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Chapter 253: Dongyang's Concerns

As the words fell, a white-robed youth with long flowing hair appeared on the seat to the left of the bronze throne.

His appearance was handsome, resembling a noble young master. Even in the Divine Illusion Realm, it couldn't conceal the terrifying sword intent emanating from him.

When his sharp gaze swept across, each elder present couldn't help but shudder.

"Senior Brother Dongyang." The middle-aged man in the red robe stood up and slightly bowed.

Although he was the Sect Master, in terms of actual status within the Dragon Star Immortal Sect, the First Elder often held a higher position. This was because the strength of the Sect Master might not necessarily be the strongest, but the First Elder's strength was unquestionably the highest.

Moreover, Dongyang Sword Immortal was undoubtedly the most powerful immortal in the Dragon Star Immortal Sect in the past billion years, and he was also the most ancient figure of the current generation.

"First Elder." Ten different upper immortals stood up, slightly bowing to show their respect.

In terms of strength, Dongyang Sword Immortal was the first!

In terms of seniority, he was also the highest.

When many elders entered the sect, Dongyang Sword Immortal had already shaken the Immortal Continent, and with his accumulated prestige, who would dare to disobey?

A moment of silence.

"Senior Brother Dongyang, you actually came to attend the meeting." Heiyuan Shangxian reclined with a grin.

He was the only one present who had the qualifications not to care about these formalities.

The reason was simple; his strength wasn't the strongest among the upper immortals, but he was an ancient figure second only to Dongyang Sword Immortal.

"Sit down, everyone." Dongyang Sword Immortal said coldly.

Many elders then sat down one after another.

The purple-robed elder and the other elders who had expressed opposing opinions exchanged glances.

"Senior Brother Dongyang, although you hold the esteemed position of the First Elder, the sect has its rules. While you have the power to veto, you can't act recklessly..." The purple-robed elder boldly spoke.

"Shut up!"

"Jinyan, don't think I don't know what schemes you are planning." Dongyang Sword Immortal's gaze turned ice-cold. "The next Immortal Palace auction is about to begin, and you want to use the sect's Divine Crystal contributions to bid."

With these words, the faces of several elders changed slightly.

Indeed, this was their intention.

Although the sect had many Divine Crystal contributions in the Red Moon Immortal Palace, the sect had rules, and they didn't have too much freedom to mobilize them.

Three hundred Divine Crystals? That was quite a lot!

As for them paying out of their own pockets? Not many elders were willing to make such sacrifices.

"Hmph!"

"Remember, regardless of whether the Ancestor intervenes or not, I led the team in the last few dimensional wars that resulted in occupying several starry crystal veins." Dongyang Sword Immortal said coldly, "In the recent million years, my contributions to the sect in terms of Divine Crystal contributions alone have exceeded half of the entire sect's upper immortals!"

"Do you have the qualifications to discuss rules with me?" Dongyang Sword Immortal's gaze turned ice-cold.

The purple-robed elder lowered his head, not daring to make eye contact.

The impact of a superpowerful figure was indeed astonishing.

Undoubtedly, in the past few hundred thousand years, Dongyang Sword Immortal's contributions to the sect surpassed those of all the sect's upper immortals combined.

"I am willing to contribute to the sect for the overall growth of the sect, not just for the benefit of one individual among you."

Dongyang Sword Immortal's voice became colder, "You've all become upper immortals. Do you still expect the sect to support you? The sect has already helped you enough. If you want treasures, go out and fight for them."

"This time, let it go."

"Next time, if something similar happens, I won't mind throwing you into the hungry ghost and devil array to sharpen your Dao hearts," Dongyang Sword Immortal said coldly.

The upper immortals who had just spoken dared not make a sound.

They knew that Dongyang Sword Immortal was capable of such actions.

Perhaps in the eyes of countless disciples of the sect, the status of the sect elders was significant. However, these elders knew in their hearts that, apart from Heiyuan Shangxian and the Sect Master, Dongyang Sword Immortal didn't care about anyone.

Because...

He was an existence close to a celestial being. If it came to a direct confrontation, he alone could sweep through all the other upper immortals in the sect.

However, in recent tens of thousands of years...

Due to his imminent ninth heavenly tribulation, Dongyang Sword Immortal had rarely shown up in the sect.

"Sect Master, let's organize the vote again." Dongyang Sword Immortal's gaze swept over the middle-aged man in the red robe.

The middle-aged man nodded and said solemnly, "Proposal: Contribute sufficient Divine Crystals to permanently designate Li Xia as a disciple of the sect."

"Elders, vote in favor or against," the middle-aged man said, "I agree."

"I agree!"

"I agree."

"I agree."

...

"I agree."

"I agree." Dongyang Sword Immortal only spoke these three words in the end.

"Fourteen elders, unanimous approval," the middle-aged man showed a hint of a smile. "The proposal will be executed immediately."

"Take care of yourselves." Dongyang Sword Immortal left behind these words and disappeared on the spot.

Leaving more than ten elders looking at each other.

"Haha, if you don't want to listen to my advice, don't provoke Dongyang. He doesn't have my temperament," Heiyuan Shangxian laughed. "Just think, what is Dongyang most worried about right now? Why would he throw Li Xia out?"

Saying that, Heiyuan Shangxian also left the hall.

"Disciples!"

"Senior Brother Dongyang, did you take a liking to Li Xia and want to accept him as a direct disciple?" The purple-robed elder seemed to realize it belatedly.

"So that's it."

"Hey, if we had known earlier, why bother?" Other elders spoke up one after another, seeming to have just awakened.

The middle-aged man in the red robe sighed slightly.

These elders really didn't know?

They were pretending to be ignorant with full awareness!

What they were gambling on was Dongyang Sword Immortal's reluctance to intervene.

Outside the Tianlong City in the void, there was chaotic spatial scenery. Ordinary guardians and elders of the sect didn't have the qualifications to come here.

Swoosh!

A stream of light fell in the void, precisely Heiyuan Shangxian. He fixed his gaze on the distant young man in white and said, "Hey, Dongyang, don't be angry. This is all very normal."

"I'm not angry." Dongyang Sword Immortal turned around, glanced at Heiyuan Shangxian, and then looked at the vast Tianlong City in the distance.

His gaze was quite complicated.

"They are not like me. They are still young and naturally want to make an effort. It's normal to fight for resources." Heiyuan Shangxian chuckled, "If it were ordinary resources, they wouldn't oppose."

"Fight? With their mentality, there is no hope of crossing the ninth heavenly tribulation." Dongyang Sword Immortal said coldly.

"Not everyone is like you. In the entire Immortal Continent for billions of years, there is only you," Heiyuan Shangxian shook his head and said, "To reach perfection in the Immortal Foundation and dare to challenge the ninth heavenly tribulation, ordinary upper immortals, even if they can overcome the seventh heavenly tribulation, are considered miracles."

"Crossing the seventh heavenly tribulation still makes them celestial beings," Heiyuan Shangxian smiled.

"But that is the weakest celestial being. With a defective Immortal Foundation, the future path will be extremely difficult," Dongyang Sword Immortal frowned.

"But they are still celestial beings in the end!"

"Even if it's just a seventh heavenly tribulation celestial being, in the entire Immortal Continent, it's hard to produce one in a million years," Heiyuan Shangxian laughed. "As for a ninth heavenly tribulation celestial being? There hasn't been one in billions of years in the Immortal Continent."

Dongyang Sword Immortal fell silent.

Indeed.

The path of the ninth tribulation could be considered the most challenging path of heavenly tribulation.

"Once you succeed, your strength will rival the Patriarch, and your potential is infinite. In the future, surpassing the Master and being ranked among the Gods' Court Star Monarchs is a possibility," Heiyuan Shangxian sighed.

"It's still far from that. I'm not confident about the ninth tribulation," Dongyang Sword Immortal said softly.

"Since ancient times, how many people have been confident about crossing the ninth tribulation?" Heiyuan Shangxian shook his head.

Dongyang Sword Immortal remained silent.

"Are you really going to accept Li Xia as a disciple? I haven't seen any movement from you," Heiyuan Shangxian changed the subject, "Those youngsters probably seized on this point."

"Can my actions be observed by you?" Dongyang Sword Immortal said indifferently.

Heiyuan Shangxian was stunned.

Suddenly, he seemed to realize something, "Are you secretly guiding Li Xia?"

Dongyang Sword Immortal smiled.

He rarely showed a smile.

"This time, are you not taking disciples?" Heiyuan Shangxian asked.

Dongyang Sword Immortal remained silent.

"Are you worried?" Heiyuan Shangxian seemed thoughtful.

"Li Xia is outstanding, but I have too many enemies. Even enemies at the level of heavenly immortals, there are several, and they are life-and-death enemies," Dongyang Sword Immortal sighed softly.

"Enemies at the level of heavenly immortals?" Heiyuan Shangxian widened his eyes.

If this news got out, it would undoubtedly be explosive.

"Why haven't I heard about it?" Heiyuan Shangxian couldn't help saying.

"Do you have the qualifications to be involved?" Dongyang Sword Immortal glanced at him. "Knowing it, does it help?"

Heiyuan Shangxian was silenced.

"Rest assured, when I am present, no one dares to take action. When the Patriarch is present, no one dares to target the sect," Dongyang Sword Immortal said lightly. "This is just my personal vendetta."

"However, once I publicly take in a disciple, Li Xia, a Golden Core Realm cultivator? The methods to bring him to his death from my enemies are too numerous," Dongyang Sword Immortal shook his head slightly.

Heiyuan Shangxian understood.

If it were some upper immortals or earth immortals, they might consider the vast influence of the Dragon Star Sect.

But heavenly immortals?

They simply wouldn't care about the Dragon Star Sect.

Heiyuan Shangxian was also secretly shocked. Dongyang Sword Immortal's strength was probably even more formidable than rumored.

After all, daring to fight against other heavenly immortals required at least a certainty of self-preservation.

"What are you planning to do?" Heiyuan Shangxian asked.

"I will go to see the Patriarch and ask for his commitment," Dongyang Sword Immortal said indifferently. "In addition, if I die in the ninth tribulation in the future, I hope you can take care of Li Xia."

"Haha, rest assured!"

Heiyuan Shangxian laughed, "I have no desires or requests now, I only hope to see the prosperity of the sect. Naturally, I hope Li Xia becomes powerful."

"Alright." Dongyang Sword Immortal nodded lightly.

Whether he believed it or not was unknown.

Dragon Star Sect, known as the number one among the thirty-two first-class sects in the Red Moon Immortal Continent, although not officially recognized, had immense fame.

In the vast Immortal Continent, countless forces secretly kept an eye on the Dragon Star Sect.

Wu Yuan's rapid rise in a very short period naturally attracted the attention of many forces.

His name and information quickly spread among the numerous major forces in the Immortal Continent, truly catching the attention of some top figures.

Perhaps.

Wu Yuan is not yet a strong cultivator; currently, he is only at the Golden Core Realm. The probability of becoming a super powerhouse in the Divine Soul Realm or the Heavenly Tribulation Realm in the future is also very low, considering the countless geniuses who fell through the ages.

But such astonishing talent.

It is already worth the attention of various powerful forces. After all, once he rises alive, tens of thousands of years later, he will be a powerful sword immortal whose name shakes the Immortal Continent.

...

In the Red Moon Immortal Domain, there is a mysterious place with floating islands.

Inside a magnificent palace.

"Mountain Lord." Zhuo Haiyue, wearing silver armor, stood in the hall and bowed slightly upon seeing the white-robed old man appear out of thin air.

"Haiyue, no need for excessive courtesy." The white-robed old man smiled.

As an upper immortal, he knew well about Zhuo Haiyue's background, which was beyond his reach.

"Mountain Lord, did you summon me?" Zhuo Haiyue asked with confusion.

"Have you helped a swordsman named Li Xia enter the Dragon Star Sect?" the white-robed old man inquired.

Zhuo Haiyue nodded involuntarily, puzzled.

Li Xia?

The time was too short, and Qingshen Di Xian did not send any messages. Some top forces already knew, but Zhuo Haiyue had not received any news.

"Not long ago, he passed the fifty-seventh floor of the Star Tower," the white-robed old man smiled.

Zhuo Haiyue was suddenly shocked and couldn't help asking, "Is it true or not? The fifty-seventh floor?"

"Yes, it's true. Here is the relevant battle projection," the white-robed old man said, waving his hand, and a projection appeared.

Zhuo Haiyue quickly watched it.

After watching, she believed it.

"I believe you can see it. Li Xia has already stepped into the threshold of the Stellar Dao, but being able to pass the fifty-seventh floor is mainly due to his extraordinary spiritual talent," the white-robed old man nodded. "I think you have his other information; I won't repeat it. He's not yet fifty years old."

Zhuo Haiyue nodded involuntarily; she understood the other party's meaning.

No matter how Wu Yuan broke through, the fact that he did break through is significant. Moreover, Wu Yuan is too young.

Besides, Zhuo Haiyue also knew that Wu Yuan possessed nine Lifelong Flying Swords.

"The Sect Master has ordered us to conduct a final assessment of Li Xia. Once he passes, special recruitment will be initiated," the white-robed old man said. "So, I need your help."

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ps: The first update is here.

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Chapter 254: Temple of the Dao

"Special recruitment?" Zhuo Haiyue was slightly surprised but soon regained her composure.

The Moonlight Realm selects the most outstanding geniuses from the entire Immortal Continent. Under normal circumstances, it would take decades to admit a new member.

For the talented individuals who have already joined a sect, the Moonlight Realm generally refrains from calling them again. This rule was set by the ruler of the Immortal Continent, the Red Moon Immortal.

Every ten thousand years, the Moonlight Realm has only ten special recruitment slots. They can directly recruit the most elite talents from various sects, and the Red Moon Immortal Palace compensates these sects accordingly.

Therefore.

Getting a special recruitment from the Moonlight Realm is very challenging.

Zhuo Haiyue had a broad perspective, and with a quick calculation, she understood that based on Li Xia's comprehension speed, although he could qualify as a genius in the Moonlight Realm, he might not be eligible for special recruitment.

But with his extraordinary spiritual talent?

He became eligible!

At least, among the current nine outstanding disciples of the Moonlight Realm, except for Zhuo Haiyue, Wu Yuan probably surpassed them all in terms of overall talent.

As for the other twenty-plus ordinary disciples? They would be even less competitive.

"Mountain Lord, what do you want me to do?" Zhuo Haiyue asked.

"Since you are friends with Li Xia, we want you to contact him in advance and explain the benefits of joining the Moonlight Realm to him," the white-robed old man said. "Once he succeeds, it will be considered completing a trial task, and rewards will be issued."

Zhuo Haiyue nodded, "Okay, I'll give it a try."

For her, whether Wu Yuan stayed in the Dragon Star Sect or entered the Moonlight Realm, it made no fundamental difference.

"Well, do your best..." The white-robed old man was about to say something when his expression suddenly changed.

"Mountain Lord?"

"Haiyue, there's no need to contact Li Xia anymore." The white-robed old man smiled bitterly.

Zhuo Haiyue looked puzzled.

The white-robed old man sighed, "Just now, news came from the Immortal Palace that the Dragon Star Sect has already paid the price of 'three hundred divine crystals' to make Li Xia a permanent disciple of the Dragon Star Sect."

"Unless directly summoned by the God Court."

"Otherwise, we in the Moonlight Realm have no qualifications." The white-robed old man shook his head.

"Three hundred divine crystals?" Zhuo Haiyue was somewhat shocked; she knew how vast a wealth that represented.

It's enough to buy the life of an Earth Immortal!

All just to protect Li Xia?

It's unbelievable.

"It's rare to encounter such a situation where a disciple is safeguarded. Even the top-notch sects in the entire Immortal Continent would find it hard to come across such an event in tens of thousands of years," the white-robed old man couldn't help but marvel. "It seems that Li Xia probably has some secrets we don't know about."

"Haiyue, I've troubled you this time." The white-robed old man smiled.

"No problem." Zhuo Haiyue said, "But I think I know why the Dragon Star Sect did this."

"Oh?" The white-robed old man was curious.

"Li Xia is a sword cultivator. According to my speculation, he probably has nine Lifelong Flying Swords." Zhuo Haiyue quickly recounted the circumstances when Xiang Sheng, an Earth Immortal, tested Wu Yuan. The white-robed old man's expression suddenly became colorful.

"If I had known earlier, I would have reported it to the Mountain Lord." Zhuo Haiyue said, "It's just that at that time, he had already joined the Dragon Star Sect, and in other aspects, he didn't show such outstanding potential."

In a word.

At that time, Li Xia was not qualified for special recruitment.

"Don't blame yourself. You can tell me the reason, which is good enough." The white-robed old man smiled, "The Dragon Star Sect values him so much; their cultivation efforts probably won't be much less than those of the Moonlight Realm."

"Alright, I'll leave first." The white-robed old man quickly left.

For the white-robed old man.

Being able to recruit Wu Yuan into the Moonlight Realm is undoubtedly a good thing.

If unable to recruit him? It wouldn't cause much personal loss to him.

For the vast Red Moon Immortal Palace, the Moonlight Realm is the core organization, and the Dragon Star Sect can be considered a peripheral organization.

The Immortals of the Dragon Star Sect will ultimately join the Immortal Palace, but their level of trust will be lower.

There's no fundamental difference.

Watching the Mountain Lord leave, Zhuo Haiyue still found it somewhat unbelievable. "In just eight years, Li Xia has actually grown to this extent?"

Not yet fifty years old.

Fifty-seventh floor of the One Star Tower!

"My luck is really good. Back then, I randomly encountered a kid who turned out to have such talent?" Zhuo Haiyue shook her head slightly.

Her original expectation for Wu Yuan was to become a Profound Era Sword Immortal in the future, a hope albeit faint.

As for Immortality? She didn't expect much.

In the entire Red Moon Immortal Continent, it takes tens of thousands to millions of years to produce an Immortal. How difficult is that?

But now.

Just from Wu Yuan's performance, there is truly a glimmer of hope for him to become an Immortal!

"Such talent, although a bit worse than mine."

"But not aiming for Immortality, as long as he becomes a Sixth Epoch Immortal, with the power of a Sword Cultivator, his combat strength might rival Immortals." Zhuo Haiyue thought, "If he's willing to help me, it would be a great boost."

Thinking of this.

Zhuo Haiyue transmitted a message to Wu Yuan, wanting to inquire.

Soon after, she received a response from Xiaoyue: "The target contact is currently in a special state and cannot be contacted. Please try again later."

"Special state?" Zhuo Haiyue was stunned, then chose to leave a message.

Then.

She left the Red Moon Realm.

...

The outside world was in turmoil, with both sect leaders and the top talents gathered in the Moonlight Realm, causing actions within their respective organizations.

As for Wu Yuan, who caused all of this, he was completely unaware.

He was currently in a special space within the Red Moon Immortal Realm.

"Is this the 'Temple of the Dao'?" Wu Yuan's gaze swept across the four sides of the void, feeling the dazzling colors of the void.

Countless lights surged, making it impossible for him to see further.

Wu Yuan didn't dare to act recklessly.

Here, he had arrived, guided by the spirit of the Seven Star Tower in the Red Moon Immortal Realm, to undergo the 'Experience and Comprehension of Any True Meaning'—the Temple of the Dao.

Apparently, this was a mysterious place within the Red Moon Immortal Realm.

To the point that Wu Yuan even had a feeling that this place no longer belonged to the Red Moon Immortal Realm.

Because Wu Yuan's spiritual sense couldn't leave here at the moment.

"How should I proceed?" Wu Yuan looked around.

Suddenly.

"Hum~" As if chaos was opening up, the surging lights in front of Wu Yuan split apart on both sides, revealing a clear path.

At the end of the void, there was a not-too-large temple.

Ancient!

It emitted an endless ancient aura, as if containing infinite Dao rhymes.

Merely looking from a distance, Wu Yuan instinctively felt a sense of awe in his heart. He vaguely understood that this was likely the Temple of the Dao.

"Come." A low and majestic voice suddenly rang out, echoing in Wu Yuan's ears.

Following that.

Whoosh~ A radiance enveloped Wu Yuan. As the radiance flashed, Wu Yuan felt the surrounding scenery change, and he found himself on a square in front of this temple.

The temple's main gate was tightly closed.

"What's this?" Just as Wu Yuan was at a loss.

Hum~ Countless light spots gathered, forming the figure of an old man in a white robe. He was sitting cross-legged on a jade platform that appeared out of nowhere, with white hair emitting a distant aura.

At first glance, he seemed mundane.

But when Wu Yuan's gaze fell on the old man in the white robe, his heart involuntarily calmed down.

"Pay respects, senior." Wu Yuan respectfully said.

He had no idea whether the old man before him was a living being or a spiritual entity; it was purely Wu Yuan's instinct.

"You're quite polite, young one." A smile appeared on the old man's face. "You can call me 'Yuangu.'"

"Senior Yuangu." Wu Yuan respectfully replied.

"At such a young age, being able to come to the Temple of the Dao, you're quite impressive." The white-robed old man smiled. His gaze was gentle but seemed to see through everything about Wu Yuan.

Making Wu Yuan feel as if he were stripped naked.

"You have two points. You can choose to accept two inheritances of the lower laws or one inheritance of the middle laws." The white-robed old man said.

Wu Yuan was a bit bewildered.

"Senior, can you explain more?" Wu Yuan smiled bitterly.

"Look carefully." The white-robed old man wasn't annoyed. With a wave of his hand, a light curtain projection appeared in front of Wu Yuan.

There was a lot of information on it.

Wu Yuan quickly read through it, finally understanding that, when challenging the Seven Star Tower, starting from the fortieth floor of each tower, every ten floors passed would earn one point from the Temple of the Dao.

And these points could be exchanged for comprehension opportunities!

"Comprehend the lower laws once, exchange for one point."

"Comprehend the middle laws once, exchange for two points."

"Comprehend the upper laws once, exchange for five points."

"Comprehend the incomplete source of the great path once, exchange for thirty points." Wu Yuan was secretly shocked.

Middle laws, upper laws, he could barely understand.

But what is the incomplete source of the great path? He didn't understand, but he could understand the points required behind it.

Thirty points!

"On average, every tower needs to pass eighty floors, which would only earn five points, equivalent to reaching the eightieth floor of the Six Star Tower to get thirty points." Wu Yuan quickly calculated.

Just thinking about it, Wu Yuan understood.

It's too difficult.

In the entire Red Moon Immortal Continent, even in the entire White Cang Immortal Country, it might be difficult to produce such a peerless genius in over a hundred million years.

This also made Wu Yuan realize the preciousness of the points in the Temple of the Dao.

"Before I turn a hundred, passing sixty floors should not be difficult, seventy floors? There's a glimmer of hope." Wu Yuan didn't dare to expect to pass the eightieth floor of the One Star Tower.

The goals should be lofty, but the plans should be practical.

In other words.

Before he turns a hundred, he might get four points at most, or three points at the least.

"Do you choose to comprehend the lower laws, or the middle laws?" The white-robed old man smiled. "If you haven't decided, you can leave and return to the Temple of the Dao when you've made up your mind."

After a moment of contemplation, Wu Yuan made a decision and said solemnly, "Junior wishes to comprehend the middle laws."

Lower laws?

Wu Yuan could choose the Earthly Dao, the Gravity Dao, or the Earth Source Dao among the three lower laws. Among them, the Earth Law had the highest degree of comprehension, while the other two laws could only be considered at the beginner level.

However, Wu Yuan understood that his foundation was in the 'Star Path.'

No matter which lower law he chose to comprehend, it would easily lead to an imbalance in the progress of the three paths, affecting the Star Path. Comprehending the Star Path, on the other hand, could push all three lower laws to progress simultaneously.

"Alright." The white-robed old man nodded with a smile. "I've observed your methods in the One Star Tower. You excel in the Star Path. Do you want to comprehend the Star Path?"

"Yes." Wu Yuan affirmed.

"Good, enter the Temple of the Dao. Once inside, you will understand." The white-robed old man pointed to the ancient hall in the distance.

Boom~ The dusty gate opened, and countless rays of light shot out. The light was extremely dazzling, making Wu Yuan's eyes almost unable to open.

Following that.

Whoosh~ With a wave of the white-robed old man's hand, Wu Yuan's whole person floated up and flew directly into the temple.

Shortly after, the door closed, as perennial and unchanging as ever.

"Whoosh!"

The white-robed old man waved his hand, and a huge light screen appeared in front of him, covered with densely packed names.

Among them was a line of text: "Li Xia, a resident of the White Cang Immortal Country, reaches the standard of a second-level elite and can be summoned to the headquarters of the Divine Pavilion."

Then.

The light screen dissipated with a thunderous sound.

Upon entering the Temple of the Dao, Wu Yuan felt enveloped in endless brightness. His entire being was completely immersed, with no other thoughts.

Of course, it was only the Qi Refinement avatar that was completely immersed.

The Refining avatar in the Central Plains, although involuntarily immersed, still maintained a trace of sobriety.

Hum~

Wu Yuan felt like he was in an endless starry sky, with a dazzling star suspended in the starry sky, emitting boundless fluctuations of the Dao.

"Stars?" Wu Yuan pondered, having forgotten why he came here.

Instinctively, he quickly approached the star.

"Whoosh!" A dazzling sword light appeared above the star, cutting through the void. Wu Yuan gazed at this sword light, and an endless and profound insight surged into his mind.

Filling his consciousness.

"What a mysterious sword." Wu Yuan was completely fascinated. "Clearly, the level of the Dao contained in this sword technique is weak, but it has a power that is truly awe-inspiring."

It made Wu Yuan feel the urge to cry.

Without giving Wu Yuan much time to think.

"Whoosh!" Another sword light flew out from the star.

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PS: Second update

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Chapter 255 Reunion (Three more requests for monthly votes)

"This sword?" Wu Yuan's gaze was immediately drawn to this sword.

If the previous sword contained a moving power, then this sword was absolutely domineering!

The overwhelming aura that came with it made Wu Yuan's heart palpitate.

"These two swords have the same level of Dao, both containing the mysteries of the Star Path's introductory level but interpreted from two different perspectives." Instinctively, Wu Yuan exerted all his efforts to absorb and comprehend the mysteries of these two swords.

Without giving him much time to think.

"Whoosh!" Another sword light flew out from the massive star, carrying a gentle power.

A gentle sword that was equally sharp.

Like this, one sword after another flew out, without stopping.

Swords of emotion, dominance, gentleness, joy, anger, loneliness, sincerity... Countless sword lights surrounded Wu Yuan, allowing him to experience the same Dao insights but with distinctly different mysteries of the stars.

Countless sword lights, interpreting the Star Path from different angles.

Wu Yuan immersed himself in it, and both of his avatars exerted all their efforts to comprehend.

It seemed like an instant.

Yet, it also felt like a very long time.

Boom! The sword lights around him suddenly dissipated, followed by another sword light cutting through the starry sky from the star.

"Another moving sword."

Wu Yuan's eyes were filled with tears, and his thoughts seemed to be influenced by the meaning of each sword. "However, the mysteries it contains have surpassed my level of Dao."

This was a deeper level of the moving sword.

As expected, whoosh! whoosh! whoosh! One after another, sword lights appeared, quickly surrounding Wu Yuan.

Almost like a replica of before, the only difference being that this time the sword lights were more profound and profound.

Wu Yuan quietly comprehended each sword light.

Time passed.

"These sword lights should be at the level of true intent." Wu Yuan continued to comprehend these sword lights, finding it quite challenging.

But his progress was significant because, even with the guidance of the "Stellar Code," he had never comprehended the mysteries of the Star Path so clearly and from multiple perspectives.

And he didn't know how much time had passed.

"These sword lights are more profound, unfathomable, and incomprehensible!" Wu Yuan could no longer fathom the profound mysteries of these sword lights.

Too profound.

In the realm of the Star Path, Wu Yuan had spent eight years comprehending, but eight years were just the beginning for the vast and profound Star Path.

These countless profound sword lights were like a celestial book, making it impossible for Wu Yuan to grasp.

"Remember this kind of fluctuation!"

"Remember." Wu Yuan quickly changed his approach. Instead of attempting to comprehend, he painstakingly memorized each sword technique's fluctuation in his mind.

Engraved deep in his soul!

Striving to make himself not forget.

Reading a book a thousand times reveals its meaning, and understanding the sword is the same. Just memorize it, imitate it repeatedly, and eventually, there will be gains.

Time passed.

The profound and vast mysteries of the Star Path contained in these sword lights became even more profound, reaching the point where Wu Yuan found it almost impossible to remember each sword technique's fluctuation.

The gap was too large.

Too arduous.

But Wu Yuan still didn't give up; he just silently comprehended.

For him, even if he couldn't understand or remember, experiencing it once would have an imperceptible impact on his divine consciousness, benefiting him for a lifetime.

One after another, sword lights flew out, becoming increasingly profound.

It's unknown how much time passed!

Wu Yuan had completely forgotten the existence of time. Even the distant primordial avatar in the Central Earth was fully immersed in the endless emergence of sword lights.

He felt that he was constantly elevating his comprehension of the sword path.

Furthermore, he sensed a transformative enlightenment in the way of the Star Path, as if he had suddenly understood the Dao.

Finally, the last sword light cut through the endless stars.

"Boom!"

The massive star exploded, sending countless meteorite fragments and erupting magma, impacting the starry sky in all directions. The fragments intertwined, and countless fluctuations of the Star Path entangled each other, forming an incredible painting of the Dao.

"This?" Wu Yuan was completely shocked.

What kind of scene was this?

The boundless fluctuations of the Star Path made Wu Yuan feel ashamed; what he had comprehended was merely a shallow layer of the Star Path.

"Perfect!"

"Flawless, this is the ultimate interpretation of the Star Path, containing all the mysteries of the Star Path." Wu Yuan pondered.

It was too overwhelming; the endless mysteries of the Dao surged into Wu Yuan's mind, filling his heart.

For the first time, Wu Yuan saw the complete picture of the entire Star Path—vast, majestic, and grand.

Silent.

"Hum~"

Wu Yuan's consciousness disappeared in this dimensional space.

...

"Hmm?" Wu Yuan instantly woke up, and not only did the primordial avatar in the Qi Refining Realm awaken, but the primordial avatar in the Body Refining Realm also woke up.

"Me?" Wu Yuan was a bit confused. Immediately, the endless mysteries of the sword path surged into his mind.

He couldn't help but immerse himself in it.

After a while.

"Elder." Wu Yuan was completely awake, his gaze falling on the white-robed old man sitting cross-legged on the jade platform, still smiling.

Extremely amiable.

"The guidance of the Dao Temple truly contains unparalleled mysteries." The white-robed old man smiled and said, "Different people comprehend different paths, and due to changes in life experiences, the scenes they see are also different."

"But in the end, it allows you to comprehend the most fundamental, mysterious, and unpredictable fluctuations of a certain path," the white-robed old man said, "guiding your cultivation."

Wu Yuan listened thoughtfully.

Moreover.

Wu Yuan couldn't help turning his head and looking at the dust-sealed gate. It was truly unbelievable, clearer than the guidance of the "Stellar Code" by ten or even a hundred times.

It penetrated directly into the depths of his divine soul.

"The effect of the Dao Temple's guidance is amazing, but fundamentally, it's no different from many auxiliary treasures for comprehending the Dao," the white-robed old man said. "To truly comprehend and grasp the vast mysteries of the Dao, it depends on yourself."

"Don't stay on the surface; immerse yourself deeply in understanding and control it," the white-robed old man urged.

"The junior will remember." Wu Yuan nodded solemnly.

He understood that this comprehension experience was like a dream. Although it seemed clear now, if he didn't spend time carefully pondering and comprehending, he would eventually forget it all!

"It's time to send you away. Remember, passing the Seven-Star Tower earns one point every ten floors. With points, you can come back to me." The white-robed old man smiled, "You must strive and not slack off!"

"Also."

"Let me tell you one last thing."

"If you can pass any tower to the eightieth floor, you will receive an extra point; if you can reach the ninetieth floor, you will receive an additional ten points."

"If you can reach the one hundredth floor, you will receive an additional one hundred points!"

After saying that.

Without waiting for Wu Yuan's reaction.

Whoosh~ The white-robed old man waved his hand, an invisible fluctuation swept through, and Wu Yuan was already sent away from this mysterious and unpredictable Dao Temple.

...

In the headquarters of the Dragon Star Immortal Sect, in the world of the mansion, in a quiet room.

"Hoo!"

"Actually left the Crimson Moon Immortal Realm?" Wu Yuan slowly opened his eyes, and with a slight movement of his divine sense, he understood, "It's only been two days since that mysterious Dao Temple?"

Yet, Wu Yuan felt as if a long time had passed.

"Truly miraculous! In terms of effectiveness, it's many times more than the 'Stellar Code,'" Wu Yuan marveled silently.

Even now, recalling it, Wu Yuan still found it shocking.

"The Seven-Star Tower allows entry from both Dragon Star and Crimson Moon, but the Dao Temple can only be accessed through the Crimson Moon Immortal Realm," Wu Yuan thought, "Although I'm in the Dao Temple, I feel an eerie sense of reality."

"Was the Dao Temple truly created by the Crimson Moon Immortal?" Wu Yuan doubted.

Celestials are powerful.

"However, even if the Crimson Moon Immortal comprehended the Star Path, could he allow cultivators to perceive it so clearly?" Wu Yuan couldn't believe it.

It was too miraculous.

Thinking back to the Crimson Moon Immortal Realm, where one could only challenge up to the Fourth-Star Tower, with the last three towers being mere decorations.

"This Dao Temple is very likely set up by the White Cang Immortal Country or even the Taiyuan God Court."

Wu Yuan speculated, "The Crimson Moon Immortal Realm is just an entrance or passage."

"The Seven-Star Tower, the Dao Temple...no wonder all major sects encourage disciples to challenge them. This is indeed a great opportunity," Wu Yuan thought, "Such opportunities bless countless beings; the ambitions behind them are probably not small."

Quickly.

Wu Yuan suppressed these chaotic thoughts.

Regardless of what secrets lay behind this.

"What I need to do is take advantage of these opportunities to constantly strengthen myself." Wu Yuan understood this clearly.

When his strength is strong enough, many secrets will naturally reveal themselves.

"Continue cultivating." Wu Yuan settled down.

The two avatars simultaneously recalled the scenes in the Dao Temple.

Recalling and comprehending with all their might.

For Wu Yuan, every moment lost was a waste; he had to digest these insights in the shortest time possible.

...Time passed.

In the blink of an eye, it was ten days later.

Wu Yuan had just begun to digest, waking up with a clear mind. With a thought, two strands of consciousness quickly entered the Dragon Star Immortal Realm and the Crimson Moon Immortal Realm.

Upon entering.

Wu Yuan received numerous reminders, a flood of messages almost entirely from other inner disciples and true transmission disciples.

Some were from sect alchemists who wanted to make friends with Wu Yuan.

In the countless celestial messages, Wu Yuan's divine sense quickly skimmed through most of them, responding to only a few.

"Hmm? Zuo Haiyue?" Wu Yuan saw a message from Zuo Haiyue.

After a moment of thought.

Wu Yuan sent an invitation to Zuo Haiyue, inviting her to visit, with the location being the private residence on Dragon Star Island.

In an instant.

Wu Yuan received a response.

"Online?" Wu Yuan couldn't help but smile, thinking of this term.

In normal circumstances, most cultivators would leave a trace of consciousness in the celestial realm for easy communication.

"Go to Dragon Star Island." Wu Yuan left his personal palace directly.

Dragon Star Island, with a circular area of a thousand miles, was extremely vast. Under normal circumstances, only Dragon Star Immortal Sect disciples could enter.

However, some high-ranking figures, like true transmission disciples and alchemists, had their own large mansions with extremely high permissions.

They could directly invite guests to their mansions.

Of course, outsiders were not qualified to wander freely on Dragon Star Island and could only stay within the mansion.

"Whoosh!"

A silver-armored woman appeared out of thin air in the super-large mansion.

"Haiyue, long time no see." Wu Yuan, dressed in a black robe, smiled at the silver-armored woman full of heroic spirit.

"Li Xia, it's been a while. This is my first time on Dragon Star Island," Zuo Haiyue smiled.

The two exchanged smiles.

"Pay respects to Princess Haiyue." Lusui and many Golden Core attendants respectfully bowed.

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Chapter 256: 30 Trillion Source Crystals

"Lusui, you all can go down first," Wu Yuan instructed.

"Yes." Lusui was extremely respectful. Immediately, he led numerous Golden Core cultivators away, understanding that Wu Yuan was receiving an esteemed guest.

After they left.

"That person just now is the legendary Princess Haiyue? The first princess of the Zuo Clan? Her temperament is truly extraordinary."

"Yes! It's said that even the Purple Mansion True Transmission of the sect will be extremely courteous when meeting Princess Haiyue. This kind of celestial-like figure, I wonder who she will choose as her Dao companion in the future."

"To directly call her Haiyue in the True Transmission, that's impressive." These Golden Core cultivators whispered excitedly.

Zuo Haiyue, among the disciples of major sects in the vast Immortal Continent, had significant fame. With her high innate talent and royal background, she was well-known.

"Stop talking, remember, the matter of Princess Haiyue coming to see the True Transmission is not to be spread." Lusui scolded in a low voice, "The True Transmission is exceptionally powerful now, recognized as the sect's number one genius. Countless forces are eyeing it."

"We, as attendants, must be careful in our actions." Lusui continued.

"Yes." The numerous Golden Core attendants all agreed.

In the past few years, due to Wu Yuan continuously rejecting various challenges, as attendants, they felt quite oppressed. When they encountered attendants of other True Transmission disciples, they felt inferior.

But these days, these Golden Core attendants felt uplifted, and their mood was much better.

"Haiyue, I apologize for making you laugh," Wu Yuan smiled.

"No problem." Zuo Haiyue shook her head. "Traveling through the Immortal Continent, I'm used to being under various gazes and hearing all sorts of discussions."

"I don't care about the discussions behind my back, and I can't control them anyway."

"As long as they don't say it to my face." Zuo Haiyue smiled, "Many who spoke ill of me in my presence have been killed."

She said it candidly.

Wu Yuan nodded slightly; he felt Zuo Haiyue's decisive nature, straightforward in her actions, and never dragging things out.

"Come, let's go to the main hall." Wu Yuan said.

"Sure, I'll see how the Dragon Star Immortal Sect has prepared the divine mansion for True Transmission disciples." Zuo Haiyue smiled.

The two entered the main hall side by side, decorated quite luxuriously.

A table full of delicacies was already prepared.

"Oh?" Zuo Haiyue's eyes brightened.

"Haha, I remember you have a fondness for food, but when we met in Zuo Star City last time, I saw that you seemed to prefer meat, so I took the liberty to prepare some meat dishes, hoping you'd like them." Wu Yuan laughed.

"I'm very satisfied." Zuo Haiyue smiled.

She had few hobbies in her life, with food being the first, which was related to her special experiences.

The two sat down separately.

"During this time, were you in seclusion, or did you go to the Dao Temple?" Zuo Haiyue, unconcerned about decorum, leisurely ate and drank.

"The Dao Temple," Wu Yuan said, not hiding anything.

This kind of opportunity is obtained by challenging the seven-tower world to the higher levels and is not something worth hiding.

"Hmm, the Dao Temple is a great opportunity. I believe you've gained a lot." Zuo Haiyue smiled. "But you were quite ruthless this time, I just learned that you haven't challenged the seven-tower world in the past eight years, and you've also refused challenges from other True Transmission disciples of the Dragon Star Immortal Sect?"

"It exploded all at once, and it's terrifying." Zuo Haiyue chuckled. "Even I was a bit shocked when I got the news."

Wu Yuan smiled, "This is all according to your guidance, to make a name for myself!"

"Too dazzling. Making such a splash, I'm afraid the high-levels of your Dragon Star Immortal Sect have been frightened by you." Zuo Haiyue shook her head.

Wu Yuan couldn't help but smile.

Thinking about it, it was indeed possible.

Even challenging up to the seventeenth level, there hadn't been such a thing in the sect for millions of years. Moreover, he was so young.

Before that, there was quite a bit of criticism.

Wu Yuan wouldn't let such criticisms affect his actions, but it didn't mean he didn't mind. The two were entirely different!

"A stable Dao heart doesn't mean suppressing anger and resentment. Explode when necessary. However, any external emotions won't affect one's actions." Wu Yuan thought to himself.

This was true freedom.

"But I heard that you challenged the fourteen True Transmission disciples and defeated all fourteen of them, humiliating them to this extent, stepping on their rise to prominence. It's a bit ruthless, and there's no need for that." Zuo Haiyue shook her head and laughed. "Actually, there's no need."

"They made me uncomfortable, so why should I make them comfortable?" Wu Yuan laughed.

Zuo Haiyue fell silent.

Why did Wu Yuan challenge the fourteen True Transmission disciples? Apart from further establishing his reputation, it was to let his thoughts be unobstructed.

Gratitude should be repaid.

Vengeance should be avenged!

Settling scores was Wu Yuan's nature.

"In the Divine Realm, it only tests the comprehension of the Dao and the divine soul. You can easily crush them." Zuo Haiyue smiled, "But what about the Dragon Star confrontation? Your cultivation might not have caught up yet."

"As far as I know, in the Dragon Star Immortal Sect's True Transmission, there are several third-grade Immortal Foundations, and the rest are all fourth-grade Immortal Foundations."

"Do you have confidence in winning?" Zuo Haiyue's eyes twinkled as she stared at Wu Yuan.

"In eight years, I've grown to this point. In another five years, who knows what level I'll reach?" Wu Yuan said casually, "Even if I really lose, it doesn't matter. I'll win it back next time."

"Haha." Zuo Haiyue smiled, "Lixia, what I admire most about you is your calmness and courage."

"Actually."

"I came here this time to be a mediator." Zuo Haiyue said.

"A mediator?" Wu Yuan was puzzled.

"You know, I belong to the Red Moon Immortal Army, but I'm also a member of the Moonlight Boundary." Zuo Haiyue said, "Your matter has spread throughout the entire Immortal Continent's upper echelons, many forces are paying attention, and the Moonlight Boundary's high-ups are also concerned. So, they want to specially recruit you."

"They know about our relationship, so they want me to be a mediator." Zuo Haiyue smiled.

"Oh?" Wu Yuan nodded gently.

After becoming the True Transmission, he had extremely high privileges through the Dragon Star Immortal Sect. Naturally, he had checked Zuo Haiyue's information.

The number one genius in the Moonlight Boundary!

Recognized as the contemporary number one genius in the Immortal Continent. It was said that after cultivating for over a hundred years, she had already reached the sixtieth floor of the second star tower.

At the same time, Wu Yuan also understood the significance of the Moonlight Boundary's special invitation.

"How about it, really want to be a mediator?" Wu Yuan laughed.

"No need." Zuo Haiyue shook her head, "Dragon Star Immortal Sect has already paid the price of three hundred god crystals to reject the special invitation from the Moonlight Boundary. Unless it is a summons from the headquarters of the Divine Court, otherwise, you can only cultivate peacefully in the Dragon Star Immortal Sect."

Zuo Haiyue explained the cause and effect.

"Three hundred god crystals?" Wu Yuan was stunned; he didn't understand the value of god crystals.

"God crystals are precious treasures used by immortals, with extremely wide-ranging uses. One god crystal is practically a cubic god crystal, worth about a hundred billion source crystals." Zuo Haiyue glanced at Wu Yuan, "Three hundred god crystals means thirty trillion source crystals!"

"Moreover, it's difficult to exchange source crystals for god crystals. For major sects in the Immortal Continent, god crystals are considered strategic resources." Zuo Haiyue sighed.

Wu Yuan's eyes widened suddenly.

It felt like his heart had been hit hard.

Thirty trillion? Source crystals?

My God!

"Do you also think it's impossible? When I first heard about it, I thought it was impossible too. This kind of enormous wealth would make even many upper immortals jealous." Zuo Haiyue sighed.

"Am I really worth so much?" Wu Yuan shook his head.

He felt a bit scared.

How much treasure could such an enormous wealth buy!

Even for the vast Dragon Star Immortal Sect, it was probably not to be ignored.

As far as Wu Yuan knew, high-level Purple Mansion cultivators often had fortunes ranging in the millions of source crystals.

For Refining Void Feathers, they generally had fortunes in the hundreds of millions of source crystals.

Thirty trillion?

This was definitely wealth that would drive Nascent Divinity Immortals crazy. No wonder Zuo Haiyue said she would be surprised.

"Lixia, the times have changed, and your talent, placed in the Immortal Continent, is one in tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of years. Broaden your horizons." Zuo Haiyue smiled leisurely, "Now, you indeed aren't worth so many god crystals."

"However, the Dragon Star Immortal Sect is betting on your future."

"They believe that your future benefits for the sect will exceed three hundred god crystals." Zuo Haiyue smiled, "Another possibility is that the Eastern Sun Sword Immortal believes that your value to him surpasses this fortune."

"After all."

"Three hundred god crystals are difficult for ordinary immortals to produce at once, but for the Eastern Sun Sword Immortal, who has roamed the Immortal Continent for nearly a million years, it's nothing." Zuo Haiyue said, "He has accumulated countless treasures."

Wu Yuan nodded gently.

Immortals, powerful and with incredibly long lifespans, naturally accumulated astonishing wealth and treasures.

It was more than a hundred or even a thousand times that of Earth Immortals.

Wu Yuan also calmed down. Although the sect had paid such a high price for him, it didn't mean they would give him so many treasures.

After all, he was still at the Golden Core realm.

"However, the sect has not approached me, and there's no sign of Eastern Sun Sword Immortal taking in disciples." Wu Yuan shook his head.

He thought of that mysterious senior who had been guiding him.

In reality, Wu Yuan admired the person's accomplishments in the Dao of Stars. If he could become their disciple, he would be more than willing.

Unfortunately, that mysterious senior had only given guidance and never mentioned taking in disciples.

"No sign?" Zuo Haiyue was also surprised, furrowing her brows. "That shouldn't be. Since the Dragon Star Immortal Sect has paid such a high price."

"Logically, they should not ignore you and should provide the best resources, treasures, and mentors to cultivate you."

"But."

"If Eastern Sun Sword Immortal doesn't take in disciples, relying on those third and fourth Nascent Divinity Immortals in the Dragon Star Immortal Sect? They will only hinder your growth." Zuo Haiyue shook her head.

"Third Nascent Divinity Immortals? Is strength among Immortals divided based on the number of calamities?" Wu Yuan couldn't help asking.

"Yes." Zuo Haiyue nodded. "Whether it's the Realm of Calamity or the Realm of Creation, both are divided into nine levels."

"If you want to improve your cultivation, you need not only accumulated mana but also to undergo Immortal Tribulations. Passing them means life, failing means death."

"Each Immortal Tribulation passed allows for an increase in cultivation."

"Moreover."

"As Immortals who haven't transcended life's limits, they are inherently restricted by the heavens and earth. At most, every 180,000 years, they must face a calamity."

"So."

"The so-called million-year Immortals don't necessarily live for a million years. They must pass five Immortal Tribulations to reach the end of their lifespan." Zuo Haiyue smiled. "To achieve the status of a Heavenly Immortal, one must pass seven Immortal Tribulations."

"So, looking at the vast Immortal Continent, sixth calamity Immortals are considered to be standing at the peak."

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ps: First update.

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Chapter 257: Kid, Are You Willing to Accept Me as Your Master?

"Sixth calamity Immortals are the pinnacle in the Immortal Continent? Crossing seven calamities leads to becoming a Celestial Immortal," Wu Yuan said, surprised.

He had checked the sect's relevant information and knew that it was extremely difficult to give birth to a Celestial Immortal. At least on the surface, no Celestial Immortal had been born in the entire sect for over a billion years.

However, over those billions of years, the Dragon Star Immortal Sect had produced at least thousands of Nascent Divinity Immortals.

"Haiyue, you just said Eastern Sun Sword Immortal is an eighth calamity Immortal? According to what you said, he should have already become a Celestial Immortal," Wu Yuan couldn't help asking.

When it came to the secrets of Immortals and Celestials, Wu Yuan wasn't very clear.

"Yes! Eastern Sun Sword Immortal, if he wishes, with his exceptional talent, could have become a Celestial Immortal tens of thousands of years ago," Zuo Haiyue sighed. "But he chose an extremely difficult path—the Nine Calamity Immortal Path."

"This path, countless powerful Immortals fear, as they don't dare to attempt it. After crossing seven calamities, they usually choose to become Celestial Immortals directly."

"For billions of years, in the entire White Cang Immortal Country, the number of powerhouses who have walked this path is extremely rare. As for the Red Moon Immortal Sect? There isn't a single one," Zuo Haiyue shook her head.

"Not a single one?" Wu Yuan was secretly shocked.

Over endless years, there should have been a group of Celestial Immortals born in the Immortal Continent. How was it possible that not a single one walked the Nine Calamity Immortal Path?

"What is this Nine Calamity Immortal Path?" Wu Yuan asked curiously.

"Originating from the heavens' test, after seven calamities, if you choose to become a Celestial Immortal, that's the most common Seven Calamity Celestial Immortal. Although you can enjoy billions of years of freedom, it's still difficult to achieve true immortality," Zuo Haiyue seemed very knowledgeable about these secrets.

"They must ultimately undergo the eighth and ninth Immortal Calamities. Only by passing the Nine Calamities can one truly share the same lifespan as the heavens and earth," Zuo Haiyue said.

"In that case, why would Eastern Sun Sword Immortal choose to go through it in such a short time?" Wu Yuan was puzzled.

Since it had to be done sooner or later, why not wait until his strength had grown stronger and then attempt it?

"Going through the eighth and ninth Immortal Calamities during the Immortal stage means the Immortal Calamities are weaker. It also avoids wasting billions of years. In the future, achievements will be much greater. However, even though the Immortal Calamities are weaker, the strength of Immortals is much weaker, so the relative difficulty is greater, perhaps ten times more difficult," Zuo Haiyue explained.

"Throughout the ages, only the most powerful and courageous Immortals dared to choose the Nine Calamity Immortal Path."

Wu Yuan understood.

The path of a Seven Calamity Celestial Immortal was easier at first and then gradually became harder. They could enjoy billions of years of freedom.

The path of a Nine Calamity Celestial Immortal was harder at first and then gradually became easier. One misstep meant death, but once successful, the strength would probably surpass that of a Seven Calamity Celestial Immortal.

The choice depended on the individual.

"Throughout the ages, ninety-nine percent of Celestial Immortals have chosen to become Celestial Immortals after seven calamities," Zuo Haiyue said. "Li Xia, do you understand what I mean?"

"Eastern Sun Sword Immortal is stronger than many Celestial Immortals?" Wu Yuan couldn't help asking.

"It's hard to say. The mana of Celestial Immortals is much weaker, but their comprehension of the Dao is probably higher than many Celestial Immortals," Zuo Haiyue said. "The most important thing about teaching disciples is to guide them in understanding the Dao."

Wu Yuan nodded involuntarily.

Yes!

On the path of cultivation, understanding the Dao was fundamental. As long as the comprehension of the Dao was high, progress in other aspects would naturally follow.

"As an eighth calamity Immortal, there are few records in the Immortal Continent. That's why I recommended you to the Dragon Star Immortal Sect," Zuo Haiyue looked at Wu Yuan. "As a sword cultivator, if you can receive guidance and teachings from Eastern Sun Sword Immortal, you will be stronger than those Celestials in the Moonlight Realm."

"After all, the Moonlight Realm doesn't have sword cultivators at the level of Celestial Immortals."

Wu Yuan nodded slightly.

Zuo Haiyue had indeed considered it carefully.

"According to reason, with your extraordinary talent and the huge price paid by the Dragon Star Immortal Sect, Eastern Sun Sword Immortal should have taken you as his disciple by now," Zuo Haiyue said. "If he doesn't take disciples, then another Immortal to teach you?"

"That would be far less than the Moonlight Realm," Zuo Haiyue shook her head. "It would only hinder your growth."

Wu Yuan fell into contemplation.

What Zuo Haiyue said was not without reason.

"The sect has treated me well," Wu Yuan shook his head.

"As a friend, I am here just to tell you the truth," Zuo Haiyue smiled. "What to do and how to do it is your business."

"I find it challenging to help you now," Zuo Haiyue said.

Wu Yuan nodded.

Before, when he was weak, Zuo Haiyue could use her connections to help him a bit, but now? Although Zuo Haiyue had a great background, she was ultimately in the Purple Mansion Realm, with few resources to mobilize. It was challenging for her to help him again.

"You've already helped me a lot," Wu Yuan smiled.

Without her, he would have taken many detours. Although he hadn't been able to become a disciple of Eastern Sun Sword Immortal, who could predict the future? The two exchanged more information.

Unlike before, in the Dragon Star Immortal Palace, as Wu Yuan's authority and strength increased, his perspective also expanded. Coupled with the confidence gained from passing the fifty-seventh floor of the Star Tower, the two could now truly be considered equals, both outwardly and inwardly.

"Li Xia, there's something I need to confess to you," Zuo Haiyue said solemnly. "In helping you, besides admiring your courage and wanting to be friends, I also have my own selfish motives."

"Oh? Selfish motives?" Wu Yuan remained calm.

He patiently waited for her to explain.

"I have a deep hatred with a massive power. In the future, if I have enough strength, I will definitely start a major war," Zuo Haiyue said seriously. "So, originally, in helping you, I also hoped that after you grew, you could assist me."

"I see, I thought you were truly a great person," Wu Yuan laughed.

"Aren't you angry?" Zuo Haiyue frowned.

"Angry about what?" Wu Yuan shook his head. "Everyone has their own motives. Even parents often have their own motives when dealing with their children."

"Being selfless is for saints. How many saints are there in the world?"

"My actions speak for themselves, regardless of my motives."

"You've helped me, and I appreciate it. You don't need to worry. Even if I don't know who your enemy is, if you want revenge in the future, within my capabilities, I will help you."

"Just having those words from you is enough. Thank you," Zuo Haiyue raised her cup and drank it all.

Wu Yuan also smiled and raised his cup.

By clarifying the situation, the invisible barrier between them lessened, and their relationship seemed to have taken another step closer.

"Alright, Li Xia, I won't take up more of your time. I'll leave first. When you have time, we can meet again," Zuo Haiyue stood up. "If you have anything you can't handle through the Dragon Star Immortal Sect, you can tell me."

"Sure, if there's something, I won't be polite," Wu Yuan didn't insist. "I'll see you off."

At their level, there wasn't much need for politeness.

Soon, watching Zuo Haiyue leave Dragon Star Island, Wu Yuan stood in the air above the mansion, lost in thought. "If Zuo Haiyue refers to it as a 'massive power,' it must be at least a first-class sect."

If it were a weaker force, with Zuo Haiyue's control over the Earth Immortal, it would probably be easy to annihilate it now, let alone in the future.

"If, in the future, I have enough strength to help her a bit and resolve this cause and effect, why not?" Wu Yuan didn't care.

To have enough strength, he would need to be at least an Earth Immortal. It was probably something that would happen thousands of years later. Why worry about future matters now?

On the contrary, on this vast cultivation path, having one more powerful friend with a significant background was not a bad thing. There would be many unexpected benefits.

For example, this time, if Zuo Haiyue hadn't informed him, Wu Yuan wouldn't have known that the sect had paid a price of three hundred divine crystals.

...

In the Red Moon Immortal Realm, above the City of Zuo Stars.

"The enmity between me and the Fang Clan is unknown to ordinary people, but the high-level of the Dragon Star Immortal Sect is afraid to know," Zuo Haiyue walked in the void, overlooking the huge city below. "Li Xia, sooner or later, you will find out."

The previous two attempts to recruit him had failed. With Li Xia's talents revealed and his status rising rapidly, she could imagine that he would soon be given full support from the Dragon Star Immortal Sect.

Continue to conceal it?

No! Zuo Haiyue chose to be open, but she slightly hid some details in her words, not directly mentioning the Fang Clan.

"However, with Li Xia's intelligence, it's not hard to figure out a thing or two. He still readily accepted?" Zuo Haiyue thought to herself.

She admired Wu Yuan in her heart.

With this commitment, it was enough. She didn't expect Li Xia to sacrifice his life to help her.

"Hmm, a trial task has come?" Zuo Haiyue suddenly glanced at her eyes, slightly furrowing her brows. "Blood refining?"

"They want me to participate in the Blood Refining Battle?"

"Hmph! The fools from the Fang Clan still want to kill me through the Moonlight Realm?" Zuo Haiyue's eyes turned cold. "Do they think I have no means of revenge right now?"

Swoosh!

Zuo Haiyue's figure moved quickly, swiftly flying into the vast mansion of the Zuo Clan.

...

Time passed, and several days went by.

The waves caused by Wu Yuan's challenge to the Seven-Star Heavenly Tower gradually settled, but the higher-ups of the Dragon Star Immortal Sect remained silent.

"Is it still not working?"

"How high are the requirements of Eastern Sun Sword Immortal?" Wu Yuan stood in the sky city of the mansion, overlooking the vast mortal world below.

Zuo Haiyue's words had no real impact; that was just a facade.

"Let's go!"

"Let's go see the old senior first." Wu Yuan thought to himself.

According to his agreement with that mysterious senior, it was time for guidance on swordsmanship.

Soon, Wu Yuan arrived at a jade platform on the side of the Celestial Star Source, entering it.

Activating the formation directly.

An invisible force enveloped the area within a mile, making it impossible for outsiders to pry into.

Suddenly.

Hum~ Silently, a dirty old man appeared out of thin air, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth. "Kid, you're right on time."

"I wouldn't dare keep Old Lunatic waiting," Wu Yuan smiled.

The two were very familiar.

Although privately alone, Wu Yuan would call the dirty old man 'Old Senior.'

However, when they met in person, he had already formed the habit, as per the old man's request, to call him Old Lunatic.

"Well, respecting the old and loving the young is a tradition, and it must be upheld." The old lunatic nodded. "It's been a month. Show me the two major sword techniques. Attack me."

"Alright," Wu Yuan nodded.

In the eight years they spent together, the two had become very accustomed to each other.

First, Wu Yuan displayed the Xuanhuang Sword Formation.

Then, the old lunatic used the Xuanhuang Sword Formation to attack, while Wu Yuan used the Starfall Sword Formation for defense. Finally, the old lunatic provided guidance separately.

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!" "Boom!" Sword lights cut through the sky, and the exchange between offense and defense was extremely fast.

The old lunatic then gave pointers to Wu Yuan, who earnestly contemplated and learned.

Everything came to an end.

"Not bad, kid. Whether it's the Xuanhuang Sword Formation or the Starfall Sword Formation, there's been a significant improvement from a month ago." The old lunatic looked at Wu Yuan.

Then he laughed, "Today's performance is much better than when you challenged the One-Star Tower. Did you go to the Temple of Dao today?"

He guessed it right away.

"Yes," Wu Yuan nodded.

He trusted the old lunatic quite a bit.

It can be said that over the past eight years, although the formal ceremony of apprenticeship was not performed, Wu Yuan already regarded the other party as his teacher in his heart.

The Dao is not to be taken lightly.

Since the other party wholeheartedly taught swordsmanship, Wu Yuan would remember this kindness.

"It seems you've gained a lot. Did you comprehend the Dao of the earth or the Dao of the stars?" The old lunatic seemed to casually ask.

"The Dao of the stars," Wu Yuan replied.

"Hmm," the old lunatic nodded. "Good choice. You have exceptional talent in the Dao of the stars, so you should follow the path that suits you best."

"However, the insights from the Temple of Dao are not something that can be digested in a short time. It will influence you subconsciously. It would be more appropriate to practice diligently for at least a hundred years before accepting the inheritance," said the old lunatic.

Apparently, the old lunatic was quite familiar with the Temple of Dao.

"Got it," Wu Yuan nodded, making a mental note.

A hundred years?

To go to the Temple of Dao and receive the inheritance of the Dao of the stars once, it would cost two points.

It was enough for Wu Yuan to strive for.

"Kid, these days, you must have many doubts," the old lunatic said with a smile. "Why did you create such a big commotion, yet the sect's high-ups still haven't inquired? It seems you might harbor some dissatisfaction."

"I dare not," Wu Yuan shook his head.

"It's fine. It's human nature to feel dissatisfaction. If I were in your shoes, I would be dissatisfied too," the old lunatic smiled. "Moreover, that little girl Zuo Haiyue probably told you about the failure of the special invitation to the Moonlight Realm."

Wu Yuan was slightly surprised but quickly calmed down.

This matter was indeed challenging to conceal.

"The sect's high-ups do have plans to cultivate you; it's just that I've temporarily stopped them," the old lunatic said with a smile.

Wu Yuan was puzzled.

"Old Lunatic, why?" Wu Yuan couldn't help but ask.

"Your talent is good. In the sect, there are only two people who can teach you without wasting your talent: one is Junior Brother Dongyang, and the other is me," the old lunatic smiled. "Kid, I'm asking you now."

"Are you willing to be my disciple?"

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PS: Second update.

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Chapter 258 Master for Beloved Disciple, a Deep Plan (Three More Requests for Monthly Votes)

Disciple? Wu Yuan's heart trembled.

Finally, the time had come?

However, at the same time, a doubt arose in Wu Yuan's mind. Did the old lunatic call Dongyang Sword Immortal his Junior Brother?

Although Wu Yuan didn't know how many immortals there were in the sect, according to what he knew, Dongyang Sword Immortal was already one of the oldest immortals in the sect.

Wasn't the old lunatic even older?

"Elder." Wu Yuan said solemnly, "You have bestowed the grace of imparting the Dao to the junior. From the bottom of my heart, I am willing to formally acknowledge you as my master."

"However."

Wu Yuan's tone changed, "The matter of apprenticeship is significant. I can't just blindly accept a master without knowing the specific identity of the elder."

Although various signs indicated that the old lunatic was a powerful immortal in the Dragon Star Immortal Sect, Wu Yuan couldn't afford to gamble.

After all, this was an apprenticeship! A master was like a father. Since the old lunatic took it so seriously, he must be intending to accept Wu Yuan as a direct disciple.

How could Wu Yuan not be cautious? He had to clarify the elder's identity.

"Haha, good lad, you haven't let your head get muddled." The old lunatic laughed, "You can call me Nan Yin, the 'Guardian of the Sect' in the sect. The specific meaning, you will naturally understand when your strength grows."

"Besides Dongyang Junior Brother and a few others like the Sect Master, very few in the sect know about me."

"In terms of strength within the sect, I should be second only to Dongyang Junior Brother." The old lunatic smiled.

Wu Yuan listened with amazement.

Nan Yin? Never heard of it.

Guardian of the Sect? Wu Yuan hadn't heard of it either, but with a little speculation, he understood that the old lunatic was probably a deeply hidden powerful figure in the Dragon Star Immortal Sect, who wouldn't appear unless the sect was in a critical situation.

No wonder he was so mysterious.

"Elder Nan Yin." Wu Yuan gritted his teeth, "I respect the elder, but right now, it's just the elder's word. I can't verify it."

Wu Yuan believed about ninety percent, but he still had some doubts.

Was it really just a coincidence?

"Have a thought, and you will understand when you enter the Dragon Star Immortal Realm." The old lunatic smiled, unperturbed.

Wu Yuan was momentarily stunned.

Immediately, he sent a thought into the Dragon Star Immortal Realm.

In the Dragon Star Immortal Realm, inside his personal palace, as soon as Wu Yuan entered, he saw countless light points gathering and transforming into a human form.

The old lunatic actually appeared out of thin air in his personal palace.

"This? Elder Nan Yin?" Wu Yuan was extremely shocked.

This was the Dragon Star Immortal Realm. According to the rules of the immortal realm, even immortals didn't have the qualifications to forcibly intrude into personal palaces.

And the old lunatic in front of him?

"Don't be surprised. The Dragon Star Immortal Realm is controlled by the sect and naturally has special permissions." The old lunatic smiled, "I, Dongyang Sword Immortal, and the Sect Master, possess the management permissions of the Dragon Star Immortal Sect."

Wu Yuan understood.

The other party was like the administrator of the immortal realm.

"Disciple believes." Wu Yuan said respectfully.

He couldn't help but believe what was happening before his eyes. The other party was indeed a mysterious and highly esteemed immortal in the sect.

Named Nan Yin?

Humming~ Humming~ Their thoughts simultaneously withdrew from the Dragon Star Immortal Realm.

On the side of the Tianxing Source Earth, within the jade platform space of about a mile.

"Elder." Wu Yuan said respectfully.

"Before you make a decision, I will also make it clear to you." The old lunatic smiled, "Dongyang Sword Immortal is unwilling to accept you as a disciple, not because your talent is insufficient, but because of the Dao."

"The Dao?" Wu Yuan was puzzled.

"He may have insights into the Dao of Earth, but his greatest expertise is not in the Dao of Stars. In this aspect, I am the number one in the sect," the old lunatic said.

Wu Yuan suddenly understood; that's how it was.

Moreover, what the old lunatic said was correct. His understanding of the Dao of Stars was indeed exceptionally high, beyond Wu Yuan's imagination.

It should be noted that comprehending the middle-grade laws was extremely difficult, and many Earth Immortals might not even be able to grasp them, let alone instruct someone.

"Of course, Dongyang's reluctance to take in disciples is due to other reasons," the old lunatic said. "I think with your talent, choosing to join the Dragon Star Immortal Sect is probably because you are after Dongyang."

"Yes," Wu Yuan nodded.

There was no need to hide this fact.

"However," Wu Yuan continued, "Dongyang Sword Immortal is indeed powerful, but in the disciple's opinion, Elder, you are more suitable for me."

Choosing a master.

The disciple also chooses a master.

Perhaps Dongyang Sword Immortal was more formidable, but he had always ignored Wu Yuan, clearly looking down on him. Wu Yuan also had his pride.

For the past eight years, the old lunatic had been teaching him and had a profound understanding of the Dao of Stars. From the bottom of his heart, Wu Yuan was willing to follow him in cultivation.

"Alright!"

"I'll make it clear to you in advance. I am the Guardian of the Sect. Even if I accept you as a disciple, it must not be revealed. You must not mention my identity to anyone," the old lunatic said. "Also, I had some life and death enemies in my early years. It's best if you don't reveal your identity, and you definitely cannot mention mine."

"Not revealing my identity?" Wu Yuan nodded gently. "Disciple understands."

In other words.

No one could know that he was Nan Yin's disciple?

"If I want to take you as a disciple, I need the consent of the Sect Master. Come with me," the old lunatic said, waving his hand.

Suddenly.

The surroundings changed, and when everything settled, Wu Yuan's gaze swept around. The two of them had arrived in an incredibly magnificent hall, towering tens of thousands of feet high, with astonishing width.

At the end of the hall, a huge green dragon statue was enshrined, occupying the entire space. The statue's breath was vast and majestic, making Wu Yuan's heart involuntarily tremble.

Such a terrifying aura.

At this moment, under the green dragon statue, a middle-aged man in a red robe was standing. Although he had a powerful aura, it was extremely gentle, like the sun, making people genuinely comfortable.

The middle-aged man in the red robe seemed to have been waiting for a long time.

"Sect Master." The old lunatic grinned.

Whoosh~

The middle-aged man in the red robe turned around, smiling, "Senior Brother Nan Yin, has Lixia agreed to become your disciple?"

The middle-aged man's gaze fell on Wu Yuan.

"Disciple Wu Yuan pays respects to the Sect Master." Wu Yuan bowed and saluted, feeling a chill in his heart as if everything had been seen through. Those eyes were terrifying.

Indeed, he was the Sect Master, truly an immortal!

"No need for formalities." The middle-aged man in the red robe waved his hand, and an invisible force directly lifted Wu Yuan up.

"Lixia has agreed," the old lunatic said with a grin. "Sect Master, you can't change your mind now; Dongyang Junior Brother didn't want Lixia."

"Hmm."

The middle-aged man in the red robe nodded, looking at Lixia. "Lixia, I have seen all your information, combat images from challenging the One-Star Tower, and so on. You are one of the most outstanding Golden Core disciples in the sect's long history."

Listening attentively, Wu Yuan wondered if the Sect Master was exaggerating.

"The high-level members of the sect had discussed. Originally, they wanted you to apprentice under Dongyang Sword Immortal, but due to various reasons," the middle-aged man in the red robe said. "Senior Brother Nan Yin might be more suitable; he is a Sixth Tribulation Immortal, exceptionally powerful, surpassing ordinary immortals."

"Having never taken a disciple, he now only wishes to find an heir. Joining him won't be much different."

"Sixth Tribulation Immortal?" Wu Yuan was astonished.

Doesn't that mean he's just a step away from becoming an Immortal?

A master like this might not be as powerful as Dongyang Sword Immortal, who was comparable to an Immortal. Still, being proficient in the Dao of Stars could make up for many shortcomings.

Moreover, a master who was willing to guide and care for him was more important.

"Alright, I'll ask you one last time. Are you willing to apprentice under Senior Brother Nan Yin?" the middle-aged man in the red robe asked.

"I am willing," Wu Yuan said solemnly.

"In that case, in front of the Ancestor, perform the ceremony of bowing to your master," the middle-aged man in the red robe said, bowing slightly toward the green dragon statue.

The old lunatic sat on a jade platform.

"Disciple Lixia."

Without hesitation, Wu Yuan knelt on the ground, "I pay my respects to Master."

He kowtowed heavily three times.

"Haha, good." The old lunatic revealed a slight smile. "I, Nan Yin, also have a disciple. From today onwards, you are my senior disciple, and you might be the only direct disciple."

"Get up."

Wu Yuan stood up.

"Congratulations, Senior Brother, for gaining an excellent disciple," the middle-aged man in the red robe also smiled and congratulated.

Suddenly.

The old lunatic waved his hand and tossed a green token, saying, "Take it, my disciple."

Wu Yuan reached out and caught it.

The green token, shining with a metallic luster all over, engraved with the characters "Green Dragon" on the front and the scenes of rivers and mountains on the back.

Seemingly ordinary.

However, holding it in his hand, Wu Yuan instinctively felt an ancient and distant aura emanating from the token.

"This token is the 'Star Dragon Token,' bestowed by the Ancestor," the old lunatic said. "Consider it my first gift to you."

"Ancestor?" Wu Yuan asked knowingly.

"There are some things that should only be known after you become an Earth Immortal, but I'll tell you in advance," the middle-aged man in the red robe said. "The Ancestor is the only Celestial in our Dragon Star Immortal Sect! An eternal Celestial!"

"The Ancestor is the foundation and core of our Dragon Star Immortal Sect," the middle-aged man in the red robe said solemnly.

"Celestial?" Wu Yuan was shocked, but in his heart, he thought, 'As expected.'

"From now on, only you, me, and the Sect Master will know about you being my disciple," the old lunatic said. "Outside the sect, with this token, you can claim to be the Ancestor's registered disciple and avoid exposing your identity."

"Yes," Wu Yuan respectfully replied but had some doubts in his heart.

Was it necessary to be so cautious?

"Senior Brother Nan Yin, take Lixia to your Daoist temple," the middle-aged man in the red robe said.

The old lunatic nodded.

With a wave of his hand, he and Wu Yuan disappeared from the hall at the same time.

Only the middle-aged man in the red robe remained.

Hum~

Silently, a handsome young man in white appeared in the hall. His eyes looked beyond the hall, seemingly able to see far into the distant space.

"Dongyang Junior Brother, why go to such lengths?" the middle-aged man in the red robe said softly. "You could have directly accepted Lixia as your disciple, as long as you didn't leak the information."

"Impossible!"

"My enemies are Celestials, so I must be extremely cautious," the young man in white said calmly. "As a master, I should consider my disciple's safety. Just as he enters the sect, I've attracted a group of powerful enemies for him. Why bother?"

"I requested this token from the Ancestor."

"Having Nan Yin's additional identity for further concealment."

"I believe that the chances of other forces connecting Lixia and me will be very low," the young man in white said. "Is Nan Yin's identity forged?"

"Yes."

The middle-aged man in the red robe nodded. "Nan Yin was a missing Earth Immortal from the sect many years ago. There are records to verify. It was only necessary to forge the last part of the traces, which was not difficult."

The young man in white nodded slightly. "If I perish during my tribulation, when Lixia becomes an Earth Immortal in the future, he will naturally know everything. At that time, he will have the means to protect himself."

"Senior Brother, you will surely overcome the ninth Celestial Tribulation," the middle-aged man in the red robe couldn't help but say.

"Haha, thanks for your auspicious words."

"I'll go ahead and teach my disciple," the young man in white smiled. "I have never truly taught a disciple before, so I must experience the joy of being a master."

Whoosh!

The young man in white floated away.

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Author's note: Third update, additional update for every 12 votes.

The fifth volume, 'Entering the Grand World,' officially concludes. From entering the Grand World alone, joining a sect, to becoming a disciple of an immortal, haha.

Starting tomorrow, the sixth volume: Xia Shan Wu Yuan.

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