Bai He, the young apprentice, received the Saint's Token and successively visited Five Dragon Mountain and Putuo Mountain to deliver the treasures bestowed by the Saint to two of his master uncles.

Although both master uncles were both surprised and delighted, they were also exceedingly polite to him, inviting him earnestly to stay for tea. His attitude made him feel quite honored.

However, he did not dare to delay any further, so he revealed his True Body and hurriedly set out on his way, soon arriving at an Immortal Mountain.

This Immortal Mountain was shrouded in mist and clouds, with colorful auroras stretching across the sky, emanating an aura of mystery and deep unfathomability.

This was the Daoist cultivation ground of Yu Ding, who ranked ninth among the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect, and it was also one of the most blessed and illustrious Immortal Mountains within the Three Realms.

The name Yuquan Mountain was bestowed because the mountain springs that meandered like rainbows in their twists and turns.

Such a blessed Immortal Mountain is not normally visible in the Human World.

It's not just that ordinary mortals cannot find it, even True Immortals could not locate it.

Only those with profound fortune and destiny could be drawn by karmic forces to gain entry into the Immortal Mountain and to meet the true master.

As a young apprentice under the Saint, Bai He naturally possessed profound fortune, and he quickly arrived within a Grotto Heaven.

The mountains within this Grotto Heaven were exceptionally beautiful, with colorful auroras engulfing the sky.

At a glance, flocks of Immortal Cranes soared into the azure sky; carp in brilliant colors jumped like dragons through the gates.

Rare and exotic birds and beasts playfully romped around; yao grasses and strange flowers of dazzling colors blossomed; groups of elves danced lightly among the flowers...

Ancient mythical beings, like the thousand-year-old He Shou and the hundred-thousand-year-old ginseng kings, also took on the appearance of children, roaming within the dense forests.

Countless auspicious scenes and various signs of good fortune.

From a distance, a thousand-foot-high silver waterfall fell from the peak, like the Milky Way in reverse, with its thunderous roar sounding like a stampede of ten thousand horses - a sight both magnificent and splendid.

A young man of great stature was standing underneath the waterfall in the Cold Pool, withstanding the tremendous force of the falling water to toughen his body.

This young man was over eight feet tall, with a handsome and rugged profile. He was topless, revealing his well-defined musculature that gave off a strong sense of masculinity.

Just as Bai He was about to step forward and pay his respects, he noticed the ripples glimmering on the surface of the Cold Pool.

One after another, strange fish swam in the water. They had the appearance of serpents with twin wings, four eyes, and dark bodies as thick as a child's arm. On the bodies of these fish, faint blue thunderbolts shimmered, clearly visible even in the daylight!

It really was a rare spectacle that he used these bizarre fish to toughen his body.

At this moment, a gentle voice rang out.

"Why has the junior apprentice come?"

Bai He returned to his senses and looked in the direction of the voice.

He could see on the distant peak, there grew an ancient pine with a luxuriant canopy, where radiance spiraled around.

The green pine needles were crystal clear.

There sat a middle-aged Daoist on a slab of blue stone under the ancient pine. He wore a green, pine-patterned Daoist robe, his face was clean-shaven, appearing very refined and scholarly.

On the stone platform in front of him was a chessboard filled with black and white pieces, seemingly engaged in a game against an unseen opponent.

Bai He hurriedly flew forward and respectfully bowed, saying: "Junior apprentice pays respects to Master Uncle! Master Uncle Yu Ding, Master has a decree!"

Yu Ding held a chess piece in his hand and asked, "What instructions does our Master have?"

Bai He quickly presented the Saint's Token, manifesting the Saint's Divine Power to shield the Heavenly Mechanism within this Grotto Heaven, before he solemnly spoke to Yu Ding:

"Master has ordered me to inform Master Uncle that it is time for our brother Yang Jian to descend the mountain."

Yu Ding listened, his expression unchanged.

"I am already aware of this matter. You go back and report to our Master that after some time, when Yang Jian's Mystical Skill has reached the eighth turn, I will let him descend the mountain."

"This..."

Bai He hesitated for a moment before replying in a low voice: "Master Uncle, it is Master's will that Yang Jian must descend the mountain immediately…"

Yu Ding put the chess piece down and furrowed his brows, questioning, "Why such urgency?"

Bai He pondered for a moment before he softly said: "Master Uncle is unaware, but recently, several Master Uncles suffered greatly at the hands of Yu Yuan, having even the Dragon Escape Stake and the Glazed Bottle snatched away…"

"Is that so?!"

Yu Ding's eyes widened in disbelief.

After a moment of contemplation, he realized, "Is it then Master's intention to have Yang Jian rise quickly to counter Yu Yuan?"

Bai He did not answer, but in a certain sense, it was an answer.

Yu Ding sighed softly.

He knew the day would come when he took Yang Jian as his disciple.

He did not accept the disciple on a whim, but rather, it was by the decree of Yuanshi Tianzun that he went to rescue Yang Jian and his sister Yang Chan.

Subsequently, he followed the instruction and sent Yang Chan to Taixu Heaven to be looked after by Nuwa Saint, and brought Yang Jian back to Yuquan Mountain.

After witnessing his Immortal Techniques, without surprise, Yang Jian knelt and became his disciple.

On that day, he accepted a promising disciple!

Yuanshi Tianzun also had Bai He deliver the Eight-Nine Profound Skill.

The Eight-Nine Profound Skill is the supreme Dharma Divine Skill of the Chan Sect, mysteriously profound!

Once cultivated to the Nine Revolutions, it peels away the Acquired negativity, revealing the Innate True Yang, and refines the inborn Three Souls and Seven Spirits, merging them into unity.

From then on, the Primordial Spirit remains forever gathered and undispersed, and the Cultivation itself becomes indestructible through all calamities.

Such a Divine Skill, even Yu Ding could not help but covet when he saw it, but after several attempts, he found that he was utterly incapable of cultivating it.

For this Divine Skill demands an extremely high quality of the physical body, and even his own foundation was just a bit lacking.

And at that time, Yang Jian, who was not yet ten, was able to learn any skill upon first practice, mastering it immediately.

Back then, Yu Ding was overjoyed, feeling he had taken in an unparalleled prodigy as his disciple.

But now he understood.

That Eight-Nine Divine Skill was meant to be given to Yang Jian all along!

It was even possible that this divine skill was tailor-made for Yang Jian!

And the reason for doing so wasn't hard to guess.

For the Sealing God Tribulation!

Every time Yu Ding, who knew the origins of Yang Jian's life, thought of this, he couldn't help feeling a chill deep in his heart.

After sending away Bai He, Yu Ding looked at Yang Jian beneath the waterfall, his gaze flickering uncertainly.

He hesitated for a long time, but finally called out softly, "Jian'er, come up here; your master has words to share with you."

"Whoosh!"

A agile figure leaped directly up against the current, shooting out of the waterfall like an arrow, drawing an arc in the air, and landed lightly and nimbly in front of Yu Ding, his face revealing a hearty smile.

"Master, why have you called for me?"

Looking at the natural admiration in his eyes, Yu Ding internally sighed but still spoke solemnly, "I have discovered the whereabouts of your mother. Would you like to know?"

Yang Jian's expression changed abruptly, anxiously asking, "Where is my mother now? Is she safe?"

Yu Ding indifferently said, "The Heavenly Emperor did not wish others to know of your mother's violation of the heavenly laws, so he secretly suppressed her beneath Peach Mountain..."

Yang Jian's eyes revealed a burning impatience, "Where is Peach Mountain?"

"You can go to Xi Qi; the highest peak of Qi Mountain is Peach Mountain. However, Peach Mountain is formed by the power of heavenly rules; with your current strength, you still cannot open Peach Mountain."

Although Yang Jian wished he could instantly rush to Peach Mountain, being an intelligent person, he knew there was more to his master's words and immediately knelt down and kowtowed, pleading, "Master, please enlighten your disciple on the method to split the mountain!"

"Sigh."

Yu Ding let out a sigh and said, "I'm not sure I should tell you this... But, how could I stop you from wanting to rescue your mother?

Listen carefully!

Originally, when Emperor Yu controlled the floods, he mined copper from Shoushan and refined the gold of the Nine Provinces to forge a Mountain Opening Divine Axe. This axe contains Human Dao Holy Power, it is a Merit Spiritual Treasure of the Human Path; if you can find this axe, perhaps you will be able to split open Peach Mountain.

Furthermore, when you go down the mountain this time, ponder thrice before taking any action and do not act impulsively.

Remember, remember..."

"Thank you, Master, for clearing the mist for me! Your disciple will bear it in mind! After rescuing my mother, I will return to Yuquan Mountain to serve you!"

Yang Jian paid three bows and nine kowtows to thank Yu Ding, then turned around and left without hesitation, his expression resolute.

No one could stop him from splitting the mountain to save his mother!

...

Wuyi Mountain.

Early morning.

The night slowly faded, and the sky donned a light blue hue.

When the first ray of dawn pierced through the mist, Yu Yuan yawned and pushed open the grand doors of the Treasure Hall, letting the fresh air of the Secluded Valley replace the heavy scent that had accumulated for seven or eight days and nights.

He stood outside, wearing only black trousers, his robust and well-proportioned upper body shimmering with a crystalline luster under the golden morning light.

Without dust or blemish, radiance arises naturally.

He took out a Jade Bottle and rinsed his mouth with the Spiritual Spring water, then puffed his cheeks to spray it out.

Afterward, he changed into a new Daoist robe and turned back into his Treasure Hall.

"My prince."

Seeing Yu Yuan enter, Bai Ling, who had just gotten up and changed into a red outfit, approached, proffering her lips.

Yu Yuan slightly furrowed his brows, cautiously reminding her, "One should rinse one's mouth in the morning."

Bai Ling rolled her beautiful eyes at him, both annoyed and coquettish.

Since she had carelessly lost the battle last night, this heartless prince had been rejecting her kisses, truly irritating her to no end.

"Cough cough, let's talk seriously."

Yu Yuan sat down, and said seriously, "With the great tribulation about to begin, you're not a disciple of a great sect, and your karmic entanglements are not deep. If you avoid to the overseas now and close your cave mansion, you should be able to avoid this calamity.

I have already found an Immortal Mountain for you in the East Sea; you can go there directly."

"I won't go!"

Bai Ling's expression changed slightly, and she rejected the idea without a second thought, "The great tribulation is approaching and your side is where help is needed most. Without me watching over them, the Fox Clan will certainly defy your orders in disguise...

Besides, to go through the tribulation with you is a fortunate matter for me!"

Yu Yuan nodded slightly, not surprised by her decision.

After all, they knew each other thoroughly.

He wasn't testing her with his words, but truly wanted Bai Ling to avoid this Sealing God Tribulation.

After all, she had already attained the Golden Immortal Dao Fruit, and the tribulation had nothing to do with her; she shouldn't be wading through these muddy waters with him any longer.

At that moment, he felt a slight sensation in his heart, and reached for a Sound Transmission Treasure Pearl.

Crushing it, he soon revealed the petite and exquisite figure of Long Ji, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

She whispered secretively, "Immortal, come quickly to Linhuan Pass—your disciple seems to have been bewitched!"

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