Chapter 124 Senior Brother
From the outside, the Hefang Mountain looked only about 800 feet high, but Chen Qingniu took Wang Xuan for an hour to walk around, explaining the functions and taboos of each area as they walked.
Chen Qingniu pointed to the palace halfway up the mountain and saw several boys coming out and bowing to the two men.
"This is where several worshippers live. They practice meditation on weekdays and don't like to be disturbed, so it's better not to barge in if you have nothing to do."
He Fangshan also has his own worshippers, some of whom are good at refining weapons or alchemy, and some are masters of formations, and most of them have reached the first level of True Immortal.
These worshippers were originally independent cultivators, but they followed He Laoliu to settle here and serve Xianwu Mountain in order to obtain protection and cultivation resources.
In a valley on the mountainside, surrounded by clouds and mist, one could hear bursts of beast roars. Wang Xuan saw a flying bird with golden wings spread and a very clumsy wild elephant. They were in the same area but did not fight over territory.
"That is the Spirit Beast Area, where some spirit beasts are domesticated. Some are used as battle pets, and some are specially raised for food. I remember there was also a dragon, a celestial demon. Third Senior Brother has always wanted to subdue it, but has not been able to do so."
The disciples of the mountain gate all like to raise combat pets, which can be used for fighting and guarding the mountain gate, and can also be used as mounts.
"You can't just barge in here. You need to carry a token, otherwise it will trigger the formation restriction. Because there are many immortal medicines planted here, the defense is strict."
Miraculous medicines and elixirs can be used to make elixirs and are important practice resources for practitioners.
A pill can sometimes directly help a cultivator break through a realm, or recover from injuries, or speed up the practice of martial arts.
Walking from the top of the mountain to the bottom, Wang Xuan discovered that the area he saw was far larger than the area the mountain should have. This should be due to the space formation.
There are formations everywhere on the mountain. If you want to force your way in, you will probably be easily trapped and lost in them, or directly killed by the attacking formations.
When you walk to the foot of the mountain and look up, you will see layer upon layer of clouds and fog. When you look into the distance, there is no obstruction to your vision and you can see the mountains rising from the ground, some high and some low.
"Let's go. I'll show you where my senior brothers live." Chen Qingniu rode the wind, looking so carefree and unrestrained that he really had the freedom of an immortal.
Wang Xuan, on the other hand, was unable to fly and could only run on his legs. Fortunately, he was strong enough and could jump a hundred meters away. Soon, he could see the mountains ten miles away.
The mountain is indeed high, and the vegetation is dense and lush, but the specific scenery cannot be seen clearly. I guess it is blocked by the formation.
"This is the Zhutian Peak of Senior Brother. There are quite a few people on it, and they all obey Senior Brother's orders.
Now the eldest brother who is at the first level of the True Immortal Realm is already a hundred years old. Although he is still considered a young generation, there is a huge gap between us and him. "
Wang Xuan agreed with Chen Qingniu's words. Although they were all He Fang's disciples, he had accepted them for decades. Age did not represent cultivation level, but the time spent practicing was often the basis of cultivation level.
"Senior Brother Wu Zhutian has already reached the realm of True Immortal. I think if he meets a child with good talent, he will also accept him as a disciple and expand the Xianwu Mountain." Wang Xuan said.
"Yes, that's right. A True Immortal of the First Realm is already qualified to accept disciples in Xianwu Mountain." Chen Qingniu smiled, "My eldest brother's Taoist partner, Fairy Qingfeng, has been married to my eldest brother for many years. I don't know when they will have a child. I estimate that accepting a disciple will happen before the child is born."
Once one's cultivation level reaches a high level, it is not impossible to conceive a child, but it is indeed difficult. It requires more time and effort, and one has to work hard day and night.
This was something Wang Xuan didn't know. He didn't expect that his senior brother already had a Taoist partner. After thinking about it, he felt that this was a very normal thing.
Most of the True Immortals are already over a hundred years old. At this age, even if they are cultivators, they have already arranged their marriage or found a Taoist partner.
Of course, there are also monks who have been single all their lives. They are focused on their practice and have no intention of looking for women or passing on their family line. They believe that it is good for a person to live until the end of time.
If you are single based on your own strength, why would you want to find a partner?
As immortals, some worldly concepts have long been unable to bind them.
"It seems that my sister-in-law is on the mountain right now. I wonder what kind of person Fairy Qingfeng is." Wang Xuan asked curiously. "My eldest senior brother is here too. He entered the realm of true immortal ten years ago and has been contemplating the world and consolidating his cultivation. Sometimes he would sit there for several months, which made my sister-in-law worried."
Wang Xuan said: "In that case, I will not bother them. I will pay a formal visit to them after I become their disciple."
"That's good." Chen Qingniu also knew that the time of a true immortal was indeed precious.
The second senior brother, Hou Zaohua, is at the peak of the Jade Platform, the so-called ladder to heaven to build the Immortal Platform. He is already striving for the realm of True Immortal and has a very good talent.
The third senior brother Wan Futu is at the Divine Infant realm. He is not at the mountain gate, but in the federal army. It is unknown in which star field he is carrying out a mission. He is also a person with a general star on his shoulder.
Three days passed while Wang Xuan was staying there. During these three days, there was no sign of He Fang. Fourth Senior Sister also did not leave the house. Only Fifth Senior Brother Zhou Wu and Sixth Senior Brother Chen Qingniu often appeared.
"Alas, I went to my senior sister's mountain yesterday, wanting to pay her a visit, but she ignored me and no one opened the formation, leaving me with a cold shoulder."
Chen Qingniu has really gone a little crazy recently, and has been pursuing the Fourth Senior Sister relentlessly. Unfortunately, the Fourth Senior Sister is not interested in him, and his heart cannot be warmed no matter what he does. He naturally likes quietness.
"It's better to turn back when you know it's difficult. Fourth Senior Sister isn't easily moved. Doing this will only make her disgusted. It's better to take it slow and prepare for a long battle." Wang Xuan suggested.
But Chen Qingniu shook his head: "No, I must use my passionate heart to move her!" He clenched his fists and vowed.
Wang Xuan was speechless. He had wanted to visit his own mountain, called Black and White Mountain, these days. However, Zhou Wu said that the place was being renovated, with formations being arranged and palaces being built. Once it was successful, he would give him a surprise.
"Okay." All Wang Xuan could do was wait.
He Laoliu stood on the top of the mountain, overlooking the land. He looked at the other two mountains from afar and said to the young man beside him, "Lao San, you're back."
Wan Futu has a handsome face, with two-foot-long hair tied in a bun, and wearing a Taoist robe. He looks like a person who cultivates his body and mind. However, those who are familiar with him know that this is just the surface. The blood on his hands is unimaginable.
Some people in the outside world called him "Blood Pagoda" because he buried many lives with his own hands.
"Master has called me, how dare I neglect it. I heard that I will have another junior fellow apprentice. I wonder what kind of young man he is." Wan Futu smiled.
"Not bad, right? You're just a casual cultivator, but you've got some opportunities. You've gained four-color nine-foot luck during your trip to another world. Who knows, maybe in a hundred years I'll be on par with you." He Laoliu said calmly.
Wan Futu said: "This evaluation is really high. It seems that I have to work hard on my training, otherwise I will be overtaken by my junior brother and lose face."
“You want to prove your truth through killing. Although you are loved by the Origin, you have made too many enemies. You must be careful when you are out there.
When it comes to realms, it’s not the faster the better, just let it go naturally.”
Wan Futu nodded. He naturally knew that the master was talking about the eldest and second senior brothers. The two had always been competing. The eldest senior brother felt that as the eldest disciple, his cultivation should naturally be higher, while the second senior brother felt that he had better talent and aimed to surpass the eldest senior brother.
As a result, over the past few decades, each one of them practiced faster than the other. Every time the second senior brother wanted to break through by force, he was suppressed by He Fang and was forced to accumulate enough foundation before breaking through.
"Will the ceremony of accepting disciples be held tomorrow? There should be quite a few people in the auditorium. After all, they still have to give face to the master." Wan Futu said with a smile.
He Laoliu showed no sadness or joy, and seemed to not care at all: "Come if you want, it's just a process."
Having said that, rules are rules. Without going through this ceremony, Wang Xuan would not be considered a true disciple of Xianwu Mountain, and he would not be able to pass down his skills.
(End of this chapter)