Treasure Gathering Immortal Furnace

Since all the troubles and troubles he had encountered along the way had been concentrated in the Li Huo Cave, this was a life-or-death test for Lu Fan.

Although the Li Huo Cave is dangerous, it also brings great opportunities. Everyone who manages to come out alive has gained a great deal.

Even the old ghost ghost who only entered the first level managed to obtain an ancient treasure, so one can imagine how well he managed to get into the second and third levels.

However, Lu Fan was also worried about being ganged up on; with his current abilities, it was uncertain whether he could resist...

"Senior brother, Junior Nephew Lu's concerns are not without merit. After all, once you step into the Li Huo Cave, you have no way of knowing what will happen inside."

"If these enemies were to swarm Lu Shizhi, how could he possibly resist alone? He would surely die."

Old Ancestor Jing shook his head.

"That's true, but we can't take back what we've said," said the Heavenly Fire Ancestor, somewhat melancholy. The moment for the Xuan Yang Sword Sect to shine was just around the corner, but because Lu Fan had offended too many enemies, they were finding it difficult to move forward.

After much deliberation, the Heavenly Fire Ancestor sighed and said, "Alas... never mind. If my stubbornness leads to Junior Nephew Lu being in a life-or-death predicament, it would be a great loss to the Xuan Yang Sword Sect. Let it be a disgrace. We won't go to the Li Huo Cave."

Upon hearing this, Elder Jing pondered for a moment and said, "I do have an idea that might be worth a try."

"Hmm? What idea?" Ancestor Tianhuo was taken aback.

"I'm taking generous gifts to the Wangyue Sect to ask Madam Luan for a favor," said Ancestor Jing.

Upon hearing this, Ancestor Tianhuo understood almost instantly and asked, "Junior Brother means to ask Madam Luan's closed-door disciple, Chu Lingxue, for help?"

"That's right. Chu Lingxue is at the peak of the mid-stage of Core Formation. She was personally taught by Madam Luan and possesses many treasures. Her strength is also quite remarkable. If she enters the Li Huo Cave and guides Lu Shizhi, the pressure will be greatly reduced," Ancestor Jing said slowly.

"That's a good idea. I'll find Song Zhiyuan from the Qi Sect and tell him to behave. That way, Junior Nephew Lu will face far fewer dangers," Ancestor Tianhuo nodded.

At this moment, Lu Fan understood what it meant. It was a good idea for him to join forces with the Core Formation cultivators of the Wangyue Sect. As one of the top-ranked sects among the six sects of the Feng Kingdom, the Wangyue Sect had a strong foundation.

"Nephew Lu, what do you think of my arrangements?" Elder Jing asked.

"If the ancestor could help me find a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator as a helper, that would be wonderful," Lu Fan quickly cupped his hands in greeting.

"Then it's decided. I will personally take Junior Nephew Lu to the Wangyue Sect to meet Madam Luan," Elder Jing said as he slowly rose to his feet.

"Alright, once this matter is settled, I can then take Junior Nephew Lu to the Li Huo Cave with peace of mind," Ancestor Tian Huo nodded.

Ancestor Jing looked at Lu Fan and said, "Nephew Lu, there's no time to lose. Come with me to the Wangyue Sect and get acquainted with them first."

"Yes," Lu Fan nodded slightly.

"Let's go!" said Ancestor Jing, and instantly transformed into a streak of light, carrying Lu Fan towards the direction of Wangyue Sect.

...

Half a day later.

Wangyue Sect.

With the speed of the Nascent Soul stage cultivator, Ancestor Jing led Lu Fan to the gate of the Wangyue Sect in just half a day.

The entire Wangyue Sect was built in a mountain stream, nestled against the mountain and beside the water, with waterfalls cascading down, making it a beautiful place. Moreover, the mountains and fields were covered with colorful and exotic flowers and plants.

With a flash of light, Ancestor Jing led Lu Fan toward the Wangyue Sect's mountain gate.

call out...

At this moment, a beautiful figure flew over and hovered in front of the mountain gate, blocking Elder Jing and Lu Fan.

"Fellow Daoists, this is an important place of the Wangyue Sect. You are not allowed to enter without an invitation," the female cultivator hurriedly said.

Elder Jing waved his hand and released a golden token, saying, "I am Jing Chuan, the Supreme Elder of the Xuan Yang Sword Sect. Young friend, please inform Madam Luan that I have important business to discuss with her."

Upon hearing that it was the Supreme Elder of the Xuan Yang Sword Sect, the female cultivator quickly bowed and said, "So it is Senior Jing. I apologize for my rudeness. Please wait a moment."

The female cultivator immediately fled towards the inner sect, but returned a moment later, saying, "Senior, please!"

This efficiency astonished Lu Fan. Indeed, a Nascent Soul cultivator commands respect wherever they go, which only fueled his longing for the Nascent Soul stage...

As soon as the protective formation of the Wangyue Sect opened up, Ancestor Jing led Lu Fan straight to the Wangyue Sect.

Flying over the outer gate of the Wangyue Sect, Lu Fan glanced around and saw that female cultivators made up almost 90% of the sect, and the sect was full of vitality and extremely prosperous.

Led by Elder Jing, Lu Fan finally arrived at a six-story pavilion built in a mountain stream.

As soon as they landed, they saw a beautiful woman dressed in palace attire with a graceful figure sitting behind a traditional Chinese ink painting screen on the rooftop, embroidering something.

"Fellow Daoist Luan, I have brought my junior disciple Lu to visit you without permission. Please forgive us," Elder Jing said, bowing to the beautiful woman behind the screen.

Upon seeing Jing Chuan arrive, Madam Luan put down her needlework and gracefully emerged from behind the screen, saying, "Fellow Daoist Jing, we've known each other for quite some time now, so why all this formality? Please take a seat."

Old Ancestor Jing then led Lu Fan to sit down to the side. A beautiful female cultivator then brought over two cups of spiritual tea and stepped aside.

As Lu Fan gazed at the stunningly beautiful Lady Luan, he recalled their first meeting many years ago in Little Spirit Valley, even though Lady Luan and Shi Fengtian had mocked Ancestor Jing back then.

But judging from today's perspective, it seems that their relationship is still quite good, and it's just friendly banter.

"Fellow Daoist Jing, the Li Huo Cave has only been open for some time now. Why have you come here so suddenly today? Is there something you need?" Madam Luan asked, sitting opposite the two of them.

"Hehe, it's nothing major. I just wanted to introduce my junior disciple Lu to my esteemed disciple Chu Lingxue. I wonder if she's in the sect?" Elder Jing said with a smile.

Upon hearing that Lu Fan was to be introduced to Chu Lingxue, Madam Luan immediately glanced at Lu Fan and said, "This young friend looks familiar. Oh, I remember now, that miscellaneous spiritual root cultivator from Little Spirit Valley?"

At this point, Madam Luan frowned slightly, her pupils flashing blue as if she had released her divine sense to perceive Lu Fan's early Core Formation cultivation. She immediately showed surprise: "You, with a mixed spiritual root, have actually formed your Core?"

"I was fortunate enough to reach the Core Formation stage, it's nothing to mention..." Lu Fan hurriedly stood up and bowed respectfully.

"So, the kid named Lu Fan on that list that Fellow Daoist Jing drafted is you?" Madam Luan looked somewhat surprised.

Although Madam Luan knew that the curse of the Xuan Yang Sword Sect had long been broken and that she had won over a Core Formation cultivator, she never expected that this Core Formation cultivator was the same Foundation Establishment cultivator with mixed spiritual roots she had seen in Little Spirit Valley.

Clearly, Elder Jing had not mentioned to Madam Luan that Lu Fan was the Foundation Establishment cultivator from that day, which is why Madam Luan showed surprise.