CHAPTER 1134: CHAPTER 856: DEPARTURE

Those who can cultivate into Golden Immortals are naturally unlikely to be too simple.

Each one has their own pursuit and belief, and even has a clear plan for the future.

And these plans are quite rational.

Daoist Nian Yun is no exception.

The reason why cultivators were able to recover their primordial energy so quickly after the war with evil gods and divine spirits, and why the number of Immortal Golden Immortals in the universe was greater than before the war, was because of the Divine Union Cultivation method.

Hence, she, and all capable and ambitious Golden Immortals who look forward to the Immortal Realm, consider Divine Union Cultivation as part of their future planning.

It’s a very important part.

If luck is favorable, it can even save decades of painstaking cultivation.

Therefore, after arriving at the Honorable Daoist Mansion, the so-called gathering place for "geniuses," she consciously expanded her circle to meet people of all kinds.

She even established a small organization centered around herself called "Shihua Association."

Within the organization, there are some equally excellent sisters, but more are her, and the admirers and followers of these sisters.

Over the years, she has come into contact with many people, among them some who are more outstanding than she is.

But those people naturally do not fancy her, or rather, they do, but they demand the Nian Family to present a richer dowry, requiring a cost that the Nian Family is certainly unwilling to pay.

After much consideration, her choices mainly boil down to Zhao Xiaoyao, Yang Shuo, and a few others.

As for Star Lord Tian Xiang...

Although he only has one Immortal Golden Immortal behind him, and he may not be valued by that Honorable Daoist, but...

That Immortal Golden Immortal is a direct disciple of Emperor Bai.

With such a background, Tian Xiang is also within her scope of consideration, though ranked slightly below Yang Shuo and Zhao Xiaoyao.

However, who would have thought that this not-so-outstanding Golden Immortal would one day undergo such a significant and revolutionary change in identity and background.

Follower of a Great Power!

When the family first received this news and informed her, she was completely stunned.

Shock, joy, disbelief.

What level is a follower of a Great Power?

Inner Mansion Honorable Daoist?

True Inheritor of Fire Cloud Palace?

Direct disciple of Immortal Venerable?

All are sidelined!

Forming a Daoist Companion with such a Golden Immortal with a background reaching the heavens not only achieves class transcendence for her but directly equates to a triple jump.

All at once, this immensely excellent Daoist in the Outer Mansion became somewhat anxious and apprehensive.

The hierarchical relationship between the two parties was instantly reversed.

...

Soon, Star Lord Tian Xiang received a message from Daoist Nian Yun, and his expression became slightly peculiar.

Nonetheless, he still apologized to Taiyin and others and went to another space confined by formations.

As Star Lord Tian Xiang stepped into the formation, Daoist Nian Yun, Yang Ying’er, Yang Shuo, and even the Immortal Golden Immortal Nian Baifei, all stood up.

Yang Ying’er, who had hardly spoken a word with him before, even cheered and ran over: "Brother Tian Xiang, you finally came, please sit down."

After speaking, she proactively helped Star Lord Tian Xiang to pull out a chair and carefully wiped it with her delicate handkerchief.

"Thank you."

Star Lord Tian Xiang said.

Nian Baifei, with a smile, also spoke: "Tian Xiang, I’ve heard about you and Nian Yun, and I know your identity and status are different now, but I still want to hear your opinion on what’s planned between you and Nian Yun."

"My opinion?"

Star Lord Tian Xiang was slightly surprised, his gaze quickly falling on Daoist Nian Yun.

Daoist Nian Yun was looking at him as well.

Ultimately a Great Dao Golden Immortal, her mind adjusted quickly, at this moment there was not too much of a shy demeanor of a young girl, but rather a graceful appearance.

Being a Daoist Companion with Daoist Nian Yun, Star Lord Tian Xiang was naturally very willing.

However...

"I know the Nian Family is willing to discuss this matter with me because I became a follower of Ancient Immortal Venerable, so I hope to speak upfront that I will not use this layer of identity to give the Nian Family any promise."

Star Lord Tian Xiang said.

The Divine Union Cultivation of Golden Immortals is actually more similar to the collaboration of two forces.

However, both Golden Immortals must be able to evoke a ripple in their spirits, otherwise, forcing two together in cultivation and failing to break through together results in a typical ineffective collaboration.

"I understand, you can rest assured about this, our Nian Family absolutely has no intention of taking advantage of Ancient Immortal Venerable."

Nian Baifei said solemnly.

At this time, Daoist Nian Yun also spoke: "Tian Xiang, I value you as a person, admire your potential, your future, and thus hope to become a Daoist Companion with you, both ascending to Honorable Daoist, enjoying eternal immortality, without any other factors involved."

Star Lord Tian Xiang nodded.

He was not someone concerned with appearances, thinking Daoist Nian Yun to be opportunistic.

When the flowers bloom, butterflies will come naturally.

A person must first be successful and possess shining virtues to attract the attention of others.

If one does not strive, does not succeed, and is unwilling to acknowledge their obscurity, then that is truly the self-inflicted trouble of a mediocre person.

Although his success was aided by others, purely luck, yet...

Luck is also part of success?

"If it can be determined that there are no other factors involved..."

Star Lord Tian Xiang’s gaze fell on Daoist Nian Yun: "I am honored."

Early in Daoist Nian Yun heard what Star Lord Tian Xiang had said, she was slightly taken aback.

This...

Just agreed?

Shouldn’t you take the opportunity to make some additional demands of the Nian Family?

For example, some cultivation resources, an Immortal Artifact.

After all, Star Lord Tian Xiang is more than likely destined to become an Immortal in the future.

And although she is extraordinarily talented, the probability of her becoming an Immortal is less than thirty percent, not to mention Tian Xiang is still working for the Great Power in Evergreen Hall.

Even if he asked for compensation, the Nian Family would definitely agree.

Or rather, the Nian Family has already prepared several plans to respond to any demands Tian Xiang might make.

The result...

This only?

He doesn’t want anything?

"Tian Xiang, you..."

Nian Yun was somewhat hesitant.

"My name is Zhou Qing."

Star Lord Tian Xiang smiled: "From now on, we shall address each other by our given names."

Nian Baifei, Yang Shuo, and Yang Ying’er watching this all felt it was perhaps too hasty.

Especially Yang Ying’er, she insisted on following Nian Yun, just in case Nian Yun couldn’t put aside her pride and negotiations over the resource supply broke down, she would immediately jump in...

For this reason, the Yang Family gave her significant authority.

Which included not only the provision of an Immortal Artifact but also the possession of a Great Dao Divine Stone.

Star Lord Tian Xiang had just been rejected by Nian Yun and was displeased; her best friend was ready to jump in, make a passionate confession, and if Star Lord Tian Xiang agreed, wouldn’t that be a satisfying way to vent his anger and give Nian Yun a slap in the face?

The result, just this?

Daoist Nian Yun was silent for a long time before speaking: "Tian... Zhou Qing, you will work for significant figures like the Ancient Immortal Venerable in the future, your cultivation is too low, it would be unworthy of such figures, our Nian Family is willing to sponsor you with a Great Dao Divine Stone..."

"What I have always valued is you as a person, not any external objects."

Star Lord Tian Xiang Zhou Qing said: "I am more aware than others that my abilities are limited, and I admit this. If I have any merit, it’s my consistent belief that while people may haggle over details, they should also strive to be more sincere. Towards you, or rather, what I can offer you are only these things."

"Sincerity?"

Daoist Nian Yun was dumbfounded.

Nian Baifei, Yang Shuo, and the others looked slightly odd.

Claiming someone is sincere...

Isn’t that an insult?

In the competitive Cultivation World, everyone is for themselves.

Anyone who dares to be honest and sincere will be devoured with nothing left.

"Let me take you to meet some of my friends."

Zhou Qing said with a smile.

Nian Yun looked at him, although she had always thought his halo came entirely from that Ancient Immortal Venerable...

But now, upon closer observation, he himself seemed to brighten a bit.

...

Gu Jinlai had not paid much attention to what was happening with Star Lord Tian Xiang.

For the next few centuries, he remained grounded, adapting to this new identity of "Reincarnated Great Power" without going anywhere.

Benefiting from retaining a large amount of Qingguang, coupled with the mastery enshrined in the Taiyi Sword, he continued to rapidly advance his understanding of Immortal Venerable and even Great Powers.

Time Dao, Space Dao, Destruction Dao, Chaos Dao, Origin Dao, Creation Dao, Devouring Dao, Five Elements Great Dao, Flowing Light Path...

He had dabbled in nearly all of the Three Thousand Great Dao.

Even the most mysterious Reincarnation Path, Karma Dao, and Dao of Fate, he had stepped into through considerable effort.

Though his understanding may not be profound, he isn’t much inferior to ordinary Golden Immortals.

Over the three hundred years of rigorous cultivation and accumulation, he addressed all his weaknesses.

Having genuinely become a Great Immortal Venerable, surpassing...

Even comparable to entities only second to Great Powers, like the Five Emperors.

If he activated his thoughts using Qingguang to enter the Super Boost State and wielded the Taiyi Sword...

He was assuredly a genuine Great Power.

Of course, after three hundred years, his Qingguang had been extensively consumed, leaving only a little over a million.

Yet, even a little over a million could sustain combat for several months; he could defend himself as long as he didn’t encounter Supreme Powerhouses.

After all, his identity as a "Primordial Reincarnation" represented the Human Clan’s twentieth Great Power, and during battles, his call for assistance would not be neglected by the Human Clan’s Great Powers.

...

"The Nine Heavens, Six Realms, Three Saints... No wonder the cultivation system and the New Fire Star Sea, or the mainstream cultivation system spread by the Heart of the Cosmic, are so similar, they’re originating from my Primordial reincarnated being’s dissemination, circulating within Blue Star, perhaps out of concern for the over-delayed awakening of memory, thus leaving behind such profound Spirit Cultivation Method."

Gu Jinlai leafed through the recent gifts of Jade Scrolls concerning Primordial, sent by Emperor Bai, and discovered the truth.

"The Six Realms, corresponding to the Six Great Taoist Realms, yet the Three Saints don’t represent three realms but an ability akin to a trinity, with the combined Three Saints being able to contend against Daoist Ancestor!"

He remembered the conjecture he formed when he first read the "Three Saints Realm" description.

Back then, he was far from being an Immortal Golden Immortal but had an epiphany connecting the Three Saints with purging against Daoist Ancestor.

Now, it seems...

This too was possibly influenced by that portion of dormant memory of Primordial.

"It’s time to visit Blue Star. Despite Emperor Xi already secretly inspecting it, I have a premonition that in that world, perhaps, I might discover something."

Gu Jinlai reflected.

It paralleled how he’s been yearning to effortfully transform Blue Star into a Small World for protection.

With this notion, Gu Jinlai stood up to prepare for a grand journey.

Confirming the "Great Power Reincarnation" identity, he left the hall for the first time in three hundred years.