The Immortal Sect Competition finally came to an end.
Based on the results from ascending the Celestial Platform,
Ye Yu ultimately received the Four Symbols Ink Bamboo Robe.
Meanwhile, Zheng Nuanxiu and Zhuo Lanqing respectively obtained the Heavenly Dragon Stone Sword and the Withering Mysterious Ruler.
The three of them swept the top three places.
This left Duan Yangfeng, after all his efforts, empty-handed—not even a single hair gained.
Such a result greatly displeased this Lord of the Tiangle Sect.
He immediately snorted coldly and strode away from Taiyan Dao.
Qian Li Zhenren did not stop him but simply instructed Shan Ting to escort him out.
Afterward, he personally distributed the three Immortal Artifacts into each person’s hands.
Before Ye Yu could further study the Four Symbols Ink Bamboo Robe,
Qian Li Zhenren announced that the Grand Immortal Assembly was officially concluded, expressing hopes for future cooperation opportunities.
With that said,
he swung his large sleeves and, together with Ye Yu, Zheng Nuanxiu, and Zhuo Lanqing, entered the grand hall of Taiyan Dao.
Seeing the unfamiliar and spacious surroundings,
Ye Yu curiously asked softly, “May I ask what this means, Zhenren?”
Qian Li Zhenren clasped his hands behind his back and smiled, saying, “While you fellow Immortal Friends were ascending the Celestial Platform, I asked Shan Ting about your situations.
I found out that you and Immortal Friend Zhuo come from Wuwei Tower, yes?
It should be a newly established Immortal Sect.
I mean no offense.
I just think that since you’ve just been established, your cultivation resources and methods might be somewhat insufficient.
If you need anything, Taiyan Dao can provide whatever you want.
Including top-tier cultivation techniques and Immortal Artifacts.
You only need to ask!”
Hearing this, Zhuo Lanqing was quite surprised.
What’s going on?
Is there really such a good thing in this world?
But from Ye Yu’s perspective, it was different.
Where there is something unusual, there must be some ulterior motive.
Qian Li Zhenren’s intentions could not be so simple as just currying favor.
Moreover, with their current realms,
there was absolutely no way he would try to curry favor with the acting sect master of a hidden Immortal Sect so easily.
So Ye Yu softly said, “Zhenren, if you have something to say, you can just say it openly!”
“All right, Immortal Friend, straightforward words are refreshing.
I won’t hide it any longer!
I think Taiyan Dao needs the three of you to join us.
Of course, to show sincerity, I can even offer you two plans.
First, all of you come to Taiyan Dao to cultivate, becoming true Taiyan Dao Immortals.
Second, if you prefer more freedom, you can continue cultivating within your own Immortal Sect.
As I said before, all cultivation resources will be fully provided by Taiyan Dao.
But you will have to become a branch of our Taiyan Dao.
More precisely, equivalent to the head of a peak within the sect.
As for Immortal Friend Zheng, from what I know, the Zhuxie Immortal Sect has in fact already become ruins.
Instead of guarding it alone, it’s better to seek your own path.”
Zhuo Lanqing and Zheng Nuanxiu couldn’t help but widen their eyes.
What is this?
Absorbing their Immortal Sect?
Zheng Nuanxiu clenched her fists tightly, feeling a trace of resentment.
The Zhuxie Immortal Sect had a long-standing heritage.
Even if it has become ruins, so what?
As long as she, Zheng Nuanxiu, was alive, the Zhuxie Immortal Sect still existed.
So she decisively replied, “I am willing to guard Zhuxie to the death!”
Qian Li Zhenren’s eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment.
He hadn’t expected this true Immortal Realm fairy to be so resolute.
However, it was merely a slight regret.
After all, Qian Li Zhenren’s real target was not her but Ye Yu, who ascended to the ninety-ninth layer.
Honestly, this achievement was truly unprecedented.
So Qian Li Zhenren was convinced that as long as Ye Yu did not perish prematurely,
he would definitely have a place in the Heavenly Realm’s future.
Such talent, if not brought under Taiyan Dao’s banner, would indeed be a waste.
That was why Qian Li Zhenren ended the Immortal Sect Competition so abruptly
and brought them here.
Now that Zheng Nuanxiu had already refused the invitation,
what about you?”
Qian Li Zhenren looked seriously at Ye Yu.
The latter quickly responded.
“Thank you for your kindness, Zhenren, but I have always been free and easygoing, never intending to change sects. If there’s nothing else, we will take our leave.”
Ye Yu was even more decisive than Zheng Nuanxiu.
After saying this, he left without intending to continue the conversation even a single word.
This caused Qian Li Zhenren to furrow his brows slightly.
Originally, he had intended to persuade Ye Yu through Zhuo Lanqing.
But unexpectedly, Zhuo Lanqing stuck closely behind Ye Yu, saying nothing.
Such an action was also a form of refusal, wasn’t it?
At this moment,
Shan Ting had just returned from outside.
Passing by Ye Yu and the others,
he then approached Qian Li Zhenren.
Seeing the acting sect master’s grave expression, he telepathically asked, “Sect Lord, was the negotiation unsuccessful? Should I forcibly keep them here?”
“No need, forcing them to stay won’t hold their hearts.”
Qian Li Zhenren shook his head slightly and decisively withdrew his gaze.
In the Heavenly Realm, geniuses of Immortal cultivators have never been lacking.
If the hearts are not aligned, why force the same path?
If they want to leave, then let them go!
Shan Ting frowned slightly and asked puzzled, “Sect Lord, so you’re really letting them take the Four Symbols Ink Bamboo Robe just like that?”
“What else can be done? Can you even use that robe?”
Qian Li Zhenren’s words left Shan Ting speechless.
That Immortal Robe had been passed down since ancient times,
regarded as a supreme Immortal Artifact.
But it happened to have a restriction that could not be lifted,
so no one had ◆ Nоvеlіgһt ◆ (Only on Nоvеlіgһt) been able to use it all this time.
It was stored away until now.
To give it away, Shan Ting really felt a bit reluctant.
After all, he had studied the restrictions on the Four Symbols Ink Bamboo Robe for over a thousand years.
Alas, it was ultimately given away.
On the other side,
after leaving Taiyan Dao, Ye Yu, Zhuo Lanqing, and Zheng Nuanxiu
parted ways once again.
Using Zheng Nuanxiu’s words, she simply liked to guard the Zhuxie Immortal Sect.
That was her greatest preference, and no one could change that.
Hearing this, Ye Yu couldn’t help but smile.
Then he waved goodbye.
Before leaving, Zheng Nuanxiu did not forget to tell Ye Yu that if he had time, he could come see her.
Ye Yu gladly agreed.
After leaving,
Zhuo Lanqing took the initiative to produce a spirit boat.
Seeing this, Ye Yu was very curious.
Obviously, he had not expected that in the Heavenly Realm, spirit boats also existed.
Zhuo Lanqing explained, “Naturally, the Heavenly Realm also has spirit boats, but because they are slower than flying by qi manipulation and less convenient than flying alone, very few people use them.
Gradually, they have been completely phased out.
Fortunately, I happen to have one.
Since there’s nothing else to do now, I thought I’d take it out and use it.
Besides, we’re not in a hurry to get back to Wuwei Tower.
Using the spirit boat, we can rest for a while on the way.
What do you think?”
The word ‘rest’ was spoken especially seriously.
But Ye Yu did not catch that implied meaning.
He fully approved Zhuo Lanqing’s proposal.
From his perspective, going slower was better.
Taking advantage of being undisturbed on the spirit boat, he could both study the Four Symbols Ink Bamboo Robe and run another dream realm simulation—killing two birds with one stone.
