"Master, having seen pearls and jade, how could those stubborn stones be worthy of my attention!"
As she spoke, the Green Ox Sword at Yun Yun's waist trembled slightly, then began to hum loudly.
Thousands of miles away in the Yellow Springs Pavilion, Medusa sat on the throne of the Yellow Springs Venerable, and with the force of devouring a whale, she took over the huge Yellow Springs Pavilion into the Hidden Dragon Temple. The Yellow Springs Venerable, who had been seriously injured and had not yet recovered after three years, could only bow down and submit.
Just then, a jade ruler in her arms trembled slightly, and the nine golden flowers flickered and vanished.
"The Abbot has emerged from seclusion! Huang Quan, come with me to Qianlong Mountain!"
At Qianlong Mountain, the Heavenly Blazing Fire Array automatically activated, and the fiery clouds illuminated the entire mountain range in a fiery red glow.
News of the strange occurrences at Qianlong Mountain spread throughout the northern region of Zhongzhou. The Wanjian Pavilion and Fenglei Pavilion were shrouded in gloom. Inside the Xingyun Pavilion, Venerable Feng, upon receiving the news, prepared a grand gift and led his disciples toward the Tianmu Mountain Range.
All the major and minor forces in the northern region of Zhongzhou were shaken.
Congratulations from all directions!
Chapter 167 Earth Immortal
Qianlong Mountain is located inside a volcanic mountain.
Jiang Liu sat cross-legged in the small square of land he had cleared out, a place he hadn't moved from for three years. At that moment, a ray of moonlight shone down from above, landing directly on his head.
His eyes twitched slightly, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. A transparent humanoid figure emerged from above his head. Although it was somewhat blurry and ethereal in the moonlight, its face was identical to Jiang Liu's.
Floating in mid-air, the luminous figure looked down at the physical body, then looked up at the bright full moon in the clouds, and murmured, "Refining Qi into Spirit, the primordial spirit leaving the body, three years of luminous figure! Finally, I have reached the realm of Earth Immortal... Today, I officially step into the world of immortality. The primordial spirit travels, flying through the sky and disappearing into the earth, coming and going without a trace, covering thousands of miles in a few breaths. Although it is far from the somersault cloud of a monkey, it is still incomparable to mortals... The difference between immortals and mortals is indeed like heaven and earth!"
Just then, a thunderclap boomed in the sky, and the luminous spirit narrowed its eyes, uttering two words: "Thunder Tribulation!"
As he spoke, his primordial spirit soared away into the moonlight.
"Only by surviving the tribulation can my primordial spirit be immune to all evil and roam the world freely. This tribulation cannot be resisted by my physical body. I have many magical treasures; this risk is worth a try..."
The power of the lightning wasn't a significant threat to Jiang Liu's physical body, but it posed an extreme danger to his newly formed primordial spirit. Dangerous as it was, however, the tribulation would bring immense benefits.
A dark, heavy thundercloud suddenly appeared out of nowhere, obscuring the moonlight, and the rumbling of thunder continued to echo.
These strange phenomena had already alarmed everyone, especially the woman in green who was in seclusion. She cultivated the Hundred Poisons True Scripture and was most afraid of this extremely powerful and yang heavenly thunder. As the saying goes, "When the thunder of the Awakening of Insects occurs, all things lie dormant." Heavenly thunder is not comparable to the thunder-attribute battle qi; it contains the power of heaven and earth, enough to shake the soul.
Just as the man in green was about to unleash the "Heavenly Blazing Fire Formation" to block the heavenly lightning, he suddenly noticed a figure soaring into the sky and hovering in the air. Instantly, the thunder began to dwindle. However, the dark clouds slowly gathered, and the cloud layer pressed down, forming a terrifyingly huge vortex.
Upon seeing this terrifying sight, Green-Clad Woman's heart tightened. A small black insect that had been flying in front of her landed awkwardly on her palm and desperately tried to burrow into her bosom. Even through her skin, one could clearly feel its slight trembling, indicating extreme fear.
Jiang Liu cultivated the "Nine Heavens Thunder Orthodox Method," so he was naturally extremely sensitive to the heavenly tribulations. He immediately sensed that the tribulation was undergoing a process similar to energy concentration, aiming to condense the power of the heavenly tribulation into a few strikes before releasing it!
"The power of the Heavenly Tribulation is so strong! I'll risk it all! Even if I only withstand one blow, it will be a great benefit to me!"
In an instant, a bolt of purple lightning struck down with tremendous force. Jiang Liu did not block it, letting the lightning strike his primordial spirit. Amidst the flashing lightning, his primordial spirit flickered and shattered. When the purple lightning dissipated, his primordial spirit was almost shattered, but it managed to hold on.
Meanwhile, in the clouds above, the lightning tribulation was still brewing, preparing to strike a second time.
"One lightning tribulation almost shattered my primordial spirit. I can't withstand this second one head-on. This purple lightning that bathes my primordial spirit is enough!"
In an instant, Jiang Liu summoned a small cauldron and held it above his head, while a small mirror appeared in his hand at the same time.
The Nine Provinces Cauldron and the Haotian Mirror are both celestial artifacts, more than enough to withstand the tribulation lightning of an Earth Immortal, and sufficient to resist the immense power of the heavenly tribulation.
Three bolts of lightning struck down, but all were blocked by the Nine Provinces Cauldron. Then, the dark clouds began to dissipate. In fact, the tribulation was just a rigorous test; it wasn't meant to kill the cultivator. So, after the last lightning bolt struck, the clouds quickly cleared and the lightning dissipated, and the tribulation was successfully overcome.
The bright moonlight shone down again, gently illuminating the primordial spirit, as if soaking in a hot spring, extremely comfortable.
The primordial spirit sat cross-legged in mid-air until dawn, when the divine might of the purple lightning left in the primordial spirit was finally refined.
For Jiang Liu, the benefits he had worked so hard to obtain were enough to compensate for more than a decade of arduous meditation.
A ray of morning sun broke through the sky, and Jiang Liu moved accordingly, draped in a black robe, and landed beside the three people in green.
"Congratulations to the Abbot on achieving great supernatural powers!"
Yun Yun, Lü Yi, and Gu He were all excited. They had all cultivated the techniques of the Shu Mountain world and knew a thing or two about Jiang Liu's current realm. They knew that Jiang Liu's strength had greatly increased and reached an unattainable height.
They have already entered the realm known as "immortal".
"Medusa is still on her way. Abbot, please come with us to Qianlong Temple!" Yun Yun looked up at Jiang Liu, who was shrouded in black robes. It was pitch black there, and his face could not be seen, but there seemed to be a kind of pressure that penetrated deep into the soul.
Jiang Liu swept his divine sense across the area, and most of the Tianmu Mountain Range came into view. He was secretly shocked and said, "I didn't expect that you would develop to such an extent in just three years!"
"When the Abbot severely injured the Pavilion Master of the Four Directions Pavilion, the whole world was shaken. Who in the world would dare to offend us so easily?" Yun Yun said, holding up the "Azure Ox Sword" with both hands. "This sword has made great contributions over the past three years. Yun Yun dares not steal it for herself!"
"Clang!"
Jiang Liu gently stroked the sword's blade with his fingers, and the sword hummed softly. He said, "This sword has become connected to you, so continue using it! Guhe..."
"Yes!" Guhe replied.
Jiang Liu stared at Gu He and said, "I was able to break through thanks to this pill, which produced a Soul Gathering and Body Refining Pill with 50% of its medicinal efficacy. Tell me, what reward do you need?"
Gu He bowed and said, "This subordinate dares not take credit. Medusa and Yun Yun deserve great credit for the materials used in the alchemy. Green Robe also made a great contribution to the responsibility of protecting the mountain..."
"With clear rewards and punishments, they will naturally receive their own rewards. Since you are an alchemist, I will bestow upon you a technique for alchemy. Whether you succeed or not depends on your destiny." As he spoke, a beam of light entered Gu He's sea of consciousness.
"The ninth grade of the Pill Cauldron Flow, the Cloud Light Stone Flows with Flying Elixir!" Gu He murmured a few words, then bowed and thanked the Abbot, saying, "Thank you for bestowing this immortal technique upon me!"
“Let’s go! This Taoist temple you built is not right…” Jiang Liu swept up the three of them and in the blink of an eye, they landed in front of a magnificent hall. Although the plaque had the three large characters “Qianlong Temple” written on it, there was no trace of a Taoist temple.
Majestic and imposing—that's the feeling this hall evokes.
Outside the main hall stood dozens of people, heads bowed and eyes lowered, completely silent.
A black-robed man suddenly appeared in the main hall. Yun Yun, the city lord of Qianlong City, Gu He, the Pill King, and the old ancestor in green robes were all by his side. They immediately bowed and said, "Greetings, Abbot! May our Lord enjoy eternal happiness and live as long as the heavens."
Chapter 168 A Fierce Onslaught
Jiang Liu sat on the throne in the main hall, looking at the crowd before him.
"Snake-people Yue Mei, Mo Bas, Cang Wang... pay their respects to the Abbot!" These were all familiar faces, but their strength had all increased considerably, reaching the Dou Huang realm.
"Liu Ling greets the Abbot!" This handsome man is Gu He's disciple and is now a fifth-grade alchemist.
"Nalan Yanran greets the Abbot!"
Jiang Liu raised his eyes. This former fiancée of Xiao Yan had a long sword hanging at her waist. Her light blue dress completely covered her exquisite and shapely body. Her full figure was extremely attractive. Her long black hair was casually tied with a strand of blue silk, which finally fell to her delicate buttocks.
Several years have passed, and Nalan Yanran has lost the naivety of her youth. Every gesture she makes exudes a charming and mature allure. The spoiled girl of yesteryear has now truly blossomed into a beauty that could topple kingdoms.
Moreover, his strength has reached the level of Dou Huang.
"Any news about Xiao Yan?" Jiang Liu suddenly asked.
Nalan Yanran's body trembled, and she said, "That person...that person is at Canaan Academy!"
Yun Yun blinked her bright, star-like eyes and transmitted her thoughts, saying, "Master, three months ago I received news that he was still at Canaan Academy and had already reached the strength of a Dou Huang. However, he should be graduating soon and will definitely come to Zhongzhou within a year. I have planted an informant by his side; he won't escape Master's grasp!"
Jiang Liu nodded, and two more lewd old men stepped forward: "Jin Shi and Jin Gu of the Gold-Eating Rat Clan pay their respects to the Abbot. May our Lord enjoy eternal bliss, live as long as the heavens, unify the Central Plains, and reign supreme over the world!"
"Hu Chi, the sect leader of the Bone-Melting Sect in Bone-Melting City..."
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After everyone paid their respects, they stood trembling on either side of the main hall. Some of them were seeing Jiang Liu for the first time, but they had long been familiar with his ability to severely injure the Four Directions Pavilion with a wave of his hand.
“Green Robe, Venerable Wind has arrived. Let him in!” Jiang Liu suddenly said.
"Yes!" The green-clad figure made a hand seal, and instantly, a gap appeared in the sea of clouds outside the main hall. A figure in cyan appeared from the gap and landed outside the steps of the main hall.
"Master, why did you stop here?" A young girl accompanied the Wind Venerable and was puzzled as to why her master had landed outside the main hall.
Venerable Feng ascended the steps one by one and said, “Tianluan, you should have heard about that person’s strength. Three years ago, I was no match for him. In those three years, Qianlong Temple rose to prominence, Huangquan Pavilion submitted to him, and the remaining three pavilions struggled to survive. Three years later, his strength has increased again. If I hadn’t come, the destruction of Xingyun Pavilion would have been only a matter of time!”
"Master, what about this time?"
"Tianluan, remember your master's words: observe more, listen more, and speak less!"
As they spoke, the two stepped into the main hall. Venerable Feng looked up at Jiang Liu, who was shrouded in a black robe, and his eyes stung. He immediately lowered his eyelids, his heart filled with extreme horror.
Three years ago, although I was no match for him, I still had a chance to escape if I fought hard. Three years have passed, and he has become so formidable in my eyes!
Venerable Feng gave a wry smile, cupped his hands and bowed, saying, "Feng Xian of the Starfall Pavilion greets Abbot of the Hidden Dragon Temple. I present this small gift to congratulate Abbot on his great progress in cultivation!"
Jiang Liu looked down at the two of them and said, "Venerable Feng, it's been three years since we last met, and you've aged quite a bit."
"Isn't it all because of your Hidden Dragon Temple that we've been forced into this situation!" Venerable Feng thought to himself. Before he could even speak, Jiang Liu suddenly stood up. His black robes fluttered without wind, and an aura of majesty as vast as a mountain and as deep as the sea descended upon the hall. Those with slightly weaker strength even had difficulty breathing.
Yun Yun was startled and asked, "Master, what's wrong?"
Venerable Wind was even more shocked, thinking to himself, "Could it be that you can read minds? I just made a complaint, you didn't have to be so furious!"
Jiang Liu narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Medusa is in danger. The Nine Heavens Primordial Yang Ruler was just taken away... Heh, they came quickly!"
Everyone was shocked. The woman in green exclaimed in astonishment, "With the Queen's strength, she could fight even a peak Dou Zun. The Nine Heavens Yuan Yang Ruler was taken away. Could it be a Dou Sheng?"
"Hehe... Here it comes, Green Robe, activate the great formation!"
As Jiang Liu stepped out of the main hall, he stared directly at the sky above him, and the sky suddenly seemed to burst into flames.
A dozen seconds later, violent spatial fluctuations emanated from the crimson clouds. In an instant, a huge vortex appeared, and then a spatial rift spread out, eventually forming a pitch-black spatial void. Faintly, within that space, there was a monstrous and sinister aura, sweeping out like a storm.
Sensing this eerie and malevolent aura, everyone present except Jiang Liu paled and exclaimed in shock, "A half-saint level expert?!"
Venerable Wind took a step back, his expression constantly changing.
Jiang Liu was shrouded in a black robe, two cold lights flashed, and his black robe was suddenly shaken by a huge energy, and it collapsed into ashes, revealing his true primordial spirit.
What appeared was not a physical body, but rather the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, interspersed with traces of lightning.
Looking at Jiang Liu's retreating figure, Venerable Feng exclaimed in astonishment, "This...is this an energy clone? No, no...is it a soul body? Could it be that his physical body is destroyed?"
Just as he was in shock, a flame that seemed to have no heat at all burst forth from Jiang Liu's hand, condensing into a ferocious fire beast.
With a dragon's head, a horse's body, and dragon scales, it looked very strange. Its body was as if it were made of magma, and the scorching white energy inside could be seen through the cracks.
This is a Qilin!
Fire Qilin.
When this fiery behemoth appeared, it did not resemble a puppet. Instead, it had piercing eyes, bared its fangs and claws, and let out a long roar at the sky, as if it wanted to devour and burn everything in the world to ashes.
In an instant, it rushed toward the spatial rift with lightning speed.
"laugh!"