From Family Fisherman to Water Virtue True Immortal

Star Picking Ancient Hall.

Strands of chaotic energy surged, myriad stars floated, just within reach, transforming into a dazzling nebula that bloomed, gathering radiant starlight across the sky.

As Demon Suppression True Monarch pointed a finger, immediately, a mysterious spirit within this dense starlight awakened from slumber.

These were thumb-sized star spirits, exquisite and adorable, draped in gowns woven of starlight, fluttering like a swarm of butterflies, emitting crisp and melodious songs similar to a softly ringing bell.

Li Quanqing was witnessing these magical creatures for the first time.

Much like the Thunder Spirit birthed from lightning and thunder, these star spirits transformed from star brilliance into tangible forms, gaining life of their own.

Though their combat power is not strong, they can assist cultivators in comprehending the Star Dao, even channeling starlight into the body, enhancing the probability of breaking through bottlenecks.

Countless star spirits danced gracefully like a veil of starry mist, luminous and brilliant, unfolding in the cosmic starry sky.

"To witness such a dance of stars, Fellow Daoist, you are truly fortunate,"

Demon Suppression True Monarch laughed heartily. Most cultivators of the Star Sect are earnest male practitioners focused on cultivating and suppressing demons, not indulging in the ethereal dance of fairy dancers.

In truth, many righteous cultivators are pure-hearted and desireless, finding solace amongst mountains and rivers, aspiring towards the Tao.

Contrarily, it is the demon sects that liberate desires and act recklessly, mastering dances like the Heavenly Demon Dance and among six desires demonesses.

Drip!

Several star spirits danced in the air, carrying two bronze flagons, tipping a waterline from the goblet into the cups as if transforming the heavens' river into a cup of jadescent nectar.

Not yet tasted, the rich fragrance of the wine wafted through, deep and intoxicating, as if capable of dispelling all worldly worries.

Li Quanqing, having seldom drunk in over a hundred years of cultivation, was now eager to savor such nectar.

He lifted the cup, lightly sipping, instantly tasted a myriad of flavors exploding on his tongue, as though witnessing the opening of the heavens, chaos overflowing, and the majestic scene of the river of stars evolving.

A sip of wine, infinite starlight blooming, forming a star map within his Dantian, displayed above the Nascent Soul body, dazzling into an evolved star river.

Bathed in star glow, the True Spirit concealed deep within the Nascent Soul nourished, gradually growing larger.

Li Quanqing savored the final lingering taste, feeling as though undergoing a baptism, with some increase in comprehension.

"Drink slowly, savor carefully, a hundred years it takes to brew this pot of Star Dome Juice, should my senior brother know, he'd surely scold me for extravagance…"

Demon Suppression True Monarch shook the bronze cup, the texture thick and viscous, as threads of starlight fell, glimmering beautifully.

He brought forth numerous millennial spirit fruits, exceedingly rare in the outside world, some suitable for refining third-rank elixirs.

But here and now, just a few sour-sweet fruits, delectable beyond compare, crystal clear and mouthwatering.

The two Nascent Soul True Monarchs sat comfortably drinking, discussing the Tao, sharing their cultivation insights with one another, confirming their studies, as the sound of the Tao echoed within the stone hall, stirring the chaos energy unceasingly.

As they discoursed, all star spirits quieted, listening attentively, the starlight flickering like small fireflies.

Li Quanqing had not yet mentioned his intention to journey to Central Continent seeking a map of the million-mile sea region.

Assuming his cultivation secure, Demon Suppression True Monarch perceived him merely touring the world and meeting fellow cultivators, hence arranged such a grand ceremony willingly.

Due to such fervent hospitality, Li Quanqing naturally found it hard to interrupt his friend's enthusiasm.

For a month, they engaged in continual discourse, each feeling a lingering enjoyment.

"Previously, Four Seas Sect claimed Fellow Daoist is righteous from the Heavenly River; I had some disbelief, but now I am assured."

"Regarding the understanding of the Water Dao alone, Fellow Daoist Quanqing's knowledge and experiences are feared not weaker than the renowned Heavenly One True Monarch of Four Seas Sect."

Demon Suppression True Monarch expressed some admiration, reflecting Four Seas Sect's fortune in gaining a Nascent Soul Cultivator with potential for Divinity Transformation.

"Fellow Daoist truly praises falsely; after all, Four Seas Sect is the Heavenly River orthodoxy, I am still inferior by several measures."

Li Quanqing spoke modestly.

He had indeed met that Heavenly One True Monarch within the Heavenly River Ruins—a genuine Heavenly Spirit Root—and bearer of Immortal Tripod fragments.

Destined as the next Sect Master heir.

Seeing his friend's enthusiasm waning, Li Quanqing took the opportunity to bid farewell, requesting a map of the East Sea territory, intending to travel the continent.

"Though vast, the East Sea has indeed declined; only the Eternal Immortal Dynasty remains at the actual pinnacle of the cultivation world, certainly worth witnessing."

For the mysterious Central Continent, Demon Suppression True Monarch also held high regard.

A century elder than Li Quanqing, he treated this vibrant young fellow Daoist like a younger brother, with genuine fondness.

"This is the 'Sea Stabilizing Plate', recording nearly ten million miles of the East Sea realm, spanning sea and land, can pinpoint self-location precisely."

"The journey to Central Continent spans millions of miles, containing numerous perilous grounds including past defenses against the Demon Clan invasion at the East Sea shore, be cautious nearing the continent."

Demon Suppression True Monarch handed over a deep blue Jade Plate, etched with ocean wave patterns, continuing:

"Earlier you mentioned Five Elements Spirit Silk, seeking to repair a Tribulation Crossing Spirit Treasure. I possess some, spun by the Nine-leaf Heavenly Spider residing in ancient Jianmu."

Extending his hand, he summoned a shining star that diminished gradually, transforming into a deep azure spider silk, colored like blue leaves, shaped like ancient wood rings, entwined hundreds of times.

"Too precious…"

Li Quanqing was stunned, Sea Stabilizing Plate was merely a Golden Core Treasure, acceptably taking this favor.

Yet this bundle of spider silk was truly unimaginable.

Jianmu reaching the heavens, was an Ancient Times' Heaven and Earth Divine Item, comparable to the World Tree existence, having similarly fallen alongside the fractured heavens.

A Demon Beast residing upon such Divine Wood reveals its incredible mystery, known as Nine-leaf Heavenly Spider.

Li Quanqing, surprisingly unfamiliar, undoubtedly vanished through the ages, its lineage severed.

"Just take it, this spider silk was obtained together with these Jianmu prayer mats ages ago, unused for tens of thousands of years, they're yours now."

Demon Suppression True Monarch's demeanor steadfast, directly thrusting the silk into his arms, unyielding.

The Star Dao aligned with Earth element, naturally countered by Wood element, cultivation techniques mismatched.

No Nascent Soul Cultivator possessing a Wood Spirit Root was born, hence Nine-leaf Heavenly Spider's Spirit Silk preserved for such extensive ages.

Ultimately, Li Quanqing graciously accepted, retrieving both treasures, with immense gain, departing.