The tribulation clouds that shrouded the Primordial Sea lasted for seven days and seven nights before dissipating. Just as the tribulation clouds were about to dissipate, golden blood energy surged and soared into the sky, directly blasting a huge hole in the tribulation clouds that were showing signs of weakness.
Rumble—
The heavenly tribulation seemed to be enraged. A streak of astonishing purple light flashed across the sky, but in the end, no lightning was generated because the power of the heavenly tribulation was almost exhausted. Only a chilling fluctuation flashed by, and then there was no more power left.
Then, the golden blood energy lost all restraint and was no longer suppressed. It soared straight into the sky like a pillar supporting the heavens. Golden divine light descended and enveloped the Primordial Sea, which had been shrouded in darkness by the heavenly tribulation.
The golden pillar of light stood for only a short time before it exploded, transforming into countless strands of light rain that fell down. Under the ravages of the heavenly thunder, the sea, which had been devoid of any life, was instantly transformed into a golden expanse, with surging vitality sprouting within it and indescribable profound mysteries of the Dao being conceived within it.
Ta-da!
A high-pitched cry of a phoenix rang out, and amidst the rolling golden waves, a divine bird took flight, its wings like celestial blades slicing across the sky. It lacked the elegance of a phoenix, but instead exuded the ferocity of war and battle.
"master?"
In the distance, Feng Bingwen, who was rapidly approaching with his fellow disciples to welcome Zhao Junxian, looked at the phoenix that was crashing against the waves and striking the sky, and his eyes showed surprise.
He sensed Zhao Junxian's aura emanating from this phoenix. Could it be a manifestation of his master after his tribulation?
Chant~
Just as they were wondering, the golden ocean parted to reveal a great abyss, and a golden dragon raised its head and roared, then stirred up the ocean and rose into the sky.
"this……"
Feng Bingwen was completely shocked at this moment, because this golden dragon soaring into the sky was not much different from the real dragon he had seen before, or rather, it was exactly the same, except that the color of its scales was different and its body shape was different.
Most importantly, this golden dragon also carries the aura of his master. The immense aura emanating from that golden dragon is hard to imagine; it is merely an evolution of Taoist magic and supernatural powers.
"Junior brother, look at this!"
The Taoist priest from Qingyuan, who was riding an ox beside him, also had a solemn expression, his eyes fixed on the mythical scene of dragons and phoenixes soaring, as if it contained the true meaning of the Great Dao and the ultimate principles of heaven and earth.
"What is my master doing?"
Feng Bingwen found it hard to understand. Even now, he had not seen Zhao Junxian, who had already passed the Heavenly Tribulation, but instead saw a dragon and a phoenix soaring in the golden ocean.
"I don't know. Daozi's plans are far-reaching. I can't understand them."
Roar~
A golden-striped white tiger, as large as a mountain, leaped out, roaring across the heavens and earth. A fierce aura, as if it wanted to tear flesh and blood off inch by inch, naturally spread out, as if a divine white tiger beast had truly descended upon this place.
Feng Bingwen stopped walking. He gazed at the mythical scene of the ancient wilderness reappearing before him, his eyes swirling with the five elements, trying to glimpse some of its mysteries.
Sword Comes
He abandoned his disciple and rushed back, hoping to take advantage of the opportunity presented by this immortal's son when his master undergoes his tribulation to become an immortal. Now that such a wondrous opportunity is right before his eyes, how could he possibly miss it?
Ugh~
A strange roar resounded, and a divine beast, a combination of tortoise and snake, appeared on the sea surface, suppressing the waves.
And all of this did not stop. In this vast golden ocean, where an indescribable vitality surged, mythical beasts continued to evolve and emerge.
The giant Kun crashes into the sea, creating towering waves, and when it leaps out of the sea, its broad fins transform into wings, like clouds hanging from the sky.
"Kunpeng!"
Seeing the divine beast freely transforming between two completely unrelated forms, Feng Bingwen murmured its name, his eyes gleaming with undisguised divine light.
He really wanted to know how his master had accomplished all this, because in his perception, each of these manifested divine beasts was real, possessing not only blood and spirit, but also lifelike and intelligent beings, without any dullness.
If his perception is correct, it is hard to imagine what kind of terrifying combat power his master must possess. Ordinary immortals would probably struggle to cope with any divine beast.
Now that the six divine beasts that have been nurtured have rushed forward, even a cultivator in the Cave Profound Realm, known as a Human Immortal, would probably be no match for his master—because the life force of that golden sea has not yet been exhausted.
"Xian'er is taking too big a step; he can't keep it up for long, and he'll stop soon!"
A gentle voice rang in his ears, startling Feng Bingwen, who turned to look beside him.
The fairy maiden, whose age was difficult to discern, possessed flowing, lustrous hair, an elegant and graceful figure, and a refined and serene demeanor. She wore a long, trailing dress over a wide-sleeved, front-opening robe, and a magnificent phoenix crown adorned with countless pearls, exuding an air of supreme grace.
The gentle gaze of this female immortal reminded Feng Bingwen of his grandmother who was raising geese by Wolong Lake.
Although the two are incomparable in terms of appearance, when it comes to age, Feng Bingwen felt that even if he looked through the Feng family's genealogy, there would probably be few who could match the person in front of him.
That calm and composed demeanor, accustomed to the vicissitudes of life and weathered by time, cannot be faked. Judging from her bearing and tone of voice, it is not difficult to guess that this is probably the master's celestial mother.
In terms of seniority alone, it wouldn't be a problem for her to look at me like I was a grandson. In fact, being looked at like that by this person is something many cultivators would crave.
"Greetings, Celestial Lord Tianqing!"
The Taoist priest Qingyuan beside Feng Bingwen, along with several other Taoist priests nearby, bowed to the suddenly appearing female immortal. Feng Bingwen followed suit, bowing in return.
“My Daoist name is Su Ling, and I am in charge of the Azure Heaven Blessed Land. Your master is my good-for-nothing son. I heard that he has taken on a disciple, and since I happened to have some free time, I came to take a look.”
After responding to the greetings from her many disciples, the female immortal smiled and spoke to Feng Bingwen, her long, narrow phoenix eyes scrutinizing him. Although her expression was gentle, Feng Bingwen felt an invisible pressure.
"My son has good taste; he actually managed to find a disciple like you!"
Although it was a compliment, being scrutinized like this by a celestial being sent chills down Feng Bingwen's spine. He harbored a great secret—this ethereal female immortal was looking far too closely.
Although he had met a celestial being before, that celestial being only glanced at him and let him go, not paying much attention to his secrets at all.
"Immortal Lord, you've praised me!"
"No need to be modest. Although your original talent was mediocre, your fortune was truly rare in the world. It is rare that such a karmic connection could fall upon you. What's more, you actually became my son's disciple. You are truly remarkable!"
The female immortal praised her repeatedly, her immortal eyes seemingly able to see through people's hearts and see through illusions.
"..."
Feng Bingwen was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to respond. This female immortal had seen through most of his secrets, but she still hadn't noticed the heavenly book in his sea of consciousness. It was truly well hidden.
"There's no need for that. You are the disciple personally chosen by my son. Since he has acknowledged you, you and he will naturally bear all the consequences. I won't interfere in these matters."
The Azure Fairy spoke in riddles, leaving the Taoist priests who had just entered completely bewildered. They didn't understand what she was saying, but seeing Feng Bingwen's respectful and silent demeanor, they figured she was probably saying something only he could understand.
Wow!
The tide calmly parted, collapsed downwards, and then a divine beast emerged from the seawater, with a dragon's head, deer antlers, lion's eyes, snake scales, and horse hooves... This image is all too familiar to any cultivator.
Qilin!
"Look at your master, he's too greedy. He wants to get rich quick without considering the consequences. Little one, you must not follow his example in the future."
Even if Feng Bingwen didn't know, he could tell that Zhao Junxian was probably cultivating a powerful but extremely difficult immortal technique, and had even reached a very high level. However, in his mother's eyes, it was something she disliked.
"May I ask, Immortal Lord, what is my master doing?"
The Celestial Master's attitude was so gentle, though it was mostly because he loved the house and its inhabitants. But Feng Bingwen was not a reserved person, so he asked the question that had been bothering him.
If it involves any supernatural cultivation techniques, one should definitely learn them from one's master when the opportunity arises. No one would ever want too many of these powerful methods.
"He is refining a Dharma image!"
The female immortal gave an unexpected answer. Feng Bingwen didn't feel anything, but the Taoists watching nearby were all shocked.
"Is this a ritualistic refining of a Dharma image?"
"Are these all Senior Brother Zhao's Dharma images?"
"Her beauty is unparalleled; I am no match for her!"
Feng Bingwen remained calm as he watched his senior brothers marvel at his work. He had previously heard examples of peerless geniuses in ancient times who mastered the Twelve Dharma Aspects and swept aside their contemporaries.
Although his master has now cultivated several divine beast avatars, he only has seven at most, which is still not enough to break the record set by that peerless human genius in ancient times.
“If it were just about refining a Dharma image, I wouldn’t have called this guy greedy. He wants to refine…”
As she spoke, the female immortal pointed, and the many Taoists immediately looked in that direction. They saw a vast land filled with a wild and ancient aura slowly emerging between the sea and the sky, becoming more and more real.
"Ancient Era!"
For a moment, the many Taoists watching were speechless, and in all directions of the sea, beams of immortal light shone, startling many immortals of the Supreme Tao.
In other sects, it was perfectly normal for someone to transcend tribulation and become an immortal, even if it was just a human immortal. It was a grand event, attracting crowds of onlookers.
However, even when one ascends to immortality through tribulation in the Supreme Path, there are very few onlookers. There's no way around it; the sect simply has too few disciples.
As for the elders, immortal lords, and Dao Lords who have already become immortals, they are all busy studying and comprehending the Dharma; how could they have time to concern themselves with such trivial matters?
However, now, a wisp of aura generated during Zhao Junxian's cultivation has alarmed some of these powerful, aloof immortals.
What is the Ancient Wilderness?
Seeing the attitude of his fellow disciples and feeling the faint, terrifying aura around him, Feng Bingwen was both shocked and puzzled.
"The strange phenomenon that Xian'er experienced back then was called 'Ancient Desolation'!"
"A prototype of a blessed land?"
Feng Bingwen immediately realized what was going on.
The most important criterion for assessing the level of extraordinary phenomena is whether they can provide positive help and guidance for opening up blessed lands after one becomes an immortal.
Zhao Junxian's extraordinary phenomena were also of the celestial quality. The influence of his extraordinary phenomena on his cultivation of immortality could continue until he became a celestial immortal and transformed the blessed land into a grotto heaven.
After becoming an immortal, his master not only condensed seven divine beast avatars, but also wanted to take the opportunity to condense the embryonic form of the blessed land. No wonder his mother scolded him for being greedy.
"He overestimated himself; cultivation is not such an easy thing!"
The Celestial Master was very calm, as if she had already foreseen her son's failure. After leaving behind these words, she disappeared without a trace, just as she had come.
The departure of this immortal lord was like a signal, and the many immortal lights that were triggered retreated one after another. As the last immortal light disappeared, the majestic and vast "Ancient Desolation" filled with the aura of savage wilderness also collapsed, leaving only seven divine beast avatars that had dimmed considerably.
"It failed!"
It was unclear which immortal's sigh echoed between the sea and the sky. The golden light in the sea faded away, its vitality exhausted, and the seawater returned to its normal color.
A gentle sea breeze blew by, and the seven majestic and solemn mythical beasts, which seemed to have emerged from a distant ancient era, scattered like sand sculptures, turning into a hazy rain of light that merged together.
When the light rain dissipated, a heroic and imposing young man stood in the air, dressed in white like snow and with black hair like ink. He did not have the ethereal quality of an immortal, but rather a vast blood energy as blazing as the sun. Even from dozens of miles away, one could feel that scorching blood energy.
"Congratulations, Senior Brother, on your ascension to immortality!"
"Congratulations to Michiko!"
The moment the white-robed youth materialized, many Taoists who had witnessed the entire event rushed to greet him. They didn't actually enjoy socializing, but they had to express their gratitude for his enlightenment.
Feng Bingwen followed the other Taoists forward and addressed the handsome young man.
"Congratulations, Master, on reaching the Profound Realm! You're one step closer to immortality!"
"Hmm, where's the gift?"
After exchanging greetings with his fellow disciples who had fallen behind him and were no longer on the same level, Zhao Junxian's gaze fell on Feng Bingwen, looking at him with a half-smile.
Even though he had just failed to directly condense the prototype of the blessed land, Feng Bingwen did not feel any decline in his aura, only a vigorous fighting spirit.
"Master has transcended tribulation and become an immortal. Shouldn't the disciple be the one to bestow upon the disciple any magic treasures that the master no longer needs?"
Feng Bingwen paused for a moment, then asked.
"Where did you hear about such rules?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Junxian immediately laughed and scolded.
"Alright, I'm in a great mood today after overcoming my tribulation and breaking through the barrier. I won't make things difficult for you. Come, follow me to greet my fellow disciples!"
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