Chapter 265 There Are Always Some Things That Are Hard to Understand

　　The days of cultivation were always that fast. A few years had passed in the blink of an eye.

　　Li Changshou did not say that he wanted to enter seclusion for twelve years casually. It was difficult for him to remain in the state of ascension for too long. After all, it was a rare opportunity for Qi Refinement cultivators to directly come into contact with the Great Dao. Li Changshou estimated that he could only stay for three to four years at most.

　　That was already very rare.

　　However, what Li Changshou did not expect was that his accumulation before the Tribulation Transcendence… was indeed abundant.

　　The state of ascension lasted for seven years! In the first year of seclusion, he had achieved his expectations. He had advanced from the first stage of the Golden Immortal realm to the second stage. Then, he fell into Dao enlightenment and could not stop for a long time.

　　What is the Dao?

　　Of course, that was not something that could be explained simply by the words ‘law of nature’.

　　At that moment, what Li Changshou needed to figure out the most was the simplest question.

　　Fortunately, he was not completely clueless. The advantage of the Saint’s Dao heritage in cultivation techniques was completely reflected after the Golden Immortal realm. The path ahead had been pointed out by the Grand Pure One!

　　Apart from that, Li Changshou could also use other methods to “beat around the bush” and “indirectly prove his point”.

　　Li Changshou had a vague impression of some of the scientific theories he learned in his previous life. For example, the interaction of some particles that could not be directly observed with other observable particles…

　　Such thoughts could actually be used on comprehending the Dao. Li Changshou did not know what was happening outside the Primordial Chaos Golden Battle Dipper, but he could still maintain a certain connection with his paper effigy through his essence soul…

　　Little Qiong Peak should be fine. There was nothing wrong with the paper effigy hiding beside his junior sister and master.

　　The sign that he had written and left behind should have been seen by General Dongmu and Ao Yi. The Heavenly Courts and the Dragon Palace did not disturb his cultivation.

　　However, the longer he went into seclusion, the greater the variables that might appear outside.

　　The twelve-year-duration that Li Changshou had set for himself naturally could not be dragged on.

　　Nine years passed quickly… Li Changshou had accepted all the insights he had gained after breaking through the Golden Immortal Tribulation. The Dao Fruit formed by his unbounded Dao base was extremely succulent.

　　He was also embarrassed to stay in Fairy Yun Xiao’s Dharma treasure and eat and sleep for free. Although it was safe and comfortable to stay there, it was not a long-term solution.

　　Therefore, he began to comprehend the advanced version of the Qi-Calming Turtle Breathing Mantra that he had created.

　　It was not appropriate to keep calling it an improved version.

　　While Li Changshou was advancing the self-created cultivation technique that hid and simulated auras, he also changed its name to ‘Golden Turtle Qi-Calming Mantra’!

　　Yes, the main point is to highlight the word ‘calm ‘.

　　After entering the Golden Immortal realm, it was not easy to improve such a cultivation technique. That was because this cultivation technique was already very outstanding. When he was in the Heaven Immortal realm, he could already hide from the detection of ordinary Golden Immortals.

　　However, as Li Changshou put his heart into it and thought hard, he went through a few more thought processes and advanced the cultivation technique again…

　　The principle of the Heaven Immortal version of the Qi-Calming Turtle Breathing Mantra was only to simulate different auras and fluctuations from one’s Dao Body and essence soul to achieve the effect of confusing one’s enemies and allies.

　　However, to experts like the Great Daoist Master and Fairy Yun Xiao, who could see through his Dao at a glance, that disguise was just like a layer of clear glass. Although it looked blurry, he could tell at a glance.

　　Now, Li Changshou had started with the Dao. He used the Golden Immortal realm to deepen his comprehension of the Great Dao and hid his Dao!

　　As for the effect, Li Changshou could ask Senior Yun Xiao about it after leaving the Primordial Chaos Golden Chalice.

　　What did background mean?

　　What was hidden was called a background. What was exposed in the eyes of others should be called a resume.

　　In a place like the Primordial World, which was filled with dangers and opportunities, he would not be far from death if everyone knew about it.

　　Of course, on that basis, Li Changshou still had to keep enough trump cards to deal with the complicated situation in the future… In short, Li Changshou’s ability to protect himself had indeed improved greatly. Yes, it was indeed a qualitative leap for the survival rate of a Saint or mighty figure to increase from one in a thousand to one in a hundred…

　　Seven years of ascension, two years of summary.

　　In the next three years, Li Changshou focused all his attention on the Golden Turtle Qi-Calming Mantra. He took the last opportunity to strengthen two escape techniques.

　　The best escape techniques were naturally the Earth Escape and Water Escape. For example, the Lightning Escape technique that had made a huge contribution during the Tribulation Transcendence, did not have high ‘universality’ and usage frequency. It would be better to improve the Earth Escape and Water Escape first to increase the survival rate of his main body and the paper effigy.

　　Of course, he had to do it. He had to stick to the principle of escape. He could not be shaken even after ten thousand years!

　　In addition, the Great Daoist Master had a Cosmic Escape technique. Li Changshou remembered it too.

　　In a while, if he made any more contributions and the Great Daoist Master wanted to reward him, he could get the cultivation technique and increase his safety.

　　Since he was in the Golden Immortal realm, he had to have different pursuits!

　　The Cosmic Escape Technique could be simply understood as ‘space’. Of course, that explanation was a little superficial. The Cosmic Escape Technique allowed one to travel through space and teleport in a fixed direction. Even ordinary Golden Immortals would find it difficult to cultivate it.

　　The reason that the Primordial World was filled with the “standard styles” was that high-level mystical abilities were rare and difficult to refine. Ordinary numinous treasures could be refined slightly, and they could be thrown out to display quite a bit of power. They were closely related… Once the twelve years were up, Li Changshou decided to come out of seclusion. He could not continue to stay in the Primordial Chaos Golden Chalice

　　Moreover, his connection with the paper effigy was very weak in the Primordial Chaos Golden Chalice. He would be worried if he stayed there all the time…

　　Before he left, Li Changshou adjusted the Golden Qi-Calming Turtle Breathing Mantra. Deep Disguise: Second-grade Golden Immortal.

　　Middle-level disguise: Early-stage Heaven Immortal realm. The shallow disguise was at the mid-stage of the Perfected Immortal realm.

　　Outer disguise: Second Stage of the Essence Immortal realm.

　　The identity of an ordinary Essence Immortal disciple of the Immortal Du Sect was still very important to Li Changshou.

　　After all, whether he could become a Golden Immortal or not would only be deduced based on the Saint’s touch when he crushed him with one finger. Before he became a Golden Immortal, he would probably not feel much when the Saint pressed his fingers down.

　　Now…

　　He reckoned that it was already slightly hard. Before he had the ability to protect himself, his identities of the disciple of the Immortal Du Sect, the Little Daoist Master of Ren School, and the Sea God had to be separated. The latter two were the former’s cover.

　　He checked his own condition three more times and checked the jade fragments, copper coins, and other small items that he had worn a few years ago. Then, he repaired the Secret Tome of the Magi that was engraved on his Dao Body…

　　Similarly, he could not neglect his deduction work.

　　After doing that, Li Changshou shouted at his surroundings, “Thank you for your help, Senior! Senior, please let me out. I’m fine!”

　　“Are you done?” Fairy Yun Xiao’s gentle voice sounded. Li Changshou immediately felt energized and comfortable.

　　After a while, a ray of light appeared in the dark place. Li Changshou keenly sensed that a gentle wisp of immortal power wrapped around him and dragged him out of the place… The slightly salty sea breeze blew over. The sound of the waves hitting the reefs and the sound of seagulls spreading their wings was actually so pleasant.

　　Li Changshou felt a sense of familiarity as he looked at the blue ocean, the blue sky, and the white clouds in front of him.

　　He immediately turned around and bowed deeply to Fairy Yun Xiao, who was standing up on a meditation cushion… Li Changshou could not help but think of Fairy Yun Xiao and the Primordial Chaos Golden Chalice as companions. He sat on the beach and watched the sun rise and the moon set. He felt touched.

　　“Is your Dao enlightenment stable?” Yun Xiao asked gently, “It’s only been ten-odd years. It’s really too short. I know that you are busy with many things, but cultivation is the most important.”

　　“It’s already stable.” Li Changshou smiled and said, “It’s not appropriate for me to keep disturbing you, Senior.

　　Has the Great Daoist Master gone back?”

　　“That’s right. Senior Brother Xuan Du returned to the Tushita Palace that day and entrusted you to me.”

　　Yun Xiao nodded slightly. There was a hint of playfulness in her eyes as she carefully sized up Li Changshou. She smiled and said, “This should be the first time you’re meeting me, Fellow Daoist.”

　　Li Changshou was rendered speechless.

　　He had forgotten to use the charming halo on himself.

　　“Well, I have been keeping many secrets and going around using my incarnation. Please forgive me, Senior.”

　　“Yes, I originally planned to throw you out of the island if you still looked like an old man when you came out.”

　　Li Changshou laughed wryly.

　　“I’m just joking.” Yun Xiao looked to the side. “Previously, Fellow Daoist, you helped my brother and sister. This time, I’ll repay your favor by protecting you. From now on, we’re even.”

　　Li Changshou immediately understood what Fairy Yun Xiao meant. Although he was a little depressed, he knew that it was a good thing.

　　Li Changshou hurriedly said, “Senior, you’re being too serious. I have to thank you for guarding the stage for me.” Yun Xiao said, “It’s fine. Before the Great Daoist Master left that day, he told us not to spread the news about you to anyone else, lest we cause trouble for you. It’s not easy for you to be constantly fighting the Western Sect for the Heavenly Courts. I have already agreed to this matter. I have also instructed my two sisters. You don’t have to worry.” The Great Daoist Master is indeed very considerate!

　　“In this case, I’ll take my leave.” Li Changshou bowed again and thanked Fairy Yun Xiao for protecting him. Yun Xiao accepted the bow calmly. Li Changshou rode a cloud and turned around, heading out of the island.

　　Initially, he wanted to ask Fairy Yun Xiao if she could see through his realm. However, he could not find a suitable context and could only give up.

　　“Fellow Daoist…”

　　Fairy Yun Xiao suddenly called out softly.

　　Li Changshou immediately turned around and bowed slightly. He bowed and said, “Senior, please go ahead and instruct me.”

　　“If you have nothing on, you can come to the Three-Immortal Island for a visit.” Yun Xiao said calmly, “The Great Daoist Master is full of praises for your talent and wisdom. I also want to discuss the Dao with you. I wonder if I will be inspired.”

　　Li Changshou was puzzled. However, he immediately smiled and replied, “I’ll definitely do it again next time.” He bade farewell to Yun Xiao again and turned around to escape towards the sea. That place was not the Three-Immortal Island, but it should not be far from it.

　　Li Changshou used the Wind Escape technique and his body swayed with the wind. In the blink of an eye, he flew thousands of kilometers towards the mortal world of the South Continent.

　　The reason they took a detour was to avoid the “war zone” between the Sea Clan and the dragon race, lest they encountered any trouble. Li Changshou was puzzled. Just as he was saying goodbye, Fairy Yun Xiao suddenly stopped him…

　　This…

　　It was obviously not in line with Fairy Yun Xiao’s temperament.

　　She did not want to be tainted by karma and knew the harm of karma.

　　Li Changshou felt that it was completely reasonable for the two of them to sever their karma with each other because he had helped protect Li Changshou this time, thus returning him the favor.

　　However, why did she suddenly stop me and give me the reason to enter the Three-Immortal Island at any time? This invitation is not a small matter…

　　The Three-Immortal Island is not a place that a mere Golden Immortal could go at any time…

　　Could it be that she has a plan?

　　Li Changshou pondered for a while and tried to analyze and consider from Yun Xiao’s perspective. However, the conclusion he came to was either illogical or unreasonable.

　　Forget it, let’s just wait and see.

　　She’s an expert so she must have her reasons for doing so.

　　Li Changshou flew 15,000 kilometers and immediately found a small island to hide in. He checked the treasure pouch on his body. Some of the treasure pouches had been destroyed in the Heavenly Tribulation. Fortunately, they were all prepared.

　　In half a day, Li Changshou did three things. Firstly, he had disguised himself and hid his true body in the paper effigy. Then, he returned to the Immortal Du Sect.

　　Then, he used his spiritual will to communicate with Ao Yi and ask about the changes in the four seas when he was in seclusion. He also told Ao Yi about the Deity Positions that the Heavenly Courts had given him. He asked Ao Yi to inform the dragon race in advance and ask them to confirm the selected dragons.

　　His Majesty’s decree should be ready soon.

　　When he returned to the Immortal Du Sect later, he used the paper effigy to pay a visit to the Jade Emperor and visit the Hall of Enlightenment.

　　The third thing… Li Changshou took the initiative to contact his junior sister.

　　He was worried that Ling’e would rush to become an immortal and undergo the Tribulation Transcendence too soon.

　　However, Li Changshou did not expect to hear…

　　“Pong!” “Haha, I won! I won again!”

　　In the royal chess room that Little Qiong Peak had just renovated, Ling’e, Jiu Jiu, Jiang Lin’er, and Xiong Lingli were laughing and chatting non-stop. They did not seem to be worried at all. Li Changshou was rendered speechless. If not for the fact that Ling’e’s cultivation level was already at the seventh stage of the Dao Requital realm, which was similar to what Li Changshou had expected, he would have really jumped out and given Ling’e a different form of education.

　　Aunt-Master Jiu Jiu steadily entered the Heaven Immortal realm and became a member of the high-level foodies of Little Qiong Peak. Her cultivation level was second only to his Little Grandmaster Jiang Lin’er. Li Changshou took the opportunity to send a voice transmission to Ling’e. “I’m back. I’m fine. Don’t worry.”

　　Ling’e widened her eyes and subconsciously stood up. In her excitement, she flipped the chair behind her and raised her hand to cover her cherry lips. She turned around and searched for Li Changshou. Li Changshou said, “We’re still on the way. Don’t expose yourself. Continue playing.”

　　Jiu Jiu was also puzzled. “Ling’e, what’s wrong with you? Have you run out of Spirit Stones? Aunt-Master will just give you some. Don’t cry!”

　　“N-nothing.”

　　Ling’e quickly calmed down and grumbled, “Senior Brother has been in seclusion for so long. I even heard an illusion just now. I thought he was calling me.” Jiu Jiu chuckled and winked. “Do you miss him too much?”

　　Ling’e blushed, but she nodded slightly and acknowledged it openly with a nod. Jiu Jiu actually did not continue teasing her.

　　Jiang Lin’er touched her cards and consoled her. “After becoming an immortal, you will naturally be in seclusion for a long time. The Dao companions of Qi Refinement cultivators cannot be like the couples in the mortal world who spend all day and night together.”

　　Xiong Lingli nodded. “Moreover, the couples in the mortal world would want to knock their children unconscious every night. They are different from the Dao companions in the mountains!”

　　Jiu Jiu and Jiang Lin’er laughed when they heard that. On the other hand, Ling’e blinked and looked confused. Li Changshou listened for a while and felt much better. He retracted his immortal senses and closed the paper effigy. His mind returned to his main body. I should go back first.

　　To be safe, Li Changshou summoned a paper effigy and controlled it before carefully exiting the deserted island.

　　The paper effigy’s appearance was that of a young girl. She used the Water Escape to rush north-west. That made… the pair of sisters who were secretly watching the place tilt their heads.

　　“Is it him?”

　　“This is an incarnation. It must be those paper effigies. His main body should be hidden among them.”

　　“Go, let’s wait for him at the front. Did you get the Dragon Binding Rope?”

　　“Yes, yes.”

　　“Remember, you must attack with all your might later. This fellow is very sly. If you’re not careful, he will slip away.” “Yes! Yes!”