Chapter 404 Entering the Immortal Realm 1
Chapter 404 Entering the Immortal Realm 1
After ending the previous world, Ji Xiaosong returned to her hillside and was unable to calm her emotions for a long time.
"Rongrong, tell me honestly, why was I almost like an ordinary person in the last world?"
At first, she could still remember that she had a space, and she would occasionally use the spiritual spring to plan for the benefit of her family.
But later on, she almost became one with the people of that world.
This had never happened before.
"Ah Song... uh... this is also the will of the Star Lord of Fate. Last time you went to the last century with your memories, you were almost killed by the Heavenly Dao. In order to let you live well, your spiritual power and memories were gradually sealed. You see, your merits in this life have quadrupled."
Ji Xiaosong frowned slightly, her fingertips unconsciously twirling a wisp of gauze at the hem of her skirt: "The merit has quadrupled?"
She suddenly sneered, "So you just took it upon yourselves to make me wallow in the mortal world like an ordinary person?"
The fluffy clouds churned restlessly: "Ah Song, don't be angry!"
The colorful clouds hurriedly revealed their true form, with seven-colored rays flowing across the hillside, completely dispelling their previous dark appearance.
"The God of Destiny says this is a method of 'refining the heart in the mortal world.' Look..."
It suddenly shook out a golden book, the golden light of merit making Ji Xiaosong squint.
"In the worlds we have visited before, all the children you have given birth to have contributed a wisp of merit to you. In addition, you have done good deeds in every lifetime. Therefore, you have now been specially granted entry into the ranks of immortals by the Queen Mother."
"I've been registered as a celestial being? But I don't feel like I've changed at all."
"That's because you haven't entered the Immortal Realm yet. Once you step into the Immortal Realm, your body will undergo changes."
Rongrong continued, "A Song, now take one of your original forms, sit on my back, and I'll take you to the Immortal Realm."
The fluffy clouds stretched out, and the colorful rays of the sunset spread out like flowing water, transforming into a soft cloud carpet.
Ji Xiaosong looked down at the hillside where she was rooted, and with a gentle flick of her finger, a crystal-clear snow-white sage rose from the soil and fell into her palm.
"Let's go." She lightly leaped and landed on Rongrong's body.
The cloud carpet slowly rose, and the surrounding scenery gradually blurred, replaced by layers upon layers of mist.
Ji Xiaosong looked down and saw the familiar mountains and rivers gradually shrinking until they were swallowed up by the sea of clouds.
She took a deep breath and felt the spiritual energy around her suddenly become richer, making even her breathing lighter.
"The Immortal Realm... so this is what it's like?" she murmured.
Rongrong's voice was filled with laughter: "This is just the beginning. The Immortal Realm is much more vast than you can imagine."
The clouds parted, and a bright and clear view appeared before us:
Above the sky, celestial mountains float, and magnificent palaces and pavilions appear and disappear among the clouds and mist.
Cranes soar in the distance, their clear calls echoing through the clouds.
Further away, a cluster of golden palaces could be faintly seen, presumably the celestial court.
Ji Xiaosong was so engrossed in watching that she only snapped out of her reverie when Rongrong gave a gentle tremor.
"Ah Song, we've arrived."
The cloud carpet stopped in front of a white jade fairy bridge, where two celestial attendants stood solemnly, holding jade tablets in their hands.
Just as Ji Xiaosong was about to take a step, one of the fairy servants raised his hand to stop her.
"Who is coming?"
Rongrong quickly floated forward: "This is Fairy Ji Xiaosong, who has been newly granted immortal status and entered the immortal realm by special permission from the Queen Mother of the West."
The celestial attendant sized up Ji Xiaosong, noticing that she had no celestial aura surrounding her and was dressed simply. A hint of disdain flashed in his eyes: "Do you have a celestial registration jade token?"
Ji Xiaosong was taken aback and turned to look at Rongrong.
Rongrong quickly shook out a small jade token from the cloud and handed it to the celestial attendant: "This is a temporary pass given by the Star Lord of Fate. The official celestial registration documents are still being processed."
The fairy attendant took the jade pendant, touched it with his fingertip, and the jade pendant emitted a faint light.
He frowned, his tone indifferent: "Yes, it is indeed a temporary immortal status. However..."
He glanced at Ji Xiaosong and said, "New immortals must first go to the 'Immortal Transformation Pool' to cleanse themselves of worldly dust before they can officially enter the Immortal Realm."
Ji Xiaosong raised an eyebrow: "The Immortal Transformation Pool?"
Rongrong explained, "It's about washing away the lingering dust of the mortal world from your body, so that your immortal body can be completely stabilized."
Ji Xiaosong nodded: "Then let's go."
The celestial attendant stepped aside, his tone still indifferent: "Go straight along the celestial bridge, then turn left to reach the Immortal Transformation Pool."
Ji Xiaosong stepped onto the fairy bridge, the white jade beneath her feet was warm and smooth, and felt cool to the touch.
As she walked, she asked Rongrong in a low voice, "Why was that fairy servant so cold?"
Rongrong sighed: "The immortal realm has a strict hierarchy. As a newly registered immortal with no background, they naturally won't be very enthusiastic about you."
Ji Xiaosong snorted: "Snobbish."
Rongrong sighed helplessly, "You'll get used to it."
*
The Immortal Transformation Pool is located on a small fairy mountain. The pool water is crystal clear and has a faint golden halo.
An old immortal with white hair stood by the pond, holding a whisk, his eyes closed in meditation.
Ji Xiaosong stepped forward and bowed respectfully: "Senior, this junior has come to the Immortal Transformation Pool for baptism."
The old immortal slowly opened his eyes, glanced at her, and nodded slightly: "Hmm, good foundation. Although she is a plant spirit, her merits are profound."
Ji Xiaosong was somewhat surprised: "Senior can see my merits?"
The old immortal smiled and said, "The water in the Immortal Transformation Pool reflects the past of immortals. Enter the pool and you will know the truth."
Ji Xiaosong said no more, took off her outer clothes, and slowly stepped into the pool.
The pool water was slightly cool, but not icy; instead, it felt like a spring breeze caressing her skin, making her feel completely comfortable.
Gradually, ripples spread across the pool, and countless images appeared on the surface:
The disaster victims she saved in the mortal world, the children she taught, the kind people she secretly supported, the children she bore...
Scenes flashed by, eventually transforming into strands of golden light that merged into her body.
Ji Xiaosong felt the spiritual energy surging within her body, and her dormant immortal bones began to awaken. Her skin gradually became radiant, and there was even a faint starlight flowing between her hair strands.
The old immortal nodded in satisfaction: "Not bad, your merits are solid, and your immortal body is complete."
As Ji Xiaosong stepped out of the pool, she felt as light as a feather, and even her breath carried an ethereal quality.
She looked down at her hands, and a faint wisp of celestial light could be gathered at her fingertips.
"Is this... the true body of an immortal?" she murmured.
The old immortal stroked his beard and smiled: "You have now officially joined the ranks of immortals, but..."
He paused for a moment, then said, "The rules of the Immortal Realm are numerous. As you are new here, you must proceed with caution."
Ji Xiaosong nodded: "Thank you for your guidance, senior."
*
After leaving the Immortal Transformation Pool, Rongrong took Ji Xiaosong to the "Immortal Register Office" to receive their official Immortal Tokens.
However, they were stopped as soon as they arrived at the entrance of the Immortal Register Office.
“Newly promoted immortals must wait in line and come back in three days,” a celestial official said without looking up.
Ji Xiaosong frowned: "Three days? Where will I stay now?"
The celestial official then raised his eyes and said impatiently, "The celestial realm has its own 'temporary dwellings,' you can find them yourselves."
Rongrong tugged at Ji Xiaosong's sleeve and whispered, "Let's find a place to stay first."
Ji Xiaosong took a deep breath, suppressed her dissatisfaction, and followed Rongrong away.
The celestial realm is beautiful, but not every place welcomes a "little fairy" like her.
Along their journey, they encountered many sacred mountains with restrictions that prevented them from getting close.
Those unclaimed cave dwellings either have little spiritual energy or have long been occupied by other immortals.
"Looks like we'll have to find a more secluded place," Rongrong sighed.
Ji Xiaosong looked around, then suddenly his gaze sharpened, pointing to an inconspicuous little mountain in the distance: "What about that place?"
Rongrong looked in the direction she was pointing. The mountain peak was not high, but it was surrounded by clouds and mist, and there was a faint flow of spiritual energy.
"Let's go and have a look!"
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