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Chapter 83 Don't rush, it's kind of interesting!

Heavenly Mechanism Sect, when Li Cheng returned, he only saw the Sixth Elder meticulously perfecting the Formation of the Eighteenth Peak. 

At his side, Qi Jingtian was assisting him. 

"Thank you for your hard work, Sixth Elder!" 

Li Cheng descended in front of the two and smiled. 

"Sect Master!" Qi Jingtian exclaimed with great joy. 

The Sixth Elder's expression turned awkward as he hastily bowed, "I'm just showing off my meager skills before an expert, I've made myself a laughing stock in front of you, Uncle!" 

"Not at all, it's quite good. It seems that the Sixth Elder has already become a seventh-level Array Master, congratulations!" 

"Greetings to Sect Master!" Yun Tianqiong and Ling Xi hurried over together, unable to hide the joy on their faces. 

Li Cheng glanced at his three disciples and nodded with satisfaction, "All good, your cultivation progress is very impressive!" 

Receiving praise from Li Cheng naturally filled the three with joy. 

The three disciples each had their own strengths. In terms of the rules and laws, only Ling Xi had come to understand the Law of Life on her own, while Yun Tianqiong had inherited a great deal of the Sword Path Rules. Qi Jingtian had not mastered any laws. 

Suddenly, Li Cheng felt he needed to find a way to imprint various laws onto something, leaving traces of the laws to guide his three disciples in understanding the rules. 

Having mastery over rules brings boundless benefits. 

"Uncle, you've finally come back!" Mu Xingzhi flew in, letting out a long sigh of relief. 

Li Cheng smiled, "So eager for my return? What happened? I also wanted to know how the Artifact Sect was dealt with in the end." 

Speaking of the Artifact Sect, a smile couldn't help but appear on Mu Xingzhi's face, "For the next thousand years, the Artifact Sect will give us fifty percent of their earnings each year!" 

"The other dozen or so forces have become our subordinates, affiliated with us," Mu Xingzhi explained simply. 

Upon hearing this, Li Cheng was somewhat astonished. Fifty percent? That would be a tremendously large benefit, especially over a thousand years. The Artifact Sect would likely have a hard time catching their breath in the coming millennium. Upstodatee from n(0)/v𝒆/lbIn/.(co/m

However, Li Cheng looked at Mu Xingzhi, "Have you considered, what if an Immortal descends to the Lower World for the Artifact Sect, how will you respond?" 

Having suffered such a major setback and struggling for breath for a thousand years, if an Immortal descended, they would certainly not let matters rest! 

Mu Xingzhi gave Li Cheng an assured look and smiled, "We've thought of that, which is why we made the Artifact Sect swear an oath to the heavens. As long as the Artifact Sect exists in the world, none of its people may provoke our Heavenly Mechanism Sect in any way." 

Li Cheng nodded slightly, not delving deeper, but he understood that everything had its loopholes. 

But what of it? As long as he was present, even an Immortal's descent was of no concern. 

Unless it was an unparalleled powerhouse who came down either by the Ascend to Immortal Platform or the Sky-reaching Road, that would indeed be troublesome. But since the whereabouts of the Ascend to Immortal Platform and the Sky-reaching Road were unknown, there was no need for excessive worry. 

"Uncle, these days so many forces and powerful beings have wanted to visit you, I have done my best, but there is still one force that cannot be sent away and probably requires your involvement, Uncle!" Mu Xingzhi added. 

"Just ignore it, what force could be so persistent?" said Li Cheng. 

Mu Xingzhi gave a wry smile, "I have still invited them over, it's best if you meet them, Uncle!" 

Li Cheng felt puzzled, sensing that Mu Xingzhi seemed rather aggrieved. 

"Uncle, you should meet them. Otherwise, the Sect Master might not be able to withstand the pressure," Sixth Elder said with a playful tone. 

Mu Xingzhi glared at the Sixth Elder and then looked expectantly at Li Cheng. 

Li Cheng nodded, "It troubles the Sect Master so much? Then I shall meet with them." 

Mu Xingzhi was overjoyed, and then he took out a storage ring, "There's also a Loose Immortal, quite an unusual one. He left a storage ring for you, saying that after you see what's inside, you will definitely want to meet him!" 

On the storage ring, there was a seal placed, which Li Cheng sensed for a moment and roughly guessed was probably the work of a Tribulation Loose Immortal. 

Easily breaking the seal, Li Cheng looked into the storage ring and gradually, his expression turned to one of astonishment. 

"Uncle, what is it?" Mu Xingzhi and the Sixth Elder were both immensely curious about what could make Uncle show such an expression. 

Li Cheng looked at the two of them and passed the storage ring over to them. 

Mu Xingzhi quickly took it, looked through it, and was equally astounded, "This… is even more outrageous than Ning Qianqiu back then!" 

The Sixth Elder was also examining the storage ring and then looked at Mu Xingzhi with a playful gaze, "Sect Master, you've been fooled!" 

Mu Xingzhi shot the Sixth Elder a disgruntled glance. He had tricked him once before, and this guy was still holding a grudge! 

"Ning Qianqiu? Right, let me take a look!" Li Cheng suddenly thought of something and took the storage ring again. 

The incident with the brick Ning Qianqiu had given him was still fresh in his memory, but that brick was no ordinary one; it contained array pattern stones and a map inscribed with the location of the Qi Jingshen Secret Land. 

Li Cheng took out the items from the storage ring, a seemingly ordinary iron pot, a spatula used for cooking, and a fire-poking stick. 

No matter how you looked at them, they were objects of the mortal world. 

Li Cheng carefully examined the iron pot but couldn't find anything like array patterns inside; it indeed appeared to be quite ordinary. 

Mu Xingzhi and the Sixth Elder also examined the spatula and the fire-poking stick, respectively, eventually agreeing that they were indeed mundane objects. "Playing with us is one thing, but daring to make a fool of Uncle? Sect Master, is this person still within the sect? I think we should let him know what it means to mess with iron pots!" the Sixth Elder said angrily. 

Mu Xingzhi's expression darkened. He had accepted the storage ring, which resulted in Uncle being mocked; he could not shirk responsibility! 

Li Cheng waved his hand, "Don't rush; this is interesting!" 

Li Cheng suddenly discovered that this iron pot could actually carry the laws he had comprehended! 

Just now, when Li Cheng used the Space Law to sense the iron pot, he found that the pot had inscribed the Space Law he comprehended! 

Other laws poured into the iron pot, and it inscribed them as well! 

Li Cheng ran through all the laws he knew, and without exception, it inscribed every single one! 

There were a total of three hundred and ten different laws, not one less! 

He tried the spatula and the fire-poking stick as well, and it was the same! 

It remained uncertain, however, how long they could preserve these inscribed laws. 

"What has Uncle discovered?" Mu Xingzhi, seeing Li Cheng fiddle with the three items, couldn't help but ask doubtfully. 

Li Cheng nodded, "There is a discovery. Wait until after the meeting with the power you mentioned; we'll go and find this person ourselves!" 

Mu Xingzhi and the Sixth Elder exchanged glances, both detecting the playful look in each other's eyes. 

Go and find them personally? Heh, someone dared to play a trick on Uncle; this time, that Loose Immortal was going to have trouble! 

Mu Xingzhi understood now. No wonder that Loose Immortal said that Uncle would certainly want to see him after seeing the items. It turned out that it was at the price of being cleaned up! 

"Then I'll send a message now, asking them to come over!" 

Li Cheng nodded, curious to see what kind of power could trouble the Sect Master so much. 

Before long, at the foot of the Eighteenth Peak, a group of twenty-one people sped their way. 

The leader was a Loose Immortal, appearing to be around twenty-four or twenty-five years old, with a graceful figure and delicate features. 

The twenty people behind her were equally stunning, with ten dressed daringly, exuding boundless charm, while the other ten were more conservative, though the skirts they wore seemed to provoke even more imagination. 

Seeing this, Li Cheng looked doubtfully at Mu Xingzhi, "People from Bliss Palace?" 

Mu Xingzhi nodded deeply, "Exactly, people from Bliss Palace have been flocking to my place every night. If you don't see them soon, I'm really going to be devoured by them!" 

The Sixth Elder cleared his throat, "In fact, they have also been running to Eighteenth Peak every night, but fortunately, Uncle Tieyi is there to keep watch." 

He emphasized the word 'fortunately' heavily! 

Li Cheng stroked his chin, his gaze shifting back and forth across the faces of Mu Xingzhi and the Sixth Elder, "Why do 1 feel like something's off with the two of you!" 

"What do you mean?" both asked in unison. 

Li Cheng shook his head, "If you had said earlier they were from Bliss Palace, I wouldn't have agreed to meet them. But now that they're here…" 

After a brief pause, Li Cheng said, "Sixth Elder, keep them company for a while, please ask them to wait here for a moment, the Sect Master and I will go and find that Loose Immortal first." Before the Sixth Elder could respond, both had already vanished..

Chapter 84 You've Misunderstood! 

Watching the two disappear, the Sixth Elder couldn't help but feel helpless, "1… am not good at dealing with women!" 

Meanwhile, led by Mu Xingzhi, the two arrived at a newly developed peak on the outskirts. 

Upon reaching a small courtyard, they saw the courtyard door slowly open, and an energetic-looking old man came out to greet them. 

The old man wore a simple long robe with white hair and beard, exuding quite a bit of an immortal and scholarly air. 

"My name is Ye Chenfeng, a Loose Cultivator. I have the honor to meet Master Li and Sect Leader Mu!" the old man said with a bow. 

"Last night's stars, last night's breeze, Old Ye, that's a good name!" Li Cheng casually remarked, sizing him up. 

He was probably a Tribulation Loose Immortal; his aura was steady yet carried a trace of decline, as though his lifespan was not much longer. 

Ye Chenfeng and Mu Xingzhi were both startled, seemingly caught off guard by the impromptu verse Li Cheng had just recited. 

Coming back to his senses, Ye Chenfeng bowed again and laughed, "Not only is Master Li unparalleled in pills and formations, but I didn't expect your poetry to be equally astonishing. I am truly impressed!" 

Li Cheng waved his hand dismissively, "You flatter me, Old Ye. Let's cut to the chase, shall we? I would like to know why you have sought me out." 

This scene caused Mu Xingzhi to look utterly astonished. Why was his junior uncle being so polite? 

That wasn't right. His junior uncle should be taking this guy down a peg, shouldn't he? Had he misunderstood something before? 

If that was the case, then those three items, they must indeed be treasures! 

And they must have returned to their original purity, making them incredibly precious! 

A hint of a smile deepened on Ye Chenfeng's face. "The fact that Master Li has come indicates that you have discerned the significance of those items. My ancestors brought them out from a perilous place. I've visited it several times but could never delve deep inside." 

"There are powerful formations and powerful Demon Beasts there; danger abounds. 1 cannot explore it alone, so I was hoping to invite Master Li to accompany me!" 

Before Li Cheng could speak, Mu Xingzhi rushed to say, "My apologies, Elder Ye, but my junior uncle's Tribulation Crossing Stage is complete; he shouldn't go to any dangerous places!" 

Are you kidding me? 

He was counting on Li Cheng to ascend as soon as possible. How could he risk going to dangerous places? 

Ye Chenfeng was taken aback, then laughed, "With the terrifying strength Master Li displayed in the Artifact Sect, investigating that dangerous place would be like taking something out of one's pocket. Sect Leader Mu worries too much!" 

"Once we're inside, what we can obtain will depend on our own abilities. 1 don't think Master Li will decline!" 

Mu Xingzhi frowned subtly, then said, "The grand event of the Hundred Sects is approaching. Junior uncle, what if we discuss this after the event?" 

"It's not the right time to explore such a place since we don't know how long it will take." Li Cheng nodded in agreement. 

Mu Xingzhi breathed a sigh of relief. "Exactly, and besides, the rewards for this year's Hundred Sects grand event include not only spots to enter the Immortal Mansion but also various prizes sponsored by the top ten sects, even the Hundred Calamities Commerce Union has sponsored mysterious rewards." 

"This event is sure to be unprecedented; it cannot be missed." 

The Hundred Sects grand event mainly involves various competitions among cultivators, not just in combat but also in the fields of pills, artifacts, formations, and talismans. 

The event's main purpose is to foster exchange, allowing cultivators from the Southern Domain to learn from each other and develop collectively. 

Secondly, it's also about the trade of various materials. At that time, the trade venue and auction house will witness countless precious treasures, dazzling all attendees. 

"This… Master Li, exploring that place shouldn't interfere with the Hundred Sects grand event!" Ye Chenfeng attempted to argue. 

Mu Xingzhi took over the conversation, "But what if it does? All three of my junior uncle's disciples are participating in the event. They would be very disappointed if my junior uncle missed it." 

Li Cheng nodded with a smile. 

Ye Chenfeng still wanted to say something, but Mu Xingzhi would not give him the chance, interjecting, "Elder Ye, the Hundred Sects grand event gathers all the sects and forces from the Southern Domain, as well as Loose Cultivators; it is truly an assembly of distinguished individuals. Such a magnificent occasion should not be missed!" 

"An assembly of distinguished individuals?" Li Cheng murmured to himself, his eyes lighting up. 

Mu Xingzhi nodded, about to speak when he saw the excitement in his junior uncle's eyes and suddenly felt a surge of anxiety! 

Indeed, the Hundred Sects grand event would gather elites from the Southern Domain. Who knew how many talented individuals would appear! 

"Little Uncle-Master, you're not going to take another disciple on this trip, are you?" 

Seeing the anticipatory look on Little Uncle-Master's face, Mu Xingzhi felt he should be certain of it, Little Uncle-Master was definitely going to take a disciple! 

It's over! 

This can't be happening! 

When will Little Uncle-Master ever stop taking disciples? It's delaying the Tribulation Crossing too much! 

He should have never agreed to hold the Hundred Sects Conference early, let alone invite Little Uncle-Master to participate! 

It's all his own doing! 

Thinking it over, Mu Xingzhi glanced at Ye Chenfeng and a smile emerged on his face, "Elder Ye, The Hundred Sects Conference is not to be missed, but since you said exploring that place won't delay the conference, you might as well go ahead!" 

Mu Xingzhi added to himself: It would be best if you went for a few months and miss the conference! R/ê/Ad lat𝙚St ch/a/pters at nô(v)e(l)bin/.c/o//m Only

Hm? 

Ye Chenfeng looked at Mu Xingzhi, somewhat surprised. Why the sudden change of heart? 

Mu Xingzhi was frantically signaling Ye Chenfeng with his eyes, the message was clear: go, quickly go, you must go! 

Ye Chenfeng, observing Mu Xingzhi's exaggerated facial expressions, pondered for a moment and then nodded, "The conference is only seven days away, and honestly, I can't be sure I'll finish exploring within seven days. Let's wait until after the conference, it's a good opportunity for me to see the conference as well." 

Damn? 

Mu Xingzhi was stunned, you got the wrong idea! 

"Hmm, let's go after the conference," Li Cheng spoke up. 

With a smile on his face, Mu Xingzhi nodded in agreement, but his heart was bleeding. 

But on second thought, Little Uncle-Master could refine Immortal Artifacts, such Artifact Refining Techniques were too precious to take to the Immortal World! 

Indeed, he should find a successor! 

If he could take on a disciple with a talent for Artifact Refining at the Hundred Sects Conference, that would be good. 

Well, if he can't find one, it won't be long before Little Uncle-Master has to cross the Tribulation, which is even better. 

No matter how you look at it, it's a good thing! 

With this in mind, he suddenly felt much more comfortable. 

After saying goodbye to Ye Chenfeng, the two flew towards the Eighteenth Peak. Mu Xingzhi said, "Little Uncle-Master, what exactly are those three items? You seem very interested in their place of origin." 

"Those three items might look like ordinary objects, but they can all bear laws. As the Sect Master, do you know if there is anything similar in the sect?" Li Cheng asked. 

Mu Xingzhi's eyes widened, and he hurriedly shook his head, "There's nothing like that in the sect, but generally, objects that can bear laws are made from innate materials. It seems that the place where these three items originate is extraordinary!" 

"That's not quite right either. If they were refined from innate materials, they would surely possess unimaginable power. But aside from bearing laws, those three items don't seem to have any other powers, do they?" 

Li Cheng nodded "Indeed, that's why I'm curious and interested in that place." 

Mulling it over, Mu Xingzhi speculated, "Ye Chenfeng brought out these three items to entice Little Uncle-Master to that mysterious place. Could there be a trick to it?" 

Li Cheng smiled, "He couldn't see through the mysteries of those three items and didn't understand their value. He gave them away simply because they came from that mysterious place, so there's no deception involved." 

"To take a step back, what do you think his strength as a Tribulation Loose Immortal could do to me?" Li Cheng added. 

That's the advantage of not ascending; down here, we can act boldly and with confidence. 

Were we in the Immortal World, with our current cultivation, we would have to live cautiously! "That's true, then I am relieved.. We're here, Bliss Palace's women are very troublesome to deal with, Little Uncle-Master, it's all up to you now!"

Chapter 85 Is There No Limit?

At the Eighteenth Peak, within the grand hall halfway up the mountain. VịSit no(v)3lb/!n(.)c𝒐m for new 𝒏ov𝒆l𝒔

Bai Tieyi and the Sixth Elder sat shoulder to shoulder, facing a woman from the Bliss Palace who wore a faint smile. The atmosphere was congenial, although it was unclear what they were discussing. 

Behind the woman, twenty disciples, each more stunning than the last, looked eagerly towards the entrance of the grand hall. 

"Palace Master Yueshuang, I apologize for keeping you waiting. It was indeed a long wait!" 

The voice of Mu Xingzhi rippled into the grand hall. 

The woman leading the group hurriedly stood up, her smile blooming like peach blossoms, "Sect Leader Mu is too kind, oh? This must be Master Li Cheng, the famous Eighteenth Elder who has shaken the Southern Domain, mustn't it?" 

On the way here, Mu Xingzhi had already mentioned that Yueshuang was the previous Palace Master of the Bliss Palace, the teacher of the current Palace Master. 

"Greetings to Master Li!" All those female disciples bowed in unison. 

Li Cheng nodded, gesturing for them to sit, "Please, take a seat!" 

Yueshuang took her seat, and Li Cheng also sat down beside Bai Tieyi. After exchanging greetings, he asked, "1 heard Palace Master Yue wished to see me. May 1 ask what matter brings you here?" 

Yueshuang glanced at Mu Xingzhi, who pretended not to notice, then smiled, "Since Master Li is so straightforward, so shall 1 be as well!" 

"It's like this, my Bliss Palace has reached a cooperation agreement with your sect. Every year, we will carefully select a thousand disciples to come to your sect, hoping they can become dao companions with the disciples from your sect!" 

Hearing this, Li Cheng looked at Mu Xingzhi with slight surprise, giving him an appreciative look! 

Not bad! 

The cultivation techniques of Bliss Palace emphasize the complementarity of yin and yang to enhance each other. Dating, ah, this is a good thing! 

In the future, the cultivation of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect's disciples will improve even faster! 

But what business is this social event between two sects of mine? Why must they seek me out specifically? 

Yueshuang pointed to the twenty women behind her and smiled, "Master Li, these are the most outstanding Yellow Flower Disciples of my Bliss Palace. Though they are inexperienced in earthly affairs, they have been taught our Bliss Palace's secret methods, and their proficiency in that aspect is not low." 

Her words left the twenty disciples either shy or expectant. 

Yueshuang continued, "I've learned that Master Li doesn't have any maids by his side, so I brought them here, hoping that Master Li will accept them. Even if they cannot become dao companions, having them as maids would be wonderful!" 

Glug! 

Bai Tieyi swallowed hard and turned to look at Li Cheng, his eyes not hiding his envy. 

A flash of astonishment crossed Li Cheng's eyes. Quite bold, to make such an offer in broad daylight… 

And with so many people watching! 

Twenty people, each one a national beauty. For many men, what they dream of has been delivered to their doorstep. 

But why do I feel like I can't accept it? 

With a silent sigh, Li Cheng cupped his hands together and said, "1 am grateful for Palace Master Yue's kindness, but 1 am on the cusp of ascension, and I fear that such attachments are no longer within my reach!" 

Yueshuang maintained her gentle smile, but disappointment was unmistakable in her eyes. 

Mu Xingzhi and the Sixth Elder, on the other hand, were overjoyed and turned to look in unison. 

Good! 

Finally, we hear our little uncle mention ascension! 

"Stay calm, I'm just politely declining the offer from Bliss Palace. Can't you tell?" Li Cheng sent a telepathic message. 

Both men were taken aback, their disappointment showing as they turned their heads back. 

They had been happy for nothing; the little uncle was just making excuses to decline Bliss Palace's offer! 

Bai Tieyi looked at Li Cheng, hesitating for a few seconds before finally saying, "Junior Brother, won't you reconsider? Even if they could only follow you for a year or two, it would be a good thing." 

A good thing for whom? 

Li Cheng shook his head with a smile. He was not the type of person to hit-and-run, so he had no choice but to refuse. 

The Bliss Palace's members left in disappointment, leaving only their fragrance wafting through the grand hall. 

Li Cheng looked at Mu Xingzhi, "I thought it was some big issue!" 

Mu Xingzhi shook his head with resignation, "How can they give up without seeing you?" 

"When do we leave for the Grand Sect Gathering?" Li Cheng asked instead. 

"We depart in three days. Will little Shishu join us? If not, you can leave seven days later; after all, it only takes you a few steps to get there," said Mu Xingzhi. 

Li Cheng glanced at Mu Xingzhi, "Of course I'm… Eh? Feng Wanli has arrived." 

Feng Wanli appeared outside the mountain gate, undoubtedly there to find Li Cheng. 

"Come in!" 

Following Li Cheng's telepathic invitation, Feng Wanli appeared outside the grand hall, "You're finally back. I've been saying, you're someone who could ascend through the Tribulation Crossing at any time, so why do you keep going into seclusion?" 

"Little Shishu, if you've got business with Senior Feng, we'll take our leave first!" Mu Xingzhi bade farewell and left with Bai Tieyi and the others. 

Feng Wanli entered the grand hall, curiously sizing up Li Cheng, "How do I feel like you've gotten much stronger again? Transcendance Tribulation Stage complete, is there no limit for you?" 

"It's just you who talks too much, what's the matter?" Li Cheng casually replied. 

Feng Wanli took a seat, a smile emerging on his face, "Of course, it's about the Immortal Emperor's Immortal Mansion. The reinforcements have arrived; we can start exploring it!" 

"Didn't you say there was a countdown? Didn't you say it would only open after the gathering? And now we can enter?" Li Cheng looked at Feng Wanli, whose casual tone made Feng Wanli break into a sweat. 

Feng Wanli collected himself and quickly said, "I haven't lied one bit, I asked for helpers, didn't I? They should be able to handle it, um… they should!" 

"What kind of helpers? Confucian Immortals?" Li Cheng asked curiously. 

"Right! Cultivators of the Confucianism Path have quite magical methods. Maybe they can open the Immortal Mansion ahead of time; even if they can't, we can still find out if there are any dangers or the like." 

"Anyhow, we have to go check it out first, see if it's suitable for cultivators of all realms to enter, to avoid any mishaps with the rewards after the gathering is over." 

Li Cheng understood Feng Wanli's concerns; his Taoist Mysterious Sect had convinced the major sects to advance the Grand Sect Gathering, all under the banner of the Immortal Mansion. 

If when the time came, the Immortal Mansion opened and everyone couldn't enter, or if certain cultivation realms were restricted from entering, then Taoist Mysterious Sect would lose face. 

But this had nothing to do with Li Cheng, who was more curious about the Confucian Immortal. 

"Then let's go!" 

Li Cheng stood up and walked toward the outside of the hall. 

Feng Wanli hurriedly followed, "Are we using Immortal Spirit Step to get there? People are waiting at the Taoist Mysterious Sect!" 

"I need to arrange a few things first." 

Li Cheng's figure flickered, appearing in front of his three disciples who were discussing something. 

"We greet Master!" 

Li Cheng nodded, took out a wok, a spatula, and a fire poker, "One for each of you, comprehend them well!" 

To the disciples, their Master's offerings, even if they appeared to be dismantled items, would certainly not be doubted and were accepted as treasures with great care. 

"Oh, come on, Li Cheng, are you giving these things to your disciples? They have long since given up eating; do they still need to cook?" Feng Wanli arrived in time to witness this scene and was taken aback. 

He immediately recognized the common items used for cooking: a frying wok, spatula, and fire poker. 

How bizarre, to say he had to arrange matters, could it be instructing his disciples not to neglect their cooking skills? 

Eh? Using corresponding items to remind the younger generation, right! That's a good idea! 

Feng Wanli thought to himself that he could also use this method in the future to remind the younger generation in his sect to keep striving. 

One is never too old to learn, and today he had learned something new! 

Li Cheng shot Feng Wanli a glance and then turned to Yun Tianqiong and Ling Xi, "By the way, I haven't paid much attention these days; where are the Immortal Beasts Pill Sect sent you?" 

"Return to Master, they are foraging in the back mountains!" Yun Tianqiong bowed and said. 

Pill Sect sent Immortal Beasts? 

Feng Wanli was secretly surprised and quickly realized that Li Cheng was hinting to him that it was time to present a gift..

Chapter 86 Zhongnan Yin-Yang Ridge

Li Cheng mentioned the gift of Immortal Beasts from Pill Sect at this time, how could Feng Wanli not understand?

The implication was clear, Pill Sect has given my disciple a grand gift, aren't you going to give one?

At this moment, Feng Wanli felt some regret, wishing he had just waited in the great hall and not followed them here.

Now what, could he not give a gift?

And it couldn't just be any gift, it had to be a good one!

Luckily, since Feng Wanli had descended to the Lower World, he would occasionally give gifts to the juniors of the Taoist Mysterious Sect, and currently, his storage ring still had some items in stock.

Clearing his throat, Feng Wanli said with a smile, "My three esteemed nephews, come, I have a small gift for you."

As he spoke, Feng Wanli took out three Heaven Immortal Talismans, which floated towards each of them, "These are medium-level Heaven Immortal Talismans condensed by your Uncle, they might lend you a helping hand at a critical moment."

The three glanced at the Heaven Immortal Talismans, then simultaneously turned their gazes towards Li Cheng; if Li Cheng didn't nod, how would they dare to accept?

Li Cheng smiled, "Gifts from an elder, I dare not refuse."

Only then did the three of them bow in unison, "Thank you, Uncle, for your generous gift!"

Feng Wanli looked at the three who calmly accepted the Heaven Immortal Talismans and couldn't help feeling somewhat disappointed.

Those were the Heaven Immortal Talismans he had condensed with all his might, meant for critical moments, and now given to three kids who showed no more than an indifferent attitude?

Shouldn't they show some excitement?

A bit of excitement would at least give me some comfort!

Feng Wanli could take out Heaven Immortal Talismans, and that was enough for Li Cheng to be satisfied. Those talismans, once used, were equivalent to summoning Feng Wanli's temporary avatar, capable of dealing with even a Tribulation Loose Immortal without trouble.

With those talismans, one could say that the three had gained an extra life. "There's no need to be polite, Uncle Feng is a good friend of your master…" Feng Wanli didn't continue, as he realized that Li Cheng was glaring at him. This guy is getting ahead of himself, claiming to be a good friend? If it weren't for him using those Immortal Stones and Immortal Infants to save his life, he probably would have been slain by Li Cheng already, not to mention being forced to swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao; Li Cheng truly didn't believe there were no grudges in his heart.

"Hehe, concentrate on your cultivation, your master and I will go to the Taoist Mysterious Sect now," said Feng Wanli with a laugh.

The three nodded, each holding the iron pot, pot spatula, and fire poker given by Li Cheng, and began to cultivate in meditation.

Seeing this, Feng Wanli's mouth twitched; those were what Li Cheng took out to improve your cooking skills, and also to tease me about giving gifts, yet you're seriously cultivating with them?

How could he know, those were treasures containing Laws!

"Have you learned the Immortal Spirit Step?" The two rose into the air, as Li Cheng asked.

Feng Wanli chuckled, "How could that be so easy? The Immortal Spirit Step you used when you left Artifact Sect last time, that's it, right? Take me with you!" Li Cheng glanced at Feng Wanli, if you haven't learned it, then why did you say 'let's use the Immortal Spirit Step' before?

However, to save time, Li Cheng still grabbed Feng Wanli, and the Space Law surged around them, following which, their figures vanished.

After a few steps, they were already above the Taoist Mysterious Sect.

Ignoring the astonished Feng Wanli, Li Cheng looked around; he saw peaks soaring into the sky, clouds and fog weaving through the mountains, with structures appearing and disappearing within the clouds.

Nearing the central area, many Floating Peaks drifted in midair, neatly arranged, with each peak boasting a grand hall, both ancient and majestic. "How does it compare to the other sects you've seen?" Feng Wanli asked with a laugh, his words filled with barely concealed pride.

Li Cheng, feeling the thick nature's spiritual energy between heaven and earth, nodded slightly, "It is indeed impressive, but don't get complacent. As they say, 'What goes around comes around; thirty years on one side of the river, thirty years on the other…'"

"Alright, forget I mentioned it. Don't curse my Taoist Mysterious Sect. Come on, we have serious matters to attend to!" Feng Wanli interrupted Li Cheng and took the lead to fly northward.N/nêw n0vel chap/ers are published o/n n0v/e/(lb)i(n.)co/m

Li Cheng followed and saw that outside the Taoist Mysterious Sect stood eight massive fortified cities, each located in one of the eight directions.

"This Formation is formidable. Once activated, it covers a radius of ten thousand miles. Whose handiwork is this?" Li Cheng couldn't help but praise and asked with curiosity.

"Heh heh, I knew you'd notice. It was designed by a master from the Chess Immortal Sect of the Eastern Region over ten thousand years ago. Don't just look at the common people in the city; even their strength should not be underestimated," Feng Wanli said with great pleasure as if receiving Li Cheng's recognition was a very happy matter.

"The Chess Immortal Sect?" Li Cheng looked towards Feng Wanli.

Feng Wanli nodded, "In the Eastern Region, the Confucianism Path is mainstream, and the strongest are none other than the four great sects of chess, guqing, calligraphy, and painting. The Chess Immortal Sect is one of these four sects."

"These four sects are like branches of the same tree, no different from a single sect. They have together appointed a sect leader to command all four."

"In the Immortal World, the power of the Confucianism Path should not be underestimated either."

Feng Wanli seemed reluctant to say more, or perhaps he was eager to deal with the matters of the Immortal Mansion, and he continued on.

Having flown ten thousand miles, they encountered a world shrouded in dense fog. From a distance, it looked like a thick wall of fog that pierced through heaven and earth, spanning thousands of miles, its contents unknown.

"We're here. This is it, the Zhongnan Yin-Yang Range!" Feng Wanli said with anticipation, looking at Li Cheng.

Li Cheng's Spiritual Sense could only probe a hundred meters into the dense fog before it was blocked by an invisible force.

After a thorough sensation, Li Cheng couldn't help but express his doubt, "This is neither a Formation nor a force of nature, but a device!"

"You're not going to tell me that this is the Immortal Mansion, are you?"

Feng Wanli quickly shook his head and pointed to the fog that spanned a thousand miles. Suddenly, the fog shrank rapidly, and in a few breaths of time turned into a chess piece the size of a fingertip!

At the same time, an old man flew out from below the chess piece, holding it in the palm of his hand, "I've long heard of the great reputation of Daoist Li, and seeing you today, I must say your renown is well-deserved. Such discernment, I admire it greatly!"

"I am Qin Wuhun, a Lower World disciple of the Chess Immortal Sect."

Qin Wuhun flew to the front of Li Cheng and Feng Wanli, with a smile on his face, he performed a courtesy before introducing himself.

Li Cheng could clearly sense that around the old man flowed a rich Haoran Air, which was a refreshing feeling like basking in the spring breeze.

Li Cheng returned the gesture, "I've seen Senior Qi!"

"Ha ha, with your strength, Daoist Li, defeating Lu Sanqian with three punches, how could I dare to call myself senior?" Qin Wuhun said with a laugh. "Enough, Qin Wuhun, where are Shu Wangjuan and Hua Bufan?" Feng Wanli interrupted Qin Wuhun and inquired.

Li Cheng felt somewhat puzzled, could it be that the four great sects of guqing, chess, calligraphy, and painting, took their names as surnames?

"They haven't arrived yet," Qin Wuhun shook his head.

Feng Wanli sighed quietly and, seeing that Qin Wuhun was still holding the chess piece, said with frustration, "Put away your chess piece. I know it's from the Heaven and Earth Chessboard, no need to show off any longer!"

Qin Wuhun stroked his chin's beard with one hand and held the chess piece with the other, without any intention of putting it away.

At that moment, Li Cheng heard familiar guqing music in his ear.

Li Cheng's heart stirred, and he quickly looked toward the interior of the Zhongnan Yin-Yang Range.

"The Zhongnan Yin-Yang Range is divided into Yin Ridge and Yang Ridge.

What we see here is the Yin Ridge. Try to see it with your Spiritual Sense!" Feng Wanli seemed not to have heard the guqing music and spoke up.

Li Cheng released his Spiritual Sense to examine the Zhongnan Yin-Yang Range, and his expression gradually turned to astonishment!

Chapter 87 Central Galaxy Map

Li Cheng's Spiritual Sense contained a range of mountains that extended for five thousand miles, composing a Tai Chi pattern!

Before him was a corner of the Yin Fish section!

After looking around, Li Cheng turned his attention to Feng Wanli and Qin Wuhun, "Didn't you hear the sound of the guqin?"

At these words, Feng Wanli looked utterly perplexed, while Qin Wuhun changed color and exclaimed, "You can hear the sound of the guqin?"

"What's wrong with you two? There's clearly no guqin music, and Qin Wuhun, you speak as if Li Cheng really heard it," said Feng Wanli with irritation.

The two ignored Feng Wanli. Li Cheng said, "Qin Taoist Friend, by your words, am I supposed to hear it or not?"

Qin Wuhun didn't explain but pulled Li Cheng, flying towards Yin Ridge, "You'll know soon!"

Feng Wanli hurriedly followed.

After flying out several hundred miles, the mountains ahead were covered with snow, and wisps of light mist floated between them, making for an extremely beautiful scene.

Before long, the three of them arrived at the heart of Yin Ridge.

There was a hundred-mile-wide lake, embedded like a mirror in the snow-covered wilderness.

On the lake, a small boat drifted with the waves, and at the bow, a white-robed woman with her face veiled by light gauze sat cross-legged, her slender fingers gently stroking a guqin.

"It's her!" A trace of joy crossed Li Cheng's eyes.

This woman was the same one he had seen in the shadows before!

Now with a gauze covering her face, she appeared even more ethereal and elegant.

Qin Wuhun took the lead and landed on the small boat.

Feng Wanli looked at the woman playing the guqin, full of doubt. She seemed to be playing, but there was no sound—curious!

Li Cheng, however, closed his eyes, intently listening to the guqin music that flowed like a gentle, extended stream.

After a good while, the piece ended, and Li Cheng slowly opened his eyes.

Feng Wanli seemed to think of something, "The four arts of qin, qi, shu, hua—I have never met anyone from the Guqin Sect. This lady, she must be Guqin Miss, right?"

Li Cheng thought so too, but since Feng Wanli had asked first, he just waited.

Qin Wuhun looked at Feng Wanli with astonishment, "Who told you that people from the Guqin Sect take Guqin as their surname?"

Feng Wanli was puzzled, and so was Li Cheng. All the other sects did this, so was the Guqin Sect different?

The woman stood up, her bright and clear eyes brimming with light, a gentle and tender smile appearing at her lips as if it could blossom like a transient flower in this world, melting away the icy snow, "Master Li, we meet again!"

Met before?

That was but a shadow she left behind; she knew of the meeting with her shadow?

Li Cheng clasped his hands in greeting and smiled, "May I know your name?"

"Confucian Sect, Yun Fuxue." Her voice was like a clear spring in a mountain stream.

Feng Wanli coughed awkwardly and looked around, "Ah, the scenery here is really nice!"U//ppTodat𝒆d fr/𝒐/m nô/v/e/lb(i)n.c(o)\/m

How embarrassing, he had just called her Miss Guqin when in fact, her surname was Yun.

"Zhongnan Yin Ridage has nice scenery, snow floats up to the clouds. It's a pleasure, Miss Yun!" Li Cheng again clasped his hands in greeting.

Qin Wuhun secretly raised his eyebrows, noticing that Li Cheng had cleverly included Yun Fuxue's name in the verse.

Yun Fuxue also caught on, and a trace of surprise flashed through her bright, clear eyes.

"Miss Yun's guqin music doesn't seem to be heard by everyone, what's the reason for this?" Li Cheng quickly changed the subject.

Qin Wuhun rushed to change the subject as well, "Let's not talk about that now. Taoist Friend Li, Taoist Friend Feng, weren't we going to investigate this place? Let's get started!"

Feng Wanli nodded, "Right, let's use our time wisely. Follow me!"

With a single press of his hand, Feng Wanli caused the lake to part on its own, revealing a passage to the bottom of the lake.

The four of them flew to the end of the passage, only to see a flickering white light at the bottom of the lake, the source of which was a hundred-meter-tall white jade gate!

Above the gate, there indeed was a countdown: 69!

"Typical Immortal Mansions would have a name plaque above the door as a symbol of the owner's identity. This one doesn't have it, so it's impossible to know its origin," Feng Wanli said.

As he spoke, Feng Wanli turned his gaze toward Qin Wuhun and Yun Fuxue.

Qin Wuhun said, "I have previously used a chess piece to investigate, and the Zhongnan Yin-Yang Ridage is indeed the guardianship Formation of this Immortal Mansion. Let alone us, mere Heavenly Immortals at Complete stage, even True Immortals and Golden Immortals wouldn't have the power to forcibly break through."

A smile blossomed on Yun Fuxue's exquisitely beautiful face. "The Yin fish concealed an entrance; it's likely there's also something within the Yang fish. After we've seen it, we might be able to guess the origin of this Immortal Mansion."

"Makes sense, let's go take a look first!"

Soon, the four arrived at the location of the Yang fish, where they were met with a lake as well.

At the bottom of the lake, they quickly found a similar gate, with the same countdown: 69!

"There's no discernible difference. Is there a way to open it in advance? Otherwise, if we wait for it to open on its own, the natural phenomena it triggers will surely attract many old monsters, and I'm afraid we won't be able to control the situation then," Feng Wanli said.

"We can try!" Qin Wuhun said, looking towards Yun Fuxue.

Yun Fuxue nodded, a solemn expression surfacing on her flawless, jade-like face, "First, let's mask the heavens' secrets!"

As soon as her words fell, a scroll appeared in Yun Fuxue's hands. With her Immortal Yuan infused into the scroll, it came to life, unfolding rapidly!

The scroll depicted a vast galaxy.

"This is the Central Galaxy Map, which together with the Four-sided Lamp Fire Map forms a pair. The Ancestor of the Painting Sect painted them simultaneously with both hands," Qin Wuhun explained.

"Sadly, the Four-sided Lamp Fire Map has been missing for over a hundred thousand years," Qin Wuhun added with regret.

The myriad stars on the scroll suddenly enlarged, expanding rapidly as if projected, covering a radius of ten thousand li.

"Four-sided Lamp Fire Map surrounding the towns, a Milky Way in the Middle of the Water?" Li Cheng looked doubtfully at Qin Wuhun.

Qin Wuhun, even more puzzled, laughed and said, "Taoist Friend Li, casually incorporating both sacred maps into a poem, I'm impressed! It's truly a loss for our Confucianism Path that you're not a part of it!"

No, what Li Cheng wanted to ask was whether these two paintings were based on this poem.

But obviously, that was not easy to explain.

And judging by the looks of Qin Wuhun and the other two, it was clear they had never heard it.

"Actually, I am very curious about the Confucianism Path. I'll definitely seek guidance from the two of you when I have time," Li Cheng said with a light cough.

While busy activating the Central Galaxy Map, Yun Fuxue just gave Li Cheng a nod with a smile. Qin Wuhun, on the other hand, was delighted.

Before long, the myriad stars covering ten thousand li seemed to merge into the world around them, ceasing to look out of the ordinary. Yun Fuxue then breathed a sigh of relief and said, "We can begin now!"

Feng Wanli looked at Li Cheng, "If they manage to unlock the celestial prohibitions on the gate, we might face danger. We both need to be on our guard and ensure their safety!"

Li Cheng understood; they had brought him here for this reason!

Was this guy unable to find any other Immortals?

Seeming to read Li Cheng's thoughts, Feng Wanli sent a telepathic message, "Your combat strength is probably comparable to a late-stage True Immortal. We can rest easy with you here!"

"That's just you comforting yourself. If there's real danger, I can't be bothered to care about you!" Li Cheng replied irritably.

Feng Wanli gave a sheepish laugh, a trace of anxiety flickered in his eyes. Could it be?

"Qin elder, the chess piece," Yun Fuxue said.

"Alright, Saintess," Qin Wuhun promptly made the white chess piece float towards Yun Fuxue.

Saintess?

Li Cheng and Feng Wanli exchanged glances.

The white chess piece drifted to Yun Fuxue, who also produced a piece in her hand, but it was black.A black and a white chess piece floated above Yun Fuxue's palms, their energies interconnecting and rapidly spreading outwards..

Chapter 88 Immortal Emperor Tianyuan

The black and white qi from the chess pieces connected, and a mysterious fluctuation began to permeate the area.

Yun Fuxue stood at the center of these fluctuations, her eyes slightly closed. Bathed in the glow of the white piece, she looked like a fairy about to descend into the mortal realm.

No, she was indeed a fairy.

Li Cheng could sense the pulsations of the black and white chess pieces and clearly perceived that these fluctuations had invoked the laws of heaven and earth!

Under these pulsations, streaks of flowing light began to twinkle on the gate ahead, as the entirety of the Immortal Mansion started to emerge from both sides of the gate.

The sceneries on both sides of the gate retreated swiftly under the flowing light, revealing ancient walls that exuded an air of antiquity!

The countdown began to decrease!

"Is this an Immortal Mansion? It looks more like an Immortal City," Qin Wuhun exclaimed in awe.

Li Cheng glanced at the now-visible city walls and then at Yun Fuxue, more interested at the moment in the technique she was performing.

The power she wielded was not merely immortal strength.

Feng Wanli and Qin Wuhun flew to a higher vantage point and peered inside the city walls; a moment later, both of their faces bore looks of astonishment.

However, before they could speak, a sigh echoed from within the city!

Yun Fuxue suddenly opened her eyes wide, halting the operation of the black and white chess pieces, and cried out involuntarily, "Immortal Emperor Tianyuan!"

"Merely a remnant soul!"

"The Confucian Sect has worthy successors, which is indeed delightful. However, Tianyuan City's opening is still some time away. Little girl, you're really not giving this emperor much face," a robust voice declared.

Yun Fuxue took back the black piece and handed the white piece to Qin Wuhun, "So it turns out to be Tianyuan City left by Immortal Emperor Tianyuan. In that case, we can rest easy!"

Feng Wanli and Qin Wuhun landed back on the ground, both visibly relieved. Feng Wanli said, "Who could have guessed that the missing Immortal City of the Immortal World would end up in our Kunlun Realm! This is indeed fortunate."

Qin Wuhun nodded in agreement.

Being from the Immortal World, all three of them had a deep understanding of it and were familiar with the rumors surrounding Tianyuan City.

Li Cheng did not know, but judging from the others' reactions, he gathered that the city bore no crisis.

Yet that voice, Li Cheng found it oddly familiar.

Furthermore, the voice seemed deliberately subdued, as if hiding something.

"Leave now. It will open on its own in sixty-nine days, at which point all cultivators may enter the city. What you obtain will depend on fate alone!" the voice added.

Qin Wuhun and the others nodded and together they paid their respects to Tianyuan City.

But Li Cheng's brows furrowed, "So it's you. You've really put me through the wringer!"

Hm?

All three turned their gazes towards Li Cheng. What was going on?

He was clearly speaking to the remnant soul within the city—that of Immortal Emperor Tianyuan. Had Immortal Emperor Tianyuan deceived Li Cheng? "Young lad, are you addressing this emperor?"

Li Cheng stared at the gate, "Who else? Come out, and 1 promise 1 won't beat you to death!"

The three were taken aback. Talk to the remnant soul of an Immortal Emperor like this?T/his chapter is updat/𝓮d by n𝒐v(ê(l)biin.c/o/m

"Alright, I admit it. Let bygones be bygones, lad. I've been forced back to this place, what more do you want from me?" responded Immortal Emperor Tianyuan with a tone of resignation.

"Come out and we'll talk!" said Li Cheng, arms crossed over his chest, his tone indifferent.

"I won't come out!"

"A mighty Immortal Emperor, acting like a shrinking turtle?"

Immortal Emperor Tianyuan responded lightly, "In this emperor's life, whom have 1 ever been afraid of?"

"At least you were afraid of Grand Venerable Bai Jie, right? According to the timeline, you died at his hands, didn't you?" Li Cheng said, making no attempt to mask the disdain in his words.

"Are you trying to provoke this emperor?" Immortal Emperor Tianyuan's voice rose a few notches.

Qin Wuhun quickly tugged at Li Cheng, speaking through a transmitted voice, "Stay calm, even though it's just a remnant soul, Immortal Emperor Tianyuan is not someone we can provoke."

"What's there to be nervous about? It's just a remnant soul, and a weak one at that; the shameless kind." Li Cheng said outright.

Yun Fuxue looked curiously at Li Cheng, "You've encountered him? What happened?"

Before Li Cheng could speak, Immortal Emperor Tianyuan preempted him, "1 left behind Tianyuan City, which contains countless opportunities. I consider this as a contribution to the Kunlun Realm. Little fellow, if you continue to hassle me, I will decidedly destroy Tianyuan City!"

"At that time, the opportunities lost will belong to countless cultivators!"

"If you three don't want these opportunities to vanish, you'd better persuade him and take him away!"

The words of Immortal Emperor Tianyuan were sowing discord but weren't untrue.

If Tianyuan City were gone, it indeed would be a loss for the Kunlun Realm.

Li Cheng was calm, "You say the city contains opportunities, they might believe you, but I don't. You, a lofty Immortal Emperor, even stoop to seizing bodies. Who knows what you're really planning by opening Tianyuan City this time?"

"Perhaps, you aim to use some secret technique to devour many cultivators and restore your remnant soul!"

Feng Wanli was startled, "Could it be? Li Cheng, he's Immortal Emperor Tianyuan, quite renowned in the Immortal World, why would he do such a thing?"

Li Cheng countered, "Then tell me, what's a remnant soul like him lingering on for?"

Qin Wuhun took up the conversation, trying to say, "Looking for a disciple?"

"Correct, you're smart, you've seen through this emperor's intentions!" Immortal Emperor Tianyuan said with satisfaction.

With that, Li Cheng knew something was definitely off with the remnant soul of Immortal Emperor Tianyuan; perhaps he had hit the nail on the head!

In that case, it was all the more reason not to let him remain!

Upon receiving praise from Immortal Emperor Tianyuan, a look of delight came over Qin Wuhun's face, "Fellow Daoist Li, Immortal Emperor Tianyuan is right. If someone could receive his inheritance, that would be a joyous occasion for our Kunlun Realm. Why don't we leave?"

Li Cheng shrugged, "His successor has already been chosen, and with the remnant soul still lurking here, he definitely has ulterior motives!"

"Already?"

The three of them looked at Li Cheng in unison, curious who had received the inheritance of such a grand Immortal Emperor.

They knew that Immortal Emperor Tianyuan was unparalleled in strength and cultivated the top-ranked Chaos Yuan Heavenly Scripture among the ten great mystical scriptures!

If he had a successor, wouldn't that mean someone was cultivating the Chaos Yuan Heavenly Scripture?

Li Cheng knew what the three were thinking, but still nodded, "Yes, in his bid for a soul takeover, he has already given the rules of the Sword Dao to my disciple Yun Tianqiong, even using Sword Essence to coalesce a Sword Body for my disciple."

"As for the Chaos Yuan Heavenly Scripture, what he cultivated was incomplete and has not been passed down."

The three of them were skeptical. Could Immortal Emperor Tianyuan be that powerful with an incomplete scripture?

After all, he was one of the top beings in the Immortal World.

Li Cheng didn't want the three to know that he was cultivating the complete Chaos Yuan Heavenly Scripture and continued, "Immortal Emperor Tianyuan, am 1 right?"

"Why can't you tolerate this emperor? What exactly do you want?" The coldness in Immortal Emperor Tianyuan's voice intensified.

The three knew this was as good as a confirmation from Immortal Emperor Tianyuan!

They hadn't imagined that even an incomplete Chaos Yuan Heavenly Scripture could forge an Immortal Emperor. How strong would the complete scripture be?

Li Cheng looked towards the gate, "With you in there, 1 don't feel at ease. You should move on to another place."

Immortal Emperor Tianyuan was silent, having lost much of his soul power in the last battle. Nowadays, the power of his remnant soul might not even be a match for a Tribulation Loose Immortal.

Even with the power of Tianyuan City, he could at best protect himself, given that not much strength was left to him.

Would he really be scared off by this brat?

After all, this was his main base!

"Are you going to come out on your own, or should I come in?" Li Cheng's voice rang out again.While immersed in thought, Immortal Emperor Tianyuan scoffed, "Come in? If you can get in, I'll surrender immediately and become your little follower.."

Chapter 89: Time to Take Apprentices Again

Enter Tianyuan City?

Immortal Emperor Tianyuan sneered, without his permission, who could enter?

This was his Immortal City, and even with only a remnant soul, he could easily control all the formations!

Li Cheng smiled, "Be my lackey? This… is quite interesting!"

Even if it was only a remnant soul, it was the remnant soul of an Immortal Emperor. Having it as a lackey, well, just the thought was thrilling.

Seeing Li Cheng's excited expression, Qin Wuhun couldn't help but clear his throat as a reminder, "Immortal Array, it's not something our Kunlun Realm formations can compare to."

What he meant was, you could easily break into the Artifact Sect's Sect Protection Array, but you can't break into Tianyuan City.

He spoke very tactfully.

Yun Fuxue looked at the gate and suddenly spoke up, "Allow me to continue, open Tianyuan City, drive out Immortal Emperor Tianyuan!"

"Eh? Saintess, do you really want to confront Immortal Emperor Tianyuan…"

Yun Fuxue looked at Qin Wuhun, interrupting him, "Since Immortal Emperor Tianyuan once possessed Master Li's disciple, his remaining here might truly have ulterior motives."

"It may be as Master Li said, or it may just be a simple wish to stay here, but we can't gamble; we have to ask the Immortal Emperor to leave!"

The last sentence, she said to the gate.

Li Cheng took a step forward, "Don't make a move, since Immortal Emperor Tianyuan said I could make him my lackey if I can get inside, then this lackey, I'll take!"

"Such arrogance, let me see you come inside?" Immortal Emperor Tianyuan taunted.

Li Cheng nodded, "Then watch carefully!"

With those words, Li Cheng pressed his palms forward, a mighty force swept out, wrapped with the Space Law, and slammed into the gate!

The gate was hit but remained unscathed!

But an eerie scene unfolded: ripples appeared in the space above the gate, and just like that, a passageway emerged!

Through the passageway, the streets inside the city were clearly visible!

"I… you've actually mastered the Power of Laws? How is this possible? You're at the Complete Stage of the Transcendance Tribulation!"

From inside the city, Immortal Emperor Tianyuan's voice came, full of disbelief.

Li Cheng's mouth twitched, knowing it yourself is fine, why say it out loud?

Didn't you see there are others here?

Now, all three of them knew he had mastered the Power of Laws.

Sure enough, Qin Wuhun and the others were already gobsmacked.

"A great Immortal Emperor wouldn't go back on his word, right?" Li Cheng looked at the passageway and said calmly.

Immortal Emperor Tianyuan remained silent, quiet for a long time.

Li Cheng wasn't in a hurry. The other was once an Immortal Emperor, and although he had been dead for over a hundred thousand years, suddenly becoming someone's lackey surely wasn't easy to adapt to.

And the reason for keeping him around, Li Cheng wanted to know where the remaining eighteen levels of the Chaos Yuan Heavenly Scripture were!

This cultivation technique was crucial. Immortal Emperor Tianyuan definitely had clues, so he couldn't dissipate, at least not until they found the Chaos Yuan Heavenly Scripture.

"Each era produces its own talents; with that skill of yours, I am convinced!"

Immortal Emperor Tianyuan's voice rang out, and his figure appeared from the passageway.

He appeared to be in his sixties, a wide black robe unable to hide his thin frame, his complexion pale and weary, yet the imposing aura in his eyes was undeniable.

Compared to last time, his figure was clearly more ethereal, probably not able to last much longer before dissipating.

Li Cheng sized him up, nodded slightly, and said with a smile, "As agreed, from now on, you are my lackey!"

With that, the passageway disappeared.

Immortal Emperor Tianyuan scoffed, "I don't have much time left, I am curious to see just how far you can go before I dissipate."

Indeed, he was curious—how far could a freak like him, who had mastered the Power of Laws at the Complete Stage of the Transcendance Tribulation, progress to?

Li Cheng smiled. In front of everyone, he obviously couldn't mention the Chaos Yuan Heavenly Scripture, but there would be plenty of opportunities later.

So this is what it's like having a grandfather figure by your side!

Where should he settle him?

The Purple Void Jade Emperor's Tripod seemed most suitable to hide him!

"Ahem… Since it's been opened, can we go in and take a look?" Feng Wanli's voice rang out, filled with strong anticipation.

The Immortal City left by the Immortal Emperor, who wouldn't be moved by it, aside from the Immortal Emperor himself?

Immortal Emperor Tianyuan waved his hand casually, and the city walls began to disappear. The countdown on the gate also started to increase rapidly, soon returning to 69.

"Err, no rush, no rush. Sixty-nine days should be about the time the convention ends. We can come back then," Feng Wanli said awkwardly.

Immortal Emperor Tianyuan glanced at Feng Wanli, "Glad you understand."

Li Cheng sensed for a moment and discovered that the power of Immortal Emperor Tianyuan might have already fallen to the level of the Transcendence Tribulation Stage compared to last time, which made him inwardly sigh. The once-mighty Immortal Emperor had come to such a state, how lamentable!

He took out the Purple Void Jade Emperor's Tripod and said, "Senior, how about living here?"

The ethereal figure of Immortal Emperor Tianyuan entered the tripod, and a surprised sound came out: "Eh? The Artifact Spirit has actually begun to cultivate?"

Li Cheng had many questions for Immortal Emperor Tianyuan, but now was not the right time, so he had to suppress the thought for now.

After leaving the lake's bottom, Feng Wanli took out a flying warship, and the four of them boarded the ship, slowly flying towards the Taoist Mysterious Sect.

Although everyone felt regretful that they couldn't enter Tianyuan City to explore immediately, at least they had clarified that everyone could enter when the time came.Thê sourc𝗲 of this conte/nt n/o/v/(𝒆l)bi((n))

As long as they managed the entry spots well, once Tianyuan City opened with all the major forces jointly suppressing it, there would be no chaos.

"Taoist Friend Feng, there's still some time before the convention ends, so we'll take our leave now!" As they neared the Taoist Mysterious Sect, Qin Wuhun spoke up.

Feng Wanli frowned, "Qin Wuhun, can my Taoist Mysterious Sect not accommodate you?"

"No, the Saintess and I have important matters to attend to. Don't worry, we'll be back before the convention ends!" Qin Wuhun said.

Feng Wanli pondered, "No wonder Shu Wangjuan and Hua Bufan have always been absent. 1 understand. Then be careful, and if you need help, message me."

With that, Feng Wanli turned to look at Li Cheng, then toward Qin Wuhun said, "I will bring Li Cheng back here!"

Li Cheng remained calm, "You're not going to watch the convention?"

Yun Fuxue smiled faintly, "We really do have important matters. Master Li, take care!"

As the two departed, Feng Wanli patted Li Cheng on the shoulder, "Tell me, why is her guqing music audible only to you?"

"Do you know why?" Li Cheng asked.

Feng Wanli shook his head. "I don't understand the ways of the Confucianism Path, how could I know?"

"Tsk, Zhongnan Yin Ridge has nice scenery, the snow piles on the clouds. What a fine poem, truly excellent!"

Li Cheng glanced at Feng Wanli, "Are you mocking me?"

Feng Wanli coughed hastily, "Why would you think that?"

"With a long breeze, a thousand miles, sending off the autumn geese, against such one can enjoy the tall buildings, want to continue laughing?" Li Cheng said casually.

Feng Wanli's eyes widened, "My name can also hide poetry? Marvelous!"

Feng Wanli savored the lines, reciting them over and over again.

Li Cheng, with an amused expression, said with a smile: "A single lamp casts a solitary shadow by the western window, feelings twisting and turning in the endless night, the bright moon pierces through a thousand miles of wind, hehe."

Eager anticipation filled Feng Wanli's face, his excitement palpable. However, after waiting a long time, there was no concluding line from Li Cheng.

Feng Wanli felt as if his heart was being grasped in someone's hand.

"Isn't there more?" Feng Wanli couldn't help but ask.

Li Cheng shook his head, about to tease Feng Wanli when joy suddenly lit up his eyes, "At last, I can take on a disciple again!"

The flying warship below was one of the eight great cities, and at that moment, the system prompt sounded, revealing a large green arrow below![Detected a disciple meeting the requirements, receiving a disciple will grant a reward..]

Chapter 90 Are You Going to Deceive the Master and Destroy the Ancestors? 

The eight great cities surrounding the Taoist Mysterious Sect, to the north is Kan City, where at this moment, a large green arrow pointed straight to the city center.

Li Cheng's eyes shone with delight; finally, another disciple that met the requirements!

Feng Wanli, who was pressing for the last line of the poem, saw Li Cheng staring at Kan City with a smile, and shook his head slightly, "This is Kan City, nothing interesting there. Let's continue with our poetry problem!"

Despite being dozens of miles away, Li Cheng could clearly see the streets lined with vendors bustling with people, a scene of extraordinary liveliness.

Countless fluctuations of spiritual energy filled the city, all emanating from the goods sold by the vendors.

"With the Great Hundred Sects Conference fast approaching, I bet the prices for those heavenly and earthly treasures they're selling are much higher than usual, right?" Li Cheng asked.

Feng Wanli shook his head, "I haven't browsed around, so 1 wouldn't know!"

Already at the Complete Heavenly Immortal realm, it was hard to find anything of use to him here.

Li Cheng looked suspiciously at Feng Wanli, "You pushed for the Great Hundred Sects Conference to be held early, not just for the excitement?"

"For the Immortal Mansion, remember?" Feng Wanli said with a chuckle.

"Your laugh seems a bit forced. It's about time now, aren't you going to spill it?" Li Cheng stared at Feng Wanli as if trying to read something from his face.

Feng Wanli grew silent, his expression changing over and over, until finally, through gritted teeth, he said, "Alright, actually…"

"I'll take a stroll in the city, you go back first!" Li Cheng flew off, heading straight for Kan City.

Feng Wanli's expression froze!

Seriously? Just when I had braced myself to tell you, you don't listen again?

1 had deliberately left one line of the poem unsaid, and now this. Frustrating, truly frustrating!

Feng Wanli gritted his teeth, wondering as a Complete Heavenly Immortal, if staying with Li Cheng for too long would destabilize his Dao heart.

With a sigh, Feng Wanli put away his flying warship and, with a flicker of his body, followed after Li Cheng.

Li Cheng entered the city, concealing his aura as he walked unhurriedly toward the direction indicated by the green arrow.

Feng Wanli caught up, walking to Li Cheng's left, "You don't seem like you're out for a casual stroll; you look like you have a purpose!"

"What do you think?"

Feng Wanli smiled, "Did you discover something?"

Li Cheng smiled without saying a word, continuing on.

"Li Cheng, considering our great relationship, won't you give me the remaining line?" Feng Wanli said with anticipation.

Li Cheng walked into a tavern and casually chose a seat by the window, taking an interested look through the window at the teeming streets.

Feng Wanli, having no choice, sat down opposite Li Cheng, "Why come to a place like this? I brought Immortal Brew, why don't we have a hearty drink back at the sect?"

Li Cheng glanced at Feng Wanli, "No wonder you've been a Complete Heavenly Immortal for ten thousand years. If you got out more, you'd probably have stepped into the True Immortal Period by now!"

"Initial stage, middle stage, late stage, peak, complete—five minor realms—I finished them in a little over ten thousand years, that's already quite fast, okay?" Feng Wanli said speechlessly.

Li Cheng's mouth curled slightly as he crossed his arms over his chest, simply watching Feng Wanli.

Feng Wanli's face flushed red, "Alright, compared to you, fast is of no use."Th.ê most uptod/at𝓮 n𝒐vels a/re published on n(0)velbj)n(.)c/o/m

"Order some dishes!" Li Cheng said.

"Here? You should at least try some Spirit Delicacies! This is all mundane stuff," Feng Wanli exclaimed with wide eyes.

Li Cheng still wore a smile but remained silent.

"Fine! Waiter, bring one of each signature dish, and a jug of every wine!" Feng Wanli called out.

This statement caused all the people in the tavern to turn their heads sideways.

Feng Wanli casually glanced over and said, "The whole place, it's on me!"

Everyone in the tavern was overjoyed and raised their cups to Feng Wanli as a gesture of thanks.

With a smile on his face, Feng Wanli nodded to everyone before turning to Li Cheng, "Actually, the reason 1 pushed for the Hundred Sects Conference to be held ahead of time was to invite you to the Taoist Mysterious Sect."

"After coming out of that Natural Array, you were not going to come, were you? So, I thought of the Hundred Sects Conference. I knew you would definitely come, since with your Alchemy Dao skills, the Heavenly Mechanism Sect would certainly beg you to attend."

Li Cheng could tell that this guy was telling the truth.

"Why do you so desire me to come to the Taoist Mysterious Sect?" asked Li Cheng.

To such lengths to get him to visit the Taoist Mysterious Sect — the Hundred Sects Conference being moved forward — Li Cheng became curious. What was this guy up to?

Feng Wanli's expression turned solemn, and he effortlessly formed an Immortal Binding Seal to prevent eavesdropping before saying, "I'm asking you to help me kill someone!"

Li Cheng looked at Feng Wanli, taken aback. This guy seemed to be serious.

After a moment's thought, Li Cheng understood. Feng Wanli had been defeated by him and, in his eyes, Li Cheng was stronger, which was why after coming out, he kept inviting Li Cheng to the Taoist Mysterious Sect.

"With your strength, you still need help? Why not also invite those Confucian Immortals?" Li Cheng asked.

Feng Wanli shook his head repeatedly, "They are from the Eastern Region. This is a matter of our Southern Domain, and if they get involved, it'll cause trouble."

"Who do you want to kill? That it has escalated to an affair of the Southern Domain?" Li Cheng said with a smile.

Feng Wanli looked towards the Taoist Mysterious Sect direction, "I want to kill an old ancestor of my sect."

Spurt!

Li Cheng spat out a mouthful of tea, thankful that the drinks hadn't arrived yet, because if he'd choked on the alcohol, with high cultivation or not, it wouldn't have been pleasant.

"Did I hear you wrong? You want to betray and exterminate your own master?" Li Cheng exclaimed in astonishment.

Feng Wanli rolled his eyes, "That old ancestor secretly joined the Ten Thousand Evils Cave. That's bad enough, but he has also harmed who knows how many disciples of our Taoist Mysterious Sect. Tell me, shouldn't he be killed?"

Li Cheng smiled, "A few tribulations as a Loose Immortal? And you can't handle it alone?"

"Eighteen Tribulations!"

The smile froze on Li Cheng's face, and he scratched at the corner of his mouth, "The Taoist Mysterious Sect is really fierce, eighteen tribulations…"

Feng Wanli nodded, "The Ten Thousand Evils Cave has many secret techniques that are harmful to others but beneficial to oneself. No doubt, he joined the Ten Thousand Evils Cave for such secret techniques, and moreover, he used those techniques to raise his cultivation to the level of eighteen tribulations."

Li Cheng pondered, "Against sixteen tribulations as a Loose Immortal, 1 am confident, but eighteen tribulations is a bit uncertain."

Li Cheng had seen the Black and White Elders in action. Their strength as sixteen tribulations Loose Immortals, in Li Cheng's opinion, meant he could win confidently in a one-on-one fight.

But facing an eighteen tribulations being, it really wasn't certain.

"To directly confront him, of course, is not an option. I'm afraid I couldn't block even two or three of his moves, and maybe both of us would end up being pulled in to cushion his fall. But with the assistance of the formation from my Taoist Mysterious Sect, there would be no problem," Feng Wanli said.

Seeing Li Cheng silent, Feng Wanli worried he might refuse, and gritted his teeth, "Your Heavenly Mechanism Sect has also lost many strong cultivators to the people of the Ten Thousand Evils Cave. That old ancestor of mine is surely complicit!"

"Moreover, as far as I know, no one from your Heavenly Mechanism Sect has ascended for ten thousand years, and one of the reasons is that the Ten Thousand Evils Cave has secretly killed many of your Tribulation Crossing cultivators."

Li Cheng frowned slightly, "The Ten Thousand Evils Cave couldn't possibly kill all the Tribulation Crossing cultivators of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect. You say their interference is one of the reasons, what else could there be?"

As one of the top ten sects, the Heavenly Mechanism Sect had a long heritage, and it was very abnormal that no one had ascended in ten thousand years.

But Li Cheng had not paid attention to the reasons behind this issue before, and the upper echelons of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect also tended not to discuss it.Feng Wanli's face showed a troubled expression, as if struggling with whether to speak or not..

Chapter 91: Innate Eye Technique 

Feng Wanli's face was filled with conflict, and he hesitated.

"I agreed, so spit it out already!" Li Cheng said irritably.

"You've already piqued my curiosity. If you don't finish, may lightning strike me!"

Feng Wanli glared at Li Cheng, "It's all because you started it!"

Li Cheng shrugged and recited, "Lone lamp, single shadow, writing by the west window, suspense lingers on through the endless night; as Mingyue pierces through Feng Wanli, a scroll full of thoughts exudes the fragrance of ink."

Feng Wanli slapped his thigh, his expression turning excited in an instant. "Don't just get excited, talk about the matter at hand!" Li Cheng urged.

It took some time for Feng Wanli to suppress his excitement before he said, "Ten Thousand Evils Cave is just a very small reason. Think about it, even if they take action in the shadows, they wouldn't dare to go to the Heavenly Mechanism Sect to kill. They can only look for opportunities to kill those Transcendance Tribulation Stage experts when they are outside."

Li Cheng nodded. It was obvious that going to the Heavenly Mechanism Sect was akin to seeking their own doom.

"So I'm certain the main reason lies in the Immortal World!"

"In the Immortal World, the Heavenly Mechanism Sect has been in hiding for over ten thousand years, and coincidentally, in the Lower World, nobody from the Heavenly Mechanism Sect has ascended. Can this really be unconnected?"

Li Cheng nodded again and then said, "So, what you're really saying is that you don't know the main reason, you just have a speculation?"

Feng Wanli smiled awkwardly and nodded, "Yes, I'm afraid only the Heavenly Mechanism Sect in the Immortal World knows the reason."

At this point, the food and drinks were served.

Li Cheng picked up a jug and turned his gaze outside the window, "The Old Ancestor from your sect, what rank does he hold within the Ten Thousand Evils Cave?"

"It's unclear for now, but if we leave a Nascent Soul to search the soul, we'll find out!"

Li Cheng still fixated on the window, said, "People from Ten Thousand Evils Cave have no distinct marks, so finding them is like looking for a needle in a haystack; you are really lucky!"

"Oh?"

Feng Wanli also turned his gaze toward the window.

On the street, a beggar boy around fifteen or sixteen was quickly weaving through the crowd, his dirty clothes making people steer clear of him.

Despite his tattered clothes, the beggar boy had dark and profound eyes shining with a captivating light, not at all typical of a beggar.

In the distance on the street, two middle-aged men were walking calmly, seemingly just pedestrians.

Both Li Cheng and Feng Wanli could clearly sense that the two men's Spiritual Sense was constantly targeting the boy, not giving him any chance to escape.

"We've been careless to let him slip into the city; now it won't be easy to kill him. If we make a move in the city, it will surely draw the attention of the Taoist Mysterious Sect's experts."

"He can't hide in the city forever. We have Time on our side, no need to rush."

Watching the two men follow from a distance, Feng Wanli turned to Li Cheng, "These two are from Ten Thousand Evils Cave? It's not obvious at all!"

Li Cheng nodded, "It's not obvious, but I overheard their transmissions earlier, mentioning the Evil Master and the like. It seems that this so-called Evil Master ordered them to eradicate the boy."

"With their cultivation at the Fusion Dao Stage, the boy is bound to die without someone to save him. Do you think he has a way to save himself?" Feng Wanli asked curiously.

Li Cheng took a sip of his drink, "He does!"

Feng Wanli looked doubtful, "Are you so sure? He's only at the Foundation Establishment Stage!"

"There are countless cultivators in Kan City now, and the Hundred Sects Conference is about to begin. Him coming here means he must have thought of many ways to save himself," Li Cheng explained.

Feng Wanli pondered and suddenly looked at Li Cheng, "Why do I suddenly feel that your entering the city has something to do with him?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the beggar boy had already run past the street in front of the window.

But suddenly, the boy stopped in his tracks, looking suspiciously towards the tavern, and his gaze finally settled on Li Cheng and Feng Wanli.

After a moment's hesitation, the boy turned and ran into the tavern.

"Where did this little beggar come from? Hurry…" the waiter's voice rose, and the next moment, it turned into surprise, "Oh my, distinguished guest, please come inside!"

Everyone saw that the little beggar had casually tossed a small piece of gold to the waiter.

Upon entering the restaurant, the youth walked straight towards Li Cheng and another, knelt down immediately, and started kowtowing, "I beg the two seniors for help!"

Feng Wanli looked at Li Cheng with amusement. He seemed to be saying, you mentioned he had plenty of ways to save himself, so he's just randomly seeking help from others?

Li Cheng continued drinking on his own without paying attention to Feng Wanli.

Feng Wanli turned to the youth, "Young friend, we are not any seniors, we are just ordinary people, and you must have mistaken us for someone else!"

The youth said, "Junior is being chased by the people of Ten Thousand Evils Cave, and begs the two seniors to lend a hand!"

Feng Wanli pretended to panic, "Young friend, please don't involve us mortals in the matters of you cultivators!"

The youth's expression was resolute, "1 can sense that the two seniors are experts. The situation is urgent, please seniors…"

"No way, right? We've already concealed our auras. With his level of cultivation, he shouldn't be able to sense anything!" Feng Wanli said, full of doubt, and looked at Li Cheng.

He suspected that Li Cheng had done something.

"Why are you looking at me? This is the territory of your Taoist Mysterious Sect," Li Cheng said.

Feng Wanli looked at the youth, puzzled, "How could you sense it? It doesn't make sense!"

"That's their secret, why ask so many questions?" Li Cheng said with a smile.

"Can't 1 be curious?"

As Feng Wanli spoke, he glanced at Li Cheng, then suddenly had a thought and cheerily said, "Young friend, would you like to join my Taoist Mysterious Sect?"

The youth was visibly startled and then pressed his forehead to the ground, "Please forgive this junior, 1 am Lei Yuan, and 1 plan to join the Heavenly Mechanism Sect."

Feng Wanli looked towards Li Cheng again. Recently, the Heavenly Mechanism Sect had been very prominent, and everyone was heading towards them.

Li Cheng continued to drink on his own, paying no attention to Feng Wanli.

"You agree and I will save you!" Feng Wanli said to Lei Yuan.

Lei Yuan frowned, "Senior, isn't Ten Thousand Evils Cave the enemy of everyone under heaven? Senior taking action to eliminate the people of Ten Thousand Evils Cave is for the sake of the world, not just to save junior."

Li Cheng laughed, "Old Feng, don't make it hard for yourself, he has already decided on my Heavenly Mechanism Sect!"

Feng Wanli shrugged, "This kid is interesting. He wants me to take out the two from Ten Thousand Evils Cave and doesn't owe me a favor."Thê sourc𝗲 of this conte/nt n/o/v/(𝒆l)bi((n))

Despite saying that, Feng Wanli was clearly pleased because Li Cheng had called him 'Old Feng'."

That was a good sign of improving relations!

Indeed, he should have invited Li Cheng for a drink earlier.

Although the two had not yet clinked glasses.

"I beg the senior to take me as a disciple. I swear, once 1 join the sect, 1 will be loyal to my master for life!" Lei Yuan, still kneeling, turned towards Li Cheng and bowed deeply again.

Li Cheng smiled, while Feng Wanli's eyes widened in astonishment, looking from Lei Yuan to Li Cheng.

"Just catching someone from the Heavenly Mechanism Sect and you want to become a disciple? That's too much. And what's more, did you hear that? The kid didn't talk about loyalty to the sect, but to the master!" Feng Wanli exclaimed, tongue clicking in amazement.

"Jealous, aren't you?" Li Cheng teased.

Feng Wanli shrugged, "The Heavenly Mechanism Sect is in its prime, that's normal. Taoist Mysterious Sect had such prestige in the past too."

"But the kid is indeed clever, too bad you are about to ascend, heh heh."

Li Cheng didn't explain. Taking on a disciple this time was easier than he had expected. Looking at Lei Yuan, Li Cheng said, "Your eyes, they are not ordinary. Is it the Innate Eye Technique?"

Chapter 92 He will be struck by lightning

Li Cheng's question startled both Feng Wanli and Lei Yuan! 

Feng Wanli looked at Lei Yuan, who was kneeling on the ground, with astonishment. The Innate Eye Technique? 

A shock surged through Lei Yuan's heart; this was the first time someone had discovered that his eyes contained the Innate Eye Technique. 

This meant that the youth before him was undoubtedly a true master! 

"Cough cough… Li Cheng, let's make a deal, okay? You're about to ascend, no need to take on disciples anymore. Let this little one be for my Taoist Mysterious Sect!" Feng Wanli said with a chuckling tone. 

"Eighteenth Elder, Master Li Cheng?" Lei Yuan lifted his head, his eyes gradually revealing a look of surprise! 

He indeed intended to apprentice himself to a notable figure from the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, but who could have imagined it would be that famous figure from the Southern Domain! 

"Damn it, okay, no deal then; pretend I didn't say anything!" Feng Wanli said irritably, turning his head to look out the window to calm his heart by not seeing the source of his annoyance. 

Upon hearing Li Cheng's name, the little one was instantly so thrilled; undoubtedly, he couldn't be snatched away! 

So, it was better to simply calm his heart by not seeing him. 

Lei Yuan hastily kowtowed, "Disciple Lei Yuan, greets Master!" 

[Apprenticeship successful, reward: 2 Enlightenment opportunities.] 

[Current remaining Enlightenment opportunities: 17 times.] 

Li Cheng was smiling, a person's reputation casts a long shadow, indeed high notoriety simplifies things! 

With the reputation Li Cheng now had, were he to say he was taking a disciple, probably everyone in the Southern Domain would come running. 

"Rise, and have you met your Uncle Feng?" Li Cheng said with a smile. 

Upon hearing this, Feng Wanli felt a sudden surge in his heart, Oh man, time to give another gift! 

"I've met Uncle Feng!" Lei Yuan stood up and gave a respectful salute. 

Feng Wanli waved his hand, "Little one, go get washed up and change into some good clothes!" 

"Go on!" Li Cheng also spoke. 

Lei Yuan, doing his best to suppress his excitement, excused himself and left. 

"Li Cheng, I don't get it. You're about to ascend, why bother taking on a disciple?" Feng Wanli turned his head back, curiously asking. 

"Is there a conflict? Besides, I'm not planning to ascend anyway." 

Li Cheng's words plunged Feng Wanli into deep thought. 

After a while, Feng Wanli nodded, clearly understanding, "That makes sense. Your Heavenly Mechanism Sect is tricky, ascending might lead to accidents, better to take it slow for now." 

"Once 1 return to the Immortal World, I'll go ask your Heavenly Mechanism Sect for information. Once it's possible to ascend, I'll find a way to let you know." 

Obviously, Feng Wanli was overthinking it; Li Cheng just didn't want to become a small ant in the Immortal World. 

Here, wasn't he already a big shot? 

So why choose to go to the Immortal World and invite hardship? 

"When do you plan on taking action?" Li Cheng shifted the topic. 

Feng Wanli's expression became serious, "The sooner the better. Ideally, before the grand meeting. Otherwise, I fear the Ten Thousand Evils Cave will make trouble during the event." 

Li Cheng was doubtful, "Have you received any news? With so many sects and powers gathering, and strong individuals as numerous as clouds, would Ten Thousand Evils Cave dare to cause trouble at this time?" 

Feng Wanli shook his head, "I haven't received any news, but it's better to be cautious. Furthermore, that person within the sect is too powerful. If we don't eliminate them early, there's too much risk of things going wrong as time passes." 

Li Cheng pondered. If he waited a while longer to act, exhausting these Enlightenment opportunities in the meantime, he would undoubtedly gain a greater chance of success. 

But according to Feng Wanli, that individual might be cultivating an Evil Skill capable of usurping others' vital energy, and Ten Thousand Evils Cave was also targeting the Heavenly Mechanism Sect in the dark. It was indeed risky to delay their demise. 

If they waited for people from the Heavenly Mechanism Sect to arrive, and that individual secretly struck at the sect members, it would be too late for regrets! 

Considering this, Li Cheng nodded, "Okay, but let's not do it within the sect. Let's find another place!" 

Feng Wanli's eyes lit up as he slapped his thigh, "That's right, we can borrow Tianyuan City for a bit!" 

Li Cheng was startled; he hadn't even thought of using Tianyuan City to take care of that person. 

"You're not fully awake yet, Tianyuan City can't withstand a battle between you and a Tribulation Loose Immortal," the voice of the Immortal Emperor Tianyuan rang out. 

"That weak?" Li Cheng raised an eyebrow. 

The Immortal Emperor Tianyuan, whether he was annoyed or not, took a while before saying, "Tianyuan City is only a mid-grade Immortal Artifact. If you go all out within it, most of the buildings in the city will be destroyed, and the heritage within will be lost." 

Li Cheng was skeptical. The Immortal City that bore the name of such a mighty Immortal Emperor was merely a mid-grade Immortal Artifact? 

"Who's the weakling who helped you refine it? It doesn't match the status of an Immortal Emperor at all!" Li Cheng said. 

"Me!" the Immortal Emperor Tianyuan said huffily. 

Oops? 

That was a bit awkward. 

Feng Wanli's face was full of smiles, seemingly enjoying seeing Li Cheng embarrassed, and he asked, "Senior Tianyuan, with your vast experience, do you have any good strategies?" 

"Since you say that slaying the denizens of the Ten Thousand Evils Cave is everyone's business, why not seek more help? 1 don't know about Li Cheng, but that Tribulation Loose Immortal could kill you in a second!" 

Feng Wanli smiled bitterly, "I'd like to find some help too, but it should at least be someone with the fighting power of a complete Heavenly Immortal. We definitely have such people in the Southern Domain, but they are all in hiding, leaving only Li Cheng to find!" 

Li Cheng was speechless. He had just stuck his neck out and already become the target? 

The Black and White Elders were already at the sixteenth tribulation; compared to the eighteenth, it was only a gap of two minor realms. With their telepathic abilities, they shouldn't be at a disadvantage against a Tribulation Loose Immortal, and he could consider bringing them in to help. 

However, upon further thought, considering the methods the two elders had used at the Artifact Sect, it seemed he could handle it! 

If that was the case, then he should also have the strength to fight a Tribulation Loose Immortal! 

As he pondered, Li Cheng tapped at the table, his head aching. He had never seen a Tribulation Loose Immortal in action, so he wasn't even clear on whether he could contend with one. 

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"Senior Tianyuan, you said you don't know about Li Cheng's strength. Not long ago, he killed a Heavenly Immortal of my cultivation level with just three punches. With that in mind, can you infer his combat power?" Feng Wanli wasn't willing to give up and tried asking. 

The voice of the Immortal Emperor Tianyuan arose, filled with surprise, "Three punches killed a complete Heavenly Immortal? Impossible, unless he possesses the rules of the Fist Path." 

"Fist Path Rules, I've grasped a little over one hundred thousand," Li Cheng said. 

The Immortal Emperor Tianyuan floated out directly, his eyes wide as he stared at Li Cheng, "Just? Are you sure it's over one hundred thousand?" 

Li Cheng nodded, "Is that a lot? Did I use 'just' wrong?" 

The muscles on the Immortal Emperor Tianyuan's face twitched violently, and he gritted his teeth, "With that said, you're asking for a lightning strike!" 

Li Cheng's eyes brightened, "Good, I also have over one hundred thousand Sword Path Rules, and Senior, you're a Sword Cultivator. You must know many powerful sword techniques, right? Could you teach me a few dozen?" 

The Immortal Emperor Tianyuan staggered, almost unable to maintain his hovering stance, his eyes filled with a look of shock, "You have Sword Path Rules too?" 

"This… and you're still worried you can't defeat a Tribulation Loose Immortal?" the voice of the Immortal Emperor Tianyuan rose a few pitches. 

"Can defeat?" Li Cheng asked doubtfully. 

The Immortal Emperor Tianyuan was clearly furious to the core, his trembling fingers pointing at Li Cheng as he said, "Struck by thunder, struck by thunder, 1 swear!" 

"You probably just tested the waters with the first two punches, and with the last one, you blew up the Immortal Body of a complete Heavenly Immortal, right? Loose Immortals don't even have an Immortal Body, so are you still worried you can't defeat one?" 

"With so many Fist Path Rules, as long as you can land a hit, a full-strength punch would definitely burst the protective True Yuan of a Tribulation Loose Immortal, and then, do 1 need to say more?" 

"To be ignorant of the treasure you carry is infuriating to me!" 

Looking at the huffy Immortal Emperor Tianyuan, Li Cheng's eyes began to shine, was he really that strong? He hadn't even known! Haha, awkward, so awkward!