NFBE Chapter 1899
Chapter 1899
"Moreover, this path does not require venturing into secret realms or fighting with others. One can improve their cultivation level simply by focusing on crafting puppets. However, although it seems safe, it is also the most demanding in terms of resources and wealth."
Chen Xuan, Yu'er, and the others listened intently, not daring to miss a single word—such insights into obscure paths were rarely heard of on ordinary days.
"However, once the Puppet Dao is mastered, its power is extremely terrifying." Qiu Zixian's tone shifted, now tinged with admiration.
"Legend has it that during the great battle at the Immortal Ancient Imperial Pass, a fourth-step Dao Lord of the Puppet Dao charged down the pass and summoned thousands of Immortal King-level puppets with a wave of his hand. The divine bodies of those puppets were comparable to divine weapons of the Dao, and they were fearless in the face of death. After forming a battle formation, he alone crushed an elite enemy force."
“What a pity…” She shook her head gently, a hint of regret in her eyes. “Although the Puppet Dao is powerful, it is difficult to achieve eternity. That Dao Lord was ultimately stuck at the Dao Integration Realm and could not survive thousands of epochs of tribulations. Throughout the entire Immortal Ancient Era, I have never heard of a Puppet Dao cultivator who could achieve eternity.”
"Thousands of Immortal King puppets formed a battle formation..." Chen Xuan repeated softly, the image of ten thousand soldiers launching a simultaneous attack flashing through his mind, causing his heart to tremble.
"The fact that its divine body is comparable to a divine weapon of the Dao is terrifying enough, not to mention that it can form an array to charge into battle. No wonder it can crush battle formations." Yu'er and the others nodded in agreement, their faces full of amazement.
"It's getting late, we should head to the First Grotto-Heaven." Chen Xuan composed himself, formed a hand seal, and stored Yu'er and the others in his storage ring—not daring to delay.
Qiu Zixian and he exchanged a glance, and at the same time, spiritual light emanated from their bodies. Like two streams of light, they soared into the sky and flew towards the direction of the First Cave Heaven.
The closer you get to the First Grotto-Heaven, the denser the spiritual energy in the air becomes, and you can even see the spiritual mist flowing in the void.
Unlike the second and third grotto-heavens, the first grotto-heaven has no strict entry requirements—any disciple can enter as long as they hold a formal disciple token.
After all, this is the core area of the sect. The Immortal Ancestor Shrine, the Sect Master's Hall, and the Daoist Treasury Hall are all located here. Even the masters at the Celestial Immortal and True Immortal levels mostly reside here.
If high barriers are set, it will be troublesome for disciples to see their master or borrow books from the Daoist Canon.
The void beyond the boundary had already become lively.
Streaks of light streaked across the sky, some in groups of three or five, their spiritual energy surging as they chatted and laughed; others walked alone, their auras calm and steady. These were mostly second and third generation disciples of the sect, who had come specifically to participate in this initiation ceremony, also to support the new disciples.
Only a very small number of new disciples are publicly accepted once every century; though few in number, each one possesses an extraordinary aura.
Chen Xuan and Qiu Zixian had only been flying for a short while when they encountered Huang Daoji and the others who had set off earlier.
Upon seeing them, Huang Daoji immediately led his companions to greet them, speaking with great enthusiasm: "Senior Brother Chen Xuan, Senior Sister Qiu Zixian! Shall we go to the Sect Leader's Hall together? That way we can look after each other."
Chen Xuan smiled and agreed, and the two groups joined together and flew towards the First Cave Heaven.
As they passed through the protective array of the first cave, a flash of inspiration struck them, and the scene before them suddenly opened up.
As soon as Yu'er and the others landed after being released from their storage rings by Chen Xuan, they couldn't help but exclaim in amazement—the distant immortal mountains floated above the sea of clouds, and the palaces on the mountaintops were covered with gold leaf, gleaming with a sacred luster in the sunlight.
The main hall of the sect is even more magnificent, with the hall towering over a thousand feet high. Ancient mythical beasts are carved on the eaves, and the white jade pillars in front of the hall are covered with Dao patterns. Each pattern is breathing in and out spiritual energy, making it even more awe-inspiring than the immortal abode of the second grotto heaven.
"New junior brothers and sisters, this way!" A clear voice rang out from not far away. Several young Taoist disciples dressed in blue robes stood at the crossroads, holding guide banners.
"The First Grotto Heaven is extremely vast. The main hall of the sect is located on the central immortal mountain. Do not wander around, lest you miss the time of the grand ceremony."