Cultivating immortality relies on spatial abilities; defying fate to become the protagonist.

Chapter 265

Venerable Danhua, Venerable Miaoyin, and Elder Fan readily accepted Mo Yu's suggestion, as their cultivation levels were still too low to stay by their disciples' side and hinder their progress.

They understood the principle of fulfilling their duties in their positions. As they spoke, the group arrived at the rented house in a grand procession. Gu Shihan asked, "Siqi, we plan to let Master and the others stay in Ziyu City. What is your decision?"

"Shi Han, I asked around, and everyone said that since we are all cultivators who ascended from the Spirit Realm, we can look out for each other," Duan Siqi said with a smile.

“That would be excellent. Shi Han, Si Qi, and Nangong are currently penniless. Shouldn’t the nine of us provide them with some basic resources to help them through this difficult time?” Gu Jiahui suggested.

“Okay, I plan to have Master, Uncle-Master and Elder Fan live together, and the others can also live in groups, so that they can look out for each other,” Gu Shihan said.

"Very good, it's decided then!" Duan Siqi went down to communicate with the other cultivators.

In the end, everyone unanimously decided to rent a medium-sized courtyard house. It was said to be a medium-sized courtyard house, with five smaller courtyards in each courtyard, so the privacy was quite good. The only thing they had in common was the garden, which was shared by all five smaller courtyards.

Gu Shihan rented four adjacent courtyards and led his people to the courtyards. On the other side, Gu Jiahui and his group also sorted out eighteen storage rings.

Inside were three bottles of each type of basic elixir, one hundred of each type of low-level talisman, defensive magic treasures including two sets of magic robes, one set each of attack, defense, illusion array, and concealment array plates, and of course, a low-level time array for each of them.

Each person receives 50,000 Immortal Spirit Stones, along with other miscellaneous items such as jade slips containing common knowledge about the Immortal Realm, jade slips containing basic cultivation techniques, and jade slips containing the four arts of alchemy, talisman, weaponry, array formation, and cultivation.

It can be said that the most basic and commonly used items have been configured. All these items are spoils collected by everyone along the way, and now they can finally be put to use.

As for the private gifts from each person, that's a matter of personal relationships. For example, Gu Shihan, Mo Yu, and Shi Qinghan all privately prepared some other things for Venerable Fan Hua, Venerable Miaoyin, and Elder Fan.

These items are definitely of much higher quality. For example, Gu Shihan gave each person a small bottle of the Elixir of Life, which contained as many as a thousand drops.

The time array is also more advanced; the outside time is ten days within the array. However, she lacks the materials to refine this array plate, and she only has four extra sets on hand.

She possessed a million Immortal Spirit Stones, but she only provided the Divine Sense Cultivation Technique and some basic spell jade slips.

Then there are the inheritances of array formations, alchemy, talismans, and weapon crafting that she obtained. These things depend on talent, and how well one can cultivate them is beyond her control.

After everyone had settled in, Gu Shihan, concerned that the spiritual roots of the demonic energy had not yet been completely eradicated, gave each person thirty drops of the Elixir of Life.

"Shihan, we've finally settled everything. Can we finally leave in peace now?" Duan Siqi asked Gu Shihan as she brushed off imaginary dust from her clothes.

Gu Shihan nodded slightly in agreement. Then, he stepped forward to Venerable Danhua, took out a fine wooden plaque, and handed it to Venerable Danhua.

He smiled and said, "Master, this place is currently only considered the mortal realm of the First Heaven. But don't worry, if you successfully ascend to immortality in the future, you can go to the Immortal Realm of the First Heaven. There, I have a residence; this wooden plaque is the land deed for that courtyard. You can move in directly there." Hearing this, Venerable Danhua was taken aback at first, then couldn't help but burst into laughter, jokingly saying, "Oh dear, I never thought that I would one day be 'kept' by my own disciple! Hahaha!"

Old Fan stepped forward, beaming, and said to Gu Shihan and Qingluo, Moyu, and Mochen beside him, "That's wonderful! This old man has really benefited today! Thank you, Qingluo, Moyu, and Mochen. You are all outstanding young men. Please accept my bow!" With that, Old Fan was about to bow deeply.

Seeing this, Gu Shihan, Mo Yu, and Shi Qinghan rushed forward to stop them, repeatedly shouting, "Absolutely not! Absolutely not!"

Venerable Danhua smiled and said gently, "Sifan, please don't be so polite. You keep thanking me. You should know that these are all outstanding disciples who came from our Wuhua Sect. Back when they were still weak, our Wuhua Sect was their solid support; now that they have grown strong, they have naturally become our powerful backing!"

“Danhua is right, we are indeed fortunate to have such a disciple, very good!” Venerable Miaoyin said with a smile.

Just then, a dazzling light suddenly streaked across the previously calm sky, tearing through the void and rapidly coalescing into the shape of a giant teleportation portal.

This sudden turn of events instantly alerted everyone present, who gripped their weapons tightly and stared intently at the mysterious light.

From the crowd, Gu Shihan suddenly stood up, her brows furrowed, her expression grave as she stared at the strange light, muttering to herself, "What is that? Is another unknown danger about to descend?"

Although Gu Shihan's voice was not loud, it carried a hint of worry that was hard to hide.

Just as everyone was on edge, as if facing a formidable enemy, a foot suddenly stepped out of the portal. Immediately afterwards, a man dressed in a pure white robe slowly walked out.

The man's robes fluttered, and he exuded a faint aura of immortality, as if he were a celestial being descended to earth, inspiring awe in all who beheld him.

Just one glance is enough to tell that this person possesses extraordinary skills and is no ordinary person.

“Venerable Lingxu!” Gu Shihan, with her sharp eyes, recognized the newcomer first and couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise.

Her face was full of astonishment; she clearly hadn't expected to see this senior here, especially in this way.

Venerable Lingxu nodded slightly, smiled at everyone, and then said slowly, "Young friend, how have you been? Today, I have come here as an envoy from the Upper Realm to inform you of important matters. The war in the Second Heaven is escalating and the situation is critical. We urgently need your assistance."

His words were spoken calmly and slowly, yet they seemed to contain boundless power, bringing everyone peace of mind while also igniting their passion.

Upon hearing these words, Gu Shihan and her companions exchanged glances, each seeing the frankness and eagerness in the other's eyes.

Just moments later, the group made their decision. Despite knowing that the road ahead was full of thorns and difficulties, they nodded without hesitation and replied, "We are willing to go!"

(End of this chapter)