Chapter 267: Mountain Village Youth, Returning to His Hometown

The next day.

Inside the Azure Cloud Sect, it was now deserted; most disciples had chosen to go out for training, having already left the sect when it opened yesterday.

Only a small portion of disciples remained in the sect, continuing their cultivation.

All elders, peak masters, and pavilion masters carried on as usual.

At this moment, inside the grand Azure Cloud Immortal Palace.

Feng Qingyang sat in the supreme seat, looking down with an imposing aura.

"Report to the Sect Master: after this period of investigation, the news about the Vast Heaven Immortal Sect has been basically clarified."

"The Vast Heaven Immortal Sect is the second-largest superpower in the Northern Heaven Region, having existed for three eras."

"The sect's foundation is immeasurably deep; its Sect Master is a legendary figure of the Northern Heaven Region, at the peak of True Immortal realm, with numerous True Immortals and countless Heavenly Immortals within the sect."

"Furthermore, our subordinates have discovered that the Vast Heaven Immortal Sect has dispatched many cultivators to various regions to investigate news of our Azure Cloud."

Inside the immortal palace, a black-clad cultivator respectfully clasped his fists and reported.

"Our sect has learned of this; your hidden tower's investigation merits reward, and the sect will grant generous rewards—continue investigating the Vast Heaven Immortal Sect."

"You may withdraw."

Feng Qingyang's solemn voice echoed down from the supreme seat.

Hearing this, the black-clad person below felt moved to tears; his efforts during this period were not in vain!

"The Sect Master values them so highly—no! We must intensify the investigation!"

"We must investigate down to which lady the Vast Heaven Immortal Lord lets attend his bed each day!"

Thereafter, the black-clad figure flickered and vanished within the great hall.

On the supreme seat, Feng Qingyang recalled the recent news in his mind and began to ponder.

The Twelve Great Heavenly Domains are each boundlessly vast; without accurate information, searching for a power is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

He also, thanks to the system, managed to locate the exact position of the Vast Heaven Immortal Sect; for the Vast Heaven Immortal Sect to seek out our Azure Cloud, it would likely take years.

A power that has been passed down for three hundred million years—no wonder it can control so many star fields.

What I need to do now is accumulate strength and, in one fell swoop, break through the lower heavens!

The Twelve Heavenly Domains bow their heads; the domain lords lower their heads.

A mere Vast Heaven Immortal Sect is not enough for him to devote the full strength of our Azure Cloud against it.

He then stopped thinking further; Feng Qingyang moved with a thought and vanished from the supreme seat.

Time flowed on—soon, one and a half months had passed.

Immortal Wave Continent, Departing Fire Immortal Dynasty, Moon-Viewing Immortal City.

A white-haired youth, weary from travel, stared blankly at the gate of the immortal city.

After lingering a moment, he then entered the city together with the crowd.

After over a month of nonstop teleportation transfers and frantic running, I, Li Yin, have finally returned!

Indeed, this white-haired youth is none other than the Azure Cloud Sect's menial disciple, Li Yin.

Upon entering the immortal city, faced with the intimately familiar surroundings, Li Yin momentarily felt as if he had stepped into another world—this was the place where he had lived for many years.

Not long after, Li Yin followed the familiar route and arrived before a majestic manor.

Only to see the manor's plaque inscribed with the two grand characters 'Zhao Manor'.

"You are… Li Yin!"

"The young master's friend has arrived!"

"As soon as he approached, the guards at the manor recognized him, for he had visited many times before."

"Is Brother Zhao at home?"

Li Yin asked.

This time, his route home first passed through Moon-Viewing Immortal City before reaching his hometown.

He intended first to visit this friend of his.

Whether before or after joining the sect, Brother Zhao had helped him greatly.

A guard, seeing the situation, rushed into the gate and shouted, "Li Tianjiao has returned!"

The captain of the guards ahead, smiling, respectfully invited Li Yin inside.

"Li Tianjiao, please."

Li Yin instantly felt overwhelmed by the favor, yet unable to decline, he was respectfully escorted by several guards into the manor.

"What is this? Making such a grand spectacle!"

"This isn't even the half of it; just as he entered the Zhao Manor, he saw a mighty crowd coming toward him from ahead."

"At the lead was precisely the Zhao Family Immortal Lord, and closely following him was his good friend, Zhao Jinzhu."

"Haha, Brother Li, it really is you!"

"You're back—why didn't you tell me beforehand!"

Zhao Jinzhu swung his bulky body forward first: "Brother Zhao, how have you been lately?"

Li Yin also laughed and stepped forward, patting his shoulder.

Zhao Jinzhu laughed again, revealing his white teeth: "Me? I'm just as usual, but Brother Li, after not seeing you for months, you seem like a completely different person."

At that moment, a large group of people behind also stepped forward.

Li Yin immediately clasped his hands and said, "Uncle, why are you making such a huge fuss? I, the junior, feel overwhelmed by the favor—too much trouble for you."

"Haha, no trouble, no trouble."

"Nephew Li, returning in honor, how could I, as uncle, not personally come to welcome you?"

The Zhao Family Immortal Lord is a middle-aged man with a stern countenance, yet each time he speaks, Li Yin feels as if basking in a spring breeze.

Spirit Transformation Peak

Li Yin's nephew was still at Foundation Establishment when he left! In just a few short months he has broken through all the way to Spirit Transformation Peak! No wonder Qinggu's number one great sect, Qingyun Immortal Sect!

The Immortal Sect's methods are heaven-defying!

Zhao family's Immortal Patriarch sensed Li Yin's cultivation soaring, and exclaimed in amazement.

The mighty throng of Zhao family members behind also had varied thoughts.

This is indeed a disciple of the Immortal Sect, truly extraordinary in bearing!

Young master, being acquainted with someone like Li Tianyao, your future is limitless!

……

Not long after, in a grand and luxurious hall of the Zhao family.

Zhao family's Immortal Patriarch, Zhao Jinzhu, and Li Yin took their seats in turn.

"How long do you plan to stay this time, Nephew Li?"

The Immortal Patriarch seated in the chief position spoke first.

"Brother Li, this time you've returned, I must take you to have a good time in the pleasure quarters…"

Zhao Jinzhu beside him had only said half when he saw his father's sharp gaze and dared not continue.

Seeing this, Li Yin smiled slightly and said, "Uncle, since the founding of my Qingyun Sect, it's been over a month, and I've been rushing here all along."

"This time I plan to stay a few days in my hometown before returning to the sect."

Hearing that, the Immortal Patriarch in the chief seat furrowed his brows, "Time is so tight?"

"Then Uncle, I won't further delay your time; let's eat first, and after you finish, I'll have someone send you home."

Afterward, the hall fell silent as everyone raised their cups and savored the delicious dishes.

"Nephew Li, I have a request."

A moment later, the Immortal Patriarch in the chief seat hesitated, then spoke again.

Upon hearing this, Li Yin set down his immortal chopsticks and said, "Uncle, speak freely; anything I can do, I will certainly not shirk."

"Does your Qingyun Immortal Sect still accept disciples? I wish for my son Zhu to also join Qingyun."

"However, nephew, rest assured; the examination will proceed as usual, and if Zhu fails, that will be his own problem."

(Big shots, I'm trying to speed up the pace, not dragging, could you give a five-star rating, thanks)