NOVEL WEB Chapter 288 Breakthrough to Heavenly Immortal_2
After years of observation, he had already determined Li Qian's disposition, so he decided to increase his investment and to completely nurture Li Qian as the successor of Luoyuan Taoist School.
After all, he had no hope of becoming a Heavenly Immortal, and for the Daoist Temple to continue and maintain its celestial status, he could only place his hopes on Li Qian.
As for the other people in the Daoist School... no one was capable of bearing such responsibilities.
To bring out Li Qian's potential, it was necessary to cultivate using Immortal Spirit Qi, otherwise, he would end up stuck at the Ninth Layer of the Earth Immortal Realm like him.
The more frequently Immortal Spirit Qi is used in cultivation, the greater the potential that can be unleashed.
The legacy disciples of those Dao Palace bigwigs would even consistently cultivate using Immortal Spirit Qi.
Unfortunately, the Daoist School was not in such a favourable position to afford this.
And no one was willing to cultivate with Immortal Spirit Qi.
Since Immortal Crystals were too precious, they were often saved up to purchase key cultivation resources.
"Thank you, Master."
Li Qian quickly took the jade box.
The Immortal Spirit Stones were nothing, but the Immortal Iron, now that would be useful.
Previously, in the Immortal Realm, he had obtained a small piece of Immortal Gold, which could be incorporated into the Two Forms Spirit Sword to enhance its quality, thus greatly increasing the chances of his self-advancement.
"Hmm, go back and cultivate well. Strive to reach the Earth Immortal Realm as soon as possible."
The Tianlan Pavilion Master nodded and said.
"Master, in the Immortal Realm, I obtained something which might be of help to you."
Li Qian did not leave; instead, he said.
"My current problem is being stuck at the threshold of Transformation; ordinary things are useless now."
The Tianlan Pavilion Master chuckled softly.
He didn't believe his disciple could obtain an item that enhances Dao Rhythm in the Immortal Realm.
Especially since Li Qian left the Immortal Realm early.
Li Qian directly took out a jade box from his storage bag.
The Tianlan Pavilion Master gently waved his hand, lifting the lid of the jade box, and in the next moment, a sound of a phoenix ringing out, and a flame-like fire phoenix burst forth, attempting to escape.
"What is this?"
The Tianlan Pavilion Master's face showed shock; then he reached out and grabbed it, a wave of Spiritual Power enveloping and confining the fire phoenix.
"A Dao Soul? It's actually a Dao Soul..."
He looked at the shadow of the fire phoenix incredulously; the pure Dao Rhythm made him realize it was indeed a Dao Soul.
"Qian Yuan, did you leave the Immortal Realm early to obtain this Dao Soul?"
He quickly looked at Li Qian and asked in surprise.
"Yes, Master."
Li Qian nodded and said, "I wonder if this Dao Soul can enable Master to breakthrough to the Transformation level?"
"It's not much of a problem... However, if you possessed this Dao Soul, your achievement of becoming a Heavenly Immortal could be greatly accelerated, Qian Yuan, are you willing to give this to me?"
The Tianlan Pavilion Master pondered for a moment and then asked.
"Master, I don't know when I will achieve Heavenly Immortal status, but you could achieve it swiftly, which is crucial for the Luoyuan Taoist School. Once you become a Heavenly Immortal, we'll gain more resources, and wouldn't I also receive better cultivation conditions?"
Li Qian said with a smile.
"Alas, I never expected the opportunity for me to breakthrough to Heavenly Immortal would fall upon you, Qian Yuan."
The Tianlan Pavilion Master sighed, his emotions slightly complex.
"I'll accept this Dao Soul."
He no longer said anything further.
Knowing the immense value of a Dao Soul, he had deep appreciation.
"Master, then I shall first offer my congratulations for your achievement in reaching the Heavenly Immortal Realm."
Li Qian cupped his hands in salute.
Then he turned and left the hall.
The Tianlan Pavilion Master watched Li Qian's departing silhouette and the Dao Soul before him, filled with emotion and anticipation for the future of the Daoist School.
Once he breaks through to the Heavenly Immortal Realm, the celestial status can be preserved.
And Li Qian also possesses the Heavenly Immortal aptitude...
The future of Luoyuan Taoist School might end up possessing two celestial statuses.
Upon returning to his abode.
Li Qian took out the jade box; besides ten pieces of Immortal Spirit Stones, there was also a piece of Immortal Iron.
Though it's called Immortal Iron, it should actually be called Immortal Spirit Iron.
It contained more Spiritual Energy, with relatively less Immortal Spirit Qi.
It's said that true Immortal Gold has neither Spiritual Energy nor Immortal Spirit Qi, only pure Immortal Energy.
To possess true Immortal Energy, only an Immortal Golden Immortal would likely touch upon it.
It's said Immortal Energy cannot be naturally produced, only extracted from Immortal Spirit Qi.
Only Immortal Golden Immortals possess this ability.
Li Qian picked up the Immortal Spirit Iron, which was several times larger than the small piece of Immortal Gold he had acquired, estimated to be worth a few hundred Immortal Crystals.
It's unfortunate, even with two pieces of Immortal Gold combined, the quantity is still somewhat inadequate.
Nevertheless, it can enhance the quality of the Two Forms Spirit Sword.
So, Li Qian concentrated his thoughts, summoned the Two Forms Spirit Sword, and started refining it anew.
Several days later, the small pieces of Spirit Crystal were fused into the Two Forms Spirit Sword.
The quality did indeed improve.
It's a pity the quantity was too limited.
He stored away the Two Forms Spirit Sword, and then ventured back inside Chenzhong Cave Heaven, where he gazed at the Dragon Shadow Dao Soul before him, deciding to hold off using it until the Dao Rhythm enhancement slowed.
Using it now seemed wasteful.
So, he sealed the Dragon Shadow Dao Soul away, placing it in the jade box, and then turned to inspect the White Lotus.
Without the stone slab's nurturing, the White Lotus seemed somewhat wilted, emitting a strange cold aura, with a peculiar light brewing within the lotus.
"Could this innate spiritual object potentially generate a Dao Soul?"
Li Qian felt the light brewing inside the lotus, his heart stirred.
However, upon reflection, it seemed unlikely.
The formation of Dao Soul is rather unique, and certainly not mass-producible.
The current concern is how to keep this White Lotus alive.
He rubbed his chin, and eventually, inside the Grotto Heaven, dug a spring, utilizing its rules to gather Immortal Spirit Qi, and poured the Immortal Spirit Liquid into it.
Since the Immortal Spiritual Energy produced by Chenzhong Cave Heaven suffices for his needs, the Immortal Spirit Liquid needn't be used, and can temporarily serve to transplant the White Lotus.
With the White Lotus placed into the spring, under the nourishment of Immortal Spirit Liquid, the lotus indeed revived, bursting with vitality.
"Ah, this is extravagant enough."
Li Qian sighed.
Yet, compared to Immortal Spirit Liquid, this White Lotus should be a valuable innate spiritual object, ten thousand times more precious.
After all, Immortal Spirit Liquid is simply liquefied Immortal Spirit Qi, while an innate spiritual object is vital for achieving Immortal Golden Immortal, hence understandable how precious it is.
Although unaware of the specific value of innate spiritual objects, he estimated it might be worth a million Immortal Crystals, which might not be an exaggeration.
.....
Several months later, on a certain day.
Li Qian had just finished cultivation and emerged from Chenzhong Cave Heaven when he sensed an anomaly above Luoyuan Taoist School, an invisible, powerful aura spreading around....
"This is the Heavenly Immortal aura... Has Master broken through?"
He showed a hint of surprise.
So, he quickly left the Grotto Heaven.
Simultaneously, the disciples and members of Luoyuan Taoist School had already gathered outside the Tianlan Pavilion Master's abode.
"This is the Heavenly Immortal phenomenon; Senior Brother finally broke through to Heavenly Immortal."
"Our Luoyuan Taoist School has finally birthed another Heavenly Immortal."
"Master has become a Heavenly Immortal? Really amazing...."
"Master is mighty..."
Everyone was immensely excited.
Luoyuan Taoist School previously had no Heavenly Immortal to preside over it, lacking confidence, and was at the bottom among the Daoist Schools.
Even the celestial status of Tianlan Pavilion Master had been eyed upon by many.
Knowing that this celestial status, if Tianlan Pavilion Master were to pass away or fall.... Luoyuan Taoist School would lose its celestial status, reclaimed by the Sect.
For celestial status, various unsavoury things happened, as is known.
Especially small Daoist Schools like Luoyuan Taoist School... are easier targets.
After a while, a figure emerged from the abode, none other than the Tianlan Pavilion Master.
"Congratulations on achieving Heavenly Immortal, Senior Brother."
"Congratulations on achieving Heavenly Immortal, Master."
"Congratulations on achieving Heavenly Immortal, Uncle."
Everyone extended their congratulations.
The Tianlan Pavilion Master waved his hand, smiling, then looked beyond the Floating Island where Luoyuan Taoist School resided.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh....
Numerous figures of powerful presence arrived outside Luoyuan Taoist School.
They were Heavenly Immortal level experts from other Daoist Schools and academies.
Having sensed the presence of a breakthrough to a Heavenly Immortal at Luoyuan Taoist School, they rushed over at the first possible moment.
The Tianlan Pavilion Master led numerous disciples to welcome these Heavenly Immortal level experts.
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