Full level of enlightenment: I achieved Daozu by ascending to the lower realm

Chapter 441: Transcendence into Immortality
The ultimate goal of a cultivator is nothing more than to attain enlightenment and become an immortal.

But very few people actually make it to this point; it's one in a billion.

Now, all three ancestors of the two great spirit realms have the potential to become immortals. Regardless of good or evil, only the Mountain Ancestor will take the lead and reopen the gates to immortality.

Golden light descended from the golden gate, illuminating the mountain ancestor's physical body, and the gate gradually opened.

However, because the remnant of Mount Buzhou within the Mountain Ancestor's body contains a massive amount of energy from the Boundary Sea, the gate is now retreating step by step as if it is about to close.

The Mountain Ancestor had no choice but to use his Dharma body to forcefully hold on and prevent the Immortal Gate from closing.

Immortality was within reach, yet this unexpected event occurred, leaving not only the Mountain Ancestor but also Ning Qi and the other two watching from afar speechless.

Perhaps Ning Qi and the other two did not want the Mountain Ancestor to become an immortal, but seeing that the unprecedented scene of immortality in this Boundary Sea seemed to be interrupted midway, Ning Qi and the other two still felt a little regretful.

For them, the ascension of the Mountain Ancestor to immortality was more like that of a pioneer exploring the path forward.

If even a mountain ancestor of such great strength cannot enter the immortal realm, then they cannot help but wonder if they themselves will ever be able to reach it.

Ning Qi and his two companions could only continue to observe.

Ning Qi gazed at the golden immortal gate ahead, which stretched across the sea of ​​boundaries, separating immortals from mortals and blocking time and space, preventing him from bringing the Holy Ancestor Sea Ancestor back to the True Martial Spirit Realm.

This was the first time he had encountered such a situation.

Golden light shone down upon the Golden Immortal Gate, like an immortal being in the Boundary Sea.

The golden light emanating from it pushed back the waves of the Boundary Sea by ten feet, preventing them from approaching.

One side is gold, and the other is gray-black, like two worlds that cannot coexist.

As Ning Qi gazed at the scene, he suddenly thought of something he possessed.

Ning Qi glanced at the Holy Ancestor and the Sea Ancestor beside him with his spiritual sense and saw that they were still focused on the Mountain Ancestor pushing the Immortal Gate.

Ning Qi suddenly tapped the void with his finger.

No one noticed his little movement; Ning Qi's fingers had already reached into his storage space, but he concealed it from the outside with a sleight of hand.

Ning Qi's spiritual sense stirred, and he pulled something from his storage space, his fingers already touching it.

Although he didn't take it out of his storage space, the item seemed to have undergone a strange change at that moment.

That was a golden key, which Ning Qi obtained from the Xuanzhen Secret Realm. Its greatest use along the way was to suppress the boundless evil energy within the Sword Ancestor's body.

Ning Qi couldn't figure out the origin of the key and the evil energy.

But at this moment, when he saw the Golden Immortal Gate and the black mist constantly surging from the Mountain Ancestor's body, Ning Qi instantly thought of this thing.

To Ning Qi's surprise, after he touched the golden key, it began to glow and heat up within his storage space, vibrating violently and pointing in a certain direction as if it wanted to fly away.

Ning Qi had a terrible illusion.

If he were to take it out, the golden key would surely fly towards that golden immortal gate!
Immediately, Ning Qi used his great magical power to suppress the golden key, preventing it from continuing to tremble.

For the first time, he had a clear idea of ​​where the golden key came from.

The golden key is related to the Golden Immortal Gate and the mystery of becoming an immortal!

Ning Qi felt his blood surging. He never imagined that a key he had once found would be so important.

If his guess is correct, then his gains will be enormous!

Ning Qi remained silent, holding the golden key, and continued to watch as the Mountain Ancestor opened the Golden Immortal Gate.

Ahead, the faint golden light emanating from the Golden Immortal Gate was rapidly fading, receding back to its silvery hue.

The golden gate also reversed, the gold color receding from the gate and shrinking back into the previous silver gate amidst a rumbling sound.

The Mountain Ancestor's fists pounded against the Immortal Gate like drumsticks, trying to penetrate it.

After the golden celestial light and the golden celestial gate disappeared, Ning Qi clearly sensed that the golden key had stopped trembling violently.

This made him even more certain that it was definitely related to becoming an immortal.

Ning Qi remained silent, only continuing to gaze at the mountain ancestor.

Although the Silver Immortal Sect is not as vast as the Golden Immortal Sect, it stretches across the Boundary Sea and faintly resembles a full moon.

A few strands of silver light fell upon it, illuminating the mountain ancestor's body, making it pure and flawless.

The surface of the Mountain Ancestor's Dharma Image still emanates a large amount of black mist from the Boundary Sea.

The black mist and the silver radiance are incompatible, like fire and water.

The Silver Immortal Gate also began to slowly close.

Shan Zu was clearly taken aback.

He finally realized that both the Golden Immortal Gate and the Silver Immortal Gate were closed because of the remnants of Mount Buzhou within his body.

"Now, what people or things are immune to the invasion of the Boundary Sea? Don't go too far!"

The Mountain Ancestor suddenly roared towards the entrance of the Immortal Sect.

His words naturally sparked a lot of speculation among Ning Qi and the other two.

Could it be that there's someone controlling this immortal sect behind the scenes?
The Silver Immortal Gate creaked and continued to slowly close, pushing the Mountain Ancestor, who was holding the gate open, backward.

Upon seeing this, the mountain ancestor panicked.

"The Dharma of Buzhou is destroyed!"

A decree seal flew out of his mouth and suddenly transformed into a floating golden talisman.

It hovered above the mountain ancestor's head. Suddenly, a terrifying suction force was generated from the talisman, which swept up the black mist emanating from his body and swallowed it all up.

The characters on the golden talisman turned noticeably black. Then, instead of remaining above the mountain ancestor's head, it immediately burrowed into the mountain ancestor's mouth and disappeared without a trace.

As a result, the black mist no longer emanated from the Mountain Ancestor's body, and the Silver Immortal Gate could no longer sense the presence of the black mist, thus pausing its closure.

Upon seeing this, the mountain ancestor breathed a sigh of relief.

The mountain-shaped mark on his forehead was still there, reflecting back onto the Silver Immortal Gate.

The Silver Immortal Gate may turn golden again, but as soon as the golden light shines on the Mountain Ancestor's Dharma Body, a wisp of black mist will be forced out of his body.

The Mountain Ancestor immediately stopped using incantations to suppress the black mist, and instead said dejectedly:
"The Silver Immortal Sect is also acceptable!"

His voice clearly contained a hint of reluctance and resentment, and he no longer pursued opening the Golden Immortal Gate.

Immediately afterwards, the Mountain Ancestor, in his Dharma form, cautiously pushed forward the Silver Immortal Gate once again.

Click, click, click!
Time passed quietly. Before the Silver Immortal Gate, the hazy silver moonlight on the immortal steps completely shrouded the Mountain Ancestor, making it difficult to see him clearly.

Gradually, the gate to immortality opened wider and wider, and the Mountain Ancestor seemed to have entered the gate.

The entire Silver Immortal Sect began to shrink at this moment, and the Mountain Ancestor seemed to become a silver ball of light.

Ning Qi and the other two held their breath and focused intently on the changes in the Mountain Ancestor.

As the silver immortal gate contracted, it gradually melted away.

It does not melt into a liquid when exposed to high temperatures like metal, but rather in a specific way.

Intricate immortal patterns are engraved on the silver immortal gate.

At this moment, the melting silver immortal gates were melting separately according to the inscriptions of these immortal runes.

Streaks of silver immortal patterns spread out around the silver light cluster, resembling an incredibly mysterious magic array.

Numerous celestial patterns, like dandelions, danced around the silvery light cluster.

Gradually, these immortal runes flew methodically toward the mountain ancestor at the center and merged into the ball of silver light.

A terrifying aura that no one could ignore began to emerge from the Boundary Sea.

As the silver immortal gate melted, the energy of the boundary sea, which had just been driven away ten feet away, once again invaded the mountain ancestor. However, it only managed to regain three feet of distance before being blocked by the silver light emitted by the silver orb.

Ning Qi stood quietly in the Boundary Sea, gazing at the silvery light.

The Holy Ancestor's gaze suddenly shifted reluctantly from the silvery light, and he looked at Ning, saying, "Young Ning, prepare yourself. This is your last chance to escape."

Hai Zu blinked and asked, "Are you sure Hao Shan can succeed?"

The Holy Ancestor pointed to the silvery light and the flying silver immortal patterns.

"He is currently undergoing the final ascension of his immortal runes. When those runes completely disappear, he will ascend to immortality. At that time, none of us will be able to contend with him!"

Ning Qi nodded.

"I understand!"

He glanced at the distant Boundary Sea, where the vast True Martial Spirit Realm was still sailing, fleeing into the depths of the Boundary Sea, far from the location of the Mountain Ancestor.

The next second, Ning Qi tried to teleport back to the True Martial Spirit Realm.

However, a terrifying force came from the front and blocked it.

Although the Immortal Gate has disappeared, the silver light still retains its power, separating immortals from mortals, blocking time and space, and preventing Ning Qi from passing through.

Ning Qi narrowed his eyes.

"Let's flee backwards. As long as we escape into the depths of the Boundary Sea, the Boundary Sea will automatically erase our traces and all traces. Even if he breaks through to become an immortal, it won't be easy for him to find us!"

Both Haizu and Shengzu turned to look at Ning Qi.

They were rescued by Ning Qi with great difficulty, and before that, they had the determination to compete with the Mountain Ancestor and even risk their lives to protect the two realms.

Now, Ning Qi has integrated both realms into the True Martial Spirit Realm, while the Holy Ancestor and the Sea Ancestor have chosen reality.

Fleeing this place is the right choice they should make right now.

Having witnessed the process of the Mountain Ancestor's ascension to immortality, they gained more insights into their own path to immortality and became even more convinced that they too could achieve it.

Therefore, choosing to stay would be pointless except for sending oneself to one's death.

If you truly harbor hatred towards the Mountain Ancestors, it's better to wait until they become immortals before seeking revenge.

"Let's go, kid, we still need to get back to your True Martial Spirit Realm."

Upon hearing this, Ning Qi still did not move an inch.

Suddenly, he took out two top-grade spirit stones and immediately used his magic to inscribe them, instantly turning them into two nameplates.

"Here, this is your pass to enter the True Martial Spirit Realm. Take it."

The Holy Ancestor Haizu took it, glanced at the doorplate, and then looked at Ning Qi. Their eyes flickered.

The Holy Ancestor said, "Boy, aren't you leaving?"

Ning Qi shook his head and said, "I'll stay a little longer, you guys go first."

The Sea Ancestor turned his gaze to the silvery light cluster in the Boundary Sea and found that the light cluster was becoming increasingly dazzling, with the silvery light generating lightning tribulation, which was tempering the Mountain Ancestor within it.

The silver immortal patterns on the outside were only half left and had not yet merged into the light cluster.

Hai Zu immediately advised, "If you don't leave now, it will be too late. As long as we're alive, we can always make a comeback!"

Ning Qi suddenly moved his two palms and struck towards the Holy Ancestor Hai Zu.

Within his palm was the energy of the Boundary Sea, filtered by him, which he then channeled to the two ancestors.

Before the two ancestors could say anything, they were teleported to the depths of the Boundary Sea behind them.

"Boy, you..."

The voices of the Holy Ancestor and the Sea Ancestor gradually faded into the distance.

Ning Qi took several deep breaths to calm the agitation within him.

His gaze fell upon the silvery ball of light. "So what if I become an immortal? My battle is far from over!"

Ning Qi didn't know just how strong the immortals were, but having reached the Great Perfection of the Body Rule Realm, he was already invincible in the Dao Integration Realm.

His reincarnation, having surpassed the Dao of Unity and reached the realms of Saint Ancestor and Sea Ancestor, could not simply leave like this.

Ning Qi wanted to test where his strength was at its limit.
More importantly, although he inherited a lot of knowledge, those inheritances were all traditional paths to immortality.

However, the path Ning Qi truly wanted to take was not one that followed the conventional route.

Moreover, observing everything that the Mountain Ancestor had mentioned before, including the mysterious Immortal-Mortal Crossing, allowed Ning Qi to understand the levels of the Immortal Sects.

However, it seems that the Immortal Sect is being manipulated by others, and Ning Qi is unwilling to accept such uncertainty.

It is both to become an immortal and to transcend.

He wants to continue the World Lord system and forge a different path.

Therefore, Ning Qi could not leave just yet. He had to see the Mountain Ancestor become an immortal, and he had to understand the whole process of his ascension to immortality, as well as his strength afterward.

Ning Qi moved the Holy Ancestor and the Sea Ancestor to the Blackwater Zone deep in the rear boundary sea.

With his Boundary Sea energy, as long as the two ancestors don't continue to get involved in the turbulent area, there shouldn't be any safety issues.

And it's impossible for the two ancestors to come back to find him.

They are not Ning Qi. Although they can adapt to the conditions of the Boundary Sea, they cannot cross it quickly, let alone teleport.

So now, Ning Qi is facing the Mountain Ancestor alone, who is about to become an immortal.

Ning Qi glanced at the surrounding Boundary Sea, and the next second, he seemed to vanish into thin air, completely merging into the Boundary Sea, making him impossible to find.

As for the Mountain Ancestor's journey to immortality, it is still ongoing and has not yet ended.

Ning Qi lay hidden in the Boundary Sea, moving around the silver light cluster.

Just like before, he could only move within this half-plane of 180 degrees at most, and could not pass through it.

Ning Qi really didn't know what to say.

Suddenly, the boundary sea rippled.

A terrifying giant net of boundary sea energy flew out from the boundary sea. The net was incredibly thick and solid, and each rope was formed by countless rules and boundary sea energy.

It also contained many ferocious beasts from the Boundary Sea, which Ning Qi had just scooped out of the Boundary Sea and packed into the net, heading towards the silver light envelope.

Interestingly, these ferocious beasts of the Boundary Sea, like Ning Qi, were also attracted by the commotion here, and they also lurked within the Boundary Sea.

If Ning Qi hadn't possessed the power of the Boundary Sea, he wouldn't have been able to detect their existence at all.

The boundary net was simple and unadorned, like an old fishing net that had been used for a long time in the sea, silently covering the silvery light in the center.

However, as soon as they approached the silver light, a silver flame automatically appeared on it, instantly incinerating the boundary net and the ferocious beasts of the boundary sea on it.

"Is the leakage of energy alone so terrifyingly powerful? It seems that immortals are not to be underestimated!"

Ning Qi narrowed his eyes and then disappeared back into the Boundary Sea.

He planned to lure a large wave of monsters over to see just how strong the Mountain Ancestor was.

Like a fish swimming freely, Ning Qi, having left the True Martial Spirit Realm, roamed the Boundary Sea as if it were his own home.

He left some energy to create a clone, which continued to observe the Mountain Ancestor's journey to immortality.

Ning Qi himself continued to cross into the depths of the Boundary Sea.

Ning Qi paused briefly as he stepped from the gray fog zone into the black water zone before continuing onward.

"I haven't entered the Boundary Sea Turbulent Zone yet. That silly donkey said that there are some terrifying beings in the turbulent zone. Even a Boundary Sea ferocious beast like it, which is at the late stage of the Dao Integration Realm, cannot stay there for long. I wonder if the guys in there can deal with people who have become immortals?"

(End of this chapter)