Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 756 - 677: Big Brother, Your Face is Blooming with Peach Blossoms!

Years pass like flowing water.

In the blink of an eye, Lu Qingfeng took his family and ascended to the Spirit Domain, arriving at the Sky-reaching Gorge a century ago.

On this day.

At Jade Seal Peak.

Little Nine, the junior supervisor, walked cheerfully ahead.

Four people followed, both men and women, all around the age of twenty-seven or twenty-eight, each one visibly excited.

"Jade Seal Peak!"

"Lu Ancestor!"

"I can't believe I, Wang Yang, would still have the chance to enter the sect of a true immortal!"

Wang Yang was indeed thrilled.

His talents were mediocre, his Root Bone average, unmatchable to the geniuses of the sect. Only because both parents were once disciples of Sky-reaching Gorge was he taken into the gorge from a young age, cultivating in the outer sect at the peak of spirit light.

At thirteen, his parents died outside.

And Wang Yang had only just begun his cultivation.

Without the support of his parents.

With his meager natural talent, his progress in cultivation naturally couldn't keep up. Though the sect distributed Elixir Pills monthly, for him, it was barely a drop in the bucket. There were many puzzles in cultivation, and the explanations he heard from his mentors were often half-understood.

Over time.

His cultivation level fell far behind his peers.

Now at twenty-nine, he still lingered in the Postnatal True Qi Realm.

He assumed that a few months later, when he turned thirty, he would, like many disciples at the peak of spirit light, be sent down the mountain to find a livelihood in various industries of Sky-reaching Gorge among the mortals, to marry and have children, hoping that his offspring might succeed in cultivation.

Or take a chance, venture into the world, perhaps encountering some opportunities, large or small, to enter the Foundation Establishment Realm.

But it was more likely to waste his life away or die in the wilderness.

But who could have expected that in these last few months, he would be approached by the junior supervisor of Jade Seal Peak, taken into Jade Seal Peak, not only sparing him from the fate of being sent down the mountain in a few months but also—

"That's Lu Ancestor!"

"A true immortal!"

Wang Yang's heart surged.

Although he kept his head down and cultivated without scheming or gossiping much at the peak of spirit light, he still knew that a hundred years ago the sect had gained another true immortal ancestor master.

Reportedly a direct disciple of Grandmaster Qin.

Who was cultivating right at Jade Seal Peak.

Over the past hundred years.

The fame of Lu Ancestor had grown; his reputation was excellent.

Whenever any Primordial Spirit Practitioners in the sect wanted to refine Artifacts or Alchemy, as long as they approached Jade Seal Peak, Lu Ancestor never refused.

The power of Magic Artifacts and the quality of Spirit Pills were praised by all.

The fame spread.

Even true immortals from within and beyond Sky-reaching Gorge often visited Jade Seal Peak, sparing no expense to request Lu Ancestor's skills in alchemy and Artifact Refining.

However.

After all, Lu Ancestor was a Mahayana True Immortal, a top Alchemy Master and Artifact Refiner. Although amiable, ordinary Magic Artifacts and Spirit Pills also dared not disturb Lu Ancestor, and those below the Primordial Spirit Realm had no qualifications to ascend Jade Seal Peak.

For Wang Yang and other outer sect disciples still in the Postnatal Realm, they had even less connection.

But there was one thing that delighted the outer sect disciples.

"Lu Ancestor was originally a genius."

"He achieved True Immortality after one thousand two hundred years of cultivation."

"Yet he has a generous heart, most fond of promoting those ordinary disciples who are diligent in their cultivation."

Zhang Ye, who was twenty-seven, walked on the mountain path, his steps as light as if treading on cotton, so surreal.

But his eyes brimmed with surprise, excitement, and gratitude: "Under the rule of Lu Ancestor at Jade Seal Peak for a hundred years, hundreds of True Qi Realm disciples nearly thirty years old from the peak of spirit light have been taken and subsequently all promoted to Foundation Establishment. Thirty-seven Foundation Establishment Stage disciples over the age of two hundred have been taken and all promoted to Spirit Void Realm. Over the years, two disciples originally in True Qi Realm and four from Foundation Establishment have all been promoted to Core Formation Realm."

Compared to Wang Yang.

Zhang Ye paid even more attention to Jade Seal Peak.

He had previously cultivated diligently, also hoping that one day he would be noticed by Lu Ancestor and thus enter Jade Seal Peak, rising high into the clouds.

Easy to say, but reality is cruel!

Each year, more than three thousand outer sect disciples from the peak of spirit light descend the mountain, but Jade Seal Peak, whether every three or five years, intermittently selects just a few.

Zhang Ye considered himself diligent but dared not hope.

Yet who could have imagined—

"That I was truly chosen!"

Zhang Ye was thrilled and excited, looking at the junior supervisor who was said to have ascended from the Lower Realm with Lu Ancestor among the nine supervisors of Jade Seal Peak, looking ahead at the endless mountain path, feeling fortunate and thankful in his heart.

Not just Wang Yang.

Not just Zhang Ye.

Lin Li and Meng Yuan who climbed the mountain with them felt the same, their faces unable to hide their excitement and surprise, respectfully following behind the junior supervisor, not daring to look around carelessly, their minds blank.

"Junior Supervisor."

"Junior Supervisor."

"Junior Supervisor is picking up people from the peak of spirit light again."

Along the mountain path, occasionally disciples dressed in white robes passed by, mostly composed and not young. Seeing the young girl walking ahead, all of them respectfully greeted her, each paying their respects.

And those who were familiar could chat with the junior supervisor for a moment.

"Hello."

"Hello."

"Hello to you too."

"Yes, the master has taken a liking to a few good talents again."

The junior supervisor's voice was clear and cheerful, making people feel joyful from the bottom of their hearts.

This also eased the tension of Wang Yang and the others significantly.

Being called 'good talents,' their faces heated up with embarrassment while their hearts warmed with emotion.

These outer sect 'worthless' individuals, being called 'good talents' by Lu Ancestor, how could they not feel ashamed, how could they not be moved?!

Continuing to walk upward.

Along the way, these senior brothers and elders also each had a benevolent expression, nodding at the four, smiling kindly. Some even stopped to offer a few words of encouragement.

Warming the hearts of the four even more.

They were originally outer sect disciples from the Sky-reaching Gorge's peak of spirit light, either having entered the sect from a young age or being descendants of deceased members of Sky-reaching Gorge.

They had the qualifications to cultivate but compared to most disciples in Sky-reaching Gorge, they were only considered mediocre.

Having entered the Outer Sect,

Lu Qingyu faced manifold challenges:

He lacked a mentor to guide him,

He was short on Elixir Pills for sustenance,

And he was not adept at networking and maneuvering.

Thus, he was always stuck in the True Qi Realm, unable to step into the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Yet, his dedication to cultivation and his unwavering heart toward the Dao remained relentless.

One year, two years.

Five years, ten years.

He cultivated arduously, even braving dangers to venture deep into the mountains in his postnatal True Qi Realm state to gather medicinal herbs to aid his progress.

Amidst Sky-reaching Gorge,

His hardships were no lesser than those of Loose Cultivators.

Yet beneath the brilliance of many a prodigious disciple in the Outer Sect, he continued to grow stronger, self-reliant, his character even surpassing many Loose Cultivators.

Now, having been accepted into Jade Seal Peak, his years of bitterness finally yielded sweetness.

In fact,

Many disciples of Jade Seal Peak had once been just like them, their fortunes ascended only after joining Jade Seal Peak. Seeing the four newcomers climbing up, either thrilled or nervous, one feels a sense of shared experience,

An empathetic and sincere happiness for Wang Yang and his companions.

With goodwill and genuine smiles,

Little Nine treads lightly along the mountain path, greeting everyone cheerily, her laughter filling the air, making her seem more like a vivacious mortal girl than the respected 'Chief Steward' of Jade Seal Peak.

Unperturbed,

Upon reaching the mountainside, Little Nine loudly called out: "Little Eight, we have newcomers!"

As her voice fell,

A youth who bore some resemblance to Little Nine and flickered into view, appeared outside the courtyard.

None other than 'Little Eight', one of the eight stewards of Jade Seal Peak.

Seeing Little Nine, Little Eight grinned, saying, "Young Master and Little Jing'er just ended their seclusion; they were just looking for you."

"Oh!"

"I stepped away for but a moment, and just then they emerge from seclusion."

Delighted, Little Nine hurriedly darted up the mountain,

Yearning deeply for Lu Qingyu and Lu Jing, who had been in seclusion for three years.

Seeing his sister dash off in haste,

Little Eight chuckled and reassured the slightly overwhelmed newcomers, Wang Yang and his companions:

"Don't be nervous."

"There aren't many rules at Jade Seal Peak; let me first show you where you'll be staying."

...

"Congratulations Little Jing'er for breaking through to the Fasting and Heart Movement realms, ascending to the Divine Silence level of the Spirit Void Third Realm."

"Congratulations Auntie for achieving Perfection in Gathering Law and forming a Pure Golden Core!"

At Jade Seal Peak,

Inside Xia Guang Cave,

Lu Qingyu and Lu Jing, in animated conversation, filled the cave with extraordinary liveliness.

In reality, aside from the aunt and niece, there was only Lu Qingfeng in the cave,

Who also smiled watching the two.

Having settled in Jade Seal Peak for a century, within that span,

Qing Peak and Qingyu's cultivation had significantly progressed.

Having once attended lectures on the Dao among the Three Mountains and Nine Waters_series, Qing Peak swiftly matched the caliber of a Golden Core Expert.

Condensing Evil and Refining Gang,

Twenty years earlier, Qing Peak was first to complete his Mana, achieving Perfection in the Gathering Law Realm and advancing to the Golden Core Realm.

Qingyu followed a bit later.

Only recently returning from outside, after a three-year seclusion, she too had formed her Golden Core.

And their niece, Lu Jing, likewise progressed,

Years earlier transitioning from Foundation Establishment Stage to Spirit Void Realm, after training outside with her aunt, and secluding herself upon return, she now possessed cultivation of the Spirit Void Third Realm, not far from the Jiedan Realm.

The ascension of the two women

Was indeed a cause for great celebration,

Regrettably, amidst travels near Sky-reaching Gorge, Lu Changsheng was dispatched by Lu Qingfeng to stationed in Xuanbing Abyss, honing his Sword Dao against demons amidst the harsh and cold environment.

Additionally,

Qingfeng, Bright Moon... Little Eight, Little Nine, and others from the Nine Little had been stationed early on by Lu Qingfeng in Jade Seal Peak, serving as the nine stewards, managing all affairs large and small.

Each one busy,

With nowhere else to go, Qingyu and Lu Jing ended up leisurely chatting at Lu Qingfeng's.

Qingyu, while conversing with Lu Jing, also nonchalantly examined Lu Qingfeng, a curious look in her eyes,

Which made Lu Qingfeng's skin crawl.

Finally creeping close to her elder brother, she quietly inquired, "Brother, do you have something on your mind?"

...

Lu Qingfeng shook his head: "No."

"Humph!"

"Still trying to hide it from me?"

Qingyu lightly huffed, her eyes bright and knowing, chirping sharply, "Ever since we arrived at Jade Seal Peak, Brother has always been in high spirits, your smile radiant and peachy, absolutely charming. But in recent years, your smiles have been fewer, and those peachy cheeks seldom seen. Isn't that proof of something troublin...

Lu Jing, overhearing this, suddenly gasped, "Uncle has someone special?"

Her eyes vividly darted about, cautiously sizing up her uncle. Reflecting on the differences between the past century and recent years, her pupils dilated, growing even more convinced.

Qingyu pursed her lips, her eyes gleaming with sly intelligence, turning towards her brother, "Brother, women's hearts are complicated. If you're facing difficulties, feel free to share. Jing'er and I, being women, can offer you advice to ensure you win her over!"

"Exactly."

"With Uncle's qualities, as long as you know yourself and your opponent, you're sure to triumph every battle."

Lu Jing brimmed with eagerness, equally poised to offer strategies for her uncle, potentially scoring him a wife.

Seeing her brother's darkened face remain silent, Qingyu furrowed her brows and thought for a moment, then sneakily glanced outside Xia Guang Cave. Noticing no one around, she leaned close to her brother and whispered her suspicion, "Could it be Han Immortal?"

"Wow!"

"Han Immortal!"

Lu Jing's eyes flared with excitement, her heart racing, fixating on her uncle,

"Han Immortal?!"

Exasperated by their idle speculation, Lu Qingfeng finally couldn't hold back, interrupting his sister and niece's ramble: "Nonsense!"