Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 276 The Central Hub of the Sect
It was precisely this malevolent aura that shocked the patrolling disciples of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect," prompting them to rush out and assess the situation.

Upon seeing that it was Li Yunjing, a well-known figure in the inner sect who frequently went out, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, smiled, and stepped forward to pay their respects.

When Li Yunjing introduced the identities of Yu Yunyi, Lü Ruoxi, and Fu Chao, the patrolling disciples showed even more surprise and became much more reserved.

"Alright! Everyone must be tired after all these years. Let's all go back and rest for a while. I also need to go to the 'Seven Star Palace' to prepare to submit my assessment results."

"After entering the sect," Li Yunjing said with a smile.

"Okay! I'll go first! I'm really tired! I need to relax!"

Fu Chao nodded and was the first to pass through the teleportation array to "Mad Peak".

"Yeah! I'm tired too. I'm going back to rest for six months. Come find me then!"

Yu Yunyi also said with a smile.

"Okay! I will definitely come find you!"

Li Yunjing smiled and gave her a hug. Yu Yunyi was then the second to pass through the teleportation array and head to "Chaoyang Peak".

"Hehe! They're all gone, so I don't need to rest for half a year. Whenever you want to see me, just come find me!"

As they spoke, Lü Ruoxi gently kissed Li Yunjing's cheek.

"Okay!"

Li Yunjing smiled and nodded, then sent Lü Ruoxi onto the teleportation array, watching her teleport to "Jade Maiden Peak".

After seeing everyone off, Li Yunjing sighed and returned to "Seven Star Peak" via the teleportation array.

Returning to the "Seven Star Palace," Li Yunjing was filled with emotion and mixed feelings.

Inexplicably, he felt a surge of warmth in his heart, as if he had returned home, which made him feel exceptionally comfortable.

"What, are you feeling apprehensive about returning home?"

In Xu Wuyi's office, seeing Li Yunjing's joyful expression, Xu Wuyi shook his head and personally brewed a pot of tea for Li Yunjing.

The aroma of tea filled the air, and the rich spiritual energy around him made Li Yunjing feel extremely comfortable.

"Hehe! I've been away for over a year! Of course I miss home!"

Li Yunjing savored the fragrant tea, feeling as if every pore on his body had opened up, which was extremely comfortable.

Li Yunjing and Xu Wuyi were extremely familiar with each other, so naturally he didn't hide his thoughts. If he missed home, he missed home, and that wasn't something to be ashamed of.

"By the way, Steward Xu, this tea is really good! How come I've never had it before?"

Li Yunjing asked another question.

"This is a third-grade spiritual tea. The elder bestowed a little upon me. If I hadn't seen how hard you've been lately, why would I have offered it to you?"

Xu Wu chuckled and said.

Li Yunjing's account shocked Xu Wuyi. He hadn't expected the boy's trial to be so dangerous, with him being chased by Golden Core Realm cultivators and third-tier demon kings several times.

Such strength astonished Xu Wuyi to the extreme!

Is this still a Foundation Establishment Realm Level 2 cultivator?

How come so many old geezers couldn't kill him?
If it were me, would I have died at the border?
Xu Wuyi was completely impressed by Li Yunjing. He appreciated Li Yunjing even more, which is why he gave Li Yunjing some good things to try.

"By the way! My trial mission is over, so should I be promoted to a true disciple?"

Li Yunjing asked curiously.

He was very anxious!

Li Yunjing's cultivation had reached the second level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, but he didn't receive any of the benefits that some sects offered to Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators. This really hindered his progress!

"Li Yunjing, come with me to see the Sect Master."

After thinking for a moment, Xu Wuyi said, "I'll go through a bit of trouble today to get your matter settled."

"Hehe! Thank you very much, Steward Xu, you're really kind of you!"

Li Yunjing was overjoyed and gave Xu Wu a thumbs up.

"Stop with the nonsense! If you ever become successful, you'd better do me a favor!"

Xu Wu glared at Li Yunjing and stood up.

"Hehe! Don't worry! Deacon Xu, if you can't break through to the Golden Core Realm, I'll get you some good stuff to help you out!"

Li Yunjing agreed with a smile.

Li Yunjing might not have been willing to give benefits to someone else, but Xu Wuyi was different; Li Yunjing's respect came from the bottom of his heart.

If Xu Wuyi truly cannot break through his cultivation level, Li Yunjing absolutely cannot bear to watch Xu Wuyi slowly grow old and die!

As long as Li Yunjing has the ability, he will definitely lend Xu Wuyi a helping hand.

The true power core of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" is the "Shenxiao Peak" in the central mountains.

There is naturally a teleportation array in the "Seven Star Palace" that leads directly to "Shenxiao Peak".

As the chief steward of the "Seven Star Palace", Xu Wuyi naturally had sufficient authority to use the teleportation array to go directly to "Shenxiao Peak".

When Li Yunjing and Xu Wuyi appeared at "Shenxiao Peak", a small team of Foundation Establishment cultivators immediately appeared near the teleportation array.

These are all patrolling disciples of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!
"Everyone! This is my identity token. I am Li Yunjing, a disciple of the Seven Star Palace, here to be promoted to a true disciple!"

Xu Wu handed over his identity token, indicating that these people should check it.

This patrol team checked Xu Wuyi's identity and found nothing wrong. They then checked Li Yunjing's inner disciple identity token.

Neither of them had any problems.

Many people looked at Li Yunjing with envy in their eyes. They were all Foundation Establishment cultivators, but their statuses were worlds apart. It was truly a case of comparing people and dying.

Everyone understood that Li Yunjing's presence here meant he had completed his trial mission and was just waiting to finish the formalities, pay his respects to the sect leader, and pass the final assessment to become a true disciple.

"Please, both of you!"

After confirming that everything was correct, the captain, who was in charge, smiled and handed the tokens back to the two of them, then gestured for Xu Wuyi and Li Yunjing to go up the mountain.

"Thank you!"

Since everyone was a cultivator of the same level, although their statuses differed, their cultivation levels were the same. Xu Wuyi and Li Yunjing dared not be negligent and exchanged a few polite words before heading up the mountain.

Like other places, the teleportation array of "Shenxiao Peak" is located halfway up the mountain.

If you want to reach the summit, you need to climb upwards.

As for flying?

You can try!

Let's see if the forbidden techniques of "Shenxiao Peak" can turn people into ashes!

"Shenxiao Peak" is the most important place in the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," with extremely strict security. The lowest level of guard is Foundation Establishment cultivators patrolling, and there are even Golden Core cultivators secretly scanning all sides to ensure safety. Here, even a Nascent Soul cultivator who tries to cause trouble is destined to die!
On Shenxiao Peak, spiritual energy was abundant, and the mountains were shrouded in thick fog, all of which was liquefied spiritual energy.

As Li Yunjing followed Xu Wuyi up the blue stone steps in the mountain, he felt as if he were in a dream.

The environment here is wonderful!

If he were to cultivate here, he would be more than three times stronger than he was at Qiwu Manor!
Climbing mountains in such a place, Li Yunjing was no longer in a hurry; he felt a sense of exhilaration.

The bluestone steps halfway up the mountain are very long, leading all the way to the top of "Shenxiao Peak".

The entire bluestone staircase winds like a long, emerald-green dragon all the way to the mountaintop.

When Li Yunjing and Xu Wuyi reached near the summit, they felt immense pressure on the stone steps, making it difficult to breathe.

Both Xu Wuyi and Li Yunjing were panting heavily, just like ordinary people.

"The pressure here is too great!"

Li Yunjing sighed helplessly. He never expected that one day he would be out of breath even climbing a mountain. If someone had told him this in the past, Li Yunjing would never have believed it!
The two slowed down, especially as they looked up at the three thousand steps. Each step required them to exert all their strength to withstand the pressure from the surroundings and continue forward.

Without needing any prompting from Xu Wuyi, Li Yunjing knew that this was a special test from the sect.

Only those with the ability can go up the mountain to pay homage to the important figures of the "Shenxiao Daozong".

If one's cultivation level is insufficient, one cannot even climb the mountain.

An hour later, Li Yunjing and Xu Wuyi finally climbed one thousand of the last three thousand steps.

Li Yunjing took a breath, looked up at the mountain peak, and could vaguely see a magnificent palace.

That palace complex, appearing and disappearing among the clouds, was almost like a heavenly palace atop the clouds.

"call……"

Li Yunjing gasped for breath, his lungs pounding like bellows, and his legs could no longer bear it, he was about to collapse to the ground.

But having come this far, how could Li Yunjing give up?
Li Yunjing's unwavering character made him unwilling to give up at the last moment.

"Ccrunch! Crunch!"

Li Yunjing's knees were under tremendous pressure, and his bones were making noises, but he still took a firm step and went up.

When Xu Wu saw how fierce Li Yunjing was, he couldn't help but nod in agreement.

This path is the "Path of Will" of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

Only those who forge ahead through thorns and brambles can withstand pressure and reach the summit!
Every mountain climb is a test of one's spirit, which is very beneficial for spiritual practice.

Xu Wuyi also went up the mountain several times. He deliberately didn't tell Li Yunjing, just to see what made Li Yunjing so ruthless.

To escape alive from the pursuit of a third-tier demon king and a Golden Core realm expert!

What he saw before him filled Xu Wuyi with admiration, revealing that Li Yunjing's mental fortitude was absolutely first-rate!
No wonder someone like that can cultivate so quickly!
You should know that in the past, some true disciples would need three to five days to reach the summit on this path for their assessment.

Li Yunjing climbed a third of the way in just one hour.

In any case, in Xu Wuyi's impression, almost none of the true disciples of their "Seven Star Palace" were this fast.

Three hours later, as darkness fell, Li Yunjing and Xu Wuyi had reached the summit.

After climbing the three thousand steps, the surrounding pressure vanished completely, and the pressure suddenly disappeared. Li Yunjing and Xu Wuyi relaxed and finally caught their breath.

Li Yunjing, in particular, suddenly lost his balance and almost fell to the ground.

"Alright, ahead lies the central core of our 'Shenxiao Dao Sect,' the 'Shenxiao Palace.'"

Having crossed three thousand steps, Xu Wuyi stepped into the clouds, like an immortal flying among the clouds.

"Wow! What an amazing architectural complex! Even the celestial palaces in the heavens couldn't compare!"

Li Yunjing nodded, looked around, and was stunned by the magnificent palaces that filled the sea of ​​clouds.

"hey-hey!"

Seeing Li Yunjing's dazed expression, Xu Wu smiled.

He loved seeing Li Yunjing's naive and unworldly demeanor!

"Let's go! I'll take you to the 'Assessment Hall'. Only after you complete the True Disciple Assessment will you be qualified to pay homage to the Sect Master!"

After Li Yunjing calmed down, Xu Wuyi smiled and said.

"it is good!"

Li Yunjing nodded, vaguely recalling the scene when he met the Sect Leader and witnessed his divine power, which was simply astonishing!
Being able to meet the Sect Leader face-to-face made Li Yunjing's heart pound with excitement.

As we walked among the clouds, we arrived at a palace next to the main hall.

Li Yunjing then saw the three characters "Assessment Hall" on the plaque above the gate.

Looking up at the three huge characters, Li Yunjing glanced at them and felt a wave of confusion wash over him.

The true essence within Li Yunjing's body began to flow involuntarily. His mind surged within his sea of ​​consciousness, and the contents of the "Divine Firmament Jade Book" flashed before his eyes. For no reason, he felt that his understanding of it had deepened.

The next instant, the enormous characters seemed to return to normal, and Li Yunjing regained consciousness.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye. Seeing Li Yunjing regain his senses so quickly, Xu Wuyi couldn't help but nod. This kid Li Yunjing really has an exceptionally high level of comprehension!
They've mastered the entire contents of the first volume of the "Divine Firmament Jade Book" so quickly.

"You're really quick to understand!"

Seeing that Li Yunjing was no longer comprehending, Xu Wuyi looked at Li Yunjing with a sigh and continued, "So! Did you get the benefits?"

"Yes! That's right! It really resonated with me!"

Li Yunjing nodded seriously, a strange look appearing in his eyes, and his aura becoming increasingly otherworldly.

In recent years, since Li Yunjing began practicing the Five Thunder Orthodox Method, he has hardly needed to use the cultivation methods in the Divine Firmament Jade Book.

Now that he had suddenly received a benefit, Li Yunjing realized that the contents of the "Divine Firmament Jade Book" were the true inheritance of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect"!

If Li Yunjing wanted to rise to a high position in the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," how could he not master the strongest inheritance?

"It seems I'll have to pay more attention to the Divine Firmament Jade Book from now on!"

Li Yunjing thought to himself.

"Let's go! The second volume of the Divine Firmament Jade Book will amaze you! It's a truly wonderful thing!"

Seeing the changes in Li Yunjing, Xu Wuyi smiled faintly, offered an explanation, and then led Li Yunjing into the "Assessment Hall".

Upon entering the gate, they were stopped by two Foundation Establishment cultivators who asked them what brought them there.

Xu Wuyi explained again before a Foundation Establishment cultivator turned and entered the inner hall to report the matter.

"The checks here are really strict!"

When Li Yunjing arrived, he simply stood there obediently, looking at the scene before him and sighing repeatedly.

(End of this chapter)