Mortal: I possess a copy of the Jade Manual of the Sea of ​​Consciousness!

"In the blink of an eye, three years have passed since you came to my place."

I've experienced plenty of separations myself, so I won't get sentimental with you, young man.

Finally, we found someone qualified enough to pass on their mantle.

But you have no interest in this, so I won't force you to stay.

Come back and visit me when you have time, otherwise you might not even know I've died here someday, haha!

Although Old Huang was unkempt in his speech, one could still see the reluctance in his heart.

Wang Xuan was also deeply moved, feeling that Elder Huang was like a mentor to him.

He gave to her from beginning to end, but never gave her anything in return.

"You can rest assured, old man. I will come to see you the day I reach the Core Formation stage. I will never break my promise!"

Old Huang laughed heartily after hearing this: "Excellent, excellent, excellent! I love hearing things like that!"

"It's a promise. You must come and visit me after you reach the Core Formation stage to return those six hundred spirit stones!"

"I'm exhausted. Don't waste time; hurry and attend the Ascension Ceremony."

Wang Xuan, with a serious expression, bowed deeply to Elder Huang and left without looking back.

After Wang Xuan left, only Old Huang remained in the room.

"They're gone... The hidden dragon should have entered the abyss long ago. Now my Pill Pavilion will be quiet again!"

……

Ascension Tower.

Elder Huang did not come to watch Wang Xuan's final battle in Tainan Valley.

Wang Xuan didn't care about this matter and found Han Li waiting for him there.

"Let's go and see how grand this Ascension Ceremony is."

I've heard this event is held every ten years, and like you, this is my first time attending. I'm really curious about it.

Wang Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, observing the cultivators coming and going.

Most of them were hovering around the tenth and eleventh levels of Qi Refining, with only a few occasionally encountering those at the twelfth level.

As for cultivators at the Great Perfection of the 13th level of Qi Refining, the two have not yet encountered one.

The thirteenth level of Qi Refining is also known as Pseudo-Foundation Building.

This is because a cultivator failed to advance to the Foundation Establishment stage after consuming a Foundation Establishment Pill, and relied on the immense medicinal power to elevate themselves to this level.

Not everyone is like Wang Xuan, who relied on the characteristics of his cultivation technique to directly elevate his cultivation level to its current level.

Han Li always lagged behind Wang Xuan by half a step, and everything was done with Wang Xuan in mind.

This was the first time Han Li had ever seen such a large scene.

The small meeting in Tainan a month ago was vastly different from this scene.

After walking for a while, a sharp cry suddenly came from the sky above the market.

It makes one want to scratch their head and feel itchy all over.

A huge, two-headed bird landed on an open space, where several arrogant-looking young men and women stood.

Someone recognized these people and exclaimed in surprise.

"They're disciples of the Yan Family Fortress!"

"It's said that a cultivator with a Heavenly Spiritual Root has emerged from their generation!"

"A cultivator with a Heavenly Spiritual Root, ah! No cultivation bottlenecks before the Nascent Soul stage, truly enviable!"

"The female cultivator standing at the very front must be Yan Ruyan, the disciple with the Heavenly Spiritual Root from Yan Family Fortress. She's incredibly beautiful and adorable!"

"Huh?! Do you even know what you're talking about? This is utter nonsense!"

"What this fellow Daoist said is correct. If someone with ulterior motives were to hear what you said, no one would care even if you died a violent death on the spot."

"Is it... really that serious? I was just being cheeky..."

"hehe……"

Wang Xuan ignored the cultivators' discussion and stared intently at the two-headed strange bird.

"A first-tier high-level demonic beast, a two-headed eagle. It's a pity that its potential is a bit lacking; it can only cultivate to the fourth tier."

Wang Xuan thought to himself that since he was going to join the Spirit Beast Mountain, he must have studied the monster atlas compiled by the Tiannan cultivators.

"This young master looks unfamiliar. With his Qi Refining Perfection cultivation, he is truly a role model for us cultivators. May I ask which family's direct disciple you are, senior brother?"

A clear, melodious laugh, like that of a nightingale, reached Wang Xuan's ears.

Following the sound, Wang Xuan looked at Yan Ruyan, the female cultivator leading the Yan Family Fortress.

This woman is indeed beautiful, with eyes as gentle as water.

Wang Xuan looked at him calmly and said, "Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. My surname is Wang, and my given name is Xuan. I am just a humble rogue cultivator."

Upon hearing that Wang Xuan was actually a rogue cultivator, Yan Ruyan not only did not look down on him, but her expression was one of surprise.

"I never expected that Senior Brother, a rogue cultivator, would advance to the Great Perfection of Qi Refining at such a young age. I admire you."

"I wonder which sect you've chosen for this Ascension Ceremony, Senior Brother?" Yan Ruyan asked curiously.

Although she didn't know what kind of spiritual root the other party had, it was a given fact that the other party's cultivation level was superior to that of a cultivator with a heavenly spiritual root like herself.

They must be exceptionally talented, which is why I'm inclined to befriend them; even just leaving a good impression would be worthwhile.

The world of cultivation is not just about fighting and killing, but also about human relationships and affairs.

What if this small act of kindness, which may bear fruit in the future, sprouts and blossoms?

After their conversation, Wang Xuan also had a good impression of the woman, finding her to be a somewhat cunning person.

"Hehe, my cultivation has reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, and my combat ability is not bad either."

If I could acquire another demonic beast to defend me, my strength would definitely increase greatly.

Yan Ruyan said "Oh," and greeted her with a smile, "Since we've met Senior Brother here, why don't we ascend the Ascension Tower together?"

Wang Xuan glanced at Han Li, only to find that the other party was like a transparent person, oblivious to everything else and focused solely on studying the classics.

With a smile, Wang Xuan nodded and said, "That's perfectly fine, please."

"Using a double-headed eagle as a mount, you must be that young lady with the Heavenly Spirit Root from Yan Family Fortress."

"She was indeed stunningly beautiful. She hadn't cultivated any seductive arts, yet her beauty surpassed even theirs. She truly deserved the title of a water-type celestial spiritual root."

While the two were talking, the Yan family disciples who had accompanied Yan Ruyan to Tainan Valley were filled with bitterness.

Yan Ruyan had long been the dream partner of the male cultivators of the Yan Family Fortress.

But now, a male monk is openly chatting and laughing with the young lady.

The key point is that the opponent's cultivation level is actually as high as the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, so they can't even retaliate if they want to.

The only way to avoid seeing it and getting annoyed is to stand aside like Han Li and become a mere supporting character.

"Hehe, Senior Brother Wang, you really know how to tease your junior sister."

However, this fellow Daoist beside my senior brother seems quite extraordinary; he's already at the tenth level of Qi Refining, only one level below me.

Wang Xuan didn't say much, simply stating, "This is my junior brother. In terms of talent and strength, he is definitely no match for Fellow Daoist Yan."

Seeing that Wang Xuan didn't introduce Han Li in much detail, Yan Ruyan didn't ask any further questions.

"Your address as 'fellow Daoist' is too formal. Just call me 'junior sister' as I usually do."

If you encounter your senior brother in a duel, be careful not to go too far, haha.

Wang Xuan chuckled twice, and then the group walked together toward the top of the Ascension Tower.