Guangyuan Immortal Sect is located on Luo Jia Immortal Mountain, on the Fengyue Star.

The mountain is ethereal, filled with Immortal Energy.

There are many forbidden areas within, accessible only to a few such as the Ancestor Masters and Sect Leaders.

Such as Yunyou Mountain.

It stands high and isolated.

It is said to be the place where the Founding Master 'Guang Yuan Immortal' once cultivated in seclusion. Over the years, only Ancestor Mountain Wind and successive Sect Leaders have been allowed entry.

Another example is Flying Phoenix Abyss.

This place serves as the cultivation site and Nirvana land of Yun Que Ancestor. Even the Sect Leader and Primordial Spirit True One of Guangyuan Immortal Sect, as well as True Immortal Ancestors, cannot enter without the ancestor's permission.

On this day.

Sect Leader Zhou Hui and Ancestor Master Wang Zhongbai arrived at Flying Phoenix Abyss.

"Zhou Hui (Zhongbai) greets the ancestor."

Upon arriving, the two bowed deeply towards a hazy phantom in the abyss and addressed it as 'ancestor'.

"Mhm."

A voice responded from the phantom.

Only then did they rise.

Zhou Hui seldom visited this place. After his bow, he looked up, unable to see the mythical ancestor clearly, but he could see behind the ancestor swirling heat waves and fierce flames emitting an intense heat, a sight that seemed almost destructive, making one's heart tremble.

"Nirvana Fire!"

"I've heard from Grandmaster Wang that Yun Que Ancestor once followed Guang Yuan Immortal to practice the Phoenix Dao and could achieve rebirth through Nirvana. Yun Que Ancestor is mostly secluded in Nirvana, rarely moving within the sect, even Grandmaster Wang has only seen him once."

"If this Nirvana succeeds in breaking through the shackles and takes a step further, our Guangyuan Immortal Sect will be much more secure."

Zhou Hui thought to himself, when suddenly he heard Grandmaster Wang's voice.

He looked towards Grandmaster Wang, only to hear the latter say loudly, "As commanded by the ancestor, I've visited Arhat Temple, Earth Spirit Sect, Five Elements Sect, Junzi Pavilion, and Peach Blossom Workshop, the five great Immortal Sects. Except for Peach Blossom Workshop, the other four, although not giving a definite response, also showed a willingness to collaborate."

Black Star Realm is reviving, and to this day, nine great celestial stars have been divided among the Six Great Immortal Sects.

Among them, Arhat Temple and Earth Spirit Sect follow the Buddhist and Daoist traditions of the top immortal sects before the Great Destruction, having quite some connections with many Immortal Sects in Nanhua Realm.

The other four, including Guangyuan Immortal Sect, are emerging new forces, being inheritances of Dao born from stars after the Great Destruction.

At the time of the Great Destruction.

The Black Star Realm shattered, dropping in rank, and numerous Immortal Sects and countless cultivators either abandoned the Black Star Realm, ascended to the Earth Immortal Realm, or migrated to the Nanhua Realm.

Now that the Black Star Realm is being revived.

The Nanhua Immortal Sects are poised to return.

As one of the leading forces of the Six Great Immortal Sects, Guangyuan Immortal Sect, which is a new force, will inevitably clash with the old Immortal Sects, and even other forces in the Nanhua Realm, due to the revival of the Black Star Realm.

"In the view of the Nanhua Immortal Sects, this realm was fine while dormant. But now that the Spiritual Energy is gradually returning to its glorious state before the Great Destruction, it's undoubtedly an attractive prize for Nanhua Immortal Sects, offering great benefits."

"Nanhua is strong, with numerous Immortals and various schools of Immortal and Buddhist practitioners; they far surpass our abilities. If we could unite the other five great Immortal Sects, perhaps we might stand a chance in battle; however, if everyone acts independently, we will each be broken one by one, making it difficult to guarantee comprehensive safety."

Worry flickered in Grandmaster Wang's eyes.

He is the only Mahayana True Immortal in Guangyuan Immortal Sect, apart from Ancestor Mountain Wind. Ancestor Mountain Wind is often in seclusion, protecting Yun Que Ancestor who is constantly undergoing Nirvana. Hence, most of the sect's affairs are handled by Grandmaster Wang.

Thus.

Grandmaster Wang is very familiar with the current situation in Black Star Realm and Nanhua Realm, and comparing the strength of both, he cannot help but worry.

Hearing this, Zhou Hui couldn't help but speak, "Nanhua is powerful. Once they invade our Black Star Realm, relying on just one sect, it's hard to resist. Arhat Temple and Earth Spirit Sect, though having deep connections with the Nanhua Immortal Sects, are after all top Immortal Sects in the Black Star Realm. If Nanhua arrives, they will surely have to bow down, something they are likely reluctant to do."

"The Five Elements Sect, Junzi Pavilion, etc. need no further mention."

"We Immortal Sects unite, and it's mutually beneficial; they have no reason to refuse."

It's better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix.

This saying is ancient and holds its truth.

Arhat Temple, Earth Spirit Sect, and several other top immortal sects rank at the pinnacle within the Black Star Realm. Facing changes now, they are certainly like the Guangyuan Immortal Sect, not willing to be subordinated to the Nanhua Immortal Sect.

Zhou Hui finished speaking, like Grandmaster Wang, all turned to look at Ancestor Mountain Wind.

Within the illusion.

A robust voice transmitted: "This matter shall be continued by Wang Zhongbai; strive to expedite the alliance. Nanhua is at a critical juncture, and our response should be sooner rather than later."

"Yes."

Grandmaster Wang responded gravely.

Then he led Zhou Hui out of Flying Phoenix Abyss.

Inside the abyss.

In the illusion, a figure stood aloof, silent. After Grandmaster Wang and Zhou Hui left Flying Phoenix Abyss, he slowly stood up, facing the blazing flames in the abyss, emitted a long sigh, "Three thousand nine hundred years. Junior Sister, this Nirvana of yours has already lasted three thousand nine hundred years. Hasten your rebirth. Battle awaits, soon there will be no sanctuary left in the stars, even Luo Jia Mountain cannot remain untouched, your Senior Brother worries—"

His voice was heavy, growing softer, gradually fading into the depths of the fiery abyss.

...

"It is indeed flourishing."

Lu Qingfeng, like a comet from Fengyue Star, rushing toward Luo Jia Mountain, stepping on mysteries, directly arrived at Flying Phoenix Abyss. Numerous arrays and a True Immortal guarded Flying Phoenix Abyss, yet nothing could stop him.

As they passed each other.

He saw two cultivators of Guangyuan Immortal Sect, one was at the stage of Primordial Spirit Unification, still some distance from the Realm of True Immortal. The other had already achieved True Immortal status, though trapped in the First Realm of the Sensing Realm, yet was distinct from mortals and possessed considerable Divine Skills.

"If Black Star Realm were fully restored, it should be no different from Chunshen Realm."

"At this moment, it's still slightly inferior."

Back when Chunshen was yet to be devoured by Immortal Qin, the Nine Provinces Immortal Sect had dozens of True Immortals. Now, Black Star Realm is somewhat inferior to Chunshen, but Guangyuan Immortal Sect already counts two Mahayana True Immortals, almost on par with the top sects in Chunshen Realm.

It indeed can be called 'flourishing.'

It must be known, back when Lu Qingfeng joined Yu Mountain Sect, it was a pinnacle force dominating an entire province, flourishing to the extreme, yet had only three True Immortal Ancestors.

This is evident.

The current aspect of Guangyuan Immortal Sect.

After observing the two, Lu Qingfeng slightly nodded. This Black Star Realm and the Guangyuan Immortal Sect were casually established by him. He has not interfered with the cosmos's cultivation for three thousand years.

Who would have thought that it would accidentally become a colossal entity?

"Mountain Wind."

"Skylark."

Lu Qingfeng entered Flying Phoenix Abyss, seeing the flames in the abyss, and the phantom of the person guarding unwaveringly outside the flames, hearing the faint sigh, feelings surged in his heart, tinged with slight joy, and he called out loudly.

"Hmm?!"

In the illusion, a white-haired old man with a bent body, hearing this voice, his heart suddenly trembled.

After more than a hundred thousand years, it had been a long time since anyone had called him by his name.

This voice was familiar.

It made him forget the astonishment, and he suddenly stood up, his figure flickered, and he dashed out of the illusion to the place where the voice originated.

This single glance.

He saw a handsome young man standing there.

The elder quietly watched him, seeing a smile on the young man's face. That smile, that expression, were both unfamiliar yet indescribably familiar. It seemed as if—

"Master?"

Mountain Wind spoke in astonishment, frozen in place. As his voice fell, he heard—

Whoosh!

Flames in the Flying Phoenix Abyss surged violently, trembling incessantly. The flames seemed to have a life of their own, falling into an intensely emotional state due to human affairs.

In an instant.

The flames seemed to contract and then appeared as if they were about to disperse.

"Skylark!"

Mountain Wind was startled.

This Nirvana was crucial; slight disturbances would not only result in failure but being completely consumed by the Nirvana Fire and never being able to resurrect was truly terrifying.

At this moment, the Nirvana Fire fluctuated uncontrollably, clearly spurred by Skylark's agitated mind and spirit, leading to inner demons.

"Not good!"

Mountain Wind was deeply anxious, his Mana surged, ready to act.

But Lu Qingfeng acted first.

He swept his large sleeve, and a clear light shone on the flames, immediately calming them, and then spoke in a gentle voice, "Undertake Nirvana properly."

"Phew!"

Seeing this, Mountain Wind felt assured and couldn't help but sigh with relief.

Then he watched Lu Qingfeng.

His gaze fell on the flames in the abyss, seeing four layers of color inside and gradually a fifth layer of color developing.

"Nine-Colored Phoenix."

"Is this the fifth Nirvana?"

Lu Qingfeng turned to Mountain Wind and asked.

"Yes."

Mountain Wind was somewhat wooden and dazed.

Hearing this, Lu Qingfeng slightly nodded.

In the past.

He spent two lifetimes in the Black Star Realm, and in the second lifetime, he enlightened two mountain beasts in the Two Pole Star, namely Mountain Wind and Skylark. This was his first time using the Enlightenment method from the "Yellow Court Scripture" after he mastered it on the third layer.

Since then.

Mountain Wind and Skylark were enlightened and followed Lu Qingfeng for cultivation until Lu Qingfeng journeyed to the starry sky.

Throughout.

Although Lu Qingfeng did not formally accept them as disciples, he treated them no differently from other disciples like Lin Feng.

As Skylark had a bird's body, Lu Qingfeng taught her the "Nine-Colored Phoenix Technique." This was a technique he acquired from the Changqing Realm, which had been strengthened to a True Sect Level Cultivation Method. When cultivated to the extreme, it could grant the Earth Immortal Dao Fruit, far from ordinary.

By cultivating this method, one could undergo nine Nirvanas.

Each Nirvana resulted in a significant enhancement in cultivation level and bloodline. Once nine Nirvanas were completed, one could ascend to the Earth Immortal Fruit Position, even directly aiming for the pinnacle methods of Longevity.

Originally a plain mountain bird, Skylark was now undergoing her fifth Nirvana, yet already approaching the status of a True Immortal.

This speaks to the effectiveness of the method.

However—

"Nirvana is perilous; not only are there internal demons, but also the fear of natural and man-made disasters, requiring a powerful protector to not leave your side."

"Do not disturb your mind."

Seeing the flames fluctuate again, Lu Qingfeng spoke, and with a flick of a green bamboo staff in his hand, immediately the Six Roots were purified, the six senses calmed, and the flames became stable, no longer tumultuous.

Upon seeing this.

Mountain Wind showed surprise, and finally, he was completely reassured. He had guarded Skylark's Nirvana five times and understood the situation of Nirvana the best. Now the fire inside the Nirvana was raging continuously, but externally, it looked as calm as water, precisely the most secure state within Nirvana.

Internal demons did not invade.

External disasters did not arrive.

The success of Nirvana was merely a matter of time.

"Nirvana is indeed perilous."

"But with my protection, the first seven Nirvanas are not a concern."

Lu Qingfeng chuckled softly to himself.

A mere fifth Nirvana could hardly pose a challenge to him.

Having done all this.

Lu Qingfeng turned around, saw Mountain Wind following step by step behind him, his aged face had a complex expression, he just stared at him, unable to speak a word.

After over a hundred thousand years.

Seeing Lu Qingfeng again was a huge shock for Mountain Wind.

Although he is now a highly respected ancestor of the Guangyuan Immortal Sect and a Mahayana True Immortal, the person before him is the master who had enlightened him, led him through the beginning of his cultivation journey, and taught him both Cultivation Methods and Techniques.

The deep longing.

Suddenly reuniting made Mountain Wind feel ill at ease and at a loss.

"Why so restrained?"

Lu Qingfeng looked at Mountain Wind and couldn't help but smile.

He was also sentimental.

In the past.

When he encountered a leopard in the forest, he bestowed fortune. At that time, the leopard was confused, its mouth could not speak, yet it cried out, eyes flickering excitedly with tears rolling down.

Seeing Lu Qingfeng, it knelt on its knees, constantly nodding its head, as if performing a kowtow.

Since then.

He had become a Daoist Child under Lu Qingfeng.

Years have passed.

The once naïve mountain beast, after Transformation, became a man with thick eyebrows and big eyes, an innocent young man, fearless of heaven and earth. Yet, Mountain Wind could not withstand the ravages of time and had become the weathered elder he now was, his body already stooped.

Mountain Wind looked at Lu Qingfeng for a long time, and finally snapped out of his daze.

"Master—"

With a choked voice, Mountain Wind's knees weakened, and with a 'thud,' he knelt, lying prone on the ground, his shoulders continuously trembling.

"A grandmaster like you should not display such a state; it may be laughable."

Lu Qingfeng helped Mountain Wind up.

Yet saw the latter's eyes already reddened, tears streaming down his face.

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