I became an immortal in the mountains

Chapter 877 The Boundless Heavenly Secrets Diagram

"Brother Dao already knows!" Ji Shan was slightly taken aback. "Oh, did Fairy Miaoxuan inform you?"

Half a month ago, after the appearance of the Void Immortal Heavenly Demon on the extraterrestrial battlefield, Ling Zun, Ji Shan and other high-ranking members of the Tribulation Control Alliance were worried that the defense line would be lost, so they wanted to ask Gu Yuanqing for help.

Knowing that Li Miaoxuan and Gu Yuanqing were in contact, their first instinct was naturally to inform Gu Yuanqing through Li Miaoxuan.

However, Li Miaoxuan had gone into seclusion to cultivate, and had instructed the sect not to disturb her unless it was an extremely urgent matter.

Neither Ye Zhenghong nor Ling Zun dared to disturb Li Miaoxuan rashly, which led to Ji Shan's trip.

However, when the Void Immortal Demon made his move, both Xuanji Heavenly Lord and Xiao Lingyue were seriously injured, and the Spirit Ruins Sect had no choice but to crush the jade pendant left by Li Miaoxuan.

Gu Yuanqing nodded slightly and smiled, "The Void Immortal Heavenly Demon in the Spirit Realm has been dealt with, so Fellow Daoist Ji doesn't need to worry."

Upon hearing this, Ji Shan was overjoyed and asked, "Brother Dao, is this really true?"

“How could I joke about such a thing? Just before you arrived, I went to the outer realms and killed that demon, but I had important matters to attend to here and did not stay there for long,” Gu Yuanqing said.

Ji Shan breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good. We were quite frightened by the extraterrestrial Void Immortal Demon. Fortunately, you have achieved the Void Immortal realm, otherwise the Spirit Realm would have been in grave danger this time."

Gu Yuanqing shook his head and smiled: "That's not necessarily true. All of you fellow Daoists have great treasures within your sects. Even if a Void Immortal or Heavenly Demon comes, you can handle it."

"But the casualties will likely be heavy. After all, they are at the Void Immortal level. Even we, the Undying of Chaos, will have a hard time dealing with them." Ji Shan paused here, then looked at the Heavenly Tribulation that was gathering, and couldn't help but ask, "Brother Gu, which one of your sects is about to undergo the Void Immortal Tribulation?"

Gu Yuanqing glanced back and didn't hide anything: "It's Miaoxuan."

"Fairy Miaoxuan? It really is her!" Ji Shan exclaimed in amazement. "When I first met her, I knew that she would achieve extraordinary things in the future. I never expected that in just a few hundred years, she would be about to become a Void Immortal, just like you, Daoist. It can be said that she and Daoist are flying side by side. It is truly a wonderful story in our Spirit Realm."

"I take your kind words, fellow Daoist," Gu Yuanqing said with a cupped hand and a smile.

Ji Shan laughed again, "The Lingxu Sect has really struck gold. After ten thousand years of silence, it has soared to new heights this time. I'm afraid its reputation will even overshadow the Lingbao Holy Land."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Gu Yuanqing invited Ji Shan to sit on the island.

Ji Shan glanced at it, shook his head and said, "Although I would very much like to witness the tribulation of the Void Immortal, Fellow Daoist Miao Xuan is about to undergo her tribulation, and Brother Gu also needs to protect her, so I will not disturb you. Moreover, most of my power is in the Xuanqiong Realm, and I also have some important matters to attend to in the Xuantian Pavilion."

After exchanging a few more words, Ji Shan took his leave.

Gu Yuanqing was already wary of the Taigu Divine Sect's attack, so he did not try to stop them.

She stood there watching Ji Shan leave, and then his figure vanished without a trace.

Wait a moment longer, and under the pull of the calamity energy, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth converged like ten thousand rivers flowing into the sea, turning into thick, leaden, pitch-black calamity clouds that pressed down heavily, as if the sky itself were about to collapse.

An aura originating from the very source of the world, causing all things to tremble, spread out and enveloped the entire Qian Yuan Island.

At the same time, Gu Yuanqing saw a different scene.

The Great Dao River, which spans the heavens and earth and supports the operation of all things, stirred up a monstrous wave at this moment!

On ordinary days, this long river is vast and boundless, but its flow is steady and profound, like the even breathing of an ancient, sleeping giant.

However, at this moment, as the tribulation of the illusory immortals is about to descend, the Great Dao domain corresponding to this area of ​​ten thousand miles seems to have awakened!
First, the river itself expanded amidst violent tremors, as if a deep pool had been plunged into the long river by a giant rock. The calm surface of the water suddenly exploded, and invisible waves spread wildly in all directions, stirring up countless waves.

The Daoist energy that was originally flowing in an orderly manner and nourishing all things seemed to transform into a roaring, angry dragon, constantly converging towards the center of the tribulation clouds.

The entire region corresponds to the Great Dao River, which seems to have transformed into a giant millstone of laws and a furnace of creation. Li Miaoxuan is the pure gold that will be thrown into it and undergo rigorous tempering.

The Great Dao is merciless, impartial, and just. It is both a judgment of destruction and an opportunity for rebirth. One must withstand the scouring and questioning from the source of the law in order to truly shed one's mortal form and more closely integrate and merge one's own Dao with a part of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, thereby forging the Dao Fruit of the Immortal Dao.

"The calamity arises from the Dao, and it is also traversed by the Dao." Gu Yuanqing stood with his hands behind his back, speaking softly to himself.

These changes were something Gu Yuanqing could sense when he was undergoing tribulation before, but not as clearly as they are now. Every change in the Great Dao River is a manifestation of the way of heaven and earth.

He compared these changes with his own path, and seemed to have gained some insights.

A moment later, the heavenly tribulation finally descended.

Although the Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulations are roughly the same, the tribulation lightning initially strikes the physical body, then tests the soul, then the great demonic tribulation, and finally tests the heart of the Dao, all of which are combined.

However, because cultivators have different understandings and cultivation paths, each tribulation lightning has different variations. They all come from the interaction between their own energy and the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, and the tribulation lightning that comes is aimed at the cultivator's weak points.

Those who can trigger the Heavenly Tribulation of a Void Immortal are all those who believe they have honed their own Great Dao to perfection. However, this is ultimately an imitation of Heaven and Earth, and those involved are often blinded by their own perspectives; how could they possibly achieve perfection?

The Heavenly Tribulation is like a mirror, and cultivators use the power of the Heavenly Tribulation to reflect on themselves, thereby perfecting themselves and ultimately laying a perfect foundation for their Dao.

Li Miaoxuan had already stood up, her Celestial Realm opened, and she used the power of the Heavenly Tribulation to temper herself, her aura constantly rising within the Heavenly Tribulation.

Her celestial realm was not as comprehensive as Gu Yuanqing's, but it was still extraordinary.

In a boundless and profound void, nine illusory mountain shadows of different shapes stand majestically, forming the core framework of the world.

Each mountain peak represents a fundamental calamity described in the Nine Tribulations of the Great Void Scripture, which she overcame through her own cultivation and transformed into the foundation supporting the world.

Surrounding the nine peaks is a sea that resembles water but is not.

The color of the seawater changes constantly, sometimes dazzling like thunder, sometimes sharp like a gale.

Amidst the undulating waves, there is both an aura of destruction and a powerful vitality of rebirth after calamity.

The tides of the Dao Sea resonate with the Nine Peaks, constantly washing over and tempering every inch of this world.

Above the sky, stars stood in abundance, which were projections of Li Miaoxuan's Daoist principles.

At the very center of the world, surrounded by nine peaks and protected by the Dao Sea, floats a phantom palace.

Within the palace, a heart lamp, radiating a clear light, burns eternally. The flame is the essence of Li Miaoxuan's own Dao heart and primordial spirit, clear and transparent, illuminating the vast world.

The so-called Nine Tribulations Scripture of the Great Void is about establishing oneself in the Great Void, enduring countless tribulations without being worn down, and finally transforming tribulations into steps to see one's true self and achieve the supreme path to immortality.

Under the heavenly tribulation, the light of the central lamp in Li Miaoxuan's celestial world grew brighter and brighter, falling upon her and revealing every flaw in her appearance.

She used the power of the heavenly tribulation to improve her cultivation technique, and the power of the heavenly tribulation was her best resource.

Gradually, celestial light emanated from her body, and she was enveloped in lightning, as if a goddess had descended to earth.

Time passed slowly, and the lightning engulfed the entire summit of Beiquan Mountain.

Li Chengyi couldn't see the specifics of the tribulation lightning clearly, only the raging lightning itself. He couldn't help but ask, "Father, is Mother alright during her tribulation?"

Gu Yuanqing said calmly, "Don't worry, nothing will happen. If your mother wasn't confident, why would she be undergoing this tribulation now? Besides, I'll take care of everything. Don't worry too much, focus more on the tribulation itself, because you'll have to face it sooner or later."

"Actually, given your cultivation level, I didn't want you to experience the aura of the Void Immortal Tribulation so early. However, if you miss this opportunity, you might never see it again." Li Chengyi knew what Gu Yuanqing was referring to. In the past tens of thousands of years, apart from his parents, no one else had become a Void Immortal!

He took a deep breath, cleared his mind of distractions, and focused on the tribulation itself. He only had the cultivation of Yin-Yang Breaking Void, and was still far from the tribulation of Void Immortal, but he would memorize what he didn't understand.

Besides paying attention to Li Miaoxuan, Gu Yuanqing also kept a close eye on the situation inside and outside the Qian Yuan Realm.

As Li Miaoxuan undergoes her tribulation, the time for the attack by the Primordial Divine Sect may be drawing ever closer. These True God powerhouses wield the power of divine artifacts and their supernatural abilities and techniques defy conventional understanding.

In the battle, Gu Yuanqing dared not lose the initiative. He was fine with Beiquan Cave Heaven as his support, but it would be a loss if he damaged Qianyuan Realm.

……

At this moment, in the Spirit Realm, those above the Chaos Heaven level in the various sects' residences were all suddenly startled.

"The Great Tribulation of the Void Immortals?"

"It is indeed a great calamity for Void Immortals. The Great Dao is shaking in a way that is significantly different from the last time. Instead, it is similar to the time when Gu Yuanqing became a Void Immortal."

"Who is it? Who else in the spirit realm is qualified to undergo this great calamity?"

"Could it be the Spirit Lord?"

"No, the Spirit Lord still has an avatar in the Xuanqiong Realm, and right now the extraterrestrial demons are attacking, and there are even suspected illusory immortal demons. The situation is so critical, how could he have the energy to prepare for the illusory immortal calamity?"

"Who could it be? Xiao Tianjun from the Yunmeng Holy Land? Or a reclusive master cultivator from the Yaotai Holy Land?"

Only those who are immortal and undying can sense directions more clearly, such as the Spirit Lord.

His clone, which was stationed within the sacred land of spiritual treasures, sensed the aura and couldn't help but take to the air.

"The Tribulation of the Void Immortals... Could it be someone from the Qingping Dao Palace? Or perhaps... Li Miaoxuan?"

Lingbao Daozun's expression was somewhat complicated. He was originally a peak existence of the Chaotic Undying Realm, and his own Great Dao had long been perfected. If he wanted to break through, he could also attract the Great Tribulation of the Void Immortals. However, in the past, he was limited by the balance between good and evil and dared not take the risk at all.

Now, after so many years, he finds that his original courage and determination have been worn down. Although his cultivation seems to be more complete, he has lost the do-or-die courage he once had.

Some things you can fool others about, but you can't fool yourself about.

I have met Li Miaoxuan in recent years. Although I cannot discern her specific cultivation level, I can tell that Li Miaoxuan is no ordinary immortal being, but has gone very far on this path.

Occasionally, one could sense the aura emanating from him, which even he himself was wary of.

"It's a pity, if only I were three thousand years younger... that would be wonderful."

This time, no one went to search for the location of Qian Yuan Island.

Those with low cultivation levels cannot sense it, nor can they go there;

Those with high cultivation levels and the ability to sense the exact location of the tribulation site can usually guess who is involved in this Void Immortal Tribulation.

As for obstructing the road, naturally no one would dare to do so!
Therefore, no one comes to disturb Qianyuan Island!
……

Unbeknownst to her, Li Miaoxuan's aura had begun to undergo a complete transformation, with the aura of a nascent immortal beginning to emerge, and the Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation had reached its eighth level.

Suddenly, Gu Yuanqing looked up at the void, his Heavenly Eye of Void seemed to have broken through the world membrane of the Qian Yuan Realm and seen beyond the domain.

Then, Gu Yuanqing's pupils contracted slightly.

There seemed to be nothing unusual outside the void, but it was precisely this that startled Gu Yuanqing.

In that instant, he seemed to feel that the connection between the Qian Yuan Realm and other Linglong Realms had become somewhat weaker.

"Someone must have done something; the Ancient Divine Sect has already made a move against me! But I wonder what methods they used? Could it be the Ten Directions Decree?"

Gu Yuanqing frowned slightly.

"No, although the Ten Directions Decree has great authority, its power can only be unleashed by borrowing the power of other realm decrees! So... it must be the power of the rule artifacts."

Using his mountain-observation technique, Gu Yuanqing combined the power of the Northern Spring Cave Heaven with the Qian Yuan Realm, and with the enhanced power of his Void Heavenly Eye, he finally discerned a clue.

In the void, a vast map formed from countless starlight blocked the Qian Yuan Realm from other realms.

"This is the power of the Boundless Heavenly Secrets Diagram!"

Gu Yuanqing recognized it.

It was this large image that obscured everything behind it, preventing Gu Yuanqing's Void Insight from seeing through it.

As one of the seven divine artifacts controlled by the Ancient Divine Sect, Gu Yuanqing naturally wanted to learn about it, having already learned of its appearance from Ning Xuxuan back then.

"Father, what's wrong?"

Li Chengyi sensed something was off about Gu Yuanqing's expression and couldn't help but ask.

Gu Yuanqing looked up at the sky with his hands behind his back and said calmly, "The Primordial Divine Sect has arrived!"

"The Ancient Divine Sect has arrived?" Li Chengyi was startled. Although he had expected it, he was still somewhat unsettled when it actually arrived.

Gu Yuanqing smiled slightly and said, "No need to rush, just proceed according to plan!"

"Yes, I understand!" Li Chengyi immediately crushed a jade talisman.

Li Chengyi, no longer able to observe the heavenly tribulation, transformed into a streak of light and descended from the main peak.

In the blink of an eye, five beams of light, far apart, shot into the sky, and the Five Directions Formation was formed instantly.

Gu Yuanqing kept his gaze fixed on the world beyond, watching the Boundless Heavenly Mystery Diagram formed from stars getting closer and closer, and smiled calmly.

"Then let's see what's hidden behind this star map! And let's test how much of the true god's remnant soul that came today possessed the strength of a true god in its prime!"

As he spoke, the power of the cave heaven empowered Gu Yuanqing, causing his aura to rise rapidly, reaching the limit of a Void Immortal in an instant.

Then, he raised his hand and pointed his sword.

The finger disappeared into the void and appeared directly outside the Qian Yuan Realm.

A ray of sword light burst forth from his fingertips. At first glance, it was unremarkable, but once it left his hand, it instantly transformed into a sword light that stretched for tens of thousands of miles across the void, heading straight for the Boundless Heavenly Secrets Diagram!

(End of this chapter)