Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2819 - 1043: What Is Tianyuan, Demonic Technique, Daoist Body

As dawn broke, verdant branches unfurled their leaves, dew drops clinging precariously to their edges, shimmering with the imminent threat of falling.

Mirrored within these crystalline beads, Qing Lan Fairy stood before the Chaixi Palace, her gaze sweeping over the magnificent panorama of Daoist Palaces dotting the mountainside.

Her voice, like the gentle murmur of a spring stream, flowed from her lips.

"Zhou Fuqiu, do you comprehend the meaning of 'Tianyuan'?"

Without a moment's hesitation, Zhou Fuqiu responded, "On a Go board, the central point is referred to as Tianyuan."

"Accurate, yet incomplete," Qing Lan Fairy replied with a leisurely tone. "The very core of the cosmos, the most exalted position—that too is Tianyuan."

Zhou Fuqiu paused, a flicker of surprise crossing his features, before a sudden clarity dawned upon him.

The term "Tianyuan" indeed transcended its common usage in Go; in astral lore and astronomical studies, it had perpetually held a place of supreme importance.

"Our Daoist Sect proudly bears the name Tianyuan; for millennia untold, we have strived to be worthy of this grand and magnificent designation."

"Dominating an entire continent, standing unrivaled as the paramount among the Five Great Sacred Lands of the Mountain Sea Realm. Even after weathering immense trials, we persist as the world's preeminent power."

"Yet, even this is not the full extent of the Tianyuan Daoist Sect!"

Her words, delivered with unhurried deliberation, continued to unfold, each syllable pleasing to the ear, yet possessing an irresistible allure that drew the listener in.

Zhou Fuqiu grasped the situation immediately—his master had arrived at first light specifically to impart a crucial lesson.

And this inaugural lesson was centered on the Sect's history, its legacy, its triumphs, and all matters pertaining thereto.

While such instruction might be deemed superfluous for many disciples within the Immortal Cultivation Clans of Zhongzhou, Qing Lan Fairy deemed it exceedingly necessary for Zhou Fuqiu.

This was due to the Zhou Family's historical status as a subordinate entity, integrated into the Tianyuan Daoist Sect only through the patronage of a Guest Elder from the Star Gate, and never fully assimilated.

Under these circumstances, fostering a sense of belonging and loyalty to the Sect within the most exceptional young talent of the Zhou Family was undoubtedly the optimal strategy.

Zhou Fuqiu, well-versed in ancient texts and historical chronicles, discerned this strategic intention with great clarity.

Nevertheless, he was profoundly impacted by what Qing Lan Fairy revealed next.

"Beyond this realm exists another, known as the Mystic Realm. Within it also resides a Tianyuan Daoist Sect. Its ranks teem with innumerable experts, Great Power True Monarchs emerge ceaselessly, and we ourselves are but a subordinate branch of the Xuanjie Taoist Sect."

Qing Lan Fairy turned, her gaze settling upon the utterly astonished Zhou Fuqiu, clearly pleased with his reaction.

"Master, then how did our lineage descend to this place?"

Qing Lan Fairy smiled, responding, "According to the ancient records housed within our Sect's archives, our Daoist Sect, along with the other four Sacred Lands of the Mountain Sea Realm, all originated from the Mystic Realm. Upon arriving in ancient times in what is now the Mountain Sea, our ancestors faced immense hardship and toil, clearing vast expanses of wilderness to gradually establish this realm as the Human Cultivation World."

"Descended?"

"Indeed, through the use of a Spiritual Treasure!"

Zhou Fuqiu's heart leaped, a flash of inspiration striking him. "Could this Spiritual Treasure you mentioned yesterday be the artifact capable of summoning the avatars of numerous Great Powers to the Lower Realm?"

"Precisely, it is the Star Gate," Qing Lan Fairy confirmed. With one hand clasped behind her back, she began a slow promenade along the grounds of Chaixi Palace, addressing her disciple's queries as she moved. "The Star Gate is a Spatial Spiritual Treasure, yet its nature extends beyond that simple classification. It possesses no offensive capabilities, nor any defensive utility. Its sole purpose is to traverse the cosmos and travel between the two realms; it functions more akin to the Flying Magical Treasures we commonly employ."

As she spoke, she gestured vaguely in a specific direction.

"For countless eons, that gate stood upon Heaven and Earth Peak, serving as the nexus between the Mountain Sea Realm and the Mystic Realm, thereby enabling us and the main Sect in the Upper Realm to maintain a rudimentary channel of communication."

Zhou Fuqiu ceased his steps, following her gesture and looking in the indicated direction.

That location had once been the very heart of Zhongzhou—the Heaven and Earth Peak!

However, at present, the Heaven and Earth Peak had completely disintegrated.

And furthermore...

"Where is the Star Gate now?"

A shadow of sorrow flickered across Qing Lan Fairy’s expression. "I have heard it was already claimed. The very reason that Demon Phoenix targeted Zhongzhou was for the Star Gate. Some of our senior disciples within the Sect even suspect that when the Tianyuan Daoist Sect mobilized its forces across the continents to attack the others, the Demon Phoenix was orchestrating it from the shadows. Because our strength was dispersed across five fronts, leaving Zhongzhou vulnerable, the Demon Phoenix seized the opportune moment to infiltrate and abscond with the treasure in a single swift move."

The next instant, Qing Lan Fairy subtly shook her head, dispelling the somber mood.

"However, the depths of our Daoist Sect's heritage are considerable. Even without the Star Gate, two of the Sect's three supreme treasures remain secure; we can still command authority across the land!"

At this juncture, however, Zhou Fuqiu’s thoughts dwelled on more than just this.

In his current state, the notion of true Sect unity was difficult to even conceive.

His mind was occupied by a single burning curiosity.

"This disciple understands that over the past three millennia in Zhongzhou, numerous Great Powers have achieved Ascension. Even a mere hundred years ago, the Alchemy Saint ascended to the heavens before the eyes of countless witnesses. Thus, I find myself exceedingly curious: while the Star Gate was still present, did those venerable predecessors of our Daoist Sect ascend to the fabled Immortal Realm, or perhaps to the Mystic Realm where our main Sect is situated?"

The question was somewhat unexpected, yet Qing Lan Fairy remained unperturbed, offering a faint smile instead.

"They ascended to the Mystic Realm, naturally."

Zhou Fuqiu's brow furrowed.

The legendary Immortal Realm was the ultimate aspiration, the substance of everyone's dreams.

For the Sect's esteemed elders to have chosen the Mystic Realm over the Immortal Realm, what was the underlying reasoning?

Nevertheless, his master offered no further explanation, merely stating briefly:

"In due time, you shall understand."

With that, Qing Lan Fairy resumed her movement, guiding Zhou Fuqiu into the grand hall of Chaixi Palace.

She took her seat with an air of unreserved dignity upon the seat of honor.

Facing Zhou Fuqiu, who stood below with his head held high, she formed a Daoist hand seal with her fingers.

A gentle wave of green luminescence enveloped his form.

Zhou Fuqiu's countenance registered surprise as he felt the abundant Spirit Qi in his surroundings surge towards him with an unparalleled sense of affinity.

This sensation was not unfamiliar.

It mirrored the experience from several years prior, during the Spirit Testing Ceremony.

"As anticipated, a Water Type Heavenly Spirit Root!"

As she continued her examination, the astonishment on Qing Lan Fairy’s face intensified, eventually blossoming into pure delight.