Chapter 656: Heh, so it's an old monster of the human race

Based on what they've learned over the years, the Earth-tier has three ranks.

The Celestial Path Track Inspector, the Celestial Path Track Guardian, and the 360 Array Masters of the Celestial Path Track. Above them are the legendary twelve Heaven-tier Array Masters, positions held by Great Ascension stage venerables or even Tribulation Crossing Venerables.

No one knows the true prestige of the twelve Heaven-tier Array Masters of the Celestial Path Track. They are as elusive as dragons, and ordinary cultivators cannot comprehend the full scope of the Celestial Path Track.

Chen Xun and his companions mostly heard about it from the Nine Heavens Immortal Sound Array Disk and some information transmitted from the Yellow-tier jade tokens.

Now, with Que Yan's words, the surrounding cultivators were in an uproar, their respect deepening. To be promoted to an Earth-tier Inspector in just a century, rather than an Earth-tier formation cultivator...

It was clear how highly the upper echelons valued this Ximen Daoist, even allowing him to participate in the core matters of the Celestial Path Track, with Qi Ying the Guardian personally rescuing him.

They couldn't even imagine the profound level of formation mastery this person had achieved.

Especially Cang Xinyun and Shan Zhuo, standing on the other side, looked on with a sigh of relief. It was good they returned safely without any incidents.

Shan Zhuo's gaze was complicated as he looked at the four radiant figures on the formation Dao path, feeling a mix of emotions, ultimately lowering his head a bit more without saying a word.

Que Yan slightly spread his wings, sending the magical artifact robe and identity jade token through the air to Black Bull.

The latter's eyes focused, seeing the formation Dao patterns engraved on it, a technique he also wished to learn.

The formation Dao patterns were similar to the layered formations he had been studying, and he wanted to engrave all his rule power into the Heaven-Binding Earth-Sealing Formation to create a unique Dao pattern!

But with Black Bull's current experience and talent, he couldn't independently create a major branch within the formation Dao, nor engrave patterns that could support Great Ascension stage formations.

Moreover, such grand legacies weren't sold externally, possibly available at some grand auctions of the myriad clans, but they hadn't encountered such opportunities yet.

Black Bull gave a soft moo at the magical artifact before turning to glance at Chen Xun and the others, calling out to Que Yan, "Moo moo~~"

Que Yan's eyes narrowed slightly, looking at Chen Xun and the others, and respectfully said, "Inspector need not worry, the other three are all Earth-tier cultivators and have been incorporated into your formation palace system."

He responded naturally, never underestimating Chen Xun and his companions. This path track was built by them over a century, and the Earth-tier cultivators held equal status, with the authority to mobilize various regional envoys.

Chen Xun finally couldn't hold back, smiling and clasping his hands, "Thank you, thank you all."

Little Crane smiled at the surrounding cultivators, who never looked at her with any strange eyes, unlike the cultivators at the Dao Academy. Many elders were present, all well-versed individuals.

Little Chi was still trembling slightly, never having been gazed upon by so many cultivators from various clans, especially by the great Rosefinch before him... a legendary creature even in the small boundary.

Now standing respectfully before them, he felt like he was about to suffocate, without any sense of joy, even worrying if someone might target them.

Little Chi's eyes were filled with vigilance, his cunning gaze quietly scanning the surroundings, checking if anyone looked at them unfavorably, preparing for any eventuality.

Que Yan glanced at Little Chi, then turned and said, "Ximen Inspector, please step into the formation palace."

"Moo moo~"

"Please!"

As soon as the words fell, dozens of figures moved towards the formation palace, and Que Yan announced to the surroundings, instructing everyone to return to their duties and not linger here.

The surrounding cultivators showed envy in their eyes, but they only chatted briefly before dispersing.

In the world of immortals, it was natural for those with strong abilities and formation mastery to hold such positions. They never felt anything was amiss; if someone were suppressed, they would find it strange instead.

Inside the formation palace.

Black Bull had donned the Earth-tier robe, primarily in a simple black color.

It lacked excessive ornate decorations and luxurious details but exuded a sense of understated majesty and authority, giving an impression of stability and modesty.

The material was made from rare resources equivalent to top-grade spirit stones, and the solemn aura it emitted complemented Black Bull's cultivation and formation mastery, highlighting his status and prestige as an Earth-tier Inspector.

Especially the Celestial Path Track pattern on his chest and the Earth-tier pattern on his back, representing the acknowledgment of a supreme formation power and a significant expansion of his network.

Black Bull sat high on the main seat of the formation palace, exhaling continuously, exuding majesty, though it was due to inner tension...

The vast formation palace had many seats, with various Yellow-tier envoys sitting upright, and a group of elders standing behind them, Shan Zhuo among them, all with respectful eyes. Here, status wasn't determined by cultivation level.

It was based on one's contribution to the Celestial Path Track and position, as not every powerful cultivator was proficient in formations, especially not such grand construction formations, incomparable to mere mountain-protecting formations.

For example, Chen Xun, standing behind Black Bull, with a tall stature, calm demeanor, carrying a large axe, and dressed in white.

Unconsciously, he had crossed his arms, looking like Ximen Black Bull was his brother, urging 'Spirit Manor' to quickly send over spirit stones.

Que Yan stood in the center of the formation palace, a ripple of emotion in his eyes. It seemed the Ximen Inspector couldn't speak human words, which only had one explanation: he wasn't a normal bovine creature...

But a legendary grand world alien spirit, without parents, siblings, or even the possibility of reproduction.

Que Yan gradually concealed that ripple in his eyes, as the species of this new Inspector wasn't important. The myriad clans had long merged, and many alien spirits worked for the Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance.

He spoke softly, "Inspector, I am Que Yan of the Rosefinch Clan, from the Great Desolate, here to inform you of some tasks. Tomorrow, you need to go to the Celestial Hall at the Celestial Path Track's hub to discuss important matters."

"Moo moo~~"

"As an Inspector, you don't need to construct the path track and nodes but rather inspect whether the formations of various path tracks are stable, suppress any loosening Chaotic Path, and ensure the order of construction."

"Moo!"

"Earth-tier Inspector, the cultivation resources issued by the 'Celestial Formation Dao Palace' every century are ten thousand top-grade spirit stones..."

Que Yan took a deep breath and continued, "They can also be exchanged for contributions to obtain rare immortal items, and if great achievements are made, there are rewards, including life-extending items."

"Moo moo!" Black Bull's eyes sparkled, sitting upright, especially after wearing the robe, his demeanor seemed like a different bull.

Except for Little Crane, who was smiling, Chen Xun and Little Chi exchanged a knowing glance, plotting something unknown.

While everyone's attention was on Que Yan and Black Bull, only Cang Xinyun noticed the somewhat carefree and unusually easygoing Chen Xun.

"The aura of a Void Ancient Beast..."

Cang Xinyun's gaze darkened, knowing that his ancestors fed on such beasts, causing a slight tremor in his heart, "This person has slain a Void Ancient Beast, with a breath as thin as a thread, instant kill!"

His pupils contracted slightly, and suddenly, a kind gaze seemed to pierce through space, looking at him with a slight smile, causing him to instinctively avert his gaze.

Cang Xinyun shifted slightly in his seat, recalling the information he received from Shan Zhuo, knowing they had followed this human here, and the latter was clearly the leader.

"Heh, so it's an old monster of the human race." Cang Xinyun chuckled inwardly. The human race was known for being the most enduring and reserved, quite introspective.

If the upper echelons of the Celestial Path Track truly believed they were Unity cultivators, they wouldn't have appointed this Ximen Daoist as the Earth-tier Inspector, as it involved deeper matters.