Amidst the mountains, mist and clouds intertwined.

The towering mountains deep within the mountain range loomed faintly, appearing and disappearing like phantoms.

Among them, a massive pillar of light shot straight into the sky!

This pillar of light was crimson red, vibrant and expansive, stretching for thousands of miles, majestic and boundless, like a heavenly pillar supporting the sky and earth!

Within the pillar, a glimpse of a dazzling Immortal Palace could be seen floating in and out, emitting millions of rays of colorful light.

But this pillar of light was too fiercely bright, making any Spirit Medicine or Warm Jade seem as insignificant as a firefly compared to the bright full moon.

Suddenly, like Ah Huang, Gu Yuan let out a yelp and covered his eyes.

This spiritual light was blindingly bright!

His eyes felt like staring directly at the midday summer sun, hot and painful, dry and gritty, turning red and swollen, shedding tears.

After a good while, the pain gradually subsided.

Gu Yuan rubbed his eyes, wiped away his tears, and when he looked again sideways, he found that the pillar of light had vanished.

"This pillar of light…"

Gu Yuan was suspicious and uncertain.

He was certain that he hadn't been mistaken; the pillar of light had truly existed just now!

Only due to certain reasons had he been able to see it.

Gu Yuan was truly frightened!

In these mountains, an Immortal Palace existed, suspended in the high sky, its spiritual light so intense that it almost blinded him.

"Is this Immortal Palace the mountain gate of a Great Immortal Sect, or is it some ancient relic?"

Gu Yuan's heart pounded, unable to calm down for a time.

Through Old Chen, and various miscellaneous books at the Jade Cauldron Tower, he faintly understood that there were true Immortals and Demons capable of moving mountains and overturning seas, reversing life and death in this world!

Not to mention, Old Chen had once casually mentioned that Medicine King Mountain had a Supreme Elder who had lived for thousands of years and was not far from the True Immortal Realm.

He had once, thousands of miles away, struck down a peerless great demon who had wreaked havoc across the world!

Such figures, exceedingly rare across the world, were major powers of the Immortal Dao!

This kind of secret had unveiled a mysterious corner of the Cultivation Realm for Gu Yuan.

Though he knew about it, personally witnessing a huge Immortal Palace, as if inhabited by celestial beings, left Gu Yuan utterly shocked, unable to calm down for a long time!

After all, his vision was too narrow and too low, usually interacting only with people and things from Beiliang County, his circle too small, like a frog in a well.

The most extraordinary people he had seen were Old Chen, who once reached the Celestial Human Realm, the seemingly hidden monkey trainer, and that large white monkey!

He had truly never seen, never heard of, such a shocking spectacle as this!

"Squeak, squeak, squeak!"

Ah Huang transformed into a white shadow, darted onto Gu Yuan's shoulder, pulling a strand of Gu Yuan's hair and squeaking, his small body slightly trembling, clearly frightened too.

Gu Yuan gently stroked its fur, soothing it with a few words, and suddenly an idea flashed in his mind:

"No, with so many unfamiliar Martial Masters, even Innate Martial Masters, and Celestial Human Realm existences recently arriving in Beiliang City, could it be related to this Immortal Palace?!"

The more Gu Yuan thought, the more likely it seemed!

Regular Martial Masters were one thing, but figures like Xuan You Old Monster and the monkey trainer old man, both Celestial Human Realm cultivators, held a 300-year lifespan, capable of flying and hiding, having cultivated Divine Techniques, were extraordinary beings.

Such personalities would never come to Beiliang County for no reason, and their actions would certainly have deeper meanings.

Gu Yuan pondered:

"If it's truly related to this Immortal Palace, then the various recent events in Beiliang County, Shengyang Prefecture, and even the entire Qinzhou, can be explained clearly."

Xia Xiuxue had previously told Gu Yuan that several demons causing chaos, and malevolent spirits harming people had appeared recently in Qinzhou.

Obviously, these happenings are most likely related to this Immortal Palace!

Because the Immortal Palace's appearance attracted various supernatural beings, their numbers increasing, naturally leading to chaos and strange events.

"Forget it, better return to the city quickly!"

Gu Yuan furrowed his brows, bringing Ah Huang and his Spirit Medicine Ginseng yields, turned, and walked quickly out of the mountains.

Having discovered that the Immortal Palace was likely the source of the recent various events, his joy over Ah Huang's advancement and the harvest of Spirit Medicine had greatly diminished.

Indeed, some things could easily be deduced.

Gu Yuan knew that if his suspicions were correct, this Immortal Palace would continue to attract many cultivators one after another.

Xuan You Old Monster, the monkey trainer old man, among others, were just on the surface, no one knew how many powerful figures had secretly arrived in Beiliang City, and Shengyang Prefecture.

When a significant event happens, Beiliang County will inevitably be affected, which would be catastrophic for ordinary villagers and commonfolk!

Just the aftermath of two Peak Martial Masters fighting with all their strength could kill many.

With Martial Masters being so, what about Innate Martial Masters?

Needless to say, Celestial Human Realm cultivators.

For ordinary people involved in these events, it would bring disaster, not fortune.

Even if Gu Yuan were caught up in it, it would offer him no benefit!

...

Upon returning to Beiliang City, Gu Yuan first went to his residence to store the Spirit Medicine Ginseng properly.

"Squeak, squeak, squeak!"

As for Ah Huang, upon returning to the courtyard, its crafty little eyes darted around, squeaked at Gu Yuan, indicating it wanted to go out, and then quickly left the courtyard, unknown where it went.

This creature, after advancing to a small Treasure Hunting Mouse, had developed intense Spiritual Wisdom, acting as smart as a small child.

Along with its astonishing speed and elusive ability, there were likely few in the city who could threaten it.

Gu Yuan didn't bother with it, heading directly to the Jade Cauldron Tower.

After arriving at the Jade Cauldron Tower, he first dealt with the various herbs he had gathered on the first floor, pocketed the more than ten silver coins he had just received, and went up to the second floor.

"You brat, why are you here again!"

Seeing Gu Yuan, Old Chen's face darkened, full of discontent.

Over this time, besides practicing, Gu Yuan frequently visited to bother him, constantly inquiring about various matters concerning the Cultivation Realm.

Initially, Gu Yuan was quite well-mannered, addressing him politely as Old Chen, asking for his guidance.

Old Chen, having nothing better to do, and holding some admiration for Gu Yuan, did not refuse.

Eventually, Gu Yuan came over multiple times, nearly emptying Old Chen's store of knowledge, causing him no end of annoyance.

Now, upon seeing Gu Yuan, Old Chen's first instinct was to hide.

"Old Chen, has anything happened in Beiliang City lately?"

Gu Yuan asked straightforwardly.

"Oh? Why do you ask?"

Old Chen paused, not answering, instead asking back.

Gu Yuan simply relayed what he had observed in the city earlier.

Of course, he didn't mention seeing the Immortal Palace deep in the Yunmeng Mountain Range.

He only mentioned noticing that many unfamiliar Martial Masters and high-cultivation individuals had appeared in the city lately.

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