Yellow Court Daoist

"Over eighty thousand years ago, the Blood Sea Sky Fall turned the world upside down, transforming it into a purgatory overrun by demons."

"Blood Demons rampaged, and the Blood Sea enveloped the skies, countless cultivators became slaves of the Blood Sea, and innumerable life spirits were devoured. The Cultivation World and the human realm faltered, scarcely one in ten thousand survived."

"That era was the bloodiest, darkest age."

"It was referred to as 'The Great Destruction Era.'"

"The Dark Age persisted for five hundred years."

"After five hundred years."

"The Blood Sea vanished from the heavens, but demons remained on earth. Those who survived the destruction, whether cultivators or life spirits, struggled for existence amidst the devastation wrought by demons, constantly threatened by their presence. The aftermath of the Blood Sea's curse led to many cultivators falling to demonic corruption, becoming Blood Demons themselves—an all-too-common occurrence that struck terror into the hearts of people, greatly challenging the nature of humanity."

"This period lasted a full twenty thousand years."

"Known to the people as the 'Dark Age,' it was a time of chaos and upheaval."

"Two thousand years later, a prodigious figure named Ding Yu, an elder of a generation, emerged, leading cultivators out of the Dark Age. He diminished the Blood Sea, slew Blood Demons, and established the predecessor to the present-day Cultivation Alliance—the South Sea Immortal Cultivation Alliance. The establishment of the South Sea Alliance marked the end of the Dark Age and the beginning of the Dawn New Era."

"After the South Sea Alliance."

"Both the East Continent Cultivation Alliance and the West Continent Cultivation Alliance were successively established. Each alliance was home to True Immortals that suppressed the boundless Blood Sea to the north of the Central Continent."

"With the establishment of the three great alliances, the situation in the world began to stabilize."

"The arduous and enduring Dawn New Era quietly passed, and a new era dawned, known as the 'Recovery Era.' One by one, high-level practitioners emerged from the three great alliances, along with a multitude of True Immortals transcending heaven and earth, battling demons, and collectively resisting the demonic creatures of the Northern Border Blood Sea."

"Cultivation was revived."

"Cultivators grew in number, challenging the era preceding the Great Destruction."

"Four thousand eight hundred years ago."

"The former leader of the South Sea Alliance, Ding Yu, with the assistance of the Alliance Leader Pure Great Saint, underwent Feather Transformation and ascended. A thousand years of silence passed, and in the following century, the Great Saint traversed mountains and rivers, killing top-tier demons, including those in North Pole Everday City and Blood Flame Valley, destroying demon nests, and forging unparalleled prestige. He then proceeded to slay the so-called Immortal Venerables of the Longevity Alliance."

"Subsequently, he traveled everywhere, defeating all the True Immortals of the world. With his Great Divine Power, profound Dao ability, and vast wisdom, he united the South Sea, East Continent, and West Continent Immortal Cultivation Alliances, leading to the existence of the current Cultivation Alliance."

"Since the establishment of the Cultivation Alliance, cultivation has been completely revived, and the world has thoroughly entered the most prosperous and flourishing 'Immortal Alliance Era.'"

"The Alliance Leader Pure Great Saint swept the Eight Desolates and Six Directions, purging the universe. The demons of the world were either slain or driven into hiding. Those fortunate enough to survive fled into the Blood Sea of the North Central Continent, where they concealed themselves. Only daring to occasionally stir demonic waves to whittle away at the Cultivation Alliance's strength, they could no longer escape the overwhelming trend. Faced with the Cultivation Alliance's defensive lines, their ability to breach and cause harm was extremely limited."

"As a result, the reputation of the Alliance Leader Pure Great Saint reached its pinnacle, almost surpassing the original South Sea Alliance Leader Ding Yu, who had ascended. All cultivators revered him as 'The First Immortal in the Universe.' Even the mightiest True Immortals would respectfully address him as 'Great Saint.'"

"And now, it is the best of times for us cultivators, in the enchanting 3216th year of the Immortal Alliance Era!"

...

Above the Cloud Sky, four figures flew, discussing the transitions from 'The Great Destruction Era,' through the 'Dark Age,' the 'Dawn New Era,' the 'Recovery Era,' and to the present 'Immortal Alliance Era.'

At the back, two eager young lads listened intently, their eyes and faces filled with wonder and admiration, "Second Ancestor, Third Ancestor, is the Great Saint so powerful that he has reached the Transcendence Realm, no longer among the ranks of True Immortals?"

One of the youths, clad in a green robe and holding an Evil Dragon Spear, asked curiously with wide eyes.

Flying ahead,

The Meng brothers, Meng Qiu and Meng Huo, exchanged glances. The elder Meng Qiu chuckled and said, "The Great Saint has beaten all the True Immortals and can easily kill any demon of the True Immortal Realm. People speculate that he has long surpassed the True Immortal Realm. However, the Great Saint has never spoken of this, so it remains unconfirmed. Nevertheless, this doesn't affect his reputation as 'The First Immortal in the Universe.'"

In the years following the turmoil,

Several True Immortals have ascended, but the unbelievable realm beyond True Immortality, one that grants eternal life, has been the subject of much speculation since records began after The Great Destruction Era. The only one known to have attained such a level was the former leader of the South Sea Alliance, Ding Yu.

Yet even so,

These are all unclear and incomplete tales that leave people bewildered.

As such,

Many cultivators harbor doubts about the existence of a realm higher than that of True Immortality.

Upon hearing this, another disciple, a resolute young man with a sword strapped to his back, spoke up, "It's said that our Meng Family's base, Twelve Dragon Immortal Ridge, is the place where the former South Sea Alliance Leader ascended to immortality. The Great Saint is rumored to have cultivated there for many years - is it true or false?"

The young man was curious.

He had heard many rumors but was unclear about their veracity. Now, with the rare opportunity to accompany the two highest-ranking elders in his clan, he sought clarity.

After all,

The Great Saint is now a legendary figure, with countless anecdotes told about him; sorting the true from the false is indeed difficult.

"The Great Saint,"

Meng Qiu, heeding the inquiries of the clan's youngsters, glanced at Meng Huo and with a smile said, "How could it be false? Your Third Ancestor, in fact, encountered the Great Saint in the bamboo forest behind the mountain. Initially unable to cultivate, he was bestowed a method by the Great Saint, which set him on the cultivation path. His current level of mastery is all thanks to that fortunate turn of events."

"Ah—"

Both youths gasped in unison upon hearing this.

The Meng Family might be a powerful clan in Twelve Dragon Immortal Ridge, but little did they know that their Third Ancestor, invincible among the Primordial Spirit Practitioners, had such a deep connection with the legendary Great Saint.

In that moment,

They were all thrilled.

"The Great Saint,"

Meng Huo, listening to his elder brother, reflected with gratitude and fortune in his eyes.

Looking back,

Had he not fortuitously encountered the Great Saint, there would be no glory for him as the third elder ancestor of the Meng Family at Twelve Dragon Immortal Ridge.

Shaking his head, Meng Qiu heard his elder brother's voice again, "The current Sect Master of the Immortal Farming Sect, Mu Chen, has ascended to True Immortal. Rumor has it that Mu Chen was once a registered disciple taken in by the Great Saint. This ascension marks his formal entry into the Great Saint's tutelage. If luck is on our side, we might just have the chance to meet the Great Saint himself. Then, we brothers can personally express our gratitude."

"True Immortal," Meng Huo's face revealed a look of longing.

This Sect Master of the Immortal Farming Sect was a legendary figure within the Immortal Alliance. It is said that in his early years, he was merely a disciple of a lesser-known sect. By chance, he received blessings from the Great Saint in a perilous place, which caused his cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds.

In just over a hundred years, he rose from an inconspicuous branch of the Immortal Farming Sect, the Yunshan Sect, to being selected by experts of the Immortal Farming Sect to join the main sect. Since then, he has cultivated diligently, mastering not only the Immortal Farming Sect's planting and nurturing techniques of thirty-six stems, seventy-two buds, one hundred and eight fruits, and a thousand and one leaves, but also achieving the pinnacle of the Primordial Spirit.

Not long ago, he broke through his limitations and reached the realm of a True Immortal.

Becoming another Mahayana True Immortal following the former Sect Master, Fairy Yan Lan.

This was a grand event for the Immortal Farming Sect and a joyous occasion for the entire Immortal Alliance. Renowned individuals from all around gathered at the Immortal Farming Sect to congratulate Mu Chen on becoming a True Immortal.

Of course.

There were also quite a few who came upon hearing the news, hoping to seize this opportunity to behold the oft-hidden Great Saint. If they could make an impression in front of the Great Saint, there could be endless benefits in the future.

Within the Twelve Dragon Immortal Ridge, the Meng Family to which Meng Qiu and Meng Huo belonged was also considered a significant power in the Immortal Alliance, ranking among the top sects and prominent clans.

Naturally, they would want to make their presence felt.

"I actually hope not to encounter the Great Saint," Meng Huo said.

"Without becoming a True Immortal, one does not catch the Great Saint's Dharma Eye. I've been practicing for many years, yet I'm stuck in the 'Bright Moon Realm,' truly unworthy of the Great Saint's past blessings."

Meng Huo shook his head, a defiant look in his eyes.

Meng Qiu listened and smiled without saying much.

He knew his brother always strived to be strong, especially in front of the Great Saint, wanting to prove his worth as a form of repayment. But in ordinary cultivation, it's difficult enough to break through the Primordial Spirit, let alone achieve True Immortalhood. Not to mention that Meng Huo's cultivation was the Star Constellation Great Method, one of the most top-notch and abstruse techniques in the world.

This Great Method was said to be passed down by the Southern Sea Alliance Leader who had ascended and became a Feather Transformation Flying Immortal. Throughout history, aside from that Alliance Leader, no one else had managed to cultivate it to a level comparable to a True Immortal's 'Arrogant Sun' realm.

For Meng Huo to break through, it was exceedingly difficult.

Talking about the difficulties in cultivation.

Both brothers felt a heavy heart and without further words, they set off towards the Immortal Farming Sect of the South Sea.

...

In the South Sea.

The Immortal Farming Sect.

Originally one of the six major sects of the South Sea Alliance, it stood alongside the Five Fire Sect, Qingyuan Sword Sect, Golden Silkworm Immortal Sect, Dream Sky Cave, and Tongxuan Tianji Valley.

Three thousand two hundred and sixteen years ago.

The Immortal Alliance was established.

The Immortal Farming Sect and the other five major sects, along with the East and West Continents, joined the Immortal Alliance, becoming one of the original twelve major sects.

As time passed.

Over three thousand years.

Several True Immortals ascended.

Some were from the Five Fire Sect, and others from the Qingyuan Sword Sect. These two sects initially had only one True Immortal, Alliance Hierarch Ding Yu, to anchor them. After Ding Yu's departure, also known outside as Feather Transformation Flying Immortal, they were like dragons without a head. Lu Qingfeng temporarily took charge and tutored the junior cultivators.

Eventually, each sect produced a True Immortal, stabilizing their standing as major sects.

Besides that.

Yulou Sect and Jingyu Palace emerged, each with a True Immortal coming forth, becoming the thirteenth and fourteenth major sects.

Up until a few days ago.

The Immortal Farming Sect was the only one among the fourteen major sects without a True Immortal presiding. If not for the Great Saint's firm support, the Immortal Farming Sect would have nearly been removed from the list of major sects.

It was truly in a precarious state.

But at last, a Mahayana True Immortal has emerged, and the entire Immortal Farming Sect decorated with lights and colors, full of jubilation as if the whole world was celebrating together.

The place was bustling with excitement and great festivities.

Outside the Immortal Farming Sect.

In front of Sacred Mountain.

A young girl in pale moon-white robes stood with an air of ethereal grace, mixed with a touch of innocence. Her long hair gently floated in the air, her hands clasping a green bamboo staff, as she bowed with clasped hands, welcoming guests from all directions.

However.

Even renowned Primordial Spirit Practitioners found it difficult to approach the girl, being guided away by the Primordial Spirit cultivators of the Immortal Farming Sect to other places.

Upon arrival, Meng Qiu and Meng Huo immediately spotted the girl. The two young men couldn't discern her significance, but Meng Qiu and Meng Huo's pupils contracted, instantly guessing her identity—

"The Sect Master of the Immortal Farming Sect—"

"Mu Chen!"