In the early morning of Qingyang City, the thin mist had not yet dispersed.
In front of the Liu Residence, people were already kneeling in a dense crowd.
Yun Tianqing, the Sect Master of the Feiyun Sect, and Tie Mu, the Sect Master of the Qingshan Sect—two figures whose every step could normally make the Great Yan Dynasty tremble.
At this moment, they were like two schoolboys who had made a mistake, their foreheads touching the ground, their postures humbled to the dust.
Behind them stood several Golden Core Elders, each holding a gift box inlaid with gold and jade.
The lids were slightly ajar, revealing small mountains of Low-Grade Spirit Stones inside, reflecting a dazzling light in the morning sun.
Three million Low-Grade Spirit Stones piled together were enough to form a small hill.
This was nearly a third of each Sect's inventory!
But at this moment, the two Sect Masters felt no heartache, only boundless fear and relief.
They were relieved that "Elder Fu Shan" had only dismantled a mountain and pinched a tower, rather than wiping out their Sects entirely.
The gates of the Liu Residence slowly opened.
Liu Beihai, Liu Beichuan, and other high-ranking members of the Liu family stepped out; even though they were mentally prepared, they were still deeply shaken by the sight.
This was the prestige of the Yaochi Immortal Palace!
"Sect Masters, what is the meaning of this?"
Liu Beihai steadied himself and asked in a deep voice.
Yun Tianqing looked up; this usually dignified Sect Master of the Feiyun Sect now forced a smile that looked more painful than crying.
"Patriarch Liu, our Grand Elder Yun He was ignorant of the heavens' height and offended the dignity of the Yaochi Immortal Palace. He deserves ten thousand deaths!"
"Today, we have prepared a small gift to apologize. We hope Patriarch Liu can put in a few good words before the Seniors of the Immortal Palace..."
Tie Mu also hurriedly said:
"Our Third Elder Tie Song is equally unforgivable!"
"These Spirit Stones are meant as an apology. From now on, no one in the Qingshan Sect will ever dare to show the slightest disrespect!"
As they spoke, the two kowtowed deeply once again.
They were truly terrified.
Yesterday, Fu Shan's punch had not only shattered the mountain-protecting Formation but also crushed all their pride and confidence.
The Mahayana Stage!
That was an existence capable of moving mountains and filling seas, with a Lifespan of ten thousand years!
And in Elder Fu Shan's own words, he was merely an "Elder of the Inspection Hall" of the Yaochi Immortal Palace!
Then what Realm must the Palace Master, Vice Palace Master, and other Elders of the Immortal Palace be at?
They didn't dare think about it, nor did they dare ask.
They only knew that if they didn't obtain forgiveness, the Feiyun Sect and Qingshan Sect might be erased from the Southern Region at any time.
Liu Beihai took a deep breath and was about to speak when a cold voice suddenly came from inside the residence:
"Leave the gifts and go back."
It was Yun Yun.
She didn't even show her face, yet her voice clearly reached everyone's ears.
"In the future, behave yourselves and do not cause further trouble. The Immortal Palace is busy and has no time for trivial matters."
Yun Tianqing and Tie Mu trembled and kowtowed repeatedly:
"Yes! Yes! Thank you for your magnanimity, Senior! We will surely keep it in mind!"
The two felt as if they had been granted a general amnesty. They ordered the Elders to place the gift boxes in front of the Liu Residence and bowed deeply once more.
Only then did they lead their people away in a hurry, their retreating figures looking pathetic.
The watching citizens of Qingyang City were dumbfounded.
Those were the Sect Masters of two first-rate Sects!
Just like that... they knelt to apologize and then slunk away?
"Yaochi Immortal Palace... is too terrifying..."
"The Liu family is truly going to soar to the heavens this time!"
"Quick! Go line up! There will definitely be more people for the spirit testing today!"
The crowd boiled over again, even more fanatical than yesterday.
Liu Beihai looked at the mountain of Spirit Stone gift boxes in front of the gate, filled with emotion.
He waved his hand, ordering the Spirit Stones to be taken to the storehouse, then turned and whispered to Liu Ruyan beside him:
"Yaner, we must be even more cautious with today's spirit testing."
Liu Ruyan nodded, her gaze turning toward the depths of the residence.
She knew that her Master and the Vice Palace Master were likely watching everything here at this moment.
Meanwhile, in the Main Hall of the Yaochi Immortal Palace.
A water mirror floated before Gu Han, reflecting the scene in front of the Liu Residence in Qingyang City.
Seeing the two Sect Masters leave in disgrace, she smiled faintly:
"At least they are sensible."
[Ding! Detected a significant increase in the reputation of the affiliated power 'Liu Family'. Indirect Sect influence +500 points!]
[Current Sect Reputation: 1520 (Beginning to Show Prominence)]
[Hint: Reach 3000 Reputation points to unlock construction permissions for 'Sect Secret Realms'!]
"Oh? There are benefits like this?" Gu Han raised an eyebrow.
[Of course! Sect reputation affects Luck attraction, Disciple Aptitude, and many other aspects. Host, you are just getting started!]
"Take it slow."
Gu Han was in no hurry.
She knew very well that although the Yaochi Immortal Palace currently had powerful high-end combat strength, it was severely lacking in middle and low-level Disciples, and its overall strength was not balanced.
This required time to accumulate.
While she was thinking, the System's notification sound rang out again:
[Ding! Detected a special fluctuation—'Transmigrator' signal!]
[Coordinates: Great Yan Dynasty Palace!]
[Name: Xiao Ya (Ninth Princess of the Great Yan Dynasty), from a purple planet similar to the Host's previous life, Senior Researcher at the Galactic Federation Academy of Sciences]
[Special Ability: Technological Knowledge Reserve (including but not limited to Energetics, Bioengineering, and Spatial Theory)]
[System Evaluation: Potential Unknown (Testing...)]
Gu Han's eyes lit up.
Another transmigrator?
And a high-tech researcher at that?
This is interesting.
With a thought, the image in the water mirror shifted, locking onto the depths of the Great Yan Dynasty Palace... Great Yan Dynasty, Imperial City, Imperial Study.
Emperor Xiao Yunsheng, dressed in dragon robes, sat behind the imperial desk, his brow slightly furrowed.
He appeared to be in his forties, with a dignified expression, and his Nascent Soul Peak cultivation released a faint pressure around him.
Three people stood below.
First Prince Xiao Zhan, twenty-five years old, with a resolute face and Middle Stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, dressed in military uniform, clearly having just rushed back from the border.
Third Prince Xiao Wen, twenty-three years old, with a refined temperament, at the Early Foundation Establishment Stage, holding a scroll of an ancient book.
Ninth Princess Xiao Ya, seventeen years old, extremely beautiful, especially her eyes, which were clear and spirited yet contained a hint of deep wisdom beyond her age.
She wore a pale purple palace dress and stood quietly beside her two Elder brothers.
She seemed gentle, but if one observed closely, they would find her gaze occasionally sweeping over the lighting Magical Artifacts in the Imperial Study, which were powered by low-level Formations.
An imperceptible hint of "analysis" flashed in her eyes.
"You've all heard about the events in Qingyang City, haven't you?"
Xiao Yunsheng spoke slowly.
Xiao Zhan said in a deep voice:
"Father, I have already received a secret report."
"Two Nascent Soul Elders from the Feiyun Sect and Qingshan Sect were obliterated on the spot. Subsequently, the two Sect Masters personally went to the Liu family to apologize, each offering three million Low-Grade Spirit Stones."
"Yaochi Immortal Palace... I have never heard of it before."
Xiao Wen frowned,
"To be able to subdue a Mahayana Demon King from the Wan Jue Mountain Range as an Elder, their foundation is unfathomably deep."
Xiao Yunsheng nodded:
"I summoned you here today precisely for this reason."
He looked at the three of them:
"The Yaochi Immortal Palace has just appeared and has already established its authority with thunderous methods."
"Now they are publicly testing spirits to recruit Disciples in Qingyang City, clearly intending to officially enter the world."
"Our Great Yan Dynasty is located on the border of the Southern Region, with weak national strength and only four Soul Transformation cultivators. Facing such a mysterious power, we must respond cautiously."
A sharp light flashed in Xiao Zhan's eyes:
"Father, you mean..."
"Which of you three is willing to set out for Qingyang City tomorrow?"
Xiao Yunsheng said, "In the name of the Imperial Family, observe the spirit testing and express our goodwill."
"If there is an Opportunity... see if you can join the Immortal Palace."
As soon as these words were spoken, both Xiao Zhan and Xiao Wen were stunned.
Join a Sect?
They were princes!
Only Xiao Ya had a flash of brilliance in her eyes.
Yaochi Immortal Palace... she had heard this name in some ancient legends in her "previous life."
Could the cultivation civilization of this world have some connection with the myths and legends she researched in her previous life?
"Father, I am willing to go."
Xiao Ya was the first to speak, her voice crisp.
Xiao Yunsheng looked at his most beloved daughter, a hint of softness passing through his eyes:
"Ya'er, your cultivation is still shallow, this trip..."
"Father, it is precisely because my cultivation is shallow that I need this Opportunity even more."
Xiao Ya said seriously,
"If the Yaochi Immortal Palace is truly as unfathomable as the rumors say, then it would be a heaven-sent fortune."
"Good."
Xiao Yunsheng nodded with satisfaction,
"Remember, on this trip, do not put on the airs of the Imperial Family. Before such an existence, our Great Yan Dynasty... is not worth mentioning."
He spoke frankly, but it made Xiao Ya's heart skip a beat.
Even her father was so wary... just what kind of existence was the Yaochi Immortal Palace?
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