The Rise of the Sect: I am the most persistent person in the world of immortal cultivation

Upon hearing this, the Dragon King smiled and waved his hand.

"Fellow Daoists, you are too kind. I was able to break through smoothly entirely thanks to Brother Ye's guidance. Without his teaching of the 'Way of Breaking Through Defenses' and his reminder to borrow the power of the tides to break through the realm with water, I would have been in trouble."

"I'm afraid I'll be stuck at this bottleneck for a long time."

After saying that, Long Jun raised his hand and took out a bright white jade slip from his storage ring. He condensed a wisp of spiritual power at his fingertips and slowly pushed the jade slip toward Ye Yang.

"Brother Ye, this is my insight when I broke through to the Void Refining Realm. It records how I harmonized the Pure Yang Dragon Fire with the water-based spiritual power of the East China Sea in the Tide, as well as the key point of merging with the void."

"Although it is just a superficial understanding, it is my heartfelt wish, and I hope you will accept it."

Ye Yang looked at the jade slip, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes.

Such insights gained from breaking through to the Void Refinement Realm are considered a treasure in the cultivation world.

Every cultivator's path is unique, and the insights gained during breakthroughs are even more irreplaceable.

Later generations encountered different situations, and if they could retain this insight, it might benefit countless core disciples of the Flying Heaven Sect.

Even sects like the Taixu Dao Sect and the Jiutian Sect, which suppress a region.

They would also regard such insights gained from breaking through to the Void Refinement Realm as the most important secret of their sect and would never easily pass them on to outsiders.

Its value far exceeds that of ordinary spiritual materials and treasures.

"Dragon Lord, this insight is far too precious, and it is the culmination of your cultivation over a thousand years. I am truly unworthy of it."

However, Long Jun insisted on pushing the jade slip in front of Ye Yang, his tone sincere.

“Brother Ye, we have known each other for a long time. You not only guided me in my breakthrough, but also protected the Water Mansion when I was in seclusion. How can a jade slip repay this kindness?”

"Furthermore, before I went into seclusion, I said that if I could break through this time, I would treat Fellow Daoist Ye with the respect due to a disciple. I am also the leader of a force, and I know how difficult it is for Fellow Daoist Ye to be the patriarch of a sect."

"The Flying Heaven Sect is expanding its business more and more, with countless disciples."

"If this insight can help your disciples, then I will have done my part. If you do not accept it, it means you think I am being impolite."

Matsukaze also offered words of advice from the side.

"Dao Ancestor Ye, the Dragon Lord's sincerity is evident, please accept it. If this insight into the Void Refinement Realm were kept in private hands, it would be nothing more than private property."

"But if it were handed over to the Flying Heaven Sect, it could train even more anti-demon powerhouses, which would be making the best use of them!"

Seeing that Long Jun's attitude was firm, Ye Yang no longer hesitated.

He raised his hand and took the jade slip. A warm spiritual energy fluctuation emanated from his fingertips, and he could clearly sense the cultivation insights contained within it.

"Since the Dragon Lord is so kind as to accept, I, Ye, will not be so polite as to refuse."

Seeing that Ye Yang had accepted the jade slip, the Dragon King smiled with satisfaction and poured Ye Yang another cup of Tide Brew.

"Brother Ye, you are mistaken. You and I are like-minded and good friends, so it is only right that we support each other."

"Come, I'll toast you another glass."

The rich aroma of wine lingered in the main hall of the Water Palace.

The jade cup and the glass cup made a crisp sound when they collided.

The group drank a few more cups together, and the conversation ranged from the bottleneck in their cultivation to the recent unusual events in the East Sea, making the atmosphere increasingly harmonious.

Matsukaze put down his wine glass, his fingertips lightly tracing the rim. Suddenly, he changed the subject, a mysterious glint in his eyes.

"Speaking of which, there has been a major event at Donghai Mountain recently, which I was just about to mention to you two fellow Daoists."

Just as Long Jun poured a wisp of spiritual energy into the wine cup, he looked up and smiled upon hearing this.

"Brother Songfeng, you've always been well-informed. Could it be that there's some new activity on Penglai Immortal Mountain?"

"The Dragon Lord truly has discerning eyes."

Song Fengzi clapped his hands and chuckled, then took out a jade pendant with a pale blue luster from his sleeve. Twisted cloud patterns were engraved on the jade pendant.

The characters "鬼市" (ghost market) in seal script can be faintly seen hidden within the patterns.

"In another month, a special Ghost Market Conference will be held deep within Penglai Immortal Mountain. Spirit stones will not be accepted, identities will not be distinguished, and only 'barter' will be conducted." "All those who enter must bring an item that they consider 'valuable,' either to exchange for what they need or to gamble on opportunities."

"Even a lost cultivation technique manual or a rare herb can be sold if someone is willing to trade for it."

Ye Yang paused slightly in his hand holding the wine glass, a sense of curiosity rising in his heart.

He had heard of a secret ghost market in the East Sea, but had never seen it in person. This rule, which only considers "value" and not status, was quite different from ordinary markets.

“What’s even more peculiar is that this ghost market has three rules.”

Song Fengzi touched the jade plaque with his fingertip, and a blue halo flowed, reflecting the rules in mid-air.

"We will not ask about your background, nor will we investigate your cultivation level. We will not pursue any follow-up matters. Even if you exchange an ordinary jade pendant for a treasure that suppresses the meridians, as long as both parties agree, you will not seek revenge afterwards."

"I happen to be one of the initiators of this conference, and I have specially prepared invitations for you two fellow Daoists today."

After saying that, he took out two dark gold invitation cards from his storage bag.

The invitation was embroidered with silver wave patterns along the edges, and there were no words on the cover.

Song Fengzi pushed the invitations to Ye Yang and Long Jun respectively.

"This invitation is made of Penglai Immortal Wood. The holder of the invitation can bypass the illusion array on the outer edge of the Immortal Mountain and directly enter the core area of ​​the Ghost Market."

Looking at the invitation in front of him, the Dragon King pondered for a moment before shaking his head, his tone apologetic.

"Thank you for your kindness, Brother Songfeng, but Brother Sanmeng has just left the Water Mansion and headed to the Demon Realm, and I have just broken through to the Refinement Void Realm."

"The pure Yang dragon fire and tidal spiritual power within my body are not yet fully harmonized. I need to go into seclusion to stabilize my realm, so I'm afraid I won't be able to go."

He brushed his fingertips over the invitation. Although he was slightly curious about the Ghost Market, cultivators valued the stability of their realm far more than external things, so he ultimately chose to decline.

Matsukazeko wasn't surprised and smiled as he took back the invitation from in front of the Dragon Lord.

"It's alright. Cultivation should be done step by step. The most important thing for you is to stabilize your realm, Dragon Lord."

Ye Yang picked up the invitation and gently stroked it. The invitation seemed to be made of wood, and its touch was as cool as touching seawater.

Ye Yang's strength has now reached a bottleneck.

To make another breakthrough in the Void Refinement Realm, one either needs an extraordinary opportunity or can only rely on the accumulation of time over time.

He developed a strong interest in this peculiar rule of "bartering".

"Fellow Daoist Songfeng, I will accept this invitation."

Ye Yang put the invitation into his storage ring, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

“One month from now, I will go with you to Penglai.”

Song Fengzi was overjoyed upon hearing this and quickly filled Ye Yang's wine glass.

"With experienced people accompanying us, this ghost market will definitely be even more interesting!"

"The treasures in that ghost market are hidden, and you have to rely on your eyesight. Last year, a rogue cultivator traded half a tattered copy of the Water Cloud Manual for a Soul-Locking Pearl that could stabilize the soul. Such an opportunity doesn't come around often."

Seeing this, Long Jun smiled and raised his glass to the group.

"In that case, I wish you fellow Daoists all the best in finding what you desire."

"Once I finish my seclusion, I will prepare a small gift to welcome you back."

The banquet has ended.

Ye Yang and Song Fengzi bid farewell to Long Jun.

Song Fengzi took out a palm-sized flying boat, its hull covered with cloud patterns.

With the infusion of spiritual energy from his fingertips, the flying boat instantly grew to a length of about two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters), and pale blue water ripples appeared on both sides of the boat, moving as nimbly as a swimming dragon.

"Senior Ye, this is the 'Wind Chasing Boat,' which can travel at great speed by borrowing the spiritual energy of the clouds. This is your first time visiting Penglai Wonderland."

"This time, I will carry you, senior, on this boat to Penglai. Along the way, you can enjoy the celestial scenery." (End of Chapter)