Chapter 609 - 256: Reinforcements Arrive, Innate Divinity

To visit Li Xuanji, one must journey to the mountaintop.

From the mountaintop downwards, the first is the palace complex of the Imperial Extreme Hall, where dwell the Hall Master and the three deputy hall masters, all in resplendent palatial complexes; of course, some elders with true authority also reside there.

It’s not entirely because of their high status not liking others living above them, hence choosing the mountaintop palatial complex.

Rather, it’s because around this peak, the Array of the Four Seas and Eight Desolates is deployed, the closer to the center of the array, the richer the Spiritual Qi, near the mountaintop, the Spiritual Qi is so dense it seems about to condense into droplets; a single breath clears the mind and enhances cultivation speed, compared to the mountainside or foot, cannot be spoken of in the same vein.

From the mountaintop downwards, the second ring, at the neck of Imperial Peak, is the residence of the Ten Great True Disciples and some idle elders, with naturally less Spiritual Qi compared to the mountaintop.

However, in Ji Hai’s view, truly residing here for years, during cultivation, at least ten times faster than cultivating at the mountainside.

Since Ji Hai has just broken through to absorb Dao Principles, achieving the Dragon Pearl, in other words, he’s just cultivated the Law Dao Alchemy, though achieving the Upper Third Grade Dao Pill, is indeed a True Disciple.

Even in the ranking of Imperial Peak’s Ten Great True Disciples, he wouldn’t rank at the bottom.

Logically, he also qualifies to claim a palace at this mountain neck, equipped with a thousand servants and various generous rewards.

But hasn’t yet gone to the Merit Examination Hall to register and change identity...

Though he is already a True Disciple, he didn’t put on airs, but slowly approached Li Xuanji’s residence at the mountain neck.

Here, instead of a palace complex, it’s more of a tower.

The tower is seven stories high, surrounded by some pavilion buildings, artificial mountains, and waterside pavilions, zigzag corridors...

Ji Hai knew this was where Li Xuanji’s Celestial Secret Tower was located.

Under his tutelage are dozens of Inner Sect Disciples, with Outer Sect Disciples numbering over a thousand, considered a major faction among the True Disciples at Imperial Peak.

Ji Hai followed proper etiquette in visiting, naturally wouldn’t shout loudly.

He seemed unconcerned about the propriety of his True Disciple identity by waiting at the entrance, smiling peacefully while waiting, and when meeting familiar disciples, engaged warmly in conversation.

After sending in the visiting card and gifts, some time passed before a hearty laugh echoed from within the Celestial Secret Tower: "Junior Ji has come, this elder brother failed to welcome you properly, forgive me, forgive me."

The words were polite.

A soft sound from the door, and the middle gate opened wide, revealing Li Xuanji slowly coming forward, followed by dozens of disciples with profound Qi Mechanism, and over a hundred charming maidens waving fans and scattering flowers, leading the way.

Additionally, over a thousand warriors, faintly forming a military array, clad in armor, guarding the surroundings.

Truly a royal demeanor.

"When earlier I saw the harmony of phoenix and luan, blossoming flowers, I knew Junior Ji has achieved the Dragon Pearl, was thinking of visiting to celebrate, but figured you’d be busy with the ascension ceremony these days, so did not come."

"Senior Brother Li flatters, I fortunately broke through, but it’s nothing significant, compared to Senior Brother Li, like firefly compared to the bright moon. Speaking of which, this junior has some doubts in cultivating Imperial Extreme Scripture, and desires guidance, hoping senior’s generous insight will not be withheld."

Ji Hai humbly lowered his stance.

Had he not known this man was from a mundane imperial founding background, with a domineering and bold nature, Li Xuanji almost thought this Junior Ji was practicing the art of flattery and sycophancy, speaking words pleasing to the ear.

"That matter is easily discussed, easily discussed."

Li Xuanji smiled warmly, feeling greatly satisfied inwardly.

Listen to the undertone.

Of course, this Junior Ji didn’t come seeking any guidance.

You must know, Elder Fuyun of Imperial Extreme Hall spent immense effort to get this Daoist Monarch seed from Azure Dragon Hall, intending for him to compete for the chief True Disciple position, and prepare for a significant event.

Such a Dao Seed, if it truly had doubts in cultivation, wouldn’t go to his recently acquired master for advice, instead come to oneself as a competitor for guidance.

That would be a joke.

Therefore, he’s here to concede and submit.

Various matters concerning Bingli Island, Li Xuanji many strategies, aren’t they all for this day.

Seeing the results now, his heart felt greatly comforted.

Even the bad news just received wasn’t much of a concern.

The plans of his Celestial Secret Tower, none failed, yet this time, humiliated by mundane loose cultivators, killed his subordinates, intolerable.

However, his people wanted to enter the realm of Star Luo Thirty-Six Islands, requiring considerable costs, for some minor grievances, such an extensive commotion seems somewhat unjustified.

But with Ji Hai presenting himself now, could be tactically utilized.

In the cultivation path, there’s never a permanent enemy, nor a permanent friend.

Long-standing acquaintances still wield a sword, prominent doors laugh reaching for a cap.

Anyone can be utilized as a friend.

"Come, come, it’s been years since we brothers met, must drink some to celebrate, this one is the sister-in-law? Indeed blessed with elegance and extraordinary innate talent, truly enviable to this elder brother."

"Ziyun greets Senior Brother Li, unworthy of senior’s praise."

Dragon Maiden Ziyun’s demeanor was indifferent, her etiquette though complete, did not show closeness.

Her focus entirely on Ji Hai, waiting long outside Celestial Secret Tower’s gates, naturally upset.

However, she understood one principle, men’s matters, women should not interfere, so she concealed her minor frustrations deep within, without displaying."