Yellow Court Daoist

Certainly.

These two individuals also have considerable renown among the True Immortals of the Upper Realm.

Yet in their descent to the mortal world, they remained dormant until just before their Core Formation stage, barely revealing themselves, leaving Lu Qingfeng knowing very little about them.

"Go on, tell me more."

Lu Qingfeng became interested and prompted.

Master Xuan Music pondered for a moment, organized his thoughts, and began to narrate smoothly.

It turned out that both Chen Shang and Luo Ming were top talents of one realm. Not only did they dominate one realm, but they also cut through brambles and thorns to ascend as True Immortals and ascended to the Upper Realm. Once there, they joined the Thunder Department, became disciples under the Demon-breaking Thunder God and the Flying Heaven Star Suppressing God, and were highly valued.

The Demon-breaking Thunder God and the Flying Heaven Star Suppressing General were just among the Divine Generals with thousands of soldiers under their command.

With Chen Shang and Luo Ming, by leveraging their command of troops, they made repeated contributions within the Thunder Department. Chen Shang and Luo Ming also gained fame because of this and stood out among the many True Immortals of the Thunder Department.

In the eyes of the various Thunder Department Gods, there was quite a hope to attain the Earth Immortal Dao Fruit.

That they would descend to the mortal world in the same reincarnation as them was something that Xuan Music and the other two had not anticipated.

"It seems these two have great ambitions; their descent to the mortal, this time, must be aimed at the opportunities within the Changqing Realm. They want to rise with the tide and seek to achieve the highest realm in one realm; they not only want to attain Earth Immortalhood but also to strive for the Heavenly Immortal Dao Fruit!"

Master Zi Qi spoke, his eyes flashing with astounding fighting spirit.

"Earth Immortal!"

"Heavenly Immortal!"

Both Xuan Music and Chang Lin's eyes shone with light.

Of the True Immortals who descended this time, which one wouldn't desire to attain the Dao Fruits of Earth and even Heavenly Immortals? Upon returning to the Upper Realm, one would immediately become a Divine General of the Thunder Department on par with their own master ancestors, or even a Thunder Department God.

A revered status, with troops pouring in like rain.

That is the true prestige, revered by ten thousand gods.

However, very few True Immortals who had hope of attaining the Earth Immortal Dao Fruit were willing to risk the peril of descending into mortal reincarnation.

After all, in this life, they were already in reach of Earth Immortality. Descending adds many dangers, let alone that it differs from the previous life.

Take Chang Fengzi and Chang Qi for example.

Both were True Immortals of the heavens once, who fell into the dust of the mortal realm, dreaming of going even higher.

In the end, they fell at the hands of Lower Realm Mortal Cultivators.

Possibilities of entering the cycle of reincarnations and eternally sinking are extremely high. If they encountered a True Immortal, a mortal cultivator like Lu Qingfeng could extinguish them with a single thought.

Therefore.

Like Chang Lin True Immortal, like Master Zi Qi, like Master Xuan Music, who were nearing the end of their Life Spans and had no hopes of enlightenment, they would contend for the rare opportunity in the Changqing Realm, fight desperately, and reincarnate into the mortal world.

Success would mean becoming an Immortal God in the heavens in another life.

Failure would mean becoming dust for all eternity.

Chen Shang and Luo Ming were different.

They really had great courage; they had hopes of attaining Earth Immortality and achieving everlasting life, yet they chose to descend into the mortal world. Willing to face incredible risks, presumably not just for the sake of an Earth Immortal Dao Fruit.

Heavenly Immortal!

That was their true pursuit!

"Great courage, great resolve."

"When I have the time, I indeed should meet these two True Immortals."

Lu Qingfeng couldn't help but become curious.

Those who had such courage and could swiftly rise in the lower realm surely had extraordinary aspects. He has been leading the world alone for two hundred years since he descended, feeling quite lonely.

Now there was someone who could stand shoulder to shoulder with him, making Lu Qingfeng's heart fluctuate for once.

...

With thoughts in his mind.

Opportunity came soon after.

The Changqing Realm.

Master Soul Searching Guangyuan was the first to cross the Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulations, becoming the world's first True Man between heaven and earth.

It shocked the world.

It is said that when Master Guang Yuan, the World's First Immortal, was passing his tribulations, the winds and clouds gathered. Master Guang Yuan leaped into the Heavenly Tribulations, taking control of thunder with one hand, and in a flicker, the tribulation dissipated.

Truly unmatched elegance.

Following the Core Formation of Soul Searching Guangyuan.

Three years later.

Across the world, five more True Men emerged, successively:

Lin Chao of the Six-Eyed Heavenly Gate!

Sima Han of the Dongling Sword Sect!

Ling Feng of the Four Bright Sect!

Chen Shang of the Breaking Demon Sect!

Scattercultivator Luo Ming of the Zhenxing Temple!

Suddenly, the names of these five great True Men spread throughout the Changqing Realm, crowning the collective cultivators of the world.

Among them, Lin Chao and Sima Han already had great reputations.

More than a hundred years ago, when Soul Searching Guangyuan killed Chang Fengzi, who was unrivaled, these two were figures of equal fame with Chang Fengzi. They also went to General Ridge originally to challenge Guang Yuanzi.

Unexpectedly, Master Guang Yuan's thunderous methods killed the Reincarnated True Immortal Chang Fengzi.

The two did not dare to act rashly, became friendly with Master Guang Yuan, and after returning to their Sects, they also led one side, stirring up a significant presence.

But the latter three.

Ling Feng, Chen Shang, Scattercultivator Luo Ming, were all low-key figures.

Their renown was not obvious.

This time they shot to fame in one step, becoming known to the world.

The ascension of six Great True Men announced to the world that the grand drama of heaven and earth was slowly unfolding.

Everyone is expecting whether the latter five in their Core Formation would head to General Ridge in Chen Country to challenge Soul Searching Guangyuan, to challenge this head of Changqing Realm who has held the title of 'The World's First Immortal' for two hundred years.

Before the results could come.

An unexpected change occurred first in Jin Country.

...

Three years later.

Jin Country.

Located directly north of Chen Country, a small country with few people. Other countries abound with Immortal Sects, yet Jin Country has but few, apart from Zhenxing Temple on Cangming Mountain, only a Heavenly Decree Mansion on White Rock Mountain can barely be considered notable.

All others are minor sects, not inheriting the traditions of Upper Realm Immortals.

One thousand eight hundred miles north of White Rock Mountain stands a Black Mountain, towering and solitary.

Black Mountain laid in ruins, like a long spear piercing straight into the sky, tearing through the clouds. Upon its body, layer upon layer of chains were coiled around it, reminiscent of an ancient penal mountain suppressing demons and monsters.

This was a mountain that abruptly emerged more than a hundred years ago, after the second occurrence of Heavenly Change.

Across the entire Changqing Realm, there are seventy-two Black Mountains of various sizes.

The one beside White Rock Mountain, within the boundaries of Jin Country, is merely the smallest. Inside and outside Black Mountain, thick fog pervaded, enveloping a corner of the world. Some had tried to enter, and countless were ultimately trapped and died within. However, those who managed to come out alive harvested no small gains.

Some obtained fragments of Magic Artifacts left by ancients, carefully refining them, and despite being broken, they possessed formidable power.

Others unearthed True Skill inheritances from within, dominating a territory, and even went on to establish their own sects.

Thus, it attracted an endless stream of mortals and cultivators to sequentially enter the various Black Mountains. But those who were fated to find opportunities were after all few and far between.

Those lucky enough to make it out were all wandering through the mist. Once inside, one could not see where Black Mountain was situated, nor know where they stood.

Whether one could exit was entirely up to luck.

And they would not enter a second time.

As time went on, Black Mountain remained mysterious.

On this day.

A corner of Black Mountain's mysterious veil was lifted.

The fog gradually dissipated, and the strange force field lessened. From a bird's-eye view, one could finally see the full picture of Black Mountain—

Iron chains wrapped around it.

It was collapsed and in ruins.

Inside and outside Black Mountain, the sound of ghosts wailing and wolves howling was incessant, as was the sound of swords clashing and horses neighing.

Upon closer inspection.

One could see the Black Mountain emitting a ghostly aura, resentment soaring to the sky.

Rattle!

Rattle!

The heavy iron chains constantly trembled, making noises. It seemed as if the resentment was colliding against them; it also seemed as if the demons suppressed beneath Black Mountain were attempting to break free.

As the iron chains vibrated, Black Mountain trembled, the whole land shook with it, putting everyone on edge.

Cultivators and strong beings from all four corners of the Changqing Realm rushed here due to Black Mountain appearing in this world.

Upper Realm True Immortals, evidently knew much more.

Whether it was the group of five spearheaded by Lin Chao and Sima Han who had just advanced to Core Formation, or the Reincarnated True Immortals still hovering in Spirit Void, each and every one of them dashed toward Black Mountain in Jin Country. Most of these individuals were the core of Immortal Sects. When they made a move, entire Immortal Sects would act accordingly.

The major Immortal Sects were the center of attention within the Changqing Realm.

Once the Immortal Sects were on the move, many Loose Cultivators and Small Sects who were clueless also followed the wind, converging in Jin Country.

In an instant.

Thousands and tens of thousands of cultivators flowed into Jin Country, drawing attention.

Soul Searching Temple.

Master Guang Yuanzi of Soul Searching Temple personally led the team, with Chang Lin, Zi Qi, Xuan Music, and others all in tow.

Descending upon Jin Country.

...

On the third month of Black Mountain's mist gradually dissipating.

A group approached with a whistling sound.

The leader rode a Five-colored Flying Phoenix, dressed in a green Daoist robe.

It was none other than Lu Qingfeng.

Following him.

Chang Lin, Zi Qi, and Xuan Music, three Reincarnated True Immortals, clad in white robes, stood tall with an exceptional air of elegance.

Zhang Wenye, Chen Fengyu, and thirteen other Spirit Void Practitioners followed behind.

The remaining thirty-plus Spirit Void Practitioners stayed behind in Chen Country, unable to leave entirely.

"That is Black Mountain."

Zhang Wenye looked forward, only to see Black Mountain standing tall, reaching a thousand feet high. Like a long spear piercing the sky, shattering the clouds. Previously shrouded in fog, the mountain's body locked by iron chains was barely discernible.

Now, as the fog thinned, at first glance, a killing intent surged directly towards them, shocking one's soul.

"Demon Suppressing Mountain!"

The eyes of the three from Chang Lin were filled with flashing eagerness, unlike the others who were curious and shocked, their faces showed anticipation.

Lu Qingfeng looked at Black Mountain before him, his expectations also burgeoning from the details he learned from the trio.

Spirit Void Practitioners moved with speed.

All practitioners from Soul Searching Temple rode spiritual birds, arriving at the foot of Black Mountain in a flash upon seeing it.

By this time, groups of cultivators had already gathered outside Black Mountain.

"Five-colored Flying Phoenix! It's Soul Searching Temple!"

"The green-robed Daoist must be Master Guang Yuan. Living up to his reputation as The World's First Immortal, he truly appears elegant and distinguished!"

"That's for sure. It's said that Master Guang Yuan, despite not being a Reincarnated True Immortal, can suppress many Reincarnated True Immortals, which is really impressive."

"Apart from Master Guang Yuan, Soul Searching Temple has also brought sixteen Spirit Void Practitioners. Such a move is worthy of the world's number one Immortal Sect!"

...

The arrival of Soul Searching Temple immediately caused an uproar.

Whether it was the renown of Soul Searching Guangyuan or the influence of Soul Searching Temple itself, both were the strongest in the Changqing Realm.

Every single action was closely watched by the people.

Yet as strong as they were, their popularity was indeed very poor.

The various Immortal Sects that had arrived early stayed put, merely observing from the sidelines, but did not come forward to greet them.

One reason was that Lu Qingfeng had traveled through the Seven Countries in the past, stepping over various Spiritual Mountains, forcibly borrowing Cultivation Techniques, seizing Spiritual Objects, and forming rivalries.

Another reason was that Lu Qingfeng, merely a mortal cultivator, was able to suppress the various Reincarnated True Immortals. These Immortal Sects' True Immortals felt humiliated and prideful, naturally not going forward to welcome them.

With Reincarnated True Immortals serving as the pillars of the Immortal Sects, if they remained still, the sects themselves naturally would not act.

Lu Qingfeng, however, paid them no mind and was merely assessing Black Mountain before him.

Black Mountain stood tall.

It was awe-inspiring from afar.

Approaching it, one felt as though Divine Mountain had settled in the heart, bringing with it a sonorous heaviness.

The original dense fog was gradually thinning, becoming sparser. Following this trend, in at most one or two months, it would completely dissipate.

At this time, many cultivators and various Immortal Sects gathered outside Black Mountain, clearly awaiting the moment when the fog fully lifted before venturing into Black Mountain to explore the unknown.

Lu Qingfeng led the practitioners of Soul Searching Temple and occupied the nearest mountain peak outside Black Mountain.

Previously, this mountain peak was occupied by the group from Seven Insect Immortal Mountain.

Upon Lu Qingfeng's arrival, he forcibly took it over. The lingering prestige from Master Guang Yuan decades ago, when he first killed Chang Qi, then seized the inheritance, was still potent. The Seven Insect Immortal Mountain dared not voice their anger and meekly retreated.