Dou Qi Continent, Jia Ma Empire, Wutan City, Xiao Family Territory, a corner of the outskirts.
In the mountain stream, mist drifted, and crystal-clear water washed over moss-covered rocks, the air fresh and cool.
A small, verdant bamboo house nestled beside the stream.
Outside, a handsome young man carried a load of firewood, stepping onto the brick mountain path, walking steadily towards the bamboo house.
A smile graced his face, his eyes involuntarily fixed on the bamboo house, filled with admiration.
Skillfully, he picked up an axe by the woodshed and began splitting the collected wood, piling it into a firewood pile.
The young man had once been a genius, becoming a Dou Zhe at the young age of eleven, full of youthful vigor and pride.
But in the past three years, his cultivation had regressed instead of progressed, his strength having fallen to the third stage of Dou Qi, enduring endless ridicule and scorn from others.
Only when he reached this mountain stream did he feel at ease, and even doing chores like chopping wood and starting a fire, he felt happy and content.
A young woman in a purple dress, exuding a cool and aloof air, stood gracefully atop the mountain. She glanced at the sun's position; it was noon. She murmured, "Time to cook."
Just as she was about to descend the mountain, a dark shadow materialized on a crooked tree nearby, and a worried male voice rang out:
"Miss, you've focused all your attention on this Fallen Immortal Stream all these years, neglecting the affairs of the Xiao family. Don't forget the mission your clan sent you to the Xiao family. If this continues, the elders will likely become dissatisfied with you."
Hearing this, the young woman paused, then replied calmly, "I haven't forgotten my mission. However, I didn't expect to meet Brother Qingyun on this trip to the Xiao family. In my eyes, he's more important than the mission. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
She then asked, "Have you obtained the Marrow Cleansing Pill?" The
shadowy figure sighed. Hearing the name Qingyun, he said nothing more. The next moment, a box flew from his hand and landed in the young woman's hand.
The young woman opened the box and saw a mixed-white pill inside.
Although the Marrow Cleansing Pill isn't a high-grade elixir, its refining process is extremely complicated. Many third- or fourth-grade alchemists don't even understand all the ingredients and procedures.
Its effect is to purify the physique of ordinary people, clearing and widening their blocked meridians, allowing them to have a chance to cultivate Dou Qi.
In the Dou Qi Continent, Dou Qi is the sole primary cultivation method. The ability to cultivate Dou Qi determines whether one can become a Dou Zhe and reach the pinnacle of power.
Currently, there are ten major cultivation realms on the Dou Qi Continent: Dou Qi Ninth Stage, Dou Zhe, Dou Shi, Great Dou Shi, Dou Ling, Dou Wang, Dou Huang, Dou Zong, Dou Zun, and Dou Sheng.
In border cities like Wutan City, the strongest are only around the peak of Great Dou Shi. Even in the entire Jia Ma Empire, Dou Huang level experts are few and far between.
In truth, across the entire Dou Qi Continent, being able to cultivate Dou Qi and become a Dou Zhe (Battle Master) already places one among the elite in the vast majority of people. In a minor empire like Wutan City, such a person could live quite comfortably, easily finding a wife, children, and a stable, healthy life.
Ordinary people, on the other hand, simply desire a warm home with a wife and children, and a peaceful, disease-free existence.
Therefore, the Marrow Cleansing Pill, capable of transforming ordinary people, is naturally incredibly expensive; even a lifetime's savings might not be enough to acquire just one.
Although the young woman was born into a prominent family, such pills were not rare to her. However, having lived in Wutan City for many years, she hadn't encountered many pills. Upon seeing the Marrow Cleansing Pill, a bright, moon-like smile appeared on her usually aloof face:
"Excellent! This Marrow Cleansing Pill should be useful for Brother Qingyun!"
The shadowy figure, however, poured cold water on her enthusiasm:
"Miss, forgive my bluntness, but I'm afraid this Marrow Cleansing Pill is useless. Young Master possesses an otherworldly and peerless aura; his body is already very pure. Why would he need a Marrow Cleansing Pill?
Logically speaking, with such a physique, he would be a peerless genius even in Zhongzhou. Controlling Dou Qi should be a simple matter for him. Yet, he has been unable to cultivate Dou Qi, perhaps because he is destined to be unrelated to cultivation. Alas."
Ling Ying sighed, full of regret.
Upon hearing this, the girl glanced coldly at the dark figure, gripped the box containing the Marrow Cleansing Pill tightly, and said resolutely, "I don't care. If the Marrow Cleansing Pill is useless, I will personally return to the clan and fetch other pills. Even my father can't stop me! I believe that Brother Qingyun will definitely become the most outstanding cultivator on the continent!"
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But just then, a loud booming sound suddenly came from the bamboo house in the mountain stream.
This immediately drew the attention of Xiao Yan, who was chopping wood, and Xiao Xun'er and Ling Ying on the hilltop.
They saw that the bamboo house was now surrounded by a dense white mist of immortal energy.
This mist soared into the clouds, transforming into flowers, trees, spirit beasts, cranes amidst flowing clouds, dragons and phoenixes singing in harmony, and the world changing colors.
In an instant, the entire Falling Immortal Stream seemed to be draped in a celestial palace, becoming extremely sacred.
Ling Ying's eyes widened: "Miss, Young Master has broken through! The Marrow Cleansing Pill really isn't needed!"
"But, why is Young Master's Dou Qi so strange? It's different from ours!"
"This isn't just a breakthrough in controlling Dou Qi! This breakthrough is even more shocking than a Dou Wang breaking through!"
Xiao Yan was so shocked that he dropped his axe, which hit his big toe, turning his face a deep purple with pain.
Buzz!
At this moment, a celestial dragon rose with the wind, stirring up gusts of immortal wind that even shook the bamboo house to the point of collapse.
Inside the bamboo house, a young man dressed in white sat cross-legged, surrounded by wisps of immortal energy.
Sunlight filtered through the leaves and branches, beams of light shining upon him, dazzling him as if shimmering with platinum-gold immortal traces, drawing all attention.
The young man was exceptionally handsome, with an otherworldly appearance. When his face was revealed in this world, it seemed as if the air itself pulsated, and the mountains, rivers, trees, and flowers all danced
in his presence. Red maple leaves fluttered and drifted down around him.
Coupled with the swirling wisps of immortal energy, even Ling Ying, a powerful Dou Huang, held his breath, captivated by the unparalleled figure of this peerless youth.
The youth's looks and aura were simply too stunning, making anyone who saw him unable to resist wanting to approach him, protect him, and be close to him!
Looking around, one would think the young man was an immortal descended to earth, possessing the bearing of an emperor.
Gradually, the immortal energy swirling in the Fallen Immortal Stream began to condense, converging into the body of the peerless youth.
The youth slowly opened his eyes, revealing bright eyes and white teeth, star-like eyebrows and sword-like lips, a smile that could topple empires.
Battle Qi... no, to be precise, Immortal Qi!
After ten years of seclusion in the mountains, he had finally broken through.
[Name: Su Qingyun]
[Age: 14]
[Realm: First Stage of Immortal Qi!]
[Immortal Vein Perfection: 100%]
[Physique: Immortal Emperor Saintly Void Body!]
[Soul Attribute: Immortal!]
[Immortal Qi and Immortal Emperor Bloodline can absorb, be compatible with, and bear any elemental attribute.]
The protagonist has top-notch looks and talent, and from this moment on, he embarks on an unparalleled path. The whole story is lighthearted and fun, with multiple female protagonists and a harem. If you don't like it, please don't criticize. Thank you for your support! New book seeking recommendations, reading, and everything!
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