Reverend Insanitys Biography of Qitiab

In the middle of the continent, at the foot of the Heavenly Ladder Mountain, elite disciples from the top ten sects gathered together.

Among the crowd, Qi Tian exhaled a deep breath. The tedious grand tournament had finally ended.

He tightened his fist, silently thinking, "The real competition is about to begin! Success or failure depends on this moment!"

Victory would see him soar like a dragon, breaking through limitations, with two blessed lands connected—one light, one dark. Becoming a Gu Immortal would be within reach, allowing him to step onto the grand stage of the continent.

Failure... well, in order to secure his victory, Qi Tian would need to expose some of his methods. This could easily raise suspicions from the Immortal Crane Sect's Gu Immortal, He Fengyang. If this failed, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Climbing the Soul-shaking Mountain tested one's will and soul foundation.

Qi Tian had endured hundreds of years of hardships in his previous life, his will as strong as iron and steel. Compared to these elite disciples, he clearly held an advantage.

But the elite disciples from the ten ancient sects were no slouches. They were all prodigies, the elite of the world, with wills not inferior to his. Just relying on his willpower wasn't enough!

On the other hand, Qi Tian's soul foundation had improved greatly after obtaining the Night Soul Blessed Land, but the time was too short. Additionally, due to his infiltration into the Immortal Crane Sect, he hadn't fully utilized the resources of the Night Soul Blessed Land.

After all, it's not just about the quantity of souls, but more importantly, the soul's refinement. Without enough refinement, one wouldn't be able to withstand the Soul-shaking Mountain's tremors. If the comparison were based on soul strength alone, Qi Tian would have a clear advantage as a Gu Master focused on soul-building. However, when it came to refinement, Qi Tian could only rank in the top five.

Taking both aspects into account, Qi Tian would barely secure first place, at best matching or slightly surpassing Feng Jinhwang.

However, given the special circumstances, things were different.

"Fang Zheng has the assistance of the Heavenly Crane Immortal's soul. As a millennia-old monster, the Heavenly Crane Immortal's soul foundation still surpasses mine. Even though he starts behind, with the Heavenly Crane Immortal's help, he'll catch up. In my eyes, he's my third biggest rival!"

"Feng Jinhwang's talent is terrifying. With the famous Feng Jiuge as her father and the six-turn Gu Immortal Bai Qingxian as her mother, she has immense resources and has been carefully trained to be first in everything. Even I can only barely match her due to my rebirth advantage. If she reveals her trump card—the Dreamwing Immortal Gu, she would pose a greater threat than Fang Zheng."

"And the biggest opponent isn't even here. It's the old devil Fang Yuan, far away in the Southern Frontier at the Three-pronged Mountain. He'll likely appear at the key moment on the mountain peak…"

Thinking of these three opponents, Qi Tian felt a heavy burden.

At that moment, above the Heavenly Ladder Mountain, ten invisible Gu Immortal consciousnesses were exchanging thoughts quietly.

"This generation of elite disciples is generally average. But still, some excellent juniors have emerged."

"Hmm… Xiao Qixing from Lingdie Valley is quite impressive. If I'm not mistaken, he's Xiao Baihong's great-grandson?"

"Ying Shengji from Wanlong Valley is also outstanding. Seems like the Dragon Lady has trained him well."

"Hehe, where are you looking? Your granddaughter, Feng Jinhwang, is the true talent. She's unbeaten among her peers."

"The Immortal Crane Sect's Qi Tian is also good. He's a match for Feng Jinhwang in skill."

"Well, well, no more flattery. Let's work together and fully unlock the Fox Immortal inheritance!"

"Agreed, agreed."

"Let's do this together."

"Go!"

Ten invisible forces erupted from the void. Instantly, the heavens and earth changed color, and winds began to swirl.

A vermillion red archway slowly rose. Pink clouds gathered, and brilliant light formed a stairway. The stairway extended from the archway, creating a rainbow-like bridge that landed at the feet of the elite disciples.

"According to the tournament rankings, you may enter one by one," a distant voice echoed, clearly reaching the ears of the disciples from the ten sects.

Upon hearing the voice of the Gu Immortal, the faces of the disciples showed various expressions of awe, reverence, and excitement. Only a few, like Feng Jinhwang and Qi Tian, remained unaffected.

Feng Jinhwang, adorned with a magnificent phoenix crown, radiant and elegant, her skin as white as snow and her eyes sharp as lightning, looked every bit like a naturally born phoenix—noble, pure, and proud. She was the number one disciple in this tournament!

Upon hearing the voice, Feng Jinhwang let out a clear cry, transforming into a golden light and shooting upwards. As she neared the vermilion archway, the golden light transformed into a phoenix, disappearing into the void.

Next was Qi Tian, who had fought his way through the competition, surpassing Xiao Qixing and Ying Shengji to become the dark horse. In the final match, he narrowly lost to Feng Jinhwang.

Unlike Feng Jinhwang's grand entrance, Qi Tian simply stepped onto the rainbow stairs, his figure flickering as he left a trail of afterimages and entered the vermilion archway.

"Hehe, hehehe..." Suddenly, a cute little girl appeared before him.

"Are you here to inherit the Fox Immortal legacy too? Later, you'll see a peak. Only the first to reach the top will gain my favor," the girl said, dressed in colorful clothes with a mischievous white fox tail swaying behind her. Her big, round eyes were full of innocence.

"Since you're second to enter, I'll spare you. I have high hopes for you, so don't disappoint me!" The girl giggled and waved her delicate white arm, sending Qi Tian safely to the ground.

"Well..." Qi Tian couldn't help but think that the Fox Immortal's spirit was truly innocent.

The green grass swayed gently in the wind, and countless flowers formed a vibrant carpet, stretching all the way to the horizon.

In the distance, a tall, steep, pink crystal mountain stood abruptly—this was the mountain they had to climb, the very one Qi Tian had long coveted.

Feng Jinhwang, who had entered earlier, was already far ahead, though not yet at the base of the mountain. The gap wasn't too wide.

The Soul-shaking Mountain was not easy to climb. Though it was visible from a distance, Qi Tian, born in the Southern Frontier, knew all too well the saying, "A mountain looks close, but it's hard to climb."

Furthermore, the mountain would suppress the soul, and it would take at least a year or more to ascend.

Qi Tian's eyes flickered with a strange light as thoughts raced through his mind. His steps didn't falter.

"At this time, Fang Yuan is probably still showing off at the Three-pronged Mountain, hunting down the Gu Masters of the power path, eliminating his rivals."

"He will appear at the same time as always, around the two hours of the Shen time on October 24th, maybe slightly earlier—he'll always be ahead of Feng Jinhwang's Dreamwing Immortal Gu by a moment."

Days later, Qi Tian reached the foot of the mountain, his clothes soaked with sweat. Though slightly exhausted, his spirits remained high.

Running without relying on Gu insects was taxing, but the fatigue was only physical. By adjusting his breath and taking brief rests, most of it could be recovered.

Having been a hunter before becoming a Gu Master, Qi Tian's body was well-built. He had learned basic physical techniques from his hunter father, making it easier for him to handle such tasks.

But climbing this mountain was different—this wasn't just any mountain; this was the Soul-shaking Mountain.

Once inside, any soul would be shaken. Without a strong soul, one would be torn apart.

Although the mountain's power had been suppressed by the Earth Spirit, the tremors still affected Qi Tian greatly.

While enduring the soul-shaking forces, Qi Tian began his long and arduous journey.

After all, it was the same mountain that the Human Ancestor had climbed long ago. Back then, he had the help of the Gallant Soul Gu, which enhanced his soul. But Qi Tian couldn't rely on such help.

Along the way, the Fox Immortal's spirit occasionally appeared, watching playfully.

"Oh, impressive! The gap with first place is shrinking. Looks like you're going to become someone's master!" the Fox Immortal spirit teased.

"Hey, if you're free, why not fetch me a few Gallant Stones?" Qi Tian joked back.

"No way! That's cheating!" the spirit quickly shook its head.

They continued their banter.

For the elite disciples, climbing the mountain while chatting would naturally affect their speed, so most chose to ignore the spirit. But Qi Tian occasionally indulged in a conversation with it.

"Maybe it wouldn't be so bad if this person became my master. At least he wouldn't be so boring. Though, when he gets angry, he's quite imposing… it's a bit scary," the spirit muttered in its mind.

...

When the Fox Immortal Blessed Land was unlocked, the connection between the outside world and the heavens remained intact.

Ten Gu Immortals, lurking outside the Blessed Land, watched the scene unfold and exchanged their thoughts.

"The first group is halfway up the mountain. Unless something unexpected happens, the first place will likely be decided between Feng Jinhwang, Qi Tian, Xiao Qixing, Ying Shengji, and a few others," one Gu Immortal remarked.

"He Fengyang, your Immortal Crane Sect really played this game well. I don't know whose disciple Qi Tian is, but compared to Xiao Baihong and the others, he's not bad. But what's this? Is he making friends with the Earth Spirit?" one of the Gu Immortals laughed at the Immortal Crane Sect's situation.

He Fengyang smiled wryly. He had placed all his bets on Fang Zheng, but Qi Tian's performance had surprised him.

Still, He Fengyang was well aware of Qi Tian's background. Lacking a Gu Immortal mentor or master, he regretted not taking Qi Tian under his wing earlier.

If Qi Tian had joined earlier, He Fengyang would have been able to guide him to use the Earth Spirit for his benefit.

But this also worked in his favor. Qi Tian, unknowingly wasting energy befriending the Earth Spirit, wouldn't be able to make it to first place—this aligned perfectly with his goals.

After all, Fang Zheng had the support of the Heavenly Crane Immortal's soul. Once he became the owner of the Blessed Land, he would essentially be under He Fengyang's influence, allowing him to contest for the management rights of the Fox Immortal Blessed Land.

On the other hand, if Qi Tian won, he might not align with He Fengyang's interests.

Moreover, Qi Tian's potential was clear, and after failing to secure the Blessed Land, He Fengyang could use his Gu Immortal status to easily win Qi Tian's loyalty.

He Fengyang felt a sense of satisfaction.