My Informative Cultivation Life

A city within the starry sky teetered in the void, looking like an enormous star, a visual shock to behold.

Within it, rainbows streaked across the sky like meteors, as practitioners occasionally flew out.

Xuan Zhong glanced once before taking Yang Ji, tearing through space once more, and in the blink of an eye, they appeared in a Secret Hall filled with dense immortal energy.

"Who goes there!" Suddenly, three furious shouts erupted, and three overwhelming imposing auras rolled towards them like the vast authority of the heavens.

"What's all this shouting about!" Xuan Zhong waved a hand impatiently, a burst of Immortal Light surged forth, immediately suppressing the momentum of the three figures and forcing them to stagger back.

"You!" The three figures were shocked, their expressions drastically changing.

"Impressive!" Yang Ji inwardly marveled. The three before him were powerful Nine Tribulations Immortals, yet their combined might was effortlessly neutralized by Xuan Zhong.

Indeed, he was worthy of his reputation as a prodigy who had faced Red Dust Immortals of the Dragon Race and remained undefeated. They were all Nine Tribulations Immortals, but the gap was vast.

"Old Ghost of A Thousand Tribulations, is this how you treat guests?" Xuan Zhong looked ahead.

Between the three retreating Nine Tribulations Immortals sat an elder in a red robe, with eyebrows sharp as swords and eyes keen as blades. His rugged, old face was filled with coldness and dignity, an invisible domination swirling around him, appearing like a peerless tyrant!

Yet facing such disrespect from Xuan Zhong, this figure of towering dignity not only showed no anger but instead smiled faintly, "Who could this be, so bold as to break through the Formation and barge directly into my Secret Hall, if it isn't Brother Xuan!"

"You three, leave us for now!" the old man said, his sideways glance falling on the three Nine Tribulations Immortals behind him.

"Yes, Elder!" The three figures looked at Xuan Zhong with solemn expressions and slowly exited the Secret Hall.

"Ha! And here I thought you old ghost would capture and suppress me just like before. I was ready to dismantle your Starry Sky City, but since you're playing nice, I'll spare your crumbled town!" Xuan Zhong laughed boisterously, casually sitting down across from the old man.

"Brother Xuan jests. With your current prowess, not even Ao Gu can suppress you, so why would I embarrass myself?" the old man chuckled, thought bubbles appearing above his head, containing [Annoyed], [Cold Smile] and [If it were before, I'd have torn you apart for speaking to me like this.]

"Old ghost, let's cut to the chase, I am not here for old times' sake. I heard you have a piece of the Time Stone? Hand it over, and we can call it even on our past grudges," Xuan Zhong said bluntly, showing no fear in the face of Elder Wuji, the renowned Red Dust Immortal, speaking directly.

"Time Stone? What do you want with the Time Stone?" Elder Wuji asked, surprised.

"For my junior brother, he needs the Time Stone for forging his Lifebound Magic Treasure. Give it up quickly, and when he ascends to the Immortal Realm, you can pledge your allegiance under his command, seeking refuge!" Xuan Zhong declared.

"Is this your junior brother?" Elder Wuji's gaze shifted to Yang Ji, sizing him up.

"Junior Yang Ji greets the elder!" Yang Ji greeted with a bow.

Elder Wuji nodded at him and turned to Xuan Zhong with a smile, "Brother Xuan, it just so happens that the Xian Ding Sect is also interested in the Time Stone I possess, offering one hundred Flowers of Creation for it. If you want it, given our relationship, I can give you a discount as long as you can provide something of equivalent value. I'd be happy to do you this favor!"

"What's that about the Xian Ding Sect wanting it? They wish to obtain the Time Stone from you on behalf of my junior brother, yet you demand a hiked price of one hundred Flowers of Creation. Why don't you just rob someone!" Xuan Zhong raised his brow, not mincing his words.

[You brat, if it weren't for your heritage as the Immortal King's successor, even if I had to lay waste to this Starry Sky City and fight to my last breath, I would suppress you today. You are so infuriating. Even Elder Wuji wouldn't dare to speak to me like this, yet you have the audacity to be so rude!]

Elder Wuji trembled with anger but dared not lash out. Stay tuned to empire

"What's the matter? You're upset by a few words from me, old ghost? Think you can suppress me? Do you have the ability? Believe it or not, I could retreat into that space-time rift to cultivate for a few years, and come out just to suppress you!" Xuan Zhong seemed to read Elder Wuji's thoughts and spoke bluntly, with no hint of politeness.

"You..." Elder Wuji's red robes fluttered, billowing without wind, the anger at his brow nearly bursting forth, ready to erupt, but at the last moment, it faded away, as if nothing had happened, he chuckled, "Brother Xuan, is your junior brother worth such a big favor from you?"

Elder Wuji, curious, examined Yang Ji more closely.

"Old ghost, my junior brother is the foremost direct disciple, shrouded in several karmic ties I can't even see through. Such a being, upon ascending to the Immortal Realm, could easily secure a place within the Sequence, commanding vast power. In time, you wouldn't even be fit to carry his shoes, so why not curry favor now, and seize the opportunity!" Xuan Zhong said with a strange laugh.

"Brother Xuan, you speak too harshly! Although I am not the foremost direct disciple, I was once among the top hundred and could join the Celestial Court, securing a decent position. It's not as miserable as you describe!" Elder Wuji intentionally darkened his expression, but as his gaze swept over Yang Ji, surprise couldn't help but flicker in his eyes.

"Your top hundred direct disciple status means nothing compared to my junior brother! You'd struggle to become an Immortal King, but my junior brother is the seed of an Immortal King, with unparalleled aptitude, having studied several Immortal Techniques to an exceedingly profound depth. He will inevitably become a Supreme Immortal King, an exceptional figure beyond your reach.

The only thing you've got on him, old ghost, is your age!"