There is a small town on the shore of the Western Sea, where people have made a living by fishing for generations. Not long after the end of the Dharma era, the town was shrouded in eternal night.
It was the dead of winter, with heavy snow falling, yet the village was engulfed in flames.
"Roar!"
Under the dark night sky, a fiery python soared through the clouds, coiling above the town. With a single breath, it swallowed countless human bodies and the souls of the dead.
"Monster...monster!"
Below, in the sea of fire, a boy held a wood-chopping knife, staring with fear and anger at the monster in the sky that was spewing flames.
"Humans are ultimately too weak; they're not even enough to fill my teeth."
"Roar~"
The fire python roared and spewed out another burst of flames, burning down the remaining houses in the village.
"You beast, give me back my old ox's life!"
The boy roared with bloodshot eyes, but the next moment, he felt a power surging out of his body. A bright light suddenly shone from between his brows, and a bead that emitted the five elements of spiritual light floated in front of him, blocking several flames falling from the sky.
"The five elements, the primordial spiritual energy, a supreme treasure of heaven and earth!"
"Hahaha, I never expected to find such a priceless treasure!"
"You little human, your life is over today!"
The fire python, its aged voice barely concealing its excitement, charged towards the boy below.
However, the surrounding space seemed to freeze the next moment.
Snowflakes, raging flames, a shattered village, a colossal fire serpent, and a trembling boy holding a knife with unwavering eyes...
Buzz!
A ripple spread through the space.
A figure dressed in white, as graceful as an immortal, slowly emerged from within.
He took a hundred feet in one step, passing over the enormous body of the fire python, and appeared in front of the boy. He first glanced at the bead floating above the boy's head, then looked at the boy's face, a gentle smile appearing on his lips.
"Would you be willing to become my disciple?"
"An immortal...a person! You're an immortal!?"
The boy stared blankly; this was the first time in ten years that he had seen the legendary monsters and immortals. He felt as if he were dreaming.
"Hehehe..."
Qin Shou smiled, clapped his hands lightly, and the bead radiating the five elements' light fell back into the boy's body. Then, with a "snap," he snapped his fingers, and the fire python behind him shattered into dust.
The boy's mouth gaped slightly as he watched this scene, and then he knelt down with a thud.
"Yes, I am willing!"
"very good. "
"Master, I want to give my fellow villagers a proper burial."
"Can. "
Qin Shou stood in the wind and snow, watching the boy dig through the dust and then pile up mounds of earth.
Several hours later.
Qin Shou said, "Come with me."
"Wait, Master, I have another friend."
The boy turned and ran into a collapsed cowshed, from which he took out a calf that had just been born.
The boy lost his parents at a young age, and when he was five, his two older brothers went out to sea to fish and never returned. He was left with only an old ox for company. Not long ago, the ox gave birth to a litter of calves, and now only this one remains.
"Let's go."
The boy walked through the wind and snow, turning back every few steps, reluctant to leave the place where he had lived since childhood.
......
On Turtle Mountain, peach blossoms are in full bloom.
Qin Shou led a dirty-looking boy along the stone steps in the mountains.
The boy looked around curiously. He was born in the eternal night and had never seen daytime. He had no concept of 'daytime' in his mind.
"Master, this place... is so beautiful!"
The boy said timidly.
"Yes, this will be your home from now on."
Throughout the journey, Qin Shou patiently and gently responded to the boy's occasional anxious inquiries.
"Home…… "
A strange light seemed to flicker in the boy's eyes.
He had little memory of his parents, only that his aunt had adopted him. Although his aunt hadn't been very kind to him, he was still very grateful to her. Now, he saw the mountain covered in flowers, their colors so vibrant, so vivid, that he had never seen such colors before. Just looking at them made him feel happy.
There was also a person who looked like an immortal, who said to him, "This will be your home..."
"Moo~"
The boy didn't speak, but the calf in his arms let out an excited bleat.
Qin Shou's gaze lingered on the calf for a few more seconds, then he smiled, shook his head, and looked away.
The boy happily patted the calf's head, then followed closely behind Qin the beast, looking up and asking:
"Master, what is the name of our sect?"
"The Backing Mountain Sect."
"The Backing Mountain Sect? That's a strange name." The boy grinned. "Master, why is our sect called the Backing Mountain Sect?"
"Because it's near a mountain!"
Qin Shou smiled, but his raised foot froze abruptly as memories flooded back...
......
"Master, why is our sect called the 'Backing Mountain Sect'?"
"Because it's near a mountain."
......
Splash!
A breeze stirred in the mountains, causing petals to dance in the air. The wind lifted Qin Shou's head of white hair, which was now tinged with vibrant pink, resembling the primitive appearance from his memories.
The boy who once asked questions is now the one answering those questions.
"Because it's near a mountain, haha~"
Qin Shou laughed loudly, his footsteps slowed, the wind stopped, the flowers fell, and he continued to walk up the mountain.
The boy scratched his head, wondering why his master was laughing. Perhaps he was laughing at his own silly question.
"Master, wait for me."
The boy jogged after him.
......
Three days later.
Inside the ancestral hall.
Qin Shou sat in the superior position.
Several figures stood on the left: Da Mei, Xiao Pang, Hei Tu, Da Bao, Yuan Bao, Bo Niu, Xiao Han Yue...
Today is a joyous day that has been rare in thousands of years, and Qin Shou naturally summoned everyone back from the mountain.
It's a pity that none of the three generations of disciples from the mountain are by my side anymore.
I bow my head in gratitude to my teacher...
The young man performed the traditional apprenticeship ceremony, then offered incense to his grandmaster and senior sister, and then greeted the other people on the mountain one by one.
"Han Yue greets Junior Martial Uncle."
"Ponyo greets Junior Uncle."
After everyone had met, they exchanged gifts.
"Hey, what's your name?"
At this moment, Little Fatty jumped out and asked.
"Squeak, Little Fatty is asking you what your name is?"
Black Rabbit repeated it again.
The boy looked at the two adorable chubby babies and replied, "My surname is Chen, and I don't have a given name, but I'm the third child in my family, so everyone in the village calls me Chen San (Third Chen)."
"Ah San, this is a gift from the King of Koi."
"Squeak, this is a little gift from your Uncle Rabbit."
Little Fatty dragged out a basket of grapes, and Black Rabbit dragged out two rice-long magic radishes.
“........”
Chen San was taken aback for a moment, then happily accepted it.
"Don't worry, Little San, I, the King of Koi, will protect you on the mountain from now on."
Little Fatty patted his belly in a very loyal manner.
"Mmm, I, Grandpa Rabbit, will protect you too."
"You're a mistress, but you have to be obedient. You have to learn to do laundry, cook, and wash dishes..."
"Squeak, be a good boy, you'll go cook later..."
[Qin Beast, congratulations! You have received your sixth disciple. You are rewarded with a "Disciple Recruitment Gift Pack." Would you like to open it?]
"Open. "
Qin Shou leisurely picked up his teacup and took a sip.
[The Sun Dao Scripture: It allows one to cultivate extreme Yang power...]
[Taiyin Meridian: Can cultivate Taiyin power...]
[The Great Five Elements Immortal Scripture: The supreme method of the Immortal Emperor, capable of cultivating the power of the five elements, the origin of the universe...]
[The Great Five Elements Immortal Pill: Taking it can unlock the Great Five Elements Immortal Body...]
[100 bags of elixir seeds...]
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"Pfft!"
Qin Shou spat out a mouthful of tea, which flew far away and landed directly on Chen San's face.
Chen San stood there dumbfounded, not knowing why.
What the heck?
Immortal Emperor's Law!!!
Qin Shou then realized that he had not yet checked Chen San's spiritual root condition.
Name: Chen San
Age: 10 years old
Physique: Great Five Elements Immortal Body (Unactivated)
Spiritual Roots: Yin, Yang, Five Elements Immortal Spiritual Roots
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Qin Shou was dumbfounded.
How awesome did I become after being reincarnated?!
Seven kinds of immortal spiritual roots!!!
"Master, you..."
Chen San hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
Qin Shou waved his hand, "It's alright, this is our mountain's custom for accepting disciples. It means that your master doesn't mind your saliva, and from now on we're family."
“…Oh.” Chen San scratched his ear, looking bewildered.
"Nonsense, Master, when you took in Siwu, you didn't spit on him."
At this moment, Little Fatty jumped out again and said something fair.
However, the next moment, the beautiful woman, who had grown to 1.7 meters tall, grabbed him by the back of his collar and pulled him into her arms.
"Sister, stop talking! Your little bottom's got another 'want to bloom' thing, doesn't it?"
Next, Qin Shou gave the gift pack that the system had rewarded Chen San.
The crowd dispersed.
Qin Shou led Chen San to several solitary graves on the back mountain.
"Ah San, we mortals, once we enter the path of immortality, are separated from the mortal realm. Now that you are my disciple, may I bestow upon you a name?"
"Please bestow a name upon me, Master."
"Immortality..."
Qin Shou looked at the stone tablet before him and slowly said, "From now on, your name will be Chen Changsheng."
"This disciple thanks Master for bestowing upon me this name!"
Chen Changsheng kowtowed and knelt in worship.
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