The Quest for Immortality

The person confidently said, ”No, this must be an immortal technique, the Concealment Technique isn’t this powerful...”

Amid the crowd’s noisy arguments, Mo Hua could only head home first, but he knew that he likely wouldn’t have any peaceful days ahead.

Indeed, in less than thirty minutes, Elder Yu arrived.

Along with Yu Chengyi, Yu Chengwu, Ji Qingbai, and Ji Li and his sons... a group of Monster Hunters who had ties with Mo Hua or had received his kindness.

Then came the old Court Leader of the Taoist Court.

Old Master An, the Family Head of the An Family, and Xiaofu, who was still chubby after more than a decade.

Master Chen from the Refinery Shop.

Instructor Yan and his wife, Manager Mo.

Formation Masters like Master Luo, Master Qian...

In the small courtyard, a throng of people swiftly gathered, among them being well-known ”prominent figures” from various forces in Tongxian City.

These people were all acquaintances of Mo Hua.

Upon seeing Mo Hua, everyone was visibly moved, their faces showing delight, ”It’s really Mo Hua. He’s really back...” .

”Succeeding in his studies, that’s great...”

”Time flies, only ten years have passed, yet it feels like a long time...”

Mo Hua looked at the familiar faces, feeling quite touched in his heart.

Everyone exchanged greetings one by one,

The small courtyard was inconvenient for conversation, so Elder Yu arranged a banquet at the An Family’s restaurant for everyone to chat and to welcome Mo Hua back.

Initially wanting to keep a low profile for some peace, Mo Hua was left with no choice but to make a high-key appearance.

At the An Family Food Building.

The guests were seated, and the place was exceedingly lively.

To welcome Mo Hua home, Xiaofu, now a ”little boss” of the An Family, prepared a grand banquet.

Moreover, he had arrangements for all the Fulu Buildings in Tongxian City to hold a day of feasts.

Whether local cultivators from Tongxian City or passing loose cultivators, as long as they had fate and timing, they could have a delectable meal at Xiaofu’s Fulu Building.

Mo Hua initially wanted to advise against such extravagance, but upon reconsideration, he realized that although the behavior was a bit over-the-top, it wasn’t wasteful.

It was not only not wasteful but actually a good deed.

After all, for a loose cultivator, having a satisfying meal was indeed a rarity.

Tongxian City’s days have gotten better, but passing loose cultivators generally still scraped by.

Being able to have a good meal was considered a comfort.

This action was aligned with Xiaofu’s childhood wish.

Xiaofu, being easygoing and chubby with a simple mind, had a fondness for good food. Therefore, he hoped for all cultivators in the world to be well-fed and enjoy delicious food, neither going hungry nor missing out on culinary delights.

Mo Hua praised Xiaofu a little.

Xiaofu was thrilled upon being praised by Mo Hua, his joy evident.

Inside Fulu Building, the atmosphere was harmonious and joyful.

They toasted each other, the clinking of glasses creating a melodic atmosphere, drinking while sharing interesting stories.

Gradually, the topic returned to Mo Hua.

After all, Mo Hua had been studying alone for ten years, and everyone was curious about what happened during those years, what dangers he faced, and what events he experienced.

Besides, the distance from Qian State to Li State was thousands of miles across vast mountains and rivers.

Qianxue State, being a fifth-grade major state boundary, had powerful families and sects, which seemed like another world to them.

Thus, everyone’s eyes subconsciously turned to Mo Hua.

Mo Hua started telling stories to them.

Of course, he glossed over the crucial matters.

Any stories too thrilling, too exciting, or too bizarre, Mo Hua avoided for fear of worrying everyone, especially his parents.

He only talked about some relatively ordinary and well-known events within Qianxue State.

Even so, everyone was still shocked.

Especially when they heard that top Foundation Establishment cultivators in Tongxian City were as numerous as ants in Qianxue State, densely packed and countless.

Even the unattainable Golden Core cultivators were merely ordinary elders there.

Beyond the Golden Core, there was the legendary Feather Transformation, truly able to walk in the sky, ascend and traverse clouds, ethereal like an immortal.

Moreover, beyond Feather Transformation, there was the more terrifying ”Heaven Void,” capable of shattering the void, teleporting instantly, understanding laws, and dominating a realm...

Such unbelievable tales truly overturned everyone’s knowledge.

It sounded as if, instead of studying and cultivating, Mo Hua ascended once and then descended back to the world.

Fifth-grade state boundary, Feather Transformation flying in the sky.

This sounded just like the legendary ”Immortal Realm,” didn’t it?

Everyone was lost for a while, silently digesting these seemingly outrageous realities, gradually coming to terms with them.

Elder Yu quietly asked Mo Hua, ”So, did you really... join a fifth-grade major sect?”

Mo Hua nodded, ”Yes.”

Elder Yu trembled as he spoke, ”Then wouldn’t there be... Hollow Void cultivators in the fifth-grade major sect?”

Mo Hua nodded again, ”Hollow Void cultivators are the sect’s ancestors, and he personally taught me formation techniques.”

With these words, everyone was astounded.

A Heaven Void Ancestor personally teaching Mo Hua formation techniques!

What an incredible honor!

All things considered, Mo Hua could practically be considered... a ”disciple” of the Heaven Void Ancestor?!

Heaven Void... this was truly a presence beyond their understanding of Tao cultivation, existing in several dimensions higher.

A person standing at the edge of the world, impossible for them to meet in their lifetime.

Not to mention Hollow Void, let alone Feather Transformation, for most loose cultivators in Tongxian City, encountering even a Golden Core cultivator was a lifelong impossibility.

Master Luo, with reverence, softly asked, ”Then... Young Master Mo... your formations, aren’t they... even more powerful now?”

Mo Hua nodded, ”Indeed, they are more powerful.”

Master Luo was awe-struck and curiously asked,

”I’ve heard that in Qianxue State, geniuses are as numerous as clouds, and competition in major sects is extremely fierce. Young Master Mo, how are you ranked among your peers?”

Mo Hua replied truthfully, ”Among my fellow disciples, my formations are the most formidable.”

Master Luo was deeply shaken.

Mo Hua continued, ”Across the fifth-grade Qianxue State, among all contemporaneous geniuses in major families and sects, my formations remain the strongest.”

Master Luo was momentarily at a loss, somewhat... unsure of how to react.

Honestly, this exceeded his understanding a bit.

Mo Hua further said, ”In the Qianxue Genius Formation Competition, I claimed first place twice.”

Master Luo furrowed his brows, momentarily bewildered, completely unsure of the weight of ”first place.”

To win... twice?

Wasn’t Qianxue State a fifth-grade state?

Wasn’t it filled with geniuses like clouds?

How could first place be so easily attained? And to achieve it twice?

Not only Master Luo but also Master Qian, Old Master An, Elder Yu, and others exchanged glanced at each other with perplexed expressions, uncertain whether or not they should praise Mo Hua.

But how to praise?

With what words?

With what emotions?

The accomplishments Mo Hua mentioned — just how impressive were they? In their hearts, there was only emptiness, with no concrete idea.

Then Mo Hua narrated more ”glorious” achievements:

For example, in Taixu Gate, he was a junior brother; in the Sword Discussion Conference, he led his fellow disciples to victory; the geniuses of the Four Great Sects weren’t his match; now his sect was the first major school in Qianxue; whether the Heaven Void Ancestor or the Feathered Transformation Sect Leader, both treated him well...

The attendees grew quiet, increasingly bewildered, clearly uncertain of how to respond.

Not until the end, when Mo Hua casually mentioned, ”I’ve reached Foundation Establishment Late Stage and next will be preparing for Core Formation...”

That everyone comprehended.

Instantly, everyone present became visibly moved, and the hall was abuzz.

”Foundation Establishment Late Stage!”

”Ten years of cultivation, Foundation Establishment Late Stage! Unbelievable...”

”No wonder he’s a disciple of a fifth-grade major sect!”

”Amazing!”

”Has the potential to become an immortal...”

”Our Tongxian City has produced an astonishing genius!”

...

Mo Hua sighed, somewhat helplessly.