I have Immortality In The Cultivation World

Chapter 436 - 339: No Choice but to Resist_2

The revered master often counseled that taking a step back can open up a whole new world—not a matter of swallowing one’s pride but refraining from senseless conflicts. Those who seek a quick resolution in all things will inevitably find themselves in a deadlock between life and death, which is not the way of those who aspire to eternal life!

Sun Changsheng kept his master’s teachings in mind and acted with utmost caution and prudence, which is why Monkey Mountain had remained undiscovered for a hundred years.

Indeed.

Several days later.

Tens of thousands of heavenly soldiers besieged Monkey Mountain, led by the Marshal of the Heavenly Soldiers appointed to subdue demons. Their incense aura was endless, each movement seemed to tear through the void.

A single palm strike shattered the mountain’s formation and prohibition, revealing the deserted Monkey Mountain.

The marshal waved his hand to gather various auras. After discerning and sensing them, he immediately gave an order.

"List this demon monkey in the wanted records. All 8,400 of his monkey demons are unregistered evildoers. Order the Mountain Gods and the Land to monitor all directions, and charge the gods of the Year Department with their capture!"

...

Now, talking about Sun Changsheng, after he left Monkey Mountain, he used invisibility and concealment spells along the way and managed not to reveal any traces.

Upon passing through Qingyun Mountain.

Sun Changsheng instructed his troop of monkeys to wait in the mountains while he, disguised as a young Taoist, rode the clouds to the back of the mountain, landing outside Mo Cloud Cave, where he said with a bow,

"Big brother, I’ve come to see you."

The voice of a yellow ox came from within the cave, "If you’re here, why the secrecy?"

Since returning from seeking immortality overseas, Sun Changsheng often visited Qingyun Mountain, discussing the mysteries of the Dao with the yellow ox.

Both were innate followers with similar interests and had sworn brotherhood with one another.

Sun Changsheng entered Mo Cloud Cave and saw the yellow ox offering incense in worship, with a spiritual position for the Heavenly Master on the incense table.

"Big brother, I’ve now offended the Heavenly Court, so it would not be wise to visit in my true form."

The yellow ox asked, "Your group of monkeys and monkey offspring have been discovered?"

"You really can’t hide anything from big brother."

Sun Changsheng replied, "The Heavenly Court descended upon the mountain to search for demon-monsters, and it just so happened that a righteous god possessed the spell of spiritual sight, which saw through the formation’s concealment."

"It’s not just a matter of coincidence or bad luck; it’s inevitable!"

The yellow ox said, "Over the long span of years, all accidents become inevitable. I’ve warned you before not to privately transmit the Dao, for it would be revealed eventually, whether in ten years, a hundred years, or a thousand years."

"When you speak, big brother, you sound a bit like the master, always standing above the river of time, detached from the world, overlooking the mundane!"

Sighing, Sun Changsheng added, "I, however, am different. There are bonds in my heart, preventing me from truly being carefree."

The yellow ox inquired, "So what do you plan to do? It was fortunate to hide in Monkey Mountain for a hundred years, but with the Heavenly Court’s discovery, they will investigate thoroughly. It won’t be possible to hide elsewhere for long." Discover exclusive content at novelhall.Côm

Left without options, Sun Changsheng said, "What else can be done? Just be as careful and discreet as possible in hiding."

Sun Changsheng bowed and transformed into a streak of light that left, taking the troop of monkeys to a Nameless Barren Mountain.

With a wave of his hand, he broke open the earth’s crust and, hundreds of feet below, carved out a hidden cultivation ground.

After setting up the Formation and Prohibition, Sun Changsheng concealed the aura of the cultivation ground. Unless the local Mountain God happened to stumble upon it underground, they would not discover a foreigner had settled down there.

"This won’t be exposed for a short time, so first, I’ll try using the Blood Sea Scripture to awaken the Stone Monkey."

...

Meanwhile.

Mysterious Primordial Mountain.

A streak of light descended and transformed into the guise of Zhou Yi.

"Those three old fellows ascended to the Immortal Realm ten years ago, succeeding disciples of the three religions who have never seen me, nor would they care about someone thought dead, and finally, I can cultivate in peace."

The ascension of a human immortal is a major event for the three religions, which could neither be concealed nor needed to be. Instead, an ascension ceremony was held with great fanfare.

It was almost like proclaiming loudly, "I have connections above, you all better behave!"

"Only three human immortals have ascended, but the commotion was bigger than a thousand years ago. It seems the days for the three religions have become even harder."

Zhou Yi had long anticipated this, or rather, the three religions knew it but had to continue promoting the incense Divine Enthronement.

Back then, if anyone had dared to resist the Divine Enthronement against the tide, those Heavenly Monarchs whose lifespans were nearing their end would rather destroy Dongsheng Divine Continent than let it happen, especially since the three religions had the majority of elderly Heavenly Monarchs.

As more and more Incense True Gods emerged, it became harder for the human immortals of the three religions to fight against the odds, and the Heavenly Court was no longer as manipulable as it once was.

In contrast to the ever-flourishing way of Gods, the number of human immortals from the three religions was far less than before the Divine Enthronement. Otherwise, individuals like Heaven’s Secret Child would not have endured for so long.

With the shortcut of Incense Divine Enthronement for cultivation available, who would want to sit in arduous meditation and qi refinement? The three newly appointed human immortals all achieved Divinity Transformation before the Divine Enthronement.

"But this has nothing to do with me. Firstly, I have severed my karma with the three religions, and secondly, I do not wish to serve in the Heavenly Court. I will just stand by and watch, which towers rise and which will fall..."

Zhou Yi’s form shimmered, and he transformed into a child around ten years old, carrying a bundle of firewood on his back as he walked down the mountain.

Suddenly, his foot twisted and he tumbled down the slope, seemingly about to hit a rock, when a sword light swept him into the air.

A white-bearded elder Taoist stood in the clouds, extending his mana into Zhou Yi’s body, and his face immediately lit up with surprise.

Qi-Blood like a dragon, superbly talented, a perfect match for the legacy of the Mysterious Primordial Sect.

"Where are you from, and what is your name?"

Zhou Yi, frightened and pale, stammered, "I’m from Niu’s Village. My name is Niu Shitou."

The elder Taoist stroked his beard and said, "I am Ling Weizi, Master of Mysterious Primordial, and our Mysterious Primordial Sect is one of the foremost sects in Dong Sheng Divine Continent. Are you willing to become my disciple?"

Zhou Yi felt quite speechless upon hearing this. Had he not investigated Mysterious Primordial Sect and known there were only a few cats, big and small, on Mysterious Primordial Mountain, he might actually have believed it, although he did show a look of overwhelming gratitude.

"I am willing!"