Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

"Father, during the previous Immortal Ascension banquet at the City Lord's Mansion, I wasn't aware of the identity of that gentleman, thus... I might have unknowingly spoken out of line and offended him."

"Going now to listen to the lectures, I fear I will—and..."

In the cultivation room.

Li Xie looked at his father, wanting to speak but stopping himself.

Ever since learning from the Junior City Lord about the significance behind the term 'True Teaching' of the Tao Sect, he was filled with anticipation for this lecture.

The disciple of the legendary Immortal who was said to live eternally and perch high among the clouds—the Heavenly True Monarch!

How profound must the cultivation methods described by him be?

However.

The greater Li Xie's anticipation, the stronger the nervousness that gripped his heart.

Still remembering the words exchanged at the previous Immortal Ascension banquet, they occasionally echoed in his ears, disrupting his sleep at night.

Across him.

After contemplating for a moment, Li Jiu reassured his son with a pat on his shoulder and said,

"Son, it's been a while since the incident. You're still alright, aren't you? Even though I don't know exactly what you said to that gentleman, I assume you didn't cross the line too much, otherwise—an..."

He didn't continue.

Instead, he paused a bit and then said with deep significance,

"Son, if an ant from our house scolds you, would you take it to heart? Go on. Considering the gentleman's status and yours, do you think he would stoop to your level? Don't think too highly of yourself!"

...

...

At the entrance of the Ling Shu Mountain Dojo.

The place was already teeming with cultivators numbering in hundreds of thousands.

Among them, their cultivation levels varied, but even the weakest amongst them were of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

The intertwining of countless streams of mana.

Surprisingly, it transformed the aura of Immortal Spirit Qi in this place into a violent whirlwind.

An edgy atmosphere gradually spread throughout the crowd.

All gaze was unexceptionally fixed on the towering gate of the mountain dojo standing hundreds of feet tall in the distance.

The eagerness in their eyes was so palpable that it seemed ready to solidify into a tangible radiance.

After a while.

Boom, boom.

With a rumbling sound that seemed to shake the earth and move mountains.

The gate of the Ling Shu Mountain Dojo gradually opened.

An icy figure, seemingly sculpted out of ice, suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes.

In an instant.

A chilling aura emanated from him, freezing everything in its path: the mountains, the rivers, the pervading Immortal Spirit Qi, and even... everyone's sights.

Silence.

The once lively entrance of the mountain dojo became as silent as a grave within moments.

"All should obey the decree and enter the dojo, and cease any unnecessary commotion," an indifferent voice echoed in everyone's ears.

The endless waves of icy indifference in the voice made those who heard it shudder involuntarily.

After a brief silence.

In the next moment.

"We understand, thank you for the reminder, senior!"

All the cultivators shouted in unison.

Not to mention that he represented the Ling Shu Mountain Dojo, not to mention he represented the True Teaching from the Boundless Tai Yi Taoist Gate.

Even the mere fact that his cultivation was obviously at the Unity Realm Stage.

Compelled them to show reverence.

After all.

An existence at the Unity Realm Stage was known as a True Immortal, a great figure who commanded respect wherever he went.

...

...

Among the sea of people.

"Is this the dojo of the True Teaching's seniors? It's much more grand and imposing than our Yellow Sand Law Realm."

As soon as Qiu Han stepped into the arena.

He couldn't help but marvel at the spectacle before him.

Wherever his gaze fell.

Immortal light soared, calculated brilliance flashed.

Stones made from white jade, structure composed of celestial gold, buildings emitting splendid light, Spirit Cranes and other rare creatures echoing with celestial music, all creating an impeccable heavenly paradise.

"Haha, Junior Brother, you're joking. How could our humble Yellow Sand Law Realm compare with the True Teaching Dojo?"

A man beside him jokingly said.

In his eyes too, there unconsciously flashed a strong sense of astonishment.

"It's said that when the seniors were establishing this dojo, they directly employed the labor of colossal spectral beings to excavate mountains, build palaces, pave roads, and construct bridges. All of this grandeur was created in a very short span of time," the man explained.

"Colossal spectral beings?"

Qiu Han smacked his lips, having a hard time visualizing how mighty the scene would have been.

But at this moment.

"Junior Brother Qiu?" A confirmatory voice sounded not far away.

Upon hearing it.

Qiu Han instinctively turned to look.

When he saw clearly, his eyes involuntarily lit up with excitement and surprise.

"Senior Brother Yuanming?"

As time slowly passed.

In the vast, boundless square of the dojo.

It was already filled with cultivators of different sorts.

Several formidable Ice Crystal Immortal Spirits were placed to maintain order.

However, there was no real need for this. After all, they were in the dojo of a Taoist True Teaching. No one would foolishly stir up trouble at this moment.

Even so, Han Sheng insisted on calling all cultivators of the Dharma Phase Realm from his clan.

Only then could the might of the dojo be demonstrated!

Suddenly, at the central location of the square, a hundred-foot-high dao platform appeared with a Purple Gold Futon quietly lying on top.

About dozens of feet away from the Dao platform.

Thanks to their identity as disciples of the Tao Sect.

Even though Qiu Han and Yuanming were only in the Golden Core Realm, they managed to secure seats here, attracting countless envious and jealous glances.

"Senior Brother, who would have imagined that after our separation in the Lower Realm, we would meet again here."

Qiu Han said with a smile.

"Indeed. If it wasn't for this True Teaching lecture, I wonder how much longer it would have taken for us, as brothers, to meet again."

Yuanming nodded.

His voice was permeated with an undeniable sense of joy.

In the vast Clear Sky Mysterious Bright Sky, in the vast Boundless Tai Yi Taoist Gate, encountering a fellow townsman was indeed rare.