Chapter 238: Observing the Ceremony

After Qin Ming met with True Person Nalan Xi, when he returned to his room, everyone's gaze toward him grew even more reverent.

After all, not every cultivator is summoned alone by a Jin Dan True Person.

To be noticed by a Jin Dan True Person means one must possess exceptional qualities.

Seven days after the magic vessel sped onward.

The Shanmen of Lei Yuanzong finally appeared in their sight.

Amid swirling mists, a cultivation sect resembling a celestial palace stood towering between heaven and earth.

Lei Yuanzong's sect seat, named Leiming Mountain, was a vast, unbroken mountain range with rolling peaks and drifting clouds; its main peak pierced the clouds as if ready to rend the sky.

From afar, the endless halls and pavilions were arranged in orderly tiers, with upturned eaves and ornate brackets, shimmering with mysterious, brilliant radiance.

Climbing the winding green stone steps, one could see the sect's main gate, where the three grand characters "Lei Yuanzong" danced across the lintel, radiating a sharp sword intent.

The main gate stood tall and solemn, carved from thousand-year spirit wood, inscribed with ancient, obscure talismanic runes that emitted powerful sealing energy.

Everything here unmistakably proclaimed Lei Yuanzong's status as the dominant power in Wei Kingdom's cultivation world.

Throughout the sect, lanterns and streamers hung everywhere, filling the air with festive joy.

After the magic vessel docked at the jade plaza before the Shanmen, the cultivators invited to the banquet and ceremony disembarked one by one.

Under the guidance of Lei Yuanzong's welcoming cultivators, each checked their invitation and identity before entering the sect.

At the third watch of noon.

Dong! Dong! Dong! After three solemn bell tolls, the Jin Dan ceremony began.

On the plaza before Lei Yuanzong's main hall.

Representatives of major powers gathered; under the gaze of countless eyes, Wei Wuya, wearing a high crown and jade-hued face, slowly walked to the central dais.

A vast spiritual pressure, characteristic of the Jin Dan realm, suddenly descended.

"Congratulations to Elder Wei on achieving Jin Dan!"

The crowd below bowed in unison, their thunderous cheers echoing through the mountains.

Qin Ming gazed intently and saw Wei Wuya's aura was stable, his magic power extraordinarily thick, like a primordial beast standing proudly before all cultivators.

Clearly, Wei Wuya's Core Formation was of exceptional quality, far surpassing ordinary Jin Dan cultivators—this was also Lei Yuanzong's deliberate signal to the outside world.

Next,

The current Sect Master of Lei Yuanzong delivered a speech, primarily to display the sect's strength and bolster the confidence of its disciples.

As today's main figure, Wei Wuya appeared briefly, then left his seat.

After all, a Jin Dan elder must maintain a certain air of mystery.

Then, representatives of various powers took turns presenting their congratulatory gifts to celebrate Lei Yuanzong's new Jin Dan.

Qin Ming was just about to step forward and offer his gift when

He received a message from Wei Wuya: "Brother Qin, please come inside the hall for a word."

Immediately, a gray-robed elder stepped forward to guide Qin Ming and True Person Nalan Xi.

Moments later,

A grand hall stood before Qin Ming, bearing the plaque "Zhenyuan Hall."

The glazed roof tiles shimmered under the sun; when they entered, they found the interior solemn and dignified, housing spirit statues of past patriarchs.

Wei Wuya stood with his hands behind his back, gazing calmly at the spirit statues, lost in thought.

"Your Eminence, the honored guests have arrived."

At that moment,

Wei Wuya turned around, smiling as he greeted the entering cultivators.

Qin Ming glanced around and saw, besides himself and True Person Nalan Xi, another seven or eight cultivators.

But he didn't recognize any of them; after introductions, he learned three were envoys from Liang Kingdom's Xuanxi Valley, the rest were esteemed cultivators within the Wei Kingdom.

The cultivators present also came forward to greet Qin Ming and True Person Nalan Xi.

After some polite exchanges, Wei Wuya invited everyone to sit. Then,

A cultivator stepped forward to present his gift to Wei Wuya.

"This supreme Han Sui is something I stumbled upon; today I present it to Elder Wei, congratulating you on your Jin Dan achievement and further progress on the Immortal Path."

"Ten superior-grade spirit stones, congratulating Elder Wei on Core Formation!"

"..."

One after another, a dazzling array of spirit items were presented, leaving Qin Ming spellbound.

"I too extend my congratulations to Brother Wei on becoming a newly minted Jin Dan, and to Lei Yuanzong's flourishing growth."

A cold, clear voice rang out—it was True Person Nalan Xi.

"This Zi Yang Pill serves as my gift."

Qin Ming watched as True Person Nalan Xi presented the gift to Wei Wuya and inwardly marveled at her generosity.

Most cultivators present didn't know what the "Zi Yang Pill" truly was, but they assumed anything offered by a Jin Dan True Person couldn't be ordinary.

"Master Qin, you've seen much—do you recognize this pill?"

A cultivator beside Qin Ming whispered to him.

"The Zi Yang Pill is a third-rank, low-grade elixir, belonging to the category of pills that consolidate the foundation and nourish the origin for Jin Dan cultivators—extremely rare."

"It's said that in the Southern Wastelands, only Gong Sun Yang, the alchemist of Liang Kingdom, can brew this pill."

Sssss—after Qin Ming's explanation, everyone drew a sharp breath.

No one expected True Person Nalan Xi to be so generous—she had gifted a priceless third-rank elixir.

Wei Wuya's expression brightened greatly; having just broken through to Jin Dan, he was precisely in need of such an elixir.

Next came Qin Ming's turn to present his gift.

He took out a jar of spirit wine and a jade box, handing them to Wei Wuya.

"Congratulations, Elder Wei, on your Jin Dan achievement. This is my humble offering."

Wei Wuya smiled as he accepted Qin Ming's gift. "Brother Qin, you're too kind."

He opened the wine jar, and instantly, the fragrant aroma of the spirit brew filled the entire hall, lingering long after.

Merely smelling it made every cultivator present feel invigorated and alert, their throats working as they swallowed saliva.

"Brother Qin, this spirit wine—is it..."

Even Wei Wuya was stunned; his interest in this wine clearly surpassed that of the third-rank Zi Yang Pill.

"This is the Yù Lín Wine, newly brewed by Qin Mou—unique in the entire Wei Kingdom's cultivation world, hehe!" Qin Ming replied with a grin.

"For Foundation Establishment cultivators, it greatly boosts cultivation base above mid-stage."

"But its flavor is truly unparalleled, hehe! Elder Wei will surely enjoy it."

Upon hearing this, Wei Wuya smiled—a rare, genuine laugh. "You understand me, Brother Qin! Hahaha!"

The cultivators present, witnessing this exchange, regarded Qin Ming with even greater respect.

From their conversation, it was clear Wei Wuya and Qin Ming shared a deep connection.

Qin Ming's other jade box contained two premium Dragon Blood Divine Fruits, which also drew astonished murmurs from those present.

Such second-rank supreme spirit fruits were rare beyond measure in the cultivation world.

After the gift-giving ended,

Wei Wuya, seeing the principal representatives of major powers present—including the envoys from Liang Kingdom's Xuanxi Valley—proposed a joint strategy to confront the beast tide threatening the Wei Kingdom's cultivation world.

After the discussion concluded,

Wei Wuya personally retained Qin Ming for a private exchange.

(End of Chapter)