While Liu Ruyan was bustling about, searching for the Yaochi Immortal Palace,
Gu Han had already returned to the outside of the valley hidden by natural poisonous miasma and Formations.
Looking at the dense poisonous miasma, which was no different from when she left, Gu Han nodded in satisfaction.
She took a step, her figure seemingly merging into ripples, silently passing through the barrier and returning to the Yaochi Immortal Palace.
As soon as she entered, she felt a subtle difference.
The Spiritual Qi within the palace seemed more active than before she left.
Especially in the direction of the Main Hall, faint Spiritual Qi vortexes were subtly forming.
"A Yao, this little one, is quite diligent in her Cultivation."
Gu Han's lips curved slightly, and with a flash of her figure, she appeared at the entrance of the Main Hall.
Inside the hall, A'Yao was sitting cross-legged on a Cloud Bed, with her five centers facing the sky, surrounded by Spiritual Qi.
Her small brows were slightly furrowed, as if she was deep in thought.
Her aura had already reached the sixth layer of the Qi Refinement Stage!
In less than a day, she had actually Broken Through another layer!
Gu Han did not disturb her, but merely watched quietly, a hint of admiration in her eyes.
Aptitude exceeding ten stars was indeed terrifying.
This Cultivation speed was as simple as eating and drinking.
She waited for a while until A Yao's surrounding Spiritual Qi calmed down, and she slowly opened her eyes.
"Master Mother!"
Upon seeing Gu Han, A Yao immediately jumped off the Cloud Bed, pouncing into her arms like a joyful little bird.
"You're back! A Yao missed you so much!"
Gu Han smiled as she caught her, rubbing her head:
"Mm, I'm back. It seems A Yao has been very diligent, and her cultivation has improved again."
"A Yao has been obedient and Cultivating!"
The little one looked up, saying as if asking for praise, her big eyes sparkling,
"Master Mother, where's the 'fun thing' you mentioned?"
Looking at her expectant eyes, Gu Han couldn't help but chuckle, and took out the flowing light lotus platform from the System warehouse.
"Here, for you."
"Wow!"
A Yao let out a joyful cheer, carefully taking the lotus platform.
Its faint purple glow and exquisite design instantly captured her little heart.
"It's so beautiful!"
Following Gu Han's instructions, she tried to inject a trace of weak spiritual power.
The lotus platform trembled gently, levitated, emitting a soft glow, and slowly rotated.
"Hehe, it's so fun! Thank you, Master Mother!"
A Yao happily controlled the lotus platform, flying it around in the air, having a blast.
Looking at the little one's innocent smile, a warmth also rose in Gu Han's heart.
This experience of being a Master and a 'mother' (?), though unfamiliar, seemed... not bad.
She took out the purchased supplies one by one, especially the Jade Slips recording geographical anomalies and Spiritual Plant diagrams.
"A Yao, you play by yourself for a bit, Master needs to read these books."
"Okay!"
Having a toy, A Yao was very well-behaved, hugging the flowing light lotus platform and going to a corner of the Main Hall to play by herself.
Gu Han picked up a Jade Slip introducing Cultivation Realms, and immersed her Divine Sense into it, beginning to absorb the knowledge within.
The Divine Soul strength of the Ascension Realm gave her an almost photographic memory.
In just a single breath, she had finished browsing the Jade Slip.
She now had a clearer understanding of the Cultivation Realms in this world called 'Canglan Continent'.
Qi Refinement Stage: Guiding Qi into the body, refining the Physical Body, opening the Dantian, Lifespan of 150 years.
Foundation Establishment Stage: Condensing the dao foundation, True Qi liquefying, Lifespan up to 300 years.
Golden Core Stage: Liquid condensing into a Core, the Golden Core is indestructible, Divine Soul initially appearing, Lifespan of 500 years.
Nascent Soul Stage: Golden Core breaking to give birth to a Nascent Soul, the Nascent Soul is the Cultivator's second life, capable of brief separation from the body, Lifespan of 1,000 years.
Soul Transformation Stage: Divine Soul strengthening, Divine Sense can be released externally, interfering with reality, comprehending exclusive Concepts, Lifespan of 3,000 years.
Void Refinement Stage: Spirit Refining and returning to the void, initially contacting rules, capable of creating one's own Domain, Lifespan of 6,000 years.
Body Integration Stage: Nascent Soul and Physical Body further Fusion, capable of initially using spatial power, Lifespan of 10,000 years.
Mahayana Stage: Magic power reaching profundity, mastering rules, capable of displaying Dharma Aspect Divine Abilities, Lifespan of 20,000 years.
Tribulation Transcending Stage: Undergoing Heavenly Tribulation baptism, shedding the mortal coil, absorbing Innate Qi, Lifespan of 50,000 years.
Ascension Realm: The separation between immortal and mortal, ascending to heaven in one step.
Physical Body and Divine Soul completely transformed, Lifespan of 100,000 years, controlling rules, words becoming law, this is the highest Realm in this world.
"So, the Cultivation Realms in this world are like this..."
Gu Han understood in her heart.
She put down the Jade Slip about Cultivation Realms and picked up another book recording geography.
This continent was divided into five great regions: Eastern Region, Western Region, Southern Region, Northern Region, and Central Region.
The Five Regions were separated by endless oceans and natural barriers, which ordinary Cultivators would find difficult to cross in their entire lives.
And the Great Yan Dynasty, where she currently resided, was located on the border of the Southern Region.
Within the Dynasty's territory, the strongest cultivation force was said to only have Soul Transformation Stage Cultivators presiding over it.
And those beings who had previously spied on her with Divine Sense clearly came from other places.
"The world structure is quite grand..."
Gu Han stroked her chin,
"However, for now, this Southern Region border is perfect for me to slowly develop."
"But to develop a Sect, just me and A Yao are far from enough."
"I must widely recruit Disciples, fill the Scripture Pavilion, Alchemy Hall, Artifact Refining Hall, and other halls, to truly get the Sect running."
"However, accepting Disciples isn't something to be done casually."
She thought of the System's evaluation of A Yao as'super ten stars' and the tempting 'peerless immortal seed' gift package.
Clearly, the higher the Disciple's Aptitude, the more generous the rewards given by the System.
"It seems there needs to be a standard; at least a seedling with excellent Aptitude and good Heart-Nature."
"System, do you have any ideas?"
[The Host should aim to build a supreme Dao lineage.]
[Five to six stars: Cultivation prodigies, can be Outer Sect Disciples.]
[Seven to nine stars: Top Prodigies, can be Inner Sect Disciples.]
[Ten stars and above: peerless immortal seeds, can be True Disciples.]
[Disciple growth and achievement of special accomplishments can all provide the Host with 'mastery value' and special rewards.]
The System's voice echoed in Gu Han's mind, clearly outlining the future Disciple recruitment standards for the Yaochi Immortal Palace.
"Five and six stars for Outer Sect, seven to nine stars for Inner Sect, ten stars for True Disciples... that's reasonable."
Gu Han nodded slightly, her gaze involuntarily falling upon A Yao in the corner, who was playing with the lotus platform, smiling so widely her eyes were almost closed.
This little one was an 'uncut jade' that surpassed ten stars.
"It seems that in the future, recruiting Disciples cannot be too casual; quality comes first."
Gu Han gradually made up her mind.