Qi Cultivation Starting from the Repair Panel

This inquiry has already exposed that the Moonlight Immortal Ancestor is not very clear about the matters regarding Xumi Sheng, and he doesn't wish to involve Song Lingxue. If he can muddle through, it would be best.

The Moonlight Immortal Ancestor did not press further. After a moment of silence, he spoke again, his tone extremely light: "If today I force you to sever your path and abandon the path of Qi Refining, how would you respond?"

Chu Zheng did not hesitate in the slightest: "Then I would naturally sever my path."

This was the worst plan he had already prepared, for he must first find stability to secure his existence.

After severing his path, he could equally start anew, free from the tribulation Qi's entanglement. With his cultivation speed, re-cultivating the Qi Refining path would not take much time.

He could not possibly abandon the Qi Refining path, especially now that it was free from the tribulation Qi's disturbance.

The upper limit of this path is far higher than that of the Immortal Path. The ancestral Dao that monopolizes two and a half of the Heavenly Fate serves as the best example, regardless of what entanglements exist between them.

As for the upper limit of the Immortal Path, he could already see it. Immortal Ancestor Xumi Sheng, the source of ancestor blood within his body, was still decapitated by Martial Ancestor Erosion Sun.

However, the situation is pressing, and sometimes one needs to temporarily lower their head.

"There is no need to sever your path, but you cannot linger long in the Immortal Domain practicing Qi-refining Technique. I can't protect you. With your current rise, soon someone will connect you to the ancestral Dao, complicating matters."

The Moonlight Immortal Ancestor shifted the topic, laying Chu Zheng's path bare: "Once matters here are settled, go to the boundary, and stay there for some time."

"I respectfully heed the Immortal Ancestor's decree."

Chu Zheng bowed deeply, understanding the intention of the Moonlight Immortal Ancestor.

The tribulation of Qi Cultivators has already brought bitter fruit to the Immortal Alliance; naturally, they wouldn't take risks. Even the Moonlight Immortal Ancestor cannot bear the sudden descent of the Vast Universe's risks.

Especially with the Dao War approaching, there is no time left for the Immortal Alliance to replenish its bloodline. If a few more Immortal Emperors fell in battle, the ensuing Dao War situation would be considerably disadvantageous.

If Chu Zheng remained near the boundary, the situation would be entirely different. If genuine problems arose, even if the boundary fell again, it would be a matter of the entire Great Universe, where no Taoist orthodoxy could remain unaffected.

Understanding the plan of the Moonlight Immortal Ancestor, Chu Zheng breathed a small sigh of relief, and turned to ask:

"Immortal Ancestor, have you called me to the Great Immortal Realm for any particular instruction?"

He couldn't quite fathom what the Moonlight Immortal Ancestor would need him for assistance.

"Indeed, there are some matters that require you to undertake personally." The Moonlight Immortal Ancestor nodded, speaking somewhat casually:

"The words I spoke back then will not go unfulfilled. Since you have broken free from the bloodline chains and entered the Immortal Venerable Realm, I will ensure you enter the Immortal Emperor realm, wait quietly for the opportune moment, and contest for the place of ancestor entry. You'll stay in the Great Immortal Realm for some time, as some opportunities need you to seize yourself, which will be of considerable assistance."

"Opportunities?" Chu Zheng grew increasingly perplexed.

"Within the various realms of the Immortal Alliance, cultivators with remarkable talent are first brought into the Minor Immortal Realm to cultivate. Only after crossing into the Tongxuan Secret Realm do they enter the Great Immortal Realm."

The Moonlight Immortal Ancestor began explaining directly: "You did not grow step by step out of the Minor Immortal Realm, entering the Great Immortal Realm as cultivators do. During this time, you missed the gifts the Immortal Alliance has given to prodigies since ancient times. Many rewards are set by the Ancestor of Ancient Immortals, and are linked to the Immortal Dao Heavenly Destiny, which we have no right to interfere with."

"Not to mention the Minor Immortal Realm, now your cultivation is too high. Those foundational opportunities, you no longer need, but within the Great Immortal Realm, there are still many useful things."

Speaking to this point, she gave a few examples:

"In two years, the Immortal Crossing Ceremony that occurs every century in the Lower Realm, those with less than two hundred bone age can participate. The champion of the Immortal Crossing Ceremony can receive the washing of Immortal Dao Heavenly Destiny, purging the Divine Soul, and enhancing perception. With your dual pursuit of two paths, your Primordial Spirit is divided into two sides of Yin Yang, perhaps you'll gain even more."

"In nine years, there is the Dao Inquiry Grand Competition that occurs every ten thousand years, where cultivators under ten thousand years of bone age, or those with a particular skill, can participate. Although you are an Immortal Venerable, your bone age qualifies you to participate."

"The Dao Inquiry Grand Competition assesses the paths of 'battle,' 'technique,' and 'method.' In terms of combat strength, you are without a doubt the first. You can at least select one treasure from the Heavenly Fortune Immortal Tablet's treasury. What you can choose depends entirely on personal opportunity; someone has previously taken out the Immortal Ancestor Battle Soldier."

"In twelve years, there is the once-every-five-thousand-years 'Cutting Illusion and Inquiring Heart.' The Ancestor of Ancient Immortals left a 'Heart Burning Corridor,' measuring three hundred and thirty zhang. It opens once every five thousand years with no cultivation restrictions. An Immortal Path Cultivator can walk through it once in a lifetime, which can help you cut heart demons and rid delusions, possibly providing new insights."

After providing these examples, the Moonlight Immortal Ancestor thought for a moment, shook her head, and said: "Nothing else is of importance. Various great clans also privately hold some gatherings. If you have interest, you may participate, though..."

The Moonlight Immortal Ancestor glanced at Chu Zheng with a somewhat peculiar tone: "Given your current bone age and cultivation, no matter what gathering you partake, there is no doubt you will dominate, potentially offending some."

Chu Zheng is extremely young, indeed a junior among juniors to many True Immortals. Many trials with bone age restrictions are effortless for Chu Zheng to pass.

Compared to his age, the cultivation of an Immortal Venerable is extraordinarily strong, he could nearly walk casually, easily taking away opportunities others have anticipated for many years.

"Junior understands, thank you Immortal Ancestor."

Chu Zheng fully comprehended, bowing in thanks.

There is no reason not to accept opportunities presented gratuitously, though he has sufficient resources now, certainly more is better.

Moreover, such opportunities as the washing of Heavenly Fate cannot be replaced with any amount of resources.

As for offending people mentioned by the Moonlight Immortal Ancestor, it is entirely beyond his consideration.

Other than the Moonlight Immortal Ancestor, there is no one in the current Immortal Alliance he cannot offend. In the Immortal Alliance, those who desire his demise are not few.

The Dao War is right before him; without striving, he will only be trampled by others.

At this point, if he hesitated and feared at every step, he might as well waste his cultivation and find a place to bury himself prematurely, rather than struggle.

After seizing the opportunities in the Great Immortal Realm, he can just as well retreat to the boundary to digest for a while.

While it may be a bitter cold place for many cultivators, with evil Qi corroding flesh and bone, for Chu Zheng, there's no such concern.

In the Cosmic Edge, even within the Vast Universe, he can equally cultivate, the only need is to regard the living creatures within the Vast Universe.

Subsequently organizing his thoughts, Chu Zheng's gaze flickered slightly, he spoke: "Immortal Ancestor, I have a request."

"Speak."

"I desire the Cangyun Realm." Chu Zheng was straightforward; this Great Realm could expedite his cultivation in the short term, advancing into the Great Immortal Venerable Realm.

"Cangyun?"

The Moonlight Immortal Ancestor contemplated for several breaths and shook her head:

"It's just a Great Realm. It's not that I won't give it to you, it's because this Cangyun Realm carries slight peculiarities, bearing the bloodline chains left behind by the Ancestor of Ancient Immortals. Should you absorb it, it may also draw invisible chains into your body, which is nothing but detrimental for the development of your Cave Heaven World."

Chu Zheng was slightly stunned; he had indeed not considered this point previously.

The chains left by the Ancestor of Ancient Immortals are naturally different from ordinary ones. Absorbing them into the body might incite unpredictable changes.

"It's my oversight in consideration." Chu Zheng could only suppress this idea.

"I'll select a suitable Great Realm for you to refine, focus on your cultivation. If you have any queries, feel free to ask Ling Chuan. You may leave now."

Saying this, the Moonlight Immortal Ancestor raised her hand, her sleeves gently waved, directly sending Chu Zheng out of the Fairy Palace.

Fang Lingchuan was still waiting outside. Seeing Chu Zheng emerge, he approached with a cheerful smile, greeting:

"Immortal Venerable Chu."

Chu Zheng pondered for a moment, nodding:

"I would ask Daoist Fang to accompany me to the Lower Realm."

In two years, it would be the Immortal Crossing Ceremony, and already it was time to make some preliminary understandings.

"I am unworthy of the title 'Daoist,' Immortal Venerable can call me Ling Chuan. Please follow me."

Fang Lingchuan spoke no more, turned, and led Chu Zheng towards the Lower Realm.

Passing through the curtain intercepted by the array, the heavens abruptly dimmed, plunging into night.

A silver moon hung high, silver frost covered the ground.

In an instant, the two descended into a mountainous region.

Upon setting foot on the earth, a vague whisper abruptly resounded in the depths of Chu Zheng's mind.

Upon discerning clearly the content of the whisper, his gaze instantly tightened, his lids lowered.

'Who are you?... Xumi Sheng, ancestor blood, why is it within you?'