Qingyun Sword Sect, A Low-Tier Primordial World Sect

Under Zhao Gan's guidance, Li Wuyang, carrying Xuan who was still in poor condition, flew for about half a day, arriving at a mountain range with relatively dense spiritual energy. Within the mountains, pavilions and towers were built along the slopes, clouds and mist swirled, and sword light flickered in and out of sight, exuding an air of immortal grandeur.

This was the location of the Qingyun Sword Sect's mountain gate.

However, in the eyes of Li Wuyang, a "native" from the "high-spec" Primordial World, the grandeur of the Qingyun Sword Sect was somewhat lacking. The mountain gate's formations appeared complex, but their power likely wouldn't withstand a full-force attack from a true Primordial World Heavenly Immortal. The flying sword lights, while agile, lacked killing intent and seemed more like... a performance?

"Senior, this way please!" Zhao Gan respectfully led Li Wuyang and Xuan towards the main peak's grand hall.

Having received the news, the Sect Master of the Qingyun Sword Sect, an elder with white hair who looked like a celestial being and cultivated at the early Golden Immortal stage (equivalent to a Primordial World True Immortal), was already waiting outside the hall with several elders. Clearly, Zhao Gan had reported the situation via a communication talisman.

"This old man is Qingyunzi, humbly serving as the Sect Master of the Qingyun Sword Sect. I welcome both Daoist friends to our humble sect!" Sect Master Qingyunzi greeted them with a warm smile and cupped his hands in salutation, his attitude extremely courteous, even carrying a hint of imperceptible reverence. He could sense the pure Dao Rhyme emanating from Li Wuyang, which was distinctly different from that of cultivators in the Spiritual Stream Realm, as well as Xuan's unfathomable (though weakened) aura.

"This humble Daoist is Li Wuyang, and this is my master, Daoist Xuan. We are traveling and have troubled the Sect Master," Li Wuyang returned the greeting, casually fabricating an identity and placing Xuan in the position of "master" to appear even more profound.

Xuan remained with her eyes closed, regulating her breathing, merely nodding slightly as a form of greeting, exuding an aloof demeanor.

Seeing this, Qingyunzi and the others felt even more strongly that the visitors' origins were extraordinary and dared not be negligent. They quickly invited the two into the grand hall and served them fragrant tea and spirit fruit.

After some pleasantries, Qingyunzi tentatively asked, "May I inquire where Daoist Li's master hails from? Observing your True Qi, it is vast and pure, not seeming to be from the cultivation methods of our Spiritual Stream Realm?"

Li Wuyang, having been prepared, calmly replied, "My master and I have traveled through the heavens for many years, occasionally obtaining ancient inheritances. We are not native cultivators of the Spiritual Stream Realm." His words were half true and half false, elevating his status while explaining the origin of his cultivation techniques.

Upon hearing this, a flicker of envy and understanding flashed in Qingyunzi and the others' eyes. So, they were reclusive masters who had obtained ancient inheritances! No wonder they were so powerful! Their attitude towards Li Wuyang and Xuan became even more respectful.

Li Wuyang seized the opportunity to request a temporary stay to recuperate from his injuries (primarily Xuan's) and to consult some texts regarding the Spiritual Stream Realm and its surrounding void environment.

Qingyunzi naturally agreed wholeheartedly. He not only arranged the best guest quarters but also granted them access to the sect's Scripture Repository, eager to keep these two "masters" firmly within the sect.

After settling in, Li Wuyang began to delve into understanding this "low-spec Primordial World."

He first visited the Scripture Repository. The Qingyun Sword Sect's Scripture Repository was not small in scale, but in Li Wuyang's view, most of the cultivation techniques and scriptures within were crude and simplistic, with many concepts even containing errors. The sect's most profound foundational technique, the Qingyun Sword Canon, was at best equivalent to a decent Earth Immortal level sword art in the Primordial World, a stark contrast to Tongtian's sword dao.

The cultivators of this realm, limited by the vitality of their spiritual energy and an incomplete Heavenly Dao, found their cultivation arduous and prone to bottlenecks. It was no wonder the highest they could reach was Golden Immortal (True Immortal).

In terms of resources, the spirit stones, spirit herbs, and mineral products of the Spiritual Stream Realm were generally of lower quality than those in the Primordial World. An item revered as a supreme treasure here, "ten-thousand-year cold iron," might only be ordinary refining material in the Primordial World.

"No wonder Zhao Gan and those people felt so 'hollow'... their foundations weren't laid properly," Li Wuyang secretly shook his head. It was like building a house with inferior materials; it might look acceptable, but it wasn't sturdy at all.

However, there were also benefits. Precisely because the overall level here was low, Li Wuyang, with his pure foundation cultivated through the Huang Ting Jing and his Earth Immortal cultivation, could practically walk sideways here! As long as he didn't encounter those few scarce Golden Immortal old monsters, he was virtually invincible.

This gave him sufficient confidence and time to plan his next move.

A few days later, Xuan's injuries had stabilized considerably. Although far from recovering to her peak, she was no longer in critical condition. She began to cautiously and slowly attempt to refine the trace of the Devour Origin Core.

Meanwhile, Li Wuyang consolidated his cultivation using the Qingyun Sect's resources while gathering information through various channels. He focused on two areas: first, any rumors about unfamiliar powerful spirit beasts (Huaihuai, Little Fire) or spirits (Yingying); second, information about spatial passages connecting the Spiritual Stream Realm to the outside or ancient ruins.

However, he found no news about his companions. Regarding spatial passages, he did hear an interesting rumor: the three major powers of the Spiritual Stream Realm would jointly open a passage to an ancient battlefield called the "Sea of Falling Stars" once every hundred years. The Sea of Falling Stars was a buffer zone between the Spiritual Stream Realm and the Primordial World's main world, with extremely unstable space. However, it was said to be filled with treasures from ancient and even chaotic times, where danger and opportunity coexisted. The next opening would be in three years!

"Sea of Falling Stars... ancient battlefield... chaotic treasures?" Li Wuyang stroked his chin, a glint in his eyes. Could there be clues about Chaos Demon Gods there? Or perhaps a way to return to the Primordial World's main world? Even... a chance to find his lost companions?

It seemed this Spiritual Stream Realm wasn't entirely without value. At least, this "Sea of Falling Stars" was worth a visit!

A preliminary plan began to form in Li Wuyang's mind: use these three years to quickly improve his strength while thoroughly understanding the Spiritual Stream Realm's situation. Then, participate in the once-a-century exploration of the Sea of Falling Stars to find an opportunity to return to the Primordial World and reunite with his companions!

With clear objectives, Li Wuyang was full of motivation. He bid farewell to the Qingyunzi and others, who were busy with social engagements, and under the pretense of seclusion, took Xuan to a secluded cave dwelling in the back mountains of the Qingyun Sect, beginning his first formal seclusion in the Spiritual Stream Realm.

This time, he not only aimed to consolidate his Earth Immortal cultivation but also to attempt cultivating several practical Spiritual Power techniques recorded in the Huang Ting Jing, preparing for future adventures!

The cultivation life in this low-spec Primordial World officially began!