Ying Yuan followed Bai Su all the way and came to a high mountain outside the city.

"Where is this place?" Ying Yuan asked.

"This is the entrance to another world." Bai Su said.

"Entrance?" Ying Yuan looked around but saw nothing.

"Don't look, you can't see it." Bai Su said, "Only people with special powers can see it."

"Special power?" Ying Yuan was full of curiosity. "What kind of power is it?"

"A power that can control everything in the world." Bai Su said, "A power that can make you truly invincible."

"Really?" Ying Yuan's eyes were full of anticipation.

"Of course it's true." Bai Su nodded, "Now, follow me."

Bai Su took Ying Yuan to the edge of the cliff, leaped down.

"Ah!" Ying Yuan exclaimed and jumped down as well.

The two of them fell rapidly in the air. Ying Yuan could only hear the whistling of wind in his ears and darkness in front of his eyes.

He didn't know where he was going to fall, nor what he would face.

He only knew that he had to become truly invincible.

After an unknown amount of time, Ying Yuan felt himself falling to the ground.

He opened his eyes and found himself in a strange world.

This world is completely different from the one he was in before.

The sky here is red, the earth is black, and there are strange plants and creatures everywhere.

"Is this another world?" Ying Yuan was full of curiosity.

"That's right." Bai Su said, "Welcome to the world of cultivation."

"Cultivation World?" Ying Yuan silently recited the name, his heart full of doubts, "What is this place?"

"A place where you can become truly invincible." Bai Su said.

"Really?" Ying Yuan's eyes were full of anticipation.

"Of course it's true." Bai Su nodded, "Now, follow me, I'll take you to see someone."

Bai Su led Ying Yuan forward and came to a majestic palace.

"What is this place?" Ying Yuan asked.

"This is the largest sect in the world of cultivation, the Tianxuan Sect." Bai Su said.

"Tianxuan Sect?" Ying Yuan was filled with curiosity. "Who is here?"

"Someone who can help you become truly invincible." Bai Su said.

"Really?" Ying Yuan's eyes were full of anticipation.

"Of course it's true." Bai Su nodded, "Now, follow me in."

Bai Su brought Ying Yuan into Tianxuan Sect.

As soon as he entered the door, Ying Yuan felt a powerful aura coming towards him.

He looked up and saw an old man in white standing in the center of the hall.

The old man has white hair and a youthful face, and he looks like an immortal, giving people a feeling of being unfathomable.

"This is the leader of the Tianxuan Sect, Zhenren Tianxuan." Bai Su introduced.

"Master Tianxuan?" Ying Yuan was filled with awe. "Is he the one who can help me become truly invincible?"

"That's right." Bai Su nodded, "Now, go and become his disciple."

Ying Yuan took a deep breath, walked to Master Tianxuan, and knelt down.

"Disciple Ying Yuan, I pay my respects to the Master."

Zhenren Tianxuan looked at Ying Yuan in front of him, and a strange look flashed in his eyes.

He felt that there was a powerful force hidden in this young man.

This power is enough to make him truly invincible.

"Okay, I will accept you as my disciple." said Master Tianxuan.

"Thank you, Master." Ying Yuan said excitedly.

"Get up." said Tianxuan Zhenren.

Ying Yuan stood up and looked at the Taoist Master Tianxuan in front of him, his heart filled with gratitude.

He knew that he had finally found someone who could help him become truly invincible.

"Now, follow me." Tianxuan Zhenren said, turning and leaving.

Ying Yuan hurriedly followed.

Taoist Tianxuan brought Ying Yuan to a secret room.

"What is this place?" Ying Yuan asked.

"This is the forbidden area of ​​Tianxuan Sect." Tianxuan Zhenren said, "Here is the treasure of Tianxuan Sect."

"A treasure?" Ying Yuan was filled with curiosity. "What kind of treasure is it?"

"A treasure that can help you quickly improve your strength." said Tianxuan Zhenren.

"Really?" Ying Yuan's eyes were full of anticipation.

"Of course it's true." Tianxuan Zhenren nodded, "Now, you can go in."

Taoist Tianxuan opened the door of the secret room, and a powerful spiritual energy surged out.

Ying Yuan just felt relaxed all over, as if he was in a fairyland.

He walked in eagerly.

In the secret room, there is a huge tripod furnace.

There was a raging fire burning in the cauldron.

In the flames, a magical herb emitting golden light can be vaguely seen.

"What is this?" Ying Yuan asked.

"This is the Nine-Transformation Golden Lotus." Tianxuan Zhenren said, "It is a spiritual herb that can quickly improve your strength."

"Nine-transmigration golden lotus?" Ying Yuan was filled with shock, "This... this is too precious." "That's right." Tian Xuan Zhenren nodded, "This Nine-transmigration golden lotus is enough to make you a top master in the world of cultivation in a short period of time."

"Really?" Ying Yuan's eyes were filled with excitement.

"Of course it's true." Tianxuan Zhenren nodded, "Now, sit cross-legged, practice your skills, and absorb the medicinal power of the Nine Revolutions Golden Lotus."

Ying Yuan sat cross-legged as he was told, practiced his skills, and began to absorb the medicinal power of the Nine Revolutions Golden Lotus.

As the medicinal power of the Nine Revolutions Golden Lotus continued to flow into his body, Ying Yuan felt that his strength was increasing rapidly.

His cultivation level soared from the Qi Refining Stage all the way to the Foundation Establishment Stage, Golden Core Stage, and Nascent Soul Stage...

Finally, he reached the Tribulation Crossing Stage.

He is only one step away from becoming truly invincible.

At this moment, a sudden change occurred.

The flame in the cauldron suddenly went out, and the Nine-Turn Golden Lotus disappeared as well.

"What's going on?" Ying Yuan was full of doubts.

"Someone stole the Nine-Transformation Golden Lotus." Tianxuan Zhenren said with a gloomy face.

"What?" Ying Yuan was filled with shock. "Who is it? Who stole the Nine Revolutions Golden Lotus?"

"I don't know." Tianxuan Zhenren shook his head, "Now, we must find the person who stole the Nine Revolutions Golden Lotus as soon as possible."

"Okay." Ying Yuan nodded, "I will definitely find him and take back the Nine Revolutions Golden Lotus."

Ying Yuan roared, his spiritual energy surged, and his robes rustled. His eyes were red, like an angry lion. "Damn it! Who dared to steal my Nine Transformation Golden Lotus! Are you tired of living?"

Tianxuan Zhenren hurriedly advised: "Your Majesty, calm down. The most urgent thing now is to find the thief and take back the golden lotus. Although you have reached the Tribulation Crossing Stage, your foundation is not stable yet and needs to be consolidated."

Ying Yuan snorted coldly, "Consolidate? My foundation is the world! I want this world, and no one dares to disobey!" He glanced around arrogantly, and the powerful pressure made Tianxuan Zhenren take a half step back.

"Master, do you know if there is anyone else in the Tianxuan Sect who has such ability?" Ying Yuan suppressed his anger and asked in a deep voice.

Tianxuan Zhenren pondered for a moment and said slowly: "There are many masters in Tianxuan Sect, but the only one who can steal the Nine Revolutions Golden Lotus quietly is probably... the Grand Elder."

"Grand Elder? Why did he steal my golden lotus?" Ying Yuan narrowed his eyes, murderous intent filling them.

“I don’t know either, but the Grand Elder has always been elusive and his actions are quite mysterious…” Taoist Tianxuan hesitated to speak, as if he had some reservations.

"Hmph! I want to see what tricks this old bastard has up his sleeves!" Ying Yuan snorted coldly and walked away.

Ying Yuan went straight to the cave of the Grand Elder. The cave was located in the forbidden area behind the Tianxuan Sect. It was surrounded by clouds and mist all year round, and the spiritual energy was so rich that it almost turned into substance. As Ying Yuan walked along, his anger grew stronger and stronger. He wanted to see what explanation this old guy had!
In front of the cave, two boys blocked Ying Yuan's way. "Your Majesty, the Grand Elder is in retreat and will not see guests."

"Retreat? I want to see him today!" Ying Yuan domineeringly pushed the two boys away and broke into the cave.

The cave was empty and deserted, with only a stone bed and a futon. A white-haired old man sat cross-legged on the futon with his eyes closed, seemingly unaware of the outside world.

"You old bastard, you stole my Nine-Revolution Golden Lotus, and yet you still have the nerve to pretend here!" Ying Yuan shouted angrily, his voice like a loud bell, shaking the cave.

The old man slowly opened his eyes, and a gleam of light flashed in his cloudy eyes. "Ying Yuan, how can you be so rude?"

"Propriety? I am the emperor, this world belongs to me! You stole my things, and you still dare to teach me a lesson?" Ying Yuan laughed in anger, and his powerful aura oppressed the old man.

The old man was not moved at all, and said calmly: "The Nine-transformation Golden Lotus is a spiritual object of heaven and earth, and only those who are destined to have it can obtain it. You are not lucky enough to keep it, so you can't blame me."

"Bullshit! It was clearly you, the old thief, who stole my golden lotus! If you don't hand it over today, I will tear down this broken cave of yours!" Ying Yuan roared angrily and was about to take action.

The old man sighed softly, "Ying Yuan, you are impetuous and it is difficult for you to achieve great things. The Nine Transformations Golden Lotus will only waste its medicinal power in your hands. It is better to give it to me. I can help you become truly invincible."

"Give me a helping hand? Do you think I will believe your lies?" Ying Yuan sneered, "If you really want to help me, return the golden lotus to me! Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude today!"

The old man shook his head, "You are stubborn and refuse to change! If that's the case, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

After saying that, the old man suddenly stood up, and a powerful aura burst out from him, which was not inferior to Ying Yuan at all!

The two men fought each other in an instant, the palm wind whistled, the spiritual energy surged, and the whole cave shook violently.

Although Ying Yuan's cultivation had reached the Tribulation Crossing Stage, his foundation was unstable and his combat experience was far inferior to that of the old man. After a few rounds, he was at a disadvantage and had several more wounds on his body.

"Hmph! You think you can fight me?" Ying Yuan roared angrily and activated the spiritual energy in his body again. A golden light burst out from his body and illuminated the entire cave.

"Is this... the power of the golden lotus?" A hint of surprise flashed in the old man's eyes. "You have actually refined a portion of the golden lotus's medicinal power?"

"That's right! My talent is beyond the imagination of an old man like you!" Ying Yuan smiled proudly and attacked the old man again.

This time, Ying Yuan's attack was more fierce, with golden light flashing and doubled power. The old man gradually couldn't resist and wounds began to appear on his body.

"Your Majesty is so powerful that I am willing to admit defeat!" The old man suddenly withdrew his hand and said, "I am willing to return the Nine-Transformation Golden Lotus, and I only ask Your Majesty to spare my life."

Ying Yuan stopped attacking and looked at the old man coldly, "Do you think I will believe you? You are clearly trying to cheat!"

The old man smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty, I really have no ill intentions. The Nine-Transformation Golden Lotus is in my storage ring. Your Majesty, please take a look."

The old man took off the storage ring in his hand and handed it to Ying Yuan.

Ying Yuan took the ring and probed into it with his spiritual sense. As expected, he saw a spiritual herb emitting golden light. It was the Nine-Transformation Golden Lotus!
"Hmph! You're smart!" Ying Yuan snorted coldly and put the ring away.

"Your Majesty, I have one more favor to ask of you." The old man said cautiously.

"What's the matter?" Ying Yuan asked impatiently.

"I would like to follow Your Majesty and serve you like a dog or a horse." The old man lowered his head and said respectfully.

"You? Following me?" Ying Yuan looked the old man up and down, a trace of suspicion flashed in his eyes, "What is your purpose?"

The old man said quickly: "I have no other purpose, I just want to follow a wise leader and achieve something. Your Majesty is talented and powerful, which is exactly the wise leader I want."

Ying Yuan sneered in his heart. This old guy clearly wanted to use him to gain more benefits. However, he was very powerful, so keeping him might be useful.

"Okay, I'll give you a chance." Ying Yuan said calmly, "You will follow me and serve me from now on. If you dare to have second thoughts, I will make you disappear into thin air!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty! I will do my best to serve Your Majesty!" The old man said excitedly, with a sly gleam in his eyes...

The cunning in the old man's eyes flashed, but Ying Yuan didn't notice it. He was immersed in the joy of getting the Nine-Transformation Golden Lotus, and looked at the old man arrogantly, as if he was looking at a dog wagging its tail for mercy.

"Since you are so loyal, I will give you a name - Gouhuo." Ying Yuan raised a playful smile, "From now on, you will be called Gouhuo. Remember your name, and also remember the meaning of your Gouhuo."

The old man's face froze, but he soon put on a flattering smile again: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the name! As long as I am alive, I will repay your Majesty's kindness with my whole life!"

Ying Yuan nodded with satisfaction, turned around and walked out of the cave. Gou Huo followed him closely, lowering his head and looking obedient, like a loyal servant.

After leaving the cave, Ying Yuan walked straight towards the army waiting outside. The soldiers knelt down and shouted "Long live the emperor", shaking the valley. Ying Yuan stood on a high place, looking down at his army, and a feeling of heroism surged in his heart.

"I am Ying Yuan, the Emperor of the Great Qin! Today, I will lead you to conquer the six kingdoms and unify the world!" Ying Yuan's voice was like a huge bell, resounding through the heavens and the earth.

"Long live! Long live! Long live!" The soldiers' emotions were ignited and their shouts were deafening.

"I know that you are all my most loyal warriors! I will never treat you unfairly!" Ying Yuan paused, took out the Nine Revolutions Golden Lotus from his storage ring, and held it high, "This is the immortal grass Nine Revolutions Golden Lotus! Today, I will use this immortal grass to help you embark on the path of cultivating immortals!"

The soldiers were immediately excited, their eyes full of desire and enthusiasm. To ordinary people like them, cultivating immortals was simply an unattainable dream. But now, this dream was within reach!

Ying Yuan's mouth curled up into a cold smile. Of course, he would not really distribute the Nine-Transformation Golden Lotus to these soldiers. He just needed the enthusiasm and loyalty of these soldiers to help him conquer the six kingdoms and achieve hegemony! (End of this chapter)