The Miraculous Awakening Of The Young Immortal.

_Chapter 31: "The Miraculous Awakening of the Young Immortal"_

Muchen and Aria returned to Lao Shi's humble abode, the ancient dragon's beard clutched in Muchen's hand. Lao Shi's eyes lit up with excitement as he took the beard from Muchen.

"Ah, the beard of Longwang," Lao Shi said, his voice filled with reverence. "With this, we can perform the ritual to remove the poison from Little Mu Chen's body."

Lao Shi began to prepare the ritual, lighting incense and chanting ancient incantations. The air was filled with the sweet scent of sandalwood and the sound of gentle chimes.

As the ritual progressed, a warm, golden light began to emanate from Little Mu Chen's body. The poison that had threatened to take his life began to seep out of his pores, replaced by a vital, pulsing energy.

Lao Shi's eyes widened in amazement as he watched Little Mu Chen's body begin to glow. "This is impossible," Lao Shi exclaimed. "The cultivation techniques that I sense within this child are those of the ancient Xianyuan practitioners!"

Muchen and Aria exchanged a stunned glance. "What do you mean?" Muchen asked, his voice filled with wonder.

Lao Shi's face was filled with awe. "The Xianyuan practitioners were known for their mastery of the ancient cultivation techniques of the Tianyuan, the Xianyuan, and the Lingyuan. These techniques allowed them to transcend the limitations of the physical body and achieve immortality."

Aria's eyes were wide with amazement. "You mean to say that Little Mu Chen has achieved immortality?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Lao Shi nodded, his face filled with a deep reverence. "Yes, that is exactly what I am saying. This child has been gifted with a rare and precious treasure, one that will allow him to live forever."

Muchen's eyes were filled with tears of joy as he gazed upon his son's glowing form. "Thank you, Lao Shi," he said, his voice filled with gratitude.

Little Mu Chen's eyes flickered open, and he looked up at his parents with a confused expression. "Dad, Mom, where are we?" he asked, his voice weak but clear. "What happened?"

Muchen and Aria exchanged a warm glance, their hearts filled with joy and relief. "We'll tell you everything when we get home," Muchen said, smiling.

Lao Shi smiled, his eyes twinkling with warmth. "You are welcome, my friends," he said. "May the blessings of the heavens be upon you and your child."

Muchen and Aria thanked Lao Shi again, presenting him with a chest filled with thousands of precious gems. They then bid Lao Shi farewell, carrying Little Mu Chen back to the Xing Sect.

As they flew through the skies, Muchen and Aria couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder and awe at the miraculous events that had transpired. Their son, once on the brink of death, had been given a second chance at life, and had emerged from the ordeal with a rare and precious gift – the gift of immortality.

Their hearts filled with joy and gratitude, Muchen and Aria returned to the Xing Sect, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead, knowing that their son was safe, and that he would live forever.

As they returned to the Xing Sect, Muchen and Aria were greeted with joy and relief by the Prince and Princess, who had been worried sick about Little Mu Chen's fate. The young boy was showered with affection and attention, and he lapped up every bit of it, happy to be back home with his loved ones.

However, Muchen and Aria were careful to keep the gift of immortality a secret, even from Little Mu Chen himself. They knew that this knowledge could be a heavy burden for the young boy to carry, and they wanted to protect him from the potential dangers and responsibilities that came with it.

Instead, Muchen focused on training Little Mu Chen in the ancient arts of cultivation, teaching him powerful techniques such as:

1. "Qigong" - the art of cultivating and balancing the body's vital energy, or "qi".

2. "Xinfa" - the mental discipline of cultivating a clear and focused mind.

3. "Jingzuo" - the technique of sitting meditation, used to cultivate inner energy and achieve a state of mental clarity.

Under Muchen's guidance, Little Mu Chen proved to be a quick learner, rapidly absorbing the techniques and principles of cultivation. He trained tirelessly, day and night, driven by a fierce determination to become stronger.

As the months passed, Little Mu Chen's powers grew exponentially, and he soon reached the level of "Zhenyuan" - a ancient level of immortality that few cultivators ever achieved.

Muchen was overjoyed by his son's progress, and he began to send Little Mu Chen on various missions and challenges against other sects and cultivators. Aria, however, was not pleased with this development, fearing for her son's safety and well-being.

Despite her reservations, Little Mu Chen continued to face new challenges and opponents, emerging victorious every time. His reputation as a formidable young cultivator spread far and wide, and the Xing Sect became known as a powerhouse of cultivation, attracting many new disciples and admirers.

As the Xing Sect's fame grew, so did the number of challenges and threats that they faced. But with Little Mu Chen at the forefront, the sect remained strong and united, ready to face whatever dangers lay ahead.