Accepting Zhou Yi into the Sect

"It's Dao Ancestor! That's a major figure from the ancient mythological era!"

"We actually have the honor of meeting the Celestial Venerable? And even opposing him? This is truly..."

A wave of shock washed over the cultivators. Feelings of relief, fear, surprise, and confusion mingled, leaving them stunned.

After a while, the cultivators finally collected themselves.

"Based on what you just said, it seems you know the Celestial Venerable?"

An elder from the Jade Tripod Grotto-Heaven stood up and looked at Ye Fan, Li Xiaoman, and the others, his eyes filled with shock.

"Yes!"

Ye Fan nodded, sighing inwardly. "The Dao Ancestor is a legendary figure in our homeland. When we first met him, we didn't even know he was the Dao Ancestor. I even cursed at him."

Speaking of which, Ye Fan shook his head with a wry smile. "Fortunately, the great Dao Ancestor didn't hold grudges against my minor transgressions. We encountered an accident while ascending the ancient mountain, and it was the Dao Ancestor who saved us, allowing us to be alive here."

"Yes! Yes!"

Li Xiaoman chimed in, adding, "We encountered a demon in an ancient temple, said to be some kind of Demon Saint..."

"Demon Saint!"

The cultivators gasped collectively. That was a Saint-level existence! Capable of plucking stars and the moon, moving mountains and filling seas, incredibly powerful!

However, they quickly remembered that with the Celestial Venerable present, no Saint would be a match.

"Yes! That Demon Saint was too powerful! Its body was taller than mountains, flying in the sky, blocking out the sun."

Li Xiaoman patted her chest, looking as if she was still scared. "Fortunately, the Dao Ancestor appeared. The Dao Ancestor was merciful and even advised the Demon Saint not to commit slaughter, but the Demon Saint refused, insulted the Dao Ancestor, and wanted to eat us. The Dao Ancestor casually tossed a circular object and lightly tapped the Demon Saint on the head, killing it."

"He lightly tapped it, and it died!"

Hearing this, the cultivators broke out in a cold sweat. This was a Celestial Venerable! And he just tapped it lightly? What if he had truly struck?

Immediately, a sense of relief washed over them. Fortunately, the Celestial Venerable wasn't holding a grudge against them! Otherwise, a single breath from him would have left them with nothing but dust.

"After the Dao Ancestor killed the Demon Saint, he brought us here," Ye Fan continued. "Right where Miss Weiwei found us, we burned our life force, stimulated our potential, and everyone turned into old people. Then the Dao Ancestor waved his hand and restored us to our current appearance."

"Such fortune! Such fortune! You truly have immense fortune!"

Upon hearing this, the cultivators' eyes lit up as they looked at Ye Fan and the others, praising them endlessly. "You had the fortune to travel with the Celestial Venerable and gained such blessings, it's truly the reward for your past lives!"

"Yes! The Sea of Bitterness has been activated, and your Blood Essence is like a rainbow, your spiritual light overflowing. Your path of cultivation will surely be smooth sailing! We are truly envious of you."

"It's a pity... still not enough good fortune."

Li Xiaoman secretly glanced at Zhou Yi and sighed with a hint of melancholy.

"Uh..."

The cultivators looked at Zhou Yi, then at the others, unsure of how to respond.

Good fortune, it seemed, depended on who you compared yourself to.

Compared to others, Li Xiaoman and the others had indeed received immense fortune. But when compared to Zhou Yi, the difference was worlds apart.

Zhou Yi was already a disciple of the Celestial Venerable. This bit of fortune was nothing in comparison.

"Well... I was just lucky! Very lucky!"

Seeing their envious gazes, Zhou Yi felt a surge of pride, but he spoke humbly.

Damn it, is this just luck?

The cultivators rolled their eyes at him.

"Alright, there's no need to be discouraged. Although your opportunities are not as great as Young Master Zhou's, once you join an immortal sect, you will surely soar. You will undoubtedly be among the heroes of this era. Why be disheartened?"

"Exactly! Exactly! Rest assured. With your talents, once you enter an immortal sect, you will definitely become immortal seedlings, and the sect will focus on cultivating you. You will absolutely achieve great things."

"Right! Right! With your aptitude, all the sect's resources will be channeled towards you. Your future achievements will undoubtedly be extraordinary."

The cultivators spoke one after another, trying to persuade them to join their respective sects.

If Li Yu hadn't appeared, these cultivators wouldn't have bothered with persuasion or promises; they would have simply taken the individuals with them, without caring about the thoughts of a few mortals.

But things were different now. These people had a connection with the Celestial Venerable, however slight. With a disciple of the Celestial Venerable present, how could they be treated so casually?

Next, the six major sects began to lay out their conditions and offer benefits, trying to persuade the group to join them.

After a noisy session, Zhou Yi's classmates all found their respective homes.

Then came the farewells. The classmates dispersed to the six major sects, each leaving with their sect elders via escaping light.

Finally, Zhou Yi was the only one left in the courtyard.

"From Earth to the Big Dipper, this journey has been thrilling. Now that everyone has been accepted into an immortal sect, it can be considered a successful conclusion."

Zhou Yi walked out of the room and watched the escaping lights disappear into the distance, sighing to himself.

"In comparison, by entering the Dao Ancestor's tutelage, my starting point is much stronger. Coupled with the assistance of the Supreme Heavenly Book, every step of my future path will be incredibly solid."

Zhou Yi looked up at the starry sky, completely different from Earth's, and took a deep breath. "Big Dipper Starfield! A world of cultivators. Let me experience its unique splendor!"

A streak of colored light whistled through the air, instantly landing in the courtyard.

The colored light receded, and Li Yu's ethereal figure appeared before Zhou Yi.

"Disciple Zhou Yi pays his respects to the Grandmaster."

Upon seeing Li Yu appear, Zhou Yi quickly bowed before him.

"Get up!"

Li Yu waved his hand with a smile, and a gentle force helped Zhou Yi to his feet.

"Grandmaster, this disciple wishes to cultivate. I beg you to impart your teachings!"

After standing up, Zhou Yi looked at Li Yu with urgency. Being taken in as a disciple by the Dao Ancestor surely meant endless benefits! Elixirs, divine techniques – wouldn't they be readily available?

"Heh heh! Don't be so hasty!"

Li Yu knew exactly what Zhou Yi was thinking. Whether he sold systems, played the role of a Grandmaster, or offered assistance, it certainly wasn't out of pure altruism or selfless devotion!

His goal was to develop a customer, thereby gaining a continuous stream of resources and profits in the future. Therefore, even with early investments, he couldn't establish a habit of giving things away for free.

"Zhou Yi, do you know about Great Emperors?"

Li Yu glanced at Zhou Yi with a half-smile. "They shake the world, command the four directions, and are invincible. That is a Great Emperor. Do you wish to walk this Path of the Great Emperor? Do you wish to ascend to the peak of this world?"

"Yes! This disciple certainly does!"

Zhou Yi answered without hesitation. The "Supreme Heavenly Book" had already given him a mission related to the "Path of the Great Emperor," so he had to contend for the position of Great Emperor. Thus, Li Yu's question was met with his firm reply.

"Then work hard!"

Li Yu let out a hearty laugh, secretly thinking, Kid, if you want to compete for the position of Great Emperor, you'll have to snatch resources everywhere and keep exchanging them. My gains will then be endless.