What she saw in Juhe County back then had left an extremely deep impression on Xu Bailu.
This was also why she had been determined to cultivate for a hundred years.
Although Cui Heng had never done anything to her, after spending some time with him, Cui Heng’s figure was deeply imprinted in her heart.
She would never forget that invincible figure standing on the city wall and summoning the wind and rain.
Every time Xu Bailu felt tired and wanted to relax, she would think of the figure from back then and think of what it would be like to stand in front of him after she broke through.
“Now that I’ve become a Human Immortal, I wonder if I can get closer to him.” Xu Bailu thought to herself. Then, she saw a Daoist priest who looked to be in his fifties or sixties walk over. “Father.”
The person who came was Xu Feng’an, the top Inner World expert who had followed Cui Heng a hundred years ago, the Elder of the Yuhua Sword Pavilion.
20 years ago, he had already become a Human Immortal.
“Bai Lu, you’ve broken through to the Human Immortal realm.” Xu Feng’an sized up his daughter happily and said with a smile, “In the future, our Yuhua Sword Pavilion will have two Human Immortals. In the current world, we can be considered a large sect.”
Ever since the Water God of the Hong River imparted the Dao, there had been many martial techniques that pointed to the Immortal World level in the world. Deity Realm experts who could originally be said to be martial arts legends appeared endlessly, completely changing the situation of the entire martial world.
However, even though there were many Deity Realm experts, there were still very few martial artists who could truly step into the Immortal World realm and become a Human Immortal. As long as any sect produced a Human Immortal, they would be able to become a famous sect in the world.
If they could have two Human Immortals, they would be a world-renowned sect.
“This is all thanks to Perfected Cui’s decree to spread the Immortal Dao when he conferred the title of Water God on the Hong River Spirit back then,” Xu Bailu said with reverence in her eyes. “If not for that, I might not even be able to step into the Deity Realm. After a hundred years, I’ll be a withered skeleton in a tomb.”
“Immortal Venerable Cui’s merit is indeed boundless. All the martial artists in the world have received his kindness.” Xu Feng’an sighed with emotion. “It’s the most honored thing in my life to be able to follow Immortal Venerable Cui for a period of time.”
“Father, do you think Perfected Cui will return this time?” Xu Bailu looked at the sky, her gaze seemingly looking into the distance. “The 100 years are almost up.”
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“Not necessarily.” Xu Feng’an shook his head and looked at the sky. “Our place is too small for Immortal Venerable Cui. It can’t help his cultivation at all.”
“…” Xu Bailu fell silent.
“Bailu, have you heard of the saying, ‘Dragons don’t live with snakes’?” Xu Feng’an sighed softly and said, “That’s the truth now. The gap between Immortal Venerable Cui and us is even greater than the gap between dragons and snakes.
Moreover, I can clearly feel that Immortal Venerable Cui cares a lot about his cultivation. Whether he governs a place or goes to the Upper World, it’s all related to his cultivation. What can we do to help him?”
“…Indeed.” Xu Bailu nodded helplessly. Although she did not want to believe this, her rationality still told her that this was the truth.
She brushed the hair on her forehead and whispered, “To a Nine Heavens Divine Dragon like Perfected Cui, this Lower World is like a shallow pond. It’s too small. I’m afraid he really won’t come back.”
“Actually, there’s no need to be too disappointed.” Seeing that his daughter was not in a good mood, Xu Feng’an comforted her. “We’re just guessing. How can we guess the thoughts of an Immortal figure like Immortal Venerable Cui? He might still come back this time.”
“I hope so.” Xu Bailu sighed softly. She clearly did not think that Cui Heng would return.
Actually, just as the two of them were talking.
Li Cheng and Li Wei had already arrived and concealed themselves. They stood at the side and quietly listened to their conversation.
After hearing this, the siblings looked at each other.
Perfected Cui, Immortal Venerable Cui?
Was it Cui Heng again?
“Brother, according to them, Cui Heng seems to have left.”
Li Wei frowned and fiddled with her hair that fell to her chest. “If it’s really as they say and Cui Heng doesn’t come back, can we still find our target?”
“We can’t be sure that the person who inherited the Immortal True Essence is Cui Heng.” Li Cheng shook his head gently and said in a low voice, “They also mentioned a 100-year period. This should be a critical time.
We should first inquire about the situation of this 100-year period and wait for Cui Heng to return before making plans.”
“That makes sense.” Li Wei nodded in agreement. Suddenly, her eyes lit up and she smiled. “By the way, we can still look for that Hong River Water God.
A hundred years ago, there should only be the martial techniques of the 12 realms of the Mortal Realm on this planet. It was Cui Heng who sealed the Hong River Water God and imparted the inheritance of martial techniques at the Immortal Realm level.
This Water God must be related to Cui Heng. It might even be Cui Heng’s subordinate.”
“Indeed.” Li Cheng nodded, but he was still a little worried. “What if this Water God is extremely powerful and we’re not its match?”
“…” Li Wei was instantly speechless. She pressed her forehead and rolled her eyes. “Brother, you’re too cautious. We’re Limitless Golden Immortals. If the Hong River Water God is stronger than us, wouldn’t it be a Sage at the Myriad Techniques Return to One Realm?
And this Hong River Water God is just Cui Heng’s subordinate. If the Hong River Water God is a Sage, then what is Cui Heng? Is he at the Peak of the Myriad Techniques Return to One Realm, or is he a legendary Seventh Realm supreme existence?”
“Hahaha, habit, it’s a habit!” Li Cheng laughed when he heard that. He nodded and said, “Although it’s necessary to be cautious, it’s indeed not good to be too cautious. Then let’s go and find that Hong River Water God.”
“That’s more like it!” Li Wei smiled.
….
The Hong River Water God was a spirit that appeared a hundred years ago.
Legend had it that Immortal Venerable Cui had enlightened the entire Hong River before he ascended and conferred it as a God. While protecting the ships and the people on both sides of the river, it also shouldered the responsibility of preaching to the mortal world.
At first, the Hong River Water God only imparted her techniques to a portion of the people. Later on, when her deeds spread, more and more people came to seek Immortal World Realm martial techniques.
For this reason, countless palaces and temples were built on both sides of the Hong River to worship the Hong River Water God.
As the incense of worship increased, the spiritual consciousness of the Hong River Water God became stronger and stronger. Her thoughts became clearer, and she understood Cui Heng’s goal of enlightening her.
It was definitely not just to let his followers learn martial arts from her, but to truly preach to the mortal world and increase the level of power of the entire mortal world.
Hence, she began to choose to teach martial techniques. Gradually, martial techniques that could be cultivated to the Immortal World level bloomed everywhere in the mortal world.
This also made the offerings dedicated to the Hong River Water God even greater.
Although the Hong River Water God did not have any cultivation techniques, after receiving a huge amount of incense offerings, she truly felt her power increase.
To this day, she could already extend her divine power to every corner of the Hong River.
The river that spanned 6,000 kilometers was within her divine power range.
Although such power had yet to reach the Grand Completion Golden Core Realm, it was enough to compare to a true Late-stage Golden Core cultivator.
Therefore, many Devas felt extremely small and insignificant when facing this Hong River Water God.
Many people guessed that this Hong River Water God should be an existence at the Fourth Realm of the Immortal World.
On the way to find the Hong River Water God, Li Cheng and Li Wei had asked around about many legends about this river and deeply experienced the status of this Water God in people’s hearts.
“In just a hundred years, it actually gathered such deep faith. This Water God of the Hong River is extraordinary.” Li Wei could not help but sigh. “The power of incense and will can strengthen the spirituality of all living beings. This is a good thing that can strengthen the Immortal True Essence.”
“Yes, with so many believers, if the Hong River Water God is a Golden Immortal, it’s very likely that it has already become a Limitless Golden Immortal.” Li Cheng nodded and said in a low voice, “We have to be careful.”
“It’s unlikely that it’s a Golden Immortal.” Li Wei curled her lips and said, “After all, even Cui Heng is only a Golden Immortal.”
“We still can’t be sure that Cui Heng is the Golden Immortal we investigated earlier…” Li Cheng was just speaking when his expression suddenly changed and he shouted sternly, “Who is it?!”
As soon as he finished speaking
12 layers of light lit up around his body, forming 12 layers of defensive light screens. On each layer of defensive light screens floated a jade talisman, interweaving with Dao runes and Dharma and Logos.
Immediately after, a long sword, a shield, and a long saber flew out from his sleeve. They all shone brightly, revealing their might to protect him.
At the same time, he pulled his sister into the defense and looked ahead warily.
“Brother, this, isn’t this too exaggerated?” Li Wei looked at the defensive light screens and protective Immortal weapons and felt very speechless. “How come I didn’t feel any…”
Splash!
At this moment, the sound of water surging came from the sky in front of them. Then, a woman who seemed to be condensed from water appeared and slowly walked over.
Her face was blurry, and only the outline of her facial features could be seen. However, there was a holy and pure aura on her body. She said indifferently, “Who are you and why are you here?”
“Golden Immortal?!” Li Cheng stared at the woman with vigilance. “No, this aura is even stronger than a Golden Immortal. You’re the Hong River Water God?!”
“Roar!”
At this moment, another dragon roar suddenly came from afar. It was world-shaking. Instantly, an extremely blazing red flame tore through the sky and arrived.
“Limitless Golden Immortal?!” Li Cheng immediately exclaimed.
Heavenly Void World, Great Zhou Imperial City.
In the Empress’s chamber.
Cui Heng, who was guiding Li Mingqiong in her cultivation, suddenly raised his eyebrows and chuckled. “So it’s two Limitless Golden Immortals. I think it’s going to be interesting.”
Li Mingqiong also asked with confusion, “Master, what did you say?”