This is also the first step for many prodigies of the grand world, one of the reasons they are stuck at the limits of their lifespan, and a reflection of their outrageous combat power when they reach the Unity phase.
It can be said...
Entering Unity is as deep as the sea, from then on, feasting on the Immortal Platform.
Knocking on the path outside the Azure Gate, stepping onto the road of longevity.
This is also the helpless sigh of ordinary Unity cultivators towards these prodigies of the grand world, carrying a sense of self-mockery and melancholy.
The Great Ascension phase is not something one can break through just by wanting to; most Unity cultivators stop at this point.
Little Chi took a deep breath, recalling Brother Xun's terrifying death energy demon shadow and Sister Crane's Tree Realm's Might on the Boundary Battlefield, both were manifestations.
Only Brother Bull had never revealed his strength, as Brother Xun always shielded him.
However, given the circumstances, Little Chi had to believe a fact: Brother Bull's true combat power might be even stronger than Brother Xun's, and he certainly couldn't be without a manifestation.
Now, in this family, he was the only one who hadn't condensed a manifestation during the Divine Transformation phase. He couldn't be the one holding them back; without a manifestation, he couldn't enter Void Refinement!
Thinking of this, his gaze sharpened, and a fierce aura emanated from his entire body, even his claws extended a few inches. The Flaming Red Ancient Lion was definitely not an ordinary spirit beast!
Roar~~~
Little Chi raised his head and roared to the sky, shaking the entire mountain forest with his echoing roar.
At this moment, a massive force of divine sense surged from within him, like a storm, sweeping up the leaves and stones in the mountain forest.
His figure began to distort and transform, instantly turning into a red light that shot out from the cave entrance.
All his belongings were buried, and there was no need to stay here any longer.
He needed to find another place to build a lair, like a lion with ten dens, the saying "a lion is not deceived" held true; only by living could he become stronger.
Just as Black Bull activated all the formations, the Immaculate Immortal Ridge was completely claimed, and even the outskirts secretly saw the presence of several overseers, deterring all evildoers.
Two of the three great cultivation sanctuaries on Li Chen Island were gone, and the Li Chen Immortal Palace announced it would no longer sell the Immaculate Immortal Ridge, indicating it had been purchased.
Upon hearing this news, many high-level cultivators on Li Chen Island received the message, their eyelids twitching slightly.
Fifty billion mid-grade spirit stones, and someone actually bought it; it seemed quite unwise.
They speculated privately about who had bought the property, knowing it was someone they absolutely couldn't offend.
They didn't even dare to investigate secretly, fearing they might offend some taboo.
Such wild spending suggested it might be a scion of a great clan.
They traveled with a large entourage, and Unity True Lords were willing to protect such people, establishing connections that could broaden their paths.
With such a large property, the Li Chen Immortal Palace naturally wouldn't offend the benefactor, and no information about Chen Xun and his group was leaked, the confidentiality was extremely strict, unless you didn't want to mix in the Immortal Palace.
...
Lingbao Immortal Pavilion, seventh floor.
Here, nestled against the mountains and water, the spiritual qi was abundant, and at this moment, two figures appeared in a pavilion.
One of them was Yun Jin, who bowed his head, cupped his hands, and slightly raised his eyebrows to look forward, his eyes filled with intense respect and... a hint of fear.
In front of him was a middle-aged man, whose aura was quite majestic, his posture upright like a tall mountain, with broad shoulders and a straight waist exuding a steady presence.
His facial features were deep, faintly exuding a sense of maturity and composure, giving off an enigmatic and unfathomable aura.
This middle-aged man was none other than Lu Chuan, the current pavilion master of Lingbao Immortal Pavilion on Li Chen Island, in the mid-Unity phase!
He stood with his back to Yun Jin, dressed simply, yet his attire exuded an extraordinary demeanor, as if every detail on him spoke of his cultivation journey.
"You've done well over the years, the name Yun Jin is enough for this pavilion master to remember."
Lu Chuan's words were steady and powerful, each sentence carrying an undeniable authority, commanding respect.
"Thank you for the pavilion master's guidance over the years!" Yun Jin's words were neither humble nor arrogant, but his breathing seemed somewhat erratic, indicating his inner turmoil.
Lu Chuan's name had long been renowned in the Lingbao Immortal Pavilion, and Yun Jin, coming from humble beginnings, had heard of his exploits when he ventured alone into the Great Desolate with just a sword.
In just fifty years, he returned with blood-stained clothes, bringing back an item casually mentioned by an elder of the Lingbao Immortal Pavilion on the Southern Yu Continent.
Because of this, he soared to great heights, his decisiveness and competence in handling matters far surpassing Yun Jin's own, making him a figure of great admiration.
"But the things you've done..."
Lu Chuan seemed to ponder, pausing before continuing, "might cause some losses to the Lingbao Immortal Pavilion. I understand your concerns, but such matters need not be repeated in the future."
Yun Jin's eyes widened slightly, and he lowered his head further, "Pavilion Master, this junior is at fault."
What he did seemed clever, but it merely escaped the notice of those in power.
Deceiving those in charge was manageable, but the pavilion master was a person with vast influence, hard to deceive.
Especially in the past five hundred years, with such massive transactions, if they hadn't caught attention, that would be suspicious!
Lu Chuan raised his hand slightly, indicating he didn't mind, "This is your own ability, I won't suppress you, and I have high hopes for you."
Yun Jin's eyes focused, his expression somewhat excited, as this was one of his goals, to truly be seen by them, rather than through the hands of those in charge!
"Trash Island, I sent people there a hundred years ago."
"Pavilion Master?!"
"Rest assured, I didn't trouble them, just went to take a look, no need to be nervous."
Lu Chuan's voice remained steady, without any fluctuation, "However, their decomposition power intrigues me, I wonder if it could be used by the Lingbao Immortal Pavilion?"
"Pavilion Master... my relationship with that senior is merely cooperative," Yun Jin's face turned somewhat unsightly, as if this matter had been exposed too early, "I can't make any decisions."
Lu Chuan slowly turned around, his expression solemn and dignified, his facial features distinct.
Especially his nose, straight and proud, lips tightly closed, giving off a stern demeanor, Yun Jin didn't dare meet his gaze.
"But do you know of the Soul-Nourishing Spirit Clan?"
"This junior does not..."
Yun Jin's mind raced, unable to discern the pavilion master's intentions, he cautiously replied, "I only know they are a clan of immortal slaves."
"Yes, their clan has over ten thousand people on Trash Island, and there are some issues."
Lu Chuan nodded, his gaze calm and profound, "Even several pavilion masters have approached me, expressing great interest in Trash Island."
Yun Jin's heart sank as he finally understood, he looked up sharply, his eyes flickering with an inexplicable light.
In just a few hundred years, business worth hundreds of billions of mid-grade spirit stones had finally touched some people's interests, too massive, beyond their tolerance.
He dared not speak, only looking at the person he admired most.
