I just became the Pirate King, and you're telling me I also time-traveled at the same time.

Chapter 586 The Immortal Fruit Gathering of the Intercepting Sect

Kunlun Mountain, Yuxu Palace, is shrouded in a misty purple aura and surrounded by auspicious clouds.

Yuanshi Tianzun sat cross-legged on a futon, his eyes slightly closed, like an eternal sculpture.

Suddenly, a barely perceptible ripple flashed across his brow, his eyelids twitched slightly, and he opened his eyes.

"How could the fortune of the Jie Sect suddenly increase?"

He did some quick calculations, and the vast secrets of the heavens flowed before his eyes, finally settling on a fairy island in the East China Sea—Yingzhou.

"So it was Yingzhou that was born and fell into the hands of the Jie Sect. Hmph, a bunch of ignorant fools. Is a small Yingzhou Island worth such a big fuss?"

A cold smile appeared on the lips of the Primordial Celestial Venerable, his words filled with disdain.

For saints like them, the Three Immortal Islands are desirable, but not something they would deliberately pursue.

He closed his eyes again and ignored the matter.

The great calamity of the Lich King has passed; now is the crucial time to focus on cultivation and plan for the future.

Moreover, he had other plans in mind. The human race was showing signs of rising, which made him feel uneasy, but also expectant.

Ten days later, inside Chu Yang's cave.

Above Chu Yang's head, a ball of white light gradually condensed, eventually forming a pure white lotus flower, radiating a sacred glow. This was the Heavenly Flower, representing the Way of Heaven.

From this moment on, the three flowers of Heaven, Earth, and Man gathered together, and Chu Yang officially stepped into the realm of the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top!

He slowly opened his eyes, feeling refreshed and full of energy.

"Finally done!" Chu Yang was overjoyed, feeling the surging magical power within his body, and a smile appeared on his face.

Just then, a commotion arose outside the cave.

"Senior Brother Xiaolei has emerged from seclusion!"

"Go and inform Brother Duobao immediately!"

Chu Yang frowned slightly and scanned the area with his divine sense, discovering that a large number of disciples of the Jie Sect had gathered outside the cave, including some unfamiliar faces.

He shook his head helplessly; it seemed that news of his seclusion had spread throughout Jin'ao Island.

He got up, straightened his clothes, then pushed open the cave door and went out.

Congratulations to Senior Brother Xiaolei on achieving the Three Flowers at the Top!

Upon seeing Chu Yang emerge from seclusion, all the disciples offered their congratulations in unison, their voices shaking the heavens and the earth.

Chu Yang smiled slightly and returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "Fellow junior brothers and sisters, there's no need for such formalities."

Daoist Duobao, Holy Mother Jinling, Holy Mother Wudang, and others also came over, their faces showing gratified smiles.

"Junior Brother Xiaolei, congratulations!" Daoist Duobao said with a smile.

"Yes, Junior Brother Xiao Lei, your cultivation has really improved by leaps and bounds. We senior brothers and sisters are almost being caught up by you," Jinling Shengmu joked.

"Senior Brother Xiaolei, we've been waiting for you for so long while you were in seclusion!" said the Holy Mother Wudang.

Chu Yang looked around and saw a dense mass of Jie Sect disciples crowding the open space in front of the cave, and even the nearby hilltops were filled with people.

He smiled helplessly, cupped his hands and said, "My fellow disciples are too kind. My meager cultivation is nothing to boast about."

Daoist Duobao stepped forward, his face beaming with smiles, and said, "Junior Brother Xiaolei, you are too modest. Your achievements! Even in our entire Jie Sect, how many can match them?"

Golden Spirit Mother covered her mouth and chuckled, "Yes, Junior Brother Xiao Lei, the speed at which your cultivation has improved is truly enviable!"

The Holy Mother of Wudang said gently, "Junior Brother Xiaolei, the island has become quite lively during your seclusion. Many junior brothers and sisters are eagerly awaiting your return."

After exchanging a few pleasantries with everyone, Chu Yang briefly recounted the results of his seclusion.

When everyone heard that he had successfully achieved the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top of His Head, there was another round of congratulations.

"Gentlemen, I previously asked the Three Immortals to convey a message inviting you all to visit Yingzhou Island. What are your thoughts?"

Chu Yang brought up the matter of Yingzhou Island again.

"Since Senior Brother Xiaolei has so kindly invited us, how could we possibly refuse?"

"I've long heard of the celestial aura of Yingzhou Island; I'm determined to go and see for myself today!"

"Senior Brother Xiaolei, you should prepare plenty of spiritual fruits and fine wine!"

The disciples responded enthusiastically, their spirits soaring.

Seeing this, Daoist Duobao suggested, "Junior Brother Xiaolei, now that your cultivation has greatly improved and you have acquired Yingzhou Island, why not take this opportunity to hold a grand banquet? Firstly, to celebrate your breakthrough, and secondly, to allow the disciples of the Jie Sect to exchange ideas and strengthen their bonds."

With so many disciples in the Jie Sect, many new junior brothers and sisters are not very familiar with each other. This opportunity will allow them to get to know each other.

As the senior disciple of the Jie Sect, Duobao naturally hoped that the entire Jie Sect could flourish and grow together.

Chu Yang readily agreed: "Senior brother is right. Let's do as you say and hold a banquet. I'll leave this matter to all of you senior brothers to arrange."

Daoist Duobao cupped his hands in acknowledgment, indicating his agreement.

Chu Yang's gaze fell on the figures of the seven attendants in the crowd.

Qiu Shou Xian was huddled together with Jin Guang Xian and Ling Ya Xian, whispering to each other about something. All three of them had a hint of arrogance on their faces.

Chu Yang sighed inwardly, thinking that these two guys were going to suffer some trouble in the future.

Chu Yang's gaze continued to move, landing on a young Taoist priest with delicate features, dressed in a white Taoist robe.

This person was none other than Chang Er Ding Guangxian. At this moment, he was looking at Chu Yang with a devout expression, his eyes filled with admiration.

Chu Yang sneered inwardly. This Long-Eared Immortal, on the surface, was loyal to the Tongtian Sect Leader, but in reality, he was a complete traitor.

During the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods, the Tongtian Sect Leader valued his ability to conceal himself and bestowed upon him the Myriad Soul Banner. However, seeing that things were going badly, he defected to the Primordial Sage, which directly led to the disastrous defeat of the Jie Sect.

"This guy is really good at pretending," Chu Yang thought to himself. "Looks like I need to think of a way to be on guard against him."

A thought flashed through Chu Yang's mind.

Perhaps, we can use this banquet as an opportunity to test Chang Er Ding Guang Xian.

Being chosen by the Sage of Heaven to ultimately wield the Six Soul Banner in the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian must have had certain advantages, such as his excellent perception and concealment skills.

After finalizing the general arrangements for the banquet with Daoist Duobao, Chu Yang set off for Yingzhou Island.

Although there are many spiritual fruits on Jin'ao Island, in terms of variety and quantity, they still cannot compare with the blessed land of Yingzhou Immortal Island.

On Yingzhou Island, various spiritual roots and immortal flowers, nourished by the rich immortal energy, exude an alluring luster.

"This banquet is a perfect opportunity to bring out all these spiritual fruits and let all my fellow disciples have a taste," Chu Yang thought to himself.

To prepare for this grand feast, Chu Yang rushed back to Yingzhou Island ahead of time and even specially refined a spiritual wine called "Immortal Spirit Nectar".

This wine is made with water from a ten-thousand-year-old spiritual spring, supplemented with various rare and precious herbs and fruits, and is carefully brewed over forty-nine days.

Of course, not that much time had actually passed. Chu Yang had set up a time-accelerating array, so that one day outside was equivalent to twenty days inside.

This method might seem magical to others, but Chu Yang already had a deep understanding of the laws of time, so setting up such an array was not difficult for him.

The wine is clear and transparent, exuding a rich, ethereal aroma. It is sweet and mellow on the palate, with a long and pleasant aftertaste that is truly delightful.

In addition to the celestial nectar, Chu Yang also prepared a large quantity of celestial fruits and medicinal herbs, as well as various delicacies.

He even went so far as to capture some rare and exotic birds and beasts, intending to make them into delicious roast meat to serve his guests.

On Yingzhou Island, in the central square, a magnificent building rises from the ground, with carved beams and painted rafters, resplendent in gold and jade.

Building these structures was no challenge for Chu Yang at all. Even a Xuanxian could summon Yellow Turban Warriors with magic, let alone Chu Yang, a Taiyi Jinxian-level expert.

The ethereal music was dreamlike and enchanting, deeply soothing to the soul.

Exotic flowers and rare herbs bloom in profusion, vying for beauty and fragrance, filling the air and making people feel relaxed and happy.

The disciples of the Jie Sect arrived at Yingzhou Island one after another, and upon seeing the celestial atmosphere before them, they were all filled with admiration.

"As expected of Yingzhou Immortal Island, it truly lives up to its name!"

"Such a blessed and enchanting place, it's truly unforgettable!"

"Senior Brother Xiaolei is so fortunate to have obtained such a treasure land!"

The crowd was abuzz with discussion, their envy of Chu Yang evident in their words.

Fortunately, Yingzhou Island is quite large, and the square in the center of the island is big enough to accommodate more than two thousand fellow disciples and the third generation of disciples of the Jie Sect.

After everyone was seated, Chu Yang took out the celestial nectar and various celestial fruits and medicines he had prepared in advance to entertain his fellow disciples.

Of course, there are also differences in closeness among these disciples. For example, the direct disciples are one large circle, and the outer disciples are another.

There are also many other small circles, such as the Seven Immortals, the Ten Heavenly Kings, and so on.

At this moment, none of the fellow disciples were neglected. On their tables, there was at least one fruit from a high-grade innate spiritual root, and the tables were also filled with lower-grade immortal fruits without any hesitation.

"Fellow disciples, please!"

Chu Yang raised his wine glass and said loudly, "Today I am on the verge of a breakthrough, and I am also delighted to have acquired Yingzhou Island. Therefore, I have specially prepared this banquet to celebrate with everyone!"

"Congratulations, Senior Brother Xiaolei!" the disciples shouted in unison, raising their glasses in a toast.

The elixir is sweet and mellow on the palate, with a lingering aftertaste that is truly delightful.

The various magical fruits and herbs are incredibly fragrant, melt in your mouth, and contain abundant spiritual energy.

Some third-generation disciples with lower cultivation levels experienced changes within their bodies and even broke through to higher levels after tasting the celestial nectar.

Seeing this, Chu Yang waved his hand and immediately set up an isolation array.

He had anticipated this would happen, and therefore had prepared countermeasures well in advance.

Daoist Duobao looked at Chu Yang with a smile, praising his junior brother even more.

The number of immortal apricots from the top-grade spiritual roots was limited, so they were naturally enjoyed by Daoist Duobao and his close disciples. The fruits from the other second-grade spiritual roots were enough for the fellow disciples who came to support them.

The group enjoyed the fine wine and food while chatting and laughing, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

During the banquet, Lady Yunxiao rose, bowed gracefully to Chu Yang, and said, "Junior Brother Xiaolei, congratulations on your great progress in cultivation. My two sisters and I have prepared a small gift, and we hope you will accept it."

The group enjoyed the fine wine and food while chatting and laughing, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

During the banquet, Lady Yunxiao rose, bowed gracefully to Chu Yang, and said, "Junior Brother Xiaolei, congratulations on your great progress in cultivation. My two sisters and I have prepared a small gift, and we hope you will accept it."

As she spoke, Qiongxiao and Bixiao also stood up and bowed.

Yunxiao handed over an exquisite jade bottle: "This contains the Three Lights Divine Water, which we three sisters obtained by chance!"

"Three Lights Divine Water?" Chu Yang took the jade bottle, slightly surprised. This Three Lights Divine Water was no ordinary thing; it was a sacred medicine for healing, with miraculous effects on repairing both the physical body and the primordial spirit.

He never expected that Yunxiao and the others would give him such a precious treasure.

"You three senior sisters are too kind. Such a generous gift is undeserved," Chu Yang quickly declined.

Yunxiao smiled slightly and said, "Junior brother, there's no need to be so polite. We're fellow disciples, so this small gift is nothing to worry about. Besides, your cultivation has greatly improved, and your future is limitless. This Three Lights Divine Water is just a small token of our appreciation."

Qiongxiao and Bixiao chimed in, "Yes, Senior Brother Xiaolei, please accept it."

Seeing that the Three Immortals were so insistent, Chu Yang could no longer refuse and had no choice but to accept the jade bottle and thank them again.

Daoist Duobao stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Junior Sister Yunxiao is right. Junior Brother Xiaolei is already a Taiyi Golden Immortal, and breaking through to the Daluo Golden Immortal is just around the corner. This Three Lights Divine Water is indeed a good gift for him."

Golden Spirit Mother also stood up and said, "Junior Brother Xiao Lei, I also have a small gift to give you." As she spoke, she took out a golden gourd and handed it to Chu Yang.

"What is this?" Chu Yang asked, taking the gourd with a puzzled expression.

"This is the Golden Gourd that I refined using the Golden Gourd Qi. It contains a primordial Geng Metal Qi, which can be used for both offense and defense, and its power is extraordinary," explained the Golden Spirit Mother.

Chu Yang thanked him again, but inwardly he smiled bitterly.

The gift from the Holy Mother Jinling is even more precious than the gifts from Yunxiao and the others.

The innate Geng metal energy is an excellent material for refining innate spiritual treasures!

The Holy Mother of Wudang also gifted her a treasure, a jade bottle called the "Pure Glass Bottle," which can purify impure energy and is of great benefit to cultivation.

Next, Guiling Shengmu, Zhao Gongming, and even Wuyun Xian, a second-generation disciple of the Jie Sect, also presented their gifts. Although they were not as precious as those given by Duobao Daoren, Sanxiao, Jinling Shengmu, and others, they were still rare treasures.

One of the gifts from Zhao Gongming particularly delighted Chu Yang.

Zhao Gongming presented a complete piece of Void Stone Mother. Ordinary Void Stones can be used to refine storage magic treasures. A level higher than Void Stones is Void Stone Essence, which is an excellent material for refining various magic treasures.

The Void Stone Mother that Zhao Gongming took out was a level higher than the Void Stone Essence, and it was even comparable to a first-class innate spiritual treasure!

Chu Yang hadn't expected to receive such materials. His current natal flying sword formation was only two swords away from being fully formed. With this Void Stone Mother, Chu Yang was confident that he could successfully temper that spatial law sword!

Chu Yang accepted them one by one, his heart filled with gratitude.

Finally, Daoist Duobao stood up, walked to Chu Yang, and said, "Junior Brother Xiaolei, your senior brother also has a gift for you."

As he spoke, Daoist Duobao took out a small golden cauldron, about the size of a palm, from his sleeve.

"This item is called the 'Heaven-Refining Furnace,' a primordial spiritual treasure that is of great help in the art of weapon crafting."

Daoist Duobao explained, "I know you are quite interested in weapon crafting, and I hope this item can be of assistance to you."

"The Heaven-Refining Furnace?" Chu Yang was taken aback and asked, "Senior Brother, is this the one that the Sage Nuwa refined to mend the sky with five-colored stones?" (End of Chapter)