Clan Cultivation: Starting from Foundation Establishment on Mount Luoxia

Upon hearing this, Li Xiaoyao was slightly disappointed, but he understood.

Each cultivator in the Purple Mansion has gone through countless hardships to reach this point, and time is precious, so everyone has their own plans.

It's not that easy to find suitable teammates who are willing to go into danger together.

"but……"

Xiao Xiting changed the subject.

"You don't need to be discouraged. The Immortal Sect Mission Token itself has the function of recruiting fellow cultivators."

"After accepting a mission, you can leave your brief information, including your Daoist name, cultivation level, areas of expertise, and team requirements, in the mission details to publicly recruit teammates."

"Other fellow cultivators who are interested in this task and meet your requirements will contact you via token."

"However, this method is not always effective, and one must assess the opponent's strength and character."

"In addition," Xiao Xiting added.

"You are now quite well-known within the sect."

"The name Kongzheng Hongxia might attract some fellow Daoists who are equally unconventional or interested in your lineage. This could also be a form of selection."

Li Xiaoyao's eyes lit up; this was indeed a good idea.

While open recruitment may involve encountering unfamiliar people, it also broadens the pool of candidates.

"I understand now, thank you for your guidance, senior!"

Li Xiaoyao was truly grateful.

"Don't thank me yet."

Xiao Xiting's voice carried a hint of laughter.

"Since you've come to me with this question, I can't just give you vague advice."

"Well then, regarding that boundary ruin... Although I have never been there myself, I have traveled in and out of the desolate ruin corridor many times in my younger days, so I have a fairly good understanding of the characteristics of that area."

"I'll give you a few key reminders; remember them well, and they might increase your chances of success."

"Please speak, senior; I am all ears!"

Li Xiaoyao quickly focused his mind.

Xiao Xiting's voice became clearer and slower, and a series of words of experience came through the token seal:

"Firstly, the sense of time and space."

"The flow of time and spatial scale within the Ruins are highly likely to be abnormal, and may even change randomly."

"Be sure to carry a treasure or talisman that can stabilize your mind and anchor your sense of time and space."

"The Immortal Sect's Merit Pavilion sells Time-Fixing Pearls (Tier 3) or Time-Spotting Pendants (Tier 4). Although they are expensive, they are worth the investment."

"Secondly, the adaptability of the law."

"Your [Imperial Cloud Heaven] divine power is derived from the Heavenly Dao of this realm. Under the chaotic laws of the realm's ruins, its power may fluctuate or even be suppressed."

"You need to prepare several basic offensive and defensive techniques that do not rely on specific laws of nature or are highly adaptable."

"Since you have an earth elemental root, you might consider cultivating a certain type of spell to its original, simple form. Don't seek mystery, just stability and versatility."

Thirdly, unknown life forms.

"The mission prompt indicates signs of unknown life. Remember, in a place like the Ruins of the Realm, any life or object can be extremely dangerous, or even a manifestation of distorted laws."

"Do not judge by common sense, do not approach lightly, and prioritize using puppets, spirit pets, or ranged magical spells for investigation."

"If you encounter it, the first priority is to assess its threat level and characteristics, rather than engaging in a direct confrontation."

Fourth, team trust.

"If you find teammates through recruitment, be sure to clearly define the division of labor and formulate a communication and evacuation plan for emergency situations before entering the Boundary Ruins."

"It would be best to exchange tokens containing a trace of your own aura so that you can sense each other and help each other if you get separated or in danger. Communication tokens may become ineffective within the Realm Ruins."

Fifthly, and most importantly.

Xiao Xiting emphasized his words.

"We must have reverence in our hearts and know when to advance and when to retreat."

"Within the realm of ruins, opportunities are often accompanied by great terror."

"If you feel the situation is hopeless, or encounter danger far beyond what you anticipated, immediately abandon the mission; your own safety is your top priority!"

Good deeds can be earned again, contribution points can be accumulated again, but life and the path of enlightenment only come once.

"Don't ruin your bright future because of greed or wishful thinking."

"Your Li family, and even the Luoxia Realm, are all tied to you."

Xiao Xiting's words were clear, logical, and to the point, brimming with the concern and experience of a senior Purple Mansion True Person for the younger generation.

Li Xiaoyao was deeply moved, knowing that the value of these reminders far surpassed that of ordinary treasures.

"I will always remember your wise words, and never forget them!"

Li Xiaoyao responded solemnly.

"Yes, it's good that you understand."

Xiao Xiting's tone softened.

"As for recruiting teammates, in addition to open recruitment, you might as well pay more attention to the list of newly recruited fellow cultivators on the quest token."

"Fellow Daoists who advance at the same time as you or slightly later are often in the stage of accumulating good deeds and broadening their horizons, and may be more willing to try this kind of task."

"That 'Xuan Ge' True Man, judging from his name, seems to possess a fierce and ruthless aura; the 'Shu Yu' True Man, perhaps he is related to water and soil; the 'Bai Chuan' True Man, his demeanor is probably magnanimous..."

"You might as well try to take the initiative to send a message and ask a few questions. Be humble and explain the task and your own situation. Whether it succeeds or not depends on fate."

Li Xiaoyao repeatedly agreed, saying that Xiao Xiting had even thought of this for him, which was extremely thoughtful.

"Alright, that's all the advice I can offer."

Xiao Xiting seemed to be preparing to end the communication.

"Young friend, you must be extremely cautious on your journey to the Boundary Ruins."

"If you have truly made up your mind, please send me another message before you depart."

"In case... in case we encounter any trouble that we can't solve, perhaps I have some emergency channels that we can try. Although it may not be in time, it will always give us more hope."

This is already an extremely heavy promise!

Li Xiaoyao's gratitude deepened: "Senior's kindness is beyond measure! I... know not how to repay it!"

"Haha, no need to thank me."

"Your path is also the future of the Sunset Realm. Since I intervened back then, I naturally hope to see a good outcome."

"Alright, go now, prepare well. I look forward to your safe return, and then I'll hear about your experiences in the Boundary Ruins."

Xiao Xiting laughed heartily.

"Yes! This junior will certainly work hard and live up to your expectations!"

Li Xiaoyao bowed.

The floating cyan talisman trembled slightly, then its light receded, transforming back into an ordinary token that fell back into Li Xiaoyao's hand.

The message has been sent.

The quiet room returned to silence, but Li Xiaoyao's heart was no longer at peace.

He sorted through and integrated the information in his mind.

"Open recruitment, please keep an eye out for new comrades..."

Li Xiaoyao softly repeated Xiting Zhenren's advice, his eyes gleaming.

Without further hesitation, he focused his mind on the "Recruit Fellowships" function of the mission order.

The light screen changed, revealing an editable interface that required recruiters to fill in information about their teammates, as well as a brief description of the mission.

Li Xiaoyao pondered for a moment, a flash of inspiration appearing at his fingertips, and began typing:

"Recruiting like-minded individuals to explore the unnamed boundary ruins at the edge of the Desolate Ruins Corridor."

"Recruiter: Shangyuan Zhenren, newly promoted to the early stage of Zifu, guarding the Luoxia Realm. Cultivation lineage: Hongxia Kongzheng."

"Specialties: Changing light and shadow, Earth element protection, Four Symbols magic".

"We sincerely invite a fellow Daoist in the early stage of the Purple Mansion realm to accompany us. Requirements: steadfast Dao heart and fearlessness in the face of hardship."

"Ideally, one should have some experience in exploring unknown environments, or possess special magical abilities or artifacts for exploration, protection, or spatial positioning."

"The mission is perilous. I wish to find reliable fellow practitioners to assist each other, explore opportunities together, and share risks."

"Before entering the boundary ruins, we can discuss the division of labor and emergency plans in detail."

"Those interested, please contact us via the mission message. Sunset Realm, Shangyuan."