Chapter 2113: No Calamity

Wuxia and Xianxia

Could these visions be inner demons? Qin Sang became wary. Achieving immortality was his lifelong pursuit, as well as his greatest obsession. The inner demon tribulation doesn't always trigger the deepest fears or most unforgettable memories; it's also highly possible for it to manifest from one's obsessions. It might wait for him to drop his guard, then deliver a fatal blow, turning joy into sorrow. The fact that the inner demon tribulation comes after the lightning tribulation shows its danger; once lost within it, one would be unable to escape.

"Senior Uncle!" "Young Master Qin!" The group flew to the island and saw Qin Sang sitting cross-legged. Although his whole body was scorched black, making him look somewhat comical, he was very much alive. Unexpectedly, just as they landed beside Qin Sang, he suddenly flickered backward several yards, watching them with extreme vigilance as if facing a formidable enemy, a sword-light flashing in his palm.

"Master, don't you recognize me? I'm your little fat chicken!" With Qin Sang's successful breakthrough, Fat Chicken's attitude had changed dramatically; its face was full of ingratiation. It waddled forward, eager to curry favor, but was seized by Bai.

"Brother Qin, do you think you're still in the inner demon tribulation and haven't come out?" Bai guessed the reason. While only an instant had passed in the real world, for someone undergoing the inner demon tribulation, countless years might have passed within the illusion. Suddenly waking up, it was hard to distinguish between reality and illusion. Bai gestured for the others to step back, giving Qin Sang ample time.

Qin Sang looked at the group, then down at his disheveled self, his gaze flickering. He finally confirmed that he wasn't in the inner demon tribulation; this was reality. He had successfully passed the tribulation! There was truly no inner demon tribulation! There was only one explanation for this: the Jade Buddha! Qin Sang was stunned by the Jade Buddha's immense power. He had anticipated that under the Jade Buddha's protection, the power of the inner demons might weaken, making his tribulation slightly easier. What was unbelievable was that the Jade Buddha had directly nullified the inner demon tribulation, the calamity most feared by cultivators!

"Just what level of treasure is this Jade Buddha?" 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 natural treasures recorded in ancient texts could at most stabilize one's mind and slightly increase the chance of success for those undergoing tribulation. He had never heard of anything that could eliminate the inner demon tribulation. He had already held the Jade Buddha in very high regard, but now it seemed he might have underestimated it.

"I'm already a Nascent Soul?" Qin Sang mumbled to himself, examining the Nascent Soul within him, his eyes gradually regaining clarity. Spiritual light flowed over his body, healing his external wounds, and he changed into a brand-new daoist robe.

"Congratulations, Brother Qin, on shattering your Golden Core and forming a Nascent Soul, achieving extraordinary status!" Bai cupped his hands in congratulation.

"Congratulations, Senior Uncle!" "Congratulations, Young Master Qin!" "Congratulations, Master!" Li Yufu and the three demons all saluted in unison, calling him by various titles, their faces filled with joy and envy.

Qin Sang nodded with a smile, looking around. He suddenly felt a renewed sense of clarity and power. The lake, the spiritual island, flying birds, swimming fish. Everything around him was within his control! Qin Sang felt an boundless exhilaration in his heart. Suddenly, he let out a long howl heavenward, its sound shaking the clouds.

A short while later, the group sped across the Cloudmist Great Marsh, 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.

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

Qin Sang shook his head and said indifferently, "I still have unfinished grudges! If I hold a Nascent Soul grand ceremony now, how will I be able to give that person the biggest surprise later? Also, the identity of Demon King Brightmoon must continue to be disguised. As for establishing a sect..." After a slight pause, Qin Sang said, "The Sin Abyss is not yet settled, and the cultivation world is in turmoil. Now is not the best time. When you go out to travel, if you encounter promising talents, you can take them in first and guide their cultivation, but don't openly accept disciples for now. In the future, the sect will be named Qingyang Temple!"

Qin Sang had no obsession with establishing a sect. His original intention was to take in a few disciples so that they could handle some trivial matters, allowing him to avoid doing everything himself. Since Yun Youzi had a dying wish to re-establish Qingyang Temple, and Qin Sang had received many favors from three generations of Qingyang Temple disciples, he decided that the sect would continue under that name in the future.

"This disciple thanks Senior Uncle on behalf of my Grandmaster!" Li Yufu's fierce eyes were filled with tears. He carried his Grandmaster's dying wish, yet he only had a Golden Core stage cultivation. The responsibility was immense, heavy as a thousand jun. Qin Sang's action was equivalent to taking the heavy burden off his shoulders.

"No need for such formality." Qin Sang helped Li Yufu up and encouraged him, "You are the true successor of the senior. From what I see, you should be able to break through to the middle Golden Core stage soon. With your talent, there's great hope for you to reach the Nascent Soul stage. From now on, do not be distracted by external matters. Focus on cultivation and form your Nascent Soul early, so I can rest assured handing Qingyang Temple over to you and go traveling."

After speaking, Qin Sang looked at the three demons and said to Bai, "You don't need to come back with me. Go back to the Thousand Mountains Bamboo Sea now and tell Fellow Daoist Liu the good news. I will temporarily stay at Yuanzhen Gate for secluded cultivation. If anything major happens, send me a message."

"Understood!" The three demons reluctantly bid farewell to Qin Sang and returned to the Thousand Mountains Bamboo Sea.

Soon after, Qin Sang and the two arrived near Yuanzhen Gate. Li Yufu then separated from them and returned to his own cave abode. That cave abode was suitable for Golden Core stage cultivators, but it seemed a bit humble for a Nascent Soul Grandmaster. Fortunately, Qin Sang held an elder's token from Yuanzhen Gate, allowing him free entry and exit, so he wasn't in a hurry to find a new cave abode. It would be even better if he could see Senior Sister Qingjun.

When Li Yufu returned and told Tan Yien and the other person the good news, it goes without saying how excited the three of them were.

Yuanzhen Gate. Qin Sang concealed his cultivation, disguised himself as a Golden Core cultivator, and arrived at the mountain gate. He noticed that Yuanzhen Gate'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 aura from Qin Sang, the disciples stiffened. When they clearly saw the token in Qin Sang's hand, their faces immediately filled with panic. They hastily activated the grand formation, then stepped forward to bow, "Greetings, Elder Qin! This disciple was blind and ignorant. Please punish me, Elder Qin!"

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

Stepping into Yuanzhen Gate, 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 line and have not returned since." The leading disciple replied.

Qin Sang nodded and flashed towards Yuanzhen Gate's forbidden grounds.

After Qin Sang's figure disappeared into Yuanzhen Gate's forbidden grounds, the other disciples flocked around. "Is that the legendary, most mysterious Elder Qin?" "He's so young! And incredibly approachable!" "That's called having a captivating presence!" "I heard that Elder Qin appeared out of nowhere, becoming a great master of the late Golden Core stage as soon as he showed up, deeply trusted by the Ancestor, who even allowed him to cultivate in the forbidden grounds. Do you think he might be the next sect master the Ancestor is training?" "It's possible! So many elders went to this war, yet Elder Qin, with such high cultivation, was left behind. They must want to protect him!"