Clan Cultivation: Starting from Foundation Establishment on Mount Luoxia

Beyond the realm of sunset clouds, the vast emptiness lies deep and mysterious.

Li Xiaoyao (Shangyuan Zhenren) wore a simple blue robe, his body radiating a restrained glow, and he hovered quietly outside the world barrier.

His aura blended seamlessly with the nascent Sunset Realm behind him, as if he were the gateway and representative of this world.

Opposite them, the enormous flying boat, with its ancient design, smooth lines, and faint silver-white aura, had come to a complete stop.

The ship was hundreds of feet long, with a majestic superstructure. Its hull was engraved with intricate cloud and star patterns, making it the standard cross-dimensional official flying ship of the Qingxiao Immortal Sect.

On the bow deck, the old man holding a whisk and wearing a plain white Taoist robe had already floated out, facing Li Xiaoyao across the distance.

The old man had white hair but a youthful face, ruddy complexion, and gentle, peaceful eyes, without any aggressive air.

However, the profound Daoist aura emanating from his body, accumulated over countless years, and the faint flow of Yin and Yang spiritual light on his whisk, all indicated that his cultivation was profound and far from ordinary.

The two men exchanged glances for a moment, and the old man spoke first with a smile, his voice clear and gentle, without a trace of arrogance: "I am Songhe, Elder of the Hall of Rites of the Qingxiao Immortal Sect."

"By order of the Immortal Sect, I have come to the Realm of Sunset Glow to offer my congratulations and to proclaim the decree to fellow Daoists of Shangyuan and the Li Clan of Immortals."

Li Xiaoyao returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "Li Xiaoyao, the guardian of Luoxia Realm, Daoist name Shangyuan, greets Senior Songhe. Senior, you have come from afar, thank you for your hard work. Please!"

"Fellow Daoist Shangyuan, you're too kind, please!"

Master Songhe smiled slightly and gently waved his whisk.

The two set off almost simultaneously, transforming into two streaks of light, one faintly glowing with rosy light, the other shrouded in pure aura, descending side by side towards the direction of Luoxia Realm and Qixia Peak below.

The enormous flying ship slowly adjusted its angle and did not land on the ground, but hovered thousands of feet above Qixia Peak.

On the plaza in front of Chengxia Hall on Qixia Peak, the family head Li Mutian, having received the message, led all the core family members at home, including Li Changhu, Li Tongya, Li Xiangping, and Li Chijing, as well as Foundation Establishment cultivators representing the An family, Wang family, and other forces, to line up neatly and wait.

When they saw two figures descending from the sky accompanied by the clear radiance of the sunset, and especially when they sensed the undisguised, vast aura of the Purple Palace emanating from Master Songhe, everyone subconsciously held their breath, their expressions becoming even more respectful.

"Junior Li Mutian, leading the Li clan of Luoxia and fellow Daoists from all walks of life, respectfully welcomes the envoy from the Immortal Sect!"

Li Mutian bowed first, and the crowd behind him echoed in unison.

Master Songhe landed, draped his whisk over his arm, offered a gentle touch, and said warmly, "Patriarch Li and fellow Daoists, there's no need for such formalities. I've come here for a joyous occasion."

His gaze fell on Li Xiaoyao, he nodded slightly, then his expression turned solemn, and he took a step forward.

Without him making any move, a scroll of decree, made entirely of a strange material that was neither gold nor jade, with faint purple-gold Dao patterns flowing on its surface, appeared out of thin air in his hands.

The moment the scroll appeared, a grand and solemn aura representing order, law, and supreme authority spread out, causing everyone present, including Li Xiaoyao, to feel a chill.

Master Songhe held up the decree with both hands, his face solemn, and proclaimed in a loud voice: "Li Xiaoyao (Shangyuan), the newly promoted Purple Mansion cultivator and guardian of the Luoxia Realm, the Li Clan of Luoxia, and all the people of this realm, hear my decree—"

As he spoke, the scroll of decree automatically and slowly rose into the air, hovering directly above the square, unfurling itself without wind!

"Buzz—!!!"

It sounded like celestial music from the heavens, or like the voice of the Great Dao descending upon the world!

Visible ripples of purple-gold hue, formed from pure Daoist essence, spread outwards in all directions from the unfolding decree!

Wherever the ripples passed, thousands of auspicious clouds and myriad rays of light appeared in the sky. Countless phantoms of auspicious birds danced gracefully, and golden lotus flowers bloomed on the ground. A refreshing fragrance filled the air!

This is not a magical illusion, but a phenomenon caused by the supreme Daoist charm and fortune contained in the decree of the Immortal Sect resonating with the origin of a newly born minor world!

Li Xiaoyao, Songhe Zhenren, and all the Foundation Establishment and above cultivators below all sensed the vast will originating from the decree, symbolizing the orthodoxy and authority of the Qingxiao Immortal Sect. They all bowed in the direction of the decree to show their respect for the laws of the Immortal Sect.

At the same time, the ancient characters composed of purple-gold Dao patterns on the unfolded decree seemed to come alive, transforming into clear, majestic, and unquestionable Dao sounds that once again resounded throughout the entire Sunset Realm, entering the ears and hearts of every living being:

"By the supreme decree of the Qingxiao Immortal Sect Master:"

"There is a newly established minor world—the Luoxia Realm, guarded by the cultivator Li Xiaoyao, whose Daoist name is Shangyuan. When the realm was in peril, he bravely shouldered the heavy responsibility, achieved the Purple Mansion, and his Daoist heart was firm. He also developed supernatural powers on his own. This is recorded in the 'True Record of Supernatural Powers of Immortal Sects: Void Proof Scroll'."

"The Li clan of Luoxia were meritorious in pioneering and defending the region, maintaining stability and contributing greatly to the advancement of the territory."

"Now, in accordance with the precedents of the 'Celestial Sect Expansion Law' and the 'Civilization Code of All Realms,' the following ruling is made:"

"First, the Luoxia Realm is officially designated as a Class B autonomous territory under the Qingxiao Immortal Sect, named 'Luoxia,' and will forever be the hereditary fiefdom of the Luoxia Li clan."

"The Li family enjoys a high degree of autonomy within the territory, priority in resource extraction, and the right to formulate laws (which must comply with the fundamental laws of the Immortal Sect)."

"Second, the Li family of Luoxia is granted the title of 'Fourth-Rank Pioneer Immortal Clan' and enjoys corresponding offerings and trade preferences within the Immortal Sect."

"Third, the cultivator Li Xiaoyao (Shangyuan) is hereby appointed as the Guardian of the Luoxia Realm, concurrently holding the honorary title of Outer Sect Elder of the Immortal Sect, and enjoying the first-class treatment of Inner Sect Elder."

"I hope that you will understand the will of Heaven above and follow the wishes of the people below, diligently cultivate the Great Dao, protect the territory, guide civilization, live up to the high expectations of the Immortal Sect, and not go against the righteous path of Heaven and Earth."

"May your celestial destiny be eternal, and your blessings everlasting. So be it!"

The majestic Taoist chants slowly dissipated, and the auspicious phenomena in the sky gradually disappeared.

The scroll of the decree rolled up again, transforming into a streak of purple-gold light, and flew down to Li Xiaoyao, who solemnly accepted it with both hands.

It feels warm and smooth to the touch, heavy as a mountain, yet also light as a feather, containing the supreme authority recognized by the immortal sect and a weighty responsibility.

With the handover of the imperial edict, the main part of the ceremony was completed.

Master Songhe's face regained its gentle smile as he said to Li Xiaoyao, "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Shangyuan, and congratulations to the Li Clan of Luoxia!"

"From this point on, the Luoxia Realm is officially recognized as part of the Immortal Sect, and the Li Clan is now a fourth-rank Immortal Clan recognized by the Immortal Sect, with a bright future ahead."

"It is all thanks to the grace of the Immortal Sect, and the hard work of the senior."

Li Xiaoyao handed the decree to his excited elder brother Li Mutian for safekeeping, and once again thanked Master Songhe.

Master Songhe waved his hand, then took out two tokens from his sleeve and handed them to Li Xiaoyao.

The first token is jade-colored, with the cloud pattern emblem of the Qingxiao Immortal Sect embossed on the front, and the ancient Taoist characters "Outer Sect Elder Li Xiaoyao (Shangyuan)" on the back.

The token felt warm to the touch, and seemed to emanate a subtle spiritual light.

"This is your identity token as an outer sect elder of the Immortal Sect."

Master Songhe explained, "With this token, you can enjoy a 10% discount at any official location under the jurisdiction of the Immortal Sect, such as the post station, the Hall of Merit, or the Hall of External Affairs."

"At the same time, the access level for exchanging spiritual items and consulting classic texts will be upgraded accordingly. Under normal circumstances, one can exchange for and consult information on various resources and cultivation techniques of grade four and below without any obstacles."

This is undoubtedly a great convenience and a significant allocation of resources for newly established Purple Mansions and emerging families.

The second token is dark gold in color, made of neither gold nor wood, and feels cool to the touch. The front features a constantly rotating miniature star map, while the back is blank.

"This is a pioneering mission order exclusively for cultivators of the Purple Mansion realm."

Master Songhe's expression turned slightly solemn. "This order is connected to the Immortal Sect's internal mission system and will be updated in real time with various mission information released or certified by the Immortal Sect that is suitable for Purple Mansion cultivators to participate in—including new plane exploration, dangerous area clearing, ruin investigation, high-level material collection, and even some special diplomatic or garrison missions, etc."

He looked at Li Xiaoyao: "Those who enjoy the honorary title of elder and corresponding authority also need to bear certain obligations."

"According to the tradition of the Immortal Sect, outer sect elders are required to complete at least one mission issued in the mission order every fifty years, which is in accordance with their own strength, as a contribution to the Immortal Sect."

"Of course, there will be generous merits and rewards upon completion of the task. Please keep this safe and keep an eye on it from time to time."

Li Xiaoyao took the two tokens and put them into his pocket.

He was prepared for the balance between rights and obligations.

With the business seemingly concluded, Master Songhe exchanged a few more pleasantries with Li Mutian and other core members of the Li family, offering encouragement before taking his leave.

At this moment, Li Xiaoyao carefully considered his words and said, "Senior Songhe, I have another matter I would like to ask you."