A Small Goal

"Fellow Daoist Tian, You seem to be getting along well with Princess Yan." Cui Ming came by his side and said with a smile.

"Oh, I just happened to meet Senior Tian here a few months back. That's why we know each other." Feeling Tian Yongheng's gaze on her, Yan Jingfei hurriedly explained to Cui Ming.

Cui Ming just nodded at her and said calmly while stroking his beard, "It's indeed good to make nice friends while we can. Because once you get old enough, schemes are the only things that are left with you if you don't have any good Karma with anyone."

Tian Yongheng and Yan Jingfei both looked at him in a deeper gaze with understanding.

Then, they talked about some other things. Days continued to pass as Tian Yongheng's knowledge about the outside world got wider and wider while his Friends List got longer and longer.

Eventually, it was the end of the banquet after 3 months.

Many of the guests such as Gao Fusheng of the Heavenly Spirit Pavillion had already left, and now only a few of them remained.

The Disciples of the Yan Immortal Dynasty's Three Sects had also left, leaving only Yan Guo and Yan Jingfei. Not to mention, Tian Yongheng was also here.

...

Sword Seeking Sect, Main Hall.

"Fellow Daoist Tian, will you be staying in the Sword Seeking Sect for some more time? I would be very happy if you can come with me to visit my Yan Immortal Dynasty." Yan Guo spoke genuinely with a smile on his face.

Yan Guo and Tian Yongheng had exchanged their Cultivation experiences quite a bit in the past few months, and thus, they had become good friends.

"Brother, you shouldn't bother Senior. He may have some important matters to attend to." Yan Jingfei rolled her eyes at Yan Guo, sending a shiver down his spine.

Damn, this younger sister of mine has become real scary since a couple of years ago!

Yan Guo lamented in his heart.

Tian Yongheng shook his head, his Crimson Red eyes shining faintly, "As much as I would love to come and witness the glory of the Great Dynasty that has ruled over these plains for 3,000 years, I'm afraid I really cannot. I have quite a few important things to discuss with Sect Master Cui here." He said, his gaze turning to Cui Ming.

Cui Ming nodded and smiled, "That's right, Your Highness Second Prince. We have to discuss some things regarding our alliance."

Yan Guo immediately understood and did not bother anymore, "I see. The Eternal Peak is a newly established force, it's good to discuss such things beforehand. Then, me and my sister will be going back now."

He cupped his fists.

"Then, Senior Tian and Sect Master Cui, let's see each other again if fate allows." Yan Jingfei followed suite and cupped her fists.

After a few more pleasantries, both of them left. Then, Tian Yongheng and Cui Ming talked about the further development of Eternal Peak and Sword Seeking Sect.

In the end, Cui Ming decided that he'll choose a few talented In-name Disciples of the Sword Seeking Sect and send them to the Eternal Peak. He also promised to send numerous resources from time to time. Not just that, he even said he'll spread the reputation of the Eternal Peak in this area effectively.

In exchange for all this, he only wanted one thing in return. That was, when Tian Yongheng brokethrough to the Acquired Realm or even higher realms in the future, he'll take care of the Sword Seeking Sect.

Cui Ming himself knew that if he stayed in the Sword Seeking Sect, he will at most reach the later stages of Acquired Realm with his Three-Elemental Spiritual Roots.

Three-Elemental Spiritual Roots were considered a great talent in this area of Qingyun Region. Because if given the environment and resources, someone with Three-Elemental Spiritual Roots could reach the Innate Realm pretty easily.

However, the environment and Spirit Qi of the Sword Seeking Sect were only an Acquired Realm faction's worth. If Cui Ming cultivated with sufficient resources in the Yan Immortal Dynasty from the beginning, there was a high chance he would've already entered the mid stages of the Acquired Realm.

But that was only his imagination. Yan Immortal Dynasty may accept him to increase their overall strength, but he also had responsibilities now as the Head of a force with thousands of Disciples.

When he first heard about Tian Yongheng, he still doubted it, but now that he had known him and seen him closely for over 3 months, He can confidently say that he is by no means an ordinary person.

He could even vaguely sense that Tian Yongheng might be even stronger than him.

That's why he was willing to let the Sword Seeking Sect become a subordinate force of the Eternal Peak in the near future. After all, strength was the thing that mattered the most in this ruthless world of Cultivation.

After discussing all these things for about a few week, Tian Yongheng bid farewell and left the Sword Seeking Sect.

...

In a place far away, numerous towering mountains could be seen flying a few thousand feet off the ground.

In a Palace located in the deepest part of the towering flying mountains, a middle-aged man sat cross-legged with his eyes close. He was wearing a loose blue robe and seemed to be in his 40's, and had a relaxed expression on his face.

At this moment, a low and respectful deep voice came from outside the Palace door.

"This Disciple is here to see Master."

*Creak*

The gates opened with a creaking sound on their own, and a young man who looked to be around 27-28 years of age came inside.

He came in front of the middle aged man and kowtowed in front of him.

The man opened his eyes a little and asked in a calm tone of voice, "Disciple, is something the matter?"

"Master, recently, in the area under the Yan Immortal Dynasty's jurisdiction, a new force has risen into prominence."

"A new force...is it a Innate Realm Faction? Even if it is indeed the case, you shouldn't have come all the way here to tell me about it."

"Master, it's not a Innate Realm Faction, it's actually a Foundation Establishment Realm Faction. But the reason why I came to tell you this is because the name of this force..."

"Hm? Tell me the name of this new Faction."

"Eternal Peak."

"Huh? Say again?"

The Young man hesitated, but he still Said in the end, "It's name is Eternal Peak, Master."

"Disciple, don't play jokes on me. Even if it's Name really is Eternal Peak, the Faction should've crumbled apart right from its establishment."

"No, Master, it's all true. In fact, it has been several decades since this Faction was established, yet nothing has happened to it at all."

Hearing this, Zhao Ye's eyes widened in shock, words couldn't leave his mouth. He was left speechless.

Suddenly, Sun Hao was pushed out of the Palace door as his master sent him a voice transmission.

"I'm going into seclusion to breakthrough. Do not disturb me for the time being, and pay close attention to the Eternal Peak."

The Palace Gates closed with a noise.

Sun Hao was dumbfounded, but he quickly nodded and bowed one last time before leaving.

...

Back to the Eternal Peak, Tian Yongheng sat cross-legged as he was about to begin cultivating again.

At this moment, he set a small goal for himself.

Before reaching the age of 200, I'll enter the Innate Realm!