Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 437 Taking Control of a Peak

From this day forward, Li Yunjing's fate will be completely changed because he has become Qin Jiuxiao's disciple.

Becoming a closed-door disciple of Palace Master Qin not only means that Li Yunjing will receive more resources and support, but also that he will officially step into the core of the sect and become the future pillar of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

They are truly qualified to compete for the supreme throne of the sect leader!
Instead of the petty squabbles of the "Purple Cloud Party" of the past!
The "Purple Cloud Party" may seem to have considerable influence, but it is, after all, an organization without a roster, and within the "Divine Cloud Dao Sect," it is considered a sham organization.

To put it bluntly, if the "Shenxiao Daozong" were to issue a decree, the "Zixiao Party" would be banned!

This is the difference between Li Yunjing's power and that of the "Seven Star Palace"!

As an important part of the "Seven Star Palace", it is an extremely powerful entity with a supreme status.

Even the sect leader, when faced with a problem, must calmly discuss it with Qin Jiuxiao and obtain Qin Jiuxiao's support!

it's good now!

Li Yunjing received Qin Jiuxiao's order and began to take charge of the "Seven Star Palace". Who would dare to underestimate him?

This position carries enough weight!

Standing atop the high platform of the Seven Star Palace, Li Yunjing looked down at the sprawling palace complex below, his heart filled with a myriad of emotions.

Once upon a time, he was just an ordinary member of the "Seven Star Palace." Although he had some prestige, he was still a marginal figure in the core power circle of the "Seven Star Palace."

Now, having become Qin Jiuxiao's disciple and the first steward of the "Seven Star Palace," his status has undergone a dramatic change.

Even some elders of the Seven Star Palace had to obey Li Yunjing's orders under his coordination!
"Junior brother, from this day forward, you will be the leader of the 'Seven Star Palace' and the hope for the future of the sect."

After telling Li Yunjing all the secrets of the "Seven Star Palace," Xu Wuyi's voice rang out behind him, his tone filled with a mixture of relief and anticipation.

After the entire handover was completed, Li Yunjing realized the power of the "Seven Star Palace"!

Xu Wuyi didn't know how many Nascent Soul cultivators there were in the "Seven Star Palace"!
However, he knew exactly how many cultivators of other realms there were, and he told Li Yunjing everything!

The Seven Star Palace has more than 300 Golden Core cultivators, more than 2000 Foundation Establishment cultivators, and more than 2 Qi Refining cultivators.

In the "Seven Star Palace", apart from the Qi Refining Realm cultivators who are temporary workers, all the other cultivators are array masters!

First-tier array masters, second-tier array grandmasters, and third-tier array grandmasters—there are enough array masters at every level!
This is not only the wealth of the "Seven Star Palace", but also a huge wealth for the entire "Divine Firmament Dao Sect"!

Within the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", no one dares to ignore the power of the "Seven Star Palace"!

Within the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," apart from the arrays of each peak, about 70% of the arrays are constructed by the "Seven Star Palace," especially those ultra-long-distance teleportation arrays!

It can be considered the pinnacle of the "Seven Star Palace" formation.

Through his understanding of Xu Wuyi, Li Yunjing also gained some knowledge of the entire "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

At least he knew that the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" had seven major peaks, eighteen halls, four guardian armies, and hundreds of other basic peaks!

Beyond the "Shenxiao Mountains", there are various places in the Ming Dynasty, traversing the mountains, the South China Sea, the East China Sea, Youyue Kingdom, and even other countries in the Southern Continent.

In those places, the Shenxiao Dao Sect also sent some of its forces there.

As for the strengths of these branches?
This is beyond the knowledge of Void One!

He was the previous chief steward of the "Seven Star Palace," managing only his own small territory, and had no say in other areas.

Even this content left Li Yunjing in awe.

The Divine Firmament Dao Sect is simply too vast and too powerful!

It’s unimaginable!
In Li Yunjing's view, the number of Golden Core cultivators in the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" was already extremely large.

This is the true strength of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect"!

As for the speculation about the number of Nascent Soul Realm cultivators?

Unpredictable!

This is the biggest secret of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!
Qi Refining Realm cultivators are promising seedlings! They are hope!

Foundation Establishment cultivators are the backbone of the sect and its representatives.

Golden Core cultivators are the face of their sects and the main force in resolving most affairs.

Nascent Soul cultivators are the foundation of a sect.

It is the very foundation of the existence of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!

It is the capital to dominate the world!

"Senior Brother Xu!"

Li Yunjing turned around and bowed respectfully: "Senior brother, rest assured, I will live up to Master's expectations and do my best to serve the sect and the Seven Star Palace."

"You are very capable!"

Xu Wuyi nodded slightly, his gaze profound: "'Seven Star Palace' is powerful enough, but the situation within the sect is not simple. You must remember that with great power comes great responsibility. The position of sect leader is not so easy to attain."

"Senior brother! I understand!"

Li Yunjing felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that Xu Wuyi was reminding him that the competition within the sect was far more complex than it appeared on the surface.

Even with the support of his teacher Qin Jiuxiao and the Seven Star Palace, he had to proceed cautiously and could not afford to be complacent in the slightest.

"Hmm! Good that you understand! Now that you've become the First Steward of the 'Seven Star Palace,' the people from the other peaks will understand your ambition! From now on, you'll find that you have many more enemies!"

Xu Wu smiled and said softly.

"Ok!"

Li Yunjing nodded slightly.

Li Yunjing stood at the highest point of the Seven Star Palace, watching Xu Wuyi's figure gradually disappear into the distant clouds.

Li Yunjing felt both anticipation for the future and vigilance towards the challenges that lay ahead.

Xu Wuyi's words echoed in his ears: "With great power comes great responsibility."

These words struck him like a heavy hammer blow.

In the "Council Hall" of the "Seven Star Palace," there is no trace of the room that once belonged to Xu Wuyi.

From then on, this became Li Yunjing's office.

Here, he will take over the orders from Xu Wuyi and handle all matters, big and small, in the "Seven Star Palace".

Li Yunjing only needs to consult with the elders on matters involving the Golden Core realm; otherwise, he can make decisions unilaterally.

Li Yunjing's combat strength far surpasses that of ordinary Golden Core cultivators, so even when it comes to higher levels, he can still act arbitrarily, after all, Li Yunjing's abilities are much stronger than Xu Wuyi's.

"Senior Brother Li, these are the latest formation blueprints. Please take a look."

Today, Li Yunjing went to work. Sitting in his office, a fellow Foundation Establishment cultivator respectfully handed him a jade slip.

"Ok!"

Li Yunjing took the jade slip, scanned it with his divine sense, and couldn't help but admire it.

This person's mastery of formations is indeed extraordinary. These formations are not only complex in structure but also extremely powerful, enough to deal with all kinds of emergencies.

He nodded and said to his fellow disciple, "Very good, your project is established. I will issue an order to allocate some resources to you so that you can create ten sets of array plates!"

"Thank you, Senior Brother Li!"

Seeing that Li Yunjing agreed so readily, the array master happily took Li Yunjing's note and went out.

After the man left, another person arrived shortly afterward.

Throughout the day, the main focus was on requesting the establishment of formation projects!

Li Yunjing held complete control of the Seven Star Palace's finances. These array masters and grandmasters needed to develop new arrays, which naturally required top-notch materials, spirit stones, and matching support personnel...

All of these require Li Yunjing's approval!

Otherwise, those people wouldn't be able to use a single spirit stone.

As for spending one's own spirit stones and resources?

We are all array masters, and the consumption is huge. Who can bear such a large expense on their own?
Naturally, the power of the "Seven Star Palace" is needed to complete the creation of the new formation.

"Sigh... I never imagined that becoming the first steward of the 'Seven Star Palace' would require so many tasks! It's all affecting my cultivation!"

Having just seen off a fellow disciple, Li Yunjing sat in his chair and sighed.

The teacher said to ask Senior Brother Xu Wuyi for help, but he just became the head steward of the "Seven Star Palace" and then he quit. What will everyone think?
Li Yunjing needs to pretend to be diligent for at least a few more months!

"Senior Brother Li, someone requests an audience."

Li Yunjing had just rested for a while and drunk a cup of tea when a Foundation Establishment cultivator on duty rushed over and reported in a low voice.

"who is it?"

Li Yunjing sighed inwardly, but remained outwardly calm and asked the question in a composed manner.

"It's Elder Zhao from 'Tian Shu Peak.' He says he has important matters to discuss with you."

The fellow disciple replied, "Oh?"

Li Yunjing frowned slightly.

"Tian Shu Peak" is one of the seven peaks of "Shen Xiao Dao Sect" and is very powerful. Elder Zhao is an important figure of "Tian Shu Peak".

His sudden visit was clearly no small matter.

"Invite him in!"

Li Yunjing gave the order in a deep voice.

A moment later, Elder Zhao led several disciples into Li Yunjing's office.

With a smile, he cupped his hands and said, "Junior Nephew Li, congratulations on becoming the leader of the 'Seven Star Palace'! You are truly a promising young man!"

"Elder Zhao is very courteous!"

As soon as the person entered, Li Yunjing stood up and greeted him at the door.

He smiled slightly and returned the greeting, saying, "Elder Zhao, you flatter me. I am merely fortunate to have gained my master's trust and still have much to learn from you."

"Hahaha!"

Elder Zhao laughed and said, "Nephew Li is too modest! However, I have indeed come here today to discuss something."

"Elder Zhao, please have a seat."

Li Yunjing remained calm and gestured for everyone to sit down.

After Elder Zhao and the others sat down, Li Yunjing served hot tea and then asked, "I wonder what brings Elder Zhao here?"

"Um……"

Elder Zhao pondered for a moment and said, "Our 'Tian Shu Peak' recently discovered an ancient ruin containing a wealth of treasures. The 'Seven Star Palace' is exceptionally skilled in array formations. I wonder if Junior Nephew Li would be interested in cooperating with our 'Tian Shu Peak' to explore this ruin together?"

"Ok?"

Li Yunjing's heart stirred.

Ancient ruins are certainly dangerous places, but the treasures inside are undoubtedly a huge temptation for the "Seven Star Palace".

In normal times, Elder Zhao could find a few familiar array masters in the "Seven Star Palace" and act privately.

Today, he came to see me in person and elevated the cooperation to a level between the two peaks. The deeper meaning behind this is quite intriguing!

Is that ancient ruin too dangerous, requiring both peaks to exert their full strength?

That's relatively easy to say!

Although Li Yunjing could not give the other party a definite answer, he would weigh the pros and cons and decide whether he was willing to participate.

If Elder Zhao is hiding a deeper purpose, then things will get interesting.

Li Yunjing needs to find out the other party's deeper purpose!
Now, Li Yunjing's status is different.

It can be said that if a newly appointed official is tricked by someone, loses face and prestige, it will have a huge impact on his future competition for the supreme position of sect leader.

At this time, Li Yunjing naturally had to be more cautious.

"I appreciate Elder Zhao's kindness."

Li Yunjing smiled slightly and said, "However, the Seven Star Palace is currently very busy and I'm afraid we can't spare any manpower for the time being. How about we discuss this further with Elder Zhao after I've finished dealing with my current affairs?"

"Ha ha……"

Elder Zhao's eyes flashed with displeasure, but he quickly regained his smile: "Very well, then we'll talk another day."

After seeing Elder Zhao and his group off, Li Yunjing's expression gradually darkened.

The relationship between "Tian Shu Peak" and "Seven Star Peak" is not good!
Back then, "Tian Shu Peak" was just a small mountain, far below "Seven Star Peak". Later, it rose to prominence and became powerful. It felt that the name "Seven Star Peak" was superior to theirs, so there were many frictions between the two sides.

It should be noted that among the seven peaks of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", apart from the main peak "Shenxiao Peak", the "Seven Star Peak", "Jinxiu Peak", "Xingfa Peak", "Tiangong Peak" and "Tianji Peak" are the founding peaks, and this "Tianshu Peak" is a rising star.

"Tian Shu Peak" is revered for its powerful combat strength!

On "Tian Shu Peak", there are many Golden Core cultivators, surpassing all other peaks. Among the four guardian armies, a large number of people come from "Tian Shu Peak".

On "Tian Shu Peak", there must be experts vying for the position of sect leader. Could it be that Elder Zhao is trying to trick me and give me a warning?

Thinking of this, Li Yunjing's face turned even uglier.

The struggle for the supreme throne is even more intense than the struggle for the throne among ordinary princes!
In addition to power, there is also an unlimited supply of resources!

These are all huge benefits!
The prodigies would naturally have to compete, and absolutely no one would choose to back down!
Even Li Yunjing doesn't have that kind of deterrent power!
He swaggered around in the East China Sea, but in the eyes of the geniuses of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect," he was nothing special. Only by defeating the geniuses of each sect could he subdue them and seize the position of the supreme sect leader!
"interesting!"

Li Yunjing sneered repeatedly, knowing in his heart that this was just the beginning.

As his status rises, similar incidents will become more and more frequent.

Li Yunjing must be careful and not give anyone an opportunity to take advantage of him.

At this crucial moment, a single failure would leave a bad impression on the Nascent Soul Realm elders, and there would probably be no hope of seizing the position of Sect Leader!

After all, for this position, combat prowess is not a necessary condition; leadership is the key!

Of course, their fighting strength can't be weak either!

In the same era, even those who couldn't get into the top three in terms of combat strength had little hope!
The Shenxiao Dao Sect cannot afford to lose face by appointing a weak person as its leader.

……

After handling some more matters that day, Li Yunjing prepared to leave work.

Before he had even left the council chamber, he heard someone calling for him.

This left Li Yunjing somewhat helpless!
"Senior Brother Li!"

A call came from afar. Li Yunjing looked up and saw several true disciples of the "Seven Star Palace" walking quickly towards him, their faces filled with respect and awe.

"Senior Brother Li, congratulations on becoming the First Steward of the Seven Star Palace!"

The leading disciple cupped his hands and smiled, "Under your leadership, our 'Seven Star Palace' will surely reach new heights!"

"Huh? We seem to have met before?"

Li Yunjing smiled slightly, but he understood in his heart that the change in these disciples' attitudes was a reflection of his rising status.

"Hehe! Yes! We met in the market outside the 'Youlan Mountains' back then! My name is Wang Zifeng! This is Liu Yunfei!"

"That prince said with a smile."

"Oh! I remember now!"

Li Yunjing suddenly realized what had happened.

That day, he entered the "Youlan Mountains" and obtained some "Heavenly Thunder Stones", which later caused a riot. He then prepared to leave using the market's teleportation array!

At that time, it was these two senior brothers who controlled the teleportation array!
However, times have changed. The two of them are still at the sixth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, while he has already become a peak expert at the eighth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Previously, Li Yunjing had to address the two of them as "senior brother," but now it's the other way around.

Li Yunjing nodded and said, "Fellow disciples, there's no need for such formalities. The future of the 'Seven Star Palace' still requires everyone's joint efforts."

"Senior Brother Li is absolutely right! From now on, we will stand united by your side. If you have any instructions, just let us know!"

Liu Yunfei also expressed his opinion.

The disciples repeatedly agreed, their attitude becoming increasingly respectful.

Wang Zifeng and Liu Yunfei looked at Li Yunjing with a mixture of awe and admiration.

Who could have imagined that the little guy who was just starting out would achieve what he has today?

The two were also relieved that they had given Li Yunjing some face back then and had not made enemies, otherwise their lives would have been very difficult.

"We're all on the same side! From now on, my two junior brothers, if you need anything, just let me know!"

Li Yunjing smiled and spoke very politely.

He knew in his heart that as an important part of the "Seven Star Palace", the internal forces of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" were complex and complicated, and it would be no easy task to truly control it.

He must quickly familiarize himself with palace affairs, win over people's hearts, and consolidate his position.

These people, who took the initiative to curry favor with him on his very first day in office, naturally became the easiest candidates to win over.

Two true disciples and five or six deacons—this is a powerful force capable of influencing many people in the Seven Star Palace. There's no reason to give these people the cold shoulder.

Li Yunjing's words made Wang Zifeng, Liu Yunfei and the others very happy!

It seems that this First Steward is quite easy to talk to!
Outside the council hall, everyone chatted for a while before Li Yunjing took his leave and went back to Qiwu Villa to rest.

In the days that followed, Li Yunjing began to frequently visit various important places in the "Seven Star Palace," contacting the elders and deacons of the palace to learn about the operation of each department.

(End of this chapter)