this.

"The advent of Chun Shen into the Ancient Shang ultimately stripped Yu Mountain and other sects of their destinies."

Lu Qingfeng shook his head.

He handed back the "Three Light Heavenly Xin Sword" he was holding and said, "Keep it."

When he first arrived in the Immortal Qin Realm, Lu Qingfeng was quite thrilled to obtain the "Three Light Heavenly Xin Sword" at the banks of Yuan Lake. To avoid suspicion and covetous eyes, he even orchestrated a scheme to smear someone else's reputation, letting another bear the blame.

But now,

With numerous Immortal Artifacts in hand, he no longer valued an Eighth Rank Magical Artifact.

This Magic Sword served as a bond between him and Yu Mountain Sect, serving as a reminder. He would ensure to look after Yu Mountain in the future, to repay the sect for past kindnesses.

"This—"

Ye Qian, holding the "Three Light Heavenly Xin Sword," hesitated for a moment.

Seeing this, Ao Le laughed and said, "This sword is destined for Yu Mountain. Miss Ye Qian, do not refuse."

"Thank you, senior."

"Thank you, Saint Mother."

Only then did Ye Qian accept it.

Lu Qingfeng glanced at the "Three Light Heavenly Xin Sword" and saw that Ao Le's eyes were smiling, and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

With that, the group proceeded into the Tian Shu Mansion.

...

Inside the Tian Shu Mansion's Evil Treasure Demolition Hall.

Everyone took their seats.

Lu Qingfeng and Ao Le sat at the head of the table.

To the side was Ao Jun, with Lu Xiao and his sister Lu Yao on his left and Ye Qian on his right.

Lu Qingfeng's eyes glowed with spirit light as he looked at Ao Jun, analyzing the depth of his cultivation.

"Mahayana True Marvel."

Lu Qingfeng shook his head.

Ao Jun, known as the "War God" of Tian Shu under Earth Immortals, was famed throughout Ancient Shang, yet his cultivation was only at the Mahayana True Marvel Realm, far from even the peak of the True Miao Realm.

Able to exhibit power among True Immortals.

First, because his cultivation technique was profound; it was the "Five Thunder Heart Sutra" that Lu Qingfeng passed to Ao Le, and Ao Le then to him, which aimed directly at the Heavenly Immortal Realm and was a 'Mysterious Grade' Great Method with a solid foundation.

Second, because his Divine Skills were formidable.

Lu Qingfeng, as his uncle, had gifted Ao Jun a potent Divine Skill called "Fallen Divine Light" when they first met after the events of Chun Shen.

Cultivating for ten thousand years.

Now Ao Jun had practiced it to the Fourth Level.

With such Divine Skills at the Mahayana level, among True Immortals, he naturally wouldn't find many adversaries.

Third,

Before Lu Qingfeng's presumed death, he had bestowed treasures on Ao Jun, like the "Six Yang Green Spirit Demon-Repelling Armor," abundant and refined magical equipment that far surpassed those of ordinary True Immortals.

With these three factors combined.

That made him an invincible True Immortal.

Yet,

"Without becoming an Earth Immortal, you will ultimately not escape death," Lu Qingfeng said to Ao Jun with a long sigh.

Hearing this, Ao Jun, understanding that his uncle had seen through his level of cultivation, felt somewhat ashamed and lowered his head, saying, "Nephew is slow-witted; even with Aunt's frequent guidance, my progression is still slow, bringing shame to you, uncle!"

Ao Jun often went to Fu Long Mountain.

Like his cousins Lu Xiao and Lu Yao, he regularly received guidance. The Dao ability of Earth Immortals is extraordinary, their advice to ordinary Primordial Spirits and True Immortals is like turning stone to gold.

But Ao Jun was already at the Mahayana True Marvel Realm.

Even with Earth Immortal guidance, progress was limited.

In recent years, he faced a bottleneck at True Miao and had difficulty advancing.

The same dilemma afflicted many cultivators and True Immortals. Throughout history, countless cultivators got stuck at a certain stage and sadly died of old age.

Ao Jun had managed to become a True Immortal and reach the True Marvel Realm, surpassing countless cultivators.

But it still wasn't enough.

Lu Qingfeng shook his head and said to Ao Jun, "In the next few days, be diligent in handing over the affairs of Tian Shu Mansion. Withdraw from mundane matters and properly seclude yourself for cultivation. Otherwise, a life of toil will end up being for nothing."

Concerning cultivation.

Concerning longevity.

And because Ao Jun was his nephew, Lu Qingfeng's tone was much sterner, to prevent future regrets.

"Yes, Uncle."

Ao Jun quickly nodded, not daring to say more.

In fact,

He also knew—

It was unlikely he'd become an Earth Immortal in this lifetime.

When his aunt achieved Earth Immortality, it caused quite a stir, and his uncle slaughtered three Earth Immortals, ultimately meeting his own demise.

For fifty to sixty thousand years after his aunt and countless years before, through countless births and deaths of myriad True Immortals, cycle after cycle, only fourteen had become Earth Immortals in Ancient Shang.

Only eleven remained.

He was approaching a hundred thousand years old and still lingered in the True Miao Realm. Further seclusion seemed futile.

But he couldn't dismiss his uncle's concerned advice and care.

So he agreed to it.

Seeing her brother, who had dominated Ancient Shang, being so honest before their father, Lu Yao couldn't help but find it amusing. Suddenly, she noticed a gaze falling upon her and heard a voice by her ear: "You two should also train properly in the Dragon Transformation Pond. Without my permission, you may not leave seclusion!"

Looking up.

She saw her father watching.

"Yes."

Lu Xiao was pleased and quickly agreed.

But Lu Yao felt deflated and lamented quietly, "Dad just seized the Dragon Transformation Pond after giving the Three Ancestors a rough time; the Earth Immortals haven't even come to pay their respects yet—I—"

Thinking of missing the impressive scene of her father commanding respect from all sides, with immortals paying homage.

Lu Yao felt a bit sad.

On the side,

Ao Jun was equally stunned—

"Dragon Transformation Pond?!"