bookbashuk Chapter 310 Everything is ready, ascend to the Great Ascension!
Chapter 310 Everything is ready, ascend to the Great Ascension!
Chapter 310 Everything is ready, ascend to the Great Thousand World!
Half a month later, at the Starfall Pavilion.
Compared to Lu Yu's grand wedding held in the Ancient Realm that shook the continent, the wedding at Xingyun Pavilion may not be as large in scale, but it is even more festive and lively.
Before the gates of Xingyun Pavilion, lanterns and colorful decorations adorned every corner, and festive red silk and brocade filled the air with melodious music and the faint fragrance of herbs.
Lu Yu and his group arrived without making a fuss, but when he stepped through the mountain gate, the surroundings inevitably fell silent for a moment. Many subtle yet shocked gazes quietly fell upon him.
"It's His Majesty the Emperor! He's finally here!"
"I've heard that His Majesty the Emperor and the current Young Master Xiao Yan grew up together, their bond is like brothers. How could His Majesty not attend Young Master Xiao Yan's wedding?"
"Judging from His Majesty's demeanor, he is even more unfathomable than rumored. Although there is no trace of oppressive aura emanating from him, even looking directly at him makes one's heart tremble—"
Amidst the hushed whispers, someone called out, "Brother Lu!"
A clear, cheerful shout came from not far away.
Dressed in a bright red wedding robe, Xiao Yan, looking even more dashing, strode out of the main hall, followed closely by Yao Chen, Venerable Feng, and other core figures of the Starfall Pavilion, all with smiles on their faces.
Xiao Yan's gaze immediately locked onto Lu Yu, his heartfelt joy almost overflowing: "You've finally arrived! Please come in, Xingyun Pavilion is truly radiant today!"
Lu Yu smiled warmly and patted Xiao Yan's shoulder familiarly: "Brother Yan, congratulations. Today is your wedding day, and as your elder brother, I naturally have to come and ask for a cup of celebratory wine."
With a flick of his wrist, a warm, smooth white jade box appeared in his palm.
The jade box, no bigger than the palm of your hand, exudes a vibrant and refreshing vitality. Its surface shimmers with a subtle emerald glow, as if a condensed forest is sealed within.
"Here you are, a wedding gift."
He handed the jade box to Xiao Yan, his tone casual yet solemn, "I know you've become quite skilled in alchemy, and ordinary cultivation techniques and pills probably won't catch your eye. This might be of some help to you."
Xiao Yan took the jade box with both hands. The moment his fingertips touched the box, the technique within his body, which had fused with the essence of various strange fires, began to tremble slightly on its own, and an indescribable desire arose spontaneously.
His expression hardened, and he carefully lifted the lid of the box.
There was no dazzling light or surge of energy as expected; only a fist-sized, warm, jade-like emerald green flame floated quietly.
The flames appeared peaceful, but within them seemed to contain boundless vitality. Each slight flicker caused the wood-attribute energy in the surrounding world to resonate joyfully.
"This is—the Flame of Life?!" Yao Chen exclaimed in shock.
Xiao Yan's hand holding the jade box trembled slightly, and he suddenly looked up at Lu Yu: "Brother Lu, this is too precious!"
Lu Yu smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Take it. I already have the Emperor Flame, so the Flame of Life is no longer of much use to me. But you will find it useful, whether you're refining pills or cultivating medicinal herbs in the future."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over Tang Huo'er as she gracefully approached, his smile deepening: "On this auspicious wedding day, this flame, imbued with the power of life, is also my blessing for your future—may you live long and prosper together."
Xiao Yan's heart warmed, and he nodded emphatically, carefully putting away the jade box: "Brother Lu, thank you!"
Yao Chen, standing to the side, was filled with gratification. This old man, who had once guided Lu Yu in alchemy, was deeply moved as he looked at the profound bond between his two most outstanding "disciples."
"Alright, everyone, stop standing there."
A clear yet authoritative voice rang out. Xiao Xuan had arrived at some point, dressed in a blue robe, exuding an extraordinary air.
He nodded slightly to Lu Yu, sensing the more restrained and profound aura emanating from the other man than before. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes as he thought to himself, "Has he broken through again?"
"This aura... it's probably more than just an ordinary Dou Di, isn't it?"
Such a thought flashed through his mind, and then he turned his gaze to the protagonist of today's event.
His tone was gentle yet tinged with satisfaction: "Today is Yan'er's big day. The auspicious time has arrived, please take your seats."
With Xiao Xuan, the former patriarch of the Xiao clan and now a half-emperor, speaking, the atmosphere in the room became even more solemn and festive. Everyone smiled and responded, taking their seats in an orderly fashion.
The wedding proceeded smoothly in a lively and warm atmosphere. Lu Yu was led to the head seat, where he sat with Xiao Xuan, Yao Chen, Venerable Feng, and others.
Amidst the clinking of glasses, watching Xiao Yan and Tang Huo'er complete their ceremony with everyone's blessings, seeing the satisfaction in Yao Chen's eyes, and noticing the rare relaxation in Xiao Xuan's brows, Lu Yu felt at peace.
With this matter settled, my old friends have all gone their separate ways. He too should now head to a wider world.
A few days later, at the Lingbao Pavilion in Zhongzhou, in the quiet room on the top floor.
Lu Yu stood by the window, looking down at the bustling Lingbao Pavilion headquarters below. Sunlight streamed through the crystal windowpane, casting dappled shadows on his dark robes.
Not far behind him, a giant python engulfed in dark flames and exuding an icy, deathly aura, and a majestic golden dragon composed of pure golden lightning, hovered silently.
It was none other than the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Spirit Little Gold and the Netherworld Fire Spirit Little You.
Inside the quiet room, besides Lu Yu and the two spiritual creatures, there were seven other people waiting. Among them were Mo You, Venerable Tianhuo, and Qing Lin.
"I will leave Xiao Jin and Xiao You behind as the foundation of Lingbao Pavilion."
Lu Yu turned around, his gaze calmly sweeping over Mo You, Venerable Tianhuo, and Qing Lin, and slowly said, "After I leave, the three of you will be in charge of the Lingbao Pavilion, along with them."
Mo You bowed slightly, his expression as calm as ever. Venerable Tianhuo's face showed reluctance, but also determination. Qing Lin's eyes were slightly red as he nodded vigorously.
"Unless there is a crisis of destruction or the extinction of the lineage, Xiao Jin and Xiao You need not make a move lightly."
Lu Yu continued, his voice clearly reaching everyone's ears, "Your primary responsibility is to protect the peace of the Nine Great Spiritual Academies and the Spirit Treasure Pavilion, deter villains, cultivate successors for our Spirit Treasure Pavilion, and safeguard this foundation."
He paused, then flicked his fingertips, sending three shimmering spiritual seals flying toward Mo You, Venerable Tianhuo, and Qing Lin respectively: "The control method of the Grandmaster-level protective array is contained within these seals. Although this realm has been pacified, the future is long, and there will always be storms. With you all here, I can travel to the Great Thousand World with peace of mind."
Mo You and the other two bowed solemnly and said in unison, "We will certainly live up to the Pavilion Master's expectations!"
Lu Yu nodded slightly, then looked gently at the four beauties beside him and said softly, "Let's go, my father-in-law and the others must be getting impatient."
However, Cai Lin stepped forward, her bewitching eyes fixed on Lu Yu. Her red lips parted slightly, and her voice carried her usual decisiveness with a hint of barely perceptible tenderness: "Lu Yu, Lingbao Pavilion—someone must stay behind to truly oversee things."
Xun'er gently took Cai Lin's arm and said softly to Lu Yu, "Brother Yu, I've discussed it with Sister Cai Lin. She's already an eight-star Dou Sheng, cultivating at the Spirit Treasure Pavilion. She'll break through to Dou Di in a few years, and then it'll be even better if she ascends. As for me—"
She paused, a look of wisdom and determination flashing in her beautiful eyes. "Many affairs between the ancient clan and the Spirit Treasure Pavilion still need to be sorted out and handed over. It's too much of a burden for Sister Cailin to handle alone. I'll stay and help her. Once things are settled here and our foundation is solid, we'll go to the Great Thousand World together to find you, okay?"
Cai Lin took over, her tone leaving no room for doubt: "While Mo You and the others are reliable, their strength is ultimately not at its peak. Only with Xun'er and me here can we truly keep things under control and safeguard this foundation for you."
"Once I break through to the Dou Di realm and Xun'er finishes handling clan affairs, we will ascend to reunite with you. It will just be a little later."
Looking at the unwavering determination in Cai Lin's eyes, a determination that was for his and Lingbao Pavilion's sake, and then at Xun'er's gentle yet equally resolute gaze, Lu Yu felt a surge of warmth and understanding in his heart.
He knew that Cai Lin was proud and arrogant, unwilling to completely depend on him, and determined to reach the peak through her own strength.
Xun'er, on the other hand, was meticulous and always considered things thoroughly for him. Their choices, though unexpected, were perfectly reasonable.
He hesitated for a moment, then gently pulled the two women into his arms and whispered, "Alright. Then you can stay. The Spirit Treasure Pavilion and this world are in your hands. I'll be waiting for you in the Great Thousand World."
As he spoke, he took out two more solidified spirit seals and placed them in the palms of the two women respectively. "These are spirit seals with the highest authority, which can mobilize all the resources of the Spirit Treasure Pavilion and Xiao Jin and Xiao You. Be careful in everything and do not overexert yourselves."
Cai Lin and Xun Er nestled in his arms and nodded emphatically.
Beside her, Zi Yan was already rubbing her hands together impatiently, her eyes filled with excitement for the unknown world: "Finally, we're going! The vast world, here I come!"
Little Fairy Doctor stood quietly on Lu Yu's other side, nodding gently to Cai Lin and Xun'er, her eyes filled with blessings and determination.
She was burdened with the Calamity Poison Body. Having reached the level of a high-level Dou Sheng, it was already difficult to find suitable resources on the Dou Qi Continent. Only by going to a higher level world could she have any hope of advancing further.
"Take care of yourself."
Lu Yu took one last look at everyone in the quiet room, then with a gentle wave of his sleeve, a soft yet powerful force lifted Zi Yan and Little Fairy Doctor.
The three figures flickered and then quietly disappeared from the quiet room.
The next moment, they appeared in the very center of Zhongzhou, above an ancient plain that had been deliberately cleared and covered with layers of stable spatial arrays.
This is the place Lu Yu chose for his ascension.
On the plain, several figures were already waiting.
The three leaders all possessed extraordinary bearing. Xiao Xuan, dressed in a green robe, stood with his hands behind his back. His aura was harmonious and restrained, yet he exuded an imperial majesty that looked down upon the world.
Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun stood on either side. The former was refined and profound, while the latter was burly and had eyes like lightning, with a hint of the domineering nature unique to the dragon race.
These three are currently the strongest individuals on the Dou Qi Continent, besides Lu Yu, whose cultivation is closest to the Dou Di level.
In addition, the leaders of the top forces in Zhongzhou who were on good terms with Lu Yu, such as Yao Chen, Venerable Feng, Lei Ying, and Yan Jin, as well as representatives of the younger generation such as Xiao Yan and Tang Huoji, were also present. Everyone had a solemn expression with barely concealed excitement and emotion.
Witnessing a Dou Di voluntarily open the passage to the Great Thousand World and ascend to immortality is a once-in-a-millennium event on the Dou Qi Continent!
"Young friend Lu, are you ready?"
Xiao Xuan looked at Lu Yu, who had landed with the two women, a complex mix of emotions and relief flashing across his eyes, and asked in a loud voice.
Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun also turned their gazes toward each other at the same time.
Lu Yu bowed slightly to the three of them: "Thank you for waiting, seniors. I have made all the necessary preparations."
He said no more, his gaze swept over the familiar or revered faces below, took a deep breath, and then took a step forward, his figure rising to the highest point in the plain.
In an instant, an indescribable, vast pressure slowly emanated from Lu Yu's body, and the clouds in the sky silently dissipated.
The energy of heaven and earth throughout the entire Central Continent, no, throughout the entire Dou Qi Continent, began to stir and pay homage!
He slowly raised his hands, palms facing the sky. The newly forged Holy Pagoda within his body, along with the immense battle qi fused with the Emperor's Flame, erupted without reservation!
"open!"
A clear shout, not loud, seemed to explode directly in the depths of everyone's soul!
Rumble!
Suddenly, the sky above Lu Yu's head tore open, revealing a deep spatial rift with chaotic currents flowing along its edges.
At the same time, ancient and obscure mystical patterns appeared and trembled in the sky above the entire Dou Qi Continent, then crumbled inch by inch, turning into light spots and disappearing without a trace.
At this moment, some invisible shackles of heaven and earth shattered completely!
At the highest point of the sky, a dazzling light burst forth, transforming into a milky-white pillar of light that pierced through heaven and earth, enveloping Lu Yu within it. Within the pillar of light, a stable passage slowly took shape, and from its end came a vast and welcoming call.
That place is the vast world.
Even more astonishingly, along with this pillar of light that pierced through the heavens and earth, wisps of strange air currents, displaying a chaotic hue, quietly merged into the continent.
Wherever this aura reaches, the energy of heaven and earth seems to be infused with new vitality, becoming purer and more active.
"Origin Qi! It's Origin Qi!"
On the plain, Xiao Xuan, Gu Yuan, Zhu Kun and other top experts sensed the faint but real fluctuations immediately. Their bodies trembled violently, and their eyes burst with unbelievable joy.
"The legend is actually true—" Gu Yuan murmured, unable to contain his excitement.
Xiao Xuan took a deep breath, feeling the strange power that could ignite his bloodline. He looked at Lu Yu in the pillar of light, his gaze complex before finally settling into relief and gratitude: "Young friend Lu—you have brought true fortune to my Dou Qi Continent!"
Standing at the center of the pillar of light, Lu Yu felt the vast world beyond the passage and clearly sensed the changes in the Dou Qi Continent and the revival of the Origin Qi.
Although he had expected it, witnessing this scene with his own eyes still filled him with a myriad of emotions.
He could sense that the instant he forcibly connected the two realms and opened this ascension passage with the power of a Dou Di, the Dou Qi Continent seemed to have re-established a deep connection with the Great Thousand World, which served as the "main world."
The long-isolated connection was restored, and the latter provided some form of support in return.
Like a child who has been separated from its mother for a long time, finally feeling the nourishment from the source again.
He glanced one last time at the excited crowd below, his gaze lingering briefly on the directions of Xiao Yan and Yao Lao.
"Take care of yourself."
After whispering goodbye, he no longer hesitated. He held Zi Yan's hand tightly with his right hand and Little Fairy Doctor's hand with his left. The three of them shone brightly, transforming into a dazzling stream of light.
Heading towards the vast world at the end of that passage, they resolutely ascended!
In this vast world, I have arrived!