However, notoriety also brought trouble. One day, a group of men in black robes broke into Mowenjie's residence. The leader sneered coldly and said, "Mowenjie, hand over your alchemical formula. Otherwise, today is your death." Mowenjie showed no fear and said, "Just with you?" After that, he summoned his treasure, a beam of golden light flashing over. Several men in black were struck back. But these people seemed to be well prepared. They saw one of them take out a talisman and muttered under his breath. Instantly, he summoned a giant beast. The beast lunged at Mowenjie with its claws bared. Mowenjie flinched and quickly flew to the air, his hands moving quickly to form seals and launch spells at the beast. When both sides were deadlocked, a melodious flute sound came from afar. The beast stopped attacking after hearing the flute sound. The men in black were shocked in dismay when they saw this situation was caused by Mowenjie's Dao couples who came to help him out because they specialized in animal control that they easily subdued the beast and fought together with Mowenjie to drive away the men in black in disarray.
After this incident, Mowenjie deeply realized an important issue – he must take practical and effective measures to strengthen the security protection of his residence. After all, this event clearly showed him that without adequate preparation and precautions, the lives and property of him and those around him may be seriously threatened.
At the same time, Mowenjie began to reflect on the various effects his fame had on his surroundings and the attitudes of others. He realized that as his reputation spread, more and more people were watching his every move. And these attentions could bring him opportunities, but if not handled properly, they could also lead to a series of unexpected troubles or even crises. Therefore, from now on, both in terms of behavior and interpersonal relationships, Mowenjie needed to be more careful and cautious than ever before. Only in this way could he avoid getting into big trouble due to momentary lapses or impulses.
Mowenjie decided to first set up an array to protect his residence. He searched for rare materials and after several days, finally gathered them. On the day of setting up the array, the celestial and earthy energies surged, and the light shot up into the sky. After the array was in place, Mowenjie let out a sigh of relief.
Shortly after, an invitation was sent to Mowenjie by a mysterious organization to participate in a grand alchemy exchange conference. At first, Mowenjie intended to decline the invitation. However, after considering his previous thoughts about his reputation, he believed that this might be an opportunity to improve his image, so he agreed to attend.
At the exchange conference, various masters gathered. Mowenjie displayed his unique alchemy skills, winning everyone's admiration. However, someone was jealous of his attention and tried to cause trouble by using witchcraft to control him and make him humiliate himself in public. But Mowenjie was now very careful in his actions and soon detected something amiss, skillfully solving the problem.
After this incident, Mowenjie's name became widely known and resounded throughout the celestial realm. However, in the face of such fame, he remained unusually composed and showed no trace of pride or arrogance.
He returned to his quiet residence like a shining star, silent and unpretentious. There, he immersed himself in an endless exploration and research of the Daoist path. Every morning, as the first rays of sunlight hit the window sill, he sat on the cushion and began his morning meditation. And when night fell and all was still, he still continued to read ancient books under the candlelight, contemplating the profound wisdom hidden within them.
In addition, Mowenjie also generously shared his invaluable experience accumulated over the years with his Dao couples around him. He patiently answered their doubts and guided them on the right path of practice. Under his careful guidance, those originally confused Dao couples gradually grasped the essence of practicing immortality and made continuous progress in their cultivation.
Mowenjie deeply understood that although his reputation was widespread, in this vast and boundless celestial realm filled with countless challenges and opportunities, a single misstep could cause one to fall from grace. Therefore, only by consistently striving to enhance his own abilities and always maintaining a cautious and prudent attitude could he establish a lasting presence in this ever-changing celestial realm.
One day, while Mowenjie was in seclusion at his residence to break through his bottleneck in cultivation, he suddenly felt a powerful and unfamiliar presence approaching. He opened his eyes, got up, and walked out of the room to check. He saw a huge spirit ship slowly sailing towards him in the sky. The ship was engraved with symbols that shimmered with an ethereal glow.
After the spirit ship came to a stop, an elderly figure with an aura of sagehood stepped down. The elder expressed his purpose, explaining that he was an messenger from a sacred place in the celestial realm. Having heard of Mowenjie's deeds and virtues, he had come to invite him to the sacred place to discuss more profound paths of cultivation together. Mowenjie's heart stirred; this could be a great opportunity to further enhance his abilities.
Mowenjie, together with a few of his disciples, climbed aboard the spirit ship and set off. Along the way, they saw many unusual sights, such as floating mountains and giant beasts flying in the air. Upon arriving at the sacred place, they found that the area was filled with thick spiritual energy, as if it were an otherworldly paradise.
Here, Mowenjie encountered many fellow Daoist immortals with similar ideals, and they exchanged ideas and techniques with each other. Mowenjie learned many new spells and cultivation techniques and also shared some of his insights. During his time at the sacred place, Mowenjie's strength continued to grow. He well understood that in order to remain secure in this celestial realm forever, he must continue to advance. With full harvests and even more determined convictions, he continued to steadily advance on the path of cultivation.
As Mowenjie journeyed onwards, he felt a mysterious force drawing him. Following this force, he discovered an ancient cave hidden in a valley. The cave exuded an ancient and primitive aura, surrounded by numerous prohibitions.
Mowenjie, relying on what he had learned, broke through the prohibitions and entered the cave. Inside, there was a huge stone tablet with unfamiliar symbols engraved on it. As he carefully studied it, suddenly many puppets appeared around him. These puppets were shrouded in a faint smell of decay but had formidable power.
Mowenjie remained calm and composed, using the spells he had learned at the sacred place to engage with the puppets. His Dao couples also joined in, striking out one after another. However, as the number of puppets was vast and their attacks were fierce, they were starting to struggle under the pressure. Just when they were finding it increasingly difficult to hold their ground, Mowenjie suddenly had an epiphany and recalled a method to integrate new and old spells.
He performed this brand-new spell, and for a moment, brilliant light shone, causing the puppets to come to a halt. After resolving the crisis of the puppets, Mowenjie looked at the stone tablet again and discovered that he could now decipher some of the symbols, which turned out to be an extremely profound cultivation technique. Overjoyed, Mowenjie decided to study here in depth, hoping to elevate his own strength through this technique.
Mowenjie began to practice the cultivation technique as he had deciphered from the stone tablet. As he delved deeper into the cultivation, he found that this technique, though incredibly powerful, required an enormous amount of spiritual energy. Although the sacred place was rich in spiritual energy, it could not sustain him for long. Therefore, he decided to venture outside in search of a place with a vital spiritual vein.
During his journey, Mowenjie encountered a gang of bandits. These bandits were all powerful cultivators and specialized in robbing travelers. Mowenjie did not want to cause trouble, but the bandits were being aggressive. Faced with no choice, Mowenjie had to fight back. He incorporated the spells he learned in the cave into his battle, easily defeating the bandits.
Afterwards, Mowenjie finally found a concealed spiritual vein. As he planned to cultivate there, he discovered that the place was occupied by a thousand-year-old fox spirit. Mowenjie negotiated with the fox spirit to share the spiritual vein. Initially, the fox spirit refused, but Mowenjie promised to help it transform into a human form, and in the end, the fox spirit agreed.
Mowenjie calmly sat next to the spiritual vein, closing his eyes, sitting cross-legged, and forming seals with his hands. He was pouring all his spiritual energy into the ancient and mysterious cultivation technique displayed on the stone tablet in front of him. As time went on, the technique on the stone tablet was gradually understood and absorbed by Mowenjie, turning into powerful forces that were integrated into his meridians and dantian.
Meanwhile, Mowenjie did not forget to help the fox spirit by collecting items needed for its transformation. He tirelessly wandered through the mountains, looking for various rare herbs, gems, and exotic treasures imbued with cosmic energy. Every time he found a suitable item, he would carefully store it in his pouch and then hurry to the next place to continue his search.
After a long and arduous effort, Mowenjie finally gathered all the items needed for the fox spirit to transform into a human. When he handed over these precious items to the fox spirit, the fox was filled with gratitude, tears of joy sparkling in its eyes. Under Mowenjie's gaze, the fox began to perform a ritual, slowly channeling the energy from the items into its body. Gradually, the fox's body underwent a miraculous change; its furry form became smooth and delicate, and its limbs gradually took on the appearance of a human. In the end, a beautiful and enchanting woman appeared before Mowenjie's eyes.
Watching the fox spirit successfully transform, Mowenjie was filled with joy and accomplishment. However, he knew that his path of cultivation was still long and that he should not slacken. After saying goodbye to the fox spirit, Mowenjie set off on his return journey, carrying the gifts the fox had given him, towards the sacred place.
Upon returning to the sacred place, Mowenjie immediately immersed himself in intense cultivation. He utilized the treasures given by the fox spirit to further enhance his strength, while continuously exploring new cultivation techniques and skills. Through day after day of diligent practice, Mowenjie's cultivation level surged rapidly, and he soon became one of the outstanding young disciples at the sacred place.
However, Mowenjie was not content with his achievements. He well knew the dangers and cruelty of the cultivation world, and that only by continuously strengthening himself could he cope with all kinds of potential crises and challenges he might encounter in the future. Therefore, he always maintained a humble and eager-to-learn attitude, continually seeking guidance from his teachers, and engaging in exchanges and sparring with his fellow disciples.
Thus, Mowenjie quietly cultivated within the sacred place, patiently waiting for the next unknown challenge and opportunity. Perhaps one day he would stand at the pinnacle of the cultivation world, gazing down upon all living beings; or perhaps he would perish in a fierce battle and lose his life, but no matter what, he would never regret the path he had chosen. This was his legendary life story! He deeply understood that this eighth heaven was indeed a wonderful place to enhance his alchemy skills!
