Forty-nine years passed, and there were many changes both inside and outside of the Awakened Sky Cosmos.
While it was not a secret amongst the peak higher echelon experts that Yan Zhaoge had spent searching for the swords, most people naturally did not know about it.
In the Sky Beyond Heaven, people lived and multiplied. Martial artists focused on cultivation and were more concerned about the things around them.
At this moment, on Broad Creed Mountain, a multi-colored light suddenly rose from the back mountain, streams of Immortal qi circulating.
Outside one of the abodes stood a valiant man who looked to be in his thirties or forties. His hair was slightly stained with frost, and his features were extremely handsome.
Just by standing there, he had an eye-catching presence, as if he was the center of the world.
Even the multicolored light in the cave next to the man didn’t seem as dazzling in front of him.
However, the man looked rather happy at this moment. His eyes were filled with joy as he bowed solemnly towards the cave abode. “Master, congratulations on successfully passing the Immortal Mortal Tribulation, pushing open the Immortal Door, and attaining the Leakless Body.”
There were a few people standing behind the man. Their cultivation levels varied, and the person in the lead was an extremely tall and beautiful woman.
The few of them were also overjoyed. They bowed solemnly towards the cave abode. “Congratulations, Master, for successfully passing the Immortal Mortal Tribulation, pushing open the Door of Immortality, and attaining the Leakless Body.”
The door of the cave residence was pushed open, and a skinny old man walked out. He smiled and said, “Sorry to keep you waiting.”
It was precisely Broad Creed Mountain’s former Chief, Yuan Zhengfeng.
Looking at that valiant man, he sighed emotionally, “Yan Di, how can a lofty Heavenly Monarch act as a protector for a Martial Saint’s tribulation?
You and I both know that you can only rely on yourself during the Immortal Mortal Tribulation. Others can’t help you, so there’s no need for you to wait here. “
A faint smile appeared on Yan Di’s face, “It is only natural for a disciple to stand guard for his Master.”
“You …” Yuan Zhengfeng wasn’t a pretentious person either. He laughed and shook his head. “It’s enough that you have the heart. Why bother with etiquette?
The younger generation is the backbone of our sect and even the Outland. Don’t lose the bigger picture because of a small gain. Counting the days, the forty-nine year period should be up soon, right? “
“The forty-nine year period is about to come.”
Yan Di first answered Yuan Zhengfeng’s question before saying, “Shedding mortality and becoming an Immortal will always be different. This disciple will definitely come this time.”
Yuan Zhengfeng waved his hand and said with a smile, “The student surpasses the master, carrying on the past and opening up the future. To be able to see today’s flourishing scene, this old man is satisfied.”
“For me to be able to shed my mortal body and become an immortal, it can be said that it is all thanks to you young people. It is all thanks to the current environment of the Sky Beyond Heavens and the strength of our sect. This old man cannot boast about himself.”
Yan Di smiled, “Master, with your current cultivation base and longevity, you are still very young. It would not be wrong to say that you are a youth. You are not an old man, much less an old man.”
“If I’m used to it, it means that my mental state has aged.”
Yuan Zhengfeng laughed self-deprecatingly. “If it wasn’t for the fact that I was spurred on by all of you, I would only be passing my days no matter how much longer I have.”
The tall woman by Yan Di’s side now spoke, “Master, it is precisely because your heart has yet to dissipate that you are able to improve unceasingly now. You can look forward to even greater accomplishments in the future.”
This woman was naturally Yan Di’s senior apprentice-sister, Yuan Zhengfeng’s personal disciple, Fu Enshu.
Beside Yan Di and her stood Feng Chi and the others. Although their cultivation bases varied, they were all Yuan Zhengfeng’s personal disciples. Today, they were here to welcome their master and congratulate him.
Objectively speaking, Yuan Zhengfeng’s talent in martial arts was very high. If he had grown up in the current environment of the Broad Creed Mountain, his achievements would have been even more eye-catching.
Back then, the environment and experiences of the Eight Extremities World had dragged Yuan Zhengfeng down to a certain extent.
He might not have been able to reach the limits of his own potential.
Fortunately, he still managed to catch up with the great development of the Sky Beyond Heavens and the Broad Creed Mountain.
Cultivating wholeheartedly without any distractions, Yuan Zhengfeng still managed to ascend to a height that many people might not be able to reach in their entire lives.
Therefore, although Yuan Zhengfeng’s long-lost sharpness and drive arose in his heart, he did not feel too much pity for his life, nor did he have any thoughts of blaming others.
Having experienced the darkest times of the Broad Creed Mountain in the Eight Extremities World, his state of mind was very peaceful.
He was already much luckier than his master Zhan Xilou, senior apprentice-uncle Zhan Dongge, and the others. He was also luckier than many people of the same generation.
“Perhaps I can still continue to advance. However, it’s merely the icing on the cake for the revival of our Daoism.”
Yuan Zhengfeng smiled slightly, “The future is ultimately created by all of you. Being able to witness the golden age and contribute to it, this old man is very comforted.”
Feng Chi said, “The golden age is gradually getting stronger. Our Daoism’s experts have been continuously emerging all these years. Speaking of Immortal Realm experts, other than you who pushed open the Immortal Door, not long ago, the Ingenious Flying Peak’s Red Lotus Cliff’s Brocade Emperor had successfully Duo Qis Fused Aura, passed the Pure Profound Tribulation, and ascended to the Tranquil Profound Immortal Realm.”
“Is that so?” Yuan Zhengfeng nodded repeatedly, “That’s truly a joyous occasion.”
Before meeting Yang Jian who was residing in the Tushita Palace, Yan Zhaoge, Fu Yunchi, and Cao Jie had studied the Grand Clear direct lineage and recreated the art of severing one’s emotions and parasitizing.
With this art, the Brocade Emperor – Fu Yunchi’s future path was finally clear and smooth again.
After these years of hard work, he had successfully created two clones, which were entrusted with his two daughters’ emotions. Forgetting his emotions wasn’t heartless, and he returned to the righteous path. Compared to the Black-clothed Brocade Emperor’s attempt to borrow the Grand Simplicity Splendour Cloud, this was a better method.
After solving all the problems in the True Immortal Realm, Fu Yunchi finally attempted the Pure Profound Tribulation and successfully passed the tribulation. With the Duo Qis Fused Aura, he ascended to the Profound Immortal Realm, and there was another Sovereign in the Sky beyond Skies.
“Oh, it seems like I have to go to the Red Lotus Cliff.” Yuan Zhengfeng said.
Fu Enshu smiled slightly, “There’s no hurry. Perhaps it’s the Brocade Emperor’s turn to come to our place.”
Generally speaking, such a joyous occasion would be kept a secret. If it was announced to the whole world, the other forces that had no grudges against each other would usually send people to congratulate them.
If it was a coincidence that someone from two forces ascended to the Immortal Realm at the same time, they would send people to congratulate each other, and the other forces would send two groups of people to attend the ceremony.
However, if one of the forces had an expert of a higher level, such as the Brocade Emperor, according to the tacit etiquette, the Broad Creed Mountain’s Immortal Emperor, Yuan Zhengfeng, and the other forces’ representatives would go to the Red Lotus Cliff together. While Yuan Zhengfeng congratulated Fu Yunchi, he would also receive the gifts from others.
Such a situation was extremely rare, but it wasn’t unprecedented. So, everyone just had to follow the rules.
However, Fu Enshu’s words made Yuan Zhengfeng slightly stunned.
Although the Broad Creed Mountain’s current status and power far surpassed the Red Lotus Cliff, the Broad Creed Mountain’s style in the Sky beyond Skies wasn’t domineering. This kind of thing wouldn’t break the established rules.
There was only one possibility for Fu Yunchi and the Red Lotus Cliff to go to the Broad Creed Mountain instead.
In the Broad Creed Mountain, there was an expert of a higher level than the Profound Immortal Realm!
“Could it be Zhaoge …” Yuan Zhengfeng thought for a while and revealed a joyful expression.
At this moment, before he finished his sentence, five-colored lights shot up to the sky from another cave manor in the back mountain of the Broad Creed Mountain!
Roiling rainbow lights filled the entire heaven and earth, continuously spreading towards the surroundings.
As the wind and clouds surged, it seemed to have enveloped the entire Sky beyond Skies, and was even sweeping outwards.
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