Phi-Fic Chapter 223 From this day forward, let immortals flourish.
Chapter 223 From this day forward, let immortals flourish.
In the darkness, an indescribable gaze slowly descended from the heavens.
The gaze of Heaven once again pierced through the endless void, silently landing on Chu Lengyu.
Amidst the vast expanse of clouds and water, all the scenery suddenly lost its original colors, transforming into a pure, flawless, and boundless white world.
This white was so pure that it swallowed all the surrounding light and sound, enveloping Chu Lengyu in a silent and invisible pure white domain.
Within this strange space, the Heavenly Dao seemed to have used some kind of supernatural power to completely sever all connections with the outside world.
Chu Lengyu tried to sense it, but found that even her natal magic weapon, the Dubu Sword that was always by her side, was blocked and could not respond.
However, the two Jizhou Cauldrons and Yongzhou Cauldrons that had been successfully refined still emitted a faint spiritual light.
As the most precious treasures of humanity, their status is so lofty that even the Heavenly Dao within this small world cannot affect them in the slightest.
This pure white space, like a light yet resilient bubble, isolates the outside world from the inside, making it easy for Chu Lengyu to break through.
Faced with the unknown, she felt no fear whatsoever, and her expression was not solemn; in fact, it could be described as relaxed.
As she stood up, she said, "It seems... that incident at Mount Tai was not a coincidence."
The Heavenly Dao remained silent, utterly still, gazing at Chu Lengyu below with an air of detachment from worldly affairs, its gaze seemingly filled with profound meaning.
In this barren world, it is destined that high-level life cannot be nurtured, just as it is difficult for towering trees to grow in the desert.
Otherwise, thousands of years later, the cultivators on Mount Wu, despite passing down their knowledge and making tireless efforts from generation to generation, would only be able to move forward by groping their way, creating a rudimentary system of acquired and innate realms.
In the vast world of cultivation, this is merely equivalent to the lowest level of Qi Refining cultivator.
However, Chu Lengyu appeared.
From the moment she first drew upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, displaying her extraordinary talent and cultivation methods, this unique girl had already quietly attracted the attention of the Heavenly Dao.
What's more, her promotion speed is so fast!
To the Heavenly Dao, a hundred or a thousand years in the human world are but an insignificant moment in the long river of time, fleeting in the blink of an eye.
But in just six months, Chu Lengyu had already reached the Golden Core Perfection Realm. His achievement and progress were so great that they were practically a miracle.
This situation is like Him discovering, in the blink of an eye, that a whale has suddenly appeared in His own shallow pond, and has the power to overturn the pond!
How could Heaven possibly pretend it didn't discover this?
Moreover, the power of a Golden Core cultivator is already the limit that this world can withstand, and also the limit that the Heavenly Dao can control.
According to the Heavenly Dao, Chu Lengyu, who is at the Golden Core stage, is already an invincible being in the world. Her actions are enough to cause the heavens and earth to change color and the wind and clouds to surge. Even if He were to take action, it would be difficult to suppress her. That is why Mount Tai made a gesture of goodwill.
When Chu Lengyu attempted to break through to the Nascent Soul realm, the Five-Nine Tribulation Lightning was the final act of Heaven's Dao, using all the power of this world to stop her.
However, the tribulation of the small world is ultimately limited by its own status and power. Even if the Heavenly Dao goes all out, it can only barely manage to stop Chu Lengyu's unstoppable path of advancement.
Heaven may have the will, but not the power.
Since He couldn't stop her, He had to have a conversation with her personally—this outsider.
Chu Lengyu already had a pretty good idea of what had happened, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.
Unexpectedly, the Heavenly Dao couldn't sit still any longer and took the initiative to negotiate with her.
She happens to have a few minor issues and requests that she can discuss with Him.
……
A month passed in the blink of an eye.
After overcoming the tribulation, Chu Lengyu successfully advanced to the Nascent Soul stage. Although her cultivation had made a qualitative leap, she still needed to carefully hone her skills to ensure a smoother path of cultivation in the future.
Since breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, she has mastered the art of spatial teleportation without a teacher.
This spell is extremely magical, but as it is a talent spell of the Nascent Soul stage, she is in a state of knowing how to use it but not why it works, so she can only put it aside for the time being and study it slowly in the future.
After a month of quiet cultivation and adjustment, Chu Lengyu finally felt that she had recovered her condition. Only then did she use her magic to ride the wind and waves and return to the Pine Forest Cottage.
When she appeared in the courtyard of Pine Forest Cottage, Lüyun and the others immediately came to greet her.
Lu Yun's face was full of worry, her gaze sweeping over Chu Lengyu as if to confirm whether she was safe and sound.
Her eyes immediately filled with joy upon confirming her safe return.
"Miss, you're finally back!" Green Bamboo exclaimed excitedly. "You have no idea how worried we've been these past few days. Every time I heard a noise outside, I thought it was you returning, but it was never..."
Chu Lengyu gently patted Lüyun's shoulder and said with a smile, "I'm back safe and sound, aren't I? Don't worry."
Others also stepped forward to congratulate and pay their respects to Chu Lengyu.
They knew the importance of Chu Lengyu's tribulation this time, and they understood what it meant for her to successfully overcome it.
Chu Lengyu spoke with each of them, thanking them for their care and support, with a gentle smile always on her face.
She inquired about the situation at Songlin Xiaozhu and the outside world during her absence, and Master Lu Dan gave her a detailed report.
He not only described the progress of cultivation on the estate, but also analyzed the trends of various countries and some new policies recently introduced by the Great Xia Dynasty. His report was clear and well-organized, and his analysis was thorough, giving Chu Lengyu a more comprehensive understanding of the current situation.
After listening, she nodded, indicating her satisfaction.
Lu Danshi was determined to join her, and he was very proactive and did a great job in all aspects, so he was worth continuing to cultivate.
As for the members of Jade Cauldron Pavilion who joined later, although they are not as loyal as Alchemist Lu, it is only a matter of time.
Huang Yi and the others had arrived in front of her. Chu Lengyu reached out and beckoned, and the two door god paintings were drawn by an invisible force and slowly floated to her side. The two door gods took the initiative to appear and pay their respects.
Whether it was the four Yellow Turban Warriors or the two Gatekeepers, they all appeared exceptionally respectful in front of Chu Lengyu at this moment. They lowered their heads and bowed, their expressions revealing deep awe.
The aura of the Venerable One is now as deep and unfathomable as the ocean, and as radiant as the sun, illuminating all directions. This makes Huang Yi and the others, who already held her in great awe, even more terrified and dare not entertain any speculation.
The venerable one before them was no longer the girl who needed their protection; she had truly stood at the pinnacle of this world.
Chu Lengyu's gaze swept over them one by one, a hint of reminiscence flashing in her eyes.
These were the people who came to her side when she was at her weakest and helped her a lot.
What she once promised, she can finally fulfill now.
The Qingzhou Cauldron, now fully refined, appeared in her palm. Though small, it exuded an extremely terrifying aura.
Chu Lengyu smiled and said, "Recently, I have successfully refined this Qingzhou Cauldron and used it to open the gate of Mount Tai."
Upon hearing this, the four strongmen looked at each other, seemingly bewildered, while the two door gods were also momentarily confused, not understanding what their lord meant.
Only Aurora Fox, familiar with the routine, perched on Green Bamboo's shoulder, recalling the experiences of the past month, her heart trembling.
Its owner is truly remarkable.
What she's thinking about is the prototype of Heaven and Hell!
Seeing this, Chu Lengyu paused, not explaining the matter of Mount Tai for the time being, and then said with considerable pride, "Moreover, I have already discussed with the Heavenly Dao, and from now on, I can freely practice the path of immortals!"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone was shocked!
Whether it was her negotiations with the Heavenly Dao or her efforts to reorganize the divine and immortal paths, everything she did was beyond their imagination. Who could not be shocked and excited?
Even though Lu Danshi and the others' first reaction was to subconsciously doubt the truth of the matter, since it was Chu Lengyu who said it, they would put aside their doubts.
Because, in their hearts, Chu Lengyu was already an almost mythical figure.
Master Lu blushed with excitement, immediately cupped his hands in a salute, and hurriedly asked, "Please tell me more, young lady!"
"To elaborate? I'm afraid it would take three days and three nights to finish." Chu Lengyu chuckled lightly, calm and composed, and comforted her, "Alchemist, there's no need to rush, just watch."
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Disclaimer: Although the path of immortality is promoted here, until the last volume, there will only be one female protagonist who is a proper cultivator. This principle of uniqueness will not be shaken.