How did a bastard like him become an immortal?

"This Kunlun landscape is so breathtaking, could it be built based on the scenery of the heavens?"

Li Muyun followed behind the Evil Emperor, the two of them one in front and one behind, like the arc of light of heaven and earth gliding down in the sky. What they saw was a magnificent palace, colorful and celestial.

No wonder these five old fogies are unwilling to relinquish their position as masters of Kunlun.

This blessed land covers a vast area and exists in an independent world. Various terrains are nurtured within it, and the spiritual energy is so lush and vibrant that it almost condenses into a huge rain.

"I suppose that's the idea behind the Holy Maiden's concept, but unfortunately, fate is unpredictable..."

The Evil Emperor's expression remained unchanged, but there was a hint of sighing in his words.

"Putting that aside, I just watched your fight with those five young punks, and it was somewhat unexpected."

Five young boys? Are they the five elders?

Li Muyun was stunned. He never expected that the five old men who looked like they were about to die would become five young boys in the mouth of the Evil Emperor.

It seems that what he said wasn't wrong.

"You must rely on some kind of power to raise your cultivation level to the Mahayana realm on your own. The Dao essence is sufficient, but it is not your own; it is just an empty shell."

"It's okay for dealing with these five young punks, but it's still too crude. If we were to face the powerful demons and gods, it would be far from enough."

The Evil Emperor shook his head to himself.

Upon hearing this, Li Muyun's expression hardened. This Supreme Elder's insight was truly remarkable; in just a few rounds, he had already seen through him, and the situation was indeed largely as he had described.

His cultivation level was borrowed from the Rabbit God, and his Daoist aura was supported by the Jade Disc of Creation. He was still at almost the same level as before, trying to control the Mahayana realm.

"Senior, are there any optimization methods?"

Li Muyun was very humble, knowing that the Evil Emperor was not saying this to insult him for no reason.

"The path of cultivation is so long, how can one be impatient? A hundred years can pass in the blink of an eye. The key is to hone one's skills. Who doesn't take one step at a time, constantly progressing through each stage, from the Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Deity Transformation, shedding mortal nature and gradually comprehending the Dao, to the Refining Emptiness and Merging into the Great Ascension, comprehending the Dao's rhythm and laws, and finally becoming an immortal? It is a process of continuous verification."

The Evil Emperor, with a somber expression, imparted his insights without reservation.

"Constant confirmation?"

"Yes, each stage requires self-refinement and self-verification, whether it's cultivating the Tao, cultivating the mind, or cultivating skills. You must know that on the path of cultivation, there is no turning back. Let me ask you, what is your purpose in cultivating the Tao?"

The Evil Emperor nodded, and the vast, boundless clouds in the sky brushed against his face, making Li Muyun somewhat dazed.

Whether it was the sharpness of the Evil Emperor's question, or the gentle breeze that stirred the depths of my heart...

What is the purpose of cultivating the Tao?

At this moment, many memories flooded his mind. Some were of being humiliated in the mansion gate, only to find that there was no one behind him when he turned around. In order not to be bullied, he had to become stronger, which is why he embarked on the path of cultivation.

Seeing that Li Muyun remained silent for a long time and seemed lost in thought, the Evil Emperor did not wait for his reply and began to speak to himself.

"Those who cultivate the Tao spend their entire lives striving to ascend to the realm of immortals. But how difficult it is to become an immortal! The path to immortality is long and arduous. To transform from a mortal into an immortal is to be able to overturn mountains and seas and pluck stars from the sky with a single thought. This involves a qualitative change that transcends the level of life itself..."

"This process is naturally not something that can be accomplished overnight. Rather, it is a process of refinement and gradual accumulation at each stage, like streams and rivers nourishing and growing stronger. Only in this way can water accumulate to form a deep pool and nurture a dragon soaring into the sky."

At this point, the Evil Emperor's tone suddenly rose a few decibels before returning to calm.

"These are my many insights since I began cultivating the Dao. As the descendant of the Holy Maiden, you will surely ascend to the Immortal Realm and become a supreme powerhouse in the future. Remember not to abandon the essential for the trivial and be impatient for quick success. Keep in mind to hone your own strength and stabilize your foundation. Otherwise, even if you ascend to the Immortal Realm, you will only be a low-level turbid immortal. What good will that do you?"

Li Muyun listened to the Evil Emperor's earnest teachings along the way, his words all urging him to hone his skills and not be impatient for quick success, which deeply moved him.

In fact, he still had many concerns about his slow progress in cultivation. For example, his peers in the Western Sect, such as Bu Jie Bu Kong, had already reached the Refining Void stage and were almost at the Integration stage.

He didn't know why he was stuck at the Nascent Soul stage. As cultivators advance, they usually need to absorb a large amount of spiritual energy from heaven and earth.

However, he possessed a Heaven-Devouring Creation Sword, most of which transformed into the sword path of slaughter. Furthermore, he frequently encountered powerful enemies, and a large amount of the world's spiritual energy was used to fight and kill them, which led to his cultivation progressing somewhat slowly.

Hearing the Evil Emperor's words, most of the pent-up frustration in his heart dissipated. Since that was the case, he would no longer force it and would accept his fate.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior. Your words have cleared up my confusion."

Li Muyun bowed sincerely to the Evil Emperor above and thanked him earnestly.

The Evil Emperor waved his hand dismissively and slowly descended with Li Muyun, finally landing at the entrance of a mountain cave.

"This is the core of Kunlun, Kunlun Cave. Inside the cave, the Holy Maiden Venerable left behind a legacy of immortal arts. For thousands of years, few have been able to comprehend it. This immortal art requires extremely high comprehension; otherwise, no matter how high one's cultivation level is, it will all be in vain."

Li Muyun looked up and saw that the rocks in the mountain pass were peculiar in shape and color. Unlike the usual black and rough rocks, the rocks were warm and translucent blue, like a huge piece of jade carved by a knife and axe.

Above the cave are more rocks, layer upon layer, like birds flying side by side, with strangely shaped peaks, resembling a huge, naturally formed Taoist seal, ancient and mysterious.

"Let's go. This Kunlun Cave is a true paradise, rich in Taoist charm, and it is in no way inferior to the great fairylands."

The Evil Emperor slightly raised his hand, and a golden token appeared in his hand. He rushed straight into the cave, and a muffled sound came from the cave a moment later.

An invisible green barrier suddenly opened up, creating ripples that surprised Li Muyun.

If the ripple barrier hadn't dispersed on its own, he wouldn't have noticed that there was actually a barrier in front of him.

As Li Muyun ventured deeper into the cave, he discovered that the interior space was far larger than what he could see from the outside, almost like a small world within a world, a veritable grotto-heaven within a grotto-heaven.

The cave ceiling is so high that its top is invisible, and countless pure spiritual springs flow down like a cascading silver river, crashing into the bottomless spiritual pool below, stirring up thousands of feet of radiant light, with a continuous roar.

Above this enormous spiritual spring, there is a floating island. A stone cave is carved on the island, emitting auspicious light and soaring brilliance, subtly revealing its extraordinary nature.

Li Muyun clicked his tongue in admiration, marveling at the beautiful scenery before him. It was truly breathtaking and unforgettable.

The Evil Emperor led Li Muyun to the floating island and entered the cave. They were immediately greeted by a celestial light, and the stone walls were like mirrors, covered with many runes and carvings of various shapes and forms, creating a myriad of scenes.