Longevity: Starting as a Sect Servant

Chapter 718: Chapter 333: Old Acquaintance from the Dao Sect (2)

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Following the golden path inward, the scene before their eyes gradually became clear.

This is truly a treasure land of the Immortals!

A stretch of rolling mountains and rivers, shrouded in immortal mist, with a rich aura of the Immortal Dao permeating the air, rows of snow-white cranes flying leisurely through the sky. Amidst the mountains, many jade palaces are built, from afar exuding an aura of the Great Dao.

Everywhere they stepped, there were endless fragrant grasses and clusters of immortal flowers. In a stream, even spirit fish were leaping, emitting immortal light.

From somewhere in the distance, a grand sound of scriptures arose, as though an expert of the Immortal Dao was preaching, with a sound that inexplicably calmed the heart.

"How is it?"

Xu Yuan looked at Li An’s slightly intoxicated expression, feeling quite proud, and said, "Brother Gu, this is the true land of cultivation, unlike that Purple Cloud Mountain... which is nothing but a devil’s cave and hell!"

Li An couldn’t help but nod and sighed, "Only today do I understand what an Immortal’s treasure land truly is!"

Xu Yuan smiled slightly and walked forward, seeing that numerous golden paths converged into a great road, truly entering the Immortal Realm, where there sat an old man like a stone sculpture, with Dao rhythm swirling around him.

"Elder Ge, the disciple wishes to see the Palace Master."

Xu Yuan bowed.

"There are esteemed guests today, the Palace Master and the three revered mentors are in the Fire Wind Hall receiving visitors."

The old man spoke calmly, his gaze falling on Li An, and asked, "What type of Dao Fruits did you bring?"

Li An bowed and replied, "Four Immortal-Level Dao Fruits and two Profound Immortal-Level Dao Fruits!"

In fact, around the green lantern, it wasn’t difficult for him to obtain higher-level Dao Fruits, but now he only needed to enter the ranks of the Immortal Rejuvenators to show sincerity, so these should suffice. Since he wasn’t using them for himself, why bring out better ones?

Later, when there are greater benefits, he could get more to exchange with the Immortal Rejuvenators, which would be more appropriate.

The old man nodded, "Although not rare, they are not bad either. Now that esteemed guests have arrived, these Dao Fruits might add a few potential disciples to the palace. They could be useful; you may enter."

Xu Yuan was slightly excited and said, "Thank you, Elder Ge!"

He then led Li An away, heading towards the highest peak, whispering to Li An, "Brother Gu, this is excellent. The Dao Fruits of the Immortal Dao you brought arrived at the perfect time. If the Palace Master and the revered mentors are pleased, they will surely cleanse your body and bestow life-renewing treasures upon you!"

Xu Yuan had already introduced Li An to the powerful forces of the Immortal Rejuvenators, of which the Fire Phoenix Nest was just one branch. The Fire Wind Hall was led by Palace Master Lian Yan Zhenren, who was a Golden Immortal!

Under Lian Yan Zhenren, there were three Celestial Immortal-Level revered mentors responsible for teaching and guiding the cultivation of the Immortal Rejuvenators. These four revered mentors were originally sect leaders and clan leaders of three small factions, one of which was the Xu family.

Along the way, Xu Yuan and Li An encountered many cultivators. They seemed to recognize Xu Yuan, nodding to him in greeting.

Li An observed carefully; the cultivation levels of these cultivators were not very high. He also assessed that the overall strength of the Fire Phoenix Nest was somewhat lower than that of Purple Cloud Mountain.

This explains why they have to hide in the shadows.

The Fire Wind Hall is the main hall of the Fire Wind Palace, where the aura of the Immortal Dao converged like fire. Just entering this place made Li An feel his Life Seed becoming much more active.

Although it couldn’t compare to the place of the green lantern, where the direct absorption of Immortal Dao Dao Fruits ignited years of power explosively, it was still rare.

"Disciple Xu Yuan seeks an audience to report important matters—"

Outside the hall, Xu Yuan bowed, and soon, a middle-aged cultivator in green robes came out and said, "The Palace Master permits you to enter."

Xu Yuan and Li An stepped forward, climbing the ninety-nine steps at the entrance of Fire Wind Palace. Each step made Li An feel a different sense of wonder. After completing the steps, they entered the grand and magnificent main hall, where an inextinguishable light was burning, making one feel warm but not hot, accelerating the operation of one’s cultivation.

In the hall, a vividly lifelike statue of a soaring Fire Phoenix was enshrined. The statue was so lifelike, with its wings strong and every feather exuding Dao rhythm, that Li An was quite surprised. Just this statue seemed no less than a Golden Immortal treasure.

In front of the divine idol, an offering of a golden fire egg the size of a human head was placed. The fire egg rested steadily, yet gave the illusion of an unapproachable sacred presence, as if it were inviolable and not to be approached.

In the hall, many people sat cross-legged on the floor. An elder wearing a golden robe, with an immortal demeanor and kindly face, sat before the statue, preaching to the crowd.

Among the three rows of listeners, the first row consisted of three elders and a young girl with a graceful and elegant back. The back two rows were filled with young people like Xu Yuan, many of whom were of the Tribulation Crossing Stage.

It was the end of the sermon, and Lian Yan Zhenren finally concluded, then slightly turned his head to look at Xu Yuan and Li An, saying, "Xu Yuan has returned. I heard that you gained a lot on this trip? Tell us, conveniently, we also want to know how the situation of Purple Cloud Mountain is these days."

In fact, those present today were either higher-ups within Fire Wind Palace or disciples with great talent and potential. Xu Yuan did not have the qualifications to attend. Matters concerning new members wouldn’t usually warrant Lian Yan Zhenren’s personal inquiry. However, Fire Phoenix Nest had sent spies to Purple Cloud Mountain many times, but because the spies’ cultivation was generally unable to surpass the Immortal Level, they mostly remained at the bottom ranks within Purple Cloud Mountain, yielding little harvest.

This time, Xu Yuan returned with Dao Fruits from the divine descent site, which was extremely rare. It could also provide insight into the reality of the divine descent site, making it extremely important intelligence for Fire Phoenix Nest.