Yellow Court Daoist

"Join Yu Mountain Sect and take Rong Hong True Immortal as your master?"

Lu Qingfeng and Daoist Gu Sun sat facing each other, with Lu's gaze fixed on the latter, a look of astonishment on his face.

"Indeed."

"With such a young age, you are already a Primordial Spirit Practitioner, and both your Alchemy and Artifact skills have reached the Seventh Order. Ancestor Master Rong Hong, who loves talents and is himself an Eighth-Rank Artifact Refining Master, has always been looking for a rightful successor."

"If fellow Daoist agrees, not only will you receive a set of Innate Loose Characters, but you can also choose from any of the top three Sword Cultivator inheritances within our Yu Mountain Sect."

Daoist Gu Sun's eyes were sincere, "The Nine Provinces are unstable, our sect is exactly in need of accepting virtuous talents, fellow Daoist is all alone, should there be any change, there may be no one to help. If you join our Yu Mountain Sect, even if there are Heavenly Changes, with a True Immortal Ancestor above us, ordinary villains would not dare to offend, and even major sects from internal and external realms must show some respect, which is far safer."

He finished in one breath.

Seeing Qing Yuanzi, whose Sword Qi was formidable in front of him, Daoist Gu Sun also felt emotional—

A Seventh Order Alchemist.

A Seventh Order Artifact Refiner.

Each on its own, could somewhat stand equal with Primordial Spirit True Ones. Combining the two identities, and being a Primordial Spirit True One himself, it's foreseeable that upon joining Yu Mountain Sect, his status would rise dramatically, far surpassing his own.

However.

"Entering halfway, even if he becomes a disciple under Ancestor Master Rong Hong, he might not become a core member."

"And his background is questionable, he might not actually agree—"

Daoist Gu Sun's thoughts flickered and he guessed internally.

However, before a conclusion was reached, he saw Qing Yuanzi's face reveal a look of joy, and he said excitedly, "To take Rong Hong True Immortal as master is indeed what I've been seeking, how could I be unwilling?!"

He agreed directly.

Daoist Gu Sun was startled internally, but managed to keep his composure and laughed out loud instead, "Good, good, good. Let me first congratulate Junior Brother, your prospect of reaching the True Immortal realm is hopeful!"

Daoist Gu Sun, capable of holding the fort of Wuwang Sea, was obviously quick-witted. Although he suspected Lu Qingfeng's background and was envious of Lu's opportunities, he remained amiable on the surface.

After all, they were going to belong to the same sect in the future, and that's a Seventh Order Alchemy and Artifact Master, a good opportunity to curry favor, certainly better than offending out of pride.

Even as soon as Lu Qingfeng agreed, he called him 'Junior Brother' to show closeness.

"Ha ha!"

"Thank you, Senior Brother, for the referral. If there's anything you instruct in the future, just call on me, Qing Yuan will never refuse."

Lu Qingfeng was also pleased.

Most of it was genuine delight.

The three benefits promised by Yu Mountain Sect—

The first, taking a True Immortal as master.

Lu Qingfeng wasn't impressed.

Not to mention whether this True Immortal would genuinely guide and teach, just the mentoring itself, with its many inherent schemes and calculations, is an enormous trouble that others would avoid if they could. If a cultivator from Ancient Shang Heavenly Court or Three Great Dragon Palaces came, they would not dare agree so readily.

But Lu Qingfeng had too many fallbacks and too many methods, completely unafraid.

The second benefit, the choice of inheriting any of the top three Sword Cultivation teachings from Yu Mountain Sect.

Lu Qingfeng wasn't impressed either.

In terms of Cultivation Technique.

Even the entire Yu Mountain Sect, perhaps even the entirety of Chun Shen realm's Immortal Sects and Demon Sects, might not compare to Lu Qingfeng alone. With various Cultivation Techniques, Lu Qingfeng hasn't needed to seek externally for many years.

Only the third benefit—

"Junior Brother."

"These are thirty-two Iron Lotus Seeds. They are extremely precious, born from a single Iron Lotus nurtured by heaven and earth. Even the Ancestor Masters in the sect don't have many, you must keep them well."

Daoist Gu Sun held out his palm up, and thirty-two trails of mysterious light suddenly appeared, transforming into thirty-two Iron Lotus Seeds in front of Lu Qingfeng.

[Unique Item: Iron Lotus Seeds]

[Description: Each Iron Lotus Seed contains an Innate Loose Character]

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

"Thank you, Ancestor Master!"

Lu Qingfeng bowed to Daoist Gu Sun and then stood up to bow towards the northeast direction before quickly putting the thirty-two Iron Lotus Seeds into his bag.

His face could not hide his smile.

Having sought for a thousand years, he hadn't even come across a single Innate Loose Character. This time, before even joining Yu Mountain Sect, he gained thirty-two.

Life's ups and downs are truly unpredictable.

With a True Immortal presiding, the sect's profound background is incomparable even to the Min River Dragon Palace.

"I've made a huge profit."

Lu Qingfeng sensed the thirty-two Iron Lotus Seeds in his Mustard Space, thinking of the remaining thirty-two.

Yu Mountain Sect, although promising sixty-four Iron Lotus Seeds, had never given them all at once, which was within Lu Qingfeng's guess and acceptable range. Even if the remaining thirty-two were out of reach, this transaction was still extremely profitable.

After standing up, he looked at Daoist Gu Sun.

"Junior Brother is too kind."

Daoist Gu Sun smiled, saying, "Since Junior Brother is willing to join Yu Mountain Sect, it wouldn't be right to keep the Sect Leader and Ancestor Master Rong Hong waiting. Is there anything urgent on White Head Island you need to deal with?"

"How could there be anything on such a tiny island?"

Lu Qingfeng shook his head.

"Shall we set off then?"

Daoist Gu Sun asked.

"Let's follow Senior Brother's lead," Lu Qingfeng couldn't ask for more.

Immediately.

In White Head Island, two columns of tunnelling light surged into the sky, turned into rainbows, and disappeared.

...

In an unnamed place, the wind dispersed the clouds.

Pale golden sunlight streamed down from the entwining clouds, casting light on an ancient tree standing between heaven and earth, whose enormous branches spread wide like an umbrella that had been there since antiquity.

A gentle breeze swung a swing lightly, accompanying the soft whispers of falling leaves, the old creaking sound echoed through this boundless time.

A Daoist with a face full of wrinkles like deep gorges sat under the tree, eyes closed in apparent rest.

A person on each side.

On the left was a strikingly handsome young Daoist, his eyes focused, unmoving like a mountain.

On the right was a woman in a female crown, dressed in crimson silk, gracefully formed, with a beautiful face and a cold demeanor.

Beyond the clouds.

Two figures strode forward.

Another person, like an unsheathed sharp sword, possessed a body of Sword Bone.

It was none other than the Sect Leader of Yu Mountain, Gu Xuan, and the Lord of White Head Island, Qing Yuanzi.

"Disciple Gu Xuan pays respects to the Ancestor Master."

Gu Xuan arrived in front of the ancient tree and bowed deeply.

Lu Qingfeng, upon seeing this, also followed in paying respects, "White Head Island's Qing Yuanzi, greets the predecessor."

While paying respects, he also stealthily scrutinized the three individuals and the area around.

The elderly Daoist needs no further introduction; he is the 'Rong Hong Ancestor' referred by Daoist Gu Sun.

This is one of the Mahayana True Immortals of Yu Mountain, and even among those in the Ancient Shang Region, he equals the might of the Three Palace Dragon King and the Heavenly Court Emperor.

At this moment, less than ten feet away from Lu Qingfeng.

The first time seeing a Mahayana True Immortal so close—

"Indeed extraordinary!"

Around Rong Hong Ancestor, the space nearly dematerialized.

Although it seemed like he was right in front of them, he wasn't even in the same dimensional plane. With such a capability, even if Lu Qingfeng or a Primordial Spirit Practitioner attacked, they couldn't cause him the slightest injury, not to mention touch even a thread of his robe.

"Mahayana True Immortal."

"Truly terrifying."

Lu Qingfeng had no thoughts of resistance in his heart, only a desire to submit.

He quickly averted his gaze, not daring to linger.

His gaze then swept over the other two individuals—

"Eh?"

Lu Qingfeng felt a familiar aura from the two, and his eyes briefly and seamlessly glanced over, centering on the Jade Pendant by the belt of the younger Daoist on the left and the bell in the hands of the female crown on the right.

"So that's it."

After understanding the situation, he realized the gist of it.

Rong Hong Ansestor sat cross-legged, expression unchanging, like an old monk in deep meditation.

Lu Qingfeng lifted his eyelids and saw behind the old Daoist what seemed to be an ancient tree spanning the heaven and earth, his eyebrows suddenly lifting.

"This tree—"

This towering tree was extraordinary at first glance. On closer inspection, it seemed to capture one's spirit. A moment of clarity in his mind, truly Mysterious.

"This tree is called 'Guang Hui.'"

"Cultivate all practices, gather spiritual energy into one."

"Our sect's cultivation emphasizes 'truth', true nature, true techniques, and true practice. Under the Guang Hui tree, enlightening spiritual wisdom and refining one's inner nature is indeed the supreme land for true cultivation."

While observing the ancient tree.

A deep voice seemed to come from all directions of heaven and earth, resonating like the sound of a Yellow Bell Great Lv in Lu Qingfeng's ears, startling him awake.

He quickly directed his gaze away, looking towards the tree's base where the old Daoist was.

The one who had just spoken was Rong Hong Ancestor.

"Young one acts rashly, I ask the predecessor for forgiveness."

Lu Qingfeng, feeling a surge of emotions but daring not look again, pleaded guilty to Rong Hong Ancestor.

"You have a destined connection with 'Guang Hui', surely possessing exceptional wisdom and temper. It is my fortune to have you as my disciple, what crime is there?"

Rong Hong Ancestor shook his head.

"Too modest, I dare not accept."

Lu Qingfeng humbly said.

"Humble and courteous."

"Not bad."

Rong Hong Ancestor looked at Lu Qingfeng, with a kind smile, sincerely, "Our Yu Mountain Sect accepts disciples not caring for needless formalities. Since you are here, it means you intend to accept me as your master. The Guang Hui tree was planted by our sect's Founding Master, Guangdu True Immortal. Today, under this Guang Hui tree, bow to Master Guangdu, and you will be officially inducted."

Lu Qingfeng, upon hearing this, hurriedly bowed three times to the Guang Hui tree.

After standing up.

The person next to him, Gu Xuan, reminded, "Qing Yuan junior brother, have you not yet greeted your master?"

Rong Hong Ancestor, stroking his beard, smiled lightly.

"Disciple Qing Yuan, greets the master!"

Seeing this, Lu Qingfeng hastily bowed again to Rong Hong Ancestor.

"Good."

"From today onwards, you will be the ninth disciple under my teaching."

Rong Hong Ancestor watched Lu Qingfeng, nodding continuously. Slowly he said, "You are a Seventh Order Alchemist and a Seventh Order Artifact Refiner, I have neither Magic Artifacts nor Spirit Pills to bestow upon you. Since you have a destined connection with the Guang Hui tree, I will gift you a segment of its branch."

"Thank you, Master, for your generous gift!"

Lu Qingfeng listened, his eyes suddenly brightening.

Indeed, the Yu Mountain Sect and Rong Hong Ancestor were kindly benefactors, even providing a pillow as he dozed—

First was Innate Loose Characters.

Then the Guang Hui tree.

Truly making Lu Qingfeng overjoyed.

Then, as the words of Rong Hong Ancestor fell, from the celestial-like canopy of the Guang Hui tree behind him, a segment of a branch floated down in front of Lu Qingfeng.

Lu Qingfeng caught it, feeling inside an endless profound mystery and boundless vitality, his joy increasing even more.

Seeing this, Rong Hong Ancestor chuckled, "Yu Mountain Sect is in need of talents at this time. Since you have joined under my tutelage, later, in the sect, after selecting a Sword Cultivation inheritance, you must go to the Southern Territory of the East Xian State and establish a cave residence, assisting the sect in suppressing the Blood Spring Demon Sect demons and the Golden Lotus Cult in the southern East Chen State. The branch from the Guang Hui tree contains vitality, once planted it grows instantly. Establishing the cave residence and planting it, watering day and night with Moon Hua True Water, not only will your cultivation be twice as effective, but it will also help your cave residence flourish with spiritual energy, filling the spiritual pond."

"It can ward off demons."

Establishing the cave residence.

Warding off gods of mischief.

"Indeed."

"The rewards are not easy to come by."

Lu Qingfeng was well aware inside, and respectfully agreed.

Seeing Lu Qingfeng comply, Rong Hong Ancestor then pointed to the female crown on his right, "This is your Eighth Senior Sister, named 'Yun Luo'. Your cultivation is still low, so let your Eighth Senior Sister assist you."

"Yes!"

With benefits in hand, Lu Qingfeng, without hesitation, agreed to all requests from Rong Hong Ancestor and Yu Mountain Sect, extremely cooperative.

He bowed to the female crown on the right, "Thank you, Eighth Senior Sister."

"Hmm."

Yun Luo nodded faintly, showing no emotional fluctuation, uttering no unnecessary words.