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In the spatial passage, a tremendous force pulled Ling Yanzi forward at an incredible speed, continuously accelerating. Eventually, everything around him transformed into elongated white streaks of light.
Ling Yanzi exerted all his strength to look back and shouted, "Chu Hongzi, where are you?!"
No one answered. In a hurried glance, he could only see the passage behind him narrowing into a thin, elongated white halo. At the very end, there was a faint silhouette of a small figure, and then everything vanished.
The immense pressure grew heavier, crushing Ling Yanzi's bones with a creaking sound, stretching his muscles and distorting his body. He felt dizzy and could no longer hold on; finally, darkness enveloped him as he lost consciousness.
His last thought was one of surprise: despite being in a semi-divine state now, he still fainted...
After an unknown amount of time, Ling Yanzi slowly regained consciousness. The first sensation he felt was one of immense comfort; he didn't want to move...
Realizing this, he suddenly woke up and opened his mouth, only to have a mouthful of liquid poured in. The liquid was cool and viscous, carrying a hint of Jade Liquid flavor. As he swallowed it, it felt as if all fifty-six thousand pores in his body opened up, providing an indescribable sense of relief that made him want to hum.
Ling Yanzi jolted awake and opened his eyes wide.
Before him was a vast expanse of green water. His entire body was submerged within it. This water was infused with unparalleled Celestial Essence, continuously seeping into his skin and permeating through his veins, bones, muscles, and internal organs. The gruesome injuries to his veins and muscles from being torn apart in the spatial passage were rapidly healing. His body became increasingly solidified as a powerful sense of strength filled him. Unable to contain himself, Ling Yanzi burst forth from the surface with a long howl.
However, suddenly, the howl was cut short halfway as Ling Yanzi's eyes widened in shock.
The Ascension Pool!
A shiver ran through Ling Yanzi as this term immediately popped into his mind.
Before him lay an unparalleled scene of beauty.
The sky was clear blue, with auspicious clouds rising and swirling gracefully. The heavenly flowers floated down like rain. Just looking at the sky revealed countless extraordinary phenomena—beautiful beyond compare. Beneath that blue sky were layers upon layers of crystal palaces and pavilions made of precious materials, with countless ethereal figures gracefully moving among them. The melodious calls of Celestial Birds echoed nearby, followed by an Immortal Assembly crane soaring through the sky before gently landing on a certain Palace. Suddenly, there was another sound—a phoenix's cry. A fiery phoenix shot up into the sky; upon closer inspection, there was a Fairy riding on its back, draped in seamless celestial garments that shimmered with light. Her figure was exquisite beyond measure; her gaze was cool and ethereal as she looked over countless Palaces toward this direction.
Ling Yanzi felt a wave of embarrassment wash over him and quietly submerged himself back into the water.
But just a moment later, he couldn't help but surface again to survey his surroundings.
This place was an expansive garden filled with vibrant flowers and trees. The flowerbeds were teeming with exotic species never seen before—like colorful butterflies and layered white jade pagodas—filling the air with delightful fragrances and displaying astonishing beauty.
Before him, a pool of Azure Clear Celestial Spirit Essence Crystal Light rippled, its spiritual energy soaring into the sky, appearing to cover an area as large as an acre.
A whole pool of Celestial Spirit Essence! He was soaking in it! Ling Yanzi instantly understood the marvel of this Ascension Pool and the Celestial Spirit Essence. Just then, he noticed the flower-lined path swaying slightly as someone approached through the flowers and willows. Not daring to look any longer, he quickly submerged himself in the water, focusing inwardly to absorb the boundless Celestial Essence within the Celestial Spirit Essence.
However, his mind remained on the newcomer. Through a foot-high layer of Azure Clear Jade Liquid, he could vaguely see the sound of jingling ornaments as the figure approached the pool's edge. The silhouette was incredibly slender; although he couldn't see her face, just that figure was enough to captivate him completely.
Suddenly, a clear and delicate laugh reached his ears.
"Esteemed Immortal, since you are awake, please come out. I am Qing Yao, waiting for you to emerge from your bath."
Ling Yanzi then lowered his head slightly and revealed half of his face above the water, respectfully saying, "I am Ling Yanzi. You may call me Ling Yan. I have just ascended to the immortal realm and am still unfamiliar with many customs. If I have offended you in any way, I humbly ask for your forgiveness."
"You are such a stickler! It has been three thousand years since anyone ascended; how can you be such a dull person? Sisters, what do you think?"
The Fairy giggled, covering her small cherry-red mouth with her delicate white hand. Her sparkling eyes narrowed into crescent shapes as she glanced at Ling Yanzi, her gaze filled with playful charm that could easily be seen as seductive.
This Fairy is quite audacious! Ling Yanzi felt a sinking sensation in his heart and was suddenly displeased. He replied coolly, "Your words are too harsh."
"Never mind, just come out. Sisters, place his robe here; let’s go! Surely he wouldn’t dare to dress in front of us while completely naked!" The Fairy said nonchalantly, turning back to beckon her companions.
A chorus of delightful laughter followed as several Fairies emerged from behind the flowers and trees, each holding colorful robes, jade crowns, and various trinkets which they placed by the poolside. Accompanied by Qing Yao, they giggled and floated away through the flowers and willows.
Although Ling Yanzi felt displeased inside, he did not dare to delay and hurriedly jumped onto the white jade ground by the pool to get dressed.
The droplets of sparkling Celestial Spirit Essence on his bare skin immediately transformed into swirling Celestial Essence that dispersed into the air. As Ling Yanzi donned each robe and crown, he felt quite puzzled. Just moments ago, he realized that these so-called Fairies were actually Demon Fairies; none were true cultivators.
Perhaps they were too low in rank to serve a newly ascended immortal like himself, Ling Yanzi thought.
The robes and crowns fit him perfectly. The fabric shimmered with purple light and exuded an aura of immortality; it was clearly a treasure. Although Ling Yanzi did not know what rank these items belonged to among immortals, just looking at the scepter in his hand suggested he held some status. However, Ling Yanzi sarcastically thought that as a disciple of Nine Li Sect, Grandmaster Jilianzi would surely send someone to fetch him.
At this point, Ling Yanzi suddenly froze; he realized that in his excitement upon seeing the celestial palace, he had overlooked one crucial issue: he had not seen Chu Hongzi or Divine Dragon Lantern here!
They were clearly behind him, so why couldn't he see them here?
Ling Yanzi thought for a moment and could only conclude that although Chu Hongzi was behind him, he must have arrived first. Perhaps at this moment, he had already taken the Divine Dragon Lantern to meet the Immortal Emperor and pay respects to the Ancestor.
Dressed in his full ceremonial robes, Ling Yanzi looked at himself and couldn't help but smile wryly. In this attire, there was no trace of an immortal's demeanor; he looked just like a mundane official from the Mortal Realm! It was truly baffling that the Immortal Emperor favored such vulgar displays. Nevertheless, Ling Yanzi maintained a respectful demeanor and cautiously walked along the path leading deeper into the celestial palace.
After all, there were countless powerful beings here, capable of crushing him like an ant with just a flick of their finger. Ling Yanzi had to be careful. At this moment, he carried not only Ling Yi Zi's thoughts and memories but also everything from Yandao Demon Lord. Even though they had merged into one, the deep imprint of Yandao Demon Lord's ideology remained in his heart: everything is based on power. While he did not fear these formidable beings of the celestial realm, he could not help but respect them.
The path ahead seemed endless, flanked by various lush celestial trees. Ling Yanzi then realized that this garden covered an immense area, spanning thousands of acres, with countless small bridges and pavilions hidden within. Occasionally, soft giggles echoed from the shadows, but no one could be seen; they must have been those guiding Demon Fairies, secretly watching from the dark.
Ling Yanzi paid no mind to this; his face remained aloof as he continued forward without glancing sideways.
At this moment, it was truly the demeanor of Ling Yi Zi.
He did not know how long he had walked when a magnificent palace came into view in the distance. The white jade towers soared into the clouds, with numerous levels above reaching heights unknown. Beneath the high eaves hung a massive golden plaque that shone brightly, inscribed with four large characters: Lingxiao Treasure Hall.
Ling Yanzi felt a surge of excitement and nervousness. This was the legendary Lingxiao Treasure Hall, where the Immortal Emperor met with his ministers. His gaze instinctively shifted to the left, hoping to catch a glimpse of the fabled Southern Heavenly Gate.
To his astonishment, Ling Yanzi's mouth dropped open. To the left stood layer upon layer of splendid palaces; between these two palaces lay a vast garden just like this one. Looking further, he saw overlapping towers locked away—there was no sign of any Southern Heavenly Gate!
It seemed that rumors had distorted reality; the celestial realm was clearly different from what was described in legends. Ling Yanzi quickly assessed.
The soft giggles began again nearby, and sure enough, moments later a fragrant breeze swept through as Qing Yao, the Demon Fairy, appeared before him once more. She smiled sweetly and said, "Great Immortal Ling Yanzi, please follow me."
Now I am also a great immortal. Ling Yanzi felt a surge of emotions and nodded silently as he followed Qing Yao up the countless steps of the White Jade Platform toward Lingxiao Treasure Hall.
These stone steps were reminiscent of how Yandao Demon Lord or Ling Yi Zi had once traversed numerous hardships step by step in their relentless pursuit of the heavenly path until they finally reached today.
Now that he had finally become an immortal, Ling Yanzi felt his eyes welling up with emotion. However, with two souls merged within him, even in moments of excitement, the combined experiences kept him alert and vigilant.
Moments later, Ling Yanzi paused slightly as those feelings of excitement vanished without a trace.
On the surface, Ling Yanzi appeared respectful, but Divine Consciousness quietly extended a little. He discovered something very strange: throughout the entire Lingxiao Treasure Hall, aside from a few Demon Fairies hidden in the shadows, there were hardly any proper immortals! The auras present, combined with a powerful presence deep within, amounted to no more than a handful!
There should be many immortals here! Legendary figures like the Immortal Emperor, the Queen Mother, the Three Pure Ones, the Supreme One, Divine Lords, and Celestial Venerables—countless beings—after all, this is a long-established realm of immortals! Yet, he found very few immortals; even when Divine Consciousness scanned discreetly, it only encountered a few insignificant Demon Fairies peeking from the dark. Moreover, these little Demon Fairies were pitifully weak; Ling Yanzi was confident he could eliminate them with just a flick of his hand!
Strange! Too strange!
Ling Yanzi shouted internally, growing increasingly suspicious. Although he dared not show it on his face, his eyes began to wander restlessly.
Qing Yao, who was leading the way ahead, immediately noticed and turned around with a charming smile. She said, "Today is the Yaochi Grand Assembly; all Celestial Venerables have gone to the banquet. Because you are the first immortal to ascend from the lower realm in three thousand years, the Immortal Emperor has made an exception to meet you before attending the banquet. This is a great honor. If you dare to think foolishly again, I will immediately report to the Immortal Emperor!"
As she spoke the last sentence, Qing Yao's face revealed a chilling smile, her eyes gleaming with menace—a clear threat.
Ling Yanzi was taken aback and quickly lowered his head, feeling resentful that this damned little Demon Fairy had such probing abilities! Despite her low cultivation level, she was still so... Suddenly realizing something was wrong, he hastily reinforced himself with a layer of Five Elements Spiritual Power to block her probing. He then recalled a major issue: Chu Xi had already ascended; why did this damned little Demon Fairy claim to be the first in three thousand years? Furthermore, what about Chu Hongzi and Heavenly Torch? Where had they gone? From this little Demon Fairy's tone, it sounded as if he was the only one here!
Ling Yanzi felt increasingly uneasy and began to calculate anxiously in his heart.
He didn't notice that when Demon Fairy Qing Yao caught sight of the faint iridescence emanating from Ling Yanzi's robe, her eyes sparkled with crystal light as if she were drooling.
But in an instant, her expression changed sharply back to one of charming delight as she turned around and continued leading Ling Yanzi step by step toward the high Lingxiao Treasure Hall.
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