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Chapter 849 The Enthronement Ceremony, Li Yunjing Stands Up (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Everyone understood that success or failure hinged on this moment!
Emperor Huangze and Tianzhenzi exchanged a smile, a smile that carried weariness, resolve, and a hint of relief and anticipation.

"Grand Preceptor, this is your final journey!"

"Your Majesty, please!"

The two held nothing back, burning their last bit of life essence and primordial spirit!
Emperor Huangze let out a long roar, and the phantom of the entire "Huangze Dynasty" appeared behind him. The power of wishes of hundreds of millions of people gathered and merged with his remaining imperial dragon energy, transforming into a "Sword of the State" that pierced through heaven and earth, with the tip of the sword pointing directly at the chaotic thunder ball!
Tian Zhenzi's hands moved rapidly, and all the remaining array runes surged out like moths to a flame, no longer defending, but instead constructing an incomparably complex "Reverse Origin Breaking Boundary Array" that drew upon the power of the entire secret realm's origin. The array's core was none other than himself!
"break!!!"

The two roared in unison, transforming themselves into the ultimate attack, and recklessly crashed into the final destructive lightning ball!

"boom!!!!"

An indescribable burst of light erupted, instantly engulfing all sound, color, and perception.

The barrier on the viewing platform shattered instantly, and all the cultivators were thrown away by the irresistible force; those with weaker cultivation levels fainted immediately.

It is unknown how much time passed before the destructive light gradually faded away.

Everyone struggled to look towards the summit of Huangji Peak.

There, Emperor Huangze and Tianzhenzi had vanished from sight.

The summit had been mostly flattened, leaving a scene of devastation.

But at the original summit, a pure, peaceful, and infinitely vibrant seven-colored pillar of light, imbued with a higher level of Daoist charm, descended slowly from the sky like a bridge of guidance, piercing through the shattered void and leading to an unknown and vast world.

Within the pillar of light, two illusory figures, each with a smile of contentment, glanced one last time at the land they had protected and cultivated for thousands of years. Then, they rose slowly along the pillar of light, eventually disappearing completely at its end.

The seven-colored beam of light slowly receded and eventually disappeared without a trace.

The tribulation clouds in the sky vanished as if they had never existed, leaving only a clear sky and a deathly silent "Imperial Extreme Secret Realm".

It worked!
Emperor Huangze and Tianzhenzi successfully survived the terrifying ascension tribulation and broke through the boundary!

After a brief silence, thunderous cheers and exclamations erupted from the viewing platform!
After hundreds of thousands of years of waiting, we have finally witnessed a miracle today!
An era has come to a complete end with their triumphant rise!

The seven-colored pillar of light completely dissipated, and the world returned to calm, leaving only the devastated "Huangji Secret Realm" and countless excited onlookers.

"Ugh……"

The Blood Demon Ancestor's blood mist churned violently, eventually turning into a long, enigmatic sigh. With a flicker, he vanished from the spot, disappearing without a trace.

But everyone could sense that the flame of ascension within this proud and aloof demonic giant had been completely ignited, and it was likely that before long, he would follow suit and venture alone onto the perilous path of ascension, where every chance of survival was slim.

The Sword Master of Taixu and Yu Chenzi exchanged a glance, both seeing the determination in each other's eyes.

The Sword Master of Taixu nodded slightly, and Yu Chenzi stroked his beard and smiled. The two did not say much, but an invisible tacit understanding had already been reached.

They bowed to the empty peak from afar, then transformed into a sword light and a wisp of pure energy, departing side by side. Clearly, they were preparing to find a secluded place to cultivate and discuss the specifics of their joint ascension.

The successive departures of the three Void Returners signify that the top-tier structure of "Tianlan Star" has been completely shattered.

An era belonging to the Void Returning Great Powers, with five powerful figures standing side by side, officially came to an end with the successful ascension of Emperor Huangze and Tianzhenzi, as well as the intentions of the other three.

The leaders of the various factions and the Nascent Soul True Monarchs who remained behind had even more complicated feelings.

There is envy, there is awe, and even more so, there is contemplation about the future.

The "Huangze Dynasty" has lost its greatest support, but the new princess Beichen's previous move of opening the ceremony to the public has undoubtedly won her a lot of goodwill and affection.

Many leaders secretly calculated that as long as the "Huangze Dynasty" itself did not fall into chaos and did not provoke others, maintaining a facade of peace and respect would be the best option for a considerable period of time, out of respect for the ascended Emperor Huangze and the new emperor's character.

At this delicate moment when people's hearts are unsettled, the old era is coming to an end, and the new era is about to begin, the new princess Beichen demonstrates her outstanding political skills.

He did not dwell on the complex emotions surrounding his father's ascension for too long, but quickly composed himself and issued an edict in his capacity as Crown Prince Regent:

"The late emperor and the imperial advisor have achieved extraordinary feats and have successfully broken through the boundary to ascend to the upper realm!"

"This is the supreme glory of my 'Huangze Dynasty' and a model for the millions of cultivators on my 'Tianlan Star'!"

"To celebrate this momentous occasion and to demonstrate the Emperor's grace, I will hold a coronation ceremony in the 'Chengtian Hall' three days from now, formally ascending the throne, and granting a general amnesty to the world, so that I may celebrate with the people!"

The moment this edict was issued, it immediately shifted the focus of the various discussions and thoughts sparked by the ascension to the establishment and celebration of the new dynasty.

Most of the industry giants who originally planned to leave changed their minds after hearing the news.

Whether it was out of a final respect for the ascendant, to repay the new emperor for opening the ceremony to the public, or to witness the establishment of the new dynasty and build a good relationship with the new emperor, staying to participate in the enthronement ceremony became a logical choice.

Three days passed in a blink of an eye.

Inside and outside the Chengtian Hall, banners fluttered and music resounded.

The ceremony was solemn and grand. Ji Beichen, dressed in a brand-new twelve-symbol imperial robe with dragon motifs and wearing a flat-topped crown, stepped onto the imperial steps in front of civil and military officials, royal relatives and nobles, and representatives of various forces, and officially ascended the throne as the new emperor of the "Huangze Dynasty", setting the era name as "Chengtian".

After various forces presented their congratulatory gifts and expressed their congratulations, Li Yunjing, the leader of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," an ally, slowly stepped forward amidst a sea of ​​watchful eyes.

He did not present any earth-shattering treasures, but instead solemnly cupped his hands before the new Empress Beichen on the throne, his clear voice resounding throughout the entire hall:
"Your Majesty's ascension to the throne is a blessing from Heaven, a true blessing for the people."

"My 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' and the 'Huangze Dynasty' are bound by blood ties, and our bond has been stronger than gold even after enduring demonic tribulations."

"Today, Li Yunjing, on behalf of the entire 'Shenxiao Dao Sect,' solemnly declares: We will uphold the alliance and stand with the 'Huangze Dynasty' through thick and thin, sharing both glory and disgrace!"

"If any villains dare to covet the dynasty and endanger the nation in the future, they will be the mortal enemies of my 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect'!"

"Our sect will dedicate its full strength to help His Majesty sweep away the wicked and protect the 'Imperial Grace' land forever!"

Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent for a moment, then murmurs and gasps of surprise filled the air.

Li Yunjing's statement was extremely forceful!

This is not just a simple congratulation, but a public and forceful reaffirmation of the alliance in front of all the heroes of the world, and a declaration of the determination to fight to the death!

For the "Huangze Dynasty," which had just lost two leaders who had returned to the Void and was in a sensitive period of power transition, this was nothing short of a stabilizing force!
On the throne, a hint of excitement and gratitude flashed in the eyes of the new Empress Beichen.

He stood up and solemnly returned Li Yunjing's greeting: "Sect Leader Li, you are truly virtuous!"

"I and the 'Huangze Dynasty' will forever remember the friendship with the 'Shenxiao Dao Sect'!"

"This covenant, witnessed by heaven and earth, will never be broken!"

This interaction between the two laid the foundation for close cooperation between the two major forces in the future, and also extinguished the thoughts of many people in the hall who still had other ideas.

With Li Yunjing and the immensely powerful "Shenxiao Dao Sect" behind him publicly supporting him, the new emperor's rule is secure!
After all, the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" possesses at least four immortal artifacts!

When the last demonic calamity broke out, the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" even invited a patriarch from the Immortal Realm!
Who would dare to provoke such a sect?

Unless it involves life or death, no one will dare to target the "Huangze Dynasty" or the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!

After the coronation ceremony, the leaders of various factions took their leave one after another with mixed feelings.

What they took away was not only the awe of witnessing the miracle of ascension, but also a clear understanding of the new dynasty's structure.

As long as Li Yunjing and his "Shenxiao Dao Sect" stand firm, the "Huangze Dynasty" will not be easily shaken, even if it loses the position of the Returning Void Realm leader.

Moreover, the skill and demeanor displayed by the new princess Beichen are not to be underestimated.

Several months later, a message quietly spread from the "Blood God Cult," shaking the world: the Blood Demon Ancestor had entered seclusion in the sect's forbidden area, "Ten Thousand Blood Returns to Ruins," and was not receiving any outside visitors.

Everyone understood that this powerful figure in the demonic path had begun making final preparations for his solo ascension.

The road ahead is fraught with danger, and success or failure is uncertain, adding a touch of tragedy and resolve to this news.

At the same time, both the Taixu Sword Sect and the Luofu Dao Sect announced that they would close their mountains for a hundred years and refuse all visitors.

The two major sects acted in unison, their intentions self-evident.

The Sword Master of Taixu and Yu Chenzi have joined forces and are making intensive preparations and working together to ascend to immortality.

They chose a path similar to that of Emperor Huangze and Tianzhenzi, hoping to leverage each other's strength to overcome the Heavenly Gate together.

Thus, the five Void Returners of "Tianlan Star" either successfully ascended or decided to go into seclusion, all fading from the world's stage.

An old era has come to a complete end, and a new era has officially begun, with the Divine Transformation Realm as the pinnacle of combat power and various forces vying for dominance once again.

In this new landscape, the alliance between the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and the "Huangze Dynasty" has undoubtedly become one of the most significant forces.

Especially after Li Yunjing made a public statement, the cooperation between the two forces entered an unprecedented honeymoon period.

Resource sharing, talent exchange, intelligence sharing... the cooperation is constantly deepening.

With its vast territory and profound heritage, the "Huangze Dynasty" provided the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" with a stable supply of resources and a large base for selecting disciples.

Meanwhile, the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," with its powerful combat strength, especially Li Yunjing's unfathomable potential and those several formidable immortal artifacts, provided a solid security guarantee for the "Huangze Dynasty," deterring all villains from all directions.

The new Empress Beichen treated Li Yunjing with even greater courtesy, almost like a mentor, and often sent trusted confidants to the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" to seek their opinions before making important decisions.

Li Yunjing focused on his own cultivation and the development of his sect, and did not interfere much in the specific affairs of the dynasty. However, he always maintained a high degree of consistency with Ji Beichen on the general direction, and played the role of a stable ally and strategic advisor.

Time flies, and ten years have passed in the blink of an eye.

During these ten years, the cultivation world of "Tianlan Star" has been relatively peaceful.

All factions are digesting the impact of the ascension event, adapting to the new power structure, and secretly accumulating strength.

There were occasional minor frictions and disputes, but they were all kept within local areas, and no one dared to easily provoke a war that would affect the entire continent.

During these relatively peaceful ten years, Li Yunjing steadily improved his cultivation to the peak of the sixth level of the Nascent Soul Realm, thanks to the insights he gained from the ascension ceremony and his own relentless hard work. He was only one step away from the late Nascent Soul Realm.

His array formation skills have made great progress after he has deeply studied the insights left by Tianzhenzi. Although he has not yet broken through to the fifth-order Immortal Array Master, he has gone very far in the peak of the fourth order and can be called the number one array formation master in this world.

His secondary skills, such as weapon crafting and talisman making, have become increasingly proficient.

On this day, Li Yunjing was meditating deep within the "Divine Cloud Palace" when he suddenly sensed something and slowly opened his eyes.

He sensed that his cultivation at the sixth level of the Nascent Soul stage had become completely stable, and he was even faintly touching the threshold of the late Nascent Soul stage.

However, Li Yunjing did not rush to break through the bottleneck. Instead, he decided to take advantage of this relatively calm period to improve his other crucial auxiliary skills to perfection.

Starting ten years after the ascension ceremony, Li Yunjing began a thirty-year period of secluded cultivation.

This time, his goal is not simply to improve his magical power, but to push all three auxiliary cultivation skills—puppetry, celestial secrets, and talisman making—to the peak of the fourth tier!
He first devoted his energy to puppetry.

Thanks to the "True Explanation of Puppetry" he obtained in his early years, as well as the rare materials he collected from the "Nine Nether Demon Sect" treasury and various ruins, Li Yunjing began to try to refine more powerful combat puppets.

He was no longer satisfied with simply executing commands. Instead, he integrated some array inscriptions and faint divine soul imprints into the puppet's core, giving it a certain degree of autonomous combat awareness and tactical adaptability.

Over the course of thirty years, he successfully crafted five "Five Elements Battle Puppets" that reached the fourth-tier top-grade level.

These four battle puppets each contain the original power of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Not only are their individual combat strength comparable to that of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, but they can also form the "Five Elements Reincarnation Array," which integrates offense and defense and is infinitely variable, enough to trap, kill, or even severely injure a powerful cultivator in the early stage of the Divine Transformation realm!
At this point, his puppetry skills officially entered the realm of the fourth-tier peak Grandmaster.

He did not keep these five battle puppets for his own use, but gave them to Lü Ruoxi, Zhao Qi, Liu Ruyan, Xing'er, and Yue'er!
As the first wife, Yu Yunyi naturally received many benefits, and he personally crafted a set of twelve Nascent Soul Realm sixth-level battle puppets!

He specifically taught Yu Yunyi his "Six Ding Six Jia Twelve Star Palace Grand Formation"!
With this formation, Yu Yunyi would not be in any danger even if she faced a top-tier Nascent Soul Realm cultivator.

After mastering one skill, Li Yunjing immediately turned his attention to the most profound and mysterious Heavenly Secrets Technique.

With the help of the ancient immortal artifact "Xuanwu Tortoise Shell" and some of the array deduction insights obtained from Tianzhenzi, Li Yunjing began to delve into the changes of heavenly secrets and the principles of cause and effect.

He was no longer satisfied with simple predictions of good or bad fortune, but tried to explore the deeper trajectories of fate and the subtle fluctuations of the world's trends.

This process is extremely mentally taxing and even carries the risk of being harmed by divine retribution.

However, with the help of his powerful divine soul and the "Creation Divine Eye," Li Yunjing repeatedly captured crucial flashes of inspiration in the fog.

After thirty years of divination, he successfully raised his Heavenly Secrets Technique to the peak of the fourth rank.

Although it is still not comparable to the peak period of Tianzhenzi, who has specialized in this art for thousands of years, it is already able to predict good and bad fortune more clearly, vaguely perceive major causes and effects related to itself, and even interfere with and obscure the heavenly secrets exploration of those below its own level to a certain extent.

Of course, Li Yunjing paid a huge price, losing another hundred years of his lifespan!
Finally, he poured his accumulated insights and immense magical power over thirty years into the art of talisman making.

Using the "Jade Flower Heavenly Brush" and the "Mountain and River Grinding Stone" as guides, they collected the purple aura of the rising sun, the radiance of the moon and stars, the essence of the five elements, and even a trace of barely perceptible chaotic energy, and began to draw top-level spiritual talismans that transcended the ordinary fourth-order category.

He successfully replicated and improved the "Six Ding Six Jia Talisman," making the summoned divine general phantoms more solid and lasting longer.

He created the "Five Elements Divine Thunder Talisman," which was even more powerful than before; a single talisman could trigger a small-scale thunderbolt attack.

He even attempted to draw a "Minor Universe Shifting Talisman" containing a trace of spatial laws. Although the success rate was extremely low, he eventually managed to draw three of them, which became his best trump card for saving his life and escaping.

Using this talisman, even low-level cultivators can teleport hundreds of miles instantly.

When he perfectly sketched the last Dao pattern on a newly created "Taiyi Qinghua Returning Origin Talisman", and the talisman was completed, its spiritual light soared into the sky, instantly healing all his fatigue and hidden injuries, he knew that his talisman-making skills had finally reached the peak of the fourth rank and reached their limit!
Thirty years have passed in the blink of an eye.

When Li Yunjing emerged from seclusion again, although his magical cultivation level remained at the peak of the sixth level of the Nascent Soul realm and had not broken through, his overall strength and foundation had undergone earth-shattering changes.

Peak fourth-tier array masters, weapon refiners, puppeteers, celestial strategists, and talisman makers!

All five auxiliary cultivation techniques have reached the pinnacle of this realm!
What an amazing achievement!
Throughout the history of "Tianlan Star", those who have reached such a high level in multiple auxiliary skills are extremely rare.

At this moment, although his realm has not changed, with his endless stream of immortal artifacts, magic treasures, talismans, puppets, and unfathomable arrays and heavenly secrets, his true combat power and difficulty in dealing with him are enough to make any late-stage Nascent Soul expert feel extremely troubled.

In the cultivation world of "Tianlan Star", apart from those three Void Returning Realm experts, there are no more than ten people stronger than him!

After 180 years of arduous training and research, he finally brought the five auxiliary skills to their peak. Even with Li Yunjing's resilient character, he felt a trace of mental fatigue.

After emerging from seclusion, he did not immediately throw himself into new plans or cultivation. Instead, he unusually put aside all sect affairs and cultivation pressures, deciding to spend quality time with his fellow Daoists and make up for the estrangement they had experienced over the years.

As for the sect, all affairs were handed over.

The entire Supreme Elder Council went into seclusion for cultivation, and the sect's important affairs were handled by a group of Golden Core Realm elders.

Unless it's something important, Li Yunjing won't get involved.

It's so tiring.

These pillars of society cannot possibly devote all their energy to these trivial matters and neglect their own self-cultivation.

For cultivators, power and influence are fleeting; only personal strength is fundamental!

He dedicated the next ten years entirely to Yu Yunyi, Lü Ruoxi, Zhao Qi, Liu Ruyan, Xing'er, and Yue'er.

Deep within the "Divine Cloud Palace," in the "Phoenix Pavilion," which belongs exclusively to Li Yunjing and his Daoist partner, the once austere and serene atmosphere of the immortal realm is now filled with warmth and vitality.

Li Yunjing no longer secluded himself all day, but often enjoyed tea and philosophical discussions with his wives, appreciated flowers and the moon, and even cooked delicacies with spiritual ingredients, sharing the same pleasures as ordinary couples.

He was no longer the aloof and all-knowing sect leader, but a gentle husband and a caring partner.

This rare moment of warmth filled the ladies' hearts with sweetness and happiness.

For Daoist couples, dual cultivation is an important way to enhance their relationship and improve their cultivation.

During these ten years, Li Yunjing and his wives often secluded themselves for dual cultivation.

Using his own pure and incomparably refined Chaos Thunder Essence as a guide, supplemented by the profound "Yin Yang Harmony Scripture," he carefully guided and nourished the ladies' magical power and physical bodies.

Yu Yunyi, in particular, as the principal wife and the one with the highest cultivation level, benefited the most, and her cultivation steadily advanced towards the eighth level of the Golden Core Realm. Lü Ruoxi, Zhao Qi, and Liu Ruyan also benefited greatly, all breaking through to the fifth level of the Golden Core Realm, laying an extremely solid foundation.

Even the sisters Xing'er and Yue'er, who had the weakest cultivation levels, successfully broke through to the fourth level of the Golden Core realm with Li Yunjing's tireless help!

In addition to dual cultivation, Li Yunjing also provided the most appropriate guidance based on each of his wives' spiritual root attributes, cultivation techniques, and personality preferences.

To ensure the safety of the ladies, Li Yunjing distributed many powerful magical artifacts that he had accumulated and refined over the years.

In addition to her original magic treasures and twelve Nascent Soul battle puppets, Yu Yunyi also obtained a fourth-tier top-grade defensive magic treasure called "Nine Phoenixes Facing the Sun Pendant".

Lü Ruoxi obtained the Metal Element Battle Puppet from the powerful "Five Elements Battle Puppet" set, using it as her protective force.

Zhao Qi, Liu Ruyan, Xing'er, and Yue'er each obtained several high-grade or even top-grade fourth-tier magic treasures that combined offense and defense.

It can be said that Li Yunjing's wives, in terms of the magical treasures and protective measures they possess, are far superior to many veteran Nascent Soul cultivators.

Finally, Li Yunjing even gave the six women six top-tier fourth-order treasures: the Five Poison Divine Needles, the Myriad Poison Banner, the Heavenly Net, the Dragon and Phoenix Yin-Yang Heavenly Secret Pendant, the Mysterious Heavenly Compass, and the Star Essence Bottle!
This is the limit of what he can do!

From now on, the six women will have to walk their own paths.

Cultivation resources, magic weapons, talismans, formations, pills, puppet beasts, cultivation experience, and divine skill manuals—everything was given to them.

If the six women still cannot form a Nascent Soul, then Li Yunjing is truly out of options.

Ten years of warm memories have passed in the blink of an eye.

During these ten years, Li Yunjing did not deliberately cultivate, but his state of mind became more harmonious and clear in the warm companionship of his family. His soul injury was completely healed under the nourishment of the "Taiyi Qinghua Returning Yuan Talisman" and dual cultivation, and he even made some progress due to relaxation.

The ladies' cultivation levels improved by leaps and bounds, each advancing a minor realm, and their affection for each other deepened.

On this day, he summoned his wives and gently informed them that his vacation was over.

Although the ladies were reluctant to part with him, they all understood that their husbands bore heavy responsibilities, and they carefully reminded him to be careful in everything he did.

Standing atop the "Divine Cloud Palace," Li Yunjing's gaze was sharp, and his aura was deep and composed.

After more than a hundred years of accumulation and ten years of rest, he is now in peak condition.

Instead of immediately throwing himself into the sect’s complicated affairs or new adventures, he thought of his old friends who had fought alongside him and shared his humble beginnings.

The path of spiritual practice is long, and sometimes we need to stop, reflect on the journey we have taken, and cherish the friendships we have with those we have known.

He issued the decree without fanfare, but simply invited a few close friends to gather at the "Shenxiao Cloud Palace" in his private capacity.

A few days later, Fu Chao, Ma Xingyuan, Yu Zongzhe, Fang Long, Fang Yuxuan, Jin Shouyun, Yang Wenzheng, Yang Wenyue and others arrived one after another.

These former fellow disciples and comrades-in-arms now mostly hold important positions within the sect or have established their own cave dwellings outside, making great progress in their cultivation. However, when they see Li Yunjing, they still show him the same closeness and respect they had back then.

In a refined side hall specially set up next to the "Qifeng Pavilion", there are no formalities, no distinctions of status, only the joy of old friends reuniting.

The jade table was laden with exquisite wines and delicacies, all rare and precious items.

"Haha! Brother Li, no, you should be called the Sect Master now!"

"It's rare that you still remember us old brothers and invited us over for a drink!"

Fu Chao remained as forthright as ever, raising his glass first. He was now a master of the third level of the Golden Core realm, his aura steady, clearly indicating a solid foundation.

"Old Fu, what are you saying? We're brothers, why be so formal?"

Li Yunjing smiled and raised his glass in response, then drank it all in one gulp. "If it weren't for the strong support of my fellow disciples back then, I, Li Yunjing, would not be where I am today."

"Yes, so many years have passed in the blink of an eye."

Ma Xingyuan said with emotion, "Thinking of some of my old brothers from back then, it's as if they're still right in front of me!"

He has now reached the first level of the Golden Core realm, and his temperament has become much more composed. He holds an important position in the sect.

Yu Zongzhe chimed in, "Who would have thought that our Senior Brother Li back then would now be the powerful leader of the Shenxiao Dao Sect, a figure who commands respect even from Void Returning experts?"

His cultivation level was similar to Fu Chao's. He was mainly responsible for liaison between the sect and external merchants. He was shrewd and capable.

Fang Long and his nephew Fang Yuxuan were also deeply moved. Although their cultivation progress was a little slower, they had already gained some fame in their respective fields and made great contributions to the sect.

"Master Brother is quite something now. If we go out and say we're old acquaintances of yours, it'll bring us honor!"

Jin Shouyun, still somewhat carefree, laughed and said, "Those who used to look down on me, aren't they all very polite to me now?"

The siblings Yang Wenzheng and Yang Wenyue were relatively quiet, but their eyes were full of emotion and respect.

Yang Wenzheng is now an elder of the "Tiangong Hall" and a master craftsman of the sect; Yang Wenyue teaches at "Tianyao Peak" and is a famous master alchemist who carefully guides the younger generation.

The group toasted each other, reminiscing about the past glories, chatting about their current situations, and also discussing interesting anecdotes from the cultivation world.

The hall was filled with laughter and joy, as if we had returned to those passionate and hopeful years of youth.

As the wine flowed freely, Li Yunjing looked at these old friends who had been with him all along, and felt a warmth in his heart.

The path of spiritual practice is arduous, and resources and opportunities are of paramount importance.

These old friends may not be as talented or fortunate as him, but their friendship is invaluable.

At the end of the gathering, Li Yunjing asked everyone to stay behind for a private meeting.

He bestowed upon each person carefully prepared resources based on their spiritual root attributes, cultivation techniques, and current predicaments.

To deal with those like Chao and Ma Xingyuan who needed to break through their bottlenecks, he gifted them "Purple Mansion Nourishing Pills" that could purify mana and assist in breakthroughs, as well as several top-grade spirit stones.

For people like Zong Zhe who need to cultivate connections, he gifted them some rare but inconspicuous refining materials and high-level talismans to facilitate their social interactions.

For those like Fang Long and Fang Yuxuan who focused on sect affairs, he gave them copies of his cultivation insights on jade slips and provided them with several rare main materials so that they could improve their cultivation level with the help of external objects.

As for Jin Shouyun, he gifted him a magic weapon that he was skilled at using for speed escape and a life-saving talisman.

Based on their professional backgrounds, Yang Wenzheng and Yang Wenyue were given all their insights into the arts of weaponry and alchemy!
Every gift is perfectly timed, neither forcing growth nor hindering development, but genuinely helping them to go further and more steadily on their journey.

The friends were extremely grateful, knowing that this was not just a resource, but also a deep affection and expectation from Li Yunjing.

After bidding farewell to his old friend, Li Yunjing stood alone atop the Cloud Palace, watching the clouds drift by, a sense of peace settling over him.

The affection of old friends, the kindness of fellow practitioners, and the responsibility to his sect—these are all indispensable supports and driving forces on his path of cultivation.

The rest is over, and the warmth has been enjoyed.

After bidding farewell to his old friends, Li Yunjing stood alone atop the "Shenxiao Cloud Palace," gazing at the surging sea of ​​clouds below and the distant, dark green mountains, his heart filled with clarity.

More than a hundred years of arduous training, thirty years of honing his skills, and ten years of gentle rest have fully restored his mental and physical strength, which had been depleted by the series of battles and forced simulations, and brought him to an unprecedented peak.

"Om..."

His nascent soul sat cross-legged in his dantian, surrounded by chaotic lightning. His power, at the peak of the sixth heaven, was like a dormant volcano, containing immense strength.

Reaching the peak of the fourth tier in his five auxiliary cultivation techniques has given him a completely new understanding of the laws of heaven and earth and the mechanisms of all things.

"it's time."

Li Yunjing muttered to himself, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

With his vacation over, this sect leader needs to reassert his authority over the sect, sort out internal and external affairs, and set the tone for the future development of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

The following day, the morning bells rang throughout the mountains of the "Shenxiao Daozong".

The gates of the "Divine Firmament Hall," symbolizing the sect leader's formal handling of sect affairs, slowly opened. Li Yunjing, who had not appeared for a long time, wore a purple star-patterned Taoist robe representing the sect leader's majesty and a thunder crown, and slowly stepped into the hall.

"Welcome back, Sect Leader, as you emerge from seclusion!"

Hundreds of elders, deacons, and true disciples from various peaks who had been waiting in the hall bowed in unison, their loud voices echoing in the spacious hall.

All eyes were focused on that figure, filled with awe, excitement, and anticipation.

Li Yunjing's gaze swept calmly over the crowd, and he nodded slightly: "Please, everyone, no need for formalities."

He walked straight to the tall throne at the end of the hall and sat down calmly.

An invisible aura of majesty naturally spread out, instantly calming the somewhat restless atmosphere in the hall.

"I have been in seclusion for many years, and I have troubled the elders to take care of the sect's affairs."

Li Yunjing spoke, his voice clear and resonant, carrying a convincing power.

"This is our duty, and we dare not complain about the trouble."

The elders, led by those at the peak of the Golden Core realm, responded in unison.

Next came the lengthy but necessary report on sect affairs.

The elder of the "Duzhi Hall," who was in charge of the sect's finances, gave a detailed report on the various incomes, expenditures, and resource reserves of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and related to the "Xingyue Trading Company" over the years.

Thanks to the deep cooperation with the "Huangze Dynasty" and the growing influence of the "Star Moon Trading Company", the sect's financial situation is excellent and its resource reserves are abundant, enough to support the sect's rapid development for the next few hundred years.

The elders of the "Transmission Hall," who were in charge of training disciples, reported on the growth of the new generation of disciples.

Thanks to the strict selection and training system established by Li Yunjing in his early years, as well as the ample allocation of resources, many promising talents have emerged within the sect, the number of Golden Core cultivators has steadily increased, and the overall strength has made steady progress.

The elders of the "Foreign Affairs Hall," who were in charge of external affairs, reported on their interactions with the "Huangze Dynasty," the "Thirty-Six Grotto-Heavens," and other major powers.

Overall, the outside world maintains respect and friendliness towards the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," especially after Li Yunjing publicly expressed his support for the new Empress Beichen. The "Shenxiao Dao Sect's" voice and influence on "Tianlan Star" have been increasing day by day.

In addition, the heads of various halls and departments, such as the "Hall of Enforcement" in charge of punishment, the "Hall of Heavenly Crafts" in charge of weapon crafting, and the "Hall of Heavenly Medicine" in charge of alchemy, all stepped forward one by one to report on the situation in their respective fields.

Li Yunjing sat upright, listening quietly, occasionally raising one or two key questions that went straight to the heart of the matter, which not only startled the responsible elder but also filled him with admiration.

Although the sect leader had been in seclusion for many years, his insight into the affairs of the sect, both inside and outside, remained frighteningly sharp.

He did not interfere much in specific matters, mostly maintaining the status quo, only making slight adjustments and emphasizing the general direction.

For example, further increase investment in training resources for new disciples; strengthen cooperation with the "Huangze Dynasty" in high-end materials and array research; remind the "Foreign Affairs Hall" to pay close attention to the movements of the "Blood God Sect," "Taixu Sword Sect," and "Luofu Dao Sect," but not to provoke them, etc.

His handling of the matter was effortless and methodical, which convinced all the elders and gave them a clear path for the sect's future development.

The sect conference, which lasted for seven days, finally came to an end. The elders of each hall received their orders and left, and the main hall returned to its spaciousness and quiet.

Li Yunjing did not leave immediately. He pondered for a moment and then instructed the disciple standing beside him, "Go and summon Lin Xuan and Yan Yang."

"Yes, Headmaster!"

Before long, two young but refined figures strode into the main hall, respectfully approached the steps, and bowed in greeting.

"Disciple Lin Xuan (Yan Yang) greets Master!"

Li Yunjing looked at his two personal disciples, a hint of barely perceptible satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

The eldest disciple, Lin Xuan, cultivates extremely quickly and has now reached the sixth level of the Golden Core realm. His body is filled with inner lightning, and his aura is sharp. He is already showing signs of being able to stand alone.

He is calm and resolute in character, with a firm belief in the Dao, making him one of the best candidates to inherit the Daoist lineage of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

The second disciple, Yan Yang, although only possessing a fire-attribute heavenly spiritual root and not as gifted as Lin Xuan, was quick-witted and agile, and quite talented in the art of array formations. Under Li Yunjing's guidance, his array formation cultivation had reached the Grandmaster level, and his cultivation had also reached the second level of the Golden Core realm.

"Get up."

Li Yunjing said gently, "During the years I've been in seclusion, you two have not slacked off in your cultivation. That's good."

"It is all thanks to Master's teachings that I dare not slack off."

Lin Xuan answered respectfully.

Yan Yang nodded quickly.

"The path of spiritual cultivation is like rowing against the current."

"Although you two have achieved some success, you must not be complacent."

Li Yunjing earnestly instructed, "I have summoned you two here today to test your studies and to answer your questions about cultivation."

"Please test me, Master!"

The two were immediately invigorated, realizing this was a rare opportunity.

The teacher finally had time to pay attention to them!

You should know that since I became Li Yunjing's disciple, my teacher has been busy with important sect affairs. How could he have the time to teach me alone?

Li Yunjing first looked at Lin Xuan: "Lin Xuan, demonstrate the 'Five Thunder Orthodox Seal' from the 'Divine Firmament Thunder Technique' so that your master can see it."

"Yes!"

Lin Xuan accepted the order, took a few steps back, and looked solemn.

He formed a hand seal, his golden core circulated within his body, and pure lightning magic power surged forth, condensing in front of him into a profound magic seal that flashed with five colors of lightning: blue, yellow, red, white, and black.

As soon as the seal was formed, thunderous power filled the hall, and the faint sounds of wind and thunder could be heard.

Li Yunjing observed carefully and nodded slightly.

Lin Xuan had mastered this technique quite skillfully, his magical power flowed smoothly, the lightning seal was solid, and its power was considerable.

"At the core of the Thunder Seal, there is still a slight stagnation in the transformation of the five elements. We need to pay more attention to the fusion of divine will and magical power, rather than simply pursuing power."

But he still pointed out a few minor details: "Watch me demonstrate..."

As he spoke, Li Yunjing pointed his fingers like a sword and casually made a sweeping motion in the air.

Without any earth-shattering fanfare, a tiny lightning seal, more condensed, with the five elements flowing seamlessly into one, seemingly containing the mysteries of the birth and death of heaven and earth, instantly took shape and then quietly dissipated.

"Thank you for your guidance, Master!"

Lin Xuan watched with rapt attention, as if he had grasped something crucial, and quickly bowed, saying, "Disciple understands!"

Next, Li Yunjing tested Lin Xuan on the application and transformation of some thunder magic abilities, as well as his rudimentary understanding of the laws of thunder. Lin Xuan answered most of the questions fluently, and when he made a few mistakes, Li Yunjing pointed them out incisively and provided guidance.

After examining Lin Xuan, Li Yunjing turned his gaze to Yan Yang.

"Yan Yang, I observe that your mastery of array formations has reached a bottleneck. Use this hall as a base to set up the strongest trapping array you currently possess, and let me see it."

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Yan Yang's eyes flashed with a mixture of excitement and nervousness.

He took a deep breath, took out several array flags that had been prepared beforehand, and in a flash, threw the array flags out in specific directions. At the same time, he quickly waved his hands, casting array runes.

Amidst the intertwining of spiritual light, a "Fire Illusion Mist Array" was quickly set up, enveloping half of the main hall in a hazy mist with hints of rising flames.

(End of this chapter)