The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror-Chapter 781 - 354: Gathering of the Daoist Sect

Li Qing’s heart stirred upon hearing this, and he asked, "Does the time flow in the Spirit Platform Star Sea match the outside world?" Being an avatar of the Heavenly Demon, he naturally could sense the main body’s presence outside. The interchange of perception between them showed a significant delay, prompting his question.

True Monarch Yuyang was slightly surprised, scrutinizing Li Qing: "Why do you ask this?" He pondered silently, wondering if Li Qing had sensed something.

Stroking his beard, he continued, "Indeed, one day here is equivalent to one year outside."

True Monarch Yuyang knew Li Qing was an avatar, yet the Spirit Platform Star Sea was extraordinary. Even avatars of the Taiyi and Great Luo levels couldn’t communicate with their main bodies outside here. Quickly realizing the peculiarity after his initial surprise, True Monarch Yuyang exchanged a knowing glance with True Monarch Changchun, both seemingly recognizing something special about Li Qing.

Yet, True Monarch Yuyang did not expose it. He continued to explain the precautions needed on this continent within the Spirit Platform Star Sea to the disciples as usual.

At the Dao Discussion and God Destruction Conference, notable figures from various sects first convened to discuss the Dao. This was no simple lecture but involved showcasing one’s cultivated Three Flowers and Five Qi and competing with others. The Pure Yang Dao Sect had already resolved to compete against the Seven Supreme Elders of the Bodhi Dao Sect in this matter.

These seven were acclaimed as the Seven Saints of Bodhi, each possessing Great Luo-level cultivation. However, as they had achieved Great Luo status through the Great Aspiration Method before fulfilling their own aspirations, they weren’t entirely complete and fell slightly short of a true Great Luo. Hence, in competing with the Three Flowers and Five Qi, they might not be as formidable as the Seven Immortals of Pure Yang who walked the Taiyi path.

Of course, Li Qing suspected the intention of the seven True Monarchs was to achieve Taiyi in this Dao Discussion and God Destruction Conference.

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The group from the Pure Yang Dao Sect arrived at a mountain peak resembling a human head.

Suddenly, thirty-six Bronze Dao Platforms on the peak burst into brilliant radiance.

As the Pure Yang Dao Sect members followed True Monarch Changchun to the third platform inscribed with a Tai Chi Yin Yang Fish, the air suddenly rippled in water-like folds. Eight Daoists in plain white garments emerged from temporal ripples, led by the Daoist Wu Xiang, whose horsetail whisk was woven from 3,000 strands of interwoven Yin Yang Origin Qi.

"Long time no see, Daoist Changchun, your Jianmu withered branches have sprouted new buds." The voice of Daoist Wu Xiang sounded as if from the Yellow Springs of the Nine Shadows, as a crack opened in his brow, emitting Xuanhuang light, which shone on Li Qing.

The Pure Yang Sword in True Monarch Yuyang’s sleeve emitted a dragon’s roar, causing a cobweb-like spatial tear where it pointed, preventing the intrusion of the Xuanhuang light. He coldly remarked, "Since when did the Supreme Dao Sect become so unruly as to casually use the divine skill of the Xuanhuang Celestial Mirror to spy on disciples of other sects?"

"This disciple of yours is the reincarnation of the Demon Lord and will bring about catastrophe," Daoist Wu Xiang said dispassionately.

True Monarch Yuyang stood with his sword, addressing Daoist Wu Xiang, "What Demon Lord? I’ve never even heard of it."

Daoist Wu Xiang sneered, swinging his horsetail whisk, and the Yin Yang Qi transformed into a heavenly net, attempting to capture Li Qing.

True Monarch Yuyang was not accommodating, and his Pure Yang Sword cut through the strands of the horsetail whisk, saying to Daoist Wu Xiang, "Wu Xiang, don’t act shamelessly."

The Pure Yang Dao Sect was on the Taiyi path and had long been at odds with the disciples of the Three Pure Ones.

Although Li Qing had anticipated the scenario, the heated confrontation still caught him slightly off guard.

Why, if he was the trigger, then it wasn’t an issue.

Daoist Wu Xiang said, "Yu Yangzi, even your sect’s founder once incarnated to resolve karma with our sect, yet you’re so disrespectful to our sect, isn’t that crossing a line?"

True Monarch Yuyang said, "Our founder taught us to value ourselves and maintain our bodies, but never taught us to be servants."

As he spoke, the Supreme Elder Yi Xin from the Bodhi Dao Sect arrived with disciples, face turning red at True Monarch Yuyang’s words.

Knowing beforehand that True Monarch Yuyang spoke without restraint, he wouldn’t have rushed to reveal himself.

This obnoxious daoist is just like calling a monk a bald donkey.

Elder Yi Xin clasped his hands together, "Daoist Wu Xiang, Daoist Yuyang, we’re here to participate in the Dharma Assembly for exchanging the Dao, let’s not let real fire harm the harmony."

True Monarch Yuyang said, "Yi Xin, stop pretending. At this Dao Discussion and God Destruction Conference, our Pure Yang Dao Sect intends to reclaim our position among the Four Great Daoist Sects. Moreover, your Bodhi Dao Sect has long leaned toward the Buddhists; you hardly have a trace of celestial elegance anymore..."

His tone was rampant, showing not the slightest regard for Elder Yi Xin of the Bodhi Dao Sect.

However, despite True Monarch Yuyang’s arrogance, disciples of the Pure Yang Dao Sect felt reassured rather than worried. After all, True Monarch Yuyang was so confident; it meant they had the upper hand at this Dao Discussion and God Destruction Conference.

Li Qing also understood that this was Daoist Yuyang instilling confidence in everyone and demonstrating Pure Yang Dao Sect’s determination to allies.

All through this, True Monarch Changchun remained silent, clearly endorsing True Monarch Yuyang’s words.

Suddenly, the sky seemed to invert a galaxy, with 90,000 stars in the Spirit Platform Star Sea suddenly deviating from their paths. The void tore open five gulfs across time and space, each fissure flowing with concentrated Weak Water Essence, forming Water Jade Stairs that reached the heavens.

When the first hemp shoe stepped onto the Star Steps, under the light of the Great Dao, the entire Spirit Platform Star Sea seemed to transform into azure ice crystals.

Everyone turned to see the Five Elders of the Heavenly River riding the waves towards them.

Leading them was Great Elder Guo Taiyue, clad in a straw raincoat woven from the water veins of a great world, each straw embedded with Luminous Pearls formed from drowned dragon souls. Elder Zhong held a fishing rod baited with the Taiyin Star, and its line was refined from the essence of the Heavenly River.

The third elder, Hao Mingzi, had a gourd at his waist from which fog poured, revealing glimpses of 3,000 Water Palace Dragon Palaces appearing and vanishing; the fourth elder, Xu Changsheng, was barefoot, standing on tortoise-shell with patterns resembling the Heavenly Dao’s veins; at the end, Listening Taozi played a zither with seven strings plucked from the ocean tides of the Spirit Platform Star Sea.

The star steps beneath their feet shattered, transforming into giant Peng birds upon touching the ground. In moments, the skies above the Spirit Platform Star Sea were filled with flocks of star debris Peng, each feather reflecting ominous moonlight.

Daoist Wu Xiang sneered, "Five daoists, here in the inch-wide place of Spirit Platform Star Sea, there’s no room for any great power antics, spare us the illusions."

Guo Taiyue, the leader of the Heavenly River Five, laughed heartily, and all the previous earth-shaking phenomena vanished without a trace. He said leisurely, "Aren’t we just here to ease everyone’s tensions from all the drawn swords?"

Among his accompanying disciples, Xu Qingzhu stood prominently.

Li Qing mused, "Not doing too shabby."

Within the Heavenly River disciples, Xu Qingzhu appeared cold as frost, ignoring everyone, but upon seeing Li Qing, perhaps through the blood connection, a peculiar feeling arose within her.

"Qingzhu, I am an incarnation of your father." Li Qing sensed her gaze and used the blood sense of the Heavenly Demon Skill to convey a message to her. This magic door was extremely discreet.

Xu Qingzhu seemed as if she hadn’t heard, showing no reaction and not even glancing at Li Qing.

Li Qing didn’t bother looking foolish.

Not to mention he was just an avatar. Even if the main body came, there was no guarantee she’d show him any favor.

The tension between father and daughter must be Xu Qing’s fault, not Li Qing’s concern!

However, due to the Spirit Platform Star Sea’s barrier, an invisible membrane existed between Xu Qing and the avatar, making Li Qing’s thoughts more fluid.

This was an ineffable mystery.

Elsewhere.

"Glad the Heavenly River daoists arrived at such perfect timing," True Monarch Changchun said, and the Jianmu new bud in his hand suddenly burgeoned, its tender branches piercing the thirty-six Bronze Dao Platforms, blossoming into ancient and mysterious rings resonating with the Dao Rhyme surrounding the Five Elders.

This move was truly incomparable.

Even Daoist Wu Xiang’s eyes showed caution.

Don’t underestimate True Monarch Changchun for not achieving Taiyi, but his divine skills cultivated were exceptionally unique.

Particularly his cultivated Jianmu Divine Skill, which greatly enhanced the Water Technique of the Heavenly River Dao Sect.

Daoist Wu Xiang remained vigilant, then spoke, "We’ll discuss his matter once the daoists from the Supreme Void Dao Sect arrive."

He pointed at Li Qing.