Junior sister, I really need to control you.

Yunmeng Chamber of Commerce, in Tantai Jing's palace.

Li Yinsheng and Baohua sat opposite Tantai Jing, with a maid standing to the side.

The three people sat silently sipping their tea, while the maid kept her eyes downcast and remained completely silent.

A moment of silence fell over the room.

After a long while, Tantai Jing finally spoke, her voice calm and still, as if nothing had happened.

"If Young Master Li only wants to be a worshipper, I'm afraid he won't be able to participate in the Gathering of the Prodigies of the Four Sacred Islands."

She put down her teacup and said seriously, "After all, not only are the retainers and guests free to come and go, but the most important thing is that a cultivator who has already belonged to a certain faction can still serve as a retainer in another faction."

"In this way, if a certain holy island harbors ill intentions, it could invite the prodigies of other forces to temporarily serve as guest elders and retainers, obtain the rewards, and then divide the spoils among themselves. Wouldn't that be exploiting a loophole?"

"Therefore, in order to avoid this loophole-exploiting incident, the Heavenly Pride Association only allows formal disciples from each faction to participate."

She paused for a moment, then said, "Besides, Young Master Li is an alchemist after all. Even if his aura and cultivation are comparable to the fourth or fifth level of the Human Immortal realm, it would still be difficult for him to obtain aerial fire."

"The Fire in the Sky is one of the three best rewards given by Immortal Emperor Island. Only those who rank in the top ten at the Gathering of Prodigies have a chance to receive it."

Li Yinsheng was somewhat surprised: "Could it be that to get into the top ten at the Heavenly Pride Gathering, one must be under a thousand years old and have a cultivation level above the Seventh Realm Immortal?" Although he knew that the four Holy Islands were powerful, it was still a bit too frightening to say that each of them could produce two or three Seventh Realm Immortals under a thousand years old.

If one can cultivate to the seventh realm or above before the age of a thousand, then reaching the peak of the Human Immortal realm is practically inevitable.

Moreover, they will have a considerable lifespan remaining, allowing them to accumulate resources and attempt to become Earth Immortals.

"If we only consider cultivation level, it's naturally not that exaggerated," Tantai Jing shook her head, "but young master, don't forget that this gathering is called 'Genius,' and those who can shine in it all have extraordinary abilities."

"Especially those who make it into the top ten, although half of them are below the seventh realm in cultivation, their combat power is still superior to that of ordinary people above the seventh realm."

Li Yinsheng nodded in sudden realization.

Just as there can be vast differences between cultivators of the Dharma Aspect, there can also be worlds apart among immortals.

However, along the way, he did not encounter many immortals, and those he did encounter were either from the Ten Thousand Mountains or from second- or third-rate forces in the East Sea.

These immortals, limited by resources and inheritance, cannot create a significant gap between themselves and others of the same level.

It is already extremely astonishing that someone like Master Qingjiao, with his eighth-level cultivation, could slightly surpass the peak of a human immortal, or that Patriarch Mu could easily suppress an ordinary peak human immortal by joining forces with a Peng bird at the peak of a demon immortal.

Li Yinsheng believed that if these two had the same skills he had seen when they were at the sixth level of the Human Immortal Realm, they would definitely be able to surpass ordinary seventh-level immortals.

The direct descendants of the four sacred islands, being exceptionally talented, would naturally possess even greater abilities than these two. Of course, for him, unless a prodigy capable of rivaling an Earth Immortal emerges at the Gathering of Prodigies, there's nothing to worry about.

The real problem is that the Offering cannot participate in the Pride Society; if he wants to participate, he must join Polaris Island.

Li Yinsheng was not entirely opposed to joining a faction.

However, he only had transactions with Polaris Island and no real relationship with it. He had no understanding of its factions, circumstances, or atmosphere, so joining it so easily would be rash.

Fortunately, the Tianjiao Gathering is said to be imminent, but in reality, it's still five years away.

We do have some time, so we can observe Polaris Island a bit before making a decision.

"Fairy Tantai, I have only recently arrived in the East Sea and have not yet established myself, so I dare not easily join any faction."

Li Yinsheng said, "If your island is willing, I hope to temporarily reside there as a guest or retainer."

"As for whether or not to join... may I have a few years to consider this?"

Tantai Jing's silver-gray eyes lit up slightly: "Of course, Polaris Island would be more than happy to welcome Young Master Li."

"Once you return to the island with Tantai, you will understand our sincerity. At that time, the island lord and the Grand Elder will probably come to welcome you in person."

Please visit [website address] to see the latest chapter! Address: dEqixs.oRg "If the Ancestor hadn't been at the crucial juncture of his secluded breakthrough, perhaps he would have personally received me?"

She paused for a moment, then added, "If Young Master Li is willing to join, then you need not worry about the aerial fire at all."

"To be honest, Tantai will also be participating in this year's Gathering of Prodigies, and there is no treasure he is determined to obtain."

"If, young master, you unfortunately suffer a setback at the Gathering of Prodigies..."

The maid standing nearby widened her eyes slightly and quickly transmitted her voice, "Miss, that's not how it's said!"

Tantai Jing paused for a moment, then changed her words, saying, "In short, Young Master, you don't need to worry about the fire in the sky. Tantai will personally fetch it for you."

Li Yinsheng was somewhat surprised: "The Fairy Tantai is not even a thousand years old yet?"

"Hmm, slightly less, but just in time for the Heavenly Pride Tournament to win first place," Tantai Jing said with a slight smile, a hint of arrogance unconsciously showing between her brows.

Once an immortal reaches the seventh realm, breaking through to the next level becomes extremely difficult. Some cultivators may not be able to break through even one realm in one or two thousand years. However, the person in front of me was already at the peak of the Human Immortal realm a thousand years ago.

Furthermore, he also cultivated a supernatural power that was extremely powerful, no less than the Samadhi Fire.

Is this the difference between a powerful force and an ordinary force...?

Compared to Polaris Island, the Taihao Immortal Sect seems like a run-down village in the mountains. Li Yinsheng couldn't help but shake his head inwardly.

Unfortunately, it was of little use to him.

Tantai Jing's promise was based on the premise that he would join Polaris Island.

She was implying that she still wanted to lure him to the island.

Once he joined Polaris Island, he took the aerial fire himself, so why would he need her help?

Just as Li Yinsheng was about to take over the topic, a thought struck him, and his consciousness shifted to a square in front of the Yunmeng Chamber of Commerce.

"Hmm?!" Li Yinsheng frowned and looked at Fairy Baohua. "My maid and junior sister seem to be in trouble."

Bao Hua immediately tensed up: "Fellow Daoist Li, what has happened?"

"Come with me." Li Yinsheng waved his hand, and the Minor Teleportation Technique was activated, enveloping Baohua, and the two figures disappeared.

Tantai Jing was stunned, her eyes widening: "Such profound spatial magic!"

The maid was even more dumbfounded: "Miss, how come it feels even more powerful than our Star Shifting Technique?"

"You're such a chatterbox!" Tantai Jing gently tapped her. "Come on, let's follow them and see if we can get on good terms again!" The two beams of starlight dissipated and disappeared as well.

……

On a plaza paved with white jade.

"Hehehe... It's truly heaven's help that I've encountered a celestial beast here."

A beautiful female immortal who looked to be in her thirties, with a hint of fierceness between her brows, looked at Mu Xiaoyu. Her gaze seemed to penetrate the spirit pet pouch at Mu Xiaoyu's waist and see Tun Tun inside.

"Young man, name your price. I've taken a liking to your spirit fish and won't treat you unfairly," she said with a smile.

Mu Xiaoyu shook her head repeatedly: "Senior, Tun Tun is my natal spirit pet, I won't sell it!"

The female immortal frowned slightly, looked at Sang Ruo beside her, and transmitted her voice.

"Fellow Daoist, as a demon immortal, you dare to act so brazenly within the Yunmeng Merchant Guild. Aren't you a bit too audacious?"

The threat in her words was unmistakable.

"So what? The Yunmeng Chamber of Commerce has a rule that demon immortals are not allowed to enter," Sang Ruo retorted sarcastically.

"How dare you! In my human territory, how dare you, a demon immortal, be so presumptuous? If I so desire, I can kill you right here and now, and no one will stand up for you!" The female immortal's voice was already filled with a chilling intent. The aura of a peak human immortal pressed directly down on Sang Ruo.

Sang Ruo stepped forward, shielding Mu Xiaoyu behind her. With a soft hum, the essence of the sun emanated from her body, and she remained unmoved amidst the oppressive aura.

"Huh?" The female immortal was somewhat surprised and was about to test her again.

The figures of Li Yinsheng and Fairy Baohua appeared out of thin air beside Sang Ruo.

"Master." Sang Ruo smiled with a relaxed expression and bowed.

Li Yinsheng nodded, then looked up at the female immortal: "Who are you, sir, trying to forcibly seize my junior sister's spirit pet?"

When the female immortal looked at Li Yinsheng, a look of amazement flashed in her eyes at first, but it quickly turned into surprise and doubt.

The person before him was at the Dharma Aspect realm, yet his aura was not inferior even among human immortals, and he was even addressed as master by that demon immortal.

Could it be that there's some powerful backing involved?

Just as she was filled with surprise and doubt, two clusters of starlight appeared out of thin air and transformed into two beautiful figures.

The female immortal was taken aback. Her expression, which had been somewhat surprised and suspicious, immediately turned into disgust as she stared at the beautiful woman at the front, who wore a star crown and had silver hair hanging down.

"Who do we have here? It turns out to be the ethereal little princess of Polaris Island, who has finally set foot in the mortal world," the female immortal said, her tone utterly sarcastic. Unexpectedly, Tantai Jing nodded and readily agreed.

"It's a pity that I finally managed to get out of the house, only to run into you, Yu Qing, who spoils the fun."