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Chapter 153 The True Lord Bestows a Treasure, He Becomes a Guest Elder Again, and Fulfills His Last Wish
For Ji Haoyuan, handing over what he gained from this demonstration to the Demonic Cultivation Sect would not result in any significant loss.

After all, the most crucial follow-up information was still in his own mind and had not been reflected through the Dharma Inscription Stele.

Even if the Yanfa Sect had the ability to investigate, they would absolutely not be able to find out.

Moreover, he did indeed benefit from the teachings of Master Yunshang of the Yanfa Sect back then.

Furthermore, if he could establish a relationship with the Yanfa Sect through this matter, it would definitely be more beneficial than harmful to him.

Finally, and most importantly, this matter was brought up personally by True Lord Xuan Yuan.

If it wasn't necessary, Ji Haoyuan didn't want to offend the other party.

Upon hearing Ji Haoyuan's words, Xuan Yuan Zhenjun pondered for a moment before replying to Ji Haoyuan:
"Since you say so, young friend Ji, then I, as the Dharma Master, will certainly not treat you unfairly."

As he spoke, Xuan Yuan Zhenjun took out two items from his own body.

One is a token engraved with the words "Yanfa".

The other item was a light source the size of a palm.

A lifelike fire dragon coils around it.

Upon seeing these two items, both Master Leixia and the middle-aged cultivator standing beside them showed obvious surprise.

At this moment, Xuan Yuan Zhenjun continued, "Young friend Ji, one of these two items is the token of a guest elder of my Yanfa Sect."

With this token, apart from not being able to cultivate the fundamental inherited technique of my Yanfa Sect, the Yantian Wanwu Jing, you will receive the same treatment as any elder of my Yanfa Sect.

You can learn about the specific details on your own later.

As for this one, it is a divine soul defense magic treasure called the Mysterious Flame Dragon Shield.

After you refine it, it can not only resist attacks from many divine sense techniques, but also help you break through illusions and bewitching spells.

"I just don't know if you have any objections to becoming a guest elder of my Yanfa Sect?"

Ji Haoyuan truly did not expect that True Monarch Xuanyuan would give such a reward.

The value of that divine sense defense magic treasure, the Mysterious Flame Dragon Shield, goes without saying.

At any time, such a magical artifact that can be used to defend against attacks from divine sense is absolutely the rarest of things.

Judging from the appearance of Master Leixia and the middle-aged cultivator, Ji Haoyuan knew that even though the two were late-stage Golden Core cultivators with Golden Core Domains, they were still powerful cultivators.

They did not possess any divine sense defense magic treasures of this level.

Then there's the matter of his status as a guest elder of the Dharma Sect.

That's even more remarkable.

Everyone knows that the Yanfa Sect is a major Nascent Soul sect in the entire Southern Wilderness Region.

The number of Nascent Soul True Monarchs in the sect, just those that are openly acknowledged, is no less than several.

Moreover, the resources and secret techniques they have collected, especially the vast amount of cultivation methods and secret arts they possess, are absolutely countless.

If one could become a guest elder of their sect, one would not only gain numerous opportunities to study various cultivation techniques and secret arts.

Furthermore, through the Yanfa Sect platform, one can exchange for many treasures that cannot be obtained outside the sect.

Most importantly, with the status of a guest elder of the Yanfa Sect, he can say that he has a sense of security wherever he goes in the future.

It's like having an extra powerful backer.

However, now that he is a guest elder of the Crimson Cloud Sect, would there be any problems with his status if he were to become a guest elder of the Dharma Transformation Sect as well?
Although the status of guest elder is a relatively free status.

Among them, there are also those who serve as guest advisors to several sects.

However, for some sects, this situation is ultimately unacceptable.

As if sensing Ji Haoyuan's thoughts, True Monarch Xuanyuan suddenly smiled and said:
"Young friend Ji, there is no need for any concerns."

I represent the Dharma Sect, not that kind of conservative and rigid sect.

As long as you don't become a guest elder for any other Nascent Soul sect after this, that's fine.

Hearing Xuan Yuan Zhenjun's words, it was clear that he already had a certain understanding of Ji Haoyuan's identity and background.

Also.

The power of the Dharma Sect in this southern wilderness.

Investigating a mere Golden Core cultivator like him wasn't particularly difficult. Before arriving, True Monarch Xuan Yuan had clearly already conducted his own investigation.

This gave Ji Haoyuan a clearer understanding of the strength of the Yanfa Sect.

Without further hesitation, he immediately reached out and took the two items from True Monarch Xuan Yuan, then bowed to True Monarch Xuan Yuan again and said:

"In that case, I thank you for your generous gift, True Lord."

Seeing this, the smile on Xuan Yuan Zhenjun's face became even more gentle.

“Since you are willing to serve as a guest elder of my Dharma Sect, then from now on you are considered one of us.”

Let me introduce the two people next to me.

As he spoke, he pointed to True Person Leixia and the middle-aged cultivator beside him, and said with a smile:

"This is my personally taught disciple, Master Leixia."

This is the current city lord of the Myriad Laws Immortal City, responsible for overseeing the city. His name is Zhang Tianyang, also known as the Heavenly Yang True Man.

"So it was Fellow Daoist Lei Xia and Fellow Daoist Tian Yang."

Ji Haoyuan immediately clasped his hands in greeting to the two men.

The two quickly returned the greeting with smiles. Their words and actions were quite polite.

Clearly, they also understood that Xuan Yuan Zhenjun, a master of divination, must have had a deeper meaning in valuing Ji Haoyuan so highly.

At this moment, Ji Haoyuan suddenly looked at Master Leixia, hesitated for a moment, and finally asked:
"May I ask, Fellow Daoist Leixia, is your Daoist partner the True Man of the Clouds?"

"Um……?"

Ji Haoyuan's words immediately caused Lei Xia Zhenren's expression to change slightly, even though she had been smiling.

Zhang Tianyang, standing to the side, was somewhat surprised.

Clearly, they hadn't expected the person in front of them to suddenly bring up this matter.

Ji Haoyuan didn't waste any words at this point.

He then took out the storage ring he had obtained from the cave dwelling of the Cloud Immortal, and handed it to the Thunder Cloud Immortal, saying:
“Fellow Daoist Leixia, before I had formed my core, I had the good fortune to enter the cave where the Cloud Immortal had passed away. This is what I am giving to you in accordance with the Cloud Immortal’s last wishes.”

Then, Ji Haoyuan recounted the events of that day, as well as the last words of Yunshang Zhenren, to Leixia Zhenren.

Upon hearing this, Master Leixia's expression immediately turned somber.

She took the storage ring from Ji Haoyuan's hand.

Upon seeing the ashes of Master Yunshang and the purple jade pendant inside, Master Leixia's eyes immediately reddened slightly.

When she finished reading the contents of the jade slip left by the Cloud Immortal, tears had unknowingly streamed down her face.

This caused the atmosphere in the room to fall into a moment of silence.

Until a short while later.

Once Lei Xia Zhenren's emotions had gradually calmed down, she looked at Ji Haoyuan with gratitude.

"Junior Brother Ji, thank you for returning my Daoist partner's belongings to me."

When my Daoist partner's soul tablet shattered that day, I knew he had met with misfortune.

But no matter how much my fellow students and I investigated afterwards, we could never find his whereabouts.

Now that you've handed over his things and information to me, you've fulfilled a long-held wish of mine.

Here, I would like to ask my junior brother Ji to accept my bow.

After saying this, Master Leixia bowed deeply to Ji Haoyuan without the slightest hesitation.

Ji Haoyuan had intended to avoid it.

But upon further reflection, he still accepted the bow from Master Leixia.

However, he smiled bitterly and said, "Senior Sister Lei Xia, you don't need to do this."

Speaking of which, I received more help from my senior brother Meng Yunshang.

"If it weren't for what he left me back then, I might not have achieved what I have today."

(End of this chapter)