Today, the Upper Realm has transformed into countless domains.
The myriad races of immortal beings occupy a portion, where the immortal Qi is relatively pure and order is well-maintained. This is where the Human Race, Yao Race, and other myriad races thrive.
The Lingxu Immortal Domain is one such domain occupied by Human Race Cultivators, governed by a colossal entity like Lingxu Heavenly Palace.
Demon Race beings and Cultivators who have entered the Demonic Path occupy parts of the Upper Realm, formed by fragments of the shattered Tenfold Demonic Realm and severely demonized fragments of the Great Luo Heaven Domain. Devilish Qi pervades these areas, making them nests for the Demon Race, demonic Cultivators, and various evil beings.
Constant warfare with the Immortal Domains makes them a source of turbulence and Chaos.
Another portion of the Upper Realm consists of ruined lands, either the core of ancient battlefields or places where Laws have been completely distorted by terrifying power. Space is shattered, Laws are chaotic, and they are filled with spatial-temporal rifts and ancient malevolent spirits.
Although these areas might contain astonishing Treasure Troves or Legacies left from ancient times, their danger level is such that even Golden Immortals who enter Face near-certain death.
The information in the Jade Slip slowly concluded here, but Han Xuanji's mind remained immersed in that vastness and ancientness.
So... this is the true Face of the Upper Realm.
The Lingxu Heavenly Palace, where he resided, was merely one dominant power among many Immortal Domains.
And beyond the Immortal Domains, there were the immensely vast Demonic Domains and even more mysterious and terrifying Forbidden Lands and desolate regions. Furthermore, beyond these domains lay the boundless Chaos.
"Great Luo Heaven Domain... Ancient Heavenly Court... Immortal-Demon War..."
Han Xuanji murmured to himself, feeling his horizons broaden, yet also a sense of his own insignificance.
The path beneath his feet seemed to become clearer, yet also much longer.
In the Lingxu Immortal Domain, the north is the Demonic Domain, the west has a desolate region, the east has a Yao Race Immortal Domain, and the south is the Human Race's Big Dipper Immortal Domain.
Han Xuanji had been so focused on his Cultivation that he hadn't noticed before, but now he realized this place was not as safe as he had imagined.
"If the Demonic Domain makes a large-scale move, the Lingxu Immortal Domain will be the first to bear the brunt... Peaceful Cultivation is not easy."
He pondered silently, burying this vigilance deep within his heart.
He didn't know what form the Demonic Domain's major actions would take, but they might very well threaten him.
Besides this, Han Xuanji also familiarized himself with the Sect's contribution system. Tasks like combat and Alchemy yield higher contribution points. Those holding positions within the Sect also receive annual contribution point allocations. For True Disciples like them, they can listen to powerful beings expound on the Dao for free, and completing Sect tasks earns additional contribution rewards, which encourages Prodigy Cultivators to contribute more.
"In that case, the benefits of becoming a True Disciple are indeed significant."
Han Xuanji felt that his decision to expose some of his talent was a good one, otherwise, he wouldn't even be able to easily enter some of the Dao-infused lands.
Anyway, the Sect doesn't force its Disciples to undertake external missions, so he could take his time.
Moreover, as a Disciple of the Dan Meridian, he could also undertake internal tasks within the Dan Meridian, which naturally offered a good number of contribution points. However, the tasks of the Dan Meridian were not simple; everyone there was an Alchemy Cultivator, skilled in Alchemy, and it was generally difficult for newly admitted Disciples to get high-contribution tasks.
He wasn't in a hurry for contribution points; those Dao-infused lands would remain where they were.
Han Xuanji felt that his current situation was very good; being too prominent and watched by countless people was not a pleasant feeling.
After acquiring sufficient information, Han Xuanji no longer lingered in the vast sea of books in the Myriad Law Pavilion.
Dao and Law value refinement over quantity. He already possessed the "Myriad Manifestations Sacred Tome," a supreme Cultivation Technique that directly pointed to the Great Luo Realm, coupled with top-tier Aptitude and numerous Divine Abilities. What he lacked was the painstaking effort of Cultivation and the accumulation of resources.
However, although Han Xuanji wanted to keep a low profile, his status as a True Disciple made it impossible for him to do so.
Within the jurisdiction of the Dan Meridian, atop a beautiful immortal peak, a hundred-story exquisite immortal building rose amidst swirling clouds and mist, its immortal light and precious Qi soaring into the sky. This was the "Gathering Immortal Tower," quite renowned among Inner Sect Disciples.
Several Disciples in sky-blue Daoist robes slowly descended from the sky.
On the sixty-sixth floor of the immortal building, a banquet was laid out, bustling with noise.
Amidst clinking cups, a hearty voice rang out:
"Brother Jiang, why are you so late?"
A figure slowly emerged, also clad in blue robes, exuding an extraordinary Aura.
It was the host of the banquet, Li Qianluo, an Inner Sect Disciple of the Lingxu Heavenly Palace's Dan Meridian. He stepped out to greet a few young Dan Meridian Disciples, a smile on his Face.
Jiang Yuan nodded, smiling as he said:
"Please forgive me, Senior Brother Li, I was delayed by some matters on the way. Anyway, today I absolutely must drink this Myriad Immortal Drunk."
"Good, Junior Brother Jiang, your Cultivation is still shallow, so don't get too drunk and lose Face."
Li Qianluo laughed loudly.
Just by its name, one could tell the Myriad Immortal Drunk was extraordinary. Among Cultivators, there were many who enjoyed alcohol, and this Myriad Immortal Drunk was brewed by a certain powerful brewer through ninety-nine procedures. Although what was sold in the Myriad Immortal Tower was merely an imitation, with fewer Materials and procedures, it was still remarkable.
This kind of immortal wine was originally brewed from various Heaven And Earth Treasures. Drinking it would induce a state of enlightenment, and Cultivators often drank a cup when encountering a Bottleneck, finding their problems resolved.
Such immortal wine was naturally valuable, but for the Inner Sect Disciples of Lingxu Heavenly Palace, occasionally drinking some was not too difficult.
"The people who came are new Inner Sect Disciples of the Dan Meridian, Geniuses from the Jiang Family."
An old Disciple said while drinking spirit wine.
"Is it the Jiang Family from Tianjiang?"
"What else could it be?"
This banquet was Li Qianluo's promotion banquet, a direct descendant of the Li Family. The threshold was not high; Outer Sect Disciples could all come, and even some non-Sect personnel could attend.
However, to drink immortal wine like Myriad Immortal Drunk, one needed to be inside the hall and possess a certain status; at least, ordinary Outer Sect Disciples were not qualified.
The banquet also offered spirit wine and delicacies, and Disciples from various lineages were present.
"It's fine, just eat as much as you like."
The old Disciple saw some new Disciples were a bit reserved and laughed.
Anyway, this Young Master Li of the Li Family had plenty of Spirit Stones, and hosting such a banquet once was nothing to him. He certainly wouldn't be stingy, as that would make him lose too much Face.
Therefore, some non-Sect personnel would come to freeload. Their status in Lingxu Heavenly Palace was the lowest; they didn't have Disciple qualifications and spent a lot of time working in various places to pay for rent.
With such an opportunity for free food and drink, they naturally wouldn't miss it.
When these people benefited, they would naturally spread word of so-and-so's generosity, increasing his renown.
Inside the hall at this moment, a layer of sound-dampening Formation was active, isolating the outside noise.
Inside were all Inner Sect Disciples and some veteran Outer Sect Disciples, each sitting and conversing in low voices or drinking and discussing the Dao.
"Brother Li, may I ask who this is?"
"Hahaha, you might be a little unfamiliar with him, but this is Jiang Yuan, Brother Jiang, a Core Disciple of the Jiang Family's current generation."
"I see, it seems he is also a talent from the Dan Meridian."
"Precisely."
Li Qianluo took his seat, his Aura magnificent, clearly having just achieved a Breakthrough in his Realm, making it difficult to perfectly control.
"Brother Jiang entered the Inner Sect with superior Aptitude, and his talent in Alchemy is equally astonishing. At such a young age, he is already a Second-Rank Alchemist."
"Hiss..."
Someone's eyes flashed with a glint. The Jiang Family was not ordinary; there were even some powerful individuals from the Jiang Family in Lingxu Heavenly Palace. For this child to be an Inner Sect Disciple and a Second-Rank Alchemist at such a young age, he was probably a highly valued Prodigy within his clan.
Although the Li Family, to which Li Qianluo belonged, was not weak, the Li Family's Foundation was not within Lingxu Heavenly Palace.
"A person from the Jiang Family is truly extraordinary. This child might even be promoted to True Disciple in the future and soar to great heights."
"But speaking of which, the number of True Disciple slots for each lineage is limited, yet the Dan Meridian has even offered two this time, which is quite remarkable."