Cultivation begins in Qingfeng Market.

Master Qingming and her father, Master Feiyu, are nominally master and disciple, but their relationship is actually complicated and subtle.

Master Feiyu is exceptionally talented. He is Master Qingming's last disciple and the chosen successor of the market.

There was no such thing as "filial piety" between the two. All the inheritances of the market, except for the formations, had been given to him many years ago.

It is precisely because of this that Master Feiyu was able to travel extensively year-round with relative peace of mind.

He then went to seek the opportunity for a breakthrough, and even made a name for himself as "Master Feiyu".

Su Qianxue, on the other hand, was mostly raised and taught by Master Qingming from a young age. He was more like a teacher than an elder.

But the deeper reason why Venerable Feiyu is away from home for so long is perhaps something even Venerable Qingming knows perfectly well.

The resources of Qingfeng Market can only support one late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, and are far from sufficient to support the cultivation of two late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Limited resources must be prioritized for the protection of the town and the long-lived Master Qingming.

If Master Feiyu wants to advance further, he can only seek opportunities from the outside world and fight his way through.

The difference in lifespan and the limitation of resources cast a faint, unspoken shadow over the future of this master and apprentice.

With a lifespan of three hundred years, it's hard to say who will be there to see whom off in the end.

The ambitions and schemes of the Liu family appear so laughable in the face of the long lives and complex relationship between the master and disciple, and can only end in vain.

She pulled her wandering thoughts back, and a clear, resolute light returned to her eyes.

What she didn't tell Lin Zhao was that the "Mysterious Dust Valley" she had joined held an extremely high position in the Southern Li Kingdom, and its strength was even slightly superior to the Thousand Radiance Sect.

There are also faint rumors that he has some connection with a real Nascent Soul sect.

This opportunity to become an apprentice was the result of her father, Venerable Feiyu's, years of painstaking efforts and a considerable price.

Her target was a disciple of a Core Formation cultivator within the valley; this was the opportunity she truly desired.

Her goal is to reach the Core Formation stage, but the three major sects of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range will not grant her, an outsider, this opportunity.

Lin Zhao returned to Xu Chuan and the others, appearing normal on the surface, but her heart was not at peace.

Su Qianxue's journey, like his, was also driven by a desire to break free from the constraints of the ordinary and to transcend the limitations of life.

This third-tier spirit boat was currently carrying cultivators from the Cloud and Mist Mountains who were unwilling to settle for mediocrity and harbored great ambitions.

They set sail towards the legendary, vast southern world of cultivation.

He walked to the huge crystal window on one side and watched the boundless sea of ​​clouds rushing backward at an incredible speed.

The mountains and rivers below rapidly shrank and were eventually replaced by vast clouds.

A complex mix of emotions—leaving home and looking forward to the future—slowly rose in my heart.

Lin Zhao's journey of seeking enlightenment within his sect has officially begun.

The Azure Sea Chamber of Commerce's third-tier spirit boat was enveloped in a pale golden spiritual energy shield.

It sped along at a heart-pounding speed, easily tearing through layers of thick, fluffy white clouds.

"boom--!!"

The protective array on the outer layer of the spirit boat collided with a powerful high-altitude ice current, producing a low, muffled sound.

The entire giant ship trembled slightly, and a burst of dazzling spiritual energy erupted outside the window, only to vanish in an instant.

Accompanying them were fifteen second-tier spirit boats, each thirty to forty feet long, shrouded in spiritual light, exuding an oppressive aura comparable to that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

They stand like loyal guards, protecting the colossal ship at the very center, a sight that inspires awe.

To reach the southern cultivation region, one must pass through the depths of the Cloud and Mist Mountains. The Foundation Establishment demonic beasts along the way are one thing, but...

They were afraid of encountering a powerful demon comparable to a Core Formation cultivator, so they insisted on following the Azure Sea Merchant Guild for safety, even if it meant staying an extra month.

Safety is the top priority for business people who are not traveling abroad.

In order to understand the situation in the southern cultivation world, and also to build a good relationship with this Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Azure Sea Chamber of Commerce,

After discussing with Xu Chuan, Lin Zhao set up a simple banquet in an elegant teahouse on the spirit boat and invited Master Lan Jingchi to have a chat.

The banquet was not extravagant, but the spiritual tea and fruits used were all high-quality items brought by Xu Chuan from Tianyun Market.

Lan Jingchi gladly accepted the invitation. He was dressed in a light blue robe, with a gentle and refined demeanor, showing no airs of a Foundation Establishment cultivator. His conversation was like a breath of fresh air.

"Senior Lan, I am bothering you for two reasons. First, I am grateful for your care on the boat. Second, this is my first time traveling far from home, and I know almost nothing about the cultivation world in the south. I hope you can give me some guidance."

Lin Zhao poured tea for Lan Jingchi with a respectful attitude.

After all, regardless of the other party's Foundation Establishment cultivation level, simply establishing a good relationship with the person in charge on this spirit ship, far from their homeland and with an unknown future, is of paramount importance.

Lan Jingchi took the teacup; the rising spiritual energy carried a refreshing fragrance.

He smiled slightly and praised, "Excellent tea. You two are too kind. It is fate that we have met. I am a few years older than you and know a wide range of things."

He put down his teacup and said, "Cultivators in the cultivation world often use 'domains' to divide vast territories."

The area around the Yunxia Mountains and the Dayun Dynasty that you came from can be called the "Yunxia Domain" because it is relatively barren in terms of monsters, resources, and spiritual energy.

The area we are heading to surrounds a majestic immortal city and is known as the Tongming Domain.

His tone was somewhat solemn: "In Tongming Immortal City, there are more than a million cultivators who reside there."

Under the influence of the Immortal City, numerous sects and powerful figures have sprung up in the Tongming Domain. Among them, there are as many as twenty-six sects with Core Formation True Persons in charge!

Among these sects, the "Void Heaven Pavilion" is the most powerful and can be considered the top sect.

And ruling the entire Tongming Domain, standing at the pinnacle, are two Nascent Soul forces—

The lineage of the rulers of the Immortal City itself, the "True Lord of Enlightenment,"

And the mysterious "True Lord of the Void" behind the "Void Heaven Pavilion."

Lin Zhao's mind was shaken. A celestial city with a million cultivators? Twenty-six Core Formation sects? Two Nascent Soul cultivators in charge?

The power of this "Tongming Domain" far exceeded his previous expectations!

He suppressed his shock and asked the question that concerned him most: "Senior Lan, I wonder which of the two Nascent Soul cultivators in the Tongming Domain the sect I wish to join belongs to?"

Lan Jingchi paused slightly as he was about to raise his cup to drink tea, then looked up at Lin Zhao.

His gaze turned somewhat strange: "Young friend Lin... you don't even know which sect or school you should join?"

Lin Zhao was taken aback and looked at Xu Chuan.

Xu Chuan touched his nose, his eyes somewhat unfocused.

Lin Zhao truthfully replied, "I came in a hurry. Master Mingxuan only said that he would give me an opportunity to join the assessment of the sect behind me, but did not specify which sect it was."

The junior thought, "Brother Xu and Venerable Mingxuan wouldn't lie to me..."

Lan Jingchi chuckled and shook his head, looking at Xu Chuan: "Young friend Xu, you're really tight-lipped."

He then looked at Lin Zhao and sighed, "No wonder everyone in Tianyun Street says that Master Mingxuan's actions are..."

"Hmm, quite unique. It's understandable that young friend Xu doesn't know much about the Tongming Domain."