From Family Fisherman to Water Virtue True Immortal
Chapter 311 - 306: Nascent Soul Three Gates

Chapter 311: Chapter 306: Nascent Soul Three Gates

Li Quanqing pushed open the Jade Gate and completely entered this Grotto Heaven. The grass underfoot sprouted new shoots, soft to tread upon.

He looked around. This small world was not large, but it was especially vibrant with life, lush with vegetation, and Spiritual Beasts roamed leisurely.

A gentle breeze swept through, dandelions floated along with the wind, and the leaves on the branches rustled, playing a symphony of spring.

The Heavenly Vault overhead was particularly blue, the warm sunlight spilled down, filling him with comfort, and vitality surged through his body and mind.

Even Ao Qing greatly enjoyed the environment here, his dragon form coiling and winding like a green ribbon, chasing the drifting dandelion seeds.

"Another Fellow Daoist has arrived..."

"With Immortal Light embedded within, Mana pure like a clear breeze and bright moon, boundless like the vast ocean, which Nascent Soul Sect has produced this True Talisman disciple?"

"Oh, it even raises a Third-rank Green Flood Dragon, could it be a Fellow Daoist from Beast Taming Sect..."

In an instant, Li Quanqing became the focus of everyone’s attention. He was truly too young, with an aura of Immortal and Daoist elegance, transcendent and otherworldly.

Moreover, his cultivation was not weak, having reached the Golden Core Middle Stage, and with a Third-rank Great Demon by his side, he could be considered a powerful figure.

Li Quanqing looked out, and there were quite a few Golden Core Cultivators present, more than twenty.

They were scattered among the mountains, each occupying a mountaintop, some ethereal and graceful, others wild and unruly, gathering together and laughing, with few constraints.

He followed the local customs, choosing a blue Spiritual Mountain himself, though all around Zhou Qingmu were already occupied by cultivators, so he could only select another place.

This mountain was bestowed with innate blessings. On the peak stood a large green stone, dining on wind and drinking dew, absorbing the essence of Heaven and Earth, already possessing some unusual spirituality.

At the stone’s base, several clusters of Lingzhi grew wantonly, colored purple-gold and bright red, as large as discs, exuding whiffs of Lingzhi’s scent, incredibly fragrant.

Li Quanqing sat cross-legged on the green rock, casually releasing a thread of Mana to gently nurture the stone’s spirituality, as if meeting a kindred soul.

"Which Immortal homeland does this Fellow Daoist hail from? I am Lei Tian’en, from the Eight Desolations Lei Family."

On his left-hand side, a middle-aged man with grizzled beard looked at him, his appearance upright, character bold, voice rather loud, with a noticeably friendly demeanor.

He wore a robe embroidered with lightning and great marshes, the large sleeves unable to conceal his slightly exaggerated muscular build.

Eight Desolations Lei Family?

Li Quanqing lightly raised an eyebrow, still recalling this Golden Core Family ruling a section of the sea.

At that time, Li Kunlun, whose cultivation was at Foundation Establishment Great Perfection, was troubled by a lack of a Golden Core Technique, with no hope for the future, his Dao journey uncertain.

Later, upon introduction by an Alchemist from Cold Chi Immortal City, he met with a core member of the Lei Family, hoping to exchange for a Thunder Attribute Golden Core Technique.

Although negotiations ultimately fell through, the pride and demeanor of that Lei-named Foundation Establishment Female Cultivator left a deep impression on him, as though born superior.

That was Li Quanqing’s first contact with a Golden Core Family, yet now, unexpectedly, he encountered a figure akin to an ancestor from the Lei Family.

"Green Jade Li Family, Li Quanqing."

Li Quanqing cupped his hands in a friendly manner, imbued with a carefree and unrestrained charm.

"Hmm... haven’t heard of it, likely a Golden Core Family from the Inner Sea."

Lei Tian’en searched his memory but hadn’t heard of it, ultimately speaking with slight regret.

"The Lei Family guards against the Outer Sea Demon Clan, presiding over a domain; it’s normal for us Inner Sea cultivators to be unfamiliar..."

Li Quanqing chatted with him, expressing goodwill.

The Eight Desolations Lei Family was strong, with three Golden Core True Masters, and an ancestor who was a Nascent Soul True Monarch, a remarkable lineage.

Ancient families with over ten thousand years of heritage often raised several Clan Guardian Spirit Beasts, given their longevity exceeds that of the Human Clan.

Of course, the Lei Family also did, especially Thunder Attribute Demon Beasts, with many valuable insights in breeding.

Li Quanqing engaged from this angle, chatting with Lei Tian’en in detail, both possessing some mastery over Thunder Skill, thus conversing pleasantly.

The Wind and Thunder Python King was about to face the Golden Core bottleneck, even with Cangpan Thunder Qi’s aid, the probability of failure remained high.

Lei Tian’en, upon hearing his concerns, suggested that during the cultivation of Thunder Attribute Demon Beasts, they could often be sent into thunderstorms, directly confronting the overwhelming power of the lightning, beneficial for overcoming the Great Demon Thunder Tribulation.

This was indeed a very good method, prompting Li Quanqing to decide to try it upon his return, taking the Wind and Thunder Python to actively seek out thunderstorms on the sea.

Buzz, buzz!

The air trembled, stirring ripples, as several large bees suddenly flew over, each the size of a child, their golden bodies covered with black fuzz, their wings shimmering with five colors as they vibrated rapidly.

These spirit bees carried jade plates laden with fresh immortal fruits, exuding a fragrant aroma of grass and trees, their sweet scent delightful, with dewdrops still clinging to the fruits.

A spiritual beast shaped like a hummingbird flapped its wings, delivering a pot of royal jelly, thick like honey, colored like amber, with a rich sweet fragrance that contained a hint of wine’s mellowness.

"Dear Mr. Li, please feel free to indulge, lest anyone say that this old man has not been a gracious host!"

An old man holding a peachwood staff spoke with a cheerful smile, his hair white but his face youthful, his complexion rosy, exuding the air of a benevolent old man, with a cultivation at the late-stage Golden Core.

He was none other than the host of this Daoist assembly, Tao Shou Zhenren of the Star Sect, naturally attuned to the Great Dao of nature.

Li Quanqing thanked him for his kindness and began to enjoy himself, playfully handing pieces of spirit fruit to Ao Qing with an air of ease and contentment.

He discerned that these Golden Core cultivators were clearly waiting for an important guest, thus they were in no hurry, conversing in a leisurely manner.

After another two or three hours passed, more cultivators arrived one after another, totaling over thirty, an astounding number.

Li Quanqing suddenly sensed a change, keenly aware that an extremely powerful aura had descended upon the entire grotto heaven.

The sound of a zither playing began, like lofty mountains and flowing waters, jade cascading onto a jewel plate, resonating between heaven and earth, causing everyone to fall silent at once.

"Fellow Daoists, please join me in welcoming Brother Zhao Qian of the Longevity Dao who has arrived!"

Tao Shou Zhenren waved his wooden staff, suddenly appearing overjoyed, a trace of respect and anticipation in his words.

Li Quanqing mingled among the crowd, not stepping into the spotlight, following the flow with curiosity towards the newcomer.

From the clouds at the horizon, a green Luan bird descended, graceful and noble, like the mythical Green Luan Divine Bird, its feather crest radiant.

On the bird’s back sat a young man of striking presence, his face as beautiful as jade, his sword-like brows extending to his temples, exuding a gentle look, his hands playing the ancient zither before him.

He wore a pristine white Daoist robe, simple and clean, embroidered only with the words "Longevity" in black thread, embodying the Dao’s simplicity.

Li Quanqing recognized the style of this Daoist robe, exclusively for high-ranking disciples of the Central State Longevity Dao, symbolizing Pure Yang Longevity.

After only a few glances, he was secretly astonished, for Zhao Qian’s cultivation was truly formidable, likely having reached the realm of Golden Core Perfection.

Moreover, he was still young, without any sign of age, his every move exuding a peerless genius’s demeanor, absolutely possessing the potential to break through to the Nascent Soul.

Li Quanqing had not encountered many cultivators from the Longevity Dao, yet their characteristics were surprisingly similar.

In dealing with others, they made people feel warm like a spring breeze and conducted themselves with great propriety, a strong sense of self-discipline evident in every action, seemingly adhering to unwritten rules.

Furthermore, there was a shared confidence and proud spirit, as if there was nothing under heaven that the Longevity Dao could not accomplish.

Advancing bravely, pursuing reform with determination!

"Everyone, Zhao is late, I hope you can forgive me."

Zhao Qian gave the crowd an apologetic smile, despite being the highest cultivator present, he was without the slightest arrogance, approachable and amiable.

With a wave of his sleeve, the Green Phoenix Demon Beast beneath him transformed into a paper-cut and fell onto the dark red zither surface, vividly appearing lifelike.

"We wouldn’t dare, we pay respects to Senior Brother Zhao..."

After everyone paid their respects, the Daoist assembly finally gathered complete, beginning the discourse.

To commence, naturally, Zhao Qian and Tao Shou Zhenren delivered their lectures, their profound cultivation and traversed paths greatly enlightening for those who came later.

Tao Shou Zhenren started from the early-stage Golden Core, ending at the late-stage, speaking unhurriedly, gently guiding as he narrated.

Then Zhao Qian continued, describing how to refine one’s Golden Core to perfection, mana advancing without limit, even attempting to break the core to form a nascent soul.

Li Quanqing upon hearing this, couldn’t help but reveal a trace of surprise on his face, reflecting on how fortunate it was to attend this Daoist assembly.

His background was truly too humble, and after breaking through to the Golden Core, he had been relying solely on self-exploration, as the Li family’s ancestors could no longer provide any assistance.

Not to mention how to achieve the Nascent Soul, which was even more bewildering and unclear, but now he finally saw the path forward.

Zhao Qian, being a disciple of a Divinity Transformation sect, had a complete inheritance and a deep understanding of the secrets of the Nascent Soul, holding nothing back at this moment.

According to him, the Nascent Soul’s difficulty consisted of three gates that needed to be crossed, each more perilous than the last, where the slightest carelessness could lead to obliteration.

Breaking the core to form the nascent soul, facing the heavenly tribulation, and most importantly—

The chaos of the heart demon!