Chapter 104: Ascending to the Heavenly Court, Paying Homage to the Heavenly Venerable (Second Update)

Chapter 104: Ascending to the Heavenly Court to Pay Homage to the Celestial Sovereign (Second Update)

When scattered cultivators seek refuge, the most they receive are some treasures as rewards. But when a grand immortal sect and an alliance ascend to the Heavenly Court, it signifies that among the immortals of the Three Realms, the Heavenly Court holds weight and acknowledges the Great Celestial Sovereign. Such influence is minuscule indeed.

To other immortals, giving up a carefree immortal life to become a god burdened with endless duties seems utterly senseless—a self-inflicted punishment. Yet here it was, appearing in one, then two instances; a perfect beginning.

A mere handful of immortal sects is insignificant compared to the multitude of immortals in the primordial wilderness, yet they exist. This was Luo Feng’s first strategic move.

The main peak of the Tai’er Sect houses thirty-six inner disciples. Beyond lies the rear mountain, the sacred place for Tai’er immortals to cultivate. Only four can enter this rear mountain: Tai’er immortals, Nine Lotus immortals, Primordial Spirit immortals, and now, one more—Immortal Luo.

The Nine Lotus immortal was a female cultivator dressed in white robes; the Primordial Spirit immortal bore a cyan complexion, clearly a master of divine arts. The Tai’er immortal appeared as a handsome young man with a radiant halo suspended above his mind, constantly exhibiting divine splendor and flaunting his status.

However, Luo Feng strongly suspected this was a disguise worn by the Tai’er immortal. Publicly claiming to be an Earth Immortal, but in truth a Golden Immortal—this old coin’s words could not be trusted.

The Tai’er immortal smiled gently and said, “Tian Yi, I understand your purpose. However, severing karmic ties is a sect rule of the Tai’er Sect.”

Luo Tianyi bowed respectfully. “Honored Ancestor, I have no intention of breaking sect rules or asking disciples to descend the mountain in disorder. Rather, I seek to arrange periodic exchanges between disciples of the six sects to avoid isolated cultivation, which wastes effort and energy.”

In truth, this sect rule was problematic. The Tai’er Sect originally had only inner disciples—just a few cats, big and small. This rule was naturally meant to protect the immature fledgling cultivators.

As the Tai’er Sect gradually grew, what was once beneficial became detrimental. However, since this rule was established by the Ancestor, no one dared to alter it lightly.

The Nine Lotus immortal and Primordial Spirit immortal glanced toward the Tai’er immortal. If possible, they would support revising the sect rules.

The Tai’er immortal smiled calmly. “You are the sect leader. Naturally, the decision rests with you.”

The two immortals breathed a sigh of relief.

Unexpectedly, Luo Feng then smiled and said, “One more matter, may I have the Ancestor’s permission?”

The Tai’er immortal raised his eyelid, asking, “What is it?”

Luo Feng respectfully replied, “I have discussed with the leaders of the other six sects, and we plan for the Seven Primordial Sects to ascend to the Heavenly Court in the future. I wonder what the Ancestor’s view is.”

The Tai’er immortal’s eyes narrowed as he scrutinized Luo Feng.

Ascending to the Heavenly Court was naturally a good thing, capable of avoiding the catastrophe of enfeoffing gods. The Tai’er immortal had long entertained this idea but was reluctant to live a monotonous divine official life day after day.

Hence, he founded the Tai’er Sect, hoping to drift through days and survive the calamity of god enfeoffment.

These were not the main points. The key issue was that Luo Feng bypassed him and made decisions with other sect leaders without permission.

Did he take him for dead?

The Tai’er immortal carefully examined Luo Tianyi once again.

Could he be a spy? No, no. Which spy could hide their true identity for three thousand years? And a traveler from another world was even less likely; only a fellow traveler could understand a traveler. Those who had just crossed over called him a Dragon Proud Heaven, a compliment indeed.

How could there be such a stingy traveler in this world? Even the painstaking cultivators of the primordial wilderness were not like this.

Gazing at Luo Tianyi’s aura, fluctuating and elusive, could it be that he was mistaken—this youth had already ascended to Golden Immortal?

This thought flashed through the Tai’er immortal’s mind but was immediately dismissed.

Impossible! This youth had only cultivated for a few years. Achieving Golden Immortal in three thousand years? If that rumor spread, even innate demons would be furious.

If not Golden Immortal, then most likely an Earth Immortal, at most a Heavenly Immortal.

Thinking so, the Tai’er immortal relaxed slightly, a smile appearing.

To an Earth Immortal or Heavenly Immortal, he was a mere ant before a dignified Golden Immortal.

This youth, this humble Daoist, could still be handled—he would never escape his grasp!

Heh heh, today you shall know who rules the Tai’er Sect.

A cold sneer crept to the corner of the Tai’er immortal’s mouth.

The Tai’er immortal sneered, Luo Feng saw it clearly, unmistakably.

The Tai’er immortal was about to make a move!

Two old coins: one a steady Golden Immortal who founded the sect and pretended to be an Earth Immortal; the other, an innate cultivator and novice from the lower realms, with unparalleled acting skills.

The two sat facing each other, their brows meeting in a silent exchange. Killing intent surged, space froze!

In an instant, a moment passed!

The Tai’er immortal moved!

Luo Feng also moved!

The Tai’er immortal stood up, his face cold, and patted Luo Feng’s shoulder.

Then…

The icy chill turned to spring breeze, as if bathed in gentle warmth.

“Well, well, I entrust the sect’s affairs to you. This humble Daoist can rest easy now.”

“With such a junior disciple, I can sleep without worry.”

...

“Not at all, all thanks to the guidance of the Patriarch. I still have much to learn.”

“I have always regarded the sect as my home; how could I not devote myself wholeheartedly?”

On the side, the two immortals glanced at each other, as fleeting as illusions, as transient as dew and lightning.

They almost took refuge in the monastery.

The Tai’er immortal gazed at the pure and shy young Luo Feng, inwardly sneering.

Three thousand years old—such youthful looks deceive no one. The scheming is deep.

The Heavenly Court—such a place is not easily accessed. Let you scout it first.

If you succeed, fine; this humble Daoist will remain in the Tai’er immortal sect.

If not, gather your disciples and leave immediately.

The Tai’er Sect immortal patriarch? What does he have to do with me, the Tai San Daoist?

In one word: cautious.

Looking at the Tai’er immortal who cared for him, Luo Feng smiled knowingly.

This move is called “shell borrowing for listing.”

Even if mistakes happen in the future, you can blame Luo Tianyi of the Tai’er Sect. What does the innate novice cultivator Luo Feng have to do with it?

As the saying goes, in this world, one must have many identities.

...

Having solved the toughest sect, the Tai’er Sect, the others were much simpler. For example, the Tianyi Pavilion was already at its end, viewing Zhengxin Daoist as their hope, and indeed so.

The lower-ranked sects in the Primordial Alliance were increasingly eager to join.

Five hundred years passed leisurely. With all seven sect leaders being Luo Feng’s allies, the Primordial Alliance was finally established.

Luo Feng gazed at the vast heavens, vast and boundless, his eyes resolute.

Relaxing his pure spiritual body, he freely ascended.

In truth, as long as one becomes an immortal, one will receive the call of the heavenly realm.

Yet few immortals do this. Disciples of the Three Teachings need not mention, supported by sages, naturally looking down on the Heavenly Court’s edicts.

Ordinary immortals seeking freedom would not go to the Heavenly Court either.

As for cultivation resources, the Heavenly Court had yet to become the greatest orthodox power in the cosmos; where would its fortune and merit come from?

The pure spiritual energy of the heavenly realm was insignificant in the unbroken primordial universe.

Earth and Heavenly immortals could find sufficient spiritual energy in the human world; Golden Immortals required more than just spiritual energy—they needed enlightenment.

Embraced by the guiding immortal light, Luo Feng slowly ascended to the celestial palace to pay homage to the nominal ruler of the Three Realms, the Jade Emperor, Great Celestial Sovereign.

[Recently quite busy. Yesterday’s two updates were written late into the night; today I’m still thinking about the plot and haven’t slept.]

[But updates must continue (howl, howl!). There will be one more update later today, then I’ll take a short rest and update again.]

[Here, I apologize—the backlog of one chapter is the author’s fault (┬＿┬).]

[Finally, thank you all for your support (＾＾●).]

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