Time: unknown, should be very early, long ago.
Location: Divine Continent of Hao Tu.
Heaven and earth are not benevolent, regarding all things as straw dogs!
This world originally had no gods, but since ancient times, humans have seen the world around them, all sorts of strange and wondrous things, lightning flashing, thunder booming, fierce winds and heavy rains, and also heavenly disasters, countless casualties, mourning filling the fields, certainly not something that human power can accomplish or resist. Therefore, they thought that above the nine heavens, there were various divine spirits, and below the nine hells, was also a place where yin souls returned, the courts of Yanluo.
Thus the legend of the gods spread throughout the world. Countless human descendants sincerely knelt down and worshipped, paying homage to various deities they imagined and created, praying for blessings and relief, with incense burning in profusion.
Since ancient times, all men have only one death. However, people all abhor death and love life, and there is also the legend of the underworld and Yanluo, which adds a few points of sorrow and fear. Under this, there is the legend of eternal life and immortality.
Compared to other living beings, humans are at a physical disadvantage, but they have an unparalleled wisdom. In the pursuit of immortality, generation after generation of wise and intelligent individuals have devoted their lives to studying and researching tirelessly. Although true immortality has not been found yet, some cultivators have grasped powerful forces by mastering the secrets of heaven and earth, and with the help of magical artifacts, they can shake the heavens and possess thunderous power. Some who have obtained profound teachings from their predecessors are even said to have lived for over a thousand years without dying. People believe that achieving immortality is possible through cultivation, leading more people to embark on this path.
The Divine Land is vast and boundless. Only the Central Plains are the most fertile and beautiful, with 70% of the worlds population living here. The desolate lands in the southeast, northwest, and other borders are treacherous, with many ferocious beasts, poisonous creatures, and savage tribes that drink blood and eat flesh, making it rare for people to visit. However, since ancient times, there have been rumors among humans of a remnant of the Honghuang era, hidden in the deep mountains and valleys, living for over 10,000 years, but no one has ever seen them.
Up to now, the people who cultivate immortality and practice Taoism are as numerous as the fish that cross the river, countless. Moreover, with the vastness of the Divine Land and the multitude of extraordinary people in the world, the methods of cultivation and Taoist practices are diverse and different from one another. The method of longevity has not been found yet, but gradually, there have been distinctions between sects and differences between orthodoxy and heterodoxy. As a result, the doorways of various schools have emerged, with struggles for power and prestige, leading to conflicts and killings, which are common occurrences.
When immortality seems so distant and elusive, the power gained through cultivation has become the goal of many people.
In todays world, the righteous path is flourishing, and evil spirits are retreating. The Central Plains are vast and beautiful, with lush mountains and rivers, a thriving atmosphere, and abundant resources, firmly occupied by various orthodox schools. Among them, "Qingyun Gate", "Tianyin Temple" and "Xianggu Valley" are the three main pillars, serving as leaders.
This story begins with "Qing Yun Men".