I forge immortality with spiritual treasures.

Chapter 77 Registering in Tiandu
"Senior Brother Wei."

After passing Chiming Mountain, Ying Chan came to his senses and asked, "You said earlier that there are deities enshrined in Chiming Mountain. Does this mean that we cultivators also need to believe in gods?"

"That's wrong."

Wei Yun said, "We cultivators respect and honor the gods, but we do not believe in them."

"Even if you truly cultivate the Crimson Bright Taiyao Innate Divine Light in the future, you only need to respect Him, not believe in Him or depend on Him."

"I see."

"Then I wonder, what is the relationship between the Crimson Bright Primordial Divine Light and this Divine Venerable?"

"Is this it?"

After chatting for so long, Wei Yun had already realized that Ying Chan was determined to take Chiming Mountain.

He couldn't help but smile, but said, "You'll find out in time."

"Alright." After saying that, he pointed ahead again: "We'll be at the Ministry of State Affairs soon."

Upon hearing this, Ying Chan turned around and suddenly felt the clouds and mist disappear, revealing a towering mountain before him.

How majestic is this colossal mountain? Rising abruptly from the ground and reaching the sky, it is probably over ten thousand feet high. Palaces and temples are embedded on it, like jade palaces in the heavens. One can look around but not take in all its features.

Many plank roads have been built on the mountainside of Juyue, running horizontally and vertically, reaching into the clouds. Many Taoist priests walk along the plank roads, while others ride the clouds directly to fly between various temples and monasteries, creating a lively scene.

"Wow……"

Cai Que'er, nestled in Ying Chan's arms, stared in disbelief and couldn't help but ask, "Taoist, is this really a mountain, or a celestial constellation?"

"Hmm?" Cai Que'er had been silent the whole way, but suddenly spoke up, and Wei Yun couldn't help but take a few more glances at her.

Upon seeing this, Ying Chan quickly cupped his hands and said, "Senior brother, please forgive my rudeness. This is my friend, who can also be considered a spirit beast."

Wei Yun wasn't too surprised, and simply nodded: "We can register together later."

As he spoke, the clouds descended upon the giant mountain.

At this moment, Wei Yuncai said, "This is Tiandu Mountain, which can be considered a major hub in the sect. The Duwu Academy, Danxia Academy, Tianxiang Hall, Shengong Pavilion, Cangming Cave Heaven, and so on are all located in Tiandu Mountain."

Ying Chan nodded.

As Wei Yun had previously mentioned, there are many differences between the Immortal Abode and the Daoist Academy. For example, Danxia Mountain, although it is the place where the sect inherits the Daoist alchemy, does not sell pills. Instead, it has a separate academy in Tiandu Mountain.

Of course, if one were to cultivate good relations with fellow disciples of Danxia Mountain and privately request or gift them elixirs, that would be a different matter entirely.

In addition to these, the academies and halls each have their own uses, especially the Cangming Grotto, which serves as the library of the sect, and Ying Chan has long had high expectations for it.

However, for now, we must go to the State Council first.

The Imperial Household Department in the Immortal Palace has a wider jurisdiction, and it is divided into many departments, all built in one place, resembling a palace complex.

Those who should be admitted must be registered in the register; this is the responsibility of the Daoist Registration Office.

Wei Yun descended from the clouds and easily found the hall where the Daoist Register Office was located. He led Ying Chan inside and found a young Daoist.

"Brother Wu, this is Ying Chan, Junior Brother Ying, who has just joined the sect today."

"Hmm?" Wu Daoren, who was lying behind a long table, looked up when he heard this, took a few close looks at Ying Chan, and said, "You've finally arrived."

"The academy sent a message last night about my junior brother breaking through to the Profound Light realm, but we only saw him today."

Ying Chan felt somewhat embarrassed, so he cupped his hands and said, "I had some miscellaneous matters to attend to and spent the last night in the courtyard, so I was a little slow. I didn't expect to make my senior brother wait in vain."

"It's alright." Wu Daoren shook his head. "I have other things to do, so how can it be considered idly waiting?"

"I just admire my junior brother; he's a rare find, with such patience."

Ying Chan's thoughts shifted, and he immediately understood.

It's likely that any disciple of the Daoist Academy who achieves the Profound Light realm and is able to join our sect would be eager to do so. In truth, he was also very much looking forward to it, but he was able to restrain himself.

"Alright," said Taoist Wu. "Just give me the Taoist academy's credentials."

Ying Chan had already prepared the wooden talisman and handed it over upon hearing this.

At this moment, Wei Yun said again, "Junior Brother Ying has a spirit beast friend. Brother Wu, why don't you register him as well?"

When Cai Que'er arrived at the Capital Affairs Office, she saw people coming and going and had already shrunk away. But upon hearing this, her round eyes immediately lit up.

"Oh, it's just a sparrow?" Wu Daoren glanced at the colorful sparrow and stroked his chin. "It doesn't look like a spirit bird with cultivation."

"I……"

Just as Cai Que'er was about to retort, Ying Chan quickly pressed it down and said, "Senior brother, you are wise. It is indeed a rare species, naturally intelligent and able to understand a hundred words, but it does not yet have much cultivation."

"Is that so?" After a moment's thought, Wu Daoren said, "This matter is easy, but once you are registered as a spirit beast, you will have to abide by the rules of the sect."

"It's natural."

Master Wu nodded: "In that case, I will register you. However, there are some places in the Immortal Abode that are off-limits to unauthorized entry. Junior Brother, you must remind it again..."

"I'll explain these things to you later."

As Master Wu flipped through the booklets on the table, he asked, "Also, have you decided how to choose a place for your Taoist practice, junior brother?"

Ying Chan only learned from Wei Yun's few words that all disciples in the sect could choose a place to practice, but he did not know the details.

Therefore, he simply cupped his hands and said, "Please teach me, senior brother."

Wu Daoren said irritably, "Wei Yun, what kind of guidance did you provide? You couldn't even explain this simple matter clearly?"

Wei Yun laughed and did not argue, but said, "It's alright, Brother Wu, please register Junior Brother Ying first. I will take care of choosing a place to practice."

Wu Daoren nodded, but then, from who knows where, took out a scroll and tossed it out.

Wei Yun quickly reached out and took the scroll, then unfolded it on the long table. A vast painting appeared in its entirety, and then a spiritual light flashed, and the green mountains and clear waters seemed to stand up, with flowing springs and waterfalls clearly visible, and white mist swirling around, like smoke and clouds.

"Junior brother, please watch."

Wei Yun pointed to the landscape in the painting: "These sacred sites that radiate spiritual light are the ones we can choose from."

Upon closer inspection, Ying Chan indeed saw specks of spiritual light hidden in various mountain areas, including caves, courtyards, and even magnificent pavilions.

He thought for a moment, then asked, "May I ask, senior brother, what are the differences between these temples?"

"It all comes down to how quick one's mind works and how good or bad the environment is."

Wei Yun said, "What kind of cultivation method do you practice? If you practice wood magic, then choose a training ground in the forest. If you practice water magic, then these places, located by the lake, would be quite good..."

Ying Chan pondered and said, "I cultivate the 'One Yuan Qi Refining Scripture,' so I am not bound by spiritual attributes."

"The One Yuan Qi Refining Scripture?"

Wei Yun was quite surprised to hear this.

"Not bad." Ying Chan nodded. "I just wonder if there will be any impact if we switch cultivation techniques in the future?"

“That’s alright,” Wei Yun said. “If it’s for the reason of changing cultivation techniques, the sect allows changing the training ground.”

"I see."

Ying Chan breathed a sigh of relief, "Then my options have become much wider."

“Not bad.” Wei Yun pondered, “These dojos were all built by the Divine Crafts Pavilion, and they are very pleasant to live in.”

"Since Junior Brother is not bound by the constraints of his zodiac sign, in my opinion, he should choose a suitable environment."

(End of this chapter)