"Comparing oneself to others can be infuriating… Others get picked up by their Master upon Ascension."
The remaining Ascended Immortals in the hall discussed animatedly, their voices filled with envy, as they watched Spirit Luck Daoist's departing back.
Spirit Luck Daoist's departure was a sharp stab to their hearts.
They had initially thought this old man was a good-for-nothing, but never expected such a turn of events.
To be taken as a Disciple by a Sect like Purple Cloud Sect, even if it was just to do odd jobs, they would be willing.
"This Purple Cloud Sect seems very powerful."
Someone couldn't help but say.
Wang Teng snorted coldly and said:
"That is a major Sect with a Golden Immortal Dominator presiding over it. Don't even think about it; their requirements are very high."
At the same time, a hint of apprehension and relief flashed in his eyes. Purple Cloud Sect was not something his Jade Spirit Sect could provoke.
In the past, some Sect envoys, self-important as Upper Realm Cultivators, would act arrogantly and harshly humiliate newly Ascended Immortals. As a result, they were instantly taught a lesson when it turned out the others had powerful backing.
"Golden Immortal? What Realm is that…"
Some were puzzled, but others had shock in their eyes.
Wang Teng didn't explain much either.
The Sword Cultivator from Liuyun Sword Sect spoke plainly:
"Earth Immortal, Heavenly Immortal, True Immortal, Profound Immortal, Golden Immortal… A Golden Immortal can be a Dominator in the Immortal Realm, comprehending destiny and controlling Karma."
"Hiss…"
Many had not encountered these Realms, and the Legacy they had learned only reached the Ascended Immortal or Earth Immortal Realm.
Han Xuanji, on the other hand, recalled what was said in the Grand Beginning Immortal Formula.
Earth Immortal, Heavenly Immortal, True Immortal, Profound Immortal, Golden Immortal, Taiyi Golden Immortal.
Each of these Realms was like an insurmountable chasm.
An Earth Immortal expert, with their Cultivation at Perfection, can condense their own Heavenly Immortal Law and become a Heavenly Immortal.
By perfecting the Heavenly Immortal Law, comprehending the Three Thousand Great Dao, and realizing their own True Immortal Law, one can become a True Immortal.
And for a True Immortal to advance further and comprehend the Great Dao, their control and understanding of the Law of Heaven and Earth would reach a profound and mysterious Realm, and their own Law would begin to transform towards a more fundamental "Dao."
At the Profound Immortal Realm, they were considered a core force even in large Sects in the Upper Realm.
As for a Golden Immortal, they were already a hegemon in the Upper Realm, known as an Immortal Lord, possessing a Golden Immortal Dao Fruit, with their Great Dao initially formed, indestructible through myriad calamities, and nearly immortal.
Han Xuanji was still very much looking forward to the Golden Immortal Realm.
His small goal was to reach the Golden Immortal Realm.
His grand goal, naturally, was to surpass the Taiyi Golden Immortal and reach the highest Realm of the Upper Realm.
If others knew what Han Xuanji was thinking, they would likely mock him relentlessly.
"I didn't expect that out of dozens of people this time, there wouldn't be a single promising talent."
Many Sect envoys were also somewhat disappointed.
Among the Ascended Immortals, there were naturally world-shaking Prodigies, but they were ultimately a minority.
Many Spirit Realms had weak foundations, making it difficult to produce an Ascended Immortal, and even if one did appear, they were generally of ordinary standard.
Spirit Realms like Taixu Spirit Realm were already considered excellent, having produced many outstanding Ascended Immortals in the past.
Seeing the varying expressions of the crowd, Wang Teng quickly turned his gaze to the remaining dozens of people in the hall, a false smile returning to his face:
"Fellow Daoists, do you see?
Those who can be favored by Upper Realm Sects are, after all, as rare as Phoenix feathers.
Instead of aiming too high, it's better to be down-to-earth and return to Jade Spirit Sect with me. At least it can ensure your stable Cultivation, and perhaps one day you will have a chance to distinguish yourselves…"
His words resonated again, and to some desperate Ascended Immortals, they now seemed a bit more "practical."
Many people's eyes flickered, seemingly genuinely starting to consider this path of "mining."
At least there would be a place to settle down and a subsequent Legacy.
Wang Teng looked at the despair-filled atmosphere in the hall and the wavering expressions on the faces of the Ascended Immortals, feeling even more pleased in his heart.
He cleared his throat, his voice carrying a sense of condescending superiority, and spoke again:
"Although my Jade Spirit Sect is not top-tier, it can be considered a pure land. At the very least, it can provide you with a stable place to settle and shelter you.
As long as you are diligent and willing to work, mining Immortal Jade for the Sect and accumulating contributions to exchange for Cultivation Technique, there might not be a lack of opportunities for improvement!"
He no longer pretended; he directly revealed that he was recruiting people for mining.
He was asking them, would they mine or not?
Regarding this, the other Sect envoys did not object.
Jade Spirit Sect had recently discovered a new mineral vein and was in dire need of manpower. Therefore, they had been recruiting people, but many Cultivators in the Upper Realm were unwilling to spend a lot of time mining Immortal Jade, as it was extremely draining on their Immortal Qi. This left them with no time for Cultivation. As for ordinary people in the Upper Realm, there were some, but without Cultivation, they lacked the ability to mine Immortal Jade.
But Ascended Immortals were different… Their Cultivation was not bad, and a small reward would suffice to dispatch them.
Just as these Sect envoys were about to leave.
Suddenly, at the hall entrance, space rippled like water.
A figure appeared there silently.
The newcomer wore a green Daoist robe, embroidered with mountain and river patterns.
At first glance, he looked like an ordinary middle-aged man, but only his eyes left a deep impression.
He calmly surveyed everything in the hall.
"Ling… Lingxu Heavenly Palace?!"
The Elder from Xuan Dan Pavilion exclaimed the newcomer's identity, utterly shocked.
Lingxu Heavenly Palace.
These four words exploded like thunder in the hearts of all who understood their meaning!
The undisputed Dominator of this vast Immortal Domain, with an ancient Legacy and unfathomable foundation, where even Taiyi Golden Immortal-level Dominators were more than one.
Moreover, this was a great Sect founded by a peerless Immortal King. In front of Lingxu Heavenly Palace, what were Azure Cloud Sword Palace, Liuyun Sword Sect, and even Purple Cloud Sect? They were merely ants.
The Elder from Xuan Dan Pavilion seemed to have thought of something.
As the Dominator of this Immortal Domain, Lingxu Heavenly Palace also had the authority and responsibility to supervise the Lower Realm, and information on Ascended Immortals would be recorded.
However, it was rare to see Lingxu Heavenly Palace recruiting Ascended Immortals, as the threshold for such a Sect was naturally extremely high.
If that were the case, they had misjudged.
Thinking of this, the Elder immediately felt regret.
The green-robed Daoist ignored everyone's shock. His gaze calmly swept over the crowd in the hall, finally landing precisely on Han Xuanji, who had an ordinary aura in the corner.
"So that's how it is. It seems the Upper Realm's major powers indeed have some capabilities."
Han Xuanji's heart slightly tensed. He had long sensed a powerful aura lingering outside, so he hadn't been in a hurry to reveal himself.
But he didn't expect the other party to see through his disguise, though he wondered how many layers had been seen through.
[Lin Yan (True Monarch Yunyan): True Immortal Fourth Layer, Lingxu Heavenly Palace Outer Elder, responsible for supervising the Lower Realm. Discovered a Cultivator with High Grade Aptitude among this batch of Ascended Immortals, deemed him a promising talent, and plans to recruit him as a Lingxu Heavenly Palace Disciple.]
"True Immortal?"
Han Xuanji was startled.
If such an existence were to act, he couldn't guarantee he could escape.
Unless he detonated his High Grade Immortal Artifact, only then could he threaten the other party.
Lin Yan's gaze lingered on Han Xuanji, and after a moment of contemplation, he said:
"Young man, why are you hiding your Cultivation and talent?"
At these words, the entire hall was shocked!
Hiding Cultivation and talent?
Everyone's eyes simultaneously focused on Han Xuanji, filled with disbelief.
Wang Teng's mouth hung open, his eyes almost popping out.
This young man had actually hidden his Cultivation and talent right under his nose?
And was personally exposed by a big shot from Lingxu Heavenly Palace?