Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 490 Visit

Southern Xinjiang.

The mountains stretched endlessly, and below, it seemed, a group of figures were kneeling.

In the hazy void, Fang Daoling followed Liu Junyan, standing behind the young man in white robes, his expression somewhat surprised and uncertain.

"That one... seems to be the Rabbit Immortal from Moyun Cliff..."

Fang Daoling glanced over and saw the figure of the person who had invited him to drink tea in the pavilion and given him the "Heavenly Water".

Then, another group appeared, dressed very differently from Hou Tu Zhenren, with pale faces and a faint smell of corpses.

"And the Yin Corpse Sect." Liu Junyan recognized it as well.

Seeing this, Fang Qing merely smiled coldly: "A few stray dogs, wagging their tails and begging for mercy?"

Directly ahead, the void was hazy, with a flash of white light and rolling yellow energy that transformed into various colors of immortal energy.

A white deer leaped out of the door with light steps. Between its two antlers, there were streaks of light that shimmered like water. Its fur was as white as silk, and there were ripples on the water.

It was none other than the 'White Deer Immortal'!

"We apologize for not being able to properly welcome our distinguished guests."

The white deer looked at Fang Qing, gracefully lowered its head, and bowed.

"The Daoist temple of that 'Mysterious and Subtle True Lord'?" Fang Qing thought to himself, but said on his face, "I come from the Secret Treasury to visit the 'Kitchen God' and your master."

The White Deer Servant immediately replied, "Our Ancestral Master is currently in seclusion, and even my lord cannot meet with him. However, my master has been waiting for us with open arms."

It took the lead and opened the gate to the Great Yellow Heaven.

Fang Qing followed him inside, and Liu Junyan and Fang Daoling immediately followed behind.

In the blink of an eye, the world changed.

Looking at the rolling yellow sand, the Tianzhu Divine Mountain not far away, and the swirling yellow energy in the clouds, Fang Qing couldn't help but nod in agreement.

He had also visited this Taihuang Cave Heaven before, but he had come in the form of a descendant.

The scenery before my eyes was vaguely similar, but with a much more refreshing atmosphere. Clear springs were everywhere in the mountains and fields, wildflowers bloomed along their course, and a gentle breeze was blowing.

The Golden Elixir is the first cause and effect in the world. There is Jishui, and the Golden Elixir resides in this grotto-heaven. Therefore, there are many mountain springs and clear breezes... which is completely reasonable.

Fang Qing muttered to himself, then looked at Fang Daoling beside him, who was already somewhat infatuated.

As Fang Daoling walked within the grotto, feeling the gentle breeze and the wisps of clear spring water surrounding him, he sensed the vibrant energy and vitality within his Dao foundation, 'Jiu Gan Lin,' brimming with the essence of nature. It seemed almost to rise on its own, transforming into a divine power. Overwhelmed with emotion, he nearly wept: 'Is this what 'Ji Shui Zai Bian' means?'

Indeed, if one could cultivate one's inner energy within this grotto-heaven, the chances of success would increase by fifty percent!

The white deer led the way for a short while, and then a vast expanse of misty water came into view...

"I must take this gentleman to see my master. Your cultivation is too low. If you see my master's true form, you will probably turn into two streams of water..." the White Deer Servant said to Liu Junyan and Fang Daoling.

"Of course... I haven't been back to my grotto for a long time, and I still need to visit some of my senior brothers at Zhonghuang Palace, so I'll take my leave now." Liu Junyan nodded quickly.

The White Deer Servant then looked at Fang Daoling and said, "Your immortal foundation is complete, so it's perfect for you to go into seclusion... Shi De has the merit of supporting and elevating you, and my master is also in the Great Yellow Heaven, where he has undergone the cleansing of his Dao foundation by 'Heavenly Water,' which has enhanced his aptitude. Achieving the Purple Mansion realm is a sure thing... Tsk tsk, you are indeed very lucky. Among the immortal descendants in those grotto heavens, only you are fit to stay..."

Fang Daoling quickly waved his hand and said, "I dare not, thank you for your guidance, Divine Servant..."

"Hmm." The White Deer Servant did not speak. After a short while, a large white bird landed and carried Fang Daoling to a cave.

Fang Qing and the White Deer Goddess arrived at the entrance of the Water Pavilion Immortal Palace. Pushing open the white jade gate, they were greeted by an endless stream of radiant light from the Jishui River.

The four sides are made of green jade pillars, which are carved with scenes of immortal herbs, lingzhi mushrooms, and auspicious beasts such as the Bai Ze.

In the center are ninety-nine white jade steps, on which sits a jade seat. Behind it is a circle of white jade plates with flowing spring water, making it look extremely noble, but there is no one there.

But there was only one woman dressed in a white dress, who looked frail and delicate, leaning against a green jade pillar beside her.

His robes were exquisitely crafted, adorned with various runes and shimmering with the luster of the blue-green Ji River. His features were refined, and it seemed as if a spiritual spring was welling up from his head, transforming into a semi-transparent stream that flowed around his body.

Strange rays of light condensed within the spring water, transforming into countless runes that scattered in all directions!

Simply gaze at the other person as if gazing at the Water-Gold position itself!

If I were to contemplate this woman day and night, I'm afraid I would have already comprehended the "reflection in the water" long ago.

Fang Qing sighed inwardly, then cupped his hands in greeting: "Greetings... to the Mysterious and Subtle Primordial Lord!"

He could tell that the other party's injuries had not fully healed, so he had not completely restrained his power and authority. Even in his mortal form, he still possessed various mysteries. In the end, Fang Qing clearly felt that the Yuanjun had a hint of a smile in his eyes.

Then, clear springs gushed forth from inside the Water Pavilion Palace, celestial breezes rustled the jade pendants, and melodious fairy music wafted out…

Fang Qing had no feeling whatsoever about his identity being exposed.

After all, the "True Lord of the Toad Palace Condensing Embryo Transformation," who was half a step into the Spirit Emperor realm back then, plotted against him using the "Moon in the Water" and the "Method of Seeking Gold with the Water Basket."

Xuanxu Heaven is the grotto-heaven created by this "Mysterious and Subtle Primordial Lord", and Bai Ze, the attendant god, is also his subordinate!

As the first cause, if the Golden Core True Monarch cannot see through his disguise when they are face to face, then he would be too unworthy of the title.

"Come to think of it... is this the bloodline ancestor of this body? However, it's been countless generations."

Fang Qing said calmly, "A name is just a label. For us, even our bodies can be changed..."

"Excellent." The Mysterious and Subtle Primordial Sovereign gracefully bowed. "I haven't had a chance to thank you for saving my life last time, so I'll repay you with this gift. What do you say?"

She gently raised her hand, and something appeared in her fair and delicate palm: light spring water mixed with a gentle breeze, as if it had transformed into a Möbius strip, circulating endlessly, carrying various images of life, concealment, accumulation, and illusion, constantly revealing its characteristics of moistening and nurturing.

It is a spring, a rain, a pond, a marsh... it is a metal element of the water element!

Moreover, it was a gift from the main True Lord, representing all the True Lord's insights and inheritance. If one refines or enlightens other Purple Mansion Perfected Water Spirits or monsters, one can instantly obtain the combat power of an Envoy.

Or perhaps, a great elixir of reincarnation could be refined, allowing a certain Purple Mansion True Person to live another life and attain the True Fruit of the Jishui!

Even more remarkably, after the fall of this "Mysterious and Subtle True Lord," one could use this golden essence as a catalyst, merely utilizing it without refining it, and instead seek the position of the Lord of Ji Water!

It can be said that this is an irresistible temptation for all cultivators of the Jishui River.

Fang Qing naturally wouldn't refuse. He chuckled, his sleeves unfurling like a vast, dim earth, as he collected the Water-Gold Coin: "A gift from an elder, I dare not refuse, thank you, True Lord..."

Seeing that Fang Qing accepted the gift, the Mysterious and Subtle Primordial Lord seemed quite satisfied.

Fang Qing then inquired, "That sir... does he wish to become the year's guardian? I heard from 'Tai Ri Ru Lai' that the prospects don't seem very optimistic?"

The Mysterious and Subtle True Lord gently shook his head, avoiding the topic.

Fang Qing had actually sensed something a long time ago.

They appease ghosts and spirits, and are called Yin spirits, but their actual effect is limited.

If it is not powerful enough, then the yearly official is clearly beyond the reach of the Yin God, and ordinary Golden Elixir Rejuvenation is not even as effective as the Kitchen God himself.

As for those powerful Golden Core cultivators? They are not dead at all, or rather, even if there are still some fallen Golden Core experts who have been resurrected for a short time, it is hard to say whose orders they will follow.

The greatest effect of the Yin Master is to awaken the 'Taiyi Ancestor' from his previous life. Even so, he will not live for long and will have to pay a price!

Of course, the real obstacle is not Si Yin, but Wei Shi!

The Kitchen God was resurrected due to external forces, which is why he ended up in the guest position!

The fact that the guest position cannot be changed, and that it is impossible to prove that he is in charge of the year, may be a coincidence or the result of multiple schemes. This makes it extremely unlikely that the "Kitchen God," the reincarnation of the Taiyi Ancestor, who once proved the Golden Elixir of Stomach Earth and then perished, could achieve the status of in charge of the year.

Then let's talk about the end of ancient times. Fang Qing readily agreed: "I'm quite interested in why the ancient era ended."

"Then you've come to the wrong person. I tried to seek water from the wall at the end of ancient times, but I fell into a trap and was trapped in that cave."

The Mysterious and Subtle Primordial Lord smiled and said, "After escaping this cage, I paid my respects to several elders and overheard some rumors. They said that a year-end awakening occurred, with the sun and moon shining brightly together... followed by a great change in the world, and the Golden Core cultivators were all severely injured and fell into a deep sleep..."

"The one in charge of revival? Which one?" Fang Qing's eyes narrowed.