I Shall Be Everlasting In the World of Immortals 314

## Chapter 310: Fortune Returns

Over the next month, the female cultivators of the Xuan Yin Pavilion scattered across the various immortal cities gradually returned.

The oasis buzzed with activity as they rebuilt the damaged mountain gate and strengthened the formations. The place had gained a lot of life.

The new sect’s grand relocation celebration was scheduled to take place as planned. After all, invitations had already been sent to all the relevant forces.

Due to the sandstorm’s cover, no enemies survived. The details of that day’s battle remained unclear to the various forces.

Even the news of White Fairy’s demise was currently known only within the Xuan Yin Pavilion.

On the eve of the relocation celebration, a True Dan female cultivator returned to Xuan Yin Pavilion.

She was a forty-something-year-old woman with a face etched with the trials of time. There was a hint of worldly experience about her, a stark contrast to the refined aura of the likes of Ni Yue and Jiang Fairy.

Ni Yue Fairy respectfully called her “Sister Shu.”

This Sister Shu was the oldest True Dan elder in the Xuan Yin Pavilion. She was responsible for the operations of the Miao Yin Lou (Beauty Pavilion) across various immortal cities.

The Xuan Yin Pavilion’s prosperous business in Feng Yuan Nation, which continuously provided a stream of Spirit Stone resources, was a testament to her efforts.

Ni Yue Fairy specifically introduced Sister Shu to Lu Chang’an.

To Lu Chang’an, Sister Shu felt like a worldly madam (a woman who runs a brothel). She must have been a beauty in her youth, but now, with age and experience, she had a sense of weary weariness.

“The Xuan Yin Pavilion is fortunate to have Mr. Xu join. Otherwise, the grand relocation celebration of the new mountain gate would not have been possible.”

Sister Shu’s voice was hoarse and not very pleasant. She did not know Lu Chang’an was a True Dan Grand Cultivator. Instead, she thought he was just an ordinary True Dan, a third-tier alchemist.

This secret was kept strictly between Ni Yue and Jiang Fairy within the Xuan Yin Pavilion.

“Elder Shu is too kind. Xu admires Ni Yue Fairy’s talent. My actions are merely a small contribution.”

Lu Chang’an spoke with humility and a gentle smile. He replaced the previous Eastern Xi, adopting the identity of someone admiring Ni Yue Fairy, joining the Xuan Yin Pavilion as a guest alchemist.

Such a reason was common in the outside world. Many guest cultivators joined the Xuan Yin Pavilion because they admired a particular female cultivator there, even receiving marriage proposals or promises.

Countless people admired and even fawned over Ni Yue Fairy.

Upon hearing this, Ni Yue Fairy, with a glance her sister could not see, rolled her clear eyes and lightly scolded Lu Chang’an.

After their dream-like kiss, she thought Lu Chang’an, having tasted the sweetness and with the connection from their dream, would be more invested in her. She expected their relationship to deepen.

Instead, Lu Chang’an spent most of his time cultivating in seclusion. The only interest he expressed in Xuan Yin Pavilion was the sect’s stockpile of heavenly materials, such as third-tier Spirit Bamboo and materials for the Longevity Pill.

After Lu Chang’an took his leave, Sister Shu looked at Ni Yue Fairy with shock.

“Ni Yue! You gave your ‘Thousand Years of Divine Dreams’ to a True Dan Early Stage? Even if the Xuan Yin Pavilion is short of alchemy masters, why did you lower yourself like this?”

Managing all the Miao Yin Lou, Sister Shu understood women too well. Just from the way Ni Yue Fairy and Lu Chang’an looked at each other, she could tell something was going on.

“Mr. Xu has done the Pavilion a great favor. He deserves such a reward.”

Ni Yue Fairy showed no regret.

“‘Thousand Years of Divine Dreams’ can only be used once during the True Dan stage. Interacting with a high-level cultivator can yield greater benefits, helping to break through bottlenecks and overcome mental barriers.”

“Hey, you wouldn’t have fallen for this Xu fellow, would you?”

“No.”

Ni Yue Fairy pursed her lips, denying it without hesitation.

She understood what kind of person Lu Chang’an was and would never allow herself to truly fall for him. At most, she was experiencing the fondness and familiarity of the divine dream connection.

“Well, then you might as well have given ‘Thousand Years of Divine Dreams’ to this sister.”

Sister Shu was unhappy and had a tone of disapproval.

“How could you say that, sister? You were a True Dan Mid-Stage back then. Although you were seriously injured in the battle against the sect and your cultivation dropped, your level of understanding surpasses that of most True Dan Mid-Stage cultivators. It would benefit you more.”

‘Thousand Years of Divine Dreams’ doesn’t require the user to be of the opposite gender. It can be used with someone of the same sex.

However, the latter would be considered unconventional and unorthodox.

“Sister Shu! Even though Ni Yue lives alone, I’m still a normal female cultivator.”

Ni Yue Fairy’s cheeks flushed slightly as she spoke in a displeased tone.

“Ni Yue not only doesn’t regret this decision, but I feel honored.”

She did not tell her sister, nor anyone else for that matter, that the insights and benefits she gained from her ‘Thousand Years of Divine Dreams’ with Mr. Xu surpassed her expectations.

Mr. Xu was far from an ordinary True Dan Grand Cultivator. His soul was incredibly strong, surpassing any True Dan Elder Ni Yue Fairy had ever seen.

…

Half a month later, Xuan Yin Pavilion’s relocation celebration was a grand affair, with many attendees bringing gifts.

The Xuan Yin Pavilion, even more powerful than the Wan Hua Trading Company, was a powerful cultivating force in the Outer Sect Alliance.

Due to the popularity of their sound cultivators, they had many connections.

At the celebration, Lu Chang’an only made a brief appearance, not attracting much attention.

The sect’s relocation celebration was a success.

No melodramatic incidents of provocation, troublemaking, or jealousy occurred.

From an outsider’s perspective, the Xuan Yin Pavilion had suffered losses with the death of White Fairy and Eastern Xi, which undoubtedly weakened them.

However, they had gained a third-tier alchemist, who could continuously generate resources and cultivate new Fake Dan or True Dan cultivators. In the long run, it was more beneficial for the sect’s development.

Half a year later.

As Xuan Yin Pavilion’s chief guest cultivator, Lu Chang’an had adapted to his new environment in the Green Grass Oasis.

The third-tier mid-grade Spirit Vein allowed him to cultivate more smoothly.

He would occasionally listen to beautiful music, feeling joy and serenity, making his mind tranquil.

In this state, the efficiency of his cultivation in various arts increased significantly.

This was especially true for skills related to insight, such as formations, puppetry, and divination, where his efficiency increased by over 10%.

Of course, this was also because of his high status, allowing him to occasionally enjoy music from Ni Yue and Jiang Fairy, both True Dan sound cultivators.

Performing music at full capacity, harnessing the profoundness of the Sound Dao, even for True Dan cultivators, would drain their minds and could not be done frequently.

If more people listened, the effect would decrease proportionally.

Within the vast Xuan Yin Pavilion, only Lu Chang’an enjoyed this privilege. It was not applicable to everyone else.

One day, Lu Chang’an, now 238 years old, left the Green Grass Oasis mountain gate for the first time.

He went back to River Source Oasis.

He honored his promise and brought the maid, Yun Ling, with him.

Grandma Yun supported Yun Ling’s decision to join Lu Chang’an in cultivating at Xuan Yin Pavilion.

Training in a female cultivator sect, with the influence of sound cultivation, a better environment, and new experiences, would benefit Yun Ling’s growth.

Years ago, Lu Chang’an had signed a thirty-year Spirit Contract with the Mountain and Water Manor. Now, more than half of that time had passed.

Grandma Yun called upon Old Man Duan, who readily agreed to terminate the Spirit Contract with Lu Chang’an.

“Thanks to Mr. Xu’s care, Niu Jie is almost a second-tier alchemist.”

Old Man Duan was very satisfied with their collaboration and expressed his gratitude.

Niu Jie was one of the three medicinal apprentices he initially gave to Lu Chang’an. He had good talent for alchemy and was diligent and reliable.

Now, Niu Jie, a Qi Refining Ninth Stage cultivator, was less than forty years old and could already refine some second-tier pills, although his success rate was low.

“This kid is a gem. I was just fortunate to be there for him.”

Lu Chang’an hadn’t actually taught him much. He only occasionally guided and answered questions during his free time.

The descendants of the Li Huo lineage were not short of third-tier alchemy inheritance.

However, having inheritance texts alone was not enough. Without a master to guide them, they would struggle to reach their full potential relying solely on self-study and closed-door cultivation.

“Ling’er, don’t be sad. Xuan Yin Pavilion’s mountain gate isn’t too far from here. It will be easy to stay in contact.”

“Grandma, Ling’er will return and repay your kindness once I’ve cultivated to a higher level.”

Outside the manor, Yun Ling felt lost and said goodbye with tears in her eyes.

Old Man Duan and Grandma Yun watched as Lu Chang’an and Yun Ling left River Source Oasis on their flying carpet.

With potential threats lurking, Yun Ling’s protection by Xu, a powerful cultivator, served as a backup plan for the descendants of the Li Huo lineage.

“It’s strange. We haven’t received any news of that traitor, Fang Zhen, in the past year.”

Old Man Duan looked puzzled.

He had been worried about this for some time. He used various secret techniques to investigate, but couldn’t find any trace of Fang Zhen, as if he had vanished into thin air.

“I’ve performed divination many times in the past six months. I even sacrificed my lifespan, but still haven’t gotten any accurate readings.”

Grandma Yun looked worried.

This kind of divination result often indicated the diviner’s limited skills or that the outcome was uncertain.

“We must find out the truth. Otherwise, I won’t be able to eat or sleep soundly.”

Old Man Duan was determined to find out.

A year later, he learned about Fang Zhen’s death through the largest intelligence organization in the Outer Sect Alliance, “Yellow Sands.”

Old Man Duan tried to buy information about Fang Zhen’s cause of death, but the organization refused, citing “top-secret information, insufficient access.”

…

Lu Chang’an brought Yun Ling back to the Green Grass Oasis and settled her in the elder’s subworld in the Xuan Yin Pavilion.

Over the next three years, Xuan Yin Pavilion prospered, and the surrounding territories remained relatively peaceful.

It’s worth mentioning that during this time, the Outer Sect Alliance witnessed the emergence of a newly ascended True Dan Grand Cultivator.

And it was a stunningly beautiful woman.

That’s right. Ni Yue, the Pavilion Master, who had remained stuck at the True Dan Mid-Stage for over a hundred years, finally broke through the bottleneck and advanced to the True Dan Late Stage.

This news caused quite a stir in the Outer Sect Alliance.

In the past three hundred years, the Outer Sect Alliance had seen many True Dan female cultivators, but only Ni Yue had achieved True Dan Grand Cultivator status.

Xuan Yin Pavilion instantly became a top-tier force in the Outer Sect Alliance.

Not long ago, Xuan Yin Pavilion announced this news and held a Grand Cultivator Celebration, inviting only a select few True Dan Elders from major forces.

At the celebration, a few older True Dan Elders expressed doubts or wanted to gauge the true strength of Ni Yue Fairy, now a Late Stage Grand Cultivator.

Logically, sound cultivators of the same level were slightly weaker in battle.

During the celebration, two older True Dan Mid-Stage cultivators sparred with Ni Yue Fairy, who had recently ascended to the Late Stage.

The two True Dan Mid-Stage cultivators teamed up, but Ni Yue Fairy completely suppressed them with her sound cultivation techniques, ultimately forcing them to concede defeat.

This celebration opened the eyes of the invited True Dan Elders.

Ni Yue Fairy’s unparalleled beauty, grace, and aura as a Grand Cultivator left many male True Dan cultivators awestruck and feeling inadequate.

“Throughout the vast Outer Sect Alliance, or even the entire Feng Yuan Nation, I doubt anyone is a good match for Ni Yue Fairy.”

Ni Yue Fairy, now at the Late Stage, was noble, pure, and transcendent, inspiring awe and admiration in those who admired her, quashing any unrealistic desires.

On the night of the Grand Cultivator Celebration.

In the beautifully decorated bedroom of the Pavilion Master’s subworld, a scene unfolded that male cultivators from the outside world could not have imagined.

Ni Yue Fairy, known for her unparalleled beauty and dignified grace, had her brows furrowed, her hair dishevelled, her hairpin askew, and her ribbons scattered. Her silk robe was partially undone.

The face that could topple empires, with its enchanting beauty, was flushed a delicate shade of peony red. Her perfectly sculpted body, bent over, outlined the pristine curve of her back, her jade hand resting against the bed frame.

“Xu Lang, you suddenly come to Ni’er’s private quarters. You are so rough, not knowing how to cherish beauty.”

After a while, Ni Yue Fairy caught her breath, her melodious voice, like jade beads falling, conveyed her grievance. Her soft tone, filled with a delicate sense of helplessness, made one feel compassion.

“I am not in Ni’er’s room by chance. I am here to admire and respect the first beauty in Liang Nation, the first female cultivator of the Outer Sect Alliance, Ni Yue, the Pavilion Master, admired by thousands!”

Lu Chang’an chuckled, with a hint of teasing in his voice.

He held Ni Yue Fairy from behind, her silk robe sliding to the floor at their feet.

Actually, Ni Yue Fairy had advanced to the True Dan Late Stage two years ago, but she had not made it public.

After experiencing a deeper level of divine dream interaction, they no longer felt any pressure and had progressed naturally in the real world, their exchange becoming more intimate.

“Hmph! You men are all the same. You don’t just like a female cultivator’s beauty and temperament. You also want to conquer the power and status granted by that aura of nobility behind her.”

Ni Yue Fairy said with playful reproach and a hint of shyness.

In fact, given Ni Yue Fairy’s composure and tea-loving nature, their progress wouldn’t have been so rapid if it wasn’t for Lu Chang’an’s passivity.

Firstly, Ni Yue Fairy fulfilled her promise of repaying her debt, partly to keep Lu Chang’an with her.

Secondly, Jiang Fairy had secretly developed feelings for Lu Chang’an, visiting him several times and performing dances for him. Lu Chang’an did not refuse.

To prevent Jiang Fairy from falling for him and suffering heartbreak, Ni Yue Fairy took the initiative and sacrificed herself, accelerating their relationship.

To eliminate Jiang Fairy’s thoughts, Ni Yue Fairy, one night, after spending a tender evening with Lu Chang’an, with her hair tousled and still carrying the warmth of their intimacy, “happened” to run into Jiang Fairy, who was visiting.

Since that night, Jiang Fairy felt disheartened and gave up.

…

Long after that, Ni Yue Fairy adjusted her dress, wrapped herself in a blanket, and slumped onto the bed, the vermillion dot between her brows reflecting pain.

Lu Chang’an stretched and said casually:

“Ni Yue, I’m going back to the Dao Protecting Alliance to get an idea of the situation in the Feng Yuan Nation’s cultivation war.”

“Back to the Dao Protecting Alliance? You… you are going to abandon Ni’er and leave her?”

Ni Yue Fairy, ignoring the pain, her brows tightened, on the verge of tears, grabbed Lu Chang’an’s hand.

Just a night of spring love, and the next moment, he’s leaving for a foreign country.

Even though Ni Yue Fairy tried to restrain herself and not invest her heart in this relationship, she felt a chill in her heart.

Of course, Lu Chang’an had never promised her anything.

He even hinted that Xuan Yin Pavilion might just be a temporary Spirit Vein abode for him.

His future direction would depend on the situation in the cultivation world.

“Xu is just going to check out the situation.”

Lu Chang’an comforted her in a gentle voice.

“Ni Yue is a stunning beauty. You can’t find someone like me anywhere in the surrounding nations. How could I easily abandon you?”

“I’ll take your word for it!”

Ni Yue Fairy’s eyes softened with tenderness. Her dewy face, still warm from their intimacy, rested against Lu Chang’an’s chest.

No matter what, Xu had given her two firsts, unforgettable experiences.

Xu’s physical prowess was out of sync with his refined appearance, bringing her both pain and pleasure.

If possible, she wouldn’t refuse to stay with him, working together to elevate the Xuan Yin Pavilion to an unprecedented height.

“I’m leaving.”

Lu Chang’an touched Ni Yue’s face, her flawless features as smooth and silky as satin.

He had to admit that she was the most perfect woman he had been involved with in his three lifetimes.

To have a True Dan Grand Cultivator, a breathtakingly beautiful woman, the leader of a sect, be so tender, submissive, and even cry and beg, was something he could never have imagined in his past lives.

“Xu Lang, stay with me until dawn.”

Ni Yue Fairy’s eyes softened with affection, holding onto Lu Chang’an tightly, reluctant to let go.

It was as if she feared this parting might be forever.

…

The next morning.

Lu Chang’an quietly left Ni Yue’s bedroom and flew out of the Green Grass Oasis.

The Xuan Shui Gui and Di Yan Shu left with him.

Due to Ni Yue’s ascension to True Dan Grand Cultivator, Lu Chang’an’s subworld was now protected by a near-fourth-tier illusion formation, covering a large underground area.

This served to conceal the Di Yan Shu and Xuan Shui Gui.

If they were exposed, Xu’s disguise would likely fall apart.

The identity of the Turtle Talisman Master, not unknown in the Liang Nation cultivation world, would surely be recognized by Ni Yue Fairy.

Two months later.

At the age of 241, Lu Chang’an crossed the vast, endless, flying sand barrier and reached the edge of the desert.

He was nearing the Liang Nation cultivation world.

Lu Chang’an left Liang Nation’s cultivation world at the age of 212.

Counting the time, the demonic invasion war had been going on for almost thirty years.

This didn’t include the thirty-plus years of the demonic war that had begun while he was a guest elder in the Golden Cloud Valley.

Combined, the demonic invasion war had been raging for sixty years!

After coming to Feng Yuan Nation, Lu Chang’an had contacted Liang Nation every ten years to release Zhou Qing Xuan’s Gu worm restriction.

The first time was when he received news of Zhao Si Yao’s death, prompting him to return a year earlier.

The second time, during his intense cultivation period before reaching True Dan Mid-Stage, was not mentioned in detail.

The first two times, the demonic forces, under the command of the Beast King Valley, had been steadily advancing with no major turning points.

At that time, the demonic invasion had already erupted in Feng Yuan Nation.

Now, ten years had passed.

Lu Chang’an had a hunch and had done some calculations. He was certain that the situation in the demonic invasion war had significantly changed.

“Sixty years of demonic invasion war, it’s about time for a decisive victory or defeat.”

Lu Chang’an muttered to himself.

As in the previous two trips, Lu Chang’an’s real body did not enter the Dao Protecting Alliance.

He hid beneath the sand, controlling his puppet clone, and entered Liang Nation’s cultivation world.

After several days.

The puppet assassin clone reached the Zhou family, the family of Beast Taming, and released the Gu worm restriction on Grand Elder Zhou Qing Xuan.

Familiar with the process, the puppet assassin arrived at Zhou Qing Xuan’s bedroom at night and met with her.

“This one greets ‘Black Falcon’ from the Green Dragon Alliance.”

Zhou Qing Xuan bowed respectfully. She was still the same young girl, clad in a pale yellow gown, with delicate features, a bright and charming demeanor.

“My lord calculated that the demonic war in the Dao Protecting Alliance will have major changes. You go first and report the general intelligence…”

The cloaked assassin, “Black Falcon,” spoke in a hoarse, gloomy voice.

“Please inform my lord and Black Falcon that the demonic invasion war has indeed seen drastic changes. It all began three years ago…”

Zhou Qing Xuan obediently reported.

Her clear and melodious voice, shared through the puppet clone’s senses, was clearly heard by Lu Chang’an at the other end.

…

The Black Falcon assassin’s face beneath the hood remained calm.

At the other end, Lu Chang’an, hidden beneath the sand, was also calm at first.

“….The Jing Nation cultivation world, their son of destiny has returned!”

After listening for a moment, he was taken aback, his heart pounding.

The turning point in the demonic invasion war was beyond his expectations.

Three years ago.

Beast King Valley’s invasion had captured half of Jing Nation, a neutral cultivation country.

This was the result of years of cautious probing by the demonic forces.

In contrast, Feng Yuan Nation had lost one-fifth of its land, equivalent to the entirety of Liang Nation.

Unexpectedly, Tai Feng Trading Company, one of Jing Nation’s three major trading companies, established contact with the son of destiny who had left Jing Nation years ago to join an ancient sect in the Central Domain.

After several hundred years, this son of destiny returned, now a Nascent Soul Mid-Stage cultivator.

This person, whose Dao name is “Ling Yu True Monarch,” immediately killed a demonic True Monarch who had invaded Jing Nation, not even leaving behind a Nascent Soul Spirit.

Later, the Nascent Soul Mid-Stage Beast King Valley Sect Master arrived, furious, and reprimanded the “Ten Xuan Gate Sects” for breaking their agreement.

Ling Yu True Monarch stated: Jing Nation was his homeland. This matter was a personal grievance, unrelated to the conflict between the demonic forces and the Xuan Gate.

An unprecedented battle, shocking the entire Great Qing Eastern Domain, erupted.

Ling Yu True Monarch showcased his terrifying power to the world, severely injuring Beast King Valley’s Sect Master, a top-tier cultivator in Great Qing, and killing a fourth-tier early stage Spirit Beast.

In other words.

Ling Yu True Monarch, acting alone, had killed two Nascent Soul Early Stage fighters from Beast King Valley and critically injured the Nascent Soul Mid-Stage Sect Master.

“Ling Yu True Monarch promised that as long as the demonic Nascent Soul don’t enter Jing Nation, he wouldn’t intervene in the demonic invasion war.”

“Later, Jing Nation’s cultivation world, under the leadership of ‘Liang Shao Tian’ from the Xuan Yin Sect, united the remnants of the Tian Luo Sect, Jing Nation’s native merchant associations and sect forces, and drove back the demonic cultivators.”

Zhou Qing Xuan’s voice, shared through the puppet, echoed in Lu Chang’an’s mind.

Hearing this.

Lu Chang’an was astonished. The weakest neutral cultivation nation, Jing Nation, had actually repelled the demonic invasion first.

As expected of the son of destiny.

With just one person, he turned the tide of the demonic invasion that had lasted for sixty years.

No wonder Jing Nation had been able to remain a neutral country for so long.

Before Lu Chang’an ran away, the demonic forces captured Chen Nation and invaded Jing Nation’s border. They had been probing for years without launching a full-scale invasion.

The battle where he severely injured Beast King Valley’s Sect Master was enough to shake the Great Qing Eastern Domain.

Nascent Soul Mid-Stage was already a force of nature, standing tall in the pinnacle of Great Qing, influencing the fate of the world and controlling the lives of countless people.

“Without reaching Nascent Soul, you’re still a mere ant.”

Lu Chang’an, having experienced several lifetimes, had a profound understanding of that realm’s power.

If it were a legendary Nascent Soul Grand Cultivator, they could probably just appear and force Beast King Valley to retreat and apologize.

“Wait, why is Liang Shao Tian leading Jing Nation’s cultivation world? Where did the Tian Luo Sect’s Nascent Soul True Monarch go?”

Lu Chang’an noticed something unusual in Zhou Qing Xuan’s words.

The Tian Luo Sect’s Grand Elder was an ancestor, a descendant of Xia Wen Yue’s bloodline.

Back then, Xia Wen Yue’s father, Xie Wu Ji, using his immense power and True Dan cultivation, had come to the Xia family in Qing Sha Wan to threaten Lu Chang’an.

After Lu Chang’an reached True Dan, he hadn’t had a chance to settle the score. Xie Wu Ji was killed by the leader of the “Wu Jian Men,” the Shadowless Hall Master, which had nothing to do with him.

However, the Tian Luo Sect and the Xie family of Chen Nation blamed him, putting out a bounty for his capture.

After Chen Nation’s destruction, the Tian Luo Sect retreated to Jing Nation, and their Nascent Soul True Monarch was also there.

Logically, it shouldn’t have been Liang Shao Tian, a True Dan Late Stage cultivator, who was leading Jing Nation’s cultivation world.

Lu Chang’an immediately asked for an explanation through his puppet clone.

(End of Chapter)

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