Chapter 341

Seven days later.

Xiaoming Xiao Daze, Changli Island.

Green pines carried rain, emerald bamboos held clouds, and the thickets and lush trees had flourishing branches and leaves.

Green mountains rose abruptly from the flat ground, lush and verdant, tall and majestic, as if measured by a scale.

Several white rivers wound like long snakes among the peaks, and when they poured down the cliffs, they hung as waterfalls, spraying pearls and spilling emeralds, with a sound like rolling thunder that never ceased.

And the water droplets splashed into the clouds and mist, and when illuminated by the sunlight, they revealed all kinds of magnificent rainbow colors, shining brilliantly—truly a sight to behold.

Looking around, besides the magnificent and strange scenery of this island, the spiritual energy was also extremely abundant, rising in wisps from all parts of the island like mist, almost having the momentum to pierce the heavens.

It was truly an excellent place for secluded cultivation and polishing one's skills!

At this moment.

At the main hall on the highest point of Changli Island.

Chen Hang sat upright on a jade chair, flipping through the several gift invitations in his hand, lost in thought.

And on the long table in front of him, the gift invitations were already piled into a thick stack, all appearing to have faint spiritual light.

Looking at this scene, Jiang Daolian, who was sitting below, could not help but laugh and shake her head, saying:

"A Cave-Mystic Alchemist not yet sixty years old, the leader of the Four Courts... You are now a hot figure in the sect, so it is no wonder that all kinds of people want to befriend you and build a relationship with you.

Don't you see that even the sect has generously bestowed this Changli Lingdao upon you?

Since even the sect acts this way, these various people naturally follow suit. Fortunately, I took a step ahead and grabbed onto your thigh while still in the Lower Court.

Looking at it this way, I truly have a sharp eye."

Chen Hang heard the trace of teasing in her voice, placed the gift invitations in his hand casually on the long table, and smiled slightly.

He had now brought Tu Shan Ge, Tu Shan Ningning, and others away from Jin Tingshan and had come to the Xiaoming Xiao Daze to cultivate.

And this Changli Island, with its abundant spiritual energy, was a bestowal from the Yuchen Sect, which had been assigned to his name and had become his place of cultivation and residence in the Xiaoming Xiao Daze.

Although he had heard that the sect had always been extremely generous to the leaders of the Four Courts Grand Competition.

The status of such people in the sect was extraordinary.

If no accidents occurred, as their cultivation base improved in the future, most would naturally become powerful Elders of the Yuchen Nine Halls.

Holding the white banners and yellow axes, the heavenly talismans and jade strategies, they would be high-ranking and prestigious, fighting in battles and governing a region on behalf of Yuchen!

Even the Three Scriptures among the Twenty-Five True Dharmas.

Such people could also learn them without having to go through various difficult tests and screenings.

But upon entering the Upper Sect, to have a spirit island assigned to his name, and a truly great island like Changli at that.

This made Chen Hang feel inevitably surprised and curious when he first heard the news.

He only felt that this move by the sect.

was a bit too generous...

One must know that for people like Wei Daofu and He Lizi, wanting to obtain a place of cultivation of their own in the Xiaoming Xiao Daze required them to slay demons, establish Daoist lineages, and promote education for the sect.

Only after their Daoist merits were sufficient.

could they apply to the Ten Directions Hall of the Yuchen Nine Halls to exchange them for it.

And whether they could exchange for a satisfactory spirit land.

still had to be discussed based on the situation at that time; it could not be determined beforehand.

And even for the leaders of past Grand Competitions, those who could obtain such a spirit land upon entry were also very few and far between, certainly not the norm.

Because of this.

Seeing the sect act in such a way.

During these seven days, many young servants had come one after another with their masters' gift invitations to congratulate Chen Hang on entering the Upper Sect for cultivation, wanting to build a relationship with him first.

Although Chen Hang could now be considered to have some assets and was not exactly penniless.

But the addition of this wealth made the treasury quite full in an instant, truly filled with precious jade and treasures.

However, among those who sent gifts, the one with the most honorable status and the most precious gift.

was still that Elder Huo Mi.

Once this old man made a move.

it was ten whole ships of True Yang Zhengyang Zhengyang Zhen Sha!

Such a grand gesture was truly jaw-dropping, and one could not help but feel awestruck!

Zhengyang Zhengyang Zhen Sha was born in spirit veins, with low production; it was the essence of True One, produced by the fetal roots of heaven and earth, governing the Middle Origin, with the Five Qi generating each other, mixing to become true.

It was a rare type in the world, which could increase a cultivator's elixir power without leaving any side effects—extremely precious!

And since Huo Mi gifted him the cinnabar sand.

and gifted the True Yang Zhengyang Zhengyang Zhen Sha that only those who had achieved the High-Grade Elixir had the ability to absorb.

This also faintly revealed a meaning.

It was clearly that he was optimistic that Chen Hang could become a High-Grade Elixir cultivator in the future, with marvelous achievements.

However, when Huo Mi sent his disciples to Changli Island to deliver these ten ships of True Yang Zhengyang Zhengyang Zhen Sha, he did not visit in broad daylight, but took advantage of the moonlight.

The disciples even specially used the power of high-level talismans to conceal their figures, not wanting others to know.

Because of this.

the meaning behind it was quite thought-provoking...

And at this time.

After chatting casually with Chen Hang for a while and talking about some old matters from the Lower Court.

Jiang Daolian turned her beautiful eyes, suddenly stared at Chen Hang without blinking, her expression slightly solemn, and asked a doubt that had been weighing on her heart.

"I heard that since you entered the Xiaoming Xiao Daze, many Upper Sect Elders have wanted to take you as a disciple, but you have politely declined them all, not accepting a single one.

This has made several Elders quite unhappy, feeling that you are too arrogant and have slighted their dignity. I don't know if this matter..."

"Unhappy?"

Chen Hang smiled upon hearing this and said:

"In these few days, I have indeed politely declined many Elders; as for which ones are secretly unhappy, I do not know."

"Why?"

Jiang Daolian frowned slightly and asked curiously:

"Why are you unwilling to take a master?"

The path of cultivation: Dharma, Companions, Land, Wealth.

This word "Companions" does not only mean Daoist companions, but also teachers, relatives, friends, and old acquaintances.

In the Yuchen Sect, if one wants to walk smoothly on the path of cultivation, taking an Elder as a master is an essential matter.

Not only can one obtain many benefits, but one can also inherit the connections of the teacher.

From then on.

One can be considered to have protection and a foundation in the sect!

If the person wanting to take a disciple was incompetent, that would be one thing.

But Jiang Daolian knew that those Elders who wanted to take Chen Hang as a disciple were all figures with illustrious reputations in the sect.

In other words, if they were mediocre, they would probably admit that they could not teach Chen Hang, let alone have the thought of taking him as a disciple.

Yet, such a good thing.

Chen Hang refused and declined them one by one.

This made Jiang Daolian inevitably curious, not knowing what Chen Hang was thinking.

And regarding Jiang Daolian's current doubt,

Chen Hang only shook his head slightly and did not answer.

Long before returning to Jin Tingshan to participate in the Four Courts Grand Competition, he already knew that a senior of the Yuchen Sect stood behind him.

It was precisely his effort that helped him survive the East Sea tribulation.

And after arriving at Changli Island in the Xiaoming Xiao Daze, before he could even sit still.

That old Daoist who had transformed from Zhou Ji came specially to visit him and spoke a few words to him.

The meaning of his words was nothing more than to remind Chen Hang that he already had a master and should not take another.

And not to leak this matter, nor let others know.

Because of this reason, facing those Yuchen Elders who wanted to take him as a disciple, Chen Hang could only politely decline and could not accept.

And at this time.

Seeing Chen Hang's lips were sealed tight.

Although Jiang Daolian was quite curious about his plans, she knew she could not ask anything from him, so she could only change the subject to other matters.

Until the red sun was about to set and the daylight was fading.

She felt it was not good to stay longer, so she stood up to take her leave.

Chen Hang sent her out of the hall, and the passing servants and strongmen saw his figure and hurriedly stood on both sides, bowing respectfully to him.

"Jiang Shimei, I won't see you off any further."

At this time, seeing a gorgeous flying carriage parked not far away in the clouds, with several female servants guarding it.

Chen Hang slowed his pace and looked at Jiang Daolian.

His eyes were clear and spirited, his bearing was steady, and he bowed and said:

"Chen is not a cold and ungrateful person. When I was in the Lower Court in the early years, I have always kept in mind the help Jiang Shimei gave me. Although I am still of low status and little influence, I can be considered to have a certain identity now.

If Jiang Shimei encounters any difficult matters in the future, just come to Changli Island to find me.

If there is anything I can do to help, Chen will naturally not stand by and watch."

Jiang Daolian, who was behind him, stopped her steps and could not help but be stunned.

Her intention today.

was not for anything else.

It was just that their identities were different now, and she feared that as time passed, their friendship would gradually grow distant.

Then all her previous hard work.

would be in vain...

Although during the time Chen Hang was traveling, Jiang Daolian had also become familiar with Tu Shan Ningning and others and knew many stories.

From his attitude toward these foxes, she had roughly figured out his character and knew that he should not be the kind of person who would turn his back on others.

But Jiang Daolian's biological father had passed away, she had lost her greatest support, and she was secretly at odds with the head of the Jiang clan, so she was naturally uneasy.

And Chen Hang did not know when.

he had actually seen through her little thoughts.

Saying such words solemnly at parting made Jiang Daolian slightly stunned at first, and then she could not help but be silent.

She lifted her eyelids slightly and looked up.

A few steps away, the young man's stature was tall and upright, like a beautiful tree in front of a courtyard, his brows and eyes were as quiet as ink-wash landscape paintings, revealing a refined and exquisite beauty—truly carved by the skillful hands of Heaven.

At this moment, she suddenly remembered the scene when Chen Hang was in the Lower Court and followed the trend, calling her "Senior Jiang Shimei."

Jiang Daolian could not help but smile inwardly, and for some reason, she felt her shoulders lighten, as if a heavy stone that had been pressing on them had been removed.

"I understand, thank you, Xiao Xiao Shixiong Chen."

She bowed and smiled.

"With Qiao Shimei's talent, entering the Yuchen Upper Sect is naturally not a difficult matter."

Chen Hang smiled slightly and bowed:

"Twenty-four years later, I will wait here for your good news."

"Then I will accept Xiao Xiao Shixiong's auspicious words!"

Jiang Daolian blinked and smiled confidently.

And after Jiang Daolian boarded the flying carriage.

In just a few breaths, it broke through the clouds and went far away, and her figure disappeared.

Chen Hang did not turn back to the hall, but paused and looked around.

The place where he was standing was the highest point of Changli Island, called "Jade Pan Peak."

The main hall was built on the top of Jade Pan Peak, rising straight into the clouds.

As if it could connect to the stars, the atmosphere was majestic, grand, and beautiful.

Standing at such a height and overlooking the surroundings, one could see green pines and emerald greens, strange and quiet caves, and the majestic halls, with a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

Combined with the vast waves and white billows outside the island, it had a unique otherworldly aura of an immortal!

It was as if the entire vast world.

could be seen at a glance!

This Changli Island covered a very large area, and the spiritual energy was extremely abundant.

Although the Xiaoming Xiao Daze was one of the fourteen spirit caves of the Xu Du Heaven, it was already the ultimate gathering of spiritual energy for all the universes.

The spiritual energy swallowed and exhaled every moment was almost an astronomical number, inexhaustible!

But the vast spiritual energy in this world's spirit cave would not be evenly distributed to everyone.

It had to be prioritized for the Daoist sites of the three Great Virtuous Ancestors and the Sect Master.

Below them were the Daoist Sons, the Nine Hall Masters, the retired high-level cultivators, the Elders, and the True Disciples.

After that.

it was the turn of ordinary Yuchen disciples like Chen Hang.

But the abundance of spiritual energy on this Changli Island under his control could be compared to a Grade-Ji spirit vein.

Placed in the outside world.

it could also be considered a small blessed land!

Although it could not compare to a blessed land like Jin Tingshan, which had a Grade-Wu spirit vein.

But the spiritual energy of Jin Tingshan did not belong to him alone.

And all the spiritual energy of this Changli Island could be freely controlled by Chen Hang.

As long as he moved the mechanism in the main hall, whether the spiritual energy on the island was collected or released was entirely up to his thought, decided by his will!

"Cultivating the Dao until now, I have finally obtained a true place to stay..."

After pausing for a moment, looking at the magnificent smoke and clouds at the corner of the sky swaying with the wind, like ten thousand tides moving in the water.

After Chen Hang sighed lightly, he turned around, returned to the main hall, immediately waved away the restrictions, and closed his eyes to enter meditation.

But this time.

it was only a few hours.

When the moon set in the west and the scorching sun rose far in the east, shining ten thousand golden rays, dyeing the sea of clouds into a brilliant scene.

Tu Shan Ge came to request an audience, saying that a Daoist was waiting outside the island, claiming to be here to deliver a talisman.

Chen Hang's heart stirred upon hearing this, and after waving away the restrictions and ordering several strongmen to invite the Daoist into the hall.

Not long after.

With the sound of footsteps.

A Daoist wearing pine and crane robes entered carefully.

After explaining his purpose to Chen Hang, he put down the jade box in his hand, bowed, and walked quickly out of the hall door.

"This one came and went in a hurry; I thought he would stay to drink a cup of tea..."

Tu Shan Ge smiled, then looked at the strongmen who sent the Daoist out of the door, and could not help but exclaim:

"But then again, Master, this Yuchen Sect is truly generous, not only giving this great island of Changli, but also sending hundreds of maids and strongmen along with it.

Originally, I was worried that there would be a lack of human presence on the island and it would be too cold and lonely, but after truly arriving on the island, I realized I had overthought it."

"It will require your effort."

Chen Hang shook his head and said.

Tu Shan Ge waved his hands repeatedly upon hearing this, saying he did not dare.

Originally, when they were at Jin Tingshan, the manager Hong and the servants in his small courtyard had all been dismissed by Chen Hang with gold, each having a proper place to go.

Only Tu Shan Ge and his group of foxes.

followed him to Changli Island.

Naturally, Tu Shan Ge became the manager of this island.

He managed all the miscellaneous affairs on the island and ordered the strongmen and servants.

Fortunately, Tu Shan Ge had spent some time in the Chiming Sect, and through constant exposure, he was not unfamiliar with this matter.

After a few days of adjustment, everything was arranged in an orderly manner, without needing Chen Hang to spend any more effort.

At this time, Chen Hang opened the jade box left by the Daoist and saw that inside was a golden, fish-shaped talisman.

Understanding in his heart, he could not help but smile slightly.

The leaders of the Four Courts Grand Competition of each session could use this identity to enter the Dao Record Hall among the Nine Halls and choose one of the Yuchen Twenty-Five True Dharmas to practice.

This was also the greatest benefit that distinguished the Chief Disciple from the other Ten Great Disciples!

However, if one wanted to enter the Dao Record Hall to view the True Dharmas.

one had to wait until their name was recorded in the register, and a talisman was personally delivered by someone from the Dao Record Hall, symbolizing that the Chief Disciple's identity was correct.

Only then could this matter be carried out smoothly.

Now the talisman had finally been delivered.

This also proved that Chen Hang's name had finally been recorded in the register, and everything was correct.

With this talisman in hand, he could naturally go to the Dao Record Hall and learn a True Dharma to protect himself!

"Seven days have passed, and I have finally waited for this item; it did not come too late."

He grabbed the fish-shaped talisman from the jade box and thought to himself.

The principle of "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."

Chen Hang naturally understood.

Since the talisman had arrived, he did not want to delay anything; exchanging for the True Dharma as soon as possible was the right thing to do!

And at this time.

After speaking a few words with Tu Shan Ge.

Chen Hang just shook his sleeves, and a streak of sword light rose from the ground, rushed into the clouds, and disappeared in the blink of an eye!

Unity

(End of Chapter)