Chapter 586: Chapter 485: Fangzhang Immortal Mountain, Emperor Chong’en

The last invitation was located at Fangzhang Immortal Mountain.

This is the domain of Emperor Chong’en.

Emperor Chong’en, known to be as significant as the Queen Mother of the West, possesses a vast territory as well.

Thus, among the Seven Immortal Maidens, Shang Siteng was the last to reach their destination.

The invitation guiding the way transformed into a point of light and disappeared upon entering Fangzhang Immortal Mountain.

Having learned from previous experiences, Shang Siteng also knew that to obtain reciprocated opportunities, one must strive on their own.

Therefore, after the invitation dissipated, she stepped into Fangzhang Immortal Mountain.

The interior of Fangzhang Immortal Mountain is a world full of tranquility.

Here, the climate remains spring-like year-round, pleasant and temperate, with clouds and mists entwining the mountains, as if an illusion realm within the Immortal Mountain.

The scenery in the mountains is picturesque, with unique peaks and towering ancient trees.

Clear springs babble, and the crystal-clear streams flow through the mountains, where various rare plants grow lushly, and vibrant flowers dot the landscape.

Shang Siteng proceeded deeper into the area and saw more of the constructions within Fangzhang Immortal Mountain.

They mainly consisted of simple yet elegant Taoist temples and shrines, built into the mountains, seamlessly merging with the surrounding natural environment.

The roofs of these buildings were covered with moss, and vines climbed the walls, giving off an antique and mysterious vibe.

Everything that met the eye was so serene and harmonious, as if cleansing and purifying the human spirit.

Yet, Shang Siteng felt an indescribable strange sensation.

This feeling grew stronger the longer she stayed within Fangzhang Immortal Mountain.

Observing the ancient, poorly maintained buildings within the mountains, Shang Siteng suddenly realized the source of this odd sensation.

"In such a vast Fangzhang Immortal Mountain, there’s not a trace of human presence?"

"Not only is there no human presence, but not even a single living creature to be seen?"

No matter how beautiful the environment is, the scenery is lifeless; what is missing here is the breath of life!

Understanding this, Shang Siteng proceeded deeper with much more caution.

She had no idea how long she had been walking.

No anticipated danger was encountered, only the plants and flowers within the Immortal Mountain gradually became sparse, revealing the underlying dark soil.

Shang Siteng noticed that many transparent bubbles began to appear in the air around her.

These bubbles refracted a dreamy luster under the sunlight, seemingly allowing glimpses of different play of light and shadows inside them.

Out of curiosity, Shang Siteng popped one.

With a "pop" sound.

As the bubble was punctured, a calm and steady male voice sounded beside Shang Siteng’s ear, narrating:

"There are barriers between the Fruit Worlds, only Saints who have taken that step can break them, freely traversing. When can I reach the Saint Realm, and visit other Fruit Worlds?"

Whose voice is this?

By "Fruit World," does he mean the Kunlun Twin Fruit World?

There are barriers between the Fruit Worlds, and only Saints can cross them.

Sainthood should be what’s commonly understood now as the Realm of Transcendence?

Shang Siteng didn’t expect that just breaking a random bubble would provide her with such valuable information.

So she quickly searched for and broke a second bubble.

The same man’s voice was heard again:

"I never thought I was wrong from the start, the key to stepping forward is the choice of the Great Dao."

How to break through the Realm of Transcendence has always been an unresolved problem.

Even powerful beings like Senior Brother Wei Qing and Second Senior Brother Lin Jingxuan haven’t found a suitable method.

The only one on Blue Star who successfully broke through to the Realm of Transcendence was Teacher Li Shutong, and it was only short-lived.

Who would’ve thought that such secrets and insights were hidden within such random bubbles in Fangzhang Immortal Mountain!

Thinking this far, Shang Siteng quickened her pace and popped a third bubble further away.

She didn’t notice that,

after she consecutively popped two bubbles, an eye slowly opened in the void within her blind spot, locking onto her.

The third bubble was burst:

"Queen Mother of the West was the first to break through the Realm of Transcendence, becoming the first Transcendence realm powerhouse in the Kunlun Twin Fruit World. Although I was unwilling, it was good news for the entire Fruit World."

Beside this bubble, there was a fourth one, which was promptly popped by Shang Siteng:

"Queen Mother of the West managed to break the fruit barriers and ventured into the outside world. She disappeared for endless eons, returning to the Kunlun Immortal Court only when I was about to forget her."

Shang Siteng frowned with dissatisfaction upon hearing this.

While these bubbles contained only a single sentence, the information they carried was significant, yet it felt as though the message had been abruptly cut off.

This feeling of unfinished speech greatly annoyed her.

Fortunately, the fifth bubble was not far away, and she immediately ran over to pop it.

"After Queen Mother of the West returned, she seemed like a different person. She did not speak of her experiences outside the Fruit World and became enthusiastic about holding flat peach feasts. At these feasts, she shared her insights on stepping forward, attracting many Mahayana stage Immortal Families."

Why did Queen Mother of the West remain silent about her experiences outside the Fruit World?

Did she encounter something outside, perhaps the progenitor of the Divine Heart on the Moon, that insect as huge as a planet?

Shang Siteng conjectured.

However, it was one thing for Queen Mother of the West to not mention what she saw outside the Fruit World, but why the enthusiasm for holding flat peach feasts?

Flat peach feasts, sharing insights on taking that step, achieving Ascension to Saint...

When Shang Siteng silently recited this, she suddenly lifted her head, her eyes lighting up.

She discovered the logical contradictions within these memories!

"The second bubble I burst mentioned that the key to taking that step is the choice of the Great Dao."

"Ah Zhan and I previously acquired information from the Qinse Fruit World that said the Original Dao Soldiers could aid in breaking through Transcendence."

"This means that the choice of the Great Dao and Original Dao Soldiers might indicate the same thing."

"The Queen Mother of the West was able to step over that hurdle and achieve Transcendence because she had fused the Kunlun Mirror. This experience is essentially inimitable!"

Since it couldn’t be replicated, then hosting flat peach feasts to share experiences and insights on stepping over and becoming a Saint would logically be nonsense?

"So, the motive behind Queen Mother of the West’s flat peach feasts is questionable!"

Listening to the man’s voice from the bubbles, it seemed he thought the same.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t specially mention the matter and narrate it again to himself.

After contemplating this, Shang Siteng looked around, starting to search for more bubbles scattered in various places.

Just then, a voice sounded behind her.

"Taking without asking, stealing memories, such behavior must face punishment."

The next second, an eye slowly emerged from the cracked void!