Chapter 1155: No Tribulation

Could these sights be inner demons? Qin Sang was startled.

Becoming an immortal was his lifelong pursuit and his greatest obsession. The inner demon tribulation doesn't always conjure one's deepest fears or most painful memories; it's also very possible for it to stem from one's obsessions. It could wait for him to lower his guard before delivering a fatal blow, turning his joy into sorrow. The fact that the inner demon tribulation follows the lightning tribulation shows its danger; once lost within it, it's impossible to break free.

"Uncle-master!""Young Master Qin!"

Everyone flew to the island and saw Qin Sang sitting cross-legged. Though his body was charred black and he looked somewhat comical, he was very much alive. Unexpectedly, as they landed next to Qin Sang, he suddenly flickered backward several yards, his face filled with vigilance, as if facing a formidable enemy, and sword-light shimmered in his palm.

"Master, don't you recognize me? I'm your Little Fatty Chicken!" With Qin Sang's successful breakthrough, Fatty Chicken's attitude completely changed. Its face full of flattery, it waddled forward, eager to curry favor, but was yanked back by Bai.

"Brother Qin, do you think you're still in the inner demon tribulation and haven't emerged yet?" Bai guessed the reason. While only a moment had passed in the real world, for someone undergoing the inner demon tribulation, countless years might have passed in the illusion. Upon suddenly waking, it would be difficult to distinguish reality from illusion.

Bai motioned for everyone to step back, giving Qin Sang ample time. Qin Sang looked at the others, then down at his disheveled self, his gaze flickering. Finally, he confirmed that he wasn't in the inner demon tribulation; this was reality. He had successfully passed the tribulation! There really was no inner demon tribulation!

There was only one explanation for this situation—the Jade Buddha! Qin Sang was astonished by the Jade Buddha's immense power. He had anticipated that with the Jade Buddha's protection, the inner demons' power might be weakened, making his tribulation slightly easier. Incredibly, the Jade Buddha had completely erased the inner demon tribulation, the calamity most feared by cultivators!

"What level of treasure is the Jade Buddha, really?" Qin Sang was lost in thought. If news of this got out, the entire cultivation world would go mad. Even the rarest and most precious spiritual treasures recorded in ancient texts could, at best, only stabilize one's mind and increase the chances of a tribulation's success. He had never heard of anything that could eliminate the inner demon tribulation entirely. He had already thought highly of the Jade Buddha, but now it seemed he might have still underestimated it.

"Am I already a Nascent Soul?" Qin Sang murmured to himself, examining the Nascent Soul within his body. His eyes gradually cleared. Spiritual light flowed over his body, healing his external injuries, and he changed into a brand new daoist robe.

"Congratulations, Brother Qin, on shattering your Golden Core and forming a Nascent Soul, thus transcending into sainthood!" Bai cupped his hands in congratulation.

"Congratulations, Uncle-master!""Congratulations, Young Master Qin!""Congratulations, Master!"

Li Yufu and the three demons bowed in unison, each with their own form of address, their faces filled with joy and envy. Qin Sang smiled and nodded, looking around. He suddenly felt refreshed and renewed. Lakes, spiritual islands, flying birds, swimming fish. Everything around him was under his control! Qin Sang felt an unbounded joy in his heart. He suddenly let out a long howl heavenward, his voice shaking the clouds.

A short while later, everyone sped through the Vast Cloud Mire, returning to their cave abode. As Qin Sang had just entered the Nascent Soul stage, he still needed to enter seclusion to consolidate his cultivation.

"Uncle-master, should we hold a Nascent Soul celebration and establish a sect?" Li Yufu proactively asked.

Qin Sang shook his head and said calmly, "I still have unresolved grievances! If I hold a grand Nascent Soul ceremony now, how can I give that person the biggest surprise later? Also, my identity as the Bright Moon Demonic King must continue to be disguised. As for establishing a sect..." After a brief moment of thought, Qin Sang said, "With the Abyss of Sin still unresolved and the cultivation world in turmoil, now is not the best time. When you are out traveling, if you encounter promising talents, you can take them in and guide their cultivation for now, but do not publicly accept disciples. In the future, the sect will be called Green Goat Temple!"

Qin Sang didn't have an obsession with establishing a sect. His original intention was to take in a few disciples who could handle some mundane matters on his behalf, so he wouldn't have to do everything himself. Since Wandering Cloud Daoist had a dying wish to re-establish the Green Goat Temple, and Qin Sang had received many favors from three generations of Green Goat Temple disciples, he decided that the sect would continue under that name.

"This disciple thanks Uncle-master on behalf of my late grand-master!" Li Yufu's tiger eyes welled up with tears. He carried his grand-master's dying wish, yet he was only at the Golden Core stage of cultivation. The responsibility was enormous, heavy beyond measure. By doing this, Qin Sang essentially took over the heavy burden from him.

"No need for such formality." Qin Sang helped Li Yufu up and encouraged him, "You are the true successor of the elder. I observe that you should be able to break through to the mid-Golden Core stage soon. With your talent, there's great hope for forming a Nascent Soul. In the future, do not be distracted by external matters. Focus solely on cultivation, and form your Nascent Soul early, so I can rest assured handing the Green Goat Temple over to you and go traveling."

Having said that, Qin Sang looked at the three demons and said to Little Bai, "You don't need to come back with me. Go back to the Thousand Mountain Bamboo Sea now and tell Daoist Liu the good news. I will temporarily remain at the Primordial Mirage Sect to cultivate in seclusion. If anything major happens, send me a message."

"As you command!" The three demons reluctantly bid farewell to Qin Sang and returned to the Thousand Mountain Bamboo Sea.

Soon after, Qin Sang and Li Yufu arrived near the Primordial Mirage Sect. Li Yufu then parted ways with Qin Sang, returning to his cave abode alone. That cave abode was suitable for Golden Core cultivators, but it seemed a bit humble for a Nascent Soul Ancestor. Fortunately, Qin Sang held an elder's token for the Primordial Mirage Sect, allowing him free access, so he wasn't in a hurry to find a new abode. It would be even better if he could see Senior Sister Qing Jun.

Li Yufu returned and told Tan Yien and the other person the good news. There's no need to mention how excited the three of them were.

Primordial Mirage Sect.

Qin Sang concealed his cultivation, disguising himself as a Golden Core cultivator, and arrived at the mountain gate. He noticed that the Primordial Mirage Sect's defenses were much stricter than usual.

"Who goes there!" A team of disciples flew out from the mountain gate and stopped Qin Sang. Sensing the fluctuations from Qin Sang's body, the disciples' expressions stiffened. When they clearly saw the token in Qin Sang's hand, their faces immediately filled with panic. They hastily activated the great formation and stepped forward to bow, "Greetings, Elder Qin! This disciple was disrespectful due to ignorance. Please punish this disciple, Elder Qin!"

"You are guarding the sect. What crime have you committed? Rise." Qin Sang was in an excellent mood and naturally wouldn't make things difficult for these disciples.

Entering the Primordial Mirage Sect, Qin Sang paused and asked, "Is the Ancestor within the mountain gate?"

"Reporting to Elder Qin, to this disciple's knowledge, the Ancestor and the various elders went to the front lines and have not yet returned," the leading disciple replied.

Qin Sang nodded and flashed towards the inner regions of the Primordial Mirage Sect. After Qin Sang's figure disappeared into the inner regions of the Primordial Mirage Sect, the other disciples flocked around.

"Is this the legendary most mysterious Elder Qin?""He's so young! And incredibly approachable!""That's called charisma!""I heard that Elder Qin appeared out of nowhere, immediately recognized as a grand master of the late Golden Core stage, and deeply trusted by the Ancestor, who allowed him to cultivate in the inner regions. Do you think he might be the next sect master the Ancestor is grooming?""It's possible! So many elders went to this great battle, but they left behind Elder Qin, who has such high cultivation. They must want to protect him!"

... (To be continued)